THE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS. ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH 1866. VOL. 30. The Self Rising Nose. Frank Deahon, than whom a funnier comedian never donned the makeup, never resorts to a slap stick or horse play, but by his cute pranks and valu able wit, wins a host of friends where ever he chances to exhibit his wares. There are some folks with whom na ture has endowed an extra bump of mirth and when these bumps were given out at school, little Prank Deshon must have been sitting in a front seat and stood pat with the distributor of those things that tend to makea funny comedian. He is exceedingly funny and wins countless laughs. The other night after he had a hard night playing Archie Van Million in Willard Spenser's "Miss Bob White" talking to some friends, told them all the funny experiences he had since a showman and which dated back to his prior career, when as one of Palmer Cox's Brownies. The scene of the narrative is laid in Pottstown, Pa. When about 15 minutes after the cur tain had a risen, he found to his horror that he had no nose putty. He ap pealed to each and every member of the little Company but only failure stared him in the face, and finally as a last resort, he got an errand boy about the stage to get him 5c worth of best flour, with which after a great delay, he completed his make-up. All went well during the first act, in fact, he was funnier than ever and he was particularly pleased with himself inasmuch as he got laughs he had never dared to dream of and some times when there was no occasion for it, but he was elated with his success. He did not notice anything unusual until he had a scene with a beer keg, when much to his disgust his eyesight failed him and he could not see where the keg was. He felt sure that the property was at fault and went to look at the audience to see how they were taking the stage wait, and he could not see the audience. Finally lie grop ed around and found the keg, finished the scene and went off in a fit of great excitement. Rushing to his room, he sought a mirror and beheld with hor ror that his nose was about ten times its natural size. He was thunder struck and o'ouid not account for the plieuomena but made a bee line for the youngster who had made the purchase and finding liim, inquired as to what under the sun he had bought with the nickel, to which the youth replied "Why, self risingflour, of course, that's the kind mother always uses." And then with the recollection of the per spiration and the normal heat of the body, Deshon realized it was not a prc m.iture attack of Delirium Tremens for at last he was still on the water wagon. At Opera House, Emporium, Pa., Tuesday evening, February 28th, 1905. Prices, $2.00, §1.50 and SI.OO. Chart opened February 6th, 1905. Two rows of seats will lie reserved ior a limited time for out of town patrons. Mail East will stop at Cameron, Sterling Run, Driftwood and Sinnemahoning for down county people who wish to attend. Coxy's Army is Still on the Grass. Last Monday evening the Coxy Army Bowling team "crossed bats" with the R. R. Bowling team, defeat ing the lattter by 269 pins. It was evident that Coxy's Army was sure of winning by the confident manner in which they marched to the ' field of victory. The much beloved Captain, "Reddy" Lyons, walked in advance carrying an army musket—made in 1776 followed by J. Shives bearing the American flag; P. Jackson was next in line waving a symbol of the African race far in the air and Prof. Daly brought up the rear exhibiting his abil ity as a bass drummer. After the game the army drilled a few minutes in the Bowling Alley, much to the dis concertion of the It. R. team, and then repaired to the New Warner Cafe for refreshments. The following is the score: PENN'A. R R. TEAM. Good 198 193 167—558 Gallagher 141 122 158—421 Welsh 117 110 123—350 Hemphill 161 139 141-441 McCarthy 163 140 121—424 Jordan 125 157 153—435 905 861 863 2629 COXEY'S ARMY. Lyons 145 193 155—493 Crawford 194 128 135—457 Shives 132 154 201- 487 Daly 169 133 189-491 Jackson 168 145 147—460 Clarke 165 158 187—510 973 011 1014 2898 Saturday, February lltli the Coxey Army bowling team will go up -against the "Untried" team of this place, which team is composed of Messrs. Brady, Good, Walker, Chas Howard, Over turf and Hemphill. i", ! | J he Colonial Dames with Miss Bob White Co., l Ariel Ladies Quartet, Feb. 17th. The Ariel Ladies Quartet ot Boston will elo.se the Peoples Star Course Fri day evening, February 17. The pro gram given by these ladies will fully maintain the high standard set by previous numbers and prove a sourca of pleasure to all patrons. In addition to quartet and solo parts there will be readings, emotiveplastiquesin Grecian costume, Japanese songs with action, in costume and violin solos. In engaging this number the management receives the assurance of the Bureau that the quartet is absolutely unexcelled and that no similar attraction will better please and entertain an audience. Seats can be reserved at Lloyd's book store. Death of Thos. J. Lysett. Thomas J. Lysett, formerly of Em porium, died at his home at Williams port, last Friday, aged MS years. He leaves a wife and four children to mourn his untimely death. Mr. Lysett was in poor health when he left Em porium, a few months ago, yet his death was no surprise to his friends His funeral took place Monday morning from his late residence at Williamsport. The following relatives and friends were in attendance from Emporium: S. J. Kline and family, Ed. Robinson and family, Dan'l Mc- Donald and wile, Thos. Cavanaugh, T. F. Moore,Alex. McDougall, John Gum mings, F. X. Blumle, Pat Normandy, M. Murphy and others. Birthday of Lincoln. In the High School room to morrow (Friday) afternoon at 2 o'clock an en tertainment will be given in celebra tion of the above named event All friends of education and we believe this includes all of the city, are invited. Come. We will assure you a pleasant afternoon. E S. LING. Keturn Reception and Ball. A committee of Emporium gentle men will tender the ladies a return re ception and ball, Tuesday evening, Feb 14th—Valentine day. No doubt it will be an enjoyable occasion, judg ing from the plans arranged. Mc- Bride'B orchestra will furnish the music. The chicken supper announced for Friday evening at Howard Siding, has been postponed uutil a later date. "Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."— WKßSTKß. EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9. 1905. Married. Albert W. C.ud and Mis X. Hie Sbillman, two of Moore Kill's pnj ul.tr young people were united in marriage at the office of M. M L u r.ih Tue* day. Their friends extend congratu lations and wish them a prosperous and happy married life. Will Cut Hemlock. C. B. Howard Company's hardwood mill commences cutting hemlock again this week thereby giving employment to several more men. The v recking of the big engine reduced the stock of hardwood several hundred thousand feet. This will be cut later in the sea son. The Young Wite. The comedy drama is to be given at the opera house next Monday night, by the young folks of our city." The Presbyterian Church have made ar rangement* with Chas. Payne a dram atist to direct thij production. He comes to us very highly recommended as he has put on several plays in our neighboring towns. This play tells the story of a jealous wife; the comedy element is very strong. Dancing specialties by the little girls in fancy costumes. Mr. Payne promises us a very superior performance and a play that has always pleased. Reserved seats on sale at Lloyd's Saturday a. m. At 35 and 50 cents. Dininny— McCormick. Miss Susie McCormiek, late teacher in our graded schools, and Owen Din inny, well and favorably known in Em porium, now being in the employ of the Emporium Powder Co , were quiet ly married at Imperial Hotel, Olean, NY, hist Monday evening, Rev. Dr. Wood, Pastor of M. E. Church official ing. Mr. Jasper Harris, of this place, was present at the marriage. Con gratulations are now in order. After a short visit they will reside in Em porium. Take Notice. I will be at the New Warner, Friday* February 10th with samples. BEN S. GUNZBERU, Whole Train Delayed. Two i: daman lost their lives and a «••!■! n .ir mom of passengers were in jured in i wreck on the New York Central !• tilroarl, at \\ hitesboro, three miles we-t of Utica at an e.irly hour laht Saturday. None of the injured were dangerously hurt, their wounds being mainly cuts and bruises. The dead are John Allen, engineer, and John Brennan, fireman of the loeo- I motive on the Western Express. As this train was passing the Buf falo Special, east-bound, the boiler of the locomotive of the west-bound train exploded. The force of the ex plosion and the upheaval of the en gine throw the entire train of thirteen ears composing the ''Special" from the rails as if it had been a string of toy coaches. The rear Pullman toppled into a ditch on the side of the track, but the forward cars were hurled into an adjoining field at distances varing from ten to forty feet. Several flew from the supporting trucks and wheels and ploughed deep into snow banks, their ends demolished by the impact. The west-bound train did not leave the track. B. E. Courtwright, formerly of Ridg way, one of"the injured, being thrown through a ear window and seriously injured. J. L Wheeler, of Emporium, accompanied his brother to his injured brother last Sunday, John E. Dußois' New Operations. Mr. E. W. Kelley, foreman for John E. Dußois on Hicks Run, transacted ! business in town yesterday. When i their operatious are ready for business I a large force of workmen* will be em ployed. The mill will be erected at Dents Run, in Elk county, but the town will be in Cameron county. About fifty dwelling houses will be erected early this spring, in Cameron county. The timber is located on Hicks Run, south of Emporium, and a railroad is being graded to mouth of Mix Run. It will take fifteen years to cut the timber. It is now reported that Mr. Dußois will remove his tan- I nery to Mix Run. Don't forget that you can purchase ! tickets for the Hobo Sociable at opera house, Friday evening. republican Borough and Ward Ticket. The attention of all voters, especial ly property owners, to the following excellent nominations for Borough and Ward offices. The fact that Empori um Borough finances has been in a de plorable condition, for some time, ow ; ing to several causes, makes it imper ative that careful, competent and honest men should be elected. Elect every man on the Republican column and you will make no mistake. The fact that several of the prominent Democrats nominated have declined the nominations, makes it very evi dent that even the Democrats approve of the wise and judicious choice made by the Republicans, viz: BOROUGH. Constable and Collector, William Hackenberg. Overseer of Poor, John W. Kriner. Auditor, A. P. Van Gelder. High Constable, A. O. Swartwood. WARDS. Councilmen. George J. Ltßsr, Westward. Charles L Butler, West Ward. William H Cramer, Middle Ward. Allen Baldwin, East Ward. School Directors, R R. McQuay, West Ward. L. K Huntington, East Ward. Constables, Harry Hemphill, Middle Ward. Charles Fisher, East Ward. ELECTION, TUESDAY, FEB. 21ST. The Hobo Sociable. Th Hobo Sociable at the opera house Friday evening promises to be a pleas ant occasion. The ladies at the head of the affair request all, both ladies and gents, to come prepared to join the hobo gang. Fun galore. James W. Reed Very Low. Several days ago, Jas. W. Reed, of Moore Hill, while working on Kelley's log job on Hicks Run, cut his right knee quite badly. Blood poison has now set in and the unfortunate man is in a very dangerous condition, at this writing, Wednesday evening, with little hope of his recovery. WANTED— A good girl for general j house work in small family. Apply nt this office. State Library ljuly J905 Tkrms: $2.00 —$1.50 in Advance. WEATHER REPORTf | (Forecastby T. B.Lloyd. 1 j * FRIDAY, snow storm, j SATURDAY Fair. ; SUNDAY. Fair. Observer. Professor James in his "Varieties of Religious Experience" draws «adistinc tion between two types which he de signates as tlie '-strong man"and the , "paint." The "strong man" is tho rep i resentative of forceful genius, full of ! initiative and enterprise. Fie is the | strenuous man who does things, and 111 ! doing them is not hampered bv con siderations of mere sentiment In h;8 I consciousness the sense of strength ex- I eludes the sense of weakness or depen denee. He is apt to look upon the re j Hgious sense as a confession of weai ( ness and as such it is abhorrent, or at least meaningless, to him. The "saint" is one in whose consciousness the sense of dependence upon a higher power is dominant. Apart from connection with that higher power he feels him self to be utterly weak and unworthy. * * The foregoing classification may go for what it is worth It is recalled to i the Observer by an article in last week's Outlook by Gerald Stanley Lee, | entitled '-The Church of the Strong j Men." The writer assumes that the great body of "strong men" are hold ing themselves aloof from the Church, because the churches of today repre sent God and religion in a way that seems ver\ trivial and unworthy. "It does not interest them togo to a church whose God is so hard putt >it that he conducts his business affairs in such a I way that the aves aga business man in j the street can look down on him. ; Who cares to accept an invitation to j come and pray to a Gnd who has just worked out the !a<<t week some new way of picking one's pocket or of corn ering people into giving? If tho church building that represents (Jot! 011 the streets is vulgar or hideous or shabby or insincere, or if it is a mere sitting room, with colored windows, where people drop in pleasautly for a cozy, comfortable chat with Him be fore whom hell ia naked, who stretch eth out the north over the empty place, and hangeth the earth upon nothing, why should one notice God?" * * * Our churches may be more or less open to these criticisms; but these criti cisms are far indeed from representing 1 the whole truth about them. Neither is it true that "strong men" in goofHy numbers are not to be found in the churches. It is the belief of the Ob er ver that the majority of 'Vrong men" in the country are men of wide enough vision to see how central and vital 111 our civilization are the institutions of Christianity and of large enough social spirit (tu say tho least) to do some part towards maintaining a Christian lifo and atmosphere On the other hand, it is very misleading to pappose that all who hold themselves aloof tyom the churche3 are "strong men In the majority of cises it is fomethinjf besides the possession of the noble qualities of strength that leads some, men to hold themselves aloof from tfces churches. If it is a sign of strength to be so exclusively absorbed in private business that one has no inclination to take any part it) the public activites of the community, whether political, social, or moral; than perhaps the ma jority of non church going men are "strong men." If it is a sign of strengh for one to feel free to criticises the administration of institutions with - out which civilization and social order, would quickly perish, while at the same time feeling no responsibility for any share in what is really a common interest and a common duty; then per , haps these churchtess men ara "strong: ■ men." # * i The Observer does not believe in I coddling or coaxing these church ;ees I "strong men." They owe a duty to J God and to humanity just as truly ap. Ido the "saints." They have eyes and : ought to be able to nee facts for them j selves. If they are honestly and thor | oughly convinced that wo have no | need of religion or of churches, let them say so frankly, but let them not fail to offer something bett. r in their place. Humanity does not live by bread alone, but is thirsting for some thing higher than stocks and bonds, deals and dividends. Weary Willies. Will meet the ladies of Emporium Friday Evening, Feb. 10, at opera» house. Come and enjoy an evening of fun. Refreshments in hobo style. Tickets, including "handcut" 26cb», Afine "handout" for the best costumed lady or gent. Commhtek. NO. 51.
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