THE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS.
ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH, 1866.
VOL. 41.
The Observer.
The attempt to secure popular rec
ognition of Lincoln's birthday as a
public holiday has not proved very
successful. Americans do not like too
many bolidayß, and besides Lincoln's
birthday Jcomes too close to that of
Washington, the observerance of
which as a public holiday has long
beeu firmly established. The slight
notice taken of the Lincoln anniver
sary is not in the least due to any lack
of recognition of the great and lovable
qualities of Lincoln's character.
Though Washington will ever be
honored as the Father of His Country,
it is nevertheless Lincoln, and not
Washington, whose memory is "first
in the hearts of his countrymen." We
venerate Washington; we love Lincoln.
So far as achievement is concerned,
Washington's claim to greatness rests
upon his record as the commander-in
chief of the Continental armies. It is
easy, and sometimes has been the
fashion, to do him less than justice as
a military leader. It is true that he
avoided pitched battles as far as pos
pible, and that he lost the few' that he
did fight. It is true that Trenton and
Princeton were small afiairs in them
selves. It is true that the credit of
Saratoga went to Gates and Schuyler.
It is true that the triumph at|Yorktown
was made possible only through the
co operation of the French army and
fleet. But on the other hand we must
not forget the masterly strategy which
forced the British to evacuate Boston.
As for Trenton and Princeton though
smffll affairs in themsel* 3, they show
a brilliancy of conception and a rapid
ity and daring in execution worthy of
Napoleon. By temporarily saving
New Jersey and Philadelphia, these
victories had a moral effect of incalcu
lable value. We must remember, too,
that Washington never forgot that he
was the commander-in chief of all the
American forces—not merely of those
under his own immediate command.
He gladly sent his best troops to re
inforce the northern army in its cam
paign against Burgoyne, while he
himself undertook with success the
more modest, but equally important,
task of keeping Clinton's attention en
gaged about New York, in this way
preventing Clinton from ascending the
Hu 'son to effect a junction with
Burgoyne. As for the Yorktown cam
paign, it i doubtful if military annals
show a more clever bit of strategy
than the way in which Washington
stole south, while making Clinton
think that he was preparing for an at
tack up< ii New York. It is doubtful
if Murborough, or Frederick or even
IN ipole.in, could have brought the war
to successful terminal ion any sooner
tii.iii Washington did
Washington did not belong to the
th t he might establish peace oi. the
basis of independence, and when that
and was gained be sheathed his sword
forever. He loved not merely peace;
he loved retirement. Washington was
one of those men, who, possessing cer
tain marked qualities of leadership,
nevertheless have to be dragged out of
their retirement in order to serve the
state. Such men never originate
movements nor inspire policies. The
Adamses and Jefferson were far more
potent influences in precipitating the
revolt against the mother country than
was Washington. We call Washing
ton the Liberator because he performed
the actual task of destroying the Brit
ish power in the Colonies; but it was
Jefferson, rather than Washington,
who was the incarnation of the spirit
of liberty and independence.
After the termination of the war,
Washington seems to have had no other
de-fire or expectation than to pass the
remainder of his days in the retire
ment of his home at Mouut Vernon.
But men and events shaped a fresh
task for him. More clearly than any
one else, Alexander Hamilton saw that
a Federal government must be con
structed upon a new and enduring
foundation. Washington saw this
necessity, too; but he was not the man
to take a very active initiative in this
problem of construction. We call
Washington the Father of His Country
because, in addition to being the Liber
ator, he was the first President of the
Federal Union; but if' the one to whose
constructive genius and energy we
chielly owe the Constitution, is best
entitled to be called the Father of His
Country, then that honor belongs to
Alexander Hamilton.
Washington was a man of large
mould and noble personality, of strong,
practical judgment and executive efli
cieney, generous in his views and just
in his attitude. His military reputa
tion led to his call to take command of
the Continental army. The prestige
off ile war and the unbounded confi
dence of the people in his wisdom and
| integrity, made him the logical choice
of the states for the presidency. As a
political thinker and as an aggressive
and constructive political leader, he
was greatly ioferior to Hamilton; but
coming to the presidency unidentified
with faction and possessed of the confi
dence of all, he was in a position to
cement into something like stable
unity the several parts of the newly
planned government. What was need
ed in the presidency was mot a con
structive statesmen, so much as a
strong, wise and practical administra
tor. No man could have met this need
as well as Washington. Had Adams
or Jefferson or Hamilton been the first
President it is doubtful whether the
unstable federal overnment could
have survived to the end of the first
presidential term.
Jefferson drafted the Declaration of
Independence; Washington the Soldier
made it effective. Hamilton's con
structive genius planned the machinery
of the federal government; Washing
ton the Administrator gave body and
life to it and ptarted it upon the road
of history.
Service of Sacred Music.
The Service of Sacred Music at the
First Methodist Episcopai Church last
Sunday evening attracted a very large
audience. The pews were filled and
chairs had to be placed in the aisles to
accommodate the late comers. Mr.
Ericsson was very artistic in his organ
numbers, Miss Grace Lloyd, soprano,
and Mr. Fred Heilmau, baritone, were
superb in their solo parts, while the
anthems by the choir were given with
the excellence that characterizes the
various renditions of this organization
of singers. It was an enjoyable and
profitable evening and anew empha
sizes the ability of Mr. Ericsson as
organist and choir master.
Thanks.
We wish to thank the people who
attended the box social, held by Misses
Anna Market and Leathie Victory, at
Mr. Market's home, Sizerville, Friday
evening, for benefit of the Orphan's
Memorial Fund. Including valuable
paper for the notice, which rendered
us so much aid. The social was a
success and was largely attended.
ANNA MARKET and LEATHIE VICTORY.
League Entertains.
The Epvvorth League of the First
Methodist Episcopal church, presented
a very pleasing program of music and
recitations to about one hundred and
fifty of its members and friends, last
Friday night, and delighted the inner
man with some choice refreshments,
consisting of cocoa and cake Music
was rendered bv the S. S Orchestra
during the social hour Seven new
members were added.
M. E Church He-Opened.
Last Sabbath was a day of victory
and rejoicing for the. Methodists of
this place, it being the occasion of
their re opening exercises. Rev. N.
E. Cleaver, a former pastor, preached
the re-opening sermon at the morning
service. After the sermon, and appeal
was made for $200.00, which was read
ily answered in cash and subscription.
The pastor Hev. R. Sykes Oyler then
made an announcement, which sur
prised and delighted his people, viz:
that he had secured from a friend of
the Church in the west checks for
$200.00, with which he had liquidated
the debt on the parsonage and assisted
in repairing the church.
The evening service was of a union
character, and the church was so
crowded that many were turned away,
not being able to secure even standing
room. Rev. Dr J C. Rose, of the
Presbyterian Church, and Rev. Henri
Kieffer, ofthe Reformed Church were
present and participated in the ser
vices. Rev. Mr Cleaver preached a
sermon of great scope and profound
thought which was listened to with
delight by the large and appreciative
audience
The male quartette of St Thomas as
sisted the Mercersburg Choir in rend
ering music for the occasion. Their
singing was enjoyed by all. Miss
Elizabeth Reese rendered well a solo
at the morning service.
The church, which has been repaired
without, and artistically embellished
within, presents a beautiful contrast to
its former condition
At the morning service, -Mr. David
Long, speaking in b half of the Board
of Trustees thanked the pastor, Rev
Oyler, for his perseverance and labors
in bringing about the grand achieve
ment for the Church.— Mercersburg
Journal.
C. U Howard & Co., have received
from the Pacific Coast what is pertmpri
the finest lot of RED CEDAR shingles
that ever came to Cameron county.
"Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."— WEßSTEß.
EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1906.
DEATH'S DOINGS.
IiABELL.
Mr. Charles Laßell, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph Laßell, who reside at Four
Mile, met with a tragic death, Thurs
day, February 15th,atFlnnamahoning.
In attempting to ' a moving
freight train he loe .As 1>01.., fell under
the cars sustaining i.njuries from which
he died in a few i -jurs. His remains
were brought to his, ate ho .ue the fol
lowing day, from which funeral ser
vices were conducted Monday last hy
the Rev. O. S. Metzler, the attendance
being large. Deceased was 24 years of
age, is survived by a father and mother
and eight brothers and sisters. He
was a young man of good habits, was
industrious kind to his father and
mother whose grief is very great in
their separation from their son.
Much sympathy is felt for the family in
its affliction.
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CRIST.
MR. JOSEPH T. CRIST, aged 74 years,
who has reisided with Mr. and Mrs.
Wm. Lyons at this place, being father
of Mrs. Lyons, died last Monday morn
ing, after an illness of several weeks.
Deceased leaves four children viz:
Mrs. William Lyons, Emporium; Mr.
Nelson Christ and Mrs. Jas. Kingston,
Berwick, Pa.; Mf. Monroe Christ, Cali
fornia.
The funeral services were held at his
late home yesterday morning, at 10:30.
Rev. O. S. Metzler, Pastor of First
Methodist Episcopal Church officiated.
The remains were take i to Pine Sum
mit, Columbia county, Pa, ou noon
Flyer for burial—former home of Mr.
Crist.
Mr. Christ has for a long time been
employed in the Keystone factory, in
the box department, and was faithful
in his work, rain or shine. Our citizens
no doubt have noticed the crippled old
veteran daily going to and from his
work. For 25 years he has suffered
with his affliction, evidently the result
of his exposure inflicted during the re
bellion. One by one the "boys" of
1861-65 are rapidly passiug away to re
ceive their reward for faithful service
in the cause of justice and loyalty.
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HILDA Y.
Word was received tbis morning of
the death of Mrs Mary Kilday, aged
83 years, of Port Allegany, mother of
Mr. P. Kilday, proprietor of the St.
Char.es Hotel at this place..
Divorce Congress.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19. —Leaders in
the campaign for a uniform divorce
la-.v, from nearly every state and terri
tory in the union were present at. the ■
opening ot the divorce convention here j
this morning. About one hundred j
and fifty delegates were in attendance, '
including a number of Governors of j
states. Following the address of \vel- I
come, Gov. Pennypacker, of Pennsyl-;
vauia, outlii.e'd the progress already j
made toward puttiug restrictions opon j
divorce evils and expressing his views
of the possible remedy.
Gov. Pennypacker was elected presi
dent of the divorce congress. A. M.
Eaton, of Rhode Island, C. Larue Mun
son, of Pennsylvania, M. T Barton, of
Virginia, Albert R. Dabney, of Califor
nia, were made vice presidents, and
William H. Stank, of Pennsylvania,
secretary. Governor Pennypacker
theu addressed the convention.
A Grand Old Man.
A. D. Sloan, W. C. Walker and Rob
ert Mackey have returned from Eldred,
where the former installed the officers
of Eldred lodge, No. 560, F. & A. M.,
Tuesday evening. One of the pleasing
features of the everinji was the instal
lation of C. C. Moses as treasurer for
the 23rd conseutive term. He was
presented with a handsome gold headed
cane by the lodge. He is 90 years of j
age. A banquet was served by the
ladies of Eastern Star —Bradford Star
The PRESS is pleased to know that our
old and valued friend continues to live
and take an interest in things he
loves. Capt, Squire Moses, a veteran i
of the civil war, has for many years
taken a lively interest in public affairs
and enjoys the confidence of McKean
county citizens. May be run out the
century mark.
A Valuable Contributor.
Mr. J. F. Sullivan and wife, of
Huntley, visited in Emporium Monday
evening, and called to see ye editor.
Mr. Sullivan is a valued PRESS corres
pondent, his crisp news items being
eagerly looked for each week. Mr.
Sullivan is also and old and expert
railroad man and competent to handle
the most resp uisihle position in the
train department, having for years
been train despatciier before coming
to this section.
Volume Forty-One.
With this number THE CAMERON
COUNTY PRESS enters upon its forty
first volume. While looking back over
the many years that we have been alied
with the old PRESS we are proud of
the fact that this Journal has always
taken a clean as well as loyal course
loyalty to our county, town and the
Republican party. Our plant has con
tinued to enlarge and to-day ranks
with the best country Journals. Our
subscription and advertising enjoys a
substantial and satisfactory advance
ment, larger than ever before. We
shall make no rash promises for the
future but will continue in our usual
well beaten path.
Our patrons, who have loyally stood
with the PRESS during its long exist
ence, we desire to thank once more,
assuring them we shall endeavor to
i merit a continuance of their good will
and patronage.
Before closing this brief article we
desire to thank our several correspon
dents for their weekly letters, now the
greatest variety of any country paper
in this section of the state.
The PRESS will keep up with you.
Married at Washington,
j Mr. John Leggett Pultz and Miss
I Hildegrade M'Kenna, youngest daugh
ter of Justice McKenna, of the United
States Supreme Court, were married in
Washington yesterday. The bride
groom is a consulting engineer in New
York and had charge of the work at
Cameron miL.es this county about a
year ago. The ceremony was witness
ed by President Roosevelt, Vice Presi
dent and Mrs. Fairbanks and other
distinguished persons.
Announcement is also made that
Miss Marie McKenna, another
daughter, and Mr. Davenport Brown,
who also had charge atCameron mines,
v. i'l be married at Easter.
Farewell Supper.
Mrs. B. A.Slocum, a respected resi
dent of east ward for a number of
years, leaves this week for Medford,
Oregon, to join her husband who has
located there, being engaged in ium
beringthere. Aboutthirty of the good
latly's friends gave her a farewell
supper Mond iy evening at the resi •
deuce ot Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Strayer,
which is spoken of as a very pleasa .t i
affur. In addition to a bountious re- :
past, consisting of all good things, the j
gue*ts were treated to several ..elec- 1
ti«»na of music by Miss Grace Walker 1
and Mies Grace Lloyd.
1903 Pennies.
Jo eph Goodfriend of St. Marys, who j
advertised to give sl7 lor 1903 pennit; j
was in town on Wednesday. Mr. ;
Goodfriend said he had received, a
number of letters, also some pennies.
The parties evidently misunderstood
the advertisement. He did not want
pennies of the year 1903, but any old
pennies to the amount of $19.03 He
says there are parties saving pennies
for him at St. Marys. If there are any
to be lound in this county who have
1903 pennies for sl7, we hope they will
drop in and see us before going else
where.
Mr. Howard's Gift.
The Williamsport High School Al
umni is succeeding with its work of
raising an endowment fund to pay for
a normal scholarship each year for
some deserving graduate. With an
addition to be made this week the
fund will approximate SI,OOO.
T. 11. Hammond, Esq., is about to
turn over to the alumni S2OO. Of this
sum $l5O is from Hon. Josiah Howard,
of Emporium, Mr. Howard making the
substantial gift through Mr. Ham
mond.—Williamsport News.
Met With Quite an Accident.
While stepping on an icy board, one i
day last week, Mrs. O. P. Warner had |
the misfortune to slip and fall with !
great force, striking her face. Her j
nose and eyes were badly blackened i
and her forehead bruised. Although j
still bearing signs of her painful acci- I
dent, she is getting along nicely.
St. Charles Hotel.
Owing to the death of Mr. P. Kil-!
day's mother, at Port Allegany, the !
St Charles Hotel at this [dace will re- 1
main closed until after the funeral, '
which will likely bo held Saturday.
Thanks.
Mr. Prank Label I wishes to thank the
kink people of Sinnarnahoning and i
also Emporium for favors received |
during the nr-oident and death of his >
brother. J
Bohumir Kryl, February 28th.
With the Bohumir Kryl Company,
the People's Star Course for the season
of 1905-06 will close Wednesday even
ing, February 28th. If the price is to
be taken as an index of quality, the
Kyrl Company will be the finest of the
present series and if the enthusiastic
endorsements received from ocean to
ocean is to be regarded as a criterion
of excellence nothing superior to it has
ever appeared on the local boards.
Kryl is the world's greatest cornetist,
his appearance as solo cornetist with
Sousa, Creatore, Innes and Duss hav
ing won for him this enviably distinc
tion. The assisting artists are Julia
Heinrich, Contralto, Carl Heinrich,
Baritone and Violinist, and Phoebe
Mae Roberts, Reader. Miss Heinrich
is known the world over for her beauti
ful song interpretation, both alone
and in connection with her illustrious
father, Max Heinrich. Mies Roberts
is said to be a "new find" among read
ers and so favorably has she been re
ceived in a tour that has embraced the
principal cities east and west, that next
season she will head a company of her
own. The management has the fullest
confidence that this company will meet
the highest expectations of those who
attend.
Train No. 4 leaving Emporium at
10:30 p. m., will stop at Cameron,
Wednesday night, February 28th, for
the convenience of those wishing to be
present from that section,arrangements
having been made. Reserved seats, 50
cts; gallery, 25 cts. Chart at Lloyd's.
Sunday School Superintendents.
If each of the above named officers,
in the county will send his name to
Mrs. J. E. Smith, Sterling Run, Pa , he
will confer a favor to the officers of the
County Sabbath School Association,
and at the same time will receive a
book, free of charge, which will be
valuable to him in his work.
E. S LINO.
President County Association.
At Ridgway, Wednesday, March 14,
will be held a Conference for primary
Sunday School workers, which the
Cameron county workers in that de
partment should attend. It is under
the auspices of the State Association
and is intended for McKean, Potter, j
Elk and Cameron counties.
Letter of Commendation.
Hon. Josiah Howard, who has just
returned from his labors at llarris
barg, where he gave stric 1 : attention to
the duties of the position and served
his constituents faithfully and well.
The following letter form Gov. Samuel
W. Penny packer in a flittering and j
just reer; edition to an honorable. Rep !
resent five:
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER. 1
HAUKISSBUBO, FEBRUARY 16, 1906. /
ifoN T . JOSIAH HOWARD,
Emporium, Pa.
DEAR SIR:—
I want to express to you my very
high appreciation of the meritorious
work accomplished by the Legislature
at the recent extraordinary session,
and to thank you for the part you took
in making it a success. The fact that
you participated in a session of such
importance will, I am sure, ever be a
satisfaction to you.
Very truly yours,
(Signed) SAM. W. PENNYPACKER.
Progressive Washington Party.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Morrison, en
tertained about twenty friends at their
residence, West Fifth street, last Satur
day evening. The cherry tree, which
was not cut down but a source of en
tertainment was la lened with lucious
fruit. Miss Vera Ostrum and Miss
Maud Pearsall carried away the prizes,
which were given for the Washington
contests. The occasion was a very
enjoyable one.
Sneak Thieves.
Last Friday night some light finger
ed individual entered William Snyder's
residence, forcing a window open and
captured Mr. Snyder's pantaloons.
William awoke early in the morning
and finally found his clothing in the
parlor the pockets having been rifled
of $20.00 The thief in his haste drop
ped SI.OO on the floor.
Dr. W.E. Bland. Syecialist.
Removes all corns, bunions, ingrow
ing and deformed nails. My operations
are absolutely painless and bloodless
—using no acids, medicine or knives; !
cold water being the only medicine i
necessary to facilitate my operations.
Make an appointment at once as my
lime is limited, at my headquarters,
Commercial hotel, or if desired will
call at homes
God Safe For Sale.
It. Soger offers for sale at. a bargain, i
a good office fife.
TERMS: $2.00 — $1.50 IN ADVANCE.
THE WEATHER.
FRIDAY, Fair, SATURDAY, F»ir
SUNDAY, Hum.
IASBETH
First National Bank,
EMPORIUM, PA.
At the close of business February '/1,190#,
$767,908,63.
If you have a passbook with the name fttthl#
Bank on it, you will be able to chooseyonr otTie*
books.
Man About Town.
Wo had Home zero weather,
And it came very nice,
For those who wished to gather,
A fine supply of ice.
Come gentle spring, etherial mild
ness come.
V
A man living in the Eaet End,
last summer put a rattlesnake in bis
cellar where his gas meter is 1 icated
and Brother Kenley has not read the
! meter since and has given him a Hat
rate.
In one of our churches Sunday evening,
The preacher spoke on Idols,
And told about the fate,
Of deserving missionaries;
His speech was simply great,
Sympathetic and effecting,
You believe me when I state,
It made an old time member,
Drop a tear into the plate.
Mike Flout's paper read before the
Farmers Institute, on "Bees Wax and
its use in Exterminating tho Cabbaye
Worm" was very well received,
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The Wlndowsill Club will hold ifa
monthly smoker to-morrow evening.
Quite an entertaining program ha«
been arranged. Peter Beattie and
Henry Edgcomb, two old time gladi
ators, will wrestle best two In three,
catch-as catch can; Judge Brennan will
sing the old Irish Ballad, "Kick the
Pope before You," and Philip Blos
singer will sing "Down on tho Brandy
wine" with mandolin accompanymeiit'.
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One of our beautiful and acccoro.
plished "key tickers" the other day
called her bean in Austin over the
phone; sweet words ran into colums
and she forgot she was not under the
old apple tree and it took a week's
salary to pay the toll.
A man asked Uncle Potcr Beattie,
the other day, when ho died whether
ho was going to heaven or Hades.
"Don't know,"says Peter, "I expect
to find b >th r ads full "
We find the following in the Clear
field Advocate, The editor evidently
reads his exchanges:
We read about a famine
In some fur distant !an<:,
We read about the thou »auds,
Noiv starving in Japan;
We read about the hungry,
Among our city poor;
But our exchanges tell us,
They are starving at our door;
Think of it my readers,
In this bounteous land of ours;
People now are starving.
In the Penny's Railroad Towers;
People gaunt and hungry,
Pitiful to see;
No strength to touch a lever,
No strength to touch a key;
Shame on the corporations,
That work both night and day,
Those noble manly fellow?,
With only monthly pay,
Shame on the souless people,
Shame, that they forget,
The mauhigh in the tower.
Must have his cigarette;
No wonder peopls tremble,
When gazing from the car;
And see the bales of foathersj
Rails, and pails ot tar;
God bless that noble hero,
Who took his neighbor's rig.
And drove far in the couu' rv,
Till he found a fatted pig,
And spaced not time nor nioiiev,
Drove through rain and sleet,
And brought the toothsome spare rib,
For the hungry ones to eat,
Let the Telegrapher's Union,
Rise up in their might.
Nail their banners to the wall,
Make ready for the light,
And tell the public robbers,
Drunk with greed and power.
They must excuse but never abuse,
The man high in the Tower.
Those people in Emporium who sent
'•salts and peppers" to Miss Alice
Roosevelt for a wedding present must
have looked like :«) cents, when they
saw them sitting beside those Cuban
diamonds.
Bill Thomas shot a black white bird
on the Court House grounds Tuesday,
Spring is coming.
Mayor Overhizer received telegrams
from Theodore Roosevelt, the Ool<e
Ovens and Lumber Township, con
gratulating him on his splendid
majority.
Wedding bells going to ring again!
Begin to save your money ;
You'll have t<> buy some presi nta,
I'or some oth&r follows honey#
uamMWAY.
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