IHE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS.
ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH, 1866.
T )L. 41.
Man About Town.
The barber shops in town shut up on
Sunday but the barbers don't shut up.
They may cut the wages in the fac
tories, the mills and the furnace, but
we never hear of their cutting the
wages of sin.
Ye editor tells his associates that
years of experience has taught him
that the best way to manage a wife is
let her have her own way.
Riches don't always bring happiness
but they can give poverty one mile
and sixteen rods and then beat it to
the station.
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Brother Pyle is still insuriDg and
landscape painting. According to his
convictions he will live the simple life
the next forty days-going to starve his
sins.
Peter Beattie tells how he once saved
a young lady from drowning, with one
hand he held her beautiful head above
the water and with the other he cried
loudly for help
v
Summer time is coming when you
spend your hard earned money for soda
water for your best girl, which makes
her froth at the mouth and makes her
nose feel lika her foot when asleep.
We know ladies who goto parties in
decolete gowns, \ shaped back and
front, that weuld bo terribly shocked if
a man should go in his shirt sleeves.
This town is conducive to longevity.
We have two residents here that can
prove by papers in their possession
that they were members of Geo. Wash
ington's body guard.
The Doctors te;l some people here
they need a change of climate "For
the Lords sake" we had a climate
changa here last week of 50 degrees in
12 hours.
An East End friend of ours says his
wife makes him wear tucks in his night
shirt trimmed with pink ribbons so the
baby won't know the diflerence when
he walks the floor with it nights.
A couple of ladies talking on Broad
street, the other day one of them re
marked "is your daughter going to
mak". her debut this spring". No, an
swered the other, we own powder stock
now and don't have to do our own
sewing.
A friend from Williamsport showed
us a letter he received from his wife
that puzzled him. The letter ended;
'biby is well and lots brighter than she
used to be, hoping you are the same, 1
am your loving wife.
Henry Zarps is noted for his polite
ness to the ladies. A lady came intc
his store the other day who had been s
little previous in her toilet. Her bell
was a few inches higher than it ought tc
be. Henry remarked in his "suave"waj
lady your curvature is too much iif
stairs"
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In small towns people should be
careful not to be too personal. A young
lady remarked there is a hog in thif
town that ought to take anti-fat.
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We have about equal parts of heaver
and hell in this world. So we oughl
not to be perfect strangers in eithei
place in the other world.
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If a person wants to see the lone
someness of a lane leading to a grave
yard let him go up to Sizerville anc
wait two or three hours for a train.
A man living at the East End wean
his whiskers long to save the expense
of buying nccktiess.
Hill Thomas says he had an uncle
that was shot twice through the bod)
during the Civil War; came home wen'
to Kansas, was carried two miles in s
cyclone; lost his arm in a threshing
machine and was Dually kicked todeatl
by it blind mule he had a mortgage on
The peach crop is going to bo a fail
ure, the apple crop i■; froze up, there
was two men drunk in Ivast Kmpori.
uni but get your summer clothes awaj
from the moth halls and sing "eionm'oi
gentle spring."
They have for stale in our hutchei
shops a now kind of chop Jt is tiuidt
from small nieces of meat poutidct
together and fasten* d with glue tot
bone that has been used Cor soup trj
Judge Kreiinan my* a black coat am
IMIV iron ii don't ,41W,1N i dlcuti- .
oh'niian. lie wsnts the old guard
rememlit < < at w hen lU-v lako tin n
posit ion in Ml Patricks day ~-trade
WAV
Letter From H. H. Cloyes.^F
MARUNTON, W. VA., Feb. 27, 1906.
FRIEND HARRY: —
I wish that you would Bee that the
CAMERON COUNTY PRESS is sent me
here in the future. I have been look
ing over about 7,000 acres of land in
this part of the country and after
spending three weeks on the same, the
Company which I represent have pur
chased it. This land is about half
hemlock, the other half being red and
white oak. The hemlock timber in
this country is considerable taller than
the hemlock in Pennsylvania and I
consider on this track of land, and in
fact all others I have examined, it will
run about three to four logs to the
thousand. We will build a town of our
own, which will be located on the
Greenbrier Division of the C. & 0.,
about seven miles below this place.
This country is largely made up of
Pennsylvania lumbermen in the larger
operations, the smaller operations seem
to be handled to a large extent by the
natives. It is obout 100 miles from
here to Elkins. Situated on this 100
miles are at least 100 mills, either
directly on the railroad or a short ways
hack. About seventy percent, ofthese
mills are small ground mills with a
capacity of not over 10 to 15 thousand
a day, but about thirty per cent of
these mills being the modern band
mills, some of which cut as high as
150,000 a day. Several Cameron county
men are located in this vicinity. E V.
Dunlevie, of Cameron, has a modern
plant at Dunlevie, at the end of this
division He has a beautiful town,
well laid out, a very tine band mill,
electric light, water works and all
other improvements to make an up-to
date plant. The C. B. Howard Com
pany, of your town, have recently pur
chased 30,000 acres of land lying about
10 miles over the mountain from this
town and extending through into
Randolph county. lam told they have
a remarkable lot of timber and they
were certainly fortunate in being able
to seizure as A 'uody in one o OOK.
To give you some idea as to I lie way
timber is advancing in this country,
I will say that less than a year ago, J.
It. Droney, ofOlean, who nearly every
business man and woodsman of Em"
p-irium know, bought a tract of timber
at Glady, West Virginia. This tract
was sold in six mouths for §260,000.00
or $100,000.00 more than he paid for it.
This track has been sold again since I
have been in this country for $375,001
and I am told by people who are
familiar with the timber, that the last
purchaser has by no means made a
bad bargain. The Wilson Brothers,
who have had a mill at Huntley, Penn
sylvania, for three years, have a large
mill at Wiildell, only a short ways
from here; have a quantity of fine
spruce and hemlock and a large
amount of very line cherry. They tell
me at the present time that they are
cutting about 400,000 feet of this cherry
per month. I anticipate returning to
Emporium in the near future,or as soon
as lean get away for a day or so,and »t
thattime will be very glad to call and
see you and tell you more about youi
many Cameron friends I have met in
this part of the country.
Yours very respectfully,
H. H. CLOYES.
Kind Words,
THE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS pub
! lished at Emporium by Hon. H. H
Mullin, is forty years old and startec
j last week on its forty-first volume.
! The PRESS was established in March
i 1860 by the late C. B. Gould, and it bat
i been a faithful champion of the lie
| publican party all these years, and a!
! the same time boosting everything
I that was for the interests of Emporium
J and all the rest of Cameron county
j Mr. Mullin is an able editor and s
practical printer, hence his paper it
one of the best local journals thai
comes to our table. We congratulate
him on passing the fortieth milestone,
and wish him eve 1 * increasing pros
perity as the years roll by. -Ridgway
Advocate.
At Opera House.
1 The liiiHter Brown Girls and the Iris)
Maids come in for their share anc
there are several Individual hits in th«
show. A company of twenty.five peo
pie ami a revelation in scenic am
stage efleets complete an altogether
delightful entertainment. The tour ii
, being personally guided by the master
ful hand of Mr Frank W. Mason win
hears an enviable reputation for hit
far seeing ability in that direction
And with the names of Nason uie
Wslers us the trade mark, we le«*l salt
in saving we will undoubtedly get tin
very best in the muu»eme|il line .Mr
Wan r* and eompaiix will lie the at
traction st the Ku» ( . i Ittin Opera Huns
1 Thursday, March llith. This is ;
guara'ite t. atir. il >.i, persons uit
HutlsA«d may have their mom y Iwek
"Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable." —WEßSTEß.
EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 1906.
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Dynamite Collision at Emporium, March 1, 1906.
Telephone Talk—George Metzer,
Jr., to Improve Emporium
Exchange.
The PKESS sanctum was invaded by
Geo. Metzger, Jr., the originator and
promoter and hard-working manager
of Emporium telephone lines. Asked
"what do you know?" he finally eased
up a little and informed lis he had a
piece ot news that would no doubt
pirate the Emporium patrons ol his
line, in the shape of a new switch
board, an order for which he had re
cently placed with the largest factory
in the country. It, will be the very
latest and most improved the present
state of the telephonic art can produce.
When installed the act of taking off the
receiver from the hook will call oentral
by lighting a small electric lamp just
behind your number on the switch
board, which remains lighted until
you are answered, and when you are
through talking the act of hanging up
your receiver will give the disconnect
signal so it is not possible to forget to
"ring off," which is one of the most
prolific causes of delay in using the
telephone. The system also will allow
otsmaller and!.<.. . teltij ho.ies, as alt
the batteries will be kept at the central
where they will be under constant per
sonal supervision of Mr Metzger. This
I will exclude anothor frequent cause for
! interruption to service. This improve
ment will allow the operators to keep
closer watch over their connections
without obliging them to constantly
| "listen in"on the lines to tell lfyou
have gotten your parties, and will give
you much improved service and may
possibly reduced, rates, although these
are now from $6 00 to $12.00 lower than
any of the surrouuding towns for the
same class of service.
The Emporium Telephone Exchange
is strictly a home industry, having been
I built up from its inception by its pres
I eut owner and represents over ten
j years of hard work to bring to its pros
ent perfection. He took the work up
at a time when no one else could be in
duced to do so, thus giving Emporium
telephone service several years before
it would have otherwise been able to
get it. Of necessity the apparatu *at
that time was crude but the plant has
been remodeled several times, keeping
it up to the times, but this rebuilding
has been expensive so that it has re
quired close figuring to make the busi
ness pay expenses.
Emporium patrons fully appreciate
the vast amount of hard work it has
called from Mr Metzger to install and
manage the business, now extended
twenty one miles east, serving all
points between Emporium and Siuna
mahoning and Sizerville on north, in
addition to a long distance connection
with the Bell Telephone Co.
Mr. Metzger's line is strictly speak
ing a home industry and receives the
cordial support of our citizens. Mr.
Metzger also informs us that his new
improvements and increased service
may possibly result in lower rates, in
fact he desires to give the public the
best service possible and keep the ex
pense as low as possible, thereby to
continue the good will of his patrons
and ultimately place the "Emporium
| 'phone" in everv business houso, fac
j tory and home in Cameron county.
: How any person can keep house or
! conduct business without it is a mys-
I tery.
Local Institute—March 16 and 17.
On the earlier date mentioned above
an educational meeting will lie held in
the evening in the Court House which
' will be addressed by Hon. Josiah
Howard and Supt Charles Lose, of
Williamsport. This will be followed
on the forwoon of the 17th by a local
institute in which papers will bo read
and topics discussed by Supt. Miss Col
tins and teachers of the county The
people are invited to attend these
meetings All teachers of the county
will be made welcome. Watch for the
program next week.
Former Emporiumltc Weds.
Mr. Kilward Veagle and bride, form
eriy Miss Zola Kdkin* were the guest*
of Mrs M. A. Itockweli last Monday
and Tuesday, en route to their home at
H' Marys. Mr Venule was employed
in Mrs. flock well's drugstore for three
years, and is well known by our
pe; >pie ('ougruiuUt ions
Spring Suits.
As spring will soon be here you
will need a in iv suit of clothes, t tie
plueo to buv a good suit Is at Theo
II .lxsn.li-. k's, .VI r < xpro»>. ~fil. e.
3«St.
A Politcal Conference.
A number of well known Republi
cans from Cameron came to Bradford
today for the purpose of having a con
ference with the McKean county men
in relation to the congressional situa
tion, a meeting being called to be
held in the Hotel Ilolly at 3 o'clock
p.m. It is understood that Cameron
county has a candidate for congress in
the person of Captain Charles P. B;ir
clay, a prominent lumberman of Sinna
mahoning. The meeting was called
at tht 1 suggestion of the gentlemen
from Cameron county, who came on
in force to present their cliims for rec
ognition. it is probable however, that
the candidacy of Cnptian Barcley will
not bo pushed utiles* he receives the
assurance of the support 112 McKean
from those who are supposed to he in
position to give such promises. The
visitors from out of the city to attend
the conference include Captain Barclay
and others, as follows: A. C. Bum.
Josiah Howard, B W. Gn-en, Esq , J.
C. .lohnson, Esq , V. K. C >rbett, J. P.
Mc.Varney, district attorney, and C. J.
Go ilnough, prothonotary, of Cam
_-ounty;. H. H. Mullin, of the
Cameron Count} Press, and C. L. But
ler of Emporium; A. D. Gould, of El
dred; J. V..Brown, of Duke Center;
T. P. Richmond, Esq , and District At
torney, Guy 1!. Mayo, and James
McKean, ofSmethport.—Bradford Re
cord.
"Neighborly Neighbors."
"Neighborly Neighbors," a three
act musical mixture, with the popular
comedian, Mr. Tom Waters, as the
star, will be the attraction at the Em
porium Opera House, Thursday, March
15th Neighborly Neighbors is a musi
cal mixture brimful of catchy melodies
and bright lyrics. In gathering the
people toother for this production,
Manager Frank W Nason has used
every precaution t > make it an enseal
blufaroutof the ordinary, and how
well he has succeeded is shown by the
reception accorded the company
wherever they have appeared.
Neighborly Neighbors is not a llodge
Podge by no means, but one of those
effervescent and up-to-date musical
acidities that never fail to please even
the most fastidious of audiences from
the rise of the curtain until the final
fall of the same on the last act. In
Neighborly Neighbors there are
twenty-five active people and the
change of costumes are varied, many
and beautiful, with a bevy of pretty,
attractive and shapely show and
chorus girls. This is a guaranteed at
traction; persons not satisfied may
have their money back.
Notice to Contractors.
The undersigned will receive bids for
the erection of two or three dwelling
houses on East Allegany Avenue, Em
porium. Bids may be made in whole
or part, for either wood, brick or
cement. Plans and specifications may
be seen at my store.
R. SEOER.
Gone to Alaska.
Murdock, Malcom and Jeannie Mc-
Cloud left Emporium on Monday for
Alaska. Part of the party have passed
several years in the gold fields and
only recently came east.
H. H. Officials Meet.
Several railroad ollicials held a star
chamber meeting hero last Monday,
investigating the recent dynamite col
lision in the Emporium yard.
Presbyterian Services.
Rev ('lias. E. Edwards, of'Princeton,
N. will preach in Presbyterian
Church, next Sabbath, both morning
and evening.
Dr. A. W. Baker.
Dr. Baker will be at the New Warner
Friday afternoon anil evening, March
llth.
For Sale.
A nuinl>«r of long tables, mutable for
iture or dining roam; for sale at a lutr
gaiu.
it. HKUKH.
Dr It tirU'h, of New Hethleliein, Pa ,
wit* Uw» gitexl of Dr. \l< ule and i»r
(IniVtM !a<tt Monday.
ATTENTION! CORRESPONDENTS.
Kindly assist the editor, who desires
to give his patrons all the news up to
the latest'moment, at the same time
placing in type eacli correspondents
letter. By getting in all copy, except
late happenings, at the earliest mom
ent will aid us} very materially.
week we were delayed for several
hours with our paper. Please be
prompt, earlier the better.
Mining Engineer.
Mr. B. W. McClure, a practical min
ng engineer, of Clarksburg, W. Va.,
arrived in Emporium on Tuesday, hav
ing contracted with the Emporium
Farnace Company to take charge of
the Canoe Run coal and coke opera
tions. Mr. McClure, who is a native of
this Btate, was a pleasant PIIESS caller
yesterday, accompanied by Mr. An
drew Brady, who has had charge of the
extensive iron, coal and coke industry
in this couuty for several years. Mr.
McClure and family will reside in Em
porium if they can secure a euitable
residence.
NOTES OF INTEREST.
We regret our Sinnamahoning letter'
was too late last week. To be sure mail
early "Debse." Drop postal if y:>u
have late happenings.
Mamma—"What would you like for
dinner, Willie?" Willie—"Anything
but company. 1 don't get anything
then." —Boston Transcript.
Eggs for hatching from full blood
Buff-Wyandotts, Mattison Strain, for
setting §2.00; 3 settings for SO.OO.
CHAS. NEWTON, Emporium, I'a.
Murry Coppersmith have removed
their remaining sotck of goods and
office to the store room in the same
building, Avest side. They are rapidly
getting in shape for business, receiv
ing new goods and expect in a few
days to be in apple pie order to wait
on their trade.
Clarion State Normal, Clarion Pa.,
has had the most prosperous year in its
history. The spring term opens March
20. Total expense (14 weeks) $43,50.
This includes board, room, light, heat
and laundry.
Ia Blair county, Frankstovvn tow n
ship's Supervisor.shave declared their
intention to resign owing to the fact
that the new law makes no provision
for the compensation of those officials
and it is believed that many other
supervisors throughout the State, re
cently elected, will decline to assume
duties which perfore may be purely
gratuitous.
How to Boil Water.
Good Living.
To boil water would seem to be a
very simple thing, and yet the late
Charles Delmonico used to say that
very few people knew how to do it.
"The secret is," he said, "in puttting
good fresh water into a clean kettle
already quite warm and setting the
water to boiling quickly, and then tak
ing it right off for use in tea, coffee or
other drinks before it is spoiled. To
let it steam and simmer and evaporate
until the good water is in the atmos
phere and the lime and iron and drugs
only left in the kettle is what makes
a great many people sick, and it is
worse than no water at all." For water
boiled like this and flavored with a few
drops of lemon juice Mr. Delmonico
used to charge as much as for his best
liquors, and he often recommended it
to his customers and friends who com
plained of IOSM of appetite. It is worth
trying.
READY FOR BUSINESS.
Murry & Coppersmith Co., desire to
! inform their trade that they have mov
j ed to the store room on west side of
j same block, where they are ready for
J business.
The Endless Chain Sharks.
| The Chicago sharks who conducted
j the "Cash Buyers Union" of late came
j under the Post Office Department's in
! vestigation. Many of Cameron coun
! ty's peonle were bitten by the fraud
Girl Wanted.
A competent girl wanted for general
housework. Apply at residence of
E. G. COLEMAN.
Eczema, Tetter, Salt Rheum, Itch,
King Worm, herpes, liarbers (
itch.
All of these diseases are attended by
intense itching, which is almost instantly
relieved by applying Chamberlain's Salve,
and by its continued use a permanent cure
uiay be efleeiad. It has, in fact, cured
many enmn that had resisted other treat
ment. Prices cents per box. I»'ur
sale i>y 1.. Taggsrt; .1. K. Smith, Sterling
I!mi: ('rum Hro*., Sinnamahoning.
Ii will not cot you a cent to try
('hainhcrluiii - Stomach < ml Liver Tablets
and they are excellent for stomach trouble*
ami nutipatiou. Get si free sample at
HI I. Taptfart'' drutt I. E. Smith
Kti. toil Km I'run Hi -;■.>..... .1:. •,
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TERMS: $2.00—51.50 IN- ADVANCE.
THE WEATHER.
FR!OA V, Fair, SATURDAV, PS ir
SUNDAY, Fair.
ASSETS
First National Banh,
EMPORIUM, PA.
At the close of business March 7,1P0#.
$752,007,25.
When you deposit your money in this Bank it
is sa - . ing your money, teaching yen economy aurt
helping your credit.
The Emporium Powder t)n«.
One morning in October,
As the sun in splendor shown.
I slid into my overalls,
And sadly left my home;
With nothing much to hurry me,
For I had lots of time,
I jumped aboard a train, tnr. nte,
Emporium Powder Line.
I got off at the station,
And to the office sped,
And quickly found the Super,
And this to him I said;
"T heard you wanted men sir,
[ hope I am in time,
To be to you of service,
On thi? Emporium Powder Line.
He looked at inc a moment,
With frowning half closed eyes,
A:< if he didn't admire.
My long and lanky size;
I felt a little sl-.aky. boys.
And took il as a sign,
That lie didn't need my service.
On the •mporium Powder Line
At ler.gtii !;<.• broke the silence,
And bid n e take a seat,
But smiled :u d finally hinted,
I'd bettor wipe my feet;
Then 1 sat and softly whistled,
The tuueof "Auld Lang Sync,"
And wished I was a hundred miles,
From the Emporium Powder Line
Uut soon his business being don j,
Once more he turned to me,
And the smile be wore upon his face,
Was something good to see;
'fere young man, these papers you must sign
if you ev.'r hold your job.
On the Emporium Powder Line.
And the way liegave the orders then,
Was enough to sicken one:
And when I though he'd said enough.
He'd oniy just begun:
He told me I'd have to hustle,
And get around on time,
" I ok U'rn *ilh'jtii. i uH.n,
That worked upon the line.
.Vow lirst would be my kettles,
Of which I must charge three.
And tale a stick and level them.
As level as could be;
Then go and dump my acid drums.
While doiug bear in mind.
You mast watch out for signals,
On the Emporium Powder Line.
Then quickly seize the pnkcr.
Make the lire burn bright and clear,
And plunge against the rii bening fumes,
as oravc as Paul Revere,
With crow-bar, pick and shovel,
In the salt cake pan you climb,
For now you'er doing business,
On the Emporium Powder Line.
Keep your hand upon the throttle.
Of your wheelbarrow, never fail,
And to dodge the flying splinters.
With your eye upon the rait,
And your nerves you must keep steady,.
Midst the bellowing whistle chime,
Or you'll get a free pass skyward,
Ok the Emporium Powder Line.
And your duties every morning,
At six o'clock begin,
With a space of twenty iainntes,
For to eat your dinner in
But when the whistle tocts again,
You know It is high time,
To resume your operations,
On the Emporiuum Pcvder Line.
But mark me, whatever
You may dare to do,
Tho' treason steeped, or murderous thoughts
Might tind excuse in you,
But should they perchance,
A match or lighted pipe,
En your possession find.
They would, well I The coroner hold »»
inquest
On the Emporium Powder Line.
Now here's to our superintendent,
Charles T, Logan is his name,
A highly honored nklztil.
From honored parents came,
In honest, frank and cheerful way
His equal scarce could tind.
Among the men that hired him.
On the Emporium Powder Line.
Xow here's to the noted ijlimax,
The tar famed Keystone too.
With men behind the guns i t both,
With hearts of royal blue,
But when it comes to wages paid,
In this or other clime,
The record shows the large:)!.
On the Emporium Powder Line
Come all you jolly working"hien.
Wherever you may be.
For luxurious ease or unearnc'i gold,
Is not for you or me,
So with willing hand* v.'e'll work aud toil.
Till distance marks the tune.
That leaves a gap for othor men,
| On the Emporium Powder Line.
M. F. TA
An Ohio l.aUj I'leised.
A jir-iuincrit I inly, of »{<ne>a, Uhi.i,
j My* l'i 'kirn Klieuui ' i Cure in all riglt.
I o*ivr ilato of Jnn. I 'Hi*; ".In' nays-
Tilt* is to certify tha: I haw bail
uialistti »uore or Ic - all my lift l , .m l
taken n' , oiii* itii<l a ball' '><' nt buttles
ol <ri« !> t - Kheiimatit Cut. nul htv«s
been \rv much IM-nr(it<<l l j '' V. «
sale 1.) lIC IWhlm.u,
"Jlf'eelilH. Mb ()m V I'aO'H,
I'uie 11arml I'lytw itli ItoeltH. Krk*
/WK? | «r I<V I-' l|. JI'DD.
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