I HE (JAMERON COUNTY PK ESS. ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH, X 866. VOL. 41. The Observer. Since Mr. Carnegie endowed the Simplified Spelling Board the other day, the newspapers and magazines have been teeming with arguments for and against the proposed reforms in spelling. The protagonist of the spell ing reformers is Mr. Brander Matthews, who writes about the reform in the last issue of The Outlook. In reply to the stock argument of the opponents of spelling reform, viz., that we need to keep the old spellings in order to pre serve the historic identities of words, Mr. Matthews contends that the old spellings are not old neither are they etymological, but were born of the caprice of ignorant and careless foreign printers in the sixteenth century. At that time no fixed rules of spelling prevailed, but in time the printers had their way, and a more or less uniform system of spelling based upon the capri cious usage of the printers became es tablished. Tn the eighteenth century Dr. Johnson had an excellent opportunity to do something to restore some of the older and simpler forms of spelling, but instead of doing that, he used his opportunity to give greater currency and authority to the irratioual and cumbersome spellings of the printers. Mr. Matthews remiuds us that there is good Elizabethan authority for such forms as "sovran," "controller," "for rain," "dett," "dout," "iland," "de lite," and "ake." Had Dr. Johnson made an intelligent use of his oppor tunitj, he might have saved us from the present way of spelling these Words, but as he happened to know more about the Latin than about the English language, he thought it nec essary to endorse those forms of spell ing which seemed to bear the greatest resemblance to the Latin words from which they are derived. Thus the "b" in "doubt" and in "debt" suggests "dubito" and "debeo." In the case ol sovereign" and "foreign'' he wrongly supposed that these words have some connection with "rognum," and so gave the weight of his endorsement to tlie unetymological and utterly super flous "g" which encumbers these words. More can be said for the "g" in "deign," for that word is connected with the Latin "dignus." But so is "disdain." which we never spell "dis deign." The Observer has just been looking over an old book published in London in 1658, to see what he could see in re gard to the way they spelled words at that time. On one page, taken at random, out of 110 words only eight are spelled differently from what they would be spelled today. Really only five, for one of these occurs four times. These spellings are "bee," "lyes," "aimes," "findes" and "prophesie." Other spellings picked out here and there at random are: "Prophane," "theefe," "beleeve," "summe," "soyle," "coinmandement," "speakes," "grosly," "howle," "worldlinesse," "foul" (fool), "pittious," "tugge," "decaies," "threatning," "evil!." Less than five per cent of the words vary from the present way of spelling them. In general the changes in the spelling of the foregoing words have been in the direction of greater simplicity. Despite Dr. Johnson's influence, the general tendency for the past two hundred years has been towards great er simplicity in spelling. The logic of the situation is therefore with the re formers. Provided they do not ask too much they are reasonably sure to get what they ask. Fifty years hence it will appear as strange to see such forms as "aesthetic," "mawoeuvre," "programme," "cigarette." and "cata logue," as it is now to see "publick," "telegramme," or "toilette." One of these days the Observer will stop writing "though" and "through". That is, he will stop writing t/be final "ugh." That perhaps will eaake the chief say "Ugh!" The Portage Store. W. 1.. Dixon, proprietor of the Portage store, desires to inform his patrons and the genera! public that ho is offering special inducement in canned goods for the next thirty days. Read this: ' Tomatoes, 10c; Good California Peaches, 16c; Mince Moat, Bc, Corn Sc; Finest String Beans. 10c; Best Seeded Riisens, 11c; Seven bars Oak Leaf Soap, m 2'> •. Other goods in proportion. Call me on 'phone. W. L. DIXON, 7-tf. Near Portage Bridge. C. B. Howard & Co., Imvn the only iarge stock of shingles in the county at the present time. UK I) CEDAR from the Pacific Coast and Will I'KCKDAH rom Wisconsin C. B. Howard & Co., Inr e received from the Pacific Coast what is pcrliapn the finest lot of KKIJ CiiDA I: shingle* that ever csui" to Cameron <■ >u . BEAUTIFYING EXPOSITION GROUNDS. A_Southern Woods to be Trans formed Into a Paradise — More Than a Million Plants and Trees Used. [BY FRANK EBERLE.] NoßFOl.it, VA., April 21, 1906. Artistic landscape engineering and gardening is rapidly transforming what was but a rough scope of woodland into a paradise of beauty. Art has been brought to the aid of nature in accom plishing the greater landscape work of the Jamestown Exposition. Natural forests are utilized whereavailable and massive trees are being transplanted to carry out the plan of the work and conform to the general arrangement of streets, buildings, and other Exposi tion improvements. More than a million plants, shrubs and trees are already in place on the grounds, covering many varieties from the budding plants just opening into life to a giant live oak whose age is estimated at nearly a thousand years. This veteran oak, the king of the trans formed forest, was a large tree when America was discovered and its spread ing branches will afford shade and shelter to thousands of Exposition visitors. The arranging of the grounds nec essitated the draining of more than a thousand acres of land in order to guard against any possibility of malaria. Streams had to be bridged and great trees had to be transplanted and in many instances had to be carried on rafts across tide water for many miles. An old apple orchard which oc cupied part of the ground needed by the Exposition had to be removed. Instead nf being destroyed it was dug up and the trees transplanted around a thirty-five acre drill ground to pro vide shade and add beauty to the sur roundings. The Exposition avenues are to be rendered attractive by five rows of trees, two of apple, two of red maple and one of pin oak. All open spaces are to bo covered with trees, shrubs an<J- flowers; and flowery and scrubs wilt be planted along the walks. We creamy white magnolias and lillies, the bright goldenrods, roses and other flowering plants and trees, will mingle their colors with the various shades of green furnished by the ivy, the maple, the oak, the pine and the bay trees. Ferns in endless variety are to be seen along the beds of flowers, and luxuriant palms will play an important part in beautifying the landscape. Towering high above the roses, lillies, lilacs, jasmine, magnolias and multi tudes of other shrubs and trees stand groves of pinea along the water courses. The tree growth had an important influence on the buildingof the Exposi tion, for the streets and roadways on the grounds have been made to conform to a great extent to the location of the trees in order that an attractive land scape setting may be given to the buildings wherever possible. Some of the walks will be bowers of beauty under uatural arbors of scuppernong grape, Virginia creepers and other trailing vines. The fence around the grounds two and a half miles long, is in itself a thing of great beauty. It is eight feet high, made of farm wire and barb wire. The entire fence is covered with Japanese honeysuckle blooming all Summer, with thumpet vine with their long scarlet flowers and with the magnifi cent crimson ramble rose. Thus, the be*uty of the Exposition grounds may be seen on every side, even the fence being a sight to arouse admiration. Prosperous Business. Dennis Donovon, proprietor of the Emporium House, was an early caller Tuesday morning and planked down the long green (or his PRESS well into IMO7. Mr. Donovon conducts an or derly and careful business. In addi tion to his regular trade he manages an up to date restaurant and furnishes oysters by the measure or count Telephone your order—he'll do the rest. Gibson Pictures Free. The Buffalo Courier is giving away with each copy of the Sunday Courier a betutiful picture by Charle* Dana Gibson, the world renowned artist. These picture* are similar to tl, .«> sold in art stores for s>.oo apie< e. I'he whole series wil! make a splendid col lection for art lovers. Dog Lost. Liver and white pointer. Disappear ed on April 17, Any information con corning same will be appreciated by 10.2t. i). W. DONOVON. "Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable." —WKßSTF.R. EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 1906. Governor Calls For Prompt Aid. ) r Governor Pennypacker issued ) X the following proclamation: > < In the name and authority of > ? the Commonwealth of Penn- A j X sylvauia: > s An overwhelming and heart- s I r rendering calamity has fallen ) j X upon the city of San Francisco > i < and neighboring towns. Homes rand property are gone, and the 3 I X hereft people are helpless amid X £ desolation and want. s J Now, therefore, I, Samuel W. 112 X Pennypacker, Ciovernor of Penn X « sylvania, call upon the citizens > r of this Commonwealth to express ) \ their sympathy by sending out X < of the abundance of their means s r commensurate contributions to ) X their kindred in distress, and I X I appeal to all corporations, asso- s r ciations and individuals alike to ) X act with promptitude. i s Given under my hand and the > c Great Seal of the State, at the r X city of Harrisburg, this twen- i I tieth day of April, in the year t c of our Lord, one thousand nine J \ hundred and six, and of the i { Commonwealth the one hun- s c dred and thirtieth. £ \ By the Governor, X I SAMUEL W. PENNYPACKER. * L ROBERT W. MCAFEE, } p Secretary of the Commonwealth I Final Examinations—Senior Class E. H. S. Mr. John Schwab, of Cameron, con ducted the last of the above nam?d examinations last Saturday. The other examiners appointed by the school board, nam'y, the county superinten dent and the local piiucipal of schools uad previously done their work. The class roll, is as follows: Edna E. Auchu, Ethel B. Day, Veri M. Geary, Ruby A. Heideck, Ida A. Hertig, Julia A. Hogan, Elizabth A Lechner, Vera L. Olmsted, Edna R. Palmer, T. Linn Strayer and Anna M. Welsh—eleven members. The first honors were won by Vera Olmsted and the second by Elizabeth Lechner, who are thus vale dictorian and salutorian respectively. The commencement exercises will be held on the night ot Tuesday, May 1> atthe opera house. By decision of the school board no admission will be charged to these exercises this year. The baccalaureate sermon will be preached on the Sunday night preced ing hy the Rev. J. M. Robertson of the | Episcopal church Catch-up Trip. Last Saturday Melvin Chadwick had rather a dangerous and exciting ride, while hauling T. F. Moore's camp sup plies from the barn at Ihe rear of his residence on Sixth street to the depot. After filling the wagon with the regu lation camp equipments the horses took fright and started down tiie hill, through the lots and over fences, strewing the way with bed mattresses, etc. A cask of catsup was scattered along the route. When the stuff com menced to fall Chadwick went along and landed astride the wagon tongue, holding on for good life until the team was stopped at the foot of the hill. It certainly was a miracle that Chadwick was not killed. Regal Shoes in Emporium. You are invited to call upon our ! representative, MR. J. MICHAELS, who ! will be at the New Warner, April 30th, all day and evening, prepared to fit you perfectly in Spring and Early Summer Styles of the famous Regal Shoe. Mr. Michaels carries a complete line i of.the latest styles of Men's and i Women's Regals -exactly the same | models that are now on sale in our 114 exclusive stores in New York, Phila delphia, Boston and all other large j cities of the country. You can be fitted perfectly in either js4 or $3.50 models. We guarantee it, —and we stand back of the shoes like j wise. REGAL SHOE CO., Inc., No. 113 Summer St, Boston, Mass. Offering at Emmanuel Church Next Sunday Morning, for the San Francisco Helief Fund. In common with the other churches of the town, Emmanuel Church will devote its oflering next Sunday morn ing to the Red Cross Relief Fund for S'tn Francisco sufferers. Base Ball. An adjourned meeting of the base ball association will be held at Council Room, to-morrow Friday) evening, at 7:30 o'clock. Let every lover of the great American game bo present Building Stone. John Rut/, prepared to furnish and deliver good building stone, on short notice. JOHN Ki r*. JUDGE MAYER SERIOUSLY ILL. Hon. J. C. Johnson received a tele gram at 2:45 this p. m.from Col. Cos yell, of Philadelphia, stating that Judge Mayer was taken to the hospital in an unconscious condition and little hopes for his recovery. GENEROUS^RESPONSE. The generous response of the citizens of Cameron county for the sufferers of , San Francisco and other towns was prompt. Already $400.00 has been wired to the State Red Cross Society by First National Bank. It is the de sire of the committee having the mat ter in charge to make another remit tance at an early day, so let one and 1 all contribute at once. The following i are the contributors as far .'is reported: ! First National Bank, Emporium, Pa , $100.00; ' B. W. Green, 110.00; Emporium Water Co., $25.00; | J. F. Parsons, $5.00; A.Brady, $10.00; Emporium j Iron Co., $25.1/0; 8. S. Smith, $5.00; Cash, 50 cts.; ' F. X. Blumle. $10.00; Jos. Lechner, $2.00; C. F. j Farley. #1.00; Ralph Hemphill, $1.00; M. C. Tulis, j $5.00; F. V. Heilman, $2.00; Geo. J. Laßar, *5.00; ! R. C. Dodson, $1.00; W. B. Thompson, 50 cents; j Cash, 25 cts.; Jno. D. Logan.s2.oo; F. Shives,s2.oo; Mrs. C. G. Schmidt, $5.00; W. H. Cramer, $2.00; J. 11. Day,s3.oo; L.Taggart,s3.oo; C. L. Butler,sl.oo; H. S. Lloyd, $1.00; In Memory of Olive Claire Shaffer, $5.00; J. Harris, $1.00; MeUger's, $5.00; Ed. Blinzler, $1.00; W. O. Bair, $1,00; A. A. Mc liouald, $1.00; J. C. Johnson, $10.00; H. H. Mullin, #5.00; Balcom & Lloyd, si,oo; H. A. Zarps, $2.00 ; M. F. Lucore, $1.00; I. O. Overhiser, $1.00; Chas Seger, $1.00; R. M,Overhiser,sl.oo; R. Seger, *5.00. J. A. Kinsler, sl.uo; M. Murphy, $1.00; Tlios. Gal-', lather, $2.00; Alex McDonga)),s2.oo; T. F. Moore, I $2.00; W. G. Gilbert, $5.00; Wm. McDonald, $1.00; ; Furnace Supply Co., $5.00; A. F. Vogt, $1.00; Jas. J. Dougherty, 50 cts.; S. E. Murry, $1.00; Henry Kraft, $1.00; Barclay Bros., $100.00; F. F. Hilliker, #1.00; N. Seger, $10.00; S. D. McDonald. $1.00; O. B.Barnes, $1.00; Independent, $6.00; Tompkins k Norris. $3.00; F. D. Leet, $1.00; Ora O'Dell, 50 ' cts.; Jno. Edelman, 50 cts.; John L. Johnson, j $5.00; V. IClappenleach, $1.00; J. C. Kibe, $1.00; I Jno. Costello, $1.00; C. F. Johnson, $2.00; Emil ! Peterson, $1.00; August Johnson, 50 cts.; Empo- j rium Milling Co., $25.00; D. C. Hayes, SI.OO, Jno. Cummings, $1.00; M. M. Larrabee, $5.00; J.E. Smith, $5.00; Cash, 50 cents. Each individual subscriber will re ceive a receipt from the First National Bank. The Lecture. The lecture on ''Odd Fellowship" at the Court Houee, last eveniLg was lu'te well attended aud greatly enjoyed. Rev. Hart, of Harrisburg, who is Grand Warden of the Odd Fellows, is an ardent worker. The musical program rendered by the new orchestra, Miss Walker and Prof. Eriessm were pleas ing and cordially applauded. Local Red Cross. A local branch of the Red Cross Society was organized in Emporium yesterday, with the following officers; President, Burgess R. M. Overhiser; Vice President, J. F. Parsons; Treas urer, B. W. Green; Secretaries, I. K Hockley, H H. Mullin; Finance Com mittee, Josiah Howard, J. F. Parsons, 11. H. Mullin, N. Seger, It. M. Over hiser, B. W. Green, I. K. Hockley, A. Brady, T. B. Lloyd, C. F Barclay, J. E. Smith, L. W. Gleason. The Branch will work in connection with the State Red Cross. Branching Out. Chas. L. Butler, who has been an honored and respected citizen of Em porium for twenty-two years—one of our most intelligent and clean business men, as well as a dyed in the wool Republican, has branched out in busi ness, having purchased the Chas. Little wagon and blacksmith shops at Port Allegany and taken possession of the same. He now has several men in his employ. Mr. Butler's property and family being here we hope he may con tinue to make Emporium his home, for he and his estimable family have so long been identified with Emporium that our citizens should be sorry to part with them. Our Port Allegany friends will find Chas. L. Butler an up right, honorable business man, honest as a gold dollar and a good workman. We wish him well. Fill Out This Blank and Forward Your Contribution to the Relief Fund ' l : » st National Hank- Earth,/ Hake Relief Fund. (check - Emporium , Pa. Enclosed ftnd\ iirafi,' 112 t or ; (money order. \ . ;:x <* —I (Signature) , .. i (Address) Business Men Organize. ! The Cameron County Business Men's i Exchange was organized at the New ' Warner, Emporium, Pa., Tuesday, ; April 17th, 1906. Those in attendance and enrolled as members were. Hon. Geo. J. Laßar, F. D. Leet, Alex Mc- Dougall, Geo. H. Gross, F. V. Hei'man, M. T. Hogan, Jos. A. Kinsler, W. F. Lloyd, R. It. McQuay, Chas. Diehl, Jos. Newton, Jos. Lecliner, F. S. Cop persmith, E. S. Murry, M. C. Tulis, of Emporium, and State Secretary A. M. Howes, representing the Retail Mer chants' Association of Pennsylvania. The meeting was called to order at 9 p. m. by Chas. Diehl, Sec'y pro tern. State Secretary Howes outlined the benefits to be derived and plans of or ganization of the auxiliaries of the State Merchants Association. A rising vote was unanimous that an organiza tion be formed, to be known as the Cameron County Business Men's Ex change. It was unanimously agreed | the entrance fee be SI.OO until July Ist, 1906 and $5.00 thereafter and that the dues be 50c monthly. It was unani mously agreed that the State Secretary be requested to fuiTtfsh a revision of the Erie constitution and by-laws for use of this organization. The meeting then proceeded to elect a President and four Vice Presidents, via: President, F. D. Leet; Ist Vice President, Chas. Diehl; 2nd Vice President, A. McDou gall; 3rd Vice Preside:.t, F. S. Cojper smith; 4th Vice President, M. C. Tulis. On motion it was resolved to the election of Secretary and Treasurer to the officers elected with a power to select. On motion the selection of a meeting place was referred to Executive I Council with power. On motion of Chas. Diehl, duly i seconded and carried if was resolved , to make application for membership in | the Retail Merchants Association of Pennsylvania. Matters touching on the future of the j organization were discussed, after j which the meeting adjourned at 11:00 p m, CHAS. DIEHL, j Acting Secretary. ! ADJOURNED MEETING. On motion of F. S. Coppersmith, scondeJ by M C Tulis, Ciias. Diehl was elected Secretary. The President appointed Geo. H. Cross 4th Vice President. On motion of M C. Tulis, seconded by F. S. Coppersmith the constitution and by-laws besubjeet to revision at any time. On motion of Geo. H. Gross, second ed by F. S. Coppersmith, Hon Geo. J. Laßar was elected Treasurer. On motion of F. S. Coppersmith, seconded by M C. Tulis, the secretary was instructed to furnish fype written copies of the duties of each chair man of committee. On motion of Chas. Diehl, seconded by F. S. Coppersmith, a vote of thanks was tendered to Mr. Gamb'e, of firm of Gamble, Ghune & Co., of Bellefonte, Pa., for a donation of $2.00. i The following committees were ap pointed: Membership—F. S. Coppersmith, W. F. Lloyd Frank J. Lewis, S. E. Murry, R. M. Overhiser. Credit— M. C.Talis, T. H. Norris, J. F. Parsons, J. E. Smith, J. O. I» rook ha nk. Entertainment— Geo. IT. Oros9, Fred Seger, W. H. Cramer, II.S. Lloyd, Jasper Harris. Trad* Abuse -B. Egau, C. F. Barclay, M. T. Hogan, R. R. McQuay, O. B. Barnes. Publicity— Hon. Geo. J. Laßar. H. C. Olmsted, Frank Shives, R. C. Dodson, Jos. Newton. Charities and Advertising—A. McDougal), G. F. Balcom, S. P. Kreider, Gen. 11. Smith, W. R. Sizer. Insurance—Geo. Metzger, Jr., Jos. A. Kinsler • E. D. Blinzler, Hon. L. Taggart. H. A. Zarps. The organization of our merchants for self protection is a move in the right ; direction. Every business man in Cameron ! county is earnestly requested to be present at the meeting to be held at City Hall, Tuesday, .May 15th. Society Notes, Mr. and Mrs, Fiank G. judd and Mrs. Lizzie Hinkle delightfully enter tained a large party of lady and gentle s men friends at whist last Friday even ing. The occasion was very enjoyable. I KKMS: $2.00 IN ADVANCH. THE WEATHER. FRIDAY. Showers. SATURDAY, t r-w SUNDAY. Fair. ASSETS First National Bank, EMPORIUM, PA. At the close ofbasine.su April 25,1906. $822,765.96. You need not worry about your moii«-y, frnt* earthquakes, fires or robbers, if .vou have it ifo in this Rank. Prize Speaking Contest. A prize speaking contest in which seven girls of the High r.:i contest for prizes aggregating ten dol lars will be held in the Opera House ori the night of May 14, proceeding com mencement. The people generally are invited to be present. A small ad mission will be charged to pay for th«s hall and printing. Watch fir an nouncament later. Taken Big Contract. Thad F. Moore, of this place, one c/ the most successful lumber jobbers i>* this section of the state, has closed contract with Elk Tanning Co., anil Central Lumber Company to cut, perl and ship the lumber and bark on largo tracts of land on Mix Run and othf-jf streams The contract will take sev eral years to complete the work. Work has already commenced on five miles of railroad from mouth of Mix Run, connecting with A. V. R. R Mr. Moore and crew started on the new work last Monday. Extensive Repairs. The Emporium tannery, own£dt<y Elk Tanning Co., is undergoing exten sive alterations, the plant being chang ed to a lime plant. A monster new gas engine is being installed in the engine room, in addition to the large one now in use. While the new sys tem may do away with part of the beam men, the alterations will give employment to more men. The ha!* will be washed, dried and shipped, feupt. Eiek is busy with the new work. Gilbert Seaver, of Ridgway, is in charge of the-work. Farm For Sale. The undersigned offers his ;arai, consisting of forty acres, located oa Huston Hill, for sale at a bargain. Farm all improved, with good build ings and fitio orchard; well and spring water. The entire farm is underlaid with two veins of coal, as well as ad joining farms. Will sell complete with machinery or lease farm and sell stock impliments, etc. A bargain for some person on or before June Ist. A. H. BAKU, 10 Sterling Run, Pa. Destructive Fire. William Winslow, who resides on the old homestead on Johnston Hill, abuut two miles from Benezette, met, with * serious misfortune and accident, -abt Saturday evening. When feeding and caring for his stock for the night ha carried a lantern, which exploded, set ting fire to the barn. In his effort fo sate the stock be was seriously burne# and is now under Dr. Love's care. The entire contents of the barn—eevfn horses, three cows and all farming machinery and tools—were burned. I* is a severe loss. We have no informa tion as to amount of loss. Barn and Ice House Burn.e<J. The former livery barn and icehouse owned by D. C. Hayes, but used prin cipally for storing vehicles and tools, was destroyed by lire Friday morning", together with one new buggy, Alloci ice house and iuipnments. The total loss is SSOO, NUise Wanted. A good able-bodied latW n irse take care of ftged couple and their homo. Must be competent. Apply to Rev. J. M. Robertson, Emporium. NO. 10.
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