IFIIE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS. ESTABLISHED BY C. B.GOULD, MARCH, 1866. VOL. 41. In the Interest of the Perservation of Birds. A meeting of Home ot the most in fluential ladies of Great Britain recent ly took place in the interest of bird preservation, uot only so far as it per ■ tains to the destruction of birds for the j adornment of ladies bats, bub for their , protection and preservation from all , sources of harm. The Dutchess ot Portland presided over the meeting, and in course of her address that lady declared that their efforts were very largely paralyzed through the persis tent and ignominious fashions of wear ing the plumage of birds in the feminine hat. Being deeply interested in bird life I have made a tour of the different mil linery establishments of the town to learn to what extent our people were responsible for the destruction for the adornment of women. After careful observation and inquiry I find very few of the feathers and wings and the forms of birds but what have been kill ed to sapply the poultry markets. To whatever extent, therefore, that the feathers and plumage of birds are used to make ladies hats more oapricious, from material that would otherwise be wasted, where it not in imitation that prompts it, could readily be regarded with respect and admiration. Know ing, however, the awful slaughter of birds of beautiful plumage that is con stantly taking place the world over, it Would seem that those who wear the cheaper grades of hats are but merely imitation of the richer classes, who are responsible for the destruction and threatened extermination of many beautiful and rare species of birds This being the case it is only proper that a movement for the suppresion of the vice we are considering should emanate from the source from which it originated. Nature adorns all feathered creatures in their neatest and handsomest colors for the season in which they mate aud bring forth their young, ar.d it is dur. ing this happy period of bird existence that countless thousands of egrets and other members of the crane family are slaughtered for those lovely plums that are known to some as ospreya. The female birds are shot whi'e in the act of incubation, and, later, the parents birds when in quest of food of their young, leaving the young broods to perish of starvation, thus increasing a cruel crime at least a hundred fold, sacrificing countless numbers of help less young nestlings to secure the plums of these handsome birds at a time when their colors are most bril liant and perfect. The same is true, too, of the Bird of Paradise, the most wonderfully gorgeously pluinaged bird in existence; so supremely magnificent that one might fancy it to have been the creation of angels for the adorn ment of heaven rather than of earth. In the brilliancy of its costomes it ex cels all bird creation just as the voice of the nightingale transcends all others in the sweet melody of its song; yet these exquisite birds and all their allied species are doomed to extinction unless this one thoughtless folly of fashion can be arrested. During the years of my early youth, when engrossed in the study of birds and their habits, I thought that of all the creatures between which love exists none was so sweetly real and so truly ardent as that between a pair of mated birds. Aud to destroy them while in the honeymoon of all their heartsome gladness, whether engaged in wooing or nest-making, and still more so when busy in the cares of raising their young, for no other purpose than to gratify a fancy of fashion, is a sin that reflects with equal shame upon those who commit the destruction as well as up on those who encourage it. ALFRED TRUMAN. At C. B. Howard fir Co's Store- C. B. Howard & Co., will offer at greatly reduced prices a lot of ladies long and short waisted corsets, $1 00 goods at 60c each. Misses' corset waists, Mi values at 38J. Ladies linen collars, good wearers, real nice ones, at prices which they cannot be dupli cated for in the city; also ladies belts very cheap. Shirt, waist goods, l'eka's figured lawns etc., at cost. Ladi"s and Misses Hhoes at earthquake prices. 12-2t. Summer School. Miss Rosa Kitehie will conduct a six weeks term of school, in the west ward building, for pupils in the Intermediate and A Primary tirades, at a nominal rate of tuition. This will be nn oppor tunity for pupils who have been, through illness, or other re.isons, fallen behind their grade. Term will open Monday, May 21. 12 21. Married. Word was received here last week of the marriage of Miss Ella Wolfe, and Mr. R. C. O'Connor atEvansville, Ind. The contracting parties formerly re sided in this place and were well know. Business Opportunity. The Wilson Bowling Alley, Pool Room and Cigr Stand in Wellsville, N. Y., will be sold at public auction on May 17th, 1906, at 2:00 p. m. This is by far the best location in the City, good paying business, and very desirable property. For further particulars ap ply to Geo. D. Erick, 18 Oummings Place, Wellsville, N. Y. Quarterly Meeting. Quarterly meeting services will be held at the Emproium Free Methodist Church beginning Friday evening and lasting over the Sabbath Preaching Friday, Saturday, and Sabbath even ings at 7:30. Lovefeast Sabbath morn ing at 9:30 followed by preaching and communion service at 11:00 o'clock. Children's Foreign Missionary Meet ing at 3:00 Sabbath afternoon. All are invited to attend. Rev. J. A. Hiil, dis trict elder will be in charge of the services. J. NELSON BENNETT, Pastor. An Old Time Line Walker. Gus N. Baker, twenty-seven years ago a pipe line walker between Col grove and Hunts Run, was a PRESS visitor Saturday evening. Mr. Baker was for many years located in Cali fornia, in the employ of Standard Oil Co., but has returned to the old Key stone state, now residing at Youngs ville, where he is engaged in business. He came to Emporium to assist in the ' removal of the Mankey furniture plant to Younpsville, at the same time enjoy a visit with old friends. Was pleased to meet him. Council Proceedings. Regular meeting Borough Council, Emporium, Pa., May 7th, 1908. Pres ent: Messrs. Green, Marshall, Hamil ton, White and Cramer. Adsent: Messrs. Julian, Butler, Gregory and Friendle. Minutes of last regular meeting read and approved. On motion by Mr. White, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following bills were ordered paid: I St. Marys CJas Co., jjas lor April 1903.**• s'2. r > 00 Cameron County Press, printing 11 00 Emporium Independent, printing 20 25 F. V. Heilman, invoice 8 22 Mnrry & Coppersmith Co., invoice 13 19 Keystone Powder Mfg. Co . invoice 1 75 Robertson Electric Co., invoice 17 55 Westingbouse Elec. k Mfg. Co., iuvoice.. 52 G4 Western Electric Co., invoice 12 45 Rumsey Elect. Mfgs Co., invoice 10 10 St. Marys Incandescent L. Co., invoice... 2 25 Atlantic Refining Co., invoice fi 4<> W. F, Lloyd, paid freigiit bills 1 35 John Welsh, work on streets 16 75 Kit Delphy, work on streets 22 00 Jas. Davin. work on streets 28 72 u. i*. Bingman, work on streets r »7 *>o Herbert llacket. work on streets 18 80 Philip Kaufler, work on streets. 10 37 Robert (leist, v/ork on streets 1 ed enve lope. Persons under 17 years of age will not receive valid certificate. The ; examinations will be he'd in the school houses of the respective places. Directors ami patrons are requested to be present at the examinations. Directors are expected to examine carefully the certificates ot all teat:hers whom they employ. M vrriK M. CUIXINH, J 12 Jt County .Superintendent. "Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."— WEßSTEß. EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, MAY 10, 1906. The Observer. Since the frightful catastrophe which befell San Francisco, there have not been wanting the usual attempts to make us see in such a calamity a direot act of divine judgment. San Fran cisco, we are told, was an exceedingly wicked city, and for its sins was devas tated by the hand of God. Those who advance this view have no doubt in mind consciously or unconsciously, the story of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. But even this story, which reflects the imperfect ideas of pre Christian revelation, should teach a lesson of merciful consideration to these modern self appointed spokes men for God. According to the terms of the Genesis Btory, God would not have destroyed the cities of the plain had there been found ten righteous per sons in them. As that number was not to be found, the cities were destroyed, but not until Lot and bis family had found safety in flight. If now we are to view the San Fran cisco earthquake in the light of a divine judgment, we can only conclude that God is less just and considerate now than He was when Sodom and Gomor rah were destroyed. In San Francisco dwelt many thousands of people as righteous as any to be found elsewhere in our land. If God would have spared Sodom for the sake of ten righteous persons ought he not to have spared San Francisco for the sake of these many thousands? Aud if God gave Lot and is family an opportunity toes cape, nay, even dragged them out of the way of destruction, ought He not to have insured the safety of the many thousands of good people in San Fran cisco? True, the loss of life was com paratively small, but the terrible loss and suffering fell upon all alike, regard less of their righteousness or wicked ness. If only the dives and doggeries, the gambling halls and the gilded palaces of shame had been singled out for destruction, and the loss of life confined to the frequenters of such places, while the churches and schools and libraries and civic buildings were spared: there might be some show of reason for re garding the catastrophe in the light of a special divine judgment. As it is even the sacred writer who penned the story of Sodom and Gomorrah would scorn to put such an interpretation up on it. it is certainly amazing that people who profess to regard the teaching of Jesus Christ should be so blind to some of his plainest utterances Of the Galilaeans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices, He said, '"Think ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans be cause they suffered these things? 1 tell you, nay * * * * Or (hose eighteen, upon whom the tower of Siloam fell, and killed them, think ye that they were offenders above all the men that dwell in Jerusalem? I tell you, nay." Again, when exhorting his hearers to love their enemies, He points them to the example of our Father in heaven; "fur lie maketh His son to rise on the evil and the good, and sendeththe rain on the just and the unjust." In the face of these utterances, so lofty and large and withal so clear, how can any of Christ's followers be so slow of heart as to put a narrow and unmerciful interpretation upon an event which, however mysterious, has at least been overruled to bring to light tfce fortitude and heroism,the faith and hope of those who have suffered, and which has caused the hearts of men the world over to throb as one in pity, sympathy and the desire to help." What Love Isn't. When a man of 70 marries a woman of less than 25, he does itdelnding him self that he has a prop and comfort for j his last days. Instead, he finds himself j hitched to a frisky colt and the effort ! to keep pace shortens his days. When Chauncey Depew was at the j height of his power, he was a "good I catch," and Miss Mary Palmer, young I enough to be his granddaughter, got him. This was in 1901, but the separa ; tion has occurred and suit will shortly 'be brought for divorce. Depew, the | honored Senator and the dinner table wit, was a different proposition from Depew, (orhied and disgraced by the ! publicity through the life insurance investigation, and Mrs. Depew prompt ly quit him and fled to Paris. The story books give good illustration* of what love is, but you have to read the newspapers to find out what love isn't. DKAKK WATSON. Bargain j n Hook*. A complete set of Brittanicu Ency clopaedia,consisting of thirty volumes anil key Are all new and in original packages. Will Imi solil ut a bargain, Apply ai Pitr>- office. m»f DECORATION DAY. Honer the patriotic dead by decora ting every grave. The same decorat ing committee appointed last year will please officiate this year. Let every grave be deoorated. The Lxdies Relief Corps and Lieut. D. W. Taggart Post will meet at the cemetery, Emporium, May 30th at 9 a. m. MEMORIAL BERMON. All members and friends are request ed to meet at M. E Church, Empori um, Sunday evening, May 28th to hear an address to be delivered by Rev. N. E. Cleaver, the pastor. Let there be a general attendance. M. M. LARRABEE, Commander. A. O. SWARTWOOD, Adjutant. A Financial Success. The entertainment given at the opera house, last Friday evening for the benefit of the earthquake sufferers was a financial success and netted |51.50. The program was admirably rendered. In justice to the many who entertained the audience we cannot mention any particular ones but will say that the music by Emporium Orchestra aud Prof. Fisk's "Gold" Band deserves especial mention and thanks. The ladies having the entertainment in charge thank all who assisted, especial ly Mr. Butler for the use of opera house, Judge Laßar for piano and Mr. Robt. Clark drayage. Tillman in a Rage. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 7.— During a discussion in an executive session of the Senate over the confirmation of Mr. Barnes as postmaster of Wash ington, a clash occuurred between Tillman, of South Carolina, and Pen rose of Pennsylvania. "The Senator from Pennsylvania must not try to run over me in this matter." Tillman said: "I won't be run over and I won't be hurried. There's a good deal of the mule about me " "The Senator from South Carolina hasn't told the Senate anything it didn't know before," retorted Sena tor Penrose, adding sarcastically, "al though I should say I he Senator shows more of the traits of the ass than of the mule." There was danger for a moment of a personal encounter, and the end is not yet. Big Reduction in Photographs Un til June Ist, 1906. I will give a reduction from 20 to 25 per cent on all photographs made hy me from May 10th to June Ist, -1906. Now is the time to get good photo graphs at a very low price. This is nice weather to have photographs made neither too hot or too cold. Remember time expires June Ist. W. G. BAIR. Comrade Guthrie Recovered. The PRESS editor is in receipt of a letter from a Gibson friend informing us that comrade Guthrie has recovered from his recent illness and is again on deck. He was at Driftwood on Mon day, making arrangements for a com mittee meeting on Monday next, to arrange for the Bucktail Reunion in Sept. Word to the Wise. Borough Ordinances No's 27 and 45 prohibits, "the casting or leaving of any boxes, barrels, brick, timber, ! wood, ashes, garbage, filth, refuse, j wagons, sleds, or other vehicles, bill ! boards or signs, or the burning of | waste substance of any kind, upon the j streets, alleys, lanes or sidewalks in I the Borough of Emporium." Fine one ; dollar to ten dollars. ! May Bth, 1906. XX Accident at Huntley. j George Carson, son of John Carson, : while attempting to jump onto a freight train near Huntley, Wednes | day noon, fell while crossing a bridge, | breaking his right leg. Dr. V. K. Cor bet t was called and reduced the frac ture. Independent Beet Company. (.'has. M Krewge, representing The OußuiH Beef Co., an manager, was ! looking over Kmporium Held yester day and today Ills company are j olacing agents on the road We are pleased to see another Emporium boy I climbing the ladder of prosperity. Letter From Almeron Chapman. J Spokane, Wash., May 3, 1906/1 E- licans of Cameron county the Republican Pri mary elections and County Convention will bo held as follows: COUNTY CONVENTION. Republican County Convention will meet el the Jourt House, in the Borough of Emporiuu on Tuesday, May 29th, 1906. at one o'clocfc, p In for the purpose of electing delegates to the State, Congressional and Senatorial Convention** and nominating persons for the following office**' One person for the office of Member to the General Assembly. One pei.son for the office of Associate Judge. One person for the office of Prothonotarv Ki-ir lster, Recorder, etc. * One person for the office of District Attorney. One person for the office of Coroner. Two persons for the office of Jurv Commis sioner. And for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before said Convention. THURSDAY, May 10th is the last dav for ro istering for the above nominations. Republican Primary Election. The Republican Primary Elections for Camer on county will be held cn SATURDAY, MAY2fith, 1906, from the hours of three o'clock p. rv .. to ceven o'clock p. m. Emporium Borough—West Ward, at City Hall, 5 delegates; Middle Ward,at Council Rc&i, 4 delegates, East Ward, at Hose House, 4 dele gates. Shippen Township, at Court House,—7 dele gates. Portage Township, at Sizerville Bathllouse I delegate. Lumber township, at McConnell's Store, Cam eron, —3 delegates. Gibson Township, at Curtin House, Drift wood. —4 delegates. Driftwood Borough, at Hose House, Drift wood,—B delegates. Grove Township, at Sharer's Hotel 3 dele gates. Monday, May 21st is the last day for filing nom inal ions for delegates to the County Convention. L, W. GLEASON. Chairman Republican County Committee. POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS All Annoimccmcnts Tinder this head int/st ■ityncd by the candidate and paid in dmncc to insure publication. REPRESENTATIVE. Please announce my name as a candidate for Member of Assembly of Pennsylvania from Cam eron county, subject to the decision of the Re publican primaries. If nominated and re-elected I will strive to represent our county with honesty, and fairness to all and labor to secure such legislation as will promote the best interests of all. JOSIAH HOWARD. Emporium, Pa., May Ist, 1906. Eye Specialist. Prof. W. H. Budine, the well known Eye Specialist, of Bingliamton, N. Y., will be at R. 11. Hirseh's jewelry store, Emporium, Pa, May 12th. If you can't Bee 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 in old frames. Eyes tested and ex amined free. All work guaranteed. The Portage Store. W. L. Dixon, proprietor of the Portage store, desires to inform h!a patrons and the general public that lie is offering special inducement in canned goods for the next thirty days. Read this: Tomatoes, 10c; Good California Peaches, 16c; Mince Meat, Bc, Corn Finest String Beans. 10c; Best Seeded Raisens, 11c; Seven bars Oak Leaf Soap, 25c. Other goods in proportion, Call me on 'phone. W. L. DixoN, 7-tf. Near Portage Bridge. Commencement Exercises. The commencement exercises of the class of 1906 of the Emporium High school, will be held in the opera house, next Tuesday evening, May loth, at eight o'clock. No admission will be charged and all will bo made welcome. Those who receive an invitation wilV find enclosed n card which entitled tho holder to a sett in a reserved seetion. An orchestra led by Mr L. S. Fink wilf furnish the music. The baccalaureate sermon will be preached by the Rev. J. M. Robertson of the Episcopal Church on next Sun day evening, May 13th at 7:30 o'clock. The service, which is a union service, will be held in the Methodist church. A prize speaking contest will he held in the opera house, Monday evening, May 14th at eight o'clock in which seven pupils at the high school will participate. Tho prizes will amount to $ 10.00, which amount was donated by one of our citizens. Tho points considered will be voice, articulation, gesture, memory and general effect. J \ committee consisting of J. C. Johnson, Esq., II 11. Mullin, I'.st|. and Mins Mat tie Collins will act as judges and J. P. McNarnoy, Esq., will present the prizos. An admission of 10 cents fur children under la years and 15 cents for adults will be charged to <-over «•* pens* of hall. No reserved s< ats, NO. 12.