Cameron County press. (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, May 10, 1906, Image 1

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    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 <lO
Fred Kaufler, work on streets 8 75 ,
Lewis Kaufler, work on streets ... 3 86
Anson Robinson, work on streets 1 75
Geo. Palmer, work on streets 1 75
Moved by Mr. Green, seconded by
Mr. Marshall, that Street Commission
er notify all persons, as per list read
before the Council, to repair and
build new walks. Carried.
Moved by Mr. White, seconded by
Mr. Green that band have permission
to meet in back room up stairs, in City
Hall building, provided they keep
room in good condition. Carried.
Moved by Mr. Marshall, seconded
by Mr. White, that Peter O'Malley be
elected engineer Electric Light Plant.
Carried.
Moved by Mr. Marshall, seconded
by Mr. Green, that appropriation of
$25 be made to Board of Health. Car
ried.
Treasurer's and Police reports read
and ordered filed.
On motion Council then adjourned.
R. C. MOORE, Sec'y.
Teachers' Examinations.
1 The Cameron County Teachers' ex
j animations for 1900 will lie as follows:
Sinnamahoning, May 22
Driftwood, May 23
Sterling Run, May 24
| Emporium May 26
I Emporium June 29
Teachers' examinations in methods
will be based on the Heading Course.
, Examinations will begin at 8:30 a m.
i Applicants will provide themselves
with pencil, paper and stami>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<litor Cameron County 1
| |I am sending yoa the list of deceased
soldiers and sailors who eullsted or
died within the bounds of Cameron
county, for the use of the Monumental
Association. Not having time to re
vise the list before leaving Pennsylva
nia, I have since revised and put it in
alphabetical order. There are a few
names whose companies and regiments
are unknown; especially these should
be published so that friends or rela
tives who may be interested can furn
ish the required information. I sug
gest that the Monumental Association
get together as soon as possible, if
they have not already done so, and re
organize for business and complete the
monument. The longer it is delayed
the harder it will be to enthuse the
rising generation with the spirit of
'gratitude toward the men of'6l-'65
who stood in the breech between the
government and its enemies. It is 41
years since the surrender at Appomat
tox, and monuments have been erect
ed in all of the states north of the
Mason and Dixon line and some south
of it, and the Keystone is not behind
any of them in numbers or architect
ual design. Little Ciroeron was not
behind in furnishing volunteers, her
sons were among the liret to answer to
the call to arms. Then why delay to
responding, to a patriotic duty. There
never was a more propitious time than
now to begin to orgauize and get the
people enthused in this. Some time I
expect to return to Cameron county on
on a visit, and with the same anxiety
that Old Simon looked forward for
the Lord Christ, I shall look for the
Cameron County Soldiers' and Sailors
monument. Shall I see it?
I understand it is reported that the
Chapman family are returning to Em
porium. They are not. The west has
greater possibilities and greater resour
ces than the east ever had. It is also
true that it is the best blood, brain and
muscle of the East that is making
the West what it is to-day, and
with that energy and pluck of the
younger generation, there is a great
future for Ibis country. Very few peo
ple over return east that have once
settled in this part of the country.
Spokane is increasing in business and
population, faster than any other city
on the western slope. In 1880 it was
350; iu 1890 it was 19,925; and in 1900 it
was 36,884 and according to the rec
ords completed about the first of the
year, it is given at 85,000. An increase
of 48,116 in a little over five years.
How is that for Western mushrooms?
J. N. Othmer and family reached here
last Friday night, April 27th, at mid
night. We are all well and happy.
Yours truly,
A. CHAPMAN.
Big Time at Driftwood.
Last Thursday night was a big time
at the A. A. Moody residence at Drift
wood when a bouncing boy was born,
only to be followed several hours after
ward by the advent of a girl baby.
This makes Mr. Moody the father of
nineteen children—l 2 by his present
wife and seven by a former wife. This
is anti-race suicide with a vengeance.
Peoples' Telephone Line.
A meeting will be held at Brooks'
Hall, Sterling Run, oa Tuesday, May
15th for the purpose of forming a com
pany to erect a telephone line from
Sterling Run to Mason Hill, Huston
Hill and Castle Gaaden. All who
favor the project are requested to at
tend the meeting and subscribe to the
capital stock.
Resumed.
Mrs. C. G. Schmidt informs the
j PRESS the City Bakery improvements
! have been completed and now are busy
! turning out a complete line of baked
! goods, much to the satisfaction of their
numerous patrons.
Summer Schooi.
Miss Mabel Edwards will open a
Mmmei school for pupils of any size in
the High School Building, Monday,
June 4th, 1906. Tuition SI.OO per
mouth.
How About That Summer Suit.
Now is the time to order your spring
and Summer suit. Give me a trial and
I will give you good satisfaction.
THKO HAIIKKKTOCK,
II St Over Express Ofllee.
Palmistry.
Madam Goodwin, 112 almist will be at
(Mty Hotel until May 14th. Room 10.
\\ hy take a dozen tilings to cure (hat
cough? Kennedy'M Laxative Honey and
Tar allay* the congestion, atop!* that tinkl
ing, drive* the colli mil through your
: bowek Sold hy H. ('. IM- u.
TERMS: $2.00—#1.501N ADVANCE.
THE WEATHER.
FRIDAY, Fair, warmer. SATURDAY, Fair
SUNDAY, Showera,
ASSETS
First National Bank,
EMPORIUM, PA.
At the close of business May 9,19C8.
$790,606.77.
A bank account teachts you thesecret of finan
cial success, which is to spend less than yon
make and save the difference.
Republican County Convention.
In accordance with'rules adopted by theßepn!>-
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.