THE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS.
ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH, 1866.
VOL. 41.
Mr. Josiah Howard's Record.
Two years ago Mr. Josiah Howard
won a hard fought fight in the legisla
tive campaign and was elected by a
decisive majority, because the best
elements in the county not only had
enthusiastic faith in his well-known
generosity and goodness of heart, in
his progressive public spirit, in his
whole hearted attachment to the in
terests of the county, in his business
judgment and ability, and in his ex
perience in public affairs, but as well
and chiefly because he stood for high
minded ideas of public service, and for
clean and honorable and square
methods in politics.
The fact that he has received a{unan.
imous renomination at the hands of
the Republican party is in itself the
strongest presumptive evidence that
he has "made good." It is now up to
the county to pass its judgment upon
him next November. He has made
his record for a single term, and upon
the promise which that record gives,
his candidacy for reelection must stand
or tall. The voters of the county have
the right to demand of their Repre
sentative that he be (1) honest, (2) that
he be a man of intelligence and good
judgment, and (3) that he be a man of
courage and independence. Has Mr.
Josiah Howard been honest? Has he
shown intelligence and good judgment
in his legislative service? Has he been
courageous and independent?
Taking these questions in order, we
assert and the assertion cannot be
truthfully gainsaid, that Mr. Howard
has shown himself in his political life,
as always, a man of unimpeachable
honesty. The nearest approach to an
aspersion upon the integrity of his
political life was the insinuation made
by the Independent a short time ago,
that his election two years ago was due
to the corrupt expenditure of his
money through the agency of party
workers. The Independent gave no.
particulars whatever in support of this
insinuation, nor is it likely to do so.
Not only was Mr. H>v ard's campaign
scrupulously clean and free from cor
ruption,but his record as representative
has been at all time? that of the most
Bpotless integrity. He has been honest
in the sense that he has never allow
ed any considerations of personal
or business interest to sway
his judgment. The voters of the
county should need no assurance that
his votes in the House, however he
may have voted, have always been the
honest expression of his individual
convictions.
Has Mr. Howard shown intelligence
and good judgment as Representative
of this county? A proper answer to
this question would involve a more
detailed review of the House proceed,
ings than we can at present give. We
may, however, mention the fact, one
very much to his credit, that he did
not fall into the error of many new
members who imagine themselves
called upon to reform forthwith evorv
real or imaginary evil in the state
Leadership in a legislative body is not
a position that can be attained at a
bound; and ha who attempts such a
leap, while he may enjoy a season of
cheap notoriety, is more than likely to
fall his length ere lons. Not the least
part of the intelligence and good judg
rnent displayed by Mr. Howard has
been his wise moderation and restraint.
The first term of a new member must
be largely spent in learning the meth
ods of legislative procedure; and the
wisest thing a new member can do is
to recognize and accept this situation.
But this does not mean that the new
member is not making a record for
himself. Every measure for or against
which lie vote 3 stands as a witness to
his good or bad judgment, or possibly
to his utter lack of independent judg
ment. In Mr Howard's case, a review
of the Honse proceedings daring the
sessions of 1905 and 1906 will strikingly
vindicate the good quality of his judg
ment. Had he been a slavish partisan,
he would have voted unfailingly with
the majority, and consequently his
votes would afford no index whatever
to his own judgment. But he has been
no slavish partisan, and so his votes
have alwavs been an expression of his
own views. The general soundness of
his judgment may be inferred from the
fact that in nearly every instance when
he voted against a me.isure, the bill
either failed of final passage, or else
was vetoed by the Governor.
The Independent has on several oc
casions tried to make cheap capital out
of the circumstance that in the session
Of li) 05 Mr. Howard voted for one of
the so oalled "Philadelphia Ripper"
Bills, while in the session of 1900 he
voted for its repeal. The impression
that the Independent would like to
Co ivey is th it Mr. Howard is a servile
follower of the organization leaders;-
that he will vote one way today and
the opposite way to-morrow, accord
ing to the orders of the organization.
But such an impression is utterly false
and unjust. Mr. Howard's reason for
voting for the "Ripper" Act in 1905
was that in his 'judgment the mayor
was possessed of too great an appoint
ing power in filling the city offices.
This objection was removed by the
passage by the special session of the
Civil Service Act for cities of the first
class; and accordingly Mr. Howard
voted for the repeal of the "Ripper"
Act. It is open to the Independent to
disagree with Mr. Howard's reason for
voting for this"Ripper" Bill, but it has
no warrrant for disingenuously seek
ing to give the voters a wrong impres
sion in regard to his position.
Has Mr. Howard been an indepen
dent Representative? The facts recited
above abundantly establish his inde
pendence in thought and action. He
has not been an "Independent" in the
factional sense of that word, but he
has always been independent in the
sense that he has always been able to
call his mind and soul his own. A
strong, convinced and loyal Republi
can, he has never been a servile parti
san. There have been those who in
times past have been sent to Harris
burg to represent the county on the
strength of their reputation as men of
free and independent minds, men who
"wear no man's collar;" but these men
have invariably voted with their party
contingent at Harrisburg. Mr. How
ard has been more truly independent
than they.
And now since he has made good,
the county owes it, no less to itself
than to him, to return him to Harris
burg. He is a man who, for all-round
character, ability and accomplishment,
is as good a Representative its any that
could be found in the county. He has
served his apprenticeship with credit
to himself, and with a credit to the
county of which it may be justly proud.
But the beet part of bis record is tbe
promise which it givec of greater
powers of service in the future The
county, we feel sure, will not be guilty
of the supreme folly of depriving itself
of Mr, Howard's growing powers of
usefulness
Peddler Killed.
Henry Brocklehurst, aged about 74
years, kuown to'many as a peddler of
patent medicines, was killed sometime
Saturday night, about one mile north
of Qardeau, by being hit by a train,
while on his way to his home near
Keating Summit. His remains were
brought to B. Egan's undertaking
rooms and prepared for burial. Tbe
funeral was held on Monday, the re
mains being interred at Keating Sum
mit. The singular part of the circum
stance is, the man was killed in Mc-
Kean county, prepared for burial in
Cameron county and buried in Potter
county.
Bronco Buster.
Dealing News; I hear Buster wrote
a play and is out on the road. He calls
it ''Tito Brnco Buster."
You don t say, So he's an actor now?
\ t*|). I d hate to be the galoot that
plays the vidian.
W liy so?
Buster's liable to forget and think he's
tbe sheriff again and fill that gaaabo fuli
<>l holes. That was a bad habit he haa!.
From •Tltc Bronco Buster," at Ktupott
ucn. Sept. Kith.
Bronco Buster.
Brouos Buster gave entire satisfaction
at the opera house last evening and it
has been one ol the best itielo-drxuas
that liasiveen here for years. The <east
is very strong. The same company with
the same play will be at the opera U«use
again to-night.—Shainokin I)ispa«:h.
At Emporium Opera House, Sept. Kith
New B. fir S> R. R., Mileage Book.
Effective from and after September
1, 1906, the Buffalo & Susquehanna R,
R., will istiue a 1,000 mile book, wiibch
will be sold at $20.00, good over all
portions of its line, when presented by
the original purchaser, except that be
tween Buffalo and Arcade, N. Y., and
between Juneau and Sinnatnahoning,
Pa., it will be good for transportation
by whoever presents same.
These mileage books will also be ae
cepted for passage, subject to their
rules and regulations on the following
roads: P. &R. Rwy., (Main Line and
Branches), N. Y. C. & H. R. R. R,
(Main Line and Branches,) B. R. & p!
Rwy , and C. R R., ofN. J.
The B. &S. R. R., will accept for
transportation over its line coupons of
1,000 mile books within limit issued
by the P. & R. Rwy., N. Y. C. & H. R.
R. R, B. R. &P. Rwy., and C. R R.,
of N. J., under the same rules and regu
lations as authorized for 1,000 mile
books issued by B. & ,S. R. R. 30-4t.
"Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."— WEßSTEß.
EMPORIUM, PA.. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1906.
ROOSEVELT
THE
-HON. CHARLES I BONAPARTE
"Will the People GiOe the President a House of
Representatives Which Will Back Him?"
Is the Paramount Question.
LET DEMAGOGUES GABBLE O*
TRUSTS AND PLUTOCRACY.
WASHINGTON, Sept. B.—Charles J.
Bonaparte, Secretary of the Navy, dic
tated a statement yesterday respect
ing the issues in the present Congress
ional campaign.
"I am ready," he said, "to accept ap
proval or disapproval of the President
as the isssue for this autumn's cam
paign. I think it is the true and prac
tical issue and that any other is either
a pretended or merely academic issue
at this time. There is room for gabble
by demagogues about 'plutocracy' and
"trusts", but every sensible and well
informed man knows and every honest
and truthful man knows that in tha
next two years the wrongdoiug of plu
tocrats and trust magnates will be
remedied under the guidance of Theo
dore Roosevelt or will not be remedied
at all.
"There is room, as there always bas
been, for an honest difference of opin
ion as to the relative merits of pro
tection and free trade. But no one in
his senses believes, or who tells the
truth, pretends to believe, that the
neztCongress(can or will introduce frse
trade or revise the tariff with any lean
ing toward free trade.
THE REAL QUESTION.
"The real question which the Am
erican people most answer at the polls
in November is this:
WILL WE GIVE THE PRESIDENT
A HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
TO BACK HIM UP IN HIS WORK,
OR A HOUSE OF REPRESENTA
TIVES TO THWART HIM IN HIS
WORK? DO WE WISH A CON
GRESS WHICH WILL HELP HIM TO
DO THE THINGS, OR A CONGRESS
WHICH WILL FIND QUIBBLES ON
WHICH TO RAIL AT HIM AND OB
STRUCTIONS BY WHICH TO IM
PEDE HIM IN DOING THINGS?
"We know what things he has done
and what things he means to do if he
can. Do we want these things done,
or nothing done? In brief, will we give
him the Congress he wishes and asks
for, or a Congress as nearly as may be
the opposite of what hew she-i and
asks for? Of course, I spaak o:ily fjr
myself, but in my mind that is the
question to be answered in November,
und personally, Ido not fear the au
s wer.
What is a Thinking Machine?
A brand new remarkable series of
detective stories, the best ever written
began in The Philadelphia Sunday
Press on September Second. Each
story is complete in itself, and one will
be published each week. '
The author has contrived in an ex
tremely ingenious way to invent a
unique situation for each tale. The
problems offered are BO involvod that
no solution seem« possible until Prof.
Van Dusen The Thinking Machine, is
called upon who invariably strength
ens out the difficulties by remarkably
upheavel methods.
One of these stories appears each
week exclusively in the Philadelphia
Sunday Press, which is the greatest
Sunday newspaper in the county.
Be sure and tell your newsdealer to
serve you with The Sunday Press as
you cannot afford to miss this great
series of stories.
For Siale Cheap.
One slightly used hijjh class piauo.
For further particulars inquire at this
office.
CHAS. W. WILLIAMS
HELD UP YESTERDAY
Constable and Collector C. W. Williams of Gibson, was held up
and robbed yesterday morning about eight o'clock, and relieved of SOSO
or s<>7o—#4oo of the amount being county money. Mr. Williams came
to Emporium yesterday on mail and described the robbery. Just as he
approached the \\ hiting homestead two men stepped into the road one
placing a\\ inchester at his head and demanded his monev. One of
the masked men rilfed his pockets, taking every penny. Air. Wil
liams, thoroughly frightened, quietly submitted, while the robber who
took his money stepped into the brush and disappeared, while Mr.
\\ illiams was told to move on, under cover of the gun. We believe
the robbers were familiar with the fact that Mr. Williams was goin« to
Emporium to deposit his money. No clue as yet.
DEATH'S DOINGS.
MOON.
Mr. Frank Moon, aged 60 years
passed away Sunday evening at his
residence on North Creek, surrounded
by his family after a long and painful
illness.
Mr. Moon *as born at Rummerfleld,
Bradford oounty, Oct. 25th, 1846; locat
ed at Williamsport at the age of 16 and
entered the employ of C. B. Howard &
Co, in the lumber business; came to
Emporium in 1868 and for many yeart
continued as lumber coutractor and
prospered until a misfortune overtook
him.
During the many years Mr. Moon
resided in this county he took a lively
interest in public affairs, especially the
public schools. A man of more than
ordinary ability, he took a prominent
part in ooanty affairs. We have been
intimately acquainted with the deceas
ed ever since he came to Cameron
oounty and like many others of our
people have often his open
hearted hospitality. Generosity, far
beyond bis means, was one of his
fruits, yet be seemed to have only the
happiness of others in mind, a well
known trait of all lumbermen. His
fu";ral takes place today, interment
b at- West Creek cemetery,
in the family pint, amid the scenes of
his early lumber contracts.
FLOYD.
J. Cambell Floyd, aged 59 years, died
at Driftwood last Sunday, after a long
illness. He leaves a wife, one son and
five daughters. Mr. Floyd was one of
our most respected citizens. His fun
eral took place yesterday afternoon
from Union church. The services
were conducted by Revs. Noble and
C leaver.
INQERSOLL.
GERALD DERWOOD, aged two months
and two days, son of Mr. aud Mrs.
Walter J. Ingersoll, died Tuesday, Sept.
4tb, 1906 Interment was made in
Rich Valley Cemetery, Thursday after
noon, Rev. Dowe officiating.
Street Fair and Carnival.
The following is the program for the
Street Fair and Carnival to be held at
Wellsville during the week of October
Ist, 1906:
Monday evening—Automobile Pa
rade. ■
Tuesday evening—Fraternal Parade.
Wednesday evening—General Fan
tastic parade.
Thursday evening—Annual Inspec
tion Wellsville Fire Department.
Friday evening—Queen Coronation
parade.
Saturday evening—Confetti Night.
The following days are designated
for the different towns as noted. Spec
ial attractions and entertainment will
be provided appropriate to these days:
Monday—Wellsville day.
Tuesday—Cuba, Friendship, Bell
otont, Andover and Scio day.
Wednesday—B. & S. and Fraternal
day.
Thursday —Firemen's day.
Friday—Hornell day.
Saturday—Everybody's day.
We understand a number of our citi
■ens will attend the carnival and we
hope they will carefully note all points
of interest, ab a guide for future cele
brations in Emporium.
Beautiful Church Wedding.
The marriage of Miss Byrde Leon a
Taggart, eldest daughter of Hon. and
Mrs. Leonard Taggart, to Mr. George
Herman Deike, of Pittsburgh, was sol
emnized at First Presbyterian Church,
last evaning, in the presence of about
three hundred invited guests was one
of the most beautiful and stylish affairs
seen in Emporium in along time. The
church was appropriately and hand
somly decorated for the occasion with
native flowers, ferns and mosses.
Promptly at 7:45 the wedding party en
tered the main aisle of the church, to
the strains of Mendelssohn's Wedding
March, rendered by Miss Elizabeth
Lechner, in the following order:
Ushers, Messrs. Paul V. Stevenson,
Pittab urg; John S. Cochran, Lancaster,
Floyd Van Wert, city;W. S. Crowthers,
Coal Centre. Flower Girl and Ring
Bearer, Miss Dorothy Thompson and
Wilfred McNarney; Maid of Honor,
Miss Floss Taggart; Bridesmaids, Miss
M. Amite Deiko, (sister of groom)
and Miss Maud Thomas, followed by
the bride, leaning 011 the arm of her
father. The ushers separated before
the chancel platform, permitting the
procession to ascend to the chancel,
where they were met by the groom and
his best man, Mr. 11. E. Leety, Pitts
burgh, when the minister, Rev. G. H.
Johnston, proceeding with the cere
mony in a clear voice, using the beauti
ful ring ceremony. While the mar
riage ceremony was proceeded with,
Miss Grace Lloyd sweetly rendered
Schumann's "Dedication," acoompani
ment by Miss Ida Seger. The occasion
was a very pleasant evening and pass
ed without an interruption.
The bride is one of Emporium's most
estimable young ladies and is univer
sally respected by all. The groom is a
popular Pittsburg gentleman and en
gaged as mining engineer and Supt. of
Mosgrove Coal Co., at Pittsburg. The
PRESS extends its best wishes for a
happy voyage through life.
After the ceremony at the church a
reoeption was held at the residence of
the bride's parents and elegant refresh
ments served.
Mr. and Mrs. Deike were the recipi
ents of many beautiful and costly pres
ents.
In addition to the guests from town,
the following relatives from out of
town were present; Mrs. John H.
Deike, (mother of groom), and Miss M.
Amiee, (sister of groom), Pittsburg;
Mrs. Frank Cole, (aunt of bride),
Superior, Wis., Miss Rebecca Harris,
Buffalo; Miss Flora Burt, Burtvilie;
Mr. and Mrs. B B. Throop, St. Marys.
Mr. and Mrs. Deike departed on Erie
mail for eastern points, amid a shower
of rice and the hearty good cheer of
their friends assembled at Broad street
station.
Suddenly Stricken Blind.
Anthony Bowen and wife of Clarks
burg, W. Va., came to Emporium Sept.
3rd to visit the latter's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. I. M. Kelley and family. On
Thursday mprning while visiting at
Canoe Run Mines, where Mr. Kelley is
Supt., Mr. Bowen discovered that his
right eye suddenly became blind. Ac
companied by his wife he hastened to
Emporium and consulted Dr. DeLong
who advised him to consult a special
ist at once. Mr. and Mrs. Bowen left
Friday for Pittsburg and Mr. Bowen
entered West Penn Hospital, where he
has been receiving treatment. We
regret to learn the specialists give him
little hope and advise that he nurse
his weli eye. Having met Mr. Bowen
we feel interested in the caseandsin
cerely hope he may get some relief.
Business Men's Association.
Weekly meetings of Business Men's
Association will be held every Thurs
day evening at Council Room, City
Hall. It is earnestly requested that
every member will be present at these
; meetings as they will be of the great
j est interest to every one. We had an
i enthusiastic meeting last week, let us
j have a better one this week, Thursday
| evening, Sept. 13th. No notice will be
! mailed hereafter. Remember every
I Tnursday evening.
I 30 3. CIIAS. DIEHI>, Secretary.
People's Star Course.
Will be conducted by the trustees of
M. E. Church this winter. Next week
they will announce the best five at
: tractions the Central Lyceum Bureau
i have on their list.
Firemen's Dance.
The firemen of Emporium will give j
vi lce , a ' °P era house to-morrow j
friday) evening. Admission, 50c
Let every one attend.
The Independent says that Mr. How- |
•ird s letter of acceptance is as long as
the moral law. Is this our neighbor's
little incidental way of intimating its
objection to the length of the moral'
law?
TERMS: $2.00 —$1.501N ADVANCE.
THEWFATHER.
PRIDAV. Showers SATURDAY, Hhoaaac
SUNDAY, Fair
ASSETS
First National Bank?
EMPORIUM. PA.
At the close of business Sept 12, 1904.
$743,341.74.
Money in bank is money in circulation. M
helps the farmer to plant the fields and to mu*
the crops to market.
DR. LF.O.\ Rivx FELT,
DENTIST.
Rockwell Block, Emporium, Ps.
Welcome to the Bucktail RegimeiM:
We welcome you Into our midst,
Brave members of that gallant band.
W ho left their homes and firesides,
To help defend our native land.
Your fame has spread the world around*
Your honored name commands respect,
Your heroism on the field,
Has furnished many worthy texts.
O! where were greater battles fought
Than ou the field of Malvern Hill,
New Market Cross Roads and Bull Run,
Another at Mechanicsvllle.
Catletts Station and Gaines Mill,
South Mountain and Antietaiu too,
The Wilderness and Gettysburg,
You fought fur our Red, White and Bint-
At Groveton you were in the van.
The Wilderness and Fredericksburg,
North Ann and Bethesda Church,
The word "Ketreat" was never heard.
At Spoltsylvania Court House, where
Many of our brave men fell.
While others of this gallant band,
Were chained in Richmond prison cells.
Tongue cannot tell, nor pen describe,
The deeds of valor that were done.
But history's pag«s give the name,
That's spoke with praise by every-tongue
The Bucktaii Regiment—bless them all—
Who nobly fought our (lag to save,
May God's great blessing be with theiQ.
And those who live beyond the grave.
—John F. Sultiwtn.
Judge Green in Elk.
The Republican party of this Judieirt*
district is very fortuuate this year it
having a most excellent man for PreSi
dent Judge of Elk, Cameron and Oli*-
ton counties. Hon. B. W. Green, at
Emporium, who is now serving ; n* ac
Judge by appointment of the Governor
is a most excellent man for the por
tion, and has already made a goo£
record. He is a man of fine judlciJl?
mind, thorough training in the law aof
with the experience of many yearn as r<
practioner at the bar, he is well equip
ped for the honorable and digniftei!
position of President Judge. He is n Of.
too young nor yet too old, but just it
the very prime of life. He is pledge*!
to the square deal for every man, riot,
or poor, high or low, corporation ot
private individual, and he is a man af
such high honor and integrity that at
who know him are thoroughly con
vinced that he will do just as he say*
on the bench and if he is elected for ».
full term of ten yearp there is no doufel
but the interests of all the peoplo and
properties in these three counties will
be wisely and honestly taken care of
by a thoroughly competent and just
Judge. Judge Grean is gaining in
favor with the people every day as hie
canvass progresses and he is going t«
be a strong candidate. He has c.
very good chance for success.—Ridf
way Advocate.
Hogan—Gitcheli.
Attended only by the immediate re
latives of the bride's family, Miss He'ew
M. Hogan, daughter of Mr. and Mt*
M. T. Hogan, of this place, and Mr.
Byres A. Gitcheli, of Binghamton, N.
Y., were married at 1 p. m., last Satur
day, September Bth, at the residence ot'
tho bride, by the R9v. Father Dowtraj
The bride and groom left ibr
Syracuse, from where the_y w.i>l go tc
Binghamton to reside.
The bride is one of our popular girh
and will be very much missed in th«
young society, She was a member of
the Bachelor Girls ol«i\ Al: Gltr h«tr
is Secretary of the Chamber 0 f Com'
merce at Biughamton. Th<« Pnr-r
cogratulates the yonng couple.
Opening of Borough Schools
Our Borough schools, consisting*
nine grades, opened on Monday mom
ing with a good attendance, there
ing 635 pupils in place. The attend
ance is daily increasing. The follow
ing is tho report of each grade, incla*
ing the high school:
First grade, w
Second grade, . J*
Third grade, M
Fourth grade,
Fifth grade, n
Sixth grade
Seventh grade !. «
Eighth grade, 4( .
High School, w
r ° tal
NO. 30.