THE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS, ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH, 1866. VOL. 41. Contest for President Judge Over shadows State Campaign. Lock Haven Express, J ''K n flllll JBPI JUDGE B. W. GREEN. A special correspondent of the Pitts burg Gazette Times spent several days in the twenty-fifth judicinl district in vestigating the judgeship situation, and under date, of October 15, he sends the following letter from Emporium to his newspaper: In the judicial district composed of the counties of Cameron, Elk and Clin ton, the contest for governor is over shadowed by the election of a president judge. For years this judicial district has been in the hands of the Demo crats, and now tho Republicans are makin'g a determined effort to reclaim it. 'Harry A Ivan Hall, of Ridgway, former assistant United States district attorney, and brother of State Senator James K. P. Hall, is the Democratic candidate and he is opposed by Judge B. W. Green of this place. Judge Green has been on the bench but a few months, having been ap pointed to the place by Gov. Penny packer on June 4, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Judge C. A. Mayer. In that short period of time he has made a record that has won him the support of many lawyers and lay men of opposite politics. Having bean nominated by the Republicans he has gone into the fight fully aware of the strong influences that will oppose him, but his friends feel certain that he will win. Men of all political factions are convinced there are many things that need to be changed with respect to the conduct of the courts of this dis trict and they believe Judge Green is the man to work out these reforms. When Judge Green's name was pre sented to Gov. Penny packer as a candidate for the appointment to All the vacancy caused by Judge Meyer's death, it was accompanied by tha recommendation 01 members of the bar and the president judges of more than halfa dozen judicial districts in the state. This in itself showed the esteem in which he was held by the legal frat ernity, as it evidenced their confidence in his judicial ability. He was born in Sullivan township, Tioga county, was educated at the Mansfield State Normal school and graduated in the class of 1868. He ho gan life as a teacher, pursuing that vocation for three years, two years of which wasspent as principal of the Em porium High school. He studied law with the Hon. J. C. Johnson, of Em porium, and was admitted to the bar in 1872 Since that time he has devot ed himself to the pi-actice of his pro fession, never deserting it for public office but once, that was in 1886 when he was elected treasurer of Cameron county. In 1900 ho was a delegate-at lurge to the Republican national con vention at Philadelphia and on numer ous occasions he has attended state conventions as a delegate. Thus, while Judge Green has always been a staunch Republican and has taken a deep interest in the welfare of his party, he lias not been an office seeker, but has diligeutly pursued the practice of his profession, until he j<* now ac knowledged one of the leading lawyers of the state. The voters of thin, Judge Green's home county, (proposes to roll up a lirge majority for him this fall. His will be a personal vote, irrespective of party. Down in Glintonjcounty Judge Gret-n's friends art: just, as confident and enthusiastic. A number of influen tial Democrats are outspoken in their support of judge Green and make no secret of their hostility to Mr. Hall. 131k county will, of course, go for Hall. He will have the support of the Democratic ring that for no many years has dominated the politics of Elk under the management of his brother, Senator J. K. P. Hall. In short, the very fact that he is the candidate of this political ring has lost him the votes and support of a large number of Democrats who do not approve of the arrangement. The Halls and their friends claim Elk county in the con test by from '2,000 to 2,500 but the Re publicans believe this claim is extrava gant. They will not concede Mr. Hall more in Elk than can bo offset in Cameron and Clinton counties. There is no denying the fact that the situation is full of promise for the Re publicans and they have every .reason to expect Judge Green's election. Mr. Green's ability is unqestioned and his personal character will bear the closest scrutiny. Little Better Than a Sandbagger. There are some things that should be held sacred even in politics. When a young man enters manhood and be gins business in a community, well known to all business men as a young man of good habits and good moral?, of unimpeachable integrity, and flaw less purity of conduct, that young man in time establishes for himself a reputa tion which ie his very own, and which no man, a little better than a sand bagger, will attempt to take from him. Parties may come and parties may go, but a man's good name lives till long after his earthly life has ceased and should never be lightly assailed even | in the heat and stress of a political | campaign. It has been attempted in this fight 1 for represntative, to convey the idea ' that Josiah Howard would under some j circumstances become the apologist of j vice and the defender of tho immoral. ! To all who know Mr. Howard any such idea is perfectly preposterous, but it is well for Mr. Howard's friends to understand that the enemy is des perate and in a mood to stop at noth ing to accomplish their purpose. It seems to us that all voters, of whatever party, should set the seal of their disapproval on this method of campaigning by voting en manse for the Hon. Josiah Howard. What does Roosevelt plainly say in his recent letter to Republicans, Demo crats and all those who voted for him, and believe in his heroic stand for the people's rights? He says if you wish to send to Congress a man who will be sure to stand by and support him, vote for Capt. Barclay. Lost. Oct. 18th between Episcopal Church and Opera House, a string of iridescent beads with gold cross, set with emer alds. Finder please leave same at this office and receive suitable reward. A Sample of His Liberality Hon. Josiah Howard headed the sub scription for the new road on Fourth street with §2OO, and we are now in full enjoyment of this improvoment to our town, without cost to the tax-payers. Death of Twin Child. The eight months eld child of Mr. and Mrs. Frank last Satur day from a complication of diseases. The child was a twin. The funeral was held on Monday from St. Mark's church. Remember Judge Laßar. Voters of Cameron county all know Sudge Laßar and respect him for the enterprise manifested in the upbuild ing of our county. They also know how kind and liberal the Judge has been to the needy and afflicted and will remember him at the polls with their votes. ' Jumped Through Bridge. Edward Hennessey, of Driftwood, while riding on freight train No. 9!), jumped from the train which stopped on the bridge, west of Emporium. He was quite badly shaken up, his right arm was somewhat injured. He was taken ot the home of his brother John Hennessey and Dr. DeLong call ed and relieved his suffering. Honor to Whom Honor is Due. The people of Emporium Borough are not going to forget that all the paving on Fourth street, the pas' four years, from the MethoiJlst church west to the iron bridge including the new state road, was all doneby subscription without one cent cost to the tax-payers, and that we owe ali this improvement tot ton. Josiah Howard, who started the subscriptions and helped to collect the money. A Lemon Squeeze. The Epworth League of the Method ist Episcopal Church, will give a "lemon squeeze" in the parlors of the church, Monday, Oct. 29, 1906, at 8 o'clock. Admission, lOcts. Home-made candy will be on sale. A good time is assur |ed to ali. Everybody come. 35-2t. "Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."— WEßSTEß. EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1906 Open Letter to the "Indepedent." To"The Independent," Emporium, Pa. GENTLEMEN:— Of course this is the "Hallow Eve'' season, when children go around with Jack Lanterns and false faces to scare each othf%-, but we are not children nor are we playingasilly game. Your anxiety to call me a liar is entirely un called for and 1 don't like it. You go warbling along about the Ripper Bills and the Ehrhardt Bills, without giving the number of the particular bill you are talking about. Last week I gave you the numbers of the three Ripper Bills and the three Ehrhardt Bills, and the page on which the vote was record ed on each bill. I did not deny voting for some of the bills, but said I did not vote for the three police bills and gave as proof of my sincerity the vote on police bill No. 180, which was voted on three times, and showed you that I voted against it the first time when the bill was lost and on the third and last time when the tally of the votes was disputed and the roll was called over again, that vote as recorded on page 2048 shows that I was one of the 55 who voted Nay, and I now say most emphatically that I did not voto for nor did I tell your editor, your pro prietor, nor any one else, that I voted for the police bills known as Nos. 186, 188 and Senate Bill 541. If I ever talk ed with you about any of the Ripper Bills you must have misunderstood the number of the bill about which we were talking. President Roosevelt seemed pleased that Senator Knox had the ability to show the necessity of the Court Review amendment to the Railroad Rate bill to make it constitutional. Senator Knox not only knew more law than I did but he had the backbone to stand up for his idea of a proper rate bill until he got it and when your Democratic lead er in the Legislature, Mr. Creasy, made his motion for us to order Senator Knox to give in I voted "Nay." First, be A Working Man's Chance. People frequently make the remark that a poor man who is obliged to get out and hustle for a living doesn't stand any chance of being elected to office. This statement seems to be | wrong this year, in the case of at least one poor man, who has worked in the coal mines, hustled in the woods and waded in the icy water driving logs, in order to secure a good education and ultimately rise to a position command ing respect and admiration of people everywhere. The man who has had the backbone to make this uphill fight is none other than our popular candi date for Prothonotary, William James Leavitt. People the entire length of the county speak in the highest terms of him,and every man regardless of party, who believes in"the square deal" and respects a self-made man will vote for j him. His election by a sweeping raa ! jority seems to be a certainty. | The story of Mr. Leavitt's life reads ! like fiction and it is one that will inter j est any person who is ambitious to ; make a success out of life. The follow j ing is a brief outline of some of his ex periences: Born in a log camp in Cameron j county 31 years ago. ! Attended the county schools most of i the time until fourteen years of age. | Went to work in a sawmill at the age of fourteen, earning one dollar a j day. j At sixteen years of age commenced I working in the woods. I At eighteen entered Emporium high ! school, attending school winters and ' working in the woods and coal "mines : summers. After five years at high school, eom : menced teaching a country school. Ilia success as a teacher soon placed him with the leading teachers of his profession. Later became a candidate for county j superintendent, and was defeated by a : small majority. Next entered Howard & Co's store at Emporium at; clerk, remaining there over a year, fie resigned his position with Howard & Co., to enter the servi ces of the Pittsburg Life and Trust Co., at an Increased salary, and has devot ed most of his time since to general in surance business. Mr. Leavitt is a hard worker, a close student and a keen business man and coming from the ranks of the working people stands as the ideal working man's candidate. If you think such a man is deserving and that his election would be to the t interest of the county, your earnest support is respectfully requested. A PUIKND. i Capt. Barclay's record will bear j the closest Jscrutiny. Elect him to Congress in November. . cause he had no right to issue orders (to Senator Knox and second, because ; I thought he knew ten times as much ; about it as I did, and third, because j President Roosevelt said he did not j care whose rate bill was passed as long as it was one that would hold water, j Now, gentlemen of"The Indepen ! dent," I do not wish to say that any of j you tell stories, because that implies hate and loss of temper, but I do want to sav that some one in your office | makes inexcusable errors. For ex- I ample you say that when Mr. Creasy first offered his motion on this race bill I voted "yea," of course, you did not give the page showing the vote, be [ cause it was only a motion and there 1 was no roll call for it recorded on any page, but why did you say so if you ; did not know and which of your edi | tora was responsible for the mistake. In this week's paper you say that j on page No. 1414 I am recorded as ab- I sent and not voting on one of the ! Ehrhardt police bills, but there is no • vote on the Ehrhardt Bills at all on that page. Who is the irresponsible man : in your ofiice that made this mistake? Last, week I gave you the number, j the date and the page showing my ! vote on all three of the Ehrhardt I Bills and the record shows that i I was not absent and did not dodge the ! vote on any of them as you say, and ! you certainly owe me an appology for j insinuating that I did not toll the i truth about those records. If you have a different copy of the I Legislative Record than mine and will j show it to me, I will call it square, but j if your copy is like mine, I must ask you to take back water and correct I your statements, if you want to save | the reputation of our paper for fair j play. I Please print'tliis in a double column, with large type, on the front page of your paper and sign my name to it. Respectfully yours, JOSIAH HOWARD. i October 18, 190(5. On Thursday evening will be seen here for the first time that immortal comedy entitled "Other People's Money," whieh had a run of thirty nights in Madison Square Threatre, N. Y., and since continuously on the road meeting with great success. Mr Woodall the leading comedian of the Co. was four years, with Joseph Jeffer son and two years leading man at the Threatre Francause The gowns that Miss Calder and the other ladies of the company wear will be greatly admired by the feminine portion of the audience. Return dates are asked for in all places where the comedy has been given and no doubt that the theatre going people of Emporium will be fully as apprecia | ive as other places. Emporium Opera i House,"Thursday evening, Oct. '26 th. | Seats on sale at 11. S. Lloyd's. The Union Depot, to be given for ; the benefit of the Presbyterian Church, | in the Emporium Opera House, Tues j day evening, Oct. 30, will be the most ! amusing aud entertaining entertain | ment ever given in Emporium. About i CO of the best local talent will partici ! pate. Tho entertainment is simply a | picture of a city union depot, wi(li all ! the funny scenes and situations one is | likely to see there. The drilling of the . | affair is conducted by Miss Cecile i Stewart who makes a speciality of thi3 j entertainment and who has had un j bounded success wherever she has pro ! dueed it. Miss Stewart is anelooution | ist, graduated from Bryon King's ' school of oratory. Musical numbers ! will be given by local talent. Family Reunion at Butfalo. L. E. Botsford, the genial and popu- I lar Pennsy operator, has returned from | Buffalo, where he attended the family I reunion of the Botsford family which I took place in that city last Thursday, j The Botsford family is one of the old : pioneer families of this country, dating i their ancestry from the tiineofthe j Mayflower. This illustrious family has ; furnished our country • with soldiers, j statesmen, doctors, lawyers and clergy ! men, besides many members who are following other professions and holding places of trust throughout the country. Letter From Geo. W. Van Wert. Ye editor received a very pleasant ' letter from our old friend and fellow ' citizen, Mr Geo. W. Van Wert, who is ! now located at Beaumont., Texas, where ! he is manager of the Texas Dynamite j Co , has erected a new plant, which 1 started Oct. Ist, with large orders and j a prosperous outlook. We congratu j late our old friend. Vote for Barclay if you desire to j continue the present prosperity. Emmanuel Church. The early celebration at Emmanuel church will be omitted next Sunday, Oct. 28. No adverse criticisms is heard re garding the Republican candidate for Congress, Capt. Barclay, and his ex cellent record will win him thousands of votes. "Jim" of Bryan Hill. We should like to publish your com munication but you failed to give us your name. It is an iron clad rule of all responsible journals to insist upon all writers names, as a guarantee of good faith—not for publication. You voted for Roosevelt. Would you support the splendid policy inau gurated by him in the interests of the people? Then vote for Barclay. It is of vital importance to the people of the Twenty fifth Judicial district who is elected president judge for the U6xt 10 years. A judge wields wide influence for evil or good in a com munity, aside from his rulings and de cisions on the bench. Judge Green "has made good" during his career as lawyer and judge and it would be a great mistake not to elect him on the 6th of November,—Lock Haven Ex press. When any new industries are estab lished in Cameron county or financial assistance required for any laudable purpose to whom do we ail rely upon to head the project? Hon. Josiah Howard never fails Cameron county. Voters remember this and show by your votes that you appreciate the liberalityf and unselfish liberality, of this energetic citizen. We as business men cannot afford to vote against the best interests of Cameron county. Vote for Hon. Josiah Howard and make his election unanimous. If you believe in equalization of tax ation, without favors to corporations or the wealthy, vote for Barclay. Edward E. Kidders's play "Peaceful Valley," which brought the late Sol Smith Russel into such prominence, and which is the opening bill of the Nick Russell Comedy Company which starts the season at the Emporium Opera House, Thursday evening, Nov. Ist, is so full of human interest and natural charm that it is in a class al most by itself. Although the story is one of deep dramatic interest, there is nothing whatever of sensational melo drama in it, but nevertheless, the story holds the audience from Btart to finish. No lovers of really good dramatic fare shonld fail to see this production. Although the prices are popular, 15, 25 and 35 cents, the presentation will be in every way high class, the scenery and accessories being new and elabor ate the acting company an exception ally strong one. The company will al so present during his stay here the comedy drama, "Wife in Name Only" and the immensely successful farce, "The Poor Mr. Rich." High grade vaudeville features will be offered be tween acts. Be sure you secure your seats early, on sale at H. S. Lloyd's book store. Cameron county, Capt. Barclay's own county should lead the way in November by rolling up a handsome majority for him. For Rent. A new dwelling house, located in central part of Emporium; seven rooms, with bath. All conveniences, water, gas and good sewage; no small children wanted. Apply to Jay P. Felt, Attorney-at-Law, Emporium. 36-tf. By casting your vote for Judge La Bar for Associate Judge you weli be favoring a gentleman who has befriend ed scores of our citizens. Judge La Bar has never before asked for an ofiice at the hands of the voters. Ho is just ly entitled to your vote. WANTKD: Ladies to handle embroid ered shirt waist and suit patterns. For particulars and terms, address, C. A. Perkins, 30 Reyors Place, Auburn, N. Y. Capt. Barclay is a friend of labor and is opposed to long hours for train men, thereby endangering their lives and the lives of travelers. If you would remedy this evil, vote, for Bar clay. Judge Laßar is not a chronic gfiico j seeker, this being the first time he j would consent to seek a nomination and election. The good old soldier is en titled to your support. See that he gets it. TERMS: $2.00 —$1.50 IN ADVANCF. THE WEATHER. FRIDAY, Pair SATURDAY, Fair SUNDAY, Fair ASSETS First National Bank, EMPORIUM, PA. At the close of business Oct 34, 1906. $777,662.24. CAPTURED, OCTOBER 25, JBl2. Capture of the Frigate Macedonian by the Frigate U. 8. Money in this Bank benefits the community in which you live and where all your interests are. DR. LKOX REX FELT, DENTIST. Rockwell Block, Emporium, Pa. Opera House, THURUDAY, HPT IE EVENING, UL I . 23 WALTER B. WOODALL AND ISOBEL GALDER IN "Other People's Money/* Prices: 25, 35, and 50 cents. Don't buy rubbers or gum shoes, un til you see the largest and best stock in the county at Diehl's. Two years ago the Prohibitionists ol the district polled 2,407 votes. This vote will goto Capt. Barclay iri Nov ember. Mr. Clarence Wornmuth and Miss Ida M. Bonner, both of East Empori um, Pa., were married by M. M. Lar rabee, J. P., at his office, Wednesday, Oct. 24, 1906. Frank Shives and J. F. Parsons are both improving their business blocks on Fourth street by raising the same on a level with the new grade. Judge Green's campaign is being eonductedin a clean manner ar.d meets with the approbation of all voters. From all parts of this district encourag ing information is being received. That Judge Green will be elected we firmly believe. Just try one of those nice earthen baking dishes at Diehl's, and you will have beans like mother used to make. Teams for Sale. Three young work teams for sale; weighing from 1200 to 1400 pounds. Good, sound horses. L. G. COOK, St. Charles Barn. Golden Wedding. About seventy-five friends assembled at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Char les Zarps, East Allegany Avenue, to assist the venerable couple in celebrat ing their golden wedding anniversary. Their neat residence was tastefully decorated with golden ribbon and chrysanthemums, presenting a neat appearance. The invited guests as sembled promptly at six o'clock, when Rev. Johnson, pastor of First Presby terian church, invoked Divine bless ing upon the "bride" and "groom," as well as upon the large company as sembled. It was a happy gathering of old-time friends. Mr. and Mrs. Zarps, were assisted by their daughter, Mrs. J. B. Schriever and daughter Miss Irene, ol Scranton, and their son, Mr. Henry A. Zarps, ono of our prominent business men. After hearty congratulations the guests were invited to partake of an elaborate dinner, prepar ed by caterers MoC'ann & Stern er and served in a neat manner by sev eral ladies. Mr. and Mrs. Zarps came to Empori um in 1865 from Elrnira N. Y., and | have resided here all these years, hav j ing the respect and confidence of cur I citizens. It was indeed a happy occas j ion and one long to bo remembered New Firm at o' d Stand. Saunders & Stephens, the new hard ware firm in Keystone Block, Empori um, are now ready for business, with an entirely now line of hardware stoves, builders material, paints, etc. The new firm are practical hardware men and come here well recommend ed. Call and see them. When a horse is overworked it lies down and in other ways declares its in ability togo further, you would consider it criminal to use force. .Many a man of humane impulses who would ne t willingly harm a kitten, is guilty of' cruelty where his own stomach is concerned, Over driven, overworked, when what it needs is something that will digest the food eaten and help the stomach to recuperate. Something like Kodol for Dyspepsia that is sold by 11. C. Dodson. NO. 36.
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