ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH, 1866. VOL. 41. Municipal Ownership. (Kane leader.) From the days of the beginning of the municipality the qnestion of muni cipal ownership has been a conspicu ous one. Endless argument has been offered on either side, but it all resolves itself down to two things, just as pri vate ownership does, and these two are the ability to acquire and the ability to Operate. Probably the first is the more im portant consideration for the ability to acquire is defined by certain legal re" strictions. To buy takes money or credit, and the law limits the amount that a municipality may spend lay limiting the amount it may collect from the taxpayers. The question of opera tion is a different one, for as the results of operation are not gauged by any fixed figures the balance sheet tells, and nothing else dees, of the ability of those operating. Municipal ownership is usually de termined in the smaller communities by the ability to own. It stops there because only a few of the communities have the ability to own any but the barest necessities. The average Am erican community is growing at a rate that prohibits the outlay of money for even what is constantly needed and not often obtained. With most American towns muni cipal ownership of anything but the school houses and such wholly pub lic property must be a dream of the distant future because the munici pality cannot pay for anything else. Warren is now discussing the wis dom of owning its water works. Pitts burg, with municipal water works, has one of the worst water supplies on earth. And Pittsburg is spending mil- ! lions for betterment. South Pittsburg has private water supply and is 110 worse and no better than the public : supply of the north side of the Motion- i gahela, where the bulk of the city lies. ! Dußois has a satisfactory water system in the public plant, and so has Brad- ; ford. Possibly Warren may have, should it get the plants now owned | privately Clearfield is trying for a public water system and cannot raise the price. Some towns can provide the money for public water works, public light plants, public conveniences ! of various kinds, and some t hat have \ such operate them successfully while ! some do not. The question of public ownership, where the funds are available for the purchase or construction of public conveniences is a debated one. Some arguments favor public ownership, and some do not. The most forbidding argument is the inability of public ser vice to secure efficient men under the electoral or appointive plan. Politics plays too many favorities. Where good men can be had and kept in place without polities making public service the victim of political graft no doubt municipal ownership of many things in small communities is wise, for the small community is nearer to the public heart, and therefore to honesty and efficiency than the community is. Probably the water plant of Bradford or Dußois is operated more efficiently and economically than the water plant of Philadelphia or Pittsburg. Municipal ownership of anything, even to a street lamp, has something to be said on each side. In Kane the principal thing is its cost, and cost of maintenance, and how much money can be realized from taxation. For the present it is enough to be patient and see what the new assessment is going to land the revenues of the borough. After it is settled as to what the in come will be, and what expenses are necessary from that revenue it may be possible to entertain the ownership of light and water plants. But the first municipal ownership in Kane should be that of some more paved streets and sewers, school houses, fire equipment, and things of that nature that are not supplied by private enterprise. Teachers Examinations. The Cameron County Teachers' Ex aminations for 1907 will be as follows: Sinriamahoning May 21 Driftwood, May 22 ■Sterling Run, May 23 Emporium, May 24 Emporium, June 28 Teachers examinations in Theory of Teaching will be based on the Heading Course. Examinations will begin at 8:3') a. m. Directors and patrons are requested to be present at the examina tions. MATTIK M. COLLINS, 12-2t County Superintendent. For the Farmer. Call at the Emporium Machine Shop for Bowker's fertilizer and printed mat ter giving directions how to use same to get best results for grain and tubles. 7-tf. EMPORIUM MACHINE Co. Kev. Mr. Hunter Married. Rev. Mr. J. M. Hunter, Rector of St. Marys Episcopal church, was married at Youngstown, 0., on April 22. The Rev. gentleman having many friends in Emporium we clip the following from the Youngstown, (Ohio) Tele gram: "The first largo wedding to be cele brated this year in St. John's Episco pal church took place at high twelve Tuesday, when Miss Grace Clair Green wood, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. De ■ wayne Greenwood, of Girard, became ; the bride of Rev. John Merritt Hunter 1 of St. Marys, Pa. "Rev. Cortland Whitehead, Bishop I of Pittsburg, performed the ceremony | assisted by lie v. Abner L. Frazer, rector of St. John's. In the bridal j party were included the maid of honor, | Miss Marian Hunter, sister of the | bridegroom, the best man, which office was filled by Mr. Harry Greenwood, of | this city, the bride's cousin, and four ushers: Mr. Paul Greenwood, Mr. Fred Greenwood, cousin of the bride, Mr. Henry Hunter, brother of the bridegroom and Mr. Dewayne Green wood, Jr., the bride's brother. Mr. Hunter, who is rector of the Episcopal church at St. Marys, Pa., was formerly a resident of Warren, Pa. He is an A. 8., of Harvard, an M. A., of Columbia and took a course in the Episcopal seminary in New York city. His bride, who is well known in this city, her father having at one time been superintendent of the public schools, is a graduate of Raven and is also a Dana Institute girl. The wedding presented many handsome details, not the least interesting of which was an array of handsome gifts at the home of the bride, the young people having been remembered very generously in this regard." "When We Meet on That Beauti ful Shore." We have just received a copy of a very delightful and pleasing sacred song and chorus called "When We Meet On That Beautiful Shore," com posed by Samuel H. Speck. This is certainly one ot the sweetest home songs ever published. It is especially suitable, and adapted for the home, church and choir use, being also nicely arranged as a fine quartette for mixed voices. Retail price, .50 cents per,copy. OUR READERS will receive a copy post-paid by sending 10 cents in silver or postage stamps to The Globe Music Co., No. 17 West 28th street, New York. Doctor Bard well is a Republican all right, make uo mistake about that, lie is of the same brand as the President of the United States, that is one who believes in a fair deal. Givethe Doctor another show. *dv Dancing Class. Mr. Frank Gilson, of Corry, ban or ganized a large dancing class and start ed Friday evening, April 12th, at opera house, to be given every following Friday evening until further notice. Professor Gilson is very proficient in the art of dancing and will guarantee to teach any one, old or young. .Lessons from 7:30 to 9:00,: assembly Irom 9to 12. Good music. Thursday evening this week and next, owing to other attractions hav ing engaged the opera house. Admission, gents, 50c; ladies 10c; all lessons 25c; lady scholars free to after dance- gentlemen scholars 55c extra. lOtt JOSEPH BIRNNSI®E, Manager. To Extend Road. The Pittsburg Post says: "So quiet ly have the engineers worked that rep resentatives of competing lines have lailed to make any headway in block ing the plans of the Buffalo & Susque hanna people. None except the clos est business associates of the Good years fcave been advised ae to the plan for extending that road, but it is no longer a secret that the new line will enter this district, and it is generally believed that the inspection of Mr. Goodyear and several capitalists will result in definite action being taken shortly. Mr. J. W. Lynch lias been appointed as General Inspector of the B. & S., a new position. He will make his headquarters in Galeton." Memorial Services. Memorial services for J. H. Beadle will bo heid on Sunday afternoon, May 12th, at three p. m., in theElkton Pres byteriau Church, Dagus Mines, Pa. Rav. J. H. Graybill and a number of neighboring paßtors will participate in the service. A cordial invitation is ex tended to all of Mr. Beadle's friends to be present on this occasion. For Sale or Rent. Sterling House, opposite depot, Sterl ing Run, Pa. Inquire at City Hotel, Emporium, Pa. 11-tf. "Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable." —WKßSTKß. E.YTPOKITJM, PA., THURSDAY, MA Y 9, 1907. ' The conjuring act given by Prof. Hurd, as one of the features of the Grand's vaudville program this week, is among the hits of the performance. Not all of Hurd's tricks are new by any means, but the magician, who is good looking, has a way of performing them that catches the fancy of the spectators. There is nothing of the stereotyped conjuror about him; he is refined, graceful, uses the best of En glish and avoids the old-time "patter" of the slightof-hand man. His trick with the wax baud is the best thing he does. The hand is placed on a piece of glass, which is suspended in the air, and the uncanny little affair raps on the glass in answer to his questions, ef fecting some surprising results.—lnd ianapolis Sentinel. At Emporium opera house, Friday, May 10th, 1907, Benefit of Emporium Base Ball Association. Epworth League Convention. The fifteenth annual convention of the Williamsport District Epworth League of the Methodist Episcopal church will be held ir. the First M. E. Church at this place, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, May 15th, 10th and 17th. The members of the local organiza tion are sparing no efforts to make the occasion an abundant success. It is their desire to make the coming con vention the greatest one evei held in this district, in regard to interest, en thusiasm, attendance of delegates, etc. It is estimated there will be more than a hundred delegates in attend ance, as neariy all the Chapters expect to be represented. The presiding officers of the Conven tion have secured the services of sever al of the most prominent speakers to address the convention, among them are Morris E. Swart*,' Clearfieid, Pa„ Dr. Don. S. Colt, of Rochester, N. Y., and Dr. Thomas R. Thoburn, of the First M. E. Church, of Erie. Mr. W. H. Stevenson of Lock Haven, a regular chorister, will have charge of the musical part of the program at the several sessions. Wednesday evening the League will hold a reception in the ■church parlors ■for the visiting delegates. The members of the local Chapter ■extend a hearty invitation to every- ' tiody to attend all sessions of the Con vention. ft'ipe Old A ge. Our old friend M. Blodgett of Sinna mahoning, celebrated his 71st birthday last Tuesday, hale and hearty, and the respect of all neighbors. In a letter to ye editor, the veteran soldier, and Odd Fellow as veil, says:"l came into thic world bare footed and to.day I own three pairs of shoes, so I am a little ahead. Next Saturday, May llth,l9oT, I will be married fifty years. This is a j long time to work in double harness j without any breaks in the running 1 gear." The PRESS ami all old friends | extend heat'ty greetings to the veuer. ] able pair. New Dental Office. Dr Henry W. Mitchell has purchas ed the practice of Dr. A... B. Mead and took possession of the dental offices, Monday, May 6th. Dr. Mitchell was formerly of Buffalo, N. y., and conses to Emporium will recommended. We ! predict for him a large and successful practice. The genial Dr., was a PRESS ! visitor yesterday. Gone to Texas- Judge Geo. J. Laßar, W. If Cramer ; and Jas. J. Creighton left on Tuesday for Texas to be absent three weeks. They are negotiating the purchase of i some land. Free Samples of "Preventies" and a booklet, on colds will be gladly mailed ! you, on request, by Dr. Shoop, Racine, Wis., simply to prove merit. Pre ventscs are a little Candy Cold Cure tablets. No (Juinine, no Laxative, nothing harmful whatever. Preventics prevent cold—as the name implies— when taken early, or at the "Sneeze Stage". For a seated cold or La- Grippe, break it up safely and quickly j with Preventics. Sold by all dealer». Program of 15th Annual Conven tion Williamsport District, Epworth League. i To be held in the M. E. Church, Em porium, Pa., May I.sth, 16th and 17th Wednesday Evening. 7 o'elcck—Song service. Anthem by the Choir. 7:3o —Welcome, Re". N. E. Cleaver, Convention Host Response, Dr. T. S. Wilcox,Presiding Elder 8:00 Address, Rev. Morris E. Swartz, Clearfield Thursday Morning. 6 o'clock—Sunrise Meeting. 8.15 to 9:l3—Bible Study. Song service 8:15 to 9,4s—The Epworth League a Training school, Rev. R. J. Knox, South Williams port. 9:45 to 10:45-Discussion, The Epworth League a Spiritual (actor in church life, Rev. E. H. Wallace, Austin. 10:45 to 11:30—Bible Reading vs Bible Study, Rev. B. H. Mosser, D. D., Pine St., Williamsport 11:30—Appointment of Committees and an nouncements. Thursday Afternoon. 1:45 to 2:ls—Song service. 2:15 to 3:oo—The Child and his experience; the child and the church, Rev. T.A.Elliott, Cross Forks. 3:00 to 4:00- Four papers on World Evangelism, la) Why the young people of to-day must study the groat missionary movement, Miss Ethyl Anielye Weisel, Mulberry St, Church, Williamsport. (h) What this great movement means to the home church. Miss Grace Keefer, Grace Church, Williamsport. c) What this great movement means to the nation that know not Christ, Miss May Messinger, Watsontown. td> Is there any doubt as to the outcome? Miss Blanche Shuler, Pine St., Williams port. 4:00~One minute reports from Chapter.*. Thursday livening. 7:oo— Song service. Anthem by the Choir. Solo-Fred R. Heilman. 8:00 -Address, Rev. Don S. Colt, D. D„ Rochester Friday Horning. 8:15 to 9:oo—Bible Study. 9:OU to 9:4s—Get out of the Ruts, or new light on the work of the tirst department, Rev. D. M. Grover, Epworth Churc.i, Jersey Shore 9:45 10:30—Recreation vs Pleasure Seeking, Rev. J. E. Weeks, Hi jh rtt,, Williamsport. 10:30 to 11:30- Friday Afternoon. 1:45 to 2:oo —Song service. 2:00 to 2:4s—Christian Citizenship, Rev. J. E Skillington, Renovo. Solo—Mrs. N. E. Cleaver. 2:15 to 3:15-The forei guer within our gales, Rev. Carl V. Drake, Elimsport. 3:15 to 4:3o —Address, Dr. n. R. Bender, Trinity Lock Haven. Friday Evening. B:4s—Song service. Anthem by the Choir. 7:ls—Address, Rev. Thos R. Thoburn. D.D., Erie Concrete Walks. E. C. Bubb and Daniel Shugart have formed a co partnership for the laying of concrete walks, steps, etc. Esti mates furnished on work and satisfac tion guaranteed. Attended Court. The following attorneys from out of town attended the session of court this week: Geo. R. Dixon, E. H. Baird, Fred H. Ely and Fred McF&rlin, Ridg way; S. H. Olassmire, Coudersport; E. R. Mayo, Smethport; I. S. Hickok, Towando, Pa.; T. C. Hippie, Lock ifiaven.; E. J. Jones, Bradford; A. N. Orandell, Coudersport. Mountaineer Ejection. At the last regular meeting of Moun taineer Hose Company, No. 1, the fol lowing officers were elected: Presi dent, J. M. Davison; Vice President, F. IF. HilKker; Secretary, Guy A. Klees; Treasurer, Dr. L. R. Folt; Foreman, R. E. Talis; First Assistant, Hugh Minard. Many young men feave united with the Mountaineers, making the member ship strong in numbers and brawn. Electric Arch. The members of the Emporium Chap ter of the Epworth League will erect an electric arch over Fourth street from the M. E. Church to the iaun6ry on the apposite side of the street. Mr. Thos. W. Hun ter lias painted a banner with "Ep worth League" and the word "Wel come ' inscribed thereon, interspersing a»e letters will be electric bulbs of dif ferent colors, obtained from the Novelty Incandescent Lamp Company. Mestws. F. R. Ileiicnan and J. H Beck have been working the last week running the wires from the Presbyter jan church down to the crossing. The Political Pat. Henry liudlam has circulated a peti tion tc have his name placed on the democratic primary election ballot as one of the candidates for County Treas urer. His paper has been quite freely signed yet hints are thrown out that ho must not have the nomination. One ! of the democratic machine must be j supplied with a job hence the mau will | he uncovered on Friday, for the | slaughter. His front name is I. K. ; Hockley. Monument to the Bucktails. Hon. Josiah Howard recently intro duced the following measure in the Pennsylvania legislature, and secured its favorable recommendation by the House appropriation committee. We believe the measure will pass finally. The following is the bill introduced: AX ACT. Making an appropriation for the erec tion of a monument at Driftwood, Pennsylvania, to commemorate the embarkation of theßucktail Regiment. WHEREAS, General Thomas L. Kane embarked his famous Bucktail Regi ment at Driftwood, Pennsylvania, in April one thousand eight hundred and sixty-one upon rafts of their one con struction to hasten their arrival at the imperiled State Capitol and WHEREAS, This regiment by its loyalty and bravery on all its battle fields won national reputation and un dyidg glory and WHEREAS, The survivors of the regi ment have preserved a veteran organi zation ahd propose to erect a monu ment to commemorate their embark ment upon the waters of the Susque hanna at Drittwood, Pennsylvania, therefore SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Sen ate and Home of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania tn Gen- j eval Assembly met and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, I That the sum of two thousand five hundred dollars be and is hereby ap- j propriated for the purpose of erecting a suitable monument in Driftwood, Cameron county, Pennsylvania, to commemorate the embarkation of the Bucktail Regimen tin April one thous and eight hundred and sixty-one. SECTION 2 That Colonei E. A. Irvin, F P. Kirk and William H.Rauch are hereby authorized to select the «ite for said monument and surpervise its erection and the Auditor General is hereby authorized upon the approval by him of sworn and itemized bills to draw warrants upon the State Treasur er for not exceeding the amount of said appropriation. At the reunion of the Bucktails at Driftwood the matter was suggested to erect a suitable monument near the in tersection of Bennetts Branch and Driftwood streams, the spot agreed | upon being at or near the embarkation of Gen'l Kane's Bucktails. The old boys are delighted to know that our worthy Representative is heartily working to secure the appropriation. Court Called Off. Court was called on Monday, Hon. Harry Alvan Hall President Judge and Hon. Geo. J. Laßar, Associate presid ing—Associate Judge John McDonald absent on account of illness. Consid erable business transacted. Court ad journed to-day. Church Completed, The alterations and decorations have been completed at M. E. Church and services will be conducted their next Sunday. Last Sunday afternoon the Sabbath School marched from the court house to their new room, 229 in a body. Fell Through Bridge. Tlieo. Hackett found a man, who gave his name as Leßoy M. Wagner, of Emira, N Y., a broom maker, who fell through the railroad bridge opposite the Reynolds property. He claims to have a wife and child at Cooks Run. The unfortunate man is confined in the lock-up. New Offices. Large, handsome and commodious offices are being finished for Sinnama. honing Powder Co., in Keystone Block. The entire second floor will now be used by the two powder companies— the Keystone and Sinnamahoning. Marvin Boy Found. i The remains of th j Marvin boy was found last Saturday, one-half mile from his home, by a farmer while gunning. It is evident that the child wandered from home and fell into a pool, dieing ' from exposure. The body was buried on Sunday. Dr. Marvin says he will leave the farm this fall. Brick Ice Cream. Everybody's Ico Cream Parlor, next j door to post office, is prepared to furn | ish on short notice, plain and fancy j brick packed ice cream. All orders | delivered. i 12-2t. J. B. MEISEL. Alumni Reception. The Alumni of Emporium High | School, will give a Reception to the Senior Class, Friday evening, May 17th, 1907, at the Opera House. MYRTLE GREGORY, Sec'y. | Piies get quick and certain relief from I Dr. Shoop's Magic Ointment. Please 1 note it is made alone for Piles, and its j action is positive and certain. Itching, , painful, protruding or blind piles dis- ! disappear like magic by its use. Large nickel-capped glass jars 50 cents. 1 Sold by all dealers. TJV .MS: $2.00 —$1.50 1N ADVANC; . THE WEATHER. | FRIDAY, Fair. SATURDAY, Fair. SUNDAY, Fair. ASSETS First National Bank, EMPORIUM, PA. At the close of business May 8, 1907. $809,290.63. For the small sum off 1.50 a year you can rent a .safe deposit box, which requires two keys to unlock, will protect your valuable papers from loss by fire or the mid-night maurader. DR. LI«ON REX FELT, DENTIST. Rockwell Block, Emporium, Pa ! DR. H. W. MITCHELL, DENTIST, (Successor to Dr. A. B. Mead. Office over A. P. Vogt's Shoe Store, Emporium, Pa 12ly | OFFICE, STORE or ROOMS to RENT Apply to I)R. BARDWELL. POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS All Announcements under thin head must be siynefl by the candidate and paid in advance to insure publication. COUNTY TREASURER. Editor Prem:— Please announce my name as a candidate for j tlje nomination of County Treasurer of Cam«rr>i> couiity on the Republican ticket. ! E. O. BARDWELL. April 15th, 1907. EDITOR PREBs:--Piease announce my name as a candidate for County Treasurer, subject to the of the Republican Parly, and under the provisions of the Uniform Primary election law, and request my friends to be present at the Pri mary Election to be held on Saturday, June j;.t r 1907, at twoo'block, p. 111., and give me thefr support. CHAS. J, HOWARD, I Portage, Pa., April 16th, 1907. ' Editor Press:— | Please announce my name as a candidate tor County Treasurer, subject to the usages of the j Republican Party,and under (he provisions of i the Uniform Primary election law, and reqacet | my friends to be Present at the Primary Election | to be held on Saturday, June Ist, 1907, at two j o'clock, p. m., and give me theirsupport. j lam compelled to labor for a living and iim unable to sec all the voters, Kindly aid my ' candidacy. A. M. MATTESO-W. | Ship pen. Pa., May 7th, 1907. Eye Specialist. Prof. W. H. Budine, the well known | Eye Specialist, of Bingliamton, N. Y., | will be at R. H. Hirsch's jewelry ! store, Emporium, Pa., May l'Jth. jlf you can't see well or hrwo headache don't fail to call and see Prr £ Budine, as he guarantees to cure all auch cases. Lenses ground and fitted in old frames. Eyes tested and €x j amined free. All work guaranteed. Prizes Offered. The State W. C T. U.,will give prices for the best essays on the subject; "The value of total abstinence to a Life » Prize $lO, 2nd prize $7, 3rd prize $3. The first state prize essay to compete for the national prize of SSO. Contestants ta be between the age of I twelve aud eighteen years. Essays to be handed to the local i. C. T. U, by July 10. For further par ticulars enquire of Mrs. Cleaver or Mrs. Strayer, Emporium, Pa, For Summer Use. A complete line of Summer goods for i horse and carriage. A large line oS Dusters or Lap Robes, Fly Nets and Horse Sheets. Everything you need for your carriage or team horses. HENRY JAEGER'S HARNESS SHOP. 11-3t. Let us mail you free, to prove mes:l» samples of my Dr. Shoop's Hestoratiro. and my book on either Dyspepsia,- th& Heart, or the kidneys. Address- me, Dr, Shoop, Racine, Wis. Trotsblefr ci the Stomach, Heart or Kidneys, are merely symptoms of a deeper ailment. Don't make the common error of treat | ing symptons only. 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Dr. Shoop's Heaith Coffee Imitation is made from pare toasted grains or cereals, with Ma!t Nuts, etc. You will surely like Heai'th Coffee Sold by all dealera. Girls Wanted. Apply at Novelty Incandescent Company. NO. 12.