THE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS. ti •* F ABLISHED BY C. B.GOULD, MARCH, 1866. VOL. 41. WASHINGTON LETTER. [From our Regular Correspondent.] Washington, Nov. 11th, 1007. President Roosevelt issued a statement on Thursday designed to show that as a general proposi tion the verdict rendered at the polls in the various States could not be construed as reflecting ad versely upon the popularity of his administration. It has been claim ed, in some quarters, that the slump in the Republican majority in New Jersey, where the Repub lican gubernatorial nominee pulled through by 7,200 could be attri buted to the unpopularity of the President's policies, and that the same argument could be advanced with respect to Rhode Island and Maryland, while the victory of Tammany over the fusion force in New York City could be directly chargeable to the same cause. The President took exception to these contentions, which he con siders are wholly erroneous and gave out a statement which may be summed up in his closing sent ence. "As a whole, the showing has been an improvement over what it was four years ago and eight years ago." It seems that there is little, if any, excuse for a controversy, in view of the fact, quite generally conceded, that the election possessed no national significance, and that the adminis tration policies were not injected as an issue into any of the contests. The names of the Federal office holders for the new State of Okla homa were announced at the White House on Thursday and the an nouncement precipitated a whirl wind of indignation and wrath among the office seekers and their friends from Indian Territory who have spent the greater part of two weeks in Washington believing, as they express it, that there would be something like an equitable division of these six offices. Of the sixteen Territorial judges who came to Washington with their friends to present their claims for one of the new Federal judgeships, not one landed a prize. The ap pointees are lawyers in the two Territories. Mad but mildly ex presses the state of mind of the politicians who took Iheir depart ure by Thursday's afternoon traius and threats were made that the new State would be taken away from the friends of the administra tion. Mr. John A. Fox, of Arkansas, special director of the National RiversandHarbors Congress, reach ed Washington on Wednesday, after a trip of more than .*50,000 miles throughout the United States, lie is here to complete certain ar rangements in connection with the forthcoming convention of the or ganization. Among those who nave signified personally to Mr. Fox their intention of being pres ent are Gov. Glenn, who will head a delegation of sixty from North Carolina; Governors Hwke Smith, of Georgia; Chamberlain of Oregon; Cutler of Utah; Mead of Washing ton; Gillctt. of California; Kibby, of Arizona; and Guild, of Massa chusetts. Gov. Hoke Smith is to make an address and Ambassador von Sternburg and Ambassador Jusserend will discuss waterway development in Germany and France respectively at the conven tion. Sock Social. The citizens of are re spectfully invited to attend the Sock Social, to be held at Emmanuel Parish House, Thursday evening, Nov '2lst, 1907. Light refreshments will be serv ed. The price of admission will be twice the size of the sock you wear, in pennies. Back From the West. Joseph Kaye, has returned from an extended visit to State of Washington, none the worse for the wreck he got into. Otherwise he enjoyed his trip. Emporium Ladies Describe Trip to Panama. The following letter we copy from Friendship, N. Y., Register, which was written by Mrs. Wm. Gerow, well re membered as Miss Hattie Smith, a former resident, of Emporium. Miss Ethel Day, of Emporium, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Day, accompani ed the party to Panama, to remain un til spring: "We arrived in New York city be tween two and three hours late; went to the S. S. office and bought our tickets. We found that if we had not wired for staterooms we would not have had them, for there were only two ana those were inside rooms. Our ship the "Trent" was filled, so also was the Hamburg American Liner. Prince Isle of Frederick, a German boat, and the Panama boats of nine rooms were engaged until after the 20th of this month, so you see through the kind ness of Mr. Vanßiper, the Panama ticket adent, we were fortunate in getting on the Royal Mail Steam Packet Line, an English boat. "Our time in the city was short, so we improved the time as it was my cousin's first visit there. We visited some of the most interesting places. Saturday, the 6th, soon came, and we devoted the time preparing for the sailing. At four o'clock p. m., every body abroad, the lines thrown from shore, and we were out on the briny deep. Sunday, the day of rest, was observed. The Arch Bishop of the West Indies, Mr. Ally, held service in the large dining hall, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. All the officers were pre sent and a good share of the passeng ers. He gave a very good sermon. "Wednesday we passed Cape Macy and traveled far enough along the line to see the entrance to Santiago Har bor. Thursday at an early hour Port Royal came in view. There we saw the buildings, and the point of Port Royal sunk into the water so deep that just the tops of the cocoanut trees were visible, and not long after we docked at the city of Kingston, and went ashore. We took in the city, which has 57,000 inhabitants. As we were entering the harbor some of the passengers called out, "See the toads." A dozen or fifteen Jamiaca negroes were there swimming, and as we came near they called out, "Please an Am erican nickle, please Mister, an Ameri can dime." Dimes, nickles and pen nies were thrown into the water, and everytime they found them. It was amusing to watch them dive, each time asking for another. "After breakfast we started out to see the city. We had not gone far when a cabmau drove up and we were glad to take the cab and see all we could, as we had the day there. We drove along the water lront and saw the ruins, just a solid mass of fallen brick; large up-to-date department stores, with only a wall standing here and there. One of the strange sights we saw was the Jamaica women at work, carrying mortar in pails up lad ders, picking up brick and doing the same amount of work a man would do and receiving for their labor only twenty-five cents per day. Queen Victoria's Park came next. At the en trance is the monument of her likeness and it compared well with pictures we have seen. Then we passed onto the grounds. In all the parks we have seen none were so beautiful; flowers in bloom, and such handsome foilage. Our next was a market building, cover ing a square or block. Here the people were buying tropical food. The only enclosure was brick arches, and iron gates thrown open on all sides; a true tropical building in a tropical land. At the Roman Church everything was a complete wreck, the interior as well as the exterior. At the Theatre Royal just the frame work of the first balcony was standing. The Government build ings were shaken but they.have been re built The Jewish Tabernacle came next on our trip and it was unmbered with the others a wreck. The race course is a fine place, and it is where the people fled at the time of the ter rible earthquake. The people are building their new buildings mostly of I concrete. The parks of Kingston are very beautiful. As we enter Hope Garden there is a large cedar tree, with its green leaves, red berries, and moss like the Florida moss, hanging from its limbs. From there the cab man took us through some of King | ston's fine roads. There we saw true nature, passing Knutsford Park, Els. more and many others. The homes just out of the city proper makes one think of the homes one sees in the wealthy parts of our own large cities ! Each one is named at its gate. We took lunch at the largest hoto! in I Kingston, "Constanbe Spring Hotel " "After we left Port Royal we saw no "Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."— WKßSTF.R. EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1907. more land until Sunday morning when the stewardess came to our door and informed us we were coming into Colon. We did not dock until nine o'clock, as we all had to see the doctor. He pronounced us all right. "Monday morning we came to Cule bra, found our quarters and to-day finds us nearly settled. We haven't our old home back, but a new house, the fourteen type house, with all new furniture. "My cousin, Ethel Day, who accom panied us to the Isthmus, is delighted with the place and has met a number of the young people. She already un derstands why she did not need to bring heavy clothing to the Isthmus. HATTIE GEROW. DEATH'S DOINGS MUMFORD. Gilbert Wade Mumford, aged six months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Mumford of East Emporium, died on Sunday, Nov. 10th of brain fever. He was a very bright and lovable child, and the sympathy of the community is extended to the parents in this their sad affliction. The funeral was con ducted by Rev. N. E. Cleaver, pastor of the Methodist Church. "Safe in the Arms of Jesus" was sung by the ladies' quartet. The floral decorations were very pretty. "Alone unto our Father'! will One thought hath reconciled; That he whose love exceedeth ours, Hath taken home his child. Fold him, O Father, in thine arms, And let him henceforth be A messenger of love between Our human hearts and Thee." ••• SHAFFER. Died, Sunday, November 10th, 1907, about 8:00 p. m., at her residence in Sinnamahoning, Penn'a., Mrs. Nancy Ellen Shafer, widow of the late Jacob Shafer, aged 73. Deceased had been a patient sufferer for many years, a love ly christian character and a friend to every one. She is survived by three children and several grand-children. The children being Mrs. Theodore Culp, York, Pa., Mr. T. J. Shafer, Benezette, Pa., and Mr. Will Shafer, of Ridgway, Pa. Funeral services were held at the family residence at one p. m., November 13th, by Rev. C. W. Dickson, pastor of M. E. Church, Sin namahoning, of which deceased was a member for many years. J. R. B. * * * CULVER. Mrs. Abbie Culver, nee Bittenbender, aged 57, died at Buffalo Hospital last Sunday evening, after an operation. Her remains were brought to Empori um Monday evening and taken to the family residence in Rich Valley. The funeral was held Wednesday after noon at two o'clock, at Rich Valley Church and was very largely attended by relatives, friends and neighbors, Rev. Dow officiating, Coal Company Change. Mr. E. H. Hughes, a practical coal operator has entered into a contract with the Canoe Run Coal Company to mine their coal He is a pleasant gentleman and evidently understands his business. He has already com menced operations. H. L. Reidy, of Hillsgrove, Sullivan county, visited the PRESS office this morning and made good for another, year. Mr. Reidy fills a responsible position with the Hillsgrove Tannery and likes hia new place. His Empori um friends and are always glad to see him. Eye Specialist. Dr. H. H. Holt, Eye Specialist, Du- Bois, Pa. Write postal to Emporium until Nov. 20th. Later, Dußoia. Call can be made at your home for fitting glasses. A tickling cough, from any cause, is quickly stopped by Dr. Shoop's Cough Cure. And it is ao thoroughly harm less and safe, that Dr. Shoop tells mothers everywhere to give it without hesitation even to very young babies. The wholesome green leaves and tend er stems of a lung-healing mountain ous shrub, furnish the curative proper ties to Dr. Shoop's Cough Cure. It calms the cough, and heals the sore and sensitive bronchial membranes. No opium, no chloroform, nothing harsh used to injure or suppress. Simply a resimous plant extract, that helps to heal aching lungs. The Spaniards call this schrub which the Doctor uses "The Sacred Herb." Demand Dr. Shoop's. Take no other. Sold by all dealers. , Girls Wanted. Twenty-five girls wanted; apply at Novelty Incandeacent Lamp Company. Girl Wanted. Girl wanted for general house work Exceptional opportunity, §3.00 a week. P. O. Box, 384. At Opera House To-Night. Don't forget the Girl of the Golden West at the opera house, to-night. Don't miss it, as it is claimed to be one of the best shows on the road. Foot Ball. A game of foot ball was played at this place last Saturday by a team from Ridgway and the Emporium eleven, which resulted in a victory for the visitors, 4 to 0. Williamsport Commercial College. Twenty-two students accepted posi tions in October. Fifty-four calls re ceived for office help in forty-four school days. A business education is a good investment. Enter any time. Trial lesson and catalogue free. A Mighty Hunter. Allen Russell, who resides on Four Mile, bas thus far this winter killed four bear, captured alive two four months old cubs, besides shooting fif teen coons, one mink, two skunks and one 'possum. He says be has Jordan and Batcbelder done up and will sport the champion belt. N7 P.'L. Regular meeting of Legion, No 737, will be held, Friday, 15th inst, at 7:30 p. m. District Manager R. H. Merritt will be present. Members requested to be present, each to bring one person. After meeting refreshments will be served. SECRETARY. Elocutionary Entertainment. An elocutionary contest for a silver medal, will be held by the young peo ple of Beechwood, in the church on Saturday, Nov. 18th, commencing at 7:30 p. m. Admission 10c for adults and 5c for children under 10 years of age. Proceeds intended for the bene fit of the church. A large audience is expected to be present. Class for the Study of Missions. Miss Schuyler or Williamsport, who is an experienced Missionary worker will organize a class, for the study of Missions on Friday evening, Novem ber 15th, at eight o'clock at the Baptist ch'rrch. The course of study is not denominational, and all the ladies of Emporium are invited to be present Friday evening; and join the class if possible. The Social Swim. The "Wieder Gestungen" Club gave a luncheon at J. B. Meisel's restaurant, last Saturday evening, after which they repaired to the home of Mi6s Mazie Gallagher, where a milk and water reception was tendered them— and few invited guests. All report having had a jolly good time. The lavors of the evening were Teddy Bears. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Logan entertain ed delightfully a large party of ladies and gents, last Thursday evening. Whist and elaborate refreshments were the main attractions. Bears Are Numerous. Bears are reported so numerous in the mountains near Sinnamahoning that it has become a common thing for the natives to have several at a time chain ed to trees in that neighborhood. No need of Teddj' Roosevelt going to the southern jungles to hunt for brain when this game is so plentiful up this way. The old hunters of that locality have been using a new bait composed of "onions,cabbage and peanut butter" and it has attracted the bear for miles around. It is thought that unless the use of the ahove bait is stopped, by spring there will not be even a chip monk left in that part of the county, as they will eat up everything to be found. The Peoples* President. Our peerless country holds the palm, for men of great renown; In fact, in every walk of life No greater can be found. And while we duly honor them, For all they represent,- There's none so dear unto our hearts As the "Peoples' President." The statesmanship of Washington, The sturdiness of Grant; With Cleveland's Independence, And with.Lincoln's gifts extant; While with Jackson's hardy forcefulness, The country is content, For all these virtues are possessed By the "Peoples' President." Theodore Roosevelt is his name, It is on every tongue; And from the hearts of young and old, His praise is daily sung; And from the homes of rich and poor This fervent prayer is sent, "May God's full blessings shine on him," The "Peoples' President. '' —JOHN /•'. SULLIVAN, Driftwood, Pa. Dance. There will be a dance held in the Opera House, Friday evening, Nov. 15th. Dance from 10 to 1 o'clock. Ad mission, 50c a couple, extra ladies 10c. OUR CONGHESSMAN. 5.; ' ' : V- <r ' - 1 " Two weeks from next Monday, Capt. C. P. Barclay will take his seat at Washington, D. C, as the first con gressman from Cameron county, and we all feel proud of our neighbor and proud of ourselves that we can present so able a man to represent the district; in fact, quite a number of our people feel so prond of the occasion that they are going along to Washington to see Congressman Barclay «worn into of fice on December 2nd. We also should insist that Mr. Bar clay allow us to present his name for re-election next Spring, feeling sure that if he will allow us to do ao the other counties of the district will join us in according him a unanimous nomi nation on the Republican ticket, and the people will elect him by a larger majority than before. The strict attention given to the duties of the office have already made the genial Congressman more popular than ever before, in all parte of the district. Pocket Diary. The pocket diary issued this year by C. A. Snow & Co., Patent Attor neys of Washington, D. C., is one of the most useful and complete books of this kind we have seen. It contains besides ample space for daily memo randa and cash account, information about patents and other data of value to the business man, the mechanic and the general public. Nowhere that we know of can such a complete memo randum book be obtained for so little. Copies may be had by Bending two cents to C. A. Snow & Co., Patent At torneys, Warden Bldg., Washington, I). C. Driftwood Odd Fellows Entertain. Driftwood Odd Fellows, including a largo number from adjoining towns, held a special meeting last Thursday evening, conferring the degrees. The Renovo Degree Team conferred the degrees in their usual pleasing manner. After the degree work an elaborate banquet was served by the ladies of the Aid Society, covers being laid for eighty-two. A few of Emporium's big eaters were present, including I. K. Hockley, C. E. Crandel, Geo. A. Walker and Guy Klees. Thanksgiving Night Dance. Mountaineer Hose Co., No. 1, seldom if ever calls upon our citizens to assist them but having added a number of new members invite the public to be present at their Ball to be given at opera house, Thanksgiving night, Nov. 28th. Tickets, $1 00. Null's orchestra, of Ridgway, has been engaged for the occasion. The Mountaineers will give you a pleasant time. Be sure you at tend. High School Glee Club. Emporium High School has organiz ed a Glee Club within themselves, i composed of the following members: Elizabeth Crandeli, Marian Judd, Kate Metzger, Caroline Cox. Mildred Mc- Quay, Rachael Day, Jean McNarney, Ethel Lloyd, Mary Blumle, Margurite Metzger—Miss Laura McQuay, Direc tor—Pianists—Harold Seger and Her bert Vogt. The finest Coffee Substitute ever made, has recently been produced by Dr. Shoop of Racine, Wis. You don't have to boil it twenty or thirty min utes. "Made in a minute," says the doctor. "Health Coffee" is really the closest Coffee Imitation ever yet pro duced. Not a grain of real Coffee in it either. Health Coffee Imitation is made from pure toasted cereals or grains, with malt, nuts, etc. Really it would fool an expert—were he to un knowingly drink it for Coffee Sold by all dealers. That Turkey or Duck. For that Thanksgiving turkey, duck or Goose address E. I>. Baxter at once. 39-2t. TERMS: #2.00 — #1.50 IN ADVANCE. THE WEATHER. FRIDAY, Fair. SATURDAY, Fair. SUNDAY, Rain. ASSETS First National Bank, EMPORIUM, PA. At the closeof business Nov. 13,1907. $776,310.61 BURGLARS. The rats may find the bills you have hid. Fire may destroy the gold. The burglars may get both bills and gold. You can start an account in this Bank with tLOO. INTEREST PAID ON CERTIFICATES OK DEPOSIT. AT OPERA HOUSE, David Belasco's Famous Play The Girl of the Golden West THURSDAY, NOV. I4TH A story of California in the Days of '49. As played for two consecutive years at the Belasco Thea tre, New York City Stupendous Production Strong Company of Players Direction of David Belasco. Prices, $1.60, SI.OO 75c, 50c and 25c. Seats on sale at Lloyd's Book Store He Told the Truth. It is not pleasant and profitable to always speak the plain truth in the columns of a newspaper. Men who have tried this heretofore have always come to grief. Only a few dayß ago the editor of a paper in Indiana grew tired of ijeing called a liar, and ane nounced that he would tell the trnth iu the future, and the next issue of the paper contained the following news items: "John Bonin, the laziest merchant iu town, made a trip to Bellville yester day." "John C'oyle, our groceryman is doing a poor business. His store is dirty and dusty. How can he do much?" Rev. Styz preached last Sunday on 'charity.' The sermon was punk." "Dave Sonkey died at his home in this place. The doctor gave it out as heart failure. Whiskey killed him." "Married:—Miss Sylvan Rhodes and James Collin, last Saturday at the Bap tist parsonage. The bride is a very ordinary town girl, who deesn't know any more about cooking than a jack rabbit does, and never helped her mother three days in her life. She is not a beauty by any means, and has a gait like a duck. The groom is an up to-date loafer. He's been living on the old folks all his life, and is not worth chucks. It willjbe a hard life." "The Governor of our great state, a very ordinary man, and who was elect ed by accident, was here yesterday. He has very few friendß here now. He promised some of the voters of this precinct a 'piece of the pie,'Jin event of his election, but had forgotten all about it when the time to hand over the little office rolled around." The paper no sooner reached the public than a committee was sent to the editor bearing a petition asking him to continue in the good old way, and stating that they believed him to a be a trflthful, honest man.—Live Oak Democrat, FOR RENT OR SALE. _ Store front, counters, shelving with drawers, show cases and safe for sale. 39-2t. H. L. RAYMOND. Rooms over Mrs. E. S. Coppersmith's store, opposite post office, for rent. Enquire of MRS. E. S. COPPERSMITH. Three furnished rooms with use of bath. Men preferred. Apply to 39-tf. MRS. S. JJ. STODDARD. Two furnished rooms lmf rent, with use of bath. Apply to 38tf EDITH EDUCOMB. Sterling House, opposite depot Sterl ing Run, Pa., for sale Inquire at my residence, opposite Catholic church, Emporium. 11-tf MRP. MAHONY. NO. 39.
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