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    THE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS.
ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH, 1866.
VOL. 42.
PENROSE ALMOST
WELL MAN NOW.
Plans to Leave Country To-day
Either for Washington or
Seashore.
PHILADELPHIA, MAY 3.—Riding 20
miles a day on horseback through the
Chester hills, breathing the pure atmo
sphere of the country and eating and
Bleeping as he has not done since he
was a boy, United States Senator Boies
Penrose, whose condition during his
recent ill new. was watched with inter
est all over the country, has been re
cuperating at the home of his brother,
Dr. Charles B. Penrose, at Devon, for
the past two weeks. It is likely that
to-morrow he will leave there and
will go either to Atlantic City or to
Washington.
Senator Penrose would not return to
Washington this session were it not for
the fact that the committee on post
roads, and post offices of which he is
chairman, needs his advice on the dis
tribution of the appropriations for the
year.
When seen yesterday, Senator Pen
rose was deep in an easy chair, flanked
by newspapers, books and magazines.
He arose with a firm step and the
healthy color of the country flamed in
his cheeks.
"Senator, you are looking extreme
ly well, but how do you feel?"
"I feel like I never did before in my
life," was the deep toned response. I
am not as heavy as before, weighing
only 230 pounds now instead of 250 as
before. While I am a little under
weight I do not care if I never get the
weight buck. I just feel fine."
"Do you feel any the worse for your
illness?" was asked.
"Not a bit," was the ready response.
"I do not know that I ever was sick.
When I was at home in Spruce street,
I was sick and then became delirious.
One day I woke up with a clear mind
and the physiciaus told me to lie still
as 1 had been a very sick But I
began to recover so quickly that I could
hardly believe it. I have really been
well for throe weeks and will likely
leave here on Monday."
Senasor Penrose says he goes to bed
promptly at 9 o'clock at night and gets
up at 7 each morning. He takes long
horseback rides and remains in the
fresh air as long as possible.
Extraordinary Bargains in Shirt
Waists.
Friday wo begin a sale of beaut iful
Silk and Lawn Waists, at much less
than wholesale cost. These waists are
the stock of a leading manufacturer
and the reason for the great price re
duction is, that he did not have all the
sizes of each style and could not get
the material for more. We made an
offer for the lot consisting of about 200
waists and got them at our price. Our
customers will (jet the benefit of the 1
difference in price which means a great
saving. There are beautiful Black, !
Navy and White Taffeta Silk Waists !
richly Embroidered, also White Jap J
Silk, the regular price is §5 00 each, |
take your choice for §2 98. Very hand- I
some White China Silk Waists hand- '
somely Embroidered the regular $3.98 j
kind for §2 69. The fine White China j
Silif Embroidered fronts regular $3.00 j
kind, will be sold for $2.19 and a
splendid assortment of $2.. r >o fine White
Lawn Waists with exquisite Embroid
ered fronts, will be $1 50, come early to j
get first choice. J
Emporium's Leadiag Dry Goods Store. :
R. KUEHNE.
Squad Drill and Military Election.
The visitors from Company A., Ridg
way, of the Boys' Brigade, will come
on Friday evening, May 15th, instead
of the Bth, as originally planned.
They are all officers, or non-commis
•iioned officers. After giving an exlii
>ition drill in squad formation, they
ill officer the drill of the local com
my. After the drill an election will
ke place, under the direction ofCap
n Bliss, for a lieutenant and possibly
o for a captain. A military election
a spectacle vre'.l worth seeing. On
joount of the expense entailed by this
isit, an admission of ten cents will be
barged to spectators 011 that evening.
-Jmmanuel parish-house, Friday, May
sth, at 7:15 o'clock:
Bicycle Repairing.
Alfred Searfoss will continue his
.icyele repairing business at Empori
im Machine Co's coal yard office,
where 110 has appliances for all kinds
of work, especially bicycles. Also lock
repairing, etc.
lotf ALFRED SEARFOSS.
There will be a meeting of the
Alumni at the Reading Room on Fri
day Bth, at eight o'clock. All members
are requested to be present.
MYRTLE SIIAFPER, President.
DeW itt's Little Early Risers are small)
safe, sure and gentle little pills. Sold by
B. C. Dodson.
Miss Carrie Evans, professional
nurse, is home from Philadelphia, visit
ing her parents 011 Sixth street.
Council Proceedings.
Regular meeting Borough Council
Emporium, May 4, 1908.
Present —Messrs. Qoodnough, Mar
shall, White,Friendel, Mumford, liish
ell and Hamilton.
Absent—Messrs. Norris and Cum
mings.
Minutes of last regular and adjourned
meetings read and approved.
Moved by Mr. Goodnougli, second
ed by Marshall that resolution of April
6th, be passed, notwithstanding the
veto of Burgess. A vote was taken
and the Councilmen voted as follows:
Ayes—none. Nays—Friendel, Good
nougli, White, Rishell, Marshall, Ham
ilton, Mumford— 7. Motion declared
lost.
Moved by Mr. Goodnough, seconded
by Mr. Marshall that secretary present
bond of Borough Treasurer to proper
authority for approval. Carried.
Moved by Mr. Goodnough, seconded
by Mr. Mumford, that Water Commit
tee bo continued until next regular
meeting Carried.
The bills were read and Mr Marshall
moved, seconded by Mr. Goodnough
that the following bills as read be paid.
Carried.
John Welsh, work on streets $lB 94
K. IJ. Logan, work on streets ■) 00
JHS Murray, work on streets 21 18
John Flemming, do 19 7!)
Tony do u 79
Owen Nannie do 14 87
Owen Dinniny, do 39 is
A. Loueks, do 30 00
James Oavin, do 7 87
George Bush ky, do i 75
Paul Uushky, do 1 75
Chas. Prosser, do 15 20
Jacob Troup, police service 2 00
Robt. Clark, hauling hose cart 3 00
Frank Kinsler, haulinn hose cart 3 00
D. C. Hayes, hauling hose cart 3 00
Westiughouse Electric Co., invoice 3 15
Keystone Powder Mfg. Co.. invoice 50
K. V. Heilman k. Co., invoice 5 85
E. IJ. White, paid bills 5 Bti
H.. K. Lloyd, invoice ;> 00
.Milliugton Lockwood, invoice 3 25
Commonwealth of Pa., tax on bonds 30 02 ,
Thos. Wadilington, cutting stone 125 I
Treasurer's and Burgess' reports
read and ordered filed.
Moved by Mr. Goodnough, seconded
by Mr. Hamilton that Mr. Auchu and
Mr. Rentz be permitted to make such
improvements on Poplar street, south
of Fourth street as they desire,and that
giving this permission the Borough
surrender-) no rights on said street and
this improvement to be done under
supervision of Borough Council. Car
ried.
Moved by Mr. White, seconded by
Mr. Mumford, that the following taxes
be levied for the year 1908, viz: Bor
ough tax 10 mills; Electric Light Bond
tax 4 mills; Sewer Extension Rond tax
3 mills; Special Electric Light tax 5
mills; Water tax 3 mills. Unanimously
carried.
Moved by Mr. Rishell, seconded by
Mr. Hamilton, that a tax of SI,OO on
male and $2.00 on female dogs be levied
for 1908. Unanimously carried.
Moved by Mr. Goodnough, seconded
by Mr. Marshall that matter of con
dition of street in front of Mr.Graham's
property be referred to a Street Com
mittee. Carried.
Moved by. Mr. White, seconded by
by Mr. Rishell, that resignations Q f
members of the Board of Health
as read be accepted. Carried
Moved by. Mr, White, seconded by
Mr. Marshall, that the usual be served
on property owners to repair or re
build their side walks. Carried.
Moved by Mr. White, seconded by
Mr. Marshall that Auditors Report for
year ending march Ist, 1908 be con
densed and published in Borough
papers. Carried.
On motion Council then adjourned.
R. C. MOORE, Sec'y.
Taken From Train to Die.
Poor Master E. C. Beldin, of Sinna
mahoning, last week. Wednesday,
while taking Mrs. Edward Snyder to
Warren Asylum, lie was abliged to
take her from the train at Kane and
convey her to the Hospital, where she
died the same day. Deceased leaves a
husband and four children. Her re
mains were brought home.
Maccabees Moved.
The Emporium Maccabee Lodge
have moved into the rooms formerly
occupied by Masonic Lodge, third floor j
of Metzger bleck. Mr. Soger will re- '
model the building, in which they j
formerly resided, into dwellings.
The East Ward Ball Team.
Ihe Citizens Base Ball Association
held a meeting Friday night, and elect
ed the following officers for the ensu
ing year:
H. O. Haupt, President; F. Quinn, j
Secretary; Joe Gauey, Treasurer; Ed.
Eschbach, Manager; E. D. Mumford,
Captain; Roy Marshall, A. J. Martin,
G. P. Welch, Otto Edelman, Ground
Committee.
We had a very lively meeting and
voted to join the City League. We
will have our ground in shape to en
tertain all comers in a few days.
H. O. HAUPT, President.
"Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."— WEßSTEß.
EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, MAY 7, 1908
STATE TREASURER
JOHN 0. SHEATZ
w *
Hon. John O. Sheatz was sworn into
office on Monday, the retiring State
Treasurer, William H. Berry, turning
over to Mr. Sheatz §13,000,000. Joseph
P. Gates, of Philadelphia, is the new
Cashier.
Cat Hatches Chickens.
Michael O'Leary of the West Ward
owns a cat that he prizes ver\ highly.
The animal had been missing for some
time, and last week "Mickey" made a
thorough search of his premises and to
his surprise found the cat 011 a nest of
eleven hens eggs. Last Saturday she
hatched out eight nice chicken!;, which
Mr. O'Leary has placed on exhibition
at his home, and will be pleased to
show any who may doubt the varacity
of bis statement. The only cause as
signed for this new departure, is to
get even with the beef trust. "Mickey"
has not yet decided what to call this
breed. All who wish to see these
chickens are requested to call evenings.
Is the Church Opposed to the
Workingman?
This theme will be discussed next
Sunday evening, at 7,30, in the Presby
terian Church, at the Special Labor
Sunday Service.
The American Federation of Labor
having, at its last convention, recom
mended that May tenth be recognized
as "Labor Sunday," the Presbyterian
Church in the U. S., through its unique
Department of Church and Labor, has
requested all its churches throughout
the country to observe the day by spec
ial and appropriate services.
The Presbyterian Church of this
place believing that, as Memorial Day,
Independence Day, and the several
"Birthdays" show our appreciation of
those who rendered patriotic service,
so "Labor Sunday" should be observed
in honor of the millions of toilers who
daily serve mankind in the humbler
places of life, has arranged for, and
cordially invites you to this special ser
vice in honor of the men and women
who work.
"This is the Gospel of Labor,
King it ye bells of the Kirk!
The Lord of Love came down from above
To live with the men who work.
This is the rose He planted,
Here in the thorn-cursed soil;
Heaven is blessed with perfect rest,
Hut the blessing of earth is toil."
A Busy Industry.
Mr. Robt. K. Mickey returned 011
Monday from an extended business
trip to New York city in the interest of
the Incandescent Lamp Company, of
this place. This industry is kept busy
with orders and are compelled to work
nightly to fill the demands. They re
cently made a large shipment to Pan
ama. Their lamps are rapidly forging
to tho front as one of the most popular
ou tho market.
NewSupt. Located Here.
Mr. E. D. Armstrong, the new "Cli
max" Powder Company Supt. lias
moved his family to Emporium and oc
cupies the commodious Sixth street
residence owned by the company. Mr.
Armstrong, who was formerly a resi
dent of this place, anil made many
friends here, was a pleasant PRESS of
fice visitor on Monday and according
ly the PRESS will visit his home
weekly.
Dreamland To-Night.
Miss Lottie Levecke and her brother
William, will this (Thursday) evening
inaugurate Dreamland at the opera
house with a big bill and all for ten
cents. An entire change of program
nightly, consisting of moving pictures,
singing, dancing, and up-to-date
vaudeville acts. Dont's miss it—get
your moneys worth. Every evening
only ten cents. See display adv. in an
I other column.
Pennsylvania's Candidate.
WASHINGTON, MAY 2, —(Special)—
The Pennsylvania Republican conven
tion held at Harrisburg on April 29,
gave an enthusiastic and unanimous
endorsement of the presidential candi
dacy of P. C. Knox and instructed the
delegates-at-large to vote for him until
he is nominated Not only was the
nomination of Senator Knox urged on
the ground of his eminent qualifica
tions, but also upon the ground that
Pennsylvania, because of her loyalty
to the Republican party and her great
record, is entitled to furnish the candi
date.
A glance at the statistics of the last
presidential election shows the con
sistency of the latter claim. In 1904
Pennsylvania gave Roosevelt a plural
ity of 505,519, which is the largest plur
ality any state ever gave a candidate
for any office. This plurality alone far
exceeded the total Republican vote
cast in the eleven states that make up
the south." Those eleven states
have 210 votes in the national conven
tion while Pennsylvania has but (58.
In the 1904 election Pennsylvania
furnished 20 per cent, of the total plur
ality of Roosevelt over Parker and 10
per cent, of the entire Republican vote
cast at that election. The plurality
given Roosevelt by Pennsylvania was
75,000 greater than the combined plur
alties given by New York and Ohio.
These facts show the consistency of
the claim of the Keystone State that
it is entitled to name the next presi
dential candidate. Representative
James F. Burke, of Pittsburgh, who
has charge of the candidacy of Senator
Knox, says he feels confident that the
Republicans of the country will rec
ognize the justice of this argument as
they will recognize what Knox has
done for the Roosevelt administration
and the country, with the result that
the Pennsylvania candidate will be
named at Chicage.
Prof. Ling Elected
Superintendent of the
Lock Haven Schools.
Were Several Applicants for the
Position But Upon the With-
Drawal of the Name of T.
W. Morrison, Mr. Ling
Was the Unanimous
Choice of Board.
[Wednesday's Lock Haven Express.]
A convention of the Lock Haven
board of education was held Tuesday
evening, at which time every member
was present. The purpose of the ses
sion was to elect a city superintendent
ot public schools and it was apparent
as the proceedings progressed that en
tire harmony was uppermost in the
minds of the board in the selection of a
capable instructor who will be at the
head of the local school district for the
succeeding three years.
The matter of fixing the salary of
Supt. was brought before the board by
Mr. Shaffer, and he accordingly made
a motion that SI2OO per year be the
sum for this office. When a ballot was
taken all voted in favor of this amount
excepting Mr. Zimmerman.
Mr. Cree nominated r-rof. E. S. Ling
the present principal of the high school
and Secretary Zimmerman placed in
nomination the name ofT. M Morri
son, the present incumbent. Dr. Ead
ie stated that Mr. Morrison desired
that his name be not mentioned as a
candidate as he did not seek re elec
tion.
A vote was taken and the result was
that Prof. Ling received the support
of every member of the board and was
elected to serve in this position, he to
assume his duties on the first Monday
in June.
The Ladies Satisfied. *
Gentlemen, you will please your
wives and sweethearts, and if you fail
to have one, it will enable you to find
the desire of your heart, if you get your
shoes polished at the Warner House.
Ask for Fred.
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Birthday Party.
Miss Mildred Haupt gave a birthday
party, Saturday evening, to twelve of
her lady and gentlemen friends. It
was pleasant and enjoyable if not large
in numbers. The following composed
the party: Misses Belle Pye, Lola
Beck, Laura Fisk,'Lizzie Fis'k, Mable I
jVlattison, and Messrs. Fred Haupt,
Herkie Jones, Dorr Spencer, James !
Ulmer, John Anderson and Alfred I
Werts, of Renovo, Pa.
The Friendly Society.
The Friendly Society of the Presby
terian Church will hold its regular !
business meeting Friday evening. May
15, 1908, at the parsonage. All mem- I
bers aro urgently requested to ho pres- !
ent at the meeting.
VEKENA HERTIG, Secretary.
Wanted.
A good girl for general housework, j
Good wages to the right party. Box i
13, Emporium, Pa. 12-tf. I
Returned From Hospital.
Mrs. Daniel Downey returned last
Wednesday from the Harrisburg Hos- i
pital, where she had been for several ,
weeks, greatly improved in health. '
ELECTION OF
SUPT. OF SCHOOLS
Miss Mattie M. Collins Elected for
Fifth Term by one Majority.
Only One Ballot.
Cameron county school directors
mot at the court honse, Emporium, on
Tuesday for the election of County
Superintendent of schools for three
years. The convention was called to
to order by Miss Collins, when lion.
I. K. Hockley, was on nomination of
Chas. J. Howard, unanimously elected
President. Mr. JV. R. Chatham, Drift
wood, was elected secretary. The
secretary called tho roll and noted the
I absentees.
At this juncture objection was made
to one of the directors from Gibson be
ing entitled to vote, claiming the elec
tion was not regular. The chair ap.
pointed a committee oft wo, consisting
of Messrs. Jason Laucks and E. F.
Smith to examine into the matter and
report. Mr. B. Egan, called attention
to a similar case in Emporium, when
the chair added Mr. Egan's name to
the committee. The committee report
ed in favor of seating both directors,
but this the Chair ruled out of order,
and ordered Mr. Husted's nnmo to
stand.
Nominations being in order, Miss
Collins' name was presented by Hon.
John McDonald, Driftwood, in a few
complimentary remarks. Mr. Chas.
J. Howard seconded Miss Collins'
nomination.
George W. Darrin, of Independent
district, in a neat speech nominated
Prof. John Schwab of Lumber. Before
the balloting commenced Prof. D. B.
Peterson withdrew his name, releas
ing his friends.
The balloting now commenced with
the following result:
. )g»jSP
DIRECVORS I=2"
?' : 2
i i »
Driftwood.
John McDonald X'
W.R.Chatham X
John Gleason X
*L. W. Oteason
T. J. Arnold X 1
Bernard Nefcy X
Emporium
Bernard Egan I ix
R. R. McQuay X
C. R. H listed X
Jason Loucks X
I. K. Hockley x
A. F. Andrews X
Oibson
W. Summerson
C. J. Miller X
Vacant j' i
B. J. Collins X
Ray J. Jordan j Y
E.C.Bitner J
Grove
W. P. I.ogue j
•Frank L. Miller J X
•Jas. H. Haynes j
A. E. Smith,
Geo. B. Goss X
L. C. Wykoft' j X
Independent.
E. C. Beldiu v
E.F.Smit ; 5
H. B. Lightner ! v
J. H. Drum £
Geo. Darrin 1 v
Grant Johnson ! x
Lumber
Jos. Robinson i x
Lewis Jones < v
J. R. Strawbridge
L. Summerson Y
C. B. Potter "... vi
AiidrewJenks x
Portage
Philip Councilman .... ...
R. McDowell x l„
*J. H. E»ausi h
Adam Market ..........
C.J.Howard
*Wm. Sprung I'.i i
Shippcn
F. K. Zimmer
•Gillmun Leavitt |i.....1*
H. J. Newton x
Delbert Towner 111. "111110
Geo. Minard "...... v
R. Lock wood * | x x
... . 21 20
•Absent.
HARRY THAW
IS INSANE.
Alleges Superintendent Baker of i
Matteawan Asylum.
PouGHKEEPstE, N. Y., MAY s.— Dr. J
Amos T. Baker, acting superintendent ;
of the Matteawan State hospital, on j
his return to-day of the writ of habeas I
corpus obtained by counsel for Harry I
K. Thaw, denied the allegations in the !
position of counsel that Thaw is now !
sane and alleges on the contrary that |
Thaw is insane. Dr. Baker ha 3 had '
Thaw under consideration during his 1
confinement in Matteawan following J
the trial for the slaying of Stanford ;
White.
The number of expert witnesses to I
be called in the proceedings will be \
limited to five on each side.
Justice Morschausea's decision to !
limit the number of expert witnesses j
on each side is taken as an indication j
of his intention to have the Thaw i
habeas corpus proceedings, when they
are resumed here next Monday, con
ductly expeditiously and without ex- !
travagant expenditure of the public
money. J
TERMS: $2.00—SI.QOIN ADVAWS
THE WEATHER.
FRIDAY, Fair.
SATURDAY, Fair. •
SUNDAY, Showers.
ASSETS
First National Bank,
EMPORIUM,PA. •
At the close of business May 6th, 1908.
$826,794.26
EAKLY TRAINING
In the.practice of selt-denial; instructions as to
the use and value of mouey; opportunities for
earning and savitiß money. All these tend to fix
and fasten the children in the ways of thrift and
prosperity.
INTEREST PAID ON CERTIFICATES OF
DEPOSIT.
WASHINGTON LETTER.
IFrom our Regular Correspondent.]
Washington, Mav 2, 1908.
A bill curtailing the power of tho
Federal courts in issuing injunctions
was introduced in Congress thin week
by Representative Sereuo E. Payne, of
New York, Republican floor leader
of the House, and the presumption is
that measure reflects the sentiment of
the Republican leaders of the House.
There is little doubt that Mr. Payne in
troduced it at the urgent request of a
number of Republicans who have been
made uneasy by the manacing attitude
assumed by representatives of organiz
ed labor. While the bill falls short of
the kind which organized labor has
been demanding for some time, it is
along the line of the recommendation
made repeatedly by the President in
his special messages to Congress. Mr.
Payne's bill provides "that hereafter
no preliminary injunction or restrain
ing order shall be granted by any judge
or court without notice to the party
sought to be enjoined or restrained,
unless it shall appeir to the satisfaction
of the court or judge to whom appli
cation is made that its immediate issue
is necessary to prevent irreparable
■ damage; and that the order shall con-
I tain the rule on the opposing party to
I show cause within five days why tho
| order should not be issued."
There are some indications that
Speaker Cannon's power in the House
is somewhat on the wane and that lie
is no longer to be permitted to carry
things with that high handedness
which has characterized his rule up to
the present time. A prominent Repub
lican leader declared that a movement
is on foot, backed by between thirty
and forty Republicans, to refuse con
sent to the passage of any financial
bill at this session until they have been
given a pledge that something will be
done toward putting wood pulp on the
free list.
If the action taken by the Senate
Committee on Commerce this week is
any indication of the sentiment pre
vailing in the Senate, little considera«
tion will be given to the recommenda
tion of the President that permits to
dam and otherwise interfere with the
waters of navigable streams should bo
charged for by the Federal govern
ment and made a source of revenue.
The proposition to amend the bill, in
line with the President's recommenda
tions, was defeated in committee by a
vote of 5 to 3, and, while there was
barely a majority of the committee in
attendance and the vote is not a iinal
ity, the impression prevails that it rep
resents the view of the majority. Sen
ator Nelson submitted an elaborate
brief in which he took the ground that
such a provision as desired by the
President would deprive the States and
riparian land owners of all rights to
the use of water now guaranteed by
law, and concentrate their disposal and
control in the Federal government.
Speakc. Cannon has made a state
ment explaining that no alfront to
President Roosevelt was intended in
the failure of the House of Representa
tives to receive the special message
which he sent to Congress late on Mon
day afternoon.
Valuable Home for Sale.
The Jnlian residence on North Broa
street, Emporium, Pa.;all modern im
provements, good barn, handsome
grounds. For terms apply to PP.ESS, «
or Jay P. Felt, Emporium, Pa. lltf.
At the Theatorium.
This week Mack & Burgess Vaude
ville Team, entire change of program
each night. To-night two single acts.
A double vaudeville act Friday and
Saturday evenings. Remember only
TEN CENTS. '
Next Monday, Tuesday and Wednes
day evenings two single acts by new
company of artists.
We commence this Thursday even
ing with the best moving pictures that
money will purchase.
S. J. Ilauber accompanied his wife to
Buffalo, last Wednesday, where she
will receive medical treatment.
NO. 12.