THE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS? ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH, 1866. VOL. 4'2. Consolation (?) for Bryan. The figures by which candidate Bryan was twice defeated for Presi dent may be of interest to all deluded followers this year. They can figure from the following how Bryan is to be elected: In the first Bryan campaign—lß96 the Nebraskan received 176 electoral votes as against 271 for McKinley. The votes for Bryan were distributed as follows: Alabama, 11; Arkansas, 8; California, 1; Colorado, 4; Florida, 4; Georgia, 13; Idaho, 3; Kansas, 10; Ken; tacky, 1; Louisiana, 8; Mississippi, 9- Missouri, 17; Montana, 3; Nebraska, 8; Nevada. 3; North Carolina, 11; South Carolina, 9; South Dakota, 4; Tennes see, 12; Texas, 15; Utah 3; Virginia, 12; Washington, 4; Wyoming, 3. Total, 176. In the second Bryan campaign 1900—he received 155 electoral votes as against 292 for McKinley. The fol lowing slates voted for Bryan: Alaba ma, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Neva da, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. The states which divided their votes in the 1906 election were: California 8 for McKinley, and 1 for Bryan; Ken tuckey, 12 for McKinley and 1 for Bryan. In tho 1900 campaign the states which had previously voted for Bryan changed to McKinley were: California, 1; Kansas, 10; Nebraska, 8; South Dakota, 4; Utah, 3; Washington, 4; Wyoming, 3. In the I'JOO campaign Kentucky gave its entire vote to Bryan. Revival in Business. NEW YORK, July 30. —John Clafiln, the widely known dry goods mer chant, says that improvement in busi ness has started and will continue. Here is the way he puts it: "The business world is on a sounder basis than for some time past; trade conditions are improving and, barring accident, there may he expected a steady increase. We believe prices touched bottom in Juno, and we look for improvement in values during the autumn." $4,000,000 For Schools. The State Department ot Public In struction will issue warrants tor the payment of over 34,000,000 of tho State's school appropriation by the end of the week. So far warrants aggregating $3,462,814.25 have been sent out to 1,500 of the 2,500 districts. This is the best record ever made. State Treasurer Slieatz is paying the warrants as far as presented. For Sale. One new surrey, built to order, full leather top, pole and shafts, foot brake and head rest on rear seat; one buggy; second hand harness; folding bed; type writer; chainless bicycle; new folding clothes reel; knitting machine; new ex tension table; window shades; three small tables; fluting iron set; large geo graphical globe; violin and numerous other articles. Inquire at PKESS office. 23-2t. Notice. Nathan Silin is selling at a sacrifice price, the goods saved from the lire on the morning of May 12th, 1908. Stock saved consists of men's and boys' suits, overcoats, rain coats, ladies coats,some shoes, dress goods, umbrellas, jewelry and watches, etc. Don't miss it. Sale will continue through month of July. Yours truly, 21-4T NATHAN SILIN. How McKinley Became a Mason. Metropolitan Magazine. The building where McKinley was made a Mason is still intact and the Winchester folk—even the most juven ile of them—have on their tongue's end the story of how McKinley, wounded at Antietam, lay on a cot next to a confederate officer who seem ingly was given greater care and more attention than he. One day he inquir ed and found that the ward attendant and the confederate officer were frater nal brothers. McKinley then made known his desire to associate himself with an order in which brotherhood was such a paramount tenet. Ilis con valescent enemy endorsed his applica tion at the nearest lodge, which through the constant maneuvering of the army, chanced to be Winchester. It was here, at the hands of the coun try's foes, that the man destined to be the loved president of a reunited coun try received his Masonic degrees Missionary Meeting. The Young Missionary Workers Band meets at the home of Mrs. Frank Swesey, July 30, 1908. Let all mem bers be present,work of importance on hand. Y. M. W. B. For Sale. A ?35.00 baby carriage only used about six weeks. Will sell very cheap. Inquire of Jos. Newton. Special Attention. I)o not fail to take advantage of the npecial sale of skirts and shirtwaists at greatly reduced price.-*, during the big sale at Coppersmith's. Improving Property. Contractor Geo. Wright is making improvements on Miss Hattie Russell's Third street residence—adding another story to the wine, installing bath, etc. Smith-Fargus Reunion. The second annual Smith-Fargus Re union will be held at Nippono Park) Jersey Shore, Pa., Thursday, August J3, 1908. As the decendcntsof these famil ies are quite numerous and widely scattered, it is to be hoped that all of them who see this notice will consider themselves invited. Pleasant Visit. Fred J. Gauntz and wife, of Elmira, N. Y., who have been visiting relative*) and friends ir. town for a w«w>>t, guest of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Gauntz, West Fifth street, depart ed for their homo on Saturday, after a good social visit. Mr. Gauntz was a ; PHESS visitor on Friday and we enjoy ed a good talk over old times. Ho left i here fourteen years ago and located at Elmira, where he is engaged in the florist business. Railroaders Prepare to "Pass Up" j Mr. Bryan. . OMAHA, NEB., July 15.—Fifteen thousand railroad employes in Nebras | ka are preparing to enter politics and i are know to be very friendly to Judge Taft, and against the policies for which ! William J. Bryan stands. In all prob ability the railroaders will vote at their meeting on July 25 to support Taft and the Republican ticket. The Nebraska State Railway Em ployes' Protective association was formed six months ago, after salari< : and working hours had been cut. The avowed propose of the association is to work and vote for the best interests of the workmen themselves and to con tend against the policies which have caused a reduction of business in the country. Make it 10,000 Brother. It appears that over in the Clearfield- Cameron-Center congressional district the Democratic candidate is going to put up a light at the general election in November believing that he has an opportunity of beating out Captain Barclay, who has just finished his first successful term in a manner that needs no apologies. A fellow by the name of Walker is the one to be deluded this time, and he is buoying himself up with an irridescent dream that by some nook or crook Bryan will be elected and a lot of Congressional districts go Democratic. There is nothing new for Democrats to deceive themselves in that district, but when tne votes are counted it will be found that Captain Barclay has more than the very hand some majority by which he was elect ed two years ago. Captain Barclay had the honor of presiding during a short absence of Speaker Cannon, at the last session—an honor that had never before been given a first termex - . Barclay will be elected by a majority of about, say, s,ooo.—Reynoldsville Herald. Birthday Party. Miss Lois WARNER, the six year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Warner entertained twenty-four of her little friends Monday afternoon from thiee to six o'clock, the occasion being her sixth birthday. The little lady was remembered iiandsomly by her friends, her presents being many and hand some. Mrs. Warner was assisted in entertaining the happy little folks by Mrs. Jos. Boutain and Mrs. 11. H. Mul lin. Ball Game. The J'. S. & N., base ball team of St. Marys played their return game of ball at the Keystone Park with the Em porium team last Saturday afternoon. The result of the game was 10 to 0 in favor of Emporium. The Austin base ball team will play a return game with Emporium at Key stone Park, on Saturday, July 25, 1908, at 3:30 o'clock. Admission 25 cents; grand stand 10 cents extra. Sudden Death. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Felt were called to Philadelphia on Monday by a tele gram announcing the sudden death of their brother in-law, Mr. N. E. It. May er, the soap manufacturer. Mr. M., visited here a few .'ears ago and was about 70 years of age. Cook Wanted. A good Woman cook wanted at once at City Hotel. 22tf. M. J. DOLAN . "Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."— WEßSTEß. EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, JULY 2-3, 1908. ATTEMPTED MURDER AND ROBBERY The Italian day trackwalker under Foreman Daniel Dailey, of Driftwood, was attacked by three unknown Ital ians, about two miles east of Huntley Station on the afternoon of July lCth. The trackwalker was walking over his section when he was attacked by three Italians who drew two revolvers and held him up while the third robber went through his pockets. The track walker resisted the robbers desperately and managed to strike one of his as sailants with a wrench, whereupon one of the thugs drew a knife and at tempted to cut his throat. The three of the miscreants combined and after cut ting the trackwalker severely about the throat aud face, pounded him with their Ints andjeft him for dead. They robbed him of seventy-four dollars in money and a twelve dollar watch. Altera time the victim came to his senses and managed to make liia way to Driftwood where he communicated with Chief of Police If. I'.. Muthers baugb, who at once organized a possee and started after the miscreants. The pursuing party came from Driftwood to the scene of the crime on a hand car and took the trail from there hut after scouring the neighboring mountains until dark, failed to get any trace of the robbers. About seven p. m., they were seen by Thomas Kailborne and William Logue coming out of the woods near Iluntley station, where upon Mr. Kailborn gave the alarm and a party consisting of Thomas Kailborn, W. R. Smith, Roy Smith, Lawrence Smith, Levi Smith, Lewis Smith, Harry Teats, Wayne Nelson, J. E. Johi.son, Walter Logue, William and Clarence Johnson and Thomas Carroll, fully armed, searched the woods and moun tains until daylight the next morning. Chief Mutbersbaugh was notified again when the criminals were discovered and himself and possee again came to Huntley where the two parties com bined in the search. However, the thugs had escaped and at the time of this writing no clow has been secured as to their wiiereabouts, although Chief Muthersbaugh is making every pos sible effort to bring them to justice. The injured man was cared for by Dr. Corbet and at present is resting as comfortably as can be expected. For tunately the jugular vein was not severed and the victim will recover. s. Improved Mail Service. Our citizens will be pleased to know that postmaster Chas. Seger has, after much work, written requests, secured additional postal service for Empori um. The following schedule should be posted handy for reference: 5:00 a. m.—Receive mail from all east ern cities. Office opeus at seven o'clock. Mail from the west, north and east by this mail. 8:10 a. m.—Mail east for all local points. Also receive mail from western places. 10:45 a. m.—Every day, including Sun day, on Sunday pouches close at tip. m.and 10:15 a. m. 12:10 m.—Receive Buffalo mail from the north and despatch for north al 1:15. This mail is delivered prompt ly from the Junction by special mes' senger. 12:05 m.—Mail received from all west ern points. 3:10 p. m.—Receive and despatch. This pouch closes at 2:50. 4:23 p. m.—Receive from all eastern points and despatch mail for the west. This pouch closes at four o'clock. 6:30 p. m. Receive mail from all loca points in the east, including the prin cipal cities. Pouch for the wesl closes at six o'clock. Office open from 7 a. m., to 8:00 p. m.; Sundays, 12:00 to 1;00 p. m. Ice Cream Social. There will be an ice cream social al Mrs. Daniel Downey's on Saturday evening, for a charitable object. The public is cordially invited. Fire Extinguisher Exhibit. Mr. Simon Streich, agent for Metor politan Fire Extinguisher, will give an exhibition on Friday evening, opposite New Warner House. Best the World Offords. "It gives me unbounded pleasure ti recommend Bueklen's Arnica Salve,' says S. W. Jenkins, of Chapel Hill, N C. "1 am convinced it's the best salve the world affords. It cured a felon or nay thumb, and it never fails to hca! every sore, burn or wound to which it ii applied. '2sc at all drug stores. New Monument. A n eat granite monument has just been placed on the lot of Mr. W. J. Rutz in the Catholic cemetery, to tho memory of his daughter. Foley Bro's. Co., the Glean, N. Y., monument deal ers completed the work. Golden Wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Edniond Huff, of East Emporium, will celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding at St. Mark's church, Saturday' morning next, at 8 o'clock. The invited guests will be entertained at their residence from ten to twelve o'clock. This re spected couple and family have resided in Emporium for years and were married in 1858. Prompt Payment. On July 13, Mr. V. A. Brooks of Sin. namahonir.g, Pa., received from Su premo Hive, L. O. T. M.the sum of | §I,OOO, this being tho amount of insur ance carried by his daughter Evange- i line. It was only nine days from the time tho proofs were sent to Supreme Hive, until Mr. Brooks received his check. This is one of many instance which this order always promptly payß its death claims. XX Retail Merchants Assoc iaticn o Pennsylvania. Irresponsible solicitors are at work in many sections of the state soliciting funds for the repeal of the Mercantile Tax law, and in many catcs allege that they aro working in the interest of our Association. Thousands of dollars ! have already been collected in the state j b}- "specialist associations" for the j purpose of bringing about I lie possible I repeal of the Mercantile Tax law. In view of the small individual contribu tion and popularity of the cause of the appeal this fact causes no surprise However, there is one point that should be noted, that in event of tho repeal of the Mercantile Tax law there is a Btrp N nfj probability that another tax IftW will be substituted and to prevent such an enactment these "specialist organi zations" seem to offer no assistance. As the result of the influence brought upon, and the favorable sentiment created with the members of the last Legislature, by the Retail Merchants' Association of Pennsylvania, there is some assurance of the repeal of this unnecessary tax. There is, however, always the danger of the passage of a tax law of some other form to take the place of the one repealed. Taxation seems imperative to the law creators. The Retail Merchants' Association of Pennsylvania has 148 affiliated Asso ciations, covering nearly all of the leading cities and towns of the state, and their individual membership runs into many thousands. NO PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO SOLICIT LEGISLATIVE FUNDS IN OUR NAME, and all merchants are warned not to contribute unless they have money to burn. At no time in our Association history have we thought it necessary to solicit funds for legislative purposes other than our natural revenues from entrance fees, capita tax and printed forms. Should it be necessary at any time to do so, the appeal will be made direct to the merchants of the state through the of ficers of our local Associations. At the next session of the Legislature, the Re tail Merchants' Association of Pennsyl vania will he be found on the job when it comes te considering the Mer cantile Tax repeal. In the interval, or at that time, merchants are advised not to contribute until after communi cating with the undersigned. Yours very truly, A. M. HOWES, State Secy, 210 Lincoln Blag., Erie, Pa. July 18, 1908. Over Thirty-Five Years. In 1872 there was a great deal of diarrhoea, dysentery and cholera infantum. It was at this time that Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was first brought into use. It proved more successful than any other remedy or treatment, and has for thirty-five years maintained that record. From a small beginning its sale and use has extended to every part of the United States and to many foreign countries. Nine druggists out often will recommend it when their opinion is asked, although they have other medicines that pay them a greater profit. It can always be depeuded up on, even in the most severe and danger ous cases. For sale by L. Taggart. Hackenberg Agency. FOR RENT—A good house with al modern improvements. FOR SALE—A good second hand Mc- Cormick Mower aud Reaper. Very good bargain and cheap. Call on 18tf WM. HACKENBERG The Boys' Brigade Encampment. Editor Press: The recent encampment on Bear Creek near Ridgway was a gratifying success from every point of view. It furnished the boys a pleasurable and healthful outing and gave them a real taste of military camp life and disci pline, The site of the camp, a nearly level field on the summit of a high ridge, was well chosen both for sani tary and scenic purposes. The ar rangements for sheltering and feeding over a hundred boys for a week out in a wilderness were admirably complete, and were carried out as well as could have been done by an expert army commissary or by the most experienc ed boss of a lumber camp. Major Bliss claims as one distinction for this en campment that it is the first in connec tion with the U. B. B. A., to be held under canvas. He also claims that in another particular this encampment makes a record never before attained in any military encampment in Ameri ca, whether of the United States regu. lars or the militia ot any state. As to what this particular is we are still guessing. The food was plain, substantial, well cooked lor the most part, and after the first day abundant. To the careful regulation of the diet of the boys, in cluding the prohibition of sweetmeats and of all fruits save oranges, lemons, and bananas and watermelons in mod eration was duo to absence of sick ness anion tc the boys. Parcels of plums and other forbidden fruit were prompt ly confiscated. The regular routine of military camps was closely followed. Reveille, roll-call,setting up exercises,policing of the camp, breakfast, squad and com pany drills, dinner, battalion drill, I evening dress parade and review, sup per, tattoo and taps, with the intervals filled with detail work and sports, and guard duty in progress from eariy morn until night's repose, made a full and interesting day. The evening -mUtieriuKu about the flag pole were partieulary enjoyable features of the encampment. On Sunday evening a picked up choir led in the singing of familiar hymns and a stirring address was made to the boys by Mr. Morrison, of Ridgway, a member of the original company of the Boys' Brigade,organiz ed in Glasgow a quarter of a century ago. Mr. Morrison, having spent a whole day in camp quietly observing the boys, was impressed by the entire absence of any disposition 011 the part of the larger boys to haze and bully the younger ones, an example which the larger boys in the old country would do well to follow. On Tuesday even ing a battalion talent entertainment was given in front of the flag pole. Dawson Wright's dancing and Gordon McDonough's contortionist stunts re ceived uproarious applause. Co. M made an excellent showing in camp, and in appearance was general ly awarded the palm by spectators. Havirg won the company competitive drill by one point, Co. Mis the banner company of the battalion for the year. In competitive squad drill, however, our boys stood third. We have con siderable room yet for improvement in discipline and deportmeut. While there was no rowdyiem what ever in camp there was during the first day or two a considerable amount of profane language used. This can by;no means all be laid to the score of Co. M, but Co. M was responsible for a large perhaps the largest, part of it. The members of the company must, and now do, understand that profane and vulgar language is something that ab solutely will not be tolerated. A per sistent offender will be given a dis honorable discharge. It is gratifying to observe that the general sentiment j of the company and of the battalion is | against profanity, as it is against every- I thing that is low and mean. The en- J campnient has served to develop in the boys in a marked degree a proper esprit du corps, the feeling which leads one to sacrifice his individual I pride and ease for the sake of the larg | er pride and interest which he takes in ■ the organization to which he belongs. I Had the deserters remained in camp ! long enough to imbibe a little of this i spirit they never would have thought | of deserting. Their conduct has met | with the general condemnation it de i serves and indue time the officers of 1 the local company will carry out what { ever instructions will be given to them from their superiors in regard to their case; but before we condemn these boys too harshly let us ask ourselves whether 1 in regard to church and other public | interests we have not often proved our -1 selves more yellow than they. The success of the encampment was . due God's blessing to co-opera- I tion on the part of many. Major Bliss, TKRMS: $2.00 —$1.501N ADVANCE. THE WEATHER. FRIDAY Pair. SATURDAY Showers. SUNDAY Showers. ASSETS At the close of business July 22,1908. $791,380.42 First National Bank, EMPORIUM, PA. VALUES. The value oi'a man is his earning and saving capacity. The value of a dollar is its earning capacity. A dollar in your pocket teaches a tendency to spend. A dollar deposited in this Bank teaches "THRIFT." Try it. INTEREST PAID ON CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT. DR. I/EON REX FELT, DENTIST. Rockwell Block, Emporium, Pe. DR. H. W. MITCHELL, DENTIST, (Successor to Dr. A. B. Mead.) Office over A. F. Volt's Shoe Store, Emporium, Pa 121 the officers and privates, the churches and individuals who furnished the equipment and backing, and the par ents who so strenuously and loyally held their boys up to the mark, all were necessary to the success of the undertaking. The people of Ridgway showed very gracious hospitality to the members of Co. M, both on the way to and returning from camp, and while the camp was in progress a num ber of generous treats were given to the boys, particularly a chicken and icecream dinner by Judge Hall, in whose honor the camp was named. Without Major Bliss the Third Battal ion would have no existence and the Bear Creek Camp would not have had even the insubstantial reality of a dream. The Major's work and influ ence among young men and boys de serve high' appreciation. He knows ,hoy t© wJp -t.helr loyje + to command their respect,and to enforce fclrefr obed ience. When it comes to real influ ence and service for humanity, a mnjor in the regular army might well give the salute to this major of the U. B. B. A. J. M. ROBERTSON. Emporium, Pa., July 21, 1908. Guffy on Tap. At a meeting of the Democratic State Committee and at Harrisburg yester day the Guffy supporters wiped up the ground with the antis. His supporters know where the dough comes from. Who Owned It? This morning early we noticed a rooster with only two tail feathers, perched on top of the City Hall flag staff. Wonder who owned it and what was the caese of the down trod den look. Special Singing. Next Sunday evening there will be special singing at Baptist Church, the choir to be assissted by a chorus of children. The children will also rend er one selection alone. Ice Cream Social. The Queen Esther Society of the M. E. Church will hold an ice cream social on the lawn of the parsonage, Thurs day evening, July 23, 1908. All are welcomg. 22 2t. John Costello Dead. Word was received this morning from Buffalo, announcing the death of Mr. John Costello, aged about 70. We have no particulars. NEW TO-DAY. Geo. J. Laßar—New adv. I J. H. Day—New adv. j First National Bank—New advr R. Kuehne—New adv. | Doan's Kidney Pills. Pennsylvania Railroad—New adv. Adam, Meldrum & Anderson Co., — ! new adv. Ludlams—New adv. To Kill the Woman. There is no need in killing a women with worry and nervousness now that Hexine Pills are available for prolonging life and happiness. Sexine Pills art guaranteed for all forms of weakness in men and women. Price 81 a box; six boxes s."> with full guarantee. Address or call on I!. (!. Dodson, Druggist, Em porium. Pa., where they sell all the prin j cipal remedies and do not substiute. Latest Popular Music. Miss May Gould, teacher of piano forte has received a full line of the lat | est and most popular sheet music. All , the popular airs. Popular and class- I ical music. Prices reasonable. 44-tf. An attempted suicide is reported in. j East Ward this morning. I Be sure you read Luulams new P " and note the big bargains. NO. 23.
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