THE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS; ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOUIJJ, MARCH, 1866. VOL 42 WASHINGTON LETTER. | From our Regular Correspondent.! WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 190 S. Statesmen, politicians and journal- j ists, of whom there are always many in Washington whether Congress is in session or during vacation, are ji st now devoting themselves to cabinet making and to the discussion senatorial prospects of various men prominent in political and official life, with side glances at the tariff tinker ing which is going on in the ollice halls of the House of Representatives, west of the Capitol. It has been the expectation of many that Secretary Root would be retained as premier, or the head ol 'Lift's cab inet, but it is now known that the dis tinguished secretary cannot be retain ed by President elect Tafc. He and the President elect are close friends. Their association for years at President Roosevelt's cabinet table has built up a mutual regard and confidence, but Sec retary Root seeks another and a more active field. "Seek" perhaps is not the word. Is is being thrust upon him. He is not and has never been a seeker or a candidate, but in this case, as in others, the ollice is seeking the man. It is expected that ho will succeed Senator Piatt of New York and the contrast between the two men is sharp enough to mark an era and emphasize a revolution. Thousands, perhaps mil lions of pessimists will take heart and hope when the attorneyship of the ex press companies shall, in the person of Senator Piatt, be removed from the lloor of the Senate, and when a man ol the fame and force of Root shall repre sent, in the American House of Peers, the most populous and the wealthiest state of the Union. He will do more than represent the state; he will repre- j sent the United States and his counsel and influence will not be withheld from his friend in the White House. The Postmaster General has complet ed his report which will go with the President's message to Congress. It shows a deficit of over 16 millions of dollars, the greatest deficit in the his tory of the Department The reason of this deficit is that the Government permits the express companies to filch from it the profitable end of the mail carrying .[business. The Department is employing over thirty thousand car riers on the rural routes and some of these are able to putin their pockets all the mail that they carry. But this country lags behind the rest of the civilized world and a large portion of the half civilized or barbaric peoples of Asia, and is without the parcels post, a most important and necessary append age of modern life. "There are four objections to the parcels post" said Postmaster General Wanamaker years ago. "They are the four express com panies." But if there was a parcels post, such as they have in all European countries and in some Asiatic coun tries; such as they have in Egypt and northern Africa, eighteen millions of parsons who are served by the rural route system could have a greatly superior and actually indispensable service and instead of a yearly deficit of millions of dollars, the postal service would be a source of profit to the Gov ernment. Two definite and positive statements have been made regarding the person nel of Mr. Taft's cabinet. One is that he has given the question of cabinet appointments no consideration and will not do so for several weeks; and the other is that no promises in regard to the cabinet officers were made directly or indirectly during the campaign. Nevertheless, the self appointed cab inet makers have been busy night and day since the election, aud enough names have been submitted to fill half a dozen cahinets. Among the names presented is that of a wealthy New Yorker known in Washington from his relations to the Panama Canal trans action in which the French Govern ment disposed of its rights i:i that en terprise for forty million of dollars. His name in William Nelson Cromwell. Mr. Cromwell is said to be ambitious to enter the cabinet as Secretary of State and it is known that his friends are urging his selection upon Mr. Taft. It is understood that he rendered valu able service during the recent cam paign, to say nothing of a large eontri bution. Postmaster General George von L. Meyer is also much talked of for the first place in the cabinet. Ho is from Massachusetts; has been minister to Russia and has been an active and ef ficient cabinet minister in his present position. It would be Mattering how ever, to say that he is of the intellect dimensions of the present Secretary of State. Ho is, however, a safe and sane man, capable of taking advice and the history of the country has demonstrat ed that he can get along afier a fashion without brilliancy or g< nius in cabinet officers. Taking a Vacation. Our old friend ind subscriber John] May, of Sterling Run, who for 37 years I ban been a faithful employe of the ' Pennsy R. R., was visiting in town on Monday, while enroute to visit bio HOD Chan., who is manager of the W. G. Putnam & Co's five and ten cent stores at Jacksonville, Ills. Like father the son is a red hot Taft Republican and spelled ox when he voted. Our Cam eron county boys always make good when they have a chance and are re liable and trustworthy. Friend May is proud of his son and well may he. He anticipates a good visit. An Efficient Foreman. Arthur Johnson, Pennsy R. R. Sec tion Foreman, in charge of the road between Fenton's and Cameron, was a caller at the PRESS sanctum on Mon day and added his name to our rapidly increasing list of subscribers. Mr. Johnson has been in charge of this work for over three years and takes pride in his work, as all Sweedes do when they are given responsible posi tions. Our people are proud of their Sweedish citizens and welcome them to our county School Reports. Report of Emporium Schools for second month: Enrollment for term, males 317, females 350, total 667. Enrollment for month, males 310, females 341, total 651. Average attendance, males 292, females 313, toca) 615 Percentage of attendance, males 95, females 95, total 95. Pupils present every day, 361; pupils tardy, 79; tardy marks, 158; number of visitors, 47. Small Potatoes. The man who refuses to advertise his business because it will cost him | something is as foolish as the man who refuses to be saved from drowning be cause he fears he might have to pay a reward.—Ridgway Record. Every community is blessed (?) with this clasfe of individuals, but they cut a mighty little swath in the business world. The day has passed when a merchant can prosper without adver tising. The average reader patronizes the liberal advertiser. See. Mountain Mission Church. EDITOR PRESS:- -Will you permit us, through your paper, to' say a few words about the Mountain Mission Church, at Castle Garden—what has been done and what is to be dono yet. It is all finished up to the pulpit and carpeting. We are in need of money to purchase them. We would also be glad to occept contributions, however small for this work. Who will help us? The building presents a neat ap pearance and is an ornament to Castl o Garden and speaks well for the fldel | ity of the church. One hundred chairs I was placed last week; through the ef- I forts of Miss Bessie MePhee a very nice • and valuable chandelier is in position and before long she will have another. All houor to Miss Bessie. Now for the pulpit and carpet, and then comes the dedication unto the Lord. Our thanks are due to all whoso nobly responded to our appeal for help in erecting the church. Especially our thanks are due : to Hon. Josiah Howard for his very liberal contributions. J. M. ENGLI.SU. School Notes. The new apparatus ordered for the j High School Science Department has I been received and is adding consider j able interest to the study of Physics, j The apparatus includes a static electric j machine donated by the Class of 1908, i a guinea and leather and vacuum foun tain tube donated by the Clas* of 1910, | and air pump, lift pump, force pump, I leyden jar, Magdeburg Hemispheres | and many other pieces. The totai cost is §88.47,a1l of which has been raised by ; the efforts of pupils and teachers. The ; equipment is by no means complete but a start has been made and it is hop ed that more can be added irom time to time as funds can be collected. i The literary society hns been re | organized by the High School students j and holds meetings on alternate Fri l day afternoons. On account of the Thanksgiving holiday the next meet ing will be held on Wednesday after noon, Nov. 25th The exercises begin usually at 2:45 and last to 4:00 o'clock. Parents and friends are invited to these ! meetings as well as the regular sessions | of the schools. Turkeys and Geese. Another lot of those tine turkeys and j big fat geese at reasonable prices at J. A Fisher's blacksmith shop, Saturday | evening, Nov. 21, l!i(W, at H o'clock, j Come and get yours. "Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."— WKßSTKß. EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1908. DEATH'S DOINGS SHADMAN. SAMUEL SHADMAN, an aged and much respected citizen of Emporium quietly passed to the Great Beyond, on Tuesday morning, about 4:30 o'clock. Hi 3 death was very peaceful, his life having ended while ho slept Deceased was born at Hamburg, Pa. Sept. 17, 1825 and was 83 years and two months old. He was a most loyal sub ject to our Country, having fought in two of her great wars. As a soldier in the great Mexican War, and lor a good record was made First Lieutenant and while home an a furlough, married Miss Mary St. Clair, of Pottsville, Pa., Nov. 23, 1847. This estimable old couple have been residents of Empori um for about 26 years, having moved here in 1882. On Nov. 23, 1897, they celebrated the golden anniversary of their marriage, having lived together for nearly 61 years, and the death is a severe blow to his aged help-mate. What more noble record can be, than is Mr. Shadman's, fighting for the Red, White and Blue, during the Mexican and Civil Wars and was anxious to de fend the cause during the Spanish. American War, but on account of his advanced age was persuaded to remain at home, in peace and quiet. Deceased is survived by his wife and seven children, namely: Mrs. George Grove, of Harrisburg; Mrs. I. E. Whitiker, of Chicago; Mrs. Grace Reightark, of Philadelphia; Harry of Mohaningtou, Pa ; Geo. 8., of Wash ington, D. C.; Raymond, of Dußois and Winfield S , of Dumont, N. J., also 15 grand-children and one great-grand child. The funeral will he held on Friday morning at 10:30 o'clock from Emmanuel Episcopal Church and in terment will take place at Williams port, in Wildwood Cemetedy. Deceas ed will be buried with full masonic honors; the G. A. R., will attend fun eral services, as he was a member of both organizations. The family have the sincere sympathy of the PRESS and a host of friends. * * * EDGCOMB. We are pained to announce the death of another of our old and respected citi zens, Mr. Henry kdgcomb, in his 81st year. Mr. Edgcombcamo to Cameron county in 1864 and engaged in lumber ing with Jas. Ryan under the firm name of Edgcomb Ryan. In those days pine lumber was considered the only timber worth looking at and Edg comb & Ryan conducted an extensive operation. About 1880 he retired from the lumber business and engaged in the mercantile business until a few months ago when ill health compelled his retirement. His life has been an active one and we often enjoyed talk ing with our friend. When a young man he went from his home in Maine to South Carolina and conducted a plantation but when he was told to abuse the poor slave he threw up his job and came to Pennsylvania. De ceased leaves cne daughter, Miss Edith, who has faithfully cared for her lather and kept their comfortable home, cor ner Fifth and Chestnut streets, since the death of Mrs. Edgcomb, several years ago. Everybody had a good word for Henry Hdgcomb, for all who knew him when he was a gentleman of means, remember his liberality and charitableness. Even in his declining years he was generous to a fault and was grossly imposed upon by many he took compassion on and fed. in politics Mr. Edgcomb was an old time square toed Republican and could tell you very bluntly why he was one. The afflicted family have the sympathy I of our citizens. The funeral services will be held to morrow (Friday) afternoon, at two o'clock, froni the family residence, Rev. Anderson to officiate. Her First Vote. Airs. Golda Lyons-Groves, formerly of Emporium,but now a citizen of River Portal, Col., where the doctor is locat ed, writes the PRESS as follows: "Hur rah for Cameron. PUKSS just received, jI am dee-delighted. I cast my first vote | for Taft and voted straight." Mrs. J Groves was employed in PRESS busi- I ness office for sever.il years before I she was married and was an enthusias | tic Republican. Warning. 1 All persons are hereby forbidden from I trespassing upon the property of this ' Company without a permit trom this office, or the Manager at the works. KEYSTONE POWDER MEG. CO. Emporium, Pa., August Ist, lUO3 24-tf. Use Do Witt's Carbolized Witch Hay. el j Salve—it is healing, cooling and cleans ling. It is especially good fur piles. Sold j IJV B.C. I)uil.-on. Fever Patients. Messrs. R. E. Irwin and W. W. Rit ter, of Harrisburg, representing the State Board of Health, arrived in Em porium last Saturday, accompanied by district nurse, Miss Alice M. O'Hol larron, of Philadelphia,fand promptly took charge in conjunction with Dr. H. S. Falk and the local Board of Health. Thos. Smith, Jr., was taken to Ridgway hospital by the state nurse. The patients, now fifteen in number, are all doing as well as can be expect ed. Some]are very ill, especially Mrs. E. J. Smith and Miss Inez Logan. Seven or eight professional nurses are no w her Mis O'Hollarron thinks they have the disease well in hand. No new cases reported since Monday. Every precaution has been taken to check the spread of the disease. One case has made its appearance since our last issue, the victim being a Hungar ian lady, who resides in one of the "Bosworth Row" dwellings. The house in which she lives is oc cupied by several fellow countrymen. Efforts are being made to have the patient taken to a hospital but her friends are loath to do so. During the last three or four months more cases of typhoid have been re ported than any of our readers suppos ed, at the same time the PRERS con tinually urged the public to use all pre caution against the spread of the dreaded disease, and now it has been proven that our urgent appeal to our citizens to be cautious about using any water without foiling the same was correct The tests made, or being made, of the water samples taken from the Borough supply, used for purposes, may, on account ol the low condition of the water, have been con taminated by typhoid fever germs from that ssction. What the harvest will be ? shall be told no doubt in the very near future. The efforts of the Borough Board of Health, in conjunction with the State is to be commended and the hearty co operation of all good citizens is urged. Manicure and Chiropodist. On Thursday of this week, I will open quarters in the Crane Block, four doors east of the post office, where I will be pleased to meet any who may need my services as manicure and chir opodist. Hair shampoo and face mas sage given careful attention. Mani cure services 25 cents per week to regular customers. TRESSIE LAUMER. New Kuns-J?. H. Changes, Commencing with Monday, the "Flyers" run from Renovo to Buffalo without changing crews. It is rumor ed there will be a change all around in the near future and that trains will run from Erie to Emporium and from Harrisburg to Emporium. If the latter changes take place it will place a num ber of crews here. . On Bridal Trip. Dr. A. B. Mead and bride, who wero married at the home of the bride at C'orry,Pa.,Nov. 12th,stopped off at Em porium Monday and met many of the Doctor's friends. The PRESS sanctum enjoyed a business and social call from the happy couple, the Dr. being one of our subscribers. We enjoyed their visit very much and found the bride a very pleasant lady and we believe will make the Dr. a good kind help-mate. They received the hearty congratula tions of the genial doctor's many friends, who regretted their stay in Emporium was of such short duration. Good Business. L. Spalla & Go's manager, Mr. An thony Barone, is doing a nice business in the fruit line and is very gentle i manly in his treatment and trade with our merchants. NEW TO-DAY. R. Kuehne—New Adv. ! Humphrey Med Co.—New adv. | Mrß. Coppersmith—New adv. Jasper Harris—New adv. Misses I.udlam —New adv. Geo. J. Laßar—New adv. J. H. Day—Now adv. First National Bank—New adv. j Doan's Kidney Pills.—Local. Pennsylvania Railroad—New adv. liexall Remedies—New adv. H. A. Zarps & Co., —New Adv. Adam, Meldrum & Anderson Co., — I new adv. H. S. Lloyd.—New Adv. Sizerville Mineral Water Co. —New Adv. English Spavin Liniment removed Hard, Soft or Calloused Lumps and Blemishes from horses; also Blood Spavins, Curbs, Splints, Sweeney, Ring Bone, Stifles, Sprains, Swollen Throats, Coughs, etc. Save £SO by use of one : bottle. A wonderful Blemish Cure. J Sold by L.Taggart, druggist. 32-(tin Emporium Ladies Win. The long contest for a Trip to Ber muda Islands, offered by the Williame>- port Bulletin closed Tuesday night at 12 o'clock. The totol number of votes were as follows: Misses Lena McDon ald and Christie McDonald, 433,091 votes; Misses Bessie Mildrew and Rose Forster, of St. Marys had 282,544 votes; Misses Stella Nittrow and Prances Maher, of Kane, had 206,908 votes; Misses Codigan and Snarburg, of John sonburg, had 114,476 votes; Misses Mc- Govern and Lechinger, of Itidgway, had 6,275 votes. The committee awarded the flrßt prize to the Misses McDonald; second to St. Marye; third to Kane. The loyal support of the Emporium ladies is indeed gratifying. Thep were showered with congratula tions early this morning. Good. Mighty Hunters. A gang of Nimrods It cm town are up Clear Creek after game. Jameß Wright, F. F. Hilliker and Chas. Cura mings pitched their tent last Sunday in order to be ready for the following day, when they were joined by Ollie Miller, of Schuylkill county, and Chas. Walsh, from Ridgway. The writer of this had the pleasure of visiting the camp, "'ihe Hemlock," it is called. The boys have fitted up one of Howard & Co's vacant camps with provisions for ten days out ing, cots, bedding, etc. Each man has at least two guns, a revolver or two, several knives, snowshoes, and some toy ballons. The gentleman from Schuylkill region is quite over the prospect of getting something big. His experience being limited he was afraid togo into the brush the first day he went out, for fear there might be Indians still left, laying for his scalp He ridiculed the mountains and says they are nothing but Hills compared with the mountains down his way, where you had to use a ladder or block and tackle to ascend them. But, on returning to camp at night he said he would certainly petition the Board of Health to have street and sidewalks laid out through these hills and val leys, for he did not intend to walk him self to death up here. Say, but as hunters these fellows do take the onions for fair Five of them, with three dogs, after one rabbit, shot three or four times each and the rabbit went on its way unharmed. The fam ous chef with them expected a series ef game dinners to cook, but if he does he will have to take the wood axe outand hit a bear or pheasant on the head. But, in all seriousness, "Camp Hem lock" certainly does contain a jolly crowd and if any of their friends do call they will be royally entertained. Wait and see. L. W. Emmanuel Church Notice. Nov. 22, Sunday next, before Ad vont: *10:30 a. in., Morning Prayer and Sermon. This Sunday is observed as Bojs' Brigade Sunday. 12 m., Sunday School. 7:30 p. m., Evening Prayer and Sermon. Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26th, 10 a. m.. Morning Prayer and Sermon. It is expected that during the first week in Advent(beginning Nov. 29) the Rector will be assisted by the Rev. Mr. Redcliff', of Ridgway, in holding ser vices every evening. Notice. If the person that was seen to pick up my pocket book, on Wednesday, Nov. 11th, between one and two p. m., will return same to me, no questions will bo asked and no names made public. M. J. MACKAY. First Methodist Church. Rev. J. F. Anderson and family will return this week from a two week's vacation. Next Sunday communion services will be conducted in this church, both in the morning and even ing, beginning with love feast at 9:30 a. m. Company M Attention! RIDGWAY, PA., Nov. 11, 1908. i BATTALIJON OItUKR, No. 4. Pursuant of Regimental Order No. 3 land in compliance with General Order | No. 11, Company M will assemble at their headquarters, Sunday, Nov. 22, at , 10 a. m., and then proceed to Emman uel Episcopal Church, for the purpose of attending divine worship. Sunday, ! Nov. 22, is observed as Boys' Brigade Sunday. The boys will wear full uniform with out arms; officers and non-commission ed officers white gloves. By order of H. Til. 81.188, Major sth Itegt., IT. B. B. A. Flats for Rent. Four now flats for rent. All con veniences. 34-tf. R. HKUEK. * TERMS: $2.00 —#1.50 1N ADVANCE. THE WEATHER. PRIDA Y, Fair. SATURDAY, Fair. SUNDAV, Fair. ASSETS First National Bank, EMPORIUM, PA. At the close of business Nov. 18,1808, $802,432.18 SICKNESS. Possibly you now Cs. W r T have money in this mMmm " aak - v "- v "°°°- (Vvr^Tj®"!:/!<;11 If not, you should i , .jj t/' '' V - 1- .' , 'j j| bcgiii right away to \ ) g Should sickness or "j-" adversit y overtake ' '**" -* **■ you, you will need the money. SI.OO Starts an Account. 3O INTEREST PAID ON CERTIFICATES ~O OF DEPOSIT. DR. LEON REX FELT, DENTIST. Rockwell Block, Emporium, Pa. DR. H. W. MITCHELL, DENTIST, (Successor to Dr. A. B. Mead.) Office over A. P. Volt's Shoe Store, Emporium, Pa 12y Council Proceedings. Regular meeting Borough Council, Emporium, November 2, 1903. No quorum. R. C. MOORE, Sec'y. w *• * Special meeting Borough Council, Emporium, November 10, 1908. Present: Messrs. Marshall and Priendel. No quorum. R. C. MOORE, Sec'y. * * * Adjourned special meeting Borough Council, Emporium, Nov. 11, 1908. Present: Messrs. White, Marshall, Friendel, CJoodnough, Mumford, Hamilton, Cummings and Norris. Absent: Mr. Rishell. The President explained that special meeting was called for the purpose of taking up matter of sewage purifica tion with Commissioner of Health, Harrisburg, Pa., and for any other business that may come before the Council. Moved by Mr. Goodnough, seconded by Mr. White, that the proper Borough Officers sign letter to Commissioner of Health, as presented by Johnson & McNarney, Borough Attorneys, and file copy of same with Borough pap ers. Unanimously carried. Moved by Mr. Hamilton, seconded by Mr. White, that exonerations ask ed for by Mrs. Liston be laid over un til next regular meeting. Carried. The bills were read and Mr. Hamil ton moved, seconded by Mr. Marshall, that all bills as read bo paid: Carried. John Welsh, Work on Streets ami Sewers, f3O 22 James Murry, do do 21 3G Tony Valilla, do 13/ James Davin. do 4 37 Chas. Malloy, do 1 75 John Gauntz, do 1 75 Dan Shugart, do C 25 R. P. Uingeman, do 10 E0 A. Loucks, do .... 4 00 Herman Anderson, do 125 George Narby, Police Service, 2 00 Anson Swartwood, do 200 Asa Murry, da 2 0D Gus Whitmer, do 2 CO C. B. Howard Co., Invoice, 12 60 Haupt & Gerg, Invoice 3 95 Emporium Iron Co., Invoice, 1 91 Emporium Machine Co., Invoice, 45 8K Grants. A ilen, Insurance LI. Lt. Plant,.. 54 50 General Electric Co., Invoice 10 70 NVestinghouse Elec. & MTg Co..lnvoice,.. 7 90 Robertson Electric Co., Invoice, 20 80 St. Marys Gas Co., Gas for Sept. and Oct.. 59 90 Moved by Mr. White, seconded by Mumford, that exonerations asked by Collector Glenn be granted, with ex ceptions of Charles Pappazonia and Henry Edgcomb. Carried. Moved by Mr. Cummings, seconded by Mr. Norris, that crossing on Broad street opposite James Creighton's property bo putin between the two trees. Carried. On motion Council then adjourned. R. C. MOORE, Sec'y. Religious. Preaching at the Presbyterian church next Sabbath by Rev. Joseph Stock ton Roddy, of Harrisburg, Pa., and on the followiog Sabbath Nov, 22, it is expected that itev. H.M. McDermott,of Port Kennedy, will fill said pulpit. Both of these gentlemen are considered ble preachers. Lost. A child's white fur, on l'iflh street, between Popular street and Woodland Ave. Kinder will please leave Mime at PRESS office. NO. 40.
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