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.
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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.
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"j-" adversit y overtake
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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.
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Special meeting Borough Council,
Emporium, November 10, 1908.
Present: Messrs. Marshall and
Priendel.
No quorum.
R. C. MOORE, Sec'y.
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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.