THE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS.
ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH, 1866.
VOL. 43
What Does it Mean?
It has never been necessary for the
present editor and publisher of the
PRESS, during the many years we have
been connected with this journal, to
And fault with the treatment Empori
um has received at the hands of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company; in
fact this great corporation has always
been very considerate of the few re
quests made by Emporium and wil
lingly granted every request, when
properly laid before them. Recently
things seem to have taken a sudden
change, greatly to the injury, detri
ment and loss to our business men.
What ■ Emporium considers unfair
treatment constrains us to protest vig
orously and requests fair play at the
hands of this corporation, which we
feel is due us when the undisputable
fact is clear that Emporium turns iuto
the treasury of the Pennsylvania It. R.
Co., more money for freight than any
other station between Harrisburg and
Erie—uot excepting either Williams
port or Lock Haven--the major por
tion coming from the blast furnace and
the three dynamite plants, to say
nothing of C. B. Howard Company's
lumber industry, and Emporium Flour
ing Mills.
Why do we protest? In the first
place the present depot, erected when
the road was first built, is not in keep
ing with the demands of Emporium,
is entirely void of any conveniences
and utterly out of date, when compar
ed with other towns of less importance.
We should have a substantial brick de
pot.
Second.—The evening train from
Buffalo, recently discontinued, should
be placed back on the schedule, as it
has been for many years a convenient
local train, well patronized. The
present plans leaves only one train
daily from the north, that not giving
business men time to walk up town,
one mile, and transact business at the
bank or courthouse and return until
the following day. In addition to re
placing this train, both the noon train
and the evening train, as well as the
morning train which leaves Emporium
Junction at 8:00 a. m., should be run to
the upper depot or Emporium proper,
thereby accommodating the travel on
the middle division, which is not now
making connection with the morning
train from Ridgway. Since this latter
day nuisance went into effect, passeng
ers have been obliged to remain here
more than five hours, missing connec
tions for northern points. Again, pas
sengers who are obliged to remain at
the Junction are not very amiable, that
point not being permitted to enjoy the
luxury of a depot, except a shed erect
ed during Pan American days. A
comfortable depot should be erected at
the Junction for the accommodation
of the public, especially those passeng
ers who are obliged to remain in that
dark, dismal and dangerous place at
night while awaiting night flyers, to
say nothing of the stranger who ar
rives and is dumped in the wilderness
of darkness, often between tracks.
We feel that we are being ill treated
and cannot imagine why Emporium is
treated thusly and our people, especi
ally the business men who pay very
many thousands of dollars yearly into
the coffers of this railroad Company,
enter a solemn protest and have a
right to demand that all local trains
on the Buffalo division are run to Em
porium as formerly, and a stop put to
this "penny wise and pound foolish
policy." Our stock of patience and
endurance is about exhausted and we
suspect, if the injustice is not righted,
an appeal may be taken to the Inter-
State Commerce Commission and the
Pennsylvania Railroad Commission.
We hope the officials of the Penn
sylvania R. R , will see promptly the
injustice that has been placed upon
Emporium and grant prompt relief,
which will not only benefit Emporium
but be a convenience to the general
public. We cannot believe that the
general management has been mode
cognizant with the true facts in this
c.ise.
A Great Convenience.
The establishment of the F. E.
Rowley lumber yard at this place, on
the vacant lots east of the coal yard,
where extensive buildings have been
erected, are now well stocked with
everything needed in the building line,
especially interior finish, flooring, sid
ing, ceiling, shingles, lath, doors, win
dows and window frames. In fact
anything you may desire in erecting
that new house or remodeling the old
one. Mr. Rowley, the proprietor, is a
reliable, genial gentleman and will
treat you fair and honorable. Drop
into his office get acquainted and look
over his extensive warehouse. See his
adv. in another column of the PKESS.
Sprained Foot.
John Hogan sprained his left foot
j last Thursday, at Emporium Lumber
j Company's mill at Keating Summitt
! He is around on crutches, but improv
| in g-
Sweedish Services.
Rev. E. Rendahl, of Dagus Mines,
will preach in Emmanuel Parish
House, Saturday evening, May Bth.
The public will be welcomed.
Struck by Ball.
While watching a ball game last
Saturday afternoon, at East Ward
grounds, Carl Nystrum.'aged about 12
years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ny
strum was struck on the right temple
by a base ball, rendored unconscious
and confined to his bed until Monday,
under the care of Dr. Smith.
May Queen Contest.
The votes for the May Queen, who is
to be crowned at the May Carnival to
to be held for the benefit of Mr and
Mrs. Trotter on May 12th is as follows
up to Wednesday evening:
Miss Julia Bair, 21 votes.
Miss Marion Judd, 11 votes.
Miss Caroline Cox, 18 votes.
Miss Bessie McQuy, 5 votes.
Friends of the contestants will please
get busy and send in your votes as the
contest will close May Bth.
Big Contract.
Elmer E. Whiting and brother, Mil
ton W., of Sterling Run, transacted
business in Emporium yesterday and
visited their many friends. The Whit
ing Bro's rank with the most success
ful lumbermen in the country and al
ways busy. Elmer has just closed an
extensive contract with the Central
Pennsylvania Lumber Company on
Laurel Run, near Tyler, where still
remain about 60,000,000 feet of hem
lock owned by the Taunery Co., and
Goodyears. This will be on extensive
job and will close out all of the stand
ing timber in that section.
Has Located Here.
Dr. E. O. Bardwell, as announced in
last week's PRESS, arrived in Empori
um on Tuesday and is busy locating
his furniture in his rooms adjoining
Dr. L. R. Felt's dental rooms. He will
be in apple-pie order by Monday ready
to attend to calls. The Dr. feels at
home here and well may he, for his
friends are legion in Cameron county,
where he resided so many years before
moving to Buffalo. Dr. Bardwell is
one of the best read physicians in the
country and a close student, safe
counsel, sensible and one of those phy
sicians who does not bolieve in filling
you full of medicine. His cordial re
ception here is certainly gratifying to
the Doctor.
Commencement Exercises.
The Emporium Public Schools will
close on Wednesday, May stb. The
special exercises marking the close
will be as follows:
Baccalaureate services in the Pres
byterian Church on Sunday evening,
May 2nd at 7:30 o'clock. Sermon by
Rev. Paul J. Lux.
Class Exercises on Wednesday even
ing, May 6th, in the Opera House at
8:00 o'clock.
Commencement on Thursday even
ing, May 6th, in the Opera House, at
8:00 o'clock.
On Wednesday evening all of the
members of the Class of 1909 will have
part on the program. Music will be
furnished by the Fisk Juvenile Band.
On Thursday evening, Franklin
Spencer Edmonds, Esq., of Philadel
phia, will lecture on the subject, "Edu
cation for the Twentieth Century."
We are very fortunate in being able to
secure Mr. Edmonds for the occasion,
several unsuccessful efforts having
been made in the past to bring him to
l Emporium. An orchestra has also
been engaged for this evening. It is
I hoped that all patrons of the schools
! and all who are interested in education
i will attend.
In order to defray expenses, a charge
of 25 cents admission for adults and 15
cents for pupils of the schools will be
made on both Wednesday and Thurs
; day evenings. There will be no re-
I served seats.
Fixing Up.
Mine host Harry W. Smith of New
Warner, continues to make improve
-1 ments. He has just completed the im
provements in the dining room and
waiting room, which adds greatly
It is a neat and attractive job and was
dune by F. H. Pearsall,|the decorator
| and paper hanger.
Will Erect Home.
F. H. Pearsall, has broken ground
for a new home on Broad street, be
; tween !fifth and Sixth streets. W. H.
, Cramer has the contract for the erect
j ion of the bouse.
"Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable." —WEßSTEß.
EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 1909.
WILLIAMSPORT'S GREAT
LUMBER BOOM IS CLOSED
Where Cameron County's Millions Where Ground Up—Forty Million
Logs Valued at $150,000,000 Held in Leash During Sixty Years
of the Structure's Existence—Forest Hilis Barren.
From Lock Haven Express.
| The Susquehanna boom at Williams
! port, which for years has played the
leading role in the industries of that
city, will soon be but a memory. The
last log that will ever find lodgement
there floated in last week, avid the
work of the boom was ended.
The few million feet belonging to the
Central Pennsylvania Lumber Com
pany and Brown, Clark & Howe will
be rafted out, and the then famous
structure, which has been the banker
of Northern Pennsylvania, will be de
molished. There will be no more
drives down the West Branch, destined
for what was once the largest lumber
city of the east, and what little is re
maining in the boom will be manu
factured.
Williamsport has been preparing for
this closing event for years. A quarter
of a century ago saw mills were the
main industries of the city, and all the
money was made in timber. This was
considerable. But by reason of activ
ity of business men in obtaining other
manufacturing enterprises its passing
will be but little noticed in commercial
circles, whereas a quarter century ago
it would have been a blow that the city
would never have recovered from.
Williamsport held ita placets a mon
eyed center through the boom in its
early days, and for what it is to-day the
boom is largely responsible, although
its geographical location would have
made it a thriving place.
LUMBER VALUED AT $150,000,000.
When Major James H. Perkins came
i to the West Branch Valley in 1845 his
foresight brought about the building
of the boom that made Williamsport
the lumber city. He little realized,
however, the importance of his under
taking. It is not probable that even
his keen penetration into the future
ever told him that in the life of the
boom 40,000,000 logs, representing
$150,000,000, would be driven in and
rafted out of the structure, of which he
laid the foundation in a few sunken
cribs in the river.
When one comes to talk of the his
tory of the boom, it is in figures past
all human comprehension. Since 1862,
the first year that figures were kept of
its contents, there have been rafted out
of the boom logs that totaled over 7,-
000,000,000 of feet. Estimating the
number at S2O a thousand, its worth is
more than ten timee the assessed value
of Williamsport.
The boom was incorporated in 1846,
when the Susquehanna Boom Company
was organized with 100 shares of stock
at SIOO a share, and apportioned as fol
lows:
John Leighton, 1 share; John Du-
Bois, Jr., 25; Matthew Dußois, 25;
James H. Perkins, 24; Isaac Smith, 20;
Elias S. Lowe, 5. John Dußois, Jr.,
was elected president.
December 8, of the same year a con
tract was let to Isaac Smith for abut
ments for twenty piers, 19x20 feet each,
to be completed by March 1,1850. The
Resnad Ball and Banquet.
We notice by a neat program, now
in course of printing in the PRESS
jobbing department, that the business
committee of the Resnod Club has ar
ranged for a very fashionable social
event, in the way of a dance to be giv
en in the Opera house, Monday
evening, May 3rd, 1909, and
in connection with this a banquet
will be served at the New Warner,
both functions to be at the expense
of the Club.
This organization has given a series
'j of semi-montlily dances throughout
I the season, each of which was a decid
|ed success. The above committee,
\ consisting of Messrs. B. G. Erskine, M.
; J. Harris and C. C. Thompson, deserve
i inestimable credit for the careful man
] agement of these events.
The famous Germania Orchestra, of
1 Lock Haven, has been engaged and
j everything looks promising for an en
joyable time for all those who may
have the pleasure ofattending.
District Quarterly Meetings and
| Sabbath School Convention.
District Quarterly Meetings and Sab
; bath School convention will be held at
i the Free Methodist Church at this
place, from April 28th to May 2nd.
Forty four visitors from distant places,
including 13 ministers, have already
■ signified their intention of being pres-
I ent.
Latest uu-to-date Straw Hats at C.
i B. Howard & Co's.
i
Loyalsock boom was organized a few
months after that of the Susquehanna,
to take care of the logs below the dam.
Trouble arose between the two com
panies. which lasted until 1858, when
a consolidation was effected.
The first mishap was the spring flood
of 1860, when the boom was broken
and 5,000,000 feet of logs escaped.
During that summer 54 new cribs were
built and the boom was greatly
strengthened. For the season of 1866
the company erected its boom at Lin
den by connecting the two islands
there. From time to time other re
pairs were made, till now the piers, or
cribs, which constitute the boom num
ber £3O.
As salvage the boom company re
ceived $1 per 1000 feeton all logs rafted
out. This would indicate that since
1862 it was paid §7,133,000. Mainten
ance expenses were heavy, but there
was a handsome margin of profit.
When the lumber business was at its
height the company had 150 employes
and its yearly payroll totaled $50,000.
It is estimated that $40,000 was spent
annually in repairs.
The banner lumber year was in 1873
when the boom held 318,342,712 feet.
On only one other year did it reach
300,000,000 feet, 1883. The latter show
ed the largest number of logs in the
boom, but they were smaller than in
1873.
FOHEST HILLS ARE NOW BARREN.
The boom again gave way May 31,
1889, the day Johnstowu was swept by
flood, and 300,000,000 feet of logs es
caped, eutailing great los 3 to lumber
men. The total of logs dwindled until
in 1898 the average was above 1,000,-
000 feet a year. Now there remains
but 5.000,000 feet to close the history of
the memorable enterprise.
Knowledge of the geograpy of the
country with Williamsport as the key
to the lumber industry was recognized
by Major Perkins. He foresaw the
timber of Tioga, Potter, Bradford, Elk,
Forest, Cameron and contiguous coun
ties must come to Williamsport on
flood tide to be manufactured.
The northern tier hills, once covered
with piue and hemlock, are barren
t>w Oai y bear, deer, rattlesnakes
and the huckleberry and brook trout
are found there. Much of the land is
Bterile waste.
The state, tardy in getting control of
its forests before the lands were strip
ped, has undertaken the vast project
of restoration, a slow process. Lands
that once produced the finest pine and
hemlock are to be replanted with their
kind, and the child is alive who may
see these hills once more crowned with
their former glory. The raftsman, his
logs, the arks and their drives are tied
up forever.
Among the men who have run the
river and driven the logs, with all their
attendant hardships, the smell of
spruce, pine and hemlock bring happy
memories of days that are no more.
Special Sunday Dinner.
Mine host Harry W. Smith of New
Warner, is making elaborate prepara
tions for next Sunday's dinner,to meet
the wants of his patrons, as well as
any of our townspeople, who may de
sire to partake of the hospitality of the
New Warner. His chef announces the
following
MENU.
Canape De Princess, U. 8. A.
Potage, a la Reines
Broiled Maryland Shad, au Old Point Comfort
Chilled Kalamazoo Celery en Branches
Florida Cucumbers, Iced
Spring Radish in Hare Form
Sliced Tomatoes, Shaved Ice
Heinz Queen Olives
Fillet De Beef, Champignons
Roast Spring Chicken, Country Feed,
Sauce Like Ma Ma
Stuffed Spring Lamb Chops, au Petit Pois
Roast Pork Tenderloin,
Mit a Whole Baked Apple, Tokoy Wine
Queen Fritters, Peach Sauce
Peach Pull's, Brandy Sauce
Baked Sugar Cured Ham, Westphalian Style
Braised Sweet Breads, au Creales
New Potatoes, Delmonico Culifloweren Cream
White Mountain Potatoes. Flaked
New Asparagus on Toast New Green Peas
Apple Pie Cherry Pie lemon Pie
Strawberry Short Cake, Hotel Walton
Angel Cake, au Princess Gold Cake ala Royal
Assorted Wuts
Bisque IceCream, I)i* Franklin
Tea Cocoa Milk Cotlee
Swiss and American Cheese
The popular Italian orchestra, now
on its annual visit to Emporium, will
return to Emporium and render de
lighful music during the meal hours.
Save your good wife one day's labor,
goto church and stop at New Warner
at one o'clock and enjoy a good dinner
and listen to the fine music.
Just a few 14c and 160 Gladiator
Hose left at C. B. Howard & Co's.
Water Company Busy.
For several weeks the officers of Em
porium Water Company have been
quietly planning for the construction
of a larger reservoir on Salt Run, with
sufficient capacity to retain a satisfac
tory supply of water to meet the de
mands of Emporium for Are and do
mestic purposes. For several years,
during the dry seasons, the water sup
ply has been inadequate, and beastly
filthy, endangering the lives of our
citizens. It is high time that some
thing was done to remedy the fault.
Mr. Howard Murphy of Philadelphia,
an expert hydraulic and sanitary en
gineer, has been here for two weeks,
examining the company's water sheds
and from what we can learn of the
gentleman's ability to handle the great
problem, we believe the Water Com
pany have received the right authority.
Being desirous of giving our readers
light upon the question, a PRKSS rep
resentative called on Mr. Murphy at
his room at the New Warner, and
while we found him a pleasant and en
tertaining gentleman, he politely re
fused any information as to the
wishes of his clients, upon the ground
that it would be a violation of profes
sional confidence and courtesy to do
so.
Naturally we wished to know if the
gentleman was competent to solve the
problem of Emporium's water supply
and found much to our delight, that he
is, from professional connection with
the design and construction of over
one hundred waterworks and sewer,
age systems, a man of large hydraulic
experience. We And that he was
graduated from the scientific depart
ment of the University of Pennsylva
nia, class of 1872, with subsequent ad
itional degree of master of science and
that he served practical apprenticeship
in hydraulic work, trom draughtsman,
rodman and foreman of laborers and
mechanics, to chief engineer.
The following are a part cf his pr
fessional record:
Eight years and six months in the
engineering office of department of
surveys of Philadelphia, engaged on
the sewerage of that city; having op
portunity to become familiar with
municipal engineering in general and
keeping up in water works practice.
For twelve years secretary and
treasurer of the Engineers' Club of
Philadelphia, and editor of its pro
ceedings.
Over seven years engineer member
of State Board of Health of Pennsylva
nia and chairman of its standing com
mittee on water supply, drainage,
sewerage, topography and mines.
Seven years hydraulic engineer
of the new public buildings, Philadel
phia, introducing the very extensive
water supply of the new city hall.
Made the examination and report
for the new water supply of the city
of Reading, Pa., and consulting engin
eer during its construction.
Organized the Schuylkill Valley San
itary Association and was chairman of
ita executive committee.
Designed and executed important
work on the Norfolk and Western
railroad system in Virginia, notably
the water works at Roanoke; Radford
and Richlands.
We are glad our home Water Com
pany have retained such a competent
gentleman to examine and report
upon their property. Let us hope for
a better water supply system here.
Serious Operation.
The many Cameron county friends
of Mr. C. G. Minick will be pained to
learn that he is confined in Ridgway
Hospital,having passed through a seri
ous operation for the removal of gall
ptones, from which he had been suffer
ing for some time. His many friends
hope for a speedy recovery.
Handy as a Pocket in a Shirt.
If you are the owner of a baby car
riage and have trouble to keep the tire
on the wheels goto Laßar's Furniture
store and purchase one of those handy
devices for retiring the wheels.
Disagreeable Storm.
Last night this section was visited
by a snowstorm, covering the ground j
eight inches deep. To-day is one of j
the worst ever—rain, thunder light
ning, alush a foot deep. Awful.
♦ • *
May Make Repairs.
The furnace may close for a short j
time to make much needed repairs, i
after a long, steady run, without losing '
an hour.
Pure Salad Oil at C. B. Howard &
Go's.
.
Just received fresh invoice of Toma
toes and Peas, 3 cans for 25c, at C. B.
Howard & Co's.
TERMS: $2.00 —F1.501N ADVANCE.
THE WEATHER.
FRIDAY, Showers.
SATURDAY, Fair.
SUNDAY, Fair.
ASSETS
First National Bank,
EMPORIUM, PA.
At the close of business, April 28,1809,
$819,645.64.
PLUCK
and perseverance usually prosper.
Very often, this prosperity has its beginning in
the opening of a saving account.
Allow us to assist you in starting.
SI.OO Starts an Account.
3O INTEREST PAID ON SAVINO BOOK
o ACCOUNTS AND CERTIFICATES 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. F. Vogt's Shoe Store,
Emporium, Pa 12y
Death of Congressman
Barclay's Wife.
MRS. MARGARET A. L. BROOKS
BARCLAY, aged 04, died at Elmira,
N. Y., Sanitarium on Wednesday,
after an illness of several years.
Deceased was the second eldest
daughter of the late Hon. John
Brooks. Funeral will be held Fri
day p. in., at 2:00 o'clock, from
the late residence at Sinnetnaho
ning. The deepest sympathy of
our people goes out to the bereaved
husband and family.
Fm» SAT-/??—Carriage, Top Surrey,
new; aiiu i-J ft Extension Table.
2t MRS. J. A. JOHNSTON.
Emporium Summer Normal
School
May 10th to June 18tli, 1909. For
imformation, address,
C. E. PLASTEKER, Principal.
BOARDING WANTED.
Boarding places desired for students,
address as above.
Big Works Hustling.
The Climax Powder Co., last Friday
made the largest output in the history
of the plant, besides working two
nights a week and Sundays. They
were never so busy.
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Both the Emporium and Keystone
Powder Companies are doing nicely.
New orders coming in daily.
* •
Mr. Henry Aucbu, general manager
of Sinnamahoning Powder Co. informs
the PRESS they have now completed
their electric plant, which drives all
machinery and lights the plant. They
are doing well and no kick coming.
•**
The Emporium & Rich Valley R. R.
Company, are building two miles of
road. That means more timber for
the mill here.
And the furnace still runs. May she
always run.
Railroad News.
Ninety-nine per cent, of the 8,764
trains operated on the Western Penn
sylvania Divison of the Pennsylvania
Railroad in March arrived at their des
tinations "on time," according to a re
port issued to-day by the General Sup
erintendent at Pittsburg.
Of the total number of trains
operated on this division in March,
8,538, or 98 per cent, made schedule
time, though 252 of these trains did not
arrive on time. Two hundred and
twenty-six trains, or about three per
cent, of the total, lost time.
These records derive added signific
ance from tho fact that 5,421, or 65 per
cent, of all the trains operated on the
Western Pennsylvania Division in
March, ran over the Pittsburg Divi
sion, which has the heaviest grades ou
the Pennsylvania System, and 92 per
cent, of these trains were on time.
The Conemaugli Division operated
2,442 trains and had 99 per cent, of
them on time, while the Monongahela
Division had 95 per cent, of its 901
trains on trains.
Tickets Now on Sale.
The tickets for the May Carnival are
now offered for sale. The prices are
ladies 25c and gentlemen 50c. Be sure
and purchase your tickets early.
Master Whiteiey Howard has charge
of the tickets and will canvass the
town. Watch for him.
NO. 11.