THE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS.
ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH, 1866.
VOL. 48
WASHINGTON LETTER.
I From our Regular Correspondent.!
WASHINGTON, July 24, 1909.
While tho attention of all those in
terested in the tariff is concentrated
just at present on the efforts of the
President to secure certain specific re
ductions, such as free hides, free coal,
free iron ore and free petroleum and
the House rate of $1 a thousand feet
on lumber, the general success of Mr.
Taft's influence in favor of downward
revision is likely to bo lost sight of.
The President's demand for these
specific reductions partook somewhat
of the spectacular and has been made
the most of by tho newspapers in
their efforts to add interest to a situa
tion which is extremely technical and
presents many difficulties to those who
would write of it entertainingly
Each day there are fluctuations in the
situation precipitated by the Presi
dent's demands and those "make
copy," to use a newspaper phase. But
the consumer and the voters is really
more interested in the small reductions
which have been made throughout the
schedules of the Senate bill. There is
no doubt in the mind of any unpre
judiced observer that Mr. Taft has
exerted material influence and that but
for his efforts the rates generally would
be considerably higher.
When the President and the people
come to cast up the results, unless all
present prospects fail, they will find
small reductions all along the line to
the number of about six hundred. But
of far more importance in the estima
tion of tho President, and it is a safe
prediction that it wi'l be in the estima
tion of the people, will bo the provis
ions for a corporation tax and for a
tariff commission. These provisions
will, Mr. Taft believes, afford the
machinery necessary to a future tariff
revision which will be in accordance
with the tariff plank in tho last nationa
platform, and without such machinery
the fulfilment of that plank is an im
possibility. The fact is that President
Taft is tho leader of a now school of !
protection —new just now, at least, al- ;
though it is actually a return to tho
arguments originally advanced in favor
of the protective policy. Those who
first secured tho adoption of tho
protective policy submitted that
wages abroad were much lower
than in tho United Slates, tiiat
many industries thrived in foreign
countries which did not exist here and
that iu order to maintain tho demand
for labor in this country and so main
tain the higher wage scale it was neces
sary to impose a tariff which should
equal the difference in the cost of pro
duction here and abroad. The policy
was adopted, American industries were
established and the wage scale was
maintained. But prices to the con
sumer were increased. This occasion
ed some protest but the protestants
were assured that once the infant in
dustries were fairly 011 their feet in
ternal competition would cause a re
duction of prices, especially as Ameri
can enterprise and American ingenuity
would operate to reduce tho cost ol
production.
A groat deal is being written about a
conflict between Gilford Pinchot, Na
tional Forester and Judge R. A. Bal
linger. Secretary of the Interior, and
the effort is being made to create the
impression that Mr. Pinchot rather
than Secretary Ballinger enjoys the
confidence of the President. Nothing
could be further from the truth. Judge
Ballinger enjoys the entire confidence
of President Taft and, moreover, ho is
too big a man to make any war on
Pinchot, who is only a subordinate of
one of his colleagues in the cabinet,
Secretary Wilson. There is no con
flict between Secretary Wilson and
Secretary Ballinger.
Gone to Hospital.
Mr. J. B. Meisel, proprietor of the
Fourth Street Confectionery Store and
Ice Cream Parlors, ha 3 been a great
sufferer from a diseased bone of right
arm. During the past seventeen years
he has passed through seven operations
and hoped the diseased parts had been
cured. Recently the old trouble re
turned causing pain almost beyond en
durance, located mid-way between
right shoulder and elbow. He left for
Philadelphia Tu< 1 day noon and ex
pects to pass through the eighth opera
tion. Mr. Meisel is an energetic work
er and has, with the able assistance oi
his wife, built up a large trade. We
sincerely hope he may get permanent
relief.
A telegram received yesterday after
noon stated Mr. Meisel had safely pass
ed through the operation.
Writing paper and its selection, de
notes the character of an individul,
Try 50 sheets and 50 envelopes at
Taggart's for thirty-five cents.
1 The Emporium Drug Company
I A new firm—the Emporium Drug
i Company—has assumed charge of the
j old and popular drug store, so succesr*-
| fully conducted during the pasttuenty
| four years by Mrs. M. A. Rockwell.
| The firm is composed of E. W. Yeagle,
(a nephew of Mrs. Rockwell, who
several years ago was in her employ)
F. J. Kime and H. J. Volmer, the two
former being practical druggists, are
busy thoroughly remodeling the
interior and refurnishing the store
with up-to-date fittings. During the
time tho new work is being putin the
store will remain closed. When open
ed for business, Mr. F. J. Kime, Jr.,
will hy.ve charge of the business and
being a practical pharmacist, will 110
doubt be cordially received by Mrs.
Rockwell's patrons, and maintain the
excellent reputation of this old and
popular house. Tho new firm are all
young and active men and wide awake
to the wants of the times.
The retirement of Mrs. Rockwell
alter twenty-four years of incessant
work is regretted by her patrons, who
always looked upon her work as relia
ble and satisfactory. No prescription
ever left her store with the least sus
picion of error. While we, as well as
our citizens generally, regret to have
her retire from busiuess, yet we cannot
blame her. She has, early and late,
stood to her post and realized the am
bition of her life. That she will enjoy
the fruits of her long life of toil, having
accumulated considerable property
and can take solid solid comfort, we
are glad. She deserves it, for no one
has worked barker than Mrs. Rockwell
and we want to see her have all the
pleasures of this gootl old world.
Pleasant Auto Trip.
Last Friday evening, about 11 o'clock,
Mrs. Editha Howard, and her daugh
ter, Miss Marcia, accompanied by Mrs.
Benj. Troop and Mr. Carl Rothfuso,
arrived in Emporium, having made
the trip via Wellsboro, Coudersport
and Port Allegany. Mrs. Troop wf.;
?uest of her parent, Uoa. and Mis.
I. K. Hockley, while 11 10 rest of the ;
party were guests of Mrs. M. A. Rock- j
well, mother of the first named lady, j
Mrs. Troop remains here for a timo j
while tho rest of tho party returned to
Williamsporfc on Monday via Austin
and Galeton. Miss Ida Rothfuss, who
was the guest of Miss Mildred Green,
(Mrs. Rockwell's ward) returned to
her home with the party. They were
busy while here and enjoying our
country drives. Mr. Andrew Brady,
who is well acquainted with the roads
of this state and adjoining states, pilot
ed them over the route to Austin. Wo
did not learn whether they kept up
with him or not. The William-sport
auto was not too slow.
Agreeable Callers.
Mrs. Frank Bryan, nee Laura Zell, of
New York City, eighteen years ago a
resident of Cameron, was an agreable
P KESS visitor on Tuesday, accompanied
by Mrs. J. B. Simpson, of Lafayette,
Col., and Mr. G. L. Page, of Cameron.
They were called there to attend the
funeral of Mrs. Jane L Rockwell, which
took place on Monday.
Handsome Home.
Robert Wylie has greatly improved
his home on his farm at what used to
be known as Truman, when
Cochran's mill was located there.
Geo. Market was the contractor and a
good job it is. Tho Wylie family are
comfortably situated on their farm that
once contained such valuable lumber.
Ice Cream Social.
Mrs. Taylor's Sunday School Class,
of the M. E. Church, will hold an ice
cream social next Friday evening, on
the lawn of the New Warner House.
Ice cream and cake will bo served for
15 cents.
A recent visitor said that "in location
onviroment, healtbfulness and splen
did buildings, the Lock Haven Normal
School was unsurpassed in the entire
state." This is a high praise but wo
might have added that in scholarship
and in equipment the school is also in
the front rank. Write for a catalog.
liambler Chain less Bicycle for Sale
A good chainless Rambler bicycle for
sale cheap, it' taken before Sunday.
A flock of over 100 small chickens, also
at a bargain. Address Box 204, Em
porium, Pa., or call at New Warner
during evening.
$5.00 reward offered for tho informa
tion that will lead to the detection of
any merchant that ever offered a bet
ter value in stationery. 100 pieces of
the finest style sold at Taggart's for 35
cents.
Wanted every women in Cameron
county to purchase the first box of
\ Windsor Linen Writing Paper. Con
taining 50 sheets and 50 envelopes for
M'. cents at Taggart's drug store.
"Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."— WEßSTEß.
EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, JULY 29, 1909.
U. S. Powder Inspector.
;| Mr. Philip Coft'enberg, of New York
i City, has located in Emporium for sev
• ;.il months, sent her by the U.S. Isth
! inian Canal Department as inspector
j of the dynamite as it is packed prepar-
I atory to shipping the explosive to
: Panama Zone. Mr. Ooffenberg alter
j nates between the Keystone works at
: Emporium and Sinnamahoning plant
;at Sinnamahoning. It will tako the
| two plants until next Juno to complete
| the contract of over ten million pounds.
| It is busy times at the powder plants
! and we are told one would not notice
j unusual activity, except that the crews
are working as long as they can see.
We had the pleasure of meeting Mr.
Ooffenberg and found him a -very well
informed gentleman, hiving putin
many years in the U. S. government
employ, both in the army and the
Philippines. He will be assisted by a
chemist, who it is expected to arrive
almost any day.
Mr.W. C. Cope, the chemist appoint
ed for this place, arrived last Monday
and is rapidly fitting up his laboratory
in the room over the Reading Room
gymnasium. Mr. Cope is a pleasant
gentleman and has plenty to keep him
busy.
Sorry at Supper Time.
A numbr of our young men—Clark
! Metzger, Roy Beisel, Joe McNarney,
j Karl Getehell and Teddy Nangel—
i went camping on Canoe Run last Mon
j day morning, anticipating a grand
i time fishing and eating. They left one
j of their large pails of "grub" at the
) depot at this place and otir imp says
| they will be like the milch cow that j
| chased after the free trade bull (Bryan . 1
"They were sorry when supper time !
: came." That's what a whole bunch of
I those insurgents at Washington will j
! feel and say when they appeal to the ;
voters again, hungry for the toiler's
support. Follow the free trade bull j
for your sup—port.
Annual Outing.
The Mountain Daw Drops held their
! annual outing at the John L. Johnson
j farm on the Portage, Sunday, July 25. !
j The following officers were elected: j
| Herman Moline, President; Jas. Law, :
I Treasurer, and Major Dorvnl, Secre- J
tary. A good time and lots to eat was 112
reported by all. Those present were j
Herman Moline, James Law, Major j
Dorval, Mat. O'Byrne, Jas. Mowery j
and Charley O'Dine.
First Presbyterian Church.
Paul J. Lux, Pastor.
Morning Worship and Sermon, 10:30, j
' Second Sermon on "Life, what is it?"
Sunday School, 11:45.
Junior endeavor, 3 p. in.
Christian Endeavor, C:3O.
Evening Service, 7:30. Sermon, :
i "What is it to be a Christian?"
Come and worship with us. A cor- '
dial invitation to all.
Married al Jacksonville.
Frank Mauer, of Painted Post, N. Y., I
was on July 22, married at Jackson- •
ville, Fla., to Miss Blanch Arnold,
formerly of this place, but who has
made her home with J. Pitt Felt in
Florida for some time. The groom
will be remembered by many of our
readers as nephew of Mr. and Mrs. De-
Long, while the bride ia an excellent
youug lady and has many friends here. '
She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos.
Arnold of Shippen township.
Enjoyable Visitor.
The PRESS was favored, yesterday
afternoon, with a visit from Mr. W. C.
Greenwell, travelling representative of
the Western Newspaper Union, Cleve
land, O. We find the gentleman a
very first-class business man and one
of those men that grasps an idea on the
fly and puts it in tangible shape. He
is a genial gentleman as well and his j
| services no doubt are appreciated by 1
j this great publishing House. With '
such practical men as W.H. Schraeder, I
| the Manager, and W. C. Greenwell 1
| there is no wonder the Western Union i
| is rapidly approaching the perfection '
| lino.
A Rousing Big Time.
Judge Laßar, and wife, Mrs. 0. W.
Itishell aud children, also the three \
I Diehl children, lefu on Monday for ;
, Sodus Bay. They report a grand time. '
H. O. Ilaupt, wife and children are in
the same bunch. They report a rous
ing big time.
The "Smith-Fargua" families will
hold their third annual reunion at Nip
pono Pari:, near Jersey Shore, August
19th, I'JOD. All members of the con
nection are cordially invited to be
present.
Pigs for Sale.
Six weeks old pigs for sale. Apply
j to Gorg. Mislam at Furnace.
Emporium Iron Co.
Resumes Aug. Ist
The Pit KSK is officially informed
1 that the Emporium Iron Company
will commence repairing their
, plant 011 August Ist. The furnace
| will go into blast at the earliest
, possible day. This announcement
! is authentic and authorized by Mr.
I Andrew Brady. This is certainly
cheering news to our citizens.
An Enjoyable Trip.
Last Friday, Mr. Joseph L. Wheeler,
of Marion, S. C., and Mr. R. A. Cart
wright, of Ridgway, were transacting
business here. They left for Cross
Forks, in their touring car, taking that
route to Renovo, where Mr. Wheeler,
took the Erie mail for Marion, S. C.
Mrs. W. G. Gilbert, of this place, and
Mil ß Josephine Gilbert, of Buffalo, ac
companied Mr. Wheeler to Marion,
where they will visit until Saturday
next, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler,
when the entire party, consisting of
Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler. Mrs. E. M.
Hurteau, Mrs. W. G. Gilbert and Miss
Gilbert, will sail for New York City in
Mr. Wheeler's private yacht. The
party will arrive at Emporium some
time next week on a visit.
Senator Penrqse the Man of the
Hour.
WASHINGTON, JULY 28th, 1909.— "The
new tariff law will prove the most
satisfactory tariff law ever enacted in
this country," said Senator Penrose.
The conference committee, of which
the Pennsylvania senator is a member,
practically lias completed its work.
The bill it will report back to tho
House and Senate will provide ample
protection for the great industries of
the Keystons State. The advanced
rates of the iron and steel, chemical
and other schedules demanded by
Pennsylvania manufacturers and sub
stituted by the Senate for drastio re
ductions mado by the House, gener
ally have been maintained by the con
ference committee. Senator Penrose
urged the increases in the Senate and
at a conferee he has successfully de
fended them. The bill in every sense
will serve the purpose for which it is
intended. It provides sensible tariff'
revision with such reductions as were
deemed consistent with the policy of
protection, and it will meet tho require
ments of tho government as a revenue
producing measure. It violates neither
the spirit nor the letter of the tariff
pledge - of tho Republican national
platform. It is a measure which lead
ers of the Republican party confident
ly predict will comply with ecohomic j
conditions that have developed since i
the enactment of the Dingley, law
twelve years ago, and assure a pro
longed period of renewed industrial
expansion.
Throughout the deliberations of Con
gress the protection of American labor
from competition with tho miserably
paid labor of Europe has been the over
shadowing issue from the Republican
viewpoint. Tho United States can
place in the markets of the world any
manufactured article as pheaply as
any other country. But to do this it
must reduce its labor to the wage scale
of the foreigner. A political party that
would enact legislation that would do
this, would be, as it ought to be,
doomed.
The self-styled "progessives" of the
Senate, the LaFollettes, the Cum
minses, the Dollivers and the Beve
ridges, demanded tariff revision that
would destroy the industrial system
of this country and make beggars of
American workingmen. The country
is fortunate in the fact that the genuine
protectionists in Congress prevented
such a disastrous result, statesmen
who were alive to the situation and
who battled early and late for the pre
servation of tho industries of the
United States, to which the wonderful
prosperity of this nation is due.
Sunday School Pic-Nic.
Emmanuel Parish and Sunday School
Pic-Nic at Sizer Springs yesterday was
very largely attended and passed oft'
pleasantly. It is an ideal place for pic
nic and we wonder why the P. R. R.
Co., does not run pic-nic trains once a
week.
Tho only excitement that transpired
was the killing of a monster rattle
snake about a mile up tho Cauloy Run,
by W. A. Dalrymple and Bobby
Howard.
Money refunded and cash prize of
fered to any person that ever purchas
ed a similar value in style or c|uantity
offered in stationary at any store in
Emporium. 100 pieces 35 cents.
G. C. TAGGART.
Suicide of W. S. Belford
I From the Oil City Derrick, July 26th. 1
After shooting with intent to kill
Policeman Raynor, who was about to
arreßt him for disorderly conduct, W.
S. Belford, a P. R. R., telegraph oper
ator, shot himself in the right side of
the neck shortly after 3:00 o'clock,
Saturday afternoon. The jugular vein
was severed and he died in a few
minutes.
Belford was employed at "N. B."
tower, in the northern end of the local
yards. Some months ago Miss B. I{.
Smith, of Wyattville, this county, a
former school teacher, was appointed
a pupil operator by the company and
assigned to Bedford for instruction.
He took great interest in his pupil.
When she was qualified for a position
she was given one of the towers in the
N. B. office, and later sent to tho R.
F. tower at Rynd Farm. About two
months ago when the change in divis
ions and superintendents took place,
she found herself without a position,
and has been making her home with
her cousin, who carries on a rooming
house in the Downing block, on Seneca
street, near the corner of Duncomb
street.
Belford, a married man, with one
son 17 and another 8 years of age,
was smitten with his pupil, and her
friends say forced attentions upon
her that become so distasteful that
she refused to speak to him.
Saturday afternoon Bedford got
drunk and while in that condition
visited the room of H. L. Jones, in
the Downing block, a fellow operator
at the N. B. office, and became so of
fensive that Jones put him out. Miss
Smith was in a room on the same
ball, and after leaving Jones, Belford
made his way to this room, and find
ing the door locked broke it open.
Patrolman Raynor responded to a call
and while going up a pair of stairs
leading to the third floor heard a
threat and looking up saw Belford
taking aim at him with a revolver.
The officer "'ducked." and an instant
later a bullet from Belford's gun
struck the plaster in the wall near
where Raynor's head had been, Ray
nor was under cover by that time and
a second shot was fired that struck
the wall of the staircase near the
ceiling.
After a short time Belford left and
went down stairs. Meantime Chief of
Police Reid arrived and sounded his
whistle for Raynor, expecting that
officer would take Belford from the
rear while he went up the front stairs.
Getting no response to this signal or
to his calls upon Raynor, the chief
started up stairs and ruef Bedford, re
volver in hand, coming down. Bel
ford continued to approach the officer,
and then, quick as a flash, swung the
weapon up from his side where ho had
been carrying it at arm's length, plac
ed the muzzle below his right ear
and pulled the trigger. Belford land
ed face down on the staircase 12 feet
or more below where he had been
standing. He was grasped by Chief
of Police Reid, who dragged him to
the street door. It was apparent that
the wound was a desperate one and
the officer called for a surgeon. He
died before the surgeon arrived.
No one familiar with the case cen
sures Miss Smith. When she had
mastered the art of telegraphing un
der the tutelage of the man, she
was given one of the tours in the N.
B. office. It was then that Belford
first began to annoy her with his at
tentions. These coming from a mar
ried man were offensive.
S. H. Belford, a brother of the de.
ceased, arrived yesterday from Reno
vo and with other relatives arranged
to leave this morning for Renovo,
where the funeral services will be held
Tuesday.
Mr. Belford was born in Sunbury,
October 21, 1870. He entered the
railroad service early in life and was
advanced to the position of train dis
patcher and then assistant trainmas
ter. He contracted reckless habits
through drink,{and was relieved trom
hia position about two years ago.
Soon afterwards he came to Oil City
and was given a position in the tele
graphing department oi the P. R. R.
His parents are dead.
The deceased stood well with the
peoplo of Renovo, whore he grew from
young manhood. He took an active
interest in town affairs and served
one term as a member of council.
Sousa was Here.
Sousa, of New York, representing
large wholesale ladies Suit and Coat
manufacturers, was here last Saturday
and Monday at R. Kuehne'n store.
.Many orders were given .Mr. Ktiehne !
for both coats and suits.
TERMS: $2.00—51.50 1N ADVANCE.
THE WEATHER.
FRIDAY, Showers.
SATURDAY, Fair.
SUNDAY, Pair.
ASSETS
First National Bank,
EMPORIUM, PA.
At the close of business, July 28, 1309
$820,789.86.
START NOW.
Creating a reserve is not difficult once you
start to deposit your money in this Bank sys
tematically. But if you ever expect to be inde
pendent financially through your own efforts
you must make a start.
SI.OO Starts an Account.
3o INTEREST PAID ON SAVING BOOK
° DEPOSIT TS ANO CERTIFICAT ES OF
| DR. L,KON REX FELT,
DENTIST.
Rockwell Block, Emporium, Pa.
I'R. H. w. MITCHELL,
DENTIST,
(Successor to Dr. A. B. Mead.)
Office over A. P. Vogt'a Shoe Store
Emporium, Pa 12y
E. O. BARDWELI., M. D.,
Rockwell Block, Emporium, Pa.
Hours: 8:00 a. ni., 1:00 to 3:00 and 7:00 to S p. m
Death of Vineland Pioneer.
Sptcial to The Philadelphia Inquirer.
VINELAND, N. J., July 23.— George
W. Lewis, pioneer of 18GG, one of the
most successful farmers of this place,
died suddenly last night from valvular
heart disease l . He is survived by seven
sons, all business men and farmers, arfd
three daughters all 3chool teachers.
He was cleric of the school district for
many years and custodian of school
moneys. For twelve years he served
on the Board of Education and was
prominent in the First Baptist Church,
held the office of trustee for many
years up to the time of his death.
Ms. Lewis was born near Sterling
Run, Cameron county, Pa. His father
Robt. Lewis, was one of the earlv set
tlers of the Driftwood Branch. He
was married to Mi3s Mary Hall, of
Ceres, N. Y. To this union was born
twelve children, of whom two preceed
ed him to that home above. He was
respected by all who knew him and
was held in most tender offection by a
large circle of friends. Ha was about
72 years of age. Ho made his last visit
here two years ago; is survived by a
wife and ten children. L.
Milk Notice.
Notice is hereby given to our custo
mers that from Aug. 1, 1900, milk will
be 7c per quart.
JOHN BAUER, B. HOUSLER,
THOS. JOYCE, E. J. ROGERS,
W. E. ANGEVINE, 11. L. HACKET.
First Methodist Episcopal Church.
Next Sunday August Ist, the Sacra
ment of the Lord's Supper will bo ad
ministered in both the morning aad
evening service. Love Feast at 9:30
a.m.; Sunday School at 11:45 a.m.;
Epworth 0:30 p. m.
Notice to Water Consumers.
To Water Consumers of the Emporium
Water Company:
All taps at sinks, wash basins, water
closets,| baths, etc., must be closed,
when not in actual use and must not
be allowed to leak.
If our inspectors find any violations
of the rule governing the water regu
lations, particularly the wasting of
water through leaky fixtures or other
wise, the supply will be shut off from
sach premises without further notice.
EMPOIIITTM WATER COMPANY.
Married.
William Razmaun of Sizerville and
Miss Gertrude Housler, of Emporium,
formerly of Rich Valley, were married
by the Rev. Wm. Osgood at the parson
age in Rich Valley, Saturday, July 24,
1909.
The happy bride and groom had
their home already prepared. After a
short wedding tour they will be at
home to their friends on West Fifth
street, Emporium, Pa. The PRESS ex
tends congratulations.
The Lock Haven Normal School has
graduated 2200 students and lias edu
cated 2500 other young people who are
now successful men and women. It
has a splendid record for thorough
ness, discipline and healthful nesa,
Lock Haven is situated almost in the
centro of the beautiful West Branch
Valley. It is easily accessible. Writ?
for a catalog.
Emmanuel Church Services.
Aug. 1, eighth Sunday after Trin
ity.
10.-30 a m., Holy Communion and
sermon.
' :30 p. m., Evening Prayer.
Fruit season is hpre, but Granulated
ifw®' 25 , P° imd sack"for
§1.45 at C. B. Howard & Go's.
NO. 24.