THE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS.
ESTABLISHED DY C. R. GOULD, MARCH, 1866.
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Interesting Letters From Hon. George
J. Laßdr and Wife.
i
On Board the Steamer "Cleveland,"
Thursday, Nov '2O, 1909.
DEAR FRIENDS :
We shall, in our poor way, try to tell
you our etory at Bombay. At seven
A. M., on the 14th, we are entering the
harbor at Bombay, a most delightful
and beautiful sight, the city showing
up not far away in a semi-circle, with
its large buildings and domes, present
ing a floe eight. A very largo tender
met us at once ; although we were
several hours ahead of time but they
had been notified by wireless of our
approach, We immediately proceeded
to land and were met at the wharf by
carriages and driven at once some dis
tance to the Taj Mahal Hotel, where we
made ourselves at home. After par
taking of lunch we strolled about the
city until three pin., when we took
carriages and drove about the city tak
ing in the sights—and such sights ; we
cannot properly describe them in order
to convey a proper conception of what
we saw. All sorts of costumes and no
costumes at all ; any old thing wrap
ped about the body ; some wore a long j
shirt or skirt and again some an Euro
pean short coat, or overcoat on top of
that ; some with a dirty rag tied
around the middle, sitting or squatting
all over the sidewalk or streets—flat
down iu the dirt, nothing between
them and mother earth but their pants
if they had not forgotten to put them
on. No chairs in their houses, no
stoves or furniture—nothing, just dirt.
01' course we are speaking of those visi
ble to us, the poorer class. The better
class are behind high walls and we do
not see them as we drive around. We
noticed some very fine buildings, but
more huts.
The 14th happened to be their New
year. We saw a genuine race. There
must have been near one hundred
teams of oxen, hitched to two-wheeled
carts, with from two to ten people in
each one, and all going as hard as the
oxen could be made to run, with the
help of the whip. Such screaming and
yelling. It was some time before we
coald find out what it all was about,
but we found out at last that it was an
oxen race, with 4,000 Rupees as a prize
to the winner. Well, all things came
to an end at six o'clock, when we re
turned to the hotel and took dinner.
Got into our carriages again and was
driven to the R. R. Station to take the
train to Agra, over 800 miles Inland.
At eight p. m. we were seated in as
comfortable sleeping cars it has ever
been our lot to be in,—about two hun
dred of us in two trains—that had been
equipped for our especial use. The
section we occupied had never been
used before and none like it had ever
been on the road.
Well, daylight came only too soon
and the Yankees were Boon np to see
what waa to be seen. As soon as the
native servants saw the moon they
were on hand with cofTee, tea and
cakes. About eight o'clock we were
called for breakfast, in the dining car,
and a good one it waa.
Now we are seeing the interior of In
dia ; fine looking country, good crops,
lota of people but no houses ; now and
then a village of mud huts, straw and
cane huts—in fact almost anything
they could crawl into. If they did not
have a hut they lie down anywhere,
without covering over or under tbem,
yet the country seems to have an
abundance of everything —great droves
of cattle, goats and sheep ; no hogs
and we only saw three or four dogs.
About four o'clock we were going
over a mountain and through jungle,
where they, the natives say, are plenty
of tigers, leopardß and snakes and
other wild animals, but wo saw none,
but monkeys sporting in the trees.
All through the hill district, the fol
lowing is very appropriate :
The poor benighted Hindu,
Does the best he kiu-do ;
He sticks to his caste,
To the very last;
And for clothing,
He makes his Skin-do.
And who shall say that he is not as
well off as his better dressed and bet
ter housed brother and perhaps would
not change places with him. All days
come to an end, so we partake of a
good sleeper and retire for the night.
At about eight a. m., we find ourselves
at Agra, about the centre of India. We
are told togo to a tent, a short distance
off, and get our breakfast. We did HO
and found a tent about one hundred
or more feef long, high and wide,
errcfod for us by the R. R. Co., and I
want to assure the PRESS readers that
all that could be done for our comfort
and pleasure was certainly done here,
there being no hotel in town large
enough to accommodate lie. As soon
as breakfast was served, we took carri
ages to see the sights again. We can
not say much about the city, for there
does not seem to be much to say in the
way of fine buildings, except the ones
wo came to see. We visited the font,
a very imposing and substantial struc
ture, inside of which were Home of the
finest rooms we ever, saw It had for
merly been the Palace of all the Mogul
rulers and a lot of others after they
were conquered and driven out. The
Pearl Mogul is perhaps the finest in In
dia. One roam had been entirely stud
ded with diamonds, ceiling and sides,
hut some conqueror had dug them out
and filled in with glass.
We saw enough here to write a book
about, but as I can't write a book, I
will stop right here. Now we drive to
the Taz Mahal, the most beautiful
building of its kind in the world. And
what is it? you ask. It is a tomb erect
ed by one of the Mogul Emperors in
memory of his wife, at a time and in a
country where a wife was a slave and
not supposed to have a soul. It took
20,000,000 It is the most beautiful
building we ever saw and that is all
we can tell you, for a description seems
impossible by any one.
Well, the day is done and we start,
at ten p. m., for Bombay, which we
arrive at about eight a. m., on the
18th, alter a railroad ride of about 1,-
700 miles, a little tired perhaps but
pleased with the trip. Carriages are
waiting for us and were driven to the
hotei for breakfast, after which we are
again driven out to see more of the
city. This tiuie we see the better part
of it and we must say that Bombay is a
fine city and well built We next went
to the Burning Zats of the Hindu, but
our guide did not seem able to got in,
so we did not see them burn their dead
We next called at the town of Silenel,
where the Bramlns expose their dead
high up in the air to be devoured by
birds. We must say it is the most sani
tary way we have yet eeen to dispose
of the dead.
As all good things come to an end,
so does our visit to Bombay. We start
at one p. m., for the wharf, where, af
ter a strict sanitary inspection, we are
allowed to board the tender and are
soon on board the '"Cleveland" and on
our way south to Columbo, Ceylon,
which place we will reach some time
early to-morrow morning.
And now, Brother, if you can read
all this scribbling and get it straight
ened out you are certainly a good one.
There is so much band and piano play
ing, singing and all other sorts of plea
sure, that it is impossible for us to
think or write, unless we retire to onr
little cabin, and that would be tire
some for we would have to hold the
pad on onr knee. But we will keep on
and do the best wo can. Our friends
Felt and Matteson have gone on the
long trip across India, so we will not
see them again for about twelve daya.
How I wish you were here with us to
enjoy all this.
Respectfully,
MK. AND MRS. GEO. J. LABAH.
Gnlf of Bengal, Nov. 25, 1909.
DEAR FRIENDS :
Once more we will try and write you
abont our trip and how inadequate we
find our pen to express ourselves, but
we will do the best we can and yon
must bear with us the best you can.
On the morning of the 21st about six
o'clock we found ourselves entering
the harbor at Columbo and such a
beautiful sight, ships from all nations
of the earth (but ours) crowding the
harbor with flags flying and a swarm
of small craft taking off and putting on
cargoes. Such queer looking boats and
the queerest was the catamarin, not
over a foot wide and about three feet
out o 1 the water with two poles running
out on one side with another log tied
across the end of them, dragging in the
water, to keep it from upsetting. They
i say they will ride through rougher
surf than any other boat. There ure
some fine looking buildings skirting
the water front but uot much like a
town to be seen, the reason for which
will bs explained later, Well our ship
comes to anchor and after the doctors
j had pronounced us a healthy lot, we
1 scrambled ashore (about one half the
I crowd) and find an abundance of car
! riages and kickshaws to take us 1!
; miles to the R. R. station for a car ride
| to Kendy, a distance of 74 miles, eleva
j tion 1800 feet. We were soon comfort
ably seated in the cars and started on
our trip through the valleys, over hills
and through mountains, the most beau
| tiful scenery I ever passed through. I
I Continued on sth Pace.
EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 1910.
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DR. EUGENE ORVILLE BARDWELL.
Born, March 12, 1854. Died, Jan. 4, 1910
Death of Dr. Bardwell.
The death of Dr. Bardwell, a brief
mention of which was made in last
week's issue, removes from our midst
one of the most unique figures that ever
graced the medical profession. A nat
ural born physician, he reasoned well
and was always well in advance of his
profession upon the leading medical dis
cussions, his pen being ever ready to en
lighten the world as well as his brother
physician. His writings were eagerly
sought by the leading medical journals
of the country. For several years he
labored under disadvantages, his hear
ing having almost left him, only to be
followed by his faithful wife's illness. In
order to be nearer to specialists he mov
ed from Emporium to Buffalo, where his
wife died last March and was buried at
Penn Yan, N. Y., the Dr's old home.
Dr. Bardwell at once returned to Em
porium, where he had passed so many
years of happiness, as well as sorrow.
He came back bowed down with grief
and sorrow, pitiable to behold and it
was very evident to his many friends
here, that his days were limited—
that he would soon be numbered with
the dead.
The following, copied from the history
of Cameron county, which no doubt was
true at the date of publication. We
were close to deceased almost constant
ly from his first coming to Emporium
and feel that in some instances he was
cruely wronged and misrepresented. No
mnn was more deeply interested in the
upbuilding of Emporium and, as far as
his means were permissable, he strongly
used his pen and voice In the right and
gave his last dollar to promote any laud
able object or assist a worthy person.
But, this is a cold and uncharitable peo
ple and when those, or many of them,
same people for whom he had given his
best effort, thrust the knife into his am
bition at the first opportunity, thereby
crushing one of the brightest minds we
ever knew in this county.
Again, Dr. Bardwell was called an un
believer. At one time, and not many
months ago, he turned his mind in an
other direction and seached for new light,
which he found. Without solicitation
he made his change known to Rev. Jas.
M. Robertson, Rector of Emmanuel
Episcopal Church and received
the holy rite of baptism. This step
he seemed proud of and at once notified
many of his intimate friends.
Christmas coming, a deep shadow of
gloom came over him find he went to
Penn Yan,, N. Y., where lie contracted
a severe cold and came to Emporium
sick, and was confined to his room at
his mother-in-law's, Mrs. Hiram Evans.
Dr. Smith was called and pronounced his
illness double pneumonia and, on account
of the weakened condition of she patient,
it was evident that his illness was fatal.
All that, Mrs. Evans and family, and Miss
Buelah Wingert, a professional nurse, of
Dußois, could do to ease his suffering
was done. Perfectly conscious until
twenty-four hours before his death,
which took place Tuesday evening, Jan.
4th, t lie "patient set up in bed, Saturday
evening, and partook of sacraments of
the church, administered by Rev.
Robertson, in the presence of the family
and a couple of friends. When all was
"Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."— WEßSTEß.
in readiness the Dr. replied in a strong
voice: "I am ready." He was perfect
ly conscious of his condition and wanted
togo to his departed wife, who died
March 24th. last.
Thus closed the earthly career of one
of the brightest minds, as well as an
orginal character one seldom sees hut
reads about—an enclycopaedia of know
ledge. Farewell, Doctor, may we all
meet again in that great hereafter.
EUGENE OIIVILLE BARDWELL, M. 11.,
Emporium, was born in Warren county.
Penn.; March 12, 1854. His father,
R. C. Bardwell, also a physician, was a
native of Yates county, N. Y., and was
of Quaker descent. He married Mary
Browne, of English and German parent
age; and their eldest son was Dr. E. O.
Hard well, the subject of this sketch.
There were four other children as issue
to this marriage, one of whom died in
infancy. The family moved to Penn
Yan, N. Y., wheri Eugene was but three
years old, and it was there that he re
ceived his early education. At the age
of eleven he entered the Penn Yan Acad
emy as a student, and passed the
Regent's examination of the State of
New York at the age of twelve, an un
usually early period in life, for one to
attempt, let alone pass, this difficult
probing into one's knowledge by the
faculty of an institution which is noted
throughout the State for its high stand
ard of marking in studies. In February,
1870, he completed his course in the
medical department of the University of
Buffalo, graduating, as the Dean of the
College expressed it, cum laude. In
April of the same year the Doctor began
active practice at Emporium, Penn.,
where, by his skill, he soon won a large
clientage. He was made secretary of
Cameron County Medical Society not
jong after his arrival in Emporium, and
in 1880 he was elected coroner by a
phenomenal majority, the head of the
ticket being defeated. In 1882 the
Doctor was sent as a deleeate to the
Pennsylvania State Medical "Society, of
which he was made a member. This
society made him a member of the State
Listrict Board of Censors, and at its
next meeting he was elected secretary, a
position he held until he left the state.
In 1883 he was sent as a delegate to the
State Society from Elk County Medical
Society, of which he was at the time
vice-president. In the year 1884, Dr.
Bardwell moved to Moline, 111., where
he practiced until called east by the seri
ous illness of his father. While in
Moline, I)r. Bardwell was made a mem
ber of the lowa and Illinois Central
Medical Association, of the Rock Island
Medical Society, of the Davenport Acad
emy of Natural Sciences, also secretary
of the Moline Medical Society, and mem
ber of the staff and consulting physician
at St. Mary's Hospital in the city of Rock
Island. Dr. Bardwell is a member of
the American Medical 'Association, and
was appointed as a delegate to the Illinois
State Medical Society while in Moline.
During the fatal illness of Dr. R. R. C.
Bardwell, his son remained in Penn Yan,
and while there was made a member of ates
ates County Medical Society. Upon
the death of Dr. Bardwell, Sr., in 1886,
the subject of this sketch, at the earnest
solicitation of prominent citizen s of
Emporium, returned to that place, and
at once assumed a large and lucrative
practice. Politically the Doctor is a Re
publican, and religiously a pronounced
agnostic. On May. 5, 1888, he was mar
ried to Miss Elizabeth Evans, of Em
porium, a daughter of Hiram and Cynthia
(Loder) Evans, both natives of this
State, and of Quaker descent. The
Doctor takes a particularly active inter
est in the fire department of Emporium,
lie was the first foreman of the Moun
taineer Hose Company, the first uniform
ed company of the place, and to his skill
in organization and drill, much of the
department's efficiency is due. He
resigned the position of foreman in
Continued on sth page
Shippen Township Announce
ments.
The following candidates have filed
their namesjand they wiW he plated on
the Primary election bnllot to be used
on Saturday,"Jan. 22. 191o:
Supervisor-
Jacob Andrun,
Lindon Lewin.
Constable and Collector—
Elihu Chadwic!;.
School Director—
Delbert. Towner,
A. 11. l)nvis.
Assessor—
Frank J. Lewis.
Poor Master—
Geo. W. Nickerson.
Court Proceedings.
The regular term of Court convened on Mon
day at 2 o'clock P. M., Hon. Harry A. Hall, pre
siding and John A. W y koft', Associate Judge.
Attorneys present were: Hon. H. W. Green,
J. P. Felt, Michal Brenrian, Ho i. J. C. Johnson,
J. P. McNarney, F. W. McFartin, I). J. Driscoll,
Hon. Geo. R. Dixon, F. D. I.eet, and F. A. John
son, District Attorney.
Grand Jury called and YT. If. Howard was eel
ccted foreman.
Tha case of John I'ibaiisic vs J. W. Norris,
was decided in favor of the defense.
Commonwealth vs J*mrs Harrington, not a
true bill. On motion of District Attorney the
case was held over for ilex l grand jury and bail
fixed at ♦2,000.
Commonwealth vs A. T!rigger, larceny, not
true bill.
Commonwealth vs wm. Wooster, larceny and
forgery, true bill, not g.iilty.
Commonwealth vs G. Buskirk, forcible entry
and malicious mischief, true bill, sentence sus
pended.
Commonwealth vs Archie Carter, Pleads guil
y. Sentence, not less than nine months and
not more than three years at Western Peniten
tiary.
Thompson vs Craven. In favor of plaintiff
for? 150.39.
Commonwealth vs Perry Harbat, resisting
officer. Sentence suspended.
Thomas—German.
A very quiet home wedding was cele
brated at. the home of Mrs. C. M.
Thomas, on East Allegany Ave., on
Wednesday evening at eight thirty
o'clock, when hor daughter, Miss
Maude Luella, became the wife of Mr.
Harry G. German, of Philadelphia.
Miss Nell Thoman, sister of the bride,
was maid of honor, and Mr. Carl T.
Bell, of Pittston, Pa , acted in the cap
acity of best man. Rev. J. M Robert
son, rector o 1 Emmanuel Episcopa
church performed the ceremony
Only the immediate families of the con
tracting parties witnessed the mar
riage The Press extends congratula
tions and best wishes.
McCabe—Coveney.
St. Mark's Rectory was the scene of
a very pretty wedding on Wednesday
morning, at Dine o'clock, when Miss
M;»me McCabe, daughter of Mrs. Ellen
McCabe, became the bride of Mr. Wil
lard Coveney, of Oil City, Pa. Miss
Margaret Dodson, cousin of the bride,
was bride'smuid and Mr. Wayne
Coveney, of Manchester, N. Y., brother
of the groom, acted as best man. The
Rev. Father T. B. Downey, rector of
St. Mark's Catholic Church, perfo'" ed
the ceremony. The bride w jecom
ingly gowned in an old t r j traveling
suit, and the Jbride'smald was attired
in a green gown. The groom and bis
attendant wore the conventional black.
Following the ceremony, the wedding
party repaired to the residence of Mr.
R. C. Dodson and wife, where an
elaborate wedding breakfast was serv
ed at ten o'clock. Miss McCabe is a
young lady of sterling worth and has
a host of friends among all classes of
people. Mr. Coveney was formerly a
clerk at the Crittenden Hotel at
Coudersport, but Is now clerk at the
Arlington Hotel, at Oil City, Pa., at
which place the happy couple will
make their future home. Mr. and Mrs.
Coveney departed on the East bound
flyer at noon on a honey-moon. The
PRESS joins with 1 lie many friends in
wishing them "bon voyage" over life's
sea. Besides town relatives Mrs.
James Kelley, of Coudersport, and Mr.
and Mrs. M. C. Collins, of Austin, wit
nessed the ceremony.
Basket Ball.
On Thursday evening, January 6th,
the home team was defeated at Bußois
by that team, the score being 39 to 11.
This was a return game, the first game
being played at Rmporium, on Thanks
giving evening, in which our team
was successful with a score of 44 to 15.
The return game was played with Ren
ovo at that place Saturday night in
which Renovo scored another victory
over Emporium, the score being 39 to
16 Our team has played nine games
this season, out of which they have
won five and have scored '239 points
with a total of 237 points against them.
The people of Emporium will have
a chance to witness a good game of
; basket ball next Friday evening, Jan.,
j 14th, at the Opera House, between
| Hick Run and Emporium High School
teams. Everyone interested in basket
i ball and especially students ofthe high
school should be present to give en
i couragement to the boys and help them i
| win the game.
TERMS: $2.00 —$1.50 IN ADVANCE
THRJWEATHER.
FRIDAY, Snow.
SATURDAY, Snow Flurries.
SUNDAY, Fair.
ASSETS
First National Bank,
EMPORIUM, PA.
At the close of business, Jau. 12, 1910,
$917,782.80.
FIRE! FIRE!
Aro you certain that your valuables are secure
112 rom fire and burglary.
If not you had better place them in our steel
vault at once.
1 here s a feeling of comfort in having one's
valuables beyond the reach of lire and theft.
$1.50 rents a box for a year.
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DENTIST.
Rockwell Block, Emporium, PH.
DR. H. W. MITCHELL,
DENTIST,
(Successor to Dr. A. B, Mead.)
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Emporium, Pa 12y
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POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
All Announcement* under this hoad must be
signed by the candidate and paid in advance to
insure publication.
FOR CONGRESS.
Editor Press:
We are authorized to announce the
name of HON. CHARLES F. BARCLAY,
of Cameron county, as a candidate for
Congress, upon the Republican tioket,
in the 21st Congressional District, eub
ject to the decision of the voters as ex
pressed at the Primary Election, to bo
held in Jane of 1910,
I
Editor Prew:—
You are authorized to announce niy
name as a candidate for Congreaa, tor
the 21st Congressional Dlstriot, com
posed of the counties of Clearfield, M»-
Keau, Centre and Cameron, subject to
the Rules of the Republican P rty.—
Primary Election, June 4th, 1910.
Yours truly,
CHAR E. PATTEST.
Curwensville, Clearfield Co.. PA,
November 30th, 1909. fc. p.
Republican Primaries.
The Republican electors of Empori
um Borough aro requested to meet at
the usual place for holdiug the Cau
cuses in their respective wards, on Sat
urday evening, Jan. 22, 1910, between
the hours of 7:30 aud 8:30 p. m., for the
purpose of nominating candidates for
the several ward offices to be filled at
the election to be held on Tuesday
Feb. 15th, 1910. Also to elect three
delegates in each ward to attend the
Republican Borough Conventiou, at
the City Hall, Monday evening, Jan.
24th, 1910, to nominate candidates for
Borough offices.
G. F. BALCOM,
H. O. HAUPT,
W. H. HOWARD,
Ward Committeemen.
Jan. 6th, 1910.
Shippen Republican Primaries.
Notice is hereby given to the Re
publican voters of Shippen township
that the primaries will be held at the
Court House, Saturday, Jan. 22nd, 1910,
between ' ... . j i: r
o'clock, p. m., for the purpos-j of nom
inating r~j.. .i, c stc _ t j
township offices to bo voted for Feb
15th, 1910. The laat day for filing
names for announcement and getting
names on tho Republican caucus tick't
will bo Wednesday, Jan. 19th, 1910.
Names and fees to bo deposited at
PRESS office.
F. K. ZIMMKR,
Committer man.
Shippen, Pa., Jan. 6th, 1910.
NO. 48.