r l' v•' £" \ ]\/| J? R nivr Hni TNTT r V "Pi-? IT'QQ Jt \-.3L12J %*/jl (L <JIS\.I3I .k. JL jLVJJ^OO* ESTABLISHED R IY C. \ GOULD, MARCH, 1866. VOL. 4a CRUISE AROUND THE WORLD. NEAKiNG HOivili OfiUiSt j Interesting Letters Lrom Hon. George J. Luß<ir and Wife. On Board the Steamer, "Cleveland,' DEAR FRIENDS : December 17, 1909. j Once more we will try and write jou a 6hort letter, after about three! days of uneventful run, we arrived \ and dropped anchor outside of tho j breakwater near Tai.djong-Priok and J boarded a large tender and landed at j the wharf and was taken by train for ; a five mile rlae inland to Batavia, j where we arrived in about one half half hour, wh re we took carriages for a drive around the city. We do not find much of historical interest, but have a'.fine rid* ab. ut the r.ew a .1 ohl towu. We are very niucn pleased to, find the natives very eritkusi istie about ! our visit, of such a large number of | Americans. They stand in groups al[ i along the route, cheering and waving ; their hands and do ever l thing they can to help us have a good time. Tho Dutch residents aro very courteous and pleasant. This island is governed j by the Dutch. After our ride we are driven to a very line garden with a ' large pavilion, nicely decorated, by the 1 town authorities and very nicely it was i done too all in American Flags, even; to the table cloths which were decora- j ted with American flags. There I There was room enough to set the j whole crowd at once. A baud was ; playing American airs and rag-timo music, which brought out the cheers in t great warmth, as we have not heard much but German and classical music, ' which becomes mouotnous in time. All around the outside was arranged na tive theatres and dancers, with native j music and all sorts of native gam<s were played, as iu years ago. Well, . after luucli, we take another ride and came in, tired and hungry and ready for dinner, which was indeed a good one. The grounds and buildings are owned by a club, which they turned over to us and kept everyone else out. We understand that some, if not all, the amusements were furnished by tho Chinese residents. Well, about 9:30 we took the cars again and return to the boat again for a little sleep. We thought that we wero tired enough and would not go back again, but when we arose in the morning we could not re sist the tempation and we again went to Batavia to spend a few hours shop ping among these pleasant people. As the ship sailed about two p. m.,we go for the boat, with all classes of peo ple lining the roads, cheering and clapping their hands and we leave with the impression that they are a happy, prosperous people. We reach the ship all right and almost immediatiately up comes the anchor and we are again on our way around the world. Again we move along uneventful until near Labuan, where we run into a heavy sea, but no storm, which sends most of the passengers below. When we got to Labuan they told ns that they had had a six months of rain, ending in a hurricane and that we presume is what we picked up the swell from. On the 16th we arrived at Labuna, a small Is sland attached to Borneo ; we dropped anchor in Victoria harbor, very near the shore for a few hours, not much to see but a row of native ships, which our people filled to overflowing and I guess picked up all the old junk they could find, at prices that must have made the natives feel good all over. We found it very warm ; no breeze blowing and we soon left for the good ship, which is always comfortable and we did not stop to see the games that had been gotten up for our amusement. At four p. m., we are again out of the Chiuese Sea, on our way to Manilla, tor a stay of about three days; after which I will try and write to you again. I should have stated that on 14th at about three p. m., we re-crossed the Equator and aro now again in own back-yard, making for home and, as usual, all well; and w hen I say all well I mean tho little party of four that came with us from home. There are some sick aboard and some very near unto death. Good bye for this time, Yours Respectfully, MB. and Mas. GEO. J. LABAR, SOUTH CHINESE SEA, CHINA, December 28 1909. DEAR FRIENDS AT HOME : We must try once more to write to you, as we neglected to write you be fore reaching Hong Kong, as the time was short from Manilla and the sea quite rough, making it hard ro wii ». We reached Manilla on the 10th, t.i/ly in the morning, and passed Cangodou before daylight, an Dewey did about tc-u yeara ago. We were met at early I dawn by steam tenders, with bands playing. They escorted us to the i shore amid, cheering and waving of flags. Wo immediately tied up..at the wharf and proceeded to land. We found the place packed with whites and natives to give us a grand wel come. Each State had presented a post and nailed up a flag with the name of the State written upon it as a rallying place and a badgo to pin on all the coats of all representing the different States. Tho Knights Templars had telegraphed out to sea that they would entertain all the Knights Templars and their ladies, which numbered about two hundred. We found autos wait ing for us in which we went to see : Manila, returning iu time for,'lunch at I the hotel and wo were well enter tained. After lunch wo spent the I afternoon walking around, getting maii and shopping, with dinner at i'au j hotel at six o'clock p. m. Wo spent the 20th m looking around tho city and j visited the largest cigarette fact or j in j the worid, all run by native capital and native people. In tho afternoon j tho Knights Tempiars' lad hie took our Knights Templars ladits out in autos up the river as far as Fort McKinley, and served refreshments at thu end of the drive, so you see the Indies are alive too. At two p. in,, the men took boats up tho Paul river, a distance of seven miles, to Fort McKinley and at tended the Governor's reception. In the evening we attended the Knights Templars reception and ball, and cer tainly a tine affair it wr.s too. We tar ried until twelve o'clock, after which we partook of lunch and their good things, and then retired to our home to rest. We are up again early, on the morning of the 21st, for one more and last look at Manilla and' from what they tell us and what we see now, our people have made wonderful improve ments both in tho city and the peo ple. The city is very clean with fine streets, and the people are sleek look ing, well dressed and appear happy and contented with their lot. The | only ones we found complaining were ! the Spaniards. They seemed very | much put out that we treated tho na- I lives with so much consideration and said the only way to get along with them was to keep them down, and to kick and cuff them. They do not believe I in education and said we wore trying to do more in a short time than others had done in three or four hundred years. After a very pleasant three days' visit, we return to the ship, as we sail at three p. m. As the time ar rives and our folks aro hastening to get aboard so are the natives and citi zens coming to see ub off. The great band, the second largest in the world, over fifty members and natives, led by a native, began to play and kept it up amid the cheers of the multitude, until we were well started. Then they got aboard a large launch and followed us two or three miles out to sea and as long as we could see back the crowd were on the wharf. Several other launches were along. At last amid the screeching of whistles and both bands playing with all the vim they could possibly make, they leave us to go our way and they turn back to their homes, and it would be hard to say who were the happiest—the visitor or the visited. So we leave Manila, the Pearl of the Orient, destined to be the finest, cleanest and happiest of all places. About ten o'clock on the night of the 21st, we ran into heavy seas which lasted all the next day and sent many passengers below to con template the casting up of accounts, of which the writer was not one; the other half of this concern was below all day, not sick but fearful she would be. On the 22nd we ran smooth again and the weather getting colder and all on deck again. Heavy clothing was in demand as we were nearing Hong Kong. We passed a number of small islands and at about 10:30 a. m. enter the harbor and cast anchor at Victoria. We land in tenders at 12:30 and take the trolley cars for a 22 mile ride about the city, which is baitt on the side of a very rocky mountain, 1,600 or I,Bo* feet high. The hotels and houses are clear up to the top. We rode in a val I ley with a cemetery on one side and a > race track on the other. It was a very I interesting ride but not much interest to record. After the ride we returned to the ship for supper. After we re turned to the deck what a sight we , met; our harbor was full of ships and boats of all kinds and two U. S. battle j ships, one or two German ships and some English war ships, and hundreds Continued on sth Page. K ViPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 3, 1910. A Letter of Thanks. On March 17th, 19C8,1 organized The Fisk Juvenile Band of Emporium with [ about eighteen boys, none of whom had ever had any band experience. Always having boeu greatly interested in music and in organizing bands it w 7 as a pleasure for me to take these | 1 boys and endeavor to teach thorn. Na turally the first thing to be done by the organization was to procure in struments, but at the time of purchase only a portion of the purchase price could be paid. Tho Band proceeded with the hope that its future work would reap such monetary rewards as might free the treasury of its embar ra°unnt. However, when tho Band became sufficiently profieient to play in public, its services were often ex pected and gladly given gratis. This was so in all eases, except the County Fair and the Fourth of July engage ments, From the Fair engagement $45.00 was realized, which was used to deiYay i mining expenses, and from the Fourth of July, engagement §30.00, v,Lich ..as divided in equal parts . mon:'tho liojs for iheir encoursge menl. This mode of procedure did not re move the debt for Instruments, but I ■el ■ i 'l did tide over a period when | public confidence iri a boy organiza tion of this character r.ceded stimula tion. and I fed that I have demonstrat cd that a Juvenile Band to not onlj possible but of great benefit to the boys. Phe discipline, work and organ ization t nds to suppr *s undesirable tendencies and bring out and develop much of the good, latent ..ud active, with which every boy is endowed. With small hopes of the effoits of the Band being able to throw off the instrument debt it recently became necessary for me, in order that the or ganisation might survive, togo out with a petition for subscriptions to pay off the debt. This I gladly did with tho same eagerness to see the debt re moved as I have always fefc for the welfare of the boys. j In one afternoon tho kind and ap | preciated assistance of the public en abled me to raise SIOI.OO with which the balance of the instrument debt was paid and a bill for music settled up. The Fisk Juvenile Band is now square with the world, thanks to those gener ous frionds who came to the front so willingly in support of what I have al ways felt to be a worthy cause and to which I have given freely and gladly much time, thought and hard work. On behalf of the Band I tender many thanks and much appreciation to those who came to our aid so generously and assure them that the Baud will now goon, encouraged and with a feeling of security. Last Fall three of my Band boys went away to school and their places have been filled with inexperienced boys, whom I trust to soon develop in to players. I hope I may be able to do other boys such service as I did those who went off to school for they found that a knowledge of Band work en abled them to greatly reduce their ex penses. My time and trouble in all cases and especially with these boys who have entered school, I feel to havd been well spent, and the thought that I have been, and am, of service to the boys gives me the gratification and pleasure which is my ample reward, L. S. FISK. Emporium, Pa., Feb. Ist, 1910. Mr. Fisk certainly gave much valu able time and considerable expense during the many years that he has re sided here. He has wonderful execu tive ability and this coupled with his well known reputation as a high-class band master and musician has been well established. Few men would have made the sacrifice he has. We hope our citizens will see to it that the popular Juvenile Band is given every encouragement to still further advance its proficiency, thereby giving Mr. Fisk an incentive to labor for its up building. An Emporium Boy. Clyde F. Barner, of Renovo, former ly of this place, who is now actively eugaged in real estate and insurance business, writes the PRESS, enclosing his check for one year's subscription. Like all former Emporium boys, he ] wants to keep in touch with good old j Emporium. We are glad to hear from I our energetic young friend and cer -1 tainly wish him all kinds of prosperity. Don't forget the Hamilton Hose Ball this evening. Encourage the boys—it will only cost you SI.OO. Extra fancy oranges. 20c per dozen, at Meisel's. Note our low prices on fruit this week. "Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."— WKßSTEß. Sugar Trust Cough Up. The National Sugar Comp my have agreed, it is reported, to refund $650,000 lo the general government in settle ment in full of back customs, dues on importations scaled short of tho actual" , weight. This amount, with the settle- j ments mado by tho American Sugar j Refining Company and tho Arbuckle Brothers, will swell the total restitu- i tion by three companies to $'3,500,000 i This gigantic trust will hew to the line j in tho future. Friendly Society Sleigh Ride. The Union Friendly Society enjoyed j a sleigh ride to Sizerviilo last Thursday evening, followed by a bountiful supper prepared by Miss Councilman at the ! Mineral Springs Hotel. Eighteen j members of the society were present I and alt heartily enjoyed the evening at i< was all that could he desired. The weather was mild, the crowd congenial and lots to eat. Miss Lathrope Entertains. Miss Flavia Lathrope entertained the members of the Senior Class and the faculty of Emporium High School at six o'clock dinner, at her homo on West Allegany Avenue, list i Saturday evening. All the members <f this popular class were present and enjoyed to the fullost extent the hospi tality ami good time offered by the fair hostess. Basket Ball. Che local team tossed up at Weed vilie with tnat organization last Satur day evening and wero defeated by a score of 25 to 13. Members from this jlace who played tho game were Messrs. R. H. Edgar, Earl Bachop, Charles Hockley, Mark Ellis, Gordon Vogt and Robert Kayo. Basket Ball. On Tuesday February Bth, the peo ple of Emporium will have the oppor tunity of seeing the Germans of Buffa lo line up against our local team. The Germans are the fastest team in the world having won tho title by defeat ing all competitors at both Pan Ameri can and St. Louis Expositions. Last year they won 40 games and lost 0, the record score being Germans 134, Ho bart College 0. In this game the peo ple will see some of the finest passing and goal shooting ever seen on our local floor and although Emporium can hardly expect to win nevertheless they will show the Germans that every point must be earned. The Germans will have their regular lineup iu game namely : Rhode and Heerdt, forwards; Schtll, centre and Miller and Faust, guards. On account of extra expense in bringing this team here the prices have been raised to 35 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. Opera House, Feb. Btb, at 8:15 P. M. Come early so as to get good seats. Teachers' Institute. The best local teachers' institute in this end of Cameron county, was held at Siunamahoning, on Saturday, Jan. 29, 1910. Prof. L. C. Clemens acted as President of the session. After the singing of several songs, Prof. Clemens spoke on "Sensation." Prof. John S. Walkey spoke on "Relation Between Parent, Teacher and Pupil." Soveral pieces were sung, after which we con cluded our work by being favored by Miss Anderson who spoke on "School Rules" and Miss Buchanan on the sub ject of "Spelling." Miss Alleman gave a talk, also. Rev. R. W. Runyan gave some good Rolid advice to the teachers, for which they are greatly indebted. Wo invite him to our future sessions. Everybody felt free to express their thought, and it was a very active and interesting meeting. The subject of school property and spelling aroused quite a lively time among the teachers Nothing else in order, the meeting ad journed until Saturday, Feb. 26, 1910. A Jolly Crowd. A sleigh load of young people from Emporium were pleasantly entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Mc- Auley, Rich Valley, on Saturday even ing. The party was composed of Misses Mildred Haupt, Marion Lang hans, Laura Fisk, Frances Farnham, Lola Beck, Kathryn Murray, Anna Welsh, Elizabeth Fisk, Lavina Murray, and Messrs. Max Spence, Michael May, Jas. E. Ulmer with Chas. Arnold holding the ribbons. A most pleasant evening was passed at games and \ social amusement. An excellent sup per was served. Oh! pickles and pretzels. XX Jan. 29th, 1910. Box Social. There will be a box social and dance at the Grange Hall, at Beechwood, Feb. 6th, 1910, for educational benefits, j All are cordially invited. Good music i has been engaged, J The Real White Way. Jt will be to the interest of the general public to visit the Great White Goods Sale now being con ducted by the Mi i-« Ludlam, at their popular establishment, two doors easfc of the post-office. No doubt this is the most popular sale ever conducted in this county, con sisting of the largest and most beautiful line of goods ever dis played here. Read their full page adv. in this issue of the Pnr>s and be tho first to secure a bargain. Dr. Reilley's Lecture. The lecture on "Ireland and the Irish," given by Dr. Reillev, of Oil City, in tho Opera iluuse, Tuesday evening, was perhaps tho finest de scriptive lecture given in Emporium. Those whose good fortune it was to hear i", and see the superb steroscopic views, were a unit in (heir expressions of enthusiastic a t«: .tiou. The ap peals to eye and e»r were blended in to one impress; : of . scination and delight, a triumph of' mechanical -.kill and artistic langu . The descrip tions convey c!< ir and vivid picture ; ant! also inspire emotions of admira tion and wonder. The diction is chaste, eloquent, apt, abounding in phasing turns and phases, wh; 1. a voice of rich tone and sympathetic quality admirably i -trprel the i.:>y sublime, pathetic and humorous pas sages of the lecture. Tho lectuvo ,vas Given under tho ntispi" of the {.-•die-' Society of Emmanuel Church. Wedding Bells. MACDONA LE—HECK. A quiet wedding took place at the residence of Mr. A. A. Mac Donald, West Fifth street, last Tuesday after noon, tho contracting piiLks bring Miss Christy A. MacDonal 1 cud Mr. Oraor A. Heck, P. & E. telegraph operator at this place. Rev. Father Downey tied th- l:n it. 'Jr. D. R. Branson served an best man while (he bride's sister, il. ■ Margaret Branson, acted as maid of honor. It was a very quiet wedding, only the immediate family being present. The happy couple left, on tho 4:20 Buffalo Fiyer on a short wedding tour. Hearty con gratulations are in order. BERFIELD KONA N. Last Sunday morning, at St. Mark's Catholic Church, John Ambrose Ro nan and Miss Rose Berfield were unit ed in marriage, in the presence of a large assemblage. Win. Berfield and Miss Lucy Berfield served as best man and bride's-maid. The groom is au engineer on the Buffalo division, while the bride is one of our most excellent young ladies. Welcome Visitors. The PRESS was highly honored this morning by a call from our old friends, Hon. Geo. W. Huntley, of Driftwood, and G. W. Huntley, Jr., of Covington, Va., the latter occupying a prominent place in the business and political scope of the State. Eye Specialist. Prof. W. H. Budine, the well known Eye Specialist, of Binghamton, N. Y., will be at R. H. Hirsch's jewelry store, Emporium, Pa., Feb. 12th. If you can't see well or have headache don't fail to call and see Prof. Budine, as he guarantees to enre all such cases. Lenses ground and fitted in old frames. Byes tested and ex amined free. All work guaranteed. Directors Convention. The school directors of Cameron county will meet in annual convention at courthouse, next Saturday at 10:30 a. m., 1:30 p. m., and 8:00 p. m. An interesting program has been pre pared. More Than a Mile of Ribbon. $461.00 Worth of Ail Silk Ribbon Will be Sold for $190.00. Reed Bro's & Co., a large Wholesale Millinery House, had in their Buffalo Store, 1900 YARDS OF ALL SILK RIBBON. One or two pieces of a kind and in widths from three to five inches. We made them an offer, more than a month ago, for the entire lot and wo finally got them at our price. There are black and colors and every yard is all silk. Moßt of it is 25c quality. Fri day we shall put this Ribbon on sale at 10c per yard. 11. KUEHNE, Emporium's Up-to-Date Store. TERMS: $2.00 — advance THE WEATHER. FRIDAV, Snow. SATURDAY, Know Flurries. SUNDAY, Fair, Coldir. ASSETS First National Bank, EMPORIUM, PA. At the cl'-se of business, Feb. 2, Iftlft, $8G7,816.65. An Old Sick Makes a Poor Place in Which to Keep Money. Yon cannot hide it where it is absolutely safe from lire or theiveg. Why not bank your money where it is safe and where yon can set it when you want it. SI.OO Starts an Account. 3o INTEREST PAID ON SAVING BOOK o ACCOUNTS AND CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSI r. DR. LEON REX FELT, DENTIST. Rockwe! Bloelt, Emporium, Pa. DR. H. W. MITCII EIJ., DRNTTST, (Saccec-rior to Dr A. B Mead.) Olßto i • r A. r V, shoi ' loro Emporium, Pu 12y POLITIC A L ANNOUNCED ENTS Ml Announcements un lr. (! !■, heir) i :<t be siff ■■ dby ' <<■ •i' an I paid in a u-t to insure publication. FOR CONG RE -8. Eu. lor Prr r:: - We are authorized to aitnouucc t!ie NAME of HON CHARLES P. BARCLAY, of Cameron county, ::s a candidate for Congress, noon the Republican ticket", in the 21at Congressional District, sub ject to the decision o 112 the voters i-s ex pressed at th>> Primary Election, to be held in Jure of 1910. Editor Press:— You are .'tu'.h-i;: d to f.nnoi:i my name as a candidate for C'ongrt- •>, for the 21st o<>»?Toseiona! Distrk-', com posed of the uountieH of Clearfield, Me- Kean, Centre and Cameron, subject to the Rules of the Republican P iy.— Primary Election, Jure- -llh, 1010. Yours truly, CHAS. B. PAITKN. Curvvensville, Clearfield Co., Pa , November 30th, 1900—t. p. Change in Management. Our citizens, especially the workmen employed at. Elk Tannery plant at this place, were sorry to learn on Monday that R. A. Eick, for five years Supt, of the works had been appointed tanrer at the Coudersport tannery, one of the largest in this section of tiie state. Mr. Eick left for Coudersport on Tues day to assume ins duti* s. His excell ent family will not leave until next spring Coudersport are to be con gratulated upon securing this very ex cellent family, held in the highest es teem here. Mr. W. A Flynn, of Allegany, N. Y., accompanied by his father, arrived here on Monday. We had the plea sure of meeting the new Supt., who comes of a family of tanners and his appearance impressed UH qttito favor ably. He is not married, girls. Extra! Extra! An unusual opportunity is offered to buy beautiful Wash Dress Goods at half-price. The largest Wholesale House in Buffalo had about ten pieces eacli of "Sbautine Silk" and Novelty Woven Side Band Dress Material, for which they accepted our offer of just half of what their price had been, to close out the lot. These stylish and beautiful quality of goods will be put on sale Friday at 25c per yard, the regular price is 50e, at R. KUEHNti, Emporium's Greatest Store. Will mail eamples to out of towr* customers on request. For Rent. Five room house for rent. Apply to Jas. Davin, Weat Fourth St. 47-tf. Fiats for Rent. Flats in Odd Fellows block for rent. Apply to Geo. A. Walker. 39-tf. Special Candy sale at Meinel'a ©vfcrj Saturday. Oyster Supper. There will be an oyster supper at West Creek school house, next Satur day evening, Feb. sth. Let there be a large attendance. The public cordial ly invited. Card of Thanks. Editor Press:—Please convey our heartfelt thanks to those kind friends who so kindly assisted us during the illness and at the time of the death of our dear dear wife and mother. Words cannt describe our gratitude. ANDREW BLINZLER AND FAMILY, Jan. 29tb, 1910. NO. 50.
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