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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.