THE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS. - ESTABLISHED I V B. GOULD, MARCH, 1866. VOL. 44 CRUISE AROUND THE WORLD. Interesting Letters From Hon. George J. Liißar and Wife. Los ANGELES, CAL., Feb. 2,1910. DEAR FRIENDS Once more, after three and one-balf months, we stand on American soil, with oar flag waving over us and can hear the good American language spoken, and when you realize that the officers and crew of the ship were Ger mans, and all others we met were strangers, with an alien tongue, all but our own party, you may know how good it is to be on American soil and hear our own language Bpoken, when you try to ask questions or do busi ness. It is a pleasure to sit still and write at a table and not have to sit on the edge of a bunk and hold a pad on your knee, with a small light so high D And so dim you can scarcely see. J ion't wonder that the editor and my » V have allowed so many mistakes to Mep into my letters and I hope you can make out what the mistakes were intended to be. I must go back and tell you something about the trip across the Pacific. If you remember I said in my last letter that it was cold and stormy there when we left. We had not far gone before we ran into the storm. All night long the ship was pitching and diving and the water swashing. I thought it must be raining hard and hoped it would keep lip until morning so I could see it. Well it did and I had no need to worry about it's not lasting for it lasted eight days, and then it eased off a little for the next two days, when we reached the port at Hon olulu. After I had breakfast I went up on deck, and while it was not dangerous or bad, it certainly was a fine sight. The old ship would ride along for a min ute or so and lift her nose high out of ■ the water and then go down with a splash. About that time u wave would strike her on the side and 'go splashing clear over her bows, drenching the sail lors. We were at least thirty feet high er and it did not bother us much, but now and then one would reach us and send us hurrying out of the way. The side promenade deck was enclosed with canvass, over forty feet above the water line. Mr. Matteson thought he would goto one of the openings and take a peep, when just then a good big wave came aboard to see for itself what was going on and they met and Mr. Matte son went below to change his clothes. To me and several others it certainly was a fine sight. I would stand for hours and watch the sport. A great many remained below for several days, and aside from the monotony of seeing nothing but water for ten days, it was a fine trip. When we reached Honolu lu, they said we had been in the track of a typhoon. I mentioned'in my last let ter about crossing the 180 degree and having two Wednesdays. Now I have a conundrum for the younger people : Now on this trip I have putin or lived one day more than you have; had one more regulur breakfast, dinner and supper, than you have had, spent one night more and did not live one minute longer than you did. Can you figure it out ? It certainly was strange to spend Wed nesday, get up next morning and still be Wednesday all day again. We arrived at Honolulu about 9:30 a. m., on the 23rd and we immediately went ashore. We were met at the wharf by girls with large quantities of flowers and each one of the passengers were bedecked with wreaths until we looked like a walking flower garden. We were each given a large stick pin, or badge, with the word "Aleha," meaning welcome, on it. We found street cars in waiting for us, which we immediately boarded for the usual rule about the town. We found the city, very nice with flowers everywhere, even the hedges covered with them. We visited the aquarium and of all theaqur iums I ever saw all around the world, and in our own country, this beats them all. The most beautiful in color and queerest in shape. No rainbow ever had prettier colors than the fishes of Honolulu and to prove that I did not have any jirnjams when I looked at t.hem I bought a book to bring home with me to show you. We took lunch at a fine hotel on shore and then next day hired an auto and took a ride out in the country and up to the highest point in the Island on which a road runs. Years ago a tribe from a neighboring Island came in canoes and landed and conpuer ed the place and drove the natives, 3,- 500 strong, to the top of this high cliff and threw them over to their death, and remained the rulers until the whites took possession of them. When we reached the top, we got out of the autos to walk over to the edge of the clifT and take a look. It was almost impossible to walk on account of the wind and some could not walk. Such a wind I never faced and our inaft said it was not blowing much either. But there was plenty for me and we soon got out of that and back to town to see the water races, gotten up for our benefit. Among the other things we saw the native mak ing a native bread or mush, that used to be their main food, but new seldom used. We were back to the ship at five p. m., and away for San Francisco, which we reached on Monday the 31st., without incident, on a very smooth sea. We landed about noon and got our lug gage in a pile for the inspection officer and had our stuff examined very briefly, without any trouble and then struck out for a hotel and something to eat, in the grand old home land. Now we will close this letter with some verses we got on the boats that appealed to us: Ob! its homo again, and home again, America for me, My heart in turning again to God's country ; To the land of youth and freedom, beyond the ocean bars, Where the air is full of sunshine and the flag is full of stars. It's good to see the old world and travel up and down, Among the famous countries ana cities of re nown ; To admire the lordly castles and the mpnarcbs and the kings, But soon or late we have had enou. re wishing them the happiest journey upon the sea of matrimony. The Range wishes to extend hearti est congratulations to the happy cou ple.—Raton, N. M., Range. For a short time, fine stationery at cost. DODSON'S DRUG STORE. EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 17, 1910. High School Basket Ball. On Saturday evening, Februrary 19, the Dußois High School Basket Ball team will tops up with the local High School team at the Opera House. Du- Bois holds the championship of West ern Pennsylvania and has a clean rec ! ord. Emporium High School team, as we all know, is a strong aggregation, and is fast coming to the front. This should be a good game and well worth the time to attend it. Let everyone turn out and assist the High School boys. See the large posters announc ing the game, that were printed in our jobbing department, where we are fully prepared to handle all kinds of job work. The Misses Hertig Entertain. Last Thursday evening the Missee Verena, Alma and Hilda Hertig enter tained the Union Friendly Society. After a short business meeting, the re mainder of the evening was turned over for a general good time, and all present proceeded to make themseves at home and enjoy, to the fullest ex tent, the hospitality of these popular young ladies. Several contests were the chief amusements and prizes were awarded to the successful constestanta. Delicious refreshments were served, The next meeting of the society will be held at tho home of the Misses Metzger on Fifth street, on Thursday evening, March 17th. Washington's Birthday Celebration Washinton Camp, No. 382, P. O. S of A , are making extensive plans to cele brate Washington's Birthday. Next Sunday evening, the members of the Camp will meet at the Camp rooms at seven o'clock and will then proceed to the M. E. Church, to attend r,ervices and Rev. Brother J. F. Anderson will preach the anniversary sermon. On Tuesday evening, Feb. '22 d, the Camp rooms will be open at seven thirty o'clock and after a short pro gram the Camp will partake of a ban quet served at The Warner. Special Pension Bill. Through the efforts of Congresman Chas F. Barclay, a special bill has been 1 passed through Congress giving David F. Marsh, of Mason Hill, this county, a pension of $30.00 per month. Presi dent Taft has affixed his signature to the bill. This measure has been hang ing Are since last session of Congress, yet Congressman Barclay, with his usual zeal, left not a stone unturned to secure this well deserved assistance for our friend. To say his family and friends are delighted is putting it mild ly and are loud in their praise of our efficient Represntative. Certainly the old soldiers and their widows, are fortunate in having a comrade repre sent the Congressional district and one who deems it not a hardship togo out of his way to look afler their interests. "The Girl From the U. S. A." In a late review of theatrical produc tions by a prominent dramatic critic, the play "The Girl from the U. S. A." received a full measure of praise. The story deals with an American girl who has been placed in an aristo cratic convent in Paris, France, that her education might receive an ultra "Finish." There she has formed a deep and lasting friendship with Vi vienne de Voltone, a French girl. The play opens with a deep intrigue, both social and political, on the part of the Turkish Ambassador to France. The girl follows her abducted friend in to the innermost recesses of the sacred ly guarded harem of a Turkish pasha, and in the guise of a new "Favorite" is terrorized to And that the very Turk whose scheme she is trying to frus trate, has fallen in love with her. Only by shrewd diplamacy can she save her self from the clutches of an unlicensed barbarian. And later in the ceremon ious mazes of Chinese society, her na tive wit saves the day for hereelf and friends. Although the plot leads one among scenes of oriental splendor, the tone of the play remains vividly and thorough ly American in sentiment. The cli maxes are thrilling and unexpected, and the comedy of several novel char acters is as welcome as it is diverting. There are some splendid musical num bers added to an already complete en tertainment, and altogether the Girl from the U. S. A., is somebody you will want to be acquainted with when she appears at the Emporium Opera House on Monday evening, Feb. 21st. That's What all Say. Our friends, Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Byrnes, of Lancaster, Pa., evidently appreciate the PRESS, having recently written us enclosing a check for our paper well into 1911, at the same time s lying, "we certainly could not keep house without it.". "Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."— WEßSTEß. One of Uncle Sam's Boys. Lieutenant Frank McNamoy, accom anicd by his nephew, Joe McNamey, who expects some clay to wear the straps was a pleasant caller last Satur day. Having passed two years in the wilds of the Philippines he is now in the States, for three years, to recuper ate, when he returns again. He left on Monday far the post at Des Moines, lowa. It is certainly interesting to listen to bis account of the work in the Philippines. He is a good soldier and had command of a company of Maccabebee Scouts—mostly natives. Elaborate Banquet. The Elk County Bar Association will hold their fifth annual banquet at Ho tel Bogert, Ridgway, this (Thursday) evening and from all reports it will be an elaborate affair. Judge B. W, Green, of this place, will be a guest and responds to one of the toasts. There will be no question as to the ableness of his remarks, for the Judge is a forcible speaker, one who never talks unless he has something whole jome to say. Attended Funeral. H. O. Olmsted, of this place, attend ed the funeral ol Mrs. Mary (Cushing) Cody, aged 56 years, which took place at Ulyses, Potter County, last Mon day. Her death occured at Washing ton, D. D., where her husband resides. Mrs. Cody will be remembered by our town's people, having made her home with the Olmsted family during the 70' a. Having Good Time. W. 11. Cramer, who with his family are residing at San Diego, Cal., writes the PREB9 under date of Feb. oth, as follows: We are all having fine time; the weather is just grand. Bright sun shine every day. Will goto Los Angeles next week for several months. Please send the PRESS to Los Angeles, general delivery. We are all well. With best wishes to all. W. H. CKAMEK. A Rumor. It is rumored that Thomas H. Brown, who was arrested last week in Buffalo, for bigamy, and who is at present in the County jail at this place, will plead guilty to the charge. With the consent of the Governor of New York State, papers were secured to remove the man from that State to Cameron county. Remarkable Improvement. Mrs. W. L. Thomas is gradually im proveing, under Dr. Heilman's care ful treatment, and it is a mircale that this excellent lady was pulled through, when it is taken into consideration that experts gave no hope of her re covery. She is gaining in strength daily. Coming Home. Leon Rex Felt, D. D. S., writes the PRESS he will return to Emporium from Pierson, Florida, where he and his wife have passed the winter, about the 20th of this month. Doctor, better bring your high boots, snow plow and shovels or you will not be able to find us. Eastern Star. A Chapter of the Eastern Star, a social branch of Masonry, will be in stituted in Emporium in the near fu tore. Wives, daughters and sisters of Master Masons are eligible to member ship. Mrs. M. A. Rockwell has the matter in charge. The Last Spring Election. The election held last Tuesday was the last to be held. Hereafter the elec tions will be conducted according to the provisions of the amendments adopted. Very little excitement took place in this county. Party lines seemed com pletely obliterated. Will Rates Come Down. Messrs. J. J. McCarty, of Philadel phia and A. O. Denzie, of Dußois, are inspecting the fire risks in Emporium for the Underwriters. Emporium, with its excellent fire department, should have a lower rate ef insurance. Back From The South. Messrs. W. H. Howard, E. 11. Greg ory and E. H. Marshall, who have been inspecting land add estimating timber in Virginia for the past month, returned to Emporium on Wednesday. To reduce stock have cut a big chunk from retail price of fine writing material. DODSON'S DRUG STORE, Emporium, Pa. Be sure yon read the special an nouncement of John Edleman in this issue. It will pay you. i 1866,-Volumn Forty - Four.-1910. With this issue, the PRESS enters up |on the 44tb year of its existence. Dar ing ail those years the PRESS has always manfully stood for ail that was for the upbnilding of Little Cameron. When the PRESS was established by the late C. B. Gould, in 1860, it was the only newspaper published between Lock Haven and Warren, east and west of us; also being the only paper between Emporium and Olean, on the north, and Brookville south. Our old est neighbors were the Potter Journal and McKean Miner and Eidgway Ad vocate, the latter having been revived, after a suspension, by Jerome Powell. Those were trying days for news papers, yet many of the older citizens were prond of the fact that they had a paper and liberally subscribed for an nual subscriptions for their lees fortu nate neighbors. The Independent was established by S. 8. Uacket about the time the present editor of the PRBSS entered this office as "devil." Times have wonderfully changed since those days and tbe style and manner oi con ducting a country weekly has kept pace with the age of progress and clean journalism, void of mud-slinging, per sonal abuse and slanderous statements. It has ever been our rule to absolutely refuse space in our paper for aught that would cause tho blush of shame Our bt-loved predecessor, Cornelius B. Gould, always laid down an iron rule for our guidance, not to publish a line in the PRESS that the subscribers should fear to hand the paper to their children to read. During our management of the PRESS we shall ever keep the rule and be content to give our readers all the news, clean and wholesome. We want to please all, yet at times that is al most impossible. "We oi.urt criticism." We have adopted this motto and really wish our readers would tell us how to improve our paper. We are here to serve you and desire to give you the best in the larder. When our Board of Health request ed State aid in locating and controll ing the out-break of typhoid fever, we were very much impressed with the | bigness of the idea of being willing to receive outside advice. So, send it along—we may not use It, or all of it, but we not only want to give our peo ple a good home paper, as we have al ways labored and not stinted expense to do, bat we want to make it the best, as it always has been, and If you will criticise us enough, can hold the goal. Do you want more politics? Do you want more religion? Do you want more abuse? Do you want more good-cheer and good-will. Do you? Do you? Well, let us know. Politically the PRESS has always been reliably Republican and "points with pride" to its consistency, although at times it seemed almost a hard pill to swallow, yet "principles above men" has always been our motto, eveu when the victors have gone out of their way to put the knife into us. Those are things that au editor can forgive, but not forget. We might write pages of stories cov ering our years in the harness, giving many interesting facts covering "Things as We Saw Them," during our forty-two years of active life in Cam eron county. We may do so yet, when the spirit moves us. But, we havo wandered from the subject. The PRESS of to-day is en joying a large p tronage, in fact a larger patronage than at any period in its existence. A rapidly increasing circulation, covering the entire coun ty—many being subscribers to-day who placed their names upon our list in 1866, with its first issue. We aim to give tbe local news from every town and hamlet in our county and care is taken to secure only reliable corres pondents. This department of itself is of inestimable interest to every reader, especially old friends now residing in distant towns and States. Our printery is now one of the most complete in this section, having an abundance of the very latest faces in types, borders, rules and machinery ; the very best workmen and a large line of papers for every line of work. In connection with our new building, none finer in this section of the coun try,we are vain enough to say we have one of the best appointed Print Shops to be found in this section of the State. Drop in and see us and judge for your self. We are proud of it and thank you. We cannot close these rambling remarks without devoutly thanking our kind patrons for their generous pat ronage bestowed upon us in the past and soliciting a continuance of the same in the future, I remain, Gratefully yours, HENRY H. MULLIN. TERMS: $2.00 —#1.50 1N ADVANCE THE WEATHER. FRIDAY. Enow Flurries. SATURDAY, Fair, Colder, SUNDAY, Fair. ASSETS First National Bank, EMPORIUM .PA. At the close of business, Feb. I®, 1010. $897,581.97. ELECTION. Make your election sure by voting to open a ; bank account. It is a man's soleuia duty to him nolf and all those dependent upon him to keep iu the bank a sum of ready cash for use in emerg ' ency. SI.OO Starts an Account. 3o INTEREST PAID ON SAVING BOOK o ACCOUNTS AND CERTIFICATES 0P DEPOSIT. DR. LEON REX FELT, DENTIST. Rockwell Block, Emporium, Pa. DR. H. W. MITCHELL, DENTIST, (Successor to Dr. A. B. Mead.) Office over A. F. Vo£t's Shoe Store Emporium, Pa 12y Opera House, Feb 21 THE SEASON S BIGGEST NOVELTY HARRY SCOTT CO S | Massive Production ! THE GIRL FROM I, U. S. A. 1; Dainty! Sweet! Pretty! > AnExtravamant Kxtravaganra 1 k of Extraordinary Events of Two Hemispheres! A dra matic and Musical Triumph of Veritable Merit, presented by a well selected company. Magnificent Settings , : Unique Costumes! Unctuous Comedy! Bewitching Melody! 1 " " d POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS All Announcements under this head must bf 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 far Congress, upon the Republican tickej, in the 21st Congressional District, eub ject to the decision of the voters as ex pressed at the Primary Election, to bB held in June of 1910. Editor Press:— You are authorized to announce my name as a candidate for Congress, fbr the 21st Congressional District, com posed of the counties of Clearfield, Mfc- Kean, Centre and Cameron, subject to the Rules of the Republican P rty.— Primary Election, June 4th, 1910. Yours truly, CHAS. E. PATTISN. Ctirwenßville, Clearfield Co., Pa., November 30th, 1909.—t. p. Don't be Cruel. The Humane Society of other towire are crusading against owners and driv ers leaving their horses standing with out blanketing. This cruel habit is common in many towns and our Hu mane Society are preparing for a simi lar movement here and numerous ar rests will be made, no doubt. Crue) treatment, snow bailing horses and similar violations will be rigidly pun ished. Go ahead and do it right and proper. Sale Now in Fall Blast. The great White Goods Sale is now on at Ludlain's. For Rent. Five room house for rent. Apply to Jas. Davin, West Fourth St. 47-tt. Flats for Rent. Flats in Odd Fellows block for rent. Apply to Geo. A. Walter. 39-tf. I am offering, for a short time, my stock of fine stationery at a reduction of 30 to 40 per rent. DODSON'S DRUG STORK. NO. 1.