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The Portland daily press., 1898-06-11

Washington, June 10.-Out of the maze
of doubt and contradiction as to the de-
spatch of the first army of invasion to
Cuba, ,one thing stands out clearly, name
ly, that the government, feeling strong in
its present position and plan. is moving
cautiously and with the deliberation
which it believes will secure success unat-
tended with disasters. With this main
purpose in view, the army and navy are
cooperating toward the despatch of the
troops some $4,000 in number, under a
strong escort of naval conveys. made up
of sixteen warships headed by the battle
ship Indiana. Unattended by this strong
feet, the troops might have left last Fri
day when one strong naval convoy was
ready for this service. Since then, how
ever, reports have come as to the presence
of Spanish ships in the North Atlantic.
Realizing that nothing was to be gained
by haste and that the war was progressing
steadily towards success, it was deter
mined not to take the one small chance
of having our troops transports lnenaced
by some scouting ship of the enemy. AS
a result the troops transports have not
proceeded to Cuba, either yesterday or
the day before, as has been repeatedly
asserted. They are in readiness to go put
will not move until the naval convoy Is
ready to accompany them. assuring the1n
safe conduct from Florida to the polnt OF
destination. Whether that will DO To-Day
or tomorrow, the War Department. posi-
lively declines to say and there is authof
ity for the statement that any reports pur-
porting to g:ye the hour or day when this
Formidable feet Of invasion will start is
not only unwarranted, but meets with
the most vigorous official condemnation.
The administration feels that the time
has come when it is of utruost Importance
that the precise movements of this in
radino fleet should not be published and
Tins heralded to the enemy. The COM
nIeteprss with which the transport OF
troons has been planned is shown in the
official list of transport vessels given out
at the War Department today. Of this
list, 81 large steamships. varying from
4, 100 tons down to 600 tons, are at Flori'
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The Portland daily press., 1898-06-11
PRAIRIE GOING SOUTH.

Provincetown, June 10.-U. S. Prairie
weighed anchor and sailed at p. m. !;
destination supposed to be South.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-11
GEN EIATTOCKS CONFIRMED

Washington, June 10.-The Senate con-
arIned the following nominations:
To be brigadier general. Charles P.
South Dakota.
Colonel Third regiment volunteer sn-
gineers, Captain David du B. GailIard.
Inspector general with rank of major,
Daniel H. White of New Hampshire.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-11
WARSH|PS seen.
Tremendous Excitement at
Fort Monroe.

Newport News, Va. June II, a. H.
A despatch iust received from Fort Mon
roe says:
Intense excitement was caused at Fort
Monroe last night shortly after nine
O'Clock by despatch received from the
signal station at Cape Henry stating that
Spanish warships were lurking in that
Vicinity.
A short while later message was re.
ceived from Washington instructing the
oommandant Of the fort to be on the
alert. Reports as to the number of ships
seen conflict. A lieutenant who was seen
after midnight said he had been informed
that Spanish battleship. two cruisers
and torpedo boat had been caught under
the searchlight at Cape Henry, steaming
from a northerly direction.
AS soon as it was reported that the
enemy's warships had been sighted, there
was great activity at the fort. The big
searchlight began to sweep tie bay and
signals were flashed to the cruiser Mime
apolis, auxiliary cruiser Dixie and the
dynamite cruiser Buffalo, which are
anchored off OLD Point. Quarters were
sounded and the crews hastily prepared
the ships for action. The gunners took
positions at their posts, where they were
ordered to remain during the night The
searchIights were playing on the water.
In the fort ammunition was hurried to
the big guns and the troops ordered to
their posts. Some Of the Officers were with
their families at the hotels and buglers
were despatched for them.
The men scurried out of the hotels and
fastened to the fort. In the camp of the
Maryland troops orders were given to
sleep in their clothes with their guns
close.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-11
TORPEDO EXPLODED BY ACCT.
DENT.

Chicago. June 1O.-A special from
Jacksonville, Fla, to the News says that
torpedo in the ST. Johns river at ST.,
Johns bluff 18 miles below JaoksonyilIe'
exploded. to-day, killing three men and
badly wounding Lieut. Hart of United
States Engineer corps, in charge of the
work OF foftifylng the river at that point
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-11
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The Portland daily press., 1898-06-11
ORDERED TO MANILA.
Maine Men Part Of Army Of In.
YasiOn.
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.l

Washington, June 10.-The arrangement
for the consideration of the Hawaiian re-
solution was made in the House today by
unanimous consent and after a short
contest to get over the intervening bust
ness, the Democrats flibustering until
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-11
AN AMERICAN ARRESTED,

Gibraltar, June 10.-An American it is
reported. was arrested at Algeciras on the
bay of Gibraltar, Spain, tonight, charged
with being in possession of the plans or
the Notifications at Cadiz.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-11
Town Near Aguidores Reported to
Have Been She|Ied.
Admiral Sampson Reports the Bombardinent
at Guantanamo Bay.

Report From Vienna Confirms the Stories
That Crisis Exists in Spain.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-11
TRANSPORT CHARTERED.

New Orleans, June 10.-The govern
ment has chartered one Cromwell steamer
Hudson which piled between this city
and New York. She will be used as a
Cuban TRANSPORT. Additional water
tanks, giving her a capacity OF $50, ,O0C
gallons are bsing placed on board.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-09-01
More Light Needed.

The Warner House bus narrowly
escaped destruction at the w. n. Y. &
p. crossing on Monday night. Owing
to the intense darkness at that already
famous death trap, Mr.. r. Warner,
who was driving, was unable to see
the string of cars and engine that was
rapidly moving down through the
yard and as consequence the rear of
the bus was just grazed by the first
car as it passed over the crossing.
We have heard several complaints
during the past month, relative to the
darkness at the above mentioned
crossing and think it would be well If
our council attended to the matter at
once. 1t may cost Il few cents extra
each month to maintain suitable
light at this crossing, but this slight
expenditure may be the means of pre-
venting much costly litigation against
the borough in the future.
Better still, if the r. r., authorities
should place a tlagman at the crossing.
1t is certainly dangerous place.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-09-01

The directors of the Citizens
Gas and Oil Company met at the
Warner House last Monday even
ing and contracted with Messrs.
Russell & Niver for the drilling of
well No. 3, at point on West
Creek, near Gaskill's.
The Company now propose to
push the work, and in order to do
so, it will require the payment of
every dollar due from the stock
holders to pay the expenses con-
nected with the work. 1t is earn
estly desired that every one know
ing themselves in arrears for stock
shall make prompt payment. The
directors will place all unpaid Ger
tificates in the hands of their Soil
citor for collection. within a few
days. Very few of the stockhold-
ers have become delinquent and it
is simply justice to those who have
paid in full that the board of man
agement must insist upon prompt
payment. Let every delinquent
come up to the scratch and enable
the Company to promptly continue
the work.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-09-01
Judge rIaVer'S Sreech.

The Ridgway Star in its report OF
the Republican judicial conference at
that place which nominated Judge
Mayer says: When the Judge was
notified of his nomination he made Il
hearty speech of thanks for the honor,
and promised to discharge the duties
of his high office without fear or favor,
and the best he knew how. The
Judges eyes filled with tears as he re-
counted his mauy years on the bench,
and spoke of the friendly feeling that
existed between himself and the mem
bers of the bar.
He highly appreciated the compli-
ment of the nomination from a different
political party than his own, and
promised never to be recreant to the
trust so magnanimously given him.
His speech was very effecting and
came from heart filled to overflowing
with gratitude for the honor that had
come to him from the men who differ
ed from him in their political views.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-09-01
Death of Morris Lewis.

The old landmarks are rapidly pass
ing to the great beyond. Morris Lewis,
one of our old and esteemed citizens
passed away last Sunday, at his home
near Emporium, aged Sc years. Mr.
Lewis had been an invalid for several
years, and his death was not unex-
pected.
Deceased has resided in this county
all his life and has been closely con-
nected with the history of the county.
During the past thirty years he has
served as court crier and discharged
his duties faithfully and well. He was
a devoted member of the Adventist
church and died in the faith.
The funeral, one of the largest ever
held i'll the Valley, took place on Tues
day, from his late residence. Rev.
Saunders officiated at the funeral and
his remains were inferred in the Rich
valley cemetery.
The members Of the Bar and county
officials attended the funeral in a
body and sent a handsome floral offer
ing.
Deceased leaves q wife and two
grown children to mourn his death.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-09-01
EMPORIUM PA. THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 1898.

friends and shipmates were fouly murdered
through Spanish treachery and hatred. An act
which has for Spain the aversion of all
civilized nations. These acts have brought on
the war. Acts the widest savage would disdain,
crimes that none but Lucifers lowest emissaries
would commit. 1t is to avenge these wrongs, to
give blessed liberty to an oppressed and down
trodden nation and to uphold the honor of our
nation, that we are going to war with Spain.
The Governor says the Spanish flag is covered
with laurels but they are laurels of infamy.
Fellow patriots when the hour arrives will
one and all gladly lay down our lives for the
dear flag and beloved country, that has never
had one stain to blemsh the purity of its escutch-
con. 1 know of no word that will appeal more
forcibly to your hearts than those of the Patriot
Poet" Holmes, in the beautiful poem, THE
Flower of Freedom" Poem in full etc. And
now shipmates when we get to Manila and meet
the Spanish murderers, let our battle cry be-
Remember the Maine.
And down with Spain"
One more and I'll stop. 1--WE partly owe our
readers an apology for the lateness of this ISSUE
but as they are aware of the rapid march of
events which has kept us busy for he last month
they will be lenient in their judgment. We,
were also delayed by lack of paper and only
through the kindness of some of our shipmates,
who brought us paper which the Spaniards left
on evacuating Cavite enabled TO print this
issue. Well, tits an i'll wind that blows nobody
any good;' the fact of the Bounding Billow,'
being printed captured paper will certainly en-
hance its value memorial of the occasion.
The Bounding Billow is printed on ordinary
blank book ruled paper, marked, "Del Arsenal
de Cavite"
JaMES CASSEJS
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-09-01
Death of Mrs. Hernandez.

Mrs. Annie L. Hernandez, OF Ridg-
way, died last Thursday night, after
short illness, at the Ross House, where
she held the position of Iandlady. Mrs
Hernandez had many friends in this
section who will be panied to hear of
her death.
The Ridgway Star gives the follow
ing account Of the death of Mrs. Her
nandez.
ga gloom was cast over the COM
munity yesterday morning when it
was announced that Mrs. Annie Louise
Hernandez had passed into the great
beyond.
"Her last illness was so short and
her death SO unexpected, that the sad
news came like a thunderbolt from
clear sky to a large circle of friends,
many of whom were ignorant of the
fact that she was not enjoying her
usual good health.
'The immediate cause of her death
the attending physician gave as gas
tritis, although she was not in anyWise
indisposed until Saturday noon, when
she was prostrated while attending to
her work as landlady at the Ross
House.
"Even then it was thought that the
attack was q slight one, and that she
would soon recover, and her case was
not said to be fatal one until about
eight hours before she died. Her re-
tives and friends, in answer to numer-
Gus inquiries, were told that no serious
results would follow, and that with a
little needed rest she would soon re-
cover.
''Early yesterday morning, however,
a change came for the worst and the
physicians notified the relatives that
the final dissolution was only a ques-
ton of a few hours. The end came
quickly, and she passed away at five
minutes to twelve o'clock, surrounded
by her loved ones.
"Mrs. Annie Louise Hernandeth was
born in London, England, fifty-seven
years ago, the twelfth day of July last,
and was the daughter of Captain John
and Mrs. Abbie Herring. The latter
died in her native land and her father
brought the family to America, locat-
ing in Brooklyn forty-seven years ago
Here Annie was married on March
u, 1866, when but fourteen years of
age, to A. M. Hernandez, a Cuban in
surgent, who spent the greater part of
his life in aiding the down-trodden
people of the gem of the Antilles in
regaining their liberty. He was away
from home most Of the time, working
in the interest of his people, and died
in South America on November IA,
1878, a victim of yellow fever.
'Mrs. Hernandeth came to Penn
sylvania the year previous on a visit
with Mrs. j. HI. Shanbacher at Will
Transport, and after her husbands
death made her home with the Shan
bacher family, covering a period of
twenty-four years. With them she
went to Remove in 1875, where Mr..
Shanbacher conducted the Remove
House until 1879, and was at Rixford,
Mexican county, for four years, Olean,
n. Y, nine years, Johnsonburg two
years and at Ridgway the past seven
years.
The funeral took place at Ridgway,
last Saturday, services being conduct
ed by Rev. Geo. Rogers, in Grace
Episcopal church, of which the de-
ceased had long been consistent
member.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-09-01
School Board Meeting.

Special meeting called at City Hall,
Aug. 26th, 1898. Present-E. G. Davi-
son, President; T. B. Lloyd, F. P.
Rentz, B. Egan, J. d. Marshall, j. d.
Logan.
Prof Stauffer reported that there
would be about 500 pupils in attend
ance this term.
On motion, the pupils who fall be-
low 65 in any one study or below rs in
general average, be promoted, with
the understanding that they be able to
do the work in the grade to which they
are promoted. Carried.
On motion of B. Egan, seconded by
j. d. Marshall, the rules of order as
laid down in school laws be adopted.
Carried.
On motion of II. B. Lloyd, seconded
by +. P. Rentz, that if our classes and
studies are in the shape as reported by
Prof. Stauffer, that the course of
studies be changed and the school
course be extended one year. Yea -
Messrs, Dawson, Lloyd, Rentz, Logan
Noes.-Messrs. Egan, Marshall.
A petition asking for an extension of
the High School course, signed by the
following members of the senior class,
was read: Grace Leet, Bertha Greg
cry, Katie O'Day, Geo. Leavitt, VIM
Leavitt, Josie Armstrong, Grace
Kelley, Abbie Metzger, Anna Cleary,
Fred Huntington, Chester Hockey.
j. d. LOGAN, Sec'y.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-09-01
Watch our market for fruit,
DIR, UISh at Home.

Aspecial despatch from Selins Grove,
says: DR.. w. H. Ulsh, assistant sur
geon on the Yankton, arrived home
from Cienfuegos, off which his vessel
did blockading duty.
In an interview he says that his
vessel sighted the Alphonso XII and
was instrumental in her final destruc-
ton off Mariel, on the northern coast
of Cuba. The Alphonso was the finest
auxiliary cruiser in the Spanish fleet,
but her gunners were unable to stand
at their guns because of the rapid and
accurate fire eff our marksmen.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-09-01
EDITORS NOTICE.

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of our patrons allow their subscrip-
tions to run year after year. This we
are unable to stand. 1t requires
money to purchase paper and pay en-
ploves and we must insist upon the
payment of subscriptions due us. We
have been patient, but patience has
ceased to be a virtue" and we now
propose to weed out all those subscri-
bers who show no disposition to pay
for their paper.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-09-01

to detract from the well deserved pop
ularity of Hon. G. A. Mayer as a Judge
and worthy citizen. see before me
gentlemen who will bear me witness
that / have labored for years for the
retention intact of this good old 25th
Judicial District, and have repeatedly
attested in public address to the ability
and fairness OF Judge Mayer and |
have never found any cause to change
my opinion.
1t is now my wish that the gentle
men who have presented my name
make the nomination of Judge Mayer
unanimous.
Mr.. Chas. Gleason, of Cameron, then
moved that the nomination of Hon. G.
A. Mayer, of Clinton, be made by &C
clamation, the motion being seconded
by Mr.. Josiah Howard, of Cameron.
The Chair thereupon declared Hon. G.
A. Mayer the Republican candidate
for President Judge. Judge Mayer,
who was present, addressed the con-
ference and thanked them cord tally for
the great honor conferred and pledged
himself to conduct the high office
without fear or favor, with justice and
equity to all, after which he invited
those present to join him at dinner.
Mr.. Green made an honest effort to
obtain the Republican nomination for
President Judge of this district, but in
view of the fact that Judge Mayer re-
ceived the unanimous endorsement of
the Republican convention of Clinton
county, as well as the support of the
conferees of Elk, rendered his nomina-
ton out of the question and he, there
fore, gracefully accepted the situation,
as more fully shown by his address to
the conferees. His action throughout
the canvass shows his gratitude to his
many warm supporters and his ac-
acknowledgement of the courteous treat
ment to him by all. While Mr.. Green
withdrew from the contest he carried
with him the respect and confidence
of the delegates and their friends from
the entire district.
The action of the conference places
Judge Mayors name upon both tickets
in this district and places the judiciary
upon a non-partizan basis. The PRESS
has long contended that the Judiciary
should be free from political influences
and now that the representatives of
the Republican party in this district
have endorsed the candidacy of the
Hon. c. A. Mayer for President Judge,
we shall give him our hearty support
and urge upon the Republicans of
Cameron to accord to Judge Mayer a
unanimous endorsement at the polls in
November.
The unanimous nomination of Judge
Mayer by both political parties, for
the fourth term, after having served
upon the bench for thirty years, is
certainly a high honor seldom accorded
in these times of political changes and
revolutions AS a jurist, Judge Mayer
has few, il any, equals in this State
and the compliment extended to him
by this district will be stronger in
centive to assist him in the discharge
of the high duties the people, regard
less of party, have called upon him to
discharge. We have placed the name
of Hon. G. A. Mayer, at the head of
our editorial page as the Republican
nominee for President Judge.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-09-01
Six rIOre Wells,

The King Oil Company, of Bradford,
have executed lease with G. r. Kline,
of Beechwood, mine miles from EN-
porium) for $4,000 acres of land in
Cameron and Elk counties, and con-
tracts to drill six wells for oil or gas.
Well No. 1, has been located at Rath-
bun and operations commenced. This
will give that section of the county
thorough test.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-09-01
Went Up in Smoke.

We regret to learn of the heavy loss
sustained by Frank Fox, of Driftwood,
by the burning of his barn and its con-
tents at that place, last Friday morn
ing. The building contained the en-
tire yield of this seasons crops, besides
all his farming machinery and imple-
ments, entailing a loss of about 81, 200.
Mr.. Fox succeeded in saving his horses
and one set of harness.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-09-01
The University Association.

The work of the local University
Association Center will be resumed on
Monday evening, September 5th, at
8 o'clock A paper will be read on
The History of Europe i'll the Nine
teenth Century. Beginning Septen-
ber 18th, Syllabus No. 10. on American
History Will ho t2ken up P"D&. Stactf-
er has kindly cons6ntod to assume ai-
rection Of this part of this work. His
unusually we'll equipped for it.
J. u. ROBERTSON, President.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-09-01
The Picking Season

Is here. You cannot afford to run
chances of spelling your pickles. To
avoid this use pure picking vinegar,
and spices of unquestionable quality,
and guaranteed absolutely pure. Also
seeds and herbs for seasoning.
DAYS.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-09-01
Lawn Social.

Thursday, Sept. sth, at the home of
Mrs. Fred A. Hill, Sixth street, the
Ladies of the Presbyterian church will
serve ice cream, sweet cream and
peaches, cake and coffee. Sweet
music will be rendered by our best
talent. 2t
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-09-01
NOTICE TO JURORS.

DURSUANT to an order issued by Hon c. A.
L Mayer, all jurors drawn to serve at Septenl-
ber Term of Court are hereby notified not 10
attend, as their services will not be required
FRANK MUNDY,
Sheriff.
Emporium, Pa, Aug 81 1899