Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-09-29

ResolUed That we cordially endorse the County
ticket this day nominated and pledge 1T our
united support.
c. JAY GOoDNoUGH,
j. II. DRUM,
FRANK B. HOAG.
Committee.
On motion of G. L. Butler, Mr.. G. F.
Barclay, of Grove, was unanimously
elected Chairman of the County Com
mittee.
The nominees for the several posi-
tions were called upon and each made
appropriate remarks, thanking the con-
vention for their confidence and their
support.
The Republicans of this county
are to be congratulated upon the har-
monious opening of the campaign and
those who expected the Republicans
ofCameron county to continue the dis
cord that has disrupted the organiza-
ton in the past were disappointed. The
Republicans are thoroughly united
and propose to elect every man upon
their ticket, from VIM. A. Stone, our
gallant candidate for Governor, to the
entire county ticket. The ticket is a
strong one and commands the entire
supporter the party. 1t will be elected
on theSth of November.
FLAG RAISING.
The beautiful American flag, 20x36
feet, presented to the Republican
party of Cameron county by the Re-
publican State Committee, was unfurl-
ed from the Warner House to Walker,
Howard & Co.'s block, at five o'clock.
Several hundred of our citizens wit
messed the scene, while Emporium
Band played "America."
MONSTER MEETING.
When the hour for the evening meet
ing arrived the opera house was filed
with our citizens, very many ladies be-
ing present, to hear the addresses by
the speakers. The Reception Com
mittee composed by Hon. J. c. John
son, Mayor w. II. Howard, B. w.
Green, Josiah Howard, A. G. Blum
and Henry Auchu, escorted Hon. VIM.
A. Stone, our popular candidate for
Governor, Chas. w. Stone, our pres
ent and next Congressman and the
handsome and talented junior United
States Senator Boise Penrose, to the
opera house. The speakers were given
a hearty Cameron county welcome.
Never has Emporium and Cameron
county turned out more intelligent
and attentive audience than that of
Tuesday evening.
The meeting was called to order by
County Chairman G. F. Barclay, who
recognized Prothonotary G. Jay Good
nough, who nominated Mayor w. H.
Howard for President, with a long list
Of active Republicans as vice Presi-
dents. After music by the band Mr.
Howard introduced Hon. j. G. John
son, who, after the hearty applause
had subsided deliveaed an address that
made a lasting and beneficial impress
sion on the audience.
HON. j. C. JOHNsON's SPEECH.
Capt. Johnson's remarks were heart
lily applauded and when the veteran
took his seat the audience made the
old building ring with approval
MIR. B.w. GREEN'S ELOQUENT REMARKS.
When the President introduced Mr..
Green, the audience knew they were
to be treated to no off-hand remarks
The determination depicted upon his
countenance, his known enthusiasm
and active interest manifested for the
success of the Republican ticket head
ed by his old school-mate, Col. VIM.
A. Stone, down to the lowest nominee
on the county ticket was recognized
by his neighbors and they accorded
him close attention and generous
applause The addresses made by
Hon J. G. Johnson and B. w. Green,
Esq, were highly comp]imented by
the talented gentlemen from abroad
They were able speeches aud would
carry conviction on any platform in
the state.
SENATOR PENRO5E.
United States Senator Boies Pen
rose was given reception that clearly
demonstrated how many admirers the
tall and handsome gentleman has in
Cameron county. Senator Penrose
said, in part;
''Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentle
men: am glad to have this oppor-
. tunity to see this splendid representa-