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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-11-16
SOUTH AFRICAN WAR
Signs of Greatly Increased BOeT
Activity in Natal.
BOER ARTILLERY NOT EFFECTIVE.
Beers Around Ladysmith said to Be In
Straits for Food-Dispatch from Nafe-
klng-British Successful In an
Engagement at TuIi.

London, Nov. 1S.-This mornings
news from the seat of war in South
Africa continues fairly satisfactory.
The official cables are not very detailed
with regard to the Belmont incident,
which, except for the loss of Col
Keith-Falconer, was not a very serious
affair. There. are signs of greatly in
creased Boer activity in Natal and
along the western frontier. All the
dispatches tend to show that the Brit
ish are holding out ably. Col. Baden
Powell reports that all was well at Ma
feking on November g. Ladysnith's
latest date was November 9. While
nothing adverse is heard from the lat
ter point and confidence is felt in Gen.
Whites ability-previous experience
having shown that the Boer artillery
is not very effective-it is beginning to
be proved that the acquisition of artil-
lery, which has destroyed the former
mobility of the Boer forces, has also
failed to give them any compromising
advantage. On the COD trary, the re-
verse is the case.
Unless the Boer heavy artillery justi-
f1es itself by reducing Ladysmith it
will again hamper Gen. Joubert in the
eventual retreat from Natal when Gen.
Butler sends the relieving force. 1t is
believed that the Boer retreat will be
made over the Drakensburg range into
the Zoutpansberg district, where every
preparation for provisioning and main
tanning the Beers is. said to have been
made for the last stand and where it
will be difficult to dislodge them. Al
ready it is rumored that they are in
straits for food around Ladysmith and
may, therefore, be obliged to abandon
the siege.
Dispatches from Estcourt say it has
been ascertained that the British have
laid concrete beds for firing the lyddite
naval guns, showing that there is no
foundation for the fear that the lyddite
ammunition at Ladysmith has been
exhausted. 1t is also reported from
the same quarter that some fires have
been seen in Ladysmith, indicating
that the Boer bonn bardment has been
to some extent effective.
A special dispatch from Cape Town
confirms the earlier report that it was
Gen. Butler who ordered the British
evacuation of Stormberg and Naauw-
port, as he considered the frontier line
too weak and too much extended It
is understood, however, that Naauw-
poort will be occupied again as soon as
the advance from Queenstown is
ordered
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-11-16
More WIVES THAN BattIesbIDs.

The sultan's wives are divided into
three classes, five of the first, "a of the
second and $50 of the third. He has
more wives OF each class than he has
battIeships.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-11-16
TARLAC ENTERED.

Manila, Nov 13.-Col. Bells regi-
ment and a small force of cavalry en-
tered Tarlac last night without opposi-
ton. Where Aguinaldo with his army
and the so-called government have fed
is mystery.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-11-16

A man attempted to leave maple
Leaf'' train at Kansas City, No., and his
feet struck a frog and became fastened
and his legs were pulled off at the hip
joints He died Is minutes afterwards.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-11-16
A DISPATCH FROM MAFEKING.

London, Nov. 13.-The following dis
patch from Col. BadenPowell, British
commander at Mafeking, dated Octo-
Der 25 and forwarded by Gen. Butler,
was posted yesterday evening by the
war office:
All is well here. After two days Smelling and
a heavy bombardment, body of the enemy
made a general attack on three sides of the
town which was repulsed by our Maxim fire.
The enemy is now drawing off. Our casualties
were slight. Lieut.. Lie we1lyn with several
armored trains drove off the enemy at Croco-
die pool on Wednesday, killing eight.
NEWS THAT MAFEKING WAS SAFE.
London, Nov 13.-The following has
been received at the war office from the
general commanding at Cape Town,
dated Sunday. Novem Der IL, afternoon:
Col Plumer is reported to have had success
full engagement near Tuli on October IS. The
enemy renewed the attack, but with ammunition
much damaged by rain and finally drew Off not
pressing the attack Maj. Hollawen wires by
way Of thurman, tAat on October q Mafekine
was safe. The Beers have a 94-pounder but
the gun is doing little damage.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-03-30
EMPORIUM PA. TIL HURSDAY, MARCH 30 1899
Oldest rlason I'm America.

During the laying of the cornerstone
of the Masonic widows and orphans
home at Fort Worth, Tex, there were
number Of gentlemen present whose
ages far exceed the allotted three-score
years and ten. Among them was Alb
raham Cohen Labatt, of Galveston,
aged 974 years. Mr.. Labatt is the
Oldest Mason in the United States and
was member of the first Masonic
lodge organized in America-that of
st. Johns in Boston. Mr. Labatt was
born in Charleston, S. c., July 2, 1902
To a reporter he told the following
history of himself
81 spent my boyhood days there
amid the historic scenes through which
the young Republic passed. When I
was made Mason by special dispen-
sation of the Grand Lodge in 1925, |
lacked a few months OF being of age,
but Lafayette, the grand old French
man, was coming and we wanted to
welcome him as Masons with as great
a crowd as we could gather. We met
Lafayette a few miles down the river
from Charleston, and I witnessed the
beginning of his historical journey
through the nation to the history of
which he has added his great and
glorious name. l have witnessed the
growth of our country from the days
when General Jackson was the hero of
the hour, through the great war with
Mexico, through the bloody Civil War
and the war with Spain, to the moment
when the new heros-Dewey, Hobson
and Schley, all of them born and some
grown old within my time-claim the
gratitude of the grandest nation on
earth
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-03-30
BRIEF nENTION.

Market reports this morning show an
unprecedented advance in w. N. Y. &
P. stocks.
We are reliably informed that Mr..
Andrew Blinzler will soon open a
barber shop at Sterling Run.
The old Collins furnace, at Bellefonte,
after being idle for many years, will
soon go into blast. Would it were the
Emporium furnace.
The approached" members of the
Legislature are kicking themselves sore
because they were fools enough to
allow the so-called lobbyists to believe
they were the kind of men to be zap
preached" They would have display
ed better sense to have pocketed the
insult, or in other words kept quiet
and not paraded their injured(?) feel
ings.
NJ. S. VanEvery, Supreme President,
of the Eclectic Assembly, departs for
Cleveland, o , March 13, 1S99 to pay a
claim of 81 900 upon a certificate held
by member who has been dead six
days. The Eclectic Assembly has es-
tablished reputation for punctuality
in paying death claims. Warren Mir
rOr.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-03-30
Pleasant Evening.

Last Tuesday evening Chas. T. Logan
entertained number of his Masonic
brethren, at his home on Fifth street.
After enjoying pleasant evening at
cards, the guests were invited to par
take of an elegant supper, prepared in
Mrs. Logan's superb style and ele-
gantly served.
Chas. T. Logan is the only son of
our esteemed citizens, Mr.. and Mrs
John d. Logan, and soon leaves to ac-
cept position near Johnstown. He
is a bright, active and very intelligent
young man and we wish him we'll.
That he will succeed in life there is
little doubt, for he has had the careful
training and care of watchful and fond
parents. The PRESS takes pleasure in
testifying to his excellent character
and high standing in this community,
where he was born and grew to man.
hood.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-03-30
A Lesson i'm Advertising,

Occasionally merchants in small
towns say that advertising in the lines
followed by the large city stores will
not pay them and they follow the old
style until some enterprising dealers
show them the contrary. To all such
the following story and moral from
the Popular Bluff Missouri Republi-
can are commended for careful con-
sideration:
"When we were publishing paper
in 1872 in Mt. Vernon, on the second
floor, a store opened in the room under
our office. The senior proprietor
came up stairs and contracted for three
columns of space for twelve months
with locals each issue and 5, 500 dodgers
each week. He remarked it was a
snap to get into a town where other
firm started on borrowed capital. In
three years it had money enough to
start two stores, one in Sedalia and
one at st. Louis 1t dissolved partner
ship and each member took a field to
himself Byron Nugent was the part
ner who made the contract and who is
now a junior member of the firm of B.
Nugent & Bros, the great st. Louis
house, He not only owns the store
building and grounds, but is now
erecting modest little cottage home
which will cost him $4,000. We must
add that some of the old mossbacks
who were in business before Byron
Nugent ever saw the place are still
grumbling about dull trade and hard
timeSI'
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-03-30
Birthday Surprise.

Last Monday evening, number of
gentlemen friends Of Mr.. Riley Warner,
the popular proprietor of the Warner
House and one of our Oldest citizens,
paid that gentleman and family very
pleasant call in honor of Mr.. Warmers
list birthday. The party was COM
posed of the following gentlemen:
Hon. j. G. Johnson, Geo. j. LaBar,
Henry Auchu, G. f. Balcom, d. w.
Felt, Josiah Howard @. F. Mankey,
Hon. I. K. Hockey, Thos Gallagher,
A. G. Blum, J. D. Logan, G. S. Allen,
F. G. Judd and we editor. The party
was pleasantly received by Mr.. Warner
and wife and after giving rising
toast to the health, happiness and
prosperity of one of the most active
and energetic young old men in Cam
eron county, all hands were invited to
take hand in King Pedro, Mr.. WIS
favorite pastime. Well, suffi ce it to
say that there was plenty of fun and
time flew rapidly. An elegant supper
was served in the spacious dining
room Then came more Pedro, ac-
companied by ''grand stand plays" by
Messrs. Mankey, w. H. Howard and
Blum and others. The jolly party dis
banded at midnight, after having
passed very enjoyable evening, wish
ing the genial host and his good,
motherly wife many sincere wishes
that both may be spared to celebrate
similar occasions for many years
Just here it occurs to US that we do
not know, among our acquaintancea, of
ants her person of Mr.. Warmers age,
upon whom the hand of time has fallen
SO lightly. He is apparently just as
hale and hearty as when we first met
him, thirty years ago. That he has
taken excellent care of himself and
observed the laws of nature is a self
evident fact. After following the hotel
business for half century, he does
not know the taste of liquor, never
having taken drink in his life.
The PRESS extends its best wishes to
this very hospitable family and hopes
their fondest wish for the future may
be realized-the celebration of their
GOLDEN wedding in 1900.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-03-30

GOOD THINGS FOR EASTER. -''West-
phalia Brand" sugar cured smoked
meats, mild cure, sweet and juicy.
Easter eggs, everyone guaranteed;
home made sausage, made under our
own roof, with great care. What can
be nicer for an ideal Easter breakfast
than cuts from nice, sweet, juicy
ham or bacon, with good fresh eggs
and "Our Own" appetizing and deli
cious sausage? Ham-baked to our
order-ready to serve, will save you
time and money. California hams, z!
cts. pound. Spinach, lettuce, celery,
Spring onions, ripe tomatoes
and such other delicacies as the market
will afford.
Telephone 6. DAYS.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-03-30
Emmanuel Church.

Easter services: 1880 a. M, Holy
Communion; 11:00 a. m., morning
prayer and Holy Communion, Tours
service and Stainer's Easter Anthem,
'"They Have Taken Away My Lord"
Offering for Parish debt. 800 p. m.,
Sunday School festival, carols, mite
box offering; 7:30 p. M, evening prayer
and sermon. Easter Monday, 4:30 p.
m: evening prayer; ZOO p. M, Parish
meeting for election of Vestrymen,
polls open one hour. Tuesday, 4: 80 p.
m., evening prayer. Good Friday
services, 1890 a. M, 7:30p. M.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-03-30
Mr.. Fetter's Lodge Question.

Editor Cameron County Press:
Replying to Mr.. Fetter's article in
the Independent last week.
do not know that he means me at
all, as do not run down any lodges,
nor do know of any ministers in this
town who do, but would like to take
the part of some one to whom he refers,
for the purpose of getting them better
acquainted with each other. Churches
do not advocate secret societies but
are not antagonistic to them either.
Looking at both sides closely we
might learn:
1st. If the people would give the
churches as much time and money as
they do the lodges, the churches could
return as many or more benefits.
End. The churches sing "Requiems"
over the graves of people who never
pay them cent.
3rd. Standard Insurance Companies
furnish more reliable and cheaper in
surance than any of the secret societies.
think that lodges are doing great
amount of good, and furnish some
benefits the insurance companies do
not, and hope the Golden Eagles will
have a grand rally at their next session,
but please do not neglect the churches
or think you are doing any more i'm
portant work, because they set the
highest standard of "Honor to God
and Good Will to all Men"
Respectfully,
JOSIAH HOWARD.
Emporium, Pa, March 81, 1899.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-03-30
Called to Stand by Quay.
Philadelphia Record, Dem.

Pnlladelphla Record, Dem.
HARRISBURG, Pa, March 27.-Sena-
tor Grady. on account of his having
been chairman of the caucus in which
a majority made Mr.. Quay their nom
inee for United States Senator, issued a
statement tonight, to the effect that
the results of primary elections so far
held for delegates TO the Republican
State Convention 'show Enthusiastically
that the Republican voters of the State
sustain the action of those who have
consistently voted for Mr.. Quay from
the outset of the Senatorial contest"
"ln the controversy existing" said
Mr.. Grady, there is an absence of the
bitterness that characterized the Sena-
torial deadlocks of the sos and the SOS,
and another element Of absence is that
of union among the dissenters, or self
styled insurgents.
QUAY's ELECTION A LOGICAL RESULT.
"There is no influence needed to
supply cohesion, as is evidenced in our
two months trial, wherein there has
been change of but three votes. The
solid lines come up daily to the fray
without murmur or waver, and gives
promise of staying qualities that were
not found existing in the prior contests
where they ultimately chose new
man, because they could not hold a
sufficient number together to make a
balance of power.
SIN this view even the inexperienced
in politics admit that the election of
Senator Quay is the only logical result
of this unfortunate, ill-advised and
unnecessary controversy, which in it's
solution will hurt many and benefit
only a few, for if the recent county
conventions forecast anything it is that
of strict accountability for party 10y
atty, and the instances of party dis
loyalty will certainly meet with party
rebuke."
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-03-30
DIED,

HESS.-In Emporium, Pa, March 26th, 1899,
MRS. ANNA HESS, aged % years and three
months.
The funeral was held from the resi-
dence of deceased's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Schlecht, on Tuesday after
noon at 200 p. m. Rev. McCaslin Off
ciated.
Deceased was formerly Miss Yonkers,
and leaves two children, one a baby
only five days old. The Children's Aid
Society has taken charge of the baby
and will provide for it home The
parents, and brother and sisters, GER
tainly have our sympathy.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-03-30
Blood Poison.

DR.. A. w. Baker has been confined
to his residence since last Sunday, suf-
fering from the effects Of blood poison
in his right hand and arm. While the
Dr.'s friends have been greatly con-
cerned about his condition, DIR. Bard.
we'll, who is in attendance upon the
case, informs us that DR. Baker is now
getting along as we'll as could be ex-
pected under the circumstances and
does not apprehend any very great
danger.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-03-30
Council Proceedings.

Special meeting Borough Council, Emporium
March 9th, 1899
Present: Messrs. Burke, Burns, Strayer, Pal
mer Schweikart and Catlin.
Absent: Mcssrs. Lloyd and Shater.
President Strayer stated that the purpose of
calling the special meeting was to decide upon
the building OF a bridge across mill race on Pine
street.
Moved by Mr.. Palmer, seconded by Mr.. Burke
that the Borough rebuild this bride Pine street
near Fet's mills. Carried.
Moved by Mr.. Burke, seconded by Mr.. Palmer,
that a committee of five be appointed with power
to decide what kind of bridge should be built
and prepare specifications and receive bids for
building same, and submit report at next meeting
Motion declared carried and Chair ap-
pointed Messrs. Schweikart, Warner, Burns,
CatlIn and Palmer to serve on this committee.
On motion the Council then adjourned.
G.. JAY GOODNOUGH Sec
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-03-30
Front Seat i'm the Band Wagon.

Don M. Larrabee is making a record
as one of the hustling insurance men
in the State and is rapidly forging to
the front with the New York Life In
surance Co. Last Tuesday he received
the following telegram from the Man.
ager Of the Western Pennsylvania
office: 'Erie, Pa, March 18th, 1899.
Congratulations YOU'RE not only in
the band wagon but sitting with the
driver"
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-03-30
6.

Now AT THE WARNER HOUSE, EN-
PoRIUM, PA.-The gentleman who ex-
tracts teeth without pain-remaining
for two weeks, or until Saturday night,
April 18th. Our system is safe, as we'll
as painless, is endorsed by physicians
and dentists wherever we go and
pleases everybody. We use no gas or
ether or cocaine, but a licensed remedy
which is applied to the gums, render
ing extracting of the teeth perfectly
painless, and there is no trouble after
wards. Read carefully the circulars
left at your houses and come and see
us, you that have bad teeth you want
out and that don't want to be hurt.
Truly yours,
DR.. VANBUsKIRK,
ToWanda, Pa
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-03-30
Easter Service,

At the NJ. E. Church will commence
at 1920 a. M, preaching by the pastor
Wilford P. Shriner. Sunday school
service will commence at 11:45 a. m,
by an open service called "Magdalene."
After the study of the lesson-'The
Raising of Lazarus''-a short Easter
service will be held. The church will
be decorated as far as plants and
flowers will permit. Preaching in the
evening at 700 o'clock.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-03-30
Odd Fellows Banquet.

The banquet and entertainment given
by Emporium Odd Fellows and Re-
becca Lodge last Friday evening was a
very pleasing affair and was largely
attended. In addition to the spread
served by the ladies, which was hugely
enjoyed, Mr.. @. W. Shaffer entertained
those present with selections from the
Graphophone. The Odd Fellows, at
their large and spacious rooms, GER
tainly do have a good time and believe
in allowing the ladies to partake of
their pleasures.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-03-30
How n Town is Populated.

Every town has liar or two; smart
Alec; some pretty girls; more loafers
than it tneeds; an old fogy that the town
would be better off without; men who
stand on the street corners and make
remarks about the women; a man who
laughs an idiotic laugh every time he
says anything; scores of men with the
caboose Of their trousers worn smooth
as glass; men who can tell you how the
war question ought to be settled, and
how to run other peoples business,
but who have made dismal failure of
their OWn.-EX.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-03-30
Thanks.

We take this method of extending
our sincere thanks to our old friends
and former neighbors, for their mani
festations of sympathy and kindness to
us in our sore aff1iction.
A. KLOCK AND FAMILY.
Emporium, Pa, March 25th, 1899.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-03-30
Mrs. Z. O. BARDWELI..

DENTIsTRY.-I will be at my Office
for the practice of Dentistry until April
18th. Absolutely the best work for
from one-third to one-half regular
price, 1t will pay you to have your
work done now. Teeth extracted by
new process, positively painless.
2t j. M. CARD, M. D., d. d.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-03-30
David PeasIey Heard From.

Mr.. David Peasley, who resides at
Elk Fork, and who is we'll and favor.
ably known throughout this section of
the county, informs us that he has
sheep which gave birth to three lambs;
all hearty and Oft good size
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-03-30
Executors Notice.

Estate Of PARMELIA A. FREEMAN, Deceased
| ETTERS testamentary on the estate of Par
Il mella a. Freeman, late of Emporium, Cam.
eron county, Pa, deceased, have been granted tc
Sophia johnson, NJ. NJ. Larrabee and Laura G
Freeman, to whom all persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make payment and those
having claims or demands against said estate
Will make the same known without delay
NJ. NJ. LARRABEE,
Executor
SOPHIA JOHNSON,
EXecutrx.
LAURA G. FREEMAN,
Executrix.
JOHNSON McNARNEY,
Attorneys for Executor
Emporium, Pa, March Z, 1899
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-03-30

READ CAREFULLY the notice of DR..
VanBuskirk, the gentleman who ex-
tracts teeth without pain, now at the
Warner House.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-03-30

LADIES! clean your kid gloves with
Miller's Glovine, for sale only by
Balcom & Lloyd, headquarters for kid
gloves and the famous Dartmouth
gloves, all the latest shades. Sly
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-03-30
Emporium, Pa,
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best Salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblaiDs,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction or money refunded. Price 25
cents box. For sale by L. Taggart.
10 QIhAD L.,
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-03-30

LATEST styles in boys clothing at
n Seger's. Dress your children we'll
it does not cost as much as home
made and saves the trouble.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-03-30

SPRING overcoats just received from
New York. Latest in the market.
n. SEGER.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-03-30

NEW and complete line Of goods now
opened for spring wear. All winter
goods at cost. N. SEGER.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-03-30

Do not fail to see the beautiful new
goods and Easter hats at Miss Ray
mond's.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-03-30
VOL. 81.
Political Announcements.

All announcements under this head must be
signed by the candidate and paid in adUance to
insure publication.