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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-03-28
Ballot Reform Coming.

That the Legislature is to give
the people a genuine ballot reform
act is altogether probable, says the
Philadelphia Inquirer. To draw
up measure that will suit all in
terests at Harrisburg is difficult
task. Several bills have been in
troduced, including those of the
theoretical reformers, that of Sena-
9tor Focht and finally one settled
upon by the Democratic party
leaders. The Focht bill, which
G was on the calendar, has been sent
back to committee in order that it
may be compared with the Demo-
cratic proposition and changes made
if desirable.
The Focht measure is not radi-
caily different from the Democratic
scheme, the principal point of diff
ference being in the retention of
the circle for straight party voting
by Mr.. Focht and its rejection by
Col. Guffey. In both bills the
names of candidates are grouped
under the title of the offices for
which they are running. In both,
also, a candidates name can appear
but once on the ballot. If named
by petition, that is to say nomina-
ton papers, the Guffey measure
permits the names of the various
parties that may indorse the nomi-
nation to appear after the name,
which the Focht bill does not pro-
vide for. The Democratic bill
p commands the production Of a bal
lot box whenever five citizens
charge fraud. This latter propo-
sition is taken from the platform of
the Republican State convention of
last year.
These are minor details over
which there is not likely to be much
haggling. 1t ought not to be diff
cult for both Republicans and Dem
Ocrats to get together in a general
way, but the contest is coming over
the question whether, after print
ing the names of the candidates by
the group system of the Australian
iallot, an opportunity for voting a
whole ticket by single cross in d
circle shall be given. On this point
there are differences of opinion
among the members of both parties.
1t seems a little hard to require d
man to mark the name of each can
didate in a long ticket. On the
other hand it is held that voting is
a duty as well as a privilege, and
that voter ought not to begrudge
the time necessary for properly
marking a ticket.
There will be much discussion
OF this circle business, and party
lines will bebroken. Pending that
time the whole subject is back in
committee for revision.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-03-28
GUESS.
First Fork.

fHSt FORK.
Editor Press:-
A. r. Berfeld of Sinnamahoning is
doing the stage drivers act, up First
Fork, now.
Washington Bailey, who has been sick
pretty much all winter, at Parker, Pa, is
recovering.
Chas. Jones of Wharton is framing a
new barn for VIM. Swanke, and we will
soon have an old-fashioned barn-raisin' in
town.
ID. ID. Colcord has returned from his
visit to Potter county, and is again dis
pensing "clysters, blisters, powders and
pills" to the ailing of this and adjoining
townships.
Barclay Bros have taken their log
train off this railroad. and have gone back
to Jerry Run again. We understand
they are to start their mill this week, for
the spring and summer campaign.
There was good floating food on,
last week, although no log driving was
done, as Barclay Bros rear was up among
the snow hills In Potter county, where
the streams were no swollen much.
Log cutting is little slow here this
spring, though we understand that Brooks
Run job has been let to man by the
name of Haley. OF Bradford, Pa. Some
parties have been looking over Norcross
Run, but no contracts have been made
for that yet. Ditto, Lorshbaugh Run.
Another old settler gone. John Logue
died on Saturday afternoon, about =
O'Clock, after long and painful illness,
aged about 70 years. He leave wife,
three sons, brother and two sisters to
mourn his demise. He has always been
a resident of this place. The funeral
was held on Monday and interment was
made in Gilmore cemetery at this place
K..K
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-03-28
Notice..

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
20 refund the money on a 30 cent bottle
Of Downs Elixir il it does not cure any
cough, cold, Group, whooping cough or
throat trouble. We also guarantee
Downs Elixir to cure consumption, when
used according to directions or money
back a full dose on going to bed and
small doses during the day will cure the
most severe cold, and stop the most dis
tressiDg cough. For sale by l.. Taggart,
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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-03-28
Mason HiIi.

Editor Press
Huntley Miller is at home this week.
He that takes all that he can get often
gets more than he can take.
w. Ray Smith and wife visited with
the latter's parents on Sunday.
Miss Maud Williams went to Wyside
one day last week and returned next day.
Mrs. Wheaton, of SinnamahoniDg, is
visiting with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Martin Hill, for week.
Mrs. Jas. Russell is again troubled
with her side. 1t is gathering again and
she thinks it will now break inside.
"Of beasts it is confessed the ape
comes nearest the human shape. Like
man he initiates each fashion, and malice
is his ruling fashion"
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-03-28
Sterling Run.

High wind and high water.
The log drivers returned home Friday
morning.
John Libby made flying trip to
Ridgway last week.
Miss Grace Devling made trip to
Driftwood last week.
Mort Dininny and John Killeen left
Monday for Sizerville.
Mrs. p. H. Mason visited her sister at
Sinnamahoning last week.
Geo. Herrick and family visited his
mother few days this week.
A, r. Smith, of Drifwood, visited lis
brother who is i'll at this place, Thursday
Mr.. Ed Whiting is very proud Of a
big boy, who came to his home to stay.
Miss Jennie Yocum, OF Cameron, is
visiting Miss Mabel Stephens of this
place.
Mrs. T. F. Moore, who has been very
i'll for few weeks is much better we are
glad to learn.
Mrs. Smith of Driftwood, visited her
mother, Mrs. Ben Dayton, of this place
over Sunday.
Sir Knights Smith, Whiting, Wylie
and Hewlett attended the Maccabee
convention at Ridgway, Wednesday.
The oyster supper given by the L. 0.
7. NJ, Friday evening, March 18th, was
success, in spite of the bad weather.
TRIXY.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-03-28

Editor Press
Chas. Barr and wife passed over the
Hill on Sunday.
A NJ Barr made business trip to
Benezette on Sunday.
G. i. Williams made a flying trip to
Driftwood on Saturday.
o. NJ Jordan, John Conuors and C.
G. Connors visited with their families
over Sunday.
Miss Lelo Williams, who has been
staying at Dents Run this winter, was at
home over Sunday.
John Logae is all right but we can
beat him. We would walk eight miles to
prove lie we told.
Serious trouble has broken out in the
Elk county school at this place, causing
considerable excitement as well as merri-
ment to some of the people. A short
time ago the teacher sent two children to
their home for refusing to obey her ord
ers. The parents returned one of the
pupils, oul ly to be again sent home. Blood
was then up to fighting heat. The school
directors were called to investigate the
cause of the trouble and accordingly as
sembled last Wednesday to investigate.
No one was present to place the teacher
on the rack. The plaintiffs went to
Squire Whiting, at Sterling Run, on Sat
urday, but he refused to hear the COM
plant. Attorney j. p. McNarney, of
Emporium, was present to protect the in
terests of Miss Terby, the teacher. Yes,
it would be pleasant, but impossible for
some people to attend to their own bust
ness, so says c. j. Miller.
GUESS.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-20

An Illustration That 1t Doesn't Pay
Sometimes to Prevent Brutality.

Joseph Bly,. twenty years of age. was
tried yesterday in Police Court for an as
sault upon his stepfather. Charles SPAIN.
and was released on suspension of judg-
ment in fine Of $50 and costs. few min
utes later Bly, stood at Alabama and Wash
ington streets. His mother and his step
father passed. He said in heartbroken
tones, Goodbye. mother"
Goodbye, joe" replied the mother cold
ly as she passed on with her husband.
knowing that her boy had by the order OF
the court in suspending judgment been ex-
lied from Indianapolis and her home. BLY,,
with tears in his eyes, watched his mother
until she disappeared and then he walked
slowly down the street He had declared
his intention of seeking relief from his
troubles by enlistng in the army.
Bly, had assaulted SPAIN with the head
OF a hand ak while he in a drunken rage
was assaulting his wife in their home. The
mother had called for help while she was
being brutality treated. She did not appre-
ciate his efforts and did not even Visit the
son while he was confined in Jail awaiting
trial a lawyer who is said to have been
employed by her assisted in the prosecu-
ton.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-20
A DEMAND FOR 100000.
Chicago Surgeon Sues West Baden
Springs Hotel Company.

A suit was filed in the United States
Court yesterday asking 100000 damages
for personal injuries. The plaintiff is Ed
ward L. Holman, a physician and corpora
ton surgeon of Chicago. and the defend
ants are l.. w. Sinclair. r. B. Rhodes and
James +. Persise. of the West Baden
Springs Hotel Company
In a voluminous complaint setting out the
cause for damages Holman claims he went
To the springs last December for few
days rest. While walking from the hotel
TO the town he passed over a board bridge
and stumbled against a board that ex-
tended one and one-half inches above the
other boards. He AYERS he lost his balance
and pitched over the side of the bridge
there being no guard-rail 10 prevent him
falling 10 the ground ten feet below He
struck against a barbed wire fence and
was seriously cut. He was permanently
injured. he claims. by striking the ground,
receiving conclusion of the spine and other
injuries He claims he earned from $1,000
TO $4,000 annually before the injury, and
will not be able TO follow his business
owing 10 his injuries. Il
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-20
CONFUSED THE JUSTICE.
His First Case Turns out to he n Conn
~ plicated Affair.

Justice Of the Peace Shuck. of Haugh-
vile, who was recently appointed by the
County Commissioners TO fill vacancy
caused by the resignation OF Justice Mar
tin. tried his first criminal case yesterday,
and IT occasioned him much perplexity.
Mary Allison had been sued on a charge of
selling mortgaged property without the in
formation 10 the purchaser that the prop
erty was incumbered. l.. T.. Reinhold acted
as deputy prosecutor and the defendant
had John Spahr to defend her. Before Jack
Munson a witness. was put on the stand.
Reinhoid took him To an adjoining room.
where the two talked for a few minutes.
While he was giving testimony Spahr told
Reinhold that he had taken the witness
out and interrogated him and told him
how To testify. and that because of this he
became absent minded" Reinhold indig-
nantly replied that the statement of oppOs-
ing counsel was an untruth and then Spahr,
with clenched fists. advanced threateningly
upon Reinhold. Constable Henderson then
stepped up and asked the court 10 demand
order After quiet was restored Spahr put
on two witnesses who testified that Rein
hold had instructed the witness who was
said by Spahr To be absent minded" BY
the time the case was finished Justice
Shuck said he was unable 10 give a deti-
sion then. and the evidence was taken uu-
der adViSement
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-20
CASE OF RURAL JUSTICE
AssAILANT OF FRED WAGNER FINED
81 AND COSTS.
He Was Not Even Arrested by MiIIers-
Vile MarshaI-Wagner May
Lose a Leg.

Thomas Thayer, of Millersville. spent yes
terday and last night in the county Jail in
default of payment of fine of 81 and costs,
which made the total fine and costs 81.
The fine and costs represented the swift
ness of Justice in the Millersville court
presided over by Justice Goode
1t further represented the punishment
melted to Thayer for shooting Fred Wag-
ner in the leg with a shotgun early yes
terday morning. Drs Long and Towles, of
this city, and DR.. Bower, of Millersville,
said amputation of the leg would probably
be necessary.
Thayer and Wagner fought at dance at
the roadhouse in Millersvile. Thayer went
home and got a shotgun, with which he
entered the barroom adjoining the dance
hall. He said the shooting was accidental,
the gun being discharged in a scuffle. The
marshal there refused neglected to take
him into custody, and yesterday morning
he appeared before Justice Goode and
pleaded guilty to plain assault and bat
terry, for which the fine was assessed.
Both the marshal and the justice of the
peace, Thayer said, were excellent friends
of his. His remarks yesterday at the Jail
indicated that he confidently expected that
the docket fee of So would be RENTED and
that his folks would come in this morning
and pay 81 for his release.
There was much criticism for the Millers-
willie court in the city yesterday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-20
THE FRESH AIR MISSION
VISITORS DAY OBSERVED AT THE
MCCLLOCH COTTAGE.
Many People of the City Took Advan-
tage of the Occasion to WIS.,
it the Mission.

Visitors day was observed yesterday
for the first time this season, at the Fresh
Air Mission, near Fairview Park, and ev-
cry Fairview car deposited its load Of
guests at the cottage during the afternoon
and early I'm the evening. The evening
crowd was the largest, great many peo-
pie taking advantage of the long, cool ride
TO McCulloch cottage. where there was a
band concert and light and cooling re-
freshmcnts were served during the evening.
The afternoon visitors came loaded with
baskets of good things to eat and the ma
1ority of them had their supper in the cot
tage dining room. where hot coffee was
provided by the management. A great
many mothers came OUT to the park In the
afternoon with their children, remaining
for the evenings entertainment.
Although yesterday was visitors day. the
Fresh Air Mission has cared for sick
children for the past three weeks. and dur
ing that time the average daily attendance
has been from sixty-three to 1S5. The build
ings and grounds Of the Fresh Air Mission
look cool and inviting TO the passers-by on
the Fairview cars. The lawn is kept green
and In good condition and flower beds are
arranged artistically through the grounds.
n
grounds from the vacant lot on the south
side makes attractive setting. Then
there are large boxes OF flowers placed at
intervals through the lawn. The view from
the grounds is one of the prettiest and
most attractive in or around Indianapolis,
overlooking the canal, tOwpath and the
TfVer with its dense foliage on either side
OF the stream, and dotted here and there
with bright bits Of color, from wild flowers
growing
The children who are cared for at the
cottage are much improved after the sum-
mer season, says a physician who has TAX
en- deep interest in the Fresh Air Mission.
They receive every care and attention from
her assistant, Miss Sarah Smith. One OF the
additions to the Mission, this season. Is a
room for mothers, whose children require
especial foods. In the room are low chairs.
a stove for cooking and a zinc tub for
washing
For the pleasure OF the children there is
a swimming pool and swings through the
grounds, reclining chairs and benches One
Of the great needs Of the cottage is an open
fireplace for cool days. and more room
could also be used to good advantage The
Fresh Air Mission embraces every charity
In the city, the Benevolent Associa ton, the
Flower Mission, the German Ladies' Aid
Society and several others. Any charitable
organization may send sick children to the
cottage and they will receive impartial
treatment
Yesterday the guests were received by
Mrs c. Il. Cakes, Mrs. Julia Goodhart,
Mrs. Alice Snyder, Mrs. Charles Book
walter and Mrs w. III. Elvin. Among the
visitors were Judge and Mrs. Benjamin, of
Bloomington, Ill.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-20
A BRAKEMAN WAS KILLED
JAMES w. METHEs, OF THIS CITY,
LOST HIS LIFE.
A Wreck on the Big Four Near Craw-
louisville in the Early
Morning.

James w. Methes. twenty-five years old,
living at 1906 Mccormack street. this city,
was killed early yesterday morning at Tile
crossing, three miles west of Crawfords-
vile. local freight train on the Big
-Four had just taken the siding at that point
to allow the through freight train TO pass
In doing so two coal cars of the local train
were pushed on to the main track. Into
these cars the through freight train
crashed.
Engineer Gibson and Fireman Weimer
were severely injured. as was Methes. the
head brakeman. The latter was taken TO
Covington. where he died about o'clock.
Methes was badly mangled. Both legs were
crushed Under the train. He was also hurt
about the head and body. His remains
were brought TO this city yesterday after
noon about 4:30 o'clock. The funeral will
be held tomorrow afternoon. Methes leaves
a widow and several children.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-20

Mrs. DR.. Hodges, in speaking last night
of Dr. Hyde. said: He was the only man
who was connected with the Art Asso-
citation from it's beginning. He became its
president in 1888 and resigned in 1893 be-
cause, as minister. he could not see lit to
continue at the head of society which
held its exhibits open on Sunday. He,
however, continued his connection as vice
president until his death For many years
he was The only man who had anything to
do with the Art Association. 1t was during
it's dark days when the association had
practically no money lie Was man oI
high artistic sense, and was one of the few
men in Indianapo who. with his work,
had time for other things. He was a man
of most charming manner ana OFTEN assist
ed the women of the association by enter
tanning artists at his home, which was
most delightful center of artistic. intellec-
was delighted at being there. The associa-
ton Will greatly feel his loss
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-20
CALL FOR SPECIAL MEETING.
The Board of Health to Decide Upon
Its investigation.

President Morrison. of the Board OF
Health. has issued a call for a special
meeting OF the board next Monday. Then
II viii be decided whether or not an in
vestigation of the City Dispensary shall
be made relative TO the connection of its
attaches with the insanity trust" County
Clerk Elliott yesterday reported to Auditor
Smith the fees due persons for service on
insanity 1nquests during the last two
weeks ana there were but a dozen names
on the list. Before the agitation against
the trust began about one hundred war
rants were issued biweekly and the
amounts drawn each time amounted to sew
eral hundred dollars. Since the investiga-
ton or the trust began and its workings
were made public there has been but one
insanity commission held and one recon-
initial Members of the trust have not been
ronnected with a commission since the ex-
posure was made a month ago.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-20

The funeral of John Roman. twenty-three
years OF age, who was found dead near
New Palestine. his body mutilated, will be
held this morning at o'clock. He was
camping near the village. and 1t is thought
left the camp, fearing an approaching
storm, and was killed while trying TO board
a passing c., II. * u. train. He lived with
his mother at l2l Leota street and leaves.
besides her. four sisters and two brothers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-20
COULDN'T BUY A HOUSEBOAT.
Therefore, Mrs. CayIOr Took n Dose Of
Morphine.

Mrs. Cayler, forty-two years old, living at
1io South West street, attempted suicide
last night by taking morphine, because she
could not save up enough money TO buy a
houseboat- She has been saving her funds
for this purpose for a long time and had
accumulated about $. She took the drug
between and o'clock, and an hour later
became SO drOwsy that she attracted the
attention OF her children. They tried To
arouse her. but falling, sent for DR. Pink
Who administered stimulants and other
drugs Until he brought her out of the stu
por. She Will recover.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-20
DIED FROM LOCKJAW.
Raymond &. Miller Was Slightly In
jured ON July l.

Raymond 9. Miller. eleven years OF age.
died early yesterday morning at the home
OF his parents. 9l2 North Alabama street.
OF lockjaw resulting from a wound in the
hand received July l. His death Is the
second from lockjaw and resulting from
Fourth OF July celebrations. His wound
Vas slight and had apparently healed when
fl broke ont again and one week ago synp-
toms OF l0cklaw appeared. The funeral
viii be held al the First Baptist Church
to-day at 2 O'Clock.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-20
GEORGE w. BUNTING DEAD.
He Was building Inspector Under
Taggarts First Term.

George w. Bunting, seventy-two years Of
age, died yesterday morning at his home in
Haughville. after an illness Of several
months. He had lived here since the war,
coming from Mississippi, where he served
as colonel of regiment from that State
He was a member Of the Spiritualist
Church and was one of its most active
members. He was building inspector during
Mayor Taggarts first term. He was by
profession an architect, and many of the
public buildings i'm this city and in the
county seats of the State were OF his de-
signing. He leaves a large family.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-20

Subscribers leaving the city for a period
during the summer can have the Daily and
Sunday Journal mailed TO any address In
the United States or Canada without extra
charge. The address will be changed as
often as desired.
Both Telephones 23S
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-20
Funeral of Capt. o. p. Lee.

The funeral OF Capt. o. p. Lee, who was
drowned in the Philippines. will be held at
the Seventh Christian Church in North
Indianapolis tomorrow morning at ID
O'Clock. The services will be conducted by
Rev. j. v. Coombs. an old college mate.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-20

There will be a meeting OF Republicans
OF the Third ward In the interest Of Charles
a Bookwalter. this evening. at o'clock
corner Of Illinois and Sixteenth streets. TO
arrange for the getting out Of as large a
vote as possible for him al the primaries.
Mr. Bookwalter will be present.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-20

jump into White river from the Vandalia
bridge. The bridge is fifty feet above the
water and the water Is fifteen feet deep
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-20
CHICAGO AND RETURN,
Via Big Four Route,
$5.OO-Round Trip-S5.0O.
July 24th, 25th and 26th.

Good returning till Aug. "a Chicago
trains run as follows: Leave Indianapolis
Al: 40 a. m, $50 p. m, 1905 midnight. Ar
rave Chicago, $50 p. m, $40 p. m. 7:lO a. nj.
This is the official route of the s. Y. Z. L.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-20

Levi Mckinney. fifteen years old, living
at 500 Chestnut street. aspires 10 emulate
the late Steve Brodie. He announces that
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-20
THECAMP OPENS TONIGHT
PROGRAMME TO BE FOLLOWED BY
PENTECOsT BANDS.
A Member Says the Singing and Pray
ing VIII BE Lively and
NivaciOus."

With the exception OF the ring meet
ings." this programme will be used for each
following day, except as minor changes are
announced in the meetings.
A member of the bands, in writing the
announcement Of the services said:
1.-THE Pentecost people are noisy in their
Worship but people generally enjoy the
lively manner i'm which ii is conducted. The
singing, praying, etc, are lively and vi
vacious Some able evangelists are ex-
pected, and an interesting time may be
looked for on religious lines