6on}eroi) 6®ut)fy i ESTABLISHED BY 0. B.GOULD. HENRY H~MULLIN, Editor and Manager. PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: fwyear P «0 If paid in advance |1 80 REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET. 7 Judge of Supreme Court, J. HAY BROWN, Lancaster. Judge of Superior Court, JO9IAH B. ADAMS, Philadelphia. State Treasurer, LT.-COL. JAMES E. BARNETT, Washington County. COUNTY. For SherifT, J. D. SWOPE, Shippen. For County Commissioners, E. W. OASKILL, Shippen. CHARLES GLEASON. Drittwood. For County Auditors, CHAS. L. BUTLER. Emporium. WM. H. LOGUE, Gibson. Democratic speakers are begin ning to talk about "apparent pros perity." This is a sure sign of an abandonment of the calamity issue. And now it appears that "Silver Dick" Bland's successor in Con gress is not much of a believer in ■itver. Mr. Bryan must have ■lipped a cog to allow such a thing to occur. The Chicago platform Democrats at their New York meeting having given cheers for Aguinaldo, their next step would logically be to send him a shipload of arms and ammunition. There will need be a great change in American character before we adopt the Democratic plan and run away from the fight in the Philip pines. The stars and stripes will «ot be hauled down in the face of armed opposition. In Treasury circles at Washing lon there is no expectation of any large surplus in the public revenues during the autumn and winter, as ttie disbursements are sure "to be quite large. There will conse quently be no tightening of the ■noney market. The Democratic conventions are •mow passing resolutions which bear a strong family likeness to those that were passed by the Democrats in 18l>4. It is strange that the party should care to repeat tliat disastrous experiment in the same century. The forecast of President Mc- Kinley's colonial policy, which is announced since his return to Washington, shows that it is to be essentially a territorial regime in perfect keeping with American traditions. There is no hint of a purpose to anticipate Congress and usurp its powers. The United States has set its hand to the plow and will not look back. Having by the necessity of warfare destroyed the only respon sible government in the Philip pines, a better one must be set up, Kfe and property must be protected before American authority can be withdrawn. The Navy Department expects to begin the manufacture of smoke less powder mills at Indian Head, oear Washington, The daily out put will be '2,000 pounds. This seems quite large at first thought but a thirteen-inch gun uses 1,000 pounds at a single shot. The opening of the mills mark a distinct .departure by the Government, as ■jaeretofore all the supplies of powder have been drawn from private sources. Bobbed the Grave. A startling incident of which Mr. John Oliver, of Philadelphia, was the subject, is narrated by him as follows: "I wan in a most dreadful condition. My nkin was almost yellow, eyes sunken, tongue coated, pain continu ally in back and Bides, no appetite— fradually growing weaker day by day. hree physicians had given me up. Fortunately a friend advised trying Electric Bitters and to my great joy whl surprise, the first bottle made a decided improvement. I continued their use for three weeks and am now » well man. I know they saved my and robbed the grave of another rictim." No one should fail to try 4hem. Only 50 cte., guaranteed, at L. "Taggart's drug store. Tired and retired seems to express tftwv conditon of most of the visitors in town Gfris week. Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The best Salve in the world for cuts, braises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever Koros, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi tively cures piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satis faction or money refunded. Price 25 tents a box. For sale by L. Taggart. v3'l-n'i-ly The War Expenses as a Political Issue. Ex-Senator Blair, of New Hamp shire, said a good thing the other day in conversation with a New York reporter. He had been talk ing about the issues upon which the next Presidential campaign would probably be conducted, and after having expressed the opinion that the Republicans would not allow their Democratic rivals to get ahead of them on the question of trusts, he passed onto consider what political capital the opposi tion could reasonably expect to make out of the cost of the fighting in the Philippines. We may be sure that they will do all they can to impress the public mind with an exaggerated idea of its magnitude, and with a totally false idea of its unprofit ableness, but, altogether apart from the merits of the question raised, ex-Senator Blair suggests a reply to which it will be impossible for them to make any effective re joinder. It is that one month of idleness by the factories of the United States, with the consequent loss of wages to the employees, would amount to more than the entire cost of suppressing the re bels in the Philippines. Truer word than that was never spoken. The entire cost, not only of putting down the insurrection in the Philippines, but of all the naval and military operations in which we have been engaged since the outbreak of hostilities with Spain, is something quite incon siderable compared with the losses which the American people suffered from the commercial, industrial and financial demoralization which attended the course of Mr. Cleve land's second administration. Mr. Blair spoke of the loss of wages which resulted from the closing of so many mills in every section of the country and in every line of manufacture. The loss was enormous, but it was only one item in the Demo cratic free-trade bill of costs. It chiefly affected the masses of the peo ple and it was the main cause of the suffering that prevailed in those distressful soup-house times of un happy memory. But it was prob ably less stupendous in its aggre gate of pecuniary sacrifice than the loss which the capitalists of the country, large and small, sustained in the shrinkage of their securities. That loss must be reckoned in billions of dollars, and while to those who have been able to hold on it has been made up through the prosperity which the country has enjoyed since the restoration of the Republicans to power, there are thousands of people who have never been able to recover from the ruin in which the Cleveland times involved them. It has l>eeii calculated that the last Democratic administration cost the American people as much in money as the four years of civil war. In comparison therewith all the war expenses that have been incurred since Mr. McKinley be came President are not a circum stance. —Philadelphia Inquirer. DEriOCRACY AS A KICKER. Dissatisfied with Everything Except Its Own Pauperized Progeny. If, as the Democrats claim, the Dingley bill is the "mother of trusts," surely the Wilson bill was the father of bu'sts; for it paralyzed nearly every manufacturing indus try of the country, bursted a ma jority of the banks, drove two thirds of the railroads into the hands of receivers, and sent a million wprkingmen as supplicants to charitable soup houses. Unless recent sad experience has gone for naught, and memory has deserted its mission, Democratic rule is synonymous with financial disaster and industrial ruin "and whoever is deceived thereby is not wise." Democrats may get along pass ably well in running a city, be cause municipal corporations are in a certain sense amenable to State and Federal laws, and can suffer a whole lot of misgovern ment without seriously affecting the surrounding country, contain ing the bone and sinew, the pro ducing classes and conservative forces of the country at large. But Democracy has evidently been in too small a mold to fully com prehend either the magnitude, lofy mission, or magnificent des tiny of this great and glorious re public. Its proper government is manifestly too big a contract for contracted minds—too large an undertaking for men of deep-seated prejudices and circumscribed in tellects. During the past thirty-five years, however, Democracy has practically distinguished itself as a high, irre pressible kicker, and, as far as it lias had opportunity, a national calamity breeder. It has invari ably kicked at everything ever said or done by the party of progress and prosperity, and denounced every principal and policy not of its own creation or adoption. And CAMERON COUNTY PRESS, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1899. it is still kicking—kicking at the gold standard, the Republican Pro tective Tariff law, the nation's un precedented prosperity, every prin ciple and proper appliance of national growth and territorial and commercial expansion—at every thing, in fact, except its own pau perized progeny.-Bozeman (Mont.) "Avant Courier." WASHINGTON LETTER. {.from our Regular Correspondent.) WABHINQTON, Sept. 18th, 1899. Ever since the official announce ment that President McKinley would visit St. Paul and Minne apolis, as well as Chicago, when he goes west, next month, the Presi dent has been overwhelmed with invitations, by mail, by wire and verbally to visit other western cities. While this proof of his personal popularity is naturally gratifying to President McKinley, it is also embarassing to him, be cause of his inability to accept all the invitations and his unwilling ness to appear to discriminate. He may decide to visit other cities but the chances are that he will not. His promise to visit Chicago during its Autumn Festival was obtained many months ago, and it was his desire to assist in welcom ing the Minnesota Volunteers home from the Philippines, that caused him to decide togo to Minneapolis, that caused him to goto Minneapolis and St. Paul; his interest in and kindly feeling toward the volunteers are known to all who have come in contact with him. Representative Eddy, of Minne sota, who is an expert in feeling the public pulse, is in Washington. Since Congress adjourned he has been almost cantinuously on the move, and has been from Massa chusetts to the State of Washing ton, making it a point to find out the condition of public sentiment. As a result of his investigation, he says that the foreign policy of the administration will be the principal issue in the Presidential campaign. Of that issue, he said: "The sentiment of the country is, in my opinion, overwhelmingly in favor of maintaining American supre macy over every foot of territory which came to us as a result of the war with Spain. The anti-ex pansionists of the East have really done President McKinley a good turn by their caluminations, r for they have aroused the sentiment of the people and made an ifcsue' that Will be settled in the Presidential election next year, and settled right, as every question involvirtg American dignity and honor has always been settled when submit ted to the voters.'' "Jim" Boyle, au old newspaper man who was Private Secretary to President McKinley while he was Governor of Ohio, and during the Presidential campaign, but who has been for the last two years, U. S. Consul at Liverpool, England, is in Washington on a vacation. Being a close observer and a care ful man, these words of Mr. Boyle's are gratifying to all Americans, and should be valuable to the Am erican manufacturer who is seeking to extend his foreign trade, es pecially with England: "The most gratifying thing to a citizen of this country is the ever increas ing demand for Yankee manufac tures. What I would try to im press on our people is the vital necessity of sending over only High class goods. By keeping our pro ducts up to a high standard we secure the confidence of the English, who are always willing to pay the very highest prices for the best. But any deterioration from this standard breeds distrust and means a diminution of imports. In some lines, by a failure to persue this correct policy, we have already suffered loss, notably in the bicycle trade, which in 1898 fell off 50 per cent from the preceeding year, owing to the fact that a great many trashy wheels were sent from this country to England, the result being that some degree of suspicion was sure to attach to all American makes of bicycles in the future.'' It seems difficult for the Navy Department to issue an order con cerning Rear Admiral Schley, which does not put the inventive faculties of some newspaper writers on double duty and produce a lot of stories which anyone at all familiar with the practices of the department know to be farcical. Sometime Jigo, Admiral Schley asked to be given sea duty, and last week he was ordered to hold himself in readiness to take com mand of the South Atlantic Squad ron, the first opportunity there has been to comply with his request, that appointments of that rank made since he filed it having all gone to his seniors. First came a batch of stories about the command being an unimportant one. That is pure bosh. No flag command is regarded in the Navy as unimport ant, and any one of them may be come at any time the most iui portant. It is always customary before assigning officers of high rank to any particular duty, to ascertain their wishes, and there isn't any reason for supposing that the custom will be deviated from in this case. Therefore it may be taken for granted that if the order is issued assigning Ad miral Schley to the command of the South Atlantic Squadron, he has no objection to assuming it. A Thousand Tongues. Could not express the rapture of Annie E. Springer, of 1126 Howard St., Philadelphia, Pa., when she found that Dr. King's New Discovery for Con sumption had completely cured her of a hacking cough that for many years had made life a burden. All other remedies and doctors could give her no help, but she says of this royal cure: "It soon relieved the pain in my chest and I qan now sleep soundly, some thing I can scarcely remember doing before. I feel like sounding its praises throughout the universe." So will everyone who tries Dr. King's New Discovery for any trouble of the throat, chest or lungs. Price 50c. and fl.oo. Trial bottles free at L. Taggart's drug store. Every bottle guaranteed. Notioe. We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to refund the money on two 26 cent bottles or boxes of Baxter's Mandrake Bitters, if it fails to cure constipation, biliousness, sick head ache, jaundice, loss of appetite, sour stomach, dyspepsia, liver complaint, or any of the diseases for which it is re commeded. It is highly recommended as a tonic and blood purifier. Sold liquid in bottles, and tablets in boxes. Price 25 cents for either. One pack age of either guaranteed to give satis faction or money refunded. L. Tag gart, R. G. Dodson. 34-24-ly NO. 3265. OP THE CONDITION -OF THE- First National Bank at Emporium, in the State of Pennsylvania at the close of business, Sept. 7th, 1899. Retourcci. Loans and discounts f118,131 39 Overdrafts, secured and unsecured 447 24 U. 8. Bonds to secure circulation 12,500 00 Premiums on U. S. Bonds 1,000 00 Stocks, Securities, etc., 1,860 71 Banking-house, furniture and fixtures. 8,200 00 Due from National Banks (not Reserve Agents) 206 09 Due from State Banks and Bankers 808 12 Due from approved reserve agents 84,776 07 Checks and other cash items 247 04 Notes of other National Banks 1,000 00 Fractional paper, currency, nickels and cents 103 70 Specie »10,779 55 Legal-tender notes 6,000 00 16,779 55 Redemption fUnd with U S. Treasurer (5 per cent, of circulation) 562 50 TOTAL |H4,412 41 l/iabililiei. Capital stock paid in $60,000 00 Surplus fUnd 35,000 00 Undivided profits, less expenses and taxes paid 2,290 69 National Bank Notes outstanding . 11,250 00 -Due to other National Banks 6.798 08 Individual deposits subject to check', ... 138,870 44 Certified Checks 30 00 CAshier's checks outstanding 1,673 32 TOTAL »244,412 41 STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, 1 County of Cameron, j I, M. P. Whiting, Cashier of the above named Bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. M. P. WHITING, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me) this 14th day of Sept. 1899. j M. M. LAHRABKE, J. P. COHKECT—Attest: GEO. A. WALKER, ) N. SEOER, } Director/. B. W. GREEN. J SWm • «»Mialhe4 Brea4-«riaai*| HmHw. rM «MSUM HBMM. DUFF * SONS, 244 Fifth Avenue, PITTSBURG, PA. BOARDING HOUSE. 707 VINE STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA., OPPOSITE FRANKLIN SQUARE. Cameron county people visiting Philadelphia will find this a convenient and central location. Terms SI.OO per day. Reference, by permission, to PRESS office, Emporium. MRS. S. B. KING. NO. 7-26t J. A. Fisher, PRACTICAL J-forse j Shoef, Broad Street, Emporium, Pa. I ji|Blend most softly / r.y.A play most effectively over festive scene when thrown A qß'by waxen candles. | uj The light that heightens 'IM beauty's charm, that gives the li I finished touch to the drawing l| 1 room or dining room, is the h 1 mellow glow of mwuET WAX CANDLES Sold in all colors and shades to harmonize with any interior ( hangings or decorations. L Manufactured by STANDARD OIL CO. J For sale everywhere. „«3 i>/-r I My IIE USB I (}j 81 Fourth St., East, j{] | NEAR ODD FELLOWS HALL. m nj We respectfully ask [« Jjj you to come and see our [jj In stock of seasonable [u In goods for ffl Oj Winter Wear - W which we have just re- £ ui ceived. nj jjj For the | | Household. § K'V. ■> Comfortables, Blank- nJ Qj<. ets, Sheetings, Pillow jjj W Casing, White and Un- nj bleached Muslins from m ju 5c upwards. Gj S Tapestry and Lace m Curtains, Bed Spreads, gj Linen Tablings, Nap- 3 In kins, Towels and Towl- rfl [n ings. A new arrival of }fl [jj Table Oilcloths. [J Underwear of all h m kinds at our usual low Dj n] prices. (n 2) Ladies Flannel Skirts, jj] S 40C. jj Shaker and Canton nl ffi Flannels from 6c up. n] [}{ Worsted yarn, Sax- }{j [jj ony and Germantown jjj nj Wools, Men's Working In ifl Shirts from 45c up. Gj !{] Ladies, Misses and jjj Children's Flaneleite nj Muslin Night Dresses. rfl . D. E. Olmsted, I ffi EMPORIUM, PAi ;C SHSHSaSHSHSHSESSSESa^ \ H. A. ZARPS & CO., *1 > THE k] ! Fair Store, | H N Jh N S Will sell all I [ SUMMER j GOODS < > AT i \ REDUCED J ! PRICES ! I 4 I to close out stock. > < > < | Special bargains in I LADIES SHIRT WAISTS AND * > WRAPPERS. K \ The largest and most handsome 1 > line of China and Glass Goods to j, be found in this section of the 5 4 state. Anything you want in n this line. Cj \ The Cure that Cures / 112 Coughs, to V Colds, J p Grippe, V Whooping Cough, Asthma, J Bronchitis and Incipient A g* Consumption, Is Tono'sl $ T\\e German (L K Vutva Axstasea. j R. C. Dodson, Emporium, Pa. rbATCIITC «A#Ssrks ; ;rfl I EH I OT.r ,s : • ADVICE AS TO PATENTABILITY Plld" < ' NoUce in " Inventive Age " Bi BC ■■ ■§ • ■ Book "How to obtain Patents" I llkk 4 [ Charge* moderate. No fee till patent ia secured. ' Letters strictly confidential. AddreßS, 'E. C. SIGGERS, Patent Lawyer. Washington, 0. C. j THE PRESS IS THE BEST MEDIUM FOR ADVERTISERS IN TIITSSECTION. LOW I'RU!ES mi $ Ct The entire stock of fr 1 HC I |OLMSTED| W Amounting to |8,500, con -0 sisting of V & Dry Goods, & $ Dress Goods, w Carpets, * Lace Curtains, § Shoes, Etc., & Vy Has been assigned to me W and must be sold as speedily ft as possible. R GREAT BARGAINS IN ALL W W LINES. £ | Your Opportunity^ juiiij & ASSIGNEE. JgL |%f 112 112 1 | THE PEOPLE'S | 1 Gloii House 1 s] Metzger Block, Opp. Post- Ri "> nl Ijj office, ui ru Has just received a fine K n] line of [}{ ! MEN'S AND ju BOYS' OVERCOATS, $ SUITS, § GENT'S jjj FURNISHING § GOODS, ETC. | u] The latest styles in ru S HATS S S AND I A CAPS. A p] A fine line of (JJ MEN'S $ | AND G S BOYS' S SHOES. | In I can save you money by ffl purchasing of me. }{] K Remember the place. }Q I JASPER HARRIS,! jjj PROPRIETOR. jjj EMPORIVM, PA. Ikk k k 1 K $ aSHSTHSHS HSHS HSHSHSHS SDR. CALDWELL'S ftl YRUP PEPSI CURES CONSTIPATION." ™
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