Terms $2.00 A Year,in Advance. Bellefonte, Pa., Sept. 5, 1890 P. GRAY MEEK, z 41 7 STATE DEMOCRATIC TICKET. For Governor, ROBERT E. PATTISON, Of Philadelpbia. For Lieutenant Governor, CHAUNCEY F. BLACK, Of York County. For Secretary of Internal Affairs, WM. H. BARCLAY, Of Pittsburgh. For CoNGRESS. J. L. SPANGLER, Esq. Subject to action of District Conference. For SENATOR. P. GRAY MEEK. Subject to action of District Conference. J. H. HOLT, JOHN T. MCCORMICK. Sherif —WILLTAM A. JSHLER. Treasurer —~JAMES J. GRAMLEY. Register.—JOHN A. RUPP. Recorder—~W. GAYLOR MORRISON. Commissioners. { 8 Eoakyaoomias T, Auditors, {Zon B. MITCHELL, Representatives ! Dirty Curs, Nothing else could have been expect- ed than that the brutality with which REED has been controlling the House of Representatives should produce a crop of blackguards and ruffians in that body. This showed itself last week when Representative CAxNoN used lan- guage upon the floor that was eo filthy that the ladies in the gallery were fore- ed to leave. Cannon is the leading Member from Illinois and is ambitious of being Reed's successor in the Speak- er's chair. His dirty demonstration was followed by a display of ruffianism in a free fight between Republican members in which blows were exchang- ed, oaths were uttered and the opprobri- ous term of s— of a b— was freely in- dulged in. In all the history of the House there was never before so dis- graceful a scene, Probably the charge of canine maternity which these fel- Jows brought against each others was sot inapplicable. They seem to be a set of dirty curs. The Green Mountains Shaken. Politics assumed a bad complexion for “the grand old party” in Vermont last Tuesday where the State election resulted in a greatly reduced majority dor the Republicans. The attendance at the polls was not up to the usuaj number, but the falling off was much greater on the Republican than on the Democratic side, showing that the monopoly bill and the bayonet bill, in stead of firing the Republican heart in the Green Mountain State, has rather thrown a wet blanket on it in that guarter. In addition to the majorities jor State officers and congressmen be. ing much reduced, the Democrats elect; el members of the legislature and other officers in places where they nev- er before met with such success When even the steadfast Republican- ism of Vermont begins to be shaken, | Affidavit, and Clinched by the State- Nipped in the Bud. That $900 Lic Nailed by Mr. Ishler's ment of one of Centre County's Most Prominent and Respected Republicans. Last week we referred to the false- ; hood put in circulation by the Gazette, ( to the effect that Mr. IsHLEr's nomin- | ation for sheriff had been secured by | the payment or promise of $900 to (some one whom that paper imagined carried the Democratic party of the county in his pocket,as does * IH asTINGS, i Brow & Co.,” the party for which the | Gazette circulated its lies. We stated then that if there was any ground for these charges, the Gazette | and the ring that backs it could defeat | Mr. IsuLer before the campaign start- ed by simply producing evidence to prove them. ZT%is it could not do, and in last week's issue, in place of furnish- ing some evidence to convince the vot. ers of the truth of its allegations, it | simply repeats and emphasizes its own falsehoods—kNowiNG them 10 be such— and having a full knowledge of the fact that they were originated without a particle of foundation, and simply out of pure malice towards the gentleman they were intended to wrong. With those who know Mr. IsHLER and the high moral character he has always sustained, such a story could have no possible Weight ; but such was the in- dignation of decent citizens of all par- ties, who respect honesty and truth ful- ness and despise the disreputable meth- ods that would blacken the character of an hono:able, upright citizen for political purposes, at the infamy at- tempted, that they concluded to fasten the lie to the forehead of the dirty tool who was circulating it, and to allow him and his paper to go through the campaign branded as a WILLING, MALI CIOUS, INTENTIONAL FALSIFIER. This, the statement and affidavit of Mr. IsuLEr, and the letter of Mr. Ro- BERT VALENTINE, one of the most hon- orable, upright and best known Re- publicans in the county, which we give in connection herewith, effectually ac- complishes. They leave Mr. FiepLER, his paper and the ring that backs him, in a position that no one will envy, They brand him the liar that he is, and leave it for the honest, reputable, de- cent people of the county to say wheth- er such methods as the Gazette and its ring have resorted to shall succeed. BeLLerontTe, Aug. 27, 1890, My attention was called to an article in the Keystone Gazette, of the 15th inst., and reiterated in the issue of the same paper, Aug. 22, chargiag that I had secured my nomination at the Democratic convention for the office of Sheriff, by an agreement or deal with others, whereby I was to pay nine hundred dollars. It may therefore be due to those of my friends with whom I am not personally acquainted and who are not familiar with the extrava- gant and untruthful utterances of that paper, to say that there is not a word of trath in it, and to emphasize my denial of the charge I have appended my af- fidavit: CenTrE COUNTY, 8. 8: Before me, a Notary there is reason for the force and mon. opoly leaders to become alarmed. TE Mr Ea. It Won’t Be Allowed. The re-election of Rrep must be made at any cost. There is danger that he may be defeated without the employment of extraordinary means to elect him, and those means are being furnished. Fat, fresh fried from the tariff beneficiaries, is being poured into his district. Several old naval hulks, which had been found useful before ia such emergencies, have been put on the stocks in the Kittery navy yard and will give employment to some 800 Republican voters until after the elec- tion, and to make the thing sure 500 vaturalized Democratic voters have been stricken from the registration list under the pretense that they were ir- regularly naturalized. We guess it will be managed to squeeze REED through. His defeat would be such a slur on the sacred cause of protection that it will not be allowed even should it take every drop of fat that can be fried out of the bene- fited manufacturers to prevent it. EE ——————— As McKINLEY is going to have a hard time to secure a re-election he needs all the outside help he can get and no doubt with a view to such ex- traneous assistance he got Secretary BraINE to telegraph to his convention endorsing his nomination. But while the Secretary could be induced to give such endorsement, he won't endorse McKiNLEY's tariff bill of which he Public, of the Commonwealth of Peno- sylvania, personally appeared Wm. A. sworn according to law, doth depose and say, that he pip Not AGREE TO PAY NOR HAD HE MADE ANY ARRANGEMENT OR PROMISE WITH ANY ONE PERSO N, OR COMBINATION OF PERSONS, for money or place, whereby his nomination was secur- ed or his electionis to be advanced, nor was he asked to do so by any one. WM. A. ISHLER. Sworn and subscribed before me this 27th day of Aug., 1890. E. M. BraNcnaRrb, Notary Public. BrrLEFONTE, Sept. 2, 1890. 1 have read the statement and affi- davit of Wm. A. Ishler, above. He has been farming for me for the past twenty-two years, and I have found him perfectly truthful, honest and reliable in all respects, and I would not believe that he could be induced to engage in any disreputable method to enhance his personal interests in busi- ness transactions, or for his political preferment ; and if elected, I have the tainly do not believe the allegation of partisan newspapers that Mr. Ishler payment of money, or the promise of | knowing that he is a man of rigid in- tegrity and excellent character. ROBERT VALENTINE. | A PIAS. | says, ‘there is not a section or a line in the entire bill that will open a market | for another bushel of wheat or another ! barrel of pork.” ——The Daily News, an old and! well established Republican journal of Philadelphia,having repudiated Dg- LAMATER and his boss, has come out for PArT1s0N., | A Matter of Interest to County Tax- payers. The business county for the last three years by Re- publican commissioners has not been such that the people have reason to want it prolonced. Great promises were made of reforms that wonld be brought about. Pledges were made that taxation would be substantial re- duced and that a new leaf would be turned over in the financial affairs of the county. The tax-payers have seen how these pledges have been kept. ihere has been a pretense of tax re- duction, but it has been merely a pre- It having never been intended management of the tense. to be anything more than a juggle to get votes, the people can see nothing substartial in the alleged reduction of the tax rates. But they have seen the large surplus left in the treasury by a Democratic board gradually dis- appear with nothing to show as a good reason for its disappearance. Ishler, who being by me first duly, | : a : | most implicit confidence in the honest, | honorable and capable management of Sagan of he onaretie. ig in the trust committed to his care. I cer- | Ar<ansas. They professed to be cog. procured his nomination by either the | | position, and I propose to vote for him, | There were no extraordinary and necessary expenses to justify the ex- penditure of the large balance which the careful and economical management of Democratic commissioners had left in the treasury. There were no public buildings erected. There were not ev- en decent repairs done to either court house or jail. The Democratic sur- plus had in a great measure disappear- ed before the flood occasioned the ex- pense of new bridges. The latter have yet to be accounted for. Instead of a reduction of the county debt there has been an actual increase which all the juggling with figures can’t disguise. Under former Democratic adminis- tration not only a large county debt was entirely wiped out, but an availa- ble balance of many thoussnds stood to the credit of the county. The rate of taxation was undergoing a real and not a pretended reduction, and this cxcellent financial condition was brought about notwithstanding there were heavy county expenses in the erection of bridges and other neces. sary improvements. Nothing more is needed than this contrast to convince the voters of this county that it is to their interest to place the commissionera’office again in Democratic hands by electing the Dem- ocratic nominees for that office. Three Years More. Those who have had occasion to vis- it the Register’s office of this county, or have done business there within the last three years, could not fail to observe that it was being managed by an excellent officer. They found that there was nothing too troublesome for him to do for those who required his service, and that he did it promptly, effectually and in good humor. It is, indeed, a pleasure to do busi- ness with Register Rupp, as everybody will admit who frequents his office, and, besides, he is one of the most care- ful of officials. His records are kept well in hand and entered with a promptness that bespeaks the pains- taking and forehanded public officer. Mr. Rupp displayed these character- istics from the very beginning of his career in office. There has been no slack in his attention to business; no divergence from his accustomed urban- ity. He has now had three years of- ficial experience,and the Democracy who did a good thing in putting so good a man in office will give him the reward of three years more. EE ———— ——Pennsylvania makes the best exhibit in the census returns in point of increase of population. She has in- creased over a million in the last ten years, Next comes New York with an increase of over 900,000, and then Illmios with a gain of between 700,000 and 800,000 ; Missouri shows a gain of over 600,000, followed by Texas with a gain of over 500,000. There are eight States whose respective popula- tions are over 2,000,000. New York has over 6,000,000, Pennsylvania over 9,000,000 and Illinois and Ohio both nearly 4,000,000. The population of the United States at the time of the formation of the government was less than four millions. — — Last week some of the Repub- lican papers were predicting a great re. nizant of a combination of opposing elements that stood a good chance of knocking the Democrats out entirely in that State. The result of the eleq- tion on Monday didn’t confirm this prediction. The Democrats rolled up a majority of between 30,000 and 40,- 000, which is about twice as large as that which they have recently “been having. Evidently the bayonet bill and the monopoly bill are not liked any better in Arkansas than in Ver. mont and Alabama, as shown by re. cent elections, Two Good Men Who Must Be Elected, The Democracy of the county pre- sent the same candidates for the Legis- lature that received the nomination two years ago. One of them was then elected ; the other was not. Mr. Howr, whose election two vears ago is now followed by a renomination, proved by his course in the Legisla- ture that the party made no mistake in electing him, He has proved himself to be a faith- ful representative, who keptin view the principles of democracy and at the same time attended to the interests of bis constituents, No act or vote of his was inimical to the welfare of the State, He was not the tool of any corpora- tion or monopoly, nor was he a truck- ler to the money power. His chief aim and purpose was to be the servant of his constituents, and his record sustains this assertion. The Democrats of the county did well in electing him the first time. They will do equally well in sending him to Harrisburg again. The nomination two years ago of the other gentleman now on the legis- lative ticket was unfortunately not fol- lowed by his election, For no good reason, and for no cause supplied by himself, he was made the victim of a disaffection in the ranks that sacrificed other good men on the ticket. The party owes him redress for the injustice of two years ago, and we are confident that this year it will right the wrong that was then done him. Mr. McCormick is one of of the best and most consistent of Democrats 3 a useful and reputable citizen ; an industrious farmer ; an honest and con- scientious man, His intelligence and good practical common sense fit him for the position of Representative, and his integrity of character will prevent him from be- traying such a delegated trust. In view of the election of Robert E. Parrison for Governor it is of the ut most inportance that a Legislature should be elected that will assist him in restoring good and honest government to Pennsylvania. None but a Democratic Legislature will answer this purpose. Therefore, not only the Democrats, but such Republicans in the county as want to see boss rule overthrown and corporate power restrained, have an interest in the election of Messrs. Horr and McCormick. Mr. Parker Nails a Political Lic. The following from Mr. Groree E. PARKER, who was a candidate before the late Democratic county convention for the nomination of sheriff, settles ef- fectually the story which busy-bodies, who are trying to injure both Mr, Parker and the Democratic ticket, have put in circulation : PurvipsBure, Pa.,, Sept. 1st, 1890. P. Gray Meek, Esq. : My Dear Sir :—I have learned that a report has been circulated in some parts of the county that I would not support the candidates nominated at our late convention. I wish you would be kind enough to contradict all such reports through the columns of the WarcuMaN. Tammno kicker. I am a Democrat and can and will cheerfully support the entire ticket. . Yours very truly, GEORGE E. PARKER, A ———— Qualified in Every Particular, It is a matter of great interest to the people that public money shozld be entrusied to careful and responsible men. The Democratic convention of this county appeared to have had that fact in view when it made its nomina- tion for county Treasurer, In selecting Mr. GraMLEY for that office the convention picked out a man in every way competent for and worthy of the position. He is an honest man, which iaa most essential quality in an officer who has to handle the people’s money. He is a person of careful and correct habits, and capable of performing the duties of the office. These are the personal qualifications of the Democratic nominee for Treas- (er. They cannot be impeached, and they recommend him to all classes of voters, His political qualities, which espec- ially appeal to Democrats, consist in his unfaltering attachment to the Dem- ocratic party and support of Democra- tic principles. There is nothing that should rightfully interfere with his getting the vote of every Democrat in the county, ——Chairman Marrs, of the Inde- pendent Republican State Committee, says that the salvation of the Republi- can party now dependsupon its will- ingness to punish its own rascals. For this reason the Independents want to punish Quay and DEraMATER by de- feating the Boss and his man at the same time. He Deserves the Full Democratic Support. There is not a worthier candidate on the Democratic county ticket than W. GavrLor MogrIsoN, the nominee for Recorder. He is worthy not only on account of his goo 1 personal character, but also by reason of his excellent qualifications for the office for which he has been nominated. In a moral point of view his reputa- tion is one of the best, Notwithstanding great disadvantages he has made his own living from his boyhood, and at the same time sup- ported others who were dependent up- on him. He has made a noble strug- gle to do his duty, and has done it in a way that should receive the sympathy of all who appreciate such conduct. His fitness for the office is unim- peachable. Years of service as a school teacher have imparted an intellj- gence that adapts him to the perfor- mance of official duty. No man ever went into the Recorder's office better equipped for the service it requires than is Mr. Morrison. His clerical efficiency is of a high order, and in every particular he is fitted for the position. He is gentlemanly in his deportment, which is an essential qualification in a public officer. Nothing is wanting in Mr. Morzr- SON to draw to him the full support of the party that has nominated him? His morals are good; he has been a useful citizen,industriousin his avocation; he has been faithful to those dependent upon him ; he is abun- dantly capable of performing official service, and he is a man who in per- forming the duties of the office would treat the people with affability and pro- per consideration. Could anything more be wanting ? It might be added that a generous party, that will never willingly do one ot its faithful members an in- justice, will avail itself of the- chance to make reparation for the defeat which, through no fault of his own, was inflicted upon Mr. Morrison three years ago. That arose from a disordered condition of the party then existing, which fortunately does not exist this year, and there is nothing to prevent the Democracy from giving their candidate for Recorder a united and effective support. —— The reluctance with which the Republican Senators give up the Force Bill for this session is shown by the resolution of Senator Epmunps for a re-assembling of Congress some time atter the November election, and before the opening ofthe next session in Decem- ber. The object is to take up the bay- onet measure in special session and pass it. There is likely to be such an expression of the people before that time as will leave the party managers but little stomach for bayonet pro- ceedings. —————— The campaign of education is progressing in New York State. The Tariff Reform League has arranged to have tariff reform addresses made at all the county fairs by men competent to discuss economic questions,and have invited the Republicans to send their champions, Fortunately there are no Tom Rerps ac the agricultural fairs to gag discussion of the tariff question. . TRE TCSII Tinware and the Tariff. A Showing of Fact That Even the Blind May See. Belford’s Magazine. Scene: A Country Store. Dramatis. Persone: William Brown, mer- chant; Jack Johnson, laborer. Johnson—Good morning, Mr. Brown. Brown—Good morning, friend John- son. What can I sell you this morn- ing ? Johnson—I want a tin bucket, one that will hold about a gallon. Want it for a dinner bucket ; my work is so far from home that I have to take my din- ner with me. . Brown—Well, here is a dinner buck- et all complete for only 30 cents; how will it suit you ? Johnson—Why, it is a very handy bucket, but something still cheaper will do me just as well. Brown—Here is a four-quart covered bucket which I can sell you for 17 cents. How does it strike you ? Johnson—That will do first-rate ; 17 cents seems purty reasonable for a buck- et like that. I don’t see how they get ‘em up for that price. Brown—Yes, tinware is rather cheap You see, we haven’t any tin ore, to speak of, in this country, or if we have it has not been discovered, and the duty on the foreign article being low, enables manufacturing tinners to give us moder- ately cheap tinware. > Johnson—I reckon if they would find some tin-mines in this country, tinware would be still cheaper than what it is now. Brown—No ; the probabilities are that it would be higher. Johnson—How is that ? Brown—Because the owners of the newly discovered tin mines would get congress to puta 650 or 60 per cent duty on foreign tin for the purpose of excluding it {rom the American market, go they could control the tin business in this country. The result would be to advance the price of tin plate to about what the foreign article with dus Sl lS EET ty added would cost. This advance in ihe price of tinners’ stock would neces- sarily make tinware considerably high- erin price’ than itis now. Your tin bucket would then cost you probably 25 cents more than you have just paid for it. Johnson—You think, then, that the discovery of tin ore in this country weuld be a misfortune instead of a blessing. Brown—It would certainly result in the price of tinware being higher than it is now, and this would certainly be un- fortunate for those who had to buy it. The only person who would be benefit- ed would be the owner of the tin mines. Johnson--Yes, that’s so. I see now Low this so-called protection works. It protects the rich at the expense of the poor, It benefits the tew by injuring the many. Kaxawna, ee — ——The quinine manufactures are beginning to move upon Congress with a demand that their product be removed from the free list. In view of the numerous outrages upon consumers in the McKinley bill they have no reason o be discourag ed,— Record. —The Tyrone ball club wili play our team this (Friday) afternoon on the Bellefonte grounds. Col. J. L. Spangler will make the inaugural address at the opening of new Opera House. —Quite a number of teachers were examined by county Supt. Etters, in Snow Shoe, on Tuesday. ~——The seats tor the opening nights of the Opera House are going fast. If you want one you had better secure it soon. ——Thos. Murray, one of Clearfield’s most prominent lawyers, and ex-Senator Peale, of Lock Haven, are attending court here this week. ——Labor day out at Snow Shoe was observed by the presence of several bands. John Uzzle, the whole-sow. led proprietor of the Washington-House,en- tertained the visitors in royal style. —If any person desires to at- tend the State Firemen’s convention, which will be held on September 18th, continuing for three days, they can pro- cure round trip excursion tickets from Will Hillibush. ——The Woman's Christian Temper- ance Union of this place intend having a coffee tent and cart at the Granger's picnic from which the most delicious coffee will be served at fivecents per cup. ——Dave Crotty, one of Bellefonte’s most robust looking young men, has been ill for the past month and was taken to the Altoona hospital on Mon- day. ——1If you miss the opening of the new Garman Opera House you will miss one of the chances of your lifeto see a really first class actor appear in a role which has won him world wide fame. ——Senator Delamater will probably spend Sunday next with Gen. Hastings, at his home, in this place. The Senator is coming up here to talk to some of our Republicans who like Mr. Pattison better than they do him. ——Arthur Musser, of Pittsburg and his brother Frank, who has been play- ing ball with the Demorest club of Wil- liamsport are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Musser, near State College this week. ——The rate of fare from Lock Ha- ven and intermediate points to Philips- burg to attend the Centre County Vete- ran Club’s Picnic to-morrow,September 6th, will be 2 cents per mile for distance traveled. Persons to go on early morn- ing train and to return on the late even- ing train. ——The color of the angel that sur- mounts the fountain in front of the Court House square has been changed from green to white, by a coat of paint. A green angel was rather off color, but it is questionable whether as white a one as the painter has made that angelic figure isn’t a little too dazzling. ——The Louisa Arnot company will be the second to perform in the Garman opera house, arrangements having al- ready been made for their appearance before a Bellefonte audience to follow shortly after the Frank Mayo company, which will be here next week. ——Our distinguished fellow towns- man, James Schofield, was present, and made one of the addresses, at the cele- bration of Labor day by the Knights of Labor of Osceola. The papers of that town speak very highly of Mr. Schofield’s eloquence and sound logic. When a good speech is wanted a Bellefonter is nearly always called upon to make it. ——His honor, Judge Krebs, Clear- field’s impartial president Judge, has been filling Judge Furst’s place on the bench here during the past week. Judge KREBS has many warm friends here who are always glad to welcome him to town, and he never holds court here that he does not add to his list of admirers, by the impartial, fair and gentlemanly manner in which he conducts the court.
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