f Willy vol, a' lti.oojisnuiia. v. tiiuiisday. octobhiuo, urn. NO. 4-1 mmm or w. l fisher. Friicntls and Fki.low Democrats: I address you in the interest of party harmony, fair play and de cency in Democratic politics. You may not be aware that, tin der the rules of the party, I should have been nominated at the late pri maries. The rules provide that in the nomination of candidates for Commissioner, ''each voter shall vote for one candidate from the dis trict lyinR north of the Susquehanna river ond one candidate from the district south of the river, and the official ballot shall so designate." Had the rules been respected by the Chairman in printing the tickets, there would have been no necessity to resort to the law and invoke the aid of the Courts to protect my rights as a candidate, and to secure to the south side her just representa tion on the ticket. On the hearing in Court, C. K. Randall, B. F. Zarr and W. II. Henrie, all warm per sonal friends of the Chairman, when forced to testify, said that he had declared in their presence, after the primary election, that he "had the tickets printed that way for the purpose of defeating Fisher." It has been asserted by a few that my name being placed on the ticket was wrong and that in so doing Sterner was defrauded of his rights. If Sterner was lawfully nominated, then their position is correct; but if he was not lawfully nominated un der the rules, then their position is wrong. This is the question that was submitted to the Court for ad judication, and Judge Dunham, one of the cleanest and best Judges in the State, after hearing the evidence found that I was lawfully entitled to a place on the ticket, and so ordered. I resorted to the remedy marked out by the law, and had the Court decided against uie would have yielded gracefully. No good Democrat should rail at Judge Dun hfiui when his decision is in accord with the opinions ot all tbs Judges I in Pennsylvania, who have passed upon the validity and binding force of party rules. In deciding my case he followed such Judges as Rice, Simington, Siewart, Frazier, Weiss and many others. It is significant that the learned counsel for Sterner was not able to cite a single case where the Court had held that the rules were not the law of the party and not binding on the voter and party convention. This being true it is the duty of the party organization, from the Chair man down,' to support the ticket honestly, knowing or serving no faction. livery Democrat who does not respect and obey the law when iudiciallv determined is a menace to his party and good government This is not the first time Sterner has violated the custom of the party. Iu '84. when Campbell was a candi date against him for second term as Recorder, he plead with Democrats to respect the custom and give him the second term, but wheu three years later he was a candidate for the third term, he forgot all about the customs of the party. Now he is trying to break the written rule or law and we find him pleading with Democrats not only to break a custom in vogue for sixty years, but to trample under foot the written rules of the party and disregard the rnrhts of the south side democracy If you should be so unjust to the south side, aud elect two on the north, vou will but make trouble for the nartv three years hence. In that event Bogart and Sterner wil both be candidates, each claiming a second term uuder the custom, and neither will yield to the other: and the candidate from the south side will have the same conditions to face that I have now. If you now turn your backs against the rules of the party and the south side you wil cause a breach in the party that years will not close. The Sentinel accuses me with be ine in a combination with Quay Re publicans, yet I have done nothing but have my name placed on my party ticket in a lawful manner We will let the Democracy say who is in wit ii Onav. The Sentinel's candidate, "sterner, adopted the name of The Citizens Party. Look at the ticket as advertised by the Sheriff Riid you will find Sterner's name in The Citizen's Party column . undo'- Pen"ypncker and th two Lrov.i: :. ii lie is not iu witu why adopt the name of Cray's side party, set up by Quay to catch a ew unruly Republicans who might not Vote for Pennypacker on the regular ticket? Why did he not adopt another name and a col umn of his own ? My name is on the Democratic ticket, Sterner's is on the Republican ticket - with Pennypacker. Democrats, which ticket will you vote? Another favorite theme of the Sentinel is the bond issue. You will remember that an injunction was served on the Commissioners to pre vent the passing of the bonds to the purchaser, and the Court dissolved the injunction, holding that the act of the Commissioners was legal and right. We sold four per cent, bonds at par, exactly the same terms that the $ 1 50,000. 00 issue of 1S93 and 1S94 was sold for. We followed in the path traveled by every board of Commissioners iu the past, and sold the bonds on the same terms exact ly. Had the Sentinel inquired of Mr. Tustin of the First National Bank it would have learned that that institution had 4 per cent. County Bonds of the '94 issue that they were ready to sell at par; and in fact can still be had, if he wants them. We sold the bonds at home, to home people, and instead of the in terest going to New York, that money will remain with us. They would have sold them to foreign banks. In all this struggle for my rights I have avoided saying anything that could cause strife in,our party. I would be justified if I were to re taliate upon Krickbauui. I might with justice, use bitter invective and scathing denunciation and urge my friends to work and vote against him; but in politics as in all other matters, my rule of conduct is do unto others as we would that others should do unto us. I shall not depart trom that rule now. Trusting that you may see your way clear to support the rules aud customs of our party, I am Yours respectfully, W. II. Fjshkr. Bloomsburg, Oct. 30, '02. ...Our Door Is Open... To every one who has any need for a Bank, either to deposit monies for safe keeping, until needed; or obtain loans which may be secured by deserving parties; or place valuable papers or things which arc kept absolutely safe in our Firk ani Burglar Proof Vaults. All Patrons will receive Prompt and Courteous Attention. Liet Us Serve You? MoomsMirff National Bank A. Z. SCIIOCII, President, WM. If. HIDLAY, Cashier. The Congressional Outlook After a complete canvass of every election precinct in each of the counties comprising this congress ional district, the figures were sent to the Dickerman headquarters on Saturday last. The canvas was made in the most conservative man ner and shows the following result: Columbia county, Dickerman from 2,200 to 2,500; Northumberland county, Dickerman from 400 to 600. Montour county, Dickerman from 100 to 300; Sullivan county, Dick erman lrom 100 to 200, suowiny- a majority for Dickerman of from 2,800 to 3,600. Ihose best ac quainted with Mr. Dickerman's canvass and who know what is going on in all parts of the district are very confident his majority will reach the latter figure. Mr. Dick erman's friends and advisors are not of the sort that are given to de ceiving tnetuselves, and tuese figures will be found to be approxi mately correct when the votes are counted. Get Out the Vote. Every local Democrat should feel this fall that he is a special com mittee of one in his election district to get out the full Democratic vote. A full party vote means victory. The Democrat who stays at home this year is giving half a vote for the opposition for Quayism, Pen nypackerism and all the gang stands for. The only hope the Republi cans have this year is a luke-warm feeling in Democratic voters. Get out the vote" for Pattison, for Dick erman, Billmeyer and the whole ticket. Get it out for a graud old Democratic victory and listen to the roosters crow on Nov. 5th. UiAn My An os 5T11 I'age. Hawkes Cut Glass ranks with sil ver and gold articles which have name and reputation for intrinsic value, artistic designs and faultless execution for gifts. hwkes Cut Glass is clearer and more brilliant than other makes. You will find a choice assortment at J. Lee Martin, Jeweler and Optician. mm mm lS2. J. Q. Wells, o MeatGrinders Lard Presses, Butcher Knives. o A full line of butchering tools at Bkttf.r Values than ever before. o Call and Examine. o J.G.Wells, Ccneral Hardware, Bi.ooMSHURG, Pa. 1 Burned to Death. At the last session of the legisla ture lion, r red ikeler was recog-j nized from the start as a leader on ; the Democratic side. As an orator he was easily the best in that body. Forcibly and fearlessly he de nounced every measure that bore the ear-marks of jobbery. He was one ot the few men who could com- hLn were his little daughter and maud attention when he made a two neighbor's children. He had speech, and of whom the opposi- j finished the work, extinguished tion were afraid. Columbia County ' the fire and went to another nart of , Marie Miller, the little nve year old daughter of Jordan Miller, of ' Mifflinville, met a terrible death on , Saturday. Mr. Miller had been . burning some leaves and other rub bish iu the yard. Playing about wore Dr. Geo. E. Reed, Presideut of Dickitison College, has resigned the office of State Librarian, to which he was appointed by Gov. Stone. The reason given for his action is that he has espoused the cause of Pattison, as he can no longer submit to Quay domination. There are thousands more like Dr. Reed who will swing into line for honest government m the state, next Tuesday. Charles II. DickcrinanV: c'c-c'i to toiigiCbS, is a fore-gone couclu siou. lie is entitled to the vote of every Democrat in the district, and there is no doubt but what he will get it. has never been more ably repre sented than by him, and she will honor herself by returning him by a big majority. Vote for Ikeler. . . . There are two ways of marking a ballot. One is to put a cross in the circle at the top of the column, and this indicates a vote for every name in that column. The other is to put a mark in the square after every name you wish to vote for. The first is for a straight party ticket, and with a big ballot such as will be used next week, is the safest, as no mistake can be made in marking. Vote for William T. Creasy and Fred T. Ikeler for the Legislature and thus show that you rebuke the Quay machine. Reports trom all sections of the state indicate that Pattison's vote will be larger than ever before. He will have a big majority outside of Philadelphia, and it is believed that arrangements have been made that will secure an honest count there. If this is done, Pattison will be the next Governor. Vote for him and be on the winning side. . i . . The cause of Hon. J. Henry Cochran of Williamsport, candidate for state senator, has not been urged during the campaign for the very good reason that it was entire ly unnecessary. Senator Cochran's hih character and ability have been recognized by all parties, aud no candidate has been named against him, so that his election is sure. Vote for Charles AI. Terwilliger for Prothouotary and Clerk of the Courts. He has the ability to fill his office aud he will make a good official. the premises. During his absence the little folks gathered more leaves and relighted the fire. Marie was standing close to the flames and in an instant her dress was ignited. The flames leaped up about her and in the agony of death she cried for help. The father rushed to the aid of his child and with his hands tore the burning clothing from her body, but too late to save her life. She died in terrible pain shortly afterward. Mr. Miller was serious ly burned about the face, arms and body. A. B. Croop will eo into the county treasurer's office with a whoop'. He has but one opponent, the Prohibition candidate, as the Laubach caused death of I. K. vacancy on the which has not for Croop. Republican been filled. ticket Vote Some idea of the number of pea,- nuts eaten during the races at the fair this year, can be gathered from the fact that twenty bushels of shells were removed from the stand after the fair was over. Alexander Billmeyer is a sure winner for the short term for Con gress. Everybody knows'him, and his genial disposition has made him friends everywhere. His election will be a well-deserved honor, for he has always been an unswerving Democrat. In a few weeks many homes will be ornamented with the flowers of sacred Chinese Lily bulbs. W. S, Ri -lao-i had -ymi of bis large win dows full of thti bulbs a couple of weeks ago, and sold hundreds ot them. They are easily grown, and the flowers are beautiful, giving out a delightful fragrance. mmi Fun Wmm Dress Toggery Gentlemen : You will please remember at this season of tii; year, when society is at its gayest that, whatever your nenls may be in Clothing. Haber dafhery or Hut"?, we are here to serve you with full supplier of tilings such as fashion demands. Full Dress Suits, Tuxedos or Prince Alberts. Dress Haberdashery Ties, Collars, Cuffs, Dress Shirts, Gloves, Dress Protectors, etc. Every correct thing is here and at a reasonable price. Come here for your Full Dress Toggery. en uiqenn Bloomsburg, Penn'a., Corner Main and Center Sts. Come in and see us, we'll treat you right. 1335SEESZZ Shirt Waists Shirt Waists There is a smartness about shirt waist3 this fall that has never been seen before. The tailoring does it. Materials are different. They are heavier and so we sell Vestings, Cheviots, Linen Canvas, Etarnine, Velvets and French Flaunels, and they are cut with the bold lines of a tailored jacket. The box plaiting, the strapping and stitching, the buttons, all show the tailored effect that are so original and effective. ( Prices always at Hock Bottom. I Uut never at baennce ot quality. r Everything priced to meet requirements I of thrifty shoppers. C 3 rnpt We know of cour8e you vdipclb nQt ag extensively do juy as extensively ot Carpets in the fall as in the Spring. But there will be one room perhaps, a hall or a flight of steps which ueeds new carpets. You are buying from first hands when you buy from us. Pi 1 rr 5 f 1 1 rv TLe same tbinS is true r UrilUUI C of Furniture. You do most of your renovating in the spring. But think of the added comfort there is in a new rocker, or the increased beauty in a room when a new couch is put in. 595 on all Your Purchases. Carpets For Fall. The Leader Store Co. Ltd.1 Furniture! For Fall. I jj i i 1 $1
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