R— ——— THE INTERNAL TAXES The change in ideas as to taxation ce the esr'y days of the Republic P vo better exemplified than in re: "rd to the internal taxes, which in those days were called excise. Our forefathers, like their English forbear had an immense hatred to this form of tax, levied, as it was, for the most rt on whiskey and malt liquors. fo their minds it was associated with all kinds of pretty despotism, with the searching of houses, and the peering into private affairs. It wasassociated in the minds of the Koglish people with the hearth and window tax, and Blackstone io his Commentaries says: * From ite original to the present time its very mame has beea oli us to the people of Englaad.” Dr. Johugon gave expression to his | rancor at the same catize by hiv dof pitivn of the word excise in his fom. ous dictionary: “A hateful ax lev ied upon commodiries and adjudged not by the common judges of proper , but by wretches hived hy these hom excise is paid.” This definition ws 80 offcusive 10 the 2ommisioners | of excie, or, as we would call dken, commissioners of internal revenue, that they threstemed Dr J boson wich atlibel suit. Bat it showshowinirnse the feeling was!leng before our revo @ lution on the part of the peopleagsiis «his for 0 of taxation, After the adaption of the Feeders! | Co stitution, by the influewce of Alexander Hemilten, an excise tx ‘was laid, which resulted in the fam ous whisky imeurrection io Western ennsylvani.. Opposition to this tax v a3 one of the grounds ep wich Jeffersvm bude up the Republic party. sad when he came into power in 1801 one ofithe first things done was to gbolish the whole system of ex- cise and internal revenue taxation, In 1813, to meet the expenses of the war of 1812, excise taxes were again laid, but they were regarded as “war taxes,” and totally repesied in 1817. They were not again resort-dao until 1861, when. under the exigencies of the wer of the rebellion an elaborate gystem of internal taxstion was de vised, and by the vear 1862 the intr nal taxes came to be recognized as an essential part of the settled revenue policy of the goverment, No more : . . { 8 sweepins taxation was ever devised by | on | the wit of wan than was imposed the American peo le during the war | and the years subsequent to the war. | No other nation cu earth would have | endured a-cystem of excise duties so | inquisitorial, so effective and so irk- some. Theone necessity of tha situa tion was tevenue, and the only prin ciple recogaized was to tax everything | The exemption of an arti- |, taxalion was |, in sight. cle or a business from the exception rather thaa the rule But ac time passed aud the necessi ties of the government became exigent, one by one the taxes were re mitted, until now they remainonly on whiskey and tobacco. 3 Such is a brief history of the ex tax in this country, and there can little question now but that the popu | we lar seutimeat is in favor of reliving these taxes. Jefferson, before he died changed his mind on the subject, and while he opposed such a system in 18 01, be was thoroughly ia fevorof it in 1852, and advised that the jaxstion of whiskey should again be laid. Ez henge. am WA —— Ben Eutisr's Bg Stone Balding. Bee Batler has beea around the capitol for the past few daye The reasom has been his old time eager | il the government the big | ness to stone buildiog on the hill just sourn of the Capitol. cootraband real estate old Spoovey acquired during the war and kmows as the Batler balding. The building is now occupied in part by the Coast Burvey and by several House eom- mittees. The government is payin, the patriotic Bea the enormous remia of $6000 a year. Exorbitant es rents are in this city, sod especiaily when the government is the tenant, the rental is almost paralyzing; so the Senate thought it best to buy Me. Butler's property, and an amendment ‘was accordingly inserted in the Sun dry Civil bill, appropriating $277,006 for the parchase of the building. When the amendment came up in the Senate Mr. Edmonds listened very earefully, Atlast heremarked: “With all due respect for everybody, the price named is just five times more than it's worth.” Edmunds’ comment produced a mild sensation. Seastor Allison, who bad offered the amend- ment, looked hurt, and aid tv Sena Edmunds, with some feeling, that there must be an extraordinary mis- Edmunds was Ii, t 1 maddest man in Washington, This is some of the | Buch is the old freeboter’s plan to reduce the surplus in the Federal Treasury. The Presidential nspiraot Senator Allison should be awarded a leather medal for assisting the Spoon thief in his efforts to rob the pubic. ee ——b————— The White Cap Outrages. INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. T.~Early in August Governor Gray adidressed an open letter to Attorney General Mich. ener, requesting him to visit Crawford county and investigate the White Cap ontrages, and authorized him to take such steps as he may deem proper to se cure a speedy prosecution of the suits instituted against membersof the White Cap organization, Attorney General day submitted his report Michemer vester- He details i the result of his investigations in Craw. f ford county, enumerating erivainal suits | pending against fourteen members of | the White Cap organkation, none of whom have been convicted, He points out that the local court amd offi- cers must have the cooperation and support of the law-lovingpeople of Craw. ford county befere convictions can be [regret to say that secured, and says: I did not find sach a gozeral sentiment | as must exist before thae can be a sae. | | | i ] cessful prosecution of the cases which | | may be brought in the future, no mat. ter how conclusive the evidence may be. The condition of affairs is not only de | ploralde but alarming After relating the oold-blooded char acter of the mumerous White Cap ond rages and the extentof the organization in Crew ford and Perry counties, the a tornev.oenaral asserts that the loeal newspapers have bat little to say in dis the approval omtrages, and there ca ctment and success ¢ offenders there 1 Prins STTOT 6% busi Dw BYE Y E52) LE BL Y piace are et het i the roa the rv White Cam at ne TR i most infesid by the pructions Lo fire pes - of ndge Thoarean AL Right, NEW YORK, Sept, Judge Thru 1 vies} n i Tigi regre BREE Bin ise ght. and his omy i that he was unable to yeak last nigh feeling we t He arse al noon for a list} cakness, Much anxiety) TE ‘ fre ORL Lhe Couns onion. and i t Iw si iiine . be : | Ian Hiri fon him this evening to ecamplets wi i tu Newark The clog feeling bo will k the ear on whieh he catie to Sew : Judge and go on wav Y ork | direct tothe meeting. and fiven there be will go to his home in Colombes, where | he wishes to be daring of the Gerand Asmey nest week. the enetnpment of the Republic - The Fever (imting Worse, Ia, Sept. 7.-This | anther day of glosmn and | death, and what Is worse, the outlook i for mn iromedinge future is gloomder still, | Seventy-seven casas were reported to. day for the last twenty.four hours end. ng at 6 p.m. There ware eight deaths from yellow fever dwing the geriond, * JacksaxviLLe, F has been She -— Nominated for Ceagress, Dernorr, Mich, Sept. 7.—~Congress. man Tassney was nominated by the Deinosrats of the Eighthilistriet yester. day. CINCINNATI, Sept. 7.<The Dene. erads of the Twelfth district yesterday nominated Hon, I. T. Xd, of Chilli. cothe, for Congress. Sr. Louis, Sept. 7.~The Democrats of the Fifth Alabama dis plet yesterday renominated James B. Cols for Con. gress, ST. Louis, Sept. 7,~The Republicans of the Thirteenth Missoug district have renominated “Farmer” Wade for Con. gress, The Republicansof the Second district nominated A. C, Bubanks, er the present season, will be unequalled, befary i i ii. #Xvie ] i o | in. He has K snel 4 Ff MILCH « : b a3 ] 1] # B. & B. NEW FALL DRY GOODS, In Largest and finest assortment, now being opened every day, The value of Dress Fabrios which we will off To make room for new arrivals (we have no room to store them away) we have put sacrifices ing prices on all Swamer gods Loft over. An Extensive Lol of Satines At Unheard of Prices. These goods at these grices are mach cheaper than Callcoes, and will Ware twiee as long Fe. Freneh satines now 20, he and 3. French Satines now 1x i 12ge. Domestic Satines reduced to $e Te ] Yard-wide Balistes G40. reduced from 12%, : and i = jut one half price, - Imwns, He, now the prioe is ie, An Extens.ve Line of : AMERICAN SUITINGS = Zito csutmbile for House Dress § er sell wens bineh wide af 12Me. to Ne, Superior value, Make our store vourbendqguarters when in the ity during the Allegheny County Centennial Celebration, September 24 to ¥ | dud accomodations 'Qur Fall and winler Catalogue, iRpp. X12 lnehes, comtnining a review of all La : ! nel | price test Modes and Nesvest Pabries, alse lowest # for best and newest in Dry Gods will be abotit dctolw 1, and will wm | Free i This Catalogue ix issued in the H Ma ng at ready Postpaid to any addy " fe Order Degartsent aud of our eastomens a dintanes vu RE | thet of iis benefit ORDERS BY MAIL. i BOGGS & BUHL, i i115, 117, 119, 124 | i : . THOMPSON & 10, Genuine Old Process | OIL MEAL AS STOCK FOOD ] no hetios wea It ine vy of y To > I Che sold {; # Che quanti. snd qus mi that For fattening un ther foal, Jer nnd will LCATTLSE F il Me 4 5 i No § iy for anne t HORSES. » sma intiv with Hoge, ¥ Keaping them in a healthy mer ing ne, paistable ment : We manufacture by the Old Pr at au I Linseod Oil und wy. ae rat 4 at be fod 8 for Ni ot H tivey YRIURIHNE Fes ® exellent condition, wis, ele, iL I» an fond pos Wali ground (Oil Men! siways on band Write for circular and prices Send your orders to THOMPSON & 00, Allegheny, Pa iMeam | and bydr pressura #olLiv free h FDUCATION AT SMALL COLT A GREAT OPPORTUNITY CENTRAL State - Normal - Scheol, Lock Haven. Ofinton Co. Pa Winter term of 12 weeks opens Toesdsy, Jan. 2 Tea Boing term of MH weeks opens Toesdey, Marek 17, ee Beginning with the winter term, Jan, 3, bess, Tent, furninhed room aod ‘good boned ir only P29 swank, Taithon, $1.20 & week, To thos who intend 15 tench Whe Bate gives 20 | wots 8 week pe ald. This can be subtracted Prom the ooat ol eridos the &l p wonky aid, the State gives 50 Dolh » radmitic ” wl “., foe net cont for hewt, fornishad room, board and tuition for the winter term of 12 weeks iv only £30.00 Be everyone W wom tf sero Ae Yogi do pgp The farnlty of the Contral Bate Normal Schoo! fore of in thelr the Contenl AL he las seion of he legislature EET rt en, To mes { Best quality, Iron Sun i od not LO craks Floste afmtam 1 Cups and snucers——hardled—12 pieces lenty of pein | y | Pitcher snd Bas FEDERAL STREET, ALLEGHENVY, PA. | | DIAMOND Linseed OIL WORKS | OILCAKE MEAL Extraordinary BARGAINS IN IRON-STONE CHINA AND TABLE GLASSWARE. W. H. Wilkinson, ast Dealer in CHINA, GLASS, —Queensware, ALLEGHANY BTREET, Beliclonte, pa. Is selling ALL KINDS ot Crocker and Table Glarsware wi LOWER prices thun ever known in Bellefonte, as the following list will show Chins: warrant. Ten Sets (OB pleces) » Dinner plates—Inrgest siza-—per dog Diuner plates «medium do Tea Plstes do Tureens—round or ovii ench Sauce dishos—~round or oval wench Sauce Tureens—4 pieces Sauce boats $2 50 126 110 Wo 60 20 “0 2h £0 0 HM aon 100 75 do do unbsndied do Fruit saucers per doz Chamber sets 10 pieces | Covered chamber TABLE GLASSWARE. { Tumblers, each, . Ode +» CALL AT THE <+ JOB OFFICE sensss mses AND HAVE YOUR......... JOB WORK- —t { POR Goblets, “ t Fruit Bowls | Cake stands . . | Glass Sets, 4 pieces 3! ar 1 Soe Wi Full Stock of Decorated Tea, Dinu: and Chamber Sets, I nn . ‘ in Blue, Black. 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The profits are Mnge Ad sate far every (odestrions on, many have made and are pow making seversd hundred doliam a month 11 is sony for any one to Ofc | | SC | ] decors ted 56 reader of | ONLY £1.00 and Faney | NOW IS TEE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE THE } meen "CENTRE DEMOCRAT, FEE YEAR. IN ADVANCE. Vases | oy y n proportion, OFFICE IN OLD CONRAD HOUSE BELLEFONTE PA. BOOK BINDERY AND — —— THE BELLEFONTE BOOK | BINDERY { Is now in successful operation, ties desiring a first-class job at Bed-Rock Prices Should give »s a call. Weare prepared to do all kivds of Pisin and Fancy Binding on short notice. Old Books rebound, repaired, and renovated. Mag. azines, Pam. phlets, Periodi- cals, Papers, Sheet Mu- ic, ete., bound in any style. Patronize Home Institutions and Howe Industries. Give us a fair trial, WE GUARANTEE OUR WORK. monks B5 and wpwarda par day, who i willing to work Bither sex, young or oid; capital not needed, we start you Bvergihing tow Ko special abilit required; you, vender, cab 44 it a0 well ae any one rie to al anos for fll pasioulars, which we mall frees Ad dross Stinson & Co, Portland, Maine, PATENTS FRANKLIN H. HOUGH, SOLICITOR OF AMERICAN 4 FOREIGN PATENTS, 925 E, Bt, Near U.S. Patent Office WASHINGTON, D.C, a or mide! for Free opinion ws to pa All kinds of lettering in Gilt done. Prayer Books, Hymuals, Pocket Books, Satchels, &eo, lettered. Ea — THE Job Department ! Is complete, and all kinds of Job Work done neatly and with dispatch. LETTER HEADS, BILL HEADS, forupmeia House, suc 113 North Broad Stroet {Above Arch), PHILADELPHIA PA. ’ m | Open all Night, washed, Refitted and Ref. Location Admirable. FURNITURE, Job Office. voi pomite the Academy from Brosd Street of Fine Arte; Fiation, Pensa. BR. 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