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You are expeoted to | send or bring the? money © thisofMoe. EDITORIAL. There Japan over Thus far the jingoes at work, and much of their inspiration comes from those whe profit by sup- the government with amunitions Japan is to go to United States has more danger of a war with California dispute have been little the is only plying of war. war, and the sense than to friendly nation too poor hunt trouble ability of should which forces house pass a conform to the Democratic na- Underwood bil through the no alterations This time that every the leader manner in Democratic to who doubts Wilson diplomatic Anyone Woodrow note the he has lined up the in the senate and tariff bill that various planks of the tional platform. The seems sure of passage senate, with little and on schedule time will have tariff ref democratic doctrine Already the will be a ors, and with able reduc Let the good as a will or we orm in realizes there fav- that special public cuttin out of come Aa cost of living tion Ww on The master fourth postoffic SS enforce ture uneasiness of the a who holds doy office is The to class | department determined stmasters certain grade, prove qualification mportar ord f their free ese : i ons positions, and not ere re political mun.ty tition result vastly it servi com There th compe the will be When civil at with improv kind of service, based purely merit, and not the length of time a man has held office, every fair minded person will agree that is right. Taft's der last fall putting an army litical hacks life to important Jobs was without a of merit comes down on it of po- for on particle the state of New the «partisan get cl lican Sulzer has is now making a 0 the voters of fight to enacted order to In York out of the cratic- Reput chine, legislature rect appeal support Demo - ma itches of irned the di. state Gov adj and t the have The the the to him his a direct platforms of both of such a when re assembled politicians defeated his efforts to fulfill the de to the In Penn- similar under in the state senate, pledged for Pennsylvania same kind of a machine headed by Hall that does to make their the primaries, but the in law parties pledged but primary passage law legislatu the pledges ma people, sylvania a bill is Way and now is both parties ment. The ate has the political ol and with its enact. state sen- bi-partisan McNich want nomina- the both the not the pe ople tions politic parties program much doubt about Pennsylvania, and never the Governor vania making a lke Gov. Sulzer now is doing to have the legisiature fulfill the platforms and pledges of the three parties, Tener never would have been Gov- ernor of Pennsylvania had the direct primary election been In force time. There is certain portion of the Democratic party that also is In opposition the party primafies to make nominations. These Democrats figured prominently in the famous Al- lentown convention when and Berry were slaughtered by Dem- ocratic bosses. IMPROVED SERVICE. party at allow of part of conventions. There the bill passing if It fails of Pennsyl- of this state bosses that ifans and manipulate at in in you will Hes Canvass Gov, at a to A Washington special to the Pitts. burg Post, on Monday, shows that the new Postmaster General Burleson, like President Wilson, is attending to business, and, among other things of importance to the people, has discov. ered why the postal service In many business centres has lacked expedi- | tion, It will be remembered that his immediate predecessor boasted of his achievement In erasing the deficit In the department. Mr. Burleson has discovered that this result was ac- complished at the expense of eof. ficiency In all arms of the service and | has, in part, at least, applied the remedy by requiring postmasters in| the large offices to work and earn thelr salaries, Instead of running po- litical conventions, in the role of par- ty bosses, The gentleman from Texas knows the difference between a fat steer and a lean and hungry maverick, and is turning his attention to developing the maverick. Hitchcock, as Is well Munson | | from Washington | Associate | by a change of label the first | on not only | | sistant in with a | { him, " | Willis breathes | schedule. consider- | t or- | | response | they another and worse that | | tain known, was too busy rounding up varicolored Taft delegates, and set the pace for all the big guns in his department, So It happened that in large cities like Philadelphia, Pitts- burg, Reading, and wherever there was a boss, the service degenerated. Even the subordinates became poli- ticlans and the public was helpless. Mr. Burleson will do well to go through the entire system from centre to periphery. NEW CHAIRMAN NEEDED. The. following burg Post: When the Democratic mittee of Pennsylvania lar meeting In July 1t will be called to select a newchalirman the place of George W. Guth- is about to resign, prepara- leaving for Japan as United ambassador, but, probably, a secretary, to succeed Fourth Ase Postmaster General Blaks { lee. The latter's duties as a Federal {official may not permit him to re the secretaryship Many names are being connection with the succession Guthrie. It is thought Warren Worth Balley, of would have a good chance the chairmanship If he cared to come a candidate, Lowry Humes, Meadville, leader of the Demprors the lower House of the Legislature, another man from the western end of the State who Is being connection with the place Asher Johnson, of Bradford, who was elected delegate to the Baltimore convention, from this congressional district, probably will have strong hacking for the chairmanship A fourth man from the ing dis- cussed is Bruce Sterling, of Union- town But Crats is from the Pitts- State has {ts regu- com- take who to to rie, new discussed to Mr be of ts is Vest be Demo- for the names of eastern are mentioned chairmanship, among them that of Joseph O'Brien, of Scranton. It is thought objection may be raised however, on the ground that comes from the county adjoining the of National Commi tteeman Palmer Anoher eastern man talked of am 8S, Mcla Jr., of Wilkes- the faiso is an, led that Sed {11 ind it necessar cf, NO SURE heard regard- the secre finally sett hl. t been candidates for as ye ommittes ore Thu ’ taxpas tr An with $167 ommissary identified in of the ‘ener Was besides not specifically the statement of the expenses junket sent to the House of Repre- sentatives, on Monday, February 10, by Governor's private secrelary in to a resolution of the House This cigar bill was on than the Secretary of expenses ept CAr stores ‘he calling for it as ar lean entire ox Hi ex ntation anda ae f the nodest) of the haracterist lean oats ] the expen Democrat the« onduct best Harris- M:CORMICK'S ENEMIES. attacks are *. McCormick irg “Patriot Frequently made on Hon ‘ance ( blisher of the Harrisl f our disgruntled editors and The following from in can therefore be interest by Centre count pu by one © Mice holders « OX «f the read Demo THE “We Mo triot “Baltimore with rats PRICE OF congratuls Cormick, of the One of the ring ania Senate made a personal attack upon him body on Wednesday Al kinds of charges and vague Insinua wers launched by the imate Senator McCormick and The Patriot Are working for the redemptio the State from machine rule natural that the ringsters shou to change the subject If they succeed In substituting the personal character and peculiarities of the ed- itor of The Patriot, they can divert attention from the public matter of ring rule In Pennsylvania. And if could draw Mr. McCormick into that kind of discussion, as fast as he disproved one charge PATRIOTISM Brother Vance Harrist Pa men the Ate Irg in Pennsyly sensational in that State tions ready The guns trained and their one editor wisely keeps his on the State's enemies wrath will only serve to show the people that the man who controls The Patriot's printing presses is their | friend.” | | | | and | 81 feratic iand discussed preliminary plans THE PRESIDENT'S SPOKESMAN, The following dlspat: h was sent out inst week by the Press, and is another evi- that Pennsylvania has sn able influential leader at the national capital, and of whom all can be proud “The campaign for democratic su- premacy at the polls In 1914 and 1916 was opened here, when the executive campaign committee of the demo- national committee organized The committees agreed upon permanent headquarters In Washington, the or- ganization of an educational ecam- paign, and harmonious co-operation with the democratic congressional committes, with a continuous militant party organization from now until af- ter the next presidential election, at least, “Representative A. Mitchell Palmer, of Pennsylvania, caucus chairman of the house and recognized as the pres. dent's spokesman in that body, was made chairman, and Rolla Wells of Louis, treasurer of the democratic rR committes, treasurer, “The committeemen, accompanied by Mr. Pence, called at the White House and explained the plans for the educational campaign to Presi dent Wilson, who volced his hearty approval” Arthur E. Brown was recently nam- ed by the president for postmaster at Osceola Mills to succeed J. M, Griffey. dence _\ ‘4 2 | of in | | disse Representative | Johnstown, | of getting | in | alked of | { $100,000 In United they would have | | culiar brand, THE CENTRE DEMOCRAT, PALMER MADE SERIOUS CHARGES (Contiued from first page.) famous ex-Treasurer of It looks that way. CUSTOMS OFFICER ARRESTED, Berry, the Pennsylvania? By Undervaluations Wannamaker Got Goods Free of Duty. After the above article was writ. ten and put in type further informa- tion on this subject appeared in the Philadelphia Ledger on from which the following made: Sunday extracts are showing thous alleged goods “Sensational disclosures how the Government has lost ands of dollars through the fraudulent passing of imported into this country without the pay ment of duty, were made in the Fed. eeral Bullding Saturday, when Robert 8S. Brierley, formerly an examiner of merchandise in the local customs ser vice was held in $5000 bail by United State Commissioner Cralg for a fur ther hearing on Friday on a charge unlawfully and, fraudulently pass ing valuable and dutiable merchan imported from abroad and signed to John Wanamaker, of city, ax goods of no value. “The arrest of Brierley Is the prosecution in an investigation ed two weeks ago by Henry N old, assistant to United torne McR« Arnold here ton to Con- this first start Arn At nolds Mr from Washing investigate the John Wanamaker to the States Treasury Department March 3 last, In settlement of claims of the Government importations al- legged to have been rval thi ort The juiry wed a it three de Repre Palmer, the leader, who noval of Chester the Port of the States General was sent weeks sent Penns intimated Ww Hill Philadelphis compromise of charg ional Mite} ition "BERRY TO BE CONFIRMED. Penrose and Oliver Will Abandon Op position Against Collector, "WASHINGTON, Ma 24 The A v ths wo lit) y delve further dais onnected with the regularities at that port ustoms “Representative A. Mitchell Palmer, | who recommended Mr. Berry, heb no desire to avoid a fight on the confirm. | prepared inter oy the administration of Friends of Mr. HII because of recent omplications AT drop the fight started by ver his behalf ation, He to BO ery phase of Collector HIN willing Bena in PENROSE WILL TOUR STATE. For the Purpose of Insuring His Re election. time in nine will tour the that he the pes paration for fight for to the ted States Senate } years Sen Slate e first Penr« f n ator ne Pennsylvania One wich with an mas Ret ple In pre re-elect n pox his f the sen ed Saturday the peopl Wramme Anno go before the pre or, who wuld be returned to the Penrose will arrange time as possible n Penns ania during the Ar Th gh » has not mpleted detalled arrangements for f his engages ments. he has In lleuten ants | tale that he ig anxious to tn the lasuen ie In Senate spend AR interior next ye many formed his avail +} 3 If Wf every om MV and dis bd rtunity meet of the Politi | ® Aanr in neek of Senator ement lection In Pe that a popular ri he ® nrose iled his Hing to primary “I don't believe CArry a counts re Senator Penrose can in Pennsylvania” clared John J. Crout, chairman of the Washington party Central Campaign Commites “He never can carry the State, and my personal opinion is that he will withdraw in despair when he sees how the people are thinking “Penrose never could be a Progres- sive His progressiveness in of a pe- the brand with which the people of Pennsylvania are quite un- acquainted. I always have considered him o be the prince of stand-patters I believe that the people generally have just such an impression of him de. SCOTIA. Miss Mary Baudis, of State Col lege, visited among friends here on last Sunday. Mra. Asbury Markley and daugh- ters, Elsle, and Rose are visiting Mrs Edward Zimmerman, of Bellefonte. Robert Rialr, of Wingate, returned home Saturday, after visiting his daughter, Mrs. Geo. Harper, Br, of State, and Mrs. Willlam Bottorf, of this place Miss Viola Laufer was a Bellefonte visitor on last Saturday Mr. and Mrs. George Harper, Jr, of Altoona, are visiting at the P. BE Hicks home, also the former's par- ents at State, and Mrs. Harper's brother who is at the Bellefonte hos- pital, Fred Hicks, the nine-year-old son of Mr. and Mra. P. E. Hicks, was ta- ken to the Bellefonte hospital last week, where he underwent several operations. His condition is consid. ered as critical, which the many friends of the family are sorry to hear The elrculation of "The Centre Democrat” now Is, and for years has been, greater than the combined oir culations of the “Keystone Gazette” and the “Democratic Watchman,” for the reason that “The Centre Doemo- erat” has TWICE as many subsorib- ers an the "Keystone Gazette” and THREE TIMES as many as the "DEMOCRATIC WATC HIMAN.» win some one please challenge this state ment In a formal manner 7 BELLEFONTE, PA. — UNIONVILLE, ('wan, there Jullan and Storms- town, you can't ride in the same boat with us, Unionville is in the van with the progressives—water works, electric light and, after awhile, steam heat, (maybe!) During the last week the electric light poles were put up all over town and In due season we will have our town illuminated with electricity, then we'll be “it” About 60 members of Pomona Grange from different portions of the county attended the session held here on last Thursday, In Grange Hall, among them were the Hon, Leonard Rhone of Centre Hall, Israel Kaufr- man of Bellefonte and Col John John Eaves, of Stormstown. 1 had lost the password; therefore, could- n't “mix” with them, and consequent- ly, cannot give particulars: but our home grangers report having had “scrumptious” time and that the visiting Pomonas were “dee The of Mile smiling, handsome shure, who holds a a member of the State Health met with al last Wednesday and a few pointers reference duties and The Hon. H. 1 vears has been one McDonnell's was recently a flonting | months, | cinity “Pete” A card Dr. Huff, position Hoard board gave {to our ns our Joc evening with powers on us Steere of mont effi promoted reman gang, which for several been working in the Julian Congratulations who foreman ent as f for | 8 trackmen has of received payment of | ed at], from Mont that he has of ov fr Had Musser dre pps da er eleven m Bas- the fi big ROTTEN, | revealed mn thous sano prairie usands ft) act hor ranch I8 mi anadp on a ind Alberta {* fire op K days to find " Samed Hn the during vd here is I | remain eryvhody LERIn stered IIneas funeral near be eased 4 : ring assisted at Fisher came very ing the principal figure tional store entitled an clopement but a was like this in a buggy 1 pposite = nd ana who so kindly the Harold “A runaway™ real rur Harold away! 1 was driving a m. thr dragged for home » n TOU se “izsher Il and to say nobody Our baseball rmstown this pla« the 8 St . t RCATY have drive Wanted Wages, $2 good expe ded Nent incl ming At lock n three « and a eal abou ine caused was following a k rnning rear knocking the ORE front of It ad cking It together with three rear The fire and was | tirely brakeman, Mr Berry, of Sunbury, was painfully. but not seriously Injured. The wreck was cleared in time to let the passenger [trains pass on schedule time | On last Sunday evening the | morial day sermon was preached In ithe M. E church by the Rev. H. K. | Ash. After the second bell rang all | eyes were turned toward the deor to {see the noble defenders of our {try march in. Only three old veter- ed miles passenger ng into train ‘ Ar effectively 15 tr wre the caboose caught consumed A in CATS on- Me. been any other place than In church and not on a Sabbath evening, I certainly should have proposed three long and loud cheers for those three noble, grand, old veterans who ed thelr lives for thelr country that we might enjoy civil and religious lib. erty! Thoee three honored solders were George W. Morrison, John W Biddle and W. LI. Potter. J. C. Smith and Dr. E A. Russell who never be. fore missed attendance at this ser. vice, for some cause were not pres. ent. 1.¥G. Alexander, Wm. Resides and Frederick Senser, three other brave old vets, were absent on Ace count of their age and disability, two of whom are octogenarians: The music was furnished by the junior choir and was highly appreciated The Epworth League anniversary and Installation of officers was also celebrated on Bunday evening and we have naught but good words for the beautiful and Impressive services, Miss Mary Buck, who for a num- ber of years has been teaching a kine tergarten school at MeKeeyvaport, is home for the summer vacation. Mire Annie Blair, of Bt. Augustine, Florada, Is home on a visit to her aged moter, Mra. Susan Bialr Mrs. Wm. HH. Summers on Wed. nenday of last week left for Bharon, Pa, where she will witness the mar riage of her daughter, Miss Clara Summers to Mr, flert Detting, of Glas. gow, Ohlo, which happy event will take place, on Wednesday, May 28th. Misa Clara Is one of Unlonville's most attractive young Iadies with an unimpeachable character. For sev. em ea— Thursday, May 260th, 1913, A — a — HOT BISCUIT, hot cakes, made with ROYAL Baking Powder a | lighted!" | in a sensa- | vot { the coun- | {ans marched up the aisle and, if it had | the | offer. | are delicious, health- ful and easily made. of | eral vears she forth Beamstiross ; ron th the been seed she engl wher: as a setling he p CHIT min i groom, who IB a rallre | and a yo men of most cter ter thelr be ing home' Kroon furnis} tin Hite already OH - wedded and haj MARRIAGES. piness! Symmonds—Bryan, UNITED EV. CONVENTION. of North Symmona Interesting Assemblage of Ministers and Church workers at Millheim. School sunday ana (‘hrist ol I ian I f Centre sty EE atin W atson " 1 rhit Ma H. Cas Hess her uns me the Repier-Grapp. ’ me Hon Imperative Nee The br Temperance Crisis saloon as a gigantic fos, but convinced his audience that day is not ar distant when It will } a thing He showed ‘ cessful way ie heavy cream red satin gown velled with gold brocaded chiffon. In her hand | #he carried a beautiful bouquet of il. les af-the-valley, Misses Mary and Kathryn Kepler were attendants on Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Grapp, near atives the cere. in the Present He pictured the he pas rel at State College Appropriation. y 4 the appropriation me of Representatives rat appropria- liege for intenance, and rk senda H fave 000 to State C important su 3 1iidi and ma and discuss a £ 20,600 : ten wi and the Sun C. E. District Peffley., of Juniata which showed ad- liferent lines of the ox 1 Re iv & iv an id ples i : id away In en is it looked too « Just as strong many vears of afternoon the subjects In thie ( liferent phases of Chris an Endeavor rk were presented by Rev. R. 8. Daubert, of SAverpoo] : * 8B. Messner, of McClure. and needs is a little A. Ertel, of « Hntondal: shining and W. Buck, Jr. of Mifflin. | look good earnestly « The Imp rt new . Maintaini a Christian Try rubbi it wi Reflecto Furn- The subject, “Music In Our | jture Polish You will be surprised : uly presented wonderful results you will have of Bel that old furniture Re RN Reflecto Furniture Polish “ for pube ly useful for beautifying ing the life of high-grade furniture, but is also excellent as a polish ana cleaner for hard-wood floors, wains- oting, polished marble tiles, etc. It is a great means for economy and a valuable time-saver. If it does not please you-—your money back. Price, [25 and 50 cents. Sold in this com- | munity only at our store. The Rex- all Store CE dal reens The Texall Storc and din There in it up-——a mak good wo AR ever life left dressing Ing 1 Tm polis} or a as wi as ne what lefonte with is not on- he and preserv- IVANR« after the evening onal service convention, Rev D. D., presented E. banner to the senting the society having raised the member, missionary were two speakers for Rev. W. E Peflley, D “The Qualifications and Spiritual Equipment of the Sunday School teacher.” His address was very iIn- structive and well received. Rev. D F. Young, of Altoona, read a well pre- pared paper on “The Great Commis- | gion and the United Evangelical | BONE ANC president Henry A. Ben- the district K delegate repre- at Winfield, for highest average per money There the evening, D., spoke on Life at Indiana is healthful ; work is rounded out with play. Health and strength and cheerfulness are here recognized as factors in the building of character. And yet this school is most famous for the thorough, practical training it gives, and for the great success of its graduates. If you aim for success go to the PENSYILVANIA STATE NORMAL. SCHOOL OF INDIANA, PA. A faculty of 60 picked men and women. Every comfort...healthful location...Christian influences, $195 covers cll the expenses-excepting books-for one school pear, for one preparing to teach, » The Yh your b Cee SE. a’ MBER 9h, 1913, Indiana Catalog, Address the neipal, DR. JAMES E. AMENT, Write for the beautifully illustrated INDIANA, PA.
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