SMART & OIL CITY, PA. Carpets and Rugs, Draperies and Lace Curtains. Ia the household economy there it nothing more profitable then Q-OOD CARPETS. We hate built up the Urgeit Carpel business within circle of 50 mile by selling only safe, honest make of carpets. We always pay a lew cents more tor t e best ; make a little lees profit by selling them as low as the poorer makes, but it always brings back the customer when another is wanted. We have an euormous range of patterns to select from which is proved by the selling. No question but what very bright miuds treat work on the cheapening 01 Carpets. They succeed very well in making a Carpet at 10 or 15 cents the yard less look to the ordinary mortal just the same as the better grade, but they can't make them wear, as ia evidenced by the faded appearance, the separating frame and loosened pile after a few months' wear. Your safety lies ia the merchant with Carpet knowledge enough to avoid being deceived himself aod honest enough to protect you. Only time tried makes like the following are allowed in our stock: San ford, Hartfords, Lowells, Park Mills, Whittall and Smith's. We show you the cream nf the production of all tbea. Extra Super Ingrains at 39c, usually 50c. All Wool Extra Super Ingrains at 55c, usually, 70c. 8 "Wire Tapestry Brussels at 50c, usually 05c. 9 Wire Tapestry Brussels at 58c, usually 7oc. 5 Frame Body Brussels at 1.00, usually $1.35. Velvet Brussels at 79c, usually 1.00. Wilton Velvets at 1.25, usually 1.50. Axminsters at 98c, usually 1.25. Iu sich a stock as this there are always a lot of remnants that will fit small rooms, t.) be had at prices witbont regard to their actual value, China nd Japan Mailings, about 300 rolls. For those who wish a fine fancy matting the Jap Mattings will please the best. For heavy hot ser viceable the China Mattings will answer. Price 10c to 50c the yard. Smart L Silberberg. OIL CITY, PENNA. BID M imT REFORM. Democrats Sought a Pretext to Clock an Agreement. REFUSED LIBERAL CONCESSIONS. Repnlilleaas Yielded oa Soma of the Most Vital Paints, IaelaalBaT the Party Circle, Hat tha Oapoaltloa Refased ta Da Satisfied as Part af Political Game. tSporlal Correspondence.) Philadelphia, Mar 14. Ballot reform rontlnues to be one of the most dis russed political Issues In this state. The revelation that the Democratic leaders conspired to prevent the suc cessful carrying out of Senator Quay' plans for an agreement upon a fair ballot bill has opened the eye of the people to the fact that the Democracy In seeking an Issue for the next cam paign deliberately planned to block the project for the passage of a ballot law which the leaders of all parties who are sincerely In favor of ballot reform could support. The abrupt breaking away of the Democrats from the conference at which Senator Quay and a number of other representative Republicans met Col. GuOey and a party of leading Dem ocrats, because the Republicans would not concede them anything they advo cated In the matter is regarded as part of the general scheme to prevent any thing being done In the way of ballot reform at this session of the legisla ture. REPUBLICANS WERE LIBERAL. The Republicans could not have been more liberal In their concessions. Despite the fact that there la an un mistakable demand among the Repub licans of the state for a continuance of the party circle. Col. Quay and his Re publican aasoclatea agreed to support a bill with this figure eliminated If the Democrat would co-operate with them In securing Its passage. The Republi cans yielded on other Important points. There was one point which the Dem ocrats saw that the Republicans would stand solidly against, and then It was that the Democrats In a private con ference determined to Insist upon that feature above all others. They had not previously spoken of this phase of tbe ease a at all Im portant, but In order that there would be no possibility of an agreement the Democrats suddenly reached a decision that they must have this section of the CufTey bill. If all others should be wiped out Thl section required that every voter seeking assistance must make affidavit to the fact of bis physical or mental disiHIlty before be shall be al lowed ttssist.ir.ee In the marking of bis ballot, and, furthermore, that the cltl in giving hire assistance must first make affidavit to t.'.e fact that he would not attempt to influence the voter and also that he wculd not reveaf bow he marked his ballot. NO OCCASION FOR NEW LAW. This provision would give no ad d'tinnal Mtfee-naroV as thera la slreadv SILBERBERG, a law which makes It a misdemeanor for a voter to falsely represent that he requires assistance in tbe marking of his ballot and for the violation of this law he can be Jned or Imprisoned or both, and it is also unlawful for any one assisting a voter In the marking of his ballot to reveal how sucb a ballot was marked. Tbe Democrats, there fore, while giving no additional secur ity in this section, simply would cre ate a condition which would lead to very serious result. The making of these affidavits, the filling out of tbe necessary paper and the confusion and loss of time that would naturally result would lead to the loss of many votes to the Republi can party In a general election through out the state. Between tbe hours of 7 and 8 o'clock In the morning and ( and 7 In the evening, when the labor vote Is polled, there would be serious Interference with the voting while these affidavits were being made out There are other objectionable feat ure of thl matter, not tbe least repul sive of which Is tbe placing upon rec ord in these affidavits of the fact of the Illiteracy of some of the most estimable and respected citizens In tbe com munity, men who have by hard labor and tireless energy made a place of prominence and Influence In their respective localities, but who, through misfortune In their youth, were unable to learn to read or write. AN UNNECESSARY HUMILIATION. These men would be subjected, It was contended by opponents of this section, to unnecessary humiliation, and they would not be permitted to take a son or other relative or friend Into the booth to help them mark their ballots without first making affidavit to their Illiteracy. This point was strongly dwelt upon by several of the Republican leaders. Tbe Democrat found that the Re publicans were ready to concede ev erything else, that tbey would agree to go back. to the old vest pocket system of voting, with additional safeguards, and that they would support a propo sition for a constitutional convention to do away with the numbering feat ure and to Introduce other reforms. Tbe Democrat did not want harmony. TI.ey never did want harmony, and tbey were delighted to announce that if they did not get the affidavit feature they would have to leave, which they did. The next move of the Democrat wa to attempt to put through Ouffey'i own ballot bill, which eliminated both the circle and the party column and also contained the objectionable affidavit clause. They ?. ere beaten In the bouse of representative In thl by a vote ot 95 yea to 87 naya. It required a con stitutional majority, 103 votes to past tbe bill. Tbe bulk of the aupro'ters of the bill were Democrats, r ho rj'.t tbe Insurgents to join tbem, with only nine regular Republicans. THE ENVELOPE SYSTEM. Col. Quay ha been favorably Im pressed with the proposition to provide voters with ticket of all parties and let bim select tbe one he desires and destroy tbe others. He would then place bis ticket In an envelope and band tbe envelope to the election of ncert, wno wouia numoer it oerore De positing It In the ballot box. This ar rangement would do away with the circle and the party column and re move the necessity for helpers twd meet every objection that has boca raised against other measures. A determined effort Is being made bj the Republican leaders to bring about a solution of the ballot reform Issue, but there are many who declare that there ta a mistaken Idea about the sou tlment of the people on this subject and that a majority would prefer to leave matter! as they are rather than Introduce a new. Intricate and expert' mental system of voting. OoVU's laveatlffattnt; Trip, AUUNY. May 14.-4JoTernor O.I.I began his tour of inspection of state iu- stitutious today, lie left t li La city t a. in. on a special train. The (coTernoi was accompanied by Senator KlMicr. anil Senator UicKin. the chairman ot the senate tinance committee; Spcitkt Nixon, Assemblyman Kclsey, Assembly man J. 1'. AIM, the chairman of the as si iulily ways ami incuus committee; Con gressman Lit tanor: Captain Joseph linker of Ncwburg, the governor i brother, Ilililtn S. Odcll, who is post master of Newlmrg; Secretary James O Irahatu ami J. U. McKuiKht, the gover nor'a coiitidcntinl stenographer. The tri is likely to last two weeks. It is expect ed the Ilmlson House of ltefuge for W men will tie visitml first. Further thai: this the governor refuses to give out in itinerary. Woman Jumped From Third Story. BOSTON. May H.-Mrs. Minnie An thnr. 117 years old, committed suicide I'J jumping from a third-story window a her home on l'itts street, this city, dur ing the night. The police tay that Mrs Arthur was an ii.veterate cigaivtti smoker, ami that she attempted stii- ciile two years ago liy jumping im the t harles river. Her hnsoum! is mi- nlov.-tl in n New Vurk eitv hotel. WASiiixeros. Last Low-Rate Excursion via Penusjl. vanla Road. The Pennsylvania Railroad Company will run on May 15th tbe last special ex cursion tor the season from Buffalo, Bradford, Tilusville, Kalla Creek, Kin aua, Titlioute, and principal Intermediate stations on tbe Kutlalo and Allegheny Valley Division, ami from points nn the Philadelphia and Erie Railroad, Erie to Lock Haven, inclusive, to Washington, for tbe benefit of all who may wish to visit the National Capital. Round-tilp tickets, good going on all regular trains on day of Issue, and good returning on any regular train within ten days, ex clusive of going date, will be sold at rate of (10.(10 for the roun I trip from ponta on the ButTalo and Allegheny Valley Division, and from Erie, St. Mary's, and intermediate points; and at a rate of fs.ds from Driftwood ; .15 Irom Henovo; ..:U) from Lock Haven; and proportion ate rates from other twin Is. These tickets will le good to return via Harrisbttrg or Philadelphia, and to stop on at tiauimore and rniiatieipnia return ing if deposited with station ticket agents. For additional information consult small handbills, spply to ticket agents, or address H. P. Fraser, Pasenger Agent Bnflalo District, 807 Main Street, Ellicott Muare, iiultalo, Pi. l., or r. 8. ilarrar, Division Ticket Agent, Williamsport, t'enn a, t. FREE TRIAL Costs You Nothing If Ycu Are Not Cured The proprietor of that splendid rem edy Thompson's Pareunia, Bad ache, Kid ney and Liver cure authorize the drug gists of whom you buy theirremedy tore fund all your purchase money if the Barosma fails to cure you. The Rarosma sells at one dollar a bottle or six for five dollars. With each purchase of six bottles your druggist will give you a guarantee certificate. Thompson's Barostna is performing wonders not only in the great number of cases cured, but in the fact that the cures are Permanent. Look Out for These Signs. Pain in the back, a giddy sensation or headache, palpitation of the heart, a sal low complexion, a bad taste in the morn ing, flatulency and fullnessof the stomach costivness, loss of sleep, cold feet and fee ble circulation. Is there a sediment in your unine, or a scum on it after it has stood for twelve hours? Is it stringy and ropy ? Are you sure that albumen, the most vital element of the body, is not be ing wasted away in the urine? Does the urine stain your clothing ? Do you have an unusual or scanty supply I Do you get tired easily? Is your breath short? Do your feet and ankles swell ? Do you have Rheumatism, Sciatica, Neuralgia, Gout ? Take immediate warning ; do not wait ; you will get worse instead of better. Barosma and Han leloin and Mandrake Pills will cure you and save a doctor's bill. Jr. oo a bottle, or six for Ij.oo. All druggists. SORE THROAT Keeps Many Children From School, won. It then vsa s built of TONSILIHE ea ths clout the't, ther ami never lot dif Irom this emit. It it t specific tor an? dltecie of the mouth r Iferosl Pron.p' Vtt, Efliclent. i 25 sad 50c. Al jcmi drug(istr. THE T2NS1LINE CO., 1 CANTON. OHIO. n DR.FENNER'S B i! Blood & Liverp Lcp REMEDY AND ftj Jerve tonic, a Painting and Paper-hanging. I have securetl the avencv fur the celebrated RlYSERi ALL MAN "" PPr ni' can snow you samples and quote price that will beat I hem all. I make a specially nf artistio bouse painting and insula fin ishing. If you've anything in my line let me know and I will call on you. GEO. I. DiVIS. HONEST. Pt. lennsylvania RAlLliOAD. BUFFALO ASP ALLEGHENY VAL LEY DIVISION. Taking elteet, November 25, 1900. No. SO Ru Halo Express, daily except Sunday. 11:35 a. in. No. 82 Oil City and Pl'tstiurg Kx rena,daily,except Sunday ..7:30 p.m. For Hickory.Tidioute, Warren, Kinaua, Bradford, Olean and the East : No, SI Olean Expreas, daily except Sunday 8:50a.m. No. S.l Pittsburg Express, daily except Sunday. 4:15 p. m. For Time Tables and additional infor mation consult Ticket Agent. J. H. HUTCHINSON, J. R. WOOD, General Manager. Oeu'I Passenger AgU SHERIFF'S SALE. BY VIRTUE of a writ of Levari Fa cias, issued out of the Coutc of Com mon Pleas of Forest County, Pennsylva nia, and to mn directed, there will be ex posed to sale bv public vendue or outcry, at the Court House, in the Borough of Tionesta, Forest County, Pa., on MONDAY, MAY 20, A. D. 1901, at 1 o'clock p. in., the following described property, to-wit : SERAPH O. A COMB vs. TILLIE T. JENKINS and JAM ES W. J EN K I NS, Levari Facias, No. 21, May Term, l'.iul. T. F. Ritchey, Attorney, All of defendant's right, title, interest and claim of, in and to all that certain tract ot lamlaituatd in Ilarmonv town ship. Forest county, Pa., being an undi vided cue-lou rih interest in the land knowr as the Burchtield farm, bounded and d won tied as follows : Itv a line be ginning at a post at the southwest corner of Jane Hurchlleld laud In the west line of the Holland Land Company land, and running along said Hue nortli lit) pe relies to a post; thence east, one degree south. z peecnes to a post: thence north 10 perches: thence east, one degree south. Ml per. he to a post; thence south, one degree west, I'M perches to a post; thence west, one degree norm, lit) pe relies to place nf beginning, containing one bnn- dred and tbirtv-oue acres and one hun dred and thirty perches. Being same lanu mentioned In mortgage uook Ho. 4. page 36(1. There ia erected thereon one one-story board bouse, 16x24 ; also one orchard, one gas well, and a good spring of water. Taken In execution and to be sold as the Dronertv of Tillie T. Jonkina and James w. Jenkins at the sut of Seraph u. Aonmo. TERMS OF SALE. The following must lie strictly complied with when the property is stricken down : l. lien tne planum or other icincreri itors become the purchaser, the costs on the writs must be paid, and a list of liens Including mortgage searchos on the prop el ty sold, together with such lien credit or's receipt for the amount of the pro- corns oi tne saie or sucn portion inorool aa he may claim, must be furnished the siierin. 2. All bids must lie paid in full. S. All sales not settled immediate! v will be continued until 2 o'clock n. in., of the next day, at which time all property not settled lot will again he put up and sold at the expense and risk of the person to wnom nrsi soiu. See Portion's niuest. Ninth Edition. page 4-10 and Smitlfs Forms, page 384. j. vv. j AMiBsuM, sherin. Sheriffs OPiee. Tionesta. Pa.. Aoril 30, 1101. DIVORCE. COMITY OF FOKKHT. SS. Tlie Commonveallh of Ptntuylvaniatothe herJT oftmtl County Urteting: Whereas, Kosa L. Cherry did on the 31st day of July, 1SC9, preler a petition to our said Judges ol the said Court of Com mon Pleas for said County, praying for the causes therein set lonli.tbat she might be divorced from the bonds ot matrimony entered into with you, John Cherry. We, therefore, command you,, the said John Cherry that, setting aside all other busi ness and excuses whatsoever, yon be and ppear In vnur roper person before our udges at Tionesta, at a Court of Com mon Pleas there to be held for tbe County it rorost, on ine sru Monday or May, 1101. to answer the petition or libel oi the said Kosa l. Cherry and to show cause, it any you nave, why tne said Kosa u. Cherry, yonr wife, should not be di vorced from the bonds of matrimony, agreeably to the Acts of Assembly in such case made and provided. Herein iau not. Witness the Hon. W. M. Lint.sev. President of our said Court at Tionesta, the 30th day of April, 1001. J. rJ. liollKRTSOU, Protbonotary. To John Cheny: You are bereliv notified to appear be fore the Honorable Judgea of tne Court of Common Pleas, at Tionesta, Pa., on the third Monday of May next, to answer as set forth in aliove sulipa-na. J. w. jamieson. Sheriff. April 30, 1W1. In every town and villarre may be had ,-9 tne Mica Axle Grease that makes your horses glad. Confirmation Notice. Notice Is herehv elven that tlm follow. Ing account has been filed in my ollice and will be presented at the next term of ixinri lor confirmation. First and final account of T. B. Cook, administrator of the estate of V, W. Paup, late of Harnett township, deceased. J. H. ROBFRTHON, Clerk of Orphans' Court liniiHsia, ra., April zi, liiui. Wanted-An Idea Who can think oi aome 11 m pis thing to patent? i-j j"r iuth; mrr may Dnoa jmu wealth Writ JOHN WKDDEKlibRN Co!TPU-nl I Alt'.?: naya. WaaDlnstoD. D. C, for their I.Mai prlu offer aad Uat ot (wo huudraU luraailou waotad. I IK jfcft Made br Standard Oil la. IT P&YQ TO ADVEKTISEIn l! ' " ' O THIS PAPER. Ilaaieaeekera Kxraralaa. On the first and third Tuesday of February, March, April, May and June the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Co. will sell ll jmeeeek ers' Excursion tickets f.om Chicago to point in Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Wyoming, Colorado, Idaho, Minne sota, South Dakota, Montana, Utah, Oregon, Washington and British Co lumbia, at rate of one fare, plus twu dollars, for the round trip, good for twenty one-dsys. For full prrlicu lars call on or addrecs W. S. Howell, 0. E. P. A, 381 Broadway, New York, or John R. Pott, D P. A., 810 Park Building, Pittsburg, Pa. to 7-1 MOCURCO ' OMIIBtRAl TCRMI PRCLIMINARV CXAMINATION Fit El PATINT GUARANTEED 1 OR MONEY RKrUNOKD sttr soviet. snoaer, FAITsrui. Btsvici WRITE FOR B00H ON PATENTS HOWtHSTHEM ,, rl.A.HDLCATF. Rti t3tTtTEGI8TI:Rt0 ATTORNEY Twv . PHILADELPHIA. PA. D. P. FREDERICKS, M. D. (Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist.) Office Hours 9 a. in. to I p. m. (Except Thursdays.) Careful attention given to furnishing all kinds of glasses. ARLINGTON BLOCK, OIL CITY, PA PROCLAMATION. Whkrkas, The Hon. V. M. Mndsov, President J tidire nf the Court of Common Pleas and Quarter Sessions in and for the county of horeat. has issued his nre- eept for holding a Court ofCommnii Pleas, Quarter Sessions or the Peace, Orphans' Court, Oyer and Terminer and Ueneral Jail Delivery, at Tionesta, for the County of Forest, to commence on the mini Monday or May. boina the J0th day of May, Itmi. No lice is therefore iriven In tha Cor oner, Jtistiora of tho Peace and Con stables or said county, that they be then and there in their proper persons at ten o'clock A. M., ol wild dav with their records, inquisitions, examination, and other remembrances, to do those tilings which to their olllee appertain to be done, and to those wboare Ixnind in recognizance to prosecute against the prisoners that are or shall bein thejail of Forest County, that tbey may be then and there to prosecute against them as shall be lust, (liven un dor my band and soai this !d day of April, a. iisii. J. W. JAMIKSOX, us. 8herlBT. TRIAL LIST. List of pauses set down for trial In tho Court of Common Pleas of Forest Count v. Pennsylvania, commencing on the Third Monday of Mav. ItKIl i 1. U. H. Shoemaker, Health Officer of Tionesta borough, vs. J. D. Davis and Nellie Davis, No. 80, February term, IflOO. Appeal by Reft, from J. P. 2. Caroline 8imonsou, by her next menu ami mniner, Kane Niinonsnn, va Marion Gerow, O. K. Oerow. II. W. Hor ner and Caroline 8. Horner. No. 9, Sept. term, itsju. aummona in action ot tree pass. S. O. W. Proper va. Tionesta Gas Com pany. J. C. Bowman. K. W. Bowman. 8, J. Woleoit, William Woleutt and 8. T. Beck with. No. 21, Sept, term, 1!HX. summons in ejectment. 4. J. W. Morrow vs. John and Eliza beth Hoovler, No. M, August term, lxus, Appral by IVft. from J. P. 5. Josiah Work A Sons vs. William Henry, owner or reputed owner, anil W, 8. Henry, contractor. No. 41, February term, Hull. Net. Fa. Stir mechanic lien. 6. H. M. Vogan va. The tnwuship of nowe. no, , retiy. lerui, iwi. Appeal by Deft, from J. P. 7. James Mndsey. C. A. Hill. A rent. vs. Western New York and Penna. K. K. Co. No. 4H, Sept, term, IWpO. Appeal by ueii irom a. r. Attost, JOHN H. BOBERTSON, Protbonotary. Tionesta, Pa, April 22, 11)01. Sold by All Newsdealers FURNISHES MONTHLY To all lovtn ol Song and Music a vast volume of NEW choice compositions by th world's famous authors. 6i Pages of Piano jnuslc Halt Vocal. Half Inatnaaantal 21 Complete Pieces tor Piano Once a Month for 10 Cents. Yearly Subscription, $1.00. 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