Smarts
Our Great Blue
Ribbon White
Event.
An extraordinary opportunity to purchase
highest quality Muslins and White Goods of all
sorts at remarkably small prices.
We announce our great annual Blue Ribbon
event a sale of vital importance to everyone.
All our stocks of Lingerie and dainty white
fabrics are offered at this event at exceptionally
low prices.
This is our banner price-reducing event of
the year. It's a cleaning-up, clearing-out of
winter stocks to make room for the new spring
goods. Everything sold at this sale is seasonable
and useful right now. And every price means a
saving of half or more on regular markings.
Sale began Monday, February 1st, and con
tinues six days. Wath the daily papers for more
detailed information.
The Smart & Silberberq Co.
OIL CITY, PA.
How Much Do You Save?
Where Does It Go?
Have you 10.00 left when the
month is over or could you have it
if you tried'? Start a savings ac
count and deposit a certain amount
or more each month. That's the
way.
Oil City Trust Company,
Oil City, Pa.
How to build a fortune
Start right by opening a Savings Account
in this bank.
Continue right by being a systematic saver, regularly setting
aside a fixed sum each day, week or month.
Keep this money always intact while it earns
4
and when the larger opportunities come you will be in
position to take advantage of them.
Remember, however, the Savings Account is always the first step
One dollar opens an account in this strong bank.
Capital and Surplus, $ 680,000.00
Total Assets, over . $3,000,000.00
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D0INUS AT THE STATE CAPITAL.
The Introduction of. the new school
codo and of one of at least 'two of the
local option bllla certain to appear at
tills session of the Legislature, were
recent foutures at Harrlsburg. The
real important legislation, most of
which will contemplate the raising of
additional revenue for the state, will
be Introduced shortly. The raising of
revenue is about the most perplexing
problem villi which the lawmaker
will h. ve to deal. Not much skill 1
required to Bpend state money, but the
providing of It without bearing un
equally or unfairly upon the revenue
raising interests, requires coiistini
mate deliberation and careful thought.
nenresentatlve A. V. Dennison of
Warren county has manifested a ilia-
position to lead the way in preparing
revenue legislation. Mr. Dennison is a
Reuublican and Is said to have ha
considerable experience in such work
He was at one time a member of tho
Kansas state senate and is credited
with having formulated 1he revenue
laws of that state. He says be finds
that the burdens of taxation In Penn
sylvanla nre unequally carried and
that to equalize those burdens seems
to be a work of greater magnitude
than can well be undertaken in the
time allowed by a short session of tho
Legislature. And so it is probable tint
If the Warren county member goes
about his work In a systematic way
the fruits of his efforts will not be
available before the meeting of the
Legislature two years hence.
There is a growing disposition, be
coming more apparent every day and
in every direction, to devote the reve
nues of tho state exclusively to the
caring of the slate's charities, the pub
lie schools and the construction of
good roads. Each session of the Leg'
islature appropriates vast sums of
money to hospitals, homes and other
Institutions scattered over the state
which are charitable in their nature,
but which are only semi-stale institu
tions and which, in many cases, are
merely fads or fancies which should
be maintained by tho communities In
which they are located. It seems cer
tain that within a very short time the
townships, boroughs and cities In which
hospitals and like Institutions are
maintained will find it necessary to
carry on the work without state aid.
The time is coming fast when the
burden of the state so far as charity
is concerned will be confined to In
stitutions that are wholly slate insti
tutions. It is a fact not generally
known that practically all the money
now given by theBtate to institutions
classed as charitable is provided by
taxing the corporations of the state.
Xot infrequently one hears protests
that the hospitals are being used un
fairly In the Interest of these corpora
tions, but that argument is usually ad
vanced by those who are not familiar
with the raising of the revenues of the
slate and the providing of the money
which is appropriated for charitable
and semi-charitable institutions. Of
course, the poor must and wijl be
cared for at all times, but if signs
count for anything the time is not far
off when the state will shift the bui
den It has been carrying for so many
years and which is ever growing larg
er and heavier.
Discussing the new school code
wheh seems certain of being put in
force by the necessary legislation at
this session Dr. X. C. Schaeffer, state
superintendent of public instruction,
says: "Politics did not enter into the
commission's deliberations; in fact. It
was recognized by every member that
the new code should take the schools
out of politics. That thought Induced
us to provide for the appointment of
the boards of education in Philadel
phia and Pittsburgh by the Judges of
the courts. There were suggestions
that in 'those cites, as in tho other
school districts, the boards of educa
tion ought to be elective, but experi
ence has shown that when the mana
gers of the schools are elected the re
sult Is politics In school affairs and
this, in turn, has Ijeen bad for the
children. Appointment of the mem
bers of the boards will prevent the
interference of politicians with the
schools. It will prevent any assess
ment of teachers and it will tend In
every way to keep the schools apart
and allow a higher standard."
Dr. Schaeitor said further that it
was the desire of the commission
wHich compiled the code to have U
discussed as widely as possible before
passage so that any modiflcat'ons or
imnrovements can be made.
Senator U. B. Walton or Greene
county proposes lo promote temper
ance and sobriety by prohibiting treat
ing. A measure he has introduced
makes it a nilsil'.-meanor, punishable
by a fine of $23 and possibly 1!0 days
In ja'l, for one fellow to ask the other
fellow what he will have. This is
termed as "encouraging Insobriety and
drunkenness." The bill also prohibits
a minor from entering a barroom, sa
loon, brewery, distillery or other place
where it is known that Intoxlcat ng
liquors are made or sold, or to even
"linger about such places." The fine in
this case is also $25 or 30 days In Jail.
Senator Walton seems to be in ear
nest with his ant -treat bill, which has
already been read the first time In
the Senate. There are -many who con
tend that such legislation if properly
safeguarded would go a long way be
yond local option in advancing 'tem
perance. In the past antl-treatlng bills
Jiave been considered- Jokes in the
Legislature, but, the treating 'habit if
suppressed would do much to regu
late the liquor traffic and promote
temperance.
Tltusville, Pa., March 31. 1900.
For twenty years I suffered with bleed
ing and itching piles, at times was con
lined to the house for more thao a month.
Two years ago I began using E. K
Thompson's San-Cura Ointment, and one
50-cent bottle made a Arm and permanent
cure and have not been troubled since. I
can Ireely recommend San-Cura to any
suffering humanity.
I am glad to give (bis testimony and
will guarantee a cure if used an directed.
I have bad perfect bealih lor 8 years.
Kkv. W. F. Giliieht,
Nov., 1908. Plea-antvllle, Pa.
Pineules tor the Kidneys are little
golden globules which act directly oo the
kidneyn. A trial will convince you of
quick results for Backache, Rheumatism,
Lumbago and tired wornout reeling. 30
days' trial $1.00. They purify tho blood.
Sold by J. K, Morgan. -
COUATY AUDITORS' REPORT FOR THE YEAR 1908.
GEOUGE vV. HOLKMAN, Treasurer of Forest County in account with the Liquor
Licenses 01 said County for the year ending January 2, 190!).
To ain't from Gerow & Gerow $ 200 00
To ain't from C. F Weaver 200 00
To ain't from O W Bohl 100 00
To ain't from J. J. Young 100 00
8000 00
GEORGE W.
HOLEM AN, Treasurer of Forest County in account with Stat of Penn
sylvania for the year ending January 2, 1900.
To am't from liquor license acc't.$
To am't retail Mttr. tax for 1008...
To ain't CoiiHiablen returns
To 10 prct. penally on tax paid
after July 7, 1008
To State personal tax
I'n Dues fur illegal ttsliiug
To renUiiraut liueusea
To Brokers licenses
To wholesale licenses (Mer.)
To billiard & pool llceuses
To balance
1".0 00
91M 02
S 02
9 28
1,094 11
80 00
It 70
50 00
3 l7
185 00
1 98
32,684 88
GEOUGE V.
UOLEMAN, Treasurer of
or saiu Louniy lor tue
Ta I nl. W. H. Harrison Treas $ C IS
To Tax for 100S 6l
Sl.701 HI
Jau. 4, 1909, To balance 3 020 62
GEOUGE W IIOLEMaX, Treasurer of
tion c uuci oi saiu uouo y lor
To am't ree'd from Landers &
Wyman 3 49 H
To am't ree'd lromTrax& Parker 13 12
To am't ree'd from Dalrymple &
Newraaker 1(1 74
To am't ree'd from T. S Phillips 27 48
To am't ree'd from Wm Schofleld 11 90
To am't ree'd from D B. Tobey... 53 56
To am't ree'd from Jno. Emerling 29 47
To am't ree'd from Pryor Oil Co.. 2ti 52
To am't ree'd from O W Forester 11 86
To am't ree'd from Jos. Hartle... 103 04
Toam't ree'd from I X P.itersou 19 29
To am't ree'd from S. D Irwin... 19 03
To am't ree'd from G F. Wacker-
inau 21 51
3404 22
Jan. 4, 1!H)9, To balance 8 4u' 03
GEOUGE W
HOLEMAX, Treasurer, In
ing January z, JUtR'.
Tobal fromW. H. Harriaon,Tr...3 12,789 12
To transferred from liquor license 90 00
l o seated tax for 19ti8 19,803 8.'
To unseated tax for 1908 2,!H5 50
l o seated returns for 1907 4ll, 75
To interest on unseated tax 42 35
To ain't tiO day list 50 80
lo am t from Mate or fenu a tor
bounties paid by County.. 240 81
To Jury fees .. 15 00
lo costs retiiuUeU by Shannon In
case oi t orn va shannon 13 40
To refunded by Siatn, for wages
paid or lighting ares 1)58
To refunded by Siate, primtry
elections 4S9 60
To refunded by Slate, of State
persoual tax a 12 38
To sale of tank to J 1. W. Keck. 5 00
To. I iistice of Peace fluea 18 00
To Redemption account 39 97
To laud redeemed from v'ouuly... 15 !Hi
To 5 prct added to Collectors bal.. 141 49
338.046 53
Jau. 4, 19H9, To balance 3U.U31 23
GEOUGE W. HOLEMAX, Treasurer of Forest County In account with the Poor Funds
for the year ending
To bal. from W. H Harrisou, Tr.312,257 24
To seated tax Tor 19 8 7,4.3 70
To seated returns for 1907 233 33
To uuseated tax for 1908 1,09 73
To interest on unseated tax 15 90
To land redeemed from County... 7 95
To sale of Ward lot Butler Co 13!) 25
To 5 prct added to Collector bal... 53 0 4
To from Clarion Co. Poor Commis
sioners refunded 12 03
To from Allegheny Co. Poor Com
missioners refunded 3u 00
To from Venango Co Poor Com
missioners retuuded 42 50
To P M. Clark, inaaue aect 150 00
To John Black, insaue aect 68 73
to U. W Hustler, ins.iue aect 62 25
oJohn Hiuderer. iusane aect 20 Oi)
To W. 1). Hunter, iusane aect 77 00
To bay, hogs and cattle sold 406 79
To Forest Barge Co. for use of
Couuty team 2 00
322,128 06
....$11,914 80
Jan. 4, 1909,.To balance....
A. W. Sl'UOUP, Sheriff in accouut with
To ordera drawn $ 480 33
By expeuses and fees taking pris
oners to Penitentiary 120 73
By board of prisoners loo 60
S 80 33 3180 33
C. GEIST, Prothonotary, in accouut with Forest County for the year ending Janna v
2. 1909.
J.
To orderB drawn 3 329 05
C. BUOWX, District Attorney, in account with Forest County for the year euding
January 2, 1909.
To ordera drawn 3 400 00 By Balary $ 400 00
THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS of Forest County in account with said County for
iuo jror cnuiug
To orders drawn by L. Agnew....$ 500 00
To orders drawn by A. Wolf 500 00
To ordera drawn by P. Eme.-t 500 00
$1,500 00
STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, FOREST
....I. l.lu (XI.U .1 T
uui unuuo buu voa.o iiuib mjiu uy ui UAUUltry,
.. . t, t. , ,
w e me uuuersigneu auaioirB in ana ior said County, do hereby certify that we me
attbei-eator Justice ot Forest County, Penu'a., according to law, and did audit and
adjust the several accounts of the Treasurer, Piotbonotary, Sheriff. District Attorney
and Couuty CnmmiBiotiers. a d find them as set forth in Mi rnrur.i..n
Commissioners' Statement of Expenditures
EXPEXDITURES of Forest County
Constables 107 86
Sheriff 406 08
Prothonotary 2H0 !10
Dixtrict Atinrney 400 00
Stenographer 205 45
Telephone and telegraph 02 20
Refunding orders 22 28
Burial of-oldiers,and headstones 165 00
Extinction of forest tirex 628 40
Road views 243 50
Cmintv Hupt., stationery 1125
Attorney fees , 150 00
Election expense 1,387 20
Western Penitentiary 236 83
Reform School 31170
Fuel, lighis an.' water 358 70
Commissioners, books and sta
tionery 193 82
Prothonotary, books and sta
tionery 150 85
Treasurer, books and stationery 33 75 $16 980 04
FINANCIAL 8TATEMEXT.
AS8RT3.
Amount In Treasurer's and Collectors' hands $11,031 25
Seated land returns, 1908 315 00
EXPEXDITURKSJ oi Forest County Poor
Salaries, wages and labor $1,349 33
Provisions and supplies 341 IMi
Fuel and lights 129 85
Clothing and Mines 17 61
Furniture and bedding 2 75
Medicine ami medical supplies.. 303 20
Ordinary repairs 19 45
Traveling expeuses 105 65
1'arm expenoes
Incidental expenses.
Clerk
425 40
21 60
120 00
30 75
Lunacy fees
Other extraordinary expenses 26 55 $7,509 15
From the above total should be deducted the following items as showing the
not expenditures of the Poor District during the past year:
By amount sold from Farm 400 79
CR.
ino oo
do oo
240 00
120 00
By am't carried to State aooount.S
By " " County account..
By " Tioneata Bororoadaoo't
By " Jenks twp. road acc't...
600 00
By 8tate Treasurer's receipts $ 2,386 41
ny exonerations ,
Hy postage bill
By Printers bills
By 1 prct. coin on $1,094 11
By 5 prct. com. on $1,478.00
11 10
7 00
tV 65
10 94
73 88
32,884 88
By balance due Co. Troas 3 1 t(8
Forest County in account with the Dog Fund
year eouiog January z, luou.
01 By sheep orders redeemed 3
00 By 3 prot com. on $140.80
140 50
4 21
By exonerations
105 00
2 14
By 8 per cent commission
By Harnett twp. School Fund
By Greeo twp. School Fund
By Harmony twp School Fund...
By Hickory twp School Fund
By Howe twp. School Fund
By Jenks two School Fund
By Klngsley twp. School Fund.,.
By Tione-ta twp. School Fund
38 6l
33 33
54 6ti
45 33
44 00
PI 33
48 00
40 00
By Tioneata Boro School Fund.,
H3 33
By am't to balance 620 52
31,301 01
Forest County in account with the Redemp
mo year euuiug January Z, iwv.
By balance $
12 32
68 14
V) 50
liy am t paid Anna Heydrick Ex
By am't paid 8 D. Irwin. Atty.
By am't paid N. P. Wdeeler
By am't paid H H. Harp
By am't paid F. R Lanson
By am't paid W. J. Kounp
48 76
11 Ml
7 29
1 61
By am't paid Forest County 107 05
ay K-U 'iopnon money oyeaisold
not lifted, oarrieU to Coun
ty account. 39 97
By 3 prct com ou $193 06 8 79
By am t to balance 46 03
3404 22
account with Forest County for the year end
By orders redeemed 315,938 61
By 3 prct com. oo orders 478 lit
By bonds redeemed 7,000 00
By 1 prct com. on 37,000 00.,
By int. coupons redeemed....
By 3 prct. com. on coupons..
"0 00
.'60 00
Irt 80
By County Institute .?. 146 66
By School Directors convention..
By board f health bills paid
By 3 prct com. on 83 3 42
By exonerations S 124 4 ASII3 89
By 5 prct on 3124 40 exonerations
By land sold to County
Bv land returns for 1907
By Collectors commissions
By Collectors abatements
By 5 prct oo land returns of 1906
and 1907
By exonerations from State tax ..
B 5 prct on $6.79 exonerations...
By 3 prct com on 828 95
By uncollectible tax charged back
By double assessment
By am't to balauce
Si 50
7 90
237 25
6 22
376 33
561 07
M4 13
830 31
28 95
48 10
34
87
29 60
17 18
11,031 25
838.046 S3
January 2, 1909.
By orders redeemed 3 5.799 73
By 3 prct com on orders 174 00
By bonds redeemed 2,000 00
By 1 prct com. on bonds 20 00
By interest cuupona redeemed. .. 1,080 00
By 3 prct com. on above 32 40
Bv double assessment 8 65
By land sold to County 187 94
By exonerations ju6 99
By 5 prct on $57 69 exonerations.. 2 88
By land returns 255 62
By 5 prct Collectors addition to
land returns 14 51
By Collectors abatements 31137
By Collectors commissi ins 204 05
By 3 prct com ou $14.51 43
By tax charged back, uncollectible 14 79
By amount to balance 11,914 80
822,128 06
Forest County, for the year ending January
By fees allowed $ 259 05
By feet allowed 8 329 05
.January lyuy.
By salaries S 1.500 00
81,500 00
COUXTY, ss.
foreoroltiff rnrwirt..
. f ....... O O 1
A. u , 1'JUtJ.
U II. WARDEN, seal
J Aud
A. C. (JREGO, sealH Auditors.
for the year ending January 2, 1909.
Court bouse and jail repairs and
supplies 1,099 78
Jury Commissioners and clerk.. 63 82
Grand Jurors 109
Traverse Jurors 86161
Tipstaves and Court Crler 145 00
Assessors I,0h8 08
Commissioners' salaries 1,500 Oo
ConiinisNioners' clerk 900 00
Auditors 124 76
Janitor 480 00
Printing 75
Commonwealth costs 201 68
Miscellaneous 2,410 40
Treasurer's commission 478 16
School Directors' convention 31 26
County Institute 14(1 66
Collectors' commissions 644 13
Collectors' abatements 830 31
$11,346 25
District for the year ending Jan. 2, 1909.
Outside relief 1,115 21
Insane, State Hospital 1,385 60
Training School 157 12
Support poor, other institutions. 100 00
Other outside expense 63 80
MiHcelUneous expense 84 20
Treasurer's onmmissiou 174 00
Collectors' commissions 204 05
Collectors' abatements 31137
Interest on bonds 1,080 00
New 1909 Cottorvs. j
Introduction of bright crisp Wash Goods here for
the first. The showing of our own direct importations of
Scotch Zephyr Ginghams one of the most important. It
is with a feeling of genuine pride that we point to the
fact that this store is progressive enough and has an out
let sufficient to justify us in "bringing out" our own ex
clusive designs in these finest Scotch Ginghams. The
prices, 25c, 35c and 50c.
A Revelation in Fancy
Percales.
We will show you some printings and colors in 36-
mch Percales that you will
t designs that we absolutely
$ WILLIAM B. JAMES,
By amount received from private patients, which bad been ad
vanced by County 878 00
784 79
Net cost of mainteuauce of poor for 1908
FINANCIAL
ASSKTS.
Amount in Treasurer's and
Collectors' bands $11,914 80
Seated lands returned, 1908 118 49
Liabilities over assets 7,966 71
$20,000 00 f20,000 00
FOREST COUXTY, ss.
We, the undersigned Commissioners of Forest County, aud Forest County Poor
District, do hereby certify that the foregoing statement of receipts and expenditures
and statement of assets and liabilities are correct and true, to the best of our knowl
edge ami Oeller. W
Attest: J.
S. M, Hknbv, Clerk. H.
Th Mysterious Passenger.
The cnpt.iln of it vessel which was
btiusliiK to AmcrUti In the fall of 1790
mysterious passctigvr who bud come
aboard at Hamburg wiiti hcd the bitter
so closely that at last the passenger
said oue day: "Sir. this Is not the first
occasion upon which I have observed
the attentive scrutiny jou bestow up
on me. May 1 Inquire the reason?''
"Sir," responded the candid captain,
"you took passage mi my ship as n
Ibine. I don't believe you're niivtbiiig
of the kind."
The passenger smiled. The smile
was full of perspicacity and confidence
and wns followed with, "Pray tell me,
then, what you believe me to be."
At this question Captain Kwing
fidgeted, hesitated tnul finally blurted
out: "Well, to be honest. I think you
nre n gambler. You've well nigh
ruined yourself at home and nre now
coming to fleece the fools you'll find ou
shore.
The young man's smile broadened
The next minute he turned grave
ngaln, lowered his voice nnd replied:
"Captain Lwlng, ns you have studied
me during this voyage, so I have
studied jou. I have come to the con
clusion that you are u man to be
trusted. I nm Louis Phlliime. due
d'Orleans, eldest son of that Louis
Philippe d'Orleans who was slain by
the guillotine on the "111 of Novem
ber, almost three years ngo."
Mixed Metaphor. -The
lute Mr. Ultcble when chancel
lor of the exchequer once asserted that
"the question of moisture In tobacco
ta a thorny subject and bus long been
a bone of contention." His Immediate
successor in office, Austen Chamber
lain, remarked at the Liberal Union
club's dinner that the harvest which
the preseut government hud sown was
already coming home to roost.
Sir William llart-Hyke has two con
spicuous "howlers" to bis credit the
description of James Lowther ns hav
ing gone lo the very top of the tree
and landed n big fish and the comfort
ing assurance that his government had
got rid of the barbed wire entangle
ments nnd was now in smooth water.
Among other political examples of mix
ed metaphor are the prediction ns-
cribod to a labor member that If we
give the house of lords rope enough
they will soon fill up the cup of their
iniquity nnd nn Irish member's com
plulnt that n certain government de
partment is iron bound In red tape.
London Standard.
A Mighty Rare Autograph.
There nre an unlimited number and
variety of the genus nutoL'runh col
lector. Some have tho iri-ewsonin fml
of collecting all autographic matter re
lating to the assassins of our presi
dents. To 1 successful even in this
limited range requires much careful
research and great patience. The more
inconspicuous and unknown the sub
jects chosen the more difficult the rusk
or collecting. It may be said that it
Is an easier task to secure nn authentic
autograph of Xinioleon ltomumrte or
of Cromwell than one of the practical
ly unknown murderer of President Mc
Klnley. The very obscurity from
which tho perpetrator temiiorarllv
emerged is hard to penetrate nnd there
fore makes the securing of his auto
graph a difficult task. Collector.
AHOMIIEItOF 18U1.4J5.
Have Been In Perfect Health 7 Ycnrs.
Several years ago I was takeu with
kidney and bladder disease and suffered
terrible pain, besides losing control of the
action of my kidneys and bladder. I was
given up by the doctors as incurable and
fully expected death would relieve my
sufferings. A friend recommended
Thompson's Barosma and I began taking
it. At first I could see little change, but
after taking about eight bottles ol Baros
ma I began to get better. I continued to
use it and today am entirely cured. Iam
an old resident of this county and am
well known in this section, aud consider
myself a walking advertisement of your
truly wonderful medicine, Thompson's
Barosma. Nathan Burdiok.
West Hlclsfiry, r April 16, 1902.
r,
see nowhere else in this city
control.
OIL CITY, PA.
STATEMENT.
$6,784 36
,.f20,000 00
LIABILITIKS.
Bonds outstanding
II HARRISON. SKAL1
M. ZUKNDEL, hkal V Commissioners.
II. McCLELLAN, skal
J Color Gossip.
Itave humau beings, like animals, a
tendency to clothe themselves iu colors
that reproduce the prevailing tone of
their surroundings? Iieie Is unothei
question for scientists' who have dis
covered that different colors produce
differing effects on the health and dis
position of individuals. At all events
color coiivenlious in different parts) ot
the world are decidedly nt a variance.
For example, while we use black itl
mourning the Chinese wear white
gowns, while caps, while shoes and
white tics on their cues. The royal
color In Kuropo is purple a hue of red,
not of violet, us often misrepresented.
In China the Imperial color Is yellow,
ami a certain shade of yellow may nut
fie worn by the common people, but Is
conferred upon high officials ns u great
distinction.
Some Individual color preferences aro
historical. Cleopatra loved yellow;
Mine, tie Pompadour delighted In a
.'harming mixture of pink and blue;
Napoleon's first empress, Josephine,
wore the daring combination of black,
white ami ciuerulil green, while Eu
gene Field boldly declares that
Any color, so long ns It's red,
Is good enough for me.
Woman's Homo Companion.
A Wise Little Milliner.
"If I had Insisted." said tho milliner,
"I could have sold her a hat that cost
$10 more, but I was afraid that if she
took it I should lose her trade. I knew
her husband wouldn't like it. It isn't
the expense be would object to, but
the hat. She Is a countrywoman, nnd
he is n countryman. Countrymen, do
not like Xew York huts that is, hats
of the exaggerated typo. I never yet
'sold an extreme stylo to an out of town
woman without losing her custom.
The men nt home always said, 'Well,
if that's the best you can do In Xew
York come back with a scarecrow
thing like t nut you'd better buy your
hats nearer home.' And thereafterthat
is Just what the women do. That is
why I now sell nothing but modest
looking hats to country customers. I
can't afford to antagonize their hus
bands." New York Times,
Poor Angel.
"I wonder." said the sweet young
tiling, "why a man is always so fright
ened when he proposes?"
"That," said the chronic bachelor, "Is
bis guardian angel trying to hold him
back."
CHICAGO
sm:i:i'i(j car
(FROM Oil, CITY)
Effective January 18, a new Sleep
lug Car line established between Oil
Cilv and Chlcairn. Iwuvlnu nil mm
; dailyexceptSunlav,6:20p m , East-
ern Time, arrive Chicago 7:30 a in.
, Reluming leave Chicago 10:30 p '
m. daily except Saturday, arrive !
' Oil City 2:35 p. m.
i ..... . . . .
ror iniormauon adiiress W. s. '
McCuen, Agent, Oil City, Pa. ;
Lake Shore
& Michigan Southern Ry.
l-13-7t
PrompOjr ohlairwd. or FEC RETURNED.
tO YIARS'tXPIBIINCl. OurCHRCESARI
THI LOWEST. Bond modi l, photo or nkou h fur
export seart'h nnd free report on patentability.
INFRINGEMENT lulu conduitul before all
court, l'au-nti obtained thrnuirh nn, ADVER
TISED and SOLD, frpo. TRADE-MARKS, PEN
SIONS ud COPYRIOHT1 quickly obtained.
Opposite U. 8. Patent OfTloe,
WASHINGTON, D. O.
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