4
icmb'Se
Life of Simon Snyder,
Governor of Pennsyl
vania During the War
of 1812
FIRM ADVOCATE
OF FREE SCHOOLS
Soorge W. WageVweller Beads Interest
ing Paper Before Snyder County
Historical Society Giving Events of
Very Important Administration
J*.
GOVERNOR SIMON SNYDEB
The above picture of Governor Simon
Snyder was executed from an engrav
ing taken from a painting in the pos
session of the heirs of General Simon
Cameron, which was painted by the
celebrated artist, Jacdb Eicholtz. In a
note to the publisher. General Cameron
eaid in referring to the painting: "My
clear recollection of the person of Gov
ernor Snyder enables me to assure you
that it is a very expedient portrait of
him."
The Midvlileburg "Post" of Feb
ruary 4, 1915, contains an exhaustive
Account by its editor, George W. Wag
enseller, of the public documents, life
and character of Governor Simon Sny
der. and which -was read by him before
the Snyder County Historical Society
on January 19. 1913. It covers fifteeu
columns in the "Post," and in part is
as follows:
Important Events of Administration
While Simon Snyder was Governor
many important events transpired to
make more difficult the duties of his
official position.
First in importance. probai>ly. was
the War of 1812. and through this he
won the distinction of being the not-1
ed War Governor of his time.
2. The resignation of Hon. Samuel.
iMaclav as United States Senator. Jan
nary 4, 1809. There was a story that
Senator Mac-lay had expressed himself
in favor of James Ross for Governor j
at William McAlister's, in > Juniata
county, when he and the Hon. Daniel!
Montgomery were on their return from .
Congress.
3. The removal of the Capital from '
Lancaster to Harrisburg. The Act was
passed February 21, ISIO. Ten acres
from William Mao lay and four acres
from John Harris were accepted by j
Governor Snyder. January 11, 1811, fori
the new capitol site. The business was
transferred during the summer of
1812.
4. The erection of Union county,;
in ISI3. out of Northumberland, chang-,
ing the Governor's own home county,!
And the bitter fight in connection with
making New Berlin the county seat of j
Tnion county.
5. The Act creating the "General I
System of Banking" twice forced on
him by the legislature. Governor Sny-1
der tirst vetoed the bill. March 19, i
1813. giving nine reasons why it
should not become a law. A year later, 1
March 19. 1814, he vetoed the measure
the second time. Two days later the •
Legislature passed the bill over the:
trovernor's veto.
*>. 1812—23. John Snyder's heirs >
brought a suit against Governor si- j
man Snvuer claiming 93 acres of land
lying west of Penns Creek where Se
linsgrove now stands. The property
was struck down at public sale. No- j
rember 12. 1790, to Anthony Selin, Sr.
Governor Snyder's heirs won the;
esse after ,20 vears litijration.
Advocates Free Public Schools
The Governor of the Colonies and j
ef the Province of Pennsylvania, the'
latter being designated as the Presi
dent and • the Supreme Executive
Council, were succeeded under the
"n'o 1 IU |
Compromise
Tou must conquer Stomach Ills
at once if you would retain the
controlling power in health mat
ters. Such ailments as Poor
Appetite, Indigestion, Bilious
ness. Constipation, Colds and
jflrippe soon undermine your
health. Help Nature conquer
them with the valuable aid of
HOSTETTER'S
Stomach Bitters
mTRY IT
In.
1§ ' V 4 '■"' " -"" V
HARRISBURG STAR-INDEPENDENT. SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 6, 1915.
GHANiNITHER KNEW
There Was Nothing So Good for Con
gestion and Colds as
\ „ Mustard
But the old-fashioned mustard-plaster
burned and blistered while it acted.
You can now get the relief and help
that mustard plasters gave, without
the plaster and without the blister.
MI'STEROLE does it. It is a clean,
white ointment, made with oil of mus
tard. Ik is scientifically prepared, so
that it works wonders, and yet does not
blister the tenderest skin..
Just massage MCSTEROLE in with
the finger-tips gently. See how quickly
it brings relief —how speedily the pain
disappears.
And thert is not-hing like MI'STER
OLE for Sore Throat. Bronchitis, Ton
siljtis. Croup, Stiff Neck, Asthma, Neu
ralgia, Headache, Congestion, Pleurisy,
Rheumatism, Lumbago, Pains and
Aches of Back or Joints, Sprains, Sore
Muscles, Bruises, Chilblaius, Frosted
Feet, Colds of the Chest (it often pre
vents Pneumonia).
At your druggist's, in 25e and 50c
jars, and a special large hospital sizo
for $2.50.
Be sure you get the genuine MUB
- Refuse imitations —get what
you ask for. The Musterole Company,
Cleveland. Ohio.
"Constitution of the Common wealth
of Pennsylvania,'' adopted in 1790 —
bv the Governor of that Common
wealth.
Simon Snyder was a prominent mem
ber of the convention, and signed the
document, which declares "We the peo
ple of the Commonwealth of Pennsyl
vania, ordain and establish this consti
tution for its government."
Article VII, Section I provides that
"The Legislature shall, as soon as
conveniently may be, provide by law
for the establishment of schools
throughout the State, in such manner
that the poor may be taught gratis."
Governor Snyder was the third gov
ernor under this constitution, having
been preceded by Governor Thomas
Mifflin and Governor Thomas McKean.
Governor Snyder w~as the first gov
ernor to personally advocate in his mes
sages the free public school system.
Senator Simon P. Wolverton. made this
statement in the Senate of Pennsylva
nia, when advocating the bill, in a mag
nificent speech he made for the appro
priation which resulted in the State
erecting to Governor Snyder a monu
ment at Selinsgrove.
It is clearly sustained by his mes
sage to the LetJislature. This is an im
portant matter, because the Pennsyl
vania Public School Memorial Asso
ciation. chartered by the Philadelphia
courts, proposes to erect a monument in
Capitol Park to the original advocates
of the free school system and to Thad
deus Stevens, and former governors anil
others who aided in saving the public
school system fronj in the Leg
islature of 1555.
Governor Thomas Mifflin, so far as
we can find, made no mention of this
subject in his messages.
Governor Thomas McKean. Novem
ber 21, ISOO, referred to the matter
in the following words:
"Considering the diffusion of useful
knowledge among the people, to toe the
best auxiliary to the administration of
a free government, allow me, gentle
men, to remind you of a constitutional
injunction, ' that" the Legislature shall,
as soon as conveniently may be provide
by law for the establishment of schools
throughout the State, in such manner,
that the poor may be taught gratis,' "
—That is all he said—merely called
attention to the provision in the consti
tution. He never said whether he was
in favor of it, or against it.
In a subsequent message he again
repeats the provision contained in the
constitution, and simply adds. "Let
me then claim an early attention for
the important subject."
Governor Snyder referred to the mat
ter frequently, and proved by his mes
sages he was 'for free public schools.
In his first message to the Legisla
ture, December 7, 1809, he said:
"Moral virtue consists in a know
ledge of duty, and a conformity of will
and action to that knowledge. Political
virtue, in a republic, bottomed oil mor
al rectitude, consists in a love of the
republic and esteem for its institutions.'
Hence the immense importance of a
system of education. Can a man be
morally or politically virtuous, who is
ignorant of the value of the first, anl
understands not the principles of, nor
knows the duties which the latter en
joins?"
"To establish, therefore, a system
of education, calculated to diffuse gen
eral instruction, is at once of primary
importance, in""both a moral and politic
al point of view; affording the strong
est bulwarks against the subversion of
good morals, and sound political prin
ciples. The importance of education is
still more enhanced, by the considera
tion that in a republican or represen
tative government, every citizen may
be called upon to assist in the enaction,
or of the laws of this coun
try; a ruFnee necessarily engage
your attention.
The above is the first and an un
answerable argument for free schools
under the constitutional provisions of
1790.
In a subsequent message, December
6, 1810, he repeats the constitutional
provision and says:
"Twenty years have elapsed since
this injunction became a part of your
constitution* during which tifne various
grant of colleges and academies have
been made, several laws have been
enact»d in the spirit of this provision;
but it is yet much doubted, whether
there has been such a legislative act,
as guarantees to th» poor 'throughout
the iState' the blessings of education,
free of expense. To enforce the import
ance of a general diffusion of knowledge
in a republican representative govern
ment, would surely be unnecessary- to
an enlightened and patriotic Legisla
ture: nor will the difficulty of ascertain
ing the best and most certain means of
effecting tbi* great good, discourage
them from further attempting to attain
an object so extremely desirable, as it
regards the peace, harmony and happi
ness of society, and secures" the stabilitv
of our republican institutions."
Still urging the matter he says, De
cember 5, ISII. in another menage:
"To the subject of education I
would again invite your serious atten
tion. .Of its beneficial effects upon mor-
•la and political institutions I need not
to enlarge. To ignorance our prisons,
our penitentiaries, and our, poor houses,
are principally indebted for their in
habitants. The value of education is
incalculably enhanced in government
of the people, such as ours, where every
citizen may be called in his turn, to leg
islate, or "to execute. A general dif
fusion of knowledge, can alone ensure
and perpetuate our republican institu
tions. Without a competent portion of
information rational liberty cannot be
realized. It ceases, indeed, to bo a jess
ing. It degenerates into licentiousness.
Your prftlecossors have maidu «ome
progress in the business, but not to the
extent of the constitutional injunc
tion. ''
The poet sings:
111 fares the land, to hastening ills a
prey,
Where wealth accumulates and men
decay.
Princes and" lords may flourish or niav
fade,
A breath cau make them, as a breath
has made;
But a bold peasantry, their country 'a
pride,
Whew ouce destroyed, can never be
supplied.
And Governor Snyder again, Decem
ber 3, 1812, catts for free schools and
savs:
"Many have been the essays of your
predecessors to carry into complete ef
fect. that constitutional injunction, for
providing •by law. for the establish
ment of schools throughout the Staite,
in such manner that the poor may be
taught gratis." Let not- their failure
discourage, but rather prompt to ex
traordinary exertion to auravoOnt the
difficulty. On the want of a general
diffusion of knowledge, the ambitions
found their hopes of success in over
throwing our invaluable political insti
tutions, and on their ruins to erect
the throne of despotism: but, a general
ly enlightened and well informed peo
ple, ouce free, cannot be enslaved, 'n
proportion^therefore, as we value lib
erty, let ouY efforts be to diffuse knowl
edge as the moot certain pledge of its
security.''
In his message December 10, 1813,
he says:
"The preservation of morals and
our free institutions, together with the
true interest of humanity would be
much promoted and their perpetuation
secured by the genera) >diffusion of
knowledge amongst all our citizens. A
solemn injunction contemplating these
important objects, by the establish
men* of schools throughout the State,
though contained in the instrument
from which, the departments constitut
ing the government derive thoir pow
ers, remains yet to be fulfilled on the
broad plain and liberal principles which
actuated those who enjoined the duty."
In a subsequent message, Decem
ber 8, ISIS, in speaking generally on
the subject of education he said:
"While on this subject I feel it a
duty to say. that from various consid
erations and local causes, the 'injunc
tion, that schools be established
throughout the State in such manner
that the poor nvav be taught gratis,
has not been carried into effect, to thei
extent nor in the liberal s<pirit of that j
instrument."
In another message, December 5,
181(1, he again urges this matter, and
in his last message December 5. 1817,
on the subject said, among other
things in regard to it:
"To expatiate upon the utility of a
general diffusion of knowledge, would
be as i. ; .Qe as the means of effecting
it appears to be embarrassing. The
fact, however, is palpable, that sci
ence and intellectual improvement are
far behind the progress of wealth and
population."
We have gone thus fully into totais
matter and made such li'beral quo
tations, because it u of the greatest
importance that it should be known
and established from the records that
tfhe palm for being the first Governor
of the Commonwealth, to personally
urge the legislature to give the State
free public schools, belongs to Gover
nor Simon Snyder. They were not es
tablished under his administration, be
cause the legislature would not pass
the law which he urged, ami which he
was anxious to approve.
Protests Against Slavery
The interests of the nation were
equally dear.to the heart of Governor
Snyder with those of the Conunon
weaJthNover which he presided, and in
his annual messages ho alluded to them
witih as much devotion as though they
were the objects of his immediate care.
In his message of the sth of December,
1811, he thus uttered his eouvietions
upon the subject of slavery, the first of
the Governors to enter his protest
against it: "Elevated as i-s her char
acter foi" humanity, there is yet„per
mitted to remain one other stain on
the otherwise fair and benign features
of her polity. The gniling yoke of
slavery is still felt by some of our fel
low creatures, in different parts of this
Common wealth, and its pressure is made
the more severe, by witnessing the hap
piness and freedom of surrounding mul
titudes. A recent act of cruelty which
came under my notice and which awak
ened feelings of a jainful and distress
ing nature, will, I trust, excuse the
introduction to your notice of a sub
ject so interesting to the whole human
family, and embracing facts and prac
tices palpably inconsistent with the
terms and spirit of ibat fundamental
and itmnutablc law of reason, 'That all
men are born free and equal.' " The
allusion above to the act of, cruelty
shows that the Governor's heart was
open to generous emotions, and that it
was touched with pity by every pang;
the result of wrong and' injustice, in
dicted upon even the lowliest,of' the
human species.
Opposed a Selfish Combination
The following incident, given by
John Binns, a friend of tie Governor
who was present when the facta related
transpired, also illustrates tie goodness
of the Governor's heart and his readi
ness to vindicate the rigiws of tte
weak when unjustly assailed. ''Soon
after the inauguration of Governor
■Snyder," says Mr. Binns, "in WOB, I
was sifctiTg'with him in a room at his
lodgings at Bausam *s tavern in Lan
caster. The room was upon the second
floor, and it was evening. A waiter
entered and said, 'There are some gen
tlemen below who desire to speak with
the Governor.' 'Tell them to walk up,'
said tie Governor. In a few minutes
seven well-dresse-d person* entered.
The foremost of them said, 'We wish
to Sfeak with the Governor on a mat
ter of business.' The Governor answer
ed, 'I have no objection that my
friend, Mr. Binns, should hear anything
TO STOP HEADACHE "
Headache usually comes from a slug
gish liver and bowels. If you feel bil
ious, dizzy or tongue is coated and
stomach Bour, just get a 10-cett box of
Cascarets to start vonr liver and bowels
aud your headaches will end.—Adv.
HOW THE LAND OF THE PHARAOHS WILL BE HELD AOAINST ALL COMERS
Australian Troops Massed Under the Pyramid* of Gneh.
r— 1
~ , J? di * n Tro °P* Occupying Sand Buttes in the Desert Near the Suez CanaL
«s ssst jssxinssrs as
erful and numerous enough to be used with any effect against the canal defences. And. assuming that the enemy overcomes the Ceseft how r<.n hp
the problem of the canal defences with, humanly speaking, any hope of success? Meanwhile the Turkish forces have uot moved westwa-J of El Arlsh ai d
have not been IU conflict on Egyptian territory sluce the engagement ot November 21 at Blr el Nuss." westwa.a or LI Arlsh aud
you may wish to say to me, or any
thing I may have to say in answer.'
The speaker for the party then said,
'We aro all applicants for the public
offices in Chester county. We have
waited upon Your Excellency to say
Uiat we shall be quite satisfied, and
shall zealously support your administra
tion whoever you may appoint, with the
exception of Charles Kenny, He is an
Irishman. We know that his appoint
ment would be very unpopular.' The
The Governor bowed and made answer,
"I shall consider, gentlemen, what you
have said.' The gentlemen applicants
bowed respectfully and retire.!. The
Governor turned promptly towards me,
and said, 'That's a selfish combination
against an absent individual. I shall
appoint Kenny." He did appoint him.
Clerk of the Orphans' Court of Chester
county, and he was as good as officer
and as popular appointment as any that
•he made."
An Important Veto
Governor Snyder was too honest to
seek personal honor of preferment at
the sacrifice of principle, ar.d he refused
to sell his party, in order that he might
be Governor. In the session of 1813-
14, n large majority of both branches
of the General Assembly passed a bill
chartering forty banks. The candidate
for Governor was at that time nomi
nated by the members of tJie Legisla
ture. They were practically unanimous
for the bill. A caucus was called, and
it. adjourned without making a nomina
tion. letting it be known it would not
take action until it was known what
action the Coventor would take on the
bill. The legislative caucus tried to
threaten in this wayf the Governor.
Then he vetoed the bill in a message
which is a masterpiece. We cau only
quote one of the opening paragraphs:
"I inunot divest myself of the fear
that if it should become a law, it would
tend only to enrich the wealthy and
the speculator while it would in various
forms heap burdens ort* the poor and
tho industrious. Permit me to hazard
an opinion that changes of law have a
great effect in a popular government
to weaken its force, by preventing or
destroying habits. A steady operation
gives force to laws and the government
acquires dignity and respect in propor
tion to its uniformity of proceeding.
This bill I [resume to say, will produce
in soivicity an unhappy effect. It legal
izes the acts of illegal associations, and
thus proves the weakness of the gov
ernment; nay it carries on its face a
warrant for the infraction of the re
strictive provisions therein contained,
and in my opinion goes far to encour
age the infraction of all law."
Instead of being a gum shoe poli
tician, seeking how 'fly sneaking
around himself, he could ca'tclv some un
democratic doctrine, or lend his aid to
some passing hysteria, he boldly plants
his banner on fundamental principles,
and instead of going over to his and
his party's enemies, he forced them by
the unanswerable force of his argument
to come to him and so astonished that
Legislature that he was again renomi
nated by the caucus for Governor, and
elected by nearly thirty thousand ma
jority.
Maivh 19. ISI4, Governor Snvder,
the second time vetoed the banking bill.
The one prior to this act provided for
thirty-five banks, while this act pro
vided for forty one. He said, "it would
tend to enrich the wealthy and the
speculator, while it would in various
forms heap burdens on the poor and
the industrious." Further "on the
ground of principle, generally, I may
confidently say that industry is the
only permanent source of we'alth. It
secures subsistence, and advances our
interest bv slow, yet sure and regular
gains, and is the best preservative of
morals."
Snyder a War Governor
The period.during which Snyder w.is
Governor was an important and excit
ing one in the national life. Napoleon
was on the throne in France. On the
thrones of Spain, Holland and Italy he
had, by his sword, seated his three
brothers/ All Europe, amazed at his
giant strides, took up arms against him.
The United States preserving a perfect
ly neutral attitude was allowed by her
commercial marine to visit freely the
ports of the belligerents and was great
ly j>ro»pered. In violation of the neu
tral rights of the United States, Great
Britain in 1806, issued an order in
council, declaring the whole coast of
the continent from the Elbe to Breast
in a state of blockade. Napoleon retali
ated by issuing his decree at Berlin de
claring the entire coa»t of the British
N I
Islands also in blockade. As a conse
quence, American vessels were seized
by both French and English cruisers,
and her commerce, thoujgih preserving a
strict neutrality, was suddenly swept
from the ocean. The baneful effect of
the "orders" and "decrees" was ag
gravated by the haughty assumption ot'
the right, 'by Great"" Britain, to search
unceremoniously American vessels for
suspected deserters from the British
navy, under cover of which the grossest
outrages were committed, American
seamen being, dragged from the decks
of their vessels and impressed into the
royal service. In retaliation, President
Jefferson, in July, 1807, issued a proc
lamation ordering all British vessels to
leave the waters of the United States,
and forbidding any to enter until sat
isfaction for the past, and security for
the future, should be assured; and up
on the meeting of Congress in Decem
ber, an embargo was laid, detaining'all
vessels, American and then in
the ports of tha United States, v and or
dering all American vessels home that
were abroad, that the seamen might be
trained for hostilities. Negotiations
were conducted with varying success,
but without any pacifying results. In
the meantime the causes of irritation
increasing, until finally the state of
feeling became so embittered, that in
1811 President Madison, by authority
of Congress, declared war against
Great Britain. The war, which lasted
for a period of nearly four years, is
known as the war of 1812, and resulted
in the establishment of a really nation
al character to the United States. Dr.
Franklin once heard a person in con
versation speak of the revolution as
the W;jr of Independence and reproved
him, saying: "Sir you mean the Revo
lution; the war of Independence is yet
to come. It was a war for independence,
but not of independence."
Son Raises a Company
His son, John Snyder, a mere boy
at the time, without "the knowledge of
his father, raised a company, he being
chosen captain, took them'to Harris
bur*.j, and woke the Governor up in the
early morning hours, presenting his
company of soldiers, all of whom saw
service. This pleased the Governor who
subsequently presented the captain with
a handsome sword, made of Damascus
steel, with elaborate handle, and which
is now the property of his grandson,
Thomas Kittera VanDyke, Harrisburg,
Pa., who also has an original war order
dated in JSI4 and signed by Governor
Snyder.
Mr. Van Dyke also owns a picture
of Governor Snyder, which was issued
while he was governor, by John Binns,
and which was gotten up'in an artistic
way, with the coat of arms of the State,
and says; 11 Simon Snyder, Governor of
the State of Pennsylvania. To the Peo
ple of Pennsylvania, this portrait of the
Man of their Choice, is respectfully
dedicated bv their Fellow Citizen,
John Binns.''
His Last Message to the Legislature
His last message to the Legislature,
/ "
Directory of
Leading Hotels
of Harrisburg
HOTEL VICTOR
No. 25 South Fourth Street
Directly opposite luioa Matlon.
equipped With all Modern Injprove-
Vfatai running water la rtrrj room
(ae bathi perfectly eaaltaryi aleel*
luralaked throughout. Rates moderate.
Europe aa Plaa.
JOSEPH OIPBTL Proprietor.
THEPLAZA
123-425 Market St., Harrisburg, Pa.
At the Entrance to the P. B. K. Statio*
EUROPEAN PLAN
P. B. ALDINGEE,
Proprietor
The Metropolitan
Strictly European
For something good to ut. ETSTJT
thing In WMOB. Service UM best
Price* lowest.
/ •
December 5, 1817, opened with the
following words, viz.:
'•Fellow Citizens—
"At this auspicious moment, when
our country has reached the goal of
her wishes and obtained the objects
for which she has twice contended and
so ably struggles."
And closed as follows, viz.:
"'Having discharged as well the con
stitutional injunction as those duties
assigned by law, and recommended
what in my judgment would promote
public weal, it remains for me to add
that it has given me the purest pleas
ure to eo-operate with the General As
sembly in such measures as were cal
culated to perpetuate the happiness of
our constituents, and in the discharge
of executive functions I was ever so
licitous to collect my duty from a just
appreciation of eery circumstance by
which it might be affected. I heard
with attention and endeavored to de
cide with integrity. I had a wish, it
is true, to regard the public voice, and
I confess myself to have been ambi
tious to conciliate and enjoy the public
confidence. But I could never abandon
the superior claims of self-approba
tion and conscious rectitude. Satisfied
on these points (and ever aware that
in the performance of executive duties
by a merely practical man it is difti
ent, if not impossible, to avoid error)
I have ever acted without in the least
regarding what the world might say
about it, and those who know me best
can bear witness that I have borne
with patience the consequences which
to me have casually resulted from
them. For the errors I may have com
mitted I am consoled with the reflec
tion that perhaps no important good
was altogether free from alloy and
that my fellow citizens will, I trust,
charitably find a palliation in the mo
tive which at any time may have mis
led me.
"The confidence and support which
I have experienced from my fellow 7
citizens, for the grea<fer portion of my
active life, has impressed my mind with
deep and lasting gratitude. A con
sciousness of having with diligence and
fidelity endeavored to discharge the du
ties which a partial public has on vari
ous occasions assigned me, and of the
liberality which has been evinced to
wards by a succession of the Legis
latures during an arduous administra
tion, heightens the satisfaction I have
in surrendering it to au able suc
cessor. ''
Compare, if you please, this record
and these sentiments with those of
later day Governors.
Estimate ol Gov. Snyder by Senator
Simon Cameron
Senator Simon Cameron liad a high
appreciation of the character and vir
tues of Governor Snyder, as the fol
lowing letter, -written to Mary K. Sny
der, a granddaughter, will show:
" Harrisburg, Pa., Nov. 26, 1885.
''My Dear Miss Snyder—
"lt is not possible for me to en
dure the labor of penning all I know
about. Governor Snyder as well as an
obscure man of 18 could know one as
distinguished as himself, for I had
made the acquaintance of his third
wife, through her sister. Mrs. Peacock.
Both of these ladies treated me with
great consideration, and were very su
perior women.
"Governor Snyder was greater in all
the qualities that make a statesman
than any of the Governors we have
had since, as you will find by examining
his state papers.
"He was the early advocate of all
the internal improvements which the
State perfected during his term, includ
ing turnpikes, bridges and canals. One
of his great ideas was to make a canal
from Chesapeake bay to Lake Ontario,
so as to connect the" Susquehanna with
the Great Lakes. He was personally
a man of fine address, spoke remark
ably well in public and with great
ease. I knew your father more inti
mately than your grandfather, and he
was one of, the handsomest men of the
day, sprightly, full of good intentions
W& a great favorite with everybody.
Very trulv vours.
""SIMON CAMERON."
Take Care of Tonr Eyes and
They'll Take Care of Yon
For advice, consult
" ""l I rlli in i ■
With H. C. Claater. Market Street.
BRODBECK CAULS WITNESSES
Congressman Disposes of Rumor of
Dropping Contest
York, Pa., Feb. 6.—Subpoenaes wera
issued yesterday for 11 witnesses to
testify at further hearings in York
next Tuesday iu behalf of Congressman
A. R. Brodbeck in his election contest
against Congressman-elect C. William
Beales, of the Twentieth district.
' This action sets at rest, at least for
the present, reports that MT. Brodbeck
will withdraw the contest. The ne-w
witnesses are all in the Sixth and Ninth
wards.
TOWN OPENS WORK BUREAU
Council Tries to Find Jobs for Unem
ployed
Sunbury, Pa., Feb. 6. —Because of
the large number of men in the bo rough
who are o>ut of work, Borough Council,
headed by Chief Burgess H .T. Keiser,
yesterday started' a free employment
bureau.
A clerk will be maintained at Town
Hall and the names of all who need
work, what they can do arid where tihey
can be found, will be listed. Residents
of the borough have already applied,
and laet night more than 50 name*
were listed.
/
"DRy" ARKANSAS ASSURED
Both Houses Pass Prohibition Bills and
Governor Favorable
liittle Rock, Ark., (Feb. 6.—The
State-widte prohibition bill, which
would declare Arkansas a dry State aft
er January 1, 1916, was passed by the
State Senate.by a vote of 33 to 2 yes
terday. *
The bill was passed by the House
February 1, to take effect June 1, and,
as amended by the Senate, will be sent
1 back to the House immediately. The
Governor already has expressed him
self in favor of the measure.
Cut This Out Now
If you don't want it to-day, you may
next week. Send this advertisement and
5 cents to Foley & Co., Chicago, 111.,
writing your name and address clearly.
You receive in return three trial pack
ages—Foley'B Honey and Tar Com
pound for enughs, colds, croup and grip
pe; Foley Kidney Pills, for weak or
disordered kidneys or bladder; Foley
Cathartic Tablets, a pleasant, whole
some and cleansing purgative, just the
thinp for winter's sluggish bowels and
torpid liver. These well known standard
remedies for sale by George A. Gorgas
16 North Third street, P. B. R sta
tion.—Adv.
357,000 IDLE IN NEWYORK
Metropolitan Insurance Company Com
pletes Canvass of City
New York, Feb. 6.—The Metropoli
tan Insurance Oompany rejportai ves
terday to the Mayor's Committee on
Unemployment the results of the can
vase of its industrial policyholders that
it has l>een making for the last two
weeks. It showed the percentage of un
employment to be 17.7.
The committee has estimated the
number who would be at work under
normal conditions at 2,017,000, so that
if the ratio holds good throughout the
number now out of work in this city is
about 357,000.
PEN FOR CHICKEN THIEF
Franklin County Judge Hands Out Two
Stiff Sentences
Chambersburg, Feb. 6. Frank,
Keckler, of Waynesboro, wato sentenced
to pay fine and costs and to serve
a term of not less than two and one
half years and not more than three
years in the Kastern penitentiary on
the charge of stealing chickens from
James R. JoTmsou, Ridge avenue.
Abram Helser, also of Waynesboro,
was also found guilty of the larceny
of chickens from Mr. Johnson and was
ordered to pay $1 fine and the costs
and undergo an imprisonment of uine
months in the county jail.
Dies Suddenly While On a Visit
Lebanon, Feb. 6.—While visiting
Frank Heffelfinger, Maple street, this
city, yesterday John Helms, 35- years
old, of Mverstown, died suddenly of
heart trouble. He was sitting on a chair
conversing with his host'when he gave
a gasp and expired before medical aid
could be secured.