jOUND iti.: .om.VJ.
SOUNDER NOW IN THE LIGHT OF
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE.
What Abrnm S. Hewitt Thoaght
Thirty-two Yearn ABO as to the Val
ue at the Protective Policy aiid the
Futility of Reciprocity Project#.
The subjoined letter by the Hon.
Abram S. Hewitt was written, as its
date shows, thirty-two years ago under
the following circumstances:
Steel rails at the first development of
that manufacture had been admitted
into the United States on an ad valo
rem rate of 45 per cent "as manufac
tures of steel not otherwise provided
for." This duty was thought by nine
ty five presidents and managers of our
railroads not to be high enough to
properly encourage the manufacture
of bessemer steel rails in this country,
and they united In a memorial to the
fiuance committee of the senate of the
United States and the committee of
ways and means of the house of repre
sentatives, which says:
We, as users of steel rails and trans
porters of the food and mate-rial for Amer
ican manufacturers and their numerous
employees and skilled laborers, do not de
s're to be dependent exclusively upon the
foreign supply and therefore Join in ask
ing that instead of the present ad valorem
duty a specific duty of 2 cents per pound
be placed upon this article.
As soon ns this action was taken the
English manufacturers prepared a me
morial protesting against the proposed
increased duty on steel mils. Mr. Jay
Could, then president of the Erie road,
who was one of the signers of the me
morial to the committees mentioned
above, bekig requested to sign also the
memorial of the English manufactur
ers, wrote to Abram S. Hewitt, Est].,
Jan. 26, 1870, saying, after referring
to the last mentioned memorial:
"It seems to me that our policy should
be to foster und encourage home products
rather than open our markets to such a
formidable competition as would Inevita
bly result from the reduction of duty so
s.rongly urged In the memorial," adding
that by protecting the manufacture of
steel rails In this country we would "be
largely the gainers in the long run, for
the capital Invested would all be kept in
the country, our operatives would find
constant and lucrative employment and
tiu> general effect upon our business could
not tail to be beneficial. I am at a loss to
perceive why we should contribute so
large an amount annually to bui.d up the
t; ile and manufactures of foreign coun
tries while our own Interests are sacri
ti' id by Just so much."
Mr. Hewitt replied:
New York, Jan. 27. 1870.
J..y Gould, Esq., President Erie Railway
Company:
Pi-ar Sir—l beg leave to acknowledge
the receipt of your favor of 20th inst. and
to Flate that I not only fully concur with
the views which you express In regard to
the duties on steel and iron rails, but am
at a loss to add anything which will
make them more forcible, 1 venture
to suggest that you will allow me to send
a copy of your letter to the committee of
\va> sand means.
The fact is that steel and iron rails can
be made In sui ible localities in this coun
try—and notably on the line of the Erie
railway—with as little labor as in any part
of the world, and the only reason why we
pay more for American rails is because
v.-e pay a higher rate for the labor which
is i\ '[uired for their manufacture, but for
no greater quantity of labor. Free trade
wiil simply reduce the wages of labor to
the foreign standard, which will enable us
to f'U our rails in competition with for
eign rails; but, as a matter of course, the
ability of the laborer to consume will be
reduced and a serious loss be Inflicted on
commerce, general industry and the busi
ness of the railways The only
reason why a tariff Is necessary Is to
supply the laborer with such wages os
will enable him to travel and consume
not merely the necessaries, but some of
the luxuries, of modern civilization.
Besides, if we have free trade we can
not expect to procure our supplies from
abroad by increased shipments of grain,
for already the European markets take
from us all that they require, and no
amount of purchase of goods from them
will induce them to buy more food than
they need and which they now take as a
matter of necessity. Faithfully yours,
ABRAM S. HEWITT.
Wo do not know of any document
that a protectionist can paste In his
lint to better advantage than this letter
of Hon. Abram S. Hewitt, as It an
swers so fully the claims of free trad
crs and those who are advocating reci
procity.
All our readers know that Mr. Hewitt
Is now advocating that free trade, by
which "we cannot expect to procure
< ur supplies abroad by increased ship
ments of grain," and the story that
Mr. Hewitt was changed from a pro
tectionist to a free trader through the
arguments of Sir Isaac Lowthian Bell,
who showed him that a reduction of
$2 per ton on the duty on pig Iron had
enabled him to raise the price of that
coi.iinodlty from $35 to $53 a ton, is en
tirely foreign to the admirable and
convincing arguments for protection
advanced by Mr. Hewitt In 1870.
Three Keanona,
Wire nails, axle grease and alarm
eloe/ks are three things which the Dem
ocrats say they have discovered that
are soid In European markets by
American manufacturers at prices low
er than the manufacturers will sell
thorn in tills country. Here, then, are
Olive reasons that Democrats have put
tip why their party should be restored
to power that they may repeal the tar
ir'i*. But, then, let's see. nere are three
lessons why we don't want the Dems
to try It. They are the Coxey army, the
idle factories und the free souphouses.
Mr. Democrat, you may prefer to live
n:i cheap axle grease and free soup, but
we elon't need the i-ejmblnut'.on in our
business.—-Moravian Fnlls (N. O.) Yel
low Jacket.
Would Be ■ Bad Way.
The way to "smash" the irusfu is to
ele'ct a Democratic president on •• free
trade platform. Then you will sa v« a
i eturn of (Jrover Cleveland siuiphonses
• no work for workingmen and no
trusts no combinations of cnpltal to
move the hands of toll.—Buffalo K«ws.
No Longer.
Prosperity will lust as long as pro
tectlon lasts, nnd no longer—Moravian
l'alls (N. C.) Patriot.
I mrurHilfc Iron.
Foreign Iron and sieel are coming
into this country in shiploads. Amer
ican mills are working to the limit of
their capacity, and every mill hand In J
condition to work is fully employed at
higher wages than are paid In any
other country in the world. Yet the
American mills cannot supply the de
mands of the home market for their
products.
The foreign mills are working their
hands longer hours and at less wages
than our own, so that they are able to,
carry the goods across the ocean and
pay the duties levied on such lmporta-;
tious and yet find a proiit In the busl- !
ness.
Tills is one of the Industries assailed
by opponents of the tariff and concern
ing which the cry Is raised that the
"infant industry" ought to be made to
shift for Itself by removing the tariff
which shields it. If foreign mills can j
now enter the American market, the ,
stimulus afforded them by an easier i
entrance would be SHCII as to speedily ;
ruin the American market for our own >
workmen.
The argument for tariff revision is
hardly sounder in most other direc
tions than in this one. —Buffalo News.
Delusive.
Free trade as a remedy for trusts is
delusive, as Is proved by the experi
ence of Britain, which Is "plastered all
over with trusts," us Mr. Blaine said a
dozen years ago—and his words are
even truer now. Free trade as a rem
edy for trusts is delusive, moreover,
because some of the largest and richest
American "combines" already have
free trade in their product. And.final
ly, free trade as a remedy for the trust
evil is delusive because, in the guise of
encouraging competition, it would
really destroy that competition—which
is most important and desirable —that
la the competition of relatively young
but ambitious Independent American
producers.
It Is a pity that the Idaho Republic
ans had not thought a little more on
this trust question before their foolish
platform was.adopted. But Idaho anil
the other far western states generally
are susceptible to enlightenment. They
have been won over to sound views on
the question of the eunvney. They can
bo won over to sound views of the tariff
and the trust problem also. They
only need to be set to thinking.—Bos
lon Journal.
Protection Sentiment Gnlntns:.
Time was when our free trade phi
losophers of the east cherished the Idea
that the west would break away from
New England, New York and Penn
sylvania on tliis issue. They tried
their best to convince the western
farmers that they had no interest
whatever in the protective system.
But this hope has proved delusive.
Michigan and Nebraska are as stalwart
In their protectionism as Massachu
setts. And even the south, long the
free trade stronghold in Anierfea. now
show signs of returning to the eco
nomic faith of Washington and Jeffer
son.—Boston Journal.
A BIG GUN SALE.
A rare chance to get a Syracuse
Ilainerless 12 gunge double barrel
Shot Gun for 19.50; they are always
sold for 25.00.
A Winchester "Take Down''
pattern 181)7 model 12 guage Re
peating Shot Gun $10.75, formerly
sold at 22.50.
Eclipse sls Gun for 11.50.
" 7.50 " 5.50.
You can't afford to miss such a
chance if you need a gun at till.
Compare prices for the same ar
ticle with an}' gun dealer and you
will buy of us.
WIELAND & KESSLER,
Nordmont, l'a.
Lace curtains at Holcoinb &
Lauer's.
Insurance Notice.
The 26tli annual meeting of the Farm
ers and Mechanics Home Mutual Fire
Insurance Company of Sullivan County
will be held at the office of the company
in tlie Borough of Forksville, on Satur
day, the 3d day of January 1903 at 10
o'clock a. m. lor the purpose of electing
a hoard of directors and other officers for
the ensuing year and the transaction of
such other business as may properly come
before the meeting.
The auditors will meet at the office of
the secretary, on January 2d to settle the
accounts of the company,
Forksville, Dec. Ist, 1902.
M. K. BLACK, President.
If. 1). LANCASTER, Sec'y.
CONDENSED REPORT of the condition of the
FIRST NATIONAL BANK of Imsliore, Pa..
At close of business, Nov, 25 IS>o'2
RESOURCES:
Loans and Discounts #221,380 3fi
P. S. Bonds Ui secure circulation ft.ooo 00
Premium on U. S. Bonds 3,400 00
Stock Securities 15,000 00
furniture 1.375 00
Due from Banks Approved reserve A Kt 12,(Hit 07
Specie and Legal Tender Notes 17,238 55
Redemption fund I", tf. Treasury 25,000 00
8 350,510 58
LIABILITIES.
Capital g 50,000 00
Surplus and Undivided Profits 23,670 05
Circulation 49.500 00
Deposit* 283,486 63
Dividens unpaid 400
J 856,516 58
State of Pennsylvania, County of Sullivan ss:
I, M. D. Swarts, Cashier of the aliove named
bank, do solemnly swear iliat the above state
ment is true to tile best of my knowteelge; and be
lief.
M. r>. SWARTS, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this Ist
day of Dec. 1902.
ALBERT F. lIEESB Notary Public.
Correct—Attest:
A.WALSH. 1
J NO. I). KEEsKR J-Directors.
K.(i. SYLVAKI A. j
I ohn D. Reeser's Big Store Bank Block, Dushore, Pa. John D. Reeser's Big Store Bank Block, Dushore, Pa
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The HOLIDAY BUYING BEGINS Now or Later.
Our advertising tells you that the store is dressed in all the glory of its Holiday Goods; that the line and
beautiful and novel from several countries of the world are splendidly grouped; and that much of it is limited so
that your gift to a friend or relative will be exclusive. Will have none only a few duplicates.
We are at our best several times a year, at our very best at Christmas time. This year the store is better than
at any former time for we have made large preparation for the large trade that we have every reason to expect.
We name below a few of the many attractions here.
Celluloid good*, Bruins. Printing Presses. H< rses, Music rolls, Card coses, Match sales, incuts,
Hooks, Ilorns, Stationery engines. Bisque Figmes Handkerchief boxes, Clocks, Candles, Vaces, Tea sets,
"il'lM, Blocks, Merry»ge-roui)ds, Medallion pic- Glove boxes, Shaving sets, Trains, Lamps, Fancy dishes,
Prnycr hooks Milk wagons, Iron longs, tures. Collar and culf boxes, Cups and saucers, Handkerchiefs
Albums, Ice wagons, Mechanical Toys, Mirrors, Smokers sets, Manicure set, Salad dishes, Military brushes,
■ Games, Coal wagons, Doll furniture, Banks, Jewelery cases, Toilet sets, Cloves.
: Christmas Cards. Dray wagons, Purses, Sterling silver novelties, Ink wells, Christinas tree orna-
FOUR STORES IN ONE.
Dry Goods, Millinery, Crockery, Groceries.
tJohn D. Reeser's Big Store. Bank block
THREE STORES IN ONE. 3DXJSZE3ZOZRZEI .
Horse Blankets and Robes
Wieland & Kessler have thirty-two
pairs to select from at 75c each to $8.50
per pair. A manufacturers consignment.
We have the BLANKETS
and guarantee the price.
BLANKETS
..., , , The PRICE is
5/A Imperial n|PHT
Bias Qlrth O IVJ 11 1 .
Horse Blanket
Duck Face ; Heavy Striped Llntog. Strong.
■•rriceablc, long-wearing,
Wieland & Kessler, Nordmont f Pa.,
D. J. FI/NKELSTEI/N
Successor to JACOB PER.
I have bought the entire stock of Clothing, Shoes, Hats,
Caps and all Furnishings for men, women and children.
At a sacrificial price to turn the stock into money and
to advertise the store and bring it before the people, I will
make these prices on the following:
Per's price. Our price. ALL DOUGLAS SHOES:
$!0"":,;vlty i sr's7.9B $4.00 Fers $3.48
8.50 *■*£££ ,i "°" 5.98 350 298
2.50 " ,r "1.98 3'oo £OB
HEAVY WOOL PANTS: KNEE PANTS:
*2 00 I'er's price. Our price 48c 45 c i> cr ' B , )r i ce Our price, 35c
Rubbers o( all kinds. We have the LaiubertviUe arid Meshawaka and oilier
grades tliat we will sell at reduced prices. Many other goods that we are not per
mitted to describe in this space including Ladies' Coats, Capes, Furs and Underwear
Children's underwear. Many things-that will make fine and useful Holiday Presents
I kindly ask the people to call and examine my stock and if not to your expec
tation, you are not obliged to buy. We cheerfully show our good and prices. My
motto is to satisfy my customers and look to them tor trade. At your service for
business, I remain,
D. J. FINKELSTEDM,
LOPEZ, F-A.-
° J5
|sp Ohnsfmas
|§r Games
$7 FREE
In each pound package of
Lira
from now until Christmas will be found a free
game, amusing and instructive-50 different kinds.
Qet Lion Coffee and a Free Game
at Your Grocers.
*
\ A RE YOU GOING TO BUILD
A NEW HOUS
OR LAY NEW FLOORS IN THE OLD ONE'
If so, it will pay you to get some of our
Moot
Kiln dried, matched sides and ends, hollow backea
and bored, MAPLE and BEECH.
It will out-wear two ordinary floors and is very
much smoother, nicer and easier to put down than
soft wood flooring. All kinds kept in stock by
Jennings Brothers, Lopez, Penn'a.
ALSO ALL SIZES IN HEMLOCK WE HAVE IN STOCK NO. 1 AND 2
LUMBER, SIDING, PINE SHINGLES.
CEILING, LATH, ETC. AT LOWEST PRICES.
BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED
Hand Painted Chinaware.
Absolutely Free.
We will give with each purchase, coupons which entitles
the holder to a set of High Grade China Dishes, irrespec
tive of the extremely low prices prevailing here.
Oh! No Trouble at all to Show Goods.
The Quality, price and style of our spring and sum
mer SHOES which are marked down for closing out are
the main attractions. Call and see them.
Our Complete Line of Groceries.
Our new Grocery Department is growing popular.
You save yourself if you let us save your money. When
you think of true economy this is the place to come.
J. S. HARRINGTON,
OPERA HOUSE BLOCK
DUSHORE, PA.
Williamsport & North Branch Railroad
TIME TJ^EILjE.
In effect Monday. Nov. 17, 1902.
Read ctown Reftd up
I Flag stations where time ii marked "112" |
P. M. P.MP. M. P M P.M AM A. M. A M STATIONS. UXT AM AMA.MP MP MP MAM
10 15 12 50 520 420 I 1022 710 Halls... 6550 50 11 85 400 460 V4O
10 20, ,12 55 f525 14 23 'fIOZM7I3 l'enilsdale ... 6500 45 11 SO 355 f4 451 tf : 5
10 30 1 1055 35 4 :!2 910 10 31 72? . Utighcsville... 6 40,0 35 10 55 11 20 3454356 00 92S
113 543 4399 20 10 42 729 1 U lure Rooks 92510 45 J1 10 386 5489 16
i fl 17 f443 1 f7 33 ...Lyons Mills fll 04 3 31 f9 10
; fl 19 I l r > 1 !l 35 ....( hamounl 11 01 328 f9 07
1 26 452 ! 742 ...Glen Mawr... I 1054 322 : 901
| fl 34 112. r >oo f7 50 ..Stiawbrldge 10 47 f3 13 ft 54
fl 40 f"> 05 f7 55 ...BeeehGlen 1 flO )3 3 09 fh 50
I 1 4:) 507 757 ..Muney Valley. j i 1040 307 84S
J 150 513 BK< ... Sonestown ... ! j 10 32 300 840
I 5 28 8 20 Nimluumt '■ : ]0 12 1 8 22
fa 1! 1 f8 35 Mokoma [f9 54 1 f8 02
ff.OJ ! f8 57 ..Ui mice Road 112 9 SO f7 o5
llli! I ! Ii .I'll
EAQLES MERE BRANCH.
A. M. p. M.
8 10 Sonestowu 2 40
f8 25 Geyeliu Park f2 20
9 00 Eagles Mere 1 50
9 10 Loyalsock Jc. 1 00
BTifiH LINES Philadelphia & Reading, Lehigh Valley,
v' . 1.1 II . f nr and New York Central mileage will l>«
Rlnge lcrtvcfl llngheßvill post office for accep j e j on iy tor through passengers ~ u'.
Swiassi'jt'--' = -
U.UJ. SBWmiggl..*.:
ivillc. North Mountain and Lungerville 8I) TOWNSEND, Gen. Mgr., Hughesriilo.Rl.
y. ild at 1119 a. m. / .
rfheNEWS HEM IS 75c a Year.
"Only 50c If
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