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The Sullivan Publishing Co.
he County Seat of Sultivau County.
lAPOKTE, FA.
LM a son. Hii-.'lt-n. K.-M: Ut'MiAM Trettfc
112 illo iM.fiA.Vi, St-mUiiy.
Ul'tt llie Fuw'i dttice at l-nporte, us
mail matter*. ■ -
IJTOaXAUA CASK.
Ifc. ACTION OF OUR GOVERNMEN \
FULLY- JUSTIFIED.
—— . (
|: e Mooted Treaty of IS JO and Our |
Position I'ltder. It—Timely Refer* ]
i'liCivi to CluiiiKO In the Control j
.init fc*ov.rrvinrirt of Jnpun., t
'ho more thoroughly all the facts of '
i*t history uA<i present 'afctlon in the
•aujuiia matter are examined the more |
1. irl.v 1? the attiunle of our fovern
jicnt vindicated. (
'l ake the -lirst proposition, that the ,
.rcity "goes wilh the land." It is no- I
.vKure-prelehded that the treaty of 1840, >
liidiT which the United States Is eharg- i
.! .'with the right and duty of.keeping I
.he. isthwian transit free and unob- '
quieted, lias ever lapsed. The power it 1
•outers has. always been exercised
. •* , nevKr i tlft'i'e has been any occasion ■
iiv it.; the Puling- government of Pan- ,
una hasNspvorai times changed. The |
)!-. ,'inal. treaty was piade with New
;Miiiida. In 18.17 Panama withdrew
•foul the Oranndian confederation, as
-iHad. -i t'lfeht-uudef the constitution
ii ii ). For four years she remained an
a'lepondont,sovereignty, but our rights
til powers 'in' Panama under the
'ry'of iSiu'went on just the same.
In 1801 New Granada reorganized as
liy. United "States of Colombia, and
I'aivanwi voluntarily, resumed the polit
• ;U'association, reserving the right to
.vithdraw again at pleasure. The treaty
iv as not affected-, Imt remained valid
iv.Colombia-bad the sovereignty of
he land- as . when first New Granada
mil then Panama had it. Panama now.
igain establishes her sovereignty, and
■he v obligftfi.o<hJ xsf' the- treaty continue
unbroken.- Thoy have been in force
(vhiltc.yer government has been in c-on
rel, and tin? power of the United States
■ the hVatter of transit has never been
•halVnjjwr" Tho flu's which floats at
I'mania has several times been chaug
-■ I .but the, rights of the United States
have hot.
Again, the prities of the adm.inistra
[i'.nV liave icoutehded that under the
i :i ty the United' States was bound to
.-ii:.tin -thd sovereignty'of Colombia
v-i\r Panama-.,- They have ■insisted that
Lhis was the equivalent for tiie con
r-ession.of our power over'transit. But
was 'plain ff> common sense that this
fitaiM'htef "npptied only to the nialn
ii of Colombian sovereignty as
!is| foreign attack. It.was repug
mint to.all reason to suppose that the
lit 1 States would bind itself to in
terfile in a domestic conflict. This
oir..!o'u*r-conclusion is supported by de
r- i\cp- authority. The New York Trib
une.brings out <the fact that in 18615
f''ilombfa claimed the aid of the United
St.il<■» imd'Wr the treaty against in
'i"ver>ts in Panama. The construction
■ii' t!ii' treaty was referred to Attorney
(Jeneral Speed, whose opinion was em-
I,Allied in a letter of instructions by
S.—retavy,Reward. lie said. "The pur
rmse of {lie stipulation was to guar
'he Istliiu'i* against seizure or in
vasion by 'a*fort'igii power'only." That
"i .. ms.. tSe jjl i ljj dictate of common
'.. and it disposi-; of a vast deal of
nnreneeting criticism.
I' 1 u l ' only ground lefty for complaint is
I', ailegiltion-tliat tlie recognition was
too hasty and that Colombia was not
;i'lowed to ,uso force to defend her sov
: reigntj-., .. If „...tlie. recognition < was
prnft'ipt,'so was 'the full establishment
nl' the authority of Panama. As to Co
lo:' !jia'.-> self- der-ense, her little syiiad
vas -iiKirfhed .to the guardhouse, and
her sovereignty, extinguished in oue
blow. She was helpless. After her
shainefeßa cbnducf, what claim, legal
or mni'Sl,-could she make? The action
of the United States .was for peace.—
I'hiladelphia Press.
itrituln Crylag For Protection.
Experience is the best teacher. Great
1 i lain,-. Which used to pride itself upon
h (lie-land- of free'trade. is now se
i . iviy wavor-ing- in that faith, and the
• . ■ • cut l'ur protection has secured
• -support of .several members of the
i ii>inct.
I'remler r.alfour is the latest to sup
i Ji'i Lord.phamberlain's stand for pro
ettbh«. Britain is a land of many col
li lies, whidh rule themselves. Austra
.l i.'id New Zealand are two which
have taken stands.lor protection. Free
' rite England now finds its own col
fi adding to their 'revenues and iin-
I ortanee by put ting'a tariff on British
. .ad" goods. : .'v 1 ;,
l hi .f.ui-ci.stj of several of Its colonies j
in d'-i-protection seeing -to have set the]
Briiish statesmen Co thinking. Of
' jiirjje after years of free trade it may
'ai.e some time to cause protection to
come. Bid, the change will certainly j
h" ,:dop(6<i. -The British workiugman S
iniivt'"be given tlie opportunity to de
velop: British trade which is languish-;
hui- abroad must be stimulated at home.
'.he growing demand in-Great Brit
ain for protection shows how wise is
America in sticking to it. When the
1 mil which lifts long prided itself upon
in e trade sees the error of that course
it i ■■ the strongest possible Indorsement
which could be given to the Uepublican
policy of protection.—Philadelphia Item.
The Value of Cimaihi.
As far - as . Canada is concerned we
ha ve the opinion mf our niain iactui -rs
ill r'nring clearness. It is that we
» mid plve a pref r.-nee 1c fSmnt Bvl*-
a.n. but that we should give It In this
asMimi: \vi» uiust nave a tariff ntgh
•nmisb to exclude British goods and
ilion ns much higher against all n<sn-
Britisb countries as any one likes. It
is not to b£ supposed that Britain will
sacrifice very much on our behalf in re
sponse to such approaches as this. The
natural effect of such utterances would
be to make her heart as hard as our
own. We do not believe that, such pre
posterous views are those of our people,
but as long as those who bold them are
the only ones who have any policy at
all to propose these declarations will
be accepted abroad as the voice of Can
ada.—Montreal Witness.
Transfer of License.
Notice is hereby given that an applica
iion I'or a transfer of license for Hotel in
liillsgrove township now held by Joseph
Meldsman to William 11. Biddle is filed
in my office, and the same will be present
ed to the Court on Tuesday, December 29,
1 ito3, at 11 o'clock a. m.
Til OS. E. KENNEDY,
Clerk of Quarter Sessions.
l.a|>orte, Pa, December 22, 1903.
WANT ED—FAITH FULPERSON
m call on retail trade and agents for man
ufacturing house having well established
business; local territory, straight salary
£2O paid weekly and expense money ad
vanced; pievious experience unnecessary;
position permanent; business successful.
Enclose pelf-add reused'envelope. Superin
tendent Travelers, t)OS Monon Bldg.,
Chicago,
' "'9
Capital and Surplus, $450,000.00
I It MaKes
No Difference
where you live, you can avail
yourself of the security and
profit an account in this Com
pany affords by doing your
I banking by mail —
H We pay 3 per cent, compound
interest on Savings.
Write for tbe booklet.
"Banking by Mail."
LACKAWANNA
COMPANY
404 Lackawanna Avenue
SCRANTON. PA.
Christmas
u >
• iK
Why Buy
Christmas Gifts
at this store
BECAUSE •
Cheapest in Price.
Fullest Assortment
Room for Display.
HOLIDAY
IHXHTBITTON|
? T ? ??? ? ? ?
STEP IN AND ASK
ABOUT THEM.
Ail answered at
Vef iion Hull's
I lore.
miaerove* Pa.
Games
60 different games—all new
—one in each package of
Lion Coffee
at your Qrocer'a.
John D. Reeser's Big Store, Bank Block, Dushore, Penn'a.
The Great Holiday Rash is On.
Never before were we so busy. There is greater enthusiasm here every day. This great store becomes
livlier as Christmas Day draws nearer. Hundreds of beautiful gift things You nevesjbefore could shop
so economically at Christmas time. If you are in doub'gisto what to purchase|we woul offer [a£few[suggestions.
jy yr Glove and tie'boxes, handkert hief boxes, photograph frames, paper cutters, collar and
Of** /VI QYll b° xes ' s °fa pillows, wallets, traveling cases, purses, shaving sets, cigar cases, drink-
handkerchiefs, hosit ry, shoes, rubbers, underwear, etc.
j—* ,r j r Music rolls, veil cases, work boxes, glove boxes, handkerchief boxes, jewel
h QT* jWW OTTIGTI: boxes, soap boxes, china, fancy lingerie, fine neck wear, sofa pillows, hand
_ bags, shoes, legg ngs,;overshoes, hosiery,fgloves, ties, toilet aiticles, hand
kerchiefs, fancy[wai stings, rain coats, petticoats,' bric-a-brack and coats.
T —s < T • i i Holls and doll carriages, toys, books, games, dishes, coats, bonnetst, tobues
H Of Tam O'Shanters, leggings, sweaters, dresses, shoes and hosiery.
Your inspection will readily acquaint you with the consistency of
)ur prices. v
Our I arg~e Stock of Millinery now being offered at greatly reduced prices. When visiting this store
" ® J please examine ourjline of hats.
John D. Reeser's Big
-j- ' r* t T--T eft 3DTJSHOE/E •
We 3ell Stoves for
Orr Painton & Company, Reading, Pa.
and ''JEWELS" made by Detroit Stove Works.
Ask our price and compare it with the best you get any
where—and we will get your order.
112 • r/3 112 i
"2 WISH AW AUK Aor BALL BAND J 'acJ p' j
bo | RUBBER GOODS ?||M
G 2 There are none so good.JPSSggfi
| | Tracy ~ SHOES " g
n=§ Dayton U ALL 112 112,
u ~ Watsontown ' SORTS.
-g-i - A Full lijj
: 1| L |" Ve
li v **""" Robes ' 111
Wieland & Kessler,
General Merchants, pr °g'r l i^t o m^ll TEAM
3STOT? PA.
THE TIME IS SHORT.
But lu: g enough to call at our store and
See the finest lime of Xmas Goods
ever putin stock in this county.
You Don't Need a Lot of Money
to come in here and make some one happy with a good
substantial gift*. Here is a few of the many things we
have to select from:
Sewing machines, Bedroom suits, Couches,
Rocking chsirs, Morris chairs, Child's rockers,
Child's morris chair, Doll beds, Chile's bureaus,
Doll carriages, Rocking horses, Baby tenders,
High chairs. Pictures and odd frames by the dozen.
RUGS, RUGS, RUGS. !
Holeombc cf Laoer,
Furniture 5" Undertaking
DUSHORE, PA.
TELEPHONE.
T £e ral DeWitt Bodine, C. Wm. Woddrop, Peter Reeder,
?rhe NEWS ITEM IS 75c a Year. "-it
7.'. «fwu»pf« of Individ
■jQnly 50c If in «* « d "«■» peter Fronte ' p B L * ke ' Daniel HPoust '
ADVANCE, t -
a Cold in One Day ?x.°2u 1
BANNER B AL vg| TAK» LaxativeßromoQuinine T»Tl«T«. jbm/ cm every I
tho most hauling calv* In the world. Swa WWwi fcnM sold In pott 13 •wfc». Thl» signature, bo*. 25c. J
| A RE YOU GOING TO BUILD
K* A NEW HOUSE
| Oft LAY NEW FLOORS IN THE OLD ONE "
If so, it will pay you tb get some of our
l&ar?) Moob Jflooring
Kiln dried, matched sides and ends, hollow backed
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.
Williamsport & North Branch Railroad
TIZMZIE T-A-ZBUIiIE.
In effect Monday. Oct. 19th, 1903.
Read down Read up
Flat; stations, where time in marked "t"
P. M.|l\ M.tvM T MAM A.M.AM STATIONS, [A M A IPMP.M.PM PMP M A M
10 15 12 »2»» 30 10 22 7 51!- Halls... I9 46 4001216 450 1000 735
10 JO 12 V, 14 2.15 20 flO 25 f753 Peiitisdale ... 940 3 .16 12 10 4 45, 9 55 7 :t0
10 30 1 11. ylO 432 5 35l I 10 34 80? . Hughesville... 9311055 345 12 00 4356009 44 720
1 1139 20 4395 13 10 42 809 Picture Rooks.. 9231045 336 11 51 54*9 35
1 26' I4 53 i 821 ...Glen Mawr | 322 11 37 922
I f5 05 If ...BeechOlen ! 309 fll 24 909
1 I 507 834 ..MuneyValley. l i 307 11 22 906
1 60 513 840 ... Sonestown 300 11 15 900
11 flO 39 824
P. M. PM AM. AM A. M. AM A M PM A. M. P M PM
liiiiii! : i i ! I I l l
PM AM AM"PM
5 15 8 45 Sonestown 11 10:17 55;
f9OO (leyelin (Park I II
! 6 05; »35 Kagles Mere 10 15;i 655
I i Eagles Mere Park 11
6 20 917 ...Dushore.... 8 42 ~T«S
7 20 10 48 ...Towanda... 7 50 6 15
ZHHI I 1210 WfikSjßarre J "3 05
480 400 1229 10 0Q~" TBO Wllilamsport _650 10 21 12J1 538588 10 31
S. D. TOWNSEND, D. K. TOWNSEND,
Gen. Manager,Hughesville Passenger Agent.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
__E raaHESVILLB,
CAPITAL STOCK,
SSO 000 DeWITT BODINE, President
' C. WILLIAM WODDROP, Vice Pres.
W. C FfiONTZ, Cashier.
SURPLUS AND
NET PROFITS,
$50,000 DIRECTORS: