DEPENDS ON THE FARMERS. Nittuunl Aid For the improvement of Our HlKliwnr*. The candid and unprejudiced opinion of a public man on :i question i-onceru inf{ wiiii'li he is well qualified to speak is nearly always of interest. Such an opinion concerning the prospect for national highway legislation was re cently secured from a gentleman who Is a close observer of men and events and who has spent many years at the national capital. lie said: "I have watched the growth of the so called 'good roads movement' with much Interest, and especially since Colonel Brownlow introduced into con gress his bill providing that the gov ernment should pay half the expense of improving the roads. As regards the prospect of such u measure ever be coming a law, 1 will say that it all depends on the farmers. If the agri cultural classes goto work in earnest for government aid, they will get it: if they do not, congress will never enact such a law. "In government affairs, as in most other affairs, 1 have noticed that the people who go after things are the peo ple who get them. The farmers as a < !ass receive comparatively little seri ous consideration from congress sim ply because they don't demand it. K very congress now appropriates more than a billion dollars, but how much of tliis is spent in the rural districts? Al most nothing. Millions are spent for public buildings in cities, millions for improvement of rivers and harbors, millions for the army and navy, mil lions for the government at Washing ton, etc. Occasionally a few thousand dollars go for something that directly benefits the farmers, but that is all. "Of course there isn't as much nee to give the farmers direct ben efits from the spending of public mon ey. But national aid to road improve ment furnishes an ideal opportunity. It would even up things to some ex tent. It would certainly be a big thing for the rural districts. The money spent would of course make good times, but the main benefit would come from the improvement of the roads. It would Increase the value of farm lands; it would enable the farm ers to market their crops to better ad vantage: it would make farm life bet ter worth living. In fact, it would be a great permanent benefit." MACADAM AND TELFORD. How These l(oud> Are Built and What They Coat. The cost of road building varies in the different places according to the topography of the country and the proximity of the stone used, says Franklin Matthews in Oufiug. A sat isl'netory highway can be built eighteen feet wide, exclusively of stone, usually for *3,000 to $3,500 a mile. These are known as macadam roads. A more costly stone road, running from $4,000 to SO,OOO a mile, is the telford road. Both are named after Scotchmen, who first devised the sys tems. The macadam road consists of a deep foundation of large stones, laid as smoothly together as possible, the foundation stones being of a nearly uniform size. A layer of small stones is placed over the foundation and roll ed down, binding the two together. Then layers of crushed stone, each lay er being of finer quality thau Its prede cessor, are rolled into and over the foundations. The final layer is of very tine crushed stone. The whole settles itself into a compact mass, almost as smooth as a flagstone, from which wa ter runs off as soon us it falls. The telford road Is more expensive because its foundation Is laid with more care. The foundation stones are of a uniform size and are laid with the •'litis uppermost, like so many bricks set upon edge. These are bound to gether by smaller sizes of stone, the various dressings of finer stone being laid and rolled In the same way as for the macadam roads. The durability of such a highway Is unquestionably longer than any other kind of road known. (lur Defective (.unlrf Hoatl*. The amount of time saved in the do mestic commerce over and above That now expended on highways impassable or nearly impassable many weeks in the year will go far toward educating tile people of the United States. It is estimated that every time the sun sets the people of the United States, by reason of the defective country roads, have lost more than $1,500,000. The internal commerce of the country amounts to s'-'0,000,000,000, which is equal to the international commerce of the world. The agricultural products make over 0i! per cent of this, thus swelling the commerce of the country more than all other products combined. Nearly all of this vast traffic has to pr.ss' over public roads to reach the railroad stations, waterways or mar kets. I'neertaln an lu ihe Leutlera. They are not yet certain in Oregon that Parker is the leader of the no mocracy. At u meeting in Portland. Ore., held to ratify the nomination of Mr. Hill's candidate the only enthu siasm displayed was called forth by a mention of the name of Bryan.—San Francisco Chronicle. A Better Way. Says Parker: "Klect ine president. I won't hurt you. I can't, because my hands will he tied by a Kepublican senate. Don't be afraid. Elect me!" There 1* a better way than this to tie his hands. Klect him to stay at home -Schenectady Union. Opposition to Roosevelt. There is unmistakable evidence of strong opposition to Theodore Roose velt south of Mason and Dixon's line Providence News. *•'" • market for xvlint she lias to soil, bet has lost n portion of the market she already had. That is bad reciprocity, costly reciprocity, ruinous reciprocity. For a reason equally potent Massa chusetts should tight shy of reciprocity with Canada In competitive products. When that walks in at the front door protection will walk out at the hack door. Nothing is surer than that. The late Thomas IV Kecd remarked shortly before his death that if we are think ing of relaxing our system of prutec tlon in any direction it had best not be in the direction of the American farm er. Mr. Heed did not hesitate to pre dict that protection would not last long after the farmers had discovered that they were no longer counted in. Once let the farmer find out that protection is not for him, and he will see to it that it is not for the manufacturer either. As we have said, it is surprising that the exceptionally high average of intelligence which prevails among the Republican business men of Massa chusetts should not instantly perceive these things: That the movement for Canadian reciprocity is a scheme originating with and promoted by free traders. That Canadian reciprocity would work to the injury of Massachusetts ■ Industrial producers and not to their advantage, because, while gaining no new market in Canada for their prod ucts, it would be certain to lose to them some portion of the market which they already have in the Unit ed States. Canadian reHproi'lty In natural prod ucts, the only kind of reciprocity which Canada will accept, would re sult in the downfall of the economic system which now affords protection alike to manufacturers, farmers, Ush ers, lumber workers and miners. A MATTER OF HEALTH if?* jp&-| jjlj &AKING POWDER Absolutely Pure MAS HO SUBSTITUTE FOLEYSHONEY^TAR Cures Golds; Prevents Pneumonia / <)NJ>r.WKI> UKI'OIiT of tin* condition of Tin- Fir>t National Hank at inshore, in the State of i'eimsvlvunia at close of business Se|»lein)»et Oth I'.MM, ItKSOI'IU KS. Loans and discount*. fiG l'. s Bonds to secure circulation. oO.OUO no Premium on (\ S. Bonds... "J.OOImk) Stock securities -1ti.700 OC Furniture I.UUOOU Due from Banks and a i:«>. am. lie<iemotion fund I*, s. Treasurer •_\. r >001»0 Special and Legal Tender not** u r » Total *:W. \W 24 LI ARILITIKS, "apital Sf.O,OUO 00 Surplus and undivided profits 17 Circulation 50,000 00 Dividends unpaia 100 DeiKwittf 288,017 07 Total $888,399 24 S'Ateof Pennsylvania county of Sullivan ss. I, M. I>. Swarts cashier of the al*»ve named bank do solemnly swear that the above statement is Hue to the best of inv knowledge and U-lief. M. D. S\\ ARTS, cashier. Sul>scilt)Cd and sworn to before nu this loth • lay ofSeptemlHT ItKM. ALBMUT I . IIKb>S. My coinmissitai expires Feby27,'o6. Xotarv Public. Correct Atu>t: F. (J. SYLYAKI A. 112 SAMI KL COLE. * Director*. J NO. I>. RKESKK, ) a > " i The Best place to buy goods Is often asked by the pru pent housewife. Money saving advantages are always being searched for Lose no time in making a thorough examina ion of the New Line of Merchandise Now on lE^BmoNi ?????? ? ? ? STEP IN AND ASK ABOUT THEM. All answered at Vemon Hull's Large Store. BiHwprove, Pa. John D. Reeser's Big Store, Bank Block, Dushore, Penn'a, —w—fri——■—i—wi <■ II wi ii» ii in ii—w»T —iwnwnnmiiMimi 11 mm Tailor Aode Garments. \ \At a saving on Regular Prices including :ill the latest shadt sin Brown, lan, Navy and bli ck at s7.so. W til ;> ou 1 can easily be suited as the best maierial is used in the making of them and when one sees the suits they know ti.e\| are real bargains. ? I COAT>, COATS, COATS, 1 he finest line in Coats have been received and you will miss a real bargain if >ou| buy elsewhere before seeing our immense stock of Coats, as we have them in all sizes and prices lor Ladie's. Misses! ind Children. Never before were coats so reasonable than at the present time. I MILI.INFRY, MILLINERY. MILLINERY. Millinery of unequalled style and low prices within range 108 suit you. A hat is expensive at any price if you do not get correct and careful workmanship. But when the qualifi-I cations are present in every hat and prices far below what are asked elsewhere for far less artistic work Now th< 1 MILLINKRY is tin; finest, to he seen In Sullivan County, and the prices range to suit your purse. When in need of Millinery we extend t 0 you a hearty welcome to come and see for yourself before purchasing elsewhere. DRESS GOODS, DRESS GOODS. Carrying the finest line in Dress Goods you would wish to see including Broadcloths, Cheviots, Novelty Cloths, Black Melrose, Prunt-leas, Plain and figured Voiles, Crepes and rtlu-i 1 weaves Mohairs in all the very la r e->t shades. Don't forget we carry a full line in Dry Goods, Millinery, Shoes, Crockeiy, Carpets, Curtains, Oilcloths, Groceries John D. Reeser's Big j I ' i * ' T """ jr V- DTJSHOBE • I I mrnmmm mmmmmm y »a—n «n —im ■ « | Cultivate the Habit of buying reputable goods from a reputable concern. We uie ag<. Nts for W. L. DOUGLASS SHOES from 2.50 to e, '° o P tT P' ]ir always snti'sfat £ x^ o oof^ m \ A <; OOD ASSORTMENT i \ \ of CHILDRENS' and! II LADIES' heavy and, \ \ I-ine Goods at correct j CATALOGUE Clothing Made to Order All have the right appearance and guaranteed to be right in both material and workmanship and price modest. We also manufacture Feed, the Flag Brand. It is not cheap. I>ut good. Is correctly made. Ask your dealer for it or write us for prices. A. P. WIELAND CO. General Merchants. P mont'lteam mill 3 " IsTO-EcI^IMIOISr'X 1 , There is No Tomorrow. So Come or Write Today If you want your pick of the gr< atest line ol Iron and j Beds that was ever shown in 1 his section ol the country We give them to you in any color and at any price. Vou want the bed and we want the money, so come in and pick out your bed and we will do the rest RUGS. RUGS, RUGS, 1 he cheap ones are good and the good ont s are cheap. We sell them by the piece at doze n lot prices Molcombe £f Lauer, T ci r n ito re £f U nde rtctfyi n() DUSHORE, PA. TELEPHONE. FIRST NATIONAL BANK HUGHESVXIjIJE!, CAPITAL STOCK, SSO 000 DcWITT BODINE, President C. WILLIAM WODDROP, Vice Pres. W. C. FRONTZ, Cashier. SURPLUS AND NET PROFITS, $50,000 DIRECTORS: _ _ , DeWitt Bodine, C. Wm, Woddrop. Peter Rordor, Transacts a General _ „. _ . Jeremiah Kelley, "William Front/., W. C. Frontz, Banking Business. J ' . _ .. , _ James K. Boak, John C. Laird, E.P. Brenholtz, Accounts ol Indrvtd , _ „ Peter Fronta, John P. Lake, Daniel H.Poust, uals and Firms Solic-, , John Bull. ied. | Williamsport & North Branch Railroad TXIMiE TABLE. In effect Monday. Oct. 1 iH>4 . Road down Keatl up Flat? si ill ions whore time is uuu'ke'l V. M. I*. M. P M AMA.M. A M STATION'S. ASSA M A M.FL. 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This with Tri-weeklys at S $ I.' )( ) j [51.50 I j and Tri-Weekly ' j GAZETTE AMD BULLETIII. | 1 | In every city there is one best If you want to keep in touch j paper, and in Williamsport with the Republican party 6 it is the Gazette and Bulletin. organization and be informed i It is the most important, pro- °" !l " rt "' ''state transfers or j gressive and widely circulated legal matters in general that paper in that city. The tiret transpires at the county seat to hold the fort journalistically. you must necessarily take the Order of the News Item. NEY.'S ITEM. Our Great Reduction Offer to New and Old Subscribers. Ti : OUT- Club T-tjcc Gazelle and tH,lletm, v | 50 ftcpuMican News Item ■i Together, $2.50 $2,50 j Pays for One Year. Pays for Four Papers Each Week. The above price will be accepted for new or renewed subscriptions. All arrearages must be paid in full before thi.> liberal offer will be extended tc delinquent subscrib ers.
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