:: K.;-WS STST*. , Put>lj . is Afternoon By ■ ■S ;• li s -it ■ i : SiOR Co. Attl>«• Mil iU limn County. liA-POIITB, l'Jl. VV (!. MA-. V. I'residen. THOS. .1.1 -HAM, •- i>.V T tfnteral ivt the I'oct oit'Oi- it baportf-, stf nccon. cisHP mail matter. OFFICIAL FACTS AS TO WAGES ANE COST OF LIVING. labor «. omiiilNsionrr Wrliflit'* Kr ;»ortn Show Tin <• While Prices of AeceHwarU'M Have Adviiiiccd. \Vw?ea }"nve liierensed 3 ' («i'oa<er I'ropor 11on. It is the boast of the Repubiietiii pn.r ly Unit tin' KUcrf <n' its principles r.i>o it: polities is re«i--iftved ,0 of the people iitul in the soliilil.v untS soi.nduo.ss of tbo government finances Kvi.k'in cs of tlio si- c-s of lteptlljlif an principle* as ci.iuoilioil in ecmom ic i-.ws ptacetl upon the statute books I the party a-o cverywiiere to he i- ml. I'rolection h brought proa pci ii y iii'i iitisc it ln.s ipiickciK i * pul ■ • uf in.lv;: try. given employnient t« labor anil brought new life to indus trial couth;ions, which under Demo cratic policies had reached the lowest s' : of stagnation and decay durin..: t;.i.' eriod of failure and ruin wiii.b i: a.s.ved Democratic aduiinistration »in.i iawa from 1'<:•:{ to 1 i~. > convincing proof that the pro live policy re-et tabiished by the Ite ;i .i.i'can party in the enactment of the ! >inglt'.v tariff law lias brought lua- ; •. i i betterment to the ludr. tries and i- of the country is manifest to >, cry observing man. Increased p'"> itncnou in all lines, better pr.es, mote ii.ij ! lyinent for labor at better wafi't» -all these things are the uatural and ». • atten 'nits upon the prosperity tv..: I prolectiou to the iinlustries of ■ i iiiteil States l.r.a br0...-.lit to the etmn'.ry. ;■ . .sin support of this contention -*f i . ' friends of the pr ioi-tlve policy Lave been produced by the investiga tion into the tlx nil of wages and prices in the country during the past ten years. This investigation v as conduct ed by the Hon. < arroll D. Wright, com mi-- i. ,ier of labor in the l.'niteU States •Hepartment of commerce and labor. It la perfectly natural air > t !iat theas nonpartisan scientideally deduce. 1 , fact To , ng wages and prices eboultl I - tii'U . .ted by the free trade element In the Democratic party and thot. from thee :"tpai;.u inam.-.ers of that party there should at once go up shouts of deris n and criticism of t'oloni. Wright's facts and figures. The frefl tr wince under the showing mv.dtf for tl i cause of protection, ar ' t! cy exhibit the rage they feel and which cause t them to rush in blindly with s-aii ■ : criliei: m of tiiese government St:.ti». < s. 11l .; c first place, let lis look for a moment at Jut i what the investigaiiou ; y t . la I• ;• In.ix . . do. >u»i r.ue.s and sec . It. is not sip ix .. in accord with the 1 t.s known of all men. The investigation eov-'ted the actual <> • n mres in i .ore tir :i . '0 thou sand families widely scattered through oni t;.« country for I'o ».l alone. It is v.i 11 known that amid the general rise ill pr: OS which followed ti e return of good times and confident act- liijpitsy in t! " restoration of the protecilve policy by the pass, ae of the Din: ley tariff ct in 1807 food prices rose more rapid'.,.' and higher than other prices. The - jvernmeut investigation showed tli; t the rise in food prices avi raged 15.3 per cent- -that is to say, they were up. r >.:imat('ly so much higher in 1003 Compared with l.spti. This covers more than twenty different articles of food. During the same time, :.s is shown li} tlio 'investigation into the char es in H'.,"!".. as illt str.o.ed by the ■■ n-cs of j aire than 17. v, re earners in all kinds of industries, chiefly the so called proui-: -d industries, the rise in wages registered 10.3 per cent higher than they v.4>re ten years pr vlously. Thus it is.otii'atlly re or.e I th: t the sound economic principle:! recogn nel by all s.udeuts of iudn-i. i '.I conditions, better prices in a goo! and protected I lioi: • market, increa. ag wages, short er hours, more employment, gre:.tor distribution of money waives among the workers of the eotmir;, all the. a have been the f> ture:■ of th • I iproved industrial cond.lions since 1 -07. when the Dingley tari.'f act, it luring pro tection and confidence ninotv: the peo jile, 1 ooame a law an a ide sing to the pi 'jple of the rnio'ti St ,tes. The Wr: '-t report hit the cause or free r.-ade a teillng bio- • It is a dem onstration of the p '.ictieal utility, Fonn '.ness and efficiency of the protec t'a-e tariff hiw of the halted States. FMlletl »112 II« Pie-JiflHP, f'crnsy!" da's I i |c old :sr»(i;X> ma jority for 110-i c elt iodic ies th it the camo.iign yarn about t!;•.-» pres lent l;avia x sneev.- l at the Quake's failed tom ike a hit in tin' Qu ;ke; State. -- Chieuro Xi'v.'d ' TI. e C-ranfre .4ni«ietl. Colonel •!. IT. r.righam. late assist ant secretary of agrieu' ire, int- id ne ed in the national granae meeting in 187'.' the resolution that st "ted Ihe grange campaign which resulted i;i en larging the work and usefulness to farmers of the department of agrieu'- ture and in making lis head a cabint t offiier. Delaware has but three counties, but lias twenty three granges in good working condition. E-*®EEEH22S3-Es3l [| CURES WHERE ALL ELSE FAILS FLJ LJ Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. J| PS Use in time. Sold by druggists. ml III I — I CENTRAL State Normal School LOCKI-IAVEN, PA. J. 11. FLICKJXOEK, Principal. Kail I. nn, 13 weeks begins Septem ber sth, 1904. Last year was the most success ful in the history of this important school-about 700 students. Loca tion among the mountains of cen tral Pennsylvania, with line water, .pi ndicl buildings- and excellent sanitary conditions make it an ideal t raining school. In addition to its Normal course it also has an excellent College Preparatory De partment. in charge of an honoi graduate of Priucton. It also has ! j. M tmenis "1 Music, I-locution uid iJusiiicss. It lias a well educated Faculty, fine (iyinnasium .md Athletic Field, Address for illustrated catalog. Tin: PKINIMPAI.. Life Insurance A FEW OF THE MAW REASONS WHY VOl SHOULD HAVE A poycY WITH THE NEW YORK LIFE 13RCAU.SK—Incontestable from the date of issue. Bec&use—absolutely | without restrictions. Because- —non iui Icitable from date of issue. Be cause -cash loans are provided after second ye: r. on demand at 5 per cant i lit. . si without fv ■ or other charge. Because -if cK :tli does not occur an accumulative policy is a highly profi t, hie investment for the policy-holder who lives. Policies now maturing to living policy-holders pri ve this. In fact NKW YORK Üb'K policies do not leak. Health and Accident Insurance also written. A postal card will bring an agent to you. or a person ntcrvii w can be had at the oll'iee Saturdays, regular oilicc day. GEO. BROWN, Agent. LOPEZ, PA. OH ice in Dr. Christian Dl'd. U > 9f c The Best iola.ee to buy goods Is otten asked by the pru pent housewife. Money saving advantnu'es real.vays searched for Lose no time in making a thorough examination of the New Line of Merchandise Now on ff. >s: ***** * * Mt lEXHIBITIONi ? ? ? ??? ? ? ? STEP IN AND ASK ABOUT THEM. Ail answered at Vernon Moil's 1 Large Store. HiUairrove, Pa. /~t INIiKN'i I 1) H KI'OKT (if tlir condition off lie I I s--\..i-:il Jiik tit lJot-lioit-. in tli. stiitr of I • im>ylv.niia at I" 1 1 'O' of November lOtii I'Jiil, RESOVRt'CT. I,on: - ami Miscounts -1 ,','.i-niO | I'. > it..mi- to mviu'c circulation im.ixio (K> I I'r mium ol I'. S, Bonds 2.U0000 si'.i U swiuritics, * h -iS?S i-i.ll I.i in i, H, :iks ;in<l ui'i■ 1 "I ia>. Am. ' I 1 I l.'ini.tion fund I". S. Tivii-surer. 2,.i<ioGo !Sp . iatninl Loral Tender not. - -27.1 H> «'.<> Total -KM.017 J 1 LIAI'.ILITIKs, | "m.i 1.,1 SW.OOOOO suvi'Mis ami undivided profit* 21, n.i ss . :..,!ali.n 'i0,000(10 Piviilt'ii unpaid 1 "" L) (| ..,;i> L'SI.O;II Totili JtOJ.Mi 28 S*iU>of I'l'iinsvivunla County of Sullivan ss. i I, 11 1 Swarts (a-hiiT if tilt .dove named Via Ml. iin mi! 'in l !\ . :ir tlui' tin il-ove stnteim-nt is tiuc iii ilir in'xi c.f iv knowk'.tj."' and In-Met. \|. i). sWAUTS. Ca.-hier. Sul.si--,Uh'il and sw. i-:I to W».i» me tlii- lctli dm . I No\oniti<T lt»"t AI.HI.UT 1. HhKSS, : My l'Vi'>"-7, O.V NoUtry Public. i i orrcct All-: 1 i:. li. sVIA \RI A. | - XMi'KL COLE. UiiWtom. .1 N< >. I> It EES EH, I John D* Reeser's Big Store, Bank Block, Dushore, Penn' » <x2*cix.time> ■jui—m—mmmmmrnl————— wi— —»i wiiwnn mnw<n rurnmnr mm ■iniin 11— mi nun wnr swebphstg lEtieiDTrcTioasr insr a { Values that will pay you to finish the season with'a new hat. I amies' 1 rimmed Hats in a variety ol shapes! including Turbans and I arge Hats, made of velvet or si'k biaids andjnmmed with breasts, wire's an( 8 "eathers. The colors include Black, Brown, Navy and,etc. 2 Novelty Dress Goods at Cut Prices. I Wiil.be found at cutjprices here and will make pretty'dresses ard will piove a bargain to you. Now is the! time to come and see for yourself as they are on the counter ready for >our inspection. a REMNANTS. Have a fine assortment of remnants on the remnr.nt counter. Just what you want, all marked! egardless of cost, meaning bargain for you. . \ Great Clearance in Womens', Misses' and Children's Coals, 5 uits, Skirts and Raincoat?. j; John D. Reeser's Big Store< Bank block I *i* : r <- ~ r •" * i DTJSHIORE .jj Cultivate the Habit of buying- reputable goods from a reputableVoncern. Ve are agents for W. L. DOUGLASS SHOKS from 2.50 always satisfa; tory.' A A GOOD ASSORTMENT V \®\ of CHILDRENS' and 1% LADIES' Heavy Shoe if 3 % o Fine'Qoods'at correct / ■ Clothing Made to Order \\\ have the right appearance and guaranteed to be in both material and workmanship and price modest. \\Y also manllfactul-o Feed, the Flag Brand. It is not cheap.Jmt good. Is correctly made. Ask your dealer for it or write us for prices. NORDMONT SUPPLY Co. General Merchants, mill? IST OH IDIMIOISrTi jP-A-. There is No Tomorrow. So Come or Write Today If you want your pick of the greatest line ol Iron and Brass Beds that was ever shown in this section ol the country We give them to you in any color and at any price. want the bed and we want the money, so come in and .lick out your bt-d and we will do the rest. RUOS, RUGS, RUGS, 1 he cheap ones are good and the good ones are cheap. We sell them by the piece at dozen lot prices. HolcombecfLauer, 112 arniture & Undertaking DUSHORE, PA. TELEPHONE. FIRST NATIONAL BANK HXJGHESYILLE, :P_A_- C U j'iy,.,w'." n; DeWITT BODINE. President. UUU „ , , JEREMIAH KELLY, Vice Pres. bur|>lus ami Net Profits, W. C. FRONTZ, Cashier 50.000. , r 112 ~ , DIRECTORS: I ransacts a (icncral Banking Business. DeWitt Bodine, Jacob Per. Peter Reeder. Jeremiah Keliey,Win. Front/., .O. Front"/. Accounts lit Individ- Jalnoß K Boak, John C. Laird. E. P. P.renlioltz, uals anil Firms Petol . John P. Lake, Daniel ll. roust, Solicited. John Ball. mmwi N C H ESTE R Wmwm "HEW mm FACTORY LOADED SHOTGUN SHELLS I WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. He » HaYfln i_ Conn ; _ P?vlfvP)AN^s GAS or GASOLINE ENGINE S. There are many Gas and Gasoline Engines and ONE "FAIRBANKS" Some resemble it in construction, others in name BUT THERE IS ONLY ONE FAIRBANKS ENGINE. Engines that excel! in quality and moderate in cost. Vertical from one to ten horse power. Horizontal three horse power up- THE FAIRBANKS COMPANY, 701 Arch St., Philadelphia. CHARLES L. WING, Agent, Laporte. Wiiliamsport & North Branch Railroad TUMIIED TABLE. In effect Monday. Dee.'), 1904. Read down ReacHip Klim ."'utioiih where time is marked "112" V? M. IV M. 1' >1 A>IA.M. # \ M STATIONS. AMA M A M. IV >l. V M 1 41 I'M I'M 10 ]•') 12 50 I » - > 10 22 7M* Halls... 1120 7 10 10 12 15 iOO 1000 10 2«» 12 ii ..". •"» :io fio 2."» 17 lvin >»lule ... c. i:» 7 :.o i0 or. 12 12 ;; v. r»«u ... 9 io ;;u i or> ■> to ioju fc w . HuKliesvilh ... r. uo 7 -.0 .v» 1200 » o ♦.» 1 1: t > 1> 10 11 h W I'lcture Koc-ks 11 ir. 11 00 s 2'.» I lit 11 1.1 112 ... 1 .vi lis Mills 10 > 1 jr. 1 i"' is ir> ....( Immiunil lo.vi 'j.- sji I tti 1 Mil ...(ileti Mawr 10 111 :: s: s 17 1 10 i.iOli ft. 2S ..Sirftwliriilgo 10 S4 |:: si» I I-; f'.iii 112 ...Uei'clmli n lou'.' s» I •() u< .*> :u ..Muiiry Vullcy 10 30 (i7 * <«> s u ... Scmolowil 1<• *2:' lu 7 •'> •> 557 Nuiduiont low !.... 7 s f."> I if Mokonw 7 l> i A •!•> 12 Lu|*rU- I'J 7 I' f."i l'.i "JJ .....Kingdiile 'J'.'- 0 .v.i IHD '.i 'i7 ....Satterllrld !M.'- r. . I E M. AM. All A.M. AM A.M. I'M I'M I'M s I,". SdiioSlcnvn 1 l."> !l i't Ivaijk s Mere 2 1". i; 2H ii 19 ...Dushoro 112 7 ">r. 0 2s 7 26 in ~>o ...Towmda... 7 o."> 680 12 111 Wilkes Harro - li > .. 00 100 l.'-'l) 111 00 7 :io wiTlia'msiiort UilO lOS'.i 12 :'.'.i 537 10:t1 S. D. TOWNSEND, D. K. TOWNSEND, Gen. Manager,Hughesville Passenger Agent. BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED Hand Painted Chinaware. Absolutely Free. j 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. Easy Foot Wear for All I j Oh! No Trouble at all to Show Goods. The Quality, p ice ?:.id 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. W hen i you think of true economy this is the place to come. J. S. HARRINGTON, Dushore.Pa • *J|Jp CH E jra: j fSP FACT DRY LOADED SHOTGUN SHELLS | j "New Rival," '-Leader," and "Repeater" ■ i i Insist upon having tbeni, ta> jno others and you will get the best shells that money can buy. > < ' ALL DEALERS KEEP THEM. ► - V
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