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man. Troxelvllle.
Beaver ('baa. K. Hpncht, Deavertown. James M.
Kline, HeaverUiwo.
Beaver W. o. J. Speece, MoClure. T. A. Waif
ner. MoClure.
Centre-Klmer HhsmWh. Mlddleburgh. D. F.
Blngainan, l'enns Creek.
Chapman-W. U. Keratelter. McKeesHslf Falls,
ftlljar KMsh.llonVr.
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uour. MldilleimrKh.
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ffer. New Berlin.
MlddletiUreh-Oeo. W. Wacenseller, Middle
buivli. N. A. Bowes, MliMlnburgh.
sllddlecreck-P. L. How, Kreamer, R. B. Hum
mel. Kreumer.
Monnw-dt-o. a. u-mcr, Shamokln nam, J. n.
Rnnads.
Fenn K. Warner, Siilcm, Daniel Knouse.Se-
llnxfrrovp.
Perry .l.N. Ilroslus, Mt. Vleiwant Mills, B. F.
Arbnirnst, Mt. Pleasant. Mills.
Perry W.-B. K. Nunglc, Ktuuftcld, Dan. Man-
eal, Klrhneld.
Hellnsifrove N. H. Fisher, Selinsgrove, F. II.
Hiiilth.Nellnsprove.
Kprlmr-Dr. A. M. smith. Beaver Springs, P. F.
Keiitel, Benver Serine.
I'nloii-Wuo. I. Kl'indurs, Port Trcverton, O. O.
Klce, PortTreverton.
Washington Jerry Charles, Freebiirft, W. II.
Mrliiini, Kreeburg.
Thursday, Feb. 18, 1897.
Discriminating. Duties.
The American Baonoraist has
takeu occasion to discuss quite fully
the subject of discriminating duties
in favor of Roods brought here in
American bottoms or per contra,
against goods brought hero in for
eign bottoms. This proposition was
dratted into a bill and offered in the
United States Senate by Mr. Elkins
of West Virginia, and known as
Senate bill No, 3232. The measure
has for its objuct the encouraging of
American Merchant Marine, and
proposes that goods brought to
this country in foreign bottoms
shall pay .10 per cent, duties adva
lorein more than if brought in Amer
ican bottoms.
It is the principle in this law
which we wish to advocate rather
than toe rate o additional duties
propoj v'f. 'm admitted that
the same proposition when ft law)
was very successful in the1 establish
ment of the' American Merchant
Marine in the early history of the
Government. In fact, it is conced
ed by all historians that a law sim
ilar to the bill introduced by Mr.
Elkins was the direct causo of the
grwit growth of American shipping.
The Protectionist stands for Pro
tection to tho employees of Ameri
can transportation companies on
laud ( he also stands for Lb Protec
tion of American seamen. It is a
well-known fact, ami enforced by
our shipping laws, that American
seamen get higher wugos thitu any
seamen in t he world. We are cred
itably informed that the cost of op
erating American ships, based sim
ply on the question of wagos.is near
ly double that of other natious. It
is manifest then that American
shipping can be fostered in only two
ways viz, by bounties and subsi
dies or by discriminating duties.
The American people are not in uuy
temper to take up un elaborate sys
tem of subsidios, but they have de
clared themselves in favor of Pro
tection upon land and sea. j
The discriminating duty plan(
s imply means tunc goods Drought
here in American bottoms shall pay
the rates of duty laid down by law,
and that goods brought here in for
eign bottoms shall pay an additional
duty. The difficulty to American
shipping is not in securing a cargo
going abroad, but rather in securing
n cargo returning to this country.
A homeward cargo aided by a dis
criminating duty would undoubtedly
make a great demand for American
ships, and it is believed that every
shipyard from Maine to the Gulf,and
on the PaciGo northward from San
Francisco to Puget Sound would be
busy with orders. This is not sim
ply an opinion, for the same policy
when in effect during the first de
cade of this century accomplished
the same result.
We regret to know that there is
opposition to this wise measure of
Protection, and especially coming
from Philadelphia, as expressed in
the resolutions or memorial adopted
by the Maritime Exchange of that
city last week. This Maritime Ex
change, like some other organiza
tions of the kind, may be simply the
agent of the North Atlantic shipp
ing pool a foreign trust which
should be investigated. The foreign
shipping interests have become bo
powerful in this country and so in
volved with the transportation in
terests that it is not difficult to se
cure opposition to ft measure of this
kind. It is also quit possible that
tho American Line owned b? the In
ternational Navigation Company
(now heavily subsidiiedX which ha
fully as many ships under ft foreign
lag as under the American, has tak
en an interest in defeating this pa
triotic proposition. This measure
would create activity in shipbuild
ing and restore the American flag in
the Merchant Marine. Every one
who favors adequate Protection by
import duties should favor the pol
icy of discriminating duties, for it
will accomplish for American shipp
ing the same grand results to Araer
ican interests in the ocean carrying
trade that Protection has given up
on land'
A DOCTOR'S VISIT.
Dr. Hartman's Free Visit to Every Family
in the United States.
How can that bet you ask. How
can Dr. Hartman visit every family
in the United States? This is the
way: This little article goes into
everv home. Every one has the
privilege of reading it. Through
this article Dr. Hartman speaks to
every family. He asks if any in tnis
house is sick. If so, would you not
like to consult me as to the nature
of your disease and its treatment ?
If you would like me to do so, I will
give your case careful attention. I
have a large institution and many
assistants and am in a position to
detect the nature of diseases where
they could not possibly be detected
by the ordinary physician. If you
want to consult me, just write me
and give a description of your case
and I will answer you free of charge,
giving you full directions for treat
ment. This is the wav Dr. Hartmau
makes a free visit to every family in
the United States. He has just call
ed on you. Do you wish to consult
Dim T Ur you may send and get a
question blank to till out if you pre
fer. All letters received by him are
strictly confidential. Have you ca
tarrh of the head, throat, lungs,
stomach or any other organ of the
body 1 If so, write to him at ence.
He will send you directions for
treatment without charge.
If you desire to, you can send for
a free cooy of Dr. Hartman's latest
book on catarrh and the other cli
matic disease of winter 64 pages in
struct v& liUnstratedvx Sent tret) to
any address by The Pe-ru-na Drug
Manufacturing Company, Colum
bus, Ohio.
HOW TO GET A PUBLIC OFOICE.
Many desirable offices are within
the gift of the new administration.
Those who wish to know what places
can be had and how to get them,
cau obtain this information by send
ing 7" cents to Soule & Co., Wash
ington. D. C. for the "U. S. BLUE
BOOK," showing nil government of
fices and salaries with Civil Service
rules, sample examination questions,
etc.. Under presont laws women
stand nn equal chance with men for
positions that insure a comfortable
income for life. The "Blue Book"
gives campleto instruction for office
seekers of both sexes, and is be
sides a valuable book of reference
much in demand.
Men of Weakened Power, Exhausted
Vigor.
Weak men suffering from nervous
debility, weakened power and ex
hausted vigor, can now take new
hope. Dr. Greene, 35 West 11th St.,
New York City, who is without
doubt the most successful specialist
in curing this class of diseases, of
fers to give freo consultation by mail
to all weakened, vigorless and nerve
exhausted meu. You have the priv
ilege of consulting Dr. Greene by
letter describing your complaint
and he will, after carefully consider
ing your condition, send you free
a letter fully explaining all your
symptoms, telling you everything
about your complaint so plainly that
you will understand exactly what
ails you. Write to him at once and
get back your strength and vigor.
THUU
Prof. John H. Willis of Selins-
grove, wishes us to extend his heart
felt thanks to those who stood so
nobly by him during the late pri
mary election, promising them to al
ways try to merit the trust they
have imposed hire.
Much in Little
Is especially true of Hood's Pills, for no medi
cine ever contained so great curative power In
so small space. They are a whole medicine
cbojt, always ready, al- mbw sj
ways efficient, always sat- ILpa ill 49
Isfactory; prevent a cold III W
or fever, cure all liver Ills,
sick headache, Jaundice, constipation, etc. 25c.
The only Pills to take with Hood's SarsaparlUa,
"'" fnLHt Ml BLOC lUli
Best Vouch Srap. TsmmUowL Css
YOUNG GIRLS.
Their Coadact aad Health OfUa If stifle
Their Math arm.
Young girls often feel and conse
quently act, very strangely.
They shed tears without apparent
cause, are restless, nervous, and at
timet almost
hysterical.
They
seem
sail-
absorbed, and heedless of things go
ing on around them. Sometimes they
complain of pain in lower parts of
body, flushes of heat in head, cold feet,
etc.
Young girls are not free from incipi
ent womb troubles.
Mothers hliould see to it that Lydia
E. I'inkliam's Vegetable Compound is
promptly taken; all druggists have it.
The girl will speedily be " herself
.gain," and a probable danger be
averted. Any information on this sub
ject, or regarding all female ailments,
will be cheerfully given free by Mrs.
Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass. Write her.
Reduced Rates to WMhlnarton an Ac-
count ol the Inauguration via
Pennsylvania Railroad.
For the bonentof thoso who desire to attend
the ceremonies Incident to the Inauguration of
President-elect UoKluley.tlie Pennsylvania Hat.
road Company will sell excursion tickets to
Waslilngt m Marco 1, 1, 1, and i. valid to return
from March 4 t ) 8, at Hie following ratos :
From l'liMburc tiO.00; Unloutown, $10.00
Connellsvtlle, ttso ; Oreemburg, $9.8"; Butler,
llt.M; Allegheny Valley Junction, 110.00;
Johnstown, $9.90 ; Bltoona, $9.60 ; Hurrlsburg-,
IS.Ot, and (rotn all other stations on the Penn
sylvania systsin at reduced rates.
This Inauguration will be a most Interesting
event, and will undoubtedly attract a large
number of people from every suction of the
country.
The mag-nMoest facilities of the Pennsylvania
Railroad make this line the favorite route to the
national capital al all times, and Its enormeas
equipment and sptendld terminal advantages at
Washington make It especially popular on such
occasions.
A Ton r to Balmy Florida via Pennsyl
. aaUa Railroad.
. When ihe North. Is at Ita worst Florida Is at
Its oett. When lakes and rivers' "ire" 'aVianl
here and a drifting snow Oils our streets the vio
lets are blooming there and the air is laen with
the sweet perfume of budding Spring. When
Old Boreas howls around our northern homes
and the frost king rules, the mocking bird Is
singing In Florida's graceful palms and the
whole land Is melodious with happy song. The
elegant special train, of the Pennsylvania Kill'
road Jacksonville tours are fitting Introductions
to this delightful land. Tho next tour, allowing
two weeks In Florida, loaves Now York and
Philadelphia under peruana! encort February 21.
Hound-trip tickets, Including Pullman accom
modatloca and m"als on tits special train, will
be sold at the following rates: Prom New York,
160.09; Philadelphia, IW.Ou; Ciiundalgiu. $51.13;
Erie, fil.SJ: Pittsburg, $j.oo, and at proportion
ate rt s from other points.
Fur tickets aud Itineraries apply to ticket
agmits, Tourist Ageut, 71V0 Broadway, New
York, or to Goo. W. Boy.l, AsiHtant ueuerul
Passenger Agent, Ilroud Htrect Station, pblla.
A Mmrt t ut to lloultli.
To try to cure constipation by taking pills In
llko filing round Iti a circle. Ynu will never reach
the point sought, but only net hnck to the Hlart
Ing point. A perfect naiural laxative Ih Macon's
t'elery King, the celebrated remedy for all nerve,
blood. Htoinarho. liver mid kidney disease, n
regulates the bowels. W. II. spangler, .Middle
burgh ; M. Kolhrock, Al. I)., Ml. Pleasant Mills,
will give you uVunple package freo. Largo situ
25 and tocts.
ABook or Permanent Valoe.
Every American Citizen andverv
mwient oj American History and
Collector of Americana will want
it. School, Colleye and 1'ublic
Libraries must have it.
Colony ar)d
Corr)iT)or)walbf)
....BY....
Sidney George Fisher
Author of "The Making of Pennsylvania.'
One Volume, Red Buckram, to match
lne Making of .Pennsylvania, or
Maroon Cloth, gilt top, uncut edges
Last rrice, $i.&o.
To bring It to the attention of the wide circle of
readers It merits we will send, postpaid, to
any address on the receipt of Sl.at.
PENNSYLVANIA has had a more varied and
interesting history than any other Slate In
the Union. The early settlement of the province
under I he enthusiastic leadership of William
Penn.thecourllctsof the numerous sects and
nationalities which made up the population, tho
horrors, massacres, excitements, of the French
and Indian wars, the tierce struggles of political
parties In the Revolution when Hie success of
the movement for the liberty of all the Colonies
depended on the position taken by the Keystone
Htate, as It was culled, the same struggle re
peated at the time ol tho adoption of the Nation
al constitution, and that strange wild revolt of
the Scotch-Irish known as the Whiskey Rebel
lion, all this Mr. KlHherhas given In full detail
in an attrucltvu, handy volume, with additional
chapters on tho part taken by Pennsylvania In
the civil war, the growth und etlects of the pub
lic school system and the development of Phila
delphia In the present century.
Henry T. Coates & Co., Publishers,
Philadelphia.
It Hate tie LaaaS
To think how cheap they sell
Groceries, Ohinaware, Etc.,
AT F. II. MAIMER'S.
It's Not Only Gb639 Bnt Good.
A Good Laugh Aids Di
gestion It will Prevent Dyspep
sia Trading: With Us.
Here are some prices that
will mate you laugb.
We are selling on small profits now
and for cash, so we cau save you
some money by buying for cash.
Come ami fee. We will give you
a few prices on our gootK
GROCERIES.
SUCJAUS.
1 1 lbs. white for 50o. or 5c. per ,1b,
11 lbs. granulated 50c. or oc. per lb,
13 lbs. light brown 50c. or 4c. per lb,
COl'TEK.
3 lbs. Liou coilec for 50c. or 17c
cr lb.
3 lbs. Arbticklcs coffee for 50c. or
17e. per lb.
3 lbs. Java and Iiio in milk pails
55c. or 1 l)c. per lb.
3 lbs. loose roasted fancy Mocha and
Java 95c. or 33c. per lb.
4 lbs. loose rousted fancy Java and
Rio COc or 10c per lb. -Chocolate,
pi ice ISc. a cake, or35
cts. a lb. .' )
RICK.
T lbs. Rice for t cents.
I lbs. best Carolina for SO OeBti-, ' .
rtriips .
lVal. nun Snnr SvrunMoenta. ' '
1 6 allon Syrup is cents. '
MOLASSES v
1 gal. lest N. O. Molasses, ' 50c.
J Baking powder, 9c.
1 lb. best Ikiking Soda, 5c.
3 lbs. corn starch for 20c. or 8c. a pk.
AIiT.
140 lbs grain suck common salt, 50c.
jU lbs. line Uiiiry suit, 80c.
28 ' " l3o.
in 4 " 8o.
5 " " " " 4o.
t " " " " 2o.
Quoonswnro.
FOEDITDBE, GABFET3 AIJD r
:0:-
Brlg-Li new Resign,
vry nook and coiB..,
Shaa and Styles i N
you see your hie. i
nuiLKiiSat price, go,'
er merchants ian .
Youra I?.... ..
M. H. FELIX, Lewitoi
NEW CLOTH
: at :
GUTELIUS' BAZAAR
Evcrytbing in tbo clothing line I keep.
I Qnarantee M Ms ami Low f
jVh,v Special reductions are now l
cl2';lt; beinsr offered, dents' fur,
ntfvnishing Goo1h, Hats, Caps, ete.jfcj?
Come va aM LfiQjm oort
G.C.GUTELIUS, Middleb
t
il tfT HA LO0IC M0THeR A ""E TREAT FOR YOUALuTl
A JM By Sampton Suit, with txtra Pair tf Pant,, hf
uaiW.VV AND WB PAT BXPRE3S CHAROES TO VOUR DO0V W
nd br to diln vou nvt thr Profit. wii
An Important luontlon.
If your Irtends or neighbors are RtilTerlnflr from
coukIis. colds, nore tbroat, or any throat or lunir
dlHonse (Including conmimptlon), nk thum If
they have ever used otto's Cure. This famous
Herman remedy Is havlncr a large sale here and
Is performing some wonderful cures of thmnt
and lung dlHoaHes. W. 11 Spangler, Mlddlebuw
M. Kothrock, M. D., MU plcuwnt Mills, will gi
you a sample bottle free. .No matter what other
medicines have fnllnd to to, try Otto's Cure
Large size IS and SOcta.
Cut) bfll you the best. Iron, stone
ware, Claim Uuuriiiiteed.
1 tea set, 13 plates,
bread pint en, 1 meat plate,
butfpr platen, 1 creaiu ju,
HiiL'iir bowl. 1 Lrravev bowl
1 loi) dihlies, Vi cups,
12 saucers.
LO plooos KOK S2.05.
SHOES.
Ladies' rubbers from 2Tt.. tn 40n.
Jlen's " " OOo. to 70o.
Men's Gum BootsCandee. $3.75.
Men's Felt " from $3.00 to $3.75.
Men'H Shoes, dress and heavy, from
OOo. up.
Ladles' Shoes from OOo up.
Cull and see our SHOES and we are
sure we can please you in price aud
quality and styles.
DRY GOODS.
All blue Calicos, Sets.
All stable best sold, from 4 to 7cts.
: GINGHAMS.
Apron Ginghams, 5cts.
Dress Ginghams from 5 to 8cts.
CARPET CHAINS
j3 & 4 ply carpet chain from 15 to
lb cents, always in stock.
Clotliins, liottom Prices.
Men's Heavy Suits, sizes from 34
to 42 only $2.50.
Men's Flannel Shirts, 30 inches long
25 cents.
Call and see our. Bargain
Counter and save money,
OAHPETS.
Don't forget our home-made
Carpet from 25 to 40cts.
All wool stripe, 50 to 55cta.
Ingrain Carpets 25 to 70cts.
Please call and see our new prices
and goods and we can save you
money by selling for cash.'
CasnPaW Tor BnilBr&Egizs.
F. H. MAURER,
NEW BERLIN, PA.
OUR
SAHPSOn
Extra
IJtt .a
Black Xl
Dark
Blut l$m suits
W 1 IV ?utl
MM
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with Extra Pinu u guarantor tobiSj
j vua OIDWO, fA
' wwu wiin sailor UVrf
Albert Twill Satnn Lining, TriawiaiBj
w m diui wsni, I Op IM UB
Patent Wiit Bands used oa ill fata
pQckat nn all Panta
In Sixei from loto it v-n 1
naAntMaitai .it r-..kl- h. , 1
Exprftsag paid tof
jrour.aoor.
In rmitttnjr tend
timer rott Oflict o
CvnraMA Wna.w C.A.
r-
I'sfna lur mraturr if 11
m er hoy at m
Birthday and If larg
or mall for his age.
FREE
TO EYERTBODT
onr Illustrated
Priced Catalogue
in which you wiU
find Boys Suits
from p8r., vp.
Youths Long
Pants Suits from
fa.oo up and
Mem Suit from
a 5 "P-
E. K05ENBUROER & CO., 204 E. 102d St, New W
Remember
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SELINSGKOVE
MARBLE-YARD
M. L. MILLER,
Prop'r
I keep constantly on htiniland man
ufacture to order all kinds of
Marble and Granite
MoiKls Mi Hies!
Old Stones Cleaned and Repaired.
LOW PRICES ! LOW PRICES!!
I have one of the best Marble Cut
ters In the State and consequently
turn out itood work.
tSrCotue and see my work cfc prices.
Thankful for pant favors I most re
spectfully ask a oontinuance of same,
M, L. MILLER
A. B. IH
Hit K
MidclleburfiTillarket
Correoted weekly by onr merchants.
Butter ... 10
Ekrb 13
Pitted (sherries
Unpitted "
Bitickler'ies
Raspberries
Onions 26
Lard 0
Tallow n 4
Chickens per lb 0
Turkeys 8
Hide : 7
Shoulder 7
Ham 10
Old Wheat 85
Rye 35
Old Corn 20
Oats 15 to 21
Bran per 100 lbs 65
Middlings 70
Chop " 815
Flour, per bbl .. 4.75
Rlpans Tabules cure flatulence.
Rlpans Tabules: pleasant laxative.
Ripens Tabules cure liver troubles.
Rlpans Tabules: at drufflsts.
for Steam and Hot Water
Also dealer in Hoilerf. '
Shaftinir Pulleyv, Iluogersit
er Belting.
REPAIR!!
of EnirJnes. Boiler and JI
Vainlliaa nan
Tubs. Pine and Pine Fittio
as reference eoiiwrnluu wf n
Kill olrlll V.lnh )i- Cn Of Kin
Pa. and'Lebanun il'Cg. C K
panies of high Btanuing.
In order to avoid accidt
All Bailed
should be tested uuderthefc!
danger aud cull upon ibm"V
test, I
A. B. WOLpEiiq
SelinsgroTC, : '-'
JA8. O. CROUSE,
...rutr if li'i
All business entrMteJ IM
will receive prouiii
"TVR. A. C. Sl'ASULEK'
DENTIST.
GasAdmlniBtered. ,
i;rown n ""VifJ
Selinsgrove, Fa.
VeteriNARV8,
! SiLINSOJlO
AH professional Taf
will receive prompt and""