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SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
l.OO per yer ."paid in wlvitnce. I.OA prr year If no paid
in MfMeMi Muiifle copln. Five Lease.
A l mining IS irnla per line, onpareil naaurr-
1885 and 1901 have, in fact, so black a record
as the first three or four in the nineties. The
year 1899 was freest of all from mob violence.
1900 was next, and 1887, with 125, stands
third in this respect For the whole sixteen
years "The Tribune's" table shows the ominous
total of 2,516 lawless executions a yearly
average of 156.
Of the States in which mob punishment was
nent, Mr nrt ineeriini. r.l 1U renin per line for each tub. . r . . . . ,
queiitniH.ru.,,, I r IFF 1 1 K - Nrnr t he I miny Court llouw, HlHleteU niOSt I TN 1 llt'tlt I V Oil ITlllllIlalS in tile
between the Klr NMlooal Hank od 111 OnvnljJall. . . 1 .
mmcc-m year penou, Mississippi, wun lis dispro
portionate negro population, easily leads. There
were 253 lynchings reported from that State,
REPUBLICAN TICKET.
Juste i if the Supreme Court,
WILLIAM P. POTTER,
of Allegheny.
State Treasurer,
FRANK O. HARRIS,
of Clearfield.
President Judge,
HON. H. M. MK LURE.
County Surveyor,
GEO. A. ROTDORF.
Vol. xxxviii.
Oct. it, 1901.
NlTMHKR 41
THE PREVALENCE OK LYNCHING.
THE role which mob vengence has played
and still plays in American life U perhaps
Mie darkest lilot left on our credit as a civilized
people. It is the shadow which darkens our
ideal of even and equal public justice, of respect
for the law and protection and security tinder it.
An inlieretance in the West from the crude con
dition of frontier life, and in the Sonth from the
race conflicts of the rc-construction era, the pas
sion for mob violence has maintained itself with
singular persistency agasnst the sobering influ
ences of reason and order.
For those who hope to vindicate American
credit from this last Btigma there is some en
couragement, however, in the conclusions to be
drawn from a tabulation of the lynchings oc
curring in various parts of the United States
from 1885 to 1801, recently published in "The
Chicago Tribune." From "The Tribune's"
table, which shows the total number of illegal
executions for each year of the sixteen, and the
total for each State and Territory in the full
sixteen year period, it can lie demonstrated, for
instance, that on the whole the mania for mob
justice has clearly abated in the last ten years.
The years 1898, 1899 and 1900 show a much
smaller number of illegal excursions than the
years 1891, 1892 and 1893. For the earlier
years of the decade the totals were, respectively,
193, 236 and 200; for the later ones they were
only 127, 107 and 115 an average for the first
period of 209 lynchings against an average for
the second of only 116. No other years between
against 247 for Texas (which has, howeer,
twice Mississippi's population), 221 from Louisiana,-
219 for Georgia, 210 for Alabama, 169
for Tennessee and 156 for Arkausas. For a
black State South Carolina has the exceedingly
low record of eighty-four illegal executions in
sixteen years. North Carolina's total is even
more creditable only fifty-two. From six
States no instances of mob violence are reported
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont,
Rhode Island, Delaware and Utah. New York
is credited with two lynchings, New Jersey with
with one, Connecticut t with one and Pennsylvania
with three.
It is some satisfaction to know that of the
total of 2,516 lynch law sentences on record
1,714 were inflicted in nine Southern States
alone; so that the evils of the system may be
considered as in a measure localized. But the
poison has spread to thirty-nine in all of the
forty-five States, and no effort should be now
the infection, but to drive it from the endan
gered parts where it has not yet fully corrupted
that respect for law and the processes of law
which lies at the base of any successful or
enduring popular government.
RAILROADS AND CANALS.
" I AHE digging of new inland canals is not
1
now engaging particular attention within
the Ixmlers of the United States. Few plans for
enterprises of that kind are much discussed here
at this time. But on the Continent of Europe
several canal schemes of imposing dimensions do
not lack promoters this year. An artificial
waterway with a minimum depth of seventeen
feet, between the Baltic and the Black seas is
suggested,' and reports are heard that this canal
may be excavated either by the Russian Govern
ment or by a private; syndi cate of capitalists
New. York feels only a languid interest in such
an Old World undertaking, but the development
of canals within the limits of this republic may
by no means have reached its zenith, although
certain long established channels for interior
navagation are now sparsely used.
The railroads are accomplishing wonderful
things for the prosiierity of this country, but
competition in the moving of bulky freight
among the States by water is not likely to be
given up for many a year, and perhaps the day
will never come when the locks and the levels
will be deserted.
A POINT OF THE SCHLEY DEFENCE.
A LTHOUGH counsel for Rear Admiral
Schley have as yet called uo witnesses,
a fundamental point of the Schley defence is
revealed in the official detailed report of inquiry
for the time Rear Admiral Cotton was on the
stand. It concerns the second count of the
precept, involving "the propriety of the move
ments of the Flying Squadron off Cieufuegos."
Sampson's order to Schley to blockade
Cienfuegos, dated May 19, closed with, "After
I have the situation more in hand I will write
you and give you any information that suggests
itself." In accordance with this promise, the
"Dear Schley" letter followed, dated May 20.
We give the substance of it:
i nave aeciaeu to inane no mange in the present
plan; that is, that you should hold your squadron off
Cienraeaos."
This letter is now known as No. 7. Then
followed an order, dated May 21, known now as
No. 8. We quote the substance of it:
If ycu are satisfied that they (the Spanish squad
ron) are not at Cienfaeirow. proceed with all
despatch, but cautiouslv, to Santiago de Culm, and if
tne enemy is there, hlorkade him in port.
In the report for the sixth day ot the inquiry,
page 218, this appears: "Mr. Raynkh. We
claim that the despatch No. 8 is no revocatiou of
despatch No. 7."
CUBA is deeply interested in tariff rates with
the United States. There is but one way to get
on the ground floor commercially and that is to
ask for annexation.
A war department seems to be unnecessary
with the Boers. They get supplies and ammu
nition by some mysterious method of their own,
and quite upset scientific theorists on the art of
war.
As soon as they dare anarchists will comeout
of their holes and rejoice over what they call
their recent "triumph." As long as their fangs
are undrawn they will strike home with their
poisoo.
Thehe is such a passion for partisan politics
among the Goebel Democrats of Kentucky that
they hflve never made a real effort to single out
the assassin of Goebel. To find the murderer
would spoil their game of smirching Repub
licans.
It isn't the sporadic effort that wins success
for a party, but the steady pull together all
the time and all at once. The latter is what we
want this fall. Don't let there lc any faltering
in the ranks. Have a close formation. We
can't lose then. Our ticket is entirely worthy
the support of any Republican.
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AUCTION
J SAT. EVENING,
OCT. 19, at the Old Stand of
G. C. QUTELIUS.
BIG STOCK.
I offer to the public a nice new clean
Stock of General Merchandise.
On account of enlarging my store
room, I am in a position to give
better service than any time here
tofore. CALICOES 4C.
I have this week a latch of
CALICOES which I am sell
ing at 4c per yard. Come
early and select from these
goods which at this price are
below cost. 1 buy all kinds of
country produce. Shellbarks
$1.25 per bushel.
R. E. GIFT,
Paxtonville, Pa.
JJ5 SO KIND ON HER PART.
THE BEE HIVE
AUTUMN OPENING.
We will, for three days, hold our Second Annual Fall Opening, thus giving all our patrons an opportunity
to see the many beautiful goods in all glory of their newness and freshness. We have been to New York and
selected our stock from the best manufacturers and importers in the city. This year's exhibit excels last year's
and each succeeding year we shall strive to surpass the previous year. Thus assuring our customers that they
can buy with confidence from the store that is ever alert to secure only the newest and best things for their
pleasure and profit
Coat Suits.
The newest ami best things only in coat suits.
The jackets are straight fronts, blousesand Nor
folks, the skirts have the full flare. The leading
colors are black, grey, blue, brown, castor and
garnet. The prices run like this, $8.00, $10.00,
$12.00, $15.00 and $18.00
Ladles' Coats.
Every length will be worn three inches below
the hips, midway between the hip and knee, to
the knee, and below the knee and the full length
ulster. The best shades are, tan, castor, black
and grey. The backs are tight and half tight
fitting, much more graceful than the box back
of last year. We can give you any priced gar
ment you may want, $2.50, $3.00, $4.50, $5.00,
$6.00, $7.50, $8.00, $10.00 up to $22.00.
Children's Coats.
Reefers, Three Quarters and automobiles. The
line is larger and more attractive than last year.
1 'rices to suit every purse.
Walking and Dress Skirts.
In the newest styles and materials. Full
flare and circular flounce skirts at $2.50, $2.75,
$3.00 up to $10.00.
Silk Waists.
The slk; waists are very beautiful in rose,
turquoise, white, blue, green, cardinal andblack.
The styles are exquisite with tucking, shirring
and hemstitching, $4.50, $5.00, $5.50 up to
$7.50.
Flannel Waist.
The line of flannel waists is very large and
exceedingly pretty. We start flannelette waists
at 50c, the flannels at $1.00.
PE-RU-NA CURES CATARRH
OF KIDNEYS EVERY TIME.
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DANGEROUS KIDNEY DISEASES CURED;
Peroaa Creating a National Sensation In the Care
f Chronic Ailments of the Kidneys.
Mr. John Vance, of Hartford City, Ind.,
ys: "My kidney trouble is mnch
better. I have improved ao much that
everybody wants to know what medi
cine I am using. I recommend Peruna
to everybody and some havo commenced
to use it. The folka all nay that if Dr.
Hartman'a medicine curea me it must be
great.'WOHN VANCE.
Mr. J. Brake, ot Petrolea, Ontario,
Canada, write: "Four yean ago I
had a severe attack ot Brlght's Dis
ease, which brought me so low the
doctor Maid nothing more could be
done tor me. I began to take Peruna
and Manalln, and In three month I
was a well man, and have continued
ao ever since. "J. Brake.
A t the appearanoe of the first symptom
of kidney trouble, Peruna should be
taken. Thla remedy strikes at once the
very root of the disease. It at onca re
lieves the catarrhal kidneys of the stag
nant blood, preventing tho escape of
serum from the blood. Peruna stimu
lates the kidneys to excrete from the
blood the accumulating poison, and thus
prevents the convulsions which are sure
to follow if the poisons are allowed to
remain. It gives great vigor to the
heart's action and digestive system, both
ef which are apt to fall rapidly in this
disease.
simply be
cause It cures
catarrh wher
ever located.
Major T.H.
Mars, of the
First Wis
consin Caval
ry regiment,
writes from
1425 Dunning
St., Chicago,
111., the following letter:
"For yean I suffered with catarrh ot
the kidneys contracted In the army.
Medicine did not help me any until a
comrade who had been helped by Pe
runa advised me to try It I bought
some at once, and toon found blessed
nllef. I kept taking It four months,
and I am now well and strong and feel
better than have done for the past
twenty yean, thanks to Peruna."
T. H. Man.
If you do not derive prompt and satis
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a
full statement of your case and he will
be pleased to give yon his valuable ad
vice gratia.
, Address Dr. Hartman, President ol
Peruna curea catarrh of the kidneys I The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, O
PREPARE FOR WINTER
We have a nice line of Winter Stock,
MEN'S AND BOY'S SUITS,
MEN'S AND BOYS' OVER
COATS,
FULL LINE OF UNDERWEAR,
HATS; CAPS AND UNDER
WEAR. oii
You are cordially invited to
examine onr excellent stock,
whether you buy or not. Our
stock is all marked in plain
figures, and you can see all prices for youiself.
We have a strictly one-price to all. Thanking you for
past patronage and soliciting a continuance of tho same.
I remain Resp'y.
: WOU FREKDMAN,
318 East Market St., )
Sunbury, Pa. j
First Boubrette Yet, thot'a the man
Maudk'"s going to marry.
Second Soubrette That? Why, it's
only an apology for a man!
First Soubrette Just so. She has
accepted the apology Tit-liits.
Dress Goods.
Black is the acme of everything
stylish and elegant this season. The
list below comprises the choicest
weaves of the season, at $1.00 per
yd. Drap de Alma, Sharp Spin,
Etamine, Cheviot, Prune! lc.
At 90c per yd., .Granite Cloth,
Satin Prunelle. At Hoc- and 75c
per yd., Camel's Hair Cheviot,
Melrose, Poplin. At 50c per yd.,
Silk Finished Mohair, Venetian
Cloth, Henrietta, Serge, Cheviot.
We have all of these goods in
black and nearly all in colors; car
dinal, navy, sage, brown and castor.
Onr dress goods department is
growing steadily in favor under full
widths, excellent qualities, tasteful
selections. It's impossible to tell
you about the many beautiful things
we have secured for our Opening,
we cordially invite your attendance.
A mere mention of a few may be
helpful to you : Velvets, Velveteen,
Corduroy, Silks, Laces, French
Flannel, Flannelette, Dress Trim
mings, Kid Gloves, Golf Gloves,
Underwear, Umbrellas, Petticoats,
Infant's coats, Infant's caps, Blank
ets, Bed Spreads, Portieres, Lace
Curtains, Table Covers, Table Lin
en, Napkins, Yarns, Muslin, Sheet
ing, Ticking, Toweling, Shams,
hosiery, Purses, Belts, Handker
chiefs, Ties, Jabots, Ribbons, etc.
Duriug the three days of the
Opening, October 12, 14 and 15,
we will present to each pui chaser
of $5.00 or more, any one of the
following articles for the toilet.
Toilet Water, Perfume, Lavender
Salts, Violene, Manicure Powder,
tjuitiine Hair Tonic, Cream of
crushed roses, Rose Cosmetic, Com
plexion Powder, Liquid Dentifrice,
Antiseptic Dental Powder, Toilet
Glycerine, Fragrant Cream, One box
of Toilet Soap.
These articles are worth 25c and
are sold for that over our counters.
We guarantee them to be the liest
of their kind.
J. N. HARRISON.
1 1 H 1 III 1 1 1 M M M M 1 1 1 1 1
MAKE YOURSELF?
-HAPPY-
and at the same time add to I
your comforts in life by dealing X
with me. One dollar will buy t
more goods at my store than any .
where else. We accept Butter,
Eggs and all kinds of country
produce, and pay you as much
asvou can eet elsewhere, and 4-
will give you more and better
goods than the same amount of
cash or produce will buy any
where in this section.
L ffl. Sbowevs,
perms Green, fla.
'M"M"I1' ,
t $ 1h
fteller'e
Business College
LEWISBURC. PA.
This College invites the cor
respondence of all parties wish
ing to get a start in life with a
good salary. Our Commercial
Course covers about twice as
much ground as Is covered by
I other slmlllar schools, The time
required to complete a Shorthand
Course, owing to Its thorough
ness In every particular, is from
8 to 10 months. We do not be
lieve In short courses, as they
have proven so often to be a de
triment to the majority of young
people.
SV Our raits for complete end thorough
courses are the seme end even less than
some schools which have a course that can
be completed In 4 montha. It will lay you
to Investigate.
Address all communications to
UKM.KK'N HI HI XKHH IOUMK
Lrwiebnrsr, r.
Gaum.
"It seems to me you're a trifle fa
miliar," the humorist said, when the
footpads held him up.
"So? Well, here's something that j
will be more familiar," replied one of
them, stuffing a handkerchief into the
victim's mouth. "It's an old gag." I
Philadelphia Tress.
Snicker Than Thonarlit.
A little boy, hearing some one rej
mark that nothing was quicker than
thought, said he knew better than
that; whistling was quicker than,
thought. I
Ileing asked to explain, he said: "
"In school the other day I whistled,
heforo I thought and got a licking for
it." Evangelist. 1