Published Every Thursday Horning ISO W WAOBNSBLLfiR. A. M EDITOR AND OWNIH SUBSCRIPTION KATES. 91 .(Ml i r year .'nalrl in ailvaner. Sl.il I" yrar if not pal. in arirancc. SinKle eOjles. Kre 'rati AitvertiMlnic Katra, -'" ecnta per line, unaparell measuro- miMit for Hri.1 Inawtjab ami 211 renls prr line for aeh subse- aui-nt Inwrlion- r"KFI('R. Nrarllir Count Court House, rcwren ! Kir National Hank rnul the County Jail. Vol. x. xv hi. Due. NlJXBKB 4 NOT BOUND TO ANNEX CUBA. T.ilk iilnxit annexation of Cuba continues. The Cubans, or sonic ot them, who are coming t Washington to work (or trade reci procity arc said nail, (o have annexation in veiw as the ultimate aim of their efforts. And now there comes irom Santiago de Cuba a report that General Wood, tin; Military Governor of the island, says that Cuba is destined eventually to be annexed to the United States, and that the United States will he morally bound to annex Lnlia it asked to do so by that island. We arc not prepared to believe that General Wood did say precisely that; but his alleged utterance is worthy of notice as indicating the mind of others and what they are ready to attribute to him, In all these references annexation is, ot course, understood to mean admission to State-hood in this Union. Regarding the proposition in that lij'ht, it ii properly to he said, and to he said with all possible confidence and earnestness, that the United States is not and will not he "moral ly bound' to annex Cuba. There is not the slightest trace of moral compulsion to that end. On the contrary, if moral considerations and influences arc involved at all, they operate in the direction, against the incorporation of Cuba into this Union. It is a mistake to regard any territory as en titled by right to admission into the United States, unless there was some treaty stipulation to that effect. The clause in the constitution l)caring upon the matter is permissive, not man datory. "New States may bo admitted by the Congress into this Union." And if such le the case with contiguous territory, homogeneous in population with the existing States and long in possession ot this Union, much more so is it with a detached and alien land which never has belonged to us. The theory that an outlying and alien country can as a matter of right force itself into this Union of self-governing States and make itself a constituent member of this nation is not for a moment tolerable. Neither can it be conceded that this nation is "morally bound' to let any such come in and participate i'i governing it. Theodore Parkei used to say that true democ racy required a man to say not that he was as good as any one else, but that any one else was cheerful social phases, delicate sentiment, wit and humor, The best work of the beet writers is used in these special numbers rather than Christ mas tales written to order. In this number ! appear such authors as Thomas Nelson Page, F. Hopkinson Smith, William Henry Hishop and Author Casslett Smith. In BEVIKW Of RSVUCWfl an article contributed to tiie December I other well-known writers ($3 u year. The Out I look Company, 287 Fourth Avenue, New ! York.) ' as good as he. We shall do well to bear that principle in mind when considering annexation proposals. Admission of Cuba into this Union would mean not only that this nation was to govern Cuba, but alsj that Cuba was to take part in governing this nation. It would mean that Cuba would have a voice in making laws for New York and New England and the South and the West; and not only a voice, but, per haos. in some close division, n dccidinir voice. ' r - m - ' i Fur e so that in the irri:itist. affairs this whole nation i ll"'0"- miirht be governed and its destiuv lo decided ., u . , I., i 1 connection of the Trans-Siberian Railway. The by Senators and Representatives from LuIhi, " , ' mi , i .1 , I article is accompanied by a map and photo- inat, we are convinced, ib something tiie people I . 1 ' , ' . ,i it , , c, , n .. , m trnuOM views along the route. There is also a ot the United otates will never permit and will I B 6 i ., , brief account of the famous Bagdad railway never make possible. I . v .i , ,i mi 'project of the Germain, with map and other io, tins country is not and never will be J J , 1 i i ,, , . , ,. j illustrations. These two articles in the same bound, morally or legally, to admit any alieu . , , I , . ... magazine serve to emphasise the recent remark- country to snare in its sovereignty. It is no ... . i , i , -i .i , able developments in Asiatic railroad building, more to be subjected ty civil invasion than to 1 h military Review of ileviews under the title, "From Stead gives an interesting account of practically the first through mil way journey across Asia and made by a non-Kussian traveler. He describes in some detail the new Manchurian invasion. The latter it would quickly and indignantly repel with force of arms. The former it may well guard inflexibly against with the force of an enlightened national sentiment, patriotically jealous for the preservation of our great birthright unimparied, We WOULD remind the Asp that a syringe is an article totally indispensable for cleanliness. The Female pills advertised in the Asp proinate crime and have a tendency to murder. We do not pretend to know to what piper thcFreehurg correspondent to the Tribune alludes' but we do know that if be refers to the PoBT it proves that advertisements in the Post are read while the Ap has Ireeii advertising a deadly and most obnoxious article for several months. To which paper does the correspondent refer? Take vour choice. LITERARY NOTES. lame's home journal. A delightfully personal article, showing the new President as he rides and hunts and camps, will soon appear in The Ladies' Home Journal. The writer of the article has known him intimate ly, traveled thousands of mile with him, and seen him under conditions of the most varying nature. He will tell how the President fells trees on his own place, and splits wood ; how he is training his children to love riding, swimming and walking, and living outdoors. It will be a close view of the Chief Executive in the life he most enjoy. bcbibneb's. Ti e Christmas Number of Scribner's Maga zine especially notable for charming fiction and novel and effective art features. The old fashioned Christinas story does not prevail, but in its place has come the story of bright and NORTH AMERICAN REVIEW. The North American Review for December contains a vast amount of good reading pertinent to the interests of the hour. It opens with a notable symposium, comprising no less than seven articles, which is entitled ''Some Ques tions for Congress." General Lew Wallace emphasizes the necessity for adopting some measure that will ensure the "Preven tion of Presidential Assassinations." Senator J. C. Burrows insists upon "The Need of National Legislation Against Anarchism," detailing several unsuccessful attempts which have been made in that direction. Edgar Aldrich, United States District Judge of New Hampshire, shiwstha the federal government has the power lo protect its own agents, and offers the draft of a bill. whose provisions would lie adequate to the requirements of the existing situation. The Duke of Arcos, the Spanish Minister, advocates steps leading to an "International Control of Anarchists." Edwin 1. Atkins warns the country that something must be done at once to avert "Cuba's Inminent Bankruptcy." Pro fessor N. S. Shaler, of Harvard, writes of the advantages the country would derive from "The Proposed Appalachian Park." OUTLOOK. The Outlook's illustrated Annual Book Num ber is filled with reviews of the books of the season, portraits of notable authors, finely illus trated articles on literary topics. It has also the weekly review of current history, and the judicial editorial comment which are always the strongest features of this periodical. Among the contributors to this number are Kdwaid Everett Hale, Augustine Birrell, Kate Douglas Wiggin, Hamilton W. Mnbie, Frank R. Stock ton, Thomas Went worth 1 1 igginson, and many THE BEE HIVE Black Dress Goods Buyers Atten tion, Please. There is a very marked difference iu qualities and shades of black dress goods generally, ol which you are made painfully aware when the cheap black drees turns ruxty, and its quality is no more. We liave studied the black dress question, and experience tells tis that seekers of quality will and do appreciate the splendid assortment of black dress, goods which this store is now showing. We have black gixxls of quality, and you are not asked to pay a single penny more than for many of the cheaper sorts. Our dross goods department is brim full of bargains. We want you to liecome letter acquainted with them. We invite careful inspection. worth 1.00. Hlaclc camel's hair, (SO inches, WSc, French poplin, 7fe. Black me I rose suiting, 40 inches. 75c. Black silk lustre mohair, It Indies. T.Tc. Black seme, 42 inches, 50c. Black cheviot 4i inches, Silc. Black henrletta. 3 c. Black Vene tian, 50c. Black lu-nrictta. Asth ma "One of my daughters had a terrible case of asthma. We tried almost everything, but without re lief. We then tried Ayer's Cherry Pectoral and three and one-half bottles cured her." Emma Jane Entsminger, Langsville, O. Ayer's Cherry Pectoral certainlycurcs manycases of asthma. And it cures bronchitis, hoarseness, weak lungs, whooping-cough, croup, winter coughs, night coughs, and hard colds. Tlirco iltci: 25r., enough for an ordinary cold; tuc.. Just right (or bronchitis, lioarie nH, hanl roldi, etc.; ft, molt economical for chronic rn.es mui to keep on hanri. J. c. AVEK CO., Lowell, Mass. NO HOMIER. jpjjj r Paylstff. "Did that mining stock you bought turn out to be a paying investment?" "Yea," answered the wild-eyed man, after an Ineffectual effort to cheer up. "It has kept me paying assessments ever since I first got hold of it." Washington Stm A Dancer. "Do yon ever look back on your life unci reflect m the opportunities you hnve missed?" Inquired the mel ancholy man. "Xo, sir," answered the hustler. It would be just my luck to miss some more while I ;is brooding over whot can't be helped." Washington .Star. Crewel Work. A little schoolgirl was told by her teacher to write the word "ferment" on her slate, together with the defini tion and B .sentence in which the word was to be used. The following 5s the result: "F-e-r-m-c-n-t ; a verb, sipnifyinp to work. I love to do nil kinds of fancy ferment." The King. Dark Pedestrian And the last thing poor John did was to kiss me. Fair Cyclist Ah! and then he died, I suppose? Ally Sloper. In Good Shape. Roberts Have you heard anything about Thompson's affairs since the failure? When does he expect to re sume? Peters Just as soon as the cred itors become reconciled to the fact that they won't get a cent. Harlem Life. o Faith In I'rsyrr. "The cashier informed me," said the president, "that he was strongly tempted to skip with the funds, but that he locked himself up with them, prayed over them all night and finally overcame the temptation." "I know it," said the chief director, "t had a detective at his door, one at each window and one on the roof while he was praying." Atlanta Constitution. From Another Point of View. "Why," they asked, "do you marry her?" ' "It in due entirely," lie replied) "to consideration for my creditors." "Hut," they persisted, "is not the pr entitled to just a little considera tion ?" This, however, was entering upon nn ethical ipicstion that an impover ished nobleman could not be expect ed to fully grasp. Chicago Post. Catarrh Cannot be Cured with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, an they cannot reach the Beat of the di sease. Catarrh is a blood or consti tutional disease, and in ordnr to cure it you muit lake internal remedies, Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken intern ally, and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces. Hal.'s Catarrh Cure is not a quack medicine. It was prescribed by one of the best physicians in this country for yeitrp, and is a regular pruscriplon. It is composed of the best tonics known, combined with the best blood puri fiers, acting directly on the mucous surfaces. The perfect ombination of tbe two ingredients is what pro duces such wonderful results in cur ing Catarrh. Send tcr testimonials free. F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Props . Toledo, Ohio. Sold by Drugpists, 75c. Hall s Family Pills are the best. 1 ne rreparamry wain, Mrs. Upton Yea, our cook is a per fect old reprobate. We can't endure her any longer. Mr. Upton intends to discharge her when her next month is up. Mrs. Jonesmith Why doesn't he discharge her at once, or when her present month expires? Mrs. Upton Oh, he wants to put it off five or six weeks. He's only just begun taking the nerve tonic. Judge. Too Much to Eipect. Farmer Swockhammer I lost my wife yesterday. Farmer Pildecker No! Dead? Swackhammer Naw! Itun away with a lightnin' rod peddler! "Wall. Josh, I offer ye my sympathy! I'm mighty sorry for ye." "Yes; I never did have any luck a-los-in' things. Why! I lost a yaller dog 14 times before he stayed lost." Sau Francisco Hulletin, The Score. I've lost her! Well no mutter! But I will not sit find sigh: For, taking all things, pio and con, She has lost as much as I. Puck. This signature is on every box of tbe genuine Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets the remedy that caeca a cold la one day The way to buy Pure Whiskey is direct from Distillers. Toll avoid aJultcrution and save middlemen'! profits. The IIiiymr Iiistflliiu: Co. of Dayton Ohio, ere distillers, and are of ferine; four full quarts for I 1!0, express, prepaid. Itead their offer appearing elsewhere in this Is-sue. Mack imported broadcloth. 4h inches, 11.65; worth 1.7 Fine black cheviot, i'i inches, 1.(0; worth 1.2f. Mark shaskskin, 1 00; worth I .IS, fine blacW cheviot. IS inches, t.Ddt worth 1 IS. Mack satin soliel, 44 Inches. ! I -lack granite cloth, O'lc; worth 1.00, Mack satin ,ruiielle 'ci The Newest Things in Brown Dress Goods Etamine cloth, 82 inches. 11.00. Rroadcloth, 75c Venetian cloth, 50c. Cheviot, 50c. Home 52 inches, '..00 Satin pruncllr, 1 00. Satin soliel. spum, 5Hc Henrietta, i.".c. Smart Things in Royal and Navy Blue importeil rrencli lirordclolli, 4H Inches 11.65. soliel, Tic. French poplin, 7Jc. Cheviot. 5 v. Domestic broadcloth, 52 Inches, l.oo. Ktainluc CameJ's hair, 5"c. Granite cloth, Bile. Home cloth. 52 Inches, 1.0". Satin prunelle, 1. 00. Satin pun,. 10c. Novel y goods, 21o, victoria, 1 25 Granite cloth IS inches, UOc Satin Cardinal and Garnet Are very chic this season Imported French Satin solid, 44 Inches, OHe. Henrietta 50c N'ovcl- broadclotli, 41 Inches, f 1.85. Etamine cloth, 52 y goods 22c. inches, 1.00, Sa'in prunelle, 42 inches, 1.00. Greens are in High Favor "age green arrnurc cloth $1.00. Sage green Melrose cloth TV. Novelty goods S5c. cheviot 1.00. (ircen broadcloth, 52 inches, l.isl. Castors and Greys Much Liked Light castor satin soliel, 'inches, OHc, Melrose cloth; 75c. (Irey broadcloth, 62 Inches, $1.23. Grey Satin prunelle, 42 incnes, 1 00. Grey hen- .,m, tiiviRB, iuv unj isiiiei b uair Clolll, i ouc. Grey nomespun 48c and 50c. Drew TrimraingR-pA'M ST. m6ffiiXf&wk ,ilk c,,lltona' Black silk Venice looks like handmade (lire id trimmings si. ju er yard. .............. .,,,, K Ml won p, cre.v . linen and black, for 12c, 15c, 20c, 25c, 33c, 40c iipf i.uvsi mm. Pearl trimmings, neal edges. 13c and $5c a J ,1 jci trimmings 20.', 80c and 85c a yard. Beautiful scale applique Jets 50c. SScand si a yard. rich, handsome dress, rattutres eleiranl trimm ings wliilc the commoner ones for the general wear, bouse dresses and ptreel dresses tliat go into hard service, need a trimming that com bines beauty and good wearing qualities. Very elegant cream white applique of chif fon $3.00 per yard. It is so handsome that it takes but a small quantity. Oneof the beautiful new trimmings Is a flue black luce with an applique of velvet, $3 OUper yard. 11 ll.i ........ Ii. mi p.. In .1.. 1 , i . . J a A . r nrs 'i - jrzrwi Or" "" "" n soon in imitation marten oi , , of our furs. We buy from honest stone marten for $.1.00, A very good one f. furriers. DaoBM whom nc inn trout faml than ,iii w ....... . . . . - , ....... w I.,..., ,wnn ui mr iuiin new style necK Dlocc we havo thirteen years' experience back of us for 6.00, 7.50, 10.00 and 12 U0 In this hllHiiieH. n-lilol, mtit la, .1,., k,i,.in ..f 4'onla, Coal Hulls) ttnd Sepnrnte Skirl Not many alike, but an enormous stock. There is probably not as !arge'astock anywhere in the city. We leave that for you to decide You're pretty sure to find what you want when you have a large stock from which to make your elections, We marked them to sell not to keep. We quote a few prices, $2 JO, 3.00, 4.00, 4.50, 5 00, 6.00, 7 50, 8.00 up to 30.00. Prices, li ever, aie meaningless unless you have Hi quality, (juallty is Important if you want tli nll won anu wear won. Two FoveHies: Steel chatelaine bags for SI and l.RO, Elastic belts trimmed with Jet or lie beads from from Tic to $1.25. J. N HARRISON, Sunbury, Pa. 1 coweWa MTauUi Firm of hieh standing would in crease corps of r, presentatives cail- lnfr on physicians. Our eighty men now average $40 weekly. Exclusive territory. Steadv employment. Hoi III mil. mi , Mew York 'lty. IMMt. BOW HE MA lir. HIS MOSEY. Distillery for Sale. iY at 1'cnnscreck is "Yon say he made all his money by the pen. Is he a poet?" "No; he's a pork packer." Brook lyn Enod". siinlnm. "Be sure you're right," exclaimed the confident philosopher, "and then go ahead 1" "Be sure you're right," protested the married man, "and then get down on your knees and af k to be forgiven!" Puck. Yellowish. The Visitor Of course you know nothing of yellow journalism, up here. The Villager Wal, the ed'ter of the Banner he now'n ngin puts in items up side deown so's tew make folks read 'em. 1 reckon thet's sawter buff like, ain't it? Detroit Free Press, Aa He Sied Him I p. "Caroline," sniil Mr. Qraynfl, lead ing operator on 'change, "1 wish th.it voting prig of a Spoontiinore would qnlt coming here." "Why, Lorenzo," protested Mrs. Ornynes, "I think he's one of the most correct and amiable young men of nil our acquaintance." "He niny be long on manners," growled Lorenzo, "but he's devilish short on brains." Chicago Tribune. THB IIAKTMAN DISH la. ojlered for sale. Capacity 520 Bushels jxt day. With a little expense the capacity could he in creased to any extent. Atldresa Box 43. Il-21-4t. IVnuai reek. Pit. SALE REGISTER Notices of sales win be inserted freo under ' his heading when tiie hills are printed at this office. When the hills are not printed at thit office 5n cents will be carged. Persons expect ing to have sale should select a date and have it inserted in this column. WEDNESDAY, DKC 11, two miles south of Vickstnu g. Oliver H. Powersox will sell 6 horses, 11 hcud of"cattleuiid farming imple ments. Don't Sneeze. Sneecinif, nnuffling- excriuiive blowing of none I fonRfHU'd air pA0HrK'K watering of eyes and 1 tbe other disagreeable symptom attendant upon coMa In the head, itimirnzu, catarrh hay fever and similar diseases are instantly banish ed by the use of Clark's Antiseptic (.'ream. One application gives relief in the worst cases in ten Hfcondsand permanently cures in a very short time. The greatest discovery ever made Hold under a guarantee. Large tube postpaid for 25c. Agents wanted everywhere to introduce this remedy. Big inducements offered Write to. day for a sample (stamps aken) and terms. U.AUK ill KM I (.'A 1. 1 o.. 12,1 it. BlalrwvUle, Pa, Dr. Thomas' Rented -FOR- ST. VITUS' DANCi Has never failed to effect permanent cure where t J i v fully followed; the most ( stinate cases, that have 1) lieu Lut) NKiu ti unvMici a M. nave yielded to its power influence, and it stands to as the only known and i tive cure fW tbis distress complaint. Sent by mail rAePllit nt SKI (ill Alrlri B HIM lias UU 1IIU1 14 5t I.V24 Nnrth 55th St. Philadliphia, mlDDLEBURHH InflnKt PIMPLES Cured in FIVE DAYS by the use-of Dr. Thomas' Faci al Ointment, apply at bed time; curt s while you sleep. fFor a short time we will send a Fifty-cent box by mall, postpaid, on receipt of thirty five cents. Address, Banner Cljcmiral Co., 1324 North 55th St., West Park Station, l2-5-20t. Phiadelphia, la. Butter 20 K8 24 Onions 75 Lard 12 TtllOrV 3 J C lick ens.... &-7 Side 8 Sioulder 12 Him 14 Wheat ... Rye Corn .... Onto Potatoes i ...inii Middlings Chop Tl.uir rair i I I - I , s s. a Tr TV A C PQB HA 1.1 . HOOD P AKMO soil, l'lenty of fruit. foneaaget it now h nliuont jour own nrtw. Wiiut size place and how much do you want to paj-, etc. T AddreRP, STILES & COLEMAN, 13-5 61. Mountain View Mo. only $2.25. Men's Heavy a r nun uuuuui-u.v...,.- I-75- These Boots and are 25 to 50c a cheaper than the grade cost any else. crnMOMTCA Sunbury
Significant historical Pennsylvania newspapers