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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