000.00. a 000.00. ..% 000.00. a 000.00. yosits. careful at- ‘eek Valley. CASHIER. S, Cashier. k 100.00. fts issued vited. "ER’S. FOR | Feed, atoes. We NNENAHA, our. LOUR, also rv FLOUR, ng prices. a. RS! ich I i been ere 1 many re igars, serve owest Ry, oneh . oR ary, I > y - 9 ry, Pa. » , D. C. ines A $5] llence. 1 nt racking 1 France. » ateau co™ imited sup- ivate Stock cteen years ides Bur- 2d Claret of esameage. seer Port, , nine years » well as i rguady, f nd Sherry, class wines. cr % Climax is 18 years ‘e preferred own by the profession ior to any be had, for , the weakly Rr ‘ew Jersey i pe for Port vinery and tates; only gal ; while gle Oporto ported the Portugal. do toward s for them pe; during ‘hen those were made has proven until they water and apes is the THE wine its. SD a 7 % A Good Advertising Medium. County Star, Fine Job Printing a Specialty. VOLUME v 1. SALISBUR Y. ELK LICK POSTOFFIC ¥, PA +. THURSDAY, JANU ARY 10, 1901. ~~ aN A, Clearance Sale! EEE Preparatory to invoicing we go over our stock and offer broken lots of goods at great reductions, for the purpose of reducing our stock. These goods are all first class in every respect, worth double what we ask you for them during this sale. Note Our Reductions! Men's and Boys’ Heavy Kersey Suits at from $2.75 to 6.00, worth $5.00 to 10.00. Children’s Suits, 75 cts. to $2.00, worth $1.- 50 to 3.50. We have some special valuesin Fancy Check Suits. It will pay you to sce them. In wraps we have some handsome Golf Capes at $3, $5, and 6.00, worth 4.50, 7.00 and 8.00. Also some Black Beaver and Jersey Cloth Capes from $2, to 5.00,cheap at 4.00 to 8.00. We also have a few Coats left which we are selling cheap. Children’s School Coats 1.25 to 2.00. The winter is long yet, and we are giv- ing you the advantage of reduced prices early in the winter, so that you can get the worth of your garment this season. We also have some drives in Shoes that we are closing out, as well as in many oth- er articles, that are to your interest. Come early to get the choice of these inducements. ~ the ground when men prove false to their word and their pledges. As it stands now, with the assistance of the Democracy, Mr. Quay is three votes short of the number necessary to return him to the senate. If arguments potent enough to seduce Democrats to desert their party can secure votes for the machine, the same arguments may be utilized to secure the additional three. REV. WASHBURN’'S TREACHERY. The first and most startling feature of the campaign developed on the day preceding the caucus. State Senator Rev. O. R. Washburn, of Crawford county, who had been elected as a Democrat and Populist, and who voted all last session with the Democrats, an- nounced that he would vote with the machine in organizing the senate and for United States senator. Rev. Washburn at the former session had developed ultra-conscientious scruples. He refused to ride on a railroad pass on account of conscience and otherwise attracted attention by his supposed Jeffersonian simplicity. His desertion of the Democratic party, and his quoted declaration that “last session he looked after Crawford county, but this session he proposed to look after Washburn,” led the Demo- crats to hold an indignation meeting. It was held at the rooms of Col. J. M. Guffey, and a set of vigorous resolu- tions were adopted denouncing Wash- burn and reading him out of the Der ocratic party. It is almost impossible to desc ibe the indignation with which the an- nouncement that Washburn had been induced to join the machine forces was received by the Democrats and fusion- ists. IT WAS UNEXPECTED. The action was unexpected, and the evidence of inducement so apparent that the announcement fell like a thunderbolt. In speaking of the ac- tion of the Democrats who voted for Mr. Marshall in an editorial the Phila- delphia North American said: “The capture of the house, though it showed the weakness of the machine in Republican support, was, neverthe- less, a surprise and disappointment to the anti-machine forces. The machine caucus of the night before, attended by anly 96 members, instead of the 102 claimed in advance, seemed to make it certain that the organization would be in the hands of Quay’s opponents. The Democratic leaders were sure of their followers, and pledged an unbroken line. Relying upon these assurances, undoubtedly sincere, the anti-Quay Re- publicans were confident that the house would be theirs. “When this article is being written these men (the six Democrats) have not been heard from in attempted ex- planation of their conduct, but it is easy to anticipate their plea in excul- pation. They will say that when there were two Republican candidates for they did for nothing, rendered a ser- vice to the machine for which they could have got $60,000 at the ruling minimum Harrisburg price for machine votes.” The senatorial caucus which was held on Tuesday night last developed that two more anti-Quay Republicans had violated their agreement and had en- tered the caucus. These were Messrs. Hill and Tiffany, of Susquehanna coun- ty. This action on their part in fol- lowing McTighe lessened the number of votes to elect Quay. On Wednesday the legislature adjourned until the 14th, when the final struggle for the senator- ship begins. The anti-Quay Republican forces have been met in this battle at every turn by all the power that the machine could muster. That there have been one or two weak members in their ranks has been no fault of theirs. It has always been maintained that if the Democrats remained true to their party and pledges the defeat of Mr. Quay was a foregone conclusion. Mr. Quay is not yet elected, and noth- ing but the final ballot will decide that point. This much appears to be recog- nized by the machine leaders them- selves, that unless Mr. Quay can win on the first ballot he cannot win at all. i State Legislatures of 1901. This being an odd numbered year more State Legislatures than usual will convene to consider bills and enact laws. Thirty-seven of these bodies will be in session some time during the year 1901, and of these thirty-three will have met before the close of January. Only six states now have annual ses- sions of the Legislature and of the thirty-nine states with biennial ses- sions only eight meet in even number- ed years. This gives the odd number- ed years a pre-eminence in the amount of legislation enacted. What number of laws the thirty- Legislatures which meet this year will grind out will have to be left to the future statisticians to complete. Judging from what has been done in this way in the past the amount will. be large. If it compares with the charac- ter of the legislation in past sessions, however, its usefulness will be in iv- verse ratio to its size. It has been the custom to load up the calendar of ev- ery Legislature with a mess of bills,not more than one-tenth of which can be fully considered and passed upon. A fraction of these propositions are so considered and passed or rejected, an- other fraction get through with little or no consideration, and the remainder dies when the session ends. Enough are enacted into laws, however, to lum- ber up the statute books of the states and make it necessary to employ the proverbial Philadelphia lawyer to sift them out. If the Legislatures of 1901 wish to make a record that willcommend them and the political party controlling them to the public they will begin a radical change in these respects. What the people want is not a confusing mass of ill-digested legislation, but a few well- prepared laws dealing practically with pertinent subjects. One law of this character will redound more to the credit of the man proposing it and car- ing it safely through the pitfalls of leg- islation than a score of buncombe speeches and as many bills on the sub- jects that interest no one but the pro- seven poser. The public will wateh the re- sult of this Winter’s sessions as the work of no l.egislatures were ever watched before. and it will weigh with a critical eye the fruit of their discuss- ions and votes. And it will distribute the praise and the blame with an im- partial hand. As most of these Legislatures will have Republican majorities that party will be held responsible for most of this legislation. This is right. Where there is party government there must be party responsibility. But thestand- ard according to which the legislation will be judged is its benefit to the pub- lic and not its advantage to the party. A good road law or the abolition of use- less offices or economy in making ap- propriations will go further to win ap- plause than the most zealous advocacy of measures that can only benefit the party or a few favored individuals. If the Republican majorities in the State Legistatures will bear this fact in mind and shape their course accordingly they will give the voters the most cogent reasons tor continuing their party in power at the next election.— Philade Iphia . Press. ~~ To Cure a Gough stop coughing, as il irritates the lungs, and gives them no chance to heal. Forey’s HHoxey axp Tar cures without causing a strain in throwing off the phlegm like common cough expector- ants. Miller & Shaler. Deserved Prominence of a Young Man from Garrett County, Md. In its issue of Jan. 2nd, 1901, the Ro- anoke (Va.) Daily Times pays a fine compliment to Mr. John H. Yost, a son of Mr. Henry Yost, a prominent Garrett county farmer. John H. Yost is well known to many of our readers, and Tie Star congratulates him on his great success as a business man. The Roanoke Daily Times of the aforesaid date has the following to say concern- ing him: Mr. J. II. Yost has tendered his resig- nation as secretary of Yost-Huff Co, and will accept today the position of secretary of the Roanoke Cotton Mill Company. Mr. Yost is one of the most enterprising and successful young business men of the city, and by his untiring energy and ability, and that of his associates, Yost-Huff Co. has be- come one of the strongest and most popular business houses of Roanoke. Though Mr. Yost will no longer take part in the active management of the company, he will retain his interest therein, and hopes his friends will con- tinue to give their support. The cotton mill is to be congratulat- ed upon securing the services of a secretary who will so zealously guard her welfare and faithfully discharge the duties of the office. The many friends of Mr. Yost wish him contin- ued success in his new field of labor. Ly Tried Five Doetors. Mrs. Francee L. Sales, of Missouri speaker and no Democratic candidate, they had a right to choose, and in so doing violated no party duty. The an- swer to that technical and transparent defense is that the six. if they did what Valley, Ia., writes: “I had severe kid- ney trouble for vears, had tried five | doctors without benefit, but three bot- WAR REMINISCENCES. A former Citzen of Salisbury Writes Entertainingly on Fighting During the Great Rebellion. (Continued from Dee. 27, 1900.) The morning of the 2d day of April, 1865, was ushered in with great joy and excitement, and it was near mid- day before our scouts could find out what direction the Rebel army had taken. It is all important for a.gener- al to know the movements of the ene- my, in order to checkmate them. As soon as this was ascertained our forces were put forward in haste, and it was a fox chase for seven days before we wound up at Appomattox. We march- ed most of the time through fields, woods and swamps. It the afternoon of April 8 we got order todouble-quick, and for three miles we kept up this run over hills and across ravines, through brambles that were almost impassable, sweltering, and a great many swearing, for it was a very warm day for the time of year. A great many poor fellows fell by the wayside unable to go any further. Shortly before where we were want- ed we passed some dead cavalrymen, and they were stripped of everything, except shirt and drawers. This sight had the effect of augmenting our fight- ing spirit, and it wae not long until we had all the fight we were looking for. Coming to where there were three bat- teries unlimbered ready for action, we were halted, and every man fell to the ground for a moment’s rest, and it was only for a moment, for just as we lay down General Sheridan and staff came dashing along and met General Wright, our corps commander. By the wave of his hand I could surmise that he had the Rebels surrounded, but who they were, and how many, we were unable to say, but as Sheridan’s whole cavalry force was held at bay, we knew it was no small number, which you will learn subsequently. The bugle sounded attention, and our corps was put in position and went for- ward from where we were laying, down a steep hill, and lined up along a quick sand swamp. As soon as I put my foot on the edge of the swamp I knew what it was, and I also knew if we would all attempt to go over in a body some would be submerged. To make sure it wouldn’t be me, I went forward amid a scattering volley of musketry from one bunch of grass to another, and got over dry shod, and lay down and waited on the rest to follow. It was a laughable sight to see the boys trying to get through. Some were in mud up under their arms, and one poor fellow who had enlisted in April, 1861, and went through all the 25 battles of the regi- ment unhurt, was shot through the head while sticking fast in this swamp. After the line got over, my captain called on me to pick five men out of the company and go out on the skirmish line. 1 called on five to volunteer, and four men came forward. I picked on another young fellow that was noted for his cowardice, and he came forward with tears running down his cheeks, saying, ‘I will go and let these other fellows know I am not afraid.” I deployed my men, keeping the gun- shy boy along side of me. The Rebel skirmishers fired on us when we were crossing the swamp, then fell back to their line of battle, which was only about 200 yards in our front. As soon as I discovered their position I report- ed back that the Rebel line of battle was about 200 yards in front, in force, and waited for the line to come up. The Rebels were proue on the ground, and almost obscured by scrub pines and other undergrowth, waiting for us to come on. The sight was enough to strike verroi to the stoutest heart, and all for $13.00 per month. Now, stand up, you pension growlers and soldier haters, and let us put a volley into your ranks, just to let you know how it feels. When the regiment came up to where we were standing, we took our places in the ranks, and the order was given to charge. We gave a yell, and away we went, the Rebels holding their fire until within 100 yards of their line. It was a terrible fire, and men fell all along the line. It was an old field grown up with scrub pine, green briars and grape vines where they had form- ed their line, but we soon routed them out into big timber, where we could see them better. We were halted at the edged of the big timber, and my captain ordered me to go forward with my skirmishers. We wentdown through the woods about 100 yards, when I no- ticed the Rebels all going towards our left. I turned around to call the at- tention of the other skirmishers to the movements of the Rebels, but there were no skirmishers to be seen. 1 walked back a few steps, wondering what had become of everybody so quickly, when I«chanced to see my regimental flag away back near the swamp. I then surmised that the movement of the Rebels was to flank us on the left, and our line was with- drawn to prevent an enfilading fire. I started back to where I saw my regi- ment, and when I got into the serub pines I saw a man off to my right whom I took for one of our men, for he was dressed in blue. I called to him to come this way, that I believed the Rebeis were flanking on the left. me: ab., or I will blow your heart out.” I had know who he gulped down like a hungry dog. in by this fellow I was so frighte tlesof Forey’s Kipyey Cure cured me.” Miller & Shaler. that I— well, I can’t tell how was frightened ; it wouldnt lo He did come, but when he was within reach of me raised his gun and said to “Drop that gun you Yankee s. of 1f was when I first saw him,I could hove shot him or gotten away, but his blue uniform fooled me, and all I had to do was to obey orders. He took my haversack from me, but he didn’t get much, for all I had in it was a small piece of fresh meat, which he I always said that I never would be | taken prisoner, and when I was pulled in print, but if you want to kn. ask my brother, R. S. Johns, 0% Lick, and he will tell you. B. F. Jouxs, Co. A, 49th Pa. Vols, 3d Brigade, 1st Div., 6th Corps. ( (To be Continued.) “The Bribed Legislator.” (Abstracts from a poem entitled “The Bribed Legislator,” by William B. Con- way, editor of “The American Manu- facturer.”): Of all the crimes with which the tempter’s art Has blackened heart, The meanest meanness and the vilest vile, The basest baseness and the deepcst guile, That ever tingedjthe conscious cheek with shame Destroyed a character or damned a name; The crime of crimes is clearly that which must Result per se from every violated trust. * * * If that base man detestable appears, On whom the orphans’ eries and widow's tears Make no impression—from heart No sigh of pity or remorse doth start; Who basely cheats the mute, confiding dead, And drives bread, In sorrow and in wretchedness to roam, Expelled by fraud from happiness and home! If fraud llke this must ever be despised, Can greater frauds tho, artfully disguised, Be less detested, less abhored, because The fraud in making, not in hreaking laws Has been committed? They, if this ke true The world may bid integrity adicu. * * * Is this base man the guiltiest of men Who fires some cottoge in the lonely glen? Is he no baser, Equity exelaims, Who wraps a city in devouring flames? And if a watchman, who his guilt can tell? That lights the torch and utters, “All is well!” and defiled the human whose callous the orphan forth to beg his * * * The man who takes a bribe would sirip The dead, Or rob the orphan of his crust of bread. So lost to justice, equity and right, That man would steal the aged widow's mite; Is well prepared for any kind of fraud; Would sell his country or betray his God, Pillage the palace of the King of kings Or strip the gilding from an angel’s wings, The man who is unfaithful to a trust, However small, is vitally unjust; And he who is unjust in little things, Would be a villain in the courts of kings. * * * and down his virtue falls Present a bribe In courts, or camps, or legislative halls. The bribed apostate! blot his hateful name From each and every roll of honest fume. scorn still point her finger and hep gibes, Let “Behold, the consequences of " Let guileless children, as he passes by, Shrink from his touch and shudder at his eye. Let lovely women loathe him with dlsgust, And shun him like the reptile in the dust, And while he lives let Infamy alone Claim the bribed Legislator as her own Until he dies and sinks into the grave To poison worms who feed {upon ¢he knave, There, midst the storms, let hideous furies foul, old nightly revels and in concert howl; Let hissing serpents make that spot their home, And be the watehful guardians of his tomb, And when he goes to hel, let devils stare And ask him who the devil sent him there; And feel the insult, deep, severe and keen, To see a friend, pre-eminently mean. 'Mongst other devils rudely ushered in-- A foul, appalling prodigy of sin! And in hell’s fiercest, hottest crammed, Let him be damned—superlatively damned? And why not damned for such transcend- ent crimes? Yes, damned ctertilly, ten thousand times! omnes furnace Berlin's Tom Thumb Engaged to Marry. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Cook, of the Cook hotel, Bedford street, have issued invi- tations announcing the marriage of their sister, Miss Margaret L. Brubak- er, to Horace Bunn Philson, of Berlin. The wedding is to take place Wednes- day evening, Jan. 18, at 8.30 o'clock, at the Cook hotel. The Rev. William Al- fred Shipman, pastor of the First Eng- lish Lutheran church, will perform the e -amony. Mr. and Mrs. Philson will be a pitt Berlin after Feb 1. Miss , ETS ‘ar is a popular young lady of this city, ~% 1s formerly in the cloak departmenc , omas & Sons. Mr. Philson is aw. : er at Berlin, and is well kno He is foosliy celebrated as Somerset county’s Tom Thumb.—Johnstown Trib- une. {rae ee More Activity in Coal Lands. For the past several months options on all available coal fields in the south- ern end of this county have been taken quietly by eapitalists from New York, Philadelphia and other cities which had the effect of stimulating business in this particular line to a great ex- tent. The base of operations has been changed now to the nothern end of the county where options are being taken on lands in and obout the Cove,Grants- ville and the surrounding country. Should these lands be developed quite a boom will be experienced in this county. Garrett county is rich in minerals, and with these developed along with additional transportation facilities now under construction along Casselman river, her wealthgas well as population will be materially increased. —Oakland Republican. -— Sa Reformed Church Serviges. Mid-week services, Thursday eve- ning at 7.30. Senior instruction on Friday evening at 7.30, and Junior in- struction on Saturday at 1.30. Sunday school on Sunday morning at 9.30. Di- vine services in the evening at 7 o'clock. The subject of the sermon is, “How shall I keep the Lord's Dy?” The Holy Communion will be ministered on Sunday mornig 20th, at 10.30. Preparatory Saturday preceding =f Friday evening r time new mer’ All are iv yr: