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The San Francisco call., 1898-08-14
ATTORNEY EUGENE DEUPREY.


 have so serious an effect upon politics at large and that far the State of California is concerned Democratic interests will suffer little if at all through present conditions and the future conditions which grow out of them.
 I have never understood the reason which has guided the suffrage of the people either of the State the nation as regards the sentiment against the Democratic party. My own ideas are that the dem ocracy of the nation have been those who have always upon all occasions rushed to the support of the flag of the nation
 the present trouble between Spain and the United States have that the from the Southern of the country where the Democratic party is noticeably in the majority have been the first to to the front and second to in their ardent desire and determination maintain honor of republic at the expense of life itself.
 What the effect of this may be in the State of California would not for moment attempt to prophecy. There is nevertheless positive view my part that the Democracy of the State may win in the forthcoming election. As to what the effect of the may be the political sentiment the city and county of San Francisco only say that it is beyond my ken No under any crcunl- stances estimate weeks months ahead of the time what may be the public feeling on any subject
 Given time sufficient for the publication of numer- newspaper articles and for the hearing of more or eloquent platform orators by those who are open to convincement by such and it is impossible to tell in what direction the tide cf public opinion may
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think will be produced by general disposition to sustain President Mckinley in anything he may do not only in settling the problems which are certain to grow out of the war, but in generally restoring national affairs to normal con Aition
 think too much praise cannot be accorded to the President for the manner in which he has managed this difficulty His policy has been strong ntelllgen vigorous, prompt and eminently statesmanlke Ide shown himself be safe counselor ana sa- gacious guide. If the American people do not ap- preciate him and support tke political party Which has placed him in power 1t will be strange lndeed
 So think the Republican party throughout the country, in national sense, will be greatly strength ened by the events of the war What erect hls ten dency will have upon local politics It is dlfncult 10 determine. Probably, all things being equal, the Re pubicans will feel the effect of the pubic approval of the conduct the by President Mckinley ana Republican Congress. -
 I should say that if the Republicans nominate strong candidates for Congress everywhere, that IS, in whom the people have confidence. ana declare strongly in favor of the policy which has been formulated by the President and his Cabinet and which they bound tp carry out, they VIII easily carry all the doubtful States of the Union and per haps some of those which Democratic.
 There are a few things do not believe and few things do believe.
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ATTORNEY THOMAS V. GATOR.

other section In the main can doubt that the will be favorable to the Republican party. The Republicans who favor the war will adhere closely to their party Those who did not favor it eff any) have
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EX-SENATOR CHARLES N. FELTON,.

grave and earnest consideration of our people and their legislators.
 The apparent effect of the at the present time. which needs estimate from our present stand point present conditions, may not prove to be effect which we shall be made to realize in the future
 The termination of hoslites and the necessary adaptation of country to conditions Will u- doubtedly bring up many questions when Will re. quire the earnest and circumspect thouSht or our statesmen. That those statesmen Will De able to cope with the emergencies of the hour when arrives need not doubt.
 Whatever may be the outcome Of the uncertainties of the moment we may be assured that our country will maintain the future the proud position which she has rghtfuly held in the past among the nations of the earth.
 The effect of war upon the Democratic party in the past was to it's influence to such degree
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ANDREW J. CLUNlE, Insurance Commissioner.

Which have directed the deStlnleS the nation for many
 This idea to erroneous in the extreme, since firmly believe that the old parties will be fully competent to handle the questions which will una- voidably grow of conquest satisfactorily and we'll
 One thing at least in this time of uncertainty is certain, that is that this has given to the North and South union of feeling such years of peaceful existence side by side could never have brought being Hereafter sectional distinctions and dissensions will be overlooked in the broader view which all our citizens irrespective of party and ocal ity. will take of national affairs.
 When the United States of America called upon her sons to support her convictions, uphold her flag and fight her battles, those hurrying from East and West and North South, and joined hands and hearts in the of their common and we'll beloved country
 This Union, cemented in the presence of foreign foe will be enduring and henceforward the thought of North and South will be eliminated from the field of politics Each party will formulate plans which 1t feels convinced will, if carried out work for the best good of the country whole; local prejudices and ieaousies will entirely eliminated. and the best of the number will be the real issue differences of opinion.
 Recognizing the truth - all this with conviction that the effect of the the country will he to add dignity tho Stars and Stripes and gain for our flag degree of respect which shall make it more revered than before by our people and raise it to even prouder place than it held heretofore in the assemblage of nations
 It is mpossibe to say tlis time what the future nav bring us In times like these events follow
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DR. G. c. PAROEE,
 Oakland.

practically agree all questions concerning our na- tfona position and national honor and that agree ment will help make country stronger and Drouder and more universally respected than ever.
 As to what the other effects of this war will be l1pon the country I only say that no positive statement can at present be made concerning this
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EX-MAYOR L. R. ELLERT.

no reason to vote for Democrats on that account
 If the Democrats could agree upon any issue grow ing the and thus oppose any Repuphcan policy they would probably gladly make an issue m order to the of It to which they desre to abandon, and which they no longer discuss as all issue. The Democrats cannot agree upon any new war issue, divide it just as they do on free silver, tariff and other issues The hepuolcanS aie therefore bound to gain by the war
 is difficult to prophecy as to the erect or the Spanish-American war upon politics, State ana na-
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flow. The changes of reasoning the part of the public vacillatng and so frequent that one can foretell twenty-fou~ hours in advance of the positive settlement of civic question what that set clement is to be-
 It is thought by who claim to have studied the seriously that effect of this war will
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dency will be to solidify the Republican party and give it's principles and policies fresh impetus. This effect, l
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tion a new party-or per- haps new parties-which will be better adapted to deal with new conditions than the
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SENATOR GEORGE C. PERKINS.

public feeling even few months hence
 This present has most certainly 1-eady n- flenced us not only a nation but individuals While it has brought closer together in way it has given rise questions the opinions even those most loyalty anxious uphold the dig nity of country and advance national pros perity sharply divided.
 It is a good business rule to deal with circum- stances they themselves for consideration and not indulge too much iE speculation proDa- bities and possibilities which may become re- aties It is duty loyal citizens to keepinformed concerning all which may have bear ing upon national welfare in order that we may be able inteligenty and decisively when action becomes necessary.
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attempt to do so would re-
 suit in absolute failure and would serve no purpose what ever. Tie subject is one which will command the sideration of our people and
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TOT the paSt I6W mONIHS VIII have a great and lasting eff
 feet upon the politics of the United States. It has taken some of the old party ques- tions largely or wholly out of
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a decidedly minor power in our national politics. I have, however, the idea that this
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Ex-MAYoR E. B. POND.

Conceding this must. however, recognize tha there likely to be very considerable changes | party lines during the next few years Those change will be based changed conditions, to many of whic this will undoubtedly give rise
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,. To even attempt to do so would only lead one into a field of idle and profitless speculation.
 The pinion of to-day may be radically changed by the lime alone will answer such satisfactorily.
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The effect of war upon the Democratic party | the past was to weaken it's influence to such degre
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There is no possibility ton at the present time.
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There Is no room for we have been engaged
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other with such rapidity that even the most far-seeing per- son cannot form any clear opinion as to what may occur or what may be the state of
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NOC tIlUtus IIt ttI HIS UT peace to be made may make a difference. Terms of peace may be popular in some sec ton and not popular in an-
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ONDON, July 29.-After some
 centuries of discussion and
 planning the Nile is at last to be damned. The plans have
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It is impossible to say tAis time what the futur may bring us In times like these events follow eac
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well as we now hope that IL will that fact will have a di- rect tendency toward the perpetuation of the present administration.
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preparing for and carrying out the armed and effectual
 protest which we have just made against the misdoings
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It Is difficult to say what effect the war will have upon political action in November 1S9S because 1t Is
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-04-07

"Of course you are my client, Mr.. Mel
son Conway?"
"Yes, that is my name," answered,
somewhat surprised. But, as you have
probably never seen me before, al
though your face does seem familiar,
1 should like to ask how you knew"
Nothing remarkable about it at all.
You wrote me from Paris, you remem-
ber, stating the probable time of your
| arrival home. And, although l have
been here only six months, l have got
to know, by sight at least, every one
about this place. Therefore l knew
you were a stranger, that Mr.. Conway
was about due, and-well, there you
have it. Have you just arrived?"
II came yesterday noon"
Indeed. And where are you stop
ping?"
"Over at the old house, Of course.
Where else should have gomez"
"Oh, l supposed you would have put
up at the hotel here in Twineburgh
until we could get things in little
better shape for you at the homestead.
How did you find things?"
considering that the house has been
vacant so many years, was very agree
obly surprised to note the good state
of repair it is in," l replied.
81 have tried to follow out the plans
of my predecessor as far as possible.
You think you will etjoy yourself in
Nelsonville?" he asked, flushing an in
Guiring glance at me.
"Oh, yes. 1 hope to have absolute
rest and peace, at any rate" replied,
somewhat hesitatingly, for my sojourn
at the old house had certainly not be-
gun restfully. 1 had slept but little the
night before.
Nothing about the arrangements I
have made for your comfort to prevent
it, is there?" he asked.
"No. You have done well. want to
ask you, before forget it, why did you
have the cellar off of the old store
room walled up?"
A look of perplexity came over his
face. and, as he did not seem to com
prehend my question, l went on more
explicitly:
There were two doorways, one lead
ing to the storeroom and the other
leading to the outside. Both these door
ways have been built up with solid
masonryto correspond with the founda-
tion walls. l simply ask out of curios-
ity what your reasons were for having
it done-not that / have any objection"
My question was a simple enough
one. Mr.. Sonntag seemed to think it
necessary to ponder over it, however.
Let me see. The cellar you have
reference to is directly under the room
you proposed in your letter of instruc-
tion to me to occuns," he finally said.
"Yes, and there Used to be two doors
to"
"And they have been built up?" he
broke in.
Eyes. Do you not know about it?' I
asked, in surprise.
"No," he replied, shortly.
"Then you did not have it done?"
"Certainly not. I had nothing to do
with it. Know nothing about It," he
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-04-07

answered, decidedly. "If they are
built up, it has been done within six
weeks. For when received your letter
announcing your intention to occupy
the house for time, [ went all through
the place, and those doorways were not
| built up then. l even went into that
cellar. 1t was damp, musty hole, and
I intended to call your attention to it
and ask what you wished done about it,
"Well, that's strange! Who could
have done it," / exclaimed, thoroughly
perplexed. "How did you get into the
storeroom had to kick open the door"
"Oh, l had a key to the outside door,
| and got in that way. HIN! 1t is, as you
say, very strange, indeed. But resume
your seat, Mr.. Conway"
Again the thought occurred to me
| that l had met Mr.. Sonntag, or at least
seen him, somewhere before.
"Did I ever meet you?" asked, voic-
| ing my thought.
He glanced quickly at me, and then
smiled as he said: "Look like some one
you know, do L? One often meets peo-
pie who put them in mind of some one
| else. Now, regarding this cellar affair.
| Is there anyone you know who is in
terested in your property?" he asked,
| in brisk, business-like manner.
"No one" I replied. 81 am the last
of my race-a lonely man, and one
who is sick at heart, 1 was about to
add"
Mr.. Sonntag's face became serious,
and l thought there was touch of pity
[ on it.
"Cheer up, Mr.. Conway. The tables
will turn some day, and you will for
get the time of trouble and desponden-
cy," the old lawyer said, cheerily and
hopefully; perhaps sooner than you
have any idea of. Now, then," he con-
tinued, returning to his brisk, business
like manner, "some one has walled up
those doorways. Who was it, and for
what purpose? If it was done with the
idea of a hiding-place, what was the
thing to be hiddenP Something which
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-04-07
Exit George.

The time was approaching midnight
The old gentleman was listening from q
coign of vantage at the head of the
stairs. He had been there in his stock
ing feet for as long as 80 minutes.
The young man was lingering at the
front door with the old gents daugh
ter. AS lingerer he was a success
and he was aided and abetted by the
girl. This, also, the old gent knew, as
well as several other interesting things
That's why he became tired of lis
tening at the head of the stairs. AT Iast
he heard shutfiing of feet. It's sc
hard to say goodnight darling" tn,
young man said to the girl, who believed
every word he uttered. AS they alway.
do before matrmony gets in its balefu
work. Don't say it, George" sang ou
the old man; wait about five minute!
and say good morning." twas ther
the impediment in Georges speech wa'
removed, and, with at least AZ minute
to spare, the girl closed the front door
and George trotted along home.-Tit
Bits.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-04-07
CHAPTER VII.

Sii~hL LIZ IL
The probability that l had rival in
the field, and one who had free road
while l was handicapped by the suspi-
cion of crime, filled me with despera-
tiCn.
Had I only followed my first i'm
pulse, and not allowed whole year to
intervene without making an attempt
of consequence done, do it yourself,
was a maxim l had always believed in,
and as far as possible followed out.
But in this one most important in
stance, where the circumstances affect
ed my whole life and promised to annul
al possibility of future happiness, /
had held aloof with a supineness for
which | could not now condemn myself
strongly enough.
l knew the bank officials had used
every effort to recover their property.
/ knew the shrewdest detectives had
been put on the case. Notwithstanding
this, nothing had been discovered.
How could 1, then, hope to succeed!
Where could l begin? There was not
| the least sign of clew to work on.
soon drove into Twineburgh, and
| had no trouble in locating Mr.. Sonn-
tags office.
An understood old fellow with brist-
| ling gray hair was seated at a desk,
his back toward the door. He took
no notice of me, and, after standing
for few minutes gazing at the back
| of his head, made known my presence.
Il wish TO speak to Mr.. Sonntag," !
said.
| Take a chair; be at leisure in n
moment" came the answer, in quick,
| ierlly tones. He did not even turn his
head, but went on with his work.
| I sat down and looked around. 1t
was a typical small-town lawyers Of
flee 1 was in. There were a few law
books in small, rickety bookcase on
one side of the room, few rough
wooden chairs, warranted to cause a
backache only to look at them, a few
old maps and calendars, most of the
latter of former years, hanging on the
walls, a wooden spittoon filed with
sawdust on the floor, a rusty stove
from which the discolorations of the
| llTtS ol luc ldSI "lHICI hdu hot DCCI
removed, standing in one corner, and
lastly, the desk before which was seat
ed my agent and lawyer.
1 thought the old fellow, Judging
from his back, was in complete har.
mony with his surroundings; but
soon found l had misjudged the man
For when he finally arose, turned to-
ward me and favored me with a search
ing glance from pair of the keenes'
steel-blue eyes had ever seen, it was
very evident Mr.. Sonntag was not as
rusty as his surroundings.
There was something familiar to me
about him. Had L met him before
could not remember.
Arising, 1 was about to make myself
known, but before 1 could utter a worc
he stepped briskly up to me and will
a smile extended his hand.
AZ am glad - saa YOU" he began
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-04-07
THE RETIRED BURGLAR.
His Instincts Submerged
In Patriotic Emotion.

HI
"Pol1ing along the side of the house
one night looking for the handest cell
lar window" said the retired burglar,
Il brushed against string hanging
down the side of the house. Looking
up l saw that this string disappeared
over the sill of second-story window,
and then L realized that it was Fourth
of July morning, and l knew that the
string was tied around the big toe of q
boy who was then sound asleep, but
had made a solemn contract with a
neighbor's son to come and pull that
string and wake him up MT exactly
When? That was the question. Two
o'clock? Three o'clock? Four o'clock? :?
When? I didn't know, and there wasn't
any way of finding out.
1T was then about quarter of two. Of
course it would have been the part of
common sense for me to go away, but
didn't. took the chances and looked
around the house. But didn't find any
thing that l wanted bad enough to
carry it off. / didn't look very hard.
To tell the truth | never came so near
to feeling mean about my business as
did that morning.
ut wasn't because / was working on
a holiday. In my business we don't
pay much attention to holidays, any
way; we work right along just the same.
but somehow this Fourth O. July busi-
ness, string out of the window, and all
that kind O. touched me up.
II went up to the boys room and
found him sleeping sound as nut.
Fourth O. July things spread out on a
table. Humph! Three or four packs of
| firecrackers not opened. One pack loose
in saucer, all ready to begin. Three
or four pieces of punk. Two or three
pin wheels, and two or three little bits
of rockets. Pretty small outfit, take it.
altogether. but the boys heart was
in it. Very likely he didn't real
ize what Fourth o July meant; !
don't suppose he did; but it was great
day, all the same.
81 looked out of the boys window.
| This was in the country, or rather in a
country town, and off in the distance
| could hear guns now and then, and
now and then a pistol; sometimes
could see the flash. Men celebrating.
Drunk, maybe, round some tavern, but
celebrating; celebrating their country,
mine too, and 1 was around robbing
| people.
"When I went past the string again
gave it yank; I thought l
ought to have that much fun
out of it, anyway, and hid be-
hind a currant bush and waited to
see him poke his head out, which he did
in about a quarter of a minute. But
he didn't see anybody-how could he
when there wasn't anybody there; and
I suppose he must have thought he
dreamt it. Bat he ddn't--the string
was pulled pulled tn. Y. Sun.