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The times., 1899-11-18
A PIatt Assault.
From the rties Observer.

(From the Utica Observer
Thomas c. Platt announces that at the be-
ginning of the session Of the Legislature ne will
introduce bill to place the control OF the police
Of the first and second class cities OF the State
in the hands of q single commissioner to be
appointed by the Governor. The bill will prac-
tically be the same as the one that was sub
mitted last year, but which failed to pass be
cause, we think, Platt did not have the courage
90 press this outrage against the principle Of
home rule upon the people too suddenly. This
wear he has the Legislature and he thinks that
one years familiarity with the fetter5 dangling
before their eyes will modify the indignation
that would have been fearful II he had snapped
them on ri once
The times., 1899-11-18
POLITICAL NOTES AND GOSSIP.
The Mlnorit, Ieadership-rrtere

The Minority Observation-Disclosures
in the speakership will be dwarfed consid-
erably next week by the contest for the
leadership of the Democratic side in the
next House. Candidates for this honor
have been conducting their campaigns
quietly for several weeks through the
agency Of the mails. DepocraIc Con
gressmen; East, West. North and South,
have been sounded by letter as to their
preferences, and next week the lines OF
battle Will be drawn in Washington. Rep
resentative Richardson of Tennessee, who
seems to have the best chance to win, has
written TO friends here that he will be in
Washington Monday. He has made the
most active canvass OF any aspirant for
the position, and his friends here say he
will have the South pretty solid to start
with. Neither Mr. Bankhead nor Mr.. De
Almond has put forth any great effort in
the contest. When the Democrats get TO
Washington in full force, however. it is
thought that a deadlock may be found TO
exist, with the New York delegation and
scattering members who will vote for Sui
ger on the first ballot holding the balance
of power and being able to play politics for
all there may be in il.
The Committee ON RuIes.-Repre-
sentative Hepburn. although he comes from
the same State as the man who is to be
Speaker does not appear to want that of
ficer to have the power he has heretofore
enjoyed respecting the appointment of the
Committee on Rules. Mr.. Hepburn has
been in the city for several days and he is
making it point to see other members as
fast as they arrive relative TO his scheme
10 have the Committee on Rules elected
by the House Republican caucus, instead
of appointed by the Speaker He wants
committee of FIVE or seven Republicans,
and he does not care to have any Demo-
Gratis on it, or rather does not deem their
presence essential He thinks this newly
organized committee should act as a steer
ing committee, and as the Republicans will
have the power to shape all legislation he
is reported to be of the opinion that the
Republican steering committee should do
the planning 10 save time and avoid both
er. Furthermore, Mr.. Hepburn believes
that it gives the Speaker tCO much power
TO both preside over the House and have a
committee of which he is practically the
whole power 10 say what lines legislation
shall proceed on. On the other hand. op-
ponents of the Hepburn plan declare it is a
good thing to have the authority vested in
| the Speaker. for then the responsibility as
well is concentrated, whereas. If a steering
committee is elected in caucus secret
meetings viii be held and there will be no
such convenient man as the Speaker is to
lay blame at the door of, when there is
cause for blame Mr.. Hepburn says he has
assurances of sufficient support to carry
his proposed reform into effect. There is a
general disposition among a great many
members, however, to hold aloof until after
committee assignments are more settled.
They are loath to 6ntagoniZe Henderson in
any way just now.
The times., 1899-11-18
Statesmen and politicians,

tFT0m tHe RlCUW0UV III017'I
Craftsmanship, like any business venture, con
80 in lJavi-inq the best means for attaining the
ends in view The statesman desires above aH
eise to see the people happy and contented' me
affairs of State administered wisely anu 20 tIis
- ba Droposez plans Of government that ne
thinks viii give this result Perhaps he may be
iieva in frss trade or protection, in gold or fTee
silver in economical expenditures, or IN lavlsn
tensions but so long as he is guided by prin-
rlinIa he is at least trying to act like a states
man. and not like a politician
The times., 1899-11-18
The PoliticnI situation in Europ,

The Political Situation in Europe
Probably II would not be going too far
70 say that the chancelieries OF Europe are
watching developments in South Africa
with even more anxiety than is the gen
eral public. Sir Redyers Buffers prompt
action IN getting relief expeditions under
way for Ladysuith and Kimberley. and the
growing belief that both viii be success
ful. already have spread an influence
abroad which is distinctly favorable TO
Grest Britain. Should the tide turn soon
and victory begin to perch on the British
arms IN Natal, the effect upon any move
ments inimical 10 the empire which have
beer or still may be in contemplation
would be immediate and important.
The political situation in the Old World
as Far as externals are indicative. has very
much quieted down within a few days It
IS noticeable that the japanese Government
is dissatisfied with the reports that have
gone out alleging its war-like disposition
toward Russia, and the same are being Wig
orously denied al Tokyo and at the Japa-
nese legations everywhere. There IS also g
surcease OF diplomatic gossip over the as
sumed designs OF Russia in Afghanistsn
and Persia. though that may not mean
that something serious is not in the wind
IN that direction. il may be guessed, upon
reasonably safe grounds, that all the Euro
pean cabinets are waiting with much In
terest to see what viii transpire after the
visit Of the Kaiser 10 England.
There does not appear to be any doubt
in The minds Of leading statesmen on the
other side OF the Atlantic that the journey
viii have political significance OF more OF
The times., 1899-11-18
Certainly, But.
oFrom the New York Tribune.

Lf IU!Il tIIu NV i YIN 4ItDuIt.J
The German press with few exceptions, ex-
presses the opinion that the United States will
he a peaceful and accommodating neighbor in
Samoa To be sure We are that everywhere
with everybody and are capable Of magnanimous
disregard even Of such general hostility as the
sane German press. with almost equal unanimity,
has eTewhile OH occasions shown We shall
get on quite well In the islands. Germany win
attempt no encroachments, and the American
Eagle habitually roosts high above any such
proceeding.
The times., 1899-11-18
No Monetary ranic involved.

(From the St Louis Globe -Demoerat)
II is noticed that the South African war mas
not affected general business in any part OF the
world, except at the seat OF the conflict. No
European country has had any OF its industries
injured not England. A panic on the Lon
don Stock Exchange predicted a result of
the British reyerses, which would, Of course,
register itself lees seriously In many
other countries if il occurred But it did not
occur and there is not the faintest chance that
it can take place now. The will reduce
the predicted increase in the worlds gold pro
duction Of 1899 to extent, but aside from
this circumstance the world viii not be affected
materially by the conflict.
The times., 1899-11-18
Plans for the German Crown Prince

From all accounts the German Crown Prince IS
,taI,, to resemble his father very strongly in his
character. He Is most patriotic, fond of the ms
Torv of his house. and. above all things, Ger
man Il is said that he always prefers 10 speak
German and that he much dLslikes his grand
mother. the Empress Frederick's. custom OF m
sisting that English must be spoken by her chll-
dren and grandchildren in her presence
on NAV next the Prince Will attain hls ma
i,rity when he will have a separate establishment
of his own, and will take his part IN he public
court life Of Prussia. on leaving Ploen he IS 10
90 for a few terms to the Bonn University where
5;s father ana grandfather were before him, and
where the greater part OF the princes OF Germany
finish their education Later he viii do active
service in the army, and VIII probably be present.
next wear at the autumn army maueuVIes-
The times., 1899-11-18
The Cuban Cable monopoly.
lrrnm ~ Philodelnhia Inolirerl

TI'I 8'INi73t'0''I
Is II possible that in order to destroy the Cuban
cable monopoly an appeal must be made 70
Congrees2 II seems that this is the only
wav. for M: Root, Secretary Of War. de
cIares that the War Department has nothing
10 do with the matter Il would seem as II The
War Department had everything to do with the
matter for il Is protecting the Western Union
monopoly with its bayonets and refusing to per
nit the Commercial Company 10 land. II it has
nothing 10 do with the matter, why does il not
Withdraw lis Lroopsi
The times., 1899-11-18
chnnInins Neeaea in La.on.

(Fr0m the Cincinnati CUmmercia--i tribune
II seems a little singular that there should Be
any scarcity Of men who are willing 20 uhaeI
fata tbe masters duties in this far-aWay vine
ward especially in view of the fact that there
are according to the reports o. many en.iiea
assemblies. a great many young ministers ~ItHous
psriehcs. The field in the Philippines IS a good
one. aot only among lLe soldiers, but among t"s
natives
The times., 1899-11-18
DWIGHT L. MOODY Ill.
The Result of Preaching Twice "A Day
TO Large Crowds

TO Large Crowds
KANSAS CITY, No. Nov. 17.-Evangelist
Dwight l. Moody was taken III here today
and had to give up preaching at COnven-
ton Hall. where he has been conducting
revival services all this week He has
heart trouble.
The doctors say the strain Of addressing
IL. eco and u COO people twice Gay has
been too great. He sat up all night be-
cause he could not breathe whiie lying
down Mr. Moody left this evening for
Northfield. Mass The Rev. A. Torrey. su-
perintendeut OF the Moody Bible Institute,
in Chicago. has been called here 70 take
his place
The doctors say Mr.. Moody must take
a protracted rest or they viii lot answer
for the consequences. The sick man him
self SAYS. 81 have had trouble with my
heart a long time but I never before felt
as weak as now"
The times., 1899-11-18
SATURDAY. NOVEMBER Is. 1899.
4 sinister stocN story.

We sincerely hope that for the good
name OF the country the present ugly look
about one phase Of the bond purchase en-
terprise OF Secretary Gage may be ex-
planned in a way satisfactory to the public
At present there IS decided suspicion
abroad that favored individuals were given
the tip in advance, and that out OF the rise
in speculative stocks which followed the
announcement Of the Treasury action they
were able 10 make a handsome speculative
profit The enhancement referred TO
amounted to nearly forty-nine million dol
lars and any man with cash or credit who
knew what was about TO be done few
hours ahead Of the fact would have been in
6 position to grow rich in a day.
The unpleasant part OF the business is
that on Monday Mr. Gage was pooh pooh
ing the idea OF purchasing bonds and was
quoted az terming the outcry in New York
concerning money stringency a 'senu-
mental agitation" Friends OF the SecTe-
tary declare that he did not change his
mind until Wednesday afternoon. after a
visit to the White House, when he issued
the order. But on Wednesday morning
there was heavy buying in New York
by brokers belonging 10 what is called
the Administration clique" Compet-
ting houses wired their Washington cor
respondents 10 find out what il meant
but no information leaked from the Treas
ury Department until late In the day; by
which tine the street deal had been ef-
fected safely, and whom it may concern"
was so and so much ahead
The Times does not wish to indicate that
il entegtsins even the shadow OF an idea
that the Secretary Of the Treasury knew
as well on Monday as he did on Wednesday
that he INTENDED 10 90 into the open mar
ket and buy bonds. Il is true that there
may be cynical people, and perhaps many,
who are adopting that view; but they are
naturally wrong II Mr Gage now says
that be cid not decide upon the move
nent urtil after he saw the President on
Wednesday afternoon. nobody IS entitled to
doubt his word. and it viii then follow that
the energetic action Of the Admin
lsrEtion clique in Wall Street on Wednes-
day morning Was due 70 more favorable es-
Inmates Of the North Carolina peanut crop
Seriously speaking. We are grieved Il
discover a new and startling evidence tha
there are people within the official OF IN
Official Administration circle, close enough
70 its centre 10 secure information upor
which they base action Of a character to re-
feet upon the President OF the United
States, IL the absence Of reasonable eX-
plsnGtlon. We are perfectly confident tha
IN the case under consideration Nr. Nc
Kinley could not have had the remotest sus
picion that anyone in New York or else
where was to be advised Of what Mr.. Gag
had determined or had been ordered 10 Dc
and We are equally sure, when be realize
that certain or uncertain persons made
good share OF thst forty nine million doils
rise in stocks by playing the market on il
formation from headquarters, he viii Sc
himself zeaIousiy at the work OF discover
ing who Il IS that uses the Administratio
IS stock exchange sure thing.
The times., 1899-11-18
AFriendIy Suggestion

Some of Gen Fred Grants friends are trying
y, boor, him for McKinley's running mate Wait.
NJ, nov Make a reputation for something higher
than being the iather-inlaw Of Russian Prince
before asking Tor anything higher than you ROW
have from the American people
The times., 1899-11-18
The votIng NIaehine.

(From the Chicago Times-llersid)
Of course the hand Of the party boss and the
spoiIsfnan is against the voting machine. IL viii
not serve his nefarious purposes. But this con
stitutes the principal reason for the increasing
public demand for the voting machine
The times., 1899-11-18
An Unfair Shot.
CFrom the Boston HeTaId.

Anthony Comstock is stilI busy lie went into
New York shooting gallery the other day and,
a4ter winning a box Of cigars by throwing base
halls at a negro's head, arrested ali hands for
running a gambling house. That's the Comstock
maY Of doing business.
The times., 1899-11-18

In the death OF the pugilist APPEL, the
New York prize ring adds another to the
list OF its victims. very strong public
opinion is growing up in the city and State
against the brutality of the current human
bullfghts, and the popularity of the Re
publican Governor, who is generally re
garded as a patron OF the sport appears TO
be suffering accordingly.
The times., 1899-11-18

We are told that the Administration
greatly regrets its inability TO relieve suf-
fering in Cuba by the grant of franchises
to the noble army Of martyrs who had
made all their arrangements to take them
from AIger, who was halted sharply by an
opinion from the Attorney General that
they could not be legally granted There
will be a rich franchise field in the island
if Congress can be induced to act in the
premises
The times., 1899-11-18

The late Thomas B. Reed has made his
formal bow to the New York bench and
bar. Yesterday he appeared in court as a
Brooklyn Consolidated Gas attorney 1t
must have been an impressive scene. He
would look the part without bit OF make
The times., 1899-11-18

1t is eminently satisfactory to observe
that we have high newspaper authority
for the impression that Mr.. Hanna is about
to retire from a field of politics in which
there are no trusts worth mentioning, and
again hunt relief from his aches and pains
at Aix-les- -Bains. or some other equally
available city OF refuge. It is, however,
depressing to reflect that we have equally
high authority, Of the same kind, for the
belief that Mr. Hanna will do nothing of
the sort, and will never desert Mr.. McKin-
ley. no matter how much the latter might
hail such an act of peridy as an undis-
guised blessing; but will continue TO do
business at the old stand, where the fayors
of those who contributed the fourteen
million dollar fund of 1896 Will be cordially
welcomed again in 1900. Although with
sorrow we say it, the non-resignation the
ory seems to scan better than the other.
Hanna is temperamentally the sort of per-
son who "sticketh closer than plaster"
The times., 1899-11-18
sUBSCBIPTI0N RATES

~ pSSsAAf llt-N hAlA-7-
Monthly by Carrier.
Morning Evening and Sunday. fiy Cents
Bo-ninr and sunday y.. Thirtg FIVE Cents
Evening and Sunday ...........-.l lhlTty-h'e Ceh's
By Nail:
Out Year. Morning, Evening, and sunday 50 "
Six Months, Morning Evening. and SUNDAY ~
Three months, Morning, Evening and Sunday, ~
Siv Mosfbs Morning and SUNDAY ....... %
Three Months, Morning and Sunday .--------- -
One Year. Evening and SUNDAY ....-.-------- o5
Tl-.e Months Evening and Snrdsv......... %
Sirdsv orIv one ........... 90
0rdsrs hy mail must be accompanied 10y sub
scTipuou price.
9r.7-t- Editorial Rooms. .-....-.....--.. Ss5
,-rt Business Office. .....-.-.... 1850
'oii'o's' I Circulation Department. zo5
The times., 1899-11-18
CIRCULATION STATEMENT.

Tie Advertisers Guarantee Company, Of Chi
cago, hereby certiles that il has, by its expert
examiners proven and sttested the circulation OF
The TINES, Of Washington, ID. c. The oal4y
average PAID circulation for the month OF sep
tembeT. 1899 was 4O. 20 copios
This Is GUARANTEED 10 the advertisers Of the
country by q bend % $50 600 IN the Fidelity and
Deposit Company Of Maryland, deposited With the
Northwestern National Bank. Of Chicago.
ADVERTISERS GUARANTEE COMPANY,
BY j r. MASON. President.
The times., 1899-11-18

Communications intended for publication iu
THF TINES u-rst be tersely and plainly written,
and must in all Csses be accompanied by the
name and address Of the writer. Rejected com
Fr.unications VIII n5t be preserved. and only man
Uscspts q cbvio3s importance viii be returned
90 their suthcTs.
c,m,-nn.r ,.o,-r,,nnn - 1snn
The times., 1899-11-18

Readers CT TIE TINES who may at any time
be unable 70 procure copies Of Il at any news
stand a. Fziirosd station. on railroad trains,
Will coHivr & favor apon the management by
sendiIs 10 This o9hce information Of the tact.
THE TINES, in sll its editions. Morning, Even
Eng, and Sunday. viii be mailed to address
soT FIFTY CENTS per month. Addresses changed
az often as deElred
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-02-02
nIsTLEToE KISSES ARE WAITING!

For the man who looks immaculate
in his cleanliness, and arrays himselfin
spick and span linen, laundered and
rendered faultless in its beauty by our
perfect methods Of laundry work. For
holiday festivities be prepared with the
exquisite laundry work on your shirts,
collars and cuffs that has made us de-
servedly famous.
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Read down.

All trains run daily except Sunday.
CONNEt TIONS.
At Heating Summit with W. n. Y. & p. r. r.
for all points north and south.
At Ansonia with Fall Brook r. r. for all points
north and south.
west for Coudersport east for Ulysses and points
on Cowauesque Valley branch of Fall Brook r. r.
At Genesee for points on the New York &
Pennsylvania r. r.
At Addison with Erie r. r., for points east
and west
At Welsville with Erie r. r. for points east
and west.
H.C. UNDERHILL, ,Gen' Pass. "A ct. Buffalo, NY
CIV. GOODYEAR, Gen'l Man'gr. Buffalo.
w. w. ATWOOD, Supt Addison. N. Y.
w. c. Park, Supt. Austin, Pa.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-02-02

DR.. BULLS Cough Syrup is the best
remedy for relieving and curing that
asthmatic cough. Physicians recon-
mend it. Buy only the genuine, DIR.
John w. Bulbs Cough Syrup.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-02-02
For La Grippe.

Thomas Whitfield & Co., 240 Wabash
Ave-, corner Jackson St, one of Chi
cago's Oldest and most prominent
druggists. recommend Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy for la grippe, as it not
only gives prompt and complete re-
lief, but also counteracts any tendency
of la grippe to result in pneumonia.
For sale by L. Taggart. feb
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Diphtheria.

Mrs. M. E. Hancock, West Lebanon,
Pa, writes: "When two of our chill
dren were as we supposed, beyond
medical help, Armstrong's Diphtheria
and Quinsy Drops cured them. 1t
seems almost like a miracle. Oily.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-02-02
The New Silver Certificates

With the new year comes a new
issue 81 silver certificates, which is
to be great Improvement over the
old design. The numerals are large,
and thus the danger of being raised is
materially reduced. The distinguish
ing feature of the face is spread eagle
with United States flag in its talons,
and the United States capitol-building
in the distance. Miniature portraits of
Lincoln and Grant, surrounded by
laurel wreaths, are placed on the
lower line of the face, and one large
numeral and the seal are printed in
blue. The back of the note is printed
in green, and on face and back there
is more uncovered white paper than on
any other note heretofore printed
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-02-02
LUXURY

it is to reclineiat ease on one of our
superb couches. Slumber comes I'M
sought undersuch delightful conditions.
Pieces of furniture like these are as
pleasant to look on as they are to lie on
and this fact makes them an irresistible
temptation to repose. Our entire stock
is packed full of temptations for that
matter, temptations in parlor and bed
room suits and in every kind of furni-
ture, and unprecedented temptations
in prices. Some people are always
quoting from somebody, but our favor
ite quotations are figures like these:
Couches, $5, Sc, So, and $40.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-02-02

At the Musical College, Freeburg.
Snyder county, Pa, none but the best
methods are used, SO that to-day it is
recognized as one of the foremost
schools of music in the country. S33
will pay for a term of six weeks, in
struction and board. Spring term will
begin May s. For catalogues address,
464t HENRY B. MOYER,
Director.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-02-02
Stamp Your Leases.

1t win be well for all persons says an
exchange, having property to rent to
remember that all leases of property
must have U. S. government revenue
stamp attached Those for one year
must have a twenty-five cent stamp;
for two or three years a fifty cent
stamp, and for over three years a stamp
costing one dollar. If no stamp lease
is used, then each receipt for rent must
bear stamp. This is imperative
Failure to comply with this law invites
heavy penalties.