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FOR BALLOT REFORM.

The Republican party Of Pennsylva-
MIA has always stood for an honest bal
lot and fair count. In the further
ance Of this idea, an act was passoS,i
io.i, nno~. as the Baker ballot law,
for the purpose of protecting the citi-
zen in the exercise OF the elective
franchise.
This act was passed by Republi-
can legislature at the instance of the
Ballot Reform association and was in
tended to secure a secret and honest
ballot Further safeguards were
thrown around the ballot law by the
supplemental act of 1898. In addition.
| however. to these laws we favor such
legislation as will enable the courts
to open the ballot boxes upon the pc
tition of citizens, duly presented, in all
cases where complaint is properly
made. alleging fraud in the holding Of
an election or the counting Of the vote
cast so that il fraudulent ballots are
placed in the boxes or false count
has been made it can be exposed by
the courts with expedition and all Of
tenders against the purity of the bal
lOl ucleCleu anu DluuSIit W opC''!y JUS
tice.
MAJORITY SHALL RULE.
We believe In the fundamental
principle of government that the
will of the majority. properly as
certained shall always prevail.
We declare that this principle ap-
lies as well to political parties as
to other governmental affairs. The
will of the majority must always
be ascertained under the rules,
customs and usages of party or g,
ganiZation. Therefore, the pri-
mary elections, the county and
state conventions. the senatorial
and congressional conferences and
the party caucus have come to be
an integral part of the machinery
of party organization for the pur-
pose of ascertaining the will Of
the majority Of those who have
right to participate therein. We
declare 1t to be the test of party
fealty to observe these rules and
customs in ascertaining the will Of
the majority by attending the
party convention, conference or
caucus. and when the will of the
majority has been so ascertained
1t is the duty of every person who
claims to be Republican to abide
by that decision.
PROMPT COLLECTION OF TAXES
We commend the businesslike ad
| ministration of the accounting of
| ficers Of the commonwealth. Auditor
| General Levi G.. McCauley and STATE
Treasurer James S. Beacon have beer
vigorous in the performance OF al
their public duties, especially in th'
matter of the collection of delinQuen
taxes against corporations and others
We demand that this policy be con
tinued until all taxes are prompt.
paid and all delinQuents shall hav
paid their arrearages In full. The re
firing state treasurer, Hon. James
Beacon, came into Office at tim
when the state treasury was depleted
but has so managed the fiscal affair
Of the commonwealth as to have gen
orally merited and received the com
mendation Of all fair minded people
Warrants have been promptly pai
when presented and there is at presen
no outstanding floating debt, and th
credit OF the commonwealth Is mat
ter for public congratulation and prid'
This very creditable record is the bes
testimonial of the efficiency OF the n
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Ten for fys eeas. at Druggists, croesn Restaurants,
Saloons, News-Stands. General Stores and Barbsrs
Shops They Danish pain, induce sleep and prolon9 s
One gives reliei No matter what's the matter, one Vi
Do yos good. Ten samples and one thossasd srsiI
nonias sent by mail to any address receipt u price,
sy ths Ripans Chemical Co.. IoSprues ST.. New Yok CIV
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nerienced at the beginning. as the nd1he9
and Cinnamon did not KNOW tiie NoI"eo. %
,,ba exchange of n1ted states Soiu oI
silver to the Philippine or mexican Sn.er
- commonly accepted at 81 Unlteu States
- 81 mexican o. philippine, but the eN-
change varies at the DdhnS anu i nai SO
cnro,percial houses according 10 ire Ediue
~ ~ Maxican dollar in London ana san
Irancisco Mexican dollars TrespecL.iNS1
- dotec have been recently Imported
tbroiI~b tbs. banks in large quahultiteS-
There is a shortage OF supSl9Idiy ;1 Gnn-
~ no fraction of the Mexican silver
J6Iiar having ever been in circulation
Notes~NOfes of 50. so, So so ana sloo'
and II is believed some Few SZg were Is
sied by the Banco Espanoi fliipti5o;, psao; anu anu
arc stilI current The notes OF szoo are
~. hing recalled. This question ot notes
&c nrnnlematical. Tne American aulnorlI ,.I
,icG may recognize the privileges Sranled
Inv the Spanish government 10 thls M panin' ~,
tventy-one years of when are sum "i4-
expired. 80, ,o.- rb;Iir.
G'ouper-In the relSnS OF inc it, ~, ~ I :
- Ito-5inspdz sDecial coins oi = ana .
81 ,rtos we've -ninted, probably IN Spdiih.
- ne i'm Tho "TTltramaroS tprlnclpally
in the PhilipDines). They are n9m y; ~;
tTemeIy rare. and are not iouthinI itiI III y'ara
culat zion Tire copper coins Whlcn were
current i'm SDlin and issued by mares
III philip VI. Ferdinand aI H. ;s
and Ysabel IT. We're imported INTO M ~, -
i.nd- ,Tbav consisted of cuartoS. Guar
70 n ,,,Iarto or octave ana Inc mara
Ve1i'' a. cIIart1) The three latter dehoIh-
irations vera little used. the thlheSe re-
taiI venders giving a counter or l1heh pI
turned wood with bone cehLtI. .s al,,.s
:. Chinese inscription. whlcn Wa a1NtP..,
ed i'm lieu of n cuarto In spain 'iic Pe'"
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A Free Trial Package Sent BY Mail
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Free trial packages of a most remarka-
bia =. medv are being mailed to all who
,,.nI write the state Medical inStitIttc
.rbev cured so many men who had battlcd
for years against the mental and phvsi-
al Suffering of lost manhood that the
inst.ttIte has decided to distribute free
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Eoma treatment and all men who suffer
with any form of sexual weakness re-
,nlting from youthful folly, premature
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The remedy has peculiarly grateful
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and davclupment just where il is nraI ad
It cures all the ills and troubles ttat
-. from years of misuse of the natural
S,,nctions and has been an absolute sne-
- i'm all cases. "A request to the State
Nod,cal institute. 533 Elektron building
isart Navre. Ind. stating that YOU desire
80, of their free trial packages will no
'''nnlied with promptly. The institu:e is
,osirors of reaching that great class of
,,,n who are unable to leave home 10 he
,reated and the free sample will enable
,hom to see how easy il is to he cured
az sexual weakness when the proper +, m
odies are employed. The institute makes
no restrictions. ANY man who writes will
he sent a free sample. carefully scaled
i'm a plain package SO that its recipient
need have no fear of embarra ssment or
publicity. Readers are requested to write
without delay.
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other cigarette. and called for further
supply of brandy and soda.
CHAPTER NNIN.
pATpu TRENTIAM


ON the morning of the following day
George Gugu, having finished her break
fast was seated in her gilded drawing
room. going through her correspondence
with a bus.nessike air.
A shrewd woman she had always been
careful of her outlay. and methodical in
her habits presenting a sharp contrast
10 those of her class. whom she generally
regarded as a pack OF good-natured idiots
who falling TO make hay while the sun
shone. were destined To a pauPers death.
one by one she glanced at the letters,
many oG which had been forwarded from
the music halls. The hrst, which requested
the favor OF her autograph she uid not
trouble TO read 10 the end before fiinglng
il into the waste paper basket beside ner.
Another idiot" was her comment on
the second. as she laughed at the passion
ate admiration expressed by the writer.
who mcIosed his photograph ana asked
for hers.
That woman is u common swindler.
and IA give her a piece of my mind" she
said. presently. on examining "a dress
makers bill.
Now. tnis man viii be The death OF
me she murmurcd, as Sne read an ap-
lt al from a poor composer 10 DuS a song
OF his, which he felt sure would suit her
p,quant SINle. and n possible increase ner
popularity. lie stilI goes ON pldguing me.
though ! never write 10 him. lie must be
mad" she sand, for II dld not strike her
that he was merely hungry.
She was engaged in reading request
for sitIIng from "A finn Of photographers,
when the maid opened the door and told
her gentleman had asked TO see her
I've made no appointment she said
Did he give his name
ITS me- answered a rough voice from
the passage. and in another instant a
man had upceremoniousiy pushed his way
into the room.
She started at sound of the voice and
at sight of the visitor. her face growing
hard her eyes angry. while she set her
lips I'm stony determination. For here was
Ralph Trentham. the man she dreaded.
hated and despsed. who had come at the
moment he was least desired.
A glance showed her that his shirt cuffs
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81 mean this: that blackleg and black
guard as you are, you lived on me for
years. you robbed me. half stranSled me,
and went away with another woman.
From that day ! hated you and swore
that | would never have anything more
to do with you; that if ] saw YOU starv-
ing i'm the streets, | wouldn't fling you a
copper. And | tell you now, plain and
straight. that if you ever come here
again, or make any attempt to speak tC
me- | Will give you in charge"
His eyes cleaned in anger as he rose.
and said, through his clenched teeth
I'll wiring your confounded neck, you--
With spring she was at the window.
which she instantly flung up, saying: IF
you come an inch nearer to me, I'll put
out my head and scream murder Then
you'll see what will happen. Now. go
before you hear more"
He looked at her with threat and fury
in his eyes, as she stood painting before
him. her checks flaming. her figure up
right and defiant AS he did his blood
boiled. and his hands itched to strike her;
but Ne curbed himself, knowing she would
do what she had threatened: and he had
his own reasons for avoiding the law and
its officers.
you haven't done with me yet ne
growled.
''The police haven't"
For answer he swore at her furiously.
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Through Gates of Fiame....
Moonrise" By Unknown and 1.-The Devils Head "Two
Women" "Donisthope's Destiny" and Other Stories

she always hated. and her charity. which
she would never miss and her present
of vestments to the vicar. and the good
dinners she gave to any swell who would
eat 'em. she has forced herself down
the throats of her neighbors. and got
so far as to hobnob with a bishop. She
could tell him n story or two that would
tickle him." and At the remembrance
of these tales George Gugu laughed
again.
Didn't Just give her one for herself
last wear, when my trap overlook her
four-in-hand on the way to EPSON. She
cut me dead. but | just tipped her a
wink that brought the color to her face
for she has given up painting-and
made her look small before her fine wo-
men friends. who stared at me. eager to
copy my gown and my style i'm the hope
of attracting men.
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were frayed. the elbows of his coat shiny;
nor did their high state of polish hide
patch on his boots And not only dld ne
look sha bby, but he was thin, as IL from
scanty living Something in the shape
OF his legs, from the Knees downward.
and in the trim of his whiskers suggested
the groom She wondered how she ever
could have loved him.
AS the door closed behind him. he ad-
vanced i'm a friendly manner, and held
out his hand, saying: well. jamie, old
girl. how are you?'
Without noticing his gesture or MS
words. she stared at him in suiien
wrath
absence doesn't s>em to have made
your heart grow fcnder," he said. jest7
ingly. II suppose yoI thought was
dead?"
81 hoped you were" she replied Sharply.
Come that's straight talk, he re-
marked. striving to smile. but not sue
ceedng i'm the effort.
Looking at her more closely, he saw
that n change had taken place in her
since they parted: that she no longer
could be cowed by his frown or coaNed
by his smile and was 40 more the blnS
slave that had obeyed every whim of his
and Kissed the hand that struck. And
though he desired to give her good
hiding, he felt he must postpone that
pleasure until he had pacfhed her Jeal-
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copies of the instrument were eXecuteu'
one i'm chinese. one in Spanish and a
third i'm English-a departure in diplomat
ic usage. as the extra copy Is usuahy III
French that being the recognized IAN
Suage of diplomacy. In this case. no"
ever il was determined that English
should be the official text for determining
any differences of construction between
the other text. Each side is given IA
vored nation treatment in the mater ol
imports and Mexico is to exercise extra
ter-itoriality" in China. the same as other
first -class powers. Immigration of the
citizens of the two countries is LETT un-
hampered and under this provision IL Is
expected that the latent resources OF
Mexico will be developed by Chinese Ia
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with me, I'll do it. straight. So take my
advice and clear out rs soon as YOU can.
There's plenty of room at klondike Tor
YOU to leave your bones there.
He was livid with fright and passion.
hut she saw he was subdued. and that she
had triumphed.
IF ever | have n chance he began,
while he shook his hand threateningly.
But III take care you never shall, so
there's no use in speculating on the COW
ardly triN, you might play she SAID, as
going to the end of the room. she touch
ed the bell-knob.
As the servant. who had been listening
outside. came into the room, George
Gugu pointed to him with theatrical
gesture, saying: SHOW this person out.
His malignant glare took aware her
breath for second: then without a word.
he turned on his heel and quilted the
fiat.
(To he cOnCluded)
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HYou aLf B in
"YUNC MRS. M0NEE Or DIANA OF THE TOWER VLAI VvElN

or dollar was divided into, 20 ''reales. or
Ci-artos each while in the PnlIlppiheS
roaIe. or ~ ruarF1S composed the doi-
lar The pieces of cuartos on account iis,oI Oh
- +i,o pt,iIinnines became almost llleglDle.
nf,cn aDDearinl; to be only round pieces OF
copper Most of these coins nave now 1een
old conner. A short time before the late
var fiVe laos OF dollars in copper coins 81
cont and u cent of a peSo) similar 10 liloSe
roJy current IN Spain. We're imported
U"St of this shipment has gone inland. "A
,n.an o,anfities have also found their
Wa% back to Spain: as these coins are
still current there. they afford the only
means Of taking money to the peninsula
Iyithout losing on the exchange Some
United States copper cents. valued at
ceyts local are to he seen Cents from
Hong Kong Straits Settlements, and ad-
ioinins British possessions are also to be
met with owing to lack OF copper coin
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THE TREATY.
First Instrument of the Kind Be-
tween the Two Countries.

Washington December 26.-The negotia-
tfons which have been i'm progress for
some time between China and Mexico for
a general treaty Of trade. navigation and
immigration have now been brought to
successful conclusion here ana the for
NAL signing of the document completed
at the Mexican embassy, Senor Aspiroz.
the Mexican ambassador. signing for
his country and Minister WI Ting Fang
for China. This is the first treaty ever
entered into by the two countries. Three
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By FITZGERALD MOLLOY, Author of

nod from her. n word or two of slang.
or a handshake. IL not by the inestimable
privilege of conducting her to her car
riage. But tonight she took no notice
of them as they gaped at or suffered
compliments TO her. or stood bareheaded
as they might I'm the presence of royal
~ as she swept disdainfully past them.
Home" she shouted to the coachman.
who turned the horses head in the d.
rection of Victoria street where she rent
ed a fiat.
AS she lay back amongst the cushions
of her luxurious little brougham the night
seemed sitting warm. and she tore open
the clasps of her cloak that pressed upon
her throat at the spot where the hand of
the man she had caught sight of had
grasped her when he strove to strangle
her.
Could II have been Ralph Trentham
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LAFAYETTE Coins Received.

Chicago. December 2G.-The souvenir
Iafavette dollars received in Chicago by
the Lafayette monument commission on
Christmas eve. were taken from the gov
ernmeut kegs IN the ofiice Of the treas
urer of the American TrLst * Saving.
Bank today and distribution OF The COTS
officially begun Fifteen thousand Of the
coins have already been subscribed and
paid for and Will be delivered Immediate
ly. Ten thousand coins ar reserved
for distribution IN France next year dur
ing the great exposition. which leaves
10000 for sale in America.
The largest monument in the world is
i'm Washington--larses in the sense of
talIest and cost.
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CHAPTER XNIn-
crORGTE GUGU-S song.

On the night of that terrible day. when
che marchicness heard OF the hopeless
condition of her son. Georgia Gugu was
singing her famous song i'm a music hall
not 2. hundred miles removed from Leices-
ter Square
The costume she wore was designed by
herself. and considered smart II not al
together delicate. The skirts OF her dress
OF Saffron-colored silk and chinon. cut
with daring lowneSs. ended at the knees.
a tar, Of more or less precious stones
rested ON her mahogany-colored hair.
whilst her bare arms were clasped by in
r,,m.rsbIe bracelets Her legs were cased
I'm black silk stockings and her feet in
yellow satin shoes
Without a mite Of music i'm her voice.
with her painted face beaming with idiotic
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TREATY IS VERY LIBERAL.
United States Will Transport Span
iards and Their Families.

Washington. December 26.-At the caol-
net meeting today IS was decided to con-
strue that portion of the treaty with
Spain regarding the return of Spanish
soldiers and prisoners Of war in the most
liberal way. BY the terms of the treaty
the United States agreed to transport
all Spanish soldiers and prisoners OF war
serving in the conquered territory to
Suain After discussing the question to-
dav the cabinet decided 10 construe the
language of the treaty literally; indeed,
to stretch L not only to cover all Spanish
prisoners in the hands OF the insurgents
who are now falling into our hands. but
their families.
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But one Of these days I'll 60 one bet
ter than the viscountess. I'll show the
hussy what n real countess can do. or
I'll eat my head Off with which COM
forting reflection George Gugu 1T an
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oLsy and cajoled her back into her cid
ways
II left New Zealand six months ago.
he remarked as he seated himself un-
asked ON one Of the gimcrack gilt-backcd
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81 believe" she remarked in clear.
cutting voice. they are still on the look
out for the man who poisoned Erasmus
the night before the Derby. | don't want
to enlighten them. but if you interfere
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MONEY OF THE PHILIPPINES
BRITISH VICE CONSUL GIVES IN
TERESTING STATISTICS.
Gold, Silver and Notes Used by the
Filipinos as Money-Fluctua-
tions of Exchange.

Washington. December 2-tSpecial.)-
The money of the Philippine islands is
discussed I'm a report by the British vice
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commission was appointed by the
| District Commissioners about the 10th Of
last month with directions and authority
| to inspect the operations of the Special
Assessment Division and its methods, ard
to report what. if any changes should be
made TO facilitate that public work and
what, if any, addition TO or reduction of
the force employed may be in the public
| interest. The commission was composed
CT Alexander Mckenzie. the Deputy Audi
! tor; R. D. Simms, the Superintendent of
| Property, and C. C. Rogers, the Disburs
ing Officer. The report of the commission
was submitted TO the District Commits
sieners yesterday, and was referred to
| the special assessment clerk.
The report opens with a description of
the character of the work of the Special
| Assessment Division. and takes occasion
to compliment the office upon the bust
ness-like methods employed in keeping
the records of the office. 1t comments
upon the fact that orders OF the Commits
sioners. which are kept on fle in the
Office, are not always received at the Of
iice promptly.
The Volume of Work.
Commenting on the volume OF work
done by the employees of the office the
report says:
1T is almost impossible TO arrive at
an Intelligent and unbiased opinion of the
volume of work performed by given
force of employees, especially when a per-
centage of the work is of mental charac-
ter and does not become a part of the
physical record. without an opportunity
to observe the operation of the work for
some considerable time. For the want of
time and in the absence of opportunity to
make this close observation, owing to the
demands upon our time of our regular
duties, We have tried to reach an unbiased
decision by the means of information fur
nished TO us by the special assessment
clerk, and of such other data as we have
culled from the records ourselves.
In response to questions. the special as
sessment clerk provided the following in
formation:
Number of assessments during the ifs
cal year ended June 30, 1860, 275. These
were sent to the office each month in the
quantities shown in the following table,
giving also the numbers OF pieces of prop
erty affected:
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WHEELMEN FIRED ON.
Charles Sullivan Wounded in tn,
Shoulder by CoIored Rufiians

While Charles Sullivan, of 619 Sixteenth
Street northeast, and George T. Dalton, OF
COS New Jersey Avenue northwest, were
or their way to Potomac. Md, on their
wheels Saturday night, they were fired
upon by three negroes, little above Cab
in John Bridge.
The ruffians fired in all six shots, one
OF which wounded Mr.. Sullivan IN the left
shoulder.
After hard struggle Mr.. Dalton sue
ceeded in getting Sullivan to Potomac
where physician attended to the injury.
On Sunday morning Sullivan was able tc
be moved to his home and is reported 10
be resting easily.
The authorities of Rockville were notl-
fed and are making vigorous search fol
the miscreants. No reason for the at
tack Is known.
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Jc-eph Roman, aged twenty eight years, aud
Michael j. Harrington, a midde-agcd man, came
together in an atfray last night about o'clock.
On the commons in Northeast Washington. 4
number Of blows passed, but neither OF the
combatants was badly hurt Somebody called
for the police, and the men wesr lodged at the
Ninth precinct station. They will he arraigned
in the Police Court today.
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horse attached 10 a Dayton wagon became
frightened and ran away at the corner Of Sew
enth Street and Indiana Avauue northwest yes
terday about noon Charles c. Nielsen, fifty
five years of age living near Congress Heights
was driving the animal and was thrown from the
wagon. sustaining a severe scalp wouud. Dr.
Battle attended the injured maa. and seat him
70 The Ereregcney Hospitgl far Treatment.
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New National Theatre-"The Belle of New
York; evening
Chsses New Grand-vaudeville; afternoon and
evening.
Hashin's Academy of Music-vaudeville; aft
ernoon and evening
Kernsn's Lyceum TheatTe-"Ameriean Beau
ties;" afternoon and evening.
The New Biou-"King Rastus;" afternoon and
evening.
Glen Echo Park-Yaudeville: evening
WILDWOOD Vaudeville and dancing evening
National Baseball Park-Hallowsy's Diving
Horses; 9 and p. IN.
Chesapeake Beach-Trsins leave Chesapeake juno
ton daily 10 a. M, II a. III, p. m, p. m,
o p. m, and p. ID. for Chesapeake Bsach-on-
Ebay.