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"y' "I BEDFORD GAZETTE VOLUME 103. NO. I state LibrarrJuToa BEDFORD, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1908 ESTABLISHED IN 1805 BEYNOLDSJUIZZEO Congressman Asked to Declare Him self on Important Questions by HUMPHREY TATE, ESQ. His Opponent for National House Representatives--A Strong, Fail-, Manly and Unequivocal letter. In my efforts to defeat you as the Rep resentative in Congress from the diitric composed of Bedford, Blair and Carnbri counties, I have frequently conferrec with Republican electors and presume to answer questions, which you alone can co-rrectly and explicitly answer.

For this reason some of said elector have not been entirely satisfied that did you equal and exact justice in nn representation of your position. I earnestly desire to deal fairly and square ly with you, and have made tip my mine not to utter one word against you and your official record which I would no freely utter in your presence and befor any impartial body of our fellow-citizens -The questions I now submit, and thosi which I may hereafter.from time to time submit, are all intimately connected with onr contest, and are only such as you fellow-citizens have a right to propound and to be informed upon, to -wit: 1. Why do you ask the voters of saic district to favor you with a THIRD TERM as their Representative in Con gress 2. What have you done as their Representative, during the two terms--four years--in Congress to warrant their continued confidence and support 3. Explain fully why you opposed, or why you did not advocate and support the measures introduced into Congress the laboring men advocated and earnestly sought to be accorded to them by appropriate legislation? 4.

Did you and do you endorse anc approve the conduct of Hon. Joseph Cannon, as Speaker of the House of Representatives in Congress, and, if elected you again vote for him as Speaker if he is a candidate? 5. Wiry did you refuse to raise your voice aiid to use your influence in support of pending legislation earnestly and repeatedly recommended by President Roosevelt in his special messages to Congress? 6. Why did you remain silent and decline to exercise your prerogatives am 1 your sovereign privileges as Representative i "ougrebs from this district when the leader of the Democratic minority begged and implored only thirty (30) honest and fearles? Republicans to come out and join with said minority and thus aid them in upholding and sustaining President Roosevelt in his efforts to have the Cougres enact into laws certain pending measures which he deemed oi vital importance to the whole country? Iti order that there may be no misunderstanding about this question, I mention the following proposed measure: especially recommended by President Roosevelt in hit, several special messages, to put Wood-Pulp on the free list." "Au amendment to the Sherman Auti- Trustlaws." "An eight-hour law for Government employee 0 "To prevent corporations from contributing to presidential campaign funds, and to ide for publicity of such contributions." "To prevent the abuse of injunctions." 7. Explain fully and clearly how you can honestly and conscientiously vote for or against any measure pending in Congress, in which Railroad Corporations have any interest, when you are and have been for years a well-known and recognized attorney for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company 8.

Explain fully and clearly how you can honestly and conscientiously vote for or agaiust any measure pending 111 Congress, having for its purpose the Revision of our Tariff when vou are and have been for years an important official, a large stockholder and the attorney for a corporation extensively engaged in the manufacture and sale of pig iron 9. Explain fully and clearly how you cau honestly and lawfully secure the appointment of any of your political friend-, as and require them to rent au office from you for which the Postoffice Department of our government pays a rental largely in excess of lh.it obtainable from other tenants, when you are the Congressman and the owner of the real estate used for said postoflice? 10. Explain fully and clearly how you could vote to iucreabc your salary and the emoluments of your office as a Congressman, when the honest and hard-working laboring men of your district were receiving 10, 12 1-2 and 15 cents per hour for their work? 11. Explain fully and clearly how you From The Philadelphia Record, Sept. 13, 1908.

IT'S ALL FIXED. --By De can consistently ask and expect the laboring men of your district to again vote for you as their Congressman when you neglected or refused to vote for and support pending legislation earnestly and continuously advocated by them and their associates, representing ORGANIZED LABOR, whicli has accomplished so much good for the our Reppb- lic? 12. Do you honestly subscribe to and bslieve in THE THEORY that servants of the government have plenty to do looking after their work, and, that the people must be left to manage politics, and that the sooner said THEORY becomes AN ACTUAL CONDITION the setter it i be for all concerned, INCLUDING the public interest 5 In each and every question above stated the public has an interest, and, therefore, you ought to have no hesitation iu replying to them as fully and explicitly as you have reported and claimed personal credit, through the newspapers, or the official and routine action of the Postoffice Department in establishing Free Delivery Routes in the several counties of this district. Your reply cau be made through this lewspaper, or any published .11 the district. I will be pleased to receive a copy of any newspaper you may select as your medium of communication.

Very respectfully yours, HUMPHREY D. TATE. Bedford, Sept. 21, 1908. Adam Banner Adam Banner, a well-know 11 veteran of he Civil War, died at Ins home 111 Bed- 'onl Township ou Thur-day, September 7, aged 73 year-, five months and 15 lays.

He was born near Schellsburg on 2, 1835. His wife and four children survive: 'ohn, Emma, Adam and Ella, all at home, ilso, a brother and sister, Frank of Vew Paris and Mrs. Hattie Miller of Ty- 'onc. The funeral was held Sunday af- eriioon, Rev, J. W.

Lingle conducting he services. Interment in the Bedford A number of members of Willam Watson Post No. 332 G. A. R.

at- euded the funeral. Mr. Banner enlisted in Butler County December 7, 1861, and was mustered nto service at Harrisburg as a private iu Co. 103rd Rcgt. Pa.

Vol. and was honorably discharged in December 863. On January 1, 1864, he re-enlisted nid was engaged iu the following battles: Vorktown, Williamsburg, Fair Oaks, Vhite Oak Swamp, Malveru Hill, Har- isou Lauding, and a number iu North Carolina. He was captured at Plymouth, ST. on April 21, 1864, sent to Ander- onville Prison, and later to Florence, be- ng confined for ten months and six days.

)n June 25, 1865, he was honorably dis- liarged. Mr. Banner was a brave and earless soldier and able to recount iany adventures. i Michael Deaner Saturday morning at 2 o'clock the spirit of Michael iJeaner of Springhope took its flight to another world. He was well known by every person in the western part of Bedford County, was a hardworking man and accumulated quite a fortune by his industry and economy.

the-war broke out he was nearly 45 years old, but was drafted and went to the front, making a good soldier, and was always ready for any duty asked of him. He served over three months when the government discovered that he was past 45 years of age and ordered him to be mustered out. He had alrealy contracted disabilities that secured for him a pension of $17 per month without any trouble. James.Morse of Piuej' Creek, Jacob Bowers of New Paris, and George Slack of Schellsburg are the only comrades of his regiment now residing in this county. Deceased aged 79 year-, two months and three days.

He leaves a wife and the following children: D. F. and D. of Springhope; Mrs. Joseph Rue of Point, and Mrs.

George Miller of Schellsburg. The funera.1 was held in the Baptist Church Sunday afternoon, Rev. Levi Rogers conducting the Cervices. Interment iu the Hull graveyard near New Pans. Point, Sept.

23, 1908. Mrs. Matilda Belts? Mrs. Matilda wife of the late Lewis of Buffalo Mills, died at the borne of her daughter, Mrs. Hannah Comp Barbertoii, ou September 19, aged 76 years, seven months and 27 day-.

Her husband preceded her to the spirit world about four years ago and after death she made her home with hei daughter. Five children and four stepchildren her. The remains were brought to Buffalo Mills ou Tuesday, and services held in St. James' church on Dry Ridge, where she had been a devoted member for many years, conducted by Rev. J.

W. Lingle of Bedford in the presence of a very large gathering of sympathizing relatives and friends. Many bear testimony to the high esteem in which bbe held by the church and community. JOSEPH SMITH DIES After Rescuing Grandchild From Burning House. Ryot, 14 miles northwest of this place, was the scene of a Fad accident last Friday.

Joseph Smith, aged 77 years, spent the morning working the buckwheat field and had returned to the house at noon. While Mr-. Clarence Smith, his son's wife, was preparing dinner, Mr. Smith went into the yard to enjoy the breeze. He -uddenly noticed that the house was afire, and, guing the alarm, dashed into the burning building to rescue bis grand child, an infant.

He daggered from the bouse a few minute 1 later-witb the baby in his Then the aged man collapsed and died before medical assistance could he summoned. The exertion and excitement of the fire bad proved too great a strain upon hi- nervous system. The Smith home was entirely destroyed the flames. The funeral was held on Sunday, interment being made at Ryot. Burglars Wreck Safe The office of Peter S.

Duncan at Ore Hill was visited by yeggmeu Tuesday night. The night watchman was held up while ou bis rounds and the safe 111 the office was recked by explosives. Bowman S. Duncan, a sou, who has charge of the business at Ore Hill and who was sleeping 111 the residence nearby, was aroused and immediately opened fire. Eighteen shots were exchanged but far as known no one was injured.

In their haste the burglars secured only $22 and some papers, overlooking $250 which was in the sofe. There were five men in the gang and they vere seen fleeing towards Woodbury. An effort is being made to apprehend them. Henry James Henry James died at hisfhome on South Richard Street on Monday, September 21, aged 63 years, 11 months and 16 days. He was born in Bedford Township on October 5, IS 14, and was a son of John and Elizabeth James.

Deceased resided Friend's Cove until January 27, I 7 0 when he married Miss Sophia Shaffer, conducting a store in Ramsbuig Irom that time i 1877, he moved to Bedford. He was engaged the mc-i can tile business at this place until 1891. In 1302 he moved near Ilollidaybuig, where on December 3 9 0 1 he buffered a stroke of paialjsis, which resulted in his death. Mr. James is i i by his wife and the i i Mrs.

John C. Roberts, of Bedford Township, Dr. Frank H. James oi Cumb i a Misses Fannie and Bessie, a and Edwin, at home; also by the following brothers and sisters: William II. James of Friend's Cove, Mrs.

Maria Amick of St. Clairsville, and Mrs. Rachel Ake of Finley, O. The funeral services were held at the houe yesterday morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. M.

L. Culler, assisted by Rev. J. W. Lingle.

I i in the Bedford Cemetery. Mr James was a member of the Lutheran Church and was well in Bedford and vicinity. MEETING OP CO. COMMITTEE The members of the Democratic County Committee of will assemble at the Court House in Bedford on Monday, September 38, 1908, at one o'clock p. m.

for the purpose of nominating a candidate for District Attorney, to fill the vacancy caused by the withdrawal of R. C. McNamara who was nominated for said office at the spring primary. Frank Fletcher, Chairman Democratic Co. Com.

TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY Of AVoman's Homo Missionary Society of Huntingdon Presbytery. The several Woman's Home Missionary Societies of the Huntingdon Presbytery will celebrate their 25th anniversary by meeting in convention in the Bedford Presbyterian Church Wednesday afternoon, September 30, at 1:30 o'clock. At 7:30 the same evening the meeting will be addressed by Mrs. B. Boole, who is a very fine speaker and is connected with the Home Mission Board in New York.

Thursday morning, October 1, the convention will meet at 9 o'clock. At 11 o'clock the Lord's Supper will be celebrated under the charge of Revs. Townsend and Kennedy, atter which a silver offering will be lifted. is the custom at these meetings for a sister church to serve a lunch for the delegates on the last day of the convention. A general invitation is, therefore, extended by "The Ever- Ready Circle" to partake of a lunch to be served by them in the lecture room of Trinity Lutheran Church at noon on Thursday.

The day services are for women and the" evening services for men and women alike. All persons interested should attend these meetings as they will have a rare opportunity to learn all about the cause. The Cumberland Fair Au excursion will be run from Bedford to Cumberland next Tlmr-day' October 1, on account of the big fair to be held there September 30 to October 3. While the races will be the best ever held that city, tlie purses and premiums aggregating $10,000, the numerous other attractions will be equally good, among them being balloon chariot races, high-jumping horses, high acts, and other amusement-. Deeds Recorded Martin Coy to John II.

Coy, lot in Liberty, $200. Martin Coy to Jeremiah M. Coy, three lots 111 Liberty, $500. John E. Jones, bj Sheriff, to F.

E. Colvin, 102 acres 111 We-t idcuce; $2,600. Joseph W. Weyaut, by Sheriff, to George Bush, 136 acre 1 111 Bedford Township, S495. Jan.ih to William Savit 1 lot 111 Liberty, $20.

Thomas Miller, by Sheriff, to Curtis H. Boor, 100 in Cumberland Valley; $56. Annie M. Abbott to James Abbott, lot in Broad Top, $125. George W.

Enyeart to Tobias Steele, two lots in $400. Sthiboii-3 lout joinery pretty homo wedding celebrated at Powelton on Tlmr-day, September 17, at 7 Harry Stin-on was united in i a ige to Miss Mabel E. Montgomery. The i march wa- pl.ived bv Dovau. The attend-in t- Harry and Homer I-leek and the bridesmaids MI--L-S Rosy Montgomery and Lucy Locke.

The ceremony was performed by W. Mc- Giurc. large of At the residence of the officiating minister, Rev. D. T.

iu Morrison's Cove, on September 19, i Kegan-e and Mi'-s Harriet Bridges, both of Salemville, were united marriage. Joseph A. Gophart A telegram received by relatives. hero yesterday announced the cl.cath at Lancaster of Joseph A. a former merchant at this place.

body will be brought here today and the funeral will bo held "on Sun'ifay from the residence of his Gcphart, south of town. Mervinc-Wilt Thomas M. Mervine, and Annie E. Wilt, both of Bedford, -were united in. marriage at Trinity Lutheran parsonage by Rev.

Dr. Culler on' Wednesday, September 23. Discharged Lloyd Snbwberger of New Enterprise met with'a "serious accident last Saturday aftcrnoo'n while out with a In the" trigger ntlfKt- caught on a gun was charged, boy on his right Gensijnore" ancTPo'tter Called to gite iilorning the man wal takefi to the POLITICAL SCENE In the National Arena Are Rapidly Changing. A A A Dissolve Partnership--Scent of Standard Oil on Men in High Places --A Lively Combat. On Friday of last week William R.

Hearst, during a political charged Joseph B. Foraker with be- in the paid attorney of the Standard Oil Trust while occupying a seat in the Senate of the United States. He also exposed former Congressman- Joseph C. Sibley, this state, as a secret worker for the corporations, and charged Governor Haskel Oklahoma with being political paymaster. Foraker, one ol the pi eminent Republican candidates for the Presidential nomination, contessed; Sibley" had no way out but Haskel denied.

any connection with Standard Oil. Roosevelt in his impetuousness jumped into the arena to make capital out of the connection of Haskel's name with the scandal. Bryan then, telegraphed the President for proof of Haskel's guilt and severely criti- cised the President for the jart he played, Haskel not having beeix shown to be guilty. In his telegram. Mr.

Bryan said if the proof were furnished Haskel Vould be removed, from the Democratic National organization. Roosevelt replied in yesterday's papers in a lengthy but misty letter, wide of the mark of the point in question but gave no positive proof. Governor Haskel still protests his- innocence and claims the HaskeL mentioned in the correspondence was- another man. Such is the history ol the scandal to date. The next step is awaii- ed with much interest.

Court Notes The Associate Judges held a session, of court on Thursday when the following matters were considered: Contracts and bond tor bridges over Yellow Creek, in Woodbury and George's Ci'eek in. Union, filed and approved Bond of Herman FeHon et al. to be; given to Department ot Petition of John R. Sell tor oiciei to place his name upon list and certify same to Coantj i a i i order made as desired Bond ot John Busfcard, tax collector ot West Providence, filed and app i Bond of Samuel B. rax collector ot i filed and approved.

Estate of David late oL Woodbury, i i lot a ance I i Birch R. i a minor, ordei made as prayed for I5BJKGLE--ARXOLEi Quiet Weddina, at Home ot the Bride Yesterday Morning. The home ot Mr. and Mis. S.

A No. US Wefat Penn Street, was the scene ol a quiet vvedding ar 3 0 o'clock yesterday morning, when i eldest a i i Mi- a i a i became the biide ot Charles Rhodes Bcegle of Bedt'oid i The cei cmonv was per- Di Culloi in the i ol i i a a i The hannv. couple ou the 9 1 3 a. in. i a i ioi a i i to i The groom is a son ot Fred J.

Bejgle and is one ot Township's most populai and industrious men. His biitle is ari estimable a a prominent '-vorker ol i i a i and is filted lor the life bhc has choseu The Gazette joins in the congratulations and good ihub of a hot oC friends Pound Dead at Earlbton. Tuesday morning the body of. a man was found on a platform at the Earlston Furnace and was Jatcr identified as J. Thomas Watson of Glen Rock, York County.

Upon m- vestigaTidn it was learned that the man had been seeking employment and on being refused a night's, lodging at Earlston. had gone T6 a platform sjt the furnace. It is suj- posecTtTia! ho'was SsJp- ing gas from tfic pipes "beneath? 1 "the platform on which he was lying. Coroner decided that aa iu- qucst "was unnecessary ami tho body- was shipped to relatives in York Coxinty. He was about 33 years ot I job worK.

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