rpfjg ®gPQBLICH!) XAPORTE, PA., SEPTEMBER 23d 1892. TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS. The railroad is progressing. Observe our business locals. The attendance at court is large. Sullivan county fair Oct. 4, 5 and 6. Chestnut burrs will soon have their fall openings. The success of the People's ticket is very encouraging. The candidates arc numerous on our streets this week. The potato crop so far as heard from is not very good. The Prohibition candidates have not shown up this week. The old soldier boys are enthusi astic for Simmons for Sheriff. We have added several new sub scribers to our list, this week. Mrs. Emma Zigler of Altona, was registered at the LaPorte Hotel, Tuesday. The prospects of LaPorte increas ing in population several thousand is very good. For fresh meat call at the meat market, on Main street, Daniel Reynolds proprietor. Owing to space we are obliged to omit several communications* They will appear next week. J. W. Ballard accompanied by his two boys, Charley and John, took a trip to Williamsport, Monday. Thomas S. Simmons the People's candidate for Sheriff found many warm friends in town, this week. The pleasant weather of Monday was appreciated by people who were obliged to visit the county seat on court business. Mrs. E. A. Hoagland of Lincoln Falls, who has been nursing at To wanda for several months returned home on Friday, D. T. Huckell Esq., the people's candidate for Member of Sullivan, was shaking hands with friends at LaPorte, this week. ThcftJ will be divine service at the Catholic church at LaPorte tannery, on Sunday Oct. 2d at 10 o'clock A. M. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Kennedy of Jamison City, were calling on friends at Dushore and LaPorte, Saturday and Sunday. A number of our people visited Dushore last week. They say it is awful dull over there compared with the doings at LaPorte. Secretary Foster of the Treasury Department says the crisis in the cholera situation has passed, and thai the disease is well under con trol. Mrs. T. M. Southard nee Miss Theresa Pennington with her three children, of St. Paul, Neb., are visit ing old friends at LaPorte and vicinity. Master Willard Hill of LaPorte gave a birthday parly on Saturday. He was five years old and a large number of his associates were pres ent at the event. Tom Simmons would fill the office of Sheriff with honor to the county and himself. He has the ability to do it. Tom is a gentleman in every respect. Give him a trial. The interior of the post office building has undergone a cleaning and the case has been placed on the west side of the room. The change is better in some respects. The V. W. C. T. U. o7 I A Porte, will meet at the home of Miss Hattie Grimm, on Friday evening Sept. 23d at 7 o'clock prompt. All are cordialJy invited. Miss MILLER, Sec'y. Mrs. Harrison of the White House, who has beeo dangerously ill for several weeks, is very much improved and her recovery of health is encouraging. This will be good news to evorybody. Daniel Reynolds of the 'Mere, contemplates erecting a meat market at Lal'orte in the near future. He has rented a part of the James P. Walsh residence on Main street, where be will engage in the business. Mr. D. T. Huckell addressed a Sunday school gathering at Cherry Mills, on Saturday last. The |>eo ple of that vicinity who were present at the meeting, were so well pleased with his remarks that they insisted upon him relating his visit. Mr. Huckell has consented, and will nd. dre-» the |ieopln of that vicinity 012 this Thursday gveuing. The annual meeting of the Stock holders of the Lake Moleoma Land Company will be held at the office of J. T. Fredericks, in Williamsport, ou Tuesday Oct. 3d, 1592, at 7 o'clock p. M. Sullivan and Corbolt made La Porte a visit on Monday evening in the persons of John Mc-Manus and a Hung., both employes 011 the rail road. John played the part of Corbett and the Hung like Sullivan came out second best. Mr. A. J. Gaynor is in Washing ton this week attending the reunion of the G. A. It's. Mr. G. was one of the first Pennsylvania volunteers and was among those of the Union boys who were obliged to tight their way through the city of Baltimore in '6l. Engineers are now at work sur veying the extension of the Barclay railroad from Foot-of-l'lane west, to make connection with the Penn sylvania system—the Northern Cen tral, at or near Grovcr. Some six miles of the new road will be com pleted this winter. Cleveland's letter accepting the nomination for President, at the hamls of the Democracy, notwith standing the fact that he can't al most swallow the entire Chicago platform, will most likely appear be fore the election. This will be good news to the Democrats. Mr. Gaynor the railroad con tractor has several crews of men at work near Ringville. They com menced work on Monday. We un derstand that there are about five hundred men at work ou the line and that the force will be increased nearly double by the first of next week. Mr. J. B. Emery of the Emery Lumber Co., largely interested in the lumber business of Sullivan county, has gone to Washington with the G. A. R. boys and will re turn the morning of the 30th, in time to attend the great convention of the Young Republican Clubs to be held in Williamsport ou that date. Atty. D. C. DeWitt of Towanda is among the visiting attorneys in at tendance at court this week. Mr. DeWitt addre3sed the Democrats of Sullivan in the Court House Mon day evening. He was greeted with a good sized audience. This man DeWitt is just as familiar with the Greenback platform as he is with Democracy. He used to make Greenback speeches. Mr. DeWitt j however, is appreciated in the Demo cratic party and they are in hopes of holding him this time. The Republican State League Convention will be held in the Opera House at Williamsport, on Wednes day Sept. 28th. This will be one of the largest Republican gatherings that has ever taken place in Williamsport. Among the speakers who will address the meeting are : Read, McKinley, Fassettand others. A general invitation is extended to the Republicans ot Sullivan and we are given to understand that many will take part in the doings, lie member the date and make arrange ments to be with the crowd. Grand Opening. The Sullivan Driving Park and Fair Association will hold three days races, at Dushore, Pa., as fol lows { Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 11, 12 and 13th 1892. One thousand dollars in piemiums to winners. Trotting, running, bicycle and foot, races. For particulars address, F. P. VINCENT, (See large bills). Sec'y. Historical Society. The members of ttie Sullivan county Historical Society and all persons interested, are requested to meet on the fair ground on the last day of the fair at 11 o'clock A. M. to consider the advisability of hold ing a centennial of the first perman ent settlement in Sullivan county, in 1894. BY ORDER OE COMMITTEE. D. MOLYNKUX, Chairman. Teaeliers' i:\aniiualioiis. The regular series of teachers' examinations will be held for the dilferent school districts of Sullivan county as follows : Oolley, at the Colley school hou-e, Sept 20. Cherry, at Dushore, Sopt. 27. LaPorte, Davidson and Shrews, bury townships at Sonesiowu, Sept. 29. Forks and HillsGrote, at Forks ville, Oct. 1. Klkland, at Kntella, Oct, 13, Fox, at Hluink, Oct. 14. Teachers nre expected to bo ex amined at the examination for the {district in which they expect to '.eacli, All examinations will com | mence at 9 o'clock A. M. M. U. Black, <'o. Supt. | Forkuville, Sept. 15, lay;'. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AN NUAL, CONVENTION. Hold at X'ittNburg on Wednesday and Thursday ol last week. The sixth annual convention of the Commissioners of the several counties of Pennsylvania was held at Pittsburg 011 Sept. 14 and 15th and was represented by over one hundred and fifty commissioners, clerks and attorneys. In fact nearly every county in the state was repre sented. Robt. E. Mercer a com missioner of Allegheny county was made chairman of the meeting, and after electing secretaries the roll was called and over 150 commis sioners answered to their names. S. 11. Geyer Esq., solicitor of Allegheny county made the address of welcome. It was brief, but he assured the of ficials a hearty reception. The com mittee on resolutions was then an nounced after which some time was consumed in discussing the question of how the resolutions were to be presented to the convention. It was finally decided that the title of the resolution should be read to the convention before it was referred to tlio committee. This settled, Mr. Mercer president of the convention announced that polling booths had l>een arranged in an adjoining room and some time before the final ad journment a test election would be held. The purpose of which would be to instruct as many in the new system of voting as possible. The convention then adjourned until 2 o'clock p. M. The afternoon meeting was con sumed in discussing resolutions and speech making. Hon. Jerome B. Niles of Tioga county gave an ad dress and entertained the gathering for some time. During the latter part of this session a vote under the iihw Baker Ballot law was taken which resulted as follows: Cleveland 42 and Harrison 38. It was announced that there was only about two-thirds of the attendance present. Several votes were thrown aside owing to mistakes in marking. The vote of Sullivan went through all right, however. If we remember right Schuylkill county was among the black ball list. This little inci dent however, should prove to each and every voter that we can not give this matter too much attention. When commissioners who have a sample of ballots at their disposal make mistakes in voting, it is high time for us to investigate, and learn lor ourselves the correct way ol casting the ballot. On announcing the result of the vote the meeting adjourned until 10 A. -M. Thursday. The second day's session was called to order Thursday morning at J 0 o'clock. Joseph 1). Weeks made an address on the subject of "taxation," in which he said among other things: "The objects of taxation are two. First, to provide tor an income to meet the expenses of the body levying the tax. Second to restrict, or prohibit the production, sale or use of the article or thing taxed. "The ordinary tar:es levyed on real or personal property by state, county or local governments are ex amples of the tirst class. The taxes and licenses paid by makers or sellers of liquor or oleomargarine and custom duties, so far as these are restrictive 01 prohibitive, are ex amples of the second. It is evident that laws providing for the second class of taxation will accomplish their object only to the extent that the subject of taxation is restricted or prohibited. The object sought is not income, but avowedly the de struction or restriction of the thing taxed, aod therefore no thought of so levying the tax i«.s to produce in come should be considered. 011 the other hand, taxes <'or revenue or those to meet the expenses of the body levying the tax should have the least possible restrictive or de structive etleet." Mr. Weeks sug gested as a remedy a paramount statistical bureau that would super vise the tax in all particulars, R. E. Mercer, as chairman of the executive committee, presented the I report of the committee. Its chief , recommendations were to repeal the laws exempting certain property from taxation, making only public property exempt, that the present method of taxation be revised and that the Ihdter law be amended as it was <«f great expense and contained objectionable features. The report also recommended that the olllte of jury commissioner be abolished and the duties of that olllce be performed by the commissioners and the •herilf." We eall the attention of the read er to the Ill's! recommendation of this committee relating to the /i> tt) at" luf* est: mj it in if I'l rtnin jiiufi rty /'• >//( titwatiim." Uur reader* will see at a glance tli.it the object of thi- resolution is t«. repeal • the law exempting ruilrvtiUs potl able mills and other property now exempt from taxation. Ex-Auditor General, Jerome B. Niles of Tioga county presented this resolution and defined its object. It was carried with a hurrah. Mr. NUCB was made chairman of the committee who will see to it that these resolutions are properly brought before the legisla ture this winter, and all can depend upon it that he will leave no stone unturned tbat will assist to bring good results to the greater number of people. Should this be accom plished 110 person will dispute, but that the commissioners convention will have accomplished much good for the people, inasmuch as it will reduce the tax of the laboring class and the farmer. For instance observe the tax that Sullivan county would derive. With the W. &■ N. B. completed to Dohm's Summit, would extend in our county about 30 miles then.there is the L. Y. which would figure at least 30 miles if not more, making a total of GO miles of railroad in our midst. Now according to the as sessments of railroads in New York state we can safely count on four hundred and fifty dollars countj T tax derived from this enterprise in little Sullivan. "Who of our tax payers would not bo pleased with this assessment ? The convention on Thursday noon after voting Wilkes-Barre the next place of meeting, adjourned. During the afternoon of Thursday the commissioner at the request of the Pittsburg Bridge Co., took an excursion to Braddon which is about one-t'orth of a mile above Home stead. The trip was made on a steam boat and the occasion WHS en livened by the presence of a brass band. We passed the wharf at Home stead on which the strikers stood at the time of the recent riot, but owing to the fact that the trouble is uot yet over, the captain of our boat refused to land fearing that the still angry workmen might surmise that we had come to take their places and give us a black eye or two. We all agreed with him and willing passed itby. "Little Bill," the steamer that carred the Pinker tons from Pittsburg to Homestead at the time of the riot and which was so badly demolished in the fight was steaming near the wharf. It was a badly wpeoked ooncern. The cabin was broken in and chared with fire and her sides and plat forms smashed down. It surely had the appearance of a boat just re turning from war. On reaching Bracldon we were shown through the great steel works owned by Carnegie as is also Home stead. This was a flue sight to many of us, The elevator was car rying car loads of iron ore to the top of the building where it was thrown into the red hot vats and come out in liquid form and was being moulded into bars of Bteel. The hum of industry at Braddon is immense and one could hardly think that a man could become the owner of such a plant in one life time. The concern covers hundreds of acres of land and we should judge that the one at Homestead is at least three times as large and perhaps larger. At 5:i)0 P. the oaptaln blew the whistle of the boat and the band struck up "Hail Columbia" which was the signal that it was time to start on our return trip. It took some little time for us all to get aboard as there were some five or six hundred people ou the excur sion. On the return trip and while passing by Homestead the cajrtain steamed hiß boat very slow, hence we got a good look at the seat of war. Ou the banks of the river stood hundreds of meu who we presume wei'f strikers and a rod or two farther back from the shore were the great heaps of iron from which the strikers secured their weapons (or a part of them) to do their massacreaing in the bloody battle. Baok of this were the great industries whloli were steaming and pulling and surely had the appear ance of a full force of men. On the hill is located the beautiful village of Homestead. It is a pretty town, the buildiugs are handsomely paint ed and tho streets are nicely laid out which shows enterprise, tidy and a pleasant disposition of men aud one could hardly believe that so ignor ant people could reside in her midst as some have proven themselves to be. On what is known as the Poor Farm near the ont skirts of the village, is pitched the soldiers tents This farm was recently purchased by Mr. Carnegie at throe thousaud dollars per acre. We were 100 far off to observe the doings of the soldier*, but were informed that there are parts of two regiments numbering about six hundred buys in blue, on duty. i'ruia this putut homeward speech es were in order. Hon. Jerome B. Niles was the first gentleman called upon and he delivered an eloquent address, bordering on the duties of the commissioners and the pleasant time enjoyed on the excursion. One fellow, we think from Beaver coun ty and a Republican, wanted to draw politics in, but he was quietly set down upon. Several other at torneys on board entertained tde excursionists. We reached Pitts burg at about 8:30 when the entire party extended thanks to the people of Allegheny county for the pleas ant time enjoyed. A large delegation of Commis sioners including the Sullivan coun ty representatives left Pittsburg homeward bound at 8:10 A. M. Fri day and while passing through Johnstown, we were explained the course and the result of the great flood of 'B9. We passed over the railroad bridge where the great pile of debris took fire and so many people were burned and drowned. Since this great calamity however, the town has been rebuilt and we were informed that it presents a much nicer appearance now than be fore the flood, hence there were no marks of interest in her borders. We reached Williamsport at 6:30 Friday evening and home Saturday noon. The trip was a pleasant one and we sincerely hope that the re sult of the convention will prove a benefit to the people. POLITICS. That the people may derive a benefit from this meeting depends largely upon themselves. They must see to it that right and proper men are sent to Harrisburg to vote upon this request—that the law be repealed whereby railroads are exempt from paying taxes." Now reader you will join with us that the nominees of the two leading parties of Sullivan county are quite different ly situated upon this question. One a railroad conductor and the other a farmer. Mr. Lull the conductor and Mr. Huckell the farmer. Which one of these two will you trust to cast the vote ? The mo nopolies or the railroad men went to much expense and elected a ma jority of the Members at the time this law went into aflect permitting the railroads togo untaxed. Have we not good reason to suppose that they will goto the same trouble to prevent this law from being repeal ed ? Gentlemen farmer you have a majority of votes, henoe, this very important question is left with you. Elect Lull and tho railroads will go Scott free of fax. Elect Huckell and we will guarantee that Sullivan county will do her part to repeal this act and in the future in addition to the four or five hundred dollars levyed by the county the several townships and boroughs through which this great monopoly passes, will derive as much more tax for school and road purposes. Party principles should not be observed at this election, so far as it relates to Member, but we should consider the matter and vote the nominee in of fice who will be of the greatest good to our people. We sincerely ask that the reading public study these questions and vote in accordance with their convictions at cousoioua and not party principles. Busines* Locals- Fresh oysters—"New York Counts"— at Hotel Kennedy. Call anil get a stew. John V. Finkle the LaPorte shoemaker, 011 South Muncy street, is prepared to do harness work as well as shoemaking. When your harness is iu need of repair give him a call. WANTKD : A good blacksmith. Good pay and steady work. Address—J. W. Ballard, LaPorte. Pa, FOR SALE :—Anew silver plated B. flat cornet. For further particulars in quire of F. H. INGHAM, LaPorte, Pa. Dance in the Eagles Mere Riuk each Fri day evening. Refreshments served at all hours. Good music always iq attendance. J. E. Kiul & Co-, proprietors. FOR SALE.—Three new lumber wag ons. with or without box. Two heavy and one For further particulars address or inquire of J. VV. BALLAUD, La- Porte, Pa. Foa SALE : A 160 acres of Missouri farm, S3O 00 per acre. Title warrauted. Kenial value tix per cent. For lutrtjculars. Address or call on, T. R. BBOWN, 44 4t' Versailles, Mo. I .ok Jobs To Let. We desire to let to responsible pnrties, one contract for blocking the logs from 600 cords of bark, and one eontiact for stocking Ihe logs from 900 cords of bark ; both jobs in Sullivan county. Inquire of EMRHY LUMHKH CO.. Williamsnort, Pa., or Robert McEwen. HlllsGrove, Pa. FOUR DOLLARSHTPERHTDAY mid for good teams for drawing bark. Call 011 or address — PBMOSOOVT LLMIIKH Co., Limited, Elk Orove, Pa. Lawrence Bros having sold their furni ture and undertaking business, do kindly request all parlies oweing said firm to BUM Immediate settlement to s«id I,aw reuce Bros,, or their agent .1.11. Law rence, at their old stand, Jackson Block, l)u»horc Pa. 44-4t The farm known as the "Judge (Janael Place" in LaPorte towimlilp l« for sale It rotwain* 84 acre*, mostly cleared, wllb good water, **eell«Hit ori4iard, comfort - ' able dwelling house, large liarn, aud Is 1 withiu three miles of the County rteat. Here is a rare opport unity to get a good farm for a low price ou ea«y terms. In quire of, T. J. & P. 11. UoiJAM. Agents LaPorte, I l *, Notice to the Public I TO OUR PATRONB OF SHUHK AND VICINITY!! NOW is the time to l)uy Spring and Summer goods Cheap, for cash, for the next (iO days. We will makegreat reductions in price's on our Stock of Spring and Summer Dry Goods, Notions, Hats. Caps, Straw Goods, Tennis Shoos, Ladies Oxford Tie Slippers Clothing, Hardware, Haying Tools &e., to make room for our immense Stock of FalljtfcJWinter Goods; Consisting of Dry Goods, Hats, Caps, Plusli and Pur Goods, Boots, Slioses, Rubber Goods, Mens'Boys, Childrens' Clothing-, Ladies and Gents Wool Underwear and all other goods usually kept in a First Class General Store, that will soon arrive. Our Stock of Drugs, patent Medicines, Groceries, Provisions, Tobacco's and Cigars are always complete, and prices as low as any place in the county. And don't forget that we give you a 10 per cent discount on nil these goods for cosh. Call and examine Goods and Prices and we will convince you that we can save you money. Thanking you for your patron age in the past. By honest and fair dealing we hop.e to merit your patronage in the future. Yours very respectfully, J. 11. CAMPBELL & SON. Shunk, Pa., Sept. 2, 1892. 30 Days Clearing-Out Sale ! To make room for Fall Stock commencing on July 20, 1892. I have a large itock of goods which will be sold tit a great bargain. Will sell Shoes at whole* sale prices. One dollar will buy a good pair of MEN'S, BOYS', YOUTHS', LADIES' MISSES' OR CHILDREN'S SUOES. o Till? Lcadcr ' IP LB W* freest Stock, I HP Oratest variety, I Hp Most Correct Styles. I lIIHI .Best Goodf, I I ■ Saa //est Values, BEST MAKES, LOWESTPRICES. Wholesaler, Retailer, Manufacturer. o Every style, size, quality or grade of goods known to the trade In stock or to order. For the Fall trade we are making an unusally large stock of lluud-uiaile Uuots and Shoes at prioes veiy lew. Repairing neatly done on short notice. 1 always carry a full stock ol Leather and Findings of every description. Cash nald tor ilids, Pelts, Wool, Tallow, Ao. J. S. HARRINGTON, IHJSHORE, PA. - LOPEZ, PA Leading Shoe Dealer and Manufacturer of Sullivan County. A. B. MESSEKfcMITH. Manager, Lopes Store. " " "" " '~i T k TiTTM -*E. G. SYLVMA.K DUSHOBE, PA. DEALER IN DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, BOOTS, AND SHOES, CROCKERY AND GLASS WARE. WE MAKE A SPECIALTY OP THE PRODUCE? BUSINESS AND AT ALL TIMES PAY THE HIGHEST PRICE IN CASH FOR WOOL, BUTTER AND EGGS. E. G. SYLVARJI. TO THE PTMSS" o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o I am prepared to meet any prices or quotations with a first class and well selected stock ot MEN'S, YOUTH'S, BOYS' AND CHILDREN'S CLOTHING IIA TS, CAPS, AND GENTS I?URNISUINQ GOODS TRUNKS, BAGS AND UMBRELLAS. I also have full lines ot Samples from two Merchant Tailoring Estab lishments,for Custom Work. Perfect fits guaranteed. Call and get prices. Yours Respectfully etc., F. P. VINCENT. CRONIN'S NEW BLOCK, LOYAL SOCK COAL, The best and cheapest coal in the market. To customers from LAPORTE and VICINITY. THE PRICE IS REDUCED AT TIIE BREAKER TO AND AT THORNEDALE 83.00 PER TON BY TIIE CAR. The Slate Line & Sullivan R. R. Co. 1.0. Blight, Sup't. 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