Republican News Item.
CHAS. L. WING, Editor and Manager.
THURSDAY FEB. 3, 1898.
"FIRST OF ALL~THE NEWS.'
The News Item Fights Fair.
IT IS A PATRIOTIC HOME NEWSPAPER
Published Every Friday Morning.
By The Sullivan Publishing Co.
At the County Beat of Sullivan County.
LAPORTE, PA.
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REPUBLICAN NEWS ITEM,
Laporte Pa.,
The Leach-Van Valkenberg-Dolan-
Wanamaker-Blankenburg press bureaus
in the Bourse building, and the three
elegant o».»ces of Frank Willing Leach
in the Girard Trust building are the
scenes of great activity.
The Blankenburg end of the high sal
aried bureau sends out lies to the coun
try newspapers under a Harrisburg
headline attacking the regular Repub
lican leaders and organization and
making ready for a bolt and schism in
the party. This combination of million
aires and $6,000-a-year-newspaper
writers can only reach such papers as
have been actually bought outright or
subsidised by them.
Leach does the letter writing, and at
the present time he is busily engaged in
flooding the mails.
Disgusted and astonished Republi
cans of prominence have this week re
ceived copies of the following letters:
My Dear Sir—lt is proposed to hold
a conference in this city about Feb. 2
of one or two hundred of the leading
Republicans of Pennsylvania, embrac
ing those interested in both politics and
business, for the purpose of taking steps
to bring about the nomination by the
Republican state convention of June 2
of an acceptable candidate for gov
ernor, and to prevent the consumma
tion of the scheme now under full head
way tf Delamaterize the state. I will
be greatly obliged if you will send me,
by return mail, the names and ad
dresses of six or eight good men in
your county who it might be advisable
to invite to this conference.
The purpose is to adopt a line of pol
icy which will receive the active co
operation of the state administration.
Yours very truly.
FRANK WILLING LEACH.
Business Men's Republican League of
the State of Pennsylvania. Head
quarters, Bourse Building, Fourth
Street, above Chestnut. Telephone 272.
Philadelphia, Jan. 21, IS9B.
Dear Sir—Your presence is requested
et a conference to be held at the
Bourse, this city, on Wednesday, Fob.
2, at 2 o'clock p. m., to consider the
present political situation in Pennsyl
vania.
Steps should be taken, at an early
date, to bring about the candidacy for
the Republican gubernatorial nomina
tion of some one representative of the
highest type of Republicanism, who, if
elected, will protect the commonwealth
and Its citizens from a renewal of the
attacks of the legislative sharks who
were responsible for the vicious legis
lation vetoed by Governor Hastings.
For the sake of the Republican party
of the state every effort should be made
to prevent a repetition of the political
crime of 1890, when the nomination of
Mr. Delamater was forced upon the
people, and a Democratic governor
elected as a result thereof. The same
men, by the employment of like meth
ods, are endeavoring to bring about a
similar nomination at the state conven
tion of June 2, and It is to prevent the
consummation of this program that this
conference is called.
As indicated, this Is not to be a con
vention, but simply a conference, called
for the purpose named, and all Repub
licans who are desirous of the parly's
euccess and opposed to the present au
tocratic regime, and therefore in favor
of uniting all citizens and organiza
tions for the coming state campaign are
invited to attend. It is greatly to be
hoped that you can*be present, and you
are authorized to bring with you any
one from your locality entertaining
•imllar views. Please let us hear from
you promptly.
Very truly yours,
CHARLES B. ADAMSON,
JOHN G. CROXTON.
FRANCIS B. REEVES,
RUDOLH BLANKENBURG,
HOWARD B. FRENCH,
WILLIAM SELLERS.
WILLIAM T. TILDEN,
Chairman.
Committee on Conference.
The first of the these lcttors develops
a combination between the men who
started the combine fight and the mil
lionaire conspirators and would be
bosses.
These men fear the light of day and
the treatment they would receive from
the rank and file of the Repub lean
party if they went fairly and openly
to the polls in the counties of the state.
Instead of being followers of some
fair, honest Republican who Is willing
to submit his canCidacy to the people
at the primaries and in the eounty con
ventions throughout Pennsylvania they
mee. in the secrecy of their parlors and
offices and plot to overthrow Republi
can control. They select some person
of their own type for senator, governor
and the other coming vacancies, and
then send forth a call to a corporal's
guard of agitators, professional kick- i
ers and disgruntled offlceseekers to en
dorse this mongrel ticket, born through
the Caesarian method, and seek by its
aid to elect the silver Democratic nom
inees.
It is currently reported that the
Bcheme which will be carried out at the
meeting of the millionaire conspirators
on Feb. 2 is already cut and dried. The
syndicate will name an independent
candidate for governor, and the sug
gestion of these gentlemen who hold
the money bags will of course be ac
cepted by the a mail fry at the meeting.
end they will then proceed to appoint c.
committee to draft a letter to the can
didate, telling him of their action and
asking him for his consent to run at
their candidate. After he has over
come the first shock of surprise which
such a letter will occasion him he will
proceed promptly to accept, and pro
mulgate a letter for general publication
protesting against everything that IE
In existence and promising all sorts
of reforms and changes which he
knows he can never carry out, but
which he thinks may serve to got votes.
Aided by his millionaire backers In
Philadelphia he will then proceed to
his real purpose of endeavoring to de
feat the regu'ar Republican nominees
by taking votes away from them and
enabling the Bryan free silver Demo
crats to elect their state ticket.
A Horrible Railroad Accident
is a daily chronicle in'our papers; also
the death of come dear trieiiil. who hail
died with Consumption, whereas, if he or
-lie had taken Otto'a Cure for Throat and
Lung diseases in time, lite would have
iieen rendered happier and perhaps saved,
deed the warning! If you have a cougl.
or any allection of the Throat and Lungs
Call on T. •' Iveeler, Laporte; \V. L
llollinan, Hillsurove; 15. S Lancaster
Rorksville; C. U .Jennings, Agt. Ksiella:
1110. \V. Buck, iSonestown, and get a
trial package free. Large size f»oc and 25c
HOTEL PORTER.
Canton Street,
SHUNK, PA.
\V. E. POUTER, Prop'r.
First-class in all ist appointments.
Rates very reasonable. Good stabling.
■Special attention given to transient trade.
LAPORTE LIVERY AND
BOARDING STABLES.
Connected with the Commercial
Hotel. First-class Horses and
Carriages.
Kates reasonable.
CHAS. COLEMAN. Prop.
BLACKSMITH
AND WAGON SHOF
Just opened at the Laporte
Tannery.
Custom work solicited. All work
guaranteed.
o. W. BENNETT, Prop.
Fall s Winter
Goods
You are invited to COITK
here and inspect our new
stock of Fall and Wintei
Goods which is by far tht
choicest collection consid
ering style and quality foi
the price, ever this ston.
asked people to look at. k ,
/Vinier Weight
LJnderware
for Men. Women anc
Children.
In conjunction witl
the inviting varities, al
prices will be found mort
than ordinarily small.
Grocery Department
A new and fresh sup
ply of Groceries havi
have just arrived.
Vernon Hull,
Hillsgrove, Fa.
I am now putting up
EAVE TROUGHS
that will not rubt.
Send me yonr order or
write for prices.
CUNNINGHAM'S
HARDWARE STORE
DUSHORE-
Oood News.
No other Medicine was ever given such
a test as Otto'a Cure. Thousands ol hot
ties of this grent German remedy ate be
ing distributed E«EK or CHARGE, to thost
aillicted with Consumption, Asthma.
('roup, severe Coughs, Pneumonia and )tl
Throat and Lung diseases.giving the i eo
pie proot that Otto s Cure will cure tlun
For sale only l»v T. .1. Keeler, Laporte:
W.1,. Hoflinan.riillsjrrove; ».S. I.ancastei
Forksville; C. B. Jennings. Estella; .In'
W. Ruck. Sonestown, Samples t'rei.
Large bottles 50c aud 25c.
February
Reminds us of
EW HEATING STOVES.
_
New Ranges, New Steve
Pipe, New Stove Repairs,Coa
fSieves, Coal Buckets, Horst
1 IIIIJI j| Blankets, New Bedroom Suiti
ILJIi: J Apple-butter Crocks, Yardan
mmm ' ers ' eec * Cutters, Stone Jug:
F| U|| I Easy Chairs, New Lamps.
THIS SOLID OAK
ROCKER
Cane seat, is the greater
We are giving it fc.
$2.25 to our customers.
Jeremiah Kelly,
HUGHESViLLE.
HAVING PURCHASED THE
QRIST MILL Property
Formerly Owned by O. W. Mathers
at this place
1 am Now Prepared
To Do All Kinds of Milling on Very Short
Notice With W. E. Starr as Miller.
Please Give a Trial.
FEED OF ALL KINDS ON HAND.
W. E. MILLER,
FORKSVILLE, PA.
tf. B. All parties knowing themselves indebted to me will
confer a great favor by calling and paying the amount
due, as I need money badly at once.
Respectfully yours, W. E. MILLER.
Study B
Our Prices
And compare our values, then if you have never purchased
goods of us before, give us a trial. We guarantee our prices
to be
Lower Than the Lowest
in our line, and if goods and prices do not come up to your ex
pectations you are at liberty to return them in the days.
Could Anything be Fairer ?
Men's suits at $3 25 and 5 00 are unmatchable.
Men's overcoats at S4 50 in black or blue, are 87 00 and 8 00
values.
Boy's suits at 2 75.
Children's suits at 75 cents.
Ladies' coats at 81.00, are 3 00 value.
Ladies' capes at 75 cents, 1.00 and 1.50, are LESS TIIAX
IIALF PRICE.
All our high priced Ladies' coats and capes we are offering for
less than half price.
Bargains in SHOES.
We have a good many odds and ends in ladies,' gents' and
children's shoes at a big inducement.
trr\r\ PAIRS OP MEN'S PANTS, *2 00 and 3.00 value,
OUU all go at 81.00 a pair.
We have surely reduced fron 30 to 40 per cent, on every
article we carry in stock.
Couie and see for yourself. It will pay you.
I The Reliable Dealer in Clothing
JcICOD rCf Boots and Shoes.
HUGHESVILLE, pA
W.L.Hoffman's
- HILLSGROVE
Three Big Stores- MUNCY VALLEY
I PROCTOR, PA.
February Clearance Selling
If you are looking for the bargains of the year go at
once to any of the above named stores v\ here former
values and prices are practically lost sight of in our
determined tfforts to dispose of the largest and be^t
line of DRY GOODS and NOTIONS ever brought to
this County.
Extraordinary line of
JORSETS
The lady who wishes the latest styles combined
with grade and half the old price should call and
select from the complete line of sizes.
Unprecedented values given
at these stores this .l onth.
JENNINGS BROS.
We keep in stock at our nulls a
complete line of dressed lun.ber
in hemlock and hardwood.
MANUFACTURERS OF
Gang Sawed and Trimmed Lumber.
LQPFZ. PA.
SPECIALTIES »
Hemlock Novelty or German Siding,
iemlock Ceiling 7-8 or $-8 stick,
Hemlock Flooring any width desired,
Hemlock Lath both 3 and 4 feet long,
Hardwood Flooring both Beech, Birch or IVaple,
The same woods in 3-8 ceiling.
CORRESPONDENCY SOLICITED.
Buy Good Goods!
And you will be surorised
how cheap they are in the end.
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In Oil Vl >lll H|m Cl h I lll'r 1 lit 11. Wl ill. In I |li V ll 11 1.1. Illf 11 1 I I f|. |I M
chhi- iii i r 111 ik<*i. I'm e ili my »112 li iVf 111 BhN'f miui nniih' H -n>p
i'Hrme.-lH lit:>ilt*. Out cnHih Hml cn| it- me nuuli u. . rili >, ilil 11 ll • Imipl
slyle> will, f.i la-fi. to -ii'l hvi i * liinli.
IN DRESS GOODS WE WERE NEVER BETTER
PREPARED TO PLEASE YOU THAN AT 'IIIE
PRESENT, AS WE HAVE THE LARGEST AS
SORTMENT IN THAT LINE EVER DISPLAY
ED IN THE COUNTY.
l.mlirH km I Bo\ fiiin I Men, >'• u net-il mil jro lull tii-zrn 11, it- wu.l.-r i« i we
i nVf pi«;ii\ nl nn.lfrueiir tin \imi h I. I ill in ciiiluii or «no . nl m jrnn »ml
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■alicil t 1 »t «!• lire hl'U* l< jrive \ • t) Midi Iihi'i£iiiiin.
One word in regard to foot wear:
Our hlh»«' «I»*|»>i r* inenl 11l \el in* roii.|ile e iinl it «iiu will 'IM- rn» Will.
\*«ur Hiie"tioti tor h it*u iiiiimi.-* wIo-m i» i.»wn we w i'l in«*t* \. u t " • w»-
II •• Vt* I 111 'Si • Mf- II \\ -fr*l«Tl»»i| 'lie "I fill* 4 »l «l ll»'H v» !»#» ih iiihi « % V«*l
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\>r> 1 1 % .li-Hii'ii- ii I).rtimn «l Dm• » r Sf'i* i wl«i« Ii « iii%ii« voiii *.•••-» in u
Tlip I*ii \ ni <•. ii 1. 1 r x product limh mI•%»• * • l»ecii h jminl t** uir*- ot on
Biiflin '»<», h il we Mill continue inp
a M RIGHT IN EVERY
6 JoLfl PARTICULAR.
yVrm>>4 \ s?(T The suit of clothos or ovor
jT coat you buy licre lits you pi'ifi'i-lly
yjcr ami looks well, 110 matter in what
J c All position you stand or sit.
// Our elolliing is niadt* to fit men
JTM h\ as they are, not as they
I|| 11' l/\ If it doesn't fit at first, we alter it
H IJ V I until it does fit. Everything the
■ // 1 itest in style, of the most worthy
fit f fa'irles, and tailored in the most
and we ua-ve avery thing you could wish in
Clothing and
Gents Furnishing Goods
HATS, CAPS, TRUNKS, and MACKINTOSHES.
\Ve pay cash for ginseng root ami wool.
SHOES: , ...
We are selling better shoes than were ever sold in
this section of the county before at half the usua
profits. Every price we quote is the lowest.
HARRY HERR & CO., MUNCY VALLEY - PA