Republican News Item. CHAS. L. WING, Editor and Manager' THURSDAY MAR. a, 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 Seat of Sullivan County. LAPOHTE, PA. Entered at the Post Office at Laporte," as second-class mail matter. SUBSCRIPTION —§1.50 per annum. Jf paid in advance SIOO. Sample copies free. All communications should be ad dressed to REPUBLICAN NEWS ITEM, liaporte Pa., "A person might look on the map until he was blind," said W. L. Mott of Richmond, Ind., "without discover ing the curious fact that, huddled to gether in the northeastern corner of Indiana, are more than 1,000 natural lakes, ranging in size from 10 to 400 acres. They are all within the bound aries of Steuben, DeKalb, Lagrange, Noble and Kosciusko counties, 312 of them being in Noble county. Such is the isolation of this extraordinary group of lakes, that the average Indi ana citizen, outside the small area in which the system is situated, is una ware of its existence. It is entirely separate from the river system of this State, and corresponds In character with that famous group of lakes in Or ange and Sullivan counties in New York, and Pike and Wayne counties in Pennsylvania—literally great openings of crystal water, with bottoms of the whitest sand. The wild charm of mountain environment that is charac teristic of their Eastern counterparts is lacking, however, in the Indiana lakes, although they occupy the high est situation in the State but one. "Nowhere else in Indiana is there a lake of any size whatever. These sheets of water are the natural homes of the small-mouth black bass, and ex- Fish Commissioner Dennis asserts that the small-mouth black bass that in habit the various waters of this coun try came originally from that group of Indiana lakes. Nowhere else on the continent, except in a small lake near Glens Palls, N. Y.—have these fish been caught equal in size to those ta ken from these Indiana waters. The largest small-mouth black bass on rec ord was caught by A. N. Cheney of Glens Falls in the lake I mentioned. It weighed ten pounds. But that flsh was an exception to the ordinary run of bass in that lake, while seven, eight and nine pound bass are not uncommon in the Indiana lakes. Sidney Smith of Rome City. Ind., caught a small mouth bass in Sylvan Lake that weigh ed 9V6 pounds, and Dr. Moyer of Ken dallville killed one that weighed nine pounds in the same lake. Sylvan lake is the largest of these Indiana big springs, its natural size having been enlarged by damming to make it a res ervoir in the days of canal navigation. Tt is five miles long and a mile wide." Where "Tali" tints Don't Go. For many decades the "stove-pipe" hat has been a source of discord. It has had those who swore by it and those who swore at it. Now it has be come a factor in a great race war. In the struggle now raging between Czech and German in Austria the tall hat has become the oriflamme of the Teu tonic race, and it is as much as a man's life is worth to appear in a Czech town wearing a "stove-pipe." In the palmy days of the cowtSoy of the "wild and wooly West" a tender foot who walked down the street of Wolfville wearing a silk hat might have had it shot to pieces just for fun, but the cowboys would scarcely kill the wearer. To appear In a town of Bohemia now, however, wearing a high hat is fraught with positive danger to life. The Czechs regard the high hat as symbol ic ctf everything that is German and antagonistic to their race. A high hat has the same effect on a Czech as a red flag has on a bull. Why this is thus is, of course, another story. It is prob ably because high hats are worn more in Vienna than in Prague. At Kuttenberg a few days ago, a crowd had assembled at the railway station to bid farewell to Dr. Pacak, the well-known Deputy. It so hap pened that Dr. Jindrich, a judicial func tionary, traveling on official duty, stepped from the train, wearing a silk hat. This was regarded by the people as a direct provocation, and the unhappy Jindrich was at once sur rounded by a yelling mob. His hat was knocked over his eyes, and he himself had to hurriedly seek shelter to escape further maltreatment. Presidential Blotting Sl« nnlnrra. A Philadelphia gentleman owns a unique assortment of pieces of blot ting paper, collected by his deceased father, who was long an official of the White House, each of which bears, re versed, the signature of a President, from the first President Harrison, who died a month after his election In 1841, to Garfield. On one sheet, the most highly prized of the lot, the last official letter signed by President Lin coln was blotted before he was assin ated by Booth. AT WOUNDED KNEE. STORY OF THE BATTLE TOLD BY A HALF-BREED SCOUT. The Trouble Caused by a Cranj Indian Who Shot a United Stales Army OHlcer A Complete Surprise to All the Partici pants—Waif of the Haltlefield. P. H. Starr, the half-breed Sioux Indian scout of Pine Ridge agency, was in the Wounded Knee fight, which occurred about seven years ago, Mr. Starr is in Washington pressing a claim against the government. He has been connected with the govern ment service for many years. In speaking to a reporter he said: "I was in the thick of the Wounded Knee fight all unconsciously. I was never more astonished in all my life than when the shooting began. I was not looking for anything of the kind at all." Starr had two bullet holes through his clothes, and it seems a miracla to him now, he declares, that he was not killed. He is a most intelligent man, and speaks clearly and forcibly. "I was engaged in the capacity of scout." he added. "It was about 6 o'clock in the morning, or a little after, when the fight began. I was engaged in dealing out rations to the women and children. Some of the men of the 7th Cavalry were about me. Suddenly 1 heard a gun fired, and instantly L he place seemed to be a mass of smoke and fiame, and the bul lets rattled around like hail, while the shots sounded like stones in a kettle being rattled up together. "The thing occurred in a little ra vine. t had my gun close to me when the shooting began, but was so excited, astonished and scared that I rau and forgot altogether about it. The Indi ans who were around, including men, women and children scattered like chickens when « hawk is after them. To add to the awfulness of the affair, the smoke was blinding and choking. "The soldiers who were doing the shooting were up on a little hill over looking the place where the rations were being dealt out to the Indians. I was so badly frigbiened 1 started to run away from them, but found that I was running directly to them. lSul lets were flying all around me, and I could sec botli the }:idians and soldiers who had been do c to me falling to one side and then to the other. It was as if I had boen in a terrible dream. When I found I was running toward the soldieis who were doing the shoot ing. instead of away from them, I had presence of mind to know that it would not do to turn back, so Iran right in among them. The Catling gun was cracking like a pack of firecrackers all the time. I turned and looked downjnto the ra vine, and through the clouds of smoke I could see people mixed up in all sorts of shapes, with wagons and horses, and I could hear the groans of the wounded. "When I had passed the line of sol diers shooting Iran into a log cabin and rolled over and over. I was al most choked from the gun smoke. Finally I came to myself, and found that one bullet had gone through my great grandchildren and 2 great,great grandchildren are added to the list of his descendants making in all 118. KtluoUo Your ltoweU With Citscaret*. Candy Oatliuitic, cure constipation forever. 10c,20e. Jf C. C. C. fall, druecists refund money. Eiluriuo Your llowela With Casrareth. Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever. 10c, If G. C. C, fail, druggists refund money. No-To-Hac for Fifty Cent*. Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak menstrong, blood pure. &uc, #l. All druggists. Eesolntion of Partnership The pirtnership heretofore existing be> tween us lias this Hay been dissolved. SAMUKL SMITHGALL, LLOYD SICK Hillsgrove, Fel>. 28, IS9B. General Debility and Loss of Flesh Scott's Emulsion has been the standard remedy for nearly a quarter of a century. Physicians readily admit that they obtain re sults from it that they cannot get from any other flesh-forming food, There are many other prepara tions on the market that pretend to do what SGOTT'S EMULSION does, but tbey fail to perform it. The pure Norwegian God-liver Oil made into a delightful cream, iltjlj. fully blended with the Hypophoc* phites of Lime and Soda, which fare such valuable tonics, makes this preparation an ideal one and checks the wasting tendency, and the patient almost immediate ly commences to put on flesh and gain a strength which surprises them. Be «ur« you get SCOTT S Emulsion. S«* that th» man and fish art on th* wrapper. 50c. and 9<-00, all druggists. SCOTT * BOWNE. Chemists, N«w York. Muuoy Valley. The clothing store ol 11. llerr & Co. was completely destroyed l>y fire Tuesday night. Stock insured. The entertainment held at the church Saturday was well attended. Prizes be ing awarded to, Bulia Miller, Francis Moran, Archie Shaw. Mrs. N. S. Strong and son Warren, left Wednesday morning lor Wilcox Nebras ka, to care husband who was taken sud denly ill. The bark piles at Muncv Valley look like a range of mountains. The Ladies Aid society spent the after noon of Thursday last at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jrvin Dubler. Resolution. Whereas —It bath pleast-u tlio.Supreme Architect of the Universe to remove fiom onr midst our late Brother Elisis Green who died February 14 1898 and was bur ied by Soncstown Lodge No. 221. 1.0. 0. F. on February 16th. Whereas the re lations held by our late brother with the members of this Lodge render it proper that the memory of our late brother be ever fresh in our minds, therefore be it Hesolved, that this Lodge tender its heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family and relatives of the deceased brother in this their sad affliction Resolved, that the members of this lodge did their duty in attending the body of our deceased brother to the grave, in full regalia, to pay the la*t honors io his remains Resolved, thai these resolutions be en tered in the minutes of this lodge Resolved, tliHt our charter be draped in mourning for a period of six months, and the members of this lodge wear the usual badge of mourning for a period of thirty days Resolved, that a copy of these resolu tions be given the family of the deceased brother and that they be published. .1. W. Buck, J. F. Ilazzen, .1. C. Starr. A Horrible Railroad Accident is a daily chronicle in our papers-: also the death of some dear friend, who had died with Consumption, whereas, if he or she had taken Otto's Cure for Throat and [.lingdiseases in time, life would have been rendered happier and perhaps saved. Heed the warning ! If you have a cougl. or any afiection of the Throat and Lungs Call on T. .1. Keeler,Laporte: W. L Hoffman, Hillsgrove; B. S Lancaster. Forksville; C. B Jennings, Agt. Estella; •I no. W. Buck, Sonestown, and gel a trial.'package free. I.arire size 50c and 2*>c Afler's C&errg Peelers promptly relieves the cough, stops the tickling in the throat, and in duces quiet and refreshing sleep. /4Slzc % Price. Fall g Winter Goods You are invited to come here and inspect our new stock of Fall and Winter Goods which is by far the choicest collection consid ering style and quality for the price, ever this "store asked people to look at.< Winter Weight Underware for Men, Women and Children. In conjunction with the inviting varities, all prices will be found more than ordinarily small. Grocery Department A new and fresh sup ply of . Groceries hnve have just arrived. Vernon Hull, Hillsgrove. Fa. I am now putting up EAVE TROUGHS that will not rust. Send me your order or write for prices. CUNNINGHAM'S HARDWARE STORE DUSHOBE- W.L.Hoffman's ========== HILLSGROVE Three Big Stores-- MUNCY VAL EY =——■ 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 where former values and prices are practically lost sight of in our determined efforts to dispose of the largest and best line of DRY GOODS and NOTIONS ever brought to this County. Extraordinary line of CORSETS The lady who wishes the latest styles combined with high grade and half the old price should call and select from the complete line of sizes. Unprecedented values given at these stores this re onth. JENNINGS BROS. |L and capes arc made to order, and in the latest styles with prices to suit evcrybodv. IN DRESS GOODS WE WERE NEVER BETTER PREPARED TO PLEASE YOU THAN AT THE PRESENT, AS WE HAVE THE LARGEST AS SORTMENT IN THAT LINE EVER DISPLAY ED IN THE COUNTY. l.adie* and Misses, Boys and Men, you need not go halt frozen this winter for we have plenty of underwear for you all, hoth in cotton or wool, led or gray and the pr ces are very low, so low that when you see the goods.you will ba astoni ■shed that we are able to give you »uch bargains. One word in regard to foot wear: Our shoe department was never more compleie and Jl' you will favor as with vour attention for a few minutes when in town we will convince ycu that we have Hie must caretu ly selected line of fine and heavv bex'ts and shoes evej brought before tin pul>l ic. On crockery we have just received some very pretiv design* in Decorated Dinner Sets to which we invite your attention. The buy ing of country produce has alwavs been a i-pecial feature of on r.usiti's-, and we sti!l continue in p:»ying the highest each pi ices lor Butter E. G. Sylvara, PUSHORE, PA. HBBMTnrnn Some Shoe Surprises. i I j'l | This is our surprise i i season. At this time of the year '■') ' -"A lil i'lTrffi we mußt bogiu to thiuk about our - i Spring stock, and make shelf-room 1 That's why we cut shoe pri v beyond recognition—that's y° narein luck if you ner and we have ever- Clothin 0 " Gents Fi I** 1 ** HATS, CA R We pay cash for r SHOES: