Republican News Item. CHAS. LOREN WING, Editor. THURSDAY SKL'T. I, 1898. "FIRST OF ALL —THE Nb'V.'S." The News Item Tights Fair. IT IS A PATRIOTIC HOME NEWSPAPER. Publishod Every Friday Morning. By The Sullivan Publishing Co. At the County Beat of Sullivan County. LAPOBTE. PA. Entered at the Post Olllce at Laporte, as second-class mail matter. SUBSCRIPTION —SI.2S per annum. If paid in advance SI.(H). Sample copies free. All communications should lie ad dressed to REPUBLICAN NEWS IT KM. l.nporte l'a., Political Announcement. I hereby announce myself as a candi date lor tiie office of Sheriff, subject to (he will and regulations ol' the ensuing Republican County Convention. .1. 11. HOIIN, Dushore. l'a. A I.rKvnd Destroyrd. "Another familiar legend," says the Critic, "has been relegated to the limbo of the untrue, and it is a question if there will be anything left for the next generation to pin its faith to. This time it is "The Prisoner of Chillon,' be loved of and Quoted by every school girl. In the cell where the 'prisoner' languished so long there was shown a circle worn In the stones by his feet in walking round and round a pillar to which he was chained. M. Vuillet, one of the members of the grand council of Vaud, was horrified to find that, in repavlng the cell, the 'Chemin de Boni vard,' one of the souvenirs and attrac tions of the country, had disappeared. He brought the matter before the coun cil, and was chagrined to learn that the famous track had not been made by the captive whom Byron made famous, but had been industriously scraped by successive keepers." lIUNMiu a lll iml Aallon. There are more than twice as many blind persons in Russia as in the whole of the rest of Europe. They number 19,000, which is equivalent to two hi every 1,000 of the population. It is believed that blindness In Russia is so prevalent because of the length of time which snow lies on the ground, and also owing to the uncleanly habits of the people. Among all this number only 200 or 300 are able to read, and only about 2,500 are cared for in in stitutions for the blind. Two Natural Foes. Water will extinguish a fire because the water forms a coating over tho fuel, which keeps It from the air, and the conversion of water into steam draws oft the heat from the burning fuel. A little water makes a fire fiercer, while a larger quantity of water puts It out. The explanation is that water is composed of oxygen and hy drogen. When, therefore, the fire can decompose the water into its simple elements it serves as fuel to the flame. Popular in Dranlnß Koomi. In drawing rooms, handsome silk damask curtains, made up with plain linings to match the predominant color la the damask, are most popular, al though one often sees severe contrasts between curtains and lining, where bold effects are desired. The Mm for the Place. "My fortune Is made," he cried. "I will be rich beyond the wildest dreams of avarice. X shall start for the Klon dike tomorrow. My chemistry will be my salvation." "How so; have you discovered a compound that will aid in the detec tion of gold deposits?" "No; I-have*"invented a yeast that will make six loaves of bread from the flour ordinarily required for one." "Can there be any possible harm In killing owls for women's hats?" ex claimed a New York milliner to a member of the Audubon Society the other day."Of what use are the hor rid creaLures to anybody?" The pretty milliner was quite sur prised when told that owls were very useful birds. Owls eat the field mice, and other small rodents that work great Injury to the farmer, and every one that is lost not only means a me nace to the farmers, but a distinct loss to agriculture. Dr. C. Hart Merriam, ornithologist of the United States Department of Ag riculture, has estimated that in offering a bounty on owls and hawks, which re sulted in the killing of more than 100,- 000, the State of Pennsylvania sustain ed a loss of nearly $5,000,000 In one year and a half. A striking example of Charles Qlclf ens' chivalrous regard'for*ansab|sEit friend is recalled by Dean Farrar.iijvfr. Sims Reeves had been announced to sing at a small public dinner at which Dickens presided, and, as happened not infrequently, Mr. Sims Reeves had something the matter with his throat, and was unable to attend. Dickens announced this and the announcement was received with years, but she was always regarded as ' a failure except by a few officers who had tested her and had the amplest confidence that she would do every thing she was designed for. Her one great defect is her inability to turn rapidly, but this is owing to her extreme leugth and narrow beam. It is difficult for her to turn in a radius of less than 400 yards, although pro vided with twin screws. Naval officers have pointed out that another defect is the fact that her three tubes are stationary and can be trained only by the rudder. To train them therefore is sometimes a difficult matter in heavy seaway. Down off the Cuban coast, though, the reports show that she has had apparently little trouble in hitting her targets and backing out of range in short order. No opportunity has been afforded until the present, her advocates say, to prove the real efficiency of the ship, and the trials that have taken placo heretofore were of such a nature as to prove nothing except the accuracy of her fire. Several years ago an extend ed series of trials was conducted off Port Royal and elaborate reports were made to the navy department, and the conclusion reached was that the Vesu vius was not of much value to the navy. Now all officers are willing to admit that she is a wonderfuly ef ficient boat for certain classes of work and that her tubes have done more de struction to the outer harbor of San tiago than n bombardment by the en tire fleet could have accomplished in a day. While it is an expensive process of inflicting destnuction, the experts agree that it really costs far less than firing many broadsides of lieavy shells against fortifications. The tubes of the Vesuvius are of 15 Inches calibre, but she has never yet fired the full charge they are capable of throwing. Sub-calibre charges of 5, 8, and 10-inch projectiles, containing from 200 to 500 pounds of guncotton, were used in the attacks on Santiago's defenses, and it is not regarded ;fs probable that higher charges will be hereafter used by the ship. Captain Sigsbee is one of the strong est believers in the Vesuvius in the navy next to Lieutenant-Commander Seaton Schroeder, who commanded her for several years. One of the first messages sent to the navy department after the Maine disaster was a request that the Vesuvius be at once ordered to Havana. If there, was to be any trou ble with Spain it was thought the Ve suvius could do more effective work by tossing several projectiles of gun cotton into the city than larger ves sels could in a bombardment. The Ve suvius was at once prepared for ser vice. The G-aruian Emperor. William, Emperor of the Germans, has played a not unimportant part iu 1-Ml'KltOlt WILLIAM. the newspaper representations of the Spanish-American War. The Presence of a fleet of German warships in Man ila Hay was considered by many as an indication that Germany would not as- Bent to American occupation of tho Philippines. lie Walked. Fat Citizen —"You're a pretty small chap to be runnln' an elevator, ain't you, bub?" The Small Chap—"Yes, I guess 1 be. They hired me 'cause the darned rope broke so many times with the heavier elevator boys." And the fat man walked.—Cleveland Plain Dealer For the Fourth. "We told little Dick he could choose . his own birthday present." "What did he choose?" "He said he would take a soda foun- I tain and a bass drum."—Chicago,-Rec ord. Political Card. I hereby announce myself as an inde pendent ctindidiite tin- representative lor ; Sullivan county, L'ti.. t<• make my liotany , hill, my jury rclurm bill ami my free | speech hill lawn lor the welfare of the pen-| pie of the State. I'ellmv citizens, write my name on your tickets in the right column or place ami you will thereby elect* me when yon vote. I solicit your I votes ami ask lor your sullraircs. I>n .IOIIN < 'oitii. Herbalist. Dusl.ore, Pa., .lulv IS. IS'.IS. COXI»KX«KI>IIKP»»KT«if llioiiintlition of the ' KllfST NATIONAL HANK of Dustiore. I'a., j At close of business. July 11. IW. KKSOI IK T>: Louns and Discounts 4 I'Js.sdl »;«.» ; t '.S. Bonds to Secure t 'irculiitlon IJ.'iUO uc> rreiniuia on I'liitetl suites !'.<>inl> 1 ,ut«.>m» | Stock Securities l.'i.. r )W) I Furniture 1.200 (Hi Due from Hanks Approved reserve Atct iUI.JISti 07 Redemption Kinl'l I , S. Tretwurer -"ili'J nil SjK'eii' and Legal Tender Notes l'J.'.Cßii S 205,m t'.i I LIABILITIES. Capital ? •"•<'.ooo CO Surplus 10.000 OH ; t'niilviiled l'rotlls J JO7 On | DueNiitioual Hunks I.WS tm i I 'lreulution lO.lil'O 00 ; llividelis I'npaid 00 \ Dejiosits t I;'I J J 'Jtri.swi t'.i j state of I'einisylvania, I oumy of Sullivan ss: I, M. D. Swarts, Cashier of the above named j bank, do solemnly swear Hint the almve state ment is true to the be-t of my know ledjre and be- I lief. M. D. SWA UTS. I ashler. Suliserilicd and sworn to before melius "J.ih dav of J til v IS'.IS. JOHN 11. CItON'IN, Notary I'ulille. Correct Attest: ALI'IIOXSfS WALSII. | JNO. D. KKKSKK, Directors I . li. I'OMKKOV I Administrator's Notice. Kshi/c <>f .\h(ri/ MrCtirlj/, Idle <>f K!k- Idiid htiriif/ii/t, (IcccdKi'd. Letters of Ailministralion having been granted to ihe undersigned, Administra tor in the estate of Mary McC'arly late of Glklaml township, deceased, notice is hereby given that all persons imlebteil to saiilcstate are retjuculed to make immed iate payment, and all persons having claims against it must present litem duly autlienlicaled for settlement. DOWNS. Alt v. JOSEPH I'AItDOK, I 1.i u1 .. a TIIOH. McCAKTV ( A """ a Special Notice! $2700.00 worth of Clothing, Shoes, Pants, Ladies' Skirts,! Capes, Corsets, and Shirt-j waists and everything in Men's Furnishing Goods. Will close out the entire stock at near ly 50c,0n the,dollar. This will be the greatest sale Laporte ever heard of. Kvery body should take advantage ot the bar gains 1 will offer. We will surely give von prices that you will surely be astonish ed. It will pay yon to buy not only for present but for future use. I will be glad to give the Lowest Price to every body. It will be a special lavor that even body should come and examine my stock even if you don't expect to buy. Highest price paid tor (iinseng. JOE COOPER, LaPorte, Pa. Below I. O. O. F. Hall. Ed ileum Your inwels With Cuacureth. Candy Catliurtic, core constipation forever. I 10c, IfC.C.C. fail, UrusKlsts refund money. I Farm tor Halo The undersigned —on account ot tail ing health will sell his valttacle farm situated on Muticy Creek about nine miles north of llughesville, I'a. pari ot the purchase money can remain in prop ertv. ,1 Acoit Ut.'i KS, Strawliridge, J.ycomitigCo. Notice ot Dissolution. The imrtnersliip heretofore existing Ulwein M. K.Keuleraml K. K. Ives, doin« business under the tirm name of Heetler A 1 ves. has Uvn IIISMIU - 111 this Htli day of Jul v. by mutual consent, Al| debts of said llrm to be presented to M. K. Hciiler for payment, and all parties owing said tirni to make payment to same. M. K. KKKDKIt. | K. V. I V KS. lUCKNHI.L I'M VKKSITV, .lons I low.\ UP HAKIMS, I'resident. College, leading to degrees in Art, Philosophy and Scictwe, Academy, a preparatory school for and boys. Institute, a re fined boarding school lor young ladies. School of Music, with graduating courses. For catalogue, address the Register, W. C. GRKTZINOKK, Lt'ivishurg, I'A. FOB sale:. I ofler llie lollowing properties: 7t» acres, hemlock limber, near Ringdale; 37.! acres, virgin timber. Klk Run, North Mountain, close to railroad; 32f> acres, coal lands, at Bernice, adjoining present workings; S lots (one entire section) at Kagles Mere, each lot ".'i feet Iront on Pennsylvania Ave., with "Bradford privileges and title: 1 lot 7;> It. front on LaPorte Ave.: several choice lots iu La Porte Boro.: also several warrants ot stripfieil lauds iu J.u Porte, Colley and! Pox townships suitable for farming or j grazing purposes. 11. T. DOWNS, Ally at-Law. | LaPorte. Pa. ijvrry bnily Say* No. Cascarets Candy Ca.Uiurt.ic, the most won- j derful medical discovery of the age, pleas ant ami refreshing to the taste, uct gently and positively on kidneys, liver and bowels, J cleansing the entire system, dispel colds, cure headache, fever, liabitual constipation and biliousness. Please buy and try a box | iofC.C. C. to-day ; 10,23. 50 cents. Hold and 1 guaranteed to cure by ail druggists. I Sores, i " Running sores appeared on my j ] leg and spread over the entire | lower portion of the limb. 1 got no help from medicine till I tried | yours. 1 was cured by one bottle ot' j e Ager's oflrsapariiia." ISAAC ACKER, Cowans, Va. A Horrible Railroad Accident is a daily chronicle in our papers; also j | the death of some dear Irietnl, who had i died with Consumption, whereas, if he or I she had taken t Itto's Cure for Throat and ] Lung diseases in time, life would have j been rendered happier and perhaps saved, j Meed the warning ! If you have a cough or any aflection of the Throat and Lungs j Call on T. .1. Keeler,Laporte: W. L. Ilollman. Ilillsgrove; P>. S | Forksville; C. P. .lennings, Agl. Kstella: ! ,|no. W. Buck, Sonestown, and get a i trial'package free. Large size 50c and 25c. - G. A. Rogers FOUKSVILLK, I'A. (Successor to B.W. Fawcett.) Watches, Jewelery, Silverware, Etc. Bicycle repairing. Bicycle sundries. Fishing tackle, at lowest possible Price. liinghams, calicoes and dress goods, cash prices tit.l. W. Buck's. No-To-Hac for Ft.vy Cents. Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak men strong, blood pure. fiUc.it. All druggists. Excellent wheat Hour front sl.lO to £1 ,U"i at A. T. Arinstoiiff, Knnes town, I'a. Fish and ham, prices right, at .1. W. Buck's, Sonestown. To I' live Const i pit I lon l'orever. Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 10c or 23c. If C. C. C. fall to cure, druggists refund inouey. ho not say you can not altord to put up fruit lor winter use— .l. \V. Buck sells glass jars, tumblers, jelly cups ami tin cans so cheap. PLACE'S New Grocery LAPORTE, PA. Our Friendly Latch String Always Hangs Out. Shoes I an endless variety of high grade foot-wear is now on sale and for the next 60 Days there will positively he No War Tax put upon my prices. E. L. PLACE'S NEW GROCERY. | Spring and Summer Every corner of the store is Bright, with the newest things for Women's wear and Men's weitr and Children's wear. We are glad to have you couie 111 and see the new life of the old store and look at its excellent line of goods. Spring 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 have have just arrived. I Vernon Hull, Hillsgrove* Pa. W.L.Hoffman's HILLSGROVE Three Big Stores- MUNCY VALLEY, PROCTOR, PA. An Explosion of Values. PRICES BLOWN TO ATOMS. Two or three reasons for this —ral supply, bet - tei qualities, less in price than found elsewhere. Ladies' Dress Wares. They are the kind women want, and our prices will cause lively selling. CORSETS Selling at Corset Prices. No other line in these stores has such decided growth as that of Corsets. Augmented sales each month demonstrates the superiority of brands. General Merchandise. There is to be found a general line of seasonable goods constantly on hand. Remember the Place. JENNINGS BROS. P ur special attention. We do not pretend to handle the cheapest coats in the market, hut we do Bay we have the HEST and neatest titling parmentH made. Our coatN and capes are made to order, and in the latest styles with prices to suit everybody. IN DRESS GOODS WE AVERE 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. hadieH and Misses, Boys and Men, you need not go hall frozen 'this winter tor we have plenty of underwear for you all, hoth in cotton or wool, red or gray and the pr.ces are very low, so low that when you see the goods you will l>» aston •shed that we are able to give you such bargains. One word in regard to foot wear: Our shoe department WBB never more complete and if you will flavor us.with your attention for a few minutes when in town we will convince you that we have the most carefully selected line of tine and heavy boots and shoes aver brought before the public. On crockery we have just received some very pretty designs in liecorated Dinner Sets to which we invite your attention. The buying of country produce has always been a special feature of ou business, and we still continue in paying the highest each prices for Butter Keg®and Wool. E. G. Sylvara DUSHORE. IPA. Wright & Haight, SUCCESSORS TO M. R. BLACK, Forksville, Pa. 112 Uwdertafeing. MANUFACTUHERB OF Doors, Sash, Moulding, Flooring, Ceiling etc. DRESSED LUMBER Full and complete seasoned stock always 011 hand. A fine line of furniture etc. The most complete line of Coffins and Casket to select from in Sullivan County. The finest hearse in the county, with equipments to match. Embalming a specialty. Funerals directed with safety and dispatch. PRICES REASONABLE.