Republican News Item. CHAS. LOREN WING, Editor. THURSDAY NOV. 189,5. "FIRST OF ALL—THE NEW-. - ' The News Item Fights Fair. IT IS A PATRIOTIC HOME NEWSPAPER. Published Every Friday Morning. By The SullivaD Publishing Co. At the County Seat of Sullivan County. LAPOHTE. PA. REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS FOR 1898. State. Governor-WILLI AM \. STONK. of Allegheny. lieutenant Governor .I.JP. S. GOBI X, of. Lebanon, Secretary of Internal .Vllkirn- .1 \MKS W l . LATTA, of Philadelphia. Judges of the Supreme Court—WM W. PORTER, of Philadelphia; WILLIAM D. PORTEIt. of Alleghany. Conjrrewsmen-nt I.arge—(! AH'SII \ A. tiROW, of Susquehanna: "vXMUF.L \. D A VEX POUT, of Erie. Congressional. Congrep-siijan, 17th Di«triei—WM. 11. VVOODIX. of Berwick. State Senate. N. 11. CULVER, of Lyeotuing, County. Represent:it ive—l >R..l. L. •' Hlt IST IA N of Lopez. Prothonotarv —W FLLI AM J. I. A \V■ RENCE, of La porte. Sheriff —11. W. OSLER, of LincolFall*. Coroner —DR.-C. F. WACKENMCTII, of Laporte. List of Republican Watchers. Bernice. — A. If. Robert.-. Joel Sexton, Wm. Brown. , Cherry.—Robert Kashinka. I; |{. liun singer, Lloyd Sick. Col ley.—J. T. Forlo*. Wm IPriieh a'rd,. F. Allen. , Dushore.—M. A. Scureinan. <'. T. Lawrence, Veil Holcomb. Davidson.- Daniel Darling. Wm. Sher wood, Lewis Lovelace. Elklattd. —Albert Kaye, S. W. Brown, M. K. Wilcox. Forksville.— W. K. Miller. Arthur Roger?, Wash Randall. Forks.—Win. Bird, K I" Rinehold. A. T. AVilco.x. Fox. ll. B. Wescott, Win. Shoemaker R. S. Fanning. t Hillsgrove.—C. W. Sadler. Jas. A. Mil ler. Judson Rogers. Jamison City.—George Lilley, Frank Hammond, Norman Schuvler. Lopez.—A. L. Dyer, W. L. Jennings, B. W. Jennings. Laporte Boro.— F. 11. Ingham. Wm. Foyers, B. S. Cowell. Laporte Twp.—M. W. Botslbrd. Win. Lowe, J. C. Newman. Mt. Vernon.—Geo. W. I.awrenson. W. M. Edkin, J. J. ILartzig. Ringdale.—S. Mend, John '.l'Donnell, Wm. Lester. Ricketts.—U. W. Mitchell. .John C. Miller, John Cornell. Shrewsbury.—F. Y. Ingham, Harvey Dnley, Andrew Bedford. CLAIMS PENNSYLVANIA Bryan's Personal Organ Predicts the Election of Jemks, HELPING THE DEMOCRACY. Free Silverites Banking on Republican Apathy and Disaffection to Give Their Cause a Great Victory in tha Keystone State. The New York Journal, the recog nized organ of William Jennings Bryan In the east, has come out with a pre diction that the Democrats are going to carry Pennsylvania next Tuesday. This publication is based upon information gathered by a special correspondent of The Journal, who has been in Penn sylvania for the last three weeks writing in the interest of the Democ racy. He has been in close touch with Guffey and Garman and other Demo cratic leaders, and there is no doubt that he writes what he sincerely be lieves. that the Democrats are united, that Republicans are divided and apa thetic, and that '-"ft Wanamaker-Swal low campaign in the Keystone state will give thousands of votes to Jenks. and the Democratic candidates for the legislature in doubtful districts. The New York Journal has been used as a medium in the present campaign for the circulation of speeches made by Wanamaker and Swallow attacking the Republican party and its leaders. Thousands upon thousands of copies pf the paper have been distributed jamong the Democratic voters to point out the great influence a Democratic victory In Pennsylvania at this time would have upon the cause nf free ►liver. A HABIT OF HISTORY. History has a habit of sometimes re peating itself, and if the election in Pennsylvania of Nov. 8 should result as the elections of ISB2 and IS9O, In the election of a Democratic governor, what Interesting reading there will be In the next morning's papers in Penn sylvania and throughout the country at large—especially in the Democratic press. Flaring head lines, something on this order: "PENNSYLVANIA SWUNG FROM lIER ; MOORINGS." "JENKS ELECTED GOVERNOR." "BRYAN'S CANDIDATE SWEEPS TIIB ! STATE." "THE KEYSTONE STATE INDORSES FREE SILVER." "PENNSYLVANIA CONTRIBUTES HER < QUOTA TOWARDS A DEMOCRATIC HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES." OUR CANDIDATES IN 1900. "For President—William J. Bryan, of Neb. "For Vice President—Geo. A. Jenks, Pa." OUR PLATFORM, "Free Silver and Free Trade." j CONFIDENCE IN REPUBLICANS. | "The Republicans of Pennsylvania j should gird themselves for the light," ! declared Chairman IClkin, of the Re , publican state committee, commenting ■4ji The Journal's prediction. "They ■should from now until election day put . forth such efforts as will keep Penn ! sylvania where she belongs, at the ; head of the Republican column. Keep her as she has been, as the loyal sup- Dorter of the principles of Republican ism. and of the administration of Presi dent McKlnley. We have no fears for ! the result. We do not think the Re publican voters nf Pennsylvania are willing to give even the semblance of a victory to Bryanism and free silver by the defeat of Colonel Stone and the regular Republican ticket. "Republicans of Pennsylvania are not prepared to say to the nation and to the nation's president that: they will ! hand over the control nf the greatest Republican state in the Union to the Democratic party. We believe they have thoroughly considered this ques tion, and we have no fear of the re sult on next Tuesday." THE CRAFTY SPANIARDS ! Postponing Proposed Peace Settle ments Until After the Election, : WANT DEMOCRATS TO WIN. Hope the Americans Will Be Less Aggress ive if the Vote Does Not Appear to Sustain President McKin ley's Administration. A special dispatch from Washington tells of the receipt of a cablegram from Paris which indicates that the Spanish representatives in the peace commission have shown within the last ten days a remarkable and significant determination to postpone settlement of all questions coming before the com mission. They give different excuses for not taking up certain matters which have been hanging tire and which could readily be disposed of without forthcr delay. They are un doubtedly living in hope that condi tions will change and that they will be in a better position than tliey are to day to Insist upon concessions which the American commissioners do not intend to grant. Spain's intentions in regard to the Philippines are apparently indicated by her action in dispatching the auxil iary cruiser Buenos Ayres loaded with arms and ammunition to lloilo. Against the expressed opposition of the United States and in violation of the position she herself assumes in the matter of the dispatch of reinformements to the American military and naval forces at Manila, the Buenos Ayres was sent to that point. DEWJ:Y SCENTS TROUBLE. Rear Admiral Dewey has reported the arrival of the Spanish auxiliary cruiser at lloilo. He adds that he is reliably informed that she has on board 6,000 stands of rifles, 11 quick firing guns and ;i largo quantity of ammuni tion for the use of the garrison at that point. The Buenos Ayres will be re tained at lloilo for the purpose of at tacking any insurgent men-of-war which Aguinaldo may send to the isl ands to the southward of Luzon. Admiral Dewey several weeks ago reported that the Spanish consul at Singapore was expecting the arrival of the Buenos Ayres. No action was then taken by the administration for the reason that when the Spanish govern ment, through the French embassy hero, asked permission to send supplies to the Spanish garrisons in islands other than Luzon Mr. Moore, then as sistant secretary of state, and now sec retary ol' the American peace commis sion, declined positively to permit what he termed a violation of the peace pro tocol. SPAN 1A I t I<-'. BANK ONDEMOCRATS It should not be overlooked that al though the Spaniards have left Porto Rico, they have still 120,000 men under arms in Cuba, more than the total strength of the United States army. They are. therefore, in a position to give the United States trouble should they determine to press their claims for greater eonsideration in the peace settlement. It is believed in diplomatic circles in Washington that the Spaniards are counting upon Democratic victories at the polls next Tuesday in a number of states like New York. Pennsylvania, Ohio and lowa, that are usually Re publican, and that they will be strengthened in their position by tho arguments that the Am rican people do not sustain President McKinley lti the attitude nf his administration on the questions arising from the war. Democratic success at the polls, with the possible loss of congress, will not only hamper President McKinley ai home, but make serious trouble for him and the American people in the great diplomatic battle that is to bp fought out In Paris. Let us send greeting to William Mc- Kinley on tin- Bth of November, the glad tidings that Pennsylvania stands fast by her glorious record -of Repub lican victories, and that she approves of his statesmanship, self sacrificing labors and splendid courage. This plain American citizen Ilias borne upon hla heart 10, these many days, tho vast and unmeasured responsibility of a sudden war. No labor has been too se vere for him to undertake, no sacrifice too great for him to undergo, that the nation might pass in safety through the dire ordeal of war. During the many weeks and months this patient man has grown In the hearts of this people and In the estimation of all the world. He has written his name with that of Washington, the father, and Lincoln, the savior of the country. With them It will be enshrined forever. Shall the state that gave him 300,000 majority seem to reward him with the dishonor of defeat for any reasons under the shining canopy of Heaven" REPUBLICAN LEADERS LOYAL TO PARTY. David Martin and C. L. Magee Hard at Work for the Whole Ticket. NEITHER IS A QUAY MAN. But They Decline to Pull Wanamaker Chestnuts Out of the Fire and Declare That This Year Every Republican Must Stand by His Party, as the Leaders Are Doing All Over the Commonwealth Pennsylvania has never lieeu lost to the Republican party in any election since the rebellion, when the men who were entrusted with the management of the party organization were. sincere and loyal in their support of the reg ularly nominated candidates. Evi dences are given in every quarter thai the men who have been honored with leadership in the Republican party in Philadelphia and Allegheny and who today control the party machinery In those counties are laboring earnestly and effectively for every candidate on the Republican ticket. The same Is true of men of as much relative import ance In touch with the Republican or ganization in the smaller counties and among the stalwart party workers who take pride in getting out the Repub lican voters in their respective election precincts. Probably no man in the state of Pennsylvania has had this fact more forcibly impressed upon him than has John Wanamaker. a disappointed as pirant for many offices - . Me has been going from county to county, and from town to town, making speeches de nouncing the Republican party and its leaders, and while he frequently finds good sized crowds togo to hear him he is invariably unsuccessful when, in getting down to practical work, he seeks to enlist influential Republicans to take up his cause and assist his combines with Democrats and Pro hibitionists to defeat Republican can didates. Though neither of them can now be classed as a follower of Senator M. S. Quay, David Martin, in Philadelphia, and Christopher L. Magee, in Alle gheny, have each come out in a public declaration in support of the full Re publican ticket. Wanamaker had hoped to secure the aid and assist ance of both of these leaders, supposing that on account of their opposition to Senator Quay's friends in many secret political contests they would join forces with him In his fusion deals with the free silverites and Prohibitionists in the legislative canvass. These astute political leaders of years of training and experience in practical politics were quick to see that the feeling of the Republican voters everywhere is to stand by their party colors. They declined to act counter to this unmistakable sentiment and Mr. Wan amaker found that ho would have to look elsewhere to get some one to pull his chestnuts out of the lire. Wanamaker is now practically without n following outside .of the few men who hold with him in Philadelphia for busi ness reasons. The millionaire aspirant for political honors realizes that he made a great blunder when he started out to light the Republican party be cause its regularly chosen delegates would not heed his demands for office. Secretary of the Commonwealth Mar tin was down to Washington a short time ago and met President McKlnley. They had a long talk at the White House. It was but a few days after this visit that Mr. Martin was nomi nated for state senator. He polled ev ery vote in the convention, the friends of Senator Quay making no fight against him. Mr. Martin has since assumed personal charge of the canvass for the Republican ticket in Philadelphia. "1 want every friend of mine to stand by Colonel Stone and every other man on the Republican state and coun ty tickets," declared Mr. Martin a few nights ago. in addressing a meeting of Republican committeemen. "This is no time to give consolation or encouragement to the enemy. I would sooner you would strike my name from your ballot than that you would cut any other Republican on our ticket. Republicans must stand by their party nominees, and I am sure they are go ing to do it, not only in Philadelphia, but in every other county in the state." Following this stout declaration came a similar deliverance from Senator C. 1,. Magee a few nights since, in ad dressing the voters of the Fifth ward of Pittsburg. He urged Republicans to be loyal to their candidates. He dwelt upon the far reaching importance of the approaching election. "In 1882," said Senator Magee, "Rob ert 15. Pattison's election l>egan the series of political events which resulted In the election of drover Cleveland and the defeat of James (!. Blaine. Capital was made out of Pennsylva nia's goinn Democratic In Indiana, Nebraska and other doubtful states. The same was repeated later when Pattison was re-elected governor. It is in these so-called 'off year' elections that Republicans of Pennsylvania, by Indifference or through supposed grievances, have done p;reat Injury to the party at large. Today we find a national administration which should command the loyal and devoted sup port of every Republican and you can in no more positive way show that loyalty and devotion than by voting the full Republican ticket, which rep resents the political organization with which the president 1-; identified." The effect of 1 lie active interest taken by men like Martin and Magee In the election is already apparent in the pre dictions made .is to the probable ma jorities In I'hiladelohiii and Alle gheny !:i l v "" i >"iainater carried Philadelphia i.y L'rt.Svs votes, while it Is now assorted ihat Colonel Stone's ma jority <>n Mr. Jenks, the Democratic candidate, will not l>c less than 60,000. Delamater carried Al \aheny by the small vote of l.M:; over Pattison in IS9O, but now C. L. Magee predicts that Colonel Stone will have at least 35,000 majority and possibly 45,000 In that county. So-it is throughout the state. Stove Season -snPlgt is upon us again. We are betterj prepared to serve you than ever. The factories haw greatly improved our Heaters and Ranges. N-» Kange can equal the RED CROSS RED CROSS Office Heaters Fully guaranteed. For Wood Room Stoves wv can »iveyou nom- Ix-tler than tin- M \ I'M. OI.KMmVI'. kfops lire all night: liurns jiiMM'U or dn \\ imhl. Stove Repairs a specialty with us. Jeremiah Kelly, HUGHESVILLE. Our Declaration of War Has been in effect tor a number of years and our Bombardment of High Prices Has created havoc of late in the sale of MOWING MACHINES, DRILLS, HARROWS, PLOWS. LUMBER WAGONS, BUGGIES, and ROAD WAGONS all at the lowest cash price. PHOSPH ATE. ThiJty ions of different grades will he sold at a low figure. W.E. MILLER, Sullivan County, Pa. Jlsk no Questions Why We Sell So Cheap. All We Ask You - come mikl . \:IUIIIU our lnrge K:ill and Winter -took of < 'lothinjr, >hoes l.adies'<'oat-and i'ape*. iHid convince yourself about our prices being i In' In tlii- pool inn. Thousands of people have been convinced that we aiv iho lowest priced ami w-ureU appreciate ,\our trade. We nre always studying about L'ivlii'.' the lust good* m the lowest prior-: Kead and fee for vrmrself. tdack-nits at 2.7.">. Youth's suite at Children's suits well made, at Overcoats in black and blue, best ever oflered, at >.OO < liildren's overcoats at I.!!.'>. Knee pants, .'l">e, are wtrictly all wool. "1".11, .and undershirts at wholesale prices. Heavy eotton undershirts a l LADIES' COATS AND CAPES at prio - w hen you see them you will surely buy them. Shoes tor Indies. Shoes for men. Shoes for misses and children, at special low prices. ' hir -lure is crowded with new goods and we are olill getting in more. We must sell i lie poods and the prices will suit the purchaser. Come and -. 112 We advertise exactly a« we intend In sell. f)/**. The Reliable Dealer in Clothing jaCOH rCr Boots and Shoes. HUGHESVILLE, PA. Political Cord. I hereby announce myself as an inde pendent candidate for representative for Sullivan county, Pa., io make my botany bill, my jury relorm bill and my free speech bill law.* for the welfare of the peo ple otthc Stale. Fellow citizens, write my name on your tickets in the right column fir place and you will thereby elect me when you vote. I solicit vonr I votes and ask for your stillrapcs. I»i: .lons Com:, ITerhnlisi. I>u.-l.ore. I'm., .lulv 18, 180S. I'lit 1 State Normal School of lvist ! Stroiulsluifo-, I , furnishes its stu | dents' room- complete. The only school to carpet its stuilents' rooms with tine Urnssels carpet. The lirsl anil only school to introduce plain and laney sew in**,without additional •tost to pupils. See advertisement in another colitme. .1. \V. lluck lia® n ni<-.- line ot horse blankets. 'to i Ul-C <:•>■>■. It |>.'U luu rni-rtrr. T.'iUo «■iisciiiets Canny I a mart it*. We orSSc. It C. C. C. tail tociiri-, ri-funu money For wall paper, window shades and I carpet paper, goto John \V. Buck's. Ilim't Tul.ai-i-.i \,,it H 1,1 s,|„ llr tile 'l'" quit, iiilitit-i-o 112 - s ;iv ii.l forever, I too inue netic. (nil or i,te. iw.-vo and < l-or, take No-To ■ liar. Hie \vnnu< i -v. tiiai makes weak men j strong. All drnatrisis. .10. .Candy Oathnrtic, cure constipation forever 10c, -jc. If C. C. C. fait, druggists refund money. Kvervlxidy Says So, Cascarets Candy Catliartir. the most won derful medical discovery of the nte, pleas ant and refreshing to the taste, aci fjent.l.v and positively on kidneys, liver and bowel;, cleansing' the entire system, dispel colds, cure headache, fever, habitual constipation and biliousness, i'leas-* buy and try a box of C. C. (J. to-day; 10, ;.'."i. *0 cents. Sold aud guaranteed to cure by all drui?pists. G. A. Rogers t-'ORKSVILLE, PA. (Successor to lt.W. l-'awcett.) Watches, Jewelery, Silverware, Etc. i Bicycle repairing. Bicycle sundries. Fishing tackle, at lowest, possible Price. PLACES New Grocery LAPORTE, PA. Our Friendly Latch String Always Hangs Out. Shoes an endless variety of high grade foot-wear is now on sale and for the next 60 Days there will positively be No War Tax put upon my prices. E. L. PLACE'S NEW GROCERY. _ FALL and Winter Every corner of the store is bright, with the newest things for Women's wear and Men's wear and Children's wear. 1 AVe are glad to have yon come in and see the new life or the old store and look at its excellent line of goods. lUnderware 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. Vernon Hull, Hillsgrove, Pa.