Republican News Item CHAS. LOREN WING, Editor. THURSDAY DEC. 1. 1898. OF ALL—THE NEWS." The News Item Fights Fair. ; IT IS A PATRIOTIC HOME NEWSPAPER. Published Every Friday Morning. By The Sullivan Publishing Co. A.t the County Seat of Sullivan County. LAPORTE, PA. Entered at the Post Office at Laporte, as second-class mail matter. SUBSCRIPTION —SI.2S per annum. II paid in advance SI.OO. Sample copies free. All communications should lie ad dressed to REPUBLICAN NEWS ITEM. liaporte Pa , Philadelphia, Nov. 29.—Judge Jamc3 Gay Gordon's sudden exit from the bench and the severe arraignments of his political manipulations while oc cupying his judicial office, which have followed his retirement from the courts of the city, make up one of the most sensational and startling incidents of the great campaign which has been ; agitating the state and the country for the election of a United States senator to succeed Colonel Matthew Stanley Quay. Judge Gordon's conspicuous ac tivity in the field of politics in the last few years lias led to many public crit icisms of his course, to which until re cently he seemed to be absolutely in different. His presence at the Aitoona Democratic state convention, throwing all respect and regard for his judicial position to the four winds, and per sonally directing the wire pulling in support of his own candidacy for the nomination for governor, opened the eyes of the people of the common wealth as to what length Judge Gor don would goto accomplish his end. Fierce with resentment at those whom he thought helped to thwart his ambi tion—and he believed Senator Quay to be at the bottom of it—Judge Gordon took up with the Wanamaker managers and he has ever since been a confiden tial adviser of the Philadelphia mil lionaire In his political operations. Sen ator Penrose's bold charge that the Wanamaker - Gordon - Graham crowd were in a conspiracy against Quay, which he made in his famous interview in the gubernatorial campaign, and which the people by their votes for Colonel Stone seem to have heeded, was a revelation to many. In this pub lic statement Senator Penrose directed attention to Wanamaker's efforts to bring about the nomination of Gordon for governor by the Democrats, with the hope of getting Democratic sup port. in the event of Gordon's election, for his candidacy for the United States senate, and told how, in order to carry out this scheme, it was necessary "to smash Quay." Referring to Judge Gor don's defeat in the Democratic state convention, Senator Penrose, in this in terview, remarked: -"This totally unex pected bludgeon blow was at the time attributed by Judge Gordon's hench men and organs to the influence of Sen ator Quay exerted through certain Democratic leaders." With Gordon and Graham no doubt in mind, the senator added: "The recital of these facts is sufficient to convince any reasonable person why the parties interested ehould show their malice against Sena tor Quay in a contemptible prostitu tion of that criminal arm of the law temporarily under their control. I do not hesitate to predict that the boom erang thrown by these malignant and desperate political intriguers at Sen ator Quay will return to them with ter rific force at the polls on the Bth of No vember." THAT PENROSE PREDICTION. The election of Colonel Stone by a plurality of 120.000, and, despite the Wanamaker-Gordon-Swallow combina tion, the election of a Republican leg isla ure, with a majority of 74 on Joint ballot, and which is certain to re-elect Colonel Quay to the United States sen ate, rather fulfills the prediction of Sen ator Penrose. But the verdict of the people does not seem to have been recognized by these enemies of Senator Quay. It was announced that, with characteristic boldness. Judge Gordon proposed to sit on the bench In the trial of the cases trumped up against Senator Quay and his associates. Then the eminent coun sel for Senator Quay determined upon a move, evidently not anticipated by the Gordonites. Already plans were being laid for Impeachment proceedings against Judge Gordon at the opening of the legislature, and those in charge of this matter were satisfied that the case would be pressed to a successful Issue. Two previous moves for the Im peachment of Judge Gordon, one in 1593 and the other In 1595, had been made. One was started too late to get beyond the chairman of the Judiciary commit tee, and the other, through a combina tion of Democratic and Republican in fluences, although vigorously pressed by Lawyer Newlln, of this city, who bitterly denounced Judge Gordon's con duct on the bench, failed to get the nec essary number of votes. Senator Quay's friends had no doubt of their ability to convince the members of the legislature of Judge Gordon's unfitness for the bench, and that he would surely have been impeached. Then, had Judge Gor don persisted in his determination to Bit during the proceedings against Sen ator Quay, It is known that the proper papers were drawn to Invoke the power of the supreme court to block this dar ing act. While all were eagerly waiting the outcome of this unprecedented condi tion of affairs the commonwealth was startled with the announcement that Judge Gordon had resigned from the bench. During Judge Gordon's occupancy of the bench there was built up In Phila delphia a political organization which has been known as the Gordon or Dela hunty Democracy, and which depends mainly for support upon saloonkeepers licensed by the courts. Democratic em ployes of the courts and the Democratic real estate assessors, whose appoint ments are made by a board of which Ju4ge Gordon'* friend, Mr. Lukens, an appointe* of tfe* court, is the minority tn»mt>er. Tlie road juries and other berths at I he disposal of the court have been filled with political followers of Judge Gordon. This scandalous condi tion of affairs has frequently been the isubject of public comment. The unsparing manner in which Ttidge Gordon has lately been criticized, editorially and otherwise, for his polit ical manipulations while on the bench baa shocked the community, for the high character of the Judiciary of Phil adelphia has been world wide and pro verbial. DECLARING FOR QUAY. They continue to Rive public pledges of their purpose to vote for his re-elec tion to the United States senate. Here are a few of the latest declarations: Senator Francis A. Osborne, of the Third district, said: "X shall vote for Senator Quay in the Republican caucus, and I have no doubt that he will be tri umphantly re-elected. Senator yuay s leadership of the party in Pennsylvania bus been of such a character as to win him a national reputation. He Is be yond doubt regarded as the most skill ful political general in America today. As a United States senator his influence Is second to none, and it is Important to the industries of Pennsylvania that a man of his caliber represent her in the highest legislative body of the na tion. Senator Quay's labors In behalf of the tariff bill are well known, and his re-election Is desired by the men who control the important industries of this state. In my judgment the oppo sition to Senator Quay has nothing to commend it and is based purely on the ambitions of one man." Representative Kbenezer Adams, of the Twenty-fourth district, who was the subject of a personal attack by the Wanamaker interests, declared: "I shall support the Hon. M. S. Quay for re-election to the United States senate for the following reasons: He was a brave Union soldier, was Instru mental in saving many of Pennsylva nia's industries from destruction by the advocates of free trade- during Presi dent Cleveland's administration. The labor interests now require his aid and Influence In securing from congress the enactment of laws that will protect their wages from competition with the pauper immigration of the old world. The commercial and maritime interests of eastern Pennsylvania are asking for a 30 foot channel In the Delaware river. We need Senator Quay's long legisla tive experience and ability to secure the appropriation of the money neces sary to complete that stupendous work." Representative Henry Gransback, of the Eleventh ward, simply puts it In this way: "I shall vote for M. S. Quay for United States senator." Representative Noblitt, 'J'wenty-fourth district, said: "My district was made the battle ground by the Wanamaker and the Swallow element. The issues of the campaign were thoroughly dis cussed. and the re-election of Mr. Ad ams and myself was the answer given by the people of West Philadelphia to the attacks on the Republican organiz ation. In my districts the old soldier vote is particularly strong, and the pa triotic societies have a large member ship. This element Is a unit In de manding the re-election of Senator Quay. I shall vote for him in the Re publican caucus, and I believe there is hut little doubt but that he will be chosen to serve Pennsylvania In the United States senate for the next six years." "I shall vote for Senator Quay." de clared Representative Samuel Salters, from the Seventh district. "Prior to the primaries Mr. Wanamaker came into my district and personally led the campaign against my renomination. I was renominated, and then despite all the attacks by the Wanamaker an<" Swallow clement my district gave the largest Republican majority In its his tory. I look upon this as an emphatic answer to the attacks upon the senior senator." Representative .Tolin H. Reibel, of the Nineteenth district, said: "The dis trict which T have the honor to repre sent is i.iade up of intelligent people who do their own thinking, and who control their own votes. In the fight that has just ended a fusion ticket representing al! the anti-Quay element, and having the backing of the Demo cratic organization, was nominated In the Twentieth ward. The Issue of Quay and anti-Quay was distinctly made and thoroughly discussed. The result was the overwhelming defeat of the fusion ticket. I shall obey the wishes of my constituents and vote for the re-election of Senator Quay." "ANGELIC REFORMERS." Representative Whlttingliam, of the Twenty-fifth district, declared: "I shall support Senator Quay for United States senator. My position was distinctly known prior to my nomination. Down our way the people are for Senator Quay's return." Representative Faliey, of the Tenth district, says: "l was elected in a dis trict that increased It- majority over that of Cloveinor Hastings. In It re side Mr. Hlankenburg. Mr. French and other members of the so-called Busi ness Men's League. The methods used by this organization td defeat the Re publican organization in this district were abominable, but the vote on elec tion day showed how little confidence the people had in these angelic reform ers." Representative Selby. of the First district, stales: "Down our way the people believe In tin* principles of the Republican party, and that sentiment is Increasing. n«* is shown by our in creased vote over that of President Mc- Kinley. i stated before election to the people .if our district that If elected I would support Senator Quay for the United State = >nate. I shall make that pledge good." Representative Mclver, also of the First district, says: "My position was thoroughly known before my nomina tion. and i publicly announced my In tention. if elected, to enter the Repub lican caucus and vote for M. S. Quay for United. States senator. I believe in the principles of tin Republican or ganization. and the devotion of the leaders of the party to Its principles has neen the reason for its great success. The people of my district are Interested in the success of the tariff laws. They also have reason to thank Senators Qu-sy and Penrose for the large appro priations to the League island navy yard." This Is what Representative John F. Slater, of the Second district, said: "My political experience has taught mo that there must be a head to all po litical organizations, and Colonel Quav has demonstrated that lie is ruay qual ified to lead the Republican party ™o success. Moreover, Senator Quay Is an able legislator and his preat influ ence in the Cnltei'. States senate has been of invaluable benefit to thediversi fi-.-d Interests of Pennsylvania. I will talu< great pleasure in voting for Sen ator Quay's re-election." Parsnip Complexion It ilocs not require rm evpert to I>r. Kilmer otl' j 'it absolutely I'ree by mail. HARP AND BANJO STRINGS. Tbo Reitt HIKI Fineftt An» All Mmtf hi It :t)>. "It has always been believed that violin, harp and banjo string.- were made out of the viscera of the eat." The gut of a cat is no more suitable for such use than that of a mouse, and as far as my investigation i:oes has never been so use,!. Violin .- rings are made of many kinds of viiii - but principally out of sheep skin-. fhe secre.t is in curing the skins, hleh has always been kept in Italy where all tho liner and better grade of stiings are made. There are. however -• voral concerns in thi« country willed -am out musical strings, and they maltc a very good grade, though they do not compare as yet with the Italian strings. "All the poets who have sung of the musical insldes of the cat were wrong. Even Shakespeare, who was phenom enplly i-prrect generally In ills predic tions, fell into the prevailing error, probably because he did not take the trouble to look into the matter and ac cepted the general opinion. The vari ous metallic or wire strings are im proving constantly and are used In very larse quantities and by the best musicians. They have one advantage over the skin strings when used out of doors in that they are not affected by the vveuher. In damp weather skin or gut strings, as they are generally named, are affected very much, and, notwithstanding all the tightening, they are very frequently flat in tone. The wire string escapes that influ ence, though here is a certain effect, a timbre, technically speaking, that can lie ir ot out of a skin string that no wire >uiiig yet made will give you." \ Fonr F>«.«l Ply. The lantern fly of Surinam, South America, has two sets of eyes, so as to catch the light from al! directions. Its light is like that of the ordinary firefly, but it is much more brilliant Notice. Notice is hereby given that hnvingthis day purchased of Philip I). Rider, one cook stove, pipe and fixtures, one room stove and pipe, three bedsteads and bed ding, 2 stands, 1 bureau. 1 set of chairs and rockers. 1 sewing machine, 1 hog, 1 lot of canned fruits, potatoes, and all the personal property of the said Philip I). Rider, and have left the said property with him and all persons are hereby cautioned not to meddle with said proper ty in any way. L. ir. BCCK Souestown. Oct. I'Jtli. 1898. j A. T. ARMSTRONG, SONESTOWN, PA DEALER IN Flour Feed and Groceries 1... pounds of pure Lard for SI.OO Baking molasses, '2o to f»oc. s pounds Rolled Oats for 25c. 7 i ■>ur.d« - of Corn .Starch tor 26c. 7 pounds of Laundry Starch for 25e. 2 pounds of Rio Coffee for 25c, s bars ol Lenox Soap for 25c. No. 1 mackerel per pound Bc. Best Sugar Coated Hams (a;llc per lb. .Buckwheat Flour 25 pound sack 50c. Buckwheat Flour 100 pounds, $1.90. Yellow Corn per 100 pounds 75c. ! Corn Meal or Cracked Corn 80c. ; Corn. Oats and Barley Chop 85c. Wheat Bran 200 pounds 51.50. Flour middlings, 140 pound sack 81.40. | Fine middlings 200 pounds SI.GO. Flour per sack 51.20. Winter Roller per sack $1.15. I Good Flour 90c. Rye Flour 25 pounds, 50c. Graham Flour 12J pounds 30c. i Common Fine Salt per barrel $1.20. The State Normal School of East! Htroudshurg, Pa., furnishes its stu-1 dents' rooms complete. The only i school to carpet its students' rooms! with tine Brussels carpet. The first 1 and only school to introduce plain! itiui fancy sewing, without additional cost to pupils. Si'c advertisement in j another colume. ■I. \V. I'.uck bus a nice line ot horse • I blankets. *i'«» i »!»•%• con-.i j TnUc t .t>c;u t-t •, 1 '.kiiu.v Cutn;m it*. l'»c or 'i.ic. i | It < . <(!■ or sl. < 'urn ,'fu:;r:in t teed Booklet unit sample fri'e. AilUreus ; SUM'llni' Hftmetlv Co. t•••• New Voile. ! Goto J. W. Buck, Sonestown, for dry goods, hoots, -hoes, cap-, under-! ware etc. :i!<* Your ltoweln With CiiHOJirctH. CAIVIY < -I* RRIIF, CMR« constipation forever. J io*. - ■ U o.O.O,toll,driigglsurftfußdftioaey» For slices nnH ruhhiTß co in.l. W.Huek 1 To Cure W orever. TiiUof':ifv:nets Cui t'tv Oatlinn ic. 10c ort2sc. j If (\ < C. ill un »r«\ iiru««iiNts refuiul moncv. | I'or I'iv-vk- >ro •' W. l*u< k'-. ; Xo-'lo- llac for Fi.'.y I Ouarantopd tobnero i.abit covo. tveak > I ror-n strong, hiimu pyre. 50c. 81- All <:iUKS- r i*»f.R. j v:v. r« •»,. »;/ -n'j *. j i 'j-.M'urt fa«*yt wnn- I | dertul : .. o - ... •: ■ < ti..< . plOi-s --' a.,i aim n ir ir, Uie ta«ie, nei c-ruly | uii't mi Klonevi. :i■'-r ;■ nil nnu'ois, t Cl<»iliir>ii,; tl«' I'litirn ->> l' 111. uispel i-olds, ' cini! lienilncbi, 1i: . t'V, liuiiltinil i niisiii):ition ami bilioi)sue-K I'N.ase bu.v ami try a liox i Of C. C. C. ifntav; ]<>, - i"i. .'itt i eiits. SuMkikl I i guaranteed to i-ure b.y ail drin-'i'lsts. I - j G. A. Rogers FORKSVILLE, PA to l'.W. Faw.'cir.) Watches. Jewelery, Silverware, Etc. ! 7 ; ;t I»icvcl« ?un«lrios. tncklc. Nt !owi -t i'rice. Sensational Display of Christmas Goods. Wise buyers will recog nize the economy embraced j in staying at home and deal 1 with us for Christmas gifts. General Merchandise At prices barely shading over wholesale cost. To quicken the selling of our large line of Horse Blankets we marked them tit a very low figure. You can safely buy any article from our large stock as new goods. Its one of the occasions of rare good fortune that care ful buyers are quick to profit by. No Shoddy Goods. Everything first-class at at MODERATE PRICES. E. L. Place, LAPORTE, PA. FALL and Winter Every corner of the store is bright, with the newest things for Women's wear and Men's I wear and Children's wear. We are glad to have you come in and see the new life of the old store and look at its excellent line of goods. Underware for Men, Women and Children. j 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. WL Hoffman's = HILLSGROVE Three Big Stores- MUNCY VALLEY, PROCTOR, PA. Splendidly Equipped FOR THE GREAT HOLIDAY BUSINESS The success of our Holiday Sales depends upon giving overvalue rather than undervalue for the money you spend with us. Therefore we will stand up to these resolutions. AN AVALANCHE OF NEW GOODS. Our supply of Christmas Goods is extraordinary rhree big stores sparkles with new styles and colorings of Fashions' latest creation for XMass presents. General Merchandise. Our prices always touch the lowest ebb in General Merchandise. Our stockiivs v absolutely complete. At prices all too small. JENNINGS BROS. I I ji „ cSH We keep in stock at our mills a complete line of dressed lumber in hemlock and hardwood. MANUFACTURERS OF Gang Sawed and Trimmed Lumber. LOPRZ. PA. SPECIALTIES Hemlock Novelty or German Siding, Hemlock Ceiling 7-8 or 3-8 stick, Hemlock Flooring any width desired, Hemlock Lath both 3 and 4 feet long, Hardwood Flooring both Beech, Birch or Maple, | The same woods in $-8 ceiling, j CORRESPONDENCY SOLICITED. Buy Good Goods! And you will he surprised how cheap they are in the end. We |.ave juft unpacked Mich n stock o» coat* and capes to which we are pleased to call vour special attention. We do not pretend to handle the cheapest coats in the market, but »e do suv we have the BEST and neatest fitting I parments made. Our coats and capes are made to order, and in the latest | styles with prices to suit everybody. 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'. Ladies and Misses, Boys and Men, you need not go hall frozen this winter lor we have plenty of underwear for you all, both in cotton or wool, red or gray and the pr ces are very low, so low that when you see the goods you will {.a aston 'shed that we are able to give you «uch bargains. One word in regard to foot wear: Our shoe department was never more complete and if you will (favor us with your attention for a few minutes when in town we will convince y'cu that we have the mo&t carefully selected line of line and heavy boots and shoes ever brought before the public. On crockery we have just received some verv pretty designs in Decorated Dinner Sets to which we invite your attention. * The buying of country produce has alwayß been a special feature of on Business, and wv still continue in paying the highest each pi ices for Butter Egg?and Wool. E. G. Svlvat-a DUSHORE, PA. Wright & Haight, SUCCESSORS TO M. R. BLACK, Forksville, Pa. Furniture *, + . and b ndertalttug* MANUFACTURERS OF Doors, Sash, Moulding, Flooring, Ceiling etc. DRESSED LUMBER Full and complete seasoned stock always on 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.