Republican News Item, j CHAS. LOREN WING, JEditor. THURSDAY DKC. 22, I Wis. | ' T FIRST OF ALL—THB NEWS." The News Item Fights Pair. IT IS A PATRIOTIC HOME NEWSPAPER. 1 Published Every Friday Morning. By The Sullivan Publishing Co. j At the County Seat of Sullivan County. LAPORTE, PA. ' __ filtered at ilie Post OiHce at Laporle. as Becond-claes mail matter. SUBSCRIPTION —SI.2S per annum. II paid in advance SI.OO. Sample copies free. All communications should l»e ad- ' dressed to REPUBLICAN NEWS ITEM, Fiaporte Pa., Harrlsburg, Dec. 20.—Political events pf the past week have so crowded upon the heels of each other that one scarce ly knows which to take up iirst. Per haps the most interesting occurrence was the gathering of Democrats for which John 11. Fow. of Philadelphia, was responsible. Fow is a unique char acter. His Democracy does not weigh heavily upon his broad shoulders at any time. He comes bark to the house this year with a nondescript sort of a political standing. He was not only the Democratic candidate for the leg islature in his district, but he also had the Republican, the Prohibition and the Honest Government party nominations. There are few more crafty politicians in the state than Fow. Why he called the Democratic members and senators together probably no one but himself will ever be truly certain. That the meeting was called ostensibly to pro mote the Wanamaker fusion scheme for the organization of the legislature and the election of a fusion candidate for United States senator we all know. That it was a most complete lizzie is I also a fact. That it gave the fusion scheme a terrible black eye is generally admitted. And now where does Fow come in? There are those mean enough to insinuate that Fow knew it was to be a failure before it was called, and that Fow is more than ever endeared to the Republican leaders who will have the distribution of the patronage on "the hill," and who will also make up the committee appointments for the speaker of (he house. All the Demo crats who were deluded into coming up here to attend Fow's fake fusion meeting are anxious to see what good commitfees Fow will be placed on. Those who did not come are just as much interested in the same subject. Hereafter the Democratic members propose to look out for themselves. IUCCESSFUL FUSION IMPOSSIBLE. No one wlio understands the situation oas any idea that there is the slightest enhance of successful fusion on Neither .lie speakership or tho senatorship. Not only are the Guffey leaders and the Gordon lieutenants jealous of each other, but nearly every member of the Democratic delegation is eager to get reoDgnitior. from the Republican speak er, and they are all suspicious of each other's every movement. The fact that none of the older members in the Dem ocratic delegation believes the anti- Quay Republicans can show anything like the number of votes necessary to make up the fusion majority on the speakership makes them all hesitate about going into a losing deal. Guffey has got the senatorial bee buzzing under his sombrero at a lively rate. He has already spent a fortune in the canvass, and he is giving out some sort of an interview or signed statement every other day In order to give the Republicans the impression that the Democrats are a unit for fu sion. He has State Chairman Garman helping him to create sentiment with the same tactics. are both talk ing themselves hoarse. But Garman in his latest interview has hurt rather than helped Guffey's cause. He tells the Democrats that in view of the great national political issues involved in the election of a United States senator they must not think of voting for any Re publican for Quay's seat. They must •draw the line in the fusion negotia tions when it comes to electing a mem ber of the United States senate. This interview of Garman's has brought the true significance of the present political situation right home to the Republicans of Pennsylvania. They see the Democrats standing firm ly and loyally by their free trade, free silver and anti-McKinley policy and resolutely refusing to consider any proposition from the anti-Quay Repub licans to desert their Democratic stand ard. The Democrats have called a caucus to be held here on Monday, Jan. 2, and it will then become apparent that the Wanamaker scheme cannot be carried out. Republican senators and members who have been here dur ing the last week picking out their seats and selecting their boarding places for the session all report that their constituents demand that there shall be no weakening or wavering of the Republican party lines in either the organization of the legislature or the election of a United States senator. They all agree that any Republican who fails to participate in the regu larly called caucus of his party will be politically ostracised, not only by their Republican colleagues here, but. by his constituents at home. PARR HAS THE CALL. The contest for the Republican cau cus nomination for speaker of the house, which will be equivalent to an election, has. In the opinion of many, been practically decided. While Ward R. Bliss, of Delaware; Charles E. Voor hces, of Philadelphia; Frank McCla'n, of Lancaster, and William Marshall, of Allegheny, are still in tho race, all indications point to an agreement among the loaders of different elements upon Representative John R. Parr, of Lackawanna county. Farr, who Is widely known as the advocate of com pulsory education and of the free school book legislation, is a newspaper man by profession. He has had the experience of several terms in the house and would make an acceptable speaker. He has announced a platform In which he says that if elected he will favor a short session, that all elements In the Republican party shall be treat ed in a fair and manly manner, and that It will be his aim to promote har mony In the party. 9 iiw Santa is again ||yJ|VlaUS ON TIME. FOR THE CHILDREN. FOR THE ELDER Quadruple Plated Silverware. Jeremiah Kelly, HUGHESVILLE. If you Appreciate buying I'roin a square, honorable house, which transact- business oii the square, don't forget when in need of CLOTHING, SHOES, LADIES'COATS & CAPES io patronize the originators ol the small profit system and you certainly wont regret taking advantage of a guide to upright dealers. Mercury has taken a drop, consequently drop to this [jointer and don'l buy an Overcoat. Suit, Shoes, Furnishing goods. Ladies' Cloaks, nr anything in our large lines until you have first visited us. * Read the Following Low Prices: Here is a special oiler in men's blue or black overcoats at ">.OO are worth every cent K.OO. Men's dress suits, tine made,strictly all wool, at (>.OO are wort h 10.00. Men's black suits were sold at 5.00, now 2.7"). Youths' suits at 2.20, are sold all over at 1.00. Children's overcoats at 1.25 are special bargains. Chil dren's suits. heavy weight, 1.00. Special offer in all wool heavy lop shirts at 50c. Heavy wool undershirts or drawers at -*»Oe, worth 1.00. Ladies' ribbed vests, oxtry heavy. 20c. Shoes, Rubber Boots & Shoes. Don't wait:-—prices cannot be lower. Many people think if they wait until very late in the season they can buy at cost. Do you know when you get an article at costlf yon d<» we will ask you to come and see our low prices now. our re ductions and you will be convinced that you can buy merchan dise at our store 10 percent, cheaper than any other place. Come and see the plain facts at our large store with small prices. (iood attendants and always glad to show you goods and prices. H/v*. The Reliable Dealer in Clothing JaCOh Per Boots and Shoes. HUGHESVILLE. PA t CATHARTIC U CURE CONSTIPATION 25c 50c DRUGGISTS Try The News Item Job Office Once. Kine Printing \r< )I)erV facilities. We Print To Please. " THE REPUBLICAN NEWS ITEM. IS THE PAPER FOR THE FAMILY. Republican in Principle ! $ $ Independent in Thought, * 5 Indomitabl in Actione. The State Normal School of East i Stroudsburg, Pa., furnishes its stu-! dents' rooms complete. The only; school to carpet its students' rooms with line l.russels carpet. The lirst and only school to introduce plain and fancy sewing,without additional cost to pupils. See advertisement in another columc. .1 \V. liitnk hns ;i tiinf line «»t horse Idftlllots. Ti» ( urr Citifitiinitioii l'»ro*'^r. <'.isuuieu c'uuiiy CiUliurtie. 11k* or Silo, li < . Ini 1 tociirc, uriiCßists refund lunnev Now lot of rubbers :it •!. W. Hack'?! iliin week. UMll't ToIUIMM *»!»>} tiJHI Mlllilit lour Ill*' To fjn.i. i: : ;1 v:■ lul l.'ft \ I < in;t«z I nctic. full OF i IT rv»* :IIM vi 'or, ta!;e No To- ! Hac. tlio v t\ ihn*. »•»:!!;«••• *v.rncij • s:ron?. r . All ruie or *l. Cure ;uiur;iii-j j foeil IttKir.lt i uiul SiiujpU: 112!(.•«.. A.ltin ss | Siorli'iir liMf'-i'.v Co., i»ro or Now York. (■oto.l. W. Huck, Soncstown, for dry t"'oods. hoots, shoes, caps; under ware etc. } Dhirnto Voiir lloivrlH Willi CwsrnrctH. Uiuiily < .ii.h"nic, i'urn consiitiiilioii former. 100. if<'. 0.0. f;i 11* drnfffrlsnt refund im mry. For shoes and rubbers 0 i t nts. Sold ucd guaruntoed to euro by all druggists. G. A. Rogers FORKSVILI.K, l'A (Successor to B.W. Fawcett.) Watches, Jewelery, Silverware, Etc. l>io\<-le repairing. I'ir vdo sundries. Fishing tackle, at lowest possible | Price. Sensational Display of Christmas Goods. Wise buyers will recog-j nize the economy embraced j in staying at home and. deal j | with us for Christmas gifts. General Merchandise Vl prices I m rely shading over wholesale cost. To tjuicken the selline of our large line of Horse Blankets • we marked them at a verv low figure. Von can safely Imy any article; from our large stock as new : goocls. 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. J FALL and Winter j Every corner of the store is | bright, with the newest things | for Women's wear and Men's j 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. 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. W.L. Hoffman's ^ Three Big Stores- MUNCY VALLEY, ! PROCTOR, PA. Splendidly Equipped FOR THE GREAT HOLIDAY BUSINESS i ■ l lie success ot 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. LAN AVALANCHE OF NEW GOODS. I Our supply of Christmas Goods is extraordinary Three 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 stock is absolutely complete. At prices all too small. I JENNINGS BROS. j We keep in stock at uur mills a complete line of dressed lumber in hemlock and hardwood. MANUFACTURERS OF Gang Sawed and Trimmed Lumber. LOPF.Z. 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 3-8 ceiling. CORRESPONDENCY SOLICITED. Buy Good Goods! And you will be surprised how cheap they are in the end. We have just unpacked such ft stock of coats and enpes lo which we are pleased to call your special attention. We do not pretend to handle the cheapest coats in the market, but we do say we have the BEST and neatest fitting garments 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 for we have plenty of underwear Cor 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 yon will ")>» aston •olied that, we are able to give you such bargains. One word in regard to foot wear: Uur shoe department was never more complete and it you will 'lavor us with j your attention for a few minutes when in town we will convince you that we ! have the most carefully selected line of fine and heavy bouts and shoes ever brought before the public. Un crockery we have just received some vers pretty designs in Decorated Dinner Sets to which we invite your attention. The buying of country produce has always been a special feature ot on Business, and we still continue in paying the highest each pi ices tor Butter Egg« and Wool. F P. Rvlvara PUSHQRE, PA. Wright & Haight, SUCCESSORS TO M. R. BLACK, Forksvilie, Pa. F U rmt«r| itfndsrtaftii . 9 MANUFACTURERS OF ! Doors, Sash, Moulding, Flooring, Ceiling etc. ,DRESSED LUMBER Full and complete seasoned stock always 011 hand. I IA 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 wrth : safety and dispatch. PRICES REASONABLE.