Published Every Thursday. Volume i. Business Cards. SONESTOWN FLAGGING Company, ChM. P. Biltamboz, AtielltS. D. H. Ijorah, " SONESTOWN I>A FlKttT NATIONAL BANK OK DUBHOK'K, I'E.NNA. CAPITAL - ' #lO 000 BURPI.UB - - #IO.OOO. Doe# a General Banking Business. H W JKNNINOS, M. D.BWARTH. President. (.'ashler. LAPORTE HOTEL. AND RESTAURANT, liAPOK'I'IB, PA. p. W. GALLAGHER, Prop. Warm meal* anil lunches at all hours, Oysters and game iu season. Bar supplied with choicest liquors, wine and "fan. Oood Stable room provided. LAPORTE LIVERY AND BOARDING STABLES. Couuected with the Commercial Hotel. First-class Horses aud Carriages. Rates reasonable. T.E.KENNEDY Prop. HOTEL MAINE THOS JW.BKAHEIN, Prop. LAPORTE, HA. 1 Lin new hotel has been recently opened, newly furnished throughout and will",be run for the special accomodation of the travehug public. The best stocked bar in the county. Kales are low. COMMERCIAL HOUSE. THOS. R. KRNNEI>¥» Prop. LAPORTE PA. This largd and well appointed Uous® i* the most popular hostelry in this eection HOTEL PORTER. Cautoultttreet, 'jSHUNK, PA. W. E. Po RTK it, Prop'r. CARROLL HOUSE, D. KEEFE, Proprietor. DUSHOKK, PA. One of the largest and best equipped hotels in this section ot the state. TaMs of the beet. Kales I 00 dollar per day. t,»r£« «t»l)le«. Professional Cards. J. & F. H. INGHAM, ATTORNKVS-AT-I.AW, Legal business attended to iu tliis and adjoining counties LAPORTE, PA £ J. MULLEN, Attornay-at-Law. LAPORTE, PA. Office over T. J. Keeler'n store. J H. CRONIN, ATTORNKY V AT LAW, NOTARY PUKI.IC. orrii-B ON MAIM STRUCT. DUSIIORE, J, A P. SHOEMAKER, Attorney at Law. • lltice iu County Building. LAPORTE, I'A. Collections, conveyancing; the settlement of estates aud other legal business will receive prompt attention. J J. BRADLEY, ATTORNMY-AT I.AW, orriCM IN COUNTY BUil.ltlNfl NKAK COURT MoU.HR. LAPORTE, PA IQUery P. Ingham. Uarvey K. Nrwitt. JNGHAM& NEWITT, ATTORN ITS-1--LIW, OFFICES 714 17 FRANKLIN HIIILDINIi. 183 Hu. Villi Street Philadelpliiu. Haviug retired Irom the ollice of United stales Attorney aud Assistant United States Attorney, Mill continue the general practice of law in the linited States courts, aud all the courts of the (:ily and County of Philadelphia, HENRY T. DOWNS, W: orriCK IN COD ItT MOMS K LAPORTE, PA BLACKSMITH AND WAGON SHOP J list opened at the Import" Tannery. (.'uatom work Solicited. All work guaranteed. O. W. BENNETT, Prop. To Cars Constipation Knrevxr. 'Pake Cascarets Caudy Cathartic. loe ur u:,c It C. C. C. fail to cure, druggiNia refund money Kdacat* Tour Bowels With Caaearets. . Cathartic, cure constipation forever. We, 16a. if C C C. fall, druggists refund money. Republican News Item. j jWe have been j £ (gleaning House For some time, but we are through at last. Wev V are all fixed up in apple pie order for the 112 ? Spring £rafcc £ ? * 11 r S with the largest and best stock of goods we/ £ Somethingfor Everybody, before purchasing. 112 J \\V think we mil please (he most critical buyer in Sullivan^ \ Respectfully Your.-, S > RETT m BURY, > C DUSHORE, PA THE JEWELER. ) Coles...™. * GENERAL h3f(lW3r( uNE ° f TPN WYYWI V HARDWARE PAINTS, OILS, VARN SHES and GLASS. SPECIAL inducements a STOVES and RANGES and all kinds of HEATING STOVES lor AV oo»l or Coal, suitable for parlors, halls, churches, school houses, camps, etc. Attention to a line of Cheap air-tight wood heaters from $•'5.00 to §lo.oo, Also a line of coal heaters from s'2.i iO up to $35.00. My Special Bargain Sale is open on a line of heaters slightly damaged by water. Good as new, but they must be sold CHEAP If in need of a cheap heater, call early. M.V Dockasll Ranges are without a question the linest ill the market, made up of the best material and designed to be a handsome Itange. Furnaces always the best on the market. In fact we are ready to heat the universe either in hot water, steam or air, Try us. we guarantee satisfaction. STOV REPAIRS AND REPAIRING. PLI'MHING, STIiAM KI TTING AND SUPPLIES MILL SUPPLIES. Soles Hardware. DUSHORE, PA. SUMMER NECESSITIES. Screen Doors Ready to hang 750 1.00 1.25 Window Screens 15c, 25c, 35c. ICE CREAM FREEZERS Best Make 1.00 np to 6.75. HAMMOCKS 50c up to 3.75. FmHlNfi T ATkTI < <real variety. Cloth Musket*, oOc ami lIvJIMMU I t\\j l\ L. L, Can't be Itent for the same money. Western Washers s.c;o. Clothes wringers 1.50 and up, White enameled, all iron beds up to 9,00. Bedj springs, woven wire, up to S.OO to suit. Couches and lounges 4.7; to Baby carriages.] 4-so up to 1 ij.oci. All goods dt-livered to your R.R.' station. Jeremiah Kelly, HUGHESVILLE. "ETERNAL VIGILANCE IS THE PRICE OF LIBERTY." LAPORTE, MM., THURSDAY, JUNE S, 1899. w io nun Court of Cassation Has Or dered Dreyfus Back From Devil's Island. INNOCENCE PRESUMED. The Captain's Cross of Legion of Honor to be Returned to Him With Military Belongings. DacUlon of Court or CxutloD Pltrn Captain Drcyfu* in Now Poaltion —To Ratura to Franco liuiiintliatoly for Now Court Martial—The Trial to Tako Plaoo at Koune*. Paris, June 6.—After a three-hours' session tlie Dre.vfus sentence of life im prisonment on Devil's Island for trea son was quashed by iLe Court of Cas sation. The assembled Judges of all the branches of this supreme tribunal of France then ordered that Dreyfus l>e given a new trial before the military court to sit at Keunes. The decision places Dreyfus in the position of a "prevenu"—an accused man who, while awaiting trial, is pre sumed to be innocent. The Colonial .Minister lias instruct ed M. Deniel. the chief official at the l>ea«i settlement at Cayenne, to re store to he prisoner his military lie longings an J his cross of the Legion of Honor. Albert Dreyfus will then resume his rank as Capt. Dreyfus. lie Is to be placed in charge of a Lieutenant of the Uendarmerle and addressed as "Mon Capitaine." lie will return to France Immediate ly, it Is expected, on the steam packet (APT. DREYFUS. JaitTray. now at Cay enne, lauded at Kochefort, on the west coast, and given into the hands of the military authorities there for conveyance to ltcuues, which is in that region. My agreement between the defence and i lie Coverment Prosecutor, prob ably the court-martial-will deal only with the bordereau. So the proceed ings will be brief and formal. Then will come an order for his re habllitatlou on the parade ground of the Military School on the Champs de .Mars, where he was drummed out of the army Jan. 5, 189.">, after his sword was broken and lie was stripped of insignia of rank. if Du Paty de Clam dies ill the Cherche .Midi prison, where live years ago lie sent Dreyfus, dramatic Justice will be done, but this fellow has not abandoned hope. Washington. June G.—The decision in the Dreyfus case excited much Interest in orticial and diplomatic ipiarters, par ticularly at the French Kmlmssy. and the disposition was to accept the con clusions of he Court as dual and for the best interests of all concerned. Those holding responsible posts were unwilling to discuss the a case which has aroused such keen feeling, but In a well-informed quarter it was said that the decision was particularly im portant in taking the trial to the quiet Hrltlauy town of Keunes. This re moves the case from the excitement and contention of I'arls, and allows the future inquiries to proceed calmly. Siiiohle a t ouflpt'u \Vif>. Boston. Mass.. June s.—lt is accept ed as a fact that the woman who com mitted suicide in San Francisco, and was known as Mrs. Herbert Clark, was the wife of Clarence Murphy, former teller of the Salem Savings Bank, who Is uow in States Prison. Murphy was detected in 18tt» in a shortage amount lug to about $47.00»t. On the day of the discovery lie excused himself from the director's room for a moment, anil, taking more, escaped with his horse and buggy. Just before his de tection lie had married Miss Margaret Sullivan, of South Boston, who inher ited a comfortable fortune from her father. Colonel Stable Barry Sullivan, and had lived tvitli her sister in a hndsoine house in Fast Sixth street. She was a very handsome girl and was iufatnated with Murphy, although the marriage was strongly opposed by her family. _ _ I'llikl Mmii a Murtlarer. Fnioniown. I'a.. June s.—Mrs. Min erva Monairhan was murdered In her home on Jefferson street by Council man \\ illiiiin McCormack, who wan also seriously injured by her daughter. Mrs. Cert rude MctSogan, and his rival, itlcliai'd Dlffetulerfer. The tragedy was committed in h lit of jealousy. The murderer is blind, aiid it is marvelous that one in his condition could commit the crimes tie did. MORE HARD FIGHTING A Vigorous Campaign Balng Put op by Amnlcau la Phtllpplm, Manila, June 6.—A vigorous cam paign was begun against Gen. Flo del Pllar's force of J,OOO natives in the bills at the mouth of Laguna de Bay and In the towns of Cainta, Taytuy anil Antlpolo, under the supervision of Gen. Lawtou. Gen. Hall, with twenty five hundred men, moved southeast from the pumping station, and Colonel' Whalley, who relieved Gen. King in command of his brigade, proceeded east from Sun Pedro Macutl. the two divisions approaching each other. Col. Whalley captured Caiutu with ■mail loss, the natives lleelng before the advance of United States troops. Gen. Uali drove tlie Filplnos from tlie vicinity of Mariquina, sweeping them toward Col. Whalley's column. Manila, Juutj o.—The position of the American troops indicates that they will sweep the peninsula of Morong, the laud projecting lo the south into Laguua de Hay, where tlie insurgents are supposed to have a large force, ner the town of Morong, as well as the battery on the western shore of tlie peninsula which recently smashed he propeller of the gunboat Xapidau. Geu. Hall is marching from Antlpolo, about six iiiid a half miles northwest of Morong, toward the peninsula, with his forces spread out to cover a large section. The gunboats Xapidau, Cova douga and Oeste in position to co operate. In the running light that took place and lasted a full day the Fili pinos were badly whlpi>ed. Mr*. K<l«iy liffttinln F 'titM*! IHII Snltncc. Boston. June s.—The followers of Christian Science observed communion day with four largely attended ser vices at the .Mother Church, the First Church of Christ. Scientist, in his city. Thousands (locked into the ediliee. As fast as the brief services were iiuished and the congregation had departed an other great concourse streamed into the church and the service was repeat ed. Mrs. Mary linker G. Kddy. the head of the church, was not present. But her .muni message to the mother church was read by John W. Iteeder. HI'SUMIHI Hint W't- r »c lll'Hl Clayton. Ga.. June •">. News has just reached here of an unusiial duel be tween husband :i in I wil'e which hap pened three miles south of this place. Moses Shirley, a well-known farmer, returned to his home in the evening, ami it is reported his wife assaulted him with a clawhammer. He wrestled with her and secured the weapon. She Ihen hurled a heavy lniggy wrench at him. anil finally became »>"• violent that he shot her twice in self-defense. 1 •••»»» i »• K : v Lexington. June o.—Considerable alarm is telt for the safety of the three companies of Lexington State Guards which went to Manchester to keep the Howard faction from killing the ltakers when they are put on trial there. Colonel Williams has tele graphed to hold more troops in readi ness togo to Manchester, as reinforce ments are needed, lie has heard that the Whites and Howards are gathering in Manchester heavily armed, and that they are determined to kill the Bakers if possible. Whirled Alton; >i slmfi. Ualiway. N. J.. June .">. At the Essex Felting Mills Charles Schweitzer, a machinist, was caught bv a shaft, whirled about a number of times and thrown twenty feet to the floor. The only clothing left on him was one trousers leg. He has been uncon scious since the accident. No bones were broken. Ii is thought there is a congestion of blood in (lie brain. He is not likely to recover. Kou|;lit Ovrr >• off unic. Vlucennes. lnd.. June .".—Policeman James Bout-hie and Harvey Lane, a saloonkeeper, fought over a game of cards. Lane pounded Bouchle's face to a mass. In the encounter the ofticer pulled his gun and attempted to shoot the saloonkeeper, but the revolver wus wrenched from his grasp. Boueliie, badly worsted, went to his home and got a \\ inchester rifle and returned and shot three times at Lane, but with out effect. I roiitiii»*ii MnridpH Philadelphia. Pa.. June s.—Samuel llextci of the firm of Hexter Brothers, wholesale clothing merchants, died here from injuries received by jumping front a second story window of his home on North Broad street. Mr. Hes ter's mind had been clouded for some time as the result of shock due to wit nessing Ills brother being crushed to death in an elevator accident. \:««li - « I'lirliirr V Itini /v« ml HIIII. Cleveland. <).. June s.—The leading candidate for the Democratic nomina tion for Governor is Congressman Lent/., of Columbus., who. it is said, has twice as many delegates as his most formidable rival. Col. lvilboume. Lent/, and Judge Nash the Hepublican candidate, are law partners. They have been associated in the practice of law for veil I'M. Farmer mul Wife Murdered. Austin. Texas. June 5.-One of fhe most horrible murders known in the criminal annals of Texas was commit ted near Manor, this county, the vic tims being G. W. Kngburp and his wife ,a well-to-do young cittple who resided on a farm there. The crime was discovered when the two bodies were found ljing In the bPdroom of their home. Columbus, oino. .nine :"i.— Edward L). Crowe, vho has bct»u suffering from a dropsical affectum for some time, was seized u ith a tit of coughing and choked tj death before he could be re lieved 1.25 Per. Year. Number li. I■IIIKBB That is the Compliment Paid by By Army Board of Claims to Cubans. COWARDLY AND CRUEL Claims of £450,000 Reduced to $B - and Recommends in Fair ness the Latter Amount The Mum Absurd unit Exlravtifout !><•- mantis Alado ]ty Cubuu Clalmaulit— < oiii plalned That Kiulda Near Santiago IVoia UUfl|urail lly tli« Graves or Uur Heroic Dead Soldier*. Washington. .J uue o.—The Army Board of Claims. organized to cxaiu lne the Cuban claims in tlit* province of Santiago lias made its report in tin- War Department. The report is signed by Major iioardiiiau. of the Filth Wn muue-s, president of the Board, and he gives the Cuban character about as black an aspect as ever given in a put;- 11c report. L'lie report lias not been made public, but the following extracts show its character: "We ha \ c the honor to report that all the business before the Aruiy Mount of Claims has been disposed of, ex cept the claim 4)1" ltrooks \ Co., for s.'t,UiMi for the use and destruction of one lighter. "Since our connection with the board from February ISil'.l. to the present day, we have investigated ami disposed of lit'iy cases, involving, in round numbers. *4<>o,C)oo. Of this sum We have found only which we think the United States either in law or morals is called upon to pay. and lu recommending that this sum lie paid We were prompted more by the spirit of equality than strict justice. "Our duties upon this board brought us in contact with oveVy class | ud condition of Cuban citizenship j,*aild we regret to report that qualities and characteristics have been revealed in the prosecution of these investiga tions w liich are not creditable to any people .Ninety-live per cent, of the claims considered were conceived in a spirit of dishonesty, and supported al most entirely by the most unblushing falsehoods. In truth, the most absurd and extrir ugant demands were made, and universally a crowd of witnesses compassed us about, ready to swear to any proposition which was deemed necessary by the unscrupulous claim ant whose tool they were, to aid >n robbing the United States Government. Unmindful of the fact that the United Stales had expended large sums of money, and sacrificed some of her brightest and purest men for Cuban liberty, still we liud these people de manding that rent be paid them by the United States for the land which the AliMiicati soldiers occupied while act ually lighting Cuba's battle around Santiago. Worse still, they complained bint i l.v that their fields should lie dis figured by the temporary graves of ourpierless patriotic dead. They have also endeavored to make the Uni ted States pay for property and repair losses l'oi which the Cuban and Span ish armies were responsible damage done long before the American aruiy lauded upon the island of Cuba. "tf'ticli a want of appreciation such biastty ingratitude, would cause the callous-hearted cowardly coyote to cover homself with shame. Vet. the aierage Cuban claimant, with an air (,f persecuted and injured inno cence, makes his demand as though he were the benefactor and the Ameri cans the beneficiaries. They are as con scienceless as a cancer and as cruel as they are cowardly. We sincerely hope that when these cases come before Cougress for payment that the facts may be known as we know them, and that justice may be dealt out strictly to this lot of deliberate would-be rob bers.' Tlilrtv Indian* Drowned. Seattle, Wash., June 5.—A telegram from Uaggan, Alberta, announces the drowning of thirty Indians in a col llsion between two war canoes on the Lake of the Clouds, near the Canadian Pacific Hallway line. The Indians were coming to the spring "potluteh." a ceremony of religious rites and the exchange of presents among tribosmcu which was to be held near Laggau. I'radtctn a Subsidy Bill. Washington, June s.—Chairman Payne. of the House Ways and Means Committee, iu an interview, expressed the opinion that the next Congress would pass a bill for the encourage raent of the merchant marine by grant ing subsidies. He also expressed the opinion that a currency bill would be passed. Death nail Dliaatw on Klondike Trill Victoria. 11. C., June B.—l'assengers by the steamer Danube, from the North, bring stories of death and dis aster to prospectors 011 the Kdmouton trail. At least fifty boats, they say. have capsized on the Great Slave Lake since last summer, resulting In the drowning of many prospectors. Hot llenrtltn FurwifU Cro|»» London, June s.—The hot summer weather which has recently set in lias been very beneficial for wheat iu Great Britain and on the Continent. Iteports received from the principal grain producing centres are favorable for u good crop. I'tHiik Accounliint .11 tuning;. Ottawa. Out.. June s.—John 11. Hen derson. an accountant of the Union Bank, lias been missing since June liv». and it is charged that by false entries he rob lied the bunk of übout S3O,IKH).
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