Republican News Item. ,THURSDAY, Am. 19, 1900. 4."%.'V'%^%^%' \ Ignorance Is the mother of > T scepticism. Ignorance does \ V not abound to any great extent J # in Sullivan County, 112 $ So that there £ £ is But Little 2 5 Scepticism . J about the Value of tZbc IRe\V6 i { ITtem | 112 As a Profitable 112 jßbverttsing * t flDebtuin. J t # Read it, Your neighbor does. # £ Subscribe, Don't borrow. J County Seat Indices. AND GLANCES AT THE TIMES. —Farmers are busy these warm spring days. —Editor Newell was in town on Monday taking notes. —Emma Gallagher is slowly re covering from an attack of appendi citis. —Will the Dewey campaign com mittee have a Board of Lady Man agers? —lreland shouldn't permit Eng land to pull the shamrock over her eyes. —Mrs. Walter Spencer is visiting her daughter Miss Jennette at Pic ture Bocks. —Miss Ambrewster of New Jer sey, spent Sunday at the Lauer homestead. —J. W. Ingham, of Sugar Bun, is the guest of his brother Judge lug- 1 ham this week. —W. E. Porter and wife of Canton were guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Tripp over Sunday. —J. W. Flynn and wife were Easter shopping in Williamsport last Saturday. —Max Frankel has accepted the position of bar tender at the Com mercial Hotel on Main street. —Admiral Dewey suspects that he has already talked too much. This is the beginning of political— and any other sort of wisdom. —Prof. O. L. Davis, of Franklin dale,Fa., was in town Saturday night receiving a cordial greeting from his many friends. —Joseph Sick of Cherry Mills and .1. W. McCarty of Lopez were pleas ant callers and cheerful paying sub scribers to the NEWS ITEM Monday. —All the British generals in South Africa seem pretty well satisfied with their locations. At least they manifest no desire for a spring mov ing. —Mr. Philip Karge is dangerous ly ill at his home in Laporte town ship. At times he has been very low during the past week. —Morgan Gavitt has moved his family to Sonestown where they will reside during bis appointed term as secretary of Congressman Polk in Washington. —Our friend and good paying sub scriber Henry llufl'master made this office a call on Monday, in company with 8.C.1t. Kschinka who enlisted in our army of readers. —The fishing season opened on the Kith, owing to the fact that the 1 ">th came on Sunday. Nevertheless some of the too ardent disciples of Izaak Walton baited hooks and cast lines on the good day. —Glorious weather on Easter was greatly appreciated by the inhabi tants ot this cold section. The sun was undimmed, the air balmy and all nature seemed to rejoice and put on new life. —Mr. Shopbell, of the firm of Shopbell, Gamble «Sr Co., William sport, died in Baltimore on Friday, lie was a man of high standing in | business and religious circles of his j city. —Lumberman M. E. Beeder finds pleasure in dairying and was up in New York state again last week buy ing more head of high blooded stock. Butter of his manufacture is of the choice quality and meets ready sale. [ —Now the yellow journals are after Funston for meting out swift nnd deserved punishment to a couple of murderers whom he captured. Some people imagine that war can be carried on without bloodshed. —The Porto liican bill does not go into effect until May 1, but its beneficial results will be evident at once. The men who have been holding back their sugar and other property from export will now abandon the hope of free trade and will get ready to ship them. This will make work and restore pros perity. —Otto P. Behr of Lopez and Miss Edith Ileacock of Dushore were married on March 28. Mr. Bohr is one of the best known and most highly respected young men of Sullivan county. The NEWS ITEM extends congratulations to the happy couple. —Secretary Gage has notified Congress that the revenues for the next fiscal year will be some S7O, 000,000 in excess of the expenditures unless some abnormal expenses be incured. If possible, some action will be taken to reduce taxation, but if this has to be postponed to next session, the country will at least have the consolation of k now ing that a surplus is better than a deficit with an issue of bonds to save the Treasury from disaster. —The Ganuski family at the Tan nery who have been a town charge on this Borough for some time past, moved to Scranton last week where several of the well grown children have found employment. Their worthy example might well be fol lowed by other charges who are idle and apparently haye more than some self respecting citizens who support themselves and pay outlandish taxes to the poor fund. —The Lake Mokonia Land Co. have advertised the lake and sur rounding land in their possession at public sale on May 2. It is rumored that a syndicate composed of pro fessional medical men are contem plating the purchase of this property and develope it into a large sanitor ium. Dr. Heberton of Hughesville who has a cottage near the lake and enjoyes the climate there with in vited guests whenever his business permits, is loud in his praise of the lake and the climate which he has found to be highly invigorating and of the kind most desirable for an in valid or over-worked person in re cupiating. If the above mentioned syndicate should make the purchase it is an assured fact that Lake Mo konia will have her natural resources developed. —The audience that heard Web ster Davis lecture on the Boers in Washington last Sunday night was not composed of anti-administration men who took up the cause of the Boers only in order to attack the President. On the contrary, it hiss ed down all anti-administration remarks and applauded only the parts of the speeches that dealt with the Boer question alone. Jn other words, it was a republican audience and it showed plainly that the Democrats have no monopoly of sympathy with the Boers in their struggle for independence, even though they do not see what the United States can do about it. Jurors Drawn tor May Term ol'Court. TIIA VERSE. William 1.. Carrington, Mathew J* Burns, George W. Lawrenson, Robert Ilosengrant, Lawrence La velle, Edward J. Flynn, Herman Behr, J. Beese Kilgore, Corneleus J. Harrington, Joseph Bichliu, (Jeorge 1 lart/.ig, William L. Jen nings, Guy Baker, Bert Ha/./.en, Henry C. Boatman, Andrew Edgar, John Litzleman, Thomas 11. Galag her, Frank Campbell, John Yonkin, Walter Lawrenson, Thomas L. Bed ford, John Botsford, Asa (J. Little, W. Lincolji Sheets, Oscar (). Barnes, John Bradley, Enos McGee, Jacob L. Snyder, William Boyles, Grant Little, John A. Speaker, Harry Kellar, (Jeorge Suber, Abraham L. Kilmer, James Spence, Jr. («H AN I). Albert Glide well, James Sweeney, j Gabriel Bowman, C. Murry Toyer, | Roland Martin, McClellan Phillips, j Henry I'richard, Thomas S. Tom j kins, Frank Shoemaker, Burton K. ! Luther, Bernard E. Bohn, Peter M. Whitacre, William Snyder, Charles M. Barth, William A. Leonard, Benjamin B. King, Levi Huff master, Valentine Robe, W. Kerr Holmes, Henry E. Fawcet, Asa Fawcet, John Miller, Saddler S. Bogers, Daniel S, Philips. A Large and Harmonious Gathering of Party Representative!. Monday's Republican county con vention held at the Court ] louse was perfectly harmonious throughout and its work was performed with promptness aud dispatch. The at tendance of delegates was almost complete and the voting at the pri maries in many districts was large, which goes to prove the. great inter est taken in party affairs in the county. The convention was called to'order by County Chairman F. I'. Vincent, at 2 p.m. John W. Rogers Esq., of Forksville was elected to preside over the convention. M. C. Mereur of Eldredsville, and Dan Schonover of Berniee were chosen vice-presi dents. The secretaries were F. 11. Ingliam, Vernon Hull and J. J. Teevan. Voting was all done by acclama tion, there being no contesting for honors. Chairman Vincent was the unanimous choice for re-election by virtue of the excellent manner he conducts the duties of his office. The convention acted wisely in their choice of Walter L. Hoffman as del egate to state convention, and R. 11. Guy as alternate. Congressional conferees are Robert C.lt. Kschinka, and Ulysses Bird who have the power to choose their alternates. The county delegates who so ably took part in this convention and up on whom will rest the grave respon sibility of naming a county ticket that is able to win at the polls and one that will net cause dissension within the rank and file of the party are as follows: Bernice.—lt. IT. Guv, D. Schono ver, Win. Brown, Joel Saxon. Cherry.—Lawrence La voile, It. C. It. Kscliinka, Jos. Sick, If. <). Iluff master. Colley.— Davidson. —L. M. Kins, 1). 11. Lorali. Dushore.—H. N. Osier, l)r. P. CJ. Diddle, 1). E. Mingos, James Cook. Eagles Mere.—C. F. Cheney Clar ence E. Dunham. Forks.— Fox.—ll. S. Fanning, S. l\ Mor gan, Sam Leonard, A. B. Kilmer. Fork-iville.—W. E. Miller, J. W. ltogers. llillsgrove.—A. A. Ludy, S. E. Harrison, W. Saddler, Vernon Hull. Laporte.—F. 11. Ingham, Win. Shoemaker. Lai>orte Twp.—ltay Kesler Jr., Wm. llotsford. Lopez.—W. J. MeCarty, J. 1). Cooper, Win. Snyder, V. D. Bur gess, A. L. Parish, Thosllungsinger. Mt. Vernon. — Jamison City.— —Ringdale. - Rlcketts. —Henry B. (iary, John C. Cornell. Shrewsbury.—Charles ltohers, ay at retail. Our Aim's Clothing Catalogue, large cloth samples attached, shows the latest styles and; con celts, and Is profusely illustrated with the fashions that be worn by the best dressed this season. We ship you our Clothing C.0.D., and we guar antee each garment to fit you, so that you run absolutely no risk; think of the large saving you effect and the stylish garments we send you I We publish a 1 (.color lithographed l>ook,which /M/ shows Carpets, Ryes, /.mm tSmSWt, Portieres, Lace Curtains WWW T Mjr MmWSmmXMk and Bed Sets, Table and Piano Covers, etc., in their exact colors and - lei designs, so that by look* Jfn Ing at these color plates M you can tell exactly how V the fabric itself appears. and buying from us.you r 1 ' buy at millprices, antl save from 40 to 60 per cent. All Carpet* tewed free, lining furnished without charge, and freight prepaid Both catalogues are free. Which do you wantf Address this way: JULIUS MINES a SON, Dept.9o9, Baltimore, Md. WANTED —Some one to plant the garden 011 the John Green lot, 011 share. Apply to Mr. Brewster 707 6th street, N. E. Washington, I). C To THE PUBLIC. —WHEREAS, ■ Jean Geautier, of Laporte twp., Sullivan county, Pa., is a pauper, who is at present chargeable to the Poor District of said Township, and whereas the Overseers of the Poor of said district have provided said pau per with the necessary means of sub sistence by furnishing him with suitable and necessary wearing ap paral together with boarding and lodging, in the family of John Ros encrants, in Laporte township; this therefore is to notify all persons not to give said Jean Geautier any credit or to harbor him at the expense of Laporte Township Poor District as said Poor District will pay 110 bills contracted by him. JOSEPH SHAFFER, PHILLIP PETERMAN, (>verseers of the Poor of Laporte Township, Sullivan Co. Pa. April 3, 11 tOO. Wall paper at popular prices at J. W. Bucks, this week. Where it is Not Necessary to Examine Goods. A Laporte lady remarked, but yesterday, that she thought Retten burys the most reliable place to buy from she ever knew, as it was not necessary togo to the store antl ex amine what you bought; simply send your order and the amount you want to pay, his judgment never fails in sending what will please you, the goods will be reliable and exactly what he tells you. Twenty years experience, as he says in his adver tisement, has enabled Mr. Itetten bury to make all repairs to watches and clocks in a thorough workman like manner to which the NEWS ITEM and his many patrons can tes tify. lie will tell you what the cause or trouble is with your time piece and the price at which it can be properly repaired and regulated so as to be reliable.' As every one knows, a watch or clock that does not keep correct time is 110 ornament but a source of vexation. Many people would be glatl to pay a few dollars a year to have their time pieces kept in order, but they don't know that J. V. Rettenbury is a competent horologist. QOIKT I'ItOOLAMATION. WHEREAS, HON. E. M. DUNHAM, President Judge, llonorables John S. Line und Conrad Kruus.Assouiate Judges of the Court* of Oyer ami Terminer and General Jail Delivery, Quarter Sessions of the Peace, Orphans' Court anil Com mon Pleas for the County of Sullivan, have issued their precept, bearing dale the >1 day of Mar. IH9(>, to me directed, for holding the several courts in the Borough of Laporte, ou Monday the •28th day of May 1000, at 2 o'elork p. 111. Therefore,notice is hereby given to the Coroner, Justices of the Peace and Constables within the county, that they lie then and there in their prop er person at 2 o'clock p. in.of said day, with their rolls, records, inquisitions examinations and other rememberanees to those things to which their otllces appertain to l>e done. And to those who are liound by their recognizance to prosecute against prisoners who are or shall be in the jail of the said county of Sullivan, are hereby notified to be then and there to prosecute against them as will be just. 11. W. OSLEU, Sheriff. herifTs Office, Lajxtrte, l'a.,, Apr. 14, IpOQ. * ASK YOUR DEALER J + r\j FOR THC * |£reighton 112 112 Shoe Ladies. «£ j ... WARRANTED. ... $ I!■ $2.00 1 IjL $2.50 s $3.00g S PER S * PAIR. £ £ Perfect Fitting, Best Wearing and JjJ * SMost 'Reliable Shoe sold. * ift For seventeen years our product has been a m Standard Shoe for Women, and is to-day con- m ceded to be one of the most reliable and thor- JS ouffhly honest lines of Ladies' Footwear on W 2 the American market. Sold through our au- • •T thorued Agents. All styles, sizes and widths. JJj * # SBold exclusively by j{j[ Mrs. D. H. LORAH, * $ BONEBTOWN, PA. j# • MADS I* -JYC £ S w. 1. creisktos & to. S ; s m TRADE-NARK . * + stamped oh Sole. % r'amobell The MERCHANT, LADIES I have Just returned from the city with a magnificent new line of Spring anil Summer Dry (Joods, Notions and Ladies Furnishing Goods. Everything of the Latest Please call and examine, the prices are right. Don't fail to look over the Bargain Counter, it will interest you. GENTS. I have just received a oar of seeds, consisting 01 Garden, Red-top, Orchard Grass, Timothy and Clover Seed, also a car ofTJowkera Fertilizer and the prices are very low. When in need of a plow I can supply you with the best made "THE WIHAD." If you want anything in General Merchandise 1 can supply you at I lie lowest possible price. HIGHEST Market Price paid for Butter and Eggs. Yours very respectfully A. E. CAMPBELL. iUbat sl2.oo w^ y The above named price on several hundred Very Swell, Very Pretty, Excellent Suits. The fabrics are pure wool in fancy patterned clothing asjplain and blue; shapes of coats are single'or double breasted, and |the entire appearance and serviceability of these suits are ei|tial to any which yon may have made to measure at $2."). There is a reason why we sell these nits at this low price, but it concerns yon not, it has no bearing.oll <|nalit\ or price. There are rich picking* lor early comers. This an opor tunitv which should not be hc to 1.0(1 011 every pair of shoes and from 20 to 40. eta. 011 every article you buy of us. We sell our goods at very small profits. We have 110 extra expense and are satisfied with the Small Profit JOE COOPER, The Clothier. CLOTHING ! <3-Rafter, J— Of LAPORTE, Desires to call the attention of buyers of clothing to the fact that he represents The American Woolen Mills Company, Chicago, in this locality, ihe World's Largest Tailors, ami that he has a full line of Fall and Winter Samples of suits, pants and overcoats, in all styles and at prices that will defy com petition. Also a lull line of ladies' and gentlemen's Water proof GooJs. Call and examine his line ol goods and prices before purchasing elsewhere All orders tilled promptly. Perfect fit and satisfaction guaranteed. ( 'orrespoudenev solicited throughout this section. A A BAKER, LAPORTE, PA. Wright & Haight, furmture * . , . «, naert afting, BRANCH CONNECTION AT LAPOBTE, NKXT DOOR TO WAGON SHOP. 11. A. COXKLIN, Mgr. Ten Years Experience has taught FORKSVII I F PA Us how to give the best value for rUni\OVILLL, rn. The LEAST MONEY.