Republican News Item. ,'THURSDAY, MAY 17, 1900. £ ignorance is the mother of J J scepticism. Ignorance does J r not abound to any great extent J j in Sullivan County. J I £ 5o that there # J £ is But Little £ ! J Scepticism £ about the Value of IKieWS IKieWS J j ITtem { * As a Profitable # J J jHbvevtising 5 j iDebtum. J 5 1 #Read it, Your neighbor does. J Don't borrow. <| County Seat Indices. AND GLANCES AT THE TIMES. —Now side walks are being placed in many parts of the town. —Tlios. E. Beahen and family have moved to l'hillipsburg, Pa. —Miss Ina Osier is assisting be hind Uncle Sam's postottice cases at Laporte. —Mrs. John Andrews of Nord niont is visiting at the home of Mrs. ( T. J. Keeler. —Atty. E. J. Mullen was in To wanda the early part of the week on legal business. —Wm. J. Lawrence and A.Walsh purchased the Hotel Maine property at Sheriff sale last week. —Among the improved conditions * of the W. & N. Is. is a new passen ger coach putin service last week. 1 —The Senate shows no haste in . taking up the resolution for the 1 selection of its members by popular vote. —Joe Cooper, the clothier, lias cleaned up his back yard along the side of the printing office. This is news. —Win. English of Wellsboro,l)ep. Factory Inspector, was in town on Tuesday attending to the duties of his office. j —Wm. Fraley, who has been en- gaged at carpentering in Irvonia Pa. , for the past winter, returned home , on Tuesday. —Mrs. Wm. (iansel, of Muncy Valley died of consumption on Sat- i urday. Funeral service was held on Monday. Interment in Sonostown cemetery. —Laura Pardoe, daughter of John ] Pardoe, of Forksyille, died on Tues day evening, at the age of about 19 years. —We are informed that the Luke 1 Mokonia railroad station will be 1 removed to Pensdale in the near future, and also the llingdale station ' to I'ernice road. —Having suffered several attacks of appendicitis in the past year, and finding no other relief, Mrs. ('lias, ii. Wing went to Williamsport on Tuesday to arrange for having an operation performed. —The Thornedale tannery which has not been in operation for several years, and fourteen vacant houses in that vicinit were all destroyed by tiro one day last week. Forest tires ( in that section caused the conflagra tion. No one was living about the place at the time the lire added the last touch of destruction and put the town out of entire existanco. The city papers for the past week have been tilled with sensational court news of the trial in Philadel phia of Mrs. Heading of William sport who claims that a Mrs. Gaz zain lias stolen her husband's affec tion and wanted #IOO,OOO for the theft. The jury returned a verdict of $25,000 in favor of plaintiff, but Mrs. Gazzani, the divorced wife of Ex-Senator Gazzani, says she will not pay #25,000 or i'sc, so the case will go a little higher. —Landlord F. W. Gallagher was busy Monday sodding bis flower bed between the hotel porch and the side walk, where he contemplated growing pansies this summer. Great quantities of Government seeds was I lately seen carried from the postottice \by friends of Cong. Sec'y Morgan P. ■Gavitt, and by the great diplay of i horticultural growth in Gallagher's 1 pansy bed those seeds must have been misappropriated. —All the Republican state plat forms yet made point to the pros perity of the country of the country with more or less manifestations of pride. The Democratic platforms studiously avoids this subject. —Some weeks ago it was predict - led that the people would approve jtlie Porto Riean act when they saw j how it worked. The time lias come and the prophecy has been fulfilled. | Porti Itican trade is reviving and the suffering there is almost a | thing of the past, llad the Demo crats had their way, the situation j would still be uncertain or the poo- I pie would be going down into their poverty stricken purses to pay the I internal revenue ta. es. —ln the speech of Hon. lltifus K. j Polk, before the Mouse, he denion ! >trated the fact that !ie can talk good plain business sense, and is more of an American than a partisan clog to the wheels of industry. I lis keen business insight sees that a wonder ful dovelopoiiient in commercial persuits are taking place and that it is necessary for America to reach out for new markets for her products, and that America should build the Nicaragua canal and put herself in the best possible possition to take her share of the growing commerce of the Western countries and the Far East, lie is confident that America is capable Of making a success of so great an undertaking, and he is right, providing MoKinley is at the head. —Wm. Mock of the firm of Flock Brewing Co. of Williamsport, and Horace Sherman of same place, were in town last week enjoying an envi able time as guests of landlord F. W. Gallagher. The object of their so journ was to penetrate the wilds of Sullivan and fish for the gamiest of trout and enjoy the hospitality of the Lapoj-te Hotel, which is grow ing very popular with city sports men, where their frequent visits are incidents that tends fo disturb the delicious calm of their existance. The well entertained guests of the Laporte Hotel speak highly of our leading hostelry and the large trade it commands is evidence of the prop er manner in which it is conducted. Dushore. Lewis M. Bartli, who lias been seriously ill and confined to the house for more than a week, is slow ly improving. Henry E. Obert lias added the roller process for grinding wheat to his new grist mill and now lias the same in good running order. As this mill is fitted throughout with the most improved machinery it is the best grist mill in this section and should be well patronized. The class of 1900 of the 1/ushore High School have issued very pretty invitations to the Commencement Exercises to lie held in the Opera House on Wednesday evening, May 2:>d. A class of seven have com pleted the course this year. Mrs. J. Is. Newell and Mrs. Wm. Dittrich, of Towanda, and 15. S. Thomson, of Luzerne, Pa., were in town on Friday to attend the funeral of James Thomson. Mr. John Itenjamin has just open ed a new dental office on the second floor of the Opera House block. The new dwelling house which Carr 11. Jones is erecting on the site of the one destroyed by fire is well advanced toward completion. Arthur Hermann, who has been attending the Medieo-t'herivigical College in Philadelphia, is spending the vacation with liis parents at this place. Grunge Notes. Oil Tuesday evening May N, the [Grangers met at the usual hour. There being no degrees to confer,the evening was very profitably and pleasantly spent in carrying out .a part of a program previously prepar ed by the worthy Lecturer. The question, should the farmer own a bicycle, was discussed at length, also the question, is there any difference in planting garden seeds in the reg ular signs of the moon, was discuss ed with diverse opinions. The Grange took an action on pure butter protective association for enforcing the laws in regard to okoniargorine, passing a resolution for the removal of Levi Wells, Dairy and Food Com. E. (!. Rogers, I'. Bird and J. J. I Toevan were appointed committee and drafted the following resolution: Resolved, that we believe Levi Wells and all his assistants incompe tent and negligent and we request their removal from office at once. A program was prepared for the next session consisting of songs, i select reading, declamations and ' questions for discussion, also a news | paper edited by Ernest Kay. MATROX. ; Death of 'Squire Thomson. James Thomson died at his home in Dushore, Pa., on Wednesday morning, May !», at the age of so years. Mr. Thomson was born at Xantj ! coke, Pa., March lil, IS-Nh l.'ntil ! the year 1850 his life was spent in the Wyoming Valley, at which time became to Sullivan county and pur chased a farm in Cherry township about 1.1 mile from Dushore. lie remained on his farm for twelve years since which time he has lived jin the By rough of Dushore. He has served as Justice of the Peace almost I continously since IS7O. lie was married December 2.1, | is 47, to Flizabeth Chapman Jackson, ! who survives him, together with two children; Bush J. Thomson, Attorney, of Dushore, and .Mrs.Mary 15. Strong of Wyalusing, Pa. The deceased had been a loyal member of the Methodist Fpiscopa! church for many years. Clinton Lloyd Passes Away. Clinton Lloyd, the oldest member of the Lycoming county bar, and a man well known in this county,died at his home in Muncy, Thursday morning. A few days previous he was taken ill with heart trouble, the attack proving fatal. Mr. Lloyd would soon have ended his fiftieth year as a member of the Lycoming county bar. lie is sur vived by a wife, three sons and one daughter. The hotly was taken to Williamsport for burial. Met Death Between the Bumpers. William Bridge, an employee of the W. A N. 15., met a horrible death Monday in the company's yard at 1 iughesvilie, by being caught by the bumpers and suddenly crushed to death. The train had been cut and it was while he attempted togo between the cars that he was caught as they came together. The cars then separated and Bridge fell to the rails where a portion of the t.iain passed over his legs. lie was a married man about forty-five years and leaves a wife and five or six children. Will Decorate Soldier Graves. Memorial Day Exercises will lie held at Sonestown on May :»0, sit 9 a. in., and at Laporte in the after noon «tt li p. ni. The flower com wittee at Sonestown are Miss Mae Simmons, Mrs. Frank Magargel, Mrs. Klla May Sheets, Mrs. 1». F. Magargel, Mrs. B. W. Simmons. At Laporte, Mrs. A. J. Bradley, Miss Alma Lauer, Miss May Mason, Mrs. George Chase, Mrs. L. It. (ilimbic. Snow, fell in Manchester, N. I£., the thermometer registering 23 degrees i above zero. Snow also fell in Port Jervis, N. Y„ to a depth of a half an inch. Sir Thomas Lipton has reconsidered his determination to again challenge for the America's Cup. The late John Ruskin, who at one time was worth % 1,000,000, left an estate valued at $50,000. A vein of gold ore fifty feet wide, was located at the mines of the I'orti land Gold Mining Company, in Coloii ado. One of the Boer prisoners at St, Helena, was shot by a sentry whiW trying to escape. A subscription has been started i i Moccow to purchase a large piece if plate to be sent to Gen. Cronje. Colonial Secretary Chamberlain, i| a speech at Birmingham, defended ill British war policy and said that tlu Boer republic must be made part <| the British Empire. The Transvaal Government has in sued a notice that the underground mining rights on the Rand will be soli at public auction in the church square at Pretoria, on June 26. The Custom House at Lorenzo Mar ques is congested with imports await ing the decision of the Lisbon Govern ment regarding articles that are con traband of war. Seven tribes, representing 110,001 men, have joined the revolt of tht Ashantis against British authority ii the African Gold Coast Colony. The Turkish Government has de elded to introduce octroi duties at Gal lipoli, despite the protest made by tin foreign embassies. Tax riots in Spain are increasing ii violence, particularly in Barcelom and Valencia, where a number of pel sons have been killed and wounded. American troops occupied the pre vince of Masbate. after shelling am capturing the town of Palanos. —Thf Ladies' Aid of the M. E. church will sell ice cream Saturday night every two weeke, ta-yinnintf May l'-\ at the residence <>l" Mrs. (' K. Grimm. Public Notice. Notice is hereby {riven ilml my wile, Mary K. I.isson left lav bed ami board on May 10, H»00, without just cause or prov ieation. All persons are hereby notified not to harbor her or lo trust her on mv account, as I. will not |>ay debts ol her contraction. C. It. LI.SSON, Katies Mere. I'a. Straw hats for stile tit J.W. Hack's store, Sonestown. ■ Famous Maryland m. Men's Clothing BUd« to Order. Sipreiiif» Prepaid to ' The styllsh lclnd or Suits, Over and Trousers, made by best city mere hant made ' our workrooms at what you have to pay at retail. Our Men's Clothing Catalogue, large cloth samples attached, shows the latest styles and con ccits, and is profusely illustrated with the latest fashions that will be worn by the best dressed jfcim this season. Wc ship you our m&jp 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! • >Ve publish n 16-color book,which j|f|^ their exact colors and r| •lesigns, so that by look- MTJS) ■■■ lTriT'C Iff Ing at these color plates you can tell exactly how V ■ the fabric itself appears, fc

oooi Dlvidens Unpaid 7'2 oo I Deposits 222,50(i 74 I $ :ioo,oo'J 9S ! State of Pennsylvania, County of Sullivan s>: 1, M. 1). 8 warts, Cashier of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above state ment is true to the best of my knowledge and be lief. M. D. SWARTS, Cashier. I Subscribed and sworn to before ine this Ed • day of May WOo. JOHN 11. CRONIN, Notary l'ublic. Correct—Attest: ■INO.D.REESER. | E.G. BYLVARIA. Directors ALI'UONSUS WALSII.j Fresh lake herring and white lisli just received at J. \V. Buck's store. Finest Hantablara Cali. prunes sc. j Fancy evaporated apples, 9c per H>. Fancy evaporated peaches, lie H>. At A. Buschhausen's. A nice fresh lot of oranges, lemons ; and hannanas at J. W. Buck's. Fou SALE:—Two lots in Laporte j Borough, with barn and fruit trees ( thereon. A very desirable location | for a dwelling, overlooking Lake) Mokoma. Lots situated on Muney street. Terms reasonable. Address! MRS. JI. H. Rise, Dushore. if its Dold's its the best. Wej handle Dold's smoked meats exclu-! sively ?it A. Buschhausen's. FouSalk.—A Saw Mill in first j class condition. Capacity, 10,(100 to i 50,000 feet per day, in hemlock. Can , be seen in operation until June Ist, j 1900. Practically new. For further 1 particulars, address CIIAS. \Y. Bl:ki>i:u A- Co. Ow. Laporte, Pa. Mr. James McFarlane is agent for j the Celebrated Pitkin Paint and Specialties. This is the oldest mix ed paint manufactory in America ! and their goods are guaranteed not to chalk, crack or peel oil' when j properly applied and to last longer than any mixture of Trust Lead and Oil. QOI'RT "PROCLAMATION, WHEREAS, HON. K. M. DUNHAM, President Judge, llonorables John s. Line ami Conrad Krails,Associate Judges of the < ourts of Oyer ami Terminer ami (ienerut Jail Delivery, Quarter Sessions of the Peace, Orphans'Court and Com liion Pleas for the ( ounty of Sullivan, have issued theirpreceiit, bearing ilate the !» day id Mar. IH'S.I, to nie directed, for holding the several courts in the Borough of Lftporte, on Monday the isth tlav of Mav I'.HW, ato'clock i>. in. 'i'hcrcfore.uotico is hereby given to the coroner. Justices, of the Peace and Constables within the county, that they lie then and there in their proi>- er person at 2 o'clock ]>. m.of said day, with their rolls, records, inquisitions examinations and other renienilierances to those things to which their offices appertain to lie done. And to those who are hound by thcirrccogni/.anee topfosccute against prisoners who are or shall be in the jail of the said count v of Sullivan, are hereby notified to in* then and there to prosecute against thein as will be Jus l. 11. W. OSLKR, Sheriff. herlU's Office, Laporte, l'a... Apr. H, lnuo. * ASK YOUR DEALER * Ift FOR THE til iCreighton | ShOe Ladles. I $ ... WARRANTED. ... g tTV $2.00 1 IJL *2.50 * #3-oo| £ PER | * Perfect Fitting, Best Wearing and W SMost Kfliable Shoe sold. * j m For seventeen years our product has beew a i|j» : m Standard Shoe for Women, and is to-day con- ' fL ceded to be one of the most reliable and tnor- 2 oughly honest lines of Ladies' Footwear on 2? the American market. Sold through our au thorized Agents. All styles, sizes and widths, w • • iAf Sold exclusively by * Mrs. D. H. LORAH. * S SONESTOWN, PA. * MADE BY THE' J W. J, Creimton s uo. j; % lyn^ ass uRPSffiISXs t"£?jzvzs.?, VVrgßpr $ m TRADE-MAKK L. * stamped on Sole. W? r'amobell The MERCHANT, sHuisrirPA LADIES. I have just returned from the city with a magnificent new line of Spring and Summer Dry Goods, Notions and Ladies Furnishing Goods. Everything of the Latest Please call ami examine, the prices are right. Don't fail to look over the Bargain Counter, it will interest you. GENTS. I have just received a car ol' seeds, consisting ol Harden, Ked-top, Orchard Orass, 1 iinolliy and Clover Seed, also a car of Liowkers Fertilizer and tlie prices arc verv low, \\ hen in need of a plow I can supply you with the best made ' 11f. \ I>. Ii yon want anything in General Merchandise 1 can supply you at the lowest possible price. HIGHEST Market Price paid for Butter and Eggs. Yours very reaped I.illy A E CAMPBELL. What $12.00 The above named price tin several hundred Very Swell, Very Pretty, Excellent Suits. The fabrics are pure wool in lancy patterned clothing as well asjplain and blue; shapes of coats are singlejor double breasted, and |the entire appearance and serviceability ol these suits are e<|iial to any which you may have made to measure at s2">. There is u reason why we sell these nits at this low price, but it concerns you not. it has no bearing on quality or price. There are rich pickings (or early corners. This is an opor lu nitv which should not be lost. J* W CAROLL. Bi 0 o t o e k. Carro " DirsHOHK, Y LAPORTE Clothing Store. WE'RE PREPARED WITH A VFRY LARGE STOCK oF Clothing, Shoes and Gents' Fine Furnishing Goods Etc., and a Very Large Variety of the Finest Ladies' Wear for Spring and Summer. We are able to olfer you a goo.OO up to lu.oO; made in the latest styles. Youth's suits at 2.">0, ">.OO anil S.OO are the finest qualities. Children-' suits at 1.-'i, 1. 50 and 2.00 .Men's tine shoe, '.•sc, 1.2">, 1.50, tip to 1.00. I.adeis' shoes 00c up to:1.00. JOE COOPER, The Clothier. CLOTHING! 5711 Rafter, S 1 • l^— _/ Of LAPORTE, Desires to call the attention ol' buyers of clothing to the fact that be represent# The American Woolen Mills Company, Chicago, in ibis locality, the World's I.unrest Tailors, and that be has a lull line of Fall and Winter Samples ol suits, pants and overcoats, in all styles and at prices thai w ill defy competition. Also a lull line of ladies' and gentlemen's Water proof floods. . Call and examine bis line ol goods and prices before purchasing elsewhere All orders tilled promptly. Perfect lit and satisfaction guaranteed. Correspondency solicited throughout ibis section. 111,1 ss A. A. BAKER, LAPORTE, PA. Wright & Haight, BRANCH CONNECTION AT laporte, pa. NEXT IKiOR TO W.viON Slit>l*. 11. A. CONKIJX, Mgr. Ten Years Experience lias taught FORKSVILLE. PA. Us how to give the best value for The LEAST MONEY.