Republican News Item. ,THURSDAY, JULY 12, 1900. £ Ignorance is the mother of j J scepticism. Ignorance does T J not abound to any great extent # in Sullivan County, J 5 So that there £ is But Little £ j Scepticism £ J about the Value jj fabe IfleWS » S ITtem J * ' I As a Profitable <? * 2 JHbvei'tismo J * flDebium. * * * #Read it, Your neighbor does.# Don't borrow. # # * County Seat Indices. AND GLANCES AT THE TIMES. —ltobt. Stormont Esq. was a busi ness innn in Towanda on Monday. Miss Mae Mason gave a pleasant afternoon tea to a party of friends Tuesday. —Mr. M. Funston of tlit' 1. S. Army, in Culia,is visiting his parents at this place. —Miss May Higley is seriously ill, having been confined to her room for the past week. —The Ladies Aid of the 51. E. church will sell ice cream in the church entry Saturday evening, next. —Mr. and Mrs. John T. Brewster of Washington, 1). have opened their summer home on Muncy street. —Plain English and plain type, well put together, have made more fortunes than all things else combin ed. —Prof. L. U Ford and family, of Philadelphia, are occupying their cottage at Mokoma Place for the summer. — l The Itingdale postotlice will be re-opened in the near future. John Walsh has received the appointment of postmaster. —The person whose heart does not thrill at the sight of the little country paper from his old home, has no heart worth mentioning. —Miss Clara llerr, of Pleasant Grove, is the guest of Miss Jessie Wrede who is at home on a vacation from the Millersville Normal School. —B. F. C'rossley of Dusliore, en joyed Sunday with friends in town. Hen, like Dave Hill, says he is a Democrat, but not the 10 to 1 kind— -1<» cents wise and a $1 fool. —Sheriff Osier and Judson Brown are in the Western part of the coun ty this week, taking their vacation in hay making. —Miss Edith Brunei*, (if Muncy, Mrs. W. J. Mullen and daughter, Miss Eugene, of Scranton, are the guests of Mrs. Ann F. Meylert this week. —Joe Cooper spent a part of last week with friends in Elmirn. lie was accompanied home by his sister and cousin Misses Bertie and Helen Cooper who returned to Elmira on Wednesday. —C. 51. Yeager, postal clerk,mov ed his family from this place to Hughesville on Tuesday. It isun-j derstood that the mail service on this line will continue to start from Halls in the morning after the sum mer schedule is taken otf. —Dr. lleberton has opened the NVeirwold cottage and is entertain ing the following named guests: Aliases Anna Bowman, Georgena Wood, Charlotte Lloyd and Maud Laird, of Muncy, Dr. Sharp of Phila delphia, and Mr. C. \V. Reeder, of Hughesville, —Albert F. lieess has Jn»t accept ed an appointment to a lucrative position in the Census Department and left on Monday for Washington, D. C., to assume his new duties. As this work is but temporary Mr, Heess will continue his legal studies with the intention of again returning to his native county. Judge McClure of t'nion county is holding special court here this week to try an equity case between the heirs of Geo. 1). Jackson deed, and It. J. Thomson. Attorneys en gaged on part of plaintiff are K. .J. Mullen, A.Walsh and Wm.Maxwol. On behalf of the defense are Ed. Overton, It. A. Mercur and Atty. Mcpherson. —Dr. Rose Morgan has located for the season at the Hotel Eagles- Mere. —St. John's Episcopal church of Laporte, has again been reopened for the summer. Services will be conducted by Mr. F. ('. Huber, of I the General Theological Seminary of j New York. There will be church on next Sunday morning at 10::5O, Evensong at J o'clock in the after noon. All persons are cordially in vited to attend these services. —The executive committe of the Sullivan County Sunday School Association met at Muncy Valley on Monday, June 28, and prepared a program for the coming County Convention which is to be held at Hillsgrove, August 11th and loth. The committee report as having been very fortunate in securing some of the best talent in the state to address the convention. —Joseph Murrelle, who has been news editor of the Towanda Reporter Journal for the past two years, pur chased an interest in the Athens Daily News and last week took charge of the news department. The press of Bradford county all speak highly of Mr. Murrelle as a news paper man of rare ability and with the advantages to be gained on a daily paper will in time rank among the foremost men in journalism. —Thursday night of next week opens the social season for dancing at the La port Hall. Thos. E. Ken nedy, manager, has secured a good orchestra for the entire season and made such preparations as to insure good order and a pleasant time at his place on Thursday evening of each week during the summer. Its nn American Eagle, Let it ttcrcam. The Rrooklyn Eagle, a foremost Democratic paper in that city an nounced boldly in an editorial the good principles it stands on, which said: "One should uphold the principles in which he believes wherever he finds them advocated. lie should even break with associations which he prefers, when they are at variance with doctrines that in his views are right and vital. As a Democrat, and because a Democrat, the Eagle believes in the Ciold standard. To the Eagle it is the application of honesty to busi ness and the recognition of honesty by business. It is binding on gov ernments for the same reason that it is binding on men. And the reason is that it is right. And as a Democrat, and because a Democrat, the Eagle believes in Expansion. A war which could not be avoided was carried on with good motives to success by the United States. War i> a map-changer and a duty-maker. Our late war with Spain changed the map of the West Indies and the Philippines. That change made us responsible for Porto Rico and the Philippines,and for the trusteeship of Cuba. That responsi bility imposes on us duties it would be base to neglect and cowardly to shrink. The Eagle is in no doubt as to what those duties are or as to the nation's power and obligation to met them." Here is the whole issue of the cam paign in a nut shell. Although a Democrat the Eagle believes in the Republican platform on which Mc- Kinley and Rosevelt stands, because it knows it is right. And being right they will have the vote of all right thinking people who love honesty and the welfare of their country. —BUC K N Kl/L I'NL \' EI IS 1T V, JOHN IIOWAKD JIAKKIS, President. COM.KOK, loading to degrees in Arts, Philosophy and Science. At' A o KM v, a preparatory school for young men and hoys. 1 NSTITI'TK, a refined hoarding school for young ladies. School of Music, with graduating courses. West College, a new dor mitory for men to he ready for occu pation Sept. 20, 1!M)0. For catalogue, address the Registrar. WM. ('. GRETZINOEK, Lewisluirg, I'a. Notice. As previously announced the LaPorte Nor mal School will open on MONDAY. JULY 16, for a term of four weeks, Kvery effort lias been put forth to make its work interesting and espec ially helpful to the teachers and prospective tea chers of Sullivan County. I'rof. J. W. Moyer, of Philadelphia, formerly of the school, has been engaged us a special in structor for the last three weeks of the term. The following is an outline of his work: KIKSTWKKK. History of Education, Life and Growth of Language, Nature Study, Forestry. Hits of Personal Experience ill Teaching, Schools of the Twentieth Century . SECOND WEEK.— Managing the Dull Pupils. Securing and Retaining Attention, What Makes a (iooil School. Five talks on Pennsylvania—lts Organization. Constitution, Historic Importance, Resources, School System. THIRD WEEK.- Kivetalkson Pedagogy, Methods In Arithmetic, Language, Science. History. Writ iiiK. Manual Training, Amatuer Photography, General Talks. All students arc requested to bring any l«>ok« they may have on hand, for reference. Most of the !>ooks used will lie furnished free. The Normal School is designed especially for teachers who hold one year certificates and none can afford to miss the training and prepara tion it affonl> All students should I* present at the opening session so that there will be no delay iu the grading and uo Interruption in class ! work | I K W MKYLKKT. Co. Hllpt. I Chrrge of Judge Metzger in the Case of I Commonwealth vb John O. Bcouten on an Indictment for Criminal liibel. (Continued from lust issue.) On (lie partol'tlie defendant in this ease it is contended that these articles were published in good faith, That the defend ant had probable cause and reasonable grounds tor beliving what lie published to be true, and that lie also did it in u proper manner, and he calls witnesses to show certain facts upon which lie based his in formation, and which lie claims led him to believe that what he has stated in these articles was true. He has called a num ber of the preceding associate judges who were predecessors in office of Judge Kraus. to show that they received much less,both in mileage ami salary than Conrad Kraus received, and he says that that is one of the facts upon which he based articles, lie also says that in addition to that lie examined the court records and the court oflicers, or has communicated with them in reference to the matter, and satisfied himself thafthere was no material increase in the business, and he also testified to certain other matters which I may have forgotten, but which you will remember and from these facts and others he wants the jury to say that he had a reasonable ground for the publication of these arti cles. Now, if there had been nothing more in these articles than the mere tacts that Conrad Kraus received a certain salary and certain mileage, it would seem tome that that might be a clear justifica tion, and there could hardly be a «jneestion about it, for then it would be said that he published just exactly what the books show to be true. But that is not all. There are certain comments made in the article which is alleged to he libelous in this case, and the picture or caricatures are of a certain character, with certain comments made thereon, also from which the commonwealth argues that he lost his privilege; that, although it was a privi liged communication it these matters did exist, yet by reason of these facte the privilege was lost, and that lie had 110 ris»ht to make these comments and take the pretext that because lie had stated substantially the truth in reference to the number of miles claimed and the salary received, that therefore lie was not guilty of libel. Now, this is the very issue. The point is did he make a fair, honest publication of this salarv and of the mile age, or did he alter making a statement of that kind accompany it bv such com ments, and by such pictures, which when examined would induce you to believe, beyond a reasonable doubt, that lie ment to defame and injure the prosecutor, and that was the motive for the publication, and not the public good ? Because, if that was his motive he is not privileged, and he has no right to complain if he should be convicted. I think it is also perfectly fair lor the Court to state to you that we know of no evidence in this case that shows that any of these fees or salary or mileage received by Judge Kraus were illegal. We know of 110 evidence that they were illegal. The evidence does show that they were more than the others received precedii g him, but that does not prove that ConradKraus while he was on the bench, did not make anymore time than they did, or had any more mileage than they had. If Judge Kraus even would not have needed to be here as often as he was, yet if he had a right to be here, and he availed himself of that right to come here, he had a right to be paid for it, and it would not be illeg al. That would be a matter entirely left to the discretion of the man himself', whether he would come 011 all occasions or whether he would not. Ilcha«t aright to be here, not only in jury courts, but in motion courts and argument courts. If any of his predecessors did not feel that way, and did not attend the argument courts and motion courts, they probably had a right to be absent, and they ought not to have been paid if they were absent. The mere fact that lie received more money might be a suspicious circumstance but it does not prove an illegal taking of fees in itself, and could not be made the occasion ol a slanderous article. 1 do not say that you could not publish those mere facts, lor .you could, and do that with impunity, but you could not make tlieni an excuse for predicting upon it a scandal, which would delaine and ruin the man against whom it was pointed, if fcuch be the effect of the article; and that is one of the matters for you to determine. You will bear in mind in this case that the parties are of high standing. The defendant was a lawyer and a member of this bar for a number of years, lie knew the law. Judge Kraus against whom the articles were pointed, was oti the bench here about three years before his death. It therefore is a matter of grave importance, and it is not unfair, for the i Court to say to you that it this article is j libelous, and it the pictures and the Ar ticles as framed and published tend to ridicule and bring into disgrace either the administration of justice, of which Judge Krans was an integral part, or the person al character of Judge Kraus,or his official character, it is of great moment, and it ought not to be tolerated. Hut if on the other hand the criticism made upon him by the defendant was a proper criticism, a taircriticism; and an honest criticism, 1 made from a proper motive, based upon i reasonable grounds, why then it is very I ;S2IOOJN PREMIUMS & I Wflto for circular explaining how wi trill distribute fJiOO iu premium.*, without) I*s tof|*uo aywesfc— ao can you—write lor 't al "> about , gn-ar. overcoat*. Our*Litho*rapho,l^— Catalogue show* the '• Kamoua Maryland 11 fIKJiC"** M I Carpets, .Kurs. Art fjjfc ll ■f' 1f ' < Hquan-s, Porllerti, I 1 Laci' Curtllna ami Bod 40 to BO oo everything. " 1 -1- Whlcb book do yon want ? Allarutrec. A<ldn a* ihU wty Jutlua Hinea& Son, Dopt.9o9,Baltimore,Md-' important that that fact should be an nounced, because it has well been said, and it is true, that the court or any other official, no matter how high his standing, must be honest or they must expect to be criticised, and we would not draw very fine points as to whether the party went a little beyond or kept a little on the other side in his criticisms. But if it is a ma licious act, done not from proper motives but front improper ones, made in an im proper manner, and for the mere purpose or reviling or bringing into ridicule and disgrace the party against whom it is aimed, it is an egregious libel, because Judge Kraus occupied a position upon the bench which should be pure, and the administration of justice should not be assailed unless the individual who repre sents it deserves it fully. Of course such an act is a reflection 011 the whole court. Somebody in this case it is not improper to say, has caused a reflection upon this entire court. But who is to blame lor it. you are trying and it is not lor me to say. In all of these cases as well as all other criminal cases, before you can convict you must be satisfied beyond a reasonable doubt of all the element necessary to con stitute the oflerise and the crime charge, as well as the offender. But that reason able doubt must be ofsuch a character as not to be a fanciful one. That is not a reasonable doubt, and you have 110 right to call upon your imaginations to conceive of some doubt and see whether you can not find some doubt. If the evidence carries your minds to the conviction of guilt to amoral certainty,that is sufficient for you to base your verdict upon, But if there arise out ol the evidence such doubts as would cause you to hesitate in matters of moment in your own business transactions, then it is of the class of doubts which we call reasonable in law, and which ought to work an acquital' • The Judge then comments upon the testimony of witnesses and answers deten dauts points which he mostly affirms, and then adds: "Now we hope you will try and do jus tice between the Commonwealth of Penn sylvania on the one side and the defend ant on the other, and that you will act without any fear or favor or affection for anybody in this case, because it is an im portant case, and it raises a very serious question as to how far a man is justified in doing what has been done in this case. Fresh lake herring and white fish just received at J. \V. Buck's store. Finest Santablara Cali. prunes Sc. Fancy evaporated tipples, iic per Hi. Fancy evaporated peaches, lie H>. At A. Huachhausen's. A nice fresh lot of oranges, lemons and hannanas at J. \V. Buck's. If its Dold's its the best. We handle Dold's smoked meats exclu sively at A. Buschhausen's. Mr. James McFarlane is agent for the Celebrated Pitkin Paint and Specialties. This is the oldest mix ed paint manufactory in America ami their goods are guaranteed not to chalk, crack or peel oil' when properly applied and to last longer than any mixture of Trust Lead and Oil. COKI)KNSKI> KKI'OKT of the condition of the KlltsT NATIONAL ISANK of Onshore, I'll., At close of business, lire. ]s\ui. Kesourccs: Loans and Discounts $179.::G9 12 r. S. Houds to Secure Circulation ... I'J.'HHI ih) Premium on t'nited States Bonds t.iCKIOO Stock Securities 15,l!i0 00 Furniture I,'Jijooo Due from Hanks Approved reserve Agt SHT IS Redemption Fund [ , S. Treasurer ."iiij.iO Specie Mild Legal Tender Notes 1«,0*4 85 ? 'JSI.'HII 92 LIAUU.ITHX Capital ? ".it.ooo 00 Siirplu sand I'ndivtdcd Pmlii- 17.-I .1 .0 ('ovulation lii.'j ie uo Dividens Unpaid ; io Depodts 20B,ttW I # JM :|tl 'i.' State of Pennsylvania, County i.t Sullivan I. M. 1). Swurts, Cashier of the uliove named bunk, do solemnly swear that the aliove state ment is true to the best of my knowledge and be lief. M. I). SWA UTS. Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this in iluv of Julv 190 ft. JOHN 11. CRONIN, Notary Public Correct—Attest: JNO.D.REESKR. I K. <i. SYLVAKIA. Director.- It. \\ JENNINGS. ) To ('urn ()oniitlputloii l-orever. i Take Caacarets Candy Cathartic. We or 2Sc. j If C l'. C. full to cure, druggists refund money. Campbell, -"-MERCHANT nrrrrrrrr: LADIES. 1 have just returned from the city with a magnificent new line 'of Spring and Summer Dry (Soods, Notions and Ladies Furnishing , (Joods. Everything of the Latest Please call and examine, the prices aie right. Don't fail lo look over the Bargain Counter, it will interest you. GENTS. 1 have just received a car of seeds, consisting ol Garden, Iled-top, Orchard Grass, Timothy and Clover Seed, also a car of Bowkers Fertilizer and the prices are very low. When in need of a plow 1 can supply you with the best made "Till; U'lltAD.'' If von want anything in General Merchandise 1 can supply you at the lowest possible price. HIGHEST Market Price paid for Butter and Eggs. Yours very respectfully A E CAMPBELL. mbat $12.00 w ;][ lv Ihe above named price on several hundred Very Swell, Very Pretty, V erij Excellent Suits. The fabrics are pure wool iu lancy patterned clothing an well asjplain and blue; shapes of coats are double breasted, and [the entire appearance and serviceability of these suits are c.ptal to any which you may have made lo measure at s2f>. There is a reason why' we sell these tt:U at this low price, but it concerns you not, it has no hearing on ipialitv or p rice. There are rich picking for early comers. This is an opor titiiitv which should not be lost. J"W CABOLL. luoifv , * r ' nll Ditkhokk, P LAPORTE Clothir, Store. WE'RE PREPARED WITH A VFRY LARGE STOCK qF Clothing, Shoes and Gents' Fine Furnishing Goods Etc., and a Very Large Variety of the Finest Ladies' Wear for Spring and Summer. Wo are able to offer you a good many articles cheaper than the cost of making them. Men's suits at o.tMl up to HUM); made in the latest styles. Youth's suits at L'.oO, ."i.tio and s.oo are the finest qualities. Childrens' suite at l.i'.'i, l."»u ami L'.Od .Men's tine shoes I. —■ l. >•», up tot.on. Ladcis' shoes !)t)c up to :l.oti. JOE COOP R, The Clothier. CLOTHING ! cl.cL Walter, 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, the World's Largest Tailors, and that lie has a lull line of Fall and Winter Samples ol suits, pants and overcoats, in all styles and at prices that will defy competition. Also a lull line of ladies' and gentlemen's Water proof tioods. t all and examine his line ot goods and prices before purchasing elsewhere All orders filled promptly. Perfect fit and satisfaction guaranteed. Correspondency solicited throughout this section. A llDUl'iss, A A BAK 112 LAPORTE, PA Wright & Haight, Furniture -is'lf iiacnaliiiig. AN C LAPORTE. NKXT DOOR TO WAOON SHOP. |{. A. CONK LIN, Mgr. Ten Years Experience has taught I F PA Us how to give the best value for 1 v/l liXOVILLL, in. The LEAST MONEY.
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