lepublican News Item CHAS. LOREN WING, Editor. THURSDAY, IT IS A PATRIOTIC HOME NEWSPAPER Published Every Friday Morning. By The Sullivan Publishing Co. A.t the County Boat of Sullivan County. LAPORTE, PA. Entered at the Pout Office at Laporte, as second-clans mail matter. Harrisburg, Feb. 25. —Now that they hive had time to make an analysis of • returns of the recent election in is state, Republicans of Pennsylva i have every reason to be pleased \ h the outcome of t,he balloting. \. htle there were no state issues in volved in any contest in the several < unties, the stalwart Republican ele- I nt made material gains in many ( irters. They have unquestionably e . "ngtliened their position in the t .e, and a most significant fact shown the election returns is the almost c .uplete annihilation of the so-called I n ion party. This political mush i. m, which sprung up in the fight t the Wanamakerites to elect the 1 : iladelphia merchant to the United £ • tes senate, has virtually ceased to < -t. it continues practically in name only, with a few of its officers still wiling to allow their names to be as snciatetf with it. In many clean-cut contests in coun t sin which there were heretofore 112, ion movements the regular Republi cans carried everything before them ;U last week's election. The insurgent organization formed in i he deadlock over the United States : v. itorship by members of the legis -1: t ure identified with the bolting ele ment no longer exists. The sentiment i :i which this movement was based < ltinues to be expressed through i , ocratic and assistant Democratic •iii > spapers which long ago lost what little influence they had with voters. PURELY LOCAL FIGHT. These newspapers are now seeking ti convey the impression that the re f.ult of the recent election in Pittsburg n . MIS the annihilation of the present leadership of the Republican organiza ti; !i of the state, and that the elec tion of a Democrat to the office of con troller of Pittsburg is going to have a far-reaching influence upon the ac tion of the coming Republican state convention. The facts of the case are that this \v>s a local contest pure and simple. 'I here was a bitter factional struggle between rival elements within the Re publican organization of Pittsburg. Senator Flinn had been unable to pre serve the harmony which had existed niong Pittsburg Republicans for many yc'.rs under the leadership of the late r. 1,. Magee. He found himself at odds with the powerful Bigelow-Oliver com bination of capitalists, and with every heretofore stalwart Republican news paper arrayed against his ticket in the late campaign. A quarrel over the street railway franchises and differ ences growing out of the new charter legislation resulted in a very exciting campaign. Flinn and his friends, who control the regular Republican organi zitii.n, had to fight a combination of democrats and dissatisfied Republi cans, who united upon a fusion candi date for controller, a Democrat named Larkln. In view of the associations which many of them had before this contest was started, Republicans throughout the state concluded not to meddle in this family row, and the contest was waged absolutely upon local issues. it has no bearing upon state politics, and the result of the election will not in any way influence the action of the coming state convention. The Repub lican candidate in Pittsburg was de feated only by 8,000 votes. It was in no sense a stalwart Republican de feat. Many are of the opinion that I his result may have the effect of get ting the factions In Pittsburg together upon some reasonable basis of party harmony. Whether it shall or shall not, the integrity of the stalwart or ganization within the state is not af fected in the slightest degree. The Democrats are, of course, elated, but their happiness will be short lived, as Republicans will not continue to put Democrats into office in a Republican stronghold like Pittsburg. Of course to serve factional and per sonal ends (lie Wanamaker and Demo cratic newspapers throughout the state have been printing stories to the effect that Flinn's defeat will seriously affect the movement in favor of the nomination of Attorney General John P. Elkin for governor. When it is recalled that Mr. Elkin was one of the most aggressive stalwart lead ers fighting Flinn when the Pitts burger was at Hie head of the insur gent organization it will be seen that any reverse that Flinn might suffer could not affect Mr. Elkin's chances of nomination or election. I lIILADELPHIA'S BIG MAJORITY By the official returns just computed tuday the Republican candidate for city solicitor in Philadelphia, John L. Kinsey, hat a plurality of 119,308 over the candidate of tho Democracy and ihe Municipal League, who received but 35,"81 votes, representing the com bined strength of these organizations s against 154,692 polled by the Repub lican nominee. These figures tell their own story. They show an absolute collapse of the Wanamaker movement or insurgent outfit in Pennsylvania politics. They show that the people take no stock la the alleged "political news" printed in the advertisement-controlled and sub sidized newspapers of the Quaker City, ,'J LL -HBffWggWggßWP— which day after day are filled with »bus* of Republican officials and Re publican leaders In the city and the state at large. Thus the once great Democratic par ty, which a few years ago polled a to tal of over 90,000 votes In Philadelphia, and the Municipal League, which, when It was run under real reform leadership, marshaled 30,000 voters to the polls, have dwindled down to an insignificant 35,000 votee In their com bined strength, with every morning newspaper in the city with one ex ception denouncing the Republican candidates and the Republican or ganization and advocating the election of the fusion nominee. And these papers now assume to tell the Republican organization whom It shall nominate for governor and for other state offices. They, too, are most persistent in seeking to make the local contest In Pittsburg one of state importance, to serve their selfish In terests. The Republican leaders in Philadelphia say they will poll 150,000 majority for the Republican candidate for governor next fall. oaiiMliED Counties Seleoting Representa tives to Name Next Governor. ELKIN LOOMING UP STRONG His Name Submitted to Be Balloted For By Popular Vote at Republican Primary Elections On the Guberna torial Issue. (Special Correspondence.» Philadelphia, Feb. 25. —As the roll of the counties Is being called upon the question of the next Republican nomi nee for governor of Pennsylvania, the stalwarts are lining up with enthusi astic interest in favor of the candi dacy of Attorney General John P. El kin. The recent action of the conven tions of Chester and Jefferson counties in adopting, with demonstrations of ap plause, resolutions cordially com mending the Indiana county favorite and instructing their delegatee to vote for his nomination for governor, gave expression to the sentiment which ex ists both in the east and the west among Republicans who have been identified with the organization in its many successful campaigns in recent years. , UNION COUNTY'S VOTE. Following the declarations from these counties which had been antici pated by the conventions of the Republicans of Berks, Car bon and elsewhere, came the voice of little Union county. The Republican primaries in this county were held on Saturday la9t. The rules In Union re quire that the names of candidates shall be printed upon the ticket to be voted at the delegate election so that the Republicans may clearly express their preferences. Full , announcement was made so that the friends of all aspirants for governor would have an opportunity to have their respective favorites ballot ted for. Whether it was because the sentiment of the people was for Mr. Elkin, or for some other reason, Mr. Elkin was the only candidate who had the temerity to submit his name to be presented to the voters for the nomi nation for governor. Professor A. M. Wonder, one of the most respected and representative citizens of Union county and a member of the faculty of the Central Pennsylvania College at New Berlin, announced himself as a candidate for state delegate in the in terest of Mr. Elkin, and he was elected by popular vote with instructions in favor of the Indiana county candidate. BLAIR CANDIDATES REGISTERED. The latest county to arrange for its Republican primaries is Blair. Satur day was the last day upon which can didates coulfl be registered to be voted for at the coming primaries. As in Union county Attorney General Elkin had his name filed with the county committee and it will be placed upon the ticket to be voted for at the dele gate election. Here again he is the only aspirant for governor togo before the people. He is assured of the instructions from the county, but besides that all the candidates registered as delegates to go to the state convention are friendly to Mr. Elkln's nomination. The Republican leaders of the coun ty are all under obligations to him for the generous support he has always given their candidates both on the stump and in many other ways. Major Brown, of Erie, who is a can didate for secretary of internal af fairs, also registered in Blair county. There has not been much talk about the governorship outside of such fav orable comment In Mr. Elkin's behalf as naturally followed the action of the recent county conventions and the pop ular votes in his interest. The opponents of the regular Repub lican organization leadership have fail ed in their efforts to have it appear that the defeat of the Republican can didate for controller of Pittsburg will seriously affect the canvass in Mr. El kin's Interest. The fact is admitted by ail fair minded men that the contest in Pittsburg was purely a local one without any state Issues involved. Insurance Commissioner Durham, who is one of Mr. Elkln's most ardent supporters, in a recent Interview show ed that Mr. Elkin has friends in both Republican factions in Pittsburg and that they were not lined up solidly for either side. Mr. Durham pointed to the fact that Mr. Elkin is the only candidate for governor who has a single delegate elected in his interest. John D. Reeser's Big Store Bank Block, Dushore, Pa. J John D. Reeser's Big Store Bank Block, Dushore, Pa. Advance Summer Goods At Cash Buyers Headquarters. Puchesse lUnn.-l wa.et cloth 12c the yard Uerksh.re waist. ng» 25c Light a.ul dark outing 5c the vard A,k lor the "RwlHiflk."U»iO t toe ormmei hclipse flannel wa.st.ngs w.tl. fancy border for n.ng ISc the yard. V new lineof men's shoes from'Sl 50 to s:; On Rubbers and artics to close at eosT GROCLRIES. • ■old Medal flour Dried apples 8c lb Prunes 6c Strawberries p;.n„ , ,i- Good flour at #1(10 sack slb prunes 25c Tomato Son,, Vegesable Soup Maple Nvroi . Mackerel (large) 1 0c the pound Large jar preserves 10c, jelly 10c Clam Chowder, Salmon Seeded*! a«ins Or r-asrc, John D. Reeser'spßig Store Bank block. THREE jjfcS TORES IN ONE. IDTTSIHIOIR/E] Now is your Chance! TO BUY GOOD THINGS CHEAP, Some of our Xmas goods came too late to sell On Account of the Flood! Come in and if you can find anything you want we j will make the price right. I TT-HQ is Rockers » Ru S s > Portier Curtins, 1 IllS W cCJv (2 0uc h Covers, and Art Squares. Try one of our Eureka Baby Jumpers. Finest thing on the maiket; makes the baby laugh all the time. We make picture frames any size and kind you want, j HOLCOMBE & LAUER, ©USbOtX, pa. SAXE BLOCKS. ! I LA PORTE CLOTHING You can't match these clothing Values, now offered by us. With so vast a stock, so immense a variety in style and price it's hard to select at random. All our clothing whether men's, youths' or boys' goes out with our full guarantee for correctness in make and material, for perfect fit and wear. Always ready to re fund money when there';, any dissatisfaction. Never before have we offered such wide! choosing for particular dressers. The man who buys a tailor made suit gets no more correct style snd lit than we can give. Shoes, Shoes, Shoes, Shoes. Men's and Ladie's, Boy's and Children s SHOES that equal anything made in style and finish. Every pair in this stock is first class in every detail, the prices are decid edly less than shoes of like quality sold elsewhere. All we ask is for you to come and see, and be con vinced of the low prices we are offering, HARRY ZAX. Try The News Itfim Job Office Once. Kine Pr i 111 ing " ' *NEAT~\VOKK " ' ~ { \ Ja. ' MODERN FACH.ITirs V'/ 0 I Fill I To Please. ' THE REPUBLICAN NEWS ITEM. IS THE PAPER FOR THE —' FAMILY. , Republican in Principle s s Independent in Thought «. * * Indomitable in Action. | A RE YOU GOING TO BUILD i A NEW HOUS { OR LAY NEW FLOORS IN THE OLD ONE'-' I If so, it will pay you to get some of our Darb HXlloofc looting Kiln dried, matched . sides and ends, hollow backeu and bored, MAPLE and BEECH. It will out-wear two ordinary floors and is very much smoother, nicer and easier to put down than soft wood flooring. All kinds kept in stock by Jennings Brothers, Lopez, Penn'a. ALSO ALL SIZES IN HEMLOCK WE HAVE IN STOCK NO. 1 AND 2 LUMBER, SIDING, PINE SHINGLES. CEILING, LATH, ETC. AT LOWEST PRICES. . |_____ A New Quality 112 At A New Price? jfeM. Quality the Strong I Attraction. ; Exceptional Values in SHOES! $3.00 shoes for 2.75; 2.50 shoes for 2 00. Never have we had a clearing-up sale in which the values were so great. Many of the season's choicest styles are included in this great reduction sale now going on at TCb e Iftcfc Star Sboc Stove, J. S. HARRINGTON, OPERA ZHZOTTSIE BLOCK. DUSHORE, PA. Williamsport & North Branch Railroad TXIMIIE] TABLE. lii effect Monday. June 17, liioi. Read down , Read up _..-.. j. j j ■ ; Al. AMA.M.rMI* Mt' 51 A. 51. Asl STATIONS. 735 A5l A 51. I' 51 1 51 I> 51 P 51 fIO2M fs2ft f42K 2 1.".' fIOO (7 !.*> lVmiMlalc ... 950 :i 10 .".7 II 11 10:<2 ft:to -l 224 110 7 ftfti. lluKlichYllle... 911 li ::o ;i 48 I 1040 51:: 4 41) 2:;o ,S «l l'ietuve Hocks.. "» !>;-) 1122 "7 122 fion f444 I li (Mi I ...Lynns Mills... f'.i::o I'll Is 4 1". fill Hi I Hi 2 110 808 ....Chtiloouni ... 928 11 1 > I II , - loft;; 15;: 242 Mil ...Glen 51awr... 922 1109 825 4 o:i 1101 I*sol >22 ..stniul ridße.... I9I;I 11 on':; 15 ;:.V. I fll Of. ...UticliGlen f9CI9 fill 57 :: 50 11 10 510 251 Si:'o ..slune> Valley. 9 0<: 10 5-1 :: 18 :: . 5 lllii 510 ;;oo »:!5 ... 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