Republican News Item CHAS.'LOREN WING, Editor. THURSDAY, APR. 24, 1902. "FIRST OF ALL —THE NEWS." The News Item Fights Fair IT IS A PATRIOTIC HOME NEWSPAPER Published Every Friday Morning. By The Sullivan Publishing Co. At the County Beat of Bullivan County. LAPOETE, PA. Rutered at the Poet Office at Laporte, as second-class mail matter. Harrisburg, April 22. —The canvaes for the Republican nominations for slate offices goes merrily on with a free for all contest for each of the positions to be filled. The party is confronted with the un usual spectacle of having no slated can didates and with a number of strong men battling for support in the various counties. Senator Quay, as a prospec tive delegate to the state convention fiom Beaver county, has indicated his purpose to vote against, the nomination of Attorney General John P. Elkin for the governorship, but up to date he has not been found leading any organiza tion against the candidacy of Mr. El kin. Just which candidate Senator Quay will finally vote for is not known. He says himself that he has no prefer ence at present. Meanwhile Mr. Elkin and his ad mirers are going ahead with a deter mined campaign to elect delegates in his behalf and Mr. Elkin states that he will continue in the fight until the roll shall be called in the state conven tion. lie certainly takes a hopeful view of the situation and is busy with his canvass, working night and day. KLKIN'S NAME REGISTERED. During the last week Mr. Elkin has had his name registered in two more counties, Huntingdon and Northumber land. and he states that he is anxious to have ail aspirants for the governor ship meet him in a contest before the people, so that the voters shall have an opportunity to make their selections. '1 he registration in Northumberland county closed on Saturday last and Mr. Elkin was the only candidate for gov ernor to be registered with the Repub lican county chairman. Mr. Elkin'a name, it will be recalled, was submit ted to the people in Blair and Lebanon counties, which both instructed their delegates to the state convention to vote for Mr. Elkin. Primaries were held on Saturday last in two districts in Luzerne county, the third and the fourth, and both these districts were carried for Elkin after exciting struggles. His opponent in Luzerne was former Lieutenant Gov ernor Watres, who lives in the adjoin ing county of Lackawanna. Adams, Columbia, Pike and Sullivan counties also held their primaries on Saturday last, but the party organiza tion leaders in these counties conclud ed to send uninrtructed delegations to ihe state convention. No one is in a position to say exactly how these dele gations will vote in the final roundup. There was no contest on the governor ship in any of these counties. MAY MAKE A TOUR. if Mr. Elkin shall carry out his de termination togo before the people of the several counties and appeal for their support he will unquestionably have a great advantage over candidates who will not agree to do this. In every county in which he has made a con test tie has won up to date, and his admirers have been quite agressive since his recent announcement that he will not withdraw from the contest under any circumstances. Mr. Elkin's backers say that he is ready to make a tour of the state stumping the various counties in which Republican primary elections have not yet been held and seek the support of the active Republicans of the common wealth. Congressman Connell, of Lack awanna, lias become one of Mr. Elkin's staunchest advocates, and an interest ing situation may arise in Northeast urn Pennsylvania, where Connell is strong, with his opposition to the can didacy of L. A. Watres, an aspirant for the governorship residing in his home county. Messrs. Elkin and Watres continue to be the only avowed candidates for governor. While the names of former Senator Cameron, General Brooke and W. C. Sproul are still frequently heard in connection with the governorship, Senator Sproul is the only one of them who has any delegates committed to his nomination. These are from his home county of Delaware. The campaign being waged in the in terest of Mr. Elkin has stirred up con siderable enthusiasm with the organi zation of Elkin clubs throughout the state, and there is promise of a very large crowd of boomers gathering at the state convention. Meetings have been held in a number of counties for the organization of Elkin clubs, aud there will be lively times in the con vention city when the delegates assem ble for the convention, which is to be held on June 11. There was a suggestion a few days ago for the nomination of Senator Sproul for lieutenant governor, but this proposition ha* been combat ted with much spirit by friends of former Senator Brown, of Lawrence. Brown had by many been regarded a.s the leading aspirant for second place. The recent developments throughout the state have complicated matters some what. so that former Senator Brown may have to do some hustling to kfep his lead in this contest for lieutenant governor. Dr. Flood, of Crawford, is aloo in the field for this honor. The movement favorable to the nom ination of General John W. Schall. of MoMy>wery county, for the office of Mofet&ry of internal affairs, has been given additional support In General Sehall's home county of Montgomery during the last week. It is predicted that he will be cordially indorsed for this nomination when the county con vention shall be held. Major Brown, of Erie, continues an energetic canvass for this nomination, and he Is assured of a good following in the state con vention. MilplSSl'S Senator Penrose Wants an Educa tional Test For Foreigners. FOR PROTECTION OF LABOR The Roosevelt Administration Has Been Treatina the Pennay'vania Senators With Great Consideration In the Matter of Patronage. (Special Correspondence. > Philadelphia. April 22.—A matter of Interest to the workingmen of Penn sylvania, especially in the mining dis tricts and the manufacturing centers, is the bill for the restriction of immi gration which I'nited States Senator Boies Penrose will report to the senate In a few days. Senator Penrose when here this week said he had arranged for a hearing before the committee of immigration, of which he is chairman, at which the subject of restricting im migration will be discussed, and the niemberß of the committee will have an opportunity to hear the views of rep resentative laboring men, several col lege professors, a number of clergymen and leading manufacturers and busi ness men, who have signified their In tention of meeting the committee. Senntor Penrose has a bill drafted, but he desires to have all the light, pos sible upon the subject and haa invited citizens generally to appear before his committee. THE PATRIOTIC SOCIETIES. The patriotic organizations, of which there are a large number in the Key stone State, are deeply concerned in this proposed legislation. They have followed the subject very closely and have given Senator Penrose much in formation which has guided him in the preparation of the measure which he will shortly submit to the senate. While he was not quite as success ful as he had desired in the matter of the Chinese exclusion bill, Senator Penrose fought with all the power at his command to have the Chinese ex clusion bill, which he originally pre pared put through the senate. llis speech in favor of this bill occupied nearly two hours in its delivery and he presented all the facts and figures with which he had been supplied by the labor organizations of the country. A majority of the senators, however, were against what they declared to be Senator Penrose's "radical bill.' Sena tor Piatt offered sweeping amend ments. which would have destroyed the bill absolutely, but Senator Penrose and others who were in favor of the original Chinese exclusion bill had Piatt's amendments so modified that they nre not nearly as objectionable as they were "when first presented. The Chinese bill now goes to the house for concurrence. The fight is still on. In his general immigration restric tion bill Senator Penrose has incopor ated an educational test to be applied to all immigrants. They will be re quired to read at least fifty words in some language. This and other re quirements. it is believed, will cut down immigration at least CO per cent, and will give needed relief to labor, especially in the coal mining districts, where there has been much complaint from the hordes of undesirable labor ers that have been imported into cer tain counties in this state. A BIG PRIZE CAPTURED. Tfce junior senator from Pennsylva nia has been quite active also looking after other matters of concern to his constituents as well as legislation. In conjunction with Senator Quay he was pleased to co-operate In bringing about the appointment of Robert J. Wynne, the young Pennsylvanian, who has just been appointed to the position of first assistant to the postmaster general. Mr. Wynne, besides being a personal friend of President Roosevelt, has a host of admirers among men of affairs throughout the Keystone State. While his appointment cannot he said to be entirely a political one. the pres tige ot securing a Pennsylvanian and a friend in the most important place in the office of the postmaster general, next to the head of the department, was fully appreciated when the presi dent expressed a desire to name Mr. Wynne. Both Senators Quay and Penrose said they would be delighted to indorse Mr. Wynne's candidacy and they urged his immediate confirmation. With Postmaster General Payne aud his first assistant on most cordial terms with the leaders of the Republi can organization of the state Pe-nnsyl vanians have reason to be pleased with affairs in the postoffice department. President Roosevelt delighted Sena tor Penrose by the prompt action taken by him upon a request that Col onel Hooton, of Chester county a brave veteran of the civil war. be pro moted to be a brigadier general just before Ills name went on the retired list. The appointment! of Attorney Moore, of Reaver county, to a Federal judgeship in Alaska, and of Attorney Wltmer, of Northumberland, to be associate counsel of the Spanish war claims commission, and the naming of former Senator Landis, of Lancaster county, as superintendent of the Phil adelphia Mint, show that the Pennsvl \ania senators are in close touch with the Roosevelt administration. John D. Reeser's Big Store Bank Block, Dushore, Pa' John D. Reeser's Big Store Bank Block, Dushore, Pa The Spring Bargain Hunters are Out, J Here are Some of the NEW ONES They are After I Ladies'ready made, stitched skirts, light and dark grey and Mack SL'.'.IH and S:;.as. Merscriy.cd saline under skirts with flounces accordian pleated on bottom special at si.oo others We sell the ♦'Waldrof brand of shirt waists again this year, perfect tit. 5Uc to sl.ys.sl.ys. (i7j pairs of old lace curtains. I and 2 pai of eaoh kind at about one-half price to close out. \ large stock <>t laces consisting ol valencincs, torchon, silk, applique and all overs. I.ace collars, linnen polo $1.50 to 1.75. White lace col Stttin stri|K'l2'.J cent? tin- yard Dresden Joeoimt 10 cents the yard Venice Foulards, 12'.. cents the yard Hex. " # " Berkshire silk chain I »ray ~»0c " Junor |iercalcs, 10 cents the yard i 'anterbury batiste Ifl " " Mercerized zephyrs 2."» c 44 Swiss silks 20c? 44 Stella, 10 •• '• Russian duck, plain and dotted 10e yd. Dotted Swiss muslin, 15c 44 Floradora •' rj'._. 44 4 4 sntiim Kuban mull UOethryard 75 pieces dress ginghams .h 10-12 li".. ir»c Aliucria, ' 4 7 44 44 Ardsley Kotilerds, 10c 44 r>o 44 apron •• »> to 7c the "yd. MILLINERY WITH STYLE. A large Hue of'.reody to wear hats 35c, 50c, 75c, -SI.OO. < >ttr line ol'untiiuitned hats, trimmings, 110-. el •. si passes anything ever ween in this section. Call and see them, also the trimmed hats, which are unexcelled for style, and the prices arc right. We also have a larjre line of baby capes and bonnets. Hetrimming artis ticallv done on short notice. John D. Reeser's Big THREE STORES IN ONE. DTTSHORE • The Cheapest Carpet to buy is a good one, and if you want a good one buy if of Holcombe & Lauer and get the best at the lowest price. We are direct agents for the largest j carpet manufacturers in the United States. I Wiltons, Velvets, Royal Axministers, Moquetles, Body and Tapestry Brussels, Ingrains in all wool three plys two plys and cotton chain, unions and all cotton. Rag and Hemp Carpet, China, Japan, and Mo. Grass ' Matting. Linolinms and oil cloth. If voil can't come, write. HOLCOMBE & LAUER, Undertaking," ©U«bOVC, f>a.j SAXE BLOCKS. I APORTE CLOTHING STORE. 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's any dissatisfaction. Never before have we offered such wide choosing for particular dressers. The man who buys a tailor made suit gets no more j . orrect style snd lit than we can give. Shoes, Shoes, Shoes, Shoes. Men's and Ladie's, Boy's and Children s SHOES that I 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 Item Job Office Once. 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This is why we buy and sell such large quantities of the famous "Kreeder Shoe." We consider this line of shoes the best of values as well as the most stylish line of shoes on the market for the price. Mail orders promptly filled. J. S. HARRINGTON, OPERA lEiOTTSIE BLOCK DUSHORE, PA. Williamsport & North Branch Railroad TIDMIIE TABLE. Read down Read up _ ... j . . . • P. M. AMA.M.!'M 1' Ml' M A. M. A M STATIONS. 7 :ii AMA.M.I'M I' Ml' M »• M | - Knrks.. -» scst 11 •» :! H7 <22 no 11 ft 11 * (Hi ...Lynns Milk.. fUSO fills 3iW 4 15 110 ii.l -Ki 2 NOX....IOO 10 47 312 3 4!l 1131 5 31 Nordmunt... 10 2s 3 32 «3 ~ HSO 550 Ln|>i>Ur 10 01 3US % •§ £ - 12 07 n;O7 .... UiiiKtlulf f'J 4ii ,2 51 a g £ 7. 12 1(1'.. ft; Hi ..lloratci'RlUlll.. £y 40 215 5? 5 .... 12 20 .... (i 20 ... SulUTlicld. .. 935 240 I'. .M I'M I'. M. A.M. I'M i STAGE LINKS Philadelphia & Reading, Lehigh Vallev Stage leaves ..ost otlice lor "'.d New Vork Central mileage will he I.aird.-ville. 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