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.
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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.
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5 A RE YOU GOING TO BUILD
i A NEW HOUSE
j OR LAY NEW FLOORS IN THE OLD ONE ,}
If so, it will pay you to get some of our
IDarN BUoofc looting
Kiln dried, matched sides and ends, hollow backed
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.
t Reliable
i Shoes
for Men
Momen
(dgE aiid Children.
To sustain a reputation fur reliability a store must
give full value for the money received. 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
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Wilson, Ilea\er Lake and I'rihlev oil eling from Halls to Satteriield or Salter-
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and Korksvil'i at I I 02 a. in. located at Hugheeville. Pa.
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