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CHADLCS L WiNG, Editor.
Published Every'.Thursday Afternoon
By The Sullivan Publishing Co.
At the County Beat, of Sullivan County.
LAPOHTE. PA.
Entered ai the Post Office at Laporte, a»
second-class mail matter.
STATE TICKET.
For Governor,
S. \\ r .;P EN NY PACKER, of Philadelphia.
Lieutenant Governor,
YVM. K. BKOWN, of Lawrence.
Secretary of Internal Aflairs,
ISAAC B. BROWN, of Erie.
COUNTY TICKET.
Congress, (full term.)
Eli ED A. GODCIIAHLES of Milton,
(unexpired term.)
W. K. LORI), of Ml. Camel.
Member of Assembly,
A. L. DYER, of Lopez.
County Treasurer.
ULYSSES B1 HI), of Estella.
County Commissioner,
W. L. HOFFMAN, of Hillsgrove.
<!. W. BIfiGERS, of Muncy Valley.
County Auditors,
A. P. STAKIi, of Muncy Valley.
W. C. FANNING, of Sliunk.
Seouten's attack on Hon. Fred.
A. Godeharles has narrowed down
to a point of silliness. lie imag
ines that Mr. Godeharles is search
ing for a wife and has commenced
to part his hair in the middle and
quotes what he might have said.
Seouten's reputation for truth is
such that he only wastes his news
paper space in such buffoonery.
Mr. Godeharles has been tried and
proved his ability as a legislator,
lie assisted all labor organizations
in their demands before the last
legislature. He has been endorsed
by the two leading labor organiza
tions of the State —The United
Mine Workers and the Railroad
Employees Union. They have rec
ommended him to the people, is it
necessary to investigate further?
If a laboring man wants laws to
protect him and his interest which
the capitalists are always clamoring
for, he must use his vote (regard
less of party) to send his champion
to the halls of Congress. Let us
view the other side of the question.
In Mr. Dickerman we find a Trust
Magnate of the blue blood order.
This information comes from many
of the most respected citizens of
Milton. It is known that it will
be very pleasing to Mr. Dickerman
to get his family into Washington
society. He also has a cold million
of dollars invested in iron indus
tries hitched up to the Trust that
must be looked after when the
President begins his operation on
them. We are reliably informed
that he does not even reside in this
district except a few weeks in the
summer nor has he any of his great
wealth invested in the district he
hopes to represent. In fact the
only thing of apparent interest to
Mr. Dickerman in this district is to
gel the scale of wages for a laboring
man down to 89c a day.
Do you propose voting to have
such representation in Congress.
We do not, nor could any party
lines of influences hold us to it.
See to it that the name of Fred. A.
Godeharles is marked on the ticket
you vote in November.
Seouten commenced his campaign
against A. L. Dyer with a Judas
kisn. On the 27 of August he as
sumed the role of a friend, and said
to readers of the Herald : "If you
are a friend to Mr. Dyer vote
against him." In that article was
made to appear that Mr. Dyer was
a very good man himself, but he
had been over-persuaided by Dr.
Christian and others to be a candi
date. Now note the change in his
tune. On the Bth of October he
said : "Be not deceived by A. L.
Dyer, he will deceive you if you
are not acquainted with him and he
will deceive you if you are acquaint
ed with him, unless you keep both
eyes wide open. If that is what
the News Item calls a good man,
A. L. Dyer is IT." Slanderous
imputations. These are unsupport
ed by facts and may properly be
ailed SCOUTKN-MANIA.
i'h. X.nv.-s Item is certainly much
obliged to Seouten for publishing his
supplement, printing the text of the
franchise bills and correctly quoting
Rogers vote on these measures 'and
I the amendments. We are obliged
first because lie furnishes proof that
every word we have said about the
vote of Rogers is true, and secondly
because any one 011 reading the two
bills will see that they were passed
in the interest of corporations. We
sincerely hope that Seouten will
place one of these supplements in
the hands of every voter.
House Bills 502 and 503 are the
bills which Seouten himself said
"were the most villianous legisla
tion ever passed in this country;"
they are the hills which Pattison and
Guthrie ;are condemning in their
speeches every day and night; they
are the bills which lkeler, Guthrie,
the Philadelphia Record and North
American say were passed by brib
ery; they are the bills of which
Guthrie says that Democrats who
voted for them "have forfeited all
claims to public, confidence." and
further that "every intelligent citi
izen believes that bribery was used to
pass, and that they are inexplicable
011 every other theory." Now Scout
en's supplement shows that Rogers
voted for the first two amendments
ottered for the purpose of killing the
bill; that he was absent when the
third amendment was voted upon;
that he voted against the other
amendments and voted "yea" 011 the
final passage of both bills.
Now we have said nothing harsh
about Mr. Rogers. We felt and feel
that his vote 011 those bills called for
an explanation, especially so as he
was a democrat and his party was
opposing the bills and more particu
larly as he had first voted for two
amendments to kill the bill. We
have asked him to explain why he
changed his mind, to tell us who he
saw and what was said to cause him
to vote for these corporation bills,
aginst his fellow democrats and in
deed with their {speaker in his ears
calling them all kind of names.
It is Pattison, Guthrie, lkeler, Crea
sy, Dixon and Mayne who have said
the harsh things. True we have
printed some of the columns they
have uttered in public, but in this
we only do what other papers are do
ing. It is Pattison, Guthrie A- Co.
who say the bills were vile, that they
were passed by bribery and corrupt
ion, and that every Democrat who
voted for it has lost his right to pub
lic confidence. Seouten in his little
supplement shows that Rogers was
one of those Democrats and all we
ask is for Rogers to explain his vote
and tell us who he saw and what in
duced him to change his mind and
vote for such boodle bills. Is that
abusing him? We confidently reck
on not. Hut if he doesn't answer
our demand 110 doubt the people will
be heard from in November.
In the little speech which E. G
Rogers read to the Democratic Con
vention he said, "During the sess
ion we had a number of bills before
the House very materially affecting
the interests of farming, and also a
number affecting mines, miners, la
bor etc. all of which received my
careful consideration and approval or
disapproval, as appeared tome to be
consistent with the wishes of the ma
jority of those most interested."
When Mr. Rogers made this state
ment, it seems not to have occured to
him that bound volumes of the Leg
islative Record would get into this
county. His approval or disapproval
has no weight 011 two hundred and
fifty five bills 011 which he cast no
vote. Many of these legislated bills
did affect the interests of farming,
mining, laborers etc. We have more
than once asked, "where was Rog
ers when these bills were 011 their
final passage, and echo answers
Where?
"There s a great common ground
on which we all ought to stand; a
ground upon which we all can stand
cosnistently, and that is to oppose
all political bosses; all political rings,
and every form of policies oppress
ion wherever it may be found."
so said E. (J. Rogers in the late Dem
ocratic Convention, and we heartily
wish he was sincere in saying it, and
would act accordingly.
Consistency is a jewel. Are there
no bosses in the Democratic party?
Was it not by the aid of bosses that
E. G. Rogers obtained his nomina
tion? Was it not the bosses that
caused Henry Ilichlin to withdraw?
It is well known to the Dem >crats
themselves that their party in this
county is controlled by bosses, and
without the help of the bosses no
John D. Reeser's Big Store I Bank Block, Dushore, Pa- John D. Reeser's Big Store Bank Block, Dushore, P a
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\A Grand Display of Fallow inter Millinery
| Now on display at this store of trimmed and untrimmed hats, ready-to-wear, in fact any kind of a hat you
desire. Dainty new white walking hats, camels hair, very stylish. New outing hats in a variety of slyles, un
equaled. New shades arriving every day. Children's Beaver School Hats, in all colors; children's colored felt
school hats, long streamers. Tam-o-shanters, have a fine line of them. Our trimmed velvet hats continues. The
Assortment of styles, colors, etc. just as good as before and freshened up by a number of new things.
THE NEW I > HESS GOODS are attracting a good deal of attention because of ''in, < Tay and Oxford, Mixtures, nomespunds mnkes a fine I ailor Made Gown.
iilieir rich, novel beauty—in Mack Grenadines. Black goods, a sure test of the Silk petticoats, Black Mercerized Sateens are all the rage and meeting with ready
.roodness of a dress stock is its black goods. Black Pebble Cheviots, Black Stripe Sl *les. SHOES, SHOES, a new line just received. We carry a full line of staple
Black Melrose Zebelines are pushing their way into popular favor more* aiK ' fancy groceries.
I md more each day. Stuffs lor tailor made gowns and skirts. Ladies' cloth in
Coats, Jackets, Capes, Furs, etc. a new line just received. French Flannels, have a very pretty assortment.
When in town come in and see us as we shall be pleased to see you, We carry a full line in Dry Goods,
Millinery, Boots and Shoes, Crockery, Groceries, Etc. at
John D. Reeser's Big
| THREE STORES IN ONE. T)TT PiTT OT?,"lT! .
man can be nominated. It is not so
in the Republican party. Year af
ter year the Republicans in every
township send their delegates to the
county convention and after free con
sultation they nominate men
for candidates. There is no possibil
ity of dictation. It is impossible for
any organization to be more free
from bosses and political rings than
the Republican party.
"The gang organ at Laporte will
doubtless call attention to many oth
er bills upon which the action of Mr.
Rogers was exceedingly obnoxious
to them. The fact that he seems to
have displeased them in everything
is the strongest evidence of his vir
tue."
So far as we recollect we have ex
pressed our displeasure at Mr. Rog
ers vote for the Rapid Transit Fran
chise bill, because the Philadelphia
Record and other papers say it was a
"boodle bill" and he was originally
opposed to it and then changed his
mind. We also regretted his vote
against the bill to prevent the pollu
tion of streams, because if that bill
had passed it would have been a
good thing for the county. We also
have expressed our surprise that he
was absent and not voting on two
hundred and fifty-five bills, some of
which were of the greatest impor
tance to the people of this county.
We fancy that Mr. Rogers action on
the matters above quoted are quite
as obnoxious to the people of Sulli
van county generally as they are to
us.
Seouten has a good deal to say
about a statement made by Mr. Dy
er to the effect that lie was not going
to spend his money this Fall to pur
chase votes. This remark, if made
at all, Seouten twists by saying Dyer
is going to spend "old Mat Quay's
money" instead of his own. The
truth is that Mr. Dyer has not a dol
lar of his own or any other man's to
spend for buying votes. He has
enough of his own to pay his legit
imate campaign expenses. Albert
Dyer lias always been able to pay his
honest debts and living expenses.
He is no millionaire but he does not
have to be sued to collect anything
he owes. If elected Representative
he will start in with a clean bill of
health and will not have to vote for
corporations to recoup himself.
The Dickerman pay car passed
through this Borough Monthly on its
way to Dushore. It is not likely
that the "stick to the ticket all the
time" democrat will even get 8!) cts.
out of the pay car. Hut the Demo
cratic bosses beginning with Scout
en and going 011 down the line will
"scrape grease" enough to make
things run smoothly even if Dicker
man is defeated. A Democrat who
is not ladled out at least $2"» from
the Dickerman pay car is not looked
upon as worth while.
Vote for Ulysses Hird for Treasur
er. His integrity and honesty are
never questioned, his word is his
bond, and backed by a fine educa
tion he is thoroughly capable and
will conduct his own affairs if elect
ed. lie will place no deputy in the
office. You will know exactly who
will be found at the office when you
go there to do business. He should
be supported by every voter.
It is said on pretty good authority
that r. Dickerman before he was a
candidate for congress thought B!)cts.
a day good wages for a workingman.
Since he is a candidate he is said to
have changed his mind and he now
thinks a workingman should get a
higher rate of wages. Being a can
didate has enlarged his ideas appar
ently.
An Agreement
At Last!
THE GREAT STRIKE
IS NOW OFF.
President Roosevelt's
Efforts to Bring Both
Sides Together Fin
ally Succeed.
An Official Statement
Issued From the
White House at
2:30 This Morning.
The Strike will be called of at once
and mining resumed in two or three
days.
BROWN'S LABOR RECORD
He Has Always Defended the Rights
of the Workingman.
Hon. W. M. Drown, candidate for
lieutenant governor, has always been
the friend of labor. Ho Is a self-made
man himself, having been a sheep
herder on the plains when he was 15
years of age.
On March 11 1897 (while a member
of the senate), on the discussion of
the resolution to Investigate the Indus
trial conditions In the bituminous coal
region. Senator Brown offered the fol
lowing amendment:
"That a committee of three of the
house and two of the senate be ap
pointed to Investigate the anthracite
coal reglous under ine resolution, and
a committee of three of the house and
two of the senate be appointed to in
vestigate the bituminous coal region,
with the recommendation that mem
bers of both houses be selected from
the standing committees of both houses
on mines and mining."
Later, in tho discussion on the same
resolution, Mr. Drown said: "Mr. Presi
dent. I stated yesterday, when this
resolution was referred to the commit
tee on mines and mining, that I was in
favor of the resolution. I was in favor
of the investigation. I meant what I
said then. I mean it now. If these
people want investigation, I am per
fectly willing to give it to them in a
business way. 1 desire to disclaim any
factional idea as controlling this im
portant question. This affects the
homes and interests of labor classes in
this comonwealth. I do not wish to
pose as a demagogue, but if anything
can be done in any way to alleviate
any suffering, or correct any evils that
uiay arise, I believe that it should be
done." v
TO TIIH IIETUS AND DRVISKKS OF
JOHN H. ROTHROCK. LATE OF
DAVIDSON TOWNSHIP, SULLI
VAN COUNTY, TA., DECEASED:
TAKE NOTICE:—
That on the 3d day of October, A. D.
1902, A. C, Anderson caused a summons
to be issued out ot the Court ot Commons
Pleas of Sullivan county, as follows :
State of Pennsylvania, )
County of Sullivan, }
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
to the Sheriff of said County, Greeting:
We command you that you summon C.
F. Wackenhuth. executor or .John 11.
Kothrock, deceased, so that he he and ap
pear before our Court of Common Pleas to
he holden at Laporte in and for said coun
ty, on the 2d Monday of December next
to answer A. C. Anderson in a idea of
trespass, and have you then and there
this writ.
Witness the Honorable E. M. Dunham
President of our said Court this 3d day of
October, in the year of our Lord one
thousand nine hundred and two.
THOS. E. KENNEDY,
Prothonotarv.
112 Seal of the Court of J
Common Pleas of Sul- I
( livan County Penn'a. )
Which saiil summons was issued to No.
JO, December term, H)O2, and the plain
tiff declares that it is his intention to
charge the real estate of the said John 11.
Kothrock with the amount of the debt
claimed in this action.
MULLEN & BRADLEY,
Ally's for Plaintiff.
Laporte, Pa., Oct. 13, 1602.
I A RE YOU GOING TO BUILD
r* A NEW HOUS
1 OR LAY NEW FLOORS IN THE OLD ONE''
If so, it will pay you to get some of our ,
moob
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.
BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED
Hand Painted Chinaware.
Absolutely Free.
We will give with each purchase, coupons which entitles
the holder to a set of High Grade China Dishes, irrespec
tive of the extremely low prices prevailing here.
Oh! No Trouble at all to Show Goods. ■
The Quality, price and style of our spring and sum
mer SHOES which are marked down for closing out are
the main attractions. Call and see them.
Our Complete Line of Groceries.
Our new Grocery Department is growing popular.
You save yourself if you let us save your money. When
you think of true economy this is the place to come.
J. S. HARRINGTON,
OPERA HOUSE BLOCK
DUSHORE, PA.
Williamsport &. North Branch Railroad
TIME TABLE.
In effect Monday. Sept. I(>, 1902.
- I Flag stations where time is marked "112" I
P. M. AMA.M. ! P MPMA M| A. >l. A M STATIONS. AMAMAM A. M. I' t M PMP MAM
10 00 5 "*0 4 20- !1022 740 Halls... 6007 15 9 IT I 31 Bft 4004 45
flO2ft 1623 1428 flO 2ft 17 4.') Peillisdale ... 015726 940 11 SO 356if4 41
10 34 582 482 I 10 84 755 , Hughesville... 6207 80 981 11 20; 346 482 714
10 42 ft 40 440 , 10 42 808 I'irturc Rocks.. 923 II 10 8 4 L'l 7t.>
110 16 15 44 f4 41 806 ...Lyons Mills... 19 20 111 04 420 6.''
110 48 ft 46 I 4ti 110 48 808 ....Chamouui ... 918 11 01 883 417 6!
10 ftl 558 458 I 10 54 814 ...tileii Mawr... 912 10ft4 828 111 o:'
11 02 1601 1501 I 822 ..Strawbridge.... 1903 10 47 4( 2 6:.l»
HIOT 1 1 ...BeechOlcn 18 59 110 13 358
11 10 610 510 1 11 10 880 ..Mnncy Valley. 856 10 40 316 355
11 16 616 516 11 16 886 ... Sontstown ... 850 10 82 310 849
U 81 1 5 81 Nordmont... 10 12 3 82
1148:!'.!"! 1548 Mokoma 19ft4 312
i , 1150 ft 50 Lajnirte 952 309
( 12 07 (608 Ringdale 1 9 41 2 64
]12 16 1611 ..Berniee Road.. 19i.0 245
1220;:::::: 614 ....sattemeid.... #» .240
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STAGE LINES Philadelphia & Reading, Lehigh Valley
T , , ... . „. ~ ami New York Central mileage will lie
Stage eaves Hughesv.ll nost oftice tor t , , tor through passengers trav-
Lairdeville, Mengwe and Philipsdale daily ~ T i ,i . u .7 «i i o ..
Wilson, Beaver Lake and Fribley on eling from Ilalls to featterfield or hatter-
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 11.30 , ~t o
Stage leaves Glen Mawr lor llillsgrove , I lie general offices of the company are
and Forksvil'ss at 11 02 a. in. located Hugheeville, Pa.
Slurp I car PS Mnnrv Vallev for Unitv- 31 • HARVEY WELCH.
•,i vr l • a / ,or U, ".V President. Hughsvillc. Pa.
ville, North Mountain and Lungerville sP. I'OWNSEND, lien. Mgr., Hughesville,Pa.
daild at 11 19 a. m.
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