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Published EverylThursday Afternoon
By The Sullivan Publishing Co.
At the County Seat of Bullivan County.
LAPOHTE. PA.
Kutered at the Post Office at Laporte, as
secoud-claes mail matter.
Mr. Carnegie's remarks on the rela
tive values of the home and foreign
markets wore taken as a matter of
course in this country, but were re
ceived with marked skepticism In Eng
land. The question is taken up in a
late number of the London Iron and
Coal Trades Review and discussed
from the English point of view as
modified by a knowledge of trade sta
tistics. After calling attention to the
fact that in 1901 we consumed 12,827,-
000 tons of Iron and exported 1,126,000
tons the following table is given:
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£o £oo*
Great Britain 7,806,000 1,207.000 69
Germany 7,861,000 8,083,000 64
France 2,400,000 2,254,000 94
Austria-Hun
gary 1,408.000 1,469,000
Belgium 1,025,000 861,000 84
The exports and imports of the coun
tries mentioned in percentages of their
total production for the year 1901 are
given below:
PIO IRON ONLY.
Imports, Exports,
per cent of per cent of
production, production.
United States 4 21
Great Britain ......... 2.5 10.8
Germany 3.4 1-9
France 2.9 6.2
Austria-Hungary .... 4.6 1-5
Belgium 16.2 1.6
FINISHED IRON AND STEEI-.
Imports, Exports,
per cent of per cent of
total total
production, production.
United States 1.3 - 8.3
Great Britain 12-7 35.3
Germany 1.4 25.0
France 3.5 8.0
Austria-Hungary .... 3.6 7.3
Belgium 10.4 30.1
England, as shown, leads the list in
exports of both pig Iron and finished
material, but the Review combats the
Inference that Mr. Carnegie was wrong
in asserting that foreign trade is poor
at the best, saying the United States
presents the most notable confirmation
of Mr. Carnegie's thesis capable of be
ing cited. On the other hand, the
United Kingdom in 1901 received not
less than 1,000,000 tons of foreign
made material, most of which, as point
ed out in the case of the United States,
France and Russia, protectionist coun
tries, would have excluded, thus dis
placing an enormous volume of home
made products. No doubt It was the
American home market "and not one
like our own which Is liable to periodic
Invasions which threaten to swamp it
entirely and to have its price move
ments regulated by the prices of sur
pluses thus thrown on our hands that
Mr. Carnegie had in view when he rec
ognized the superior merits of home
markets."
It is noticeable that the British Iron
trade has compared with ours, taking
the average production for two year
periods, as follows:
PRODUCTION OF PIO IRON—AVERAGES.
United United
Btates. Kingdom.
Tons. Tona
18C4 and 1866 943,000 4,794,000
18S8 and 1889 7,046,000 8,072,000
1900 and 1901 14,834,000 8.335,000
The first date, 1804-05 is selected be
cause the combined effects of the
Walker tariff and the civil war then
put us in the lowest relative position
in our history; 1888-89 are the two lust
years in which the British output ex
ceeded ours, though In 1894, when
Cleveland's administration was reach
ing for the markets of the world, we
made less than England. The con
trast In the two columns above shows
the effect on production of regulating
markets by the prices of surpluses al
most as vividly as the agricultural his
tory of Great Britain since 1846.
Speaking of our foreign trade, the
Review says explicitly, "To a large
extent It was cultivated at a consider
uble loss and mainly for the purpose of
enabling the American Iron trade to
keep the mills and forges fully em
ployed," or, in other words, to give
steady employment to these working
forces.
This statement by the Review is of
interest in view of the large expendi
tures here during the past ten years to
promote the idea that after an Ameri
can manufacturer has supplied the
liome market any wages paid to an
American mechanic tending to create
surpluses throwable on foreign mar
kets and thus regulating price move
ments to the advantage of consumers
in those markets is an outrage, both on
the American mechanic and on those
iWitli whom he spends the money re
ceived for such work.
Handicapped by a Solid South.
In contests for the presidency the
Democratic party starts with the solid
south and hopes to pick up votes enough
here and there in other parts of the
country to give it the control of the ex
ecutive. But the trouble with this plan
of campaign is that the spectacle of the
solid south and the notorious expedi
ents of fraud and violence which have
been used to make and to keep it solid
have the effect of arraying the other
sections against It. In a word, the sol
id west and the practically solid east
must be taken as the nation's answer
to the solid south. Every new step
which is taken in the south to suppress
the opposition at the polls, every new
constitutional trick and subterfuge,
"grandfather's clauses," "understand
ing clauses" and all the rest, only react
to make the chances of Democratic suc
cess In national elections incroMlnglj
remoter-Boston Journal. • ■ •"*
ft THE CONftST OF 1904*
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PLATFORM OF 1904.
Shall We Stand by Protection or
Lean Toward Free Trade?
One of the captains of industry, one
of the leading business men of the
United States, a large employer of
labor and a man of wide experience
in national and international affairs,
one whose name, were we permitted to
use It, would instantly command at
tention and respect, writes to the
American Economist as follows:
"Certain men, and we have such In
the Republican party, seem to think
that the way to retain power is to com
promise with the enemy. I am one of
those that don't believe in this, as far
as principles are concerned. The Re
publican party either believes in pro
tection or it does not. If it does, it la
not for us to break It down. If it does
not, there is no reason for protection
ists, as such, to sustain the Republican
party. This is a point that some of the
disorganize™ want to comprehend. The
fact is that there is danger of losing
more votes by going toward free trade
than can be gained from the enemy by
such action. If this is not understood
before our next national platform is
framed, I think we shall have an era
of reduced tariff under Democratic
auspices as a result, and I should pre
fer this to a damaging reduction un
der Republican auspices. .
"There is another thing that I should
prefer—viz, a reduction all along the
line rather than destruction of Indus
tries by so called reciprocity or sin
gling them out for destruction. The
reciprocity platforms of the Republic
an party heretofore have not proposed
any injury to American industries, but
I see that the president's message sug
gested substantially that if a guin were
to be made for one industry by an in
jury to a lesser one it might be all
right. This is dangerous ground."
The national Republican platform of
1904 Is soon to be written. Who will
write it, and how shall It be written 2
In the letter above quoted there is food
for thought along these lin<;s. Events
In the session of congress soon to close
and in the Fifty-eighth congress, to as
semble next December, will largely de
termine the character of the platform
of 1904. Thoy will determine whether
the Republican party is to be partly for
protection and partly for free trade or
wholly for protection. Much depends
upon that decision, much more, we Im
agine, than some people seem to think
at the present time. In the midst of
the many schemes which have for
their animus a relaxation of the doc
trine, policy and practice of protec
tion it would be well to pause long
enough to consider what the platform
of 1904 Is to be. It is a grave ques
tion.
Like the Countryman In a Fable.
One of the best known of iEsop's
fables Is told as follows:
"One day a countryman going to the
nest of his goose found there a golden
egg, all yellow and glittering. When he
took it up, It was as heavy as lead and
he was going to throw It away because
he thought a trick had been played
upon him. But he took It home on sec
ond thought and soon found, to his de
light, that It was an egg of pure gold.
Every morning the same thing occur
red, and he soon became rich by selling
his eggs. As he grew rich he grew
greedy, and, thinking to get at once all
the gold the goose could give, he killed
it and opened it only to find nothing."
The Democratic party, which wants
the great industrial enterprises of this
country killed through removal of the
protective tariff, is like the countryman
in the quoted fable. It seems to think
that If they were destroyed, somehow
it would be possible to seize and dis
tribute the wealth that Is in them. But,
as the goose gave gold only while it
lived, so the industries of this country
will produce wealth and add to the gen
eral prosperity only while they are In
operation.—Camderi Post-Telegram.
Should Be Kept Alive.
According to statistical tables Issued
by opponents of reciprocity with Cuba,
the beet sugar output of 1901 in the
United States was 185,000 tons. This
showing is good, and the beet growers
may rest assured that the voters of the
country do not wish to injure them,
whatever the Havemeyers may hav«
done. Reciprocity with Cuba should b«
so arranged as to be of mutual benefit
without injury to American industries.
The beet sugar Industry has grown uf
under the protective tariff, and it
should be kept alive. This does not
mean that its supporters ought to con
trol our foreign policy without refer*
ence to other and graver considera
tions.—Rochester Democrat and Chron
icle.
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Remnants! Remnants!
Having just finsshed the listin the yards and pieces of merchandise that the store contains, everythihg is now
ready to dispose ot Remnants, the greatest bargains yet offered, as they are marked below cost and a great saving to
you to buy them.
FURS are reduced. Hany women who have been waiting will enjoy this news of fine furs, not only becanse
the furs are of the highest quality but because they are to be had for lower prices. Have a very fine line of skirts
at a great reduction and it will pay yon to come in and see them before purchasing elsewhere.
Woolen Blankets, having a fine line of them and just the kind of weather one needs them, thought to call you#
attention- Cotton Blankets pretty borders and well made are also offered to you for little money. Have the very
finest line of Muslin Underwear consisting of gowns, drawers, long petticoats, corset covers, chemies, short skirts,
nade of the very best material. The Dry Goods Depaitment has all the very letest goods one would wish to set
ind if you intend to buy anywhere, don't forget that we carry the largest assortment in Sullivan County and know
we can please you in showing the great display to you at
j John D. Reeser's Big
I I- -T r&t BTTSBCOXKB.
Honey «»<i Tar
To Cure a Cold in One Day SX I bTn n e p r '" s aTv £
Take BrOIOO Quinine Tablets. JS "> every I 1 the moat healing aalve In tha world;
Seven Million boxes sold in past 12 months. This signature, ® box. 25c. I Foley's Kidney Cure
w makes kidneys and Madder right*
Horse Clothing
at and less than cost to close out
a manufacturers consignment.
Plush Robes for 1.75 to 6 00; were 2 =>o 'o 8.00.
Ball Band Felts and covers 2.00 pair. Ball Band Rubber
Boots 3 00. All Rubber Goods reduced in proportion and
none but good goods offered.
Salt i 2s brl, Brand Middlings and shorts by 100 0
on at western elev.itor prices. See
Wieland & Kessler, Nordmont,Pa.,
Clearence Sale Before
STOCK TAKING.
We must clear up the odds and ends before we
take our inventory and in order to do so quickly we will
s 11 at a great reduction all the odd pieces left ovtr fio.n
tlx* holiday trade. A few of the bargains are:
Rockers, Odd Chairs, Stands,
Tables, Jardinier Stands,
Pedestels, Easels, Screen frames.
Book Racks, and Shelves, Pictures, Paper
Racks, Indian Stools, Morris Chairs,
and many other articles to numerous to mention^at
MolcombeGf Lacier,
Furniture Cf Undertaking
DUSHORE, PA.
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THE NEW YORK WORLD
THRICE-A-WEEK EDITION.
On y 1.50; Clubbed with the News Item, 1 year.
''TheNEWSTTEM IS 75c a Year.'
Only 50c If Paid in
ADVANCE.'
A RE YOU GOING TO BUILD
A A NEW HOUSE
OR LAY NEW FLOORS IN THE OLD ONE*
If so, it will pay you to set some of our
TlXHoob jflooting !
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.
BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED
Hand Painted Chinaware. i
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.
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Oh! No Trouble at all to Show Goods. V
The Quality, p ice 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 k North Branch Railroad
TIME TABLE.
In effect Monday. Nov. 17, 1902.
Read down - Reed up
| Flag stations where time is marked "112" I'
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10 SO 1 OS' 55t492 910 10 34 72? . Hughesville... 6«n> 35 10 55; 11 20 345 485 J 00! #25
113, 543 4399 20 10 42 729 Hcture Hocks 92510 45 11 10 8«6 548 916
fl 17 1448 17 33 ...Lyons Mills fll 04 331 RIO
II 19 1 4 45 fl 85 ...Chamounl 11 01; 3 28 19 0/
I 26 1 52 7 42 ...Glen Mawr 10 54 322 1 901
II 34 15 00 f7 50 ..Strawbridge 10 47 18 13 64
(1 40 ! f3 06 R55 ...BeechGlen HO 43 309 ...... 18 50
1 4sl 507 7 57'..MuncyValley ...... 1040 307 1 8 48
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