REPUBLICAN NEWS ITEM CHAKLES L. WlrtS, Editor. Published EverylThuruday Afternoon By The Sullivan Publishing Co. At the County Seat of Bullivan County. LAPOHTE. PA. Entered at the Post Office at Laporte, as second-claps mail matter. IRON CROP OF 1902. In Tlilrty-ttvo Year* Our Production Has Grown to 15,878,354 Ton*. Our production of pig iroii in 1902 was 17,821,307 tons of 2,240 pounds each. It was 1,042,953 tons more than in 1001, or an increase of nearly one eighth. Mr. Swank says with pardona- I le pride that in 1001 we made more iron than Great Britain and Germany combined, and in 1002 we made more than those two countries with the make of Belgium added. In 1001 Bel gium produced 705,420 tons of pig iron. Looking back to 1870, when England was making more than half the world's supply of pig iron and Just as a knowl edge of our development under the Morrill tariff convinced Bismarck that protection was as advantageous for Germany as for us, we 11 nd the produc tion of the four countries under com parison as follows: Tons. Great Ijritain 6,303,515 Germany 1,155,591 Belgium 563,234 Agfrresate 7.654.3-I0 United States 1,6ti5,179 For 1001 the figures are: Tons. Great Britain 7,"61,530 Germany 7,860,k! i 3 Belgium 765,41:0 16.358.143 United States 15,878,351 It will be noted that England and Belgium are free trade, while the Unit ed States and Germany are protection ist countries. If any of our readers knows a great economic authority of the free trade persuasion it would be of interest to get his views as to the probable price of iron in face of the present demand in case the production of this country and Germany had In creased than that of Great Britain and Belgium. GROVER CLEVELAND. Democrats may as well goon voting for Cleveland as anybody. It is pathet ic to think of what the party would do if Cleveland should die.—Trinesta (,I'a.) Republican. Colonel Bryan says there is not room enough in the Democratic party for both him and Mr. Cleveland. The Dem ocratic party has been made so small that it hasn't room in it for anything but lights.—Philadelphia l'ress. If the news should be published that I-lon. (Jrover Cleveland is about to in crease bis weight, it might bo conclud ed that he was in politics again.— Brooklyn Standard Union. Free Trader* ut Work. At a dinner given in New York on liec. 10 by tlio tariff committee of the Iteform cluh the following resolution was adopted: "Resolved, That it is the sense of this meeting that at some time during the ensuing year the tariff com mittee of the Iteform club arrange for a tariff conference in this city and that representatives of free trade men from various parts of the Union be invited to attend such conference." Josiah t v »uincy, formerly mayor of Boston, said, "The trust question and the tariff question are inseparably connected, and the prominence which President Roose velt has helped to give to the former must lead the country to deal with the Utter." Ilenry W. Lamb said that "as a matter of practical reform policy we are undoubtedly right in adopting some of the gradual steps proposed, even while confident that wider and better measures might be taken. Those pro posals include reciprocity, free materi als. no protection for trusts. Only the last affords a promise of popular sup port."—lron and Steel Bulletin. , The Difference. Between a low and high tariff there Is gaunt want with the former; pros perity, contentment and happiness with the latter. Capital is not getting all the benefit of prosperity. There never / " J There's Ample IS Security for every dollar you deposit with this Company. A capital and surplus of $450,000.00 guarantee the safety of your savings. We pay 3 per cent, interest and you can begin] with any sum from $1 up. Postal card brings handsome free booklet telling how to Bank by Mail. LACKAWANNA COMPANY 404 Lackawanna Avenue SCRANTON, PA. wns 11 time in tno nistory or America when liibor was ho greatly In demand nor when the hours of toil were gener ! ally so short or the wages so high.— I i Philadelphia Item. l'rofe«Hor Bryan's Tlnrmony. Bryan is a great peacemaker. "Xo i man wants harmony more than I do." he declares in discussing the demo cratic situation. Then he Roes on tr. say how harmony can he secured, i which is only by the adoption of the tune lie has composed and the per- j formance of it upon the lute he lias I constructed.—South' Bend (Ind.) Trlb- ! une. Pledffen Redeemed. The Republican congress honestly re deemed its campaign pledges—with the exception of statehood in all instances except where Democratic filibustering made it Impossible.—Pueblo (Colo.) Opinion. Bargainsl It is our business j It is our business to save our customers as much as I possible on Harnesses, Robes, Blankets, Whips, Platform Wagons, BUGGIES AND ROAD WAGONS. Call and examine my stock and see what you can save on a pair of Blankets. You can also get your horses shod while you get your grist ground at the mill. W. E. MILLER, FORKSVILLE, PA. Soecial Special Prices. Prices. Busy Days at VERNON HULL'S The Mid-Season sale of of seasonable goods is at tracting many well pleased buyers. More people than ever are realizing and appre ciating the efforts of this store to give the people good qualities at reasonable prices. NEW Goods on |^Hm|TfoN| ?????? ? ? ? STEP IN AND ASK ABOUT THEM. All answered at Vernon Hull's Large Store. Mflaiprova* p*. Cbippewa Xtme Htflne- Lime furnished in car load lots, delivered at Right Prices. Your orders solicited. Kilns near Hughesville Penn'a. M. E. Reeder, HUGHESVILLE/PA, ONE MINUTE One Minute Cough Cure does not pass immedi ately Into the stomach, but llneers In the throat, cheat and lungs, producing the following results: (1) Relieves the cough. (2) Makes the breathing easy. (3) Cuts out the phlegm. (4) Draws out the Inflammation. (5) Kills the germ 3 (microbes) of dlseass. (6) Strengthens the mucous membranes. (7) Clears the head. (fi) Relieves the feverish conditions. <•) Removes every cause of the cough «nd th« strain on the lungs. (10) Enables the hmgs to contribute pure tlfe glvlng and llfe-sustalnine oxygen to the blood. Cures Croup and all Cough, Lung and Bronchial Affections. COUGH CURE j Prepared by I. O. D«WjrT^*J}O^J>MIOAOO^ ohn D. Reeser's Big Store Bank Block, Dushore, I'a. John D. Reeser's Big Store Bank Block, Dushore, Pa I (s> brilliant (3D (Trrav. ®' Of Charming Textures, Alluring Trimmings, Fascinating Neckwear and Modish Gloves. Now is the time to buy when they are offered at a bargain. 'The finest line ever shown in Sullivan county, is now on dis play and is meeting with ready sales. Complete line of percales in in stripes and dots, 10 and 12 cts yard. French Ginghams all the leading shades, in any stripe, Grand display of Madras, comes in polka, stripes ind plain colors Io and 15c yd. Silk muslin polka dots. Lace Striped Genadine a dainty sheer and splendid summer fabric. A beautiful assortment of Silk and Chiffon Ruffs in different prices 98 cents upward Shirtwaists that were 1.00 now 79c. shirtwaists that were 85c now 50c real bargains. New face and hat veils in all colors 2=>c yd. Fine line of mercerized Petticoats with the latest flounces and nccordins plerttings, very stylish sl.oo upward. v The finest display of Millenery ever shown is now on exhibition and meeting with great demand, the fines line ever shown in Sullivan county. When in need of Millinery would be pleased to have you call and lam sure we can please you- Splendid showing of this seasons finest in Medallions, Applique Cluny Venice and all over laces. Flosiery and Underwear every wanted kind for present and summer use is here and at such low prices that it will pay you to *lay in a seasons supply. Fine line of Carpets, Rugs, Window Shades, Wall Paper, Crockery, Boots and Shoes, Groceries t John D. Reeser's Big • ; i.i -T" :: idttsecor-ei . ~ rvJiJtlTTw I tOLEYSHONETHCAR To Cure a Cold in One Day | b°a"n *n°e r ""Valve Take l*&XiktiV6 BrOltlO Quinine Tablets, jf on every I' the most healing salve In the world. Seven Million boxes sold in past 12 months. Thfe Signature, POX. 25c. J fOLEYSIIONEYHD^R Colds; Prevents Barb and Smooth Twisted Wire 3.25 per 100 pounds, We buy for cash and sell goods only on a jjF >» ./ cash basis, hence can save you money. Poultry Netting all widths. - "C 7 "1 he very best recleaned Clover and Tun n Vothy seed. E. W. Conklin and Sons brands § ■r Timothy recleaned $2.40 < 112 Cf) r 1 " Extra fancy timothy recleaned $2.65. B " Medium extra choice clover, 7.75. § jz! Salt 1.25 barrel. gi Bran, Shorts, Middlings, Chop all of our 2 own make, constantly on hand, also dealers ins s grain. _ s We do custom grinding Tuesday and Fri- -t > day of each week. "si Wieland k kessler, A Wiclitnd k Kessler. u General Merchants, jjiNordmont Steam Mills, * NORDMONT, PA- JNORDMONT, PA. 5* W v a Barb and Smooth Twisted Wire $3.25 per 100 pounds. Side Boards. Side Boards. We have the greatest line of Side Boards yon ever had the pleasure of looking at, and the price will astonish you. Come in and be convinced that the goods are away up and the prices are away down. Bedroom Suits. No matter what kind of a suit you want, we can save you money; we defy competition on the line we carry either as to price or quality. We have every thing in Oak Mahogany and sell them either in eight or four pieces. Also a large line of odd and combination dressers. fiolcombefif Laoer, Fcirnifdre Undertaking DUSHORE, PA. TELEPHONE. THE NEW YORK WORLD THRICE-A-WEEK EDITION. Cn y 1.50; Clubbed with the News ltem,l year. frhe NEWS ITEM IS 75c a Year. | Only 50c If , \ADVANCE.% A RE YOU GOING TO BUILD A NEW HOUSE OR LAY NEW FLOORS IN THE OLD ONE'? If so, it will pay you to get some of our Dar?> TlXHoob j 1 Kiln drfed, 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. < Oh! No Trouble at all to Show Goods. \ 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, OPBBA HOU SIE block: DUSHORE, PA. Williamsport & North Branch Railroad table. In effect Monday. Mar. 24, 1903. Read down Read lip Flag stations \\ hero time is marked "I" \ P Mr.M I'. M. PMP MA M A. M. A M STATIONS. AM AM AMA.M.TM PMA J! 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M. 9 00 Souestown 2 40 Geyelin Park f2 20 10 10 Kanlt'S Mere 1 50 B. HARVEY WELCT, S. D. TOWNSEND, President, Hughesville. Gen. Manager, Hughesville.