PUBLICAN NEWS ITEM. CHABLES L WING, Editor. i'ublished Every Thursday Afternoon By The Sullivan Publishing Co. At the County Seat of Sullivan County. LAPOHTE, PA. »\ L . MASON, I'IUSMOII. E. M. DUNHAM Treas THOH. J. INGHAM, Secretary. Entered at the Post Office at Laporte, as second-class mail matter. PRICES FOB. PICT IRON 1 HEY WILL ADJUST THEMSELVES NATURALLY. IV o Need to Fly to Caiignna Fo« Tariff Revision Every Time There In nn I'nnMunl Advance In the Price j>f Some Coimnodity. At the titne lust year when the lowa "shelter for monopoly" Idea was receiv ing the greatest amount of attention because of the persistency of Governor Cummins and his followers, who be lieved that they had discovered "some new thing," one of the favorite argu ments of the tariff reformers was based on pig iron prices. At one time No. 1 foundry northern was quoted at $27, and those who were compelled to buy pig iron or shut down their works were forced to pay that price. For months the price of this commodity ranged from $23 to $25, the second quality being Quoted at $22 to $23. The tariff reformers argued that these prices were arbitrarily tixed by the ku.nufncturers, who wore sheltered by the import duty on iron, and that the only way to reduce the cost of pig iron to the manufacturers, whose raw material it is, was to lower the tariff charges or place pig iron on the free list. The advice of the reformers was not followed, but pig irou today is selling at $lB, and large contracts have been made at a lower figure. It is conceded even by the tariff reformers who are opposed to furnishing a "shelter for monopoly" that at current prices of ii'on ore, coke and labor pig iron can not be sold for less than from sl7 to $lB and return a fair prolit to the manufacturer. This being the case, It probably will be acknowledged that the price at which the product of the furnaces is now being sold is a normal one, not an extortionate llgure arbi trarily demanded by monopolists who are sheltered by a protective tariff. The high prices last year were due to several causes, not the least of which were the coke famine and the coal strike. Labor was high and the de mand for pig iron was unprecedented. Consumers of the product of the fur naces were bidding against each other and against themselves at times, as the available stocks and prospective output were both exhausted by the foundry men and machine manufacturers. Some of the factors that operated to bring about the condition mentioned have changed. In many cases the consumers of pig iron temporarily postponed con templated enlargements of output, thus keeping the demand well wltliln the limit of production and enabling the furnace men to keep pace with their orders and overtake the demand. The result has been a downward tendency of price which has now reached a tig ure that is approximately normal. In other words, the matter which the tar iff reformers insisted on adjusting by law has adjusted itself through the operation of natural business forces or the laws of trade. That the slump in the stock market Vtrfd nothing to do with the decline in the price of pig Iron is conclusively shown by the fact thnt foundry men and machine manufacturers are buy ing liberally at current prices and making preparations for an active year. There is no thought of a panic in industrial circles. On the contrary, manufacturers of furm machinery are making preparations to meet and sup ply an increased demand for their products, their estimates being predict ed on the prosperity the farmers are enjoying. The lesson to be learned from the facts recited is plain enough. The fool ish notion that it is necessary to fly to i Tigress every time there is an unusual .'dvance in the price of some commod ity and ask that body to let in foreign • ompctition with a view to adjusting t lie market is altogether too common, but It is without warrant in reason nevertheless. The only way in which the American standard of living, which rests upon the American standard of wages as a basis, can be maintained is <o insure the American home market tc the American producer—and all Amep I. ans are producers first—and in that v.ay they secure that which enables them to become consumers. Ha vine established that standard of living, pro tectlon must be continued In order tha; t tie standard may be maintained. Tin natural adjustment of the price of pig iron illustrates the operation of tin laws of trade, which may be relied up onto work more equitably and to ac coniplish better results than would a violent assault upon the principle of protection by believers In the "shelter for monopoly" heresy.—Milwaukee Sen tinel. Willing to Help Him. "Vou have wonnded me," he sadlj said as he arose from his knees, "wounded me so deeply that I shall never"— " v v T tit." she said, picking a book off *!•." iil—ary table, "let me see what •1 1-st \ d to the Injured' says to do in Ki 1 ' h a case as yours."—Chicago Rec : J-U-il-ald. "Com I lift .Han" Slow to Start. ! The "coming man"of the Democratic j party is keeping closely hidden in the bush. At least the party leaders have not been able to find him. Should he chance to come to the edge of the brush he sees the stalwart form of Theodore Roosevelt passing up and down the race track and at once has-1 tens back to his hiding place. The "coming man" who is to lead the Dem ocratic hosts to defeat in 1904 has not yet mustered up enough courage to ac cept a place on the race course.—Med ford (O. T.) Patriot. FnetM to Ponder. In all the history of progressive la bor never has this class been so favor ably situated, both as to employment, remuneration and accumulated sur pluses, as at the present day, the only cases of idleness being the result of strikes from an overeagerness to obtain greater remuneration than conditions Justify. In fact, this is the only cloud that darkens the most prosperous day labor has ever known. Never was the character of the coun try's exports, both agricultural and manufactured, so diversified as it is today, and never have our exports reached as many markets as now. The markets of the orient and those of our new possessions have never presented so promising and growing a future. Never was there a time when the me tallic resources of the country could compare with the present, when the accumulation of gold and silver ex ceeded in their totals all records of this or any other country.—Schenectady Union. Banking by Mail is simply a matter of dropping a | letter in the post office — 1 Write for booklet telling how it H is done. g We pay 3 per cent, interest on § savings, and a capital and surplus of $450,000.00 assure the safety of your money. JLACKA WANNA COMPANY 404 Lackawanna Avenue SCRANTON, PA. U ) 99 A question for your Comfort, \ consideration for your Cash. Our prices will help you !o 'fonouiize: conic :«nd s<-e 0 vourself—figure the adviiu r":»e P;ices that help you f "> help yourself rali and Winter Goods W *-N " W* - fEXHIBITIONf 3jC % "X % % % >!'- K-'/fc ?? ???? ? ? ? I STEP IN AND ASK ABOUT THEM. Ail answered at Vernon Hull's Large Store. HiJiaerove, Pa. Wflocnte Your Howels With CascaretH. Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever. Oc. 25c. If C. C. C. fail, drugplsts refund rnonor To Cure Constipation Forever. Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 10c or 250 «T C. C. C\ fail to cure, rt fund moncv Hoiv Are Your Kldncya V Or. Hobbs'Bparacus Pills cure all kidney Ills. Sam *le f*-«o Ada. Sterling Ilcmedy Co.. Chicago or N. v Foley's Honey era Tat" heals 'iutufs atops ?/«* m ursb POLEYSKIDNEYCUBE Makos Kidneys and Bladder Right DEPOSITS OVER $10,000,000. Piltbbiirg Trust Company lias capital, mrpltis and profits exceeding $6,000,000. Pays 4 per cent, interest on Saving I), posits, subject to withdrawal ofslot> wit!,. •>tit notice, and 2 per cent, oil Checking Accounts. Interest compounded semi annually. I)o all your hanking by mi»'' Send tor two-hundred year calendar Ireo. 823 Fourth avenue, Pittsburg, Pa. John D. Reeser's Big Store, Bank Block, Dushore, Penn'a. Women's Ready; to wear Garments"] The phenomenal Suit selling of the past few weeks is a revelation, both to us and to our customers. Never! in the history o{ our store has such interest been shown both in the buying and selling oi' Fall and Winter garment?. From tar and near customers come to us and recognize oir suit department as a lsader. if you have an idea ol buying a suit or wrap, in justice to yourself, see our assortment before deciding You will be delighted with the ■display and we are sure you will be enrolled as a customer. ?j FALL and WINTER WAISTS. FURS. | There is a lot in Waists besides in the cloth. In ouis there are 8 Styles, High Value, Low Price and lljgh Workmanship, with We have already been selling quite a number of FUUS and with Jj styles that are new and practical, beautiful and popular, we main- good reason too, as our stock this season is not only more extensive tain our prestige* -EXCLUSIVE KECK WEAK The claim than we have e/er had, but comprises the very latest novelties, g we make for our neckwear (no matler what the price) is that choice While we have endeavored to furnish furs at the lowest possible I exclusiveness of style and daintiness that you cannot lind else- prices, it is nevto* at a sacrifice < 112 quality or workmanship. I where. We do not attempt to describe the:;', inasmuch as (lie MILLINERS—The height of the season. "Every day an open -1 variety is great, but they are work.-of art in their particular line ing day. Every day sees something new and pretty. We can't I and can best be appreciated by being seen. t 11 you all abort them—come and see. | John ~D. Reeser's Big Store* Bank block I ' i : • v i "I" r ' * DTJSHOH/E . r" isr 5 To Cure n Cold in One Day jj saw a Take L>flXfttlV6 I.even Million boxes .old in p«tl 2m This Signature, <£ >*.3s* I FOLEYSHONEY^TAR Cures Colds; Prevents Pneumonia We sSeli stoves for Orr Painton & Company, Reailing, Pa. and ''JEWELS" made by Detroit Stove Works. a si< our price and compare it with the best you ;•< t any where —ar>d we will get your order. W HAWAUKA or BALL BAND - cLr p' | be I RUBBER GOODS = .2 £ There are none so good. 3 1 | Tracy i SHOES o4' Dayton \ ALL 51 ~ Watsontown \ SORTS. y 'Z- > V~ £ £ u 2 d A Full s'rt p Robes S~ v P _ SQUAI?e BLANKET, ■ 5V r. ~ ~ C. J1 »-J £ ° v? c rji _ -a- a - ■" Wieland & Kessler, General Merchants, prop g r r i i | l t °m? l !. team fflllMSfNot in the ®s®^pHtTl^UsT. So we can sell you an Iron or Brass bed as CHEAP as we want to, a:id we want to sell them as cheap as we can and you will find by comparing our prices and the quali ty of our goods, that we can and do sell them very cheap, tnd a tritle below the rest ot them. We will have some real bargains in beds for a short time. Our Fall line of carpets and blankets has arrived and we do not think that better or warmer line, for the price, was ever put on the market, or your bed either. IlolcombecfLaiicr, furniture & Undertaking DUSHORE, PA. TELEPHONE. Tri=Weekly Williamsport Gazette and Bulletin and Republican News Item Together one year for only 1.50. FA 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 IDar") TUHoofc Jf looting 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, PIWE SHINGLES. CEILING, LATH, ETC. AT LOWEST PRICES. Williamsport & North Branch Railroad TTJS/LJEI TABLE. In effect Monday. Oct. U)tli, 1903. ttwd down Read up I'.:u -laiiiiti- where time js marked "112" P. M. P. M. AM PM AM A. M. A M STATIONS. AM AM PM P. M. PMPMPM AM 10 Ift' 12 SO 120 •*. 20 10 22 751 Halls... SMS 400 12 15 4SO 1000 785 HI a i 12 il _.i .. J . flu 2-". fjstl IViinsdale ... 940 I! SO .2 10 I 4". 9 55 730 •10 80 I " Si t• 1 1 .. .. :'.s ln:M so; . HuKhesville... 9811055 345 12 00 4 35.6 00 0147 20 1 18 920 IB9S 48 10 42 .S 09 Pieture Koelis.. 9 '2B 10 15 336 11 51 5489 85 U »8 112 ...Lyons Mills 3 81 fll 46 9 81 1 in ... . 145 fs IS ....('hamomii 328 11 13 928 I 26 152 ."<2l ...Glen Mawr 3.22 11 37 »22 1 I 507 h34 ..MuncyValley 307 11 22 906 1 50 ... . 513 >lO ... Souestnwu 300 11 15 !' 00 fft 18 112 Mukomu fl« 39 8 21 .. IS SI 10 LniKirtc 10 87 8 22 I i" • " f9 22 Kiuudule 10 25 811 if. OS fs> 2X ..Beruice Koad flOls 8 oo 1». M. PM A.M. AM .\. M. AM A M PM A. M. P M l'M I • {_ j_ _ |_ 11 1 L J ! ! PM AM AM PM 5 IS S I Sonestown 1110 755 f9 00 Gey villi ll'ark 6OS 935 Efltrles Mere 10 15 ; 655 Eagles Mere Park (. 20 if 47 ...Dushoro " 842 7CB 7 20 10 48 ...Towandn... 7 SO 6 15 ~~ 1210 ~ wmTes Barre _ 3 05 430 1"0 12 29 10 00* 7 8(1 Williamslort 6SO 10 21 12 41 58K5851081 S. D. TOWNSEND, D. K. TOWNSEND, Gen. Manager, Hughesvilie Passenger Agent. 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, 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 vourself if you let us save your money. When you think of true economy this is the .place to come. J. S. HARRINGTON, Dushore.Pe
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