v'BLICAN NEWS ITEM vilAftL£i L. VVM6, Editor. i'ublished Every Thursday Afternoon By The Sullivan Publishing Co. At tbe County Beat of Sullivan County. I.AFOHTE, PA. \\ 1 . MASON, Preslden. E. M. DUNHAM TIT AS THUS. J. INGHAM, Secretary. fullered at the Post Office at Laporte, fin second-class mail matter. FARMERS PKOTEST. THEY INVEIGH AGAINST THE VIOLA TION OF REPUBLICAN PLEDGES. Agricultural Intrnats Remonstrate Aicainiit the llad Faith luvolved In (Granting: Special Favor* to Com petitive Fore!«n Producer*. The manner in which the proposed reduction of tnrlff duties in favor of agricultural products of Cuba Is viewed by the fruit and vegetable {{rowers of Florida is plainly set forth in the fol lowing letter from the secretary of the Florida State Horticultural society: Jacksonville, Fla., Sept. 11. Editor American Economist: Tha Florida State Horticultural society li;» s over 800 paid up members and pub lishes Its proceedings each year at a oost of SSOO or over. These are the foremost growers of the state, and fully SO per cent of them are northern Republicans. As secretary of the society for four years I ;• m in a position to know their opinions, though the society as a body scrupulously :i voids political discussions or commercial ventures. In a word, the great majority of our members are opposed to Cuban reciproc ity. They know that this means lower prices for sugar, tropical fruits and early vegetables. In the poor sandy soils of Florida we cannot grow grain and meat. We ire compelled to raise fruits and veg etables to make a living, and that at a ! • vy outlay for fertilizers, which Cuba •■os not require, and pay a transporta t on charge double or more than double the Cuban rate. We cannot understand why the compar atively poor growers of Florida, compelled to live here by considerations of health, should pay In the lowered prices of our oranges and early vegetables for a better market for the manufacturers or the rich fjctory owners, meat packers nnd furni ture makers of the northern'states. It is unfair and outrageous to ask it. Very truly yours, S. POWERS. Tlu- fruit growers of California, who ;ire handicapped by a railroad haul of over 4,0()0 miles, arc also asking why competing Cuban fruits, which roach Now York by a cheap water route, should be granted a tariff preferential. Growers of cane and beets and of do mestic leaf tobacco are wondering whether the Republican party will per sist In violating its platform obliga tions by taking away the protection to the maintenance of which the Repub lican party stands solemnly pledged and bound. American farmers in every section are concerned In the proposed Cuban reciprocity treaty, and If that astonishing piece of legislative short sightedness shall be consummated the Republican party is not going to have an easy time defending Itself against bad faith toward its agricultural sup- I'Oi'ters. The political party that for feits the friendship and support of the agricultural interests of this country will rue the day. A SnßseatiOD. If the British protectionists under the lead of Joseph Chamberlain would accept a suggestion born of experience and proffered in a spirit of amity and politeuess the American Economist would bo glad to give them the benefit of It. We notice that they are calling themselves "the Tariff Reform league." This, we feel sure, Is a mistake. Tar iff reform has come to mean free trade and nothing else; therefore we think It is a misnomer as adopted by those who are seeking to escape from the meshes of free trade. Why not adopt "the Protective league?" That means some thing, and you can tell 011 Its face what it means. Tbe Chamberlain move ment being purely a protective one, its promoters would do well to start fair and call things by their right names. That is what we have done over here 111 the United States, and It lias worked well. Out In the Open In MasftaehnnettK. Senator Hoar's speech seems to have had an excellent effect on Republicans of Massachusetts. They will have a short and lively campaign and, as usu al. will not run to secrecy, but will come out In the open and discuss issues which especially interest the people of 1' -'s commonwealth. As the Democrat h- orators early got into the field with r platform proved too previous, the . resent situation is all that Republic ns could desire. Lethargy will tie l ininated. The still hunt never ac complishes results against those who (•void the underbrush.—Boston Journal. Selling; and I".nyln«. One of tbe most Important phases dealt with in the blue book Is In regard to Im ports and exports. The tables show that • ■•■ ports from the United Kingdom to the V ilted States declined from $115,000,000 in •0 to $97,600,000 In 1202, while the Imports 1 < m the United States rose from s4Bf> - 1 11.000 to $035,000,000.—New York Times. And this paper tells us that If we don't buy from England we cannot sell 1.0 England! The defacing of farm buildings by Imiro patent medicine advertisements should be the subject of protestation in every grange, and no granger should allow his premises to be thus disfig ured. Maple Grove grange of East Trum bull. 0., is rightly named. Its hall Is located in a beautiful maple grove. New York state now has nearly (KX< granges. • e:a» Gleaned From tbe Teachings of All Denominations. The religion of our Lord Jesus Christ Is a personal matter.—Rev. Dr. William J. Holtzclaw. Baotist. Atlanta. Oa- Iti npitp of H I)iff horse race at the banie hour Hit- meeting held by tlio Pa troijf on grange clay, in the grange tent, at the Worcester (Mass.) fair, was largely attended. Attorney General Herbert Parker was the principal speaker. It's a good speaker who can beat a horse race in drawing the crowd. The grange claims the credit for es tablishing rural free delivery of mail, and it regrets the revelations of fraud and chicanery in that department that have wrought disgrace upon the serv ice. The grange first demanded election of United States senators by the peo ple. It also demands postal savings banks. The people will finally have both. Christ the SolntloK. Christ is the solution of all social dif ficulties, and he should be preached a» such. Ilis religion is made up of two elements—faith and a rule of mora* and spiritual life. —Itev. Dr. Babbitt, Episcopalian. Brooklyn. MANAGER WANTED. Trustworthy lady or gentleman to manage business in this County and ad joining territory for well and favorab'y known House of solid financial standing. S2O straight cash salary and expenses, paid each Monday by check direct from headquarters. Expense money advanced; position permanent. Address MANAGER, hlOMonon Bldg., Chicago. 111. Capital and Surplus, $450,000.00 I You Must Save your money if you expect to rise in the world — We help you to do it by pay ing 3 per cent, compound | interest on savings. Open an account with us and J let some of the money you work for begin to work for you. Free booklet tells you how to Bank by Mail. Write for it. LACKAWANNA COMPANY 1 404 Lackawanna Avenue V SCRANTON, PA. 1 11» HI 1 miliar 22 5 n m A que tion for your Comfort, A consideration for your Cash. Our prices will help you to economize; come rind see ! oi yourself—figure the ad van Prices that help you to help yourself Fall and Winter Goods lexhTbltToinl ?????? ? ? ? STEP IN AND ASK ABOUT THEM. AM answered at Vernon Hull's Large Store. llHtavowt Fa. fjreeHofid^ Games 60 different games—all new —one in each package of Lion Coffee at your Grocer's. John D. Reessr's Big Store, Dank Block, Dushore, Penn'a. jir in nriiii miiiWim*——in—wfflii— i»Muni*rm i mi Tin ~ mi ®> Women's Apparel. ® ! Uul ma^ni Hcenl FUR display is one interest. We have anticipated your needs and 1 vll O are prepared to show you just what yru have desired in lur neck pieces. '1 he approach of Dec ember indicates a nearly need of furs. the pleasing line we are displayirg. You will enjoy seeing them whether you buy or not. Bring your fiiends with you please. Our values in SILK have really startled' us. S'True. we have made extra efforts to show only the Willow newest and bestgin fancy collors ar.d blacks and whites,[but we never c'rean ed we would have such a great demand for silks. We are receiving many new patterns and 'can make some exceedingly good offers Just now. Remember, "If it is silk, and it is stylish, we have'it." Our line of fine[si ! ks is'unexcelled hereabouts PETTICOATS Any woman who in particular about'the set < 112 her skirt will ho r oaiviiil to procure >, petticoat that fits properly. Throughout the very extensive carry, you will find we have", r given: ; special attention to this very important feature. Considering the qualities of these garment?, the prices are ridiculously low. Call and look them over. yr?yr r ~:T'-*r v r l M \\ Wr\Crv\T cn ' !( * sur P as seil for beauty. 'I he ciuality of the material is the very richest, 1 LimiUCl the newest st\ les. ihe n ost benutiliil designs. The collection is ; so vast that all may be suited. Call and se-e our display. John D. Reeser's Big I ' * v , - r x :dtts:e3:o:r,:e3 . ® win iiMtsnaoMM —rrnrr r—f~-TnT-T^" —r 1- rm-nHMm mm' i ii> « hp—m—m ~r m.mjw.w ~nr [ *To Csire a Coid'iirOßsDay i Take Laxative Bromo Q,uinme Tablets, oa ever y I We Sell Stoves for Orr Painton & Company, Reading, Pa. and "JEWELS" made by Detroit Stove Works. A:sk our price and compare it with the best you «. v et ary v h"re—and we will get your order. • r =:-v. Hrj | H W HAWAUKA or BALL BAND -Z. T ! me RUBBER GOODS I|>- .2 ? There ;ire none so good. I - >—i rH 2 ■' r . •g * Tracy SHOES Of Dayton ALL g|S k - Watsontown SORTS. oj p < M t_T - Full ||| £ Q "■ ROOdS. Q© pt o o -^3 %P w Wieland & Kessler, General Merchants, PROPRIETORS STEAM GRIST MILL, "NTO t iDiycoisra?, ,tp.A.. We Arc UlilSßfNot intl>e WmmfSSmTR LIST So we can sell you an Iron or Brass bed .is CHEAP as we want to, and we want to sell them as cheap as we can and you will find by comparing our prices and the quali ty ot" our goods, thnt we can and do sell them very cheap, and a tritle below.the rest of them. We will have some real bargains in beds for a short time. Our Fall line of carpets and blankets has am d and we do not think that better or warmer line, for the price, was ever put on the market, or your bed either. Holcombe CTLaucr, Parnitare 6* Undertaking DUSHORE, PA. TELEPHONE. - Tri=Weekly Williamsp o Gazette and Bulletin and Republican News Item Together one year for only 1.50. I A RE YOU GOING TO BUILD I A NEW HOUS j OR LAY NEW FLOORS IN THE OLD ONE'? . If so, it will pay you tb get some of our TXloob 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. Williamsport & North Branch Railroad TIIMIIE TABLE. In fift'eet Monday. Oct. J'.tth, 1908. Read down Read up Flag stations where time is marked "i" i ! I I I I'. M. P. M. AM I'M AM A. M. AM STATIONS. AM AM PM P M. PM I'M PM AM to 15 12 So' 120 520 10 22 751 Halls... 915 100 12 15 450 1000 785 10 20 12 55 <4 23 525f10 25 17511 l'ennsdale ... 'J 10 :l 56 12 10 145 9557 80 10 :«» 1 0)9 10 t325 35 10 :>-! 802 , 1 1:1 920 139 5 I:! 10 42 809 Picture Kecks.. 9231045 386 11 51 5489 35 1 19 1 4 fs 15 ....Chamounl 3 28 11 43 9 28 1 I' 507 831 ..MuncyYalloy. 307 112'.' 906 1 50 513 8 111 ... Bouestowll 300 11 15 900 P. M. l'M AM. AM A. M. AM A M I'M A. M. 1' M I'M 1 I 1 1 1 I __J ' I I I I I I PM AM " AM I'M 515 845 Sonestown I 1110:7 55 1900 (ieyelin Il'ark 6 05 9 35 Kaelcs Mere 1015 , 6 55 J Eagles Mere Park| j| ; 620 947 ... I)us 1 lore X~42 ~ - 7~08 430 400 1220 10 00 730 Williamsport 65010 21 12 41 588 588 1081 S. D. TOWNSEND, D. K. TOWNSEND, G-en. Manager,Hughesville 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 i 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, Dushore,Pa
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