Republican News hem. VOL. XIII. NO. 4 <524,000—544,000 > 1 Which Do You Prefer . r > C The average man earns about si, iou a year. S works 40 years and earns a total of $44,00 in a 1 ife \ time. The averaae dav laborer gets $2,000 a day or 112 J S6OO for a year of 100 days. He earns $24,000 in a I X life time. The difference between $44,000 and j 000 is $20,000. This is the minimum value of practical education in dollars and cents The in-C vcreased self-respect cannot be measured in money. J v Why not stop plugging away at a small salary when 112 ✓ the international Correspondence Schools, of Scran- V \ ton, Pa., can give you an education that will make / V high salaried man of you ? No matter what line of X J work you care to follow, 1 his great educational In-Q x stitution can prepare you in your spare time and atX r a small cost to secure a good-paying position. \ local Representative will show you how you can V r triple your earning capacity. Look him up today, 112 C. IF. BRBITH A OST. 1 C. I. S. Representative. TOWANDA, PA. HARDWARE No Place Like this Place For Reliable STOVES and RANGES, COAL OB WOOD HE A TERS; ONE OP WINTER'S GREAT DELIGHTS. House Furnishiug Goods, Tools of Every Description, Guns and Ammunition Bargains that bring the buyer back. Come and test the truth of our talk. A lot of second hand stove 3 and ranges for sale cheap. We can sell you in stoves anything from a fine Jewel Base Burner to a low priced but satisfactory cook stove. Hot Air, Steam and Hot Water Heating and General Repairing, Roofing and Spouting. Svitmiof The Shopbell Dry Good Co., » 313 Pine Street, ''WILLIAMSPORT, PA. ■ S IIIR KDAI.STS Dainty and Uerv; Low Prices. What will you have? What will you pay? Tell us that and we will surprise >ou with just the Waist you want only prettier, and at a price that will surprise you. Fine Hose For Low Shoes Nothing like a silk stocking lor drese wear. We have a nice quality in f»gl black tor #I.OO a pair—hotter qualities up to SI ,S5. I'.eauiilul qualities in fast Mack (iau/.e and cotton lisle hose in a variety of prices. Ladies' and children's plain colored tan hose to match all shades ot Tan Shoes. Ladies' Muslin Underwear A\ e can lmt mildly do justice to the goodness ot our nndermnslins. Thev are as pretty and a> dainty as I'nderniuslina can lie—they are stylish and perfect lilting they arc skillfully made of fine cambric, muslin anil nainsook. They are good as can he sold for their respective prices or they wouldn't l>e here. Wash Cotton Dress Fabrics Whether you consider quality or price or hoth you u ill find it to your profit to \ wit our wash good- section. You may lind here many helps anil suggestions to,, iie proper summer dress and cheap enough to appeal to your saving instincts. IJ m hK'Pkl Iri Q ' Lycoming Wireless Umbrellas in aI i qualities tor ClO ladies and gentlemen. Buy an umbrella mad# near your home town and have the best made lor the price yan want to pay. Subscribe for the News Item LAPORTE, SULLIVAN COUNTY PA. THURSDAY MAY 28, 1908. MEETING !Of the Sullivan Covnty Medi i eal Society at Laporte Hotel, LAPORTE, MAY 13, 1908. | Able Discussions by Doctors and Lawyers. Minutes read and disposed of. (2) Should the State- build a Hospital for Inebriated?—a paper read by Sec'y. l)r. Randall, of Onshore. Inebriaty is a direct cause in a large percentage of our citizenship of mental deteria tion, which manifests itself in disease, insanity, pauperism and crime, and as a direct consequence large expen ses are entailed on the Commonwealth It is a condition under proper envir onment with appropriate restraint, care and treatment, will, in a large proportion of cases result in cure. Under existing conditions inebriates cannot he properly treated in this' State, because the lack of any suita ble hospital, such as is contemplated by the Inebriate Act, which states: "It -hall I)'- the duty ol the Court to commit such alleged drunkard to a proper hospital or asylum, for res traint, care and treatment." At pres ent there is not a proper State hos pital or asylum, to which the courts can order those inebritually addicted to the use of alcohol drinks, opium, choloral or morphine, for restraint, care and treatment as contemplated in this Act. Inebriety is the active cause of from filteen to fifty per cent of all cases of insanity; from 30 to 80 per cent of idiocy; from 60 togo per cent of all cases of pauperism; and front 00 to 85 per cent of all crime. From it springs a largi part of the burdens and miser ies of society, not limited to this generation, but continued into the next and even into the fourth genera ! lion. It produces a numberless army of inebriates and defective people who will effect their children with their moral, mental and physical imperfec tions. The law punishes by fine and imprisonment the inebriates, and the result is nil. Judges and prison authorities admit that such punishment are almost an entire failure. 11. N. Whalen of 1 Atlantic City. Captain of detectives, states that fully 65 per cent of all the j arrests in his city were the results of the use of alcoholic drinks l>y tho .e arrested. A sheriff" of York county declared that 85 per cent of the pris oners were putin jail directly or , indirectly on account of strong drill'.". Fletcher of the Bucks county prison says that eight out of every ten pris- ' oners serve sentence through drink. It is the curse of curses, cursing humanity and the law's strong arm has not been properly directed to pre vent its awful havoc. The law should regard inebriaty as a disease, either inherited or acquired and not as a crime, for an exact study of all the facts concerning inebriety will show I that it is preventable, and can be diminished or cured as positively as other diseases. Discussion opened by Hon. T. .1. Ing ham. Mr. Ingham thinks every State should have a suitable institution large enough to accommodate the great num ber ot unfortunate who on account of in ebrietv are now placed in jail or an insane asyium. and suggests that the institution should lie built on a large tract of tilable land not dose to a railroad or town and have it difficult tor patients to get away, also to keep patients divided into three classes, those that can he cured in six months and those more difficult to treat in the other class. He has seen inebri ates that he believes could have been cured by such an institution go 011 in drink until they have murdered. Mr. Ingham closes by quoting Shakespeare: '■(l tiod that men should put an enemy in their mouths to steal away their brains. <• thou invisible spirit of wine ifthou has no name to be known by tel us call t he devil.'" Atty. I". W. Meylert, subject, Physician on the witness stand. Mr. Meylert spoke on medical organization he believes a most excellent thing and will elevate the medical profession in this county. The Doctor on the witness stand is in a peculiar position. An ordinary witness tells what he sees, not so with a Physician. He must decide 011 hypothe tical questions and must make conclus ions. Mr. Meylert divides the subject as follows: i-'irst. the witness must know his subject: second, manner of witness, keep cool especially tor cross examina tion: third, avoid the use of terms that the jury will not understand. K. I. Mullen Ksq.• opened discussion. Courts and Judges intends justice. The Doctor serves in a dural capacity, tells what he knows ot the case and draws conclusions: lie must know his subject well to be a good witness: he should pre pare himself in anatomy, chemistry, physiology whenlauthorities differ on vital q lestiou;-: the Doctor should give the defend .11! the benefit of doubt: always testify to positive conclusions. adjourned tor dinner. !>r. \V, j If. liandall and wile had the.r genial landlord, F. \V. Gallagher, prepare a ! | special dinner tor the Doctors ai d their ' wives. This part of the meeting was a I howling success. Dr. Kunkel of the Lycoming County Society read a very able paper, subject, "Medical Organization.'' All present claimed it the best paper on the subject they ever heard. Motion of thanks was extended to Dr. Kunkle lor his kindness lin coming HO far to meet with us ami tor I the üble paper he prepared for the meet- I ing. Dr. Mervine of IJillf>grove,read a paper I subject, "<iastre intewtiual diseases of children" a very proper and interesting subject tor this season of the year. The Dr. did justice to the subject. Discussion opened by Dr. Kunkle, all present had something to nay on this subject. Members of the association made a motion that was extend to Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Randall, ot Laporte, our most sincere.thanks and appreciation tor the beautifully arranged eatertaintmnt they guve the Society. W. F. llandall, See'y. Washington, May 25. Lieutenant Governor Roberts. Murphy of Penn sylvania, will present the name (if senator I'. C. Knox, Pennsylvania's candidate, to the Republican Nation al Convention at Chicage. Mr. Murphy has been invited to perform this ollice for Senator Knox and has accepted the honor, lie is one of the best orators in the state and the friends of the Pennsylvania senator are well pleased at the selection. Mr. Murphy is a son of Francis Murphy, the great temperance ad vocate and is recognized as one of (lie ablest speakers that ever stump ed the Keystone State. His home is at Johnstown where he is a leader at the local bar. In 1906 when j Governor Stewart canvassed the the state Mr. Murphy, as the candi date for lieutenant governor was a member of the governor's campaign ing party and he won a reputation as a stump speaker. He has a tine presence and wonderful voice and it certain that every delegate in the hall will to hear him distinct ly • It is possible that had Charles Kmery Smith, the editor ot the Philadelphia Press, lived he would have had the honor of nominating Knox, for he and the Senator were close friends and Mr. Smiths oratory is known from one end of the country to the other. Hut in Mr. Murphy will be found the ability to perform the duty in a very acceptable man ner and it is believed by his friends that his nominating speech will rank well with the nominating speeches of Ingersoll, Conkling and others who have swayed Republican National conventions. Dr. Walter Shaw, formerly ot Jersey shore, but recently of Jamison City, and Miss. Florence Bloomer, of rldgeway, were married at the home of the bride yesterday. Dr. Dio Maine Niple, of TurbitVille, was best man. Dr. Shaw was a resi dent physician at the local hospital and it was during his period of ser vice there that he met. and fell in love with his bride, who was then a nurse. Dr. Shaw is well known here and lias hundreds of friends, he is at present practicing at Jamison City, where he has gained an ex tensive reputation as a skillful phy sician— Williamsport News William llerrington and George Shoemaker are the constructors of an auto sled the first successful one ever built in this country. The machine is run with two nets of sleds applied to a standard stock auto, driven by spiked wheels. Messrs Herrington and Shoemaker, in trial-! with the machine during the past winter were able to attain a speed of about the same as with wheels. They are making added improvements to the machine and by the time snow flies uext season hope to have it entirely perfected, when we sh.ill be able to give a more thorough Hud complete description of it. The inventors in tend tom itiufaeture their auto sleds here in gleaston and are puttiug up a machine shop for that purpose and for general auto repair work.—Lead er-Dispatch. Arrangements have practically been completed for the thirteenth annual commencement of the train ing school for nurses of the William- j sport hospital to be held in Associ-1 ation hall next Thursday evening at; Bo'clock. Nine young women will receive diplomas. They are Martha j Irvin Candor, Lock Haven; Joseph ine Constance Larivee, city; Kvaleen L. Keasey, Indiana; Mazie A. Mur ry, Turhotville; Anna May Munro, Blandsburg; Lois Emeline Liiley and Fannie Alice Rooker, Towanda; Selma Amelia Schott. Pittsburg; and JMatie Robert I'epperman, Jersey Shore. TEACHERS' Summer School Opens at La- Porte With Large Attendance. STUDENTS DELIGHTED WITH TOWN. Plrst Day's Enrollment the Greatest in the History ol the School. The teachers Summer school open ed Monday in the Laporte High school building under the most favorable auspices. The first days enrollment was 7a which broke all previous records since the school lias been conducted in Sullivan county. The attendance has been steadily increasing day by day and by another week there will likely be one hundred students enrolled. To say that both students and in structors are delightful with Laporte this season would not properly de scribe the situation. In fact lan guage cannot describe it. Every thing was swept, garnished and in running order when the army of "Merry Widow" hats made siege upon the beautiful resort. They were allowed to take possession with out even a skirmish, and the town is now considered to be theirs. Handsome school ma'iris and pros pective teacheas both male and fe male from all parts of the county continued to arrive all day Monday and joined the band of knowledge seekers. Indiviuually and collective ly they speak of Laporte in highest terms of praise and being so well pleased and comfortably cared for the faculty experienced no trouble in setting the wheels itt motion, and everything froiu the very start ran smoothly and will continue to so move and become an important tac tor for good among the teachers of Sullivan county. Laporte is par ticularly adapted for work of this nature, and it is needless to Say that those who attend the school this season will recommend that it be continually held lien-. Another marked advantage is the fact that a very able corp of in structors are in charge this season. This school is specially prepared to give you a practical course of train ing in the shortest possible time. If your time is limited special pains will be taken to enable you to get the most out of it that will be of practical value. As before stated, our town is pleasant, social advantages first class with it high moral atmos phere all the while prevailing and recreation advantages 110 where equaled in the State. We proffer the opportunities freely, and it is a ivone's to accept them with pro lit. Covrt Proceedings, May Term. W. W. Jackson, Adminstrator, vs. Executors of John Utz, deed. No. 0, Sept. Term, 1901. Utile for new trial discharged. Frank McMahon of Cherry Town ship is appointed Tipstaff to wait up 011 the Grand Jury, and C harles X. Shaffer of Forks Township is ap pointed Tipstaff to wait upon the Traverse Jury. Upon petition, Charles li. Watson is appointed Judge of Election for Bernice Precinct to fill vacancy caused by resignation of W. J. Myers. Upon petition, Itussle Harrison is appointed Town Clerk of Hills grove Township to fill vacancy caus ed by tie vote. Upon Petition,.Charles N. Porter is appoiuted Overseer of the poor of Fox Township to fill the vacancy caused by tie vote. In lie: Public road from Sher wood's to Speary's in Davidson Township. Nathan Person, Reuben Thrasher aud John Diddle are ap pointed Viewers. Upon petition the road Supervis ors of Elkland Township tire autho rized to levy and collect an addtion al road tax of ten mills 011 tha last adjusted valuation for Elkland Township, for the year 1908. Upon Petition the Board of Super visors of Cherry Township are auth orized to levy and collect an Ad ditional Itoad Tax of ten mills for the j'car 1908. I del la M. ltosencrans vs. Georga 7SC PLF? YET.AP !H. Rosencrants, in divorce. Divorce decreed. Osa Snyder vs. Charles Snyder. In divorce. The .Sheriff is directed to make proclamation! as provided by law. Mattie A. Miller vs. George K. Miller. In divorce. The Sheriff is directed to make proclamation as provided by law. Matthias Fogle vs. Mary E. Fogle. In Divorce. \V. 11. Mill is appoint ed Commissioner to take testimony. Fannie Atherton vs. Ctto Elova Atherton. An Alias Subpoena is a warded. Laura 15. Lauer, Administratrix, vs. I. S. Harrington. The order made to stay the writ in this case is vacated and set aside, and the stay of execution on said writ is stricken off. | Same vs. Same. Utile granted to show cause why Judgment should not be opened. In Re: Partition of Estate of John Connor, deceased. Orphans Court rule is granted to show cause why an luquest in partition should not be awarded. Returnable to next term. • In Re: Estate of Josiah Jackson, deceased, Orphans Court. I'pon mo tion ofli. J. Mullen, Esq., F. \V• Meylert is appointed Auditor tonrike distribution of the fund in Court. Hannah EudoraSchindler vs. John Sehitidier. In Divorce. Divorce de creed. Upon petition, Mary Lawrence is appointed Guardian of Howard Lawrence, Fluetta May Lawrence and Blanch Elizabeth Lawrence, minor children of Cliuton E. Law rence, deceased. Commonwealth vs. Isaac Jacobi son. Charge Larceny. Verdict, Not guilty. Defendant discharged Commonwealth vs. Claud Van Horn. Costs paid by Defendant. Nolle Prosequi entered by leave of court. Commonwealth vs. I loverly. A dultery. Case tried' ..'ury dis agreed and were dis.'harg" ■ 1 y '.be Court. Commonwealth v j . Joseph Sw ink. Indictment, receiving stolen goods. Verdict, Not Guilty. Defendant discharged. J.W. Bates vs. Trexler and Tur rell Lumber Company, ,\:i 111 Sept ember term, 1!>0(5. Case settled. Floyd Ackley. et. al. vs. The Le high Valley Railroad Company. No. 10 May term 1 i>o7. By consent of and direction of Court, Verdict- for Deft. Frank Lusch Surviving partner, vs. Executors of L M. Bartli, de ceased. Compulsory non-suit enter ed. Rule printed to show cause why non-suit, should not be stricken off. Joseph Fisher vs. Harriet Stein back, No. -•"> December term, 190 a. rule for new trial. Argued and C. A. V. The following accounts were con firmed Ni. Si.: First and final account of George R. Smith, Adminstrator of the estate of George W. Smith, deceased. First and partial Account of Charles F. Lawrence' Adminstrator of the estate of John 11. Lawrence, deceas ed. BERNICE ITEMS. Mr. and Mrs Brown gave a birth day surprise party to their daughter Pearl on May 21, being her Kith* birthday. Those present were Miss es Nina Morter, Lucy < liampion. Francis Meeks, Martha Allen, Bessie Wheatly, Margaret Hood, Mable Collins Minnie Deifenbaugh, Carry Green, Beatrice Shaffer, Francis Dempsey, May McLoughlin, Lester Borley Frank liellsman, Frank Hof- I'a Leo tie Pflauni, Albert Allen, James Green, Lenord Molt, Fred Gore, Eugene Molt, Walter Cham pion, Earnest Powers, Eugene Mc Loughlin, Roy Donahue, Edwaid Brogan, Joseph Knock, Glen Stropcs, David Shields, Stanley White, Charley llood, George Turner, Frank Ramsey, Freeman Bishop, and George Loney. Mr. E. M. Angle and wife were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Shaffer lj»st week.
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