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Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-11-01


Last week we announced the
sudden death Of DR.. w. B. Hill.
Since that time we have learned the
particulars of his sickness and death
and know that his many friends in
this county will be interested to
know more about the sad event.
About September 18th DIR. Hill
and family left Laporte. After a
few weeks visit with his parents in
Hughesville the Doctor went to
Philadelphia where he had decided
to take a postgraduate course at
the University of Pennsylvania,
where he graduated fifteen years
ago. On Thursday, October 18th,
his wife and two children joined him
in the city. Having concluded to
rent a house they spent Friday in
making the selection returning to
the hotel in the evening. Considers
ably fatigued with the days work
they retired early, the Doctor SEEM
ingly in the enjoyment of his usual
good health. In the morning they
were awakened by their youngest
son, boy only three years old, who
left his bed to lie down by his
fathers side. It was at this time
that Mrs. Hills attention was at
tracted by the Doctors deep breath
ing. Turning around she saw that
something was wrong. She at once
sent for medical assistance but by
less than ten minutes and before aid
could reach him, he breathed his
last. The cause of death was apo>
plexy.
The remains were brought to
Hughesville on Monday, the 81 inst.
and the funeral occurred the follow
ing Wednesday. Laporte Lodge,
[. o. o. f. of which DR.. Hill was q
member assisted by Hughesville
Lodge and the Lycoming County
Medical Society had charge of the
funeral services. A very large num-
Der of people from Laporte, Nord-
mont, Sonestown, Muncy Valley and
other places where the Doctor had
practiced attended the funeral. The
sermon was preached by Rev. John
Vi. Steck, pastor of the Luthern
church at Lewisburg.
DR.. Hill came to Laporte in 1880
where he lived until a month pre-
vious to his death. He was a skill
full and successful physician and had
built up a large and growing prac-
tice. In fact the long drives and ex-
posure to all kinds of weather had
induced him to leave the country
for city practice for which he was
about to take special course. AS
a citizen DR.. Hill was upright and
honorable, always interested in every
thing that pertained to the good OF
the town. He was u kind friend
md neighbor and leaves many warm
friends wherever he was known,
who join in sincere sympathy with
the bereaved family in their terrible
n af1iiotion
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-11-01

Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Hackley, ac-
compapiod by their little nephew,
Master Nelson Laurenson, of LaA
porte, left for Burnwood on Friday
last. The Mr.. returned home Tues
day, while the Mrs. and Nelson will
remain with friends in Snsquehanna
county for several weeks.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-11-01

Hon. W. B. Jennings will please
accept our thanks for a copy Of
Smull's Hand Book and copy of
the Laws Of Pennsylvania of 1895.
We cherish the gift very much and
have given the volums prominent
place in our library for present and
future use.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-11-01
Administrator When. he over

Administrator When he ever
administered an oath in court3 In
fact when he ever discharged any of
the duties in said Office ? 1t is true
that on some occasions Mr.. A. Walsh
has intrusted him with the key 10
the Prothonotary's Office, as he has
also entrusted John E. Gallagher,
Hon. T. J. lngham and others in a
similar manner. But does this en-
title him TO make the claims he has
made in the foregoing letter ? If
possession of the key to said office
constitutes a clerkship, how much
more than clerkship can John E.
Gallagher (who has administered
oaths to witnesses in open court)
claim.
He who reads the above carefully
must necessarily arrive at one OF two
conclusions viz: either that Mr..
Gavitt does not possess intelligence
enough to distinguish the difference
between the Office of Treasurer and
that of Prothonotary, or else that
he does know the difference but is
willing to make false statements to
the voters Of this county. If the
former conclusion be the one arrived
ut does lie possess intelligence
enough to fill the said office? The
humblest voter in the county, ii
placed in the Office of County Treas
urer in the Spring of 1894 and con-
tinue therein to the present date
would be able to distinguish the diff
ference between the duties of the
County Treasurer and those of the
Prothonotary, even though he were
not armed with permanent Certii-'
cate, and if the humblest voter could
distinguish the difference between
the duties of the aforesaid Office, but
should be willing to put forth state
ments that would deceive the public,
would such a person be fit for office
even though otherwise will qualified?
The records of the Prothonotary's
Office stand as mute, but powerful
witnesses to the fact that during Mr..
Gavitt's two years clerkship in said
office the records were kept by Mr..
A. Walsh in person, and not by
others.
Voter. carefully consider these
facts and if you shon)d be in doubt
upon any point contained herein,
come to Laporte and like the doubt
ing Thomas, be convinced by seeing
for yourself. All that is asked is an
invests cation into the claims of Mr..
Gavitt. This will cost nothing and
it may be the means of causing you
to vote for Prothonotary--a man
possessing business qualifications, a
man who if elected to Office would
treat all with courtesy as he does
now, a man who is consistent enough
not to lay any claims to two years
clerkship in the Prothonotary's Office
for the purpose of procuring votes.
Such man is William J. Lawrence.
Consider before voting whether it
will be for the best interest of the
county to elect as Prothonotary
beardless youth or man who is
known to be a successful business
man and man identified with the
interests of this county as is Mr..
Lawrence. A TAX PAYER.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-11-01
Notice..

The books and accounts of w. B. Hill
M. D.. have been placed in my hands fol
indebted to the aforesaid W. b. Hill. will
please arrange to adjust their Indebtedness
either by calling at my Office or by REMIT
ing.
Al. BRADLEY. Atty. for w. B. Hill.
Laporte Pa. Oct. II, 1895.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-11-01

Conceit will disqualify any man
for Office. Be< Sc in office he will
be overbearing and disgusting. Vote
for one Of your number-W. J..
Lawrence. He is a man at all times
and don't stake 80 much on himself.
He wears larger hat than Gavitt,and
it is filed with common sense, too.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-11-01

Will Lawrence is one Of the best
business men in the county. He
will look after the business of the
Prothonotary's Office with neatness
and dispatch. Give him your sup
port,
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-11-01

You might just as we'll vote for
Haywood for state treasurer and the
superior court judges associated
with him. All will be elected any
way and by SO doing you will res
cord yourself on the big side. Vote
the first column on the ballot and
be on the winning side.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-11-01
Publi saIe.

Thos. Collins of Laporte twp, and
near Ringdale will expose to public
sale all Of his personal property con-
sisting OF horses. cows, sheep, hay,
wagons, sleds and farming utensils,
on Saturday, Nov. I'd, 1895, at 10,
0 o'clock q. N,
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-11-01

Mr.. Fawcett the peoples candi-
date for Sheriff is not a drinking
man and if elected will attend strict
lY to business.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-11-01

The "ringsters" in the Democratic
party feel that they are competent
to elect their ticket this fall without
the help of few struggling mem-
bers of the party.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-11-01

There is such thing as knowing
too much. There are some people
who would be wiser than they are if
they could forget one half they think
they know.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-11-01

1t isn't necessary at all times for
a man Of ability to expound his good
and bright qualities to the people.
This campaign judging from the
tone of an article in the Gazette last
week, is an exception to the rule.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-11-01

There are number of Democrats
throughout the county who will not
forget the Ring rule Of just one
year ago this campaign.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-11-01

The Dushore Revieao has taken an
open stand for the Democratic ticket
so far as the Prothonotaryship is
concerned, this fall. In fact he
commenced shooting off his mouth
before the campaign opened.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-11-01

F. Schanabacher and wife of Forks.
vile, were calling on friends in La
porte, Tuesday.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-11-01

If you are sincere and desire to
vote for the best men, you will cast
your ballot for Fawcett and Laws
renee.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-11-01

90 to the polls and vote for Faw-
cett and Lawrence.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-11-01

The election news will appear in
our next issue.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-11-01

Mrs. E. J. Flynn of Jamison City
is visiting with friends in Laporte.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-11-01

Mackerel lake herring. and meat al
Bodine s. Warns, Soncstown Pa
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-11-01

Some great man once said the
only way for party to win the
commentator of the people was TO
nominate men for Office against
whom not breadth of suspicion as
TO their private or public character
could be discovered. That's the
kind of men the people have nomi-
mated is Sullivan Co. In Fawcett
and Lawrence We have excellent
nominees. There are no better in
the county. Will you support them?
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-11-01

Just received complete line of gents
and youths overcoats. Call and examine
them. we are positive our prices will meet
your approval. The quality of our goods
are the best 10 the market
T. J. KELLER.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-11-01

Subscribe for the REPUBLICAN.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-11-01

Vote for Lawrence and Fawcett.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-11-01

Go to Bodine & Warn Sonestown Pa.
for all kinds of general merchandise.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-11-01
Get out the vote.
Vote for Fawcett.

Election next Tuesday.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-11-01

Vote for Lawrence.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-11-01

Ladies, have you seen the new dress
goods at I. j. Keelers. He can astonish
you, both in quality and price.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-11-01


If he ever served as clerk in the
Prothonotary's Office for period of
two years, would it be necessary
for him and his friends to inform the
public of that fact through the
columns of the press, and by sending
forth letters similar, to the public
You need not investigate very
thoroughly to see the inconsistency
of said statements. If he has ever
served as clerk in the Prothonotary's
office the records of this Office must
be the best evidence Of the amount
of labor Mr.. Gavitt performed there>
in. But what do the aforesaid
records show? They show that Mr..
A. Walsh has discharged the duties
Of this office, in person, during the
past nine years.
If Mr.. Gavitt's claims are true,
will he please inform the voters OF
this county what papers he has sign
ed as either Prothonotary's clerk OF
deputy? Will he please go further
and show when and where lie ever
recorded a deed or mortgages When
or where he ever registered will
When he issued writs, ofany nature;
When he ever entered judgment
or satisfied one !? When he ever is
sued Letters Testamentary or ol
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-08
STATESMANSHIP AND YEARS.
From the Times-Herald.


1t is the tendency OF youth to disparage
age, and in this bustling country of ours
to elbow aside the Old. America has been
SO peculiarly TIE land for young men that
we have almost grown to think II must al
ways be so. n man who has passed his
siXtieth year is 100 often rsproached tor
lagging superilrous on Il stage he should
vacate TO younger men. This is exception
ally so in public life, and man past 70 is
supposed to be no longer qualified for the
duties of office more particularly for the
presidential office. Hence when the names
of certain public men are mentioned in
connection with The presidency the fact
that they are 10 years of age. or in prox-
Unity to It, Is considered a conclusive bar
to their advancement.
The American people should outgrow
this shallow conceit born OF the arrogance
of youth. "Old men for COUNSEL Is still
the wisdom of the world elsewhere and
ought to be wisdom with us. Young men
have done great deeds not only among lis
but everywhere, yet the greatest feats of
craftsmanship have been performed by
old men. And not only of statesmanship
but of almost every other human activity.
Won Moltke was 66 when he won his
first great renown at Sadowa, and was 20
when he directed the German armies in
one of the greatest wars of modern times.
Think of the Spanish Cid. with the fieecy
beard, mirror of every knightly virtue,
tie when past 60, or, greater still, of stout
old Dandolo, storming Constantinople at
a. Michael Angelo wore the four crowns
of art at so. Goethe was perfect In his in
tellectual abilities at the same age, and so
We're Tennyson and Victor Hugo.
-:o.-
Coming to statesmanship, what wiser
statesman have we had than Franklin,
Adams and Jefferson? John Quincy Ad-
ans. our "old man eloquent" died in
harness when past so, an1 beth Clay and
Webster performed their greatest SER
vices when past TO- though their coun-
trymen thought them long before that
superannuated for the presidency. If We
look abroad we see Gladstone at so retir-
ing from the government Of Great Brit
ain, still master of elouuence and in
possession of all his ma gnihcent powers.
Palmerston died ruler of the empire at 81.
Theirs in France rescued and restored his
crushed Hrd bleeding country at 75 and
William ! was crowned German emperor
at "a. The list might be continued through
every age and in every country. for there
have always been men who at three and
four score years could better serve their
countrymen than ever before. As Red
Jacket said to his boastirg young braves:
"The sixties have all the forties and
twenties In them"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-08
POLITICAL GOSSIP.

In the opinion of Colonel Mcclure, who
doubtless feels that this is the proper
time of year for rainbow chasing, there
"s one unnamed Republican candidate
in the next contest by events yet to
transpire. If Colonel Bradley shall be
elected governor Of Kentucky at the COM
ing November election ne will be quite
the strongest of all the Republican can
didates for the presidency. He is one Of
the few native born Republicans of the
Blue Grass region, of high social position,
equal in intellectual force to either Reed,
Mckinley, Harrison or Allison. free from
all political complications. and if elected
governor Of his state. thereby revolution
izng the only southern state that has
hitherto never elected Republican state
officer. he would be the logical candidate
for president. and certainly the strongest
before the people Of any who could be
nominated. He Is quite likely 10 succeed
in his state contest, and II he shall be
governor 1t is more than probable he will
be president"
The Lancaster New Era asserts that no
get It's vote or the vote Of Lancaster
county for United States senator In 1897
But II does not want to see Mr.. Cameron
abused. simply because he holds nm opn-
ion on the currency question different
from that most largely prevalent In Penn
sylvania. The New Era should .remem-
ber that there are other counts than the
white metal item In the Cameron ihdict-
ment.
BY removing the headquarters Of the
National League of Republican clubs
from Chicago to Washington Secretary
Bowling will get into closer touch with
the managers OF next years, presidential
canvass.
Il II II
Sartirpent In Wiscor sin ~ cnrrpctlv re-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-08
A Perplexed Financier.

The contract with the bond syndicate
having expired, the Cleveland admins
tration is now casting about for a new
method of meeting the embarrassing
deficits occasioned under the operation
of the disastrous Wilson German tariff.
During the first five days of October,
the governments income was only
81, 600, ,S9005, while its current expenses
were $S,426,OOO, leaving "a deficit of
50, ,S25, 1885. The same ratio Of short
age would, II continued for year.
amount to nearly 5000, 900 900, an amount
equivalent to SIS for every head Of
family in the United States. There Is
reason to believe that the treasury
books, II rightly kept would show al
most as large a deficit as this. The
party which would sacrifice home in
dustry for the benefit of foreign COM
petitors would probably also juggle
with the treasury books, II that were
necessary to deceive the people.
Such. in brief, is the dilemma con-
fronting Secretary Carlisle now that he
is collecting data to be incorporated in
his annual report. 1t Is. a dilemma
which cannot wholly be masked even
behind the probable artifice Of doctered
records. No manipulation of the trial
balances can make the government ex-
penses smaller than they are. or the
government income larger than 1t Is.
When the appropriation estimates go
TO the next congress, that body will
first ascertain where the money Is Ito
be had with which to pay them before
ii will afTlx the seal of Its approval TO
the necessary bills. The next congress,
being Republican, with that prince of
keen-eyed Republican leaders. Thomas
B. Reed. in the speakers chair. the
country may fairly expect that If there
has been any deception IN the executive
department. 1t will be thoroughly ex-
posed. mo wonder. then, that Mr.. Car
isle is scratching his head.
The latest surmise Is that he will
ask congress to put a new dollar Of in
ternal taxation on each barrel Of beer.
This would afford extra revenue
amounting to sSO,OOo,oOO. 1t would also
tend to deprive the Democratic party
of the very important support which It
has always received from brewers and
the saloon influence generally. But
even doilartax on beer wouidnot meet
the requirements. The Democratic de-
ficit would still remain unconquered.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-08
TOLD BY THE STAR ).
Daily Horoscope Drawn nv Ajacchns. Tho
Tribune AstrOlOger.
Astrolabe cast: PA a. m, for Tuesday.
Oct s, 1895.
CO

& g R
A child OF this day. If admiring base ball,
From the Temple cup games Will stay
home.
For the Cleveland and Baltimore conflicts
recall
To the mind the remark, "hippodrome."
So the new market question is again to
be agi.ated. If agitators will refrain from
stirring IN the stock of any of our mar
kets now In existence the public viii
doubtless be able to bear up under mar
ket boom.
Judging from advance sheets. his
tory of Mr.. Herring's portion of cen
tury in Scranton would be worth more
than $40 u page for numerous reading.
At the present rate Liberty Bell seems
liable to gain distinction as the great
American Joss
Speaking of the workingman, he's all
right: but times are still hard for the man
who does not work.
Ajncchus' Advice.
DO not count upon receiving a bottle Of
Mumm's extra dry with a 25-cent dinner.
Never expect to get something for moth
ing, unless you are in the flim-tlam or
gold brick business.
Never expect TO hear the truth from,
the lips of n busybody. Truth Is inva-
riably stranger than fiction on the tongue
of a gossip.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-08

The esteemed editor of the Pittston
Gazette is assured that his nervous ap-
prehension as to Mr.. Connells inten-
tions toward Senator Quay is excited to
no purpose. II all the Republicans Of
Pennsylvania We're as little inclined to
kick up a needless muss as William
Connel is. the thickness of the peace
and good will THAT would, in that
event, envelope the state situation
could not be measured by a ten-foOt
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-08
The Third. Term Cry.

1t occurs to us, as casual impression
produced by the perusal OF considerable
able editorial copy apropos of the third
term ambition, that this glorious coun-
try of ours Is in absolutely no danger
of having to endure third presidential
term of Grover Cleveland. That he
might be renominated by that interest
ed faction of the Democratic party
which owes to MIR. Clevelands favor the
experience and emoluments of public
office, reinforced by the syndicate OF
bankers and brokers which has discOv-
cred how 1t can manipulate Mr.. Cleve-
land for its own profit, is possible ait
this time. when Democratic presidential
timber Is unprecedentedly scarce; but
that he could be reelected in the face
of his past work and record. as against
any clean and good Republican. Is
suggestion which we must respectfully
decline to believe.
1t appears to us that Mr.. Cleveland
would be quite as unlikely to be re-
elected next year if there Were no tra-
dit!on against a third term as he is in
view of the present strong and appar-
ertly fixed popular aversion to indi-
vidual monopoly in the presidential Of
flee. We base this belief upon the
supposjtion that there are not enough
Cleveland Democrats in the country to
WELD the Influence of majority; and
that men sufficiently sensible not to be
Cleveland Democrats would know
! enough to vote against Mr.. Cleveland,
and in favor of his Republican oppo-
risrt. They would be influenced to pur-
sue this course by reason of the fact
that they abhor hypocrisy despise po-
littcal cant, have no sympathy with un-
justlliable egotism and. in affairs of
public policy. are 'high-spirited and
patriotic. Being the complete reverse
of these things. Mr. Cleveland could
not win their confidence and therefore
would be unable to secure their sup
port.
But If further justification We're
sought for the defeat Of Mr.. Cleveland
IL IL WOuli De
afforded in abundance by the humiliat-
ing record made by him as a public Of
fetal. Coming into power in March,
of 1898. with both branches of congress
in thorough political kinship with him,
he had every opportunity that human
ingenuity could suggest for achieving
in the public service whatever his judg-
menlt approved as wise and right.
Here, in 1895, upon the eve of the re-
assemblage of a hostile congress elected
as a hint to him of the state of public
opinion with reference to his adminis-
tration, We discover that the two con-
sricuous products of Clevelandlsm, and
the only two, are debt and disaster.
The bankrupt government, with reve-
nues looted by fool economic expert
| mentation, is $162, 900, 900 deeper in in
terest- bearing debit and the nation at
large is anywhere from $4,000, 900, 900 to
| Sc, coo, 100000 poorer by reason of the
long stretch Of hard times that Cleve-
lardism precipitated and intensified.
No, we do not fear the third-term cry.
i- a,.rao !
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-08

The Harrisburg Patriot, Democratic.
perceives that IL it can rekindle the re-
Gently blazing but now dying fac
tional fires in the Republican party
In this state. 1t will enable
the Democratic opposition to re-
duce the size Of Its walloping next
month. Therefore it gives currency to
the improbable story that Governor
Hastings intends carrying on the lately
ended war against Senator Quay. Re-
pulblicans are advised to take all these
eral accompaniment Of salt. There is
nothing In them.