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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-02-02
Muncy Valley,

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. John Gal
lagher, Jan. 13,a son.
Mr.and Mrs. Moran's little boy
was quite sick last week but is some
better now.
Wilbur, son of Mr.. and Mrs. A. p.
Starr, was sick a few days last week.
Father Enright of Bernice, held
services at this place last Sunday
Mr.and Mrs. VIM. Kennedy and
Mr.John Flynn of LaPorte, spent
Sunday in town.
Mrs. Aaron Bennett died on Fri
day morning and was buried at
Canton on Sunday.
The local institute held at this
place on Friday and Saturday was
largely attended by the people of
this place and nearby towns. The
singing was furnished by the Sones-
town choir.
Mr.G.W. .Houseknecht of Sones.
town, who has spent the last six or
seven months up in Potter Co. was
calling on friends in town last Sat.
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs Peter Hopper and
son George, have had hard struggle
with the Gripp for the last week.
John Taylor has been on the sick
list for the last week.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-02-02
Sonestown.

T. S. Simmons is recovering from
severe attack of grip.
Clyde Worthington of Rock Run,
visited relatives at town on Saturday
and Sunday.
Mrs. Alex Hess and two children
spent Sunday night with her husband
in Lyons Camp at Nordmont, during
the oyster snpper at that place.
r.. S. Starr was home from En-
mons on Saturday and Sunday.
Andrew Edgar made a business
visit to Hughesville between trains
on Tuesday.
While coupling cars on the +. NJ.
r. r. Saturday afternoon j. c. Starr
mashed his thumb. DR.. Derr gave
the wound medical attention.
A large crowd attended institute
at Muncy Valley ON Friday night.
+. j. Mullen of Laporte' was in
town Saturday.
NJ. ID. Horn, II. S. Laird and Ern-
est Botsford represented Nordmont
at this place ON Saturday.
Misses May Mencer, Emma karge
Maud Laird and Alma Horn, were
the guests of Miss Myrtle Edgar on
Friday and Saturday.
An oyster supper for the benefit of
the M. E. church will be given at
this place on Saturday evening, Feb
4th. Every one is cordially invited.
At Saturday nights literary ses-
sion the well discussed question was
"Resolyed that women be allowed to
vote" Chiefs, Walter Lorah and
w. b. HaZen, The alternatives
won.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-02-02

Minutes of the local Institute held
at Muncy Valley Friday eve. and
Saturday Jan. 81 ,and %, 1899. The
programe for the evening was made
up of recitations, singing and address
delivered by Supt. Meylert on the
subject, ''The essentials to good
SCHOOL, The several schools took
part in the reciting which was high
ly entertaining and the address
pointed out many facts practical
from common sense view of the
subject which could not fail to in
spire as well as instruct.
The Saturdays programme vas
carried out as follows Primary
geography, Anna Karge. Value of
written recitations, w. b. Hazzen.
Written Language work, NJ. d..
Sweeney. How much of technical
grammar should be taught: Myrtle
Mosteller. Question box. The discuss
ing of the questions was partaken in
freely by all both teachers and direct
ors which took up remaining period
Of forenoon.
p. M. The work of question box
was continued after which the fol-
lowing programme was carried out.
Literature in Schools. T. Heal
lagher. The directors duty toward
the school, A.A. Dunham. Incen-
tives to study, C.L. Lewis. Should
directors enforce the compulsory
school law, Directors. Friday after
noon exercises, j Lyman Snyder.
The work of the institute could not
fail to inspire, enthuse and benefit
those in attendance as the subjects
discussed brought out many points
of vital importance to those interest
ed in school work.
A collection was taken to compen-
safe the JanitOr for trouble caused
him in careing for the church,
Institute adjourned.
j. LYMAN SNYDER, Sec'y
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-02-02
A Famous School
In a Famous Place.

The EAST STROUDsBURG, PA, NOR
NAL offers superior educational
advantages.
Healthful and Picturesque Location
in the resort region of the state.
Buildings ne,c and modern.
Students Room furnished with brus-
sells Carpet. No other school pro-
vides such luxurious home comforts.
The Best Boarding. The Most
Reasonable Rates. The first Normal
in the state to introduce Plain and
Fancy Sewing.
College Preparatory, Music and Elo-
cutionary Departments.
Write at once for a catalogue, free.
WINTER TERN OPENS JAN. 2. '99.
Addres GEO. p. BIBLE. A. NJ,
Principal.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-02-02
Williamsport & North Branch R.R
TIME TABLE.
In Effect Tuesday Sept. l3, 1898.
SouthWard.

All trains daily except Sunday; 20 &
stations.
Connections with the Philadelphia s. Reading
at Halls, for all points north and south, and the
Fall Brook and Beech Creek railroads. At
Satterfeld for all points on the Lehigh Valley
railroad At Sonestown with the Eagles Mere
railroad.
R. e. EAvENsoN, Gen, Manag
HughesvillsP
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-02-02
Commonwealth OF Pennsylvania
County of Sullivan, SIS:

We the undersigned, Auditors oi sullivan
County, do hereby certify: That in pursuance OF
Acts of the General Assembly, and the supple
ments thereto, we did meet at the office of the
County Commissioners, in the Court House, in the
Borough of Laporte, on Monday, the I'd day OF
January, A D., 1899 Gt being the first Monday ot
january and did commence to audit, adjust and
settle the several accounts of the County Treas
urer, County Commissioners and all such rs are
so required of us by law, ior the year 1898, and
did continue SO to audit. ad Just and settle the
said various and several accounts subject to our
adjournments until this date, when We completed
this, our annual report And We further sertify
that we did audit and adjust the said several ac-
counts correctly, to the best of our knowledge,
ability, information and belief, the came APP
pear audited and settled, and fully set forth and
itemized, in this foregoing report.
In testimony whereof, we have hereunro set our
hands and seal, this 2,st day OF January, A. D, 90.
CHR. CASEMAN,
ALBERT F. HEESS Go, Auditors.
DELBERT L. BROWN.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-02-02
License Notices.

Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing Applications for Licenses, have been
filed in my office, and that the same will
be presented to the Court of Quarter Ses-
sions of the Peace of Sullivan County. on
Monday the Goth dav Of February al =
o'clock p. m.
CHERRY TOWNSHIP:
John c. Schaad, Tavern License.
Frank F. Schaad, Distillers .
John Gross, Tavern License.
Henry Baldwin,
William Collins,
Ernestna Seeman,
James Connor.
John Daley,
Patrick MCGEE,
Charles E. jackson,
Leonard Hilbert, s5rewers License
CoLLEY TOWNSHIP:
H. w. McKibbens, Tavern License.
Hannah Farrell, .
Manning Chilson,
Julia jackson,
William Allen,
w. Z. Steafather, Restaurant License.
John II. Yonkin,
DUSHORE BOROUGH:
Middendorf & Cook, Tavern License.
Dennis keeie,
Joseph Carpenter,
Henry Obert,
Lawrence Finan, Wholesale License.
William O'Neil,
Patrick Daley, Restaurant License.
Margaret Connor, -
Robert McGee,
jeremiah Deegan,
DAVIDSON TWP.
Daniel II. Lorah, Tavern License.
Cyrus B. Hess,
George w. Myers,
Ellis Swank,
j. William Moran,
j. William Moran, Restaurant License.
EAGLESMERE BOROUGH:
VIM. II. Van Buskerk, Tavern License.
FORKSVILLE BOROUGH:
Charles II. Seely, Tavern License.
HILLSGROvE TWP.
James H. K Kesfe, Tavern License
George E.Walker,
LAPORTE BORO;
Thos. f. Kennedy, Tavern License.
Thos w. Beahen,
Frank W.Gallagher,
LAPORTE TWP.
Philip Peterman, Tavern License.
Moses c. Miller,
SHREWSBURY TWP.
J. II. Stackhouse, Tavern License.
WV. j. LAWRENCE, Clerk.
Clerk S office, Laporte, Pa, Jan. 80. '99.
The sudden death of Hon. Henry
S. Williams recalls to the writer
boyhood friendship which were form-
ed over fifty years ago and doubtless
will recall to memory other of our
readers who were pupils of Rev. 5.
Richardson at the FranklinYAcad-
envy, which sou largly gave educa-
tional advantages to the young men
and women in the Northern Coun-
ties of the state, and its healthful in
fluences was one of the most import
ant factors in promoting the advanc-
ment of our county schools during
the early years Of its organization.
Our second Superintendent, {. j.
Richardson's nephew of Rev. .Symon
was closely associated with a large
number of its students and intimat-
ly continued his intercourse with his
uncle when actively engaged in our
county educational work. To those
who were in attendance at the Acad-
amy between the years 1913 andlS4S
will at this time recall to mind tho
leading part Henry Williams took
i'm promoting the interests of the
school societies. His boyhood friend
ships were not forgotten when he
was promoted TO the highest positi-
on within the gift of the citizens of
our State. \ younger brother who
was printer by trade was the first
to put in type "The Sullivan Demo-
crat, ''and later will be remembered
among the business men of Dushord.
WIN. MEYLERT.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-02-02

For good quality OF underware at rea-
sonable prices go TO j. w. Bucks store.
For gum boots and rubb>rs 90 to j. w.
Buck, Sonestown.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-09-07
cmhnHrH or conuEHcE.
Important Meeting Last Nfgh' nnd
 f!uch BusinrsS rauS"ctcI.

The regular weekly meeting of the Sl>ogway Cham Der tf Commerce was held at the pavilion Ia { evening. President L. $. Keller presiding aud Secretary :. C.. Kaufman in atlendlnce.
 The following members were bllletei for and unanimously elected; A. $. Dmtrick, Theo. Johnson, n. Eimsie, J. r. Hlvne, Lee Guthrie and George Rice.
 The following resolutions introduced some time ago by n. A. Dav, were called up md discussed at length, then motion was carried by a vote of 10 to c to adept and have published the following;
 RESOLUTIONS:
 Whereas, We, the Chamber Of Com merce of Skagway, Alaska, realize that while the people of Alaska, Northwestern British Columbia and all oi the Yukon territory are large consumers Of raw ma terial and manufactured goods, but are practically non-p;oducers of such articles, and will probably so remain for a long lime; and
 Whereas, We fail Co see how protection wilt benefit where there are practically no industries to protect; and
 Whereas, We realize the great inconyen' fence, expense, delay and difficulty in pass ing goois through the custom houses at the uncertain boundary between ihe United States and Canada, which is rendered more burJenSome by the cum ersome and inadequate bonding system now in vogue; therefore, be it
 Resolved, That this Chamber of Com merce maintains that the best Interests Of both people would be promotei tv a reci- procity treaty, providing that all of both countries north of the southern boundary of Prince oi Wales island and yves, of the Ro,kv mountains should be open to the commerc, of both nations ire of duty or customs regulation of any kind
 After some discussion t was ordered 1 that a committee of three should be ap- pointed to revi.e the constitution. The president appointed Thomas Whitlen, j. 1 II. Price and Mr. Meicalf.
 A committee of three was also. or motion, appointed tv find how best to dis pose of the pavilion and repor. at the next meeting; also to look up suitable quarter: for a meeting place Of the Chamber oi Commerce, and C, E. Kelly, w. BroWr and w. L. Green were appointed as sucf committee.
 The matter of the proper means o choosing the delegates to the convention at Juneau was also discussed, but nc definite conclusion had been reached wheI the meeting adjourned.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-09-07

New crop Eastern Washington hay just received at Lilly Bros.
 Woman cook wanted at Bishop Rowe Hospital. 70 INV
 The new double breasted waistcoat suits at Cheuey's Boston Store.
 The Occidental hotel is the best hotel in Alaska for the general travelling public, Best accommodations and reasonable prices
 Boys linen collars. Cneney's Boston Stsre.
 For Rent-Fumished or unfumished rooms for housekeeping, bv tonaas x Swanson, ihe carpenters, south side ol Fourth avenue. east of Broadway. S-3I-Im
 The Clih,rj Slfton Is the fastest boat between Dawson and Skagway, and con meets with all steamships. AL MeJllllS, SkagNav agent of Dominion Steamboat Line, third door above depot building.
 To the ladies' New fall goods j"st re- ceived. Fife Alaska Co.,, opposite post office. 27-S-Im.
 Drill steel and miners tools a, w. L. Greens.
 Monarch Shirts ot Cheney's Boston Store.
 Swell novelties in neck wear at Chenev's Boston store.
 High grade goods and your moneys worth a, Chenev'S Boston Store.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-09-07
MRS. HOUGHTON LOST
New Placer Discoveries Reported
 on sucker Iakc, Bcyood AtIin.

M-. J. E. GlnIy, a prominent business m1n ot Spokane, Wash, arrived in Skag- way veSterlrv noon from Atlin, which he had left the preceding evening. Mr. Candy is the party who went in Inst week Co take up Mrs, Houghton's bond to pur- chase Discovery claim on Pine creek in the Aujn country for s}5,ooo. The bond eX- rirsI at noon on the 18th Of August, and lhe party arrived there only one hour be- fore the appointed time. and everybody would have been happy as the day is long bat for a ruling made by Judge Irving after Mrs. Hougnton had left here for Spo' kane early last month. ll appears th1t Judge lrying'S first award as to the size of Discovery made it 800 feet long and eN- tending Co rim rock on either side of the creek. This made the claim 800 feet long and extending 1000 feet on each side of the ,reek. Mrs. Houghton so represented it to her patrons in Spokane, and Mr. Candy came up Co pay over the money; but on their arrival thev found that Judge Irving had rendered a later decision, which elim- mated the bench claims, and they con tainel the best hydraulic proposition. Under these circumstances MT. Candy concluded that his friends would not want the mine, and so he declined Co pay over the money. This was a great diSappoint- men, to Mrs. Houghion, especially as thete was the neat sum of sI5,ooo in the bank to her credit as the net output of the mine during the thirty days it was bonded to her, lt having been so stipulated in the contract. The owners of Discovery had previously taken S22,ooo out Of it, making a total of s37,ooo which had been taken from the mine up to the 18th of August. Mr. Candy says he saw several of the daily clean-ups on the mine, which ran frcm g Co 65 ounce, of dust.
 Mr Candy also repOrCs that on Tuesday afternoon some men came into Atlin and recorded a number of placer locations, say ing that they had discovered placer country thirty-two miles southeast of Surprise lake that would double discount the Atlin district.
 MT. Candy is en route for his home iu Spokane, not having acquired any inter
 ests in the Atlin country.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-09-07
Lot Jumping Case Was Not
 Case of Lot Jumping.
so SAYS THE JURY
Hard Fought Legal Battle Decided Against and-ncr-Judge Day and Bob Jennings Cross swords Latter Goes Home Win Broom on Each shoulder.

Every reader of inc DAILY ALASKAN Is conyersant with the alleged "lot jumping" ease which has agita,ed the minds of many of our citizens, especially owners and claimants of unimproved lots, during the past three weeks, On the I4th of last mjnth John H. Patten. pioneer resident and we'll known young man of his citv, took possession of the lot ana premises on the corner of Fourth and State streets, which lot and premises had some months previously been claimed, improved and oc. cupled b. foreigner named J. St. Clair Blatkett. As agent for the latter, Mir. Phil Abrams, me of the most highly respect and successful business men of Skagwdy, contested Patten's right 10 possession of the property. The strong arm of the law with its accompanying ai was invoked. Patton was arrested and brought before Judge Sehlbrede. Then iegan the spirited legal contest the first heat of which was tr1ited yesterday.
 Judge II. DdY'sppeared for the Blackett interests while R.W. Jennings represented Pltten. Legally it should have been battle royal, but the verdict indicites that it was not.
 The claim of the plaintiff that the lot WIS foreibly jumpel and forcibIy held and possessed was not sustained by the evil den.e, which showed that spirit peaceful and doyelike, pevaded The anatomy of Mr. p tten in the taking and possessing process which he exercised in assuming possession of the propelty.
 On general principles the people of Skagway will not tolerate lot jumping, but the principal points made by tine de- lendant's attorney in this case, were that Bracket had abandoned the property, moved his family back to his native heath, English territory, and was not en- titled. being an alien, to hold reiI estate in U. $. territory, for speculative purposes As attorney f,r Patten Mr. Jennings made a strong point and a hard fight on the above proposition.
 The case was ably handled on both sides and the verdict was not unexpected to the few citizens who had taken the trouble to investigate the merits of the case.
 Four of Skigwav'S pioneer residents, Messrs. R. K. Mitchell, ]. H. Diers, Henry Baldic and Fred Erlick composed the jury.
 Judge Day gave notice of appeal, and John II. Pat,en slept last nigh, in undis- turbed rep SC on his newly confirmed ae- | nuirement
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-09-07
MINES AT WHITE HORSE
Pr, pnrniions Bcing Made Co De-
 ycIcIop Rich Copper find..

Frank Bums, who is connected with tho White Horse Rapids 1umway com pany, returned los, night after long stay at that point He reports that the tram is dolng a rushing tusin ss and is handling all the f.eighls ih4, o,irr The team aver ages ab5u, 70 D Ioo tons a day aud IS fully able to handle any fe.ght Una, comes down the river. tlc dIs.reiits the asser- ton thitIhsfe s blockade any pll,e along the Hver When he left White Hors. there were IS5 tons Of freight at Miles, the entrance of the canyon, walline to go over the tram. Al the lower end of White Hors- Rapids there were 2so tons awaiting shipment md three steamers were due Co arrive that day.
 Mr. Bur saws that the copper mine. just below lhe rapids are creating great e%- ttement and much capital has already been put in them Many mercantile houses are starting at White Horse and it is thought that a town will be built at that point. The British American corporation, which has recently bought several large mines in British Columbia, has bought up everything u sight and is preparing 10 place machinery in position to work ihe mines Mr. Burns did not remember the latest assay, but it Is great enough ,o make a valuable paying proposition.
 Mrs. Frank Burns. whoIccently returned to White Horse, came out with her hus- band last night. He intends to make a flying business trip Co Seattle.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-09-07
ThE HOSPITAL BENEFIT
The BeautiTuI nnd Accomplished Prima Donna Soprano wiii
 Appear.

The great society event of the year, if not the most pie-emlnent within the his tory of the Alaskan metropolis, will be the grand coneelt and dress solree to be given next Monda, evening at Flremen's hall for the benefit of Bishop Rowe hoSpl- tai, a most deserving institution. The ladies of Skagway have taken the matter in hand. and they Rere fortunate in seeur- ing ;he services of the prima donna so- prano, Madam BlUett, as the star attrae- tlon for the concert. This will be the greatest musical treat ever given inAlaska, and as the proceeds are to be devoted to a most worthy object. every good citizen of Skagway should give it his utmost sup port. Alter the dress soiree which will follow the concert, the ladies will serve refreshments, and the most recherche affair of the season will be the grand concert given next Monday night
 The Klondike Nugget of August 5ih last, in speaking Of the grand concert given iu Dawson on the previous Thurs day evening, saId "Mldam Bluett, whose rich meIollous vol e has entranCei hundreds of audiences in the great cities Of Europe and America, was the star of the entertainment, and each of her efforts was greeted with repeat recalls. In addition to a voice thoroughly cultured and of splendid range. she adds Co the effect of her nRlng a s,ge presence as rare as it Is blessing. At the dose of the entertain ment Mrs. Buett was presented with a beautiful tolu-t of chcice flowers" ,"
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-09-07
Gold .or worlds Fair.

Col. F. R. Miles, brother of conductor Miles, passed through Skagway last week en route to Dawson for the purpose of procuring gold dust to the value of sIoJo from each creek in the Klondike. The dust is to be exhibited at the Worlds Fair next year in Paris, and it is said the Canadian government undertakes to return
 the dust or pay the value of it after the fair. Col. Miles is expected to return from Dawson in about a month.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-09-07
BROTHER JOHN
 IN HARD LUCK
Young Englishman in TrOu-
 ble Through Innocence.
TOOK BAD ADVICE

Victor GIImor Carries Letters fro" Lord salisbury ""G 1" Charged wI'h Smuggling Dia- mouds - ToOk Adv.co Prom Friends and Became Liable to American Laws officers Bid Their sworn Duty-John Is Di'- guSted.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-09-07
The GIacIer District.

A Juneau paper says that a big quartz discovery has been made on Gla'ier bay by l.. A. Moore, O. A, Holm and Neil Ward. The lode is goo feet wide and five sIreaks from six to three feet have been prospected and the ore from each will be sent to Tacoma for a mill run. The prop ertv is rear tide water
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-09-07
Another Purchas..

Last Saturday week Capt. John Irving, I. Dunn and Mr. Wilson of Victoria, com pieted the purchase of the Caledonia group on Pine creek, which consists of fifteen r. o.ioot claims lying in the vicinity Of Pine Tree hotel, and has been so far worked very successfully on the cooperative plan. The price paid was way up in the thous' ands and a big hydraulic plant will be added to the group, which now has 1900 feet of fumes and 1000 feet of sluiee boxes.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-09-07

Drop in atMagnusOn's bowling alley, Holly and State. o-S-Im
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-09-07
Freight TO
 Dawson

concluding for shipping yOur freight rom Sen Dawson please give call By using our bges 'ou can ~ ~ bt for very ue less than what steamboat charge
 during season accident Cattle shipped this waYarrNe without loss possible condition making good be On your arrival a Dawson YOU have our own warehouse aud nSccsary your dwelling when ready apd not before This may save you hundreds dollars for amng storage time o run no risk from fire Insurance d ,r office ifyou 80 desire If YOU wish to make rapid
 tow for YOU past the lakes No delays Verify facts shipping Lumber boats andmerchande o all any a pun expenses
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-09-07

. TIE DAILY ALASKAN will Introduce you$
 [ 10 all the people wor,.. showing. TnI $Su2beT I who oIsss read TItoiH'niy' It SSiiyy 5000 2 ~$<<<>>>~>>~>><<~><><<><>S
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-09-07
For sale.

Relay posts operated by The Bennett Lake X Klondlke Navigation Co.,, between Dawson and White Horse; also large quantities of dog feed and other provisions. Apply B. L. X K. N. Go, Bennett and Sksgway. o5-Iw
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-09-07
chcopc>, E1cur,,on Ever c've"

Next Sunday the steamer Alert will take passengers to Haiues at SI.5o Tor the round trip. and tine first fifteen buying their tickets will te taken to the great Carmichael ledge cross Pyramid harbor without extra chage. See C. Carmichael or Captain Hall.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-09-07

Newest styles of parlOr, hanquet and table llmps. Northern Commercial Co.
 The Dominion Steamboat Line is the quickest between Skagway and Dawson, O. the states. Al. MeGillis, Skagway agent. 3i m Chenev's Boston Store-Funishers.
 Latest novelties in China and glassware. Northern Commercial Co.
 Dogs Wanted. Inquire of E.J. Brooks, Hotel Astoria. 2fo
 A fresh stock of Margue eig has been received by the Commissary.