Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-24
(Specia, Correspondence.)

IN the nlattef Oh legislative IOIulud-
tions has been inaugurated and the
chances are that there will be formida-
bile opposition develop throughout the
state along the same lines. 1t has be-
come manifest to the rank and file OF
the Democratic organization that their
party is not to be q gamer much out
of these deals with the insurgents, at
least so they say, and that the only ones
who are likely to benefit by fusion are
men like Martin in this city and Finn
in Allegheny backing the Wanamaker
candidacy for the United States sena-
torship.
The charge is that the men who are
asking the Democrats to fuse with
them are unable to control the nomina-
tions in the Republican party, and that
they must, therefore, rely upon the
Democratic vote to pull them through.
1t must be admitted that the politicians
of the Martin-Flinn stripe are not
merely opening negotiations with the
Democrats for the good of the Democ-
racy, but that they have some selfish
purpose and some personal interest to
serve. The men who are working in
the Democratic party in opposition to
fusion in this city declare that in q
presidential campaign Republicans and
Democrats alike want to vote straight
party ticket. The great national issues
are more or less involved in every bal
lot cast and it is ridiculous for the ad
vocates of fusion to talk to the con-
trary.
Donnelly; the chairman of the Demo-
cratic city committee, is believed to
have been influenced by Colonel Guf
fey. of Pittsburg, to take hold Of the
fusion scheme which the Martinites are
secretly advocating. Finn is close to
Guffey and it is believed that Finn
got Guffev to pull the string to have
Donnelly ana Martin cooperate IN the
coming canvass for members of the,
legislature. Donnelly is advancing the
idea that any dissensions among the
Republicans will in the end benefit the
Democracy, and while he does not seel
any immediate good results that are,
going to come to his party by the fu-I
sion deals, he is willing to enter into
the game with the hope that some-'
thing will come to the advantage OF
the Democratic organization in the fu-I
ture.
The sentiment among the Democratic
workers will be stoutly maintained as
against Donnelly's plans for fusion.
They resent the attempt to make the
Democratic party an annex of the Mar
-Wanamaker combine, and
they say they will make themselves
heard at the primary elections.
AFTER OLEO DEALERS. |,
AS the result of the determination
of Governor Stone to insist upon all
cases going to trial against dealers,
charcoal with uio1af ionc pf tho nural
food laws Assistant District Attorney
Clement on Saturday last had dates
fixed for the trials of a number of
persons who were arrested at the in
stance of the commonwealth, on the
charge Of selling oleo or other imita-
tions of butter, contrary to law. The,
local agents of the secretary of agri-
culture have received new forms of in-
struction, which have been sent to all
the state agents throughout the COM
monwealth by Secretary Hamilton In
this circular Secretary Hamilton says:
THE following instructions are for
the guidance of agents in the employ
of the dairy and food division of this
department. Agents will be held to
strict account for the carrying out of
these directions, and their continuance
in the employ of the department will
depend wholly upon the fidelity and
effectiveness of their work. Those who
do not, or unable to perform the
duties of the Office in an intelligent
and efficient manner will be discharg-
ed. A record will be kept showing
what each man has done and he will
be judged by this record. Strict at
tention to duty will place our agents
above criticism and will establish the
department, which they represent, in
the confidence of the public"
Appended are some of the INSTRUCT
tionS:
Study carefully the laws under which
you act, and the legal methods neces-
sary in order to enforce the law.
Exercise extreme care in sampling
goods, so as to make sure that no mis-
takes occur
Mark all packages carefully for
Identification.
Make full notes of each sample, US
ing the exact language in copying that
is upon the package, and give all the
particulars in detail, so that stranger
reading your notes will understand the
entire transaction.
Seal all packages securely, SO as to
insure detection if tampered with. En-
close slip giving your name, number
of sample, where taken, from whom
taken, when taken, what it was pur-
chased for, and when shipped to-
chemist.
Keep all samples under lock and key
while in your possession.
Ship at once to the chemist, with
plain directions on each package, and
when delivered to the carrier take a
receipt for the package.
If goods are adulterated secure SAM
pies day after day of the same goods
from the same person.
Submit all cases to the dairy and
food commissioner before bringing
prosecution, except when immediate
action is necessary in order to hold the
parties, in which case bring suit at
once and then notify the commissioner.