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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-05-07

The forest fire that swept this
section of the state last week cost
Sullivan county property owners a
large sum of money. There was a
terrific wind blowing Thursday
when sparks from locomotive start
ed a fire near Karges point and be-
fore it could be reached by the fire
fighters it had gained such headway
that it was impossible to get it un-
der control. Several of the dwell
ings at the Big Onion were seriously
threatened. Mr.. Reeder's lime house
caught fire but by hard work was
saved. A car with several cords of
acid wood on Mr.. Reeder's switch
was destroyed, and the ties along
the w. & N. B. railroad in several
places badly burned. Farmers were
obliged to tear down their fences in
order to save them.
The tract of timber land of VIM.
Hart of Campbellsville, which he
recently purchased of B. B. King,
was visited by the flames, but only
a portion of it was burned over with
out any serious damages.
M. e. Reeder while in town on
Wednesday left shipping directions
for gasoline engine to supply pow
er for churning and operating cream
separators at his Chippewa farm.
Practical buyers when purchasing
gasoline engines always select the
Fairbanks for a reliable and high
grade engine at moderate cost.
Governor Pennypacker, last week
signed bill for the commitment of
persons habitually addicted to the
use of alcoholic drinks or intoxica-
ting drugs to hospital or ASYLUM,
on petition to the court of two rela-
tives or friends of the alleged drunk
ard. Before such person is admitted
into the institution, payment must
be made or security given to the
authorities for his board, care and
treatment, and to indemnify them
from all costs and expense. No per-
son shall be kept in restraint for
more than one year, and all commit
ments under the act, renewable by
habeas corpus proceedings at any
time.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-05-07
NJ. Drinks
New Albany, Pa.

Gluten feed per 100 lbs l.4O
sacks for above redemable each O6
Old process Linseed Oil LOB
Cotton seed meal l.6o
14O lbs low grade flower ZOO
same ner ton 26 90
200 coarse brans; 2.lO
100 lb corn oats and barley chop 1.25
14O lb Red Dog flour 1.9O
100 lb yellow corn meal l.oo
100 lib corn or cracked corn 1.O5
100 lb damaged wheat w
100 lbs wheel screenings 80
100 meat meal 2-75
100 lbs crushed oyster shells 90
100 lbs scorched wheat l.OO
Schumacher's best -four 1.15
"Our Own" a blended flour LOO
14O lbs. common fine salt go
Same per 2SO lb 1.2O
56 lbs of butter salt 40
Choice clover seed 500
Choice timothy seed 2.25
Veal calves and dressed poultry
wanted every Wednesdays forenoon.
M. BRINK.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-05-07
BOYS AND GIRLS By devoting a

BOYS AND GIRLS By devoting a
few moments of your spare time each
day to our business, you can earn
your choice of the following prem
iu1ns: Watches, rings, necklaces,
catching gloves, air rifles, pen knives
roller skates, dolls and many useful
and handsome presents.
All we ask yon to do is to sell IS
of our handsome pins and collar but.
tons at Ioc each. Send the money
$3.50 within 2 weeks and we send you
the premium post paid.
No money needed, we trust you,
Write at once. Hundreds of boys
and girls are earning our premiums
every week. Address
EUREKA SPECIALITY CO.,
2o48 N. 2e Street.
Premium Dept Philadelphia.
F. ]. KILLGoRE, Mgr
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-05-07
The subordinat. Grange.

The subordinate grange is link In
the great chain now stretching from
ocean to ocean, binding hundreds Of
thousands Of the men and women Of
the farm in fraternal body and by
sacred obligation to put forth every eff
fort to raise the standard of intelli-
gence among the tillers Of the soil and
secure just distribution of the bur-
dens of society, as we'll as OF the
fruits Of our labor.-O. Gardner.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-05-07
Absolute SECURITY

is offered to depositors OF Pittsburg Trust
Company by combined capital, surplus
and profits of 100000. Pays 4 per cent
on Savings Deposits, subject to withdraw
al Of 500 without notice, and 2 per cent
on Checking Accounts. Interest com.
pounded semi-annually. Deposits TO-.
100000. Do all your banking by uaa.
Send Sen for tro,h hug tyssr ssslsssss s 4.ss : :,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-05-07
COURT PROCLAMATION.

WHEREAS, HoN. f. NJ. DUNHAM. President
Judge, Honorables John D. Reeser and Jacob
Meyer. Associate Judges otthe Courts of Oyer and
Terminer and General Jail Delivery Quarter
Sessions OF the Peace, Orphans Court and Com
mon Pleas for the County of Sullivan. have issued
their precept, bearing date the 20 day of Feb'y
1908, to me directed, for holding the severa
courts in the Borough of Laporte, on Monday the
25d day of May 1908, at - o'clock p. m.
Therefore, notice is hereby given to the Coroner
Justices of the Peace and Constables within the
county, that they be then and there in their prop
er person at O'Clock p m OF said day, with their
rolls, records, inquisitions examinations and
other rememberances to those things to which
their offices afpertain to be done. And to those
who are bound by their recognizance to prosecute
against prisoners who shall be in the jail OF
the said county of Sullivan, are hereby notified to
be then and there to prosecute against them as
will be just.
J.G. COTT, Sheriff.
sheriffs Ofice, Laporte Pa. Apr u, 1sos.
Potatoes, Clouer and Timothy
seed, Corn and Oats. Large sup
ply. For sale by w. L. HOFFMAN,
Muncy Valley, Pa.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-05-07

One grange in New Jersey reports
purchases as follows for its members:
Fertilizers, $4,000; potatoes, $4,000;
seeds, $1,000; straw, $4,000, or about
S34, 1000 in all for one grange. There
are many other oranges doing cooper
alive work along business lines in that
state.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-05-07

S3S5 9S1 65
State of Pennsylvania, County of Sullivan ss:
/, M. D. Swarts, Cashier of the above named
bank. do solemnly swear that the above state
ment is true to the best of my knowledge and be-
lief
NJ. D. SWARTS, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th
day OF Apr. 1903.
ALBERT F. HEESs Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
S'$assS|a R:$,as1aHs5R. IS; (: HaHs5R Directors.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-05-07

TOCURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money if it fails to
cure. E. w. Crows signature is on each
box, 25c.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-05-07

The minor advantages Of membership
in the grange are directly financial, bu:
the principal advantages are social and
educational.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
managers are considering similar lib-

managers are considering similar hb- eral acts.
 Al Hayman, Marcus Klaw and Abram Erlanger. the leading mem bers of the theatrical syndicate, who own large interests in the Trouuois theater. sat in their offices ill the New Amsterdam theater until after mid night, eagerly awaiting the tele- grams from their Chicago representa- tives. They were mortified at and bewildered by the numerous reports and had little to say as to the causes Of the fire. Klaw & Erlanger own MT Bluebeard'' Their representa- tive said it cost $6.ooO to produce it here About 240 people were with the production on the road tour.
 At every other theater on Broadway the Chicago disaster was the subject or conversation among managers, em. ployes and audiences.
 Actors crowded the wings between the acts, listening to news of the dis aster
 The present "Mr Bluebeard" com pany began it's tour at Pittsburg Sep tember 28.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
STRIKERS CALL A HALT.
Livery Men and Drivers in Chicago
 Stunned by Big Fire.

Livery Men and Drivers in Chicago
 Stunned by Big Fire.
 Chicago, Dec 31.-Stunned by the 1roquois theater disaster, the striking livery drivers and their employers nave each made preparations to supply car riages to meet the emergency. The union leaders declared a truce for ten days and offered to drive without com pensation in the funerals of the yic- tims.
 President Albert Young of the union called the members together and talked over the situation. They unanimously agreed to declare truce until after the funerals of the victims.
 The union leaders then drew up the following decree and sent it out broad cast:
 Owing to the great disaster to the public caused by the fire at the Iroquois theater, we do hereby declare a truce in the present strike of undertakers and livery drivers for ten days and do further request that every man now on strike report at once to his respective place of employment and do everything in his power to assist his employer i'll caring for the wants of the public Wages are to have no consideration.
 (SigneD ALBERT YOUNG
 The livery owners have arranged fol the putting out of every carriage in the city. Non-union men have been hired by the score and notice was sent to every union driver to report for work this morning under the old terms of employment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
DUNN HAS RESIGNED

New York, Dec 31.--At meeting here of the National Amateur Skating association, B.. Clifford Dunn has re- signed as secretary and Francis Clarke was appointed to fill the vacancy. Peter Sinnirld applied for reinstate- ment, but his letter was passed over for action by the incoming board of di- rectors It was decided to hold the annual figure skating championship at St Nfcholas's rink in this city. The national amateur speed skating cham pionship meeting was awarded to Pitts burg and will be held at the Duuuesne Garden rink in February.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
ASSAULT ON FRANK LEONARD,
Says He Was Struck Will r4.. V.
Club on Grand StrAe+

says He Was Struck With q Heayv
 Club on Grand Street.
 frank Leonard of East Main xtyeet who claims to have been assauIfefl ar,,, christmas afternoon and whose nais,fl mas been blank since that time. n:1ss partly recovered Consciousness T4a sflll remains, however, in sornexvb:,f or stupor. He cannot recall everfx i very we'll. Last night he was driven about the places where the assault is supposed to have been co,nYn;ffn6 but he could not remember anvfh7s,s He could give no information. so t,is brother told member of the defecl I've force today. Everything seemed blank so him.
 To-day the injured young man could recall somewhat better the assault. and where it took place He staten that after he left his brother he w8}k- ed up Grand street and was Iookf11u liaS the window of Barlow's plumbing 4s- tablishmenf, when an ItalianS c<r11e along. The Italian struck him in the back with heavy club and then rs3s1 away. Leonard chased him. but fl,e Italian made good his escape 5ovz11s Canal street. That is all that he r1- members
 The police do not place much faith in this story. They believe that if Leonard was struck such a blow ol, Grand street it would have knocked him unconscious and laid him up for the remainder Of the day and for some time to come. The police also deny that they stated that Leonard re ceived his injury by falling from hack. What they did say was that Leonard did fall from the hack and In falling he might have received the 1n jury by striking his head against the hub of the wheel or some other place.
 The affair appears to be as nnuclms1 a mystery, judging from the conf ing reports, as 1t was when jt first reported.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
INVESTIGATING ExPLosIoN.

New York. Dec 31-Secret service agents are Investigating mysterious explosion which occurred in the Mid vale steel works in Nicetown recently, news of which has just become pub lie, according to a Herald dispatch from Philadelphia. How the charge got into the shell is q mystery. By some persons 1t is believed to have been the work of conspirators who had in view the destruction of a bat tlesllip.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
STRIKERS STILL OUT.
Work on Plant Estate at Grotor
 Tied Up.

.
 Groton, Conn. Dec 31.-The st1
 of bricklayers. pIasterers and st
 masons, who are members of the
 ternational Bricklayers' and Mas
 union of America. on the work at
 Plant estate was still in progress day. A business agent of the I1 union conferred with the superinte ent of the work and notified him
 unless the three plasterers who members of the Operative PIasteraxs association, who are employed on the work. are required to take out cards with tha International union the strike win con- tinue and bricklayers. plasterers snd stone masons employed by the firm of Norcross Bros. contractors, all over New England will be called out. Nor cross Bros have the contract for the work on the Plant estate. but the threoA O F. A. members are employed by aI firm Of sl'b-confraetors. The sy1perfn- tendent who received the ultima tum oG the unions representative has s11bs mitted q report of the interview 10 the head of the concern at Worcester, Mass, and an answer is expected fo@ day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
NO NEWS FROM JOHN DIVER. 1t Is Now Feared That He Was Wave
 laid and Assaulted s

No tidings have yet been found oE John Dwyer Of 50 South Riverside street. who has been missing from his home since Saturday night Owing to the fact that Mir DWyer was good deal Of q home man. never leaving tho house without lettin@ his wife know where he was going, 1t is feared that the man was waylaid and assaulted on his way home and then thrown Into the Naugatuck river Men are making 2 search along the river to-day, but up to late hour nothing had been heard the Democrat to call attention to the matter again. She wants to see it re- ceive as much publicity as possible iu the hope that it may come to the notica of some one who knows of his where abouts and will come forward and tell what he knows about him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
LOCKOUT DECLARED.

New York, Dec 31-A lockout has been declared by the Association of Master Builders in Paterson, N. J., to take effect January 4. More than l. 200 men employed in the building trades in and about that city will be thrown out of employment. The trouble grew out of a refusal to arbi- trate differences with the unions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
DEAD LIN HIS BATH ROOM.

New York, Dec 31.-A man who reg istered last night as o. F. Ahopelett of Albany, N. r., was found dead in the bath room of the Hotel Albemarle to- day He had committed suicide by shooting. His body was Identified as that of Otto Ahlman, cashier of the bank at Stapleton, Staten Island. He was reported to be very wealthy and no cause can be leaFned for the suicide. The bank has been closed pending an examination
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
LIVELY RUNAWAY TO-DAY.
Groceries and Things Scattered for d
 Mile or More.

A runaway that occasioned much alarm took place this noon. It started on Bishop street and ran pell-mell down North Main. The horse tried to turn. into West Main near the Citizens bank, but the momentum of the sleigh threw it onto the green, where half q dozen boys and girls were skating. After a zigzag course through the green the horse left the sleigh in pieces stuck on a post near the band stand, and ran down West Main street. Apparently the horse had not stopped running at 3 o'clock. for the sleigh was still on the green at that hour. There was nothing in the outfit to identify 1t.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
MCLUsKY coMpL1MENTED

New York. Dec 31.--Police Commits sIoner Greene has sent a letter to h. spector George McClusky of the detec- tive bureau complimenting him upon his administration of the bureau dur ing the term of the retiring commis- sioner. Special commendation is made upon the so7called ''barreT' and rip per" mysteries
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
NEW HEALTH RULES.

New York. Dec 31.- Resolutions have been adopted by the board of health of this city that no member of the police or fire department is to remain on duty when suffering from tuberculosis in It's infectious stage. This action was the outcome of an investigation which disclosed the fact that seventeen mem bers of the police are afflicted with the disease
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
DIED AFTER OPERATION.

New Haven, Dec 31.--Arthur Riley Lyman of the senior class in the Yale Medical school, died at the Mas sachusetts general hospital yesterday Following surgical operation MT Lyman's home was in Lowell, Mass
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
PRESENTED TO KING.

Rome, Dec 31. Ambassador Meyer to-day presented to King Victor Em- manuel the new members of the United States tmbassy. Leonard NJ. Thomas, the second secretary; Major Frank A. Edwards, the military attache, and J. Warren, the third secretary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
BENEFIT ENTERTAINMENTS.

Several Being Planned for the Chi
 cago Fire Victims.
 New York. Dec 31.--The news of the Chicago disaster was followed in New York by the announcement of several benefits for the fire sufferers. S. S. Shubert immediately tele- graphed his manager in Chicago to devote the receipts of next SNednes- days matinee of 'yThe Pit'' to the suf ferers and announced that the pro- ceeds Of Wednesdays matinee of 'Winsome Winnie now here would be devoted to the same cause, The Red Feather company will also give benefit. A number Of other
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
DR WHEELER NOT GUILTY.

Bridgeport, Dec 31.-The jury be- fore which Dr Wheeler of Danbs1rv was tried on the charge of murder in the second degree. in having caused the death of Mrs Lizzie K Waterman through criminal malpractice, return-. cd verdict of not guilty at noon fo- day after deliberation of an ho1ls3 and 8 half.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
IIPTON HAS S1,oo0.

London. Dec 31.-Sir Thomas Upton says he believes that sympathy Is pest evidenced by helping the sufferers, ana if a fund is opened in Chicago ne VIII gladly contribute S1 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair in south, occasional snow in north portion tonight; Friday fair, probably followed by snow i'll sst portion; light to fresh westerly Win&e.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
GUNBoAT AGROUND.

Manila. Dec 31.-The United States gunboat Quiros is reported aground on 2 reef off the coast of France.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31

lT OST-On Wednesday night, betmeen
 L Summer and East Main Streets. s gold clover leaf pin. Reward If lsft M 50 Summer St. 11~3t43
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
BEHAVIOR MATTHEWS
Death of a Former Well Known
 Waterbury Man.
Passed Away st His Home in south- bury-Was Mayor of Waterbury and Senator from Fifth District-Also Connected With the Matthews < Willard Co.

Willard Co.
 oouthbury, Dec 31--Henry A. Mat IneWs. formerly mayor of Waterbury died to-day at his residence here. after "a months sickness of heart trouble He was 7S years old < : sa MT Matthews had lived here about nfteen years, occupying the famous Mitchell mansion on Southbury street. s1e was connected with various manilz faeturing interests in Waterbury and was member of Waterbury lodge of Odd Fellows. In politics he was a aemocrat and represented the fiffh sen atorial district at Hartford several years ago His wife, a son, Charles of Detroit, and daughter, Mrs i. ar lrland of Detroit, survive him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31

London, Dec 31.-The following nessag ge, which the lord mayor of Lon don, Sir James T. Ritchie, transmits through the Associated Press, well voices the consternation and sym pathy which prevails throughout the British metropolis over the disaster at Chicago yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
MRS. A. B. M'MILLAN KILLS HER BABY WITH LARGE DOSE OF CARBOLIC ACID
 AND SHOOTS HERSELF IN THE BREAST
SMOKER GIVEN TO
 RETAIL GROCERS
LARGE MEETING HELD IN ROOMS OF COMMERCIAL CLUB, WHICH WAS ADDRESSED BY NATIONAL ORGANIZER AND OTHERS.

A smoker and complimentary supper was given to the retail merchants of Bir- mingham last night at the Commercial club rooms by the local Wholesale Gro- cers' association.
 The object of the meeting was to pro- mote interest in the local organization of retail groeers and to get delegates to att tend the sessions of the state convention of retail grocers and general merchants to be held at Montgomery April 13 and A.
 Several interesting addresses were made defining the work of and the benefits to be derived from organization.
 c. J. Williams, national organizer of the National Retail Grocers' association made the chief talk of the evening, and his remarks were frequently applauded Speeches were also made by John Brat ton, editor of the Southern Merchant of Atlanta, c. W. Hobson of the local Wholesale Grocers' association; J. D. Col- lins president of the Board of Trade; j.. A. Van Hoose, president of the Southern Wholesale Grocers' association, and M, A. Myatt of the local Retail Grocers as- sociation.
 Substantial refreshments were served after the meeting, and it is felt that at the gathering renewed interest was aroused in the value of thorough organi- zation among mercantile men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
u L. COLE GETS THE
 OFFICE IF MAYOR
Voters of North Birmingham
 Re-eIect All Old Aldermen
BOND ISSUE ALSO WINS
Hard-Foueht Battle of Ballots Began When Polls Were Opened Yester- day Morning and It contin-
 ued Until the Close.

J. L. Cole was elected mayor of North Birmingham yesterday and all of the former aldermen were reelected By an overwhelming majority the people voted to issue $60.0OO worth of bonds with which to build two school houses, erect an elec- tric plant and erect a water works plant.
 The day dawned bright and clear and when the polls were opened at o'clock a number of voters were on hand From the opening to the closing of the books the electors were working for their friends in the race. The election was one of the hardest fought known in North Birmingham.
 The new mayor is in favor of the grant ing of licenses to saloons, as are all of the aldermen except J. II. Hawkins. The victory yesterday Is considered therefore one for the people who favor saloon licenses.
 At a recent election in North Birming- ham on the saloon license question the granted However. the question figured extensively in the election yesterday.
 The vote as cast was as follows For Mayor-J L. Cole. s3; J. F. Knight, 67 G. B. Mitchell, the present incum- bent, 34
 For Aldermen-First ward, R. R. Sim monds. 110 no opposition; Second ward, E. A. Brown, 7S; E. H. Friel, 109; Third ward. J. H. Hawkins 14O, no opposition; Fourth ward, G. B. Carnes 102; w. T. Folsom, IT. Fifth ward, W. M. Lindsey, 7s; J. M. Lovelace 79.
 From the vote the old council Is re- tained in office. It is . imposed of R. R. Smmonds, E. H. Friel, J. H. Hawkins, G. B. Carnes and J. M. Lovelace.
 The closest race was between Mir. Lind sey and MT. Lovelace, MT. Lovelace win ming by a majority of only one vote.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-07
PROPERTY VALUES
 ARE NOT INFLATED
THE BIRMINGHAM REALTY COM PANY SOLD PROPERTY YEsTER- DAY AMOUNTING TO ss2,t5o. GREAT ACTIVITY IN DIRT.

The Birmingham Realty company sold real estate yesterday amounting to sS2,l l0o'
 The largest sale was to J. G. Whitfield for S25,OOo of a lot 1OOx1661k at the corner of Powell avenue and Nineteenth street. The company also sold to w. H. Williams a lot on Sixth avenue, between Thir- teenth and Fourteenth streets, for $60Oo, and one on Thirteenth street. between Woodland avenue and Avenue l. for $1150.
 President A. Fullenwider of the com pany, speaking of the present activity in real estate, said yesterday;
 There is no particular boom in Bir- mingham real estate just now, but inyes- tors are beginning to appreciate the value of property here.
 Real estate in Birmingham is only about one-quarter or one-fifth of the value of property of the same kind in Atlanta, and our residence property Is at least 25 per cent cheaper than in Mont gomery even. There is plenty of property for sale in this city right now that will pay from per cent to 20 per cent an nually.'