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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-10-28
THE WRITING OF HISTORY.
Lamprecht's Theory Concerning Meth
cd and Subject Matter.

cd and Subject Matter.
Looked at from one point of
view, one would have expected
these students and writer's to in.
dorse heartily Lamprecht's claim
that history is a science, says the
Popular Science Monthly. All
their efforts, since Ranke's latter
years at any rate, had been direct
ed toward that goal, but the au.
thor of the new "Deutsche
Geschichte" took them OFF their
feet by cutting asunder all connec-
ton between history and its sup.
posed makers" princes and he
roes, by putting first and above all
the great masses of the people and
by making havoc with the Ranke
tradition. Instead Of seeking the
sources of historical information
in the greater or smaller Europe.
state archives, Lamprecht had
diligently studied the stadt and
dorf records, the very store ac-
counts of the people. What could
have been more revolutionary?
In addition to this, history EN-.
braces, according to the new.
conner, all phases of intellectual
and physical activity, and not, as
the Rankianer believe, only the po-
titical side of things. This was
only a sharp reflection on the old.
er school, but a second very prac.
teal, if unspOken, declaration
thatthe aristocratic portion of the
country should occupy relatively
only a few Of the pages of history.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-10-28
MoOREFIELD.

Mr.. Jas. Atkinson, of Kirksville,
Mo-, is visiting friends here this
week.
Howe Clary was with his father
at Cynthiana last week.
Miss Edna Thompson is visiting
in Eminence.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-10-28
Our Strenuous President.
round numbe

Our Strenuous President.
An interesting dispatch, under
date of New York, September Is
was sent to the Chicago Chronicle,
In that dispatch it was said
when President Roosevelt Jump
ed to the wharf at Ellis iaslnd
from the immigration cutter, H. b.
Chamberlain, this afternoon and
ran forward to shake hands with
Commissioner General Frank 2.
Sargent, a powerful gust caught
the skirts of his frock coat and
whirled them against the back OF
his head. Those standing behind
the President saw sticking out of
his right hip pocket the handle of
big revolver. One of the secret
service men quickly restored the
skirts of the Presidents coat to
their proper place, but the momen-
tary glimpse the spectators had
convinced those familiar with such
matters that the handle indicated
a weapon of heavy caliber."
When some surprise was mani
tested because of the revelation
that the President was armed
when on mission so peaceful as an
inspection of Ellis island, the
Chronicle correspondent says 1T
was explained by one of the secret
service men that "the President in
variahly carried a revolver when
he went to a public place. The
President mas carried pistol ever
since he took the oath of office
after the assassination of McKin-
ley. He has the greatest faith in
the ability of the dozen or more
secret service agents who guard
him, but prefers to be armed him
self in case of emergency. His
most intimate friends have known
of his practice of carrying a six
shooter, but some of the secret SER
vice men looked surprised when
they saw the handle protrudlng
from the presidents pocket today
There seems to be considerable
public interest in the presidential
pistol, and newspaper correspond
ents are going to great pains to
provide minute descriptions of the
armory. The New York
correspondent for the Chicago
Chronicle says: "The pistol is
the black handled, blue steel, 49,
caliber revolver which he carried
when with his rough riders in
Cuba. 1t is the same with which
he shot Spaniard, as he tells in
his history of the rough riders.
When in Cuba he practiced faith
fully with his revolver until he
became an excellent marksman.
Since that time, both in Washing
ton and at Oyster Bay, the revol-
yer shooting has been continued,
until the president can score the
bulls eye at nearly every shot.
When riding about the country
roads of Washington and Oyster
Bay the President frequently dis
mounts and practices shooting in
company with secret service man
or Sergeant Mcdonald, one of the
best revolver shots in the army,
who is the Presidents orderly on
all such rides. The Presidents
ammunition is furnished him by
the ordnance bureau of the army.
1t is especially inspected and load
ed, and the President knows he
can depend upon it in an emergen-
cy. The President is not entirely
dependent upon his revolver and
Continued in Fourth Column.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-10-28
Methodical Author.

Henrik Ibsen, the Scandinavian
poet and dramatist, is a man who
has always declined to be hurried.
Although he works hard he takes
things leisurely, and sometimes
spends as much as two years on a
play. He is methodical to a fault.
and anything that is out of place
In his house causes him acute dis.
tress. de has a weakness for
small models of animals, a group
OF which ne feels it necessary to
have before him on his desk in or
der to produce his best work
Charles Perkins has old papers
for sala OF bia IN.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1903-10-28
tour Strenuous President. J

the secret service men for protec-
ton. He has taken course in
'jitsu," the Japanese method of
self-defense, and can grab a man
by the coat collar and throw him
on his head"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-05-21

and its various hotels is sent by the
Eagles Mere Railroad Company. 1t
is very attractive externally and be-
sides the valuable information found
in the interior there is added life to
artistic composition. We extend
thanks for the copy received.
Randall and Meylert are putting
in a large engine at their mines near
Bernice. The engine will take the
place of the mules heretofore used in
drawing cars out of the mine, and
will also run the steam pumps they
have recently put in. Thorough
preparation is being made for large
volume of business the coming
season.
The excellent train service on the
w. & N. B. road made it possible
for Attys. Meylert and Mullen after
hoeing their gardens Tuesday morn
ing to make journey to Wilkes
Barre, argue case befor Judge
Wheaton and retured home for sup
per the same day. This could have
been done had the hearing been in
Towanda or Williamsport. Who
wants better service?
A desire on the part of the News
Item to have the county seat of Sui
livan county enjoy better reputa-
ton for having cleaner streets can
not be too heartily commended by
property owners of this village in
particular and throughout the county
4n general. These results can only
be accomplished through the Boro.
Council refusing to allow cattle to
pasture on the streets. Side walks
can then be kept clean and in good
repair, and many of the unsightly
fences removed. Since mention was
made of this growing evil in our last
issue one of our public spirited coun
cilmen has shown considerable in
terest in the subject. An extra copy
of the paper was purchased and th'
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-05-21

Judge Gansel of Muncy Valley, re-
ceived serious injuries by falling
down stairs at the Seeman House at
Lopez last Thursday. Heis report
ed to be recovering from the bruises
which at first was feared might
prove fatal.
The non-union miners employed
by the Sullivan State Line Railroad
at Bernice, have gone on strike
for better wages. For the past three
years the miners employed by this
company have been on strike, but
their places were filled and the col
liery was operated the same as us
ual. Board Members Carne and
Llewellyn of the United Mine work
ers of America, are in Bernice for
the purpose of making an effort to
have the union men reinstated by
the payment of the wages originally
demanded.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-05-21
Communication.

Philadelphia, Pa, May 16, 1908.
My Dear Mr.. Wing:
Will you kindly allow me to
thank the good people of Laporte
for their defence of our summer
home against the forest fires last
Saturday and Sunday? In the near
future there may be way to make
these thanks in a more material
manner. 1t has been in my mind
for some time past to write you con-
cerning the Library that your town
and our town is building up for the
use of the school. 1t may be that
we can aid in such manner as to
further on the worthy project with
collections of books from time to
time.
Allow me to say that of all the
papers that come to us there Is none
that is missed more nor more eagerly
read than the Republican NewsItem.
May you live long to make it inter
esting.
Again thanking the good people
of Laporte and yourself, and hoping
to be with you for the summer in a
few weeks, am,
Very respectfully,
L. L. FORD.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-05-21

editor complimented for his courage.
One councilman, at least, has offered
to aid in promoting such worthy
movement. His announced pur-
pose comes at a time when q major
ity of the property owners are more
than unusually impressed with the
need of such move.
Before Laporte can hope to bloom
into lustrous summer resort it
must first polish up and put on an
attractive appearance. Nature has
done wonders for this locality along
the lines of a summering place for
worn humanity in search for comfort,
health and vigor, but neglectful in
habitants have done much to mar
dame nature. Besides remedying the
barnyard nuisance come other needed
reforms which can be begun at once.
One is to stop the dumping of back
yard refuse, the most noticeable be-
ing tin cans, old shoes, odorous linen
and decayed vegetables, close along
the road side adjacent to the BOlO.
limits and even along the streets
within the Borough. The only way
to keep the streets clean and looking
healthful is to insist upon more
careful method of disposing of such
unsightly refuse as is seen along the
road way leading to the Cold spring.
A delightfully."- shady pathway in
that locality is obliterated and made
almost impossible with such filth.
1t is only the result of carlessness
and want of pride which can be rem
ided if orders come from the right
quarter. 1t is vile practice and
should be stopped at once. A COM
mittee ought to be placed in charge
of its immediate removal.
The real estate owners of LapOrte
who take pride in their property
and have hopes of brighter future
for the county seat should no longer
delay in petitioning the council for
relief and demand that our streets
be made presentable.
If the Council be prone to action as
heretofore, these instances of neglect
can be greatly remedied by refrain
ing from using the streets as recep-
tacle for dirt. The result will fully
justify the effort. Let us have a
change, if for nothing more than a
gamble with change of luck.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-05-21
BOYS AND GIRLS By deyoting :

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
iums: 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
I.8o within 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.,
2o4S N. go Street
Premium Dept Philadelphia.
F. J. KILLGoRE, Mgr.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-05-21
NJ. Drinks
New Albany, Pa.

Gluten feed per 100 lbs LAO
sacks for above redemable each O6
Old process Linseed Oil 1.55
Cotton seed meal 1.6O
140 lbs low grade flower zoo
Same per ton 81 90
200 coarse brans; 2.10
100 lb corn oats and barley chop 1.25
14O lb Red Dog -four 1.9O
100 lb yellow corn meal l.15
100 lb corn or cracked corn 1.15
100 lb damaged wheat 90
100 lbs wheel screenings 80
100 meat meal 2-75
100 lbs crushed oyster shells 80
100 lbs scorched wheat LOO
Schumacher's best -four 1.15
"Our Own" blended flour LOO
14O lbs. common fine salt go
Same per $50 lb 1.2O
56 lbs of butter salt 40
Choice clover seed S.25
Choice timothy seed 2.25
Veal calves and dressed poultry
wanted every Wednesdays forenoon.
M. BRINK.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-05-21
HOURT PROCLAMATION.

WHEREAS, HoN. E. NJ. DuNHAM, President
Judge, Honorables John d. Reeser and Jacob
Meyer Associate Judges oithe 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
l90S to me directed, for holding the severa
courts in the Borough of Laporte on Monday the
25d day of May 1908, at 2 O'clock p. m.
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 appertain to be done. And to those
who are bound by their recognizance to prosecute
against prisoners who shall be in the Jail of
thssaid county of Sullivan, hereby notified to
ba then and there to prosecute against them as
will be just
Sherins Office, Laporte Pa. Apr l2 1sOS,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-05-21

NOTICE OF STOCK MEET,
ING.
Office of Susquehanna and New York
Railroad Company.
Williamsport, Pa, May 4th, 1908.
NOTICE is hereby given that a meet.
ing of the stockholders of the Susquehan
ma and New York Railroad Company
will be held at the principal Office OF said
on Tuesday, the 26th day of May. 1908
at one o'clock p. M, for the purpose o.
voting for the adoption or rejection o
the agreement of consolidation and mer
ger of the Grays Run Railway Company
with the Susquehanna and New York
Railroad Company.
C. S. HORTON, President.
Attest. M. F. HAMMOND, Secretary.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-05-21

NoTICE.-Parties desiring team
work can have prompt attention by
applying to the undersigned. After
May IL, 1908, the charges made for
this service will be 45c the hour.
MICHAEL COLLINS, Laporte.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-05-21
Absolute SECURITY
M. BRINK.

is offered,to depositors OF Pittsburg Trust
Company by combined capital, surplus
and profits Of 6,0OO,0OO 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 mad.
Send Sen for TWO hu3 1 year ssaeaser ises
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-05-21
County Seat
Local and Personal Events
TerScly Told.

A good rain would be appreciated.
Mrs. M. G. Lauer and Mrs. Mary
Mason spent Sunday at Dushore.
Atty. A. F. Heess was looking
over records at the county offices on
Tuesday.
County Commissioners G. Bigger
was making some needed repairs to
the court house fence Monday.
Mrs. M. G. Lauer has had new
board walk built in front of her res
idence on Maple street.
John Hassin Jr. has purchased a
team of horses and will do general
work about tnwn.
Street Commissioner John Hassen
is doing some very cOmmendable
work on our thoroughfares.
The Laporte Hotel is having the
halls and rooms on the third floor
nicely papered this week. John
Aumiller is doing the work.
Mr.. Rappleya, of Jersey Cily,
member of the staff of the Evening
Journal, spent Sunday with his fam
lily who are guests at the Mountain
House.
David Temple has purchased the
hotel at Unityville, and will take
possession in the near future. The
best wishes of his friends 60 with
him.
Mrs. F. H. Ingham and daughter
Eunice, and Mrs. E. M. Dunham
and daughter Eliza were DushOre
visitors on Tuesday.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Baptist Church, will serve ice cream
at the Church parlor every Saturday
evening during the summer, begin
ming May %.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Frisbie and
Miss Stella Frisbie of Renwick, Pa,
spent Sunday at B. S. Cowells. They
were accompanied home by Master
Leslie Cowell who will spend the
summer with his grand parents.
The new schedule on the w. & n.
b. which went into effect Monday is
similar to the one in use last summer,
although the advantages had this
year over the former schedule is
greatly appreciated by those who
are anxious to get the morning
papers which now come on the first
train. The mail clerk runs from
Halls to Satterfield which now per-
mits of good mail service.
The case of Howard Lyons VS. Ben
nett & Peale and II. l.. Geyelin has
been certified to Judge Frank w.
Wheaton of Wilkes Barre as Judge
Dunham was at one time attorney
for the parties. Rules asking Judge
Wheaton to quash the writ and also
to require the Plaintiff to furnish a
new bond were argued at Wilkes
Barre Tuesday.
An uncommonly well-designed
booklet descriptive of Eagles Mere
and it's various hotels is sent by the
Eagles Mere Railroad Company. 1t
is very attractive externally and be-
sides the valuable information found
in the interior there is added life to
artistic composition. We extend
thanks for the copy received.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-05-21

State of Pennsylvania, County of Sullivan SIS:
I, 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:
A.WALSH
JNO. D. REESER Directors.
W.. LAWRENCE.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-05-21

TO CURE 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??, 1903-05-21
WE BEG TO CALL
Your A ttentiOn

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You will find il to your advantage to visit us;
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Shirts Overab, Furnishing Goods, etc. of every descrp
tion We are quoting you few SPECIAL PRICES
on these in order to interest you and ask you to call and
see them.
Mems Chevots blue and black So 90 and up.
Mems allwoo blue serge $4 90 and up.
Mems black worsted 100
Boys long pant suits, ID to l9 years. s. Is and up
Boys knee pants, assorted from to 10 yrs, soc up.
We have all The latest Spring Styles in Hats Caps Shoes
Shirts etc, md prices the lowest
Call AID see lis and do not FORGET the place
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-05-21

Potatoes, Clouer and Timothy
seed, Corn and Oats. Large sup
ply. For sale by w. L. HOFFMAN,
Muncy Valley, Pa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-24
RAILROAD WORLD.

W. J. Rosser, traveling freight and passenger agent of the Burlington. with headquarters in Atlanta, was in Birming- ham yesterday.
 District Passenger Agent John c. Lusk of the Southern is in Knoxville.
 Travelling Passenger Agent c. O. Jack son of the Frisco is in Memphis.
 H. F. Latimer, ticket passenger agent of the Southern, left last night for Mo bile
 Officials at the Union station report heavy local passenger traffic on all lines, due to the miners and others coming to Birmingham to do their shopping. Sat urday was pay day at a large number of | the mines.
 A very handsome announcement poster has been issued by an official of the Fris- co for the benefit of employees. The key note of the wording Is the recent ut- terance of President Yoakum, Movement makes money" It is artistic and can be posted in any office to good effect.
  ing to say concerning the proposed bond issue of the Frisco
 Tt Is not at all probable that bonds will be Issued in the immediate future on the line which St. Louis and San Francisco Is constructing between Mem phis and New Orleans. It has been known in Wall street for some time that the money necessary for the purchase of certain short independent lines which are to form a part of this extension and for the building of the connecting links between these lines would be raised in the natural course of events by a bond Issue, secured on the lines built and to retire underlying bonds of the compan- ies bought out.
 "The general line of the New Orleans extension has been outlined several times by the Wall Street Journal. The new line will be an extension of the St. Louis, Memphis and Southeastern from Deckers- vile southward, following closely the val ley of the Mississippi. It will cross the river considerably above New Orleans and will enter the city on the eastern bank A branch will run southwest from some point on the river between Memphis and New Orleans to pass through the Kirby lumber limits recently purchased by Frisco. and will reach Houston and Gal vestion direct The route from these two ports to St. Louis will be approximately a straight line, constituting the most eco- nomical lumber route to this and other eastern cities. The route from Chicago to New Orleans will also be as short as possible. The branch running to Houston and Galveston will cross Louisiana and Arkansas at or near Winfield, making Louisiana and Arkansas and Arkansas and Choctaw the lumber route to the ter ritories and Oklahoma.
 "The bonds of the companies absorbed will be retired with part of an issue of first mortgage fours. which will be issued at the rate cf about S4o,0OO per mile on the completed extension. There will be no stock Issued on the new line. as 1t will be included in the mileage of St. Louis and San Francisco
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-24
2OOI FIFTH AVENUE,
 First Door from Twentieth Sfreef.
RECORD OF COURTS.

Juries were organized yesterday III ehe city, criminal and circuit courts.
 In the criminal court both jr dges hearo cases in the first division, as the case or Coffman is still on trial
 Robert Tanner was convicted on charge of assault and battery With weapon and fined s10 and costs.
 Jobr Putnam was found guilty on a ohoree of assault with intent to murder and fined s1 and costs
 Dave Mckinney was tried on charge of assault with intent to murder and convicted on a charge of assault and bat tery with a weapon. He was fined sa5 and costs.
 In the first division of the city court the case of Eula Martin against the Ala bama Steel and Wire Company was tried and a verdict returned for the defendant
 In the second division Judge Wilkerson is engaged in settling pleadings Judge Senn is presiding in the first division.
 No cases were tried in the circuit court. the one on the docket for yesterday be- ing continued.
 III lnC tdoC ol tlt NllS Ol DtSStlltT against the Bessemer Water Works and the Hawkins Springs Land Company an appeal to the circuit court from the pro- bate court has been taken. The decision of the probate court was for the defend ants, being that the city of Bessemer could not condemn the property involved for the use of the water works.
 The case of Joseph Alper against I. A. Kronenberg has been dismissed for want of prosecution.