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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-11-03
ERROR CORRECTED.


There was slight error in last
weeks issue of the News Item i'm
printing the letter relative to the af-
fidavit made by Manning Mathews.
The signature to the letter was made
to read "Jennie" Mathews instead of
"Jerome" Mathews. AS the Her
aid may attempt to make some cam
paign thunder out of the error of the
type and accuse us of printing a let
ter not in existence, or of forging a
signature, or some equally criminaI
act, we again give space to the letter
and the affidavit.
All that we said last week as to
he honorable course of the writer or
the letter in informing the public of
the facts in the case, we desire to re-
assert. And we are confident that
the letter will lose none of its force
with the voters of the county from
the fact that itS writer is the son in
stead of the daughter of Manning
Matthews. The fact remain, that the
affidavit obtained by Mr.. Scouten
VAS procure under circumstances
tnd by methods that recondcmncd
Dy all right thinking persons.
State of Pennsylvania,
County of Sullivan, -.
+. NJ. Dunham being duly sworn
says, that he has read the affidavit
published in the Sullivan Herald of
september u, 1901, purpoting to be
be made by NJ. +. Mathews relative
to the prosecution against John G.
Scoutcn for obtaining an assignment
of a judgement by false pretenses,
commenced by Joseph S. Molyneux.
That he was employed in the case
mentioned, having been emqloyed
the same as in any case by client.
That he never went to see JOesph :.
MolyneuX to induce him to bring the
prosecution and never agreed to save
said MOlyneuX from costs or agreed
to pay any costs and never signed
any agreement to that effect. That
he has never paid any of the costs in
the case, nor has he been asked to do
80. And no one ever limited to him
he was undera any obligation to do so.
In fact, that he had nothing what
ever to do with the case, except help
TO try ii the same as other cases.
That the costs were equally divided
between the prosecutor and John G.
ScOuten defent.
+. VI. Durham.
Sworn and subscribed before me
this 9th. day Of September 1901
Thos. f. Kennedy, Prothy
Campbellsville, Pa,
Oct. "A, 1904.
Mr.. +. NJ. Dunham,
Dear SIR
Abaut one year ago Mr..
ScOuten got Il sworn statement from
Father in regard to you for what hap
pened fifteen ar eighteen years ago.
Since Father has been sick for the last
two years, his memory is impaired
and | have been obliged to take
.harge of his business matters, and |
ihuught it my duty to let you know,
-iicr you sworc in direct opposition
90 him.
do n't wish to SOC Father wrong
ed, nor you.
Nou c,,u publish this if YOU see fit
and icl the voters draw their own
conclusions.
Respectfully Yours,
Jerome Mathews.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-11-03
A Great Number Pleased.

Mr.. Scuutcn seems to think that
the publication of the disbarment
proceedings pleasts Judge Dmham
very much Probably it does. 1t
pleases a W!I"le lot of other people
too. In let every lover of fair
play. Ii dn's not please Scouten
because ii shows ht- ''holler'' about
unfair treatment !, ail monnshine
Judge Dnuham ~ai If :Scoulcu would
conduct himself properly long
enough to show hc MAS sincere, he
would reinstatr hin, upon his max
ing the application. No appl,catiun
has ever been ma ie and Sctuttn has
spent his whole time in scand,louS
and false attacks against the living
and dead member, of the Sullivan
county courts. OF course he doe,
not like the publication OF the truth
told temperately and fairly. That
is why he wriggles. All the advice
we can offer him is to ~ on wrig-
Cling
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-11-03
The New Tailored
SUITS and Gowns

Suit making has reached q high state
of pesfection. This perfection, xout win
-fnd4ully emphasized in our stock. srhey
arethe representative styles from repte.
sentative makers.
Tailored Suits Rain Coats. Dressy
Clowns, Tourists Coats, Silk Waists,
Childrsn's Coats, Evening Wraps, Infant
Coats.
In every new style and shape shown
for fall or winter.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-11-03
State Of Pennsylvania,
County of Sullivan, IS:

a.
Personally appeared before me,
the Subscribed, Prothonotary in and
for the County of Sullivan, State
aforesaid, Chas. l.. Wing, who being
duly sworn doth depoSe and say that
neither the opinion of Judge Dun
ham or that Of the supreme Court of
Pennsylvania in the matter of the
disbarment of John G.. Scouten had
ever been published in the "News
Item" until the issue of October 20,
1901. That he has been the editor
and publisher of the "News Item"
since it was founded and that the a
bove article from the "Sullivan Her
aid" is wholly false.
CIIAS. l.. WING,
Editor News Item.
Sworn and Subscribed
before me this 81 day of
Oct, 1908.
Thos. +. Kennedy,
Prothonotary.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-11-03
Golf Blouses.

Ladies' Knit Wool Golf Blouses, sever.
al styles to seleetsfrom in navy, gray.
cardinal, black. white.
Prices range from $3.50 to $3,75.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-11-03
White Goods for Waists.

y The sale of white cotton Waistings, has
heen so satisfactory that we have largely
extended the assortment. You are in.
eited TO see these new designs in white
ipercerized Waistings.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-11-03

Cast your vote for F. w Buck
the deserving candidate for
Sheriff,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-10-28

FairmOnt, Mimi, oct. 2S.-The
teachers of the Southern Minnesota
Teachers Association are holding
their eighteenth annual meeting in
this city. The presiding officer is
President Van Aiken of Parker col.
iege. Winnebago City. Other promi-
nent participants include DR.. ]. S
foung OF Mankato normal school
superintendent A. C. Tibbetts OF Blue
Earth, Superintendent John Sander
Of St Peter, Superintendent Race OF
Redwood county, and G. A. Franklin
OF Faribault. The program covers
two days and provides for a number
of sectional conferences in addition
to the general sessions.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-10-28
COMMERCE. LAW.
Effort TO Make More Effective Inter-
state Legislation.

st. Louis, Oct. 2S.-Delegates rep
resenting commercial, mercantile,
agricultural and manufacturing or
CARNATIONS throughout the country
assembled in St. Louis today to at
tend the interstate commerce law
congress, call for which was issued
recently. The purpose of the meet
ing is to devise measures to secure
the enactment of legislation at the
next session of congress to give
greater effectiveness to the interstate
commerce act.
The convention will discuss house
bill No. 62T3. introduced in the house
of representatives December S, 1903.
by Representative Cooper of wiscon-
sin, which is identical with senate
Dill No. 2439, introduced in the senate
Dec. u, 1903. by Senator Quarles OF
Wisconsin. This bill is to define fur
ther the duties and powers of the in
ter state commerce commission. Civ
ing the commission power, in some
Instances, to make and enforce rates
and providing that the order of the
commission shall become mandatory
within 80 days, and so continue until
suspended or set aside by the courts
upon review or repeal.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-10-28
UNPRECEDENTED FAME
FinOl the New Form Of God
Liver OIL
CAUSES A SENSATION IN MED,
ICAL CIRCLES.
Not Only in American, But in Europ.

Good news goes fast" said Mr..
Brock OF the Brock & McComas Co.,
yesterday. talking to a reporter about
that wonderful vinol, concerning
which so much is heard nowadays.
why. you know that besides being
talked about in New England, many
of the prominent papers in America
are devoting more or less space to
this wonderful discovery. See here,
what do you think of this?" Where
upon Mr.. Brock produced an article
from the Lancet Of London. England.
The Lancet is the greatest medical
publication in the world. and any
thing appearing in its columns is con-
nidered as indisputable evidence. Let
me read this to you" said Mr.. Brock.
I won't bother you with much OF it,
but here is enough to show you what
the great men of the old world think
OF Vinol." whereupon he read the
following:
Recent investigation has led to the
isolation of several distinct bodies in
cod liver oil. notably amongst which
are the alkaloids. These principles
have been tested faithfully. and the
results form the subject of an ex-
elusive report by Gautier and Mour-
gues in the journal de Pharmacie,
who concluded that the combined ac-
tive principles of cod liver oil act as
powerful stimulants of nutrition and
assimilation. and show definitely the
a.
oil owes its valuable medical proper
ties.
"And the best part OF all this is,
continued Mr.. Brock. cit is not only
the physicians that are enthusiastic,
but the people who are taking the
remedy. After all, do not blame
them much. either. 1t does not take
but a minute for any one who is
obliged to take cod liver oil to find
out that vinol is tasteless. Then the
patient soon realizes its advantage. It
does good so much more quickly. and
accomplishes the desired end in a
much more marked manner than cod
liver oil in its crude form was ever
able to do. oh, yes. Of course, I con-
sider the success of Vinol is assured.
How can it be otherwise discovery
that has revolutionized the form and
made it practical to prescribe the
greatest known medicine for all vast
ing diseases.
'Just think what 1t means-getting
all the benefits in concentrated
form. and no more nauseating. vile
smelling grease. Yes. come any time
you would like to see me. I am al
ways glad to see you about vinol, and
I find out more to say in its praise
every day."
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-10-28
Northern securities Appeal.

Philadelphia. Pa. Oct. 2s.-In the
United States circuit court today, the
appeal Of the Northern Securities
Company from the order of Judge
Bradford granting the petition of the
Hartman interests for a temporary
restraining order, came up for argu-
ment. This is one of two suits brought
by Mr.. Hartman, the other being to
compel the return OF the actual stocks
deposited in exchange for Northern
Securities stock, instead Of the pro
rata distribution proposed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-10-28
RADICAL ACTION HAS LOST THE DAY

less the people are for them in more
than a mere majority Every statute
of the state, or ordinance of the city.
is a force for good only when backed
by preponderance of sentiment.
Otherwise. 1t becomes an invitation
for officials tc graft and creates con-
stant friction without compensating
results.
Friction is Expensive.
''It is a principle of mechanical
economics that friction costs. Hence,
scientists have always applied them
selves to the task of producing lubri-
cants to reduce friction to the mini
mum. Friction in a community costs.
1t retards development. 1t divides
forces that should be united for the
common veal. Friction should be
generated only when results can be
secured commensurate with the ex-
pense caused thereby.
The Mistake.
apparently, the fatal mistake was
to file county petitions. Such action
lost the day for the proponents of the
law. 1 was informed reliably that,
had simple precinct petitions been
filed there would have been compara-
lively little opposition by the men en-
gagged in the saloon business, retail
and wholesale. throughout the state.
Only in isolated instances, such as sa
looms in residence districts in the
cities. would fights have been waged,
and in those the owners would not
nave had the support of the central
organization that now is opposing the
law with spirit and resource.
We could not and would not op-
pose precinct prohibition said an
authorized representative of the
wholesale liquor dealers to me the
other day in Portland. We recognize
that such action is fair and would
have been powerless even had we
wished to fight it,
Notifications Suggested.
THE ultra-radicals now are dictat-
ing what form action shall take under
the law. even though those ultra-radi-
calls be in so small minority as or
g per cent of the voters of the COM
monwealth. In view of this, sugges-
tions have been made by many who
are not interested in the liquor busi-
ness that the law might be amended
wisely so as TO provide for straight
precinct prohibition. 1t would not be
surprising were such amendment to
rally strong support from the con-
servatiye people VINO were supporters
of the law last spring and who repre-
sent something like 80 per cent OF
those who voted for it,"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-10-28

surgeons from all parts Of the terri
tory embraced by the organization.
Inc meeting was devoted to papers
ana discussions on a variety of topics
OF interest to the profession.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-10-28
After Sickness

Has weakened YOU system and left
you almost helpless you will find a
few doses Of Hostetter's Stomach Bit
ters very beneficial. 1t is the sick
mans friend and for over 80 years
has given complete satisfaction. 1t
is without an equal for restoring
strength, inducing sound sleep and
building up solid flesh. Then it also
cures Indigestion. dyspepsia, costive-
ness, heartburn, bloating, malaria of
female complaints. Try a bottle.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-10-28
Western Illinois Medics

Quincy, ILL.,. Oct. 2S.-The conven-
ton of the Western Illinois Medical
society here today was largely at
tended by prominent physicians and
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-10-28
Radicals Went Ahead.

However, the radicals went ahead
and caused the filing of county pro-
hibition petitions, ignoring the wishes
of the majority of voters who sup
ported the law in June.
by so doing they alienated a very
heavy body of former supporters. and
from the vote otherwise available.
subtracted enough support to make it
an almost certain defeat in Novem-
ber.
1T seems to me that there should
be no hesitancy in determining what
attitude one should assume at this
time. With the certainty of lack of
sentiment to support county prohibit
tion, sound citizenship calls for voting
against county prohibition. I surely
see it in that light. Laws should not
be placed upon the statute books un-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-10-28

"The pro-local option vote in No
vember. in practically all localities
throughout the state. viii show a
falling off from that reached last
spring" said John E Lathrop of
Portland. today. when asked for his
judgment as to the probabilities. view
ing It from the standpoint of practical
politics
''In my Judgment, virtually all who
voted against the law then will vote
against it on November S. Others.
who would have been against it had
they voted. will be gotten out by the
opponents of the law. And. perhaps.
as the main element in the reduction
of the vote. thousands in the state
who supported the law then will not
vote yes in November for county
prohibition. who would have voted
for precinct prohibition. The strateg-
ic blunders committed by the third
party prohibltionists, in proceeding
with the filing of petitions for county
prohibition instead OF precinct prOhi-
bition. in my judgment have lost the
day and will defeat the radicals on
November s.
This is, in substance, the situation
at this time, looked at in a calm, mat
ter of fact manner. and I believe that
no man who cherishes his reputation
as judge Of passing political events
would care to give utterance TO any
other opinion.
Conservative Action Counseled.
TT was agreed last spring in a
rather definite manner that, in so far
as action could be governed through
out the state, supporters of the law
would adopt conservative policies
Laws having less than a preponderat-
ing weight Of public sentiment, in the
opinion of many good citizens. are
detrimental to good government
Laws for the expulsion of the saloon
from a whole county in Oregon would
rot be enforced. in all probability
Sentiment would not be strong enough
TO enable such enforcement.
TT was in this view that an agree
ment was reached, prior to the cleo
ton last spring, a view shared alike
by the third party prohibitionists and
others who supported the law who
were members of the other political
parties, to pursue conservative action.
This is not to say that such an agree
ment was legally binding upon those
who were parties to it, or that those
who were parties to it could dictate
the actions of other persons. But it is
to say that, in so far as those parties
were concerned, such an agreement
was reached, and should have been
kept.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1904-05-21
Say. Miss Gould is a Catholic.

Paris dispach to Hearsts American
says: The Countess De Castellanc,
formerly Miss Anna Gould, has be-
come Roman Catholic and the child
rem will be reared in the Catholic
faith. The American-born Countess is
now as ardent Catholic as her hus-
band and ather-in-law. 1t is said that
she never misses one days service in
her private chaple and that she has
become as used to the confessional
as if she had been reared in the
Catholic faith from her childhood.
The fact that the Castcllanes are
very jealous Catholics was brought
out the other day in the Chamber Of
Deputies. The Count denounced the
Presidents trip to Italy as all insult
to the Roman Catholic Church ant
said that the President should never
be allowed to visit a king who was
on terms of open enmity with tho
Vatican. The Count did not achieve
anything by his speech, but he hae
used an opportunity to show his strong
faith in the Roman Catholic Church
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1904-05-21
A Few Dont's.

Don't use soap OH the face oftcncr
than once day. Night is the best
time for thorough cleansing.
Don't use cold water when giving
the face cosmetic rub. Warm water,
followed by dash OF cold water, is
better
Don't try to put cold cream on a
cold skin, or the absorption will not be
thorough
Don't forget that vinegar will cradi-
cate yellow stains from the face. Bathc
the bruisc at once with vinegar and
discoloration will be prevented
Don't have shiny nose and fore,
head because it is warm weather. Use
a little cologne or spirits OF campl,o,
in the water when bathing the face.
Don't be afraid OF the flesh brusl
or glove. Friction arouscs the circula.
ton and restores tone and color to the
skin.
Don't expect to cure an eruption OF
the face by external applications only
A hot foot bath, containing washing
soda, will often cure this trouble, say.
the Washington Star.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1904-05-21
II ome Politness.

If we want anything OF our children
or our servants, we should not, merely
because we have authority to COM
mand, give bold order, but why not
use the gently "Please, will you do
this:?" II should like you to do that, "
"Obligc me with that" When the SER
vice is rendered we are not to take it
in silence. curtly, rudely, because we
have the right to the service; but it
is easy to say Thanks" or 81 am
obliged" or ooh, that is nicely done.
These little everyday courtesics are
called the small change of life, but
we should be badly off in trade if VIC
had no small change and must always
deal with large coin; while the small
change of politeness mounts up to a
great sum in lifetime. If parents
have plenty of this small change o.
politeness on hand, it will be put il,
circulation in the family. The children
will pay it to each other, to servants
to playmatcs, and with it family peace
and family affection will be largc1!
purchased. Home is the place where
true politcncss tells.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1904-05-21
eign whose Prussian harshness has al
ready attracted attention. Let us wait.
Car Honors Catholic prelates.

1t is the custom of the Gear on New
Years Day to hold a grand reception.
Amongst the invited the Latin Arch
bishop and the rector of the Catholic
Academy have recognized place.
This year, arriving at the palace just
before the end of the Mass, they stood
near the chapel door waiting for the
master of ceremonies to conduct them
to their usual place, but no one took
any notice of the two prelates. The
Car leading the czarina on his arm
came out, and finding his visitors
standing behind the guards, showed
plainly his surprise. Then leaving the
Empress, His Majesty advanced to-
wards the ecclesiastics and shook
hands with them. Some minutes later
colonel approached the Archbishop
and his companion and made inquiries
and found out where the fault lay.
Apologies were not long forthcoming
The prelates were informed that the
Gar was much put out at their being
left in a place so unworthy of their
sacerdotal character, and that he de-
sired more respect should be shown to
priests.
On the same day the incident hap
pened the Emperor was graciously
pleased to confer decoration on Mgr.
Pallulon, Bishop of Kovno. The hon
or is the more marked because it is
not the custom to bestow such favors
on ecc1estiastics, except at Easter. Dur
ing sixteen years Mgr. Pallulon was
under suspicion and held up at court
as an enemy Of the empire. His vir-
tue has triumphed at last over the
malice of his prosecutors. A new gov.
ernor recognizing the innate merit o.
the Catholic Bishop brought the facts
OF the case under the notice of the
Minister of Worship, with the felicit
Gus result above stated.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1904-05-21
persons in the house and by the way.

persons in the house and by the way
side. They so unobtrusive, uncon-
sciously about| their mission, happiness
beaming FROM their faces. We love
to sit near them. We love the nature
Of their eye, the tone OF their voices.
Little children find them out quickly,
amid the densest crowd and passing
by the knitted brow and compressed
lip, glide near, laying conhding hand
on their knee and lift their clear young
eyes to those loving faces.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1904-05-21

i'll the best printing office in the world
The parchment is i'll perfect preserva-
ton. Every one OF its thousand pages
is study. The general lettering is in
German text, each letter perfect, with
out a scratch or blot from lid to lid.
At the beginning Of each chapter the
first letter is very large, usually two or
three inches long, and is brightly illu-
minated in red and blue ink Within
each of these capitals is drawn the
figure of some saint, some incident OF
whicl, the chapter tells. There are
two columns on a page, and nowhere
is traccablc the slightest irrcgularity OF
line space or formation Of the letters.
Even under a magnifying glass they
seem hawless. This precious volume
is kept under glass case, which is
sometimes lifted to show that all the
pages are as perfect as the two which
lie open.
A legend relates that young man
who had sinned deeply became monk
and resolved to do penancc for his mis-.
deeds. He determined to copy tho
Bible that he might learn every letter
OF the divine commands which he had
violated. Every day for many years he
patiently pursued his task. Each lette,
| was wrought in reverence and love
and the patient soul found its onl,
companionship in the sanity face!
which we're portrayed on these pages
When the last touch was given to til,
last letter the old man rcvcrently kiss
ed the page and folded the sheets to
gcthcr. The illustrated initials in per
fection Of form and brilliancy OF colo>
surpass anything produced in the pres
cnt day. With all our boastcd progress
nothing in Europe or America equal