Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1905-06-01

form one-half of the population of
our country, yet only two per cent
of all crime is committed by them.
Criminality is thing almost un-
known among the tillers of the soil.
How proud one should be to be call
ed 'good honest farmer" when the
term relates not only to occupation
but also to standing in society.
Very interesting reading for tax
payers is to be found in the indict-
ments against the Potter County
Commissioners. One specification is
that of paying $500 for bridge that
was offered to the Sharon supervisor
for $1,000; another is that of knocking
off ilve-siXths of a manufacturing
company's assessment, and in anoth-
er case nine-tenths after appeal day.
Among the general charges are con-
spiracy, letting public contracts for
reward, defrauding and neglect of
duty. 1t is gratifying to know that
i'm several counties Of that state the
taXpaying worms have turned.
One of the most brutal murders
that was ever committed occurred in
Potter county Wednesday of last
week when - year old c Brewster
deliberately loaned gun, walked
three miles to where his step father
wa, working and sent the load into
his head lie surrendered himself
to the authorities and gave no excuse
for his crime other than family
troubles.
A serious effort to shorten school
hours for the relief Of small children
will be made by the leading educa-
tors throughout the state. 1t is pro-
posed to reduce the hours of children
in the first two years of primary in
struction from five to three and Il
half hours. 1t is urged that such a
reform is no less in the interests of
the teachers than of the pupils, and
that the effectiveness of the schools
would not he lesscned.
y glimpse of the country these
days will do any man or woman
good. Nature is arrayed in her most
beautiful apparel during the early
spring days and it is one of the pleas.
ures of iiie to get close to her heart
at times.
Agricultural conditions all over
the state are in good shape, accord
ing to the weekly Climate and Crop
Bulletin. Wheat, rye, meadows and
pastures have made vigorous growth
and some rye is heading. Seeds
have terminated well. Nearly all
fruits bloomed abundantly and, with
a few local exceptions, promise a
full average crop.
1t is reported that the construction
of the Lairdsville trolly line, from
Millville to Lairdsvllle, is being
pushed steadily ahead. 1t will be Il
through line from Bloomsbury and
will go 10y way of Soncstown to reach
Eagles Mere.
That fine old Democratic organ,
the Bloomsbury "COlumbiann, has
become thoroughly disgusted with
the corruption in its party in Colum-
bia County, where the Democrats
are in a majority, though gradually
becoming fewer. 1t declares the
party ''has reached its present con-
dition through the Doodle system
and through the pertidy of some of
its trusted leaders," This is pretty
dismal, but why not call in the Hon.
William Trenton Greasy? He is a
distinguished citizen of Columbia
County who makes speciality of re-
form. Encourage him to try his
specific on his own party in his own
county.
For SALE-On the Eagles Mere
School Ground Wednesday June 7th.
1905 at O'Clock p. NJ, the old school
house and wood shed will be exposed
at public sale.
Terms will be made known on day
of sale. f.. Peale, Secy.
BY Order of Board.
WANTED at LaPOrte - \ reliable
woman or girl capable and willing
to do general hOusewOrk, for eight
or ten weeks, beginning the last week
in June. Wages $500 per week, adj