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Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1889-08-16
A Duck Farm.

Not far from Boston, in the town Of
Easton, Mass, is situated the largest
duck farm in the world. For years past
the business of raising ducks for market
has been carried on upon an enormous
scale in this neighborhood. The biggest
establishment devoted to the industry
used to be found along the shore, it be-
ing supposed formerly that the web
footed birds could not possibly thrive
without plenty of water to swim in. Be-
sides, the ocean was a most convenient
source of food-supply in the shape of fish,
which were caught in huge quantities
with seine and net for quacking stock.
The trouble with this method of feeding,
however, was that the flesh acquired an
undesirable fshy flavor, calculated to di-
minish its selling value. Then, too, it
was discovered at length that ducklings
could be raised and make to thrive with
out any water facilities at all-in short,
that natatory exercise was merely lux
ury for them and not a necessity by any
means. And it is on this theory that the
gignantic duck farm at Easton is con-
Quoted.
Everything appertaining to the rearing
of the duckEngs is performed artificially,
for this business is one in which art out
does nature altogether. Even in old
old times the device was resorted to of
employing the maternal offices of the hen
for Matching out the duck eggs and bring
ing up the broods. But now the moth
erly barn-yard fowl has been superseded
by the incubator, which turns out the
fuzzy little yellow creatures by thou
sands, ready to nestle under an imitation
mamma with steampip vitals and gorge
themselves to adult fatness on especially
prepared soft food. The duck thus
brought by patent methods to marketable
size is sure to be tender, juicy and most
delicate of flavor. At forty to fifty cents
a pound it pays the producer admirably.
Most breeders says that the "Pekin"
duck, bird of Chinese origin, is the
most desirable for all purposes. 1t is
hardy, natures early, and weighs from
fourteen to twenty pounds to the pair
Washington Star.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1889-08-16
Science Of Sciences and Art Of Arts.

Agriculture is the art of all arts, the
science of all sciences, the life of all life;
and when agriculture is languishing and
dying all other industries and professions
and avocations must of necessity decline,
in time, in the same ratio, for all are de-
pendent upon agriculture for life and
subsistence. Statistics prove (and figures
are cited) that our agriculture is on the
decline and that while other industries
and vocations bring prosperity, the
farmer grows poorer year by year. Our
soil is rich, our crops are large, and yet
the farmers financial status does not i'm
prove but grows daily and yearly from
bad to worse. The situation demands
most careful, prayerful thought.
A tremendous responsibility rests upon
parents in the education of their children.
1t is the duty of every parent to so edu,
cate the child that said child when of
mature age may possess such education
and training in some profession, trade or
avocation as to fit him for making an
honest living.
Colonel Polk spoke of the value of
agricultural schools and how they had
increased in Germany and France and
England and other countries, and what
fostering care the Governments of these
countries bestowed upon them-fully re
alizing the necessity of such agricultural
education aud skill as affecting the well
fare and prosperity of each individual
country. He said there were 1S4 agri-
cultural schools in Germany and hun
dreds in England. He spoke of the grand
work accomplished by Gilbert and
Lawes of England in scientific agri-
cultural experiments, and how Great
Britain and the civilized world at large
are beginning to more fully and COM
pletely appreciate the grand work per-
formed by these men. The progress
made in agricultural science has been far
greater within the present century than
for centuries. s.-Picdyuae.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1889-08-16
The Apathetic Dominicans.

The people of San Domingo generally
are apathetic, and as rule lazy; very
honest, and, as with all people who take
the world as it comes, good natured; {;
very respectful to foreigners, and, as a
matter of fact, one could go about with
greater safety among these simple people
than in this great metropolis. When
first you land in Dominican town the
appearance of its lower order of citizens
is not very assuring, as they are armed to
the teeth, carrying generally pistol and
most murderous looking weapon called
a "machete" | had occasion to learn
that they were very handy with this latter.
In travelling through the country in un-
frequented places these knives come into
great requisition, and in cutting down
underground, small branches of trees,
ETC., they are very useful. ul.-Neu York
Star.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1889-08-16
The Indians and the Earthquake.

The Indians hereabout are very badly
frightened over the recent shakeups, and
fear that this portion of California will be
engulfed. There is an old Indian in
Willow Creek valley who has seen the
SHOWS of ninety odd winters, and who
declares that he can remember when a
mountain near Frank Fleury's place on
Willow Creek sank and water surged up,
covering the whole country, and that the
water again subsidized and the mountain
rose once more. There is tradition
among the Indians here that such a thing
has occurred many times, but this old
fellow declares that he can remember
such an occurrence. We are in the very
midst of volcanic region, in fact this
portion of the country is of volcanic
origin, and the frequent and severe
shocks certainly indicate a renewed ac-
tivity somewhere. -sssanciUe (Cdl.) Ad-
rocdte.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1889-08-16
NO. 45.
FUN
Strange to say, the only way to kill q
Aw is not to execute it.

Strange to say, the only way to kill
Aw is not to execute it.
Nations move by cycles, says Emerson.
Boys move bicycles, too.
"Can I help your heartache9" eyes,
# you'll my heart take"
A man runs and gets warm. Butter
gets warm and druns.-Statesman.
No matter how industrious the baker
may be, he is at best loafer.-Merchant
Iraoeler.
In Tennyson's ''rosebud garden of
girls" it is supposed there were no
s'widow's weeds"
1t was barber who remarked that it
took everything he could "rake and
scrape" to make him living.
If some men were half as big as they
think they are, the world would have to
be enlarged. Merchant 7raoeler.
The Indian squaws of the past were
very romantic. They always took their
bows about with them. Statesman.
Tompkins-s'What has become of
Dimly, who went around lecturing on The
rich should divide their wealth among
the poor?'" Johnson-"Oh, he in
hcrited $50, 900 from an uncle, and has
gone to New York to enjoy it. ."-LdgM. ,
Not Mutual Benefit.
"Alfred, am very fond of you, but
doubt if I love you enough to be your
wife" Alfred" "Emeline, give me, oh,
give me, the benefit of the doubt!'
Emeline-'I will, Alfred. Henceforth,
all is over between us.
An Iowa man told love-sick girl
that he would marry her if she would
commit to memory the whole of Web
sters dictionary. He didn't suppose
she could do it, and now he will have
to take the consequences for the rest of
his life. Burlington Free Press.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1889-08-16

range TO nave you Dotn uTiNen ny tnO
coachman tonight in the big sleigh,
while we are apportioned off to little cut
ters. The drivers seat is way up"
''But, my dear Miss Featherby-"Nel-
lie"
''Now, don't be disrespectful. OF
course I can only ask for an outward show
of respect after telling you to offer your
self to my dearest friend, whom we all
know (goose) you are hoping to win; but
that show of courtesy stipulate for"
'sBut how can l ask Miss Chamberlain
in marriage if 1 love you?" Balkan
squeezed in, desperately.
Nellie sat down on the arm of chair
and looked up at him aghast, blushing
and appealing.
ooh, you can't be in love with mel"
she painted
'I wish you would not be so scornful,"
he answered "You ought to have known
it. Months ago, l was crazy about
Genevieve, like the rest; but only for
week, for then met you. A man don't
sit staring all day at girl unless he dotes
on her! While stare at you, your utter
indifference to me is something appalling;
but had hoped to win you in the end.
Then you take me by the the throat, yank
me in front of somebody else, with
orders, martial in their haste, and now
cast me into perfect sea of premature
ness; for, of course, you'll spurn my all
unheralded revelation. But I'm as
obstinate as you are, and love you will,
by Jove!" Balkan sat down on another
chair-arm, and being trim as a marble
statue for dinner, and not having time to
brush his hair again if he tore it little,
thrust his thumbs in his pockets and
glared at the fire.
A faint rustic of heavy silk at his
elbow made him feel exultant.
eff she consents to it, you might pro-
pose to me, then, in the Russian sleigh"
He turned, and the little creatures s
superb eyes met his. He caught her
hands, and studied her face with blissful
care.
81 thought was of no great account, "
she murmured, all of tremble; and was
suddenly kissed in way that made her
feel that for the future she had some one
to guard her against all harm, and give
her all the happiness she could wish for.
Tile E,ll}eDen1enf
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1889-08-16
Owner of MANY Bibles.

The owner of the largest private col
lection of Bibles in this country is proba-
bly, Mr.. VIM. ID. Garrison, the President
of New York State Hotel Association and
proprietor of the Grand Union Hotel of
this city Mr.. Garrison has not less than
400 different editions of the sacred book.
When young man, he had mind to
become an Episcopalian minister, and
studied with this aim in view for two
be difficult for him to preach on many
points of doctrine with which he could
not fully agree, and devoted his life to-
business. s.-Neic York Sun.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1889-08-16
VOL. VII.
WHISTLE THEM AWAY.

Have you any petty cares, boyss
Whistle them away,
There's nothing cheers the spirits,
Like merry roundelay.
No matter for the headaches,
Meath silk or hodden-gray,
For the sake Of those who love you,
Just whistle them away.
'Tis strange how soon friends gather
About cheerful face;
That smiling eyes and lips count more
Than beauty, wealth, or grace;
But I have seen it tried, boys,
When trouble comes to stay,
The brave heart leaps to work, and strives
To whistle it away.
Then as you climb life's hill, boys,
Put music in your toll,
Turn to your traitor trials,
A whistle for foil;
Be steadfast in the right, boys,
Whate'er the world may say,
Temptations never conquer those
Who whistle them away!
Mary A. Denison, in Youths Com panior
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1889-08-16
LAPORTE. Pa FRIDAY, AUGUST Is. 1889

range to have you both driven by the
coachman tonight in the big sleigh,
while we are apportioned off to little cut
tiers. The drivers seat is way up"
''But, my dear Miss Featherby-"Nel-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-26
ERoM WASHINGTON.

On the 18th James Tanner, extension
Commissioner, was admitted to practice
as a member of the bar of the Supreme
Court of the District OF Columbia.
FIGURES on the 18th showed the
wealth Of the United States to be SOL
459, 100000 exclusive of public property,
an increase Of SIS, 662, 900, coo in the
past nine years. The property owned
by Americans abroad was valued at So
O9S. OOO, 600.
OK the 10Th the Sioux chiefs called
upon President Harrison and expressed
themselves as satisfied with the cession
Of half their Dakota reservation to the
Government.
AT the request Of the Moorish Gov
eminent William r. Lewis. United
States Consul at Tangier, was recalled
on the 19th.
THERE were 342 business failures in
the United States during the seven days
ended on the goth, against 800 the previ-
Gus week For the corresponding week
in lsSS the number was 81. The total
failures in the United States January
to date is 13.25S, against 1O,Os2 in 1883.
THE grand jury indicted C. E. Silcott,
late cashier of the Office of Sergeant-at-
Arms of the House of Representatives,
on the Goth for grand larceny and for
gerry.
AT the leading clearing houses in the
United States the exchanges during the
week ended on the 21st aggregated ST.
lS4. 4Ol. $50, against 81. $50. SIS, $50 the pre-
viOus week. As compared with the cor
responding week of 1sss the increase
amounted to II
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-26
THE EAST.


TIE New York Grant monument fund
up to the 18th amounted TO $40.
CAPTAIN LEAVITT. master of a whaling
ship, brought to Portland, Me. on the
18th news of the alleged discovery of
an unknown land many miles north of
Alaska.
WORD was received in New York on
the 18th that the steamboat City of
Kingston had been lost at sea with all
hands, forty-two in number.
DmHTHERIA was epidemic at Rock
ford. H.. on the 10Th, over two hundred
cases being reported, and many persons
we're leaving the city.
On the Goth two silver bars worth
$40 600 each we're lost from truck at
New York while in transit to a steam
ship dock.
MEETINGS were held by the National
Reform Association on the Goth at Pitts
burgh. Pa. to protest against the al
legged Roman Catholic interference with
public schools.
FLAMES destroyed the village of Pc
trolia. Pa, on the 22d.
J. q. PEBBLE a Co, manufacturers of
blank books and stationery in New
York, and J. ID. Sheffield x Son. who
conduct the large paper-mills. failed on
the 2lst for $1,000. OOO
THE death of Benjamin Henry Day,
the founder of tbs New York sun, oc-
Cured Of heart failure at his residence
in that city on the 21st, aged seventy
nine years.
On the bank of the Conemaugh near
JohnstOwn. Pa, three bodies of females
were found on the 21st. All the bodies
were close together None were identi-
fed
OK . Pittsburgh pa local train a
conductor found a pocket-hook on the
2lst containing $4,000 in money and
papers.
4 THUNDERSTORM with high wind oc-
Cured on the 22d at Buffalo. n. Y, and
several buildings were wrecked and
others badly damaged.
The death of Mrs. Mary Bunner. aged
one hundred and two years. occurred at
Derry station, Dupont County, Pa, on
the 2lsf.
Ar Nashua. y. H., a hail-storm on the
23d destroyed thousands of window
panes. and in some instances domestic
animals were killed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-26
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

On the 18th Tiffin Bros, of Montreal,
the largest wholesale grocers in Canada,
failed for $500, 600.
BRAZIL advices OF the 18th state that
the Republicans were tearing down all
emblems of royalty, and the names of
streets bearing any connection with the
late dynasty were being changed to
conform with republican ideas. Every
thing was quiet in the republic.
SIR JOHN MACDONALD, in a speech at
Kingston, Ont, on the 18th, said that
separation from Great Britain would re-
suit in ruin and misfortune to the
Dominion.
FIRES set by Indians in the Canadian
Northwest were said on the 18th to have
caused the destruction since 1882 OF
500. 600, 900 worth of lumber and loss
to the Government on timber dues of
8, 600. 600.
PETROLEUM exploded on the steamer
Furguson in London on the 10Th, kill
ing several persons and causing a loss
of S15O,O0O
DISPATCHES Of the 10Th say that
Malietoa had been proclaimed King of
Samoa.
ADV HIS Oi bue Sub0 ITOin l1isDOn say
the republicans there had decided to
| issue a manifesto to the effect that the
time was a favorable one for abolishing
the monarchy.
THE steamer Cleddy sank on the Goth
south of the Isle of Wight and thirteen
of her crew were drowned.
MANY hundreds of arrests had been
made on the goth in Corea in conse-
| quence of the discovery of a plot made
by the chief eunuch to assassinate the
King.
IN various sections of India bread
riots were occurring on the goth.
On the goth the German steamer
Prince Wilhelm sank in the English
channel and three of the passengers and
ten of the crew were drowned.
On the 21st the American squadron,
consisting of the Chicago, Boston, At
lanta and Yorktown, arrived at Lisbon.
Four sailors on the schooner Enter.
prise, of Sydney, were eaten recently by
natives on the Solomon islands.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-26
WEST AND SOuTH.

THE firm Of Mead. Van Bokkelen &
Co. Of Chicago dealers in California
fruits, failed on the 18th for $3.50. 900.
ON the 18th Eve children on their way
home from school near Fort Recovery,
-. were bitten by q mad dog. and
each had developed symptoms of hydro
phohia.
OK the 18th representatives Of nearly
every county in South Dakota met al
Waterford and adopted resolutions deny
ing that restitution existed any where in
the State.
Ar Paris. Ky, Patrick Hunt was
hanged on the 18th for the murder OF
James Aimee on February "A last.
FIRE at indianapolis, Ind, on the
10Th completely destroyed the Indian
apOlis wheel works, causing a loss OF
500. COO
ON the 18th Chief-Of-Police Hubbard.
of Chicago, removed five officers and de-
tectives on account of their connection
with the Cronin murder case
FLAMES in the Commercial Printing
Co. 5 establishment at 81. Louis on the
18th caused 4 loss of $3.50, 900.
The dress of Jennie Lancashire
caught fire at the Tilden school in De-
troit On the 10Th and she was burned 70
dea5h. and eight other girls we're badly
burned in trying to save theircompanion.
AT Springfield. III, an organization
was effected on the 10th 70 be known as
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-26
TREES IN FULL BLOOM.

Pear Trees BIOssoming In Ohio and But
terfiies Fitting Through the Air In Penn
sylvania - The Queer Winter Weather
Causes Much Bad Health, Business De-
preston and Fears for the Wheat and
Fruit Crops.
PrTTsBURGH, Pa, Dec 2i.-Reports have
been received from twenty-five counties
of Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsyl-
vania on the effect of the present unsea-
sonable weather. In several local
tiles grass is growing as in spring,
buds are bursting on trees, and
wheat is so far advanced that
farmers fear it will be ruined when a
cold snap comes. Fruit will undoubted-
ly be greatly damaged. In Fayette
County, this State, butterflies are fit
ting around; in Columbiana County,
o., pear trees are in bios
som. The open winter has had
a disastrous effect upon the general
health. Typhoid fever is on the in
crease in the Ohio valley, and a scourge
of pulmonary diseases is sweeping Blair
County, Pa. Business depression is re-
ported from everywhere, and two fail
ures in Stark County, o., are due to the
bad weather.
CHEBoYGAN, Mich, Dec. 21.-Lumber-
2en hcre are much discouraged by the
3ntinuance of mild weather. Low lands
are flooded and log-hauling is conse-
queHtly almost impossible.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-26
NON-PARTISAN w. c. r. U.
Call for Convention to BE Held at
Cleveland In January.

Call for Convention to BE Held at
Cleveland in January.
CLEVELAND, O., Dec. 21.-The pro-
visional committee of the non-partissn
w. c. Il. T.. has issued call for cou-
vention in this city January %. The
call recites that for five years serious
division of sentiment and opinion
has existed among the membership
and between the leaders of the National
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
on the subject of the proper attitude
towards politics and political parties,
and referring to the secession of some of
the delegates at the recent conven-
ton in Chicago, and the determine
ton of the ''bolters" TO form
new organization, proceeds
to denounce the policy of the elder as
ISOLATION as wrong in principle, con-
trary to the letter and spirit of the
original constitution, illogical in its rea.
sonings, inconsistent in its conclusions
and exceedingly detrimental to the cause
of temperance" accuses that body of 40
cording unchriStian treatment to Chris
tian women; says much good may
be done by "a society keeping itself so
free from all party entanglements that
no political vultures will ever hover
over its conventions, hoping to bear
away any influence that will help them
to places of power; invites the
aid of Christian workers in all
fields; entreats temperance women
to consecrate themselves anew
on December % to the crusade
against the liquor traffic, and in conclu-
sion invites all who sympathize with the
new movement to meet with the pro-
visional committee on or about January
% next at Central Music Hall IN this
city to take action to effect National
organization
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Assessed raluat on Per True cqIua-
in cent fioH ia
THE LIVESTOCK MEN.


At the Meeting of the National Commits
sioners Sanitary Organization Is
Formed.
SPRINGFIELD, H., Dec. 2O.-At Thurs
days session of the National Livestock
Commissioners it was decided that a
permanent organization should be eff
fected TO be known as the Interstate
Livestock Sanitary Association To- the
purpose of establishing a basis O. CO.
operation among the various State
Boards of Livestock Commissioners
for the suppression and prevention of
the spread of infeetiye and contagious
diseases. The first officers are: Presi-
dent, T. C. Jones, of Ohio; Vice-Presi-
dents, II. II. Kinds of Michigan, John
NJ. Pierson of Illinois, and Adams Earl
OF Indiana; Secretary, c. 7. johnson,
of Illinois. Resolutions were adopt
ed calling upon the Legislatures OF
all States that have not already suit
able laws to enact laws requiring all
dairymen to secure certificates as to
the health of the cows from which milk
is supplied, to be renewed seminar
nually, to prevent the spread of tuber-
culOsis; asking the Department of Agri-
culture at Washington, ID. c.,
to form llate rules in regard to
the shipment of Southern cattle,
to prevent or guard against
the spread of splenic or Texas fever, to
apply to shipments coming from the
southern boundary of Kansas and Mis-
souri,, west of New Mexico. 1t is also
asked that the department provide GER
tain regulations for the cleansing of
cars after shipment of Southern cattle.
The convention adjourned to meet in
Springfield at the call of the president.