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Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1891-11-13
A Rare Book.

The Carnegie Free Library in ALE
gheny, Penn, has become the fortunate
possessor of copy of Audubon's "Blrds
of America" the gift of Mrs. William
j. Alexander, of Mouongahela. The
work is one of considerable rarity and of
great value, copies of the original edi-
ton of 1874 selling at from S2500 to
$4,000. 1t is not generally known that
the great naturalist's daughters live in
old homestead near Audubon Park, over
looking the Hudson. They were once
possessed of considerable wealth, but it
was lost through unfortunate invest
ments, and they are now in somewhat
straitened circumstances. Some of the
big handsome plates from which Audu-
bon's monumental work was printed are
preserved in the Museum of Natural
History in Central Park.-Bostoa Iraa-
script.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1891-11-13

The eastern shore of Maryland has
been so little disturbed by immigration,
remarks the Chicago HraM, that the
region numbers comparatively few sur
names, so that at various times it has
been necessary to resort to odd but very
ancient devices to distinguish between
men bearing the same name. The COM
which of two men bearing exactly the
same Christian and family name one is
distinguished from the other by the ad
dltion tof William" 'sof Thomas" or
"of john" as the case may be, the mean
ing of the phrase being ''son of William,
Thomas or john" Another device once
commonly employed was tc couple with
the name an adjective to indicate some
physical peculiarity, as 'long" to indi-
cate tall man, ''black" to indicate n
dark man or "red" to indicate a ruddy
man. Occasionally the distinguishing
word is uncomplementary. "Devil" is
not an unusual prefix to the Christian
or surname of man having a reputa-
ton for vice or recklessness. A man
bearing one of the best known names in
MARYLAND carried to his grave this pre-
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1891-11-13

The agent of commercial bureau who
has been through nearly fourteen coun-
ties in western Kansas, for the purpose
of obtaining information on which to
base Judgment of the business condi-
tions of that part of the country, reports
that that portion Of Kansas IS enjoying
the most prosperous era in its history.
The banks, he says, are in excellent con-
dition; their deposits are increasing, and
they are not using much Eastern money,
large amounts being received from farm
ers who are paying off mortgages and
have money on deposit after doing 1t.
The abundance of the crops this year is
such, he declares, as to make up for the
losses sustained by the farmers in pre-
vious seasons. According to his obser-
vation the chief difficulty they have to
contend with is the lack of threshing-
machines to handle the wheat. Bu: the
farmers do not let this trouble them
much as they are disposed to hold the
grain for higher prices, believing that
by next February they can get 81 a
bushel instead of sixty cents, when IS
the present price. The prosperity OF the
grangers is having its effect on retat'
business.
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DORA.

Duncan Holmes (soliloquizing in street
carl don't believe in love at first
sight, but l believe in fate. Ten min
utes ago was on my way down town
with the fixed intention of going in that
direction and no other, yet here l am
riding up town, with not the vaguest
idea of stopping anywhere. What in
duced me to change my mind so sudden
ly? have never done such an erratic
thing before. What lovely, lovely eyes
she has!
Change cars for Thirty
fourth street ferry.
Duncan-Shall | change cars? Perhaps
I'd better.
A voice outside-Bananasl Ten for a
quarter! Put 'em up in bag for yer3
Duncan-No, I'll stay where l am. 1t
is true, l saw Sissy Tomkyns in this car
as it passed me, but l would never run
three blocks for the pleasure of talking
to him. Much more likely to run the
other way. Hc is an unmitigated ninny
every one knows that. Twas immense
ly relieved when ne got off the car.
Voice at the window-Ten for quar-
ter!
Duncan-And then got this seat di-
rectly opposite her. How fortunate
Was there ever such facet And such
beautiful hair! The old lady must be
her grandmother-no, don't want ban
anas. We were so near her when we
were hanging on that strap together that
she heard every word we said. | could
see that plainly. That's Tomkyn's one
virtue, he gives person such opportun-
tiles for being brilliant.
(Car goes on.)
Voice in ce-Ten-quarter-
for yer
Duncan-It's fate, that's clear. 1t is
little dark in the tunnel, so now l can
look at her without her knowing it.
have never seen such pretty profile mol
such lovely smile. And what soft
sweet voice she has Iwould listen to il
all day. The old lady seems to be 6
sensible sort of party. Why does she
not drop he- fan or her handkerchief, ol
do something to give me chance Of
making myself useful2
Conductor-New Haven depot!
Duncan-Nearly every one is getting
off the car. A little tripin the countr!
would be agreeable, perhaps. No, III
stay in town and go oup the avenue. Wha
is the old lady saying to her nows Some
thing about the streetsl
Old Lady-We must notigo too far up
Dora. You will have to ask the con
ductor. Nooks round anxiously.j
Duncan (raising his hat)-Can be o
any service, madam2
Old Lady-Thank you. 1 want t.
know where number - Fifth avenue is
Duncan-I am not quite sure, but
will ask the driver. IGoes out on from
platform.)
Small Boy in the street-Lookout fo
de dog!
Gear stops and frightened cur run
in.)
Small Boy (gleefully-There he goes
Mad dog, mad dog!
Uady passengers scream and rush ou
the other door,
Dora--Don't be frightened, grandma
Wait for me; you will fall, grandma!
Conductor-Well, never seed such
stampede.
Passenger Ito Duncan)-The youn
lady dropped her cape. There she goes
you can catch her.
Duncan (taking it and rushing OUT
Fate is with me!
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II.

Duncan Holmes Smoking in his room)
What a race I've had all the afternoon
with that fur cape! 1 distinctly saw
her and the old lady getting into cab,
and l ran blocks and blocks to catch
them. There was such crowd in the
avenue that 1 could hardly keep the cab
in sight knew it by the blue curtain
at the back. At last it stopped; | came
up breathless making my best bow; the
door opened and two gentlemen got out.
There were two cabs with blue curtains,
and followed the wrong one. What a
dilemma l was in. I was determined to
find her before an advertisement for the
cape appeared in the paper, for | would
not relish going to her as if to claim
"twenty dollars reward" I turned the
cape inside out in hopes of finding some
clew to the owner, and in the little
pocket was slip of paper with three
memoranda written in a delicate, run
ming hand: "Notepaper, millinsr,
Charleys slippers" How l envied
Charley, whoever he might be. Her
brother, thought, and she was going to
order his slippers-a good, kind sister.
There was nothing else in the pocket
except the handkerchief. have kept il
as souvenir. There can be no harm in
such theft as that. Some daY. wher
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only few weeks before my great, great
sorrow---
Duncan-Oh, pardon me. did not
mean to grieve you so. H.ril, the music
is beginning. Shall we go into the other
room2
Dora-No, thank you; we can hear
very WELL Are you fond of music2
Duncan-Yes; very. That fellow
plays we'll, too.
Dora--1 am so glad you thought dear
grandma had sweet face. 1t suited her
character exactly. I nearly died when l
lost her, and now I am quite alone.
Duncan-Is she deada / am shocked
to hear it. had no idea you were in
mourning for her. (Aside.) Where on
earth is Botan, then2
Dora-Your face shows you are grieved.
Thank you. remember that you were
very kind that day. (Singing begins.)
That is fine voice, but l very tired OF
the song. Are not you2
Duncan--I do not know it.
Dora-Not know "Marguerite2"
Duncan-Yes, yes; of course! Par.
don me, 1 was thinking of something
else. am glad we are not to have
another verse. 1t is time restored the
rest of your property to you. This hand
kerchief has been all over Europe with
me.
Dora-Did l drop it in the cara But,
no; you have made mistake. 1t is not
mine.
Duncan-Not yoursa I found it in the
pocket of your fur cape, and it has your
name. Look-Theodorai
Dora-Indeed you mistake. My name
is Dorothea.
Duncan-I do not understand. DID
not my servant 60 to your hour in Seven
tieth street?
Dora-No; he could not have done so
for have always lived in Madison ave.
nue..
Duncan-But he saw your-your-
Mr.. Botan.
Dora-Who can. you mean2 l have
no brother, and my father has been dead
for ten years.
Duncan-But-but do you mean tc
say you did not lose your fur cape tina
daya
Dora-Mr. Holmes, assure you
never had one. | begin to understand
now. The lady who sat next me in the
car had one on her lap.
Duncan-I see, see; was on wild
goose chase. But tell me, what is you
name9 Margie called you Dora Botau.
Dora.-Here is my visiting card in he
4 card -basket-looki
Duncan-Miss Dorothea Boughton-
Miss Dorothea Boughton! Missl Well
well, what an absurd mistake
made! Was there ever such stupid
Sissy Tomkyns himself could not hav'
done worse. Let me explain from tn
beginning.
Dora-Harki A duett.
(Tenor sings.)
'For one brief space we met,
looked on thee and loved, and loved thee!
Duncan-That is just my case.
Dora-It is not polite to talk durini
the singing.
Duncan--For two years l have love
you hopelessly, Dora-Dorothea. Wha
say yol9
Dora-Hush-sh Listen!
soprano sings.)
stLook, look in mine eyes
And ask, and ask no morew
-Frank Leslie's Newspaper.
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A HAUNTING THOUGHT.

IF the wind is the breath of the dying.
As ancient legends say,
What rebel soul, defying,
Sweeps down the storm to-dayf
What fruitless, mad resretting
Uttered that lingering wall?
What life of war and tempest
Is spilled upon the gale?
If the wind is the breath of the dying,
Across this sea of light,
What sanity soul, replying,
Goes out to God tonight?
Whom does this moonlit zephyr u
Uplift on its white breast?
What spirit, pure and patient,
In rapture sinks to rest?
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps, in Ildcpci.dcnt.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1891-11-13

Although the summer of 1891 was ex-
;eptionally cool, murders and suicides
we're unusually numerous, a fact. that
maintains the New York Commercial
Adcertiser, that throws some discredit on
the old Theory that heat provokes to
crime.
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LApORTE Pa FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13. 1891.

we are both old, shall hunt her up
again and give it back to her, and we
shall laugh together over the mad-dog
episode. There is melancholy satisfac-
tion in the prospect. 1t is pretty little
triie daintily embroidered in blue, with
her name in one corner-Theodora;
sweet, stately, name, just suited to her.
This shall never leave me until
give it into her own hands.
When that time comes my hands will be
wrinkled and shaky and my hair white,
her blue eyes will be dim with years and
her voice cracked-bahi what is the use
of thinking of it? don't believe in fate,
but believe in love at first sight. All,
me! James is staying long time.
told him TO ride both ways. What q
mercy it was that did not carry out my
first plan of applying for information at
the house in Fifth avenue to which they
were going. l should have looked a
precious idiot. had made up my mind
to relate the car incident in an off-hand
way and to describe the two ladies, par
ticularly the old one, her soft, white hair
and grey eyes, and all that, but any one,
at least any woman, would have seen that
1 was in love and would have taken inf
mite pleasure in enlightenine me. l
thank my lucky stars that l did not go
there, but received another inspiration
when within five yards of the house.
took one more look at the cape and saw
that it was quite new and had the maker s
name inside the collar. dashed over to
the elevated, caught the next train, rode
down town, and reached the furrier's
shop Just as it was closing up. The pro-
prietor was very obliging, called up his
mep, had the matter looked into, and in
formed me that cape similar to the one
l showed him had been made week age
for Mrs. Charles Botan. Married,
married-Theodora! He gave me her
address. shall leave on Saturday and
join mother and the girls in Switzerland.
| Here is James. Well2
James-It's all right, sir. The lady
described the cape exactly, so l gave ii
to her. She was very much obliged tc
you, and the gentleman gave me five
dollars, sir.
Duncan-Yes; very well. Now want
you to pack my small trunk. l am goins
to Europe. And, James, about what ag'
is-er-the gentleman, Mr.. Botana Did
he seem to be a feeble, delicate looking
sort of man at all9
James-No, sir. 1 took him to bt
about thirty-six or seven--a little oldel
than yourself, sir.
| Duncan-Yes. Now go. Fate il
against mel
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THE WORLD AND LIFE.
The onward rushing stream OF life
Engrossed his every thought.

The onward rushing stream OF life
Engrossed his every thought.
The turmoil of the day, the strife
With which mans breath was wroughA
Made up existence tohi mind;
The world was all in all.
He was captive-passive, blind
To struggle or to fall.
Such was his thought; he never knew
What force beyond it lay,
Until across his path Love threw
A rosy, sunlit ray.
He drank its warmth, and then it seemed
Twas he who ruled the world;
And sweeter than he ever dreamed
Before him life uufurled.
-FlaueI Scott Mines, in Harper's Weekly
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VOL. x.
Robert Bonner does not think the
rotting mile will reach 2:05.

1t is said that the general Use of the
typewriter has greatly injured the ink
business.
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III.


Duncan Holmes lin his married sisters
drawing-room two years later)-It was
certainly a strange coincidence, to say
the least. Soon after reaching Geneva
l saw in New York paper the death,
''suddenly," of Charles Botan, ,at the ad-
dress to which | had sent the fur cape.
Two weeks ago l came home, and while
attending an afternoon tea, here at Mar
garet's, saw sitting in a corner, dressed
in black Theodore. / went to my sister
and whispered, "Who is shea" "She2"
returned Margie, sin black9 Oh, that
is Dora Botan. Poor dear! she has only
just left off her Grape. You must meet
her; she is charming" In another min
ute we were standing before her.
NIargie said, hurriedly: "Dora, this is
my brother, Duncan Holmes. You have
heard me speak of him." and then flew
off to greet newcomer. Ah, what a
delightful half-hour passed talking to
her, listening to her voice, and looking
il to her eyes! She is not much changed,
though sadder than she was, and l fan
cied once that she had dim recollection
of me, but that is hardly possible. She
did not speak of the fur-cape incident
nor of her husband. l have met her
twice in the street since then, and last
Sunday l went into church with her.
She promised me she would be here this
evening, and she has kept her word.
Ills sister shows Dora in.)
Dora-I am early, | see. Good
evening, Mr.. Holmes; are we the first
arrivals?
Duncan-No; there arc several per
sons in the next room, but it is very
comfortable here.
Dcra-I have not been anywhere fol
so long that feel quite strange.
Duncan-Yet, musicale is not for
midabe affair. Have this armchair,
and l will take this one. Now, want
to tell you secret.
Dora-A secret, Mr.. Holmesg
Duncan-Yes; and to restore to you
piece of property of yours which acci-
dentally came into my possession two
wears ago, aud which have feloniously
/ retained and concealed until now. Oh,
you need not think this joke, it il
solemn truth. Have you forgottens
Dora-Have forgotten what2
| Duncan-That we met two years ago,
you and /. There is recollection writer
in your eyes, but you do not quite place
me.
Dora-I thought 1 had seen you be
fore and heard you talk. Only yester
day l was thinking
Duncan--Of me? Thank you. Now
listen. l came uptown to-day in a street
car, and as we reached the tunnel heard
a familiar voice which gave me thrill
of delight. The words it said were un.
poetic and commonplace: "Bananas
ten for quarter. Put 'em up in bag
for yer9" In an instant | seemed to see
you sitting opposite me, sweet-facec
old lady at your side. She asked mt
where No. - Fifth avenue was. Do yot
remember now2 A hunted dog raj
through the car and you vanished from
my sight. What is the matters Their
are tears in your eyes.
Dora-Yes; Iecollect it all. 1t wa
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-02
BAPrIsTs AT PARIS.
Centennial Anniversary Of an His
toric Church.

PARIS. Me-, October The Centennial
anniversary OF the Baptist church at Paris
was observed today In the presence of a
great audience from this and surrounding
towns. Among those present were also a
number from Portland including Hon. Gao.
f. Avery. Edward Chase and wife, Rev. Fl.
:. Burrage, ID. D.. and V. Richard Foss,
Esq. The church was decorated for the oc-
caslon and every seat was filed when the
exercise began.
:. Rev. G. P. Wedge. (the present PASTOR de-
livered the address OF welcome and Rev. I'll.
.C. Estes followed with the historical ad-
dress. From this valuable paper, it appears
that the church was organized November
IL. 1871. Its first meeting house was dedicat-
ed In 1904 on the Both day of May. Elder
Hooper preached the dedication sermon.
The second meeting house took its place In
1888. IL was dedicated the 9Th of December
Of that year. Rev. Mr.. Davis preached the
s5a anS sest bsy Ss Oa Sa II
church was purchased In 1922 by appropria-
tion from the county and by subscription.
In 1888 town clock was given by Hon.
Hannibal Hamlin. The first pastor was
Rev. James Hooker, who served until 1885.
He was followed by Rev. O. B. Davis, Rev.
Adam Winslow, d D., Rev. H. L. Ventres,
d. D.. Rev. w. FL. Walker, Rsv. A A. Ford,
Rev. ID. Q. Estes. ID. D., Rev. j. 4 COch-
rane, Rev. Gideon Mayo. aud Rev. A. P.
Wedge. The church has had l6 deacons and
six clerks. On the rolls of the church there
have been 703 different persons. The press
ent number is eighty-eight. There are now
ten persons who have been members of the
church more than half century.
The congregation sang the centennial
hymn, composed for this occasion by Hon,
George f. Emery of Portland. Mr.. Emery
was also the composer of the excellent poem
read after the short addresses by the former
pastors. In the afternoon there were ad-
dresses by Rev. A. T. Dunn. ID. D., Water
vile; Rev. II. S. Burrage, ID. d., Portland !;
V. X. FOss, Portland, and others. In the
evening Rev. B. l.. Whitman of Portland
spoke.
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-02
CENSUS INDICATED.
Porter shows How the Civil Service
Reformers Did Ii.

WASHINGTON, October 1.-The Post
prints an interview with Robert p. Porter,
superintendent Of the census, about the spec
ial report on his bureau made by the COM
mittee Of the National Civil Service Reform
League. Superintendent Porter said:
From the report, the committee apparently
made careful inquiry through the machinery OF
the character of the supervisors and enumera-
tors appointed and the manner In which the work
was DONE When IL Is remembered that the sii-
pervisorS and their office stats probably num-
bered 500 persons, and the enumerat0rs com.
prised an army Of about 80 OO0 the result of this
litcal parties as yindication rather than crIt-
cism OF the lth census The committee is frank
enough TO admit that In some places political con-
sideration had no weight, and the work was, on
the whole, wen performed The census was
fairly well taken" IN Massachusetts and in the
first district of Maryland In this district / was
fortunate enough to appoint friend of one of the
geotlemen who signe0 this report and an excel
lent supervisor he made. The work in Bangor
Me-, and Newburg, N. Y, also meets the appro-
val OF this committee. The committee claims to
have adverse reports from Madison, Wis, Nor
wich. Conn, Buffalo, indianapolis and Geneva,
n. Y. The report from Madison says that some
OF the enumerat0rs were competent and some
quite the reverse Only one case Is mentioned that
OF an enumerator who could not spell Samuel"
Canada" and lawyer" As result the CEN
sns was disappointing to citizens" At Nor
wich, Conn.,. 1t was found the enumerators were
"men who are ready for odd Jobs given In the
way party jobs usually are" The committee ap-
parently overlook the fact that 1t is impossible to
obtain the highest grade OF talent with the tempt
compensation varying from sl.25 to So per
day.
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-02
KNIGHTS OF THE MORTAR AND pESTLE
They Sailed on Moosehead and Went
Blackboard Driving.
Then They Again Discussed the
Maine Liquor Law.
A Committee Will Represent Them
Before the Legislature.

KINEo. Me-. October 1.-The members Of
the Maine Pharmaceutical Association. to
the number of 20, with the Bangor Band, ar
rived mere this noon from Bangor, to hold
special meeting. The day was charming,
and the sail up the lake delightful. After
dinner two steamers conveyed parties to
points of interest about the lake, while other
members INDUCED in blackboard riding,
horseback riding, base ball. etc. Many made
their first visit to this charming resort, and
were equally delighted with old habitues.
Manager Dennen entertained them In royal
style. and the day was one of unalloyed en-
joyment both for The members Of the associ-
alton and the ladies accompanying them.
This evening the Bangor Band, A. d. Har-
low, leader, gave most enjoyable concert
In the music room, after which the annual
meeting of the association was held. Presi-
dent Partridge of Augusta presiding. In
his opening speech, Mr.. Partridge took the
same ground taken by him at the last annual
meeting regarding the prohibitory law and
the druggists. Mr.. Dow Of Portland pre-
sented list of 40 new members, who were
voted In. On motion of Mr.. Snow of DAM
ariscotta, 1t was resolved:
That 1t is the sense OF this association that reg
istered apothecaries shall have the right TO keep
and TO hold all medicines and poisons authorized
sat0ry. of recognized medicinal utility includ-
ing alcoholic liquors, which they shall have the
right to dispense for medicinal purposes only.
1t was voted that committee be appoint
ed to represent each county to appear before
the next legislature In behalf Of the inter-
ests Of the druggists. 1t was voted that the
next annual meeting be held In Portland,
next June. Thanks were extended to Col
onel +; E. Boothby. of the Maine Central.
IN fhC Do. p DtaA. -
Bangor Exchange, and to Manager Dennen
of the Kineo House. for courtesies extended,
and to Mr.. j. w. Taney of Bangor for the
excellent arrangements made for the enter
tainment Of the association. After an ex-
cursi0n 0E the lake, the party will leave for
home tomorrow noon.
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-02
TWO rowo m settings in peerIne.

Yesterday two petitions were being clrcu-
lated for signatures for two town meetings
In Deering; the first for a meeting Of the
legal voters at the Town House, Saturday
afternoon, at 8 o'clock. October 10, to act on
the following article, after choosing a mod
orator to preside at the meeting. namely:
"To see II the town will vote to Instruct
the selectmen OF the town to appear before
the County Commissioners Of this county
and demonstrate against the laying out Of a
TO Cumberland Mills in Westbrook."
The second. for a meeting to be held at the
same place on Monday. October II, polls to
be opened at o'clock in the forenoon, and
so continue opened all day, to vote on the
following named proposition:
''Shall the act passed by the Legislature In
the year OF our Lord one thousand eight hun
dred and eighty mine, entitled An act to in-
corporate the city Of Deering' be accepted"
To the article Of the first meeting as above
quoted. the selectmen will add others. one Of
which will be to see II the town will vote to
change the time OF discounts and taxes paid
at certain times as voted last spring. to other
times to be fixed at the meeting. As has
been heretofore stated In the columns Of the
Argus, the time fixed for the first discount
Sept. 1. but the bills have not yet been COM
mitted to the collector.