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Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-03-25
TO BLEACH BEEswAx.

The commercial way of bleaching bees
wax, writes E. Blaisdell, is as follows:
The wax is melted in large tank, at
the end of which is wooden cylinder
turned by hand, while the melted wax is
running over it. The cylinder being
half In cold water, and consequently al
ways wet, causes the wax to flake off
into the water; it is then put on large
cloth screens supported by legs about
half yard high, and is put out into the
light and air to bleach. After it bas
been out about week, the same process
is gone through again, and by another
week or so it is white.
This can be done on smaller scale by
pouring the melted wax on the surface OF
warm water to form thin sheet, and
then putting it out on cloth to bleach;
or another way is to put wax in cold
water, let it come to boil, cool the water,
and thin sheet is formed on the water
which is put out to bleach in the same
way.
There is also way to do it chemically,
which l copy from a book which we
have. Heat wax to about 212 degrees
in an iron vessel lined with lead; add
chloride of lime, either dissolved in
water or dry, and stirred with wooden
spatula. When these materials have
acted on each other long enough to dis
charge the color from the wax, the
chloride of lime is removed by the adj
dltion of diluted sulphuric acid. The
whole is then to be boiled until the alkali
is separated. The solution of the chloride
of lime in proportion of twenty pounds
to 112 of water, and an equal quantity
by weight of wax.
The sulphuric acid should be of the
specific gravity of 1.6 and be diluted
with twenty times its weight of water.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-03-25
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

To clean black silk dress use sponge
dipped in strong black tea, cold.
To wash calico without fading, put
three gils of salt in four quarts of water;
put the calico in this while the solution
is hot and leave it in until it becomes
cold, then wash and rinse.
To clean gold jewelry, make lather
Of plain yellow soap and tepid water and
wash the ornaments in it; dry them
thoroughly and afterward brush them
with little dry whiting, finally polish
ing them with very soft leater.
1t is said that Paris laundryman has
discarded all soaps, sodas and boiling
powders. He merely uses plenty of
water and boiled potatoes, and can
cleanse, without employing any alkali,
the worst soiled linens, cottons or wool
ems.
DIR. Hutchinson recommends for the
treatment of bleeding at the nose the
plunging of the feet and hands of the
patient in water as hot as can be borne.
He SAYS that the most rebellious cases
have never resisted this mode of treat
ment.
Mix two ounces of spirits of wine with
four minlms of extract of ambergris. If
the insides of the gloves are rubbed with
small piece of cotton wool which has
been previously dipped in the mixture it
will give them a pleasant and lasting per-
fume.
For a piece of dried beef weighing
two pounds allow two tours' stead y
boiling. Remove from the fire and al
low the beef to stand in the water until
cold. This beef, cut in thin slices, will
be found very nice for luncheon or light
suppers.
70 polish patent leather take one part
linseed oil to two of cream, warm them,
shake together thoroughly and apply
with flannel. Rub well with soft, dry
cloth. The leather must of course be as
clean as new before any attempt at pol
ishing is made.
When meat is to be boiled be sure t.
put it into boiling water to start with
as that closes the pores instantly ant
keeps the richness in the meat. When
boiling it for soup or bouillon put it into
cold water and bring it to boiling heat
as slowly as possible, for in this case the
object is to extract the strength and rich
ness from the meat, instead of keeping il
in.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-03-25
Deafness Can't be Cured

BY local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear There is only one
way TO cure deafness, and that is by constitu.
tional remedies. Deafness is caused by an IN
famed condition of the mucous lining OF the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets IN
famed YOU have rumbling sound or impef-
feet hearing, and when it is entirely closed,
deafness is the result, and unless the infiam-
nation can b. taken out and this tube re-
stored to its normal condition, hearing will be
destroyed forever; nine cases out of ten are
caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an in
famed condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of deafness caused by catarrh) that we
cannot cure by taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
Send for circulars, free.
f. J. CHENEY & Co.. Toledo. o.
Sold by DRUGGISTS. 7bc.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-03-25
HOUSEHOLD AFFAIRS.
OLD FASHIONED POCKETS.

A most comfortable arrangement for
the woman who wears the sheaf skirt is
that of having a fiat pocket of good size
made of the same material as the dress
and tied around the waist by strings. In
the seam of the dress skirt or beneath
the pleats in the back is concealed the
opening, just long enough to allow the
entrance of the hand. 1t is by no means
new idea, for our mothers or grand
mothers wore flat linen pockets beneath
their gowns.-New York Herald.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-03-25
The Chinese Way.

If Chinaman wants you to stay to
dinner he gives no invitation; if he does
not he requests you to remain.
Servants receive no pay in China.
To revenge himself on his enemy a
Chinaman hangs himself on his neigh
boris door. The law then executes the
whole family.
No bank failures have occurred in
China for 900 years. For failure the
officers must lose their heads. Chicago
News.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-03-25
ROXBURY, MASS.

Beauty often depends Oh
plumpness; so does comfort;
so does health. If you get
thin, there is something
wrong, though you may feel
no sign Of it.
Thinness itself is a sign;
sometimes the first sign;
sometimes not.
The way to get back
plumpness is by CAREFUL
LIVING, which sometimes in
cludes the use of SCOTS
Emulsion of cod liver oil.
Let us send you-free-a
little book which throws much
light on all these subjects.
ScoTr BowNE. Chemists 1872 South 5th Avenue,
New York.
Your druggist keeps Scous Emulsion o. od-live7
ou-Ah druggists everywhere do. S..
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-03-25

The Women's London Gardening As
soclation is a successful organization.
Its members are trained in the science
and art of flower culture, arboriculture,
horticulture and the like. Good house.
keepers are said to prefer them to men:
because they are more tidy, have better
taste and a finer development of the
sense of order.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-03-25

70 cleanse the system in gentle and truly
comes, use the true and perfect remedy,
Syrup OF Figs. One bottle will answer for all
the family and costs only so cents; the large
size 81. Try it and be pleased. Manufactured
hy the alifornia Fi~ Svrup Co only
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-03-25

81 HAVE BEEN AFFLICTED with an affection
of the Throat from childhood, caused by
diphtheria, and have used various remedies
but have never found anything equal TO
Browns BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs."-Rep. G.. n.
+. Hampton, Pketon, Ky. Sold only in boxes
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-03-25
e6P7kicHF1s5T

Il picture
of health the woman who has
faithfully used DR.. Pierce's Favor
ite Prescription. She feels well and
she looks so. It's a medicine that
makes her we'll, whether she's over
worked and rundown" or afflicted
with any of the distressing diseases
and disorders peculiar to her ser.
1t builds up-and it cures. For
all chronic weaknesses, functional
arrangements, and female CON-
plants" " of every kind, it's an un-
falling remedy.
And it's the only one, amorg
medicines for women, that's guar
anteed. If it doesn't give satisfa,-
ton, in any case, you have your
money back.
Can anything else be "just IS
good ?"
"They're about as bad as the
diseased" Not all of them, though.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are
pleasant both when they're taken
and when they act. They cure per-
manently Sick and Nervous Heal
aches, Biliousness, Costiveness, ard
all arrangements of the Live,
Stomach and Bowels.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-03-25

The town of Dedham, Mass, was es-
tablished in 1886, and house built
there that year IS still occupied by de-
scendants of the original owners,
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-03-25

II have in my employ man who has been
a victim of periodic headaches for years, has
tried all kinds of treatment, and | have tried
various remedies on him. Your Bradycrotine
helps him more than anything ever did" q.
ID. Kingsley, NJ. d.. White Plains, n. Y. 80 cts
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-03-25

FITS stopped free by DIR. kLrNE's GREAT
NERVE REsToRER- No fits after first days use.
Marvellous cures. Treatise aud 81 5rill o1tti,
tree. DIR. Kline. a3l Arch St. Phila-. Pa.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-03-25

The United States possesses forty per
cent. of the total railway mileage of the
world.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-03-25
The Best Blood Remedy


blood and harmless,
Medfd, mother has
of
condition thought she
"Havg much from after bottles
Specific perfect all disappeared
J. CROSBY aoS Third Avenue, Phtsburg
A-Ir Blood and Skin Diseases esmailedhe
SWIFT SPECIFIC COMPANY ATLANTA CAY
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-03-25

BEECHAM's Pills have been in popular use
in Europe for 80 years and are u safe, sure and
gentle remedy. 20 cents a box.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-03-25

II afflicted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac Thomp-
son tEye- water. Druggists sell at 25c.per bottle
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-03-25

Habitual CONSTIPATION is cured by Hoods Pills
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-03-25
II Did Make Me Better
Hoods Sarsa parilla

does 70 perfection, Is the best COnsI1tutlOnnI
Treatment, and In many cases does away with
ell Local Treatment in the many diseases with
which women are afflicted" Mrs. MARTHA REED,
1885 Ramsey Street, Baltimore, Md.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-03-25

w. L. DOUGLAS $3.50, 1926 and
$500 SHOES are excellent shoes for
every day. WOrkingmen all wear them.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-03-04

KATE GREEN AWAY.
Green Fields Have Greater Charms for
Her Than PicCadilIy.

On the pictuIe que but pebeian Heath
of Hampstead, Kate Greenaway is WELL
known figure, for while desiring to escape
the "maddening crowd" and turmoil Of
London streets, Miss GTeenaway has wisely
elected to live within easy reach of her
publisher, and has pitched her tent at
Hampstead, writes Mrs. Ethel Mackenzie
Mckenna in the Ladies Home Journal.
Her house, which stands with some Others
on delightfully."- open piece of ground at
the foot of hill, i" the most bewitching
Of Queen Ann mansions The lower
story is of red brick, while the upper part
of the house is entirely covered with red
tiles, from among which windows of
every size and shape seem to peep in the
most unexpected manner. One can see mt
once where Miss Greenaway received the
inspiration for the quaiut-gabled houses,
lattice windows and old-fashioned window
seats. Whilst in the garden | caught
sight of the identical apple tree which, in
d somewhat idealiz9d form, so often
figures in Miss Greenaway's sketches. 1t
was in blossom, too, and made most suit
able background for some realization of
spring in Kate Greeraway Almanac"
Inside, the house was not rs full of lin
spiration, " though the long windows with
their full curtains, the coy window seats,
backed 10y pots of flowers, few olA-fash-
Toned chairs and some uncommon bowls
and vases for the reception of flowers,
and familiar look % those who have
studied the works of the talented artist.
The big studio is at the top of the house,
and the huge window, with its north light,
opens into fascinating square bsIc0ny,
which, on a cool summers evening,
must tempt even the most untiring work.
ers. have au idea that | caught sight
OF Miss Greenaway's "modeI' cat, but
she evidently possesses her mistress hor-
ror of the would-be interviewer, and fed
precipitately on my approach.
When she exhibited her first tiny pic
lures at the DldIey gallery, the public
who passed them by with a careless glance
or nod of admiration, little dreamed that
ere long the artists name would have OBJ
tanned a world wide fame
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-03-04
TGLEGRAPHIC Flashes

The outlook in the iron and steeE
trades is reported to be not SO good as
1t was few months ago.
A bar OF gold bullion worth S73, 44o
was shipped from Phoenix, \. T. 1t is
the result of a six weeks run of the
Halquaheln mine.
Capt. A. Fl. Bogardus, champion wing
shot of America, was defeated at Vir-
ginia, Ill, by George ReNroat. The
latter killed 81 pigeons out of 100.
Prof. William McAdame IF Alton,
Ill, dug up bundle Of fNs'Jlized vege-
tation which he estimates had been
buried nearly 1900 years
Lewis Asher, farmer who lived at
EdentOn Clermont county, Ohio, died
as the result of a hog bite received
nearly year before.
Last week Minneapolis flour mills
produced III, go barrels against 49,
72O the previous week, and 112, 600 bar.
rels for the corresponding time in 1891.
The market is rather dull.
Conductor Robert Duffy, of the
Omaha road, died at West Superior,
Wis as the result of injuries received
His father dropped dead when told the
news.
c. n. Vaughan. of Denver, Col, is in
sane from the effects of treatment for
drunkenness at Dwight, III. He was
attacked suddenly and drove people
from hotel in their night clothes.
DR.. John Q. Scott, one of the pioneer
settlers, died at his home in Watson,
III. He was the father of Congress
man Scott of the Fourteenth District
Engineer George Collins and Mrs
Catherine Flynn, passenger of Gin
cinnati, We're fatally injured in a col
ision on the Cincinnati Northern, near
Norwood.
The case against L. G. Malone,
cashier of the defunct bank of NJ. n.
Wills at Lamar. NJ indicted for re-
eeiving deposits W. the bank was in
a failing condition, has resulted in q
verdict of not guilty.
About l 500 veterans are expected at
the Ottumwa Iowa encampment.
The Ohio Millers' association wants
reciprocity with France and Germany
and other countries
Near Glasgow, Ky, a party is in pur-
suit of three men who last week muir
dered Mrs. Num- in the country near
Edminton and assaulted her daughter
They will be lynehed if caught.
All but twelve mail bags OF the l7s
which were on board the steamship
Elder, wrecked Jan. 81, have been re-
covered. The recovery of the missing
bags is probable
The grand jury of johnson county,
Ind, reports the orphans home near
Hopewen is badly managed, its inmates
being poorly clad and fed and their
quarters bad.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-03-04
Small evils hatch quick .

omail evils haICn quick.
A merry heart doeth good like medi--
cine
DILIGENCE is fair fortune and industry
good estate.
Nobody ever gets any better than they
want to be.
1t doesn't make a lie any whittier to put
it on a tombstone.
When truth goes into battle it always
fights in the front rank.
If people do not respect you it is because
you do not respect yourself.
The right side is always the strongest
side, no matter how weak it looks.
The nobleness of life depends on its con-
sisteucy, clearness of purpose, quiet and
ceaseless energy.-Ruskin.
An able man shows his spirit by gentle
words and resolute actions. He is neither
hot nor timid.
Good word s are always words Of love,
no matter whether they are words of
promise or warning.
Put good man in any community and
his wife will make his neighborS feel that
they ought to live better than they do.
An old couple who greatly glorifed God
by their glad lives VII asked, And
have you never any clouds?" CLOUDS, 1"
said the woman clouds; why, yes, sir:
else where would all the blessed showers
come from?"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-03-04
A STRANGE ISLAND.
Strange Rumors of an Island Inhabited by
Gannibals.

There is an island in the Gulf of Cali
fornia. lying bnt few leagues FROM the
coast of Sonora, VIII ch is almost unknown
to civilized man. 1t is not large island,
but it has never been Explored, and the
Mexicans never visitit, says W. L. Frear,
of Guaymus, at the Grand Pacific in Chi
cago recently. II have never been on the
island, and believe no American has ever
set foot on it.
There is a report current, which OBJ
tains credence all along the Mexican coast,
that this island is inhabited by a race of
giant cannibas. Indians they are. but
they are said to differ from all other of the
tribes in Mexican territory, and rumors
which are circulated describe this strange
tribe much in the way that the Patacon-
ians were spoken of by the early naviga-
tors. None are less than SIX feet IN height.
They are warlike, armed with Loisonous
arrows, and feast on the luckless strangers
who may happen to be cast on this
island.
"How much truth is contained in these
rumors do net know. Doubtless the re-
ports are greatly overdrawn," continued
Mr.. Frear, but [ think there is a little
foundation upon which they rest, and that
scientists might gain quite good deal of
chronological data If Investigations were
set on foot If -
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-03-04
"Are vou q citizen or soldier ?"

'Are you citizen or SOLDIER"
NO reply.
"Can you make any defense to the
charge of being spy?"
No reply.
The officers looked at each other and
nodded, and the president waved Lis
hand. It didn't seem minute before q
file of soldiers came. The face of the boy
grew white, but he moved ike one in a
dream His big blue eyes looked upon
one after another, as if searching for a
friend, and my heart yearned to cry out
that he was only boy and ought to be
given more time
Tramp! Tramp! Tramp!
1t was the detail marching him off into
the darkness.
Halt! Tie this handkerchief over his
eyes"
They had brought lantern. By its
light | saw the big blue eyes for the last
time as they looked around in a dazed
way. wanted to shout to the boy and
warn him that it was not even yet too late
to prove that ne was not what they be-
lleved him to be, but the grimness of the
scene paIched my tongue.
place hlr1 there! Fall back! Atten-
tion. Ready-aim-fre!"
Ten minutes later the Cfic3r IN charge
Of the firing party touched his cap and re-
ported:
"Orders have been executed, sir!''
'Any further evldencr?"
mo sir, except that she was young
woman"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-03-04
ON THE DRUM-HEAp.
The Curly Haired Spy Shot 20 Death
IA

The Curly Haired Spy Shot 20 Death by
the Soldiers.
We had crossed the river to hunt for
Lee and give him battle in the Wilder
ness. Darkness was just settling down,
and the advance had halted for the night.
when a squad of cavalry brought in a
young man from our front. He wore
mixed uniform, as did most of the Con
federates a. that day, or as did most of
those belonging TO the partisan commands
He had on blue trousers. a butternut
jacket ana his hat belonged to neither
side. They said ne was spy. They said
it carelessly enough, but there was an aw-
full significance In the term at that hour.
In camp be would have been searched. in
terrogated and imprisoned 1t might
have been weeks before the t1ial and ne
would have been allowed every chance for
his life
We we're on the march. There had
been fighting There would be more to
morrow. That meant d drum head trial
for the spy.
How speedily every thing was arranged
/ was at headquarters and saw aud heard
it all. Within half an hour court-mar-
tial was convened-erave-faced officers
who looked into the face of the yonng
man at first with interest then with
something ike admiration. | said a
young man | was wrong. He was boy
OF seventeen or eighteen. He had big
blue eyes, chestnut curls and his cheeks
as smooth as girls. He was a hand
some lad, and believe every man in the
tent felt to pity him.
What's your name?"
James Blank"
What regiment
No reply.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-03-04
Grasses for Permanent sod.

1t is not sufficient to depend on any mix,
ture OF grasses to make pasture. The
best proportion CT the land is OF the first
importance, Then the grasses are to be
chosen. These may consist Of orchard
grass, twenty, pounds; meadow fescue,
nd he oa" b5rd rye gfr rd hnoo
each six pounds. After these are sown,
three pounds of led, peavine, white and
made Of three pIanks fastened together
eighteen inches apart, by chains. This
does not cover the seeds too deep, but
some covering is indispensable. The
seeds may be sown in the spring as early
as the land can be put in gooa condition.
1t would be better to use the complete ma
nUre than any partial one.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-03-04
True HeIpfulness.

The late Rev. DR.. Hill, the honored ex-
president of Harvard, was once On a
crowded train with a number of emil
grants, and spent his time in making
paper dolls for the cross, tired children Of
poor emigrant woman, who was overcome
with poverty, trouble and the perpIexities
of travel. The Fairfield {Me.) Journal
tells another story of his amiability
Soon after he came to Portland canker
worms began to annoy the beautiful trees
on State street, and it was feared that
they would be destroyed. Or. Hill vas
equal to the emergency, and with all lis
knowledge of bugs and worms did not
propose TO have the handsome trees
In front Of his residence destroyed
by insignificant canker worms. Ac-
cordingly he made preparation
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-03-04
About Incubators.

Artificial hatchers and breeders are now
a necessity in successful poultry raising
for market on big and profitable scale,
says the Texas Farm and Ranch. As to
their management full instructions come
with every machine. and are easily under
stood and applied. In no other way can
broilers be largely produced for the winter
and earl spring months, for the reason
that setting hens cannot be procured when
wanted. With good machine and COM
mon sense here is no trouble about batch
ing. Before buying an incubator find out
whether you really need one; if you do
buy it and use it. If not use the hens in
stead. A brooder is also necessity where
the incubator is used Complete instruc-
tions accompany these also; With both
machines there is room for the exercise Of
good judgment, and much is to be learned
from experience that is not found in print.
1t is we'll to remember that some men
would fail with the best of incubators ever
made, and others could take the worst of
the lot and beat the hen at her own game.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-03-04

The world fair board of managers for
Onio propose to have in front Of the Ohio
building large group of Sta!uary in
bronze typical cf the Buckley Jewels, "
illustrating that mind is greater than mat
ter. These Jewels of Ohio are the
memories of her great men. No state in
the Union has given to the nation more
heroes of world wide renown, and III this
group it is proposed to show that Oaio
takes pride Ill the men she has produced
as we'll as in the material prosperity of the
state. There will be a heroic statue Of
Ohio as Roman Glatron typifyin2 Cor
nelia, the mother of the Grsc CHI, and at
her feet grouped about the top of the
column are to be life-liEe portraits Of
Chase, Stanton, GRAFT, Sherman, Sheridan,
and Garfield. Above their heads ciTcling
the column is a wreath bearing the IN
scription: These Are Ny Jewels THIS
group of statuary will cost about S25 900,
and it will be one of the most unique
state testimonials exhibited.