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Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-12-06
LAPORTE. PA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1895.
".whatl + I calculated, and then II

"'What I calculated, and then it
all became clear. There was the same
sunny smile, the same laughing eyes,
but the man before me was almost
middle-aged, bearded and stalwart.
whereas my prisoner had been but
STRIPPING of boy. forgot the years
which had elapsed, but that all came
to me in flash, and there before me.
twenty years after it had occurred,
stood my quondam Yankee prisoner.
1.-Two hours later we were trotting
up long avenue of cottonwoods to-
wards beautiful white mansion, en-
powered in vines. AS we rode up to
the broad veranda which faced the
avenue the hall door opened and a
sweet-faced. motherly old lady, accom-
panied by beautiful, fair-haired, blue
eyed young woman, stepped out. The
elder lady stood at the head of the
steps, and as advanced she placed
her hands upon my shoulders and,
bending forward, kissed me on the
forehead.
"'God bless you, my son!' she said,
while the tears streamed down her
cheeks. 4 have prayed to see this
day The younger woman pressed
my hand gratefully, but my eyes were
moist and I could scarcely see her.
81 remained that night, and it was
difficult to get away even the next day,
but business demanded my attention.
I promised to visit my friends fre-
quently, and did SO every time I
could get day off. But here's my
stopping place, and there's my wife
and mother -in-law and babies. Yes,
that fair haired, blue-eyed woman is
my wife.
"You have guessed it. She was
Jeannie Northup, and that sweet-faced
old lady is our mother. Chicago
News.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-12-06
EFFORTS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.
Totals. ss4s. .ss5. .sg5 ss21 .s7e 2s9 $3.50 ass los

Totals. s349. .ss5 1921 1873 2s9 346O, 1898, ,O53
This comparison shows that the ex-
ports of all agricultural products this
year, to August 81, were almost $685.
100000 less than in 1894 and over
S139, 900, 900 less than in 1892. Ameri-
Gun farmers have captured 80 per cent
less Of the markets of the world this
year than they possessed in 1892.
Another noticeable fact is that our
farm exports last August were less
than half as much as in last January.
During eight months of this year we
have lost over $31, 1000, 900 of trade in
our agricultural products with the
markets of the world, trade that we
secured to the extent of SCI, $40, 900
in January of this year, and trade that
we secured to the extent of $50, 2,OO0,-
900 in January of the great protection
year of 1892. If the ratio of loss this
year, over $500, 900 month, should
continue till the end of 1895, then by
the end of December next we will
hardly be exporting any agricultural
products at all.
Now let us follow the free trade
idea of comparisons little further.
letting agricultural products take the
place of manufactures, and we show
the proportion and percentage of the
former to our total exports of mer
ehandise from 1889 to 1895:
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-12-06
The Funny Free Traders.

Steel rails recently advanced about
So per ton at one jump. Such an ad-
vance, had it occurred under the Nc.
Kinley law, would have furnished the
free-trade editors with texts for num-
berless columns of editorials on ''the
iniquities of protection" ''tariff rob-
berry, monopoly" etc.. etc. But
now, in the opinions OF these sapient
editors, the advance of prices is only
an indication of ''reviving business.
It is real funny. Los Angeles Cali
Times.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-12-06

1t has been said the Turkish Empire
is based upon no Nationality; it is
marked by no unity; it is careless to
administer justice and powerless to
preserve peace; it rose out of cruel
religious conquest; it survived on the
plunder of old civilization it has
made the garden spot of other ages a
place of desolation it is barrier be-
tween the East and the West, Stun
bling block in the way of progress,
and menace to the peace of Europe.
No more time should be lost in getting
rid of it, says thinker VINO thinks
Nations can be wiped out whenever
they do not progress in his way.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-12-06
Male a Miserable Failure.

1t has been announced on what NAV
be considered very good authority that
the Democrats will not bt ing tariff dis.
cussion into the next campaign, and
that no effort will be made to-either
increase or lower rates nor to make
any changes whatever in that direc.
tion to increase the revenues of the
country. Mr.. Wilson says he is fully
satisfied with the working OF the law
as it is and declares that it has done
all that was expected of it.
In the face of the fact that it was
promised that the "markets of the
world" would be opened to the Ameri-
can producer, exports have continually
decreased. The American working
man was assured that he would have
more work to do, but Notwithstanding
all the talk that is made about in
creased wages and returning industrial
activity during the present season,
there has been but partial recovery
from almost total stagnation and
threatened starvation, and there is no
prospect or possibility of a restoration
OF former prosperity until the legisla-
tion enacted by the Democratic Con-
gress shall be either greatly modified
or wholly wiped out.
The Democrats when they hal fin
ished the German monstrosity, said
they had only made start in the di.
rection aimed at and that the work of
putting the country on free trade
basis was only begun. They promised
that it would be pursued to the end.
Why is it that they have backed down
if it is not for the reason that they
are convinced that their entire scheme
has been proven failure.
The people need no further enlight-
eminent, for they have had the SUBJ
iect put before them in never to be
forgotten object lesson. Mr.. Wilson
may be satisfied with the result, but
the votes cast at the elections of the
past year show that the consensus of
public opinion is against him.
Democrats will drop the tariff sub
iect because they have awakened to
realization of the fact that it is too
much for them. Their recession from
their former purposes is confession
chat they have male a miserable fail
ure of the whole business. kansas
City Journal.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-12-06

John Bull can be generally fa;,
when he tries to be, but the New York
Advertiser notes that he cannot help
but show just little natural sensitive
ness at being constrained to look else
where for dictionary of his own Ian
euage. Strange" the London Liter.
ary World exclaims in speaking of the
Standard Dictionary, "that the
Queens English should find its chief
antocrats in the country of the Presi-
dent"
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-12-06

Several expert engineers connected
with the Franklin Institute have de-
clared that the recent trial of electric
locomotives ct Nantasket Beach, Mass.
clearly proves the superiority of this
system over steam for short hauls. A
speed of sixty miles an hour has been
attained in the tests. maximum
speed of fifty miles an hour can, it is
Thought, be readily developed. or a
locomotive can pull 12, 900 tons at the
rate of thirty miles an hour. The sys-
tenn has been in operation near Bos.
ton for some months.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-12-06

A political situation that is probab-
ly unique developed in the little town
of Acree. near Albany, KY, short
time ago. 1t was the annual election
of municipal officers, relates the New
York Sun, and there were forty-two
voters on the list. When the ballot
ing took place it was found that only
one of the forty-two voters was prop
erly registered. That one was the
candidate for Ma He cast the
only ballot at the 1sction, and duly
elected himself and Board of Alder
men.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-12-06
Indian Babies as Souvenirs.

A Harbor Springs (Mlch.) resort
lady saw little papoose, which she
thought so cute that she offered the
mother big sum of money for it. As
the squaw had large supply at home,
she let it go. and since then the re-
sorters have heen pestering the life
out of the natives by trying to buy
their papooses to take home as SOU
venirs. The squaws think it's only a
clever scheme to exterminate their
race, and they are hiding the little
redskins in every conceivable place. =
Minneapolis (Minn.l Journal.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-12-06
HE HAD sCRUPLEs.

1t was during the last visitation of
Mr.. Turkey trod's mother-in-law to
Mrs. Turkeytrod tRat the old lady
was taken down sick, and the family
physician had to be called in.
"It is a very serious case, Mr..
Turkeytrod, was the doctors edict !;
''she must be sent to warmer eli
mate"
Mr.. Turkeytrod solemnly retired to
the woodshed and came in with an
axe. "You hit her, doctor, said he !;
81 don't just like to do it."-New
York Mail and Express.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-12-06

The enormous extent of the forests,
and also of the lumber industries. oil
the Northwest IS indicated by the fact
that this season. Washington will make
shipments of lumber aggregatine o
400, 900, 600 feet, Oregon 150, 900. o0O
feet, and British Columbia 40, 900, 900
feet. And there is no danger of the
supply running short, aaciares the
New York Sun.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-12-06

Neill, or Cream, the prisoner who
was executed in England three years
ago, according to recent statement
of the Chaplain of Holloway Prison,
had murdered beyond doubt no less
than thirty-five women. He was the
most proficient Bible student ever ad-
mitted to the Jail. being able to repeat
half the Bible from memory.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-12-06

The programme of shipbuilding for
the French Navy promises great ac-
tivity. Forty-eight vessels are to be
completed by the end of 1895 and
twelve are to be begun in 1S96-viz =:
one ironclad, four cruisers of different
classes, one gunboat, four torpedo
boats, one torpedo boat destroyer, and
one despatch boat.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-12-06
Qualifications OF London Fcotmen.

One of the greatest essentials with
regard to the Recommendation of a
London footman is not only his height,
but the size and form of his legs. To
suit the needs of those who have not
been gifted with well-formed leg,
livery makers now supply artificial
calves, which pad out the leg to re-
spectacle size. A pair of these pads
cost about five shillings. They are
stated to be also in request among cy-
elists who are sensitive of their def
ciency i'll respect OF imposing calves, =.
Chicago Times Herald.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-12-06

Henry Miller and Charles Lux.
cattlemen, of San Francisco, confess
to owning more than fourteen million
acres of land in three States of the
Union. This makes an estate equal in
to the States of New Hampshire.
achusetts, Rhode Island and Con-
cut together. 1t is half the size
ew York and three times the size
Jersey. 1t is abont the size
It Virginia andan eighth the en-.
"a of California. 1t is as large
zee with the Ionian Isles, of
Byron wrote. 1t is four times
ea of Alsace-Lorraine, over
mce and Germany fought.
lie smaller than Ireland
rgs again as Switzerland.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-12-06
HER TENDER HEART.

1t was the woman who will stop n
horse car twice inside of twenty feet
to keep from walking the small extra
distance and who will let man with
both arms full oil bundles stand up
rather than move over half foot to
let him sit down.
"The doctor says that we must boil
our water" she said to her friend.
eyes," was the reply. 'Isn't much
trouble"
"No. But hate to do it. 1t does
seem such horrible death for those
poor little microbes and things p
Detroit Free Press,
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-12-06
HER CHIEF FAULT.

"By Jove, l left my pocketb ook un-
der my pillow" !"
"Oh, we'll, your servant is honest,
isn't she?"
That's just it-she'll take it right
up to my wife !"-Chicago Record.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-12-06

Besides the coal yet to be brought
to the surface in Europe and America,
it is estimated that there are in Japan
workable seams containing 700, 900, 900
tons, equal in commercial value to
Australian coal.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-12-06
A FRIENDLY DISPOSITION.

sI can count on your sympathy in
in this campaign. can't II" said the
candidate.
"Y-yes. /"
''That means, of course, that you
will vote for me?"
"N-no. don't go so fur ez that.
Iwon't do no more'n jes promise SYM
pathy; au' I'm boun ter say think
yer goin' ter need Washington
Star.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-12-06
Russia is going to spend 10000, 900
roubles a year for forty yeisrs on
system of local railroads.

In Cleveland, Ohio. they have a
machine for unloading coal cars, which
will empty car in just four minutes.
The other day 1t unloaded forty-five
cars in three hours.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-12-06

Statistics aver that since bicycling
has become popular pastime, the
rubber trade, in consequence, has
risen probably $5, 200, 900 within the
last eighteen months.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-12-06
A DISCERNING FRIEND.

The Artist-s'How do you like it?"
The Friend-''Best work you ever
did. What does it represent ?"-Life.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-12-06
CONSCIOUS GUILT.

Wallace-"Ho did you feel the
first time you got into a barber's
chair for shave?"
Ferry-"To tell the truth about, I
felt like bare faced fraud. ."-Cincin-
natl Enquirer.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-12-06
THE HEARTS SONG.

The sky bends blue above III
And sing the sweetest birds;
Here's home and one to love us,
And gentle deeds and words.
But stormy be the skies or clear,
The heart keeps singing all the year,
Our pathway blooms with roses
That WOO us on the way
And every evening closes
A peaceful, perfect day.
But thorn or roses, while love is near
The heart keeps singing all the year!
r. L. Stanton, in Atlanta Constitution.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-12-06
PROFIT IN HOTELS.

Clerk-"No. 45 says that he had the
best dinner here that he has had for
four years.
Hotel Keeper -"Good! Charge
him quarter extra"
'.And No. 81 says it was the worst
he ever saw" ..>-
$50? Make his bill half dollar
more for kicking. indianapolis
Journal
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-12-06
HOMEOPATHIC.

Mowler-'I see some philosopher
says that the way to cure yourself of
a love affair is to run away. Do you
believe it?"
Cynicus-"Certainly-if you run
away with the girl. Truth.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-12-06
COMPARING NOTES.

'What lot of people there were at
the Wortleburys last week-and yet
how dull it was -
eyes, dear. But it was much
brighter after you left. Punch.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-12-06
THE CAPTAINS STORY.
APTAIN HARRY
D.

= = - kA41N A%AAs4s -
Beaufort was a
tall, handsome,
middle-aged man,
who travelled for a
leading Chicago
firm. In response
to a request for a
story to while away
the time as we
travelled from Vim
cennes to Cincin-
natl. he said: Gas
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-12-06
HELPING EACH OTHER.

Mr.. Cawker -'I admire the. helpful
spirit the Wilberforce boys display.
They are always doing what they can
for each other"
Mr.. Cumso-"What they have done
lately?"
Mr.. Cawker-s'J has become
dentist, while James has established
candy factory. Life.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-12-06
THE MERRY SIDE OF LIFE.
STORIES THAT ARE TOLD BY THE
FUNNY MEN OF THE PRESS.

Cried Wolf in Vain-A Discerning
Friend = Homeopathic - Compar-
ing Notes-Conscious Guilt, Etc.
NV wife smeled fire for twenty years
Each night when she awoke;
But when at last we had one, did
Not even smell the smoke.
Judge
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-12-03
Ap A. to Win Mt whatcom.

Whatcom. Dec. 2-Special-It seems
probable now that what Is Known as the
a r a. ticket viii carry by a good ma
jority in the municipal election tomorrow.
for It's candidates will be supported by
considerable number of voters who are
neither members of nor sympathizers with
the A. L. \ as an organization. They
viii DO this because the a. Z. a. candidates
are pledged 10 reduce water rates which
bear most heavily upon the poorer people,
and raise by taxation the fun amount
necessary to pay the interest on the water
bonds The present levy is inadequate for
that purpose. the difference being made up
from the prom; on the water system at
the present rates. TO the material benefit
OF the large property owners and espe-
cially the Belingham Bay Improvement
Company, which owns a very large amount
Of property ana is IN default Tor a large
part OF its taxes. The company formerly
owned the water system. and sold il TO
the c,ty. taking 10 payment bonds TO the
amount Of $1,000 OF which the company
agreed to and did negotiate &38e1 and re-
turn the cash TO the city for certain eX-
tensions. The amount of water bonds vot-
ed was $1,000 bat the $4,000 aoove re-
ferred 20 are the only ones which have
been signed. Mayor Si3de. ll whose adj
ntnistration they were voted. Reut out OF
office without signing the balance OF them.
and his successor Mayor Black. has re-
fused 20 do so Another matter that VII
give the A Z. a candidates strength g
that they are pledged 20 Increase the pay
for street labor from T. 20 D cents an hour
and enact new ordinance providing a
reasonable compensation fer city attorney.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-12-03
A FoorPAD's FACE SMASHED.
He Held Up the son OF the Author of
the Qneensberry RULES.


San Francisco. Dec Lord Sholto
Douglas. who has looked through prison
bars, faced an irate mother-in-lsw and
countered a real footpad. lie met the high
wayman Saturday night. refused TO be held
up. had 20 tight for II. ana won. He land
Cd all the uppercuts and cross-counters
known 10 the Queensherry cult on the face
of his assa.lan;. compelling the hold-up 10
take TO his heels N defeat
After the performance at the Alcazar
theater Saturday night Lord ShOlio walked
10 O'FarreH aud Mason streets with Leo
nard Grover jr. There they parted. Doug
las proceeding down Mason toward Ellis,
on the west side of the street Halfway
in the block IS a small alley. and as he
reached It a man jumped out in front OF
him. Say. young fellow. how much money
have your" asked the hold-up. as Lord
Sholto stopped What do you want 10
know forP' returned Lord Douglas. "oh.
/ Just wanted a little" We'll. l have none
for you" Come. now, don't tempt me,
but just hand out and say nothing" Befora
the last word had passed the mans lips
Lord Douglas raised his right clenched
fist and landed on his assailanIs Jaw. He
followed this up with several stiff punches,
laid him out on the pavement. and, as the
footpad rose. planted him a sturdy Brit
ish kick that would have won the admira-
alton of a citizen OF Seven Dials. Sur
pr.sed, panied and stunned. the hold-up
still had sense enough 10 turn tail and fee
as fast as his legs would carry him. Lord
Sholto followed him for some distance,
but finally lost sight Of him in the crowd.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-12-03
Washington Innd decisions.

Washington City. Dec. Especial
Secretary Smith mas rendered decisions in
land cases in Washington as follows:
Northern Pacific Railroad Company VS..
Robert $. Stone. Waila Walla district
The commissioners decision is affirmed.
the railroad company's selection OF the
tract in controversy Is held for rejection.
as Stone was a settler prior to the filing
of the list by the company.
Northern Pacific Railroad Company VS..
Edwin l.. Rice. Walla Walla district--Dt-
csion affirmed, land awarded to RICE as
settler prior TO the fling Of selections by
the company.
Northern Pacific Railroad Company VS..
Ridgeway B. Hogan and Josiah ;. Beard.
Walla Walla district-Decision affirmed.
railroad companys selection is rejected;
Bunts entry is held intact as the prior
settler. and Hogan's entry is held for can
collation..
Northern Pacific Railroad Company VS..
Edward r. kilborn. Vancouver district
Decision affirmed and land awarded TO de-
fendant.
Northern Pacific Railroad Company vs..
Enoch II. Chapman. Vancouver district
Decision affirmed and land awarded TO
Chapman.
K. c. Gessner VS.. William ". Richardson,
Seattle district-Dec.sion affirmed. Cess
ner's contest is dismissed and Richardson's
entry is to stand intact.
Efne Hood VS. william r. Lindsay. North
Yakima d4strict-Decision affirmed: Lind
SAYS desert entry is held for cancellation.
for the reason that ne failed to take steps
to reclaim the land within the time al
lowed by law.
Howard g. Cook rs. Amos Underwood
Motion for review filed by plaintiff is de-
med; Underwood entry is held intact.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-12-03
The Clearing of Muir Tunnel.

Tacoma. Dec. Especial As
sistant Engineer Biehler. Of the Northern
Pacific. who returned last week from
Montana says the work OF clearing away
the debris in Muir tunnel is progressing
rapidly. The tunnel was not damaged by
the recent fire except in the destruction of
the roof. Some rock has scaled or. and
fallen down. The tunnel viii he lined with
brick and concrete the entire length and
put in first-class shape. Buildings for
hotsting cement will be erected at once
and the work will be pushed 20 compile
ton. Trains will be running through the
tunnel again by early spring.
The excavation for the new coal bunkers
here viii be completed in a few days
Some Of the heavy tlmhers for the struc-
ture are on the ground. and the Inachin-
cry is all here. Timber work Will be begun
as so6n as the excavation is completed.
The bunksrs will have a capacity OF l2.eoo
tons.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-12-03
PORT Tnwnsend News.

Port Townsend. Dee. SPECIAL The
ruhti. school has closed down here for
ms week iu order 10 allow tire Work 20
be transferred from the central 10 the
rev brick building. The change vas made
necessary hy rHe fsrt that the heating an
rsratus burned o4t ~ the central auId-
ins- ard II vas considered an unnecessary
exa,srsa 70 pat .p new heaters. one or Two
t.4raers viii he lsft in the ola building.
as the site was donated for hooi plr-
roses. and the grant pros, ie~ that The
rr1oe~ty shah revert to the 1t.r- az the
donor. F. :. Fowler. deceased. IN case it
IS abandoned as school property. II - in
the center of town. AMI uBs 0t tle mos;
valuable hlo-ks in Tort Towl.er1.
2. now seems certain that the Townsend
Electric Light Company VIII sHe tae titv
fe~ failure ~ comply With the terms Of a
contract entered into tGree years aza fo~
ls-1tsr~ the city. The contract Was made
- extend I'VE wears and tce minimum
r,,tr7her oS lights 20 oe used vas twenty
eve Less than halc The sum required fo-
,hts .,f.s-1nsr was voted al the recent s0e-
r.al election. however. ara tAe city,
~o,.-rl notified the company 10 clt on
,v-e.ve lights or Novsmcar T. N srtfo1
heS t.aan taken ~ ths company. however.
,,o- vii the officials say WHAT tnev intend
~ 40. The city attorney has advised the
~o1n-a THAI the contract between taa rs-g-
ara siectrlc l.Sat company 5 net legally
binding