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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-07-28
SCIENTIFIC SCRAPS.

The polar currents are said to con.
tain less salt than those from the
equator.
Experiments in England have proved
that fine coal is an excellent material
for sewage filtration.
Glaciers are formed by the accumu.
lation of snow on mountains or ele.
waited table lands. The snow is com.
pressed into ice by its own weight.
Lord Kelvin puts the age of the
sun at 100, 900, 900 years. Atits pres.
ent rate of combustion the sun will
last from 7,OOO,O 900 to $4,000, 900 oi
years before burning itself ont.
Certain butterflies have very trans.
parent wings and these are thought by
Haase to be even more effectual fol-
protection than conspicuous warn.
ing" stripes OF other markings.
Bacteria are found everywhere in
the air and in our homes, they are so
minute that $50, 900, 900 could be ac-
commodated on penny postage stamp,
and they multiply with incredible
rapidity.
Twelve thousand mail cars of the
German railroads are now lighted by
electricity, storage batteries being EN-.
ployed. The light has given full sat.
isfaction and is also said to be cheaper
than the gas light used hitherto.
Experiments made in COMPRISING
-four show that the bulk may be re-
L.. L. L. !, i'm, 70 h0
quality. It is nodded by hydraulic
pressure into bricks, which are sweet,
wholesome and proof against damp.
A musket ball may be fred through
pane of glass, making a hole the
size of the ball without cracking the
glass, if the glass be suspended by a
thread. It will make no difference,
and the thread will not even vibrate.
Sunstroke generally occurs to per.
sons laboring in the open air and sun.
shine, but it would be better named
heat-stroke, for it can occur even in
winter in close, darkened room
where the temperature is for long
time above the normal.
Astronomers generally now admit
that the more recent studies of the
planets Mercury and Venus tend to
confirm Schiaparelli's opinion, adj
vanced some years ago, that both Of
them turn on their axes once while
revolving about the sun.
A new life belt is made of sheet
rubber, which passes round the neck,
across the chest and round the waist,
and can be inflated in one minute by
the mouth its weight is about one
pound, and it is alike flexible, light,
and easily placed in position.
1t is estimated that human being
takes in by respiration 80, germs
each day, or 100 millions a year. Not
only are most of them harmless, but
they give flavor to butter, cheese,
game, etc., and they are the seaven-
gers of nature. They are absolutely
necessary for the Ground of life. "
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-07-28
THEY WANT TO TELL
These Grateful Women Who Have
Been Helped by Mrs. Pinkham.

Women who have suffered severely
and been relieved of their ills by Mrs.
Pinkham's advice and medicine are
constantly urging publication of their
statements for the benefit of other wo-
men. Here are two such letters:
Mrs. LIZZIE BEVERLY, 25s Merrimac
St., Lowell, Mass, writes:
"It affords me great pleasure to tell
all suffering women of the benefit have
received from taking Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. lean hard
ly find words toexpressmy gratitude for
what she has done for me. My trouble
was liberation of the womb. Twas un-
der the doctors care. Upon examina-
ton he found fifteen very large ulcers,
but he failed to do me good. l took sew
eral bottles of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound, also used the Sanative
Wash, and am cured. Mrs. Pinkhams
medicine saved my life, and I would
recommend it to all suffering women"
Mrs. AMOS TRoMBLEAY, Ellenburgh
Ctr, N. Y. writes:
81 took cold at the time my baby
was born, causing me to have milk
legs, ard was sick in bed for eight
weeks Doctors did me no good. 1
surely thought would die. l was al
so troubled with falling of the womb.
could not eat, had faint spells as
often as ten times day. One day
lady came to see me and told me of the
benefit she had derived from taking
Lydia E. Pinkham's medicine, and ad-
vised me to try it. did SO, and had
taken only half bottle before l was
able to ut in chair. After taking
three bottles could do my own work
am now in perfect health"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-07-28
Fin Motors for propellinr Boats.

Acurious device for propelling boats
automatically against the waves is the
fin motor of H. Linden of Naples,
which has given to the little wooden
boats of Berlin maker the name
of 'sautonauts. The motor initiates
the tail fms of dolphins, etc. Each
fin consists of steel bar, from which
fiat blades, tapering in thickness, pro-
ject backward like the teeth of a
comb, and each end of the boat is
fitted with one of these fins, placed
horizontally so as to rest on the sur
face of the water at right angles to the
keel. The waves bend the steel
blades. which, reacting, press the
water backward, and thus move the
boat forward against the waves. The
fins have been successfully tried on
boats up to eighteen feet in length, a
boat fourteen feet long having been
found to require total active fin sur
face of ten square feet, and speed
of about three miles an hour has been
obtained in sea stirred up by strong
wind. The one use thus far found
for the "autonauts' is that of dis.
tributing oil to calm the water te
windward of fishing smacks. The
little boats are readily steered by
changing the position of the fins, and
are made to move backward by re.
versing both fins so that they poin,
forward, or made stationary by point
ing the fins toward each other.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-07-28
Am Attractive shlrt Waist.

Roman striped foulard makes the at
tractive May Manton shirt waist shown
in the large engraving, the fronts of
which are cut bias and arranged so as
to meet in V shape under the straight,
narrow box plait in the center. The
yoke presented the ever-popular
double points in back, reaching fur
ther forward on the shoulders, fea-
ture that marks the '9S styles. The
fronts are gathered at the top onto
the straight yoke edges, the gathers
at the waist being arranged to give a
modified pouch effect. The under or
lining portion of the yoke is cut with
straight back edge, onto which the
gathers are arranged, the pointed
yoke being then laid over and stitched
firmly down on its edges, thus hold
ing the gathers in position and giving
neat and firm finish. Over the
standing linen collar is worn a bias
stock of material, narrow string tie
finishing the neck The use of this
stock is optional as the linen collar
may be worn alone, but the pattern
provides for both. The up-to date
shirt sleeves that differ materially
from those of season ago are shaped
by inside seams and gathered slight
ly at upper and lower edges. The
usual slashes at the back are finished
by under aud over laps that are closed
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-07-28
Sensation of Hanging.

A captain who was rescued from
the gibbet at the intercession of Wis
conht Turenne, after being partially
hanged, related that, having lost all
pain in an instant, by being rescued
he had been snatched from glorious
light, the charms of which defied all
description. All victims of partial
hanging agree that the uneasiness is
quite momentary; that pleasant
feeling succeeds, and that various
colors start before the sight. The
mind, averted from reality, is engaged
in scenes most remote from that which
fills the eye of the spectator : the
hideous gallows and the struggling
form.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-07-28
HYMN BEFORE ACTION.

The earth Is full OF anger,
The seas ara dark with wrath;
The nations in their harness
Go up against our path!
Ere yet we loose the legions--
Ere yet we draw the blade,
Jehovah OF the Thunders,
Lord God of Battles aid!
From panic, pride and terror,
Revenge that knows no rein
Light haste and lawless error,
Protect us yet again.
Cloak thou our undeserving,
Make firm the shuddering breath,
In silence and deserving
To taste thy lesser death!
Fen now their vanguard gathers,
Fen now we face the fray.
As thou didst help our fathers,
Help thou our host today!
Fulfilled Of signs and wonders,
In lie, in death made clear
Jehovah Of the Thunders.
Lord God of Battles hear!
-Rudyard Kipling.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-07-28

at the centre with buttons and button
holes and the fulness at the waist is
held to position by girdle of blue
taffeta ribbon that is inserted at the
under-arm seams and carried forward
to the centre, finishing with stylish
bow and long ends. Under-arm cores
give to the gown smooth effect over
the hips, the back being fitted with
curved side and centre-back seams.
The vatican is closely gathered at the
neck and below this point, falls in
graceful fulness to the lower edge of
the skirt, all seams being sprung be-
low the waist to give the required full
ness. A neat rolling collar completes
the neck.
The one-seamed sleeves are but
moderately full and are gathered at
the top and again at the wrists where
they are confined by band of inser-
tion finished with frill of embroidery.
The mode is adapted to cotton or
wash fabrics or to soft woolen, flannel,
challies, etc.
To make this gown for lady in the
medium size will require nine yards OF
forty-four-inch material.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-07-28
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just above the cuffs with single but
ton and buttonhole. turn up link
cuffs completing the natty shirt
sleeves. Shirt waists in this style can
be made of silk. wool, linen or cotton
fabrics, the infinite variety now shown
making selection of material COM
paratively easy matter.
10 cut this waist for lady of med
ium size three and one-quarter yards
of material thirty-six inches wide will
be required.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-07-28
First women's Club in Paris.

Paris will have its first women's
club. Modelled in some respects along
the same lines as the London Club, it
will have unique features of its own
as well. Not only will the proposed
charges make membership in this club
an expensive luxury, but the member
ship itself will be limited by other
methods. It is reported that apply
ing candidates are to be subjected to
tests which only the most aristocratic
women in France will be able to stand.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-07-28
The Latest in Hatpins.

Hatpins headed with pretty enam-
elled flowers and leaves, insects of
various kinds, and tiny birds with
outspread wings add to the variety in
this useful little necessity of dress.
Irregular pearls set around with dla.
monds are also very fashionable.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-07-28

stylish adjustment is made over fitted
lining fronts that reach to the waist
line only. The full-fronts are gathered
at the neck edges at each side of the
centre-front and arranged over the
lining fronts. The closing is effected
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-07-28
sheen and Moles.

1t is a noteworthy fact that sheep
thrive best in a pasture infested win
moles. This is because of the better
drainage Of the land.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-07-28
Trimming For Pique Gowns.

White pique gowns are braided with
black, trimmed with bands of dark
blue, or they may have three bias folds
OF the material for trimming around
the skirt, to be an inch or an inch and
half wide with as much or more space
between.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-07-28

Conductor E. d. Loomis, Detroit, Mich,
says: "The effect of Halls Catarrh Cure is
wonderful" Write him about it. Sold by
Druggists. 75c,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-07-28

Everybody knows that Dobbins' Electric
Soap is the best in the world and for 80 years
1t has sold at the highest price. Its price is
now cents, same as common brown soap.
Bars full size and quality. Order of grocer. ADD
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-07-28

The Slightly Bloused Waist Popular.
In spite of all prediction the slightly
bloused waist continues to hold its
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-07-28

The exports of gold from British Guiana
have risen from $50 ounces in 1884 to l27.-
900 ounces In 1897.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-07-28

No-To- Bac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure makes weak
men strong, blood pure Soc q. All druggists
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-07-28
Graceful Morning Gown.

Blue and white striped per Gale made
this pretty and graceful morning gown,
embroidered edging and insertion
decorating the collar and wrists. The
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-07-28

The desert of Sahara Is as large as all
that portion of the United States lying west
Of the Mississippi.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-07-28

The entire collection Of coins and medals
in the British Museum consists OF nearly
$50, 900 specimens.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-07-28

In 1890 the United States had only six
teen cement factories, while there are now
thirty
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-07-28

finished with puffs at the shoulders
and frills that fall over the hands.
To cut this waist for lady of me-
dunn size three and one half yards of
material twenty-five inches wide will
be required
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-07-28

2 The sturgeon from the Canadian stur-
eean fisheries is exported to Europe to be
made into caviare.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-07-28

To Cure A Cold In One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund money II it fails to cure o5c
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-07-28

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag.
netic. full OF life nerve and vigor, take No.To-
Bac. the wonder worker, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, SOC or 81. Cure guaran-
teea Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-28
ROYAL ARCH ITEMS.

Triune Chapel conferred the Royal Arcn ou SSicb
strictly In accordance with the NOT Weathei VIZ Z,
prevailed al last week that Is, In short lornl; "a
Companion Frank l. Brooks the n IT,, Pbon, T
Harris Balston. Warren c. Bennett; Jonh n.
ner Edwin Ayers and a very sood m''su'''''''i
attendance.
Generous rivalry will prove benehciai' me on,
ing 10 expound the ritual correctly, ana IN sucn d
pleasing manner create an enthusla III ANNA
The Graf as we'll as command their attendance anu
attention at all the meetings, therepy
a now Interest which must Of itself rebound 10 tne
credit Of those whom they have the nonor W ~
resent. No chapter can continue 70 naVe "a PiVp =.
perous career unless its members reel a ueeP IL
ierest IN its prosperity. Regular attendance, pe,
ter than ANYTHING else will tend 70 strengthen tne
interest. a..
Is there exhortation more worthy OF ~
which a companion offer companion t,ah u
friendship? 1t is the gem OF this ire upon wiz ~ y
OF her How often does the young companion, an, 10
the old one also. they look upon All tnis' say 10
themselves. # not TO each other, What u the use
OF all this?" The experienced student WI! hhswe
ct is not the outward show. or the giistcnlne vi
the tinsel but the nmost recesses OF the ne.tI
which prompts 10 realize and reclprocat,e ~" ;,
beautiful lessons taught us In the chapter arL
II Won have A true companonshp for II 20 "oi ,i;
through there Is nothing so abstruse that II wiz
not turn freely into life; hence II benooVes 80,
companion to look well into the CHARACTER oi n,
.rue. not wanting in the balance, but READY 70
advocate the just claims OF brethren anu coip"'-
ions. -,
The presentation OF anything very new In the dis.
the best talent OF the fraternity is scarcely TO pe
expected The field. however IL wide nno aitnous !
every portion Of II has Outlines been expioreo
under the guidance OF genius and learning. tpere
still remain profit and pleasures In the requeh,
concentration OF those beauties OF the legends and
teachings Of the order which never fade.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-28

Those who were unfortunately caught In the
storm Wednesday night no doubt viii regret II
very much but those who were fortunate enough 20
attend Munn's outing on that Same night may
well rejoice. for Il was a most enjoyable affair.
and in spite Of the raging storm COR because 81 IN
was well attended. and the brethren had good
and sOciaolc time
There was cak--walk. some fancy dancing,
Ringing end rectations. and an all-arornd hearty.
hilarious time Brother Edward l.. Bloom. a
chairman 81 the Amusement committee ana tx
ccedingy well. ". Bro Edmund T. Price. IN"
Master. untiring In his efforts 10 p.' asc Inc
members and guests. lie vel assisted hy
the affable Past Master. John Mcguire. ana by tho
ubiquitous James J. Jordan, John 9 Hal Anrn,
hams and Boutwell, Thore were fully four hundred
people gathered in the spa ,ioEs Lion Park and
everybody entoyed himself or herself to the fullest
extent Bro Pn,Zenrouf,r. the secretary was also
very busy attending 10 the wants and comforts ~
the numerous guests OF MInn Lodge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-28

all visiting brethren In a most cotoiai I ter,v
Shakespeare is preparing to celebrate us saS hv
reception dinner etc a committee is already busy
perfecting the arrangements
Ancient Lodge No 724 will resume labor Thurs
day September s. There is talk Of a reception IN
to be rendered to the ladies' wives ana SISTERS u
the members
t ths sVf H6 p naRPeF say
This has been great year for this popular loq H
and II is expected that the balance OF the year WI
be- equally Interesting. not only for It's members,
but 10 all earnest workers in me on
to ali members and visiting brethren
Adcphic Council No will rsas s.s h Ted
in Adei3hc. but this next assembly promises to
be most memorable in the eventrul hihsoopn{ ~
this council Let every member be on mana 10
enjoy the meeting. .u
The Grand Council Of Royal and Select Masters iIs
Of the State of New-York will asse lndnsc Hall
Sixth-ave and Twenty thirdst.. next TUESDAY -.
10 A IN. Most Iustrous Abraham Opp .ar,
will read the annual address. Comp. Alpeit ~, ~.
Johnson will preside at the GrSan a acers and
W r. Saycrs corne,is Eer,,oh s OF the forenoon
session and a recess will be taken at o'clock ", 70
paraE; # luncheon and the afe,no bon ssysrn
committees.
Iyanhoe Lodge will confer the third degree TO-
morrow evening
Washington Lodge No 81. will confer the mrs mrs,
degree next Friday evening at ths Grand o Ru,
dolph Holder the Master cordially invites brethren
attend Tho busy season seems To nav, ~, risht
at Washington. and promises TO ne h'P' "P ''e'
along .
The conclusion at which I have arrived Is INA.
every lodge ought to he examined by coihpe' ~
person a least often once 4 year ~ 10 tno
manner IN which II performs all It's functlohs tia.
this visitation Is not for the benefit OF the Parucua
Odae hut for the safety of the whole craft anu,
therefore. that II ought to be done throughout us
jurisdiction at the expense Of the whole cralt y,
that jurisdiction The matter OF expense IN u eoou
many jurisdictions is an exceedingly important one.
and. In my Judgment has really prevented proper
supervision OF the subordinate lodges. the history
o. these vsltai shows conclusively that the
lodges which most need them are tho ones least
likely call Tor them and tho least able TO pay for
! thcm.-(BrO J. II. Druumond.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-28
FOR THE NINTH ARCH.

Fnoch as monument Of his superior Abilities
and OF his love to poscrty foreseeing the univer-
sal desc .tion which would soon happen by water
or fire and deprive mankind Of those arts ana
sciences already known and improved. erected TWO
large pillars. one OF brick and the other Of stone,
and inscribed on each an abridged statement OF the
most important facts then known 10 artistic ami
scientific professors. that II the pillar OF Dick
should be overthrown by the flood. the other o.
stone might escape destruction Enoch, says the
charge in the degree OF the knights OF the Ninth
Arch was the seventh In descent from Adam. ana
lived in the fear and love OF his Maker. BENG
inspired by the Most High and In COMMUNICATION
OF a wonderful vision this holy man Quilt nine
fold temple underground. and dedicated the same
This slbterrarean temple by Jared his father, ana
Methuselah his SON without being acquainted with
his motives This happened In that part OF tnc
world which afterwaTd called canaan or the
Holy Land"
The Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters
OF the State OF New-York VIII meet IN annual
assembly next Tuesday MqGh ierG 6,a4s a ,ba
anrust body From the advanced sheets of the
Grand Recorder, Right Ilustrtous George Van
yliet. 1t is shown that the RTE Is IN e%Gsoi
Delegates from all parts Of the State Will attend
The Grand Council OF Royal and Select Masters
which was irregulary instituted In Colorado a lew
wears since has died the death consequent upon
Il being declared claniesine by the General Grand
Council al its trennial assembly. new
Grand Council under the General Grand Council
ordinate council OF that State united. The ne"
Grand Council was instituted on July 80. and IL
becomes by its constitution. unanimously adopted,
q Constituent Of the General Grand Council This:
s,ui there are others 70 come In. There are now
fventy-four State Grand Councils constituents or
tndenerdert Grand Councils. which number Will be
iessencd before this year expires
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-28
N PRIMITIVE DAYS.

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i,o, i'r,,tc,i,' ~. knovs Rro Rillows can p,,
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IL ~ ' in ne darkos, night Won can toll when BIZ
Inc e. con,,ng hv meeting his advance guard OF
h ps ID 10'''"e -
.nocro hie canine friends Bilowe had a venerable
.nnrn" 7,nIrrd Jack a dog that rumor averred
P,,i,,,. H., ,.i,h lin sn close was the fic that
aCtuai'! So, bt,,nan Lex and Ri.lov,s
coino teu A,rh ,oa. har Won, to lrdre ,ogr,hnr
Geit ~ mn 80 r',l.. iack sAemed -, le,st ne
p. ,;.anor 80 ,br Ivn Tor while PILLOWS went
,o sIeen hinder IN" Rev Jinnersons discourses
~ - oI,ysys ken, vide awake and his eyes on the
1@encheT A. The lodge JACK always took his sta
r. raar no G,ninr Dcacon's place and an in
ryatln n,isnnce ne was The lodge got fearfully
ia -, 49, ,'ohodv would he the 0rs ia sucak
Ir W "a In ros cnretentIv iunping nm and bark
OF IT, ny was INarS 49," -. higF rorio,a
ing as often A. nv uhno,oy no sonior Dancnn
Darkhe 9ussiSSe 10 ca, y ,,isi,in, hrothnr
welcome anu ar'9,, ,i, " i,e'o,c ,ance
JACK mao 10 go anu IldhS ~ " rr'' li,,,,,
with the sranEci ,.liUu'Ii tn,crahio 51sg1et ani
sometimes 70 tne StrdISci ~,
when az inc itisHs oi me ,at ~, n,nt,n,
JACK cas MS piach pHi'' ~ ~ =" ~. a.
ing the atorcsalh eccleSIds'lC i 10y ~
tearing MS hesh aHu 80 a'ai i.i"t ~" ~"
good inaH ureIch an o h. we beon deemed pro
body but preacher "ouI nav III ng , r.
faHe-l say that whch JACK thus Nlo';'' ny ~, ia"1
mony ana decorum a. the Masonic ildgG, ~ , was
thought to be nigh time 10 eXclude the uos i'o'"
the lodge. - ,-.... .,,,,, :, , ha.o ,ho