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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-07-14
Number 10
Hobson Free Now.

The Spanish authorities consented
to exchange HObson and his men
and truce was established for that
purpose. The place selected for the
exchange was under tree between
the American and Spanish lines two
thirds of a mile beyond the intrench-
ments occupied by Colonel Woods
rough riders, near General Wheeler's
headquarters and i'm the center of
the American lines. The prisoners
were conducted to the meeting place
on foot, but were not blindfolded.
Cervera's Ruin. Spain Witout Navy.
Admiral Cervera's feet lies today
at the bottom of the Caribbean sea
off the southern coast of Cuba. The
Spanish admiral is prisoner of war
including 800 other Spanish officers
and sailors, all who escaped the
carnage caused by the shells fro N
the American warships, are
held as prisoners of war. The
Spaniards, when they found they
would be permitted to live, adapted
themselves comfortably to the situa-
ton, rolled their cigarettes and be-
gan playing cards among themselves.
The American victory is complete.
The American vessels were practical
ly untouched, and only one man was
killed, though the ships were sub
jected to a heavy fire from the
Spaniards all the time the battle
lasted.
In the face of overwhelming odds
Admiral Cervara made as gallant n
dash for liberty and for the preser-
walton of his ships as has ever occur
red i'm the history of naval warfare.
There was nothing before him but
inevitable destruction or surrender
if he remained any longer in the
trap in which the American feet
held him, and he made the attempt
to escs from the harbOr at the
tip me Americans least expected
him to do so, fighting every inch of
his way even when his ship was
ablaze and sinking. None applauds
his conduct more than the officers
and seamen who sent his ships to
destruction.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-07-14
LAPORTE NORMAL SCHOOL.
Successfully Opened Last Wednesday.
Gratifying Attendance of Students


The LaPorte Normal School open.
ed last Wednesday for a term of six
weeks. The session promises to be
a very pleasant and profitable one
for the students, about fifty of whom
are already enrolled with Others
arriving daily.
The faculty is an unusually strong
one, consisting of teachers who are
specialists in their several depart
ments. The course of study is both
broad and practical and gives our
teachers and advanced students
splendid opportunities for training
and culture. Principals Meyer and
Stradling are certainly to be congrat-
ulated for having planned the work
of the school with such care and pre-
cision. The exercises moved off
smoothly from the start.
Many Improvements are manifest
in the arrangement of the class
rooms. Both upper rooms are now
fully supplied with first-class school
furniture, and the folding partition
has been SO arranged that it may be
raised and both rooms united to
form large session room for open
ing exercises. A full supply of
books and stationery enable students
to provide themselves readily with
the necessary appliances for their
work. Much attention is given to
the training of teachers and students
who expect to become teachers, and
classes in school management, meth
ods of teaching, psychology and
history of education have promi-
nent place on the daily program.
The Normal School will prove a
great help to the cause of education
in this county, and our teachers and
young people generally are to be
congratulated that such marked
advantages are theirs to enjoy.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-07-14
Mondays Attack on Santiago.

SibOney, July PA concerted
movement was made by the United
States army and navy, against the
city of Santiago de Cuba, during the
past twenty-four hours, which the
American officers here believe will
almost result in the almost immedi-
ate fall of the city.
Notwithstanding the fact that our
ships had to fire at an extreme ele-
walton and although the range was
nearly five miles, the aim was so
accurate that many of the shells fell
into the city and set fire to it in four
places.
During the bombardment from
the sea, the army extended its lines
and drew closer to the city, SO that
at noon today every road and trail
leading out of the city was guarded
and the escape of the Spanish soldiers
seemed impossible. a movement
was made to cut off their retreat and
a land bombardment began.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-07-14
Hon. Henry Houck Coming.

Our people will be delighted to
learn that Hon. Henry Houck, Dep
uty Superintendent of Public Instruc-
ton, has been secured to deliver the
second lecture in the Normal School
course on Tuesday evening, July 26.
No man is more popular in Penn
sylvania than DIR. Houck, and his
ability to entertain an audience is
recognized everywhere. He will re-
ceive warm welcome.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-07-14
LaPorte Mountain Summer School Oper
ed For Six Weeks Term.

Prof. l.. l.. Ford on Tuesday
opened his school with a select corps
Of teachers in charge of various de-
partments which will make it both
profitable and pleasant for its stu
dents.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-07-14

Another Fourth of July is past
and goes down to history together
with its exceedingly big and noisy
celebration. Laporte, however, was
somewhat quiet, in point of fact that
the successful celebrations ut Lopez
and Sonestown attracted the entire
population of pleasure seekers. At
Lopez the Laporte base ball team
met another defeat at the hands of I.o-
peZ's celebrated nine,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-07-14
)UR VOLUNTEERS.

OUR VOLUNTEERS. Messrs.
Arthur Miner and Delroy Helm
in company with Bernley Fieste,
who was attended Normal School at
this place, left for Towanda on Mon
day where they joined company of
privates who left for Chickamagua
on Tuesday.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-07-14
Death of Mrs. Dorson speary.

4
Mrs. Liberty Speary, Agifs of Dor
son NJ. Speary, died Saturday, July
=, at her home near Nordmont, from
tumor and paralysis, at the age of 5l
years, 8 months and II days.
From her long residence i'm Nord-
mont, her genial disposition anti hel
| many acts of kindness, She had won
hosts of warm friends who will deep.
ly mourn her loss. She Esd hel
husband were always among the first
| to visit the sick and ai,'@.n their care,
but the hand of des,.y stole in and
sundered the ties N.md Mr.. Speary
will have theV aepest sympathy OF
his friends in his bereavement. The
strange feature of her sickness is in
the fact that she subsisted forty-siX
days without food and yet did not
hunger. She was Il loving wife, a
tender mother and patient through
all her sickness to the end.
Funeral was held on July 18th,
which was largely attended. Rev.
Resh of Muncy Valley otficiated.
She is survived by her husband and
daughter Mrs. Endora J. Sick.
John R. Clarke. Friday Night at the Court
House.
The Normal School lecture course
opens tomorrow evening when John
II. Clarke of Buffalo the well known
entertainer lectures in the court
house. Mr.. Clarke ranks as one of
the leading humorous lecturers of the
day and should've greeted by full
house.
The managersSof the school have
been very fortunate in securing a
man OF national reputation on the
platform for the opening attraction.
No stronger selection could have
been made and an evening of rare
pleasure may be expected.
"The Opera House Lecture Course
is in its third notch. Everybody
has been pleased so far. Bowling
was good. Jahu Miller was very
good, and now comes John II. Clarke,
that whirlwind of taIker, that biz
zard of an orator, who hurls poetry,
fiction, art, prophesy, morals, fun,
i'm such avalanche OF eloquence upon
his audience as to make them forget
the speaker and the subject, and re-
member only the meteor that flashes
across their sky. Everybody will
remember John II. Clarke. There
is no such lecturer now upon the
platform. -Mono,,goyeto CHy Rep
.ubiicaa.
LaPorte Mountain Summer School Open
ed For Six Weeks Term.
Prof. l.. l.. Ford on Tuesday
opened his school with select corps
of teachers in charge of various de-
partments which will make it both
profitable and pleasant for its stu
dents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-09
REORGANIZATION of the Army.

The measure which will serve as a basi.
for the legislation of Congress looking tc
the increase and remodeling of the regular
army has been completed by Gen. Miles
commanding general of the army, and
handed to Secretary Alger who will trans.
NIT 1t to Congress in due time. This is
the substance of the letter of Gen. Miles
81 have the honor to submit herewith the draft
OF the bill for the rehabilitation OF the United
States army based on strength OF one soldier to
1000 OF the population of the United States and
two soldiers TO 1000 of the population in the de
pendent colonies-approxmat-ly 101 000 men
My recommendations are for what l believe
TO he the best interests Of the government, moi
only at present, but, as far a. we are able TO see
Tor the future. The recommendations have been
regardless or any personal consideration of any
officer or soldier now called with the military ser
vice. ~
1.-THE proportion of artillery, cavalry and IN.
fantry is In accordance with the immediate ne.
cessiiies OF the United States We have 1000
miles OF coast. with "a principal harbors where
are located millions OF people and property of al.
most inestimable value. That they should prop
eriy be defended Is demanded by every consider.
alton OF prudence and good administration In
addition 70 this we have the important harbors
In Porto Rico, Cuba and the Philippines 10 de-
fend, requiring large force OF artillery"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-09
WEsTMINsTER WEsT.

Ira G. Miller returned from his trip to
Maiden on Wednesday.
Hugh Wellman entertained a small party
of his young friends in honor of his birth
day last week.
Mrs. Charles A. Hall has gone to En-
field, n. H., for few days visit with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Day.
The ladies' aid society, which met at the
parsonage last week, was favored with a
full attendance. 1t was voted not to at
tempt any entertainment at present.
Miss Stella Cutting, Belle Ranney and
Carrie Wellman were appointed a commit
tee last Sunday in behalf of the Sunday
school TO make arrangements for a concert
on the evening of the 18th, Christmas day.
At the annual meeting of the society
connected with the Congregational church
held Dec. s. officers for the year to come
were chosen as follows: Joseph p. RAN
ney, moderator; A. p. Ranney, clerk and
treasurer; j. NJ. Powers, j. II. Clark and
g. &. Miller, committee; r. Miller, agent; ;
A. l.. Harlow, collector; G. c. Harlow,
auditor and w. G. Harlow, sexton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-09
Uncle Sans Treasury.

The report of the secretary of the treas
ury, which was submitted to Congress
Tuesday, shows, for the fiscal year ended
the 30th day of last June, deficit of S3S,
047, 247. The estimates for the current
year indicate that this deficit will be in
creased to about $ll2, 600 600 by the 3Oth
of next June unless something is done to
provide revenue to avert this result. The
prospect is not alarming for country
with the wealth of ours, but the secretary
gives warning TO Congress that there is no
occasion for disturbing the war taxes yet
awhile. The secretary's main concern is
about our present currency system and the
need of its reform. The principal thing is
TO get rid of our ineastic greenback sys-
TEN, and to relegate to the banks of the
country their proper service of supplying
the country with its paper circulating me-
dunn.
The foreign commerce of the fiscal year
1898 in many respects has been phenome-
nal. The expectations of the products of
both field and factory exceeded in value
those OF any preceding year, and the grand
total of exports was the largest ever re-
corded. For the first time in the history
of our foreign commerce, the years ex-
portations averaged more than 500, 00O,-
600 per month, the total being $l,23l,-
4S2, $50, against 81, $50, 993, 800 in 1897 and
81, O3O, 27S, l48 in 1892, no other years
having reached the billion dollar line.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-09
A Veteran OF Santiago.

Harry Miller gave stereoptcon enter
tainment, with lecture upon the scenes
of the late war, in the church Tuesday
evening. He is resident of this town. and
the only person, native of Westminster,
so far as is known, who was actively en-.
gagged in 1t. He enlisted in the regular
army in 1895, and belonged to the Dist
regiment. At the opening of the war 1t
was stationed at Plattsburg, but was at
once sent South, and formed a part of Gen.
Skaters force which was moved TO San
tiago. His regiment was in the division
which fought at San Juan hill, capturing
1t, and holding the entrenchment there I'M
til the surrender of the city. Mr. Miller
described very wildly the scenes, many of
them trying and fearful, through which
he passed, and great number of pictures
were shown of the things he saw, and the
events described. In the thickest of the
fight Mauser bullet pierced his canteen,
and the water running down upon his per-
son led him to believe at first that he had
himself been bit, After the surrender he
was very i'll with malarial fever. Upon the
return of the regiment in August, and his
discharge at the end of his term of enlist
ment, and his coming home, he suffered a
run of typhoid fever, from the effects of
which he has not yet fully recovered.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-09
W1NDHAM.
stearns-TravIs Wedding.

About so of the relatives and friends of
MI. and Mrs. A. j. Stearns gathered at
their home in this place on Thursday,
Dec s, 10 witness the marriage OF their
elder daughter, Ella Maria, TO Rev Lee
James Travis Of fredericksburg, Ohio.
The ceremony was performed at high
noon by Rev. Geo. +. Chaplin OF Saxtons
River, assisted by Rev. George Roger Of
Windham. The bridal party entered the
parlor to the strains Of the march played
by Mrs A. A. Goodell, and stood beneath
an arch of evergreen decorated with white
ribbon. The bride was dressed IN a gown
Of white silk and mousseline de sole. At
ter the ceremony and congratulations a
wedding lunch was served
The happy couple left Immediately amid
the usual shower Of rice and old shoes for
their home in Fredericksburg. They
were the recipients Of many useful and
costly presents. Mr. Travis is a graduate
of Oberln college and theological semi
nary, and has just entered upon his second
year as pastor of the Congregational church
in Fredericksburg, Ohio Miss Stearns
was one of our most popular young ladies.
She graduated from Vermont Academy in
the class of '96 and for the last two years
has been at Oberlin college Her place
among us will be hard TO fill, but TO Mr..
and Mrs. Travis we extend our best wishes
and our heartiest congratulations.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-09

An important real estate deal was CON
summated few days ago when John r.
| Blood exchanged his Hubbard farm near
Cold River, his Fay farm at Alstead, n. H.,
and his interest in the Hatch farm below
Cold River with George NJ. Cory for a
large tenement house in Claremont n. H.,
adapted for Il families This included a
transfer of cash and other considerations
| also.
The stores are fast getting in their stocks
of holiday goods Some advertise them
selves as ready for customers in that line,
and some that they will be ready in a few
days The present indications are that
larger stocks have been put in than usual.
This seems to be particularly true of books.
Mr.. Williams, Mr. Day, f. C. & A. F.
Winnewisser each have large stock and
good assortment
The ladies of the Universalist church are
holding their annual fair and suppers this
week in Union hall Last evening they
had for an entertainment after the supper
The Song of the Flowers and this even
ing the Mother Goose carnival is TO be
given by a large number of people Home
made bread and cakes, together with ice
cream is being disposed of in large quaint
ties during the two days fair.
The members of the Baptist church.
members of the school board and teachers
paid Mr.. aud Mrs. q. W. Cox a surprise
visit Wednesday evening, as a house
warming AS a testimonial of the high
esteem in which Mr.. Cox is held by all they
presented him with book case, DR.. j. SUIT
lift Hill making the presensation speech
| Light refreshments were served As su-
perntendent of schools Mr.. Cox is making
many friends both with teachers and pu-
pills.
A story was current on our streets last
week to the effect that Miss Daley, who
has been with the family of Bruce Babcock
much of the time during the last year or
two, was a passenger on the Inflated
steamer Portland when it was lost. This
resulted in many inquiries by friends of
the family, but it proved she had not sailed
She went last Friday by the Bangor boat
from Boston to Rocklaud, and from there
to point 100 miles or so further north on
the Maine coast by a smaller steamer
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-09

schools here. mostly In the fth districts A few
Of her old pupils are still residents here, though a
great majority have moved away or paced on
before her.
In 1882 she was married to Ira Goodhue, who
was an honored man In the community for many
years, long deacon in the church, aud who died
In IL 0. Her earlier MARI life was spent on
the farm in the south district now owned by + G..
Campbell. where no one has resided OF late. Upon
its sale In IS the family removed 20 the village
and for 40 years she has lived in the 50 me house
near the church
She was actively Interested in church work, for
many years a teacher In the Sunday school, n
leader in the ladies prayer meeting and e. mission.
AIRY work, and has been almost constant at
tendant upon the chur services until the last
two months She very seldom missed Sund y,
even the stormy ones Rev. Henry A Goodhue
and Mrs Martha + Miller Of this place " &.
Goodhue of Chicago and Mrs Julia A. Trow.
bridge Of Glasgow, Mo. the children she
leaves. One son. Lieut.. Charles +. Goodhue,
who was In the 10th Vermont regiment at Gettys
burg, died In 1866 from disease contracted In that
campaign.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-09
An Interesting Case.

A Michigan man named Baker refused
the offer OF 1894 in silver rendered him by
the farmer on whose farm Baker held a
mortgage, and then proceeded to foreclose
the mortgage. Baker contended that as the
coinage law passed by Congress February
y, 1878, provided that the standard gold
dollar be the unit of value he was not
being paid the full value of the mortgage,
as the silver dollars market value was
So Is cents. The farmer contested the
case, and the judge of the local court holds
that the tender of silver in payment of the
mortgage was good and ordered the mort
gage discharged as paid. The case will be
appealed to the supreme court of Michigan
and from there 1t is expected it will go to
the United States supreme court.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-09
Tn. House pa.... an Anu-sealplns Bill

The House OF Representatives passed
Wednesday the anti-ticket scalping bill by
a vote of ll9 TO 10l. This action is the
elimination Of ten-years' struggle on the
part of the railroads to put an end to
the business Of ticket scalping. The bill
requires the carriers subject to the inter
state commerce act to provide each agent
authorized to sell tickets with certificate,
and makes it unlawful for an officer of
such carrier to supply tickets TO any but
authorized agents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-09
STATIONS RIVER.

BOYS and girls begin to find ice along the
edge of the river for their skates.
Our public schools will take three
weeks vacation from Saturday, Dec. 10
Miss Mertie Cory is at home from
Montpelier, at the close of busy season
in millinery store.
There was a largely attended temper
ance meeting at the Baptist church Sun
day evening. Messrs. Robb and Ellery
made addresses
The Warner Home family were happily
surprised recently. The boys appreciate
mittens and warm clothing. A hint to
the wise.
William Campbell has placed in the
post-office fine portrait of Mrs. Camp
bell, who for many years had charge of
the office.
Three young men from Vermont Acad-
envy have been constrained to leave lately
on account of disregard for the wholesome
rules of the school.
Repairs upon the Congregational par
sonage were completed last week. The
public is pleased with the very marked
improvement in the place, as are also the
occupants of the parsonage.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-09
Decision in . Central Vermont Cn.s

Judge Wheeler of the United States dis
trict court has denied the motion of the
National Bank of Redemption of Boston
to become intervenors in the case of the
GEand Trunk railway company VS.. the
Central Vermont railroad company.
Leave is, however, granted to file a petit
ton as common creditor in the original
case. The claim of the Ogdensburg road
is also denied. The Montpelier Argus, in
noting this decision, says: "The recent
act of the legislature has simplifed mat
tiers for the National Bank of Redemption.
and the next question will be on the fore
closure and sale of the road to the new
company"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-09
GRANGE NEWS.

An interesting and largely attended
meeting Of Protective grange was held
Wednesday evening. John +. Gale OF
Guilford read an excellent paper upon the
relations Of the government Of the United
States TO those Of the foreign powers. In
teresting remarks along this line were
made by Carl S. Hopkins and Mr. and
Mrs. G. ID. Whitman. 1t was voted TO
hold necktie sociable in January The
next meeting, which occurs Dec. p, will
be the anr ual meeting, when reports OF
the old officers will be read and officers for
the ensuing year elected.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-09
Something for tho Now Year.

The world-renowned success of Hostetters
stomach Bitters and their continued popularity
Tor near half century as a stomachic, is scarce
ly more wonderful than the welcome that greets
Hostetter's Almanac. This medical treatise is
published by the Hostetter Company, Pittsburg,
Pa, under their own immediate supervision. EN-.
ployinR % hands 10 that department. The issue
OF same for 1899 will be over eleven millions,
printed In nine languages. Refer to a copy Of IL
for valuable and interesting reading concerning
health, and numerous testimonials as TO the eff
ncacy Of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. The
Almanac for 1899 can be o tanned, free of cost,
from druggists and general country dealers in
all parts of the country.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-09

The December issue of the New Eng
land Magazine appears in special holiday
cover with a varied and attractive table of
contents. The frontispiece of the maya
zine, reproduction from religious paint
ing oy an Italian artist, is suggestive of
the Christmas season. There is an unus
ually we'll chosen and varid table of con-
tents. An article of special interest local
ly is that by E. G. Gardner on Colonial
Architecture" written in a popular style,
tracing the various stages of architectural
development during the Colonial period,
illustrating his, article with pen and ink
sketches of many of the types he describes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-09
Grover CIevsland,s Opinion.

Ex-President Grover w. Cleveland was
interviewed at Princeton, N. j., Wednes.
day on the new policy Of the United States,
and dictated the following: without going
at all into details, wish to say that l am
ardently opposed to every feature of this
annexation and expansion policy. The
public ought to know pretty well what my
convictions were in regard to the Hawaiian
question during my administration. ]
have not changed my mind, and remain
opposed to all this annexation of new ter,
ritOrY.n