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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-11-24
Egg Plants Hard to Grow.

OF all the vegetables which come
into the summer market the most diff
cult to raise is the egg plant, and for
this reason few truckers care to take
the trouble with them. Few people in
the city really know how an egg plant
grows. The general impression is that
it grows egg upward on stock like the
caulifiower and there are some who be-
lieve it grows in the ground like tur
nip. In fact, ii grows on bush with
a large leaf, and is never so large as
a tomato-vine. The plants must be
raised in a hotbed and set out in May
and require more than ordinary care.
A slight rain will sometimes cause all
the eggs to rot and occasionally they
rot without any rain. One egg in half
n dozen fit for the market is a good
average.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-11-24
Need of Covering During sleep.

The reason that it is necessary to be
well covered while sleeping is that
when the body lies down it is the in
tention of nature that ii should rest,
and the heart especially should be re-
lieved of it's regular work temporarily.
So that organ makes ten strokes min
ute less than when the body is in an
upright posture. This means 600
stokes in sixty minutes. Therefore, in
the eight hours that a man usually
spends in taking his nights rest. the
heart is saved nearly five thousand
strokes. AS it pumps six ounces OF
blood with each stroke, it lifts $4,000
ounces less of blood in this nights ses-
sion than it would during the day,
when a man is usually in an upright
position Now, the body is dependent
for it's warmth on the vigor of the cir
culation, and as the blood flows so
much more slowly through the veins
when one is lying down, the warmth
lost in the reduced circulation must be
supplied by extra coverings Even
ing Wisconsin,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-11-24
A Famous School
In a Famous Place.

The EAST STROUDSBGRG, Pa, Non
NAL offers superior educational
ddcantdges.
IIealthful and:picturesquc Location
in the resort region of the state.
Buildings 1en and modern.
Students Room furnished with brus-
sells Carpet. No other school pro-
vides such hruyiOus home comforts.
The Best Boarding. The Most
Reasonable Rates. The first Normal
in the state to introduce Plain and
Fancy Sewing.
College Preparatory, Music and EIo-
cutionary Departments.
Hl'ite 0t once for II catalogue, free.
WINTER TERM OPENS JAN. '99.
AddreS GEO. p. BIBLE, A. NJ,
Principal.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-11-24
Largest Hotel I'm the world.

The sultan is said to have nearly
completed the largest hotel in the
world at Mecca. This establishment
is to lodge 5000 pilgrims at once, with,
presumably, their camels and other
beasts of burden, and promises to be
one of the most picturesque places to
stay at in the world, although, OF
course. infidel dogs are not allowed to
approach it. It's vast size has drawn
attention to monster residences. The
largest dwelling house in existence is
in Vienna. where there is an apart
ment-house with 1,500 rooms in it, oc-
cupied by more than 5000 people. This
building has thirty-two staircases, thir-
teen interior courts and $50 windows
on the street
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-11-24
Hindoo Trade Make Good Use of Their
I'rda. Extremities.

The French ethTcl9gist. Professor F.
Regnault, has made special studies in
the far east in regard 10 !hs ability Of
the Hindoos TO make Sc Of llcir feet
as auxiliaries Of 81 hands. THIS
ability is Particularly ffatieeable When
one watches liindc6 Jia,:esmcn AZ ,he!r
work. The calncnie. employs bis feet
as a wise and as a gauge: tae shoe
maker holds the shoe between his leat.
leaving both his hands flee to work
upon it, the IIlndoo III tcher holds a
knife between the hig AID the second
toe and cuts his meat ~ drawinS it
across the knife and pressing Il down
with both hands. ] he help OF the feet
is most valuable in weaving, and it is
a wonderful thiE8 10 rs to see Hin
doc artisan use 10th Ills hands and his
feet in handling his loom, Regnault
also observed Il child climbing tree
and grasping the branches of the tree
between the TWO first toes Of either
foot whenever hold could thus be
secured
This collaboration of the feet with
the hands. it would seem is the result
of several changes in the physical de-
velopment which the Hindoo race has
undergone in the course of time
through outward agencies. Their hip
Joints are much freer and more Timber
than ours, and Will permit them 10
squat on the ground and at the same
time approach the feet so near TO their
hands that they can grasp with their
feet the work in hand, and hold it
with some expense of strength. The
ankle joint Is also Timber. and works
freely, and the biz toe is more devel-
oped and can be moved by them at VIII
as regards its bending and stretching,
its separating frcm and approaching
toward the second tee.
The normal fec; nf the llindoo shows
a large space between the big toe and
the second; this. h5weyer, is due solely
to their wearing sandals, which are
held in place by Il wooden peg placed
between these two toes The constant
muscular exercise practiced in holding
the sandals naturally tends to
strengthen these toes, and the use Of
the feet being general custom and
tried even by children Of the tenderezt
age, has gradually changed the Hin
doc anatomy.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-11-24

DEADLY ORCHIDS
A Forest of Beautiful Flowers That No
One Can Approach.

A Forest of Beautiful Flowers That No
One Can Approach.
NJ. Serge Belaguine, Russian ex-
plorer of Brazil, states in an interview
emily published in The Gaulois that
(, few degrees below the equator he dis
covered forest of flowers that pre-
vented him from approaching them.
With every Difference to Mr.. Belaguine,
that forest seems to have been discov-
cred before, says Golfers Weekly. Two
years ago there appeared in a San
Francisco paper an account provided
by bulb hunter returning from the
same region, who declared that after
noticing in forest an odor, vague and
sweet at first, but which increased as
he advanced, ultimately he reached a
clearing, and there, straight ahead,
was wilderness of orchids. Trees
were loaded with them, underbrush
was covered with them, they trailed on
the ground, mounted in beckoning con-
tortions, dangled from branches, fen in
sheets, and elongated and expanded as
far as the eye could reach. A breeze
passed and they swayed with it, NOV
ing with life of their own, dancing in
the glare of the equatorial sun, and as
they danced exhaling an odor that pro-
tected them more sheerly than wall.
In vain did that hunter endeavor to ap-
proach. There was veil of perfumed
chloroform through which he could see.
but through which, try as he might, he
could not pass. 1t held him back more
effectually than bayonets, and it was
torture to him to see those flowers and
to feel that before he could reach them
he must die, suffocated by the very
splendors of which he was in search,
poisoned by floral jewels such as no
one perhaps had seen before. AT the
time the place was known as the vii
lage of demon flowers.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-11-24
EirNt Paper VIII.

The first paper mill was erected in
1890 at Roxboro. Pa, on a stream since
called Paper Mill run. which empties
into the Wissahickon, by William Rit~
tihghuysen, who emigrated from lIol-
land. He, in conjunction with Will
liam Bradford, was the proprietor in
the manufacture OF paper, made from
linen rags. the product of flax grown
in the vicinity. which had been manu-
factured into wearing apparel.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-11-24
MOST REMARKABLE LAKE.
A Strange Black Fluid That Hears No Re-
semblance to Water.

A Strange Black Fluid That Hears No Re-
semblance to Water.
The most remarkable body of water
in the world lies in the vicinity of the
Colorado river, in Southern California
In this region of ugly volcanoes, desc
late wastes and Shiny swamps, the
strangest phenomenon OF all is what
the naturalists call a Lake of ink" No
other description fits SO well.
The strange, black fluid that forms
the lake bears no resemblance to wa
ter.
The pool Of ink is situated about half
a mile from a volcano. 1t is about an
acre in area The surface is coated
with gray ashes from the volcanoes to
the thickness of about six inches, thus
concealing it's real nature.
Experiment has proved that the
black fluid of the lake is not poisonous.
1t acts as dye, and cotton goods soak
ed in it keep their color for months,
even when exposed to the sun. They
also acquire q stiffness similar to that
produced by weak starch. The fluid has
been analyzed, but its component parts
have not been made known. J % the
source of the supply of the lal moth
ing definite has been ascertained. 1t
is undoubtedly of volcanic origin. but
nothing more definite is known.
This is bad land that has never
been traversed. Human beings have
tried it, but they never return to tell
of their experience of their discoveries.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-11-24
slaves In Finland.

A regular slave-mart still exists in
many country districts Of Finland.
Once year such paupers. lunatics. and
aged people of each parish as cannot
support themselves are put up at pub
lie auction, and consigned 10 those
families or farmers who will board
them at the lowest price Offered by the
parish authorities. The helpless crea-
lures are made 10 work as much as
possible by their owners, who have the
right TO chastiSe them.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-11-24
Accuracy Of Rnnge Finder.

So accurate is the range finder used
on American ships that in recent test
with two shots the projectiles fell
within 80 yards of each other at dis
tance of IL miles. Both would have hit
the hull of a ship farther than the un-
aided eye could reach.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-11-24
Very ThicI< skins.

Kongo negroes are remarkable for
their thick skins. 4 case is mention
ed of black alashed with razor in a
scuffie. The hospital surgeon broke
two needles in trying to put in the
stitches and at last was driven to use a
brad awl
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-11-24
Corean Hats.

The ordinary outdoor hat in Corea is
a curious looking thing, having brim
a foot and a half wide, and being made
of kind of stiff gossamer. of silk or
horsehair, dexterously worked in with
finely split bamboos.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-11-24
Cheshire Cheese.

Cheshire cheese owes it's excellence
partly to geological causes, the red.
sandstone and boulder clay, with it's
immense salt deposits, of which the
country is formed, producing an herbi-
age peculiarly suited for cheese pro-
ductiOn
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-11-24

Country roads in China are never
ebGunded by fences. but are entirely un-
defined. While the farmer has the
right to plough up any road passing
through his land drivers of vehicles
have an equal right. and they exercise
it, to traverse any portion of the coun-
Try at will.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-11-24
ItaIy's Poor.

Marvellous economy is practised by
the poor of Italy in looking after the
wants of the inner man Coffee grounds
from the wealthy mans kitchen are
dried and resold to The poor. In a sim
liar way oil is twice, and sometimes
three times used, the drippings after
each successive frying being gathered
from the pan and sold to the poor.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-11-24
Australian Aborivipe..

The Australian aborigines are now
ranked by ethnographers as fifth or
sixth in the list of so called natural
races, the Veddahs of Ceylon being the
lowest in the scale of savage culture.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-11-24
A Mexican Law.

The laws of Mexico provide that a
Mormon who wishes to take a second
wife must present certificate, signed
by his first help-meet, to the effect that
she is willing; and he must also have
the express consent of the sencond wife
and her narentS
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-11-24
Glass In Manila.

The best houses in the city of Manila
are of stone and are handsome resi-
dences. Glass is not used for the win
dows, which are glazed with translu-
cent oyster shells
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-11-24

and shaky, with the other parts on the
lines of an American wheel-barrow,
constitutes the cab of Manila, on the
top of which the passenger crouches.
They are propelled by attendants who
are strong. polite and speedy
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-11-24
Elephants Hest Age.

In India elephants over twelve and
up to forty-five years of age are DEEM
ed the best to purchase, and will gen.
orally work until they are eighty years
old.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-11-24
The Manila Cab system.

The natives of Manila has unique
cab system. Not elaborate two and
four wheels with coachmen and grooms
in livery, housekeeping horses and
high seats-these are superfluities, they
consider. Only single Wheel clumsy
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-11-24

The outside walls Of many of the
houses in Mexico are from three to six
feet thick to Withstand earthquake
shocks.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-11-24
Subscribe for the NEWS ITEM.

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Cardy GatiGirtlc, crre constipation forever
ioc. .5c. il 6. c, G. sail druggists refund money.
Excellent Wheat flour from sl.10
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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-11-24
A NATIVE FILTER.

ponderous porous stone, followed out
10 the shape Of wash basin. By
;latwork of uprights it is supported di-
rectly over stone receptacle on the
ground. A gallon or two of water is
poured into the upper, and falls drop
by drop into the lower. The water is
made clear as crystal. and, while the
method is slow, 1t ia sure. An inspec-
ton of the moss-covered lower half Of
the upper stone detracts little from
the esteem which the water wins at a
first glance
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-11-24

Pills e.: q: :.::;::::: : :::: ::::

DR.. ]. c. Ayers Pills are specific for
all diseases of the liver, stomach, and
bowels.
Il suffered from constipation which as
sumed such an obstinate form that feared
it would cause stoppage of the bowels.
After vainly trying various remedies, be-
gan to take Ayers Pills. Two boxes effected
complete cure
D. BURKE, Saco, Me.
"For eight years / was afflicted with
constipation, which became so bad that the
doctors could do no more for me. Then
began to take Ayers Pills, and soon the
bowels recovered their natural action"
WIN. H. DELAUCETT, Dorset, Ont
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-11-24
Porto Rican Filters.

Water is filtered in Porto Rico in a
manner which affords an opening for
enterprise In the courtyard
of nearly every house stands one OF
two of the native filters. They are made
in two main parts. The upper is
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-11-24

Iol Ia. The Reliable Dealer in Clothing
HUGHESVILLE, PA.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-08
nection with the capitol building bill

nection with the capitol building bill little was accomplished.
 The matter of undertaking the mu- nicipal improvements permitted by the omnibus bill was brought up and a suggestion was made to hold an early meeting for the discussion of plans for water works and a sewerage system. The fines of 8 couple of bi- cyclists caught riding unlighted wheels were remitted on the showing that they were on their way after physi- clans. The subject of the city election also came up upon an inquiry by the recorder if the registration should be confined to the Second and Fourth wards, in which councilmen are to be elected, or if it should be a general registration. Mayor Adams said i, was probable that there would be an election of mayor. He would decide before March 13, since that is the latest date at which the f1fty-day period of registration can begin.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-08
WHY THEY COULDN'T WORK.
Journalistic Facetiousness Which Was
 III Timed.

The Herald and the Gazette of this city and other papers elsewhere have been having great deal of fun lately with the Associated Press about a dis patch sent out one day last week in which the statement was made that the day before the divers employed on the wreck of the Maine had to sus- pend operations on account of the rain. The papers facetiously observed that perhaps the divers were afraid of get ting wet. The trouble about the nat ter is that these papers do not unde~- stand the physical conditions prevail ing at Havana harbor. The harbor is in the shape of a half moon and is SO situated that it will not wash" The bottom is therefore covered to a depth in some places of forty feet with an accumulation of silt and the refuse of the city for 300 years. The water is in consequence of the same consistency and character as that of the Justly famed Chicago river. They are at the beet so murky that the work of the divers under the most favorable cir cumstances is carried on with the greatest difficulty. When the waters are stirred by rain or any other com motion or when they are shadowed by lowering weather their depths be- come as black as night. The same eff feet is produced, though in less de- gree, upon all waters in or near the tropics, by cloudy skies.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-08
PERSONAL MENTION

Charles H. Riise of Tucson was in the city yesterday.
 Harvey Dennis and wife of Denver are registered at the Ford.
 J. B. Pyatt of Bisbee was among yesterdays arrivals in town.
 Among yesterdays arrivals in town was P. S. Witcher of Salt Lake. J. Hammer and L. Nicholl of Hong Kong, China, are registered at the Ford.
 MT. B. J. Adamson of New York is guest of the Ford, calling on the trade.
 David D. Dudley, wife and daughter of Cleveland, O., are late arrivals at the Ford.
 Editor J. O. Dunbar has returned from Washington where he went about month ago.
 w. P. Dunham, wife and child of Chicago, were registered at the Hotel Adams yesterday.
 MT. and Mrs. w. A. Wilson Of Kan sas City were among the guests at the Hotel Adams yesterday.
 L. R. Britton and J. W. Seymour of the Buzzard's Roost mine, Arizona, are late guests at the Ford.
 Gus Heyman, the San Francisco commercial traveller, came in from the south yesterday morning
 George F. Atkins of Texas arrived in the city yesterday morning. He is stopping at the Hotel Adams.
 c. M. Calhoun and D. s. Newhall of Philadelphia arrived in town yester- day. They are at the Hotel Adams.
 A. S. Rowland, a Peoria, H., mer- chant, came in last night on the Santa Fe train and put up at the Ford.
 c. R. Mayors of Columbus, O., who was lately called to Phoenix by the illness of his wife, left last night for home.
 R. H. Greene and family, late of Bushnell, Ill.,, arrived in the city yes terday. They brought along with them car of household furniture and will make this valley their home
 Mrs. Emma Peery and her daughter, Dr. Bessie K. Peery, of San Diego, arrived in town yesterday and will re- main about six weeks. They spent the winter here year ago. Since then they have been travelling through the eastern and southern states
Arizona republican., 1898-03-08
THE CITY COUNCIL.
\ Protracted Session at Which Many
 Things Were Discussed.

Mayor, councilmen and officials were all present at the regular meeting of the council last night. The pay roll went through swimmingly, only the electric light company getting a black eye to the extent of $37 for failure to properly illuminate the streets. Still it came out winner of $400 for it's months work. A quit claim deed to 15O feet on the northwest corner of Monroe and First streets was ordered issued to Paul Perazzo, his ancestor having lost the original deed given by the townsite commissioners twenty years ago when lots now worth $4 300 sold for $5. J. L. B. Alexander made the speech that won this boon for Pe- razzo. Hon. W. T. Smith tried to have justice done the Gamewell fire alarm system of which he is agent The street and alley committee received authority to contract for an upset price on the system including pole privileges for wire, purchase outright being deemed cheaper than the payment of s60 monthly rental for five years or more.
 Various landlords, including G. H. N. Luhrs, Mayor Adams, Joseph Thal- teimer and J. M. Gregory, assaulted the recent lodging house license ordi- nance with the result that it's repeal was passed unanimously
 The Dutch ditch question was re- vived, but that famous old waterways s days are numbered. City Attorney l<ibbey was directed to immediately formulate condemnaticu proceadinss. It was also resolved to begin at once the graveling of Washington street in front of the city hall. A great many other matters were discussed but be- yond the adoption of a resolution of thanks to Hon. N. o. Murphy and Del egate Smith for their service in con
Arizona republican., 1898-03-08

to turn it's course in any other direc- tion than that of the horse. But the worst happened. The big wagon struck the sulky and MT. Tiffany, who admits his excitement, believes that at one time he saw it twenty feet from the ground. He does not remember seeing his horse at the same time. But after the wagon passed the sulky returned to the earth. The strangest part of the affair is that neither the sulky or anything else was broken in the mixup.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-08
HORSEMEN, ATTENTION!

Boydello, the King of Arizona trot- ting horses, record 2:14A, in five heat winning race will make the season at Pemberuon stock farm at S25 the season for few approved mares. No horse of his quality ever stood in this county at the price and we don't believe one ever will again. Durango Chief will make the season at the same place at fifteen dollars, with return privilege. Mares cared for during season at $2 per month. Arrangements can be made with owner at office, corner Jefferson St. and First avenue.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-08

Wanted-Trustworth and active gentlemen or ladies to travel for re- sponsible, established house in Ari- zona. Monthly $65 and expenses. Po- sition steady. Reference. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope. The Dominion Company, Dept Y, Chicago.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-08
BIDS WANTED.

The undersigned will receive bids for the making of one million, stand ard, kiln dried bricks, at Jerome June tion, Yavapai county, Arizona. We will furnish water and machine or ground. Bids will be opened and con. tract awarded March 10, 1898 UNITED VERDE COPPER COM
 PANY, Jerome, Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-08
BEST OF ALL

To cleanse the system in a gentle and truly beneficial manner, when the Springtime comes, use the true and perfect remedy, Syrup of Figs. Buy the genuine. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only, and for sale by all druggists at 50 cents per bottle.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-08
INTERESTING TO MOTHERS.

Phoenix, Ariz., Feb. 25, 1898. Mrs. E. Ehlers of this place has found great benefit in the use of Hoods Sar- saparilla after serious illness and on other occasions. She earnestly rec ommends it, especially to mothers.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-08

Dr. Ward, residence the Cole house east of city water works. Office, Good ing Block, room 4, ground floor, cor ner Center and Adams streets. Tele- phone, residence, 1S9; office. 296.
Arizona republican., 1898-03-08

Mrs. E. M. Mosher of Chicago, with thirteen years experience in cutting and fitting, has opened a school Of dressmaking. The ladies' tailor sys- tem taught Pupils can furnish their own work while learning. 445 North Fourth avenue.