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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-06-09

me but to go under an operation
In speaking with friend of mine
about it, she recommended Lydia
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound,
ing she knew it would cure me. 1t
sent for your medicine, and after
ing three bottles of it, the tup
appeared. oh! you do not lsnc
much good your medicine hs
me. Ishall recommend it tof
ing women.--Mrs. Rosa G
Wall St., Los Angeles, Cal.
The great and unvarying
Lydia e. Pinkhams Veg
pound in relieving every
of the female organs, de
it to be the modern safegr
mans happiness and bodily
More than million women have been
benefited by it.
Every woman who needs advice
about her health is invited to write to
Mrs. Pinkham. at Lynn, Mass.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-06-09
A JTlaN WON HER.

and man are in love with the sam.
girl. One must give way, you see
And if the master is that one it's ap,
to be bad for the man. knowing this,
John Adams and Emily Bolton re.
solved to keep their engagement to
themselves for bit, until they could
start in life on their own account.
Why the girl had fallen in love with
the man instead of his master it would
puzzle a conjurer to tell I'm sure
she couldn't have said herself. 1t
was he, John Adams, who suggested
secrecy, and Emily, after little dis
pute, agreed.
Emily accepted John about Christ
mastime, and he urged that it would
be ruin to be discharged in the slack
time.
We'll keep it to ourselves till the
spring, my girl, and then we can snap
our fingers at him." said John.
But Emily had no desire to snap
her fingers at Reuben Saunders. She
was not built that way. She felt sorry
for him, and wished him all manner
of good things. Still she was in love
with John, and consequently did as
he told her.
But long before the spring came
IN fact, it was the middle of February
1t began to be rumored about that
John and Emily were engaged Reuben
heard the report, and went straight
way TO her fathers cottage and asked
to see Emily.
MlS Il
stepped back and called up the stairs:
' Emily, Emily! Here's Mr.. Saun-
ders wants to see yer"
And then she went about her work
and left him standing at the open door.
She for her part preferred Reuben to
John as husband for her pretty
daughter. That she was the girls
mother and knew the value of money
by its lack may account for her pre-
ference. Moreover, Reuben was as
good a man as John, though not so
handsome.
1--WE only come to ask you a ques-
fion, Emily" said Rueben humbly
when at last the girl appeared.
''Say on" said Emily, not quite at
her ease, for there had been time
when she hal given Reuben encour-
agement.
81 hear that you and John Adams
are going to be married" And Rueben
,ifted his honest eyes and looked the
girl straight in the face.
81 don't see what business that is
Of yours! 1 suppose we'vea right
began the girl aagrily.
But before she could finish her SEN
fence Rueben said sadly, GIVE got my
answer" AID turned away.
The girls heart smote her.
"Stay, Rueben, stay It's not my
FAULT. 1 did not want to keep it from
you. But-John said
Emily stopped. The meanness of
1t all ashamed her.
81 know, i know! Adams judged
me by himself, and thought 1 should
turn him off as soon as l heard of it, :"
said Saunders, bitterly.
OF course, Johns sweetheart fired
Up at that
''If you've got anything to say
against John, you can say it to some
one else, Mr. Saunders" she cried
out.
81 haven't!' he shouted back, strid-
ing off down the little path to the
front gate as Emily slammed the door.
'I'll give him a weeks wages and
turn him off, Reuben told himself
passionately. Then Emily's sweet
face rose before him. 81 can't do it
4 can't do it!' he muttered as he
strobe on, his hands deep down in his
trousers pockets, his head bent for
ward on his chest nobler man than
he thought himself.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-06-09

The face OF humanity displays fewer pimples
tnan formerly: Reason-Glenns sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair & Whisker Dye black or brown EOc.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-06-09
AN OPERATION AVOIDED.
Mrs. Rosa Gaum Writes to Mrs.
Pinkham About it. She Says:

DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-I take pleas.
ure in writing you few lines to In
form you of the good your Vegetable
Compound has done ne. L cannot
thank you enough for what your medi.
cine has dono for ne; it has, indeed,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-06-09
Gown For a awhite wedding. J,

An original gown to be worn by the
maid of honor at "white wedding"
is of soft white cloth, heavily braided
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-06-09
Popular with wheelwo,nen

The skirt here illustrated by May
Manton is one of the most practical
md comfortable yet offered to wheel
women, being shaped with six cores
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-06-09

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever,
A0c, zoe. II G. G. G. fail, druggists refund money
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-06-09

In 1897 there were 1926 fires In Chicago.
an increase OF 0i2 over the previous year.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-06-09

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
ton, allays pain. cures wind collie 25c q bottle.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-06-09

Fits permanently CURED. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use of DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. $atrial bottle and treatise free
DR.. X. II. KLINE, Ltd. G3t Arch St., Phila Pa
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-06-09

The ropes on flrst-class man -of-war
cost about $4,000.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-06-09

sort Of opium Is obtained from the
common lettuce.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-06-09

yS '~
bled with an
ovarian tumor,
each year grow
ing worse, un-
til at last I
was compelled
to consult with
q physician.
He said
nothing could
be done for
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-06-09

719, 9,000 girls.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-06-09

A whistling eel has been discovered in
the Fill Islands.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-06-09

10 Cure A Cold In One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
Druggists refund money II it fails to cure 25c
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-06-09

band is composed of soft and rather
narrow gold ribbon, with three gilt
filigree ornaments, the centre one IN
front serving as a buckle aud the 9TH
ers as slides to adjust the waistband.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-06-09

Holland is the only country In Europe
that admits coffee free OF duty.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-06-09

DR.. MOrgan's "Fut-Alte' Powder.
A certain cure for tired, aching, swelling
and perspiring feet. .'Fut-Ake" cures bunions.
corns, chilblains. frostbites, ingrowing nails,
q, hEt stI singing feet also cures and prevents
piisters, callous and sore spots on the feet,
PRICE. III cents at all druggists. or sent by
mail Tor SIX 2-cent stamps. Sterling Pharma-
cal CO., WO Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, n. Y.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-06-09
DIR. Morgan's "rut-Ake, Powder.

Maine factories sold $3.50, 900 worth OF
shoe Eegs in 1897.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-06-09

Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life AWsy.
TO quit tobacco easily and forever, be mae.
netic full OF life, nerve and vigor, take No-To-
bac. tne wonder-worlser. that makes weak men
strong. All druggists SOC or ei. Cure cuaran.
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or New YORK
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-06-09

For years l was trou-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
ISAAC WADE ARRESTED.
Alleged Wife-Murderer Said To Have
Been Appreciated.

FLOYD COURTHOUSE, April 6.-(Spe-
cialD-It was reported here yesterday
that Isaac Wade, who had been missing
since his wife was 50 brutally murdered
ten days ago. had been arrested, charged
with the commission of the awful crime
of Wife-murder. II was also said that
when Wade was asked why he killed his
wife, he replied. 1.-THE devil got in me- l
reckon" Wade was taken before a JUS
tice yesterday, but the result Of the in
vestgatiOn has not been learned.
The war-fever is not very high here.
Most people seem TO think that the blow
ing up Of the Maine is our chief cause
of complaint against Spain. Some also
think that when the United States Gov
eminent complains TO Spain Of the cruel
treatment Of Cubans. that Spain might
cite to this government its treatment OF
Confederates-for instance, Sheridans
Shermans desolation of Georgia and
South Carolina. the placing Of 600 Con-
federate officers under fire on Morris
Island, the starving of many of them,
even unto death, afterwards at Fort
Pulaski and Hylton Head, when for
forty-three days they were fed on no.
thing but ten ounces of sour, mouldy,
spoiled, and wormy cornmeal-no salt
even-and half-pint sour pickle per day.
Of this latter treatment, the writer
knows whereof he speaks. as he does also
OF many other acts at which the true
revOlts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
NO REASON TO CROW.

The Portland (Me) authorities having
pointed with pride TO the fact that there
| were only 1850 arrests for drunkenness
in that city last year-a decided falling
Off from the year before-the Boston
Herald rises TO exut that Boston's re-
cord of DRINKS for the same period was
not much greater than Portlands. AS
the Hubs population is put down at AS
lA, and Portland's at &c. l25, the Herald
thinks it has reason to crow nightly.
Not bit of it, The facts do not prove,
as our Boston contemporary would imply,
that Portland is more degenerate than
the Bean city. As Portland is a prohibi-
ton city. and a drink can only be pro-
cured there on a physicians certificate.
the facts prove only that it is also very
sickly city, and that owing 10 their en-
feebled condition the people have no head
for whiskey. They canno; stand it like
the stalwart and hearty Bostonese.
1t appears that about the same health
conditions obtain i'm Portland that obtain
In Vermont, where last year, on physi-
clans certificates an average Of 81 cents
worth Of liquor was sold to every man,
woman, and child in the State.
1t must be said, however that the de-
crease Of DRINKS i'm Portland last year.
as compared with the year before would
seem to make for indicating the evil
dent faith of the physicians OF the Maine
city in liquor as a medicine In short,
the practice of prescribing liquor seems
to be gradually resulting in putting a
head on the people in way that liquor
doesn't usually put a head on; and if
Portland's record continues to improve.
she will ere long be able to stand up |
around.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
FROM BASIC CITY.
Fruit Trees Injured-A Fight About
the Sale of Iiquor.

BASIC CITY. VA, April G.-(Special)-
Snow fell to the depth of inches here
last Monday night. and it is quite cold.
1t is thought that the early fruit has all
been killed, as the first three days of this
month were visited with frosts and some
ice. Wheat crops are quite promising i'm
this section Of the Valley.
The municipal election is waxing warm
as the time draws near for the election
OF Mayor and cOuncilmen. The liquor
question" has laid the foundation for a
bitter fight. This town has been dry
for the last two years. not by a vote Of
the people, but by a refusal on the part
of the County Court 10 grant license.
One or two applications for license have
been made. and il is generally thought
that the court will now grant them.
This has been quite a disturbing element
for several years.
The Dispatch. on account Of being more
conservative on tho "war question" than
many other papers, is eagerly sought for
and read by our people. The Valley citi-
Zens have not forgotten the hardshipS
and terrors of war, and are therefore
lOath 10 see a fight precipitated without
sufficient cause. Should war. however, be
necessary 10 protect the honor Of the
American flag. no people in the Union
will respond more heartily than the peo-
pie Of Augusta. The action OF our gov
eminent for the next few days will be
awaited with the keenest anxiety.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
MARRIED IN BEDFORD CITY.
Mr.. Hugh VI. Wright WEEDS Miss Kate
Gardner.

BEDFORD CITY, April 6.-(Special)-
At 3 o'clock this afternoon the home OF
Mr. John B. Gardner, near otter Hill
was the scene Of very interesting mar
riage ceremony, wnen his attractive
daughter, Miss Kate Gardner became the
bride Of Mr. Hugh NJ. Wright, Of Bed
ford City. The ceremony was performed
by Rev DR.. J. T. Kncannon in the
presence of many relatives and friends
of the two families. quite a number Of
whom went from this place.
The bride is a sister Of Mrs. Wright
Bond. and during her visits 10 her sister
here has won many friends, who will be
pleased TO welcome her as a resident.
The groom is Deputy County Treasurer
and assistant detective for the Norfolk
and Western railway. i'm both of which
positions he commands the respect and
confidence of his employers. and is held
I'm very high esteem throughout the COM
munity as a man Of courage. firmness.
and uprightness in the discharge of every
responsibility.
After receiving the congratulations OF
the guests. Mr.. and Mrs. Wright and the
other members of the bridal party drove
to the home of the grOom's father. Mr..
William Wright. near Bunker Hill, where
a reception was held and old-time Viz
ginia hospitality was graciously dis
Densed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07

fin Hart. who opened the entrance to the
altar They were followed by Messrs.
Harry Blake and Robert Mayo as the
ushers. Then came Miss Marie Hurlock,
of Massie. Nd. and Wade Lawson. OF
Harmony village; a. Il. Segar and V. H.
Stiff. Of Jockeys. Va: Hiss Orrie Stin,
of Lockley. Va. and Bessie Hart. OF Bal
timore; Bonnie Hart. Of Lockley, Va, ana
Carrow Conwell, Of Urbana, Va.
The bride, - beautiful brunette or TWEEN
ty-two summers. was attired i'm a suit OF
liberty silk en- trane. and entered leaning
upon the arm Of her sister She was met
ut the altar by the groom, who was ac-
companied by his best man. Mr.. Bevans'
Of Laurel. Md, the two latter having en-
tered from the rear OF the church. IN
der bower Of evergreens the pastor, In
a most impressive ceremony. pronounced
them man and wife. and the happy pair
filed out. The bridal party. immediate
friends and relatives then repaired 10 the
brides home, where a splendid reception
was rendered the newly-wedded pair. Mr..
and Mrs. Nicholson will leave for Laurel.
Md, their future home, carrying with
them the best wishes Of their many
friends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07

I I,o,,or ana bcer were made to yield al
that was possible. Each animal slaugh
tered paid a tax; all transportation com
panies paid 2f-2 per cent. on their gross
receipts. express companies per cent
;eloeraph companies 5 per cent, and In
gurance companies IL per cent, and
eo On IN the end OF the chapter, IL there
was any end TO II.
But 10 go back and summarize and en-
nbasize. The cost Of the war while II
was going on was $292O,0OOOOo; interest
| during and since the war to July ], 1897,
was S2.66ic O0, 600; pensions since the war
those paid during the war are included
aboye-S2 ~. 600 900: total cost to the end
of the last fiscal year. N7llOoO,0OO.
when the United States Government
was spending from 100000 to 100000
per day il was piling up post-bellum
debt. The people who fought the war,
says the Journal Of Commerce. provided
NJ the time for rather less than one fifth
Of the expense Of 1t. leaving the rest Of
Il to be betrayed after the war by them
selves-and very largely by posterity. The
Journal says further:
I'VE are now paying in pensions and in
interest on the war debt. in distinction
from the debt more recently incurred to
maintain the value OF the war paper
money which has never been retired,
about S3.5O0OO every week. For pensions
alone we are paying between twice and
two and a half times as much annually
as the entire expenses of the government
before the civil war. As the payments
OF interest and pensions will go on for
many years. II is probable that the cost
10 the government. exclusive Of vast indi-
vidual losses Of the civil war, will ulti-
matcly be twelve thousand million dol
lars This is equal to the entire assessed
valuation or to three fourths of the esti-
mated true valuation of all property in
the United States in 1867
The Journal might have added that a
large part of the money for pensions and
for the payment of interest has come out
of the South-been drained from the
South TO be disbursed at the North. But
that aside. The point is that the exhibit
should give men of all sections pause ere
ths foment war feeling from any but the |
highest motives. If war comes we must |
fight to a finish and a triumph at what |
ever cost Of treasure. Yet it may be well |
TO take thought of what that cost may |
BE-. 1t may be well before mourning a |
fresh war debt to remember that thirty
hree years after the close of the last war
here hangs over us, taking present and |
figures. a balance Of debt
rom the civil struggle Of some $5,OOOOOO,
%. We would not avoid war if it cannot
,e avoided with honor. but we wish to
zee put in operation all influences that
would lead us to embrace any opportu-
ity for peace with honor, that might be
resented TO us. Thinking and remem-
ering along the lines we have indicated
ught we take it, to conduce powerfully
o that end.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
THURSDAY...,...... APRIL 7, 1898.
OUTDOORS MORE HOPEFUL.

The outlook is more hopeful; considera
lions have entered into the situation thai
argue for the better The Presidents
message was not sent to Congress yes
tcrday. as was confidently expected. on
the contrary it is now stated that 1t will
not be submitted until Monday. if at all.
The ostensible reason for the change of
programme in regard TO the message is
that Consul-General Lee may have more
time in which to get out Of Cuba the
Americans who are touring or residing on
the island.
Ee that as it may, however, the coun-
Try and Congress have been given an
other season for breathing and thinking
another opportunity has been afforded for
conservatism TO assert its sway. This in
itself is a great point gained.
But it is not all that is reassuring. The
news from Madrid is more pacific than
IL has been for several days Advices
from there hold out more promise of
SPANS yielding than has been evidenced
at any time since it was announced that
she had rejected our demands More
over. this promise is strengthened by the
fact that the foreign Powers are said to
be still bringing pressure upon the Spa
nish Government to induce it to come to
an understanding with us.
In brief. as the situation presented itself
last night. Spain has again opened the
door 10 a possible peace and events
seem to be so shaping themselves at
Washington as that after all We may be
able TO enter 1t. If we can enter ii with
honor even at the eleventh hour there is
no question as to our duty TO do so. To
allow passion, partisan political conside-
rations. ambition for military gory-n
fact, anything save our obligations to
honor and humanity-to influence us not
10 enter it would be TO display criminal
weakness. TO the shame of ourselves and |
of posterity. Whatever may come out !
of the changed conditions. we must not |
compromise with timidity: still less must |
we lack the holiness to do the right.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
A MARRIAGE AT WINDSOR STATION
Mr. Edward L.. JOyner WEEDS Miss
Lillian EstelIe Chapman.

WINDSOR STATION. VA. April C.
Especially This evening. at o'clock.
wedding bells rung at the Windsor Bap-
fist church. when Mr. Edward l.. Joyner,
q popular young man from near this
place, and Miss Lillian Estelle Chapman,
the attractive daughter of Mr.. i. j.
Chapman. were made one The scene
was beautiful when the brida. party as
sembled al the church. The sweet
strains Of the Lohengrin march were
rendered in an artistic way by Mrs. c.
Il. Joyner while the bridal party marched
down the aisle. The bride was dressed
in white satin and carried bunch OF
brides roses. She was attended by her
maid of honor. Miss Dora Britt. OF Suf-
folk. Va, while Mr.. Joyner entered i'm
company with Mr.. II. b. Chapman. OF
Smithfeld. Va. the best man and a
brother OF the bride. When the couple
met AT the altar Rev. DR.. Deans stepped
forward and performed the ceremony i'm
Il very solemn and impressive way. After
receiving the congratulations extended,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07
SUGGESTIVE wAR-TAx FIGURES.

We wonder how many men who want
war at any price know that the cost of
the civil war TO the United States up to
the end Of the last fiscal year was over
$1,000, OO0.OOO. The ordinary expenses of
The government during the four years Of
the war were $31SO.OOOO0). 1t is estimated
that the peace expenses would have been
about S2GOOoO,OOo. leaving $2,92oOOOOOO for
war. About S7$O,O0O,OOO was raised by
taxation. If We accept the estimate that
$4,000 1900 would have been required to
carry on the government in peace the
war taxation was $i7O,OOO.OOO and $780,
100000 was raised by borrowing on in
terest-bearng bonds and non-intercst-
bearing notes.
And what did war taxation exact tri-
butte from: or rather what did ii not
exact tribute from? In addition TO put
ting its grip in the form of a license-taX,
and with a bloOd-sucking instability.
upon every conceivable vocation from
that Of banker down To that Of street
mountebank, II forced revenue from al
most every known article of domestic
PAbAt~titA. iiilts aNEDlulAb 10 an dD-
stract Of the revenue law of 1864. pub
lished in the New York Journal of Com
merce. are some of the domestic pro-
auctions assessed, and the schedule of
taxation: Candles, per cent: coal. :
cents ton; animal and vegetable oils.
. cents gallon: mineral oil. 20 cents a
gallon; gas. 10 cents thousand feet;
ground coffee and substitutes. 4 cent a
pound: molasses 8 cents a gallon: candy.
about 10 per cent: saleratus and bicar-
Donate OF soda, s mills per pound; potato
starch, mills. and grain starch. mills
per pound. White lead, oxide of zinc
salt umbrellas paper. pig-iron. rolled
brass. textiles. ready clothing
riNets. and numerous other articles were
OF this list.
Carriages were taxed from 81 to SO
silver watches paid 81 and gold watches
y each. pianos s. 10 So. yachts s. 10 $50
biliiard-tablcs $40. and silver plates ,
cents an ounce over and above "a certain
number of ounces in spoons-a concession, |
10 Bon. Batter probably. Then there ,yos |
a heavy income tax, taxes on lcegciey |
and the distribution of personal pronort,.
and on succession 10 real estate 49,,
stamps were required on all loe.l a..
ments, checks, ana proprietary or,i.ia..
Amusemenis paid per cent. Bants 49,,
1-2t OF per cent. monthly ON d,,..l,.N
ana the same rate on capital ana ns,.s
papers pals per cent on receipts from
advertising There was also a ~, o
''- amount Of business done, and tobacco
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-07

The Philadelphia Press says: 1.-THE men,
bers of the Camden On. 3D. Republican
Club are proud of letter received from
General Fitzhugh Lee, which states that
his father, Sydney Smith Lee, was born
in the house now used as the club-room
on Cooper street above Third. General Lee
states I'm the letter that his grandfather,
Philadelphia with his wife and went to
Camden to stop with Sydney Smith, Il
friend of his grandmothers. While there
his father was born, and was named
Sydney Smith Lee, in honor of the per-
son at whose house he first saw the
light"