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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1898-08-20
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THE PLATFORM.

al Republican party upon the full
fllment of the pledges which it
gave the people through its plat
torn adopted at the last national
convention; and we reafirm our
Endorsement of that platform.
The return Of complete and
universal prosperity to all of the
people Of our common country as
a result of the return Of the Re
publican party to the full control
OF the government is complete
vindication of the wisdom of its
policy and a. guarantee to the
people that the continuance of
that policy will insure to all por-
tons of the country, where such
system is accepted and adopted,
the full benefits arising from such
governmental policy and we call
upon the people of Idaho to join
with us in such political action as
will bring our state into complete
harmony with the administration
which has brought such prosper
ity and honor upon US.
We heartily endorse the finan-
cial policy of the Republican
party as the same has been APP
piled to the management of the
financial affairs of the govern
ment.
We reafirm our belief in the
protective tariff policy of the Re-
publican party, and we believe
that only under such policy can
the people enjoy the fullest meas
ure of prosperity which our
splendid natural resources and
commercial advantages entitle us
to demand.
We congratulate the nation
upon the successful issues of the
war with Spain, prosecuted under
the direction of William McKin-
ley, commander-in-chief of the
army and navy of the United
States, with the loyal support Of
the brave volunteers of both land
and sea. We declare our hearty
approval of the terms demanded
of Spain by our president as the
conditions of restored peace. And
we declare our full and complete
confidence in the patriotism and
ability of the Republican admin
istration to make such just and
wise provisions touching the gov
eminent and control of our newly
acquired territory as will best &C
cord with the policy of our gov
eminent and the best interests OF
all the people. And we declare
our full faith and confidence in
the patriotism and wisdom of the
Republican administration to so
conduct the affairs of the nation,
both at home and abroad, that the
prosperity of our people and the
honor of our flag, will reach the
highest mark to which our instl-
tutions entitle us aspire.
We call attention to the fact
that the Democratic party while
charging the Republican party
with fostering trusts and govern
ment by injunction; and while
criticising the United States
courts neglecting to exercise the
powers of the government grant
ed by the Sherman antitrust act
of 1890, under which in actions in
the name of the government in
the United States courts, since
March a, 1897, a coal trust, live
stock trust, pig and steel trust
and the Transmissouri freight
association, have been destroyed
bv means of the writ of inlunc-
ton.
We condemn the ineficiency Of
the present state administration OF
Idaho. in that it has lost to our
educational Institutions and the
people valuable rights in connec-
ton with the selection of public
lands which were granted and
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1898-08-20
STATE COMMITTEE.

John T. Morrison Chosen as State
Chairman.
The new Republican State
Central Committee met Thursday
evening for the purpose of elect
ing a chairman. John T. Nor
rison was unanimously chosen.
Frank C. Ramsey was chosen
as treasurer.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-04
Items Worth Perusing.

In India the rhododendron grows to
a height of thirty feet. Marigolds and
camomiles in North Africa reach a
height of four or stive feet
An ignorant man who Stands upon
his dignity" is like the fellow who
tried to elevate himself by standing
upon a piece of brown paper.
With an apparatus called the myo-
phone French scientist claims to
have proved that the nerves may live
hours after the death of the body
No said the bank cashier, II didn't
need the money. l wasn't speculating.
/ had no necessity for stealing it, But,
hang it, | didn't want to be called &C.
centric"
A farmer at Chrichel, England, is
eccentric in a high degree. All the
animals on his farm, horses, cows,
pigs, and fowls, are white. and he
will have no Others
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-04

The wife of Pittsburg real estate
agent had expressed a desire for lob
ster. Not the common canned stuff,
but live lobster, the real thing. The
vender of town lots remembered this
and before starting for home bought
two of the finest, wide-spreading
crustaceans that ever came out of the
Atlantic To insure their arrival in
good condition he had them put up in
a large market basket half-filled with
ice and covered them with a piece of
paper. AS soon as he got on 9Th
avenue car the trouble began. Those
Holsters grew tired of their seclusion
and began to get in touch with their
surroundings. The car was crowded
and their owner had to stand.
Suddenly sharp-faced spinster
startled the car with screams of "Help
Pickpockets! Police!" at the same time
clutching the real-estate mans arm.
Conductor, have this man arrested"
she exclaimed.
Everybody looked at the supposed
culprit and then those nearest.the pair
burst into laughter. One of the lob
sters was still tugging at the lady's
dress.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-04
so5O.OOO for One word.

What would you think if you could
make $250,000 by speaking single
word? Hon. William M. Evarets, says
the st. Louis Globe-D Democrat, once
received the enormous fee of $780,
600 for a legal opinion he expressed in
just one word of three letters.
A great corporation desired legal
opinion on matter involving millions
of dollars. for upon it practically de-
pended that corporations very exist
,ence. They decided to refer the ques-
ton, which was wholly one of the cor
rect Interpretation of law. to William
M. Evarts, and to be guided wholly by
his opinion. Their lawyer stated their
case to the Senator, and asked him the
important question. Evarts' reputa-
ton and success are wholly due, not
as a cross examiner or conductor of
cases, but simply to his remarkable
knowledge of law andihis power, which
seems almost like intuition, of deter
mining just how the Supreme Court
will decide any question of law.
When the attorney for the great cor
poration put his question, so vitally
important to that corporations exist
ence, Evarts sat buried in thought for
a minute, and then answered in one
word, Yes" His bill for the one word
was $250,000, and the corporation paid
it without murmur. Evarts answer
proved to be correct.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-04
A JOKE ON THE POLICEMAN.
How a French Policeman Got Reinforce.
ments to Capture . Supposed Thief.

How French Policeman Got Reinforce.
ments to Capture Supposed Thief.
Mile. Jeanne Granier, the well known
French actress, once met with an
amusing adventure. 1t happened at
Marseilles. In one OF the. little pieces
she plays by herself she has for Access
sorry the lay figure of man, skilfully
articulated and dressed in a travelling
suit, with which she dances. The
figure during her voyage was enveloped
in tight fitting covering.
On reaching Marseilles it was left in
the luggage room with other things.
The curiosity of two railway employees
being aroused at the sight of it, they
took off the covering and resolved to
play joke on their comrades. They
placed the figure in an arm chair at the
desk OF the cashier and shut the door.
When the employees on night service
came they opened the door and were
surprised to see a man sitting down
before the cash box. They Immediate
ly closed and locked the door and ran
for assistance.
A policeman arrived, revolver in
hand, believing, like the employees,
that he had to deal with a dangerous
thief. He called on the figure to sur
render and follow him to the sta
tion. AS it did not obey the summons,
the policemen shut the door and went
in search of reinforcements to sur
round the place, and thereby to prevent
the culprit from escaping. The door
was again opened, the armed force
entered, and it was not until they had
pounced on the poor lay rob-
Der that they discovered the joke.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-04
FOR SALE.

| offer the following properties 20
acres, hemlock timber, near Ringdale;
373 acres virgin timber, Elk Run, North
Mountain. close to railroad; 326 acres,
coal lands. at Bernice, adjoining present
workings; s lots tone entire section) at
Eagles Mere. each lot IS feet front on
Pennsylvania Ave, with Bradford
privileges and title; ] lot 75 it. front on
LaPorte Ave. several choice lots in La,
Porte Boro.; also several warrants OF
stripped lands in LaPorte, Colley and
Fox townships suitable for farming or
grazing purposes.
Ii. T. DowNs, Atty-at- Law.
LaPorte, Pa.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-04
Lowering 0OId GlarY.v

Now when the sunset gun is fired at
United States military post, "Old
Glory" comes down amid most impress
sive ceremonies, and not as formerly,
when loosened halyards allowed the flag
to descend with a run, to fall on the
ground and be bundled up in a manner
that bore no marks of the respect due
to the emblem Of our nation. The old
and unseemly mode of procedure has
been entirely changed, thanks to a pat
rlotic sentiment that demanded that
all ceremonies having to do with the
Stars and Stripes be performed de-
Gently and in order. 1t was in response
to that sentiment that the Army Board
on Drill Regulations adopted an en-
tirely new and most effective system
and one that was suggested and urged
by Captain w. R. Hamilton, of the
Seventh United States artillery.
Immediately before the time of lower
ing the flag, the force at the post "falI
in" ready for roll call at the foot of the
staff, where every man can see the
Stars and Stripes as they are illumined
by the parting rays Of the sun. Then
comes the measured roll call, followed
by the buglers sounding retreat"
When the last note Of the bugle is
heard the gun is fired, and all the men
are brought to attention" If they
are armed, arms are presented, and
visitors and bystanders always remove
their hats.
Then the band, which stands on the
parapet, Immediately below the flag.
plays "The Star Spangled Banner"
When the playing begins the flag starts
down, not hurriedly, but deliberately.
and in rhythm with the music. AS the
moving air fans its bright folds, that
are given an impulse by the measured
motions of the halyards, theylwave in
time to the music, and perfect the l1ar-
mony of sound, action and sentiment.
When the last bar of patriotic music
is completed and the final inch Of the
halyards payed out, the flag is,not al
lowed to touch the ground A sergeant
and his detail stand ready to receive it,
and four men appointed for the pur-
pose take it in their outstretched arms
and fold it carefully. Then it is car
ried to the guard house, placed in a box
especially provided for lit, andy kept
under careful guard until the informing.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-04

The searchlight is one of the most
important items in the electrical equip
ment of modern ships, and much in.
terest attaches to the present appear
ance of a new type of high power lens
mirror protector, made especially for
marine equipment. This little light
is intended for the smaller class of
yachts, of 100 feet or under and is not
too large for the smallest boat that
can float a dynamo to supply the cur
rent. The lens is nine inches in diam
eter, the total height fifteen inches and
the weight forty pounds. 1t throws a
clear, round, solid beam and will show
up buoy about half mile away on
dark night.
Within the last few years America
has made great strides in the manufac-
ture of search1ights. In the same
works where the miniature protector
just described was designed, search
lights of seventy-two inches diameter
are now being constructed for naval
and commercial service. The firm in
stead of relying, as was formerly tho
custom, on foreign lensmakers, has a
fine lensmaking plant of its own, where
not only the lenses are ground and
polished, but the special glass required
is prepared in large sweating fur
mace heated with crude oil vaporized
by heated compressed air
The prepared glass is placed in fire.
clay moulds of the shape of the rough
lens and the heat is gradually in
creased until the glass 'sweats" down
between the halves of the mold and
the surplus oozes out from the sides.
The mold is then placed in an oven
and buried in redhot sand and the
temperature is gradually reduced over
a period of two weeks. The glass,
when cold, has become thoroughly an
nealed and will stand the severe heat
ing and chilling to which it is ex-
posed in the searchlights without risk
of breakage.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-04
. Ayers
OaPsaparIIIa.' -
ISAAC ACKER, Cowans, VI
A Horrible Railroad Accident

is daily chronicle in our papers; also
the death of some dear friend. who had
died with Consumption, whereas, if he or
she had taken Otto's Cure for Throat and
Lung diseases in time, life would have
been rendered happier and perhaps saved
Heed the warning ifyou have cough
or any affection of the Throat and Lungs
Call on T. }. Keeler, Laporte; w. l..
Hoffman, IIillsgrove; b. S Lancaster,
louisville; G. b Jennings, Agt. Estella
Jno. w. Buck, Sonestown, and get a
trial:package free. Large size SOC and 25c
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-04
ZOIa az n Joker.

Figaro" of Paris. says that Zola
once tried to play a joke on a waiter,
and succeeded to certain extent. The
attendants in the Partisan restaurants
are noted for their ability to give an
answer to any question that is asked.
Zola ordered sphinx a la marengo." ;"
VI am sorry to say they are off, Mon
sieur," answered the waiter. What"
demanded the author. mo more
sphinx" The servant edged up to
him confidentially and whispered, I'VE
have some, Monsieur, but I don't. care
to serve them to you, as they are5not
quite fresh"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-04

A remarkable phenomenon connected
with the Batticaloa lake is that of the
singing shells, which on quiet night
it is most pleasant to hear. Arrange
ments were made the other night for
his excellency the governor to hear the
novelty, and after dinner Sir West
Ridgeway was taken on the lake. The
night was a lovely one, and very still,
and the singing of the shells was heard
to advantage
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-04
Administrators Notice.

Administrators Notice.
Estate Of Mary McCuiy, Hte Of EIk-
Mlid tOUnship, licensed.
Letters of Administration having been
granted to The undersigned, Administra-
tor in the estate of Mary McCarty late OF
Elkland township. deceased. notice is
hereby given that all persons indebted to
said estate are requested to make imned-
late payment, and all persons having
claims against it must present them duly
authenticated for settlement.
Downs, Atty. JOSEPH PARDOE, Admire
THOS. MCCARTHY ! '"''''
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-04

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most won-
derful medical discovery of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
and positively on kidneys. liver and bowels,
cleansing the entire system, dispel colds,
cure headache, fever, habitual constipation
and biliousness. Please buy and try q box
of g. G. G. to-day; 10, %, so cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-04
-a=-=-
Good N ews.

No other Medicine was ever given such
test as Ouo's Cure. Thousands of bot
ties Of this great German remedy are be
ing distributed EKEE OF CHARGE, to those
afflicted with Consumption, Asthma,
Group, severe Coughs, Pneumonia and all
Throat and Lung diseases, giving the peo-
Pile proof that Otto's Cure will cure them
For sale only by T. j. Keeler, Laporte;
WI. Hoffman, ,Hillsgrove; b.S. Lancaster
Forksville; G. B. Jennings, Estella; Jno.
W. Buck, Sonestown. Samples free.
Large bottles SOC and 25c.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-04
Diamonds All CoIors hut Violet.

Diamonds may be black as we'll as
white, and some are blue, red. brown,
yellow. green, pink and orange, but
there is no violet diamond, although,
in addition to amethyst, there are sap
phires. rubies and .garnets OF that col
or.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-04
Farm for Sale

The undersigned = on account OF fail
ing health will sell his valuacle farm
situated on Muncy Creek about nine
miles north of Hughesvlle, Pa. part of
the purchase money can remain in prop
erty.
JACOB Bucks, Strawbridge, Lycoming Co.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-04
JOE COOPER,
LaPorte, Pa.
Below l. 0. O. F. Hall.

Go to j. w. Buck, Sonestown, for
rubbers, blankets, carpets, clothing and
dressgoods at December low prices. High
est prices paid for butter and eggs.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-04
CONDENSED REPORT of the condition of the
Ii. FIRST NATIONAL BANK Of Dushore. Pa,

State OF Pennsylvania, County OF sullivan S.:
/, NJ. ID. Swarts, Cashier of the above named
bank. do solemnly swear that the above state
ment is true to the best of my knowledge and be
lief.
NJ ID. SWARTS, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn To before me this 18th
day of July 1898.
JOHN II. CRoNIN, Notary Public.
Correet-Attest:
ALPIONSUS WALSH !
JNO. ID. REESER, Directors
r.. b. pOMEROI.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-04

Notice :!
$4,000 worth of
Clothing,
Shoes, Pants, Ladies' Skirts,
Capes, Corsets, and Shirt
waists and everything in
Mems Furnishing Goods.

Will close out the entire stock at near
ly SOC on the dollar. This will be the
greatest sale Laporte ever heard Of Every
body should take advantage OF the bar
gains ] will offer. We will surely give
You prices that.you will surely be astonish-
ed. 1t will pay you to buy not only for
present but for future use. will be glad
to give the Lowest Price TO every body.
1t will be special favor that every body
should come and examine my stock even
if you don't expect to buy.
Highest price paid Tor Ginseng.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-04
Notice of Dissolution.

See the cash bargains j. W. Buck is
offering this week.
Inspect Bucks shoe stock before pur-
chasing elseware.
BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY, JOHN
Howard HARRIS, President. College,
leading to degrees in Art, Philosophy and
Science. Academy, preparatory school
for young men and boys. Institute, a re-
fined boarding school for young ladies.
School of Music, with graduating courses.
For catalogue. address the Register,
w. c. GRETzINGER, Lewisburg, Pa.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-04
Sores.

Running sores appeared on my
leg and spread over the entire
lower portion of the limb. got
no help from medicine till 1 tried
yours. was cured by one bottle Of
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-04

Excellent wheat -four from 81.
to Sl.25 at A. T. Armstrong, Sones-
town, Pa.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-07-13

souls on board, was run down by the
iron sailing ship Cromartyshire and such
a terrific hole was torn in the pig
steamers port side that she sank WITHIN
half an hour, carrying with her 10 the
oceans bottom over 500 of her passen-
gers and crew. Those who were not
drawn down in the fearful whirlpool
struggled and fought for lie until l63
were at length rescued from death by the
crew of the Cromartyshire, which ship
survived the collision. If the words OF
the passengers who were dragged aboard
the Cromartyshire and later brought
into port by the steamer Greclan are to
be believed, the last few minutes on
board the Bourgogne witnessed some OF
the most terrible scenes OF horror and
cruelty that have blotted the history OF
civilized race. Instead of the heroic
discipline which so often has been one
bright feature OF such awful moments,
the crew of the steamer fought like de-
mons for the few lite boats and rats,
battering the helpless passengers away
from their only means OF salvation, with
the result that the strong overcame the
weak and the list oil 1863 saved contained
the name OF but one woman.
The disaster occurred at O'Clock IN
the morning of Monday, July a, about
60 miles south of Sable Island. The
Bourgogne had left New York bound tor
Havre on the previous Saturday while
the Cromartyshire was on her way from
Glasgow with crew of 81 men. Al.
though the Trans Atlantic steamers all
have a definite course, the Bourgogne
was, to all accounts, forty miles or more
to the north of the steamer lines.
The Captain Of the Bourgogne acted
like hero, doing everything he could
possibly do, up to the very last moment,
and stayed by his vessel in command as
she sank.
One of the passengers says: The
crew were cruel in their conduct towards
the passengers. I was unable to get in
any one of the steamers boats when l
came on deck, being showed away by the
sailors. saw many OF my friends beng
prevented from getting into the boats by
| the Sailors"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-07-13
Senator Seriously Accused.

Wilmington, July Ex-senator Richard
Kenney was put on trial Monday upon a
charge of aiding and abetting w. N.
Boggs, who has confessed to robbing the
First National bank of Dover, of which
institution he was paying teller Of the
sum of s107 900. The counts In the in
dictment, to which Senator Kenney has
pleaded not guilty, involve about $500.
Ezekiel T.. Cooper of Milford and
Thomas s.. Clark Of Dover have been
convicted of similar charges and are
now serving terms Of IS months and five
years respectively in the New Jersey
penitentiary at Trenton. Boggs was
the principal witness for the prosecu-
ton in each case. His story was to the
effect that the greater part Of his steal
ings was expended in stock speculations
and gambling, and that in the specula-
tions the defendants were associated
with him by participating in his deals,
and that they gave him their checks
when they had no funds in the bank,
Boggs taking care Of them from the
banks funds.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-07-13
Gifts to Sunset Home.

Owing to misunderstanding no report
of contributions to the Home has been
recently published in the CALIFORNIAN,
and the result of the omission is begin
ming to prove the wisdom of offering fire.
quent gift lists to the public. Under the
present date, July IL, only a general &C.
count will be rendered, without specifi-
cation of quantities. The latter are
usually given by reason of their sugges-
tiveness Of what is needed and of the
small amounts which are helpful and well
come. .t- Nt-
Donors to the support Of the institu.
ton from Dec. 1, 1897, to July II, 1898,
are as follows: Mrs, c. Bacon, Mrs. H,
c. Bates, Mrs. D, Boynton, Mrs. F. H,
Brooks, #. ]. Clement 40 pounds OF
beef, North church social committee,
Mrs. Farrell, Mrs. Horace Fairbanks,
Mrs. Henry Fairbanks, E. & T, Fair
banks & Co.. E. Hall, c. H. Higgins,
Mrs. T. M. Howard, Miss Annie 1de,
Miss Kate Kidder, E. M. Massey, Mrs.
Matthews, Mrs. DR.. Newell, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. c. Robinson, Mrs. ]. Ross, Spaulding
Bros. (box Of raisins), Mrs. c. M. Stone,
Mrs. D. Streeter, Mrs. Warden, Mrs.
White. Mrs. Wiley, an unknown friend
e baskets of strawberries). The contri-
buttons consisted, chiefly Of vegetables,
groceries, including canned and fresh
fruit, meats, milk and cream
Flowers from Mrs. F. H. Brooks and
the Episcopal and North churches. A
potted palm at Easter from Miss Marion
Stewart ofNew York city; SO plants fol-
bed, Mrs. Horace Fairbanks; tub
Of plants, l.. G. Lockwood. Newspapers
as usual, with the pleasant addition o.
the Lyndonvlle Journal. All these gifts
are gratefully acknowledged.
By order of Mrs. J. M. Boyce, visitor
for the month of July,