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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-01-06

The plague continues to spread in
India, in spite of all sanitary efforts
for its extirpation. Its progress is
slow in comparison with most epi-
denies, but it is the hardest of them
all to uproot entirely. 1t is several
years since the present malady started
on its course from China, and the his
tory of previous visitations justities
the conjecture that it may have long
road to travel. Russia's plague of
1878 lowered about the countries of
Western Asia for decade before it
advanced northward. In 1867 it ap-
peared at Bagdad; in 1S7O-'71 Kur-
distan was invaded; and in 1878 Bag
dad suffered anew. In 1877 it appeared
at Recht, an important city of North
ern Persia, near the port of Enseli,
from whence it was carried northward
in Caspian ships and planted in the
populous but malarious and unwhole-
some deltas of the Volga. Russia did
not get rid of it for number of years,
and stray cases of it appeared in other
European countries, to which it has
been periodical visitor since their
history began. It may come again,
but it is not now armed with its old
terrors.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-01-06

During her first term in the White
House, relates w. E. Curtis, in the
Chicago Record, Mrs. Cleveland was
always accessible to newspaper cor
respondents and was the source of a
great deal of valuable information
concerning official and social affairs.
The women correspondents were very
fond of her and appreciated her SYM
pathy and assistance, but during the
second term, after the children came,
she became more secluded; she seldom
saw any of her old friends of the news
paper profession, except on the oc-
casion of official functions, and even
then she usually referred them to the
presidents private secretary or to
Colonel Wilson, the master of cere-
monies at the White House. It is
said that this change in her disposi.
ton was caused by little incident
that was resented by the president
and herself as an unwarranted intru.
sion into their private affairs, and
caused them to take measures to pro-
tect their household against any fur
ther attacks of that kind. At the same
time the article they complained of
was not only an interesting but a
truthful account of an event which
occurs daily in every well-regulated
household that is made happy by
children. A newspaper correspondent
of some fame happened to call just as
Ruth who was then baby,
was having her morning bath.
The operation was being observed
with great pleasure by the president,
who invited his friend to join him.
The latter of course was immensely
interested in studying the demeanor
Of the president of the United States,
and particularly man of Mr.. Cleve-
lands character and disposition in the
midst of such pretty domestic scene,
and afterward took the libertyto write
a description of the affair for his
paper. The public was greatly amused,
but the president and Mrs. Cleveland
were indignant. That particular cor.
respondent was never received at the
White House again, and he effectually
destroyed their confidence in his pr%I
fession.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-01-06
QUAINT AND CURIOUS.

In India the natives, when bicycle
comes along, fall down and mention
the name of the Deity.
A lady in Hiram, Me-, has cucum-
ber pickles which have been in her
possession for more than forty years.
Whistling is practically unknown
among the Icelanders who regard it as
irreligious, and violation of the
divine law.
The first forger of Bank of
England note was Richard William
Vaughan, linen draper of Stafford,
hanged in 1853.
Miss Florence Hudson of Baltimore,
Nd, has tooth of solid gold, with a
diamond in the centre of it. The orna.
ment cost her over $3.50.
The long tails of the Shah of Per-
sia's horses are dyed crimson for six
inches at the tips-a iealously guarded
privilege of the ruler and his sons.
If Chinese children do not obey
their parents, and the latter whip them
to death, the law has no punishment
for them, as obedience to parents is
the cardinal virtue.
w. L. Woodward, the Kentucky
horse breeder, is going about telling
his friends that he has been cured of
rheumatism by carrying old electric
light carbons in his pockets.
Among the many devices to assist
the blind one of the best is type
writer in which the keys have raised
letters and which punctuates the paper
with either letters or the dots con.
tanned in one of the blind alphabets.
Experiments testing the compare.
tive values of salt and fresh water in
street-sprinkling are being made in
San Francisco. 1t is said that salt
water does not dry so quickly as fresh,
and that it binds the dirt together, SO
that there is less dust.
The people of Sharpsburg, KY, en-.
gage in diverting contests on Saturday
evenings. Forty men are each sup
piled with a dozen eggs, and range
themselves in two parties, twenty on
each side. They then begin throwing
the eggs at their opponents, and at its
close they look like omelets from head
to foot
The largest lobster that has been
seen in New Haver, Conn, in years
was on exhibition at the Tontine hotel.
The big shelltish weighed twenty eight
pounds, and was very old. 1t re-
posed in a dish on the office counter,
and was kept cool by pieces of ice.
The lobster was alive, and lazily moved
it's great claws.
A Virginian has invented tree pro-
tector which kills insects and worms
which try to crawl up the trunk and
eat the leaves, the new device con-
sisting of a pliable receptacle to su
round the tree and hold the inse'
killing liquid, with felt pad at
bottom to prevent insects from
ing up between the tree and u
tector.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-01-06

Georgia people and papers are
pluming themselves greatly upon the
fact that the new capitol of Rhode
Island is being built of Georgia
marble, in preference to all the granite
and marble of New England. It
comes from Pickens county, and is
represented to be remarkably white
white and strong.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-01-06

Disgraceful scenes have been wit
messed more than once in American
legislative chambers, recalls the New
York Times. Our statesmen have oc-
casionalry resorted to the argument
of fists vigorously swung, and in just
few instances the course of debate
has been interrupted by the violent
insertion into it of knives and revol-
vers. These lamentable facts are not
to be denied, but the humiliation they
have caused in sensitive minds is
much mitigated by the thought that
never, even amid the agonies of ere
construction" did the most uncouth
of our lawmakers display for more
than few minutes the reckless black
guardism by which for weeks past the
members of the Austrian Reichsrath
have shaken the foundations of the
empire and classed themselves with
savages. Democracy has its scandals,
but monarchical institutions, apparent
ly, do not develop in all who live un-
der them unvarying reliance on cour-
teous and legal methods as the only al
ternatives to out-and-out rebellion.
However, we should remember that the
government of the United States is an
ancient one, compared with those of
Austro Hungary, Germany, Spain,
Italy, France, and most of the minor
Continental nations. In due time, no
DOUBT, the residents of Europe will
attain to our present high average of
self-control. It would not be fair to
expect as much from people to whom
constitutional rule is still only an ex-
pertinent as from those whose arces-
tors have been free for MANY gen.
GRAFTON, and who have learned from
long experience when y fight and
when to make narlis~ezAlry ssotiso~
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-01-06

1t appears that Germany is not the
only bette noir of industrial Great
Britain, though it is doubtless the
chief. The ''made in Germany" cry
is now supplemented by another
'.made in the United States" In
other words, American manufacturers
are invading English home and colon.
ial markets.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-01-06

All over the country landowners
and others are suing paper, woodpulp
and saw mills for dumping refuse and
waste into streams and running them.
Most of the suits are successful.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-01-06

An expert says that getting shot
does not hurt any more than having a
tooth pulled. The dissemination of
this knowledge will not lessen therush
to get out Of the way when bullets are
flying around.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-01-06
Seven Feet of Hair on Mr.. La,

seven rect OI HAIR on N1r. Lal
Mr.. Legrand Larow of Ii
has a beard which perhaps
est worn by any man in
His beard is seven feet i,
has measured seven and
Mr.. Larow was born
county, N. Y, in 1852
tives are noted Tor ht
not of extraordinary
6 feet in height,
pounds. When ST
beard down it exter
the floor. He has
20 years. He wear
and wound around
wrapped and lodge
st Louis Globe J
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-01-06
A SONG OF HER LOVE.

I ong O m
n And dtenderly blessm
But necklace
ne
s o ong o rlove!
are
singing
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Fl LIS in
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-01-06

In South Africa there is great de-
mand for donkeys, as they are proof
against climate, plague and flies.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-04-29

10 Havana wilma cargo OK PROVISIONS
and Inosey oag ID be for the Span
insh troop Inc Ie41or first sighted hef
and b. gan tic pursuit by sending Z
blank snos across her bows. The Spal.
lard promptly put out all her lights an.
started III a desperate attempt to run
away.
The monitor then brought her six.
Founders into play and sent three more
shots directly at her, all finding the
mark. She also trained her big 12-incil
guns on the Guido, prepared to sink her
if she did not heave to.
Meanwhile the Machias had come up
and sent snot from a finch rifle at the
fugitive. captain Kichiondo. seeing
that he had two such powerful enemies
to combat, surrendered. Lieutenant
e. f. Qualtrough, Ensign J. f. Hub
bard and two marines were,put aboard as
q prize crew and brought the steamer
into Key west As soon as Captain
Kichiondo and his crew learned of the
conditions existing in Cuba they asked
to be landed there.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-04-29
THE POWERS WILL OBJECT.
Not Pleased With Proposal of United
States to Increase Tonnage Tax.

Not Pleased With Proposal of United
States to Increase Tonnage Tax.
LONDON, April 29.-It is officially an
nounced that the European powers are
to make joint representation to the
United States on the subject of the pro-
posed increase in the tonnage tax, point
ing out the nervousness of the proposed
measure ON European trade.
WASHINGTON, April 29.-Foreign gov
ernments, through their representatives
in Washington, are beginning to show
much concern over that feature of the
war tariff bill, now before congress,
which increases the tonnage tax on
transatlantic shipping to 90 cents per
ton. A leading diplomatic official
stated that, roughly speaking, the At
lantic trade was carried on by about 100
American steamships and about 1000
British, French, German and other for
eign steamships, so that the heavy
tonnage tax would be practically inslg-
nificant as against American steam
ships, while it would be very onerous
against foreign shipping. There are
intimations, however, that it may have
the effect of diverting shipping away
from American ports to Halifax, Mon
treal and other Canadian ports.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-04-29
MISS LULU MOSBY,,
Writer and Teacher Of Photography
Pointed Paragraphs.

No dress is immodest unless the
wearer is.
An epicure says hard boiled eggs
are to beat.
The art of bunco-steering requires
more than ordinary talent.
The man Who owns d paying oil
well lives off the fat of the land.
1t sometimes happens that the
bride is the best man at a wedding.
Many mans reputation depends
on what isn't found out about him.
The girl isn't a necromancer, but
she is something of a soothe-sayer.
There is an able bodied African in
nearly every mans private wood
pile.
After woman has passed GER
tain age she is willing to get married
on Friday.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-04-29
Union Improvement 60.
SuppHerS Of Natural Gas & Water.
PLUMBING And GAS FITTING

All who contemplate having plumb
ing or gas fitting done should consider
that little saving in first cost is not
always economy. We buy our goods
at first hands, strictly for cash. We
have expert plumbers and will guar
antee all work, at prices as low as
consistent with first class material
and workmanship. We will be here
to protect our work as long as gas
lasts and people use water.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-04-29
spanish Vessel ordered Released.

WASHINGTON, April 20.-The treasury
department has ordered the release of
the Spanish vessel Saturmina, recently
seized in Beloxi Miss. harbor. Under
the presidents proclamation such YES
sells are allowed 30 days in which to
leave port, hence the order of release.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-04-29
oRGANTowN. APRIL 20 1898.
AWFUL HAVOC.
The Forts of Matanzas Wrecked
by Our Guns.
SPANISH ADMIT T KILLED.

The Actual Number of Dead Not Ascer-
tainabIe-A Spanish Battery Opened
Replied Then the Monitor Puritan and
the Cincinnati Took a Hand Ia the
Fightiug-The Batteries Silenced In 18
Minutes-Not Shot Hit the American
Fleet-Only One Gun Got Into Range.
The Gunnery Of the Dons Very Poor.
Another Ship Captured.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-04-29
WeISbaeh LIGHTS Reduced to Sl.25

Large mica chimneys 40c extra. We
are the only authorized agents for
the genuine "Welsbach.n All other
incandescent lamps are infringements.
$500 reward for the conviction of
any one selling spurious burners as
ssW"
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-04-29

KEY WEST, April 29.-The lombard
ment of the fortsss.of Matanzas by the
United States cruiser New York, the
flagship of Rear Admiral Sampson, the
monitor Puritan and the cruiser Cincin-
natl is eagerly discussed here.
Not one of the American ships was
struck. the Spanish gunnery being wild.
There is as yet lEa means of knowing
the number of dead and wounded ON
the Spanish side
While the New York, Puritan and
Cincinnati We're accommodating in force
for the purpose of locating and destroy
ing the formidable defenses being con-
structed the flagship was fired on by
the batteries on Point Rubalcaya and
Point Maya. guarding the entrance to
the harbor
The New York replied from her for
ward 8-inch gun on the port side. She
steamed boldly i'll between the batteries
and soon blazed away with both broad
sides at them. The Puritan steamed in
behind the New York and engaged the
fortifcation on Point Maya, while the
New York went to starboard close up to
the land and poured her shells into Ru-
balcaya.
The Cincinnati, which had remained
well astern under orders, signalled for
permission to engage and received it,
and soon was firing her guns at the fort
on the west side of the bay.
The batteries fired explosive shells
and most of them fell wide of the mark.
One burst just beyond the stern of the
New York and shrapnel1 shell ex-
ploded above her.
1t took the three ships just Is minutes
to silence the batteries.
The shell struck the battery with
wonderful accuracy and blew up por-
ton of it. After waiting in vain for the
Spanish to renew the engagement the
ships withdrew, leaving both batteries
In ruins
The batteries and the New York were
just giving the signal to retire when one
defiant shot was fired from Rubalcaya.
One of the big guns on the Puritan
followed back. 1t struck the battery
just where the gun was, tore 1t away
from it's earthworks and exploded, do
ing great damage.
Captain r. j. MacHugh, an artillery
officer of the British army, who was
spectator of the engagement, said it was
one of the best shots he had ever seen
made.
All told the United States ships fired
SO shots at the forts. The forts fired
probably % shots.
Aside from the news of the Matanzas
bombardment, which set the town wild
with joy, the arrival of big prize, the
steamer Guido, caused excitement. She
was captured by the Terror and the
gunboat Machias ten miles off Carde-
mas, but not until after stern chase.
Five shots were fired, four by the mont
tor and one by the gunboat, though the
shot from the Machias did not take ef-
feet. Two Of the Terror's shots went
through the pllothouse and one struck
q longboat and the upper works.
Manuel Rivas, a sailor, was IN the
pilothouse of the Guido, and the flying
splinters penetrated his breast, lnflict-
ing wounds from which he may die He
was brought ashore and taken to the
hospital. Captain Kichiondo received
flesh wound in the wrist from splinter
when the shot went through the pilot
house.
The Guido was bound from Corunna
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-04-29
Resolution to Tax Incomes.

WASHINGTON, April Ex-senator But
Ter of North Carolina has introduced a
resolution providing that the United
States bonded Indebtedness should no
be increased, but the cost of the war be
betrayed by taxing incomes and COIN
ing the silver seigniorage. 1t went
over.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-04-29
Columbia visited Provincetown.

PRoy1NcETowN, Mass, April 29.-The
United States cruiser Columbia has been
anchored outside Long Point.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-04-29
The Minneapolis Anchored.

MAcHIAs, Me-, April 29.-The United
States cruiser Minneapolis, from East
port, bound west, is now at anchor off
Salt island in Machias bay.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-04-29

This is a point worth considering.
Remember everything first class and
work guaranteed to be according to
the most approved sanitary regula-
tions.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-04-29
To Keep spanish out of Coal.

ST. JOHNS, n. F., April 29-The
British cruisers Cordelia and Pelican
have been ordered to Newfoundland
waters to cope with any emergency that
might arise if Spanish warships visited
this coast for coal
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-04-29
American ship Shenandoah Safe.

LIVERPOOL, April 30. - The four
masted American ship Shenandoah,
Captain Murphy, from San Francisco,
reported to have been captured by the
Spanish, has arrived here safely.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-04-29
Creamery Butter.

Major j. L. Keener constantly
keeps on hand fresh creamery but
ter. The best country butter is also
on sale at his meat market on Pleas
ants street.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-04-29
Spanish Torpodoboat Sails.

BUENos AYREs, April 29.-The Span
ish torpedoboat Temerario has sailed
under secret instructions.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-04-29
Unimportant Senate Session.

WASHINGTON, April ga few bills
of unimportant character were passed
in the senate, but no business of gen
eral interest was transacted.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-04-29

Let your enthusiasm travel with
you, but don't get it checked.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-04-29
Blanco Reports U. S. Ship Aground.

MADRID, April 29.-Blanco cabled
that an American ironclad is aground
opposite Dimas, province of Pinar del
Rio. He says three other ships are
working to ref1oat her.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-04-29
A FULL line of Marvin's cakes an
crackers, at A. L. Nye's.
For Rent.

Two seven room houses on Beech
hurst, just across the bridge, only a
stones throw from the University.
Apply to Mrs. K. M. Cameron.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-04-29
PITTSBURG DIVISION.
For Rent.

Furnished rooms suitable for stu
dents or others, with bath room
also apartments suitable for light
Housekeeping. Apply to Miss Arab
j. Evans, Wiley street.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-04-29
| Will Sell

Privately my Livery
Stable an d lot on
Beechurst and ten head
of good horses. These
will be sold together or
separately as purchaser
desires. Cali at the
Office on Beechurt.
w. H. GILMORE.
The herald., 1898-10-26
Doran-Innes

The marriage of Miss Sarah Katherine
Innes. da ighter f Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel j.
1nnes to Willard James Doran. took place
last evening at 1880 o'clock. at the residence
of the brides parents 1881 Carroll avenue.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev.
Alfred s. Clark. rector Of Christ Episcopal
church in the presence only of the immedi-
ate relatives. The bride was given away
by her father and William A. Innes as
sisted as best man. On the entrance of tho
wedding party the bridal chorus from Lo-
hengrin was rendered by a string orches-
ira and the intermezzo from the "Cavalle-
ria Rusticana" was played softly during
the ceremony.
The brides gown was of heavy white bro-
caded satin: the train skirt trimmed with
narrow ruffles df chiffon. caught with clus-
ters of white violets. The bodice was COW
cred with embroidered chiffon, trimmed
with pearl passementerie. The only orna-
ment worn was a handsome diamond cross
at the throat. the gift of the bride grand
mother. Mrs. w. l.. Pease. Her bouquet
was Of long-stemmed bride roses, tied with
white satin ribbon. Mrs. Innes. the BRIDES
mother. wore her own wedding dress Of
cream satin.
The large reception hall was decorated
with potted plants, ferns and festoons Of
smilax. and the long drawing room In white
chrysanthemums, against a background Of
vines, papyrus and potted plants. The wide
bay window was transformed into a bower
of ferns and white carnations. i'm which
the bridal party stood. The dining room
was artistically arranged in yellow chrys-
anthemums. ferns and smilax.
At o'clock the house was thrown open
for a reception, to which several hundred
guests were invited. Mr.. and Mrs. Innes
were assisted in receiving by Mines. W. b,
Botsford, David r. Collins, Frederick A,
Hines, Mark A. Lewis. Arthur H. Braley.
j. A. Jevne. Misses Geneveive Smith. Lila
Fairchild. Kate Landt. A large canvas
pavilion erected on the lawn. elaborately
decorated. containing tastefully arranged
tables. was used as the supper room
Mr.. and Mrs. Doran left last evening for
the north and will be at home to their
friends after December /. at 1881 Carroll
avenue. Mr.. Doran is the chief freight
solicitor In the Southern Pacific general
offices.
The herald., 1898-10-26
BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENT WORK
Many Contracts to Be Let on Next
Monday

The following bids are now in the hands
of committees OF the city council and the
names of the successful bidders will be re-
ported at the next session on Monday:
To improve DE Long street, between Pico
and Sixteenth-A. b. Hogan, grading, 10
cents; curb, 171s cents c. w. Shafer, grad
ing, "a cents; curb, 10 cents. M. S. Cum
mings, grading, q cents; curb, l71a cents. a.
G. Strain, grading, % cents; curb, IA cents
Tryon & Coverly, grading, 26 cents; curb,
l6 cents.
TO improve Twentysecond street, from
Toberman to Union avenue-Tryon & Gov
walk, cents. f. w. Durrell, grading, 2C
cents; curb, % cents; sidewalk, cents. z
J. Richmon, grading, % cents; curb, 27
cents; sidewalk, 8 cents. G. w. Shafer, grad
ing, % cents; curb, q cents; sidewalk,
cents. A. G. Strain, grading, "a cents; curb
81 cents; sidewalk, cents.
TO sewer portions of Kohler, Eighth and
Merchant streets and Ceres avenue-J. e
White, 62 cents; George Banaz, 50 cents;
A. p. Pusich, SAY cents; Frank Whittier
64h cents.
TO sewer portions of Seventh and Kohlel
streets and Gladys and Ceres avenues-J. e
White, 80 cents; A. P. Pusich, 68 cents;
George Banaz, 73 cents; S. Ji Edwards, 81
cents.
To sewer Cottage place, from Tenth street
Banaz, II cents.
To sewer portions of Marion avenue and
Kensington road. e. White, 76 cents; S
|J. Edwards, 741s cents; George Banaz, Ok
cents; b. Lorenz, 79k cents.
To sewer Griffin avenue, between Main
and Mozart streets-George Banaz, 78 cents;
B. Lorenzi, "a cents.