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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-02

The horde OF Tammany freebooters which Is
taking possession OF the local offices is like Fall
STATS army
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-02

greater contrast between two days in point
Of weather can scarcely be imagined than that
between the last day OF 1897 and the first day
Of 1898 II 1t be an earnest OF the difference
between the two years In other respects the pres
ent bids fair TO be a year OF Jubilee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-02
SIR HENRY HAS A GOOD

SIR HENRY HAS GOOD WORD FOR HIS SON
London. Jan AT the close Of the performance
OF Peter the Great" Sir Henry Irving made
sDeech TO the audience. in which ne said;
1T is customary for the manager 10 be enthus,-
astic over the author. and confess I prejudced
in favor of this one"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-02
GoMPERss LETTER TO GAGE.
From The Baltimore American.

From, The Baltimore American.
Mr. Gompers wanders OF into financial argu::
LIS when wise men touch with caution, ana
ntters conclusions with the confidence Oh an jim.
nire but there are really no persons VINO knu~
r,vhat Is exactly best, who are absolutely com
Ncient 70 establish rigid rules which the none
- AFFAIRS OF the world must follow. Inc ony
80 Man il to follow closely as possible the
haotan path OF human experience ana that 10
,,bat this country must do. Nothing radcaI e,Ihel
nv hui prudent plocdins along the roadway
", ,ho world is the sensible and reasonable pohcy
AID FOR THE CUBANs
From The Boston Advertiser
M. ,real of President Mckinley IN behat OF
. NJ people OF Cuba Is lkey 10 iheet
w ',h hearty answer from the people OF w
M r,.d states II the results OF similar appea.s
=, w. mast AFFORD any indication OF me QUEENS
~, ,his case There Is no doubt OF tns VIZ
.'n eytent OF suffering In CUBA ana 'he "ee"
FOR help Is also evident
THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION
r,., The Rochester Post-Express.
nh. coming session is going to can tor al rus
hitv and experience which the hePuo''o ,n;orStv
srt,y viii have at its command ~ 10 III, sry
yvh,ch cnn IL II chooses render the PSop, no, shs
"ai,nhle 90, vices In order that II shal ni.e 49,
~, exnec,ations Ii Will be only NECESSARY con
,e""osn haze respect for the wishes OF nc "a,
,,,namts who are behind 1t and turn oea' Coz
10 bosses and lobby as
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-27

it's lower edge, and extends on the
fronts, where it reverses at the top to
form prettily shaped lapels. A piping
of the cloth is included in the seam.
The neck is completed with high
aaring collar, faced with velvet, and
made in sections to roll over slightly at
the top. Rows of machine stitching
give an appropriate finish. Some
very dressy capes are made OF satin,
silk or velvet, with one or more ruffies
in this style, decorated with ruchings
of silk or ribbon, braid, passemeterie
or fur.
Heavy cloths, in smooth or rough
finish, may be used, the double-faced
cloths being exceedingly handsome
without lining.
To make the cape in the medium
size will require two and half yards
of fifty inch material.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-27
Holland,s Possessions.

Hollands best colonial possession is
Java, that land of earthquakes and
coffee, where live $4,000 such sim
pie people as were seen on the Mid
way during the Worlds Fair. Be-
sides Java, the Dutch rule over part
of Borneo and New Guinea, the Mo-
luccas, Sumatra and other islands in
the Asiatic archipelago, and st. Mar
tin, Curacao and half dozen others
in the West Indian group. Little
Denmark claims Greenland, where the
icy mountains grow; Iceland and St
John and st. Thomas islands in the
West Indian ocean. Portugal holds
the Cape Verde islands, OF West Af-
rica, where Cervera's feet loitered a
few weeks before sailing over the At
lantic to destruction, and few minor
islands in African and Asiatic waters.
Italy's colonial possessions are insig-
niticant, and SO are Russia's Siberia
being province in the Russian state).
The Bey of Tripoli renders homage
to the Sultan of Turkey, who also ex-
ercises his power in Egypt, though
Egypt is nominally an independent
state, even if it is occupied by British
troops.-New York Tribune.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-27
THE REALM
OF FASHION.

bretelles have an interlining of tailor
canvas between the lining of white
faille and the cloth. The fronts lap
in double breasted style and are
closed by diamond-shaped cut steel
buttons.
The skirt is seven-gored, in the
latest mode, the narrow front gore
being outlined with the trimming, an
effect which gives height and dignity
to the figure. The guimpe effect is a
wonderfully attractive and becoming
feature of the seasons styles and may
be plain tucked or lace-covered. Any
of the plain checked or novelty mixed
goods are appropriate for its develop
ment, and braid, velvet or ribbon
may be used in decoration.
To make the waist for woman of
medium size will require two yards
of forty -four inch material. To make
the skirt in the medium size will re-
quire five and one-eighth yards of the
same width material.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-27
A styIish Autumn Costume.

The stylish costume shown in the
large illustration is suited for after
noon or morning wear. The material
is castor-colored broadcloth, with
chemisette and collar of finely tucked
white faille, and the trimming of black
braid passementerie is laid over
white ribbon. The hat is of brown
fancy chenille braid, with castor satin
and velvet loops. Small flowers in
brown satin and burnt orange are
banched high in front.
The waist is made over fitted Innings
that close in centre-front, the over
front being cut in heart shape to ex-
pose the pretty yoke in front and
back. The fronts are corded in
groups of three evenly spaced rows,
which must be done in the cloth be-
fore cutting the pattern. The back is
smooth across the shoulders and is
drawn to the waist by gathers at the
centre. The two-seamed sleeves have
the slight fashionable fulness gathered
at the top and the wrists are finished
by pretty haring cuffs.
The basque portion is joined to the
lower edge of the waist, the seam
being hidden by the shaped belt.
Both the basque and the stylish
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-27

on the handles. The wheels spun
over the track with q low roar that
again and again, as Meg swung around
the curves, seemed the oncoming roar
of the express. The frightened girls
mouth seemed filed with ashes, her
lips were dry and stiff and the sharp
particles of sand that swept up into
her face and eyes stung like storm
of needles. Her back ached and
panied and sharp knives seemed shoot
ing down her arms and through her
numbed and stiff hands that now
hardly felt the handlebars.
Suddenly the headlight of the ex-
press (standing at the tank) loomed in
the near distance. Franticially Meg
tried to stop her machine, but the
best she could do was to retard its
progress as it approached the now
binding glaring of the light. With
a shrek of agony and despair Meg
reeled back III faint The helpless
little hands fell from the bar and one
crash swept her into merciful obliv-
ion.
But Meg was not killed. When she
opened her eyes her face and hair
were wet where the trainmen had
dashed water over her, and many anx-
ious eyes were looking down at her
face. She had been in time, after all,
though the engine was just about to
start from the watering tank as she
dashed into it. The bicycle was a
wreck, and Meg's left arm was broken
and her head cut and her body
bruised. But she had saved the train
and was heroine. Sympathetic women
from the Pullman coaches and from
the tourist cars and weary travellers
from the emigrant cars together
thanked the white faced girl lying on
the ground in the yellow light of the
lanterns. While Meg was convalesc-
ing slowly and being mended up gen.
orally her little brownhaired mother
hovered around her in an ecstacy OF
thankfulness, and brawny ranchers
rode in miles to see ''that gal of Stan
nard's who saved the flyer" Letters
arrived from the president and other
high officials of the Northern Pacific
road, containing beautifully printed
pieces of paper bearing very illegibly
written signatures and mysterious
little holes punched through, and Meg
discovered that she was very i'm
portant young lady with bank ac-
count.
But, best of ali to her, when she
was well she went down daily to the
'store" and to see Frank Graham,
who was convalescing, too, after a
very long illness, and she glided
swiftly and happily on Gladys
wheel" of latest make.-Chicage
Record.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-27
Hoods SarsapariIIa
The Population of Palestine.
Hoods Pills cure indigestion. % cents.

The PRONUNCIATION of an order of the
Turkish Government restricting i'm.
migration into Palestine has led to in.
quiry as to what is the cause of such
measure. By the census taken
previous to the last one-the census
of 1S56-there were 100000 in.
habitants of Palestine, and the popu.
lation at that time was considered
stationary. By the last estimate the
population of Palestine was 2,711 900.
and this increase was shown in the
large cities as we'll as in the country
districts. Ten years ago there were
$4,000 residents in Jaffa; to-day there
are nearly 10000. The present popu.
lation of Damascus is 100000, and OF
Jerusalem Al 900. Since the Russian
prosecutions of the Jews there has
been large immigration into Pales.
tine from Russia, and the increase OF
population has been further augmented
by the agitation of Zionism.-New
York Sun.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-27
A Skirt Much in Vogue.

One of the most fashionable skirts
now in vogue is here illustrated in
mixed gray yelling trimmed with ruch-
ings Of the material edged with mar
row satin ribbon.
The upper portion is of circular
shaping fitted at the top by short
darts, to the lower edge of which the
graduated founce is joined. The
founce is very deep in back and mar
row in front, which gives the admired
tablier effect SO very generally becom-
ing.
The placket is finished at top of the
centre seam in back, the fulness at
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-27
A Cool Burglar.

The religion of the cold bath, so
dear to Englishmen, seems to have
reached the burglar class. And after
a good days work what is so nice in
these sultry days as bath and
change of clothes? With this senti-
ment an enlightened chief at Buckley
seems to have been thoroughly in ac-
cordance. Having entered house
during the absence of the family and
servants, the gentleman appears to
have set to work to ransack the whole
place from top to bottom. Drawers,
wardrobes, and cupboards were upset,
and the contents strewn about in all
directions. The arduous task finished,
the burglar evidently thought he was
entitled to bath, so he went to the
bathroom and took most refreshing
tub, with no doubt just dash of warm
water to take the chill of, for after
exertion quite cold bath is apt to be
harmful. He next proceeded to put
on an evening dress-suit, leaving his
own in exchange, and after one or two
of Beau Brummells failures in the
way of tying cravat, to judge from
the unsuccessful attempts he left lying
abont the floor, he emerged from the
dressing-room and took supper in the
dining-room. But, like Napoleon after
the treaty Of Tilsit, the burglar did
not know when to stop and at supper
he ''did himself too WE'LL" The table
groaned with tasty meats and tempt
ing wines, and at the end of the meal
the overfed housebreaker left the
scene of his labors with only cruet-
stand.-London Telegraph.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-27
DUG A FELLOW PRISONERS GRAVE.
Experience of an American Under Lopez
in q Cuban Prison.

Experience of an American Under Lopez
in a Cuban Prison.
Colonel B. F. Sawyer, prominent
Southern journalist and at present the
chief editorial writer of the Rome
(Ga) Tribune, is one of the oldest
and most picturesque characters in
the land of Dixie.
When boy of fifteen or sixteen his
fiery spirit led him into our war with
Mexico, and the youngster thorough
ly enjoyed it all the way through.
After returning to his home in Ala
bama the lad didn't feel like settling
down. He was fond of adventure,
and the life of soldier in strange
land suited him exactly.
1t was not long before he became
interested in the cause of free Cuba,
and as one of the periodical insurrec-
tions in that country was then in prog
ress he joined the ill-fated expedi-
tion of Lopez. The capture and exc
cution of his chief left the boy and
his comrades in bad fix. The few
prisoners who were not put to death
were chained in couples and placed
on the public works.
Sawyer was harshly treated, and it
looked as though exposure and hard
work would kill him. He managed to
send a note to the American consul,
but nothing was done for him. One
of the Spaniards guarding him was
rather clever, and the captive sent his
letters through his hands. The half
starved young American awoke one
morning to find that the prisoner
chained to him was lying dead by his
side. The survivor was ordered to
bury him, and when the chain bind
ing him to the corpse was rudely
broken he dug grave for his late
fellow sufferer. There was no coffin.
The grave was scooped in the sand by
Sawyer's tired and trembling hands.
The situation was desperate. Saw
yer then wrote long letter to the
British consul, telling his whole story
his youth, his pitiful condition, the
neglect of the American consul and
many other matters.
The very next day q big English
! man visited the camp. He was very
mad and very overbearing in his man
ner. He talked with the boy plis-
oner and told him to be of good cheer.
How he did it nobody but himself and
the Spanish authorities ever knew,
but in less than twenty-four hours he
secured Sawyer's release and put him
on vessel bound for America.
Sawyer devoted himself for few
years to politics and planting i'll Ala
bama, but the first call to arms in the
civil war found him ready. At that
time he was prosperous man. He
cared nothing for money, and when
he organized his company he insisted
upon equipping it at his own expense.
He paid for uniforms, guns, canteens,
knapsacks and everything out of his
own pocket.
He was gallant fighter, and his
men were imbued with his fearless
spirit. OF course he was promoted.
He rose to a colonelcy, and would
have gone higher if he had cared for
such trifes as rank and title.
The war left very few of his men
alive or unscathed. They fought like
tigers and nearly all of them were
slain in battle.
At the close of the war the colonel
faced his new duties and responsible.
ties and showed that he could work
as hard as be could fight.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-27
HE HIRED THE WHOLE CIRCUS.


How an Enterprising Candidate Won
votevs From His Rival
s'Times," said Senator Sorghum,
refectively, ''ain't anything like they
used to be. There's too much for
mality. We're getting to where the
first thing that's done when good
old-fashioned impulse asserts itself is
to tie some tape around it and choke
it off,"
'sYou think we are getting slightly
effete?" inquired the young man who
is learning the politics business.
Undoubtedly. And the worst of
it is that we are getting effete-er and
effete-er. The people amt governed
as they ought to be. A whole lot of
folks have noticed it. I'll never for
get the first time I ran for Office" he
went on in a dreamily reminiscent
tone. ''There was one township that
was dead against us. And we needed
it. And we got it. But we didn't
send around lot of clumsy and COM
monplace agents with check books.
Nor did we have to resort to any Of
the elaborate methods of surrepti-
tious persuasion that hear about SO
often and with SO much pain
elbow did you manage it?"
"Delicately. but thoroughly. We
were little bit annoyed at first by
the fact that a circus had arranged to
show at the village on the day election
occurred. 1t was only small circus,
but big enough to make trouble unless
we headed off its deadly influence.
It's arrival was temptation for every
body to come to town and cast vote,
and the more votes there were the
more trouble our ticket had to over
come; for that was the most preju-
diced township it was ever my expert
ence to do business in. But didn't
despair. I had long interview with
the circus manager, who combined
with love of his art very acute
business sense. The circus was show
ing in vacant lot adjacent to the
polls. When the crowd began to
gather, it found canvas walls stretch
ing from the main entrance to the
polls. People who went to make pur-
formed that Socrates Sorghum, Esq,
was giving theatre party that day,
and that there wasn't room in the
tent for anybody except his guests.
When they began to assemble at the
polls 1 announced that I appreciated
the expressions of loyalty and esteem
which had proceeded from Elder
berry township, and that in my turn
proposed to show the citizens good
time. I informed them that each of
our ballots had a coupon which would
be stamped by man who stood just
outside, where he could see that the
holder had not been deceived into vot-
ing the wrong piece of paper, and
would admit the bearer and his family
to the circus. Those who were not
entitled to my hospitality could follow
the show to some other town and see
it next day."
''Did it work?"
"Work! Several of the men on the
rival ticket voted for us rather than
miss the circus. But you couldn't do
| anything like that now," he added
with sigh. ''Circuses have got so
big that nobody could afford to hire
one for whole day. And, anyhow,
everything is getting sort of complex
and undemocratic.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-27

model here illustrated is of light
brown cloth, made en- costume. The
revers are faced with brown velvet,
and brown satin is used for the hand
some lining. The upper portion fits
smoothly, single dart taken up on
each shoulder regulating the adjust
ment, and the fronts are cut away from
the neck down.
The cape has added length given by
the circular founce that is joined to
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-27

the waist being laid in deep single
plaits at each side. Gathers may be
developed to adjust the fulness if so
preferred. The sweep at the foot
measures four and three-fourths yards.
Almost any style of material can be
handsomely developed by this grace
full model, and fiat trimming of braid.
gimp, passementerie or ribbon will
decorate stylishly.
To make this skirt for lady OF
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-27
HOw's This +?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo. 0.
We, the undersigned, have known f. J. Che
ney for the last Is years, and believe him per-
fectly honorable in all business transaction.
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
lion made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo
Ohio.
Druggists. Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken Internally. act
Ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Testimonials sent free
Price, 15c. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-27
ONE OF THE LOSERS.

see her stand in the twilight there,
Her hand and her temple gray.
Her furrowed face it is marked with care,
Rough is her garb and thin with the wear
OF tho work Of the long. long day.
She turns her face to the distant skies
It Is anxious and drawn with pain
And slowly she shakes her head and signs,
Sadly the tears course from her eyes
As she enters her cot again.
Oh, the white road stretches across the
plain,
And it's here that she comes each day,
For she has not heard that her boy was slain,
And she does not know that she looks in
vain
Through the twilight dim and gray.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-27
Princes. Dress Popular.

The princess dress is so much liked
that it appears again in the finest I'M
portations. In many instances ne
sides and back are in princess
with the front in bodice or iac.-.
shape.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-27

medium size will require four and one
half Yards of material forty-four
inches wide.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-27
A Cutaway Eject.

The new circular fouhce and cuta.
way effects introduced in capes this
season are extremely fascinating, and
a revival of this popular and convent
ent wrap is already heralded. The
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-27
TO MRS. PINKHAM
From Mrs. Walter E. Budd, Of Pat
chogue, New York.

Mrs. BUDD, in the following letter,
tells a familiar story of weakness and
suffering, and thanks Mrs. Pinkham
for complete relief:
"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM.-I think it is
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-27

ed me terribly. l could not sleep for
the pain. Plasters would help for
while, but as soon as taken off, the pain
would be just as bad as ever. Doctors
prescribed medicine, but it gave me no
relief.
"Now 1 feel so well and strong,
have no more headaches, and no
pain in side, and it is all owing to
your Compound. 1 cannot praise it
enough. 1t is wonderful medicine
recommend it to every woman I
know"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-27
For a Dropping Front.

A novelty of the season is piece OF
passementerie shaped like bib. This
fastens upon either shoulder and is
attached to o belt. 1t is designed to
carry out the idea of the full dropping
front,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-27
Five Cents.

Everybody knows that Dobbins Electric
Soap is the best in the world, and for 50 years
it has sold at the highest price. Its price is
now cents, same as common brown soap
Bars full size and quality. Order of grocer. Ad,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-27

1t Is estimated that the number OF ships
20 crcss the Atlantic Ocean, monthly. is
1000
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-27

The Japanese never swear. Their Ian
guage contains no blasphemous words.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-27
Beauty II Blood Deep.

Clean blood means a clean skin. Ne
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar.
BIC clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm.
Danish pimples, boils. blotches, blackheads.
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets, s,--beauty for ten cents. All drug.
yists, satisfaction guaranteed, l0s, 25c, Soc.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-27

Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your life Away.
To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag.
netic. full Of life, nerve and vigor, take No-To.
Bac. the wonder worker that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, soc or 81. Cure guaran'
Iced. Booklet and sample free Address
Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or New York
Nearly 81 $50 900 worth of articles are
pawned in London weekly.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-27

A fibre of silk one mile long weighs but
twelve grains.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-27

~ cuty TO write
} you and tell you
what Lydia
E. Pinkham's s
Il Vegetable
Compound
has done for
me. l feel like
another woman.
| had such dread.
full headaches
through my
y temples and
+ on top of my
q head, that /
I nearly went
crazy;Aasa also
troubled with
| chills, was very
weak; my left
! side from my
, shoulders to
my waist pain