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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-13
Measuring an Eartaaua,se.

Some interesting computations and
investigations have been made on the
earthquake which disturbed Calcutta a
year ago. This earthquake was regis
tered at nineteen observatories in Eu-
rope (the most distant of which was
Edinburg. 1870 kilometres from tine
epicenter, The sesmographs and mag
netographs made records of the distlir-
bance. and the average Of the results
obtained indicates that the mean sa.-
face velocity of the first vibrations
was either nine or eleven kilofneIges
per second, according to the time ta-
ken for Calcutta. These first vibra-
tions, which lasted for twenty-three
minutes, were followed by large. long
periodic oscillations whose veloc.ty
was either 2.61 or 2,7G Kilometres ner
second. Crossing Italy the complete
wave must have been 54 Kilometres in
length, and the height OF its crest
about half metre
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-13
THE BlCYCLiST'S HUMP.
Ascdmes This Position in Blind obedience
tOa Law of the Lungs.

Ascdmes This Position in Blind obedience
toa Law of the Lungs.
1t has been generally believed that
fast bicycle riders lower their heads
and bend their bodies to reduce the
wind resistance of the body. but now
comes French scientist who says that
this belief is wrong.
DR.. Eifer well known in the medical
world of France. has been experiment
ing with cycle riders to discover the
reason for the hump-backed scorcher.
He finds it in a blind obedience to the
law shat the lungs seek to draw in air
with the greatest ease In fast riding
the air assumes a new relation to the
lungs and the human body adopts
new position in the saddle. This posi-
ton is, considering the new work, the
only rational one.
DR.. Eifer says a profound savant has
declared that "a horse runs with his
legs and gallops with his lungs" This
| proposition sis equally true for runners
and cyclists. An inexperienced runner
stops not by reason of fatigue but be-
cause of being 'winded." If breathing
( is less rapid on the wheel it constitutes
none the less an obstacle. The sue
cessful cycle crack must learn to
breathe slowly and deeply to oXygenize
his blood, and must avoid being sur
prised into quick. ierky breaths, which
prevent the play of the lungs. This is
the primary cause of ii stitch in the
side" In the middle-distance race
with Starbuck at Manhattan Beach last
summer Fred Titus before he reached
the tenth mile suddenly clapped his
hand to his side and had to leave the
track. Thoughtless persons hissed him.
According to DR.. Eifer the fault was
not in Titus's spirit. but in his way of
breathing. He dashed off from the
start, and wise people knew that
Stars" time would come. Titus could
be seen swallowing the air. No man
who does that can get his second wind,
and no man can win a long. well con-
DR.. Eifer says he has lived among the
Indians and has never seen one finish
breathless The Indian may finish
tired, but it will be his muscles, not his
lungs, that give out
i DR.. Eifer shows that the principal
obstacle to respiration is speed, which
is greater with the cyclist than with the
runner So, not only is nasal breath
ing recommended but the inclination
of the head is best adapted to salts
factory breathing. Nose breathing is
from fhn hnttom tn the ton while
mouth breathing Is the contrary. So
the roof of the nose. acts as wind
break. When the cyclist. as speed in
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-13
Don't tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.

To Quit tobacco easily and forever. he mag
netic. fun OF life, nerve and vigor, take No'ro-
Bac the wonder worker, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, soc or II. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free, Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago York
The committee of Lackawanna Pres
bytery appointed to superintend the sale
of the Laporte Presbyterian church prop.
erty has been authorized by the concre.
gational meeting held Sept. l6, to extend
the time for the reception OF written biis
to oct. -. 1898. These bids may he
left with Miss Hattie Crocker, l.aro,te.
Several bids have already been lrc.e'ted
and time is asked for presenting others.
The Congregation reserves the right to
accept or reject any or all bids, After
the IL of October the successful bidder
will be informed by the Committee which
bid they decide to accept.
Rev. 7. ii. Brooks.
On behalf of the Committee.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-13
BOarderS.

John. V. Finkle has opened his large
and comfortable house for the accomoda
ton ofcourt boaIders, and also for rcgu-
lar boarders by the day or week, at rea'
sonable rates.
Corner OF Maple and Muncy Sts., ,Laporte.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-13
County Seat Indices.

Several from this place attended
the ForksVille fair last week.
Miss Phoeba Coleman is visiting
her parents in Benton this week.
Rev. Patton is slowly recovering
from a severe illness last week.
-Woodin buttons We're at Il high
premium at Forksville fair last week
DR.. VOORHEES, of lnstanter, Pa,
was a welcome visitor in town this
week.
Miss ConnIey of Cleveland, ohio,
is the guest of Atty. and Mrs. A. j..
Bradley.
The reason many n man does
not marry is that he is too much en-
,es,aged.
Frank Ring spent a few days
with his parents at Hughesville last
week.
DR.. Murrelle of Athens, is at the
Mountain House this week, engaged
in dental practice.
f. G. Lauer and wife of Dubois,
visited witt. Mrs. NJ. c. Lauer and
family this week.
Most of the business of this
country is done by check, and the
balance by cheek.
Mrs. +. V. Ingham and sister
Miss Carrie Colt are visiting Judge
Ingham and family this week.
The date of the AdmrX. Sale OF the
personal property of the late Walter
Spencer, is Thursday, Oct. l3, 1898.
Coles Hardware of Dushore has
the contract for placing steam heat
apparatus in Gallagher's new hotel.
Hon. John S. Line, District Dep
uty of /. O. O. +. Lodge was in town
on Tuesday, en- route for Sonestown
where he installed officers.
These Indian uprisings because
the white man wants the Indians
lands will have to be stopped, ana
will be when the Indian has no more
land worth taking.
News ITEM subscribers all wear
Woodin buttons, that's right, but
if the editor doesn't get wooden
inside he'll starve waiting for some
to pay up, and that's no joke.
John p. Kennedy has sold his
interest i'm the laundry mt Hughes
vile, and will embark in the barber
ing business when satisfactory loca
ton is found.
This country is sending about
100000 bushels of wheat weekly tt
Europe. Here is Il case of casting
its bread on the waters that will re
turn ere many days in streams o
gold.
The ForksVille fair last Weel
was well attended by the citizens o
this county and from distance
Owing to the inclement weather on
Wednesday the fair was continued
until Friday.
A professional hobo appeared a
one of our hotels in town last Frida,
evening and handed the clerk Il sill
of paper upon which was written b!
prominent citizen of the Secont
ward, the following: "This is goot
Democrat and worthy of your sup
port" He was given his suppe
and also loaded up with the popula
Juice. The fortunate Democrat late
began terrorizing the residents witt
his yelling and was taken in custod.
by officer John Minnier and lodge,
in Jail for the night. Can this be
sample of the appreciation worth,
Democrat has of being liberall
supported
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-13
Sonestown.

SOneStOWn
Miss Jennie Greasy and children
of Newberry are visiting her sister
Mrs. III. p. Hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Starr, Chas.
Hazen, and j. G. Deininger attended
the county fair.
j. w. Bucks horse died last week.
Geo. Edwards will start a butcher
shop in the store formerly occupied
by Theo. Mencer.
Miss Celia Magargel was the guest
of out of town relatives for Il few
days last week.
Miss Pearl Keller is back from
Williamsport. She expects to spend
the winter here.
w. IL. Trump is again superin-
tending the grinding of buckwheat
in the grist mill below town.
Mic Mabel Pennington of Nord-
mclt will attend school here this
winter while residing with her aunt
Mrs. John Converse.
The men in the washbOard factory
enjoyed vacation Tuesday i'm order
to pick chestnuts.
Misses Maude Starr and Ada Hall
are spending the week ut Rock Run.
Rev. Mr.. Thomas, former f. Y.
pastor here, came into town Monday
Mrs. Rem, a guest of Mrs. p. f.
Magargel returned to her home at
Lairdsville on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Edgar called ON
friends at Nordmont on Tuesday.
Nj. j. Phillips and Chas. Starr in
spected the school house on Monday
with IA view to making some inn
prOvemcnts i'm the furniture.
Rev. +. B. Dunn organized Il
teachers meeting in the church last
Friday night.
Rev. j. j. Resh preached II very
good sermon to old people ut the oc-
casion of harvest home on Sunday
evening. Mr.. Irwin, the William
sport temperance lecturer was ex-
pected to speak afterwards. He was
given the floor shortly after S O'Clock
but would not talk saying it was too
late.
/ The Literary Society "curganized
last Friday evening. The following
officers were elected: Pres, w. B..
Hazen; Nice-Pres., Ada Hall; Secy.,
Myrtle Edgar; Treas, j. l.. snyder;
Janitor, Walter ,Lorah; Editor of the
"Astonishern Walter Hazen. No
debate will be given next Friday
evening but Il good program has been
prepared by the committee. This
year the society will meet promptly
at 1870 p. m. Friday evenings. Let
every one come and join.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-13
Public Notice.

Not having received value for a
note, dated Sept. {, 1898, given to
David Marks of Muncy Valley, by
VIM. ChamberIin of Eagles Mere,
all parties are notified not toobuy or
speculate on same as it will not be
paid. WM. CHAMBERLIN.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-13

For good quality OF underware at rea-
sonable prices go to j. w. Buck store.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-13
CONDENSED REPORT OF the condition OF the
L. FIRST NATIONAL BANK of Dushore, Pa,

State of Pennsylvania, County OF sullivan s.:
/, NJ. d. 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 26th
day of Sept 1898.
JOHN II. CRON1N, Notary Public
Correct-Attest:
ALPHONSUS WALSH,
JNO. ID. REESER, Directors
w J. LAWRENCE.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-13
Administratrix A Notice,

Estate of Walter Spencer, late Of Laporto Bore
sullivan county deceased.
Letters of administration upon the above named
estate having been granted to the undersigned
all persons having claims against the same will
present them for payment, duly Authenticated;
and those indebted thereto, will please make
immediate payment to
EMMA SPENCER. AdmrN.
a. JBRADLEY, Atty. Laporte. Pa,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-13
CIDER MILL IN OPERATION

John IA. Converse will be
prepared on and after We'd
nesday, Sept. ID, to fill or
ders on Wednesday, Thurs
day and Fridays of each
week until Nov. II, 1913, at
his mill in SoneStoWn, Pa.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-13
Williamsport & North Branch R.R
TIME TABLE.
In Effect Tuesday Sept. 1s, 1905.
-sla --s-ss
Northward.
Southwark

All trains daily except Sunday; "f" flag
stations.
Connections with the Philadelphia 4 Reading
at Halls, for all points north and SOUTH and the
Fall Brook and Beech Creek railroads. At
Satterield for all points on the Lehigh Valley
railroad. At Sonestown with the Eagles Mere
railroad.
R. f. EAVENSON, len, Manager.
HughesvilleP a
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-13
EMPLOYS OVER ONE MILLION PER
SONS IN THE UNITED STATES.

The Various Uses to Which Electricity Is
AppIied-Telegraph and Telephone Give
Work Ia Hundreds of fThOusands-Froma IL
Railroad Car TO "a Fan Now Run by 1t.
More than 100000 persons in the
United States, it is now computed, get
their livelihood through employments
dependent upon or connected with the
use of electricity. and compared with
the United States the number OF per-
SONS so employed i'll other countries is
practically insignificant The rapid
increase of the electric business of this
country is shown by the fact that at
the time of taking the last national
census, that 1890, no serious effort was
made to give figures showing the eX-
tent of the use of electricity.
There are in the United States near
ly a million miles of telegraph wire,
and there a,e $4,000 telegraph offices,
exclusive of those maintained by the
railroad companies for the conduct and
regulation Of their trains. Taking into
account telegraph operators. telegraph
telegraph service of the railroads. there
are 10000 persons connected with the
transmission of telegraphic messages
in the United States. There are now
100000 miles of telephone wire in the
United States, more than 900 eX
changes, and an equal number of tele-
phone branch offices. exclusive, of
course, of pay stations. The number
of employees of the telephone COM
panies of the United States is 25,000.
exclusive of those engaged in construc-
ton and repair work for the compan-
les
The gradual substitution of the elee-
trio current for horse power on surface
railroads has added largely to the num-
Der of employees of electric railroads.
There are now in the United States
$4,000 miles of electric or trolley roads,
and these roads give employment. it is
computed, to 100000 persons as motor
men, conductors, clerks, inspectors.
and electricians. Then there is the
item of ell ,ctric lighting which is one
of the most important branches of the
development of electric service, but
likewise one the figures of which are
most fragmentary. Nearly every i'm
portant city of the United States. and
many unimportant cities, too, are light
ed by electricity, as well as private
houses. stores, ,Miblic buildings, tunnels,
bridges, caves. mines and sparks. and
the use of the electric current in man
ufacturing is constantly on the in
crease. Machines are run by electrici-
ty, many manufacturing operations are
performed by it, elevators are run by
electricity, fans for cooking purposes
are run by electricity and as these uses
are extended the number of persons
employed is steadily being increased.
There are still to be added to the
figures of another branch of the bus-
ness, one of the most important. the
manufacture of electric appliances,
which, it is computed, gives employ
ment to more than 100000 persons.
Taking all the figures together. it is
probably not far from the truth to say
that there are 100000 persons IN the
United States dependent upon electric
1 ity for a livelihood
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-13
beauty Is blood Deep.

Clean blood means a clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar-
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy, liver and driving all inn
purities from the body. Begin to-day to
Danish pimples, boils, blotches, blackheads,
and that sicllly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets,-beauty for ten cents. All drug
gists, satisfaction guaranteed, lOc, 25c, soc.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-13
creases, Iowers MS nead, the mead
forms shield against which the shafts

creaSeS, lowers MS Hedu, tHe Heau
forms shield against which the shafts
of air beat harmlessy.
AS speed gets greater the cyclist
lowers his head still more. until at his
maximum OF effort his nose is almost
parallel with the course The tendency
to lower the head to influence breath
ing is unconsciously shown by any Pc
destrian who faces a stiff wind
items of Interest.
There are 10000 camels at work in
Australia.
The whistling buoy can be heard
about fifteen miles.
German school boys study harder
and play less than those of any other
country.
Pious Russians do not eat pigeons
because of the sanctity conferred on
the dove in the Scriptures.
A perfectly formed face is one-third
forehead, one-thrd nose, and one-third
upper and lower chin.
The entire collection of coins and
medals in the British Museum consists
Of nearly 250,000 specimens.
Ostrich tanning is a very profitable
industry in Africa; here it is computed
there are over 10000 tame birds.
? New Zealand has twenty-five estab
lishments for freezing meats for Eu
ropean markets. They can handle
100000 sheep year.
The title of Majesty" was first Civ
en- to Lewis NJ Of France Before that
time sovereigns We're usually styled
'highness."
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-13

H. w. Osler, candidate for Sher-
iff, was in town on Wednesday.
Angus Buschhausen is weari1g
a broad smile over the addition to
his family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-13

Frederick Hamlen (of Fowler &
Hamlen) us once more gladly welcomed
on the street by his many friends, and
shows by the sparkle of the eye that
his recent vacation of a month up in
the woods of Maine was the elixir that
his health required. While our towns
man is not accounted to be a grea.
hunter. and does not glory in the size
or number of the gentle-eyed deer he
returns with, nevertheless he can re-
gale you with some blood curdlng
stories Of accidents that might have
ended in the sacrifice of human vic
tins had not some unseen hand inter-
posed just in time to prevent fatal
termination to some tenderfoots care
lessness. Mr.. Hamlen corroborates the
story CT an abundance of deer, in fact,
never saw 50 many. Guides are all
employed and lots of people hunting in
the section of Parlin pond, Milhken's
camp and other places. without guides
Guides receive from 50 to SO per day.
Names Golfers are being rapidly re-
plenished through guides, hotels, rail-
roads and in many ways.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-13

Mr.. J. Newell Parker of Philadelphia.
Pa, where he is at present located in
business, has been, for a few days, ir
the city visiting old friends, associat ss
when he himsef was proud to be one
of Augustus citizens. Many will re-
member the firm of Parker & Percival
grocers. Later MIR. Parker was in the
business alone, sold out in November
1875. to Mr.. +. l.. Weber. Mr. Parker
was glad to see the many improve
ments in the city. He carries away
fresher and brighter memory of his Old
home. He left, Wednesday,. for Bc,s-
t1O
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-13
Gardiner, Me. Gardiner, Me. Gardiner, Me.
BLAiR'S STATUE UNVEILED.
Gov. Pingrce and Other Prominent Men
Present at Ceremony in Lansing.

Lansing, Mich. Oct. 12.-This city pop
ulation was augmented. today, by up
of the state VINO cane to witness the I'M
yelling of a statue of Austin Blair. erect
ed on the State House grounds in front
of the main entrance TO the Capitol, TO
commemorate the life. deeds and char
acter of Michigan S famous war Governor.
A feature of the ccasion was the pres
ence of Major General Shafter, VINO was
rendered q big informal reception before
the exercises of the day began
Veterans of the Civil War were present
by thousands. The parade was reviewed
by Gov. Pingree. Gen. Shafter, Depart
members of Congress and other .,stin-
guisihed guests.
The statue was presented to the state
by Gen. w. Fl. Wilmington of jackson,
Governor Blairs home. 1t was formally
accepted by Gov. Pingree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-13

Both the Augusta City hospital and
the generous offer of Messrs. Chase &
sanborn of Boston,to give tothe hospital
half cent for each pound of their
HallC'Well and Gardiner. Since this
offer was made, last spring, their sales
have been steadily increasing, and each
check to Treasurer John r. Gould of
the City hospital. The check fer the
month of September received by Mr..
Gould. yesterday, was for $25.65, the
largest thus far for a single month.
For August 1t was $24.32.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-13
A Card.

We, the undersigned. do hereby agree
to refund the money on a fifty cent bottle
of Greene's Syrup of Tar if 1t fails to
cure your cold or cough. We also warrant
twenty-five cent bottle TO prove salts
factory or no pay.
.3orLi,cn < !, Rooster, Augusta.
John Cougnlin, Augusta.
+. X. Courtemanche. Augusta.
Arthur Tetrault. Augusta,
Mixer & Johnson, Augusta.
f. G. Klnsman & Co., Augusta.
Chas. X. Partridge. Augusta.
Temple Pharmacy, Augusta:
A. b. Hutchinson, Hallowell.
c. H. Beane, Gardiner.
Fl. d. Robinson & Co.. Gardiner
Chas. Ward & Co.. Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-13
DAILY KENNEBE1 JOIJRNAIA THURSDAY OCTOBER ii 1905
Millinery Opening at 277 Water Street.

Fortunately for Mrs. Emma Turner
Successor to Eta +. Hansom) Wednes-
day was smiling without tears) In the
AFTERNOONS. SO the ladies had an oppor-
tunity of visiting her millinery opening
she HAD been at so much expense. time
and labor to prepare. The room was
tastefully decorated and the lovely hats
added their charms, doing the artists
who trimmed them full credit for their
skill. This establishment has been TOO
org known as "a millinery resort to re-
quire amy particular extoiling, or expa-
tiatlng on the very latest Paris and
New York styles and novelties The
public nave become so used to hearing
these phrases, what the ladies wart 10
know Is. is there hat or bonnet that
Will add to my style of beauty, or soften
and cover possible defects of nature.
The writer may safely say that there are
rats III this display that are so exquisite
and lovely that the only difficulty will be.
In finding loveliness and figure they
Will become, but do not be discourse ed
they are not all made for delicate beau
ties. The black velvet toaue trimmed
with fancy embroidered chiffon is fer
winter season. Another pretty toque is
of royal purple trimmed with white
mirror velvet and corded pearl orna-
merits and fancy coques. the combination
Is very happy; perhaps if you should at
tempt the creation of such a hat with
the same materials, tine lack of the same
deft. skilful fingers and the new ideas
tucked away in the mind that was TAX
ing the many gorgeous and fashionable
millinery openings of Boston or New
York would cause you to Ial. Rest as
sured Mrs. Turner and her assistants cam
Judging by this display, place each piece
OF ribbon, ornament, eagle quill, coque,
pearl, etc, just where the effect will be
the most desirable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-13

Those Augusta ladies who saw w. T.
Studley's millinery opening in Gardner
ard met Miss Forbes of New YORK.
who is at the head of this department.,
aca lot likely to miss calling at the
Iarlcrs CT Hotel North, to-day, ard en-
joying the privilege Of inspecting the
exquisite specimens of the miiiiners
art that Mr.. Studley is sure 10 d;spids
Oh this occasion. If MT. Studley ever
put his host fest forward in this de-
pa-t1r xsnt be may be relied upon to 90
so. .n-,ay If it is rainy the opening
VIII be continued to Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-13
Prof. Russelie Receiv-
ing Seemingly an
Endless . Stream of
Sick rand Crippled
People at his Office,
Y Cony House.

Professor Russclie is proving to be
the most wonderful man who has ever
visited this city. He is treating and
curing hundreds of people and the ex-
hibition: which he gave every after
noon for the past week at Mechanics
hall were witnessed by crowded houses,
and tho excitement was at fever heat.
Dozens of men and women who have
been restored to health stanl ready
aud willing TO give testimony to his
wonderful healing power. His Offices
at the Cony house are flied from the
opening hour 0 A. N. until the closing
hour 8 p. M. with sick people awaiting
patiently their turn to be treated and
cured. Scientific mcn marvel at the
cures. ministers are amazed and the
skepiica bewiidcrcd UPON seeing such
proofs Of his marvellous powers.
Consultation and examination free.