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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-08
Melons for Breakfast.

Many persons who suffer indiges-
tion from eating melons as refresh
ing appetizer in the morning will
find that no unpleasant results follow
their use as breakfast dessert. To
the most unthinking it should be ap-
parent that introducing a cold mass
into the stomach before eating must
necessarily reduce its temperature be-
low that required for digestion. There
are stomachs hardy enough to endure
this treatment, but people should dis
abuse themselves of the idea that it
is the proper and healthful thing to
do in all cases. Anyone who is fond
of melons will find them as palatable
after the introduction of warm food
into the stomach as before, and gen.
orally the result will be more satisfac-
tory in the avoidance of any undue
tax on the digestive organs.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-08
How to Boil Il Ham.

Select good ham-one that is
thick through and short for it's weight.
Be sure, also, that the skin is thin,
that point determining the age of the
animal from which the ham is cut.
Scrape and wash it well, and put i. on
to cook in sufficient cold water to we'll
cover it, adding good haif-cupful
each of vinegar and molasses. After
it has come to boil the heat should
be reduced to just the simmering
point. A twelve-pound ham will re-
quire five hours simmering. When
half-done add two bay leaves, dozen
cloves and teaspoonful of sage. Let
it cool over night in the water in
which it was boiled. In the morning
remove the skin, place the ham in a
dripping pan, and bake for an hour in
moderate oven, basting with mild
vinegar. When nearly done sprinkle
we'll with brown sugar, and brown. A
boiled ham keeps much better for the
added baking process. An indifferent
ham prepared as above is better than
the finest sugar-cured product care
lessly cooked.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-08
Hoods SarsapariIla
Hoods Pills cure sick headache. s5c
An Incident at Santiago.

An incident of the trenches before
Santiago is told by member OF the
Ninth Massachusetts,. He says. 1--WE
arrived at the battlefield about noon,
and were lined up in position behind
a hill to act as reserves and to protect
the food and ammunition. Bullets
were whistling over our heads in
perfect storm; but we were becoming
quite used to that sort of thing, and,
being tired out, we lay down on the
ground and tried to keep cool. While
we we're lying there shell dropped at
the feet Of Sergeant Walker, not three
feet from him. Fortunately it did not
explode; if it had, the whole company
would have been wiped out.
''It gave some of the boys such
fright that they started to run, but
Sergeant Walker called them back, as
suring them that the danger was past.
and that he was going to use it for a
seat. He walked over to it and planked
himself down; but he had no more
than touched it when he jumped about
five feet in the air, and grabbing him
self by the seat of the trousers, yelled:
"It's hotP'--New York Sun.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-08
Squares of Rhubarb In Jelly.

Cover a quart of peeled rhubarb
cut in inch and half squares with
cold water, and at the first boil pour
off the water, cover with fresh, sim
mer for ten minutes and, while each
square is whole, try with a fork, and
when beginning to soften add large
cup of sugar. Stew a few moments
longer until the sweetening takes eff
feet, then stir the hot juice into quar-
ter of a box of gelatine that has been
soaking in the juice of an orange, re-
move the rhubarb carefully that it
may not break, put half the juice in
shallow dish on the ice, keep the
rest liquid. When half the juice has
jellied place the squares in it, pour the
liquid over and serve when the whole
has become firm. If too solid put in
a warm place to timber and scant the
gelatine next time.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-08
The Original Tommy Atkins.

The question as to the origin Of
Tommy Atkins as the godfatherin
chiet of the British army has been re-
Gently discussed in the columns of
the Western Morning News. The re-
ceived version is that the name origi-
Hally appeared in model account
form issued by the War Office. But
it is asserted that real Thomas At
kins was, in the beginning of the
century, o gunner in the Royal Artil-
lery, and kept pay-book in such
neat and orderly manner that it be-
came a model for soldiers account
books in general, which took the
name of their originator. Then by
process of substitution known to stu
dents of mythology, the individual
soldier took the place of the book,
and the mythopeic Tommy came into
being. g.-Household Words.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-08

horizontal or perpendicular lines, as
fancy may dictate.
A perfectly fitted lining of colored
lawn is the foundation over which the
full white organdy is isadjusted, Valen-
ciennes lace and insertion being
chosen for decoration. The fronts
and back are gathered at the neck,
shoulders and waist line, the skirt
being worn over the lower edge of
waist.
The front pouches slightly in up-to-
date style, but the back is drawn
tightly to the waist line.
The wrinkled sleeve adjusted over
two-seamed Innings (which may be
omitted at willy and the gathered
epaulettes are stylish feature of this
pretty waist. The mode is especially
adapted to thin silks of India and
Japanese weave, mousseline de sole,
liberty silk and grenadine, while silk,
embroidered chiffon, passementerie,
gauze, net and ribbon ruching aud
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-08

than better. In consulting Mrs. Pink
ham no hesitation need be felt, the
story is told to a woman and is wholly
confidential. Mrs. Pinkham's address
is Lynn, Mass, she offers sick women
her advice without charge.
Her intimate knowledge OF women's
troubles makes her letter of advice
wellspring of hope, and her wide experi-
ence and skill point the way to health.
81 suffered with ovarian trouble for
seven years, and no doctor knew what
was the matter with me. had spells
which would last for two days or more.
thought I would try Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. l have
taken seven bottles of it, and am en-
tirely cured. ."-NRs. JOHN FOREMAN, .6
N. Woodberry Ave-, Baltimore, Md.
The above letter from Mrs. Foreman
is o1ly one Of thousands.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-08
Known by His Walk.

A tutor of one of the Oxford colleges
who limped in his walk was some
years ago accosted by well-known
politician, who asked him if he was
not the chaplain of the college at such
time, naming the year. The doctor
said he was. The interrogation OBJ
served: ''I knew you by your limp"
"Well," said the doctor, lit seemed
my limping made deeper impression
than my preaching" "Ah, doctor"
was the reply, with ready wit, sit is
the highest compliment we can pay
minister to say that he is known by
his walk rather than by his converse
ton. st Louis Star.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-08
Household Hints.

To mix little consomme with clam
broth adds considerably to the flavor
of the latter.
Wash chamois skins in warm suds,
rinse in warm water and dry them by
stretching and rubbing.
A new filing for sandwiches con-
sists of thin shavings of sugared gin
ger and candied orange peel.
A pleasing new fad is the wedding
chest" To be quite the thing tb
should be of carved antique oak or lis
semblance.
whiting and pint of water. Leave
it on till dry, and then rub off the
powder with chamois.
A chemist says that medicine stains
usually yield very quickly to an ap-
plication of alcohol. For the obsti-
nate iodine-stains ether is recommend
ed.
A point to give the new housekeep.
er is that china plates, cups OF sau-
GERS should not be piled one upon an
other while they are hot. They must
be cool before they are packed. Other
wise the glaze cracks easily.
The old-fashioned sugar tongs
with spoon points are recommended
for use in hulling strawberries, when
it is desired to keep the shape of the,
berry intact. The large fine berries
are frequently served with the hulls
on. passing a little dish of powdered
sugar with each plate Of berries.
The correct way to carve a fish is
to run knife down the back, cutting
through the skin. Remove the fms,
then cut into even pieces on one side.
When these pieces are served, remove
the bones and cut the under side in
the same way.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-08
An Empress who Loves Birds.

The dowager empress of China is
devoted to birds of all kinds, and in
Vulnerable bird pets are kept about
the palace. She is reported to have
wept copiously about the death of a
favorite nightingale not long ago.
Upon being told of a Chinese girl who
had complained bitterly of the dreari-
ness of life, this exalted lady remarked
sagely that woman ought to take SO
much pride in her home that it could
bea heave to her, adding: "There
are always birds and flowers" She
is clever artist and delights in paint
ing from nature.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-08
WHY Gallery La Useful.

Celery is useful as salad owing to
its well-known value as a nerve build
er. Wash the celery, trim off all the
green stalks, and pare the root. Cut
into shreds the white stalks and the
portion of the root clinging to them
after pairing. Toss them i'll bowl
with the same dressing used for to-
mato and lettuce salad. A celery
mayonnaise is delicious accompani-
ment of game dinner. Trim the
celery, cut the bleached portions left
into half-inch lengths, and season it
with a satspoonful of salt and two or
three shakes of the white pepper cast
er. Cover it with mayonnaise and
serve at once.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-08
A Dainty Little Dress.

White lawn, tucking, Valenciennes
lace and insertion combine to make
the dainty little dress shown in the
large engraving.
The design provides for q short,
low yoke, that is simply fitted by
shoulder seams, to the upper edge of
which the skirt portion is attached,
the fulness being collected in gathers.
The skirt falls freely from yoke to the
lower edge, which finishes with wide
hem, over which two evenly spaced
lrows of insertion are placed. An at
tractive feature is the bertha, shaped
with square corners at the lower edge,
which is also edged with lace headed
by insertion, the round top icing
gathered and sewed on at round yoke
outline.
Plain or figured organdie, dimity,
nainsook, India silk, swiss, challie,
cashmere or any soft, becoming ma
terial in silk, wool or cotton will
make pretty dresses by the mode.
In place of the insertion can be
used ribbon in plain or gathered rows,
braid, gimp, embroidery or ruchings
of the material.
As illustrated, the dress is worn
with a guimpe of white lawn, the
yoke of which is tucked.
To make this dress for girl six
years OF age will require three and
one-half yards of material thirty-six
inches wide.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-08

A Notable Feature OF the Seasons Styles.
Sleeves of material that contrasts
with the gown and harmonizes with
yoke, vest or acces ories are a notable
feature of the seasons styles.
Lightweight textures, such as veil
ing, grenadine, mousseline or soft
silks, are tucked by gathers at each
edge over fitted Innings, as shown in
No. l. This style adds greatly to the
comeliness of rather thin arm, while
Disgusting the one too generously pro-
portioned. For heavy silks, brocades,
velvet and broadcloth, plain, close
fitted sleeve is chosen, as represented
in No. 2. Both styles are included in
the pattern, with double-gathered
caps that may be used singly or to-
gether on either style of sleeve, or
omitted if not desired.
Sleeves in either mode can be worn
with baslues or waists of wool or silk.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-08
A Pretty Frock.

A black tulle frock which differs
from other black tulle frocks is spangled
with jet and silver from the bottom of
the skirt to the curve of the hips, leav-
ing free space of about quarter OF
a yard from the waist downward. The
bodice is made of gagged tulle, trans
parent upon the arms and upper por-
ton of the chest and back, and forms
sort of cuirass to the waist of heavy
steel and jet embr oidery. No COLOR is
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-08
A Rainy Day Waist.

A good rainy day waist is made of
fine mohair. One practical damsel
has mohair waist which has been
made water repellant. Another always
carries with her little cape of mohair
which has been similarly treated. The
cape rolls into . space not over three
inches square and can be slipped into
the pocket or bicycle kit and the space
will never be missed. It's owner de-
clares that it has saved her many q
cold and that she would not dispense
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-08
HELPS FOR HOUSEWIVES.
Evaporated Milk.

You may use evaporated milk in
place of ordinary milk for your cake,
adding sufficient quantity of water
to make it us nearly as possible like
fresh milk. prefer, however, where
cakes contain large quantity of but
ter, to use water, even if I have an
abundance of fresh milk. Water
makes cake lighter and more delicate
than milk. Evaporated milk may be
used for cream sauce for any of the
canned vegetables or fruits, or for
cream sauce for puddings or vegeta-
bles with which cream sauce would be
appropriate.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-08
THE RED CROSS.

They too have heard the drum-beat,
They follow the bugle's call.
These who are swift with pity
On the field where bra~s men fall.
When the battle-boom IS silent,
And the echoins thunder dies,
They haste to the plain red soddeE
With Is. blood OF sacrifice.
the nag that floats above them
Is marked with crimson sign,
Pledge Of great compassion
And the rifted heart divine,
That once for mans redemption
Knew earth's completest loss.
These to the field of valor
Bring loves immortal cross.
And so they follow the bugle.
And heed the drum-beat's call,
But Their errand is one of pity
They succor the men who fall.
-Harper's Bazaar.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-08
Tho Capes OF the Season.

Capes of couple of seasons ago
were SO full and voluminous that the
owners of them are finding them avail
able for Eton jackets, boleros and
various uses. One cape will cut q
handsome Eton and will make sleeves
If it happens to be of the full average
size. Even the very small ones work
over in this way to the most excellent
advantage.
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with it under any circumstances. Too
little attention is given to minor acces-
sories of this sort. Young persons do
not seem to realize that a trifle of pre-
caution may save many wearisome
days of illness if not broken down
health.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-08
women,s Rights in Canada,

The new charter of Montreal, Can
ada, gives full municipal suffrage to
women, either widows OF unmarried,
who occupy, either as lessees or own
ers, property in the city subject to
taxation.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-08
A Favorlte in sheer Fabrics.

For lawns, organdies and all sheer
fabrics this style ofwaist, designed by
May Manton, is great favorite.
It can be made up perfectly devoid
of decoration, simply trimmed around
the epaulettes and wrists as shown, or
lavishly decorated with insertion, lace
or ribbon, in straight, cross, diamond,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-08

frilling can be used to trim o waist
like this very handsomely.
To make this waist for lady of
medium size will require four yards of
material thirty six inches wide.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-08

To make No. will require one and
one-eighth yards of material thirty six
inches wide. To make No. 2 will re-
quire three-quarters Of 9 yard Of the
same width material. :.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-08

worn with this frock, and pretty
touch is given by white osprey in
the coiffure.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-08
CONSULTING A WOMAN.
Mrs. Pinkham's Advice Inspires
Confidence and Hope.

Examination by a male physician is
a hard trial to delicately organized
woman.
She puts it off as long as she dare,
and is only driven to it by fear of can
GER, polypus, or some dreadful ill.
Most frequently such woman leaves
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-08

This condi-
tion of the
mind destroys
the effect of
advice; and
S h e gre w S
worse rather
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-08

The value of ton OF pure gold is
5000, 900. 900.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-08

a physicians Office
where she has un-
dergone q critical
examination with
animpression, more
or less, of discour-
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-02-25
Defenders Death.

1t is reported to the TRIBUNE from
Standing Rock that the death of George
Defender did not result from natural
causes, but that Defender committed
suicide by choking himself with knotted
silk handkerchiefs. What truth there
is in the report it is impossible to state,
but it is claimed by the TR1BuNE's in
formant that he borrowed several silk
handkerchief from friends ,knotted them
together and strangled himself, to
hasten the death which he knew was
approaching. 1t is also stated that the
confession he made to the priest i'm
plicated the men who have been ac-
cused, also stating that Black Hawk
was the leader and promoter Of the
crime.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-02-25

the Indians for county aid. These con-
ditions have led the persons interested
in the welfare of the county to see what
can be done toward having the Indians
on the reservation moved to some other,
preferably in Montana, and they will
seek to have the general government
make a move to this effect. The Indians
will not object to the change, as they
would perfer the grazing country of
Montana for their cattle to the farming
region of Benson county, where they
now are. The Indians make fair stock
men, but poor farmers.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-02-25
A Soldiers Escape.
From tie Democrat.Afessage, LIT. syerz,no, III,

When Richmond lad fallen and the great
commanders bad met beneath the historic
apple tree at Appomattox, the SD Penn
sylvania Volunteers, prematurely aged, clad
IN tatters and rags, broken in body but of
Gauntless spirit, swung into line for the last
"grand review " and then quietly marched
away to begin life's fray anew. Rebel shot
and shell, the dread miasma of the southern
swamp, sleepless nights and wearisome days
had depleted their ranks until only a hand
full remained. Among the number Asa Rob.
lnson came back to the old home III Mt.
Sterling, Ills; that he had left ut the call to
arms four years previous. He went away in
the first flush Of vigorous manhood; he came
back a ghost of the self that answered to
President Lincoln's call fore 3OO, 900 more"
With his return to the old homestead
there came to him the knowledge that war
with him was only begun; that he must
fight the battle with disease to the end of his
days; that the glare of a southern sun and
the CALLING fire of n southern soldiery we're
as nothing compared to the onslaught of an
enemy that fought under cover and disre.
garded all the rules of civilized warfare.
Sciatic rheumatism fastened its fancs upon
him. incapacitating him for manual labor and
rendering him, much of the time, physically
as helpless as an infant. The years passed
Dy, Dut MS suHerings, with increasing age,
were increased rather than diminished. lie
spent q small fortune for DOCTORS medicine,
praying for ever temporary relief, but it did
not come.
To-day he is an alert, active man of fifty.
five years. His rheumatic pains have de.
parted, and while there are traces Of his
years Of sufering in his face he walks with
the soldierly bearing and springy step of a
healthy young man. &
To the Democrat-M Message reporter he talked
freely about his case. Mr.. Robinson is a man
of much more than average education and
intelligence. Where he is known in Brown
County his word is Is acceptable as the bond
Of the average man, and there is no question
but that in his case an almost miraculous cure
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-02-25

H. Greenfield and two miners who will
join them at the coast and Walter Pres
ton who will go along as a cook. An
auxiliary to this party is three com
posed OF o. G.. harvested Of Fargo,
Frank Palmer, who lives a short dis
lance in the. country, and a doctor of
Park River. The party goes under an
agreement to stay'together for eighteen
months. Mr.. O'Neil is at present the
street commissioner of Fargo and he
has a large circle of friends who wish
him we'll in the gold fields. Burt Glib
SOD was until recently bookkeeper for
Thos. Kleino1el. Mr.. Greenfield has
not been a resident of Fargo very long.
O. G. Narvestad is a sturdy representa-
tive of the Scandinavian population of
Fargo, and he leaves behind him a large
circle of friends as also does Frank
Palmer. who is one of the most popular
farmers on the Sheyenne river.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-02-25
Big Strikes in Klondike.

Dickinson Klondikers are reported to
have struck it rich, and two of them
at least have mines which will make
them rich, according to reports received
by friends in Dickinson. Dickinson has
probably furnished more Klondike pill
grims than any other town in the state
and deserves to strike something. The
latest report says that H. F. Beckett and
Welton Mcdonald have claims on
Bonanza creek which are panning out
big. Beckett has force of eight men
working and has already taken out
s125,00 and the other mar is doing
we'll. The two men left Dickinson
about a year ago and got there before
the rush.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-02-25
How to Look Good.

Good looks are really more than skin
deep, depending entirely on a healthy
condition of all the vital organs. If the
liver be inactive, you have a bilious look
if your stomach be disordered, you have
a pinched look. Secure good health, and
you will surely have good looks.
"Electric Bitters'' is a good Alternative
and Tonic. Acts directly on the stomach,
liver and kidneys. Purities the blood,
cures pimples, blotches, and boils, and
gives a good complexion. Every bottle
guaranteed. Sold at P. G. Remington's
drug store. so cents per bottle.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-02-25
Towns to be Moved.

Negotiations are practically closed by
which the towns of Wyndmere and Mo-
selle are to be moved to the crossing of
the Northern Pacific and 500 railroads,
in Richland county, about eighteen
miles east of Minor. Wyndmere is less
than two miles and Moselle about four
miles from the site of the proposed town.
Minneapolis capitalists are interested in
the scheme and have purchased the
land, which will be at one plated. It
is surrounded by the finest farming
country in this part of the state and
with it's railroad advantages promises to
be the leading town of western Richland
county.