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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-04-07

the people. So Tho observances which
In heather times konnrcd the advent
of Ostara, the Goddess of Spring. sur
vive to a certain extent in the Chris
tian celebration of the Resurrection. /
Apart from the religious services.
however, those observances with
which the heather Teutons honored
Ostara still linger in their primitive
form in many parts of Germany and
possibly of England. In New York
and other centres Of Anglo-Saxon civ
ilization they have assumed more
complex character.
The German rustic's feasting at
Easter time. according to German
mythologist, presents the ancient
sacrifice to the goddess. That sacri-
fee is offered by the urban American
in the form of fine raiment and bon
net, which his wife wears. When he
has to pay the bill for these things he
may console himself by remembering
that he is helping to perretuate an OBJ
servance of primeval antiquity.
New clothes, however, are not ap-
propriate for woman alone at Easter
time Man also at this season begins
to notice that his winter garments are
shabby and, If he can afford it, replac-
es them in honor of Cstara.
Ostara is represented in mythology
cal art as a dazzling maiden. simply
but beautifully clad She Is surrounded
by winged babies, birds, flowers, rab
bits and other things emblematical OF
Easter and the springtime. The sun,
it is reported, used to take three jumps
for JOY at the appearance of Ostara on
Easter Day.
Easter eggs are supposed to be laid
by no common hens, but by Easter
hens. The goddess Ostara was espe-
cially favorable to hens, which are US
ually to be seen with many eggs in her
pictures. Easter eggs should be red,
because red was the favorite color of
the Thunder God, and the first thunder
storm of Spring was sacred to Ostara.
The Easter fire which German peas
ants make is the funeral pyre of the
Winter God. Into it they sometimes
throw stuffed figure containing snow
shovels and sleds. That once rerre-
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-04-07
Curious Feature of Caster,

A curious feature in the services of
the Roman Catholic Church on Easter
Sunday is the paschal candle, huge
wax candle, richly painted and decora-
ted with flowers. 1t has, moreover,
five spikes inserted in it, which are
filed with spice. They represent the
wounds of Christ, and the candle itself
when lighted signifies His resurrec-
ton. In the Greek and Armenian
churches the paschal candle Is divided
into three branch.'. to represent the
Trinity.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-04-07
Ancient English observances.

Some of the most curious English
observances connected with Eastertlde
are those relating to the old tenures
by which certain landed property is
held throughout the country. Thus
for many years the Manor of Hallatol,
in Leicestershire, vas distinguished
by a singular and whimsical custom.
A piece of land was bequeathed to the
use of the rector for the time being,
who Ia return was enjoined to provide
two hare pies, quantity of ale, and
two dozen Of penny loaves, to be
scrambled for on Easter Monday an
nually." The custom is Sill continued
but instead of hare the rector provides
two largo pies Ende Of veal and ba.
con
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-04-07

There were formerly numerous rites
and ceremonies connected with Easter
eve, which was sometimes called Holy
Saturday. but these have nearly all
passed away. In some parts of Ire
land, however, the finishing Of Lent is
still celebrated by huge feast. At
midnight the air is filed with the cry
"Out with the Lent. Then there are
feasting and merrymaking for a cou-
pie of hours. and the people retire to
bed in order to rise early and see the
sun dance on Easter morning, this be-
ing a common superstition among the
irish peasantry. This is a very an.
cient belief, a poet of tho Elizabsthan
period writing:
And. oh! she dauces such way
No sun upon an Caster Day
Is half 80 fine hght!"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-04-07
Es.tcrtide.

Tell the Joyful tidings:
Christ the Lord is risen.
Garden chamber. rock hewn,
Could not be His prison
But a quiet dwelling
Where He, sleeping, lay
Waiting for the dawnlng !,
OF the Easter Day.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-04-07
EASTER LILIES

Ny Easter-lilies, pure and fair and
sweet,
know that hidden in your, hearts Of
gold
Still lies the secret you each year re-
An oft-told story that can ne'er
grow old
OF birds that sing,
OF bells that ring,
AS o'er the earth now steals the
Spring.
know not why It is, but every year
The story seems more wondrous
strange and new; ~
bend above my lily-buds to hear
Them whisper softly what know Is
true;-
s That Winters past;
That Spring comes fast;
That life and Joy are here at last!
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-04-07
Ayers !.
AnnV %
PSaDaPlll0

"For many years have been constant
sufferer from kidney trouble, AID have
tried number of largely advertise kidney
cures without benefit. At last friend i'd
vised me to try Ayers Sarsaparilla. The
use Of eight bottles of this remedy entirely
cured my malady." MARY MILLER. 1888
Hancock Street, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-04-07
Just as
Good

as Scott's and we self It much
cheaper" is a statement sometimes
made by the druggist when Scott's
Emulsion is called for. This shows
that the druggists themselvesreeard
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-04-07
the
" ~ SY ;r
k1dIlel|Is. /

are the seat or the starting point cf
many raladies, all of them serious,
all more or less painful, and all Of
them tending, unless cured, to a
fatal end. No organs of the body
are more delicate or more sensitive
than the kidneys. When synp-
toms of disease appear in them net
a moment is to be lost if health is
to be restored. The best way to
treat the kidneys is through the
blood, cleansing it from the poison,
GUS matter which is usually at tie
bottom of kidney complaints. For
this purpose there is no remedy
equal to
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-04-07

but the Church substituted Judas Is
CARROT.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-04-07

The story that the Easter-lilies tell
Brings light and peace to the whole
world to-day;
And hearts bowed down by grief and
sadness swell
IL. Sunss OF praise, and even doubt
ers pray.
Men can be brave,
For, strong to save,
Our King has triumphed DER the
grave!
Ring out, o lily-bells! Gone is all
gloom!
All nature sings at this glad Easter
tide.
We see no more the shadow of the
tomb;
To us the pearly gates swing open
wide!
Past is the pain;
Death is in vain;
He who was dead now lives again!
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-04-07
4 Pointed Question

Dolly-I have changeable silk dress tc
wear on Easter Sunday.
Polly-Why, amt your other dresses
changeable?
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-04-07

New Skirts New Wrappers, New Shrtwais New Cor cts,
shirts, in ft:t wearc rowde
before We have the largest le of
Ladies', Gents and Chilrn's Shoes ever brought to
mention article in this small space
t is imnos lie for to mention all articles Me-
bargains in trunks vaSrs hats caps, umbrellas a
gloves carry big variety OF cor cts bottom lA
big lot of mems working pants Soc Mems all wool pan
co. Oye1als heaviest made so Ladies macknn hes and al
underwear We carry big assortment OF every article
we mention guarantee give the lowest
possible
All the winter goods will go half price, ladies
capes overcoas underwear and top shirts. This is
chance going to pack them away for sunne
RCome and see for yourself as positive
40 per cent every purchase bought from us.
+ .s.is.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-04-07
SCOTS
Emulsion

Of Cod-Liver Oil with Hypophos-
phites Of Lime and Soda as the
standard, and the purchaser who
desires to procure the ardard"
because he knows it has been Of
untold benefit, should not for one
instant think Of taking the risk Of
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-04-07
Our Spring and
Summer stock.
Is now complete
OH are all invited to call and
xamine our stock of

Wen and Boys Clothing
Ladies l;pts loIIsr,tts & skirts
N SILK AND ALL THE LATEST
STYLES.
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a using some untried prepa-
E ! ] ! { ! . ! ! ! !: J ); J; ! ] !
As!@ ration. The Substitution
Ah Of something said to be
6lWK Gust as good" for stand
NM ard preparation twenty
MI five years on the market,
VA u should not be permitted by
vs. the intelligent purchaser.
Be sure YOU get SCOTS Emulsion. See
that the man and FISH are on tie wrapper.
soca ard sI.oo, al druggists.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chem STA New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-20
In Case of Bonn

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, July 2O.-A
Chronicle special from Cavite, dated June
q, says:
In case of the expected bombardment of
Manila, The area to which the Spanish may
retire WI be limited 70 the American and
ihsurgent lines surrounding the city. There
may come the struggle, for the Spaniards
have burrowed intrenchments and fortified
hills and knobs for the final struggle. 1t is
Known here that every energy is bent with
in the city to prepare 1t for the final strug-
gle. The people are exhorted by the clergy
and military authorities and their hopes are
buoyed by false reports as to relief from
Spain and Spanish triumphs In the West
Indies and along the Atlantic coast
Augusti is credited with an assertion that
he can muster 10000 troops. No one se-
riously believes he can marshal 10000. The
city seems as nearly ready for the conflict
as the material in the hands of the Span
ish can make 1t.
The German feet now here, not counting
supply vessels, includes the Cormoran. n.
Kaiser, Kaiserin Augusta, Irene and Prin-
cess Wilhelm, and their metal exceeds that
CT any other feet here. The British feet
includes the Immortalite, Bonaventure and
Rather, but the presence of SO many Ger
mans Is expected to draw other ships. The
French have the Breaux and Pascal and
the Japanese the Matsushima.
1t is freely predicted that there will not
be bloodless capitulation Of Manila. a. It
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-20
GEN. MILES AGAIN DELAYED
He Cabled Today That he Expected to Leave
Before Night.
The Tampa Contingent of the Porto
Rico Expedition Has Left-Prep-
arations at Other Points.

Again Gen. Miles has been delayed in
sailing from Sbcney for Porto Rico and
the delay this time is cha1 ged 10 tha fail
IRE of the navy to provide the required
convoy. The War Department was in cable
communication with Gen. Miles this morn
ing, and he said that he expected the Yale
to soil before night. Meanwhile the re-
ports to the department from Tampa show
that as much of the expedition to Porto
Rico as was to be drawn from the camp
there has already started, though it may
be day or two more before the ships
leave Key West.
If the hopes expressed by Maj. Gen. Will
son in his telegram to the War Depart
ment from Charleston are realized three
regiments of the Porto Rico expedition
will leave that place this afternoon. These
are the regiments composing Gen. Ernsts
brigade, and are made up Of the following:
Second and Sd Wisconsin and 10th Penn
sylVania. They are aboard the steamers
Grand Duchess the Obdam and one other,
and they will sail for sthe rendezvousing
point of the expedition without delay. A
large consignment of wagon transportd-
ton also accompanies this expedition, and
includes that intended, for the brigade
commanded by Gen. Ernst, and also that
which Is to embark from Newport News.
This transportation train is regarded as
most important feature. Of the expedition,
and its necessity was urgently set forth by
Gen. Miles in his kilograms to the depart
ment.
General Miles had noted the tremendous
efforts required for shipping the subsist-
ence stores and ammunition overland at
Santiago, and desired THAT. there should
be no lack Of facilities in this respect in
the Porto Rico expedition.
The chief quartermaster atTChickamauga
has been informed by the department that
transports for the embarkation of General
Hams brigade at Newport News would be
ready Saturday. This being the case, the
officials see no reason why the. expedition
from that point shouldanot be on its way
to Porto Rico in very few days. 1t is
made up of the 4th Ohio, Sd Illinois and
the 4th Pennsylvania regiments and sew
eral detached companies OF artillery, a sig
nal and hospital corps
1t Is believed that the naval contingent
OF the Porto Rico expedition, composed of
the ironclads which are to make the at
tack upon the San Juan fortifications,
started last night from the base off San
tiago directly for Porto Rico. The depart
ment, however. declines as yet to rescind
Its rule prohibiting the disclosure of in
formation relative to the movement of
naval vessels
Word has come to the department that
the Spaniards In Porto Rico have succeed
> ed In landing from the wreck of the steam
er Antonio Lopez nearly all of the cargo
carried by that ship when she was run
ashore and set on fire by one of the Amer
lean cruisers. The Lopez was loaded with
supplies and was about to run the block
ACE into San Juan when she was cornered.
1t was hoped that the fire had destroyed
her cargo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-20
NEW CITY POST OFFICE,
Postmaster willie Il to Move in About
septe nber 15.

Postmaster WilIett will move into the
new city post office about the 18th of Sep
tember, and is now making preparations
for the change. Mr.. Willett had con-
ference recently with Mr.. Taylor, the super
vtsing architect Of the treasury, and the
latter assured the postmaster that he would
push work SO as to allow the office to be
moved at the time named. The lease of the
present city post office building expires on
the first Of October, and Postmaster VII
lett desired TO get out by that time
The city post Office will occupy the first
floor and basement of the new building.
while the general Post Office Department
viii occupy the other floors.
Mr. Taylor said today that the work
on the building IS progressing in such a
way that he thinks everything will be
completed by the 18th of December. al
lowing Postmaster General Smith to move
In b. that time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-20
Sagastn's Diplomacy.


LONDON, July 20.-The Madrid corre-
spondent of the Standard says:
"Scnor Sagasta prefers to solicit the as
| sistance of France, but Duke n 83uOsla De
Rio favors using Germany as the trump
card to terminate war by seeking her ac-
ton against America in the Philippines.
Spain naturally wishes to utilize the rival
ry between France and Germany to further
Spanish interests by retaining the Philip
pIrcs ana avoiding the payment of a war
indemnity"
The Vienna correspondent of the Times,
discussing the advent and probable opera
ticns of Commodore Watson. says:
1T is taken for granted that America
will punctiliousIy observe the obligation of
international law. There Will therefore be
no legal ground for European protests, and
Intervention without legal Justification is
practically excluded by the certainty that
Great Britain will support the United
States, while the powers are not likely to
risk fastening the conclusion of an Anglo
American alliance by any attempt 10 him
der or coerce the United States.
Disappointment with the policy OF the
Spanish government is growing here, and
it is beginning to be believed that Spain
can be convinced of the absolute necessity
a great surprise was occasioned here by
the news that the odds at Santiago were
largely on the side of the Spaniards.''
Severe Censorship.
Owing to the severity Of the censorship
at Madrid the other London morning news
papers are quite without Madrid dispatches,
except brief messages sent by way OF
France.
The Madrid papers themselves are with
out dispatches from Paris, London or Ha-
vana. Even the Spanish provincial papers
get nothing from the capital.
The Madrilenese, ii is reported, suspect
that the protracted negotiations at San
tiago de Cuba conceal some sort of Jug
glery and it is also said that the govern
ment wields only nominal control over
Captain General Blanco, his attitude, and
that of the army being the chief obstacles
to peace.
The Washington correspondent of the
Daily Telegraph asserts that President Nc
Kinley yesterday CTuesday) declared that
he expected no peace proposals from Spain
until Havana had been taken.
The morning papers comment upon the
peculiar and interesting situation devel-
oped by the antagonism between the Amer
leans and Cubans at Santiago.
The Daily Chronicle expresses the hope
that Commodore Schley has been falsely
reported as talking about a change in Eu-
ropean frontiers. 1t addsi
IF the United States really intends to
permit the incalculable error OF sending
fleet to Spain the less It says about
changes of frontier the better for us ALL"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-20
SYLVESTER sCOvEL's CASE.
1t is Thought That He VIII Be Ex-
PEELED in Disgrace,

The case of Sylvester Scove1, the news
paper correspondent, who is said to have
slapped Gen. Skaters face at the close of
the ceremonies attending the raising of the
United States flag over the captured city Of
Santiago de Cuba, has not yet been made
the subject of an official report to the War
Department. The circumstances of the al
legged insult are particularly aggravated,
and it may go hard with the reckless news
paper man if Gen. Shafter desires to pun
ish him.
1t is said at the War Department that
the matter is entirely in the hands of Gen.
Shafter and that If so disposed he could
impose capital penalty on Scovel AS one
official expressed it, the offense was COM
mitted in the enemy's country, during the
existence of martial law, against the per-
son of the officer in supreme command. The
fact that Scovel is a civilian gives him no
immunity from the operation of military
law. The character and extent of his pun
ishment rests entirely with Gen. Shafter
His alleged offense is one of the most sert-
Gus known to military law. 1t was mu-
unous in its character and might under
the existing conditions at the time, have led
10 serious uprising against the newly in
stalled authorities. That it was followed
ny io seiious consequences is oue probably
to the prompt action of the officers with
Gen. Shafter at the time in putting his as
sailant under immediate arrest Although
1t is admitted that Gen. Shafter has full
authority to impose the death penalty after
conviction by court-martial, there Is no
likelihood that he will resort to any such
extreme measures.
The impression here is that after he has
undergone short Imprisonment Scovel will
be drummed out Of camp in disgrace and
forbidden to return to Cuban territory as
long as it remains under the government of
the United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-20
GEN. WOODFORD HERE.
But He Declined to Talk ON the
Present StfuafiOu

Gen. Stewart L. W0odford, United States
minister to Spain at the outbreak of the
war. Is in the city with his daughter, and
called at the White House today for a
short talk with the President. This is the
first visit to the city since Gen. Woodford
hurriedly returned to this country from
Spain.
Gen. Woodford did not talk on the situa-
ticn, saying: Il am a man Of no opinions !"
Secretary Day was with the President
scme time after Gen. Woodford left. Both
were together with the chief executive a
short while. 1t is said, however, that there
was no significance in this. Secretary Day
states that all the peace talk he hears is in
the newspapers.
Gen. Woodford visited the State War
and Navy Departments building today and
paid his respects to number of the off,
cials, including Secretary Alger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-20
POWERS EXCHANGE NOTES.
Madrid Report That They Are Dis
cusstng Watsons Fleet

LONDON, July 20.-A special dispatch
from Madrid says: The powers, including
Great Britain, are exchanging notes con-
ceraing their attitude in case Commodore
Watson comes, and the progress made thus
far is satisfactory to Spain"
Neither the officials OF the Spanish en-
bassy, the British Office, nor the United
States ambassador. Col. John Hay, have
any news tending to confirm the report
circulated in the United States that the
Spanish governmental has decided to sue for
peace.
On the other hand. dispatches received
here from Madrid late this evening make
no mention of such a determination upon
the part of the Spanish ministry.
The decline in Spanish 4s in Paris and
London is another reason for discrediting
the report.
Spanish Steamers Fear Watson.
GIBRALTAR. July 2o.-Three Spanish
transatlantic steamers have arrived here
from Cadiz, fearing that the squadron of
Commodore Watson win attack that place
and destroy all the skipping In port
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-20
Rioting Mt Porto Rico.

NEW YORK, July 20.-A special dispatch
from ST. Thomas. D. w. l.. to the Journal
reports that a $. -ious riot occurred at
Aayaguez, Porto Rico, on Sunday, result
ing in the killing If nine persons and the
wounding Of mar others. Spanish resi-
dents Of the place attacked natives, whom
they accused Of being American sympa-
rhizers and intending to aid the invading
army from the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-20
The English Sympathizers Hourly
Expect Momentous News.
READY FOR ACTIVE OPERATIONS
Spanish Minister for War Says
BIanco Has Not Resigned.
DANGEROUS COALITION

are most active and are in hourly expeeta-
tion of momentous news. The leader OF the
organization here says:
I'VE are quite ready for active opera
tions. Moreover there is no doubt the au-
tborities at Madrid are aware that 4 Carl
ist rising is imminent and that It will be
successful. We are Immensely strong IN
many parts of Spain. and so soon as the
truth of the oowardly surrender of San
tiago de Cuba percolates our forces will be
& eatly increased.
The foreign enlistment act curtails our
activity In England. and ever since the
Madrid government began to get into diff
oulties We have been shadowed day and
night by spies and detectives. However, We
have money, which is sorely needed in
Spain"