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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-22

straight back yoke which meets the
front in seams forward on the shoulders.
An applied box plat finishes the right
front, through which the closing is
effected by studs or buttons and but
tonholes. Gathers at the waist line
pouch the front in latest style, the
back being drawn smoothly to the
waist. The neck is finished with a
collar band, and the standing collar of
white linen is made adjustable.
The correct sleeves are of fashion
able size, the moderate fullness being
gathered at the top and wrists into
straight cuffs. A leather belt is worn
at the waist, and bow tie of satin ut
the neck.
To make this waist for lady of
medium size four yards of material
thirty inches wide will be required.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-22
4 Night March in Cuba.

Shall | ever forget that night? 1t
had rained a little and the ground was
soft and heavy. We had to walk on
an old, disused railway track for two
or three miles. l have heard of the
troubles of certain members of the
dramatic profession while they were
adding to their muscular development
by walking on railroad ties. / sym
pathize with them from the bottom of
my heart if they ever struck such
road as we did. Besides the night
being pitch dark, the ties had never
been laid carefully, for the line had
been used only for conveying sugar
cane We stumbled and fell over the
ties and into the swampy ground be-
tween them until we were sore from
head to foot. When at last we left
the track it was to meet fresh OBJ
stacles; our route lay across noun.
tain, and l am inclined to think that
a volcanic eruption had occurred there
in years gone by, for every few feet a
huge rock of irregular shape lay in
our path. Roots of trees and branches
of thorn helped to make life miser-
able, especially when person in front
brushed past one which in its recoil
suddenly strnck another person in
the face. Finally. at midnight, we
came to the conclusion that we should
break down if we did not rest; so we
decided to camp for the night
James H. Hare in Golfers Weekly.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-22
Hoods ss::a1 pss;;;.
Is Americas Greatest Medicine 81: six for 81
Hoods Pills cure indigestion, biliousne
Toads VIII Drive Away Rats.

Pierre Lott, the French naval Off
cer-novelist, makes the statement that
toads are antipathetic to rats. In his
Letters From Lands of Exile" he
tells how every night his man placed
at his cabin door wire cage contain
ing three live toads, in order to keep
off the rats, which otherwise made
forays on his boots and gloves.
''It is" he says, "a wrinkle picked
up from some English sailors. The
rats, it seems, seeing the toads, are
frightened and do not come in"
According to this, live toads are
more effectual than broken glass or
poison placed in the runways of the
rats. For they generally manage to
remove the one and fail to touch the
other. They circumvent the cat, they
evade the ferret, and a good terrier is
unable to follow them into their holes.
Toads are plenty, and housekeepers
whose cellars are infested, farmers
whose barns are overrun, will at least
find the remedy worth trying.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-22
An Inytucible.

When Alcibiades was told that his
countrymen had passed sentence of
death upon him for being at the head
of conspiracy to overthrow the re-
ligious and political constitution of
Athens, he said: II will show them
that l still live" He obtained from
Sparta assurance of personal safety
and went hither. He delighted and
charmed the Spartans as he had the
Athenians in his earlier years; he
adopted their customs and dress and
was the strictest Spartan of them all.
He wore his hair, short, bathed in the
icy waters OF the Eurotes, and ate
their black broth and barley bread.
They believed that he had been mis-
represented. In truth, as Plutarch
said, che changed color more quickly
than chameleon. In Sparta, he was
grave, temperate and fond of physi-
cal exercise; in Ionia, he was easy
going, luxurious and merry; in Thes-
sally, he was devoted to horsemanship,
and in the court of the Persian satraps,
he surpassed Tissaphernes, himself,
in magnifcence. AS Sparta was to
be the prize of the Athenian victory,
he showed the people their danger,
advising them to begin active opera
tiors against that city. No better
advice could have been given them,
and they protited by it.-Detroit Free
Press.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-22
THE cARoLINEs up.ro.pATE.
What che United States Consul at Tomii
Says of the Group.

What che United States Consul at Tomii
Says of the Group.
In the advance sheets of the consu-
lar reports lately issued by the state
department the Caroline islands was
made the subject of an interesting de-
scription by the United States agent
at Yap, one of the principal islands of
the groop. The consul describes in
brief and entertaining manner the Isle
of Yap, which, will be seized by the
United States and utilized as coaling
station or naval base. Interesting
in the extreme is the history of the
people Of this little island, occupying
as it does such a commanding position
on the high road of original traffic.
The island proper, the consul writes,
is surrounded by coral reef thirty
five miles long by five broad There
are hardly any rivulets in its area, but
inland are extensive swamps with a
dense growth of tropical foliage. The
island is richer in scenery, the groves
of bamboo, crotou, cocoanut and
spreading palms being most impress
sive Yap is full of relics OF vanished
civilization-old embankments aud
terraces, sites of ancient cultivate II,
stone-paved roads, enormous council
lodges Of quaint design, with bold,
high projecting gables, and lofty
cavern pillars. Walls of ancient fish
ponds aud stone weirs fill the goon
between the coral reef and the shore,
thus making navigation difficult
,otf of ha
Huge species of alligators are found
in the eunderbrush, and reptiles abound
in great numbers. Bird life, however,
is scarce, and there ave but few cattle
and horses on the island.
The e are about so 10 natives on zap
kindly, Industrious and aceable
folk They are very dark in color,
and speak Il quaint dialect.
The consul, in conclusion, makes n
statement which lea"s no little signi.
fcance aud treats of subject which
may cause no small friction with the
Germans, who even now are none too
friendly toward our country aud the
policy of our government in the His
pano- American war. German traders
have spent vast amount of labor aud
money in the last few years in BALD
ing up trade in aud about the Caro-
lines. The Isle of zap is rich in pro-
duction of cocanuts the kernal or in
side of which, when dried, is called
copra and is the chiei article of ex-
port. Any interference with the trade,
which has been greatly stimulated by
the labor of the Germans, would i'm
mediately be met with protest from
the German government, and consider
able discussion, if not serious trouble,
might follow.
The principal town of the island is
Tomil, which, the consul writes,
would make an excellent coaling sta
ton. 1t is at present garrisoned by
about 100 soldiers, with some $50 po-
litical prisoners capture in the late
Philippine uprising. Tomil harbor is
peopled with many Europeans and is
the seat of the Spanish governor of
the Caroline islands
Annexation. it is thought, would be
very acceptable to the inhabitants OF
this island. as they, as in most cases
where Spanish rule predominates, are
tired of the treatment they receive at
the hands of the authorities.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-22
An Equestrian Costume.

For ordinary wear as we'll as for
equestrian exercise the style of basque
shown in the large engraving is popu-
lar, writes May Manton, it having
the merit of being especially becoming
to ladies of generous proportions.
Its special adaptation to the require
ments Of stout women is further en-
phasized by an extra under-arm gore,
provided in the sizes above thirty six
inches bust measure, by which the
width of the back, and side back,
forms are so decreased that an illusion
of slimness results. The narrow pos
tillion back, with regular coat plaits
and lap, is becoming feature and
will be Welcomed by those who aim to
dress correctly.
Navy blue cheviot is here repre-
sented, smooth covered tailor buttons
effecting the closing in center front.
The glove fitting adjustment is ac-
complished by double bust darts and
curving front edges, the upper portion
being reversed in small lapels that
meet the rolling collar in notches.
Machine stitching finishes all edges
in strictly tailor style.
The chemisette is of white linen,
but can be of material to correspond
or contrast with the basque.
The sleeves are of fashionable size
and fit closely at the wrists, closing
with three buttons and buttonholes
Basques IN this style usually match
the material OF the skirt, firmly woven
textures being the invariable choice.
Serge, covert or broadcloth, whip
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-22
Queen Regents Mother.

The Archduchess Elizabeth, mother
of the Queen Regent of Spain, is in
her sixty y-eighth year. She is sister
of the Archduke Joseph and of the
Queen of the Belgians. By her first
marriage with the brother of the last
Duke of Modena she became mother
of the Archduchess Maria Theresia.
The Archduchess Elizabeth became a
widow, after two years of marriage,
before she was nineteen, and four
years later she married the Archduke
Charles Ferdinand, son of Napoleon's
antagonist, the Archduke Charles, to
whom she bore three sons and a
daughter.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-22
Quaint Old Curacao.

Curacao is Dutch colony, and the
quaintest little island in the world
1t is not bigger than the District of
Columbia, but has about 40, 900 in
habitants, and has played an impor-
tant part in the history of America.
1t has belonged at different times to
England, Spain and Holland. and its
cozy harbor has been the scene
of many bloody battle between
the navies of the old world, as
we'll as between the pirates and buc-
cancers that infested the Caribbean
sea for two centuries. 1t has been for
100 years and still is an asylum for
political fugitives, and many of the
revolutions that rack and wreck the
republics on the Spanish main are
Matched under the shelter of the pre-
tentious but harmless fortresses that
guard its port. Bolivar, Santa Anna
and many other famous men in Span
.ish- American history have lived there
in exile, and until recently there was
an imposing castle upon one of the
hills called Bolivar's Tower. There
the founder of five republics lived in
Punishment for several years and wait
ed for rescue.
The houses are built in the Dutch
style, exactly like those in Holland;
the streets are so narrow that the peo-
pie can almost shake hands through
their windows with their neighbors
across the way, and the walls are as
thick as would be needed for for
tress. The Dutch governor lives in a
lemn-looking old mansion fronting
the Shattegat, or lagoon. that forms
the harbor, guarded by a company OF
stupid looking soldiers with few old
fashioned cannon. The entire island
is of phosphates, and the government
receives revenue of $500, 900 from
companies that ship them away.
Chicago Record.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-22
al Feel Like a New Person."

Mrs. GEO. LEACH,
1909 Belle ST., Alton, Ill writes: y
Before began to take your Vege-
table Compound was a great sufferer
from womb trouble. Menses would APP
pear two and three times in a month,
causing me to be so weak l could not
stand. Icould neither sleep nor eat, and
looked SO badly my friends hardly
knew me.
Il took doctors medicine but did not
derive much benefit from it. My drug
gist gave me one of your little books,
and after reading it l decided to try
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. l feel like new person. I
would not give your Compound for all
the doctors medicine in the world. I
can not praise it enough"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-22

cord, homespun, corduroy, Henrietta
and poplin will all make smart basques
that are suitable for shopping or gen
eral wear, as we'll as for bicycle or
other outdoor exercise.
Narrow braid may take the place of
machine stitching, if different COM
pletion is desired.
To cut this basque for lady of
medium size two yards of material
forty -four inches in width will be re-
uuired.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-22
THE BEACON.

From dusk to dawn a golden star,
Hung steadfast between sky and sward,
Sent forth across the moaning bar
The shifting Of its two-edged sword,
Seafaring men with babes at home
Asleep and rosy In their cribs,
Beat inward through the curdling form
That tosses to the shivering jibs.
And wistful wives who cannot sleep
Feed little hearth-flres warm and red,
And comforted their vigil keep
With that great star-fame overhead.
Night wears apace; the blackest night
Wanes when the womb of morning breaks.
With lance T0d spear from heavenly height
Her conquering way the new day takes.
And one by one ne weary boats,
All drenched and spent, are beached at
last;
The children hug the wet sea-coats;
The good wives sing of perils past,
Margaret E.Sangster,in in Harpers Bazaar.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-22

laundry. there comes an appei ince
,f style and neatness that accounts for
its long continued popularity.
Fancy dotted percale in lavender
and white made the stylish model, the
sucks of uniform depth giving desir-
able fullness across the bust that is
very generally becoming. The waist
Is arranged over a fitted lining (which
can be omitted if desired), and has a
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-22
RECLAIMED HEALTH.
Gratifying Letters to Mrs. Pink
ham From Happy Women.
"I Owe You My Life."
Mrs. E. WooLHIsER,

Mrs. E. WooLHIsER,
Mills, Neb., writes:
"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM Il owe my
life to your Vegetable Compound. The
doctors said / had consumption and
nothing could be done for me. My
menstruation had stopped and they
said my blood was turning to water. I
had several doctors. They all said I
could not live. Ibegan the use of ,dia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound,
and it helped me right away; menses
returned and I have gained in weight.
l have better health than have had for
years. Iti wonderful what your Com
pound has done for me-"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-22
How's This:

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any ca g of Catdrrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Che
ney Tor the last Is years, and believe him per-
fectly honorable in all business transactions
tion IN de by their firm
Oh O.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo Ohio
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Price. 75c. per- bottle. Sold
by all Druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-22
New Blouse Waists,

The new blouse waists have large
revers, edged with narrow lace inser-
ton, over a foundation of chiffon
putting. Silk waists, yelled with chif-
fon of the same color, have the waist
body, basque and epaulettes decorated
in this manner or with baby ribbon.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-22
THE REALM
OF FASHION.

Tucked Shirt Waist With Fitted Lining.
The shirt waist is again prominent
among the styles, and tucking is one
of the marked features this season.
With welI-cut and fitted fine percale
or lawn shirt waist, fresh from the
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-22

about two and a half inches, ane
turned under to form squares,
trimmed around with black silh
velvet ribbon, and frill OF lace
sewed on underneath falls over the
hands.
To make No. will require one and
quarter yards of material forty-four
inches wide, and to make No. 2 vii;
require three-quarters of yard of the
,ame width material.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-22

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag.
netic. full OF life. nerve and vigor, take No-To-
Bac. the wonderworlser, that makes weak men
strong All druggists. 50c or si. Cure guaran-
teed. Booklet and sample free Address
Sterling RcmeS" O. chico 70 New York
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-22

No-To-Bac for Fifty Gents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure makes weak
men strong. blood pure. Soc 81. All druggists
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-22

Last year Greece was buying guns, and
this year 1t has ordered 10000 plows.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-22

Texas farmer killed himself because
his crop was so big that he had no place to
store it.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-22

When riding a wheel. making you wonder
for few minutes whether not you are to
get a fall and broken neck? Wouldn't you
have given a small farm just then for some
means of driving off the beast? a few drops
Of AMMONIA shot from Liquid Pistol would
injure the animal. such pistols sent postpaid
Tor nifty cents in stamps by New York Union
Every bicyclist at times wishes he had one.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-22

1t was midsummer in the Klondike,
but the air was as chill as it is when
redcheeked Cana dians start journey
ing on onow-shoes over crisp fields of
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-22

Up-To-Date Sleeves.
A new pair of sleeves, up to date in
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-22
Ever Have a Dog Bother You

Iron horseshoes have been found dating
back to the year 491.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-22
PinpIes

Are the danger signals of impure blood.
They show that the vital blood is in
bad condition, that health is in danger Of
wreck. Clear the track by taking Hoods
s,arsaparllla and the blood will be made
pure, complexion fair and healthy, and
life's journey pleasant and successful.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-22

The proportion OF foreigners to English
in England is about one in $50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-16
Captain KIDD In story and In Fac..

Among all tlie pirates who have fig
ured in history, legend or song there is
one whose name stands pre-eminent in
America as the typical hero of the
dreaded black flag. The name of this
man win instantly come TO the mind Of
almost every reader, for when we speak
of pirates we usually think of Captain
Kidd.
In fact, however, Captain Kidd was
not a typical pirate, for in many ways
he was different from the or binary ma
rine freebooter, especially when we con-
slider him in relation to our own coun-
try. All other pirates who made them
selves notorious on our coast were
known as robbers, pillagers and ruth
less destroyers of life and property, but
Captain Kidd's fame was Of another
kind We do not think of him as a
pirate who came TO carry away the
property of American citizens, for. near
ly all the stories about him relate 20 his
arrival at different points ON our shores
for the sole purpose of hiding the rich
treasures which he had collected in 9TH
CT parts of the world.
This could not fail to make Captain
Kidd a most interesting parsonage, and
the result has been that he has been
lifted into the region of legendary TO-
nance. There are two Captain Kids
the Kidd of song and story, and the
other the Kidd of fact-Frank r
Stockton in St. Nicholas
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-16

terday published the following address
to the inhabitants OF Cuba:
1T having been resolved by the Mad
rid government to conclude peace with
the United States, I consider my mis-
sion in this country ended and have So
ucited my relief from duty. 1 could not
urge upon you a pacific solution of the
existing struggle, when not long ago 1
advised you to maintain the war in any
event I came to the island of Cuba, as
is well konwn to ALL in critical circum-
stances. without fear of the difficulties
which 1 must encounter and animated
by the hope of pacifying the island and
saving it for Spain, with the co-opera-
ton of all political parties, and without
any other ambition than to render a
service TO my country. which I so fer
Yently love.
since the nations government. which
Is surely inspired by the great interests
of patriotism and desire also to as
sure your proper interests and those of
the other colonies, believes the moment
has arrived to make peace, 1t is our duty
faithfully to second her in her purpose.
BIT it cannot be that I am the one
called upon to perform political duty
which does not agree with my deClara-
tions. with my acts and with my con-
victions 1 see myself obliged to leave
yCI at the present painful and difficult
moment. Nevertheless 1 will not 70 it
without advising you to maintain the
ealmness and prudence SO necessary to
save the legitimate interests of Spain in
Cuba, which represent the fruits of your
1abors. and thus think have rendered
my last and most disiEterested service
to Cuba, to her inhabitants, and eSpc-
cfally to the city OF Havana
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-16
Puhlica,Ion Notice-Chancery.

State of Illinois.
Rock Island. county :
In the Circuit Court. September term 1sos-
Rock Island Saw - bank Joseph J John
son Sarah l. johnson. the German Savings
hank Of Dave sport. Iowa Henry = Hull. and
Rock Island Lumber & Manufacturing Co, in
chancery.
Anidayit Of non-resiience OF the German
Savings bank. OF Davenport Iowa impleaded
with the above defendants Joseph J. johnson.
Sarah L johnson. Henry Z. Hull and Rock
Island Lumber s Manufacturing Co. having
been fled in the clerks Office OF the cir
cult court of said county. notice i therefore
here by given 10 the said nonresident defend
ants that the compla naut fled its bill OF COM
plant IN said court. the chancery side
thereof 90 the tenth dav Of August lsSe. and
that thereupOn a summons issued out OF said
court wherein said suit X now pending. re-
turnable on rhs third Nond ~ in the monthSOf
sept mber next. as Is by Ia required.
Now, unless YOU the id nonresident de-
fendaotS shove named. The German Savings
Bank OF Davenport. lows shall personally bs
and appear before said circuit court 90 the
nrSt day OF The next term thereof to be hoidec
~ Rock Island in and for The said county OF
the third Monday IN September next and
PIE al. answer o demur TO the said complain
ant : bali of conf laint. the same and the N IT
t-rS aud thtnEs therein charged and stated - II
he taken a. confessed and decree entered
against you according 10 the prayer OF said bull
Rock Island Illinois. Aug. L. ISpS
GEORGE W. GAMBLE Clerk
JACKSON & HURST.
CoEnplainant-s Soistors-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-16
War and Soldiers.

Old Thomas Fuller spoke thus Of war
in his Holy State:" "A soldier is one
of a lawful. necessary, commendable
and honorable profession; yea, God
himself may seem to be one free Of tie
company OF soldiers, in that he styleth
himself a man of war Now, though
many hate soldiers as twigs Of the rod
war, wherewith God scoureth wanton
countries into repentance, yet is their
calling so needful that were not some
soldiers we must be all soldiers, daily
employed TO defend our own, the world
would grow 30 Icentious. I
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-16
Administrators Notice.

Estate OF Johanna Byrnes, deceased
The undersigned having been appointed ad-
ministratrix OF the estate OF Johanna
gives notice that She will appear before
the county court of Rock Island county, at the
county court room. in the city of Rock Island.
At the october term on tee first Monday in
October next, At which tune all persons
having claims against said estate are notified
and requested To- attend. for the purpose of
having the same adj JUS ed.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
queSted TO make immediate payment TO the
undersigned.
Dated this sth day of Aug. A. ID. ISgS.
KATE J. BYRSRs. Administrative.