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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-04

complished without the slightest hos
tile demonstration on the part of the
Spaniards. Some of the men passive
ly object to being clean, but they can
put up with cleanliness if only they
get plenty of tobacco.
Colonel Forney has in the barracks
at the Navy Yard and on duty at the
stockade about two hundred men, but
Surgeon Parsons says that if the
Spaniards only understood that they
were to have their three square meals
day marine guard would be re-
quired, not to keep them on the island
but to drive them away from it.
Two Spanish chaplains, two sur
geons, an apothecary's steward and
five junior lieutenants have had a
building built for their special accom-
mediation, and have been fitted out
with sailors clothes from the navy
yard storehouses. Their wardroom is
fitted out with hunks and abundant
furniture.
The civilizing influence of short
piece of rope is still to be seen In
Camp Long. In the olden times the
rope was used to COW starved and i'll
treated prisoners. To-day it serves a
different purpose. The members of
the officers mess hardly got new
clothes before they began devising
amusements, and jumping rope has
become very popular. Two of the
more sedate officers swing the rope
while the others. take turns jumping.
The horrors of war already seem
far away, and the most important things
in the world seem to be the delights of
good living. Admiral Carpenter, who
is in temporary command of the Navy
Yard, has closed the island to curious
visitors, who are not annoying when
they get long range views from the
New Castle and Kittery shores.
The scene on shore of the prison
front on Seavey's Island on recent
afternoon between five and six o'clock
presented most novel and interest
ing picture. The prisoners had just
finished their afternoon meal and had
swarmed to the waters edge to wash
their bowls, plates and spoons. The
olatter Of the dishes and the laughter
and animated conversation Of the pris-
oners made such babel of noises that
they could plainly be heard on the
Newcastle shore on the other side Of
the Piscataqua River.
Hundreds of boats gathered in front
of the Spaniards on the beach and
watched them at their work and en-
ioyed the animated scene, for the
"Dons" seemed happy as larks and
evidently greatly pleased at the atten-
ton shown them. Many ladies in the
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boats had provided themselves with
kodaks, and hundreds of pictures were
taken of the prisoners that will prove
valuable souvenirs of the American
Spanish war as time goes by. The
Spaniards enjoyed having their pic
lures taken, and many of them gath
cred in groups and posed in pictur-
esque attitudes and waited their turns
for the camera.
A colored prisoner, black as Erebus,
waded out into the water up to his
knees, and, striking his bowl and
plate together Ito attract attention,
placed his hands by his side. rolled
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-04
Chicks in the Hot Weather.

How are the chicks? If they are
dying or seem dropping, examine very
carefelly for lice. If lice are found,
and there is not much doubt but that
they will be, dust with good insect
powder and also dust the mother.
Dust her extrl well under the wings
and around the vent. Rub coal oil on
her legs. If they are scaly few ap-
plications will clean them, and if
smooth it will prevent the hen or
chicks from having scaly legs. 1t is
best for all reasons to dust the hen
and chicks at roosting time and sprin-
kle coal oil on the under side of the
coop. Sprinkle enough so that it will
smell quite strong. Sprinkle with oil
twice week; it is much cheaper than
having lice.
See that they have access to good
dust bath. Sawdust mixed with the
fine dust is great help. 1t will work
into the skin better, and enables the
hen to shake the lice off when she
shakes herself after the bath. If no
lice or signs of lice, l. e., nits, are
seen and the chicks are ailing, you
have surely neglected to provide
teeth" for the little things. Mix some
sharp sand In their breakfast, and
have dish or board of grit, pounded
dishes and small gravel in their coop.
OF course you don't feed your chicks
in their roosting room. There's not
much excuse to make chicken dining
room in their bedroom. It's too ex-
pensive in the end. Move your roost-
ing coop to clean ground twice each
week.-American Agriculturist
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mattresses and government blankets
provided for them, and after few
puffs from borrowed cigarettes the
we'll Spaniards slept long and sound
~. More meals followed with sur
prising abundance and regularity, and
great wagon loads of clothes were
hauled over from the Navy Yard and
dumped at the feet of the prisoners.
The few industrious spirits volun-
teered for camp work, and their work.
ing made pleasing spectacle for those
who were not industrious. With
warm, new clothes and q comfortable
fulness under ones belt, it is agree
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-04
Chemical Weed Destroyers.

Professor Shut of the experiment
farms at Ottawa, Canada, recommends
the following very simple compound
for destroying weeds and grass: Two
pounds of sulphate of copper, or blue
vitriol, and six gallons of hot water.
Dissolve and apply as a spray, or
through an ordinary sprinkling pot.
Anyone having considerable trouble
with weeds and grass growing on roads
and paths will do we'll to try this eff
fective weed destroyer.
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boards, and only couple of dirty gar
ments in most cases covering legs and
bodies, they passively obeyed the or
ders of Captain Moreu, and were
gathered in ships companies by the
calling of the roll. Hardly had a hun
dred men been landed beforx the sick
began to drop groaning upon the 11sty
roadside.
After the mastering was over the
first shipload Of prisoners was sur
rounded by marines from the garrison
anc marched into the stockage, the
barefooted ones being chiefly anxious
to avoid the nettles that lurked in
some of the grassy places.
After one day in camp these same
hungry looking prisoners could hardly
be recognized. The days rations of
beef, bread, coffee and pickles were
devoured at one meal, each man eating
more than a pound of meat. They
found hammocks, comfortable hair
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cook and the steward of the aaneee
have bean placed at his disposal, and
a SERVANT to attend to his personal
wants. The last occupant of the
house was Lieutenant Cove. The
other prisoners occupy the old cadets
quarters on Stribling row.
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People Who Live in Trees.

OF all the islands of the South Seas
New Guinea is in some respects the
most peculiar. With its towns built
on the water, its native castles in the
trees and its strange native inhab-
itants, who have been steadily dying
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-04
A Natural Sun Dial.

An immense sun dial, certainly the
largest in the world, is at Hayon
Horoo, large promontory extending
5000 feet above the Aegean Sea. As
the sun swings around the shadow Of
this mountain it touches, one by one,
a circle of islands, which act as hour
marks.
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FOR FARM AND GARDEN.
Shade for Stock.

If there are no trees in the pasture
besure and provide shade by building
cheap shed with roof but no sides.
Better gains during the hot days will
more than Offset the cost. Keep the
watering tanks full.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-04
Cannas.

Of all the plants which are adapted
for bedding out on the lawn or border
the Gamma ranks first. For an elegance
in general appearance, and for trop-
ical effect the broad leaves Of the san-
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-04

Ostrich-taming is very profitable
industry in Africa there 1t is com
puted there are over 10000 tame
birds.
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COOKING FOR SOLDIERS.

German Army Inventors Pay Much At
tention to the Subject.
The interest shown by all classes of
people at present in the matters of
military maneuvring and equipments
is so great that recent exposition of
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upon reason and conscience, relying
fully upon the Word of God and the
spirit to being men to make a decision
which both hOnors their reason, con-
science and all the laws of God. Broth
ther Luther finishes his work with and
among us Friday night of this week,
after which he begins a series of meet
ings in the Baptist church of Danbury,
Rev DR. Hubbard pastor. The
people thank Brother Luther from
the bottom of their hearts for
the glorious work which under God
he has been able to do among US, and for
a generation the prayers of souls that
havs been "born agaiL" under his brief
ministry will go up to God as sweet
incease, and the fragrance that comes
from with holy purposes and aims shall
bear grateful testimony to the loving
sacrifice and toll of this man of God.
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WHITE HILLS.

The remains of Mrs Carrie Miles of
Danbury were brought to this place for
burial, last Friday. She was the young
est daughter of Capt Eli Beardaley.
Mrs Walter HubbeH spent last week
at Fred Drew's. s. ..s4..... 1859.
Miss Louise Beardsley gave a O'Clock
tea, Friday of last week, to friends, in
honor of her sister, Mrs Jennie Amber,
who is spending January with her. A
very delightful time was enjoyed, 40
The young people will hold their
meeting with Mrs Wakelee, Friday of
this week.
Mrs viii johnson furnished the fiow-
ers and palms for the church on Sunday.
Mrs Mary e, Drew is slowly improv-
ing and is able to sit up part of the day.
Miss Ellen Tomlinson is quite i'll.
Rev @. @. saaer gave an interesting
sermon, Sunday morning, as usual. The
people of this place are beginning to re-
alize it's . great and grand privilege TO
have the church open and an interesting
| and helpful sermon preached every Sun
day, these cold winter mornings, and
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MARKETABLE.

VILLAGE AND PERSONAL NOTES.
(. o. Sperry has started work in his
tobacco shop, employing q half dozen
men.
William Corning has returned from
New York, and 81. White spent Sunday
at his house.
Samuel Clark is still improving but
has not vet Ventured from his bed.
Rehearsals for the plays at New Pres
ton hall are progressing here finely.
There seems to be q decided lull at
present in the activity of both the church
and village societies, but both promise
great things in the near future.
The hill back of the old Ford place is
pretty well cleared. Lumber cutting
goes steadily on, and it gives the tree
lover many pang to hear the crash
which marks the falling of each monarch
Of the grove. I'D.
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been taken to guard against fire, and,
although no restriction was placed on
smokers, everything passed off nicely
The whole dance netted the proprietor
nearly $40. But this is not to be COM
pared to the fun and hilarity that reigned
there, as every one had more of that than
81 worth. Dancing lasted until the "Ree.
sma'' hours of the morning, and it was
with much regret, that. this dance, like
every thing else in this world, had to
come to an end t American.
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Fairfield County News.
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MONROE.


E CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.
4 Rev r. P. Braman Of Stepney will
conduct the evangelistie service next
Sunday evening. The male quartet will
sing. gsaF
The Bible club viii meet on this FRI
day evening, January 81.
Preparations are being made to send
q box OF clothing to a needy district in
the South. The letter of appeal says:
aCast off clothing that Northern people
would not think Of wearing would be
very acceptable. No language OF mine
can make you understand the poverty
I see while doing my pastoral work"
All persons who wish to aid In this good
work will please bring any kind OF cast
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SOUTHVILLE.
PERSONAL JoTTINGs.

A number in this place have sold their
crops Of tobacco.
Miss Mile Northrop, who has been
away visiting with friends, has returned
to her home. t.e
Mr. and Mrs John Ford were in New
Milford, last week. a 4
Miss Carrie Worden was the guest of
Mrs Isaac Smith, last week.
Mrs Laura Welton ia ON the sick list.
D. Beers OF Danbury was through this
place, Tuesday.
Rev A. T. DeLearsy OF Bridgewater
was at G. w. Northrop's Tuesday.
Mrs Isaac Smith entertained Mrs Petit
and children, one day last week.
Mr. and Mrs John Keller were at q. w.
Northfop's, last week.
Miss Mile NorthrOp and mother, Mrs
I'll AZ " ID
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WATERTOWN.

THE HAYLoFT RACKET AT ANDREW M.
RARD's, MONDAY NIGHT.
II those who didn't take in the charm
warming" of Andrew M. Hard's new
barn would like graphic picture of TIE
event, let them compare it to a large
swarm of bees flying over the hills and
valleys, then to settle down at a selected
point. 1t is question with many who
attended if they have ever seen SO many
people In so comparatively small place
as that barn, large and spacious as it ls,
for the barn is 44x30, shed room 64x26,
and the Office 20x16. The dancing took
place in the second story, or, more cor
rectly speaking, in the hayloft, which
extends over sheds and all, and was an
ideal place for dancing. In one corner
of the loft were the musicians, who i'd
died and scraped away as If life and death
depended on their exertions. And then
you should have heard the stentorian
voice of John Camp, the prompter, who
yelled loud enough to move the shingles,
rafters, and all OF the new structure.
Old and young, rich and poor, high and
low, good and Indifferent, from the hand
some, rosy, sweet 16-year-old miss to the
leftover blessing Of 40 or more, all were
there, and all enjoying themselves to
their hearts delight. Hardly had one
dance ceased when there was scramble
to form sets, all impatient to commence
again, and wondering why the musicians
couldn't play all the time, although they
played with might and main, the sweat
pouring frona them as on hot July night.
, What picture for an artist to iamor-
talize. AS one stood on gtip-toe and
glanced over the dancers as they swayed
to and fro he couldn't help but compare
the whole to pool of pollywogs, all
waddling, turning, twisting in every
direction, and all turning right side ur
with care. And then the smiles, the
happy faces, the delight that beamed on
every countenance. According TO this
best Judgment there must have been Over
125 couples on the floor. Although The
thermometer registered about 10 out o.
doors, and only one fire was kept in the
office, TO cook the delicious oyster stews
1 the thermometer inside must have regis
tered close onto 100. But the happies
man In the whole crowd was the genia
proprietor, young Andrew M. Hard
whose countenance beamed like the an
i gels OF which we read. This minute h'
was here, the next there, moving abou
as if his soles were on fire. Down in tn
stable temporary table had been con
/ structed, and there was menu servet
I which no doubt was heartily relished
Parties from Waterbury, Bethlehem
Woodbury., Thomaston and other sui
rounding towns were present, all enjoy
] ing themselves royalty. Precautions ha
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HUNTINGDON.
THE CENTER AND VICINITY.


Miss Eva Willoughby has re: urned
after two months visit with relatives
ia Waterbury, OakviIle and other places.
Mrs George Wheeler has been spend
ing the week in New Haven.
Miss Luella EldIed was taken to the
hospital in New York, last week. Miss
Eldred has been an invalid for several
years, and her many friends are hoping
that she may come back very much i'm
proved.
A quiet wedding occurred at the home
of Mr. and Mrs Lyman Latin on Tues
day, when his g granddaughter, Mrs Rose
Beach, was united in marriage to Frank
Wells by Rev A. j. Park. o lily the i'm
mediate relatives of the family were
PRESENT. The occasion was also the 62od
anniversary Of the marriage of Mr. and
Mrs latin. After a short wedding trip
Mr. and Mrs Wells will reside at his
home in Wells Hollow: -"'.' ".~-
Miss Bertha Davis Of Easton is the
guest Of her aunt, Mrs Lydia Laborie.
Listen for the sound Of more wedding
bells. - '-''." 7. @e1
The social dance given in Lsborie hall,
Friday evening, was very pleasant az
fair. Quite large number were present
and every one voted it a most delightful
dance.
The meeting of the Derby Union will
be held in the Congregational church
February z, instead of January 80, as
was stated last week. tF@-
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NEW FAIRFIELD.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH AFFAIRS.
The Congregational church is holding
series of revival services. This is the
second week deep interest has been man.
ifeated in the community. ....
The pastor of the King Street Christian
church, who is very warm friend of
the pastor of the Congregational church, |
will assist him in the evar gelistic work
this week.
3, Russell Hatch and J. Russell Hatch are
erecting new barn. for Mr. Satterlee,
Balls Pond, ... ... Il
The VIC. T. U. of New Fairfield held
their second temperance rally at the
Methodist meeting house, last Sunday
evening. Mrs Barnum, county president,
addressed The meeting. Mrs Orion Leach,
president of the local union, presided.
The vice president of the Methodist
church welcomed the members and
, speaker. Excellent music was rendered
by Mrs Jerow and Mrs Mallett in several
duet pieces, A quartet from the Chris
tian EndeaVor society of the Congrega-
tional church favored, and Miss Theresa
Leach gave pathetic temperance song.
The local preacher stationed st the Meth
odist church favored with solo. Miss
Anna Satterlee gave very touching
temperance recitation, and stirring adj
dress of J. G. Woolley's was read by
Mrs Ruffiss. The Congregational church
omitted its evening service.
The cottage meetings held each SUM-
day afternoon at the home of Mr. Chase,
are fairly well attended.
Miss Lillian Hewlett will return early
next week to Mortified to continue her
studies.
Word has been received that the Misses
Beach have arrived safely to their re-
spective colleges.
Robert Chatterton is studying in the
Academy at Fishkill-on-the-H udson.
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THIRD WEEK
January Clearing Out
Sale
AT
McIntyre's

Some astonishing prices made to sell
balance of Fall Goods. Pack nothing
away were the orders given to heads
of each of the 42 departments. Where
price cutting suffers the most are in
Blankets, Separate Skirts,
Comfortables,
Lace Curtains, Dress Goods,
Furs, Silks, China Ware,
Jackets, Capes, Portieres,
Underwear,
Cotton Underwear, Hamburgs.
In addition we offsr many famous
bargains, entirely new, that are %
per cent, at least, lower than they can
be procured in any other store.
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the zeal manifested by the few is evidence
| of good work in this field.
LONG HILL AND VICINITY.
Mr. and Mrs William F. Metisr returned
to their home in New Brunswick, N. j.,
last week, after a weeks visit with Mrs
Metlar's parents, Mr. and Mrs Erastus
Bennett.
Ezra Brakeman is again confined to his
bed.
John Wilkinson spent Sunday at his
home, returning to New York on Mon
day night.
Mrs T. E. Beard of Wells Hollow is
visiting her son in New Haven.
Rev L. P. Peet of Foochow, China, is
expected to speak in the Congregational
church at Huntington Center, January
IN
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OH or second han0 garments TO the
parsonage this week or next as it is de-
sired to ha We the box packed and ready
to start. on Monday, January 81. .-.
The A, A. meets next Monday evening
at 730. The program includes exper-
fmenrs, reports Of original observations
and the explanation of an interesting
fact concerning the sun, observed in
Monroe.
On Wednesday evening, January &c,
Mrs Clara Vaughan Wales of Chicago,
will give a recital in the church parlors
,Aleo, musical selections will be inter
spersed. Mrs Wales comes so highly
recommended that Monroe has reason
to expect. a rare treat in the form of q
first class entertainment. - Read these
sentences quoted from the new spaper
comments upon her. work: MRS.
Wales is not only a. very attractive
woman but also an accomplished re-
citer,. with q wide range of powers. She
has the faculty, rarely seen in racitals,
of never becoming for an instant either
tame or tiresome. She is quick to
catch the true humor of selection and
give its amusing points the proper color
4lr il
ing. She possesses in rare degree the
power OF expression upon which the en-
|joyment Of reading wholly depends.
Mrs Wales has charm Of personality
which carries her audience with her in
her impersonations. She shows a COM
plete com prehensions of the eccentricit-
sIThe entertainment as a. whole was one
of unusual merit and deserved the lavish
praise received from every one present"
The. recital. will be given under the
auspices OF the eLadit s. Aid society and
! will be. positively given, If, at all pos
sible.. No postpopement, Admission
zo eenes's1y osya4a sss.ls4,l a.-a,.s $3.50 - d.
laAsg7 835 gass p 5ss = --7.las,;ss -n,t-sn ',
10 Mis- pLottie Beardsley haze returned
home from visit to- New Haven and
HARTFORD es,Sd ss.2svo'T TEaaz1 -..s So
Mrs William Dongals of sAnsonia has
visited her father a. Fohrenbaeh. ..-S.
| Miss EJennfe Sherwood Of Trumbul
has spent a few days with Miss Minnie
Edwards. go @
The members Of che Union Agricul
Itural fair held their annual meeting a.
the fair grounds, Huntington, on Wednes
day,th 1ashs for the purpose of elect
ing. officers for the ensuing year. Presi
i dent,s Warren E.. Plumb; vice president
Lewis B. Gray; secretary, Stephen T
Palmer; assistant secretary, e. S. Haw
ley; directors, Capt E. ]. Wakeley
Lewis j. Shelton, E. Z. Walker; direct
ors for Monroe solon B. Wales, F. w
wheeler, Hobart E Beardsley director
1 for Tfnmball, r. s. Shelton, Levi
tBrfnsmade, William a. Brinsmade.
i Charles McEwen is under the doctor
care.
Il Mr. Miles, who has been visiting hi
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THE WORTHWHILE REVIVAL.


Worthwhile certainly has never wit
ne ssed such a religious awakening and
manifestation of Christ's saving grace in
the hearts Of men as at the preset time.
Interest In and attendance upon the
meetings since their beginning on Janu-
AIRY has steadily increased, few nights
having passed without some decisions
for Christ. The interest and power,
however, reached the highest point on
Sunday night, when strong men, hus-
bands and fathers, (the prominent men
of the place. declared their dependence
on and allegiance TO Jesus Christ as
Saviour and Lord. When these meet
ings began the congregation was about
evenly divided between saints and sim
ners. When the last appeal to make 8
complete surrender to Christ was made,
Sunday night, less than . dozen people
In the large audience refused to answer
1t by clear cut decision for the Master.
Evangelist &c. Luther Is a powerful,
tender preacher OLA pure, forceful COS
pei, man whose methods Of presenting
the truth, manner and made OF invita-.
ton and appeal, commends him to all
who listen, as wise, consecrated win
ner OF souls. He has won souls, not &c
much by working upon emotions bul
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G. W. Northrop, took a drive to Sandy
Hook, Monday.
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nephew, Msrshall Beach, for some time
has gone to Bridgeport.