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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-02-17
Growing Cabbage.

Unless you intend to grow cabbage
for early summer use, which Is ex-
pensive and often improbable, it will
not be best to SOW the seed until
March or April. Before that time
make hotbed, but without manure,
for the young cabbage is quite as
likely to "damp off, from too much
heat as to be injured by cold. Make
a bed of as rich soil as you can pro-
cure and cover this with straw or
leaves to prevent it freezing. Then
when the sun passes the March SOL
stice rake off the straw or leaves used
as protection, and SOW the cabbage
seed rather thinly in rows six inches
apart, and cover with a glass sash
large enough to cover the bed and
banking on three sides. The fourth
side should merely fit against board,
so that it can be lifted to give air and
ventilation. In ten days the cabbage
will be up, and then the sash should
be raised every day so long as the sun
is shining and the air is above the
freezing point. If you have some nj
trate of soda to put in the drills with
the cabbage seed it will make stronger
plants. So soon as the plants are
three inches high they should be
transplanted into larger beds, which
must be previously prepared for this
purpose. Every time the cabbage is
transplanted shorten its leaves so as to
keep it from willing. This will make
stocky plant, with plenty of roots.
Such plants in fairly rich soil will be
sure to head. The plants that are
grown in masses and have no trans
planting until taken from the bed
where they have grown and set in the
open ground are not worth taking as
gift where those that have been at
least once transplanted can be had.
american Cultivator.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-02-17

1t is singular, but it is true, that in
our country yellow legs control
most purchasers of fowl for the
table in their selections. The
shape of the body which comes
on the table is ignored in favor
of the color of the legs, which
are cut off and become offal. It is q
truth that there exists no breed of
fowl bred for table poultry in all the
long list of American productions save
one; and in the wide world there is no
distinctive table fowl with yellow legs.
American lovers of roast fowl must
give up their fancy for yellow legs or
forego the choicest of table poultry.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-02-17
90 5
SAA~

This yellow-leg business is nonsen'
steal fancy. The uneducated gour.
mand who calls for yellow-legged
chickens would never think OF calling
for yellow legged quail or turkey OF
canvas back duck. The choicest OF
all our wild-game fowl do not have
yellow legs. The quail, whose body
shape is the perfection OF shape for
the table-a little bird which carries
more meat in proportion to its size
than any other foodsbird-has not yel-
low legs.
The true table fowl is long in the
body, wide in the back, full IN the
breast, and plump over the keel
meaty all over. Taking its legs as q
centre, there must be more body in
front of the legs than behind. The
shape is parallelogram. 1t may be
carried more or less uprightly, de-
pending on the breed.
America has produced one most ex-
cellent breed of table fowl. This is
the black java, fowl which deserves
full recognition. I shall never forget
what Q beautiful sight at the first mid
continental show at Kansas City, the
pair of black javas of George McCor-
mick's, dressed by Armour, made.
These black fowls have yellow skin
but dark legs, long, deep, meaty bod
les of good size; they are large bird.
Those fowls attracted great deal OF
attention.
do hope our poultry societies will
pay more attention to table poultry.
I know that prizes are often offered
for best pair dressed fowls, ETC., but
that is not what I mean. 1t must be
made feature, and the prizes must
be awarded by an expert in dressed
poultry--one who does not care for
breed OF color of plumage, but does
know what the carcass should be for
table purposes. AS rule, our poul-
try judges know nothing on this sub
ject. If at our poultry shows we
could have classification ''table
poultry, first shown alive, and then
the fowls to be dressed for final
award" tell you there is whole lot
of much advertised table fowls which
would not be in it, and some of our
old breeds would come to the front in
a single leap.
There is one breed of fowls that
should come in here which have not
heretofore referred to. They are not
described in the Standard; they are
not recognized as fancier's breed;
yet there is no breed so truly a
thoroughbred-no one which can
trace it's pedigree so far back into by
gone ages--not one which has
more of general utility for all pur-
poses-for eggs, for the table. / re-
fer to what is now called ''the old
English game fowl" May the time
come when pit-fghters cease to die
tate regarding this breed-when the
Standard again admits and describes
it as it was fifty years ago, and when
it's stalwart form and fearless bearing
is again recognized in the poultry
fancy as the chief of all poultrydom.
Correspondence Country Gentle
man.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-02-17
Hoods sa:ssn pss';ia
Is the best-in fact the One True Blood Purifier.
Hoods Pills cure all liver Ills. 25 cents.
The Kings Bounty.

King Humbert recently visited an
Italian hospital and left sum of
money with the directors, so that the
patients might each have some addi-
tional delicacy in honor of the event.
One of the sick men, hearing of thisA
complained that his dinner had been
no better than usual. The nurse ex-
planned to him: 'My good fellow, the
state of your health doesn't permit of
any change in your diet, but the doctor
had ordered you dozen leeches, and
as treat. we are going to apply eigh-
teen. London Sketch.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-02-17
Oh, What Splendid Coffee.

Mr.. Goodman, Williams Co., ILL.,, writes:
From one package Salzer's German Coffee
Berry costing 15c I grew 300 lbs. of better
coffee than can buy in stores at 80 cents
ib.' A.c1
A package Of this coffee and big seed and
plant catalogue is sent you by John A.
Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse. Wis, upon re-
ceipt of 15 cents stamps and this notice
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-02-17
Double walls for Warmth.

In building for warmth it should
never be forgotten that light double
walls, enclosing dead air space, are
much better than solid wall of any
material. These are equally useful to
keep out cold in winter and the excess
sive heats of summer. Air is one of
the poorest conductors known, and
when it is confined so that no current
affects it, there is greater uniformity
of temperature than can be secured by
any other method.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-02-17

The old log cabin in Front Royal,
Va, in which George Washington lived
while surveying between 1748 and 1852,
is still standing in fair condition and
is used as spring house.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-02-17
Electric Organs.

Electricity is used to operate new
ly-designed pipe organ, the keys clos
ing circuits which operate magnetic
coils to control the air valves, and the
stops being operated by switches ar
ranged above the keyboard.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-02-17

Since the beginning of this century
no fewer than fifty-two volcanic islands
have arisen out of the sea. Nineteen
of thatnum have since disappeared,
aMd ten are now inhabited.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-02-17

About thirty-two per cent. of the tillabte
land of Arkansas is under cultivation.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-02-17

There is q clock in Brussels that is
kept going by the wind
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-02-17

Chew Star Tobacco--The Best.
Smoke Sledge Cigarettes.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-02-17
The coal output of West Virginia for 1897
to 13 500, 900 tons.
300 Reward. 800.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all it's
stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
medical fraternity. Catarrh being constitu-
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ment Halls Catarrh Cure is tax en- internally,
acting directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system, thereby destroying the,
foundation Of the disease, and giving the pa
and assisting nature in doing its work. The
proprietors have much ia th in its curative
powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars
for any case that it fails to cure. Send for list
of testimonials. Address
f. j. CHENEY & Co.. Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The agricultural products of Kansas for
1897 amounted to $3.50 ,410 143.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-02-17

The supply of granite in Missouri is be
lieved to be without limit.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-02-17
SCiatiC
Rheumatism

have been troubled with sciatic rheu-
matism and have been taking Hoods Sar-
saparilla. 1 improved every day and now
am as we'll as ever was in my life. l feel
five years younger than did before taking
Hoods Sarsnparilla." WM O'BRIEN, 2515
dth Avanna West Troy New York
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-02-17
Florida,

Florida literature secured free upon appli-
cation to J. ]. Farnsworth, East'n Pass. Ag't.
Plant System, 261 Broadway, N. Y.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-23
DIR. LINDsLEY TO PRESIDE.
And Will Read a Paper at Publi
 Health Association Convention

And Will Read a Paper at Public
 Health Association Convention.
 Dr. Charles l.. Lindsley of this city, president of the American Public Health association, will read a paper on Public Sanitary Administration" at the 26th annual meeting of the na- tional association, which will be held in Ottawa, Canada, September 27 to 3o, inclusive. Dr. Franklin w. Wright of Bridgeport is a member of the advisory council. The association has members in the United States, Canada and Mexi- co. The convention will be held in the Parliament buildings and for four days there will be discussed questions of the greatest vital interest to the profession and public welfare Dr.. Lindsley leaves for Ottawa this after noon. He wifi be accompanied by his daughter, Miss Carrie Lindsley. They will be away about a week.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-23
P0If,s Wonderland Theater.

"A good show throughout at the Wonderland" So all are saying owing to the triple star attraction and an olio of excellence. Morton and Revelle are keeping up the flow of fun they appar- ently have on tap in unlimited supplies. They have some new kink in their act every time that increases the enthusi- asm and makes big laugh.
 Miss Moreland in "A Game of Golf' is another delightful star, and the little play is having great success as pre- sented by her excellent company.
 The biograph with it's war views, in cluding the naval parade and the land ing of troops in Cuba, is sure of getting the most vociferous applause and gen. uine admiration from the quiet folks.
 Others on the bill are Golden, the ma- gician; Adams, Casey and Howard, the Couison sisters, the Brothers Borani, Lillian Grist and the Brownings.
 Prices 10 cents and 20 cents; ladies in the afternoon 10 cents. Bikes checked free.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-23
FAIR HAVEN HAPPENINGS
ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM BOTH
 SIDES OF THE RITER.

The A. B. Barnes Property Purchased
 by William A. Warner Improves
 ments to be Made-Ladies' Aid Society
 of Grand Avenue Baptist Church
 Elected O1icers-Other News.
 William A. Warner of w. A. Warner & Brother has purchased of A. B. Barnes the property at 123 South Water street, which was used many years In erty has frontage of 80 feet on Quin- nipiac river and is 160 feet deep, and in- cludes an oyster shop, barn and sheds. MT. Warner will use the property in connection with his business located on Grand avenue, cornor of Front street. This purchase gives him property with a water frontage of S20 feet The wharf on the purchased property and buildings will be put in thorough repair.
 At the auction Wednesday evening at the Hemingway store on the east side one of the articles disposed of was an old clock formerly used in the Third church, which was located in the Gen. tral hall building, now owned by P. J. Cronan. When the church was dis solved the late Deacon Hemingway purchased the clock, which has been in his store for the last forty years.
 Rev. F. R. Sanford of Grace P. E. church presided on Wednesday at a missionary meeting held in Westport.
 c. o. Francis and family leave on Saturday for Northampton, Mass, on a visit to MT. Francis sister, Mrs. Hunt ington.
 The Ladies Aid society of the Grand avenue Baptist church organized for the ensuing year Wednesday afternoon, electing officers as follows: President, Mrs. Mary Santry; vice president, Mrs. Henry Keech; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. s. J. Latta; auditor, Mrs. John w. Hill; directresses, Mrs. c. c. French, Mrs. Henry Kay, Mrs. Adelbert Rowley, Miss E. A. Jacobs, Mrs. F. l.. Willis, Miss Ella Blakeslee; fancy work com- mittee, Mrs. John W. Hill, Mrs. s. R. Bishop Mrs. l.. P. Converse; commit tee on entertainment, Mrs. Hart, Mrs. Sheffield Mrs French. The receipts for this year were $B69.31
 The annual business meeting of the Y. F. S. c. E. of the Grand avenue Baptist church was held Tuesday even ing at the home of the president, Mrs. Frederick Siebert, Al Exchange street. The officers for the ensuing year were elected and are as follows: President, Mrs. Frederick Siebert; vice president Miss N. c. Porter; secretary, Miss AL ice Hanselpacker; corresponding secre- tary, Miss Grace E. Huntley; treasurer, Harry Santry; chairman of committees, lookout, Mrs. George w. Loveland; prayer meeting. Mrs. George Hatfield; social, c. D. Manwarng; sick visiting, Mrs. E. c. Sage; music, Miss N. c. Por- ter; missionary, Mrs. William Preston; floral, c. D. Manwaring; English Hall John w. Phillips: temperance, Miss Vii ola Hall. The business meeting was followed by a fruit sociable, which was greatly enjoyed by all.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-23
VOORHEES, THE NOMINEE.

Named for Governor by New Jersey
 Republicans.
 Trenton, N. J., Sept. 22.--The republi- can state convention met here to-day and nominated Foster M. Voorhees, for governor. MT. Voorhees, is at present a senator from Union county and in his capacity as president of the senate has been acting IS governor since Governor Griggs was chosen attorney general There was only one session of the con- vention, lasting about two hours, and the gathering was the most harmonious affair of the sort ever gotten together in New Jersey. Attorney General Griggs presided, and his speech, mainly devoted to national affairs, was the feature of the convention. MT. Voor- hees was nominated by exclamation.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-23
ENTERT4I INN ENTS.
Hyperion Thentcr. MAN O WARS MAN"


 The New York papers praise highly "The Man O Wars Man." which ap- pears at the Hyperion next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The New York Journal says: Never in the his- tory of the Grand opera house has so large crowd of spectators gathered within it's walls as that which assem- bled last night to greet Thomas D. Shea in his new American naval play "The Man O Wars Man" So great was the throng clamoring for admit tance that Managers Pitou and Bren- nan sent for an extra detail of police men to preserve order. On account of the crowd the curtain was delayed nearly half an hour, and finally rose on handsomely decorated scene repre- senting the Army and Navy club of this city. The action of the play pro- ceeded thence to Honolulu, Russia and Ceuta, winding up with a realistic nav al battle at Nicaragua. MT. Shea SCOT ed an undeniable hit as Captain Con- way. He has only been seen once be- fore in this city, and it is safe to predict that after his success of last evening he will be a regular and well come visitor to New York. His style
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-23

is forceful, earnest and intelligent. Pos- sessed of large degree of magnetism that few actors on the stage can equal, he had no difficulty whatever in win ming his audience the moment he step- ped upon the stage and holding their attention until the final fall of the cur tain. MT. Shea's support was compe- tent throughout"
 Sale of seats open at the box office this morning.
 JEFF DE ANGELES.
 The famous Jeff De Angelis will be seen here at the Hyperion theater next Thursday evening in the new and origi- nal opera comique "The Joly Muske- teer." We may congratulate ourselves in getting ahead of New York city in the hearing of this opera, as 'The Jolly Musketeer" is, in size and importance, one of the red letter bookings of the coming season. The most lavish ex- pense, we are told, has been entered upon in the production of this opera, while the company and chorus are said to be among the very best ever gotten together in New York city, The De- Anglis Opera company will play for two nights. The ticket sale commences at the box office Tuesday morning. Prices $1.50, $1 and 75c.
 A FIRST CLASS MINSTREL SHOW.
 William H. Vests big minstrel jubi- lee at the Hyperion last night was one of the best minstrel performances ever seen in this city. It was in some respects a departure from old time minstrelsy and the large audience was highly entertained
 The first part was splendid. The stage setting represented an English court and the costumes were wholly in keeping. Many clever songs were sung by vocalists who possess elegant voices. The singing of each one was artistic, especially that of Richard J. Jose, who possesses a clear high tenor voice of surprising quality and power. His work was greatly appreciated as shown by the repeated encores. The intermez- 70 from "Cavalleria Rusticana" was sung by MT. Jose and a quintet in a manner which captivated the audience. The comedians were all funny and pro- voked considerable laughter Carroll Johnson and Ezra Kendall were recall ed several times. Each number of the olio was very good the one entitled Remember the Maine a production originated by MT. West, being espec- ially fine. MT. West appears as Cap tain Sigsbee and opportunity is given for the introduction of twenty-four sailors, who execute fancy drill, the equal of which is seldom seen. Their movements last night were well nigh perfect and aroused the admiration of all Complimentary remarks were heard on all sides.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-23
OBITT1RT.
The Late Deacon Alfred w. Weld.

The Late Deacon Alfred w. Weld.
 The funeral of the late Deacon Alfred w. Weld of the Plymouth Congrega- tional church, who died so suddenly on Wednesday morning, will take place from the residence of the deceased, 101 Wall street, this afternoon at 2:30. Dr. w. W. MeLane, pastor of Plymouth church, will off1ciate.
 Deacon Weld was a most estimable man and was for many years superin- tendent of the Yale Art school, and his familiar face and figure will be much missed by the students and patrons of the school. His death will be lament ed by a very large number of people. On Wednesday morning he left home in apparently the best of health and in a few minutes arrived at the school and was on the point of unlocking the door, when he was stricken and died almost instantly. His unexpected death was a severe shock to his daughters and his many friends. He attended the regular weekly prayer meeting on Tuesday evening at Plymouth church and seem- ed to be in his usual good health, and no one would have dreamed that he so soon was to pass away.
 MT. Weld was born in Guilford, Conn, in 1923, and was seventy-five years old last March. He early in life learned the cabinet-makers trade, and for a number of years was in the pie busi- ness with his brother-in-law, S. Merwin Munson, when the bakery was on Wall street many years ago, and is well re- membered by many of our older citi-I zens. Since 1871 he had been the very faithful and efficient superintendent of the Yale Art school and was known to hundreds of the students, all of whom will recall his kindly appearance and his considerate nature.
 Deacon Weld leaves three daughters, the Misses Emma and Mamie Weld, who resided with their father, and Mrs. Charles A. Emo of this city. MT. Welds wife died in 1881. Misses Emma and Mamie are we'll remembered former school teachers of this city. When the church abandoned the old church, and through Dr. w. W. McLane's efforts removed to the new site where Ply mouth church rrow stands, corner of Chapel street and Sherman avenue, Deacon Weld went with it, and had al- ways been one of the church's staunch- est supporters.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-23
Grand Opera House. GUS WILLIAMS SPEECH.


 Gus Williams, the comedian now playing at the Grand, is a very versa tile man and always has fund of in- teresting stories to tell. His manner of relating his stories is inimitable and herein lies his greatest power. Last night he told of his first experience as the recipient of a testimonial While in Boston some years ago. He said: II received a tip from the manager that on Saturday night I was to be present. ed with a watch and to get speech ready so as not to appear daffy. I sat speech that would have gone down in history were it ever made. I had in it about the face of the watch, how it would remind me of the faces of my dear friends of Boston whenever looked at it. The hands were to re- mind me of the many hands of friend ship I had grasped in the Hub, and the springs were to represent the love that sprang from my heart when I took the watch out.
 Saturday night came, and with it the whole push. At the proper time the manager stepped up to me and started his presentation speech. Final ly he was through and I reached out and received-a cane. My watch speech was a dead letter, and all I could say was, I'm glad I got it. That took as we'll as my fine speech, and for the time I was on record as the most brief speech maker in the business"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-23
HER BODY EXHUMED.

Was the Wife of Minister-Suspicion
 That She Was Poisoned.
 Ipswich, Mass, Sept. 22.-As a result of the action of District Attorney White the body of Mrs. Thompson, wife of Rev. William J. Thompson, formerly of this city, has been exhumed and this morning the viscera was sent to Profess sor Woods of Harvard university for analysis. The district attorney is act ing upon the theory that the woman died from poisoning. Professor Woods has already examined portions of the body of a son of the woman who was MT. Thompson's housekeeper and whom he married after the death of his first wife, but his report has not been made public.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-23
Springfield, Mass, where she was mar

Springfield, Mass, where she was mar red to Royal B. Dwight, an esteemeed citizen, who has for many years held a responsible position at the Marlin gun factory MT. and Mrs. Dwight remov- ed to this city when MT. Dwight made an engagement with the Marlin com- pany, about twenty-one years ago. She was a member of the Humphrey street Congregational church, where she at tended services until the failure of her health. Her age was fortythree years and four months.
 The funeral services will take place at the residence of the bereaved family, No. 71 Cottage street, Rev. MT. Luckey officiating. The interment will take place next Monday in the family plot in Springfield. The bereaved husband and other near relatives have the sim cere sympathy of many friends in their loss.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-23
TOMORROW AFTERNOON,

Meeting of the Woman's School Asso-
 citation.
 The regular meetings of the Woman's S School association will held tomorrow afternoon at o'clock in the Institute parlor.
 Miss Beach will report from the Pub lie Education association of New York. Mrs. Noble of Norwalk, the president of the Connecticut State Federation of Women's Clubs, or one of her secreta- ries, will present the subject of state federation of clubs. All interested are invited.