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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-01

One result of the war with Spain
will be to enhance the value of Amer
lean citizenship in the eyes of the
world, predicts the New York Mail
and Express. Hereafter the American
flag and the American citizen will be
respected abroad as they have never
been before. Among all but the
best educated and most travelled
classes we have always had the repu-
tation of being nation Of shopkeep-
ers, shrewd, boastful, vulgar, but of
little account outside Of commercial
transactions. They know better now.
The extraordinary, almost miraculous,
successes of our navy riveted the eyes
of the world in admiration or in fear.
The rapidity with which we have
evolved an army Of quarter million
of men from state of unprepared-
ness has also impressed the nations,
while the brave, fierce fighting of our
raw ley;es before Santiago has been
officially reported to every great pow
er of Europe in words of unstinted
praise. With the news of the terri
BILE effectiveness of our army and
navy have gone also the reports of the
ease with which great government
loan has been placed in sums less
than $4,000, with five times the
amount of the desired loan offered,
but not accepted. More than all, the
nations have been impressed with our
magnanimity and the generous treat
ment OF our prisoners. The Ameri-
can citizen will hereafter, when trav-
cling abroad be treated with degree
of courtesy and respect that be boz
never known before.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-01
A Water Monster.

Recen ly the largest whaleback ves-
sci ever constructed was launched at
West Superior, Wis. 1t is 430 feet
long and is one of the largest freight
carriers in the world. The "whale
back" is comparatively new type of
boat, built expressly to ride easily in
rough seas. The main part or steel
hull of the vessel is shaped like fat
cigar, and with concave upper por-
tion overwhich the waves may dash
without causing inconvenience. As a
result the whaleback steamer can plow
through heavy seas that would seri-
ously interfere with the progress of
an osdinary vessel
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-01

The long advertised German COM
mercial war has begun, and it takes
the form of an invasion. A company
of German steel manufacturers has
concluded that the best way to COM
pete with US is to become one of us,
and has began the construction of O
great plant near Chicago. For its
sake we hope the Kaiser will not shut
its product out of Germany. We can
stand this sort of war splendidly,
says the New York Tribune. A great
many Germans have invaded this
country before now, and we like them.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-01
HUMOROUS

Bings--That girl has beauty spot
On her face. Bungs Sort Of oasis,
isn't it?
Fosdick-Tenspot thinks that he is
one OF the big guns. Keedick-He is
one of the smooth bores.
Hell I should embrace you would
you call for help? Shelf you real
ly thought you needed it.
Prospective Litigant-You give le-
gal advice here, don't you? Lawyer
(absent-mindedly)-N we sell it.
He Indignantly I hope I know
my own mind. She (sweetly)-Yes!
You surely ought to know as much as
that!
"Who was the best advertised sea
,aptain?" ''Why, Noah. His meth
od of advertising flooded the coun-
try"
Bill-Did you ever try any of
SmalPs twenty-five cent dinners? Jill
Yes; 1 ate three of them today at
noon.
"Does your husband say grace at
the tablet" ''No; he returns thanks
for safe preservation from the last
meal"
Sergeant-The enemy fliesl Cap
tain = That won't do them any good;
our army is mostly made up of expert
wing shots.
Lodginghouse Clerk = Bed with
bath, fifteen cents. Watkins-I guess
I'd rather pay a little more an not
lake the bath.
Little Barbara, on seeing dish of
lemon Jelly placed on the table, ex-
claimed: ''Oh, mamma, see how ner-
vous that jelly is!''
doctor, whyado you advise me to
10 SO much walking in hot weather."
II thought if you saved car fare you
might pay it on my bills"
Friend-Are you superstitious? Do
you believe in signs? Successful
Merchant-No; newspaper advertise
ments are better-and cheaper.
"Of course" observed the thin
eyclist, water won't run up hill"
"Well,' replied the fat cyclist, who
was still putting and blowing, II don't
blame it. +"
She-I like this place immensely
since they have had the new French
chef. He weak in his French but
generous to a fault)-Waitah, bring
chef for two.
Amiable Professor Ito his servanD
For three weeks I have reminded
you every day to buy me notebook.
IT obol1 ropniO1 Won of IL
only once a week.
Miss DeFashion-You are wanted
ut the telephone. Mrs. DeFashion-
Oh, dear! 1 presume it's Mrs. De-
Style to return my telephone call. 1
hope she won't talk long.
Junior Partner DO you think the
new office-boy is trustworthy? Senior
Parther-I'm sure of it. I've noticed
that when he hasn't anything to do he
never pretends to be busy.
''This check is wrong. My beef is
down for fifty cents, when the bill of
fare says forty" ''You ordered it
rare, SIR" "Well, what if did?'
"You've got to pay for rareties, sir"
Jill-You puckered up your lips so
then that thought you were going
to kiss me. Jack-No, got some
sand in my mouth. Jill-Well, for
heavens sake swallow it, You need
it in your system.
Miss Cordelia Summers upon pres
entation of some flowers by young
pupils) - Yes, children, this is my
birthday. You see I am getting old
very, very old! Children (enthusi-
astically)-Yes, ma'am.
"That," said Maud, as the distin-
guished stranger entered the room,
sis the Victoria Cross" els it?" in
auired Mamie in tone of great in
terest. ''How many century runs
must you make to get one?"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-01

South America is still the chief
source of the supply of rubber, but
the developm ent of the exports of that
article from the Congo indicate that
in future Africa may be depended
upon to furnish large quantity. In
1898 the customhouse authorities Of
the Belgian Congo noted the exporta.
tion of 532, 742 pounds of rubber; in
1897 the exports had increased to
1866, 54S. At this rate of increase
the Para district of Brazil will soon
have its exports matched by the new
rival.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-01

1t is stated that the merchandise
carried by rail in the United States is
double the amount of land carriage
of all the other nations of the earth
combined This means that the TO-
600, 900 people of the United States
transport twice as much merchandise
as the remaining 1,400, 600, 600 of
mankind.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-01
THE ROUGH RIDERS.

But now, unchecked, the cattle whirl
In headlong, wild stampede
And Beauty's banner may unfurl
In vain. We give no heed.
We've changed the ranch and city charms
For Cuban thatch and palm.
The jarring roll of hostile arms
Our pBan is and psalm.
In strangely differing cline and place
Our names and paths appear.
For many a college knows our face,
And many branded steer.
But, 10 one blood you find US, when
There sounds Columbias call.
We spring to answer it, like men
Rough Riders are we all.
Edwin L. Sabin, in Puck.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-01
Dewey has called for 60, 900 pounds
Of soap. A new hardship of war fol-
the Filipinos!

The bonded debt of Hawaii. June 80,
1897, was S3,337, 900. In addition
there was due to depoeitors in postal
savings banks $782, 900.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-01
An Automatic Restaurant.

A French journal announces that
the inventive genius of the American
has produced an automatic restaurant.
The food is all spread on counter in
courses, and the customer is seated on
a sort of strap which, worked by steam,
moves him along from course to
course.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-01

About $2,OOO,OOO worth of nuts,
oranges, raisins and wines have been
hitherto imported annually from Spain.
The trade this year will be supplied
by the people of California and Florida
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-01

From where the chaparrals uplift
Ger Texan sea of grass;
From Arizona canoned rift,
And Colorado pass;
From Boston elm and classic shade,
And Gotham masque and ball,
We've gathered, by one motive swayed-
Rough Riders are we all.
We ken the ways Of man and beast
We've faced the prairie Death,
We've watched the huzzards at their feast,
We've felt the Norther's breath;
We know the realms Of bellies and beaux
And Fashions gay command
Our view lies from Delmonico's
Clear to the Rio Grande.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-01

Many of the tragedies of war pale
before the tribulations and despairing
experiences Of the peaceful Klondike
gold seekers.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-01

The Texas State HORTICULTURE
society has catalogued 2O1 varie.
ties of peaches grown in the Lone
Star state and has given distinct
name to every one of them.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-01

That Edgar Allan Poe can boast in
Russia many more admirers and friends
than he can claim in America, is the
curious statement of NJ. Constantine
Balmont, Russian writer.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-01

The London Statist, paper of the
highest uthority on financial subjects.
forecasts the American business flu.
ture as one of unbounded prosperity.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-01

Spain ought to be considered pretty
good authority now on submarine
boats.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-06-10

The graduating exercises of the class of
'9S, Island Pond High School, held in
opera hall last Friday evening, called out
a large and highly appreciative audience.
The programme was carried out practi-
cally as announced last week. The
graduates were Mary Culhane, Annie
Bailey, Mae Cabana, James Moore and
Alfred Paquette. The essays by the
young ladies and the orations by the
young men were highly creditable to
them, excellertly written and ably pre-
sented. The exercises closed with the
presentation of the diplomas after which
the customary class reception was held.
The music by the orchestra and Prof.
Martel's piano solo on that splendid in
strument, the Crown piano, gave great
pleasure and added not a little to the
general enjoyment OF the occasion.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-06-10

Two men hailing from Boston advertised
last Monday to give free entertainment
in the evening, and incidentally to sell
handkerchefs, etc. At the appointed
time of sale they were confronted with
request for their license by the town
authorities. Having no license the men
were informed that if they sold goods
here they would be arrested. They put
up a good game of bluff, but the town
officials had the best hand and won.
The visitors made no attempt to sell
their wares and left Tuesday morning
for Colebrook.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-06-10
LETTER TO MIR. S. NJ. HARMON,
Island Pond. VT

Dear Sir: A recent issue of The Oil,
Paint and Drug Reporter says; when
consumers realize that the base of all bril-
liant, durable and sanitary paints is
Zinc, then they will demand Zinc Paints"
Pure White Lead chalks off and disap-
pears in the form of dust. Zinc not only
prevents this, but gives toughness to the
Lead and makes it more durable. Our
Lead and Zinc Paint is composed only of
Pure Lead, Pure Zinc, Pure Linseed Oil
and Pure Tinting Colors, and nothing
else. 1t is the best-covering and longest
wearing paint possible to make. Being
ground and re-ground by powerful ma
chinerv, it will wear from two to four
times as long as Lead and Oilmixed with
stick. Yours truly,
F.W. DEvoE g. Co.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-06-10

Mrs. Charles u. Thurston went to
Gorham, n. H., last Monday to assist in
caring for her sister Mrs. Ensign Barrett,
who is quite i'll with peritontis. Mrs.
Thurston will return to Island Pond
with Mrs. Barrett as soon as the latter
is able to stand the journey, her many
friends hoping that few weeks stay
here will aid in restoring her to good
health and strength.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-06-10
Ten Million WheeImen.

1t is stated by competent authority
that there are ten million people in
America who are bicycle riders. Probably
each one gets an average of one hurt in
season, and that is just when Henry &
Johnsons Arnica & Oil Liniment gets in
its good work. Nothing has ever been
made that will cure bruse, cut orsprain
so quickly. Also removes pinlples, sum
burn, tan or freckles. Clean and nice to
use. Take it with you. Costs 25 cents
per bottle. Three times as much in so
cent bottle. All druggists sell it and
guarantee it to give satisfaction or
money refunded.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-06-10

Elmer Harmon has moved his house
back on his lot, near the upper railroad
crossing, and is going to erect flne new
house on the site of the old one. he has
already put in splendid stone tounda-
ton. While moving the old building
Elmer and George Foster had a most re-
markable escape from being crushed
One end of the building was on rollers,
the other end lacked up, the two men be-
ing underneath, when little jar started
the building from the jacks causing 1t to
come down With crash, the chimney
also topping down. Seeing what was
about to happen Elmer and George had
lust time to squeeze themselves between
some heavy pieces of timber that were
fortunately underneath the building
otherwise they would most certainly
have been crushed. George escaped UNI
hurt, but Elmer was somewhat pinched
not being able to get into so narrow a
place as George.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-06-10

The advertising Carnival and Straw
berry Shortcake Supper, given by the
Ladies Aid Society of the Congregational
Church in the opera hall last week Thurs
day evening, proved decided success.
All of the more than 80 tableaux were
greatly appreciated, but the two calling
forth the greatest applause were The
Crescent" and "Uncle Sam and the God
dess of Liberty" Beside the tableaux
there were given two drills, one by a
score of young ladies, the other mill
tary drill by eight young men, also a
Nav pole dance by number of little
Misses. all of which were deserving OF
great credit. In addition we would
note the excellent music Of the orchestra
and Prof. Martel's fine playing on the
Crown piano. Something like $40 were
realized by the ladies.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-06-10

At the Congregational Church last
Sunday evening Mrs. ]. M. Herbert sang
as a solo THE Holy City" Mrs. Her
bert possesses splendid soprano voice
and gave charming and spirited render
ing of this beautiful piece to the evident
delight of the large congregation. BY
strange coincidence this selection was to
have been sung the same evening as an
offertory solo in Christ Church by MIR.
o. M. ]. Ingalls, of Danvile, Que, tenor
singer of great merit, but unfortunately
the evening service had to be suspended
at the close of evening prayer owing to
the Church being deprived of the electric
lights through some little mishap at the
power house, and as a consequence the
congregation were much disappointed in
not being able to enjoy the promised
treat.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-06-10

w. NJ. Buck has purchased the Canaan
House in Canaan and has taken posses
sion. His long experience i'll hotel bust
ness will serve him in good stead, and he
will use his utmost endeavorS to fully
sustain the good reputation this hotel
has always enjoyed, and in this he will
be most ably seconded by his wife Our
whole community, while sorry to lose
Mr.. Buck and his family, wish him the
fullest measure of success in his new en-
terprise.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-06-10
NOTICE..

have moved my Office from the Cross
street drug store to my residence on Alder
street, and respectfully request an imme-
date settlement with all parties indebted
to the late firm of ]. H. Linehan & Co.,
or to DR.. J. II. Linehan for professional
services. There is a great difference be-
tween settlement and a settle meant.
!. II. LlNEHAN.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-06-10

After being confined to his bed eight
months and half with infammatory
rheumatism Mr.. Strathern was able tor
the first time last SUNDAY to raise him
fin the bed without assistance. He is
now hopeful that two weeks hence he
NAV he able to stand and walk across
his room. During all this long illness he
has been brave and patient, never for a
moment losing his good Scotch courage
and grit. We are all hoping to see him
ont AGAIN in the very near future.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-06-10
Edmondson-Herrin.

A very pretty home wedding occurred
last tuesday, June 7, at the residence of
the brides parents on Derby street,
when Miss Flora Z. Herrin was given in
marriage to Mr.. Vim. H. Edmondson of
Hopedale, Mass. Rev. E. ]. Gale otfica-
ted, only the immediate relatives and
friends of the contracting parties being
present. The bride is one of the most
popular young ladies of this town and
the MANY handsome and valuable we'd
ding gifts presented gave ample evil
dence of this fact. The happy couple left
in the afternoon express for their future
home in Hopedale, (where Mr.. Edmond
son is employed as designer of machin-
ery) carrying with them the congratula-
tions and best wishes of host of friends
for long and happy married life. The
HERALD makes it's best bow in aclnowl.
edgment of a generous slice of wedding
cake.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-06-10

Mrs. Mark King is planning making
extensive repairs on her house, including
the tearing down of the ell, putting up a
new front and using the main portion Of
building. Mr.. Eaton has the contract.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-06-10

Rev. c. O. Greshabcr and Alvin Bart.
lett and wife attended the annual Orleans
county conference OF the Congregational
churches at Barton last Tuesday and
Wednesday, representing the church at
Island Pond it being included i'll the Or
leans county conference.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-06-10

The st. Agnes Guild, chaperoned by
their president Mrs. w. L. c. Jones,
with few invited friends, went to
Willoughby Lake last Tuesday. They
greatly enjoyed the drive, the picnic din
ner, also the boating on the lake, and
returned home having had thoroughly
pleasant days outing.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-06-10

Opera hall is great centre of attrac-
ton these days, people attending from far
and near to see the nice display of really
magnificent pianos and organs and to
hear their beautiful tones. The celebrated
Crown piano is marvel, but all the in
struments are up to date in design, ma
terial of the best and workmanship and
finish of the finest.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-06-10
NOTICE.

To the taxpayers of Brighton You
are hereby notified that the tax bill for
1898 is now in my hands for collection.
A discount Of 40 will be made to all who
paw their tax within ninety days from
date of this notice.
GEO. S. ROBINSON. Town Treasurer.
Brighton, Vt, June Cd, 1898.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-06-10

L. Burton Jones came home from New
port last week to attend the graduation
exercises, as did also Miss Belle Robinson
OF the same place. Both were former pu-
pills at the high school here and still re-
tain their interest in that institution.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-06-10

1t is John I. Thurston who has re-
ceived the pension to which he was en-
titled as a veteran of the Mexican War,
and not John W as the HERALD through
typographical error stated last week.
Both Johns resent the error so we haste
to make amends.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-06-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Allan Moyle of Lancas-
ter, formerly of Island Pond, spent last
Monday afternoon in town on their way
home from Coaticook, where they had
been to attend the funeral of Mr.. Moyle's
mother, which occurred last Saturday.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-06-10

A black silk apron was lost in the mill
ward between the opera hall and the NJ.
f. Church last Friday evening. The
finder will confer a great favor to the
owner by returning the apron to the
HERALD office.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-06-10

Mr.. J. a. Byron, station agent at
Grovcton, n. H., formerly a clerk in the
station here, with his wife and child
spent Sunday in town the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Muuday.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-06-10
TOWN TOPICS.
Brighton R.publ,ean Caucus.


a caucus Of the Republican Voters OF the
Town OF Brighton is hereby called 60 be held
at the Island Pond Hall, Saturday evening
June Is, 1895. at $50 O'Clock for the follow
ing purposes:
First-To choose three delegates and three
at Montpelier. Tuesday June II.
Second-To choose three delegates and
three alternates To attend the State Conven-
ton at Montpelier, Wednesday June 20.
Third-To choose six delegates and six al
ternates to attend the County Convention to
be held at Guildhall, Tuesday June IS.
Fourth-To elect town committee ofthree
to serve for the two years next ensuing.
Fifth-To transact any other proper bust
ness. Per Order,
REPUBLICAN Town COMMITTEE.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-06-10

A school of instr uction on the new
standard rules to be adopted in the near
future on the G. 7. X. System was opened
in the Island Pond Hall last Tuesday, at
tended by large number of the railroad
employees Train master Herbert was
the instructor.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-06-10

"If YOU want to buy any shoes come to
my papa's store. He can cheat you as
well as anybody, even if they do call him
the honest anny."-Alilton Stern at the
carnival.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-06-10

List of letters remaining uncalled for at
Island Pond post office June 6, 1898:
o. Alexander, Charlie Burney, T. J.
Curran, Louis Gross, David Kantanen 3,
H. D. Whitney.
Persons calling Tor the above please
mention Advertised letters.
T. c. TRACY, p. NJ.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-06-10

A new sidewalk has been laid on Derby
street which is greatly appreciated, not
only by those residing on that street but
by many to whom it is favorite place
for promenading.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-06-10

Mr.. and Mrs. L. ]. Parsons are absent
this week, attending the Goth annual
convocation of the grand chapter, O. E.
S, which convened at Springfield last
Wednesday.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-06-10

Willard Chase of West Concord, Essex
county manager of the Perfection Rupture
Cure Co. was in town last week with an
eye single to business. lie went from
here to Canaan.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-06-10

The selectmen have appointed Floyd A
Elkins truant officer for the town OF
Brighton for the term of one ear, dating
from May 81, 1898. Truants take warn
ing, no fooling now.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-06-10
LOCAL BUSINESS NOTICES.
Essay District Probate Court.

sessions OF said Court viii he held a
Brighton the second Tuesday uf OctoLrT aud
April. Canaan the second Tuesday uf No
vVmhcr and Nay. West Concord the second
Tuesday u december and lunr Lunrubure
the second Tuesday vi January aud July.
Special sessions viii be held at any place in
the District bA agreement
ROBERT CHASE. Judge.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-06-10

Mrs. X. c. McKclvcy was in town last
week distributing the book THE beauti-
ful life of Francis L. Willard" of which
she sold large number of copies.