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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-13
Recipes.

Fritters of Calls Brains-Scald and
pick out any threads; beat up with
pepper, salt, little nutmeg, thyme,
parsley and tablespoonful vinegar.
Add the yolk of an egg and -four for
batter. Drop into hot fat and brown.
Serve at once.
Pop p-Overs-Take the yolks of two
eggs we'll beaten, add two cups Of
milk and two cups of -four alternate
ly aud pinch of salt. Flavor to
taste; then add the whites of eggs,
beaten light. Bake in high, old
fashioned teacups we'll buttered, only
half full, one-half hour.
Mushroom Stew-Put tablespoon
full of butter into a saucepan, add the
mushrooms, cover and cook for ten
minutes; then add half teaspoonful
of salt and a dash Of pepper. Rub
into smooth paste three hard boiled
eggs, and add, gradually, gill OF
cream. Strain into a saucepan, bring
to a boiling point and serve either in
patty shells or with garnish of toast.
ed bread.
Macaroons-Take the whites of four
eggs beaten stiff. = half pound OF
almonds are first blanched, cooled and
pounded to paste with little rose
water, adding the latter as you pound
them to prevent the almonds from
oiling. Beat cup of powdered sugar
with the eggs, and add the almond
paste, tablespoonful of cornstarch
and ten drops Of essence of bitter
almonds. Beat thoroughly, and drop
by small spoonfuls on buttered paper
laid in baking DAD B>ls ip quick
oven.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-13
Turkish POrtieres.

A pretty portiere, if one does not
mind taking a good deal of trouble, is
made from the small embroidered
Turkish squares sold for finger doiies.
Select those in light colorings. The
squares are put together with strips
of pale yellow material, the fabric
used being according to ones taste
and purse. A lightweight satine does
admirably, or China silk of cheap
quality is still better. The whole
thing should be lined with thin yell
low material, preferably the silk.
When hung in room done in light
colorings, particularly white and
gold room, it is wonderfully ef-
fective. The same idea can be carried
out in size to cover sofa pillow
and can be made extremely beautiful
by having the squares put together
with pale yellow or green velvet.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-13

Maine is again to enter the list OF
copper-mining states. The deposits,
which are numerous and valuable,
were worked more than twenty-five
years ago, but sudden decline in
the price of copper made them un-
profitable; improved and cheapened
method of production is the cause OF
resumption of work,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-13

Apropos of the anti-vaccination
crusade going on in London, it is in
teresting to note that in Norway and
Sweden and Denmark vaccination is
enforced in novel way. People can
not be married without each produc-
ing their certificate of vaccination,
Without this the minister cannot per-
form the ceremony.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-13
To Clean Ostrich Plupes

The following method of cleaning
white ostrich feathers is given by a
Philadelphia reader:
Cut some pure white soap in small
bits and pour boiling water on them
and add little mite of soda. When
the soap is dissolved and the water
cool enough, dip the feathers in and
draw them through the hand. Dc
this several times, until the lather is
dirty; then make clean lather and
repeat the operation. Afterward
rinse the feathers in cold water,
slightly blued. Put the feathers be.
tween the hands and shake them over
the fire until they are perfectly dry.
Curl them by drawing each fibre be-
tween the thumb and the dull edge OF
of silver knife. With little care
and patience the result will be all
that can be desired New York TriD.
une.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-13

In an article in the Revue des Deux
Mondes M. Fouille declares that,
while the modern Greeks are not de-
scended wholly from Slavs, as some
have maintained, they certainly are
not lineal descendants of the great
peoples who made Greece famous.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-13

ST. Louis, Mo-, has issued instruc-
tions through superintendent to the
principals and teachers that there isl to
be no more home work that shall in
involve the study of textbooks.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-13

The returns show that in the war
with Spain twelve men were killed in
the navy-not quite one-twenty-sec.
ond of the number killed on the
Maine in a single instant of peace.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-13
A Bed Pocket for Invalids.

A bed pocket is an acceptable gift
to an invalid. It is made of cloth,
silk or colored cretonne, in the form
of wall pocket, and if desired may
have various compartments. 1t is
hung at the head of the bed, and
should contain the handkerchief,
watch, brush and comb, hand-mirror
and all the other etceteras which make
the tedious life Of the invalid COM
Portable,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-13

According to returns published by
the British bossd of trade, the inn
ports of American pig iron into Great
Britain during the first six months of
1898 aggregated 3O,231 tons, valued
at 1892, 1856, and of American steel,
unwrought, 1882 tons, valued at
S3C5. $50.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-13
To Can Corn.

Split the kernels lengthwise with
knife, then scrape with the back OF
the knife, thus leaving the hulls upon
the cob. Fill cans full of cut corn,
pressing it very hard. To press the
corn in the can use the small end OF
the potato masher, as this will enter
the can easily. 1t will take ten OF
twelve large ears of corn to fill one,
quart can. When the cans are full,
screw cover ON with thumb and first
finger; this will be tight enough.
Then place cloth in the bottom OF
wash boiler to prevent breakage. On
this put layer of cans in any posi-.
tion you prefer, over the cans put
layer of cloth, then more cans. Fill
the boiler in this manner, then cover
the cans we'll with cold water, place
the boiler on the fire, and boil three
hours without ceasing. On steady
boiling depends much of your sue.
cess. After boiling three hours lift
the boiler from the fire, let the water
cool, then take the cans from the
boiler and tighten, let them remain
until cold and tighten again. Wrap
each can in brown paper to exclude
the light, and keep in a cool, dry cell
lar, and be very sure the rubber rings
are not hardened by use. 1t would
be best to use new rings,as poor rings
are the cause of much fruit spelling.
The corn in the cans will shrink by
cooking, but do not, on any account,
oman than
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-13
To Remove Fly specks.

Fly specks upon oil paintings can be
removed by dipping the fingers in
warm water and gently rubbing the
canvas. After the specks disappear,
wash the whole picture with warm
water. Cover with cheap tarlatan in
summer. All valuable pictures
should be covered. Put away fine
books if you value their appearance.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-13
Golf is recommended as q sure cure
for degeneration, especially that which
accompanies old age.

There is growing impression that
most of the wealth in Alaska was
brought there by people desirous OF
getting rich,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-13
Spain's diplomats seem to be hop
ing for an unforeseen mine explosion
under the peace negotiations.

The value of American manufac
turers sold abroad last year was $685.,
S71, ,499, an increase of 100 per cent
over the figures for 1883.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-13
MOTHERS VOICE.

A mother spoke to her child one day
In an angry voice, that made him start
As II an arrow had sped that way
And pierced his loving and tender heart.
And when he had grown to mans estate,
And was tempted and tried as all men are.
He fell; for that mothers angry words
Had left on his heart a lasting scar.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-13
AELPs FOR HOUSEWIVES.
To Takc Out the Creak

A creaking door or hammock
hook which mskes hideous noise at
times can be silenced by rubbing
brown hard soap upon hinges or
where the hooks rub together.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-10-13

A mother sang to her child one day
A song OF the beautiful home ahovel
Sang IL as only woman sings
Whose heart Is full Of . mothers love.
And many time in the years that came
He heard the sound OF that low, sweet song
It took him back to his childhood days;
It kept his feet from the paths Of wrong
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-12

received az Juragua from q mounted
courier saving the armlstice was cndeo
and that hOstillties had been resumed.
Commodore Schley said: General Shat-
ter signalied to me to begin the bomoard-
ment as soon as l could get into post
lion. | doubted from the start wnethef
/ could hit the city. had 10 guess at
its location and be very careful not 10
iniure our own army. IL I lombard to-
morrow ] shall have range marks on
shore to guide me. and | shall take the
ships closer 10 the shore than to-day
The water OF Aguadores Is so smooth
that our marksmanship was not affected
by the swaying OF the ships. In firing to-
day gave the turrets the greatest possi-
bic elevation by listing the ships. But
] knew / would fall short The guns viii
carry more than ave miles. but 10 throw
shots over the cliff great elevation Is
required"
STILL IN POSITION.
When the Dandy left AguadOres az Z
0 clock the warships were still In posi-
tion. During the bombardment the Dan
dy lay a quarter Of mile behind the
line of ships When the bombardment
began a heavy rainstorm was IN pro-
gress with thunder and lightning. but ar
tillery fire could be heard on shore indi-
eating that General Shafter had resumed
hostllities Immediately on the ending Of
the armistice. Following the roar Of
Commodore Schley's guns could be heard
the shrieking of the shells as they sped
on their way TO the doomed Spanish
city. Then came a long echo from the
hills back Of Santiago and sometimes a
peal of thunder prolonged the reverber-
ations and gave the impression that the
city was bombaraed from sky, sea and
land. The situation must have been sp-
palling 10 the Spaniards and II General
Shafter made the demonstration for the
mere effect which IT would have on the
wavering enemy he probably attained his
end
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-12
QUIET AT DEPARTMENT.
No News of Importance Received and
Apparently None Looked for Yet.

WASHINGTON. July n.-Up TO mid
night no news from ether the army or
navy at Santiago had reached the De-
partments SO far as the public were in
formed.
Ii was announced at midnight that
nothing had been filed at Playa del Este
for the officials here.
Secretaries Long and Alger were at the
White House during the evening, but re-
turned to their residences early and gave
no outward sign Of anxiety for expecta-
tion Of startling news.
The arrival OF General Miles and the
conferences between him and the army
and navy officers is taken by some TO
indicate that II 6ghting took place to-
day II was not Of a serious nature.
MAY BE A SUSPENSION.
IL Is thought that possibly the arrival
OF General Miles caused a suspension OF
active operations In order that the entire
situation might be discussed, but this
view OF the situation is speculative and
without definite advices no one can say
exactly what the day has brought forth
at Santiago.
Officials contend that delay OF a day
or SO can only result In lettering the po-
sltion of the American forces. give OPP
portunity for the reinforcements TO 20 10
the front and allow the newly arrived ar
tillery TO be placed in advantageous To-
cation.
n is believed that II the eonHict was
not resumed 10 day y final attack Is not
far distant.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-12
THEY FIND THE RANGE.
Vessels Renewed Their Fire. Throwing
Shells Over the Hill Into the City.

Vessels Renewed Their Fire. Throwing
Shells Over the Hill Into the City.
Copyright. 1898, by the Associated Press)
OFF SANTIAGO DE CUBA, VIA PLA-
VA DEL ESTE, July r.-At half past
this morning after several range-find-
ing shots over the ridge protecting San
itago from the sea. the United states
cruiser Newark open fire into the city
with her S-inch guns.
Signal Corps officers stationed on top
of the ridge reported the effect OF the
shells.
The New York Brooklyn and Indiana
participated in tho firing at intervals OF
five minutes. The bombardment lasted
for eyo hours. when General Shafter re-
ported that the shells were mostly falling
in the bay and doing but little damage.
A CHURCH STRUCK.
The last shot. however. struck a prom
inent church in the heart OF the city
which was heavily stored with powder
and munition causing q tremendous OK
plosion The extent Of which Is not vet
known. A flag Of truce was seen coming
from the city. The object Of this WAS not
known at noon hen the correspondent of
the Associated Press left the front.
At . o'clock this afternoon the auxiliary
cruiser Yale with General Nelson a.
Miles and the United states protected
cruiser Columbia arrived Rear-Admiral
Sampson visited General Miles imme-
diately on his arrival and the Yale went
to Siboney. General Miles and his per-
sOnal staff landing in a pouring rain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-12
FATAL EXPLOSION IN OHIO.
Gas in the New Water Works Junnci
EExplodcs with Terrible Results.

CLEVELAND, July 1.-THE lives OF
eleven men we're snuNed out this evening
in the big water-works tunnel that Is De-
ing constructed under the bottom OF Lake
Erie. as a result Of an explosion OF gas.
Following are the names Of the Killed;
John Parks, foreman, thirty-two years
old and single; James Parks, brother OF
John. thirty years old ana single; John
Fradey. an Italian, twenty cars old.
single; T0ney Brunetu, Italian twenty
two years old and single, Frank Lam0a
Italian. eighteen years old and single
Emerson Smith, bricklayer, forty-four
years old. married; John McCauley, twen-
ty-one years Old, married; William
Tucker. cOlored twenty-six years old,
single. Gus Wattz. twenty-eight years
old. wife and several children; Frank
Clements, married, with several childrel.
and Frank Haney, twenty-five years Old.
married
The tunnel IS an immense affair, being
projected 10 extent outward from the
shore for a distance of four and halr
miles and IT has been under construction
for more than a year The work mas
been attended By great difficulty.
About six weeks ago there was an ex-
plosion OF gas in the shore end or the
big hos which killed eight man and In
jured a number of others. Soon after
ward big pocket OF quick sand was
struck and work was stopped for some
time The contractors then asked per-
mission 10 defect the course OF the tun-
mel from the route fixed by the city engl-
neers. but It was refused. Work was fin
ally resumed and had progressed un-
eventually until this evening when this
latest and most horrible accident came.
The explosion occurred at a few min
utes before o'clock but nobody VIII
ever be able TO tell what caused II or
how Il happened for every witness IS
dead. and the bodies OF all are ying
where they fell 5000 feet out under the
lake.
The only man In the tunnel who escaped
death Is Con O'Donneli, a lock tender.
who was stationed 500 feet from the
shore He heard the explosion or series
of explosions lie SAYS there were ten
Of the shocks. and the conclusion was
something terrible, for II threw MIN OF
his feet. and for hours he was In such q
dazed condition that he could scarcely
remember what had happened tie
finally CROPPED his way out and told wha'
had occurred.
Two men. Patrick Vonseer and Martin
McCauley were the first 10 venture into
the tunnel where the explosion occurred
They made their way TO a lock hopo ieei
from the shore. but were there overcome
by the gas and fell 70 the toor. Wher
they failed 20 return a young man named
James Clements, son % one OF tns .Hei
| killed and who IS employed as mul'
/ driver. went to their rescue He fOunC
them almost unconscious, lying over Z
mule car. and succeeded In helping then
| 70 the we'll al the shore end or the tun
mel The woud-be rescuers say that al
The lights were out beyond the 5.OOO-foo
| lock. and that they could not go any
further
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-12
ARMY AND NAVY TO COOPERATE
Sampson To Bombard from the Harbor
While shafter Surrounds the Town


WASHINGTON. July 1.-THE War De-
partment to-day made public three dis
patches from General shafter received in
in the early hours Of this morning and
about 1 o'clock this afternoon. Tho fol-
lowing was received at 1870 a. NJ:
playa del Este
"The Navy has promised after the
bombardment begins to get in close to the
harbor with some OF their light DRAFT
boats. II the bombardment tomorrow
to-day is not quickly conclusive, they
will make the attempt. As soon as lien
rvs reinforcements arrive We Will sur
round the town and can knock IL 20 pieces
with our light guns. Captain Goodrich
OF the ST. Louis, assisted me very ably
i'm dsembarklng troops
"Twenty-three minutes later the fol-
lowing was received:
NV plans for tomorrow are 10 keep
I'D the bombardment of the trenches and
city and complete the investment on the
northwest by the troops which have just
arrived at Siboney, one regiment Of
which. the First Illinois, has now reach
ed me-"
The following was also given out:
Playa del Este. July H.
Adjutant General. Washington. head
quarters near Santiago, July II.
Following report OF casualties in the
first division yesterday afternoon just
received
Klled-Captaln Charles w Rowell.
Second Infantry, and Private Peter Nell
son. Company \. Second Infantry.
Wounded-Lieutenant w. j. Lutz, Sec
ond Infantry, Private Charles jerks.
Company a. Second Infantry; Private
Charles Lentk. Company Il, Second In
,fantry. and Private Nelson Gilbert Jr.,
Twenty-first Infantry.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-12
WILL MAKEA GOOD FIGHT.
Spanish Deserters Say That, While in a
Bad Way the Speniards VIII Fight.

BAD Way the Spenlards VIII flght.
AT GENERAL SKATERS HEAD
QUARTERS, July 10 Via PORT AN
TONIC, July 1L-lO;2O a. M.-Deserters
from the Spanish ranks this morning in
cluded a non-commissioned officer. He
said that the situation i'm Santiago was
bad but by no means hopeless from the
Spanish point of view. He said troops
had food enough for their present needs,
were in good health ana would make a
good fight when they were called upon.
lie said the men were given 81 each on
Saturday and as IL was the first money
they had received IN many months they
were feeling very cheerful.
SHORT OF WATER.
The water supply for the Spanish troops
is getting quite bad and the amount of IL
is somewhat limited, although up 10 this
time there has been no serious distress
on this account. Desertions from the
ranks of the Spanish volunteers continue
and il is now said that fully 5000 men
who agreed to fight for Spain are out
Of the city.
LEAVING THE CITY.
A party of 500 cavalry left the city Sun
day morning. marching IN the direction
of Holquin. The Spanish infantry have
removed all light articles from the
trenches 20 facilitate their movements
in case the abandonment Of the city is
determined upon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-12

(copvrisht. 1885, by the Associated Press)
GEN. sHAFTER'S HEADQUARTERS,
NEAR SANTIAGO. July 10th. VIA PORT
ANTONIO PER DISPATCH BOAT
DANDY, july lth, VIA KINGSTON, ia
NAICA.-At 1880 this morning General
shafter notified General Toral, the Span
isb commander. that by President Nc
Kinleys direction. the Spanish PROPOSE
ton to surrender if the garrison were al
lowed TO leave Santiago with its side
arms. was rejected ana that the United
States would accept no terms but immc'
date and unconditional surrender.
PROPOSALS REJECTED.
General Toral al 2.4j p. NJ, replied IN
brief note that he rejected President Nc
Kinley's proposal and would discuss no
ether terms than those suggested by him.
self.
Al 3.i5 p VI. General Shafter notified
General Toral that the armlstice would
be terminated and hostilites resumed at
o'clock At the same time he issued in
structions 10 each OF the division COM
manders 10 prepare for a fresh attack on
the Spanish works These orders have
been promulgated from Aguadores TO I'll
Caney.
When the courier left with this dispatch
lust before 4 o'clock, the artillery was
preparing TO open on the Spaniards at
the end of the armisuce The dynamite
guns had been trained OH the Spanish
hlockhouse with such absolute precision
that the drst shot would oblterate IT,
The American soldiers viii sleep in the
trenches tonight.
SIEGE GUNS IN POSITION.
Tonight batteries of light artillery VIII
be In position at midnight and the siege
guns lust landed will be ready for ac-
ton at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning
General Shafter said TO correspondent
of the Associated Press this afternoon;
General Henry and his division are now
landing at Juragua and are getting here
as quickly as possible.
shall not be surprised II we have San
tiago in three lays.
At FL Caney there are ten thousand
miserable refugees from Santiago, old
men. women and children, whom the
spaniards have permitted TO go TO our
lines to get food. The plight OF these
helpless people is heart-rending. The
Americans are doing all they can for
them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-12
SCHLEY TAKES A HAND.
He Opens Bombardment of Santiago
But Has Not Got the Range.

lcopyright. 1s9S by the Associated Press)
on BOARD THE ASSOCIATED
PRESS DISPATCH BOAT DANDY, OFF
AGTrADORES. CUBA. July 10Th. VIA
pORT ANTONIO, AND KINGSTON. ia
MAICA. July l.-9:45 A. M.-The Brook
lvn. Texas and Indiana. under Commo-
dora schley began the bombardment OF
the city OF Santiago at s;lb this after
noon In obedience 10 a request from Cen
eral Shafter. conveyed by a signal from
the shore. The warships lined up from
easf 10 west. a quarter OF mile from
,bs shore and fred over the limestone
cllffs that come down 10 the sea and hide
me city FIVE miles away.
CONTINUED AN HOUR.
~ bombardmeui was continued for
,ne hour. After thlriy-nve shots had
been fired from the S-inch guns. Commo-
dore schley became convinced that the
Rrooklyn's FIRE was falling short and or
dered cessation. permitting the pSltle-
ships 70 continue. they, with their larger
guns. having longer range. Inc shols
were fred apparently with great dehoer-
atlon al intervals CT two minutes. the
signals from the shore announced that
.ha ahells fell thousand teet snort ana
: little 90 the left Of the spanish POSI-
ton
Al dusk the squadron ceased firing and
Commodore sch,ey sent a launch TO toe
shore 10 ask General shafier II hs de-
slred nring continued during the night
DID NOT KNOW WHY.
When the Associated Press reporter
vert aboard the Brooklyn. Commodore
schlsv said no was ignorant Of the pur-
rise Of the bombardment. The Assoeiai-
"a Prsss reporter read 10 him o message
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-12
SANTIAGO CASUALTIES.
A Revised Report Shows the Number
Larger Than AT First Given Out.

WASHINGTON. July 1.-Adjutant
General Corbin to-day received from Gen.
eral Shafter a revised and corrected re-
port on the casualties before Santiago
on July /, and 3. IL slightly increases
the number of killed and wounded as
given In his first report and IS as follows:
Killed, % officers and 20S men; wounded
SO officers and 1898 men; missing, 81. To-
tai, 1896.
General Shafter is OF opinion that the
number Of missing viii be reduced some
what.