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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-08-31
Registers Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the following ac-
counts have been filed in my Office, viz:
First and fna, account of Elizabeth Fitzgerald,
Executrix of Mathew Foran, deceased.
First and final account OF James Cunning ham,
Guardian OF Francis MCGUIRE
First and final account of Daniel Phillips. EX-
ecutor of Edward Phillips, deceased.
First and final account of Il. j. keeer and W b.
Snider, Administrators of +. X. keeler, deceased.
First and partial account Of Joseph J. Par,loc
and Thomas F. McCarty, Administrators OF Mary
McCarty, deceased
Second and final account OF Joseph j. Pardoc
and Thomas +. McCarty, Administrators OF Mary
McCarty, deceased.
Also the following widows appraismcntS have
been filed:
widows appraisment in the estate of Henry I.
Downs deceased.
And the same will be presented TO the Orphans
Court of sullivan county ON Monday, Sep. IS,
1899, ut O'Clock p. IN. for confirmation and
allowance.
WM. J. LAWRENCE, Register.
Registers office, Laporte Pa, Aug. 10, 1899.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-08-31

{ STATE OF III. II. DOWNS, decd.
L Letters testamentary on the
above estate having been granted to
undersigned, all persons indebted to
the said estate are requested to make
payments ,and those having claims to
present the same without delay,
Mrs. MARY A.DowNs, EXecutrix
Al. BRADLEY, Atty.
l.aporte, Pa. ,Julyl0, 800
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-08-31
COURT PROCLAMATION.

WHEREAS, Hon. f. NJ. DuNHAM, President
Judge. Honoables John 5. Line and Conrad
kraus, Associate Judges of the Courts OF Oyer and
Terminer and General Jail Delivery, Quarter
Sessions OF the Peace, Orphans Court and Com.
mon Pleas for the County of sullivan have issued
their precept, bearing date the Sd day of July
1899, to me directed for holding the several
courts i'll the Borough of Laporte, on Monday the
18th day of Sept1S99, at O'Clock p III.
Therefore notice is hereby given to the Coroner
Justices of the Peace and Coustablcs within the
county, that they be then and there in their prol.
erpcrson AT O'Clock p. m. Of said day, With theiI
rolls, records, inquisiton> examinations and
other rcmemheianceS Ia those things la " hcli
their offices appertain to he done. And to riarc
against prisoners who are or shall he ttr T., IS.
the said county of Sullivan. are it'rrh' hA H., t.
re lhcIt and thelc irn>c''p'c ;,"h,lrl tt.-1.
II !" just
H. ~. Cst ~, el..-.la
-hrr,'r, olIcr. iYiut!c. u. .AU., 49,,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-08-31

in the count OF toumtn rl.a. T. 'ht e.. ntv
of sullivan. Nuiir. j. hcirly ,.Ntn ;h. - al,
plica'!"ii viii hc r9ahc Ia b. >, court aii son.
day the 18th day "f Sent lSs9 ~ :, pm un.i the
Vet al Assembly Ia provide nr toe iuuuf ~. On
ami regulation of criiain corporations. ~ I, we'd
Nlrii ~, ISL and its supplements y il I'M W.
Brown. lra J. larioe. j. NJ. Os.er. G. u W hc;ttly
ard j. Ellis Brown for It charter of an int end, ii
corporation To be called ''Chrstian Church the
character and object OF which is to sup ort the
Public Worship of Almighty God, according to
the faith, doctrin. discipline and usages OF the
Christian Church. And for these purposes have.
possess and enjoy all the rights benefits and priv
ilcges conferred by said act and its supplements
WM p. SHOEMAKER Err Solicitor.
1adorte, Pa, August 27 1899,
New lot of muslins, ginghams and
calicoes at j. w. Bucks Sonestown.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-08-31
SheriH7s Sale.

BY virtue of writ of Fieri Facias issu
ed out of the court of Common Pleas Of
Sullivan county, and to me directed and
delivered, there will be exposed to public
sale at Hotel Carroll in Dushore Borough
Pa, on
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-08-31

LOST: a low set, spotted black
and white dog; knows the name of
Mack. Parties knowing of his
whereabouts will be rewarded for
any information leading to the re-
covery Of loss. r. w. GALLAGHER,
Laporte, Pa.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-08-31
G. A. r.. Encampment Guide.

If YOU intend 10 visit Philadelphia dur
ing the great national cncampmrnt OF the
Grand Army ot the Republic Yen should
get next SUNDAYS ihi,a'leirha Pres
(Seltember y. II will contain informal
ton which VIII hc OF value Ia every vi-i.
tor and To The stav-;i- homes as we'll. II
will tell what To see and how Ia see :.
1t will have special articles of interest IL
those who fought Tor the Stars and Stripes
1t will be splendidly illustrated and he a
souvenir of this great gathering worthy OF
being kept aud treasured 10y ALL BE sure
to get next Sundays Press
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-08-31

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Wholesale prices to consumers. Here IL the DOCK
The Republican., 1899-10-05

Only a great outburst of melody from
the choir prevented a general hysteria,
which was plainly imminent. To the
singing the people kept time with their
feet and their swaying bodies.
1t was hardly conceivable that any
negroes in the city were kept ignorant
of the event, so thoroughly had the
preachers betrayed the general. Scores
of them must have worked all night
to erect the platform and arrange the
decorations. Over the pulpit was a
huge portrait of Grant, draped and fes-
tooned with flowers, and opposite was
a similarly decorated portrait of Lin
coin. Grant had not spoken a word
from the moment we were fairly sur
rounded by the multitude. Now he
whispered, as he wiped his flushed face:
I've been in Africa, but l never haG
as hot a time as this"
When Grant arose to speak there was
a renewal of the cries, but the little
pastor and the marshais soon restored
quiet enough for his words to be heard.
He spoke briefly, saying in effect that
the colored peopfe had their future IN
their own hands. He urged them to
stick to the Bible and the spelling book
and they were bound to enjoy their full
share of material prosperity. To some,
who evidently expected him to announce
that he had come to consecrate himself
to the restoration of their political
rights, the speech was apparently disap'
pointing.
y young negro, teacher in the uni
versity for colored people, made brief,
but really eloquent address.
General Grant" he said, you have
been famous for epigrams that live in
the hearts of the American people. You
spoke the sentiment of determined
patriot people when you declared you
The Republican., 1899-10-05

More than 40 plants enter into the
composition of the liqueur, chartreuse.
The principal one is balm (melissa Off
cinalis), of which from 25O to 500
grammes are present in 100 litres; hys-
sop III flower, peppermint, Alpine gem
epI (artemisia glacialis), the seeds and
roots of angelica, of each from 125 to $50
grammes; then, in smaller quantities,
varying from Is to 30 grammeS, arnica
flowers, thyme, balsamite, the buds of
the poplar blossom (populus balsamea), l.,
Chinese cinnamon, mace, coriander,
aloes, cardamoms, etc. Moreover. each
100 litres contains an alcoholate in
which are present, with "majolaine"
Glove pinks and lavender, four kinds of
pepper Oong, Jamaica, cubeb and culi-
nary), pine resin, treacle, hyacinth, bal
sam of nutmeg, kneaded together in
Malaga wine. \ hundred litres of the
lqueur contain about 1900 grammes of
this mixture, and the cost of prepara-
ton scarcely exceeds eight francs. The
quality and age of the alcohol used in
the manufacture are the principal fea-
ture.-N. y. Home journal.
The Republican., 1899-10-05

Cettigue, tie capital of the independ-
ent principality of Montenegro, would
make poor showing by the side of even
the smaller Illinois villages. 1t con-
sists of two streets and square. The
royal palace, which fronts directly on
the street, is not as large as many farm
houses, and the royal church, where
Montenegrin princes are crowned. seats
only 100 people. The rest of the houses
in the capital are mainly occupied by
members of the diplomatic corps. al
most all of the European capitals being
represented by ministers who have
nothing in the world to do but pass the
time as best they may. In winter the
capital of Montenegrin is even more
desOlate and forlorn. Snow to the depth
of four or five feet often covers the
streets and keeps the royal and other
residents within doors.-Chicago Trib.
une.
The Republican., 1899-10-05
ASTONiSHED THE DOMINIES.
Sensational Result Of q Fancy Dress
Costume at N Ministerial Gathering. G

Judge E. B. Martindale, of Indianap-
oils, Ind, owns one of the handsomest
residences in that city-a large stone
mansion hidden from the street by
thick grove of trees. 1t was in this
house that one of the most exciting
functions ever known in the Hoosier
capital took place many years ago, the
true story of which is now printed for
the first time. The judge, who was one
of the leaders of society and at the
same time was a pillar in the Presby-
terian church, had issued invitations
for a fancy dress ball, which at the
last moment he had to withdraw be-
cause of the presence in this country
of large body of Presbyterian dele
gates from Great Britain on their way
to an international conference in the
west.
They were to be entertained at the
judges on the night set for the ball.
1t so happened that every guest re-
ceived his notice save one, a merchant
named Woodward, who was on a trip
through the northwest. It also hap
pened that Mr.. Woodward had hit up
on the most startling disguise of any
planned. He had bought a comple'z
costume of Sioux war chief and IN
tended making up as nearly like the
original as possible.
Mr.. Woodward did not return to In
dianapolis until the evening fixed for
the ball, and, therefore, to save time.
put on his costume at his office and
drove to the Martindale residence in
his carriage, which he dismissed at
the gate. Through the trees and shrub
berry he glided stealthily until he
reached the house. Looking through
the window Mr.. Woodward saw some
persons whom he knew and many of
whom he did not, but everyone was in
ordinary evening dress.
"They've unmasked," soliloquized
the war chief, "but I'll have my fun
just the same" Thereupon, stepping
upon a ledge, he made one spring
through the open window and landed
in the center of a group of Scotch del
egates, meantime brandishing a genu-
inc tomahawll and uttering shrill and
hlood-curdling war whoops.
The effect was astounding to the
masquerader. Some of the guests
tainted, others crept under the tables
and sofas or fled to the upper stories
of the house. 1t took only an instant
for Mr.. Woodward to discover that a
terrible mistake had been made. In
order to preserve his identity and
make his escape he gave a few more
whoops, executed fearful dance and
darted out of the window into the
darkness.
1t was explained to the foreign
guests that one of the indianapolis In
dian tribes was evidently restless, but
that no further trouble need be fear
cd. AS for Mr.. Woodward, his side of
the story was not known for nearly
20 years terward.-PhiladelD
Post.
The Republican., 1899-10-05
GETTING A DINNER.
How Two Schcming RascaIs Vic
timizcd Stranger on the
Paris boulevard.

The other day a rather amusing
scene was witnessed on a Paris boule-
ward. Two friends of rather eXcitable
temperament perceived quietly sitting
at the foot of table in front of a cafe
an enormous dog, with a head, teeth
and claws that would have done credit
to lion.
"WeIl,' said one of them, ''the owner
of that creature need be afraid of no.
body with such protector"
What, that dog" said the other.
"Why, he wouldn't move paw"
The dispute grew warm, and the first
speaker emphatically declared:
Il bet a dinner that you won't VEN
ture to touch its master!"
Not venture, indeed! You shall soon
see!" was the quick rejoinder.
So saying, the latter dealt box on
the ears of a gentleman who was drink
ing a glass of beer at the table where
the dog sat.
The gentleman uttered loud cry and
rushed upon his assailant; the dog re-
mained impassive. An explanation fol-
lowed, and the injured gentleman was
inf e"!3+If.the wager in question a.
The Republican., 1899-10-05
SUNKHAZER FLIES OF MAINE.
Worse Than Jersey Mosquitoes and
kissing Bugs Have No Chance
with Them.

Since reading in the newspapers of the
kissing bug and his doings all the people in
rural Maine have taken to capturing bugs
and insects of all sorts and bringing the speci-
mems to town for examination by newspa.
per men and naturahsts. Countless are the
kinds of bugs that have been taken to
Bangor in bottles, boxes and preserve jars,
and the captors all seem to be sorely dis
appointed when told that instead of the gen.
uine kisser they have a moth killer, lace
winged fly, or something quite common and
harmless.
A man came from Veazie to Bangor the
corked up in preserve jar and claimed the
credit of having captured the first kissing
bug in that part of the country. 1t was not
the famous kissing bug that he had, but a ma.
tive bug somewhat resembling small lob.
eter with wings.
81 don't care hang" declared the Veazie
man, when told that he must try again.
"These fellers kin lick the stuffin' out of
Sunkhazers, and that's what none of your
common bugs kin do
Not many people living far away from
Bangor know what "Sunkhazer" is like.
1t is ferocious big fly that infests the flats
and meadows about Sunkhaze Geadwater,
place in the Penobscot river where the
are RATED. The Sunkhazers are the pest
of the loggers, upon whom they feast to
their hearts content, and nothing can drive
them away. They are four times the size of
the famed mosquitoes of Jersey, and any
Maine man will back one of them against
dozen kissing bugs in a fair standup fight.
Maine folks have, probably, no kissing bugs,
but so long as the Sunkhazers survive they
will not feel lonesome.-N. Y. Sun.
The Republican., 1899-10-05
Cody Called for a Cut.

Col. Cody, the eminent scout, helped ia
build church at North Platte, and was per
suaded by his wife and daughter to accom-
pany them to the opening The minister
gave out, the hymn, which commenced with
the words; "Oh, for ten thousand tongues
to sing, etc. The organist, who played by
ear, started the tune in too high kew and
had to try again. A second attempt ended
like the first in failure. ooh, for ten thou
sand tongues to sing my great" came the
opening words for the third time, followed
by squeak from the organ and a relapse
into painful silence. Cody could contain
hlmselt no longer. and blurted out: "Start
rest of US can get in" - San Francisco
The Republican., 1899-10-05
"GOING TO BUY A BUGGY.n
Typical Story of u Nebraska
Farmers Experience.

A few years ago hard times made
the Western farmer deny himself
everything save the barest necessities
of life. Then came the great crop
year of 1897 and with it a story.
A Nebraska farmer carried mort
gage of $4,000 on his property, and it
was a burden hard to contend with.
The wheat crop in '97 was enormous
and prices were high. He appeared
at the bank shortly after harvest,
pulled out $4,000 and asked for a loan
of 5000 to enable him to cancel the
mortgage note. The banker, who held
the note, urged him not to bother about
it, but go and buy cattle with his
$4,000, feed his corn crop and in that
way get the maximum for his product.
''No, sir replied the farmer, 81 want
to pay that note now. Then when l
harvest the corn crop I'm goin' to pay
you back that 5000 l just borrowed,
and then do you know what I'm going
to do?" and his honest face beamed all
over with pleasure. Pm going to buy
a buggy" This little incident tells the
story of thousands of others out IN
Nebraska, and the fact that during III
past six months one concern in Chicago
shipped 70 one firm in Omaha alone one
hundred and thirty carloads OF buggies
and carriages, averaging about % to the
car, makes it very evident that prosper
ity is with Nebraska. 1t is wonderful
state with great resources, and the
crops of the past few years have put
Nebraska farmers in an enviable posi-
tion
The Republican., 1899-10-05
Not Ambitious.

She (triumphantly)-Some of the
greatest women of the world, Harriet
Martineau, Florence Nightingale, the
Cary Sisters, Helen Gould, Harriet Hos
mer and others, never married. What
you think of that?
He-I think it not unlikely that a
woman who wishes to become famous
will succeed better without husband
than with one. If you have that am
bition, [ will-er-release-
She (hastily)-Oh, no, indeed! II
hate famc.-N. Y. Weekly.
The Republican., 1899-10-05

negro, a preacher for 60 years, borH
in slavery. He seemed taller because
he was thin, and he wore an old blue
army overcoat which spread at the bot
tom and gradually contracted toward
his narrow shoulders. As his head also
narrowed at the top, he was exactly
pyramidal.
Then woman with the gift of
prayer gave an extraordinary eXhibi-
ton of the power of an uneducated
mind. Before she ceased Grant had
shaken hands with the preacher, and
we moved rapidly toward the door, a
path having been cleared by the zeal
Gus marshals. We were not, however,
to escape so easily. When we drew near
to the door, the people in the windows
began to drop inside and make for the
same exit to head us off. The glory of
glories was to have shaken Grants
hand. Soon we were in the midst of
the same excited throng, and through
the door we could see a solid mass fill
ing the streets.
Cant we get out through the back
door, asked the general, and finding
there was such a door, we fought our
way toward the pulpit again. After
having our feet trodden and a hard
struggle, we emerged. The driver had
been shrewd enough to make circuit
and outwit the crowd, and as he drew
up we threw ourselves into the carriage
exhausted. The multitude from all
sides made an impetuous rush after u.s.
During the whole time until / had
made my speech" Grant said, 81 was
wretched at having to speak. l never
made a speech until | was forty years
old, and | never enjoy any occasion
where | have to do it." Then, taking
off his hat, he turned and said: Driver,
take us to a go2C hat store; I've got to
buy hat"
At the most important hat store in
the town there was not hat of any
fashion that was large enough for
Grants head. ! have forgotten the size
he wore, and only remember that some
thing was said of its being as large as
or larger than. Webster's. Leaving an
with such brushing and smoothing of
the old one as the hat man could do.
1t was a pleasing evidence of Gen.
Grants power of endurance and quick
recuperatiOn. that after this exciting
and somewhat distressing experience.
he was still as spirited and vigorous as
in the early morning. He visited sew
eral shops where he chatted with mer-
chants, many of whom were old ac-
quaintances, as though he had lust
risen after nights rest. Although
past the prime of life, and notably
stout, his wonderful vitality promised
many more years of active life.
Late that night | was aroused from
sleep and handed cards of several re-
porters. They had heard the rumors
of a wild time, almost a riot. at W4s-
ley chapel, and appealed to me for par
ticulars.-St. Louis Republic.
The Republican., 1899-10-05
G&e%<S&e& &@&N&1'&e&N&N
: GEN. GRANTS ASTONISHING )
y EXPERIENCE s
N BY Lanedon I4aine. 4
taMSA e. SASA 3AS

n THE spring of 1880 Gen. Grant,
after his memorable tour of the
world. visited the southern states and
brought his triumphal journey to
close at New Orleans, where he re-
manned a week or two. There l accom-
panied the general to what proved to be
perhaps the most exciting demonstra
ton of negroes of those times, dem
Onstration which Gen. Grant called his
most astonishing experience.
A new generation was entering on
the scene, and, although the men who
had been conspicuous in the service of
the confederate states had cordially
welcomed Grant to the defeated sec
tion, there were people in the Crescent
City who could not bring themselves
to the point of taking part in the street
demonstration in honor of the hero of
the union army. Many of those who Sc
cluded themselves during the public
ceremonies subsequently called on
Grant at the residence of his cousin.
As the hour for the arrival of the
Grant party approached the streets
swarmed with black faces, shining with
enthusiasm and hope. Somehow they
conceived the idea that Grant had
come, not as a private citizen, but as
thcr Moses, to restore their political
supremacy. They were more serious
and less boisterous than on other pub
lie occasions, when their loud laugh
distinguishes the southern from the
quiet northern gathering. The escort
of the Grant party was first company
of United States regulars, then a post of
the Grand Army of the Republic, and a
civic society or two. 1t was not impress
sive as a procession, but as it came
the fervor of the intlammable negro ma
ture reached almost the limit, and
when it passed the black mass fell in
behind, filling the street from curb to
curb.
The general was disposed to be as
quiet as possible without appearing dis
courteous. When first asked to receive
a delegation of colored preachers of the
Northern Methodist church he pleaded
fatigue. After some persuasion he con-
sented to meet them at Wesley chapel,
with the stipulation that there should
be no general negro demonstration. Il
had enough of that at Jacksonville"
the general explained.
1 was asked to go with the general,
and Rev. DR.. Hartzell, a northern
preacher then in charge of the church
affairs in the city. A northern newspa-
per man, and veteran northern sol
der, ! had no local political ambition
,- ce.,a=rrI,,rr ! scrsrnao, liosity
The Republican., 1899-10-05

'Bil, don't ye like ter see tn farmer
workin' and layin off ther medder so
nice and even? Let's go over an help
him. He oughter be encouraged"
"Well, let's go over. l tell ye; you
encourage him wild conversation while
1 swipe his kettle o grub.
Commercial Tribune.