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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-10
How Consuls Are Made.

The following will illustrate one
way OF appointing consul, says
George f. Parker, in the Atlantic.
Early in the present administration,
the Republican members OF Congress
from a Western State Of Importance
met and preferred claims to consul
for each district; all to be appointed
upon the formal recommendation of
the United States Senators. They
did not pick out individual posts, with
a man of special fitness for each; both
Congressman and candidates knew
their business too well to make it
other than wholesale job. The can
didates were chosen at random, ac-
cording to personal influence, or party
Importance, or the relative value of
the places. At last every district save
one had it's representative abroad. In
this one, every plan short of advertis-
ing had been tried, for more than a
year, to get man for small place in
France. Finally, lawyer in remote
village agreed to accept it. He was
nominated, confirmed, and sailed for
his post, without any notice whatever
to his predecessor, from the Presi-
dent or the Department, of his ap-
pointment. His arrival, with COM
mission and order for possession, was
The first notice to an incumbent whose
retention had been promised. The
new official had probably not thought
Of France since he recited his geogra-
ply lesson thirty years before in some
district school. while his manner gave
he impression that he had first heard
the name OF the town to which he had
come, when appointed as it's consul.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-10
The Maior,a Story.

"Major," said the romantic maiden,
what was the most eventful moment
Of your life-the moment upon which
al your future depended? Surely
you have had such O moment? You
aave been in many battles. There
must have been a supreme moment
'or you-a moment that meant all in
Ill to you"
Yes" replied the warrior, as he
pulled his goatee and reflected,
there was such q moment-once.
Then he was silent. His thoughts
seemed to wander back, and the girl,
anxious to hear the story of
Most disastrous chances,
0t moving accidents by flood and field,
of hnir-breadth 'scapes + the imminent
deadly breach,
of being taken by the insolent foe,
slapped her hands and rapturousl;
exclaimed:
"Oh, how perfectly lovely How I
wish [ were man, so that could 60
to war and have thrilling escapes and
do heroic things! How glorious it
must be to be able, when the danger
is all past, to relate how, single
handed, you held the foe at bay until
reinforcements arrived from the dis
tant fort! Now tell me all about it,
Major about the moment that was so
fraught with Importance to yon. am
just dying to hear the story"
WELL" he said, 'I don't know as
it's anything 30 very extraordinary.
The fact is. the supreme moment re-
fer to--the one that was fraught with
the most importance to me-was the
moment when l was born" Chicago
Times Herald.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-10
Fabrics That Are Favored.

Thread, silk and cotton appear in
the fabric gloves. This style of glove
has been brought to a great state OF
perfection lately, so the number of
those who wear it is increasing. The
weave is fine and smooth, the fingers
graduated and tapering, the shape per-
fection, and the finish and shades just
the same as kid glove. Long open
work gauntlets, reaching to the elbow
front, is the style of fabric glove in
troduced for wear with elbow sleeves,
but probably it will not be generally
adopted. Where gown has elbow
sleeves it is dressy enough to require
kid gloves in keeping.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-10
White Kids.

The exceedingly popular white kid
glove will be as much la mode as ever.
In kiG and Swedish kid they will be
we'll liked, while new style of
white doeskin will make it's initial ap-
pearance and promises to have very
favorable reception. These last are
great favorites in la belle France, and
while the skin is quite heavy, yet
they do not give the hand bulky or
large appearance. They are in white,
or chamois color, with double stitched
backs in self-color and have three
large mother of-pearl buttons.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-10
~ o.,eo2> The best remedy for
D.oUn - whooping cough Give
the child Dr. Bulls
S0l10n NVrIIn CoughSyrup, relief will
~ come at once and the
SUFFERER Will soon be cured. Price only IS cts.
Mall by Aerial Tram.
sufferer Will soon be cared.

mai by Aerial Tram.
That American ingenuity is capable
Of devising means to overcome ap-
psrently insurmountable obstacles is
proved by the method adopted to
supply mail to the little town Of Snug
yler, in mountainous Colorado. The
nail is carried over tramway, oper-
ated by mining company, from
Telluride. The pouches are securely
locked in steel bucket twenty-four
~ thirty-two inches, and conveyed q
distance of one mile, to an elevation
of over three thousand feet, in six
.een ninutes, and landed with per-
.ect safety at the door of the Snug
yler postof1ice, which is located among
Ky clouds.
This arrangement is perfect in
avery particular, and can be operated
successfully every day in the year; i;
whereas it would be almost impossible
10 carry the mail on horseback up the
steep mountain trail during the win
ser season, on account of frequent
sno wslides.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-10
Cleanse
Your Blood

The thing most desired of Spring
Medicine is thorough publication
Of the blood. With this work Of
cleansing going on there is COM
plete renovation of every part of
your system. Not only is the cor
rupt blood made fresh, bright and
lively, but the stomach also re-
spends in better digestion, its
readiness for food at proper times
gives sharp appetite. the kidneys
aud liver properly perform their
allotted functions, aud there is. in
short, new brain, nerve, mental
and digestive strength.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-10

lutely plain color (which is modish),
oae may choose a piece with polka
dots, or other uAobtrusive figures.
In the double column cut two hand
some spring waists are shown. The
waist on the left is of corded coored
taffeta, with fine valenciennes inser-
tons between hem stitched and slight
ly puffed strips of silk, and has a
small box plait back and front. That
on the right is of mauve taffeta, with
groups OF tiny tucks, a fancy white
ribbon being attached by hemstitching
to either side of the tucks.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-10

bodice is of fulled mousseline in a
paler shade, while the scarf, which in
this case is laced through slashings
which &C round the figure, is OF panne
velvet, shade darker, crimped at the
ends. It is knotted at the left front
in chou effect.
These slashed and laced effects are
seen on skirts also, soft lace or con-
trasting silk being used on the lighter
materials while cloth, panne or heavy
liberty satin may figure on the cloth
dresses
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-10
ANNIE LAURIE.

Across the sea fragment,
Blown with the spray and mist.
ShOreward from rosy distances.
Where shade and shine hold tr!ss,
An old song set in colorings
or gold and amethyst.
A ship on the horizon
Where misty curtains cling,
Lightly to clearer levels
Her sails Of voilet swings:
A schooner nearing the harbor,
Listen. The sailors sing:
"Maxwelton braes are bonnie
Where early fa's the dew.
Twas there sweet Annie Laurie
Gave me her promise true.
o, the rainbow lights of boyhcod
Kindle my skies anew.
"Maxwelton hraes are bonnie
How sweet that old refrain,
The promises OF morning
Break into bloom again.
And on the lowly roof l hear
The music OF the rain.
"Maxwelton braes are bonnie"
There's mother at the door.
The cattle down the dusky lane
Are coming as Of yore,
And mounted on the pasture bars,
Iswing and sing once more.
"MaXwelton braes are bonnie
o, bonnie maid of mine.
Thro' all the mists of distance
Again the dark eyes shine;
The world is tull of music,
And living seems divine.
Across the sea fragment.
Blown with the spray and mist
Shoreward from rosy distances,
Where shade and shine hofd tryst,
A vision and memory,
In gold and amethyst.
Jennie Bodge johnson, in Lewisto
Journal
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-10
MOfhinQ
i'm the
Wide
World

has such q record for alb
solyfeiy curing female Ills
and kAdney troubles as
has Lydia E. Pknltlians's
Nogofahlo Compound.
MocNoAtsos that arc adj
vosfisod to oure every
fibAss0 cannot be spe0Iflos
for anything.
Lydia e. Pinkhans's 8
No0ofaklo Compound will
mot ous-e every kind Of ILL.,
ness that may affJl0f mon,
wOsvson and okblydron, but
ps-0of 10 monumental that
II will and docs 0ure aN
tho Me peculiar to women.
72bLo 10 q foof inofkepGsf-
albko and oan bo verified
by more thar = million
women.
II YOU are skoJk don't ex-
pes.llssenf, take tho ssseetI-
oAno flbaf hes the record
Of the largesf number OF
lydia E. Pinkham Md Co., Lynn, Mass.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-10

bons are run being INDUCED in even
by infants.
An example OF slashing suitable for
young matrons is shown in the uc-
companying illustration.
The example, in pastel rose broad
cloth, appears in Il promenade dress
in semi-taior effect. The under
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-10
HANDSOME SPRING WAISTS.

in color between the skirt and bodice.
The black skirt with bright colored
waists which have no black in their
composition is no longer considered
swell. For example, blue and fawn
checked silk blouse is very good style
with either fawn or blue cloth
skirt, while with black it would be
very ordinary.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-10
| NEW YORK T FASHIONS.
Designs For Costumes That Have Be
come Popular in the Metropolis.

New YORK CRY (SpeciaD. Slash
ing is picturesque always, and has a
flavor all its own. 1t is to be seen on
garments intended for all ages of
femininity embroideries with ready
made slashings through which rib
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-10

Enlisted men of the United States
Army are eligible to commissions
whenever there are vacancies, provid-
cd that they can pass the examina-
tons
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-10

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softens tho gums, reduces inaamma.
tion aliays pain. cures wind collie. 25c. o bottle.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-10

To euro Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic 100 or 10
II 9. G. C. fail 10 cure. druggists refund money.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-10
Hoods
SarSapariIla

Possesses the peculiar qualities
Peculiar to IseJ-which accom-
plish these good things for all
who take it. An unlimited list oil
wonderful cures proves it's merit.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-10

The man who excuses his own faults Is
seldom lenient with others.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-10
Waist, Skirt and Bodice.


If you wish to acquire distinction
in dress with your separate waists,
see to it that there is some relation in
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-10

He's lucky fellow who can fall In love
without hurting himself.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-10

The Best Prescription for Chiils
ana Fever is q bottle Of GROVES TAeT1LKea
CHILL TONIC. 1t is simply iron and Quinfne IN
a tasteless form. No curo--no pay. Price bOo
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-10

Piso's Cure cured me of Throat and Lung
trouble of three years standing.-E. CADY
Huntington, Ind. Nov. l2, 1894.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-10

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathnrtic. curc constipation forever.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-10

Tho touchy man Is not the best sort tc
approach for loan.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-10

The wages OF Chinamen at Annoy amount
20 about f5 u month.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-10

Jell-O, the New Dessert
Pleases NIL the family. Four flavors:-
Lemon. Orange, Raspberry and Strawberry
At your grocers. 10 cts.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-10

To Cure Cold In One Day.
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QuININs TABLETS. All
druggists refund the money X IL fails TO cure.
6. W. GROVES signature IL on each box. VOC.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-10

Berlin has fourteen persons whose an
nuul Income exceeds e250 900.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-10

Eyes OF which the whole Iris ls visible be-
long to erratic persons.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-10

The stammerlng judge is apt to be noted
for long sente ences.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-10

The proper distance between the eyes IL
tho width OF one eya
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-10

How Are Your kldneyst
. .ses Add Sterling Repedy Co.. Chicago o. y. r
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-10

This is an indoor bodice, or, rather
jacket, from Paris. 1t is of pink satin.
with masses or rather heavy cream
lace used for frills and revers. The
front is of accordion plated white
chiffon, having straps of narrow black
velvet across the chiffon. held by tiny
rhinestone buckles.
The age-herald., 1900-10-20
LOSS ESTIMATED
 AT $5,OOO,0OO A Special Report on the Storm Lamage to Texas
 Crops

Washington, October 19-The statistician of the Department of Agriculture has com pleted his investigau uon of the agricultural situation in those counties in Texas that were visited by the West Indian hurricane of September s. Reports have been re- ceived from the departments regular cor respondents and from many other proml- nent citizens identified with the agricul- tural and commercial interests of south ern Texas. Two special agents have per sonaly visited the storm-swept region and carefully investigated the existing situation Much valuable assistance has been rem dered the department by the census office in determining the acreage of crops prior to the storm.
 The area under cotton in the counties in which serious damage resulted from the storm was approximately 1,3OoW0 acres, with prom SC September l .of d crop or apout G50,000 bales. The reduction Of the crop is estimated at about 6SOO bales, or 106 per cent. On a basis of $50 per bale ,.-e amount destroyed would represent a value of $, 300, ,O0O
 The area under corn is estimated to have been about S15,000 acres, with an indicated
 production of about 17,5O0,0O0 bushels. This ! loss to the crop is estimated at about l,QOo,- .-, bushels, or 57 per cent, representing a value of about $5OU0 000.
 The loss of rice IS estimated at 73,000 bar res of four bushels each, representing the value of about $3l90W.
 or oceans there Is an estimated loss of about 2,500,000 bushels, valued at SOOO. Three thousand trees, valued at $75, 0O0 are also reported destroyed.
 The loss of farm animals is estimated at horses, 1o00 mules, 20,000 cattle, 2S00 sheep and 900 swine, representing a total value of about $490 coo.
 The loss of sugar cane, sorghum and other minor crops has not been ascertaned
 with sufficient defniteness to warrant -ie publication of an estimate
 Exclusive of the damage of farm build ings, machinery, etc., the total loss may be estimated at $5,000000
 It should be stated that all the counties
 visited by the storm were included in the crop report issued October 10.
The age-herald., 1900-10-20

and the distribution of merchandise is in- creasing slowly, though the election ex- citement keeps new buying in many lines down to wants for immediate consumption. In the West there Is not the same hesita- tion, and there, as well as in the South, the marketing of the crops Is responsible for n feeling of much confidence in the movement of business if the nation acts conservative ly at the polls
 Prices of commodities are weaker, and the caution so gratifying in a Presidential year keeps speculation at a minimum
 Cotton further declined, making the loss about $6 a bale in two weeks. Planters are rushing work and picking is expected to progress rapidly enough to save most or the crop from early frost. High prices make it possible to pay good wages to pickers, and the movement at receiving points increases largely.
 Domestic spinners are not liberal buyers, but exports are only slightly smaller than a year ago. Foreign buying increased with the recent sharp decline.
 Wheat has shown more weakness, due In part to the greater activity at Russian ports, and Atlantic exports for the week were only 26i7, 235 bushels, against o,2i0,zlo a year ago.
 Corn also declined, but is still six cents above last years price, which may account for the loss in exports, which were ',oof''o1 bushels, against 10,924, ,406 in 1S99
 Few important fuctudt tions occurred Tn iron and steel, but there were small ad- yances in Bessemer pig at PittsburS ana billets at Philadelphia. Moderate galhs are reported in the volume of transactions, al though the tendency Is to delay large con tracts few weeks. Implement makers take bar iron freely, however, and orders Tor pipe are urgent. with severe weather com ing on. Structural shapes are taken Tor Ior- eign points as far distant as Egypt And oo- nestle bridge builders buy freely. More mills have gone into blast, and the general tone is improving. Production of coke mas increased but prices are easy ana many ovens still idle Tin declined again, mak- ing the fall 1% in two weeks, and 6c rom the high point in July.
 Leather and hides are firm and selling freely because of steady improvement m de- mand for boots and shoes. Jobbers are plac- ing large orders with manufacturers ana demand is no longer limited to fall goods. While Woolen mills are not working at 1uli capacity, more seasonabe weather has ln- creased buying in this line and purchases of wool at the three chief eastern markets increased to 4,5A,000 pounds the best total for a long time, although still Tar below the amount taken through speculative ac- tivity d year ago. Prices are steady ana l holders show no loss of confidence. Tn other textile markets cotton goods are less free lv bid for and are selling well below parity, with the raw material. Sellers do not weak en in their ideas as to prices Many mills which recently shut down or restricted pro- duction are running again or full time but these are making chiefly heavy goods.
 Failures for the week were 209 In the United States, against 145 last year and 26 in Canada, against 20 last year.
The age-herald., 1900-10-20
DON'T KNOW HOW
To Select Food to Rebuild on

"'ro find that a lack of knowledge of how to properly feed ones self caused me ' to serve ten long years as miserable dys- peptic, is rather humilia ting. l was a sufferer for that length of time and had l become a shadow of my natural self was taking medicine all the time and diet ing the best 1 knew how.
 One day l heard of Grape-Nuts food, in which the starch was predlgested by nat ! ural processes and that the food rebuilt l the brain and nerve centers. I knew that ' if my nervous system could be made strong and perfect l could digest food all right, l so I started In on Grape-Nuts, with very little confidence, for l had been dishearl- ened for long time.
 ITO my surprise and delight, I found ] was improving after living on Grape-Nuts little while, and in three months I had gained 12 pounds and was feeling like a new person. For the past two years l have not had the slightest symptom of in- dgestion, and am now perfectly we'll.
 'I made discovery that will be of inn portance to many mothers. When my in- fant was two months old, l began to give it softened Grape Nuts. Baby was being fed on the bottle and not doing well, but after starting on Grape Nuts food and the water poured over it, the child began to improve rapidly, Is now a year old and very fat and healthy and has never been sick. Is unusually bright-has been saying words ever since it was six months old. I know from experience that there Is something in Grape Nuts that brightens up any one, in- fant or adult. both physically and men tally"
The age-herald., 1900-10-20
Mir. omiins1u In New York

From the New York Journal.
 John w. Tomlnson, one of the best speakers of the West, made ringing speech at the commercial travellers meetr ing at No. 6O6 Broadway yesterday, and was loudly cheered by an intelligent audi ence which enjoyed his hits against the Republican administration and was not ashamed to show it. He said among other things:
 Have we so far degenerated from the sturdy manhood of our forefathers, who fought for a principle, that We cannot even vote for a principle?
 Are New Workers so conservative as to prevent a change in our financial system in 1896 and not prevent change in our form of government in 1900?
 "There is no analogy between the right 10 regulate the suffrage by a State and the establishment of a colonial system by the United States.
 ''The trusts inspired the foreign policy of Mckinley for an excuse for large standing army
The age-herald., 1900-10-20
FIRST DISASTER
Trains Collide in Underground Railway
 at Paris

Paris October 19.-1The newly inaugurated Metropolitan Underground Railway had Its first disaster this morning. Two trains col- ided and twenty-ni nine persons were injured, two of them fatally. The accident occurred between the exposition station on the Champs Elysee and the Place De La Con- corde. train entered the Place De La Concorde station, backed out again. and the train following, owing to misunder- standing of signals crashed into the. rear carriages Luckily both trains were going slowly Nevertheless the shock partially passed the end of the car, shattered the windows of both trains and extinguished the electric lights. There was great excite ment while the darkness lasted.
 Women sreamed and wounded passengers appealed for help, while others loudly called for lights The railroad employees hastened 10 the scene with lanterns and the passen- gers proceeded on foot to Place De La Con- corde station. The wounded were promptly extricated and removed to a hospital Traf- tic was interrupted for several hours.
The age-herald., 1900-10-20

fmpedments to marriage, and ah forms of chronic, nervous, blood and private dls- eases. - EVERY FORM OF PRIVATE DISEASE POSITIVELY CURED UNDER PLAIN GUARANTEE. Consultations at office or by mail are in- vited free.
 Treatment by mail to parties who cannot visit me- No written prescriptions; we furnish all medicines.
 Birmingham Daily News: "The News comments him (Dr. Dozier) most cordially to all those in need of his services"
 Age-Herald: His long record and ap- proved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at the head Of his profession"
 Alabama Christian Advocate: His pro; fessonal standing is unimpeachable, and his character as a gentleman and citizen iS above reproach."
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The age-herald., 1900-10-20
.tril leiII Indiana

Linton, Ind, October 19.-The miners at Island City mine No. 1 refused to work to- day because the company would not give employment to a person that is objection able to it. The miners have been trying for some time to enforce a rule that a coal company shall not refuse employment to one man and give it to another. It is feared the question will cause trouble in this dis trict.
The age-herald., 1900-10-20
WARD LINE PASSENGER
Develops Case of Yellow Fever-Sent to
 Hospital

New York, October 19.-Joseph Mendel- sohn of Chicago, first-class capln passe fs- ger of the Ward line steamer Mexico, which
 arrived on Tuesday, October 16 from Ha- wanna, was among those removed to Hoff- man Island for observation. He complained of feeling i'll, and was removed to swim burne Island Hospital for treatment. Last evening he developed unmistakable symn- toms of yellow fever. pr. Doty says the case is mild and the patient is doing fairly todaV '