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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-06-14

children and his second wife twelve.
Thirty-two of the children are still liv-
ing, or were up to Il few months ago,
when the father last heard OF them.
when the father last heard from them.
He kept the names of his grandchil-
dren until they numbered over one
hndred, and then gave up the record.
Bresson ran away to this country
from Canada to marry his first wife,
and settled in Connecticut. She pre-
sented him with triplets within the
first year, and with twins the next and
they all lived. In 1862 BressOn went
to the war. The family commenced to
grow again as soon as peace was re-
stored, and has been growing ever
since.
After the death of his first wife
Bresson married neighbOring farm
ers daughter, who in her lifetime
thrice bore him twins, In addition to
six single babies. All of his children
were remarkably healthy. AT one
time he had sixteen down with the
measles at once. When he moved here
from across the Connecticut line few
years ago the authorities thought an
orphan asylum was coming to town.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-06-14
INDIAN CANN|BIL JAILED.
Brings to Light a Horrible Gus
tom in the Northwest.
MAN-EATING FRATERNITY
Hideous Rites Practised as a Spring
Festivai-In Ancient Times Young
squaw Was Always Sacrificed for
the Occasion.

An Indian cannibal has been sent to
Jail in Vancouver. His crime was part
Of an ancient rite. He was an initiate
of the Ha-mattsa, an Indian secret fra
ternity which demands of its members
that they acquire taste for human
flesh.
One of the prisoners was q we'll
known halfbreed named George Hunt.
He had charge of band of Indians ex-
hibited at the Worlds Fair, and he
acted as interpreter for DR.. Franz
Boas, of the Museum of Natural His
tory, New York, when the latter was
in Vancouver collecting data for his
important work on Indian customs,
now filed at the Smithsonian Institu-
tion.
There was insufficient evidence for
the conviction of Hunt, and the same
Is true Of all the defendants save one.
He was convicted Of having devoured
portion of the body Of a squaw.
1t is only among a few Of the far
northern and inland tribes, remote
from civilization and stubborn in their
resistance to missionary effort, that
the horrible rites Of the Ha-mattsa, or
flesh-eaters, survive.
Every Spring the Ha-mattsa holds
its initiation ceremonies for new can
didates, accompanied by feasting and
dancing and other wild orgies. The
chief purpose of the initiation is to
create In the aspirant the taste fer
human flesh.
Many curious facts about the canni-
bal fraternity are known. For initia-
must go and live four or five weeks In
the forest. seeing no one and eating
no food.
At the end of his banishment his
spirit appears in the shape of some
animal, which he at once kills and de-
YOURS raw, whereby he is supposed to
imbibs Its courage and strength, which
thereafter dwells in him.
He returns to the forest adorned
with headdress of cedar bark, dyed
red, which Is one Of the emblems of
the nesh-eating fraternity, and is worn
by him during the progress of the in
itiation. He Is met by band of the
secret brotherhood. who escort him to
the village with much ceremony.
They are joined by an attendant
bearing in his arms . dead body. which
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-06-14

(Cannibal Orgie Of the Ha-mattsa)
must be that of young squaw. In an.
cient times she was sacrificed for the
occasion.
Walking behind the body the candi-
date is led into the dancing house,
which has been cleared for the cere-
mony.
The body is tied to a post and the
unspeakable rite begins.
Then comes another stage of the GER
emOny--the eating Of living flesh. The
Ha-mattsa run hither and thither
among themselves, biting with the
ferocity of wildcat, and eating their
flesh.
1t is a point of pride with the victims
to endure the onslaught with stoicism.
Besides, the customs of the order pre-.
scribe gifts for those who allow them
selves to be bitten. The first prize on
one occasion was awarded to a boy
who allowed large mouthful to be
detached from his forearm.
Having faithfully performed all that
Is required of him. the candidate ia
pronounced by the elders full-dedged
gs.Mattsa.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-06-14
Democrats and Republicans

In fact it matters not with what
political party you are affiliated, you
should be Protectionist in one re-
spect. That is to say you should
protect yourselves against loss by
the destruction of your property by
fire; and what is still more essential,
protect your families against the loss
of their support by the death Of the
person who produces that support
the husband the father. This latter
protection can be obtained practical
ly without expense, since it is pos
sible, and in fact compulsory, for the
life insurance company to safely in
vest the funds paid into their hands,
and, after a term of years, return
same with profits to policy holders,
if living, on demand.
This matter should command your seri-
GUS attention. Delay is dangerous
and expensive. You will therefore
do well to consult the agent in regard
to the merits of the Penn Mutual
Life Insurance Company of Phila-
delphia, which is justly reputed to
be the most conservative and the
most economical its well as the most
liberal and equitable in its dealings
with policy holders.
1t is no experiment or adventure
but by all odds the safest and best
investment you can make, besides
furnishing protection to your family.
The Penn Mutual is already over
53 years old and has over 200, 900, 900
of insurance in force, several hum
dred thousand dollars of which is in
Sullivan county.
You may obtain all desired infor-
nation by addressing
NJ. A. SCUEEMAN, Special Agent,
Dushore, Pa.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-06-14
Did You Ever Notice That

Cold coffee is apt to make man
hot?
The smaller a mans mind is the less
he seems to know It?
The man who is in love with himself
has no fear of being Tilted?
The rooster is tidy bird? He in
|variably carries comb with him.
The water shark bites mans leg
|off. but the land shark merely pulls 1t :?
A seventeenyear-old girl refers to
herself as an old maid with amusing
frankness?
: The woman who doesn't talk has
less repenting to do than the garru-
'ous individual?
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-06-14
FORM IN LETTER WRITING.
Points For Those Who Are In Doubt
as to Best Usage.

To every one outside the family cir.
Gle the Christian name and surname
should be written in full. A married
woman writes her name, MARY Bruce
Talbot" and in business lette: adds
beneath it. in brackets, Mrs. John
Talbot" An unmarried woman writes
Miss" in brackets before her full
name to stranger when q reply Is ex'
pected.
Typewriter letters are only admis'
sible for business COMMUNICATIONS. In
such epistles the signature should be
written by hand.
Speak first Of the interests of your
correspondent and afterward Of those
which concern yourself.
Never write anything over your own
signature of which you might later be
ashamed.
Never allow ny one t. read letter
intended for r eyes alone. II is in
trusted to 5 r honor, even II not SO
explicitly stated.
One does not use the words ''house
party" in an invitation, but says Il am
asking a few friends, etc"
A letter sent by hand should be left
unsealed, unless servant be the mes.
senger.
Business letters should begin with
"Sir," Dear Sir" or "My Dear Sir"
or if in the plural with Gentlemen
and end with Yours truly" or Re
spectfully yours"-never Respectful
ly" alone. emitting the subject of the
sentence. Ladies are addressed as
Madam" whether married or unnar
riod
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-06-14
u s!sst! |:a!ss!ia) =

This strip is manufactured under U. s: patent
window shade holder on the market, and we
guarantee it to be as represented or money re-
funded. The price, Express paid. to all points in
other states ST. Is. Your order solicited.
John A. PARSONS co. catawIssa. p.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-06-14
varnish Ysur oIieloth.

In putting down new oilcIoth it
will last twice as long IL you give it a
thin coat of varnish and let 1t dry well
before using A little milk In tepid
water is excellent to wipe eilcoths or
painted floors. Especially bad spots
may be removed By rug6iHg little sa-
polio ON clssh and wlbing OF imme-
dloto1v
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-06-14
Number s
FATHER OF ~ CHILDREN.
First Wife Bore Him IS, Second Wife
II. Third Wife IL.

Levi Bresson, an old Frenchman Of
North Foster, r. l., recently celebrated
the birth Of his forty-firs child-a boy
of ten pounds. 1t was born to his
third wife, who is the mother of four
teen. His first wife bore him fifteen
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-02
HORSES STAMPEDED BY DOGS.
Many Animals Dash Down the steep
Street Hallway Incline at
Kansas City.

While a drove of 1000 horses bought
for the British cavalry was being
driven through Kansas City, Mo-, the
other morning to be loaded for ship
emnt they were stampeded by dogs and
charged through the streets with a
wild rush The 30 drivers kept the
main herd within some measure ofcon-
troll, but bunch of 25, headed by
George Tate, one of the finest driving
horses in the west, became separated
from the others and dashed down the
Ninth street incline, a long street rail
way trestle leading from the bluffs
to the Union depot, and hanging for
part of the distance fully 100 feet in
the air.
Many of the panic-stricken animals
fell between the sleepers before they
had gone far, but several made their
way to the foot of the incline, where
they became involved in gates and
tracks. One of them was wedged in
the wheel gate through which passen-
gers walk as they pay their fares to the
cars. Another got into the box of the
man who takes the fares.
Officers gathered up extra revolvers
expecting TO be obliged to shoot every
animal, but it developed that not one
OF the stampeding horses was injured
past recovery and none of all those
that fell through had leg broken.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-02
Bids For Masonic Temple.

Sealed proposals will be received by
the Marietta Masonic Building Com
mittee until IL o'clock, noon, on the
goth day of August, 1900, for the con-
struction and completion of a Masonic
Temple, to be erected in the city of Ma
rietta, in accordance with plans and
specifications adopted by the said COM
pany and prepared by Ernest c. s.
Holmboe, architect.
1t is proposed to receive separate
bids on the foundation and plumbing.
as the specifications provide, and each
bidder is requested to ftemize his bid
accordingly.
The steam heating. electric wiring
and elevator will not be included in
this contract.
All proposals for the several works
must be accompanied by certified
check for $4,000, payable to w. e.
Sykes, as guarantee that the success
full bidder will enter into contract
and furnish bond in the sum of $4,000
for the faithful performance of the
contract
All proposals for the foundation and
plumbing must be accompanied by a
certified check of $4,000, payable to w.
e. Sykes, as a guarantee that the sue
cessful bidder will enter into contract
and furnish bond in the sum Of $1,000
for the faithful performance of the
contract.
Plans and specifications will be on
file at the Office of w. e. Sykes and e.
c. S. Holmboe, architect, Marietta, o.
The company reserves heright to re-
ject any and all bids.
Aug. 2 Ct
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-02
SWITZERLAND coQUETTING.
Suggestion by Swiss Press That She
Seek Union with the
United states.

Switzerland desires to become part
of the United States, according to one
of its leading newspapers. This desire
Is based upon commercial necessities.
Consul General Gunther, at Frankfort,
Germany, in communication TO the
state department says: According to
the Swiss press the protective tariff
of European countries excludes the
products of Switzerland, whose indus
tries find support only in free trade
England The proposition mooted in
some quarters to create tariff union
between Great Britain and its colonies
is regarded with apprehension. such
action, II is said, would involve Switzer-
land in industrial ruin. Sta:esmen
are inclined to seek an alliance of SWitz-
erland with some foreign country
In this connection the Algcm"ine
Schweizer Xeitung suggests the United
States. On this point that journal says:
".In spite of the dark sides whi''h
arc also found there, the United States
Is full of the air of freedom. Switzer-
land would lose nothing IL she should
become n state of the United States OF
America. 1t is II well-known fact that
the several states of the United States
of the American union.are much more
independent than the several cantons
of Switzerland, and our country, by
such an alliance, would sacrifice none
| of her liberties. All she would have to
| do would be to sendher representatives
to Washington. Economically and po-
litically, she would gain everything.
ut remains to be seen what the
Americans would say about an alliance
with Switzerland. For u long time they
have tried to gain a foothold in Europe.
Every citizen of Switzerland who has
the welfare of his country at heart
should ponder this alliance!'"
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-02
NEW SPECIMENS FOR MUSEUM.
Interesting Indian Relics secured
for the Field Columbian
Institution.

S. c. Simms, assistant curator OF the
anthropological department of the
Field Columbian museum, Chicago, is
planning to place many new specimens
In the Z. L. Aver hall, Mr.. Simms said
81 have received word from DIR.
George Dorsey, curator of this depart
ment, that he would leave Spokane for
Chicago in few days. AS soon as he
reaches here we shall open several large
boxes containing articles collected
among the Indians in Arizona. Wyom-
ing, Montana, Idaho, Colorado, Califor-
MIA, Oregon and Washington. In the
main they consist OF specimens from
tribes heretofore unrepresented in the
museum.
&C. l.. Owen and j. A. Burt have been
making excavations near Oribi, the
home Of the Hopi tribe. Discoveries of
great scientific value have been made
there. DR.. Dorsey will sail for France
July 2s, where he goes as one of the two
American delegates to the information
al congress OF anthropologists at Paris
during fortnight in August"
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-02

This is. a special offering day for the
expenses of the meeting and it is hoped
that the Christian people of Marietta
will lend helping hand. The writer
has labored hard with much sacrifice tC
get these workers to this place and he
now appeals to the sympathy of those
interested in the promotion of Godli-
ness to help in making their travelling
expenses, which is about $40. Temper
ance mass meeting this afternoon at
$3.50. Mother Carr will preach tonight.
j. C. TURNER, Pastor.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-02

There is no yellow fever in Colon.
The shah of Persia paid visit to
the Paris exposition.
Prince Alfred Ernst Albert, duke of
Saxe-Coberg, died at Coburg of pa
ralysis.
Estes &. Rathbone, former director
of posts in Cuba, gave bond and was
released.
All Italy mourns the loss of her
king. So far there has been no signs
of revolution.
The United States training ship
Hartford left Charleston navy ward
for years cruise.
Heavy rains and overfowed rivers
have done vast amount of damage
to the banana fields in Jamaica.
The government of India is endeav-
oring to secure n loan in the United
States of Sl0.0OO,0OO at ~, per cent.
There is serious state of affairs
existing throughout Manchuria and
several severe engagements have
taken place between the Chinese and
Russian troops. The revolt is rapidly
spreading.
The British war Office in London re-
ceived message from the British
minister in Peking dated July %, say
ing that after four weeks siege an
armlstice was agreed upon, and fight
ing ceased. \ strict Gordon is main-
tanned around the Europeans.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-02

The B. & o. r. r. will run an excur-
sion to Cincinnati on the night of Aug
ust 4, leaving the Union Depot at 10:30
The returning train leaves Cincinnati
for Marietta and intermediate points
at 7:30 p. m, Sunday night, Aug.
The Queen City will have many attrac-
tions to offer, which will well repay the
visitor for time expended in the trip.
On this date a ball game is scheduled
between the Cincinnati Reds and the
Pittsburg Pirates. Cincinnati has
many beautiful pleasure resorts, among
them being Burnett Woods. Coney Is
land, The Lagoon and Geological Gar
dens. The beautiful hill top suburbs,
covered with network of car lines
and easily and quickly visited by this
means, present varied and beautiful
panorama to the eye. The rate for the
round trip is only $1.50. This is a
grand opportunity to spend day in
the Queen City and see the chief points
of interest.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-02
HEAVIEST YEAR YET.
Exports from United States Amount
to $3.50, 100000.
American beef Finding nm Enlarged
Market Abroad-Hog Products
show No Marked Increases
for the Year.

Exports of provisions from the
United States during the fiscal year
lust ended exceed those of any pre-
yious year. The total is $lSO,oO0,oo0,
thus averaging $5oo,0Oo day, and sur
passing the phenomenal record
achieved by that record-breaking year,
1899. For the II months ending with
May, 1900, the total exports of provi-
sions, including meat and dairy prod
ucts, is $l66, ,s34, against $l50,3T6,-
SOB for the corresponding period. of the
fiscal year 1899. OF this large sum the
principal items are:
Lard, with a total export during the
ii months of $3s,691 900; bacon. $685.
47s,00O; hams, S1s,l92p0o; pork,
SO, ,459,0 900; oleomargarine, So, 600;
and beef, $7,6s5OOO.
American beef is finding an enlarged
market abroad, especially In the
United Kingdom, France, Africa and
the orient. Comparing the exports of
the IL months ending with May, 1900,
with those of the same months Of 1899,
it is found that the United Kingdom
increases its purchases of canned beef
from $l,9j0,O0O to S2,9S7,W0; France,
from S3l ,O57 to SllT,25+; while Ger
many shows slight decrease, the val
ue falling from $2sl, ,942 in 1899 to $24l,-
sos, representing a shrinkage of 500,'
900 pounds in the volume of ofexports.
10 Asia and 0ceaniea the increase
was from Sl5S, ,OG0 to 10000, and to
Africa, from $437 ,722 to S1,033,T00, rep
resenting an increase in quantity OF
export of more than G,0O0,000 pounds
over 1899.
In the export of fresh beef the prin
cipal increases are to the United
Kingdom, with total of $24, ,970
as against $20,s30,949 in 1899, and tc
the West Indies, which took in 1900 q
total Of $3.50, ,O39, as against less than
one-tenth of that amount in 1899
when the total was S34,027. In hog
products, including pork, hams, ba
con and lard, no marked increases oc
cur, the figures for 1900 scarcely equal
ing those of the previous year. 1t |:
gratifying to observe, however, thar
the export trade in cheese is showing
evidences OF revival, the total for thu
II months showing an increase o.
6,OOO, 900 pounds, representing value
of over $1,000,0O0 over that of las
year.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-02

Geo. Is. Sunderland, Headquarters for
Real Estate, opposite Union Depot, Mari
eta, can accommodate any prospective pur
chaser in anything he wants whether cit
properly or farm land. Good residence prop
erty in all parts of Marietta for sale at bar
gains. Business locations and farm property
OF all kinds. have lto lots which | can offe'
on the installmeni plan at most favorabl,
prices. II you want to buy or Sc or exchang'
real estate you should not miss calling on
: un ierland. He can give you exactly whoi
you want and make the terms to suit tho pui
chaser. Telephones; Cf.ce,17; itt.c,roe, 2.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-02
TO TEST BIG GUN.
Great Deal OF Interest in the Firing
of Gathmann Torpedo from
Eighteen-Inch Gun.

Tests OF the 1s-inch Gathmann gun
will be made some time this month
at the Bethlehem company's proving
grounds, located at Reading, Pa.
There is a great deal of interest
throughout the army in the gun, the
purpose of which is the firing of the
Gathmann torpedo. There has been
a great variance Of opinion among
the ordnance experts as TO the value
of the gun or the projectile, and in
the navy the ordnance officers sue
ceeded in defeating the plan which
contemplated forcing the Gathmann
system upon the service for trial. The
gun. which has been built by the
Bethlehem company, weighs about 60
tons and will be proved by firing ten
rounds of solid shot. each weighing
1000 pounds and each requiring 45O
pounds OF powder to secure the nee
essary velocity, Some of the ord
nance experts believe that the only
result will be the tearing of the
gun to pieces.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-02

Capt. Gentili. an Italian officer who
has been experimenting in long-dis-
tance photography, has discovered a
means of taking photographs at dis
tance Of many miles. BY this means
II has been possible to photograph
fortresses from a distance of IL miles
and masses Of troops at distance of
IS miles. Capt. Gentili's invention is
likely to become of considerable i'm
portance from the military point Of
view.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-02

Miss Howard, who has been visit
ing friends on Knox street, left yester-
day for her home in Columbus. vo
Mrs. r. d. Cooke and son, Newton
and Pref. and Mrs. Phillips left yes
terday for the Story farm, where they
will spend some time enjoying the
benefits resulting from a generous
respiration of Beverly ozone.
ID. J. McMurray returned yester-
day from Elba. where he has been at
tending the funeral of r. w. st. John
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-02

For ten long years l was a sufferer
with kidney dyspepsia and rheuma-
tism disease. treated with many Co
lumbus doctors; took patent medicine.
No results whatever until discovered
and took ONE bottle OF DENNIS
SURE, SAFE and SPEEDY CURE. In
three days / threw down my crutches.
Ordinary cases cured in one day.
Only rs and 70 cents at A. ]. Rich
ards and w. H. Stya. s. Samples free.
Special sale of Millinery Goods now
going on at the See Hive, 1853 Front
Fssh - .bs--h-%4-ai-H.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-02
Jewish Court In England.

There is Jewish court in Great Brit =
ain known as Beth Din, which is pre-
sided over by Very Rev. DR.. Adler, chief
rabbi Of England. Its decisions are
not, of course, legally binding, but all
who come before the court are sked
to sign form accepting the decisions
as final
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-02
Are You Losing Flesh? IfSo, Take n Lake
Trip to Picturesque Mackinac.

You always gain flesh on a water
trip. Take one of the floating palace
steamers of the d. Il C. Co., the Coast
Line to Michigan summer resorts for
rest. Steamers leave Cleveland, To-
ledo and Detroit for all points on the
Great Lakes. Send &c for illustrated
pamphlet. Address
A. A. SCHANTZ, G. P. A.
Detroit, Mich.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-02

A lot of milliner's buckles, pins, Or
naments and hat TRAININGS. The very
newest fall styles. Samples from the
importers. Unusual prices 25 80, 80 and
75c each. Our prices for this lot-well
its so low we will not mention ii
here. Come and see them You'll
buy; we know it.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-02
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