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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-10-25
THE GREAT DESTROYER
SOME STARTLING FACTS ABOUT
THE VICE OF iNTEMPERANcE.
An OBJECT Lesson From Maine-The Ef-l
loct upon the Rising Generation OF
Next I" No Intoxication is Trem en-
dous-Inebriety Made Unfamilfar.

an opJect Lesson From Maine-The Ef-l
lect Upon the Rising Generation OF
Next I" No IntOxication is Trem en-
dous-Inebrietv Made Unfamiliar.
drunkenness in London is said to be
on the lncrease-especially among women.
Ihe second lnstallment of Bashkirtseff
memoirs IS summed up by more than one
critic as the work not of an inebriate herr
self, perhaps, but as the natural hysteria
of a scion of race of inebriates. Litera-
ture and ethics join hands in declaring
that the future welfare of art no less
than humanity depends largely upon less
liquor being introduced into the individ-
ual. In face of all this it is interesting to
read that Maine is considering the repeal
OF her far-famed Prohibition law. Well,
however impotent and insincere this law
may be it has worked wonders in the sim
pie matter of making inebriety unfamiliar
to that State. Men may object to not
being able to procure a glass of wine at
dinner on steamship off the coast of
Name; women may declare that the eff
fect OF law which may be evaded by pay
ing fine instead is, morally, just as bad
as drunkenness. But the influence of
next to no saloons and, virtually, no in
toxlcation, is not to be gainsaid Upon
rising generation the effect of such a
state. of things must be tremendous To
put liquor out of reach is one thing; to
throw the high light of the unusual upon
the effects of liquor is better than the
awful example" that any temperance lec-
turer ever felt obliged to keep tipsy.
why, drunken mans curiosity here,'
said a Maine native. 81 dunno when I've
seen "re round not since the last cir
GUS, L guess, an that was a good many
years ago. You oughter have seen the
folks stare at him. The boys and girls
whose memories couldn't go as far back
as the last drunken man couldn't take
their eyes off'n him. They JUS follered
him round 'sif he was one O the sights
So he was. Everybody was a-sayin' to
everybody else, Did you see the drunken
man" an Look at the drunken man, an
Come quick and have look at the
drunken man. He was a curiosity great
deal more than the elephant and the
bearded lady and the snake charmer. If
they'd charged to look at that drunken
man, same's they did at the elephant,
what a pile o money they'd made!"-New
York Sun.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-10-25
The cruaade In Brief.

Tpre are fiitv.two official temperance
coma ,ttees in Russia. each receiving a
state subvention OF $4,000.
IL Is personal influence and personal eA'
ampl, that count, and the moderate drink.
er dpes not reach the highest level OF
mar /ood.
Russian Government Is gfapphng
W the question of she restriction OF the
Er traffic. and IL showing some success
methods.
vis reported from Liverpool that, ow-
:, 10 the improvement IN the tenement
houas In that city there has been '
marked falling off in drunkenness
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-10-25
A Congestion of Public Houses.

licensed houses was 1871. In that coun-
try the congestion of public houses was
terrible. In one city (Tralee) in one
street, forty yards long, so narrow that
two, carts cannot pass in it, there are
twelve public houses. In another town
there are ten to a population OF l79. IN
another one house in three, in another
one 10 every thirty persons.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-10-25


it is no uncommon thing to find half
dozen children in a family who are
no relation. to each other or to the
father or mother.
Singular condolences always are in
teresting, and here is one from Eng
land: At Cross Keys, near Abercarn.
lady of local hostelry, died suddenly
at her daughters wedding breakfast.
The wedding had previously been post
poned for month owing to the SINH
lar sudden death of the brides broth
er just before the time fixed for the
marriage ceremony.
There has taken place according to
Spanish reports at the Circus OF Sc
vile n wrestling match between a
man and bull. The man is Il cham
pion Spanish athlete named Romulus.
and the bull was a powerful beast
rising five years old. Amid the deli
Romulus succeeded in bringing his
four-footed antagonist to the earth.
Morocco has the smallest navy In
the world 1t consists of Just one YES
sel-the Hassan. Until recently the
peculiar feature of this warship was
that it had no guns; but the Sultan,
Abdul AZiz, has now purchased ut Ca
diz four of the lightest pieces of ord
nance leftto Spain by the United States
at the close of the war, and has had
them mounted. He is thoroughly sat
isded that In the event of war with
any of the Powers the reorganized'
navy would be able to sweep the seas.
The towering Washington monu-
ment. solid us ii Is. cannot resist the
heat of the sun. poured on Its south
ern side on mldsummer's day, with
out Il slight bending of the gigantic
shaft which Is rendered perceptlblc by
means of Il copper wire. Ia feet long.
hanging In the centre of the structure.
and carrying II plummet suspended In
n vessel of water. At noon In summer
the apex of the monument, 500 feet
above the ground. Is shifted. by cxpan-
sion of the stone. n few hundredths Of
nm inch toward the north. High winds
cause perceptlble motions of the plum
met and Ia still Seather delicate VI
sratlons OF the crust Of the earth.
sther'.lss npn.reeiveJ. are registered
h~ IL.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-10-25
VARIETY In Coats.

Every possible shape of coat. from
the short, tight Eton to the long. loose
carriage ulster, finds favor in feminine
sight. However, the bigger and looser
ones broad-tail or Persian lamb
wraps may be the smarter it is. Coats,
or. more properly speaking, cloaks, that
drop nearly to the knees, are the most
fashionable shape, and very few cling
to the figure.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-10-25
Haired From the Order.

In the Modern Woodmen Society the
oticia organ Announces "A camp clerk
has ~ right to receive dues and assess
ments from a person who has engaged in
the lnuof business. When the member
engass in the liquor business he voids
his 3rtihcate, and the local clerk does
not Sake his certificate valid by receiving
dues And assessments from him.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-10-25

New York City.-House gowns in
picture effects are a feature Of the
season and are attractive in the ex-
treme. The charming May Manton
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-10-25
QUAINT AND CURIOUS.

Adoption is so general in Japan that
it is no uncommon thing to find half
a dozen children in n family who are
no relation. to each other or TO the
father or mother.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-10-25

the size of the waist and is nowhere
full enough to become bulky. AS
shown, the frills are of the material
cut bias and edged with narrow black
velvet. which clngs to the figure
| while the color tends to an effect of
slenderness.
The foundation for the waist Is n
fitted lining with single darts. On
this are arranged the parts of the
waist proper, the yoke and the full
front The two latter are joined and
attached permanently to the right side
of the lining and hooked into place at
the left, the lining closing at the CEN
tire front. The fichu is draped round
the neck and outlines the front. being
attached to its free edges. The sleeves
are arranged over a fitted lining, which
can also be used for the sleeve proper
| If preferred. AS shown, however. the
lace cuff is faced on and the full
| mousseline Is attached to its upper
| edge and again at the elbow, where
| 1t meets the upper sleeve that is cut
In one piece.
To cut this waist for woman of
medium size five yards of material
/ twenty-one inches wide, three and one
half yards twenty-seven inches wide,
or two and three-quarter yards forty
| four inches wide, with one yard of
mousseline and one yard of lace, viii
be required.
blouse Eton Jacket with Double Cape.
| All variations of the blouse are much
worn for outdoor wraps. The stylish
May Manton model reproduced In the
large drawing includes all the latest
features and is essentially comfort.
| able as well rs smart. For immediate
wear 1t is excellent in Venetian. broad.
cloth velvet, and materials of similar
weight; later 1t can be either inter-
lined or made from hea n cloaking
cloth. AS illustrated, 4 of satin
| faced Venetian In castor color. with
collar and cuffs of taffeta. and makes
II part OF costume. but the design
is perfectly suited TO the general wrap.
and viii be popular for all-ronnd serv-
Ice the season through. The little
eapes give additional warmth. aud
the straight turnover collar. with the
slightly fiaring cuffs. are features of
the very latest designs. AS shown In
the small DIRE wing the fronts can be
turned back. when the weather al
lows. 10 form tapering reyers that re-
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-10-25
to the figure.

Girls Box Keefer.
The box REFER has certain advan-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-15

r. G. Dun & Co.'s weekly review OF
trade SAYS: "a certain hesitation in busi-
ness has resulted in shrinkage which
In its volume is not unusual or unnat-
ural at this season. Strikes in building
trades or of machinists and others at
Chicago affect many industries and the
wages Of $4,000 hands. A few great cor
porations are striving to hold prices with
out regard to present demand, hoping
that the needs OF the consumers may pre-
vent reaction and renew the rise OF last
year. Wide differences of opinion also
exist regarding the effects of monetary
action by Congress. Special causes are
not needed to account for some pause
after year of unprecedented buying.
That such trade could not continue with
out pause was evident, and there is not
the excessive speculation which threat
ened monetary trouble year ago. EST
mates of wheat in farmers hands March
1-164, 0O0, 900 bushels, according to the
American Agriculturist-do not indicate
a lack of supply this year, for, with o.
000, 900 bushels in visible stocks, there is
In sight nearly as much as year ago,
when foreign demands were extraordi-
nary. Returns as to conditions of winter
wheat are satisfactory. Failures last
week were in amount So, 49,, S27-manu
featuring $1,11S,651 and trading 81, 161,-
211. Failures for the week have been
205 in the United States, against 49,
last year, and 33 in Canada, against 81
last year."
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-15

Three Bafta1iols Who Have Served
Nearly Two Years TO Return
A special from Washington says: by
direction Of Acting Secretary of War
Meiklejohn instructions have been sent
to Maj. Gen. Otis to return to the United
States some time in May one battalion
each OF the Fourteenth, Eighteenth and
Twenty-third infantry. The withdrawal
OF these troops was recommended by MAI.
Gen. Miles several months ago. He point
ed out to the department that the three
regiments designated would have been
two years in the Philippines in June
next. There Is no doubt that the decis-
ion of the department to withdraw three
battalions, which number more than
1,200 men, is influenced to some extent
by the disorganization of the rebel army
and the prospect that the American
troops will no longer meet with resistance
from an organized force. Notwithstand-
ing the action Of the department in or
dering home these battalions, officers who
have served in the Philippines, and who
have just returned, say that this must
not be taken to mean that the rebellion
has been suppressed. The insurgents are
operating in small forces, which scatter
upon the approach of American troops,
but which reassemble and attack when
ever good opportunity presents itself.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-15


Several LARGE ylrms Burned Out-X>oes
- Over 600 600.
a Ore entailing an Estimated loss OF
over $500, 900 occurred In the retail dry
goods district OF Philadelphia. The con-
hagration originated In the engine room
OF Shoneman Brothers dry goods and
millinery store. The building was T-shap-
ed, fronting on three Eighth,
Arch and Cherry. The engine room was
in the basement ut the center OF the
structure. 1t Is said that while the ire
was being drawn from the furnaces
sparks communicated with some waste
paper and the blaze spread with aston
ishing rapidly to the upper floors. This
was at 7:15 o'clock. and the employees
had not yet arrived. A general alarm
was sounded. but all efforts to save the
building were fruitless. and II was level
ed. The loss Is placed at $3Oo,oOo'
Marks Bros dry goods store, adjoining.
was damaged by smoke aud water, ana
their storehouse was completely Quilted.
entniling an estimated loss OF $3OO.oUO.
The flames spread to the six-story build
ing on Cherry street occupied by Myer-
hoff Bros, manufacturers OF womens
and children's clothing. and the Phiiadei-
phia Electrical Equipment Company.
Nothing was left of this place but the
walls. The loss is placed at $2OO,ooO.
Several smaller buildings were more or
less seriously damaged. About 1OO men,
women and children were thrown out or
employment by the Ere.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-15
RISE IN PRICE OF DRUGS.
Result of Monopoiies and the South
sAfrican War.

Result of Monopolies and the South
sAfrican War.
To the alleged monopoly of the chem
ical trusts and In part to the conflict In
South Africa is attributed the pronounc-
ed increase in the price OF many standard
drugs which have shown such decided
tendency to bound upward during the
last few weeks that sickness has become
a luxury in New York. and similar con-
dition of affairs is reported from other
parts of the country. Cocaine. quinine,
aqua ammonia. fluid extract Of ergot and
iodide Of potassium, for all OF winch
there is large and constant demand.
have all advanced in price since Feb. L.
Cocaine has doubled in value, while mud
extract of ergot, which a few weeks ago
could be had for $3.50, now brings ~
pound at retail. This is said to be due
to a scarcity of dry ergot in South Az
RIGA because of bad crops. The price OF
carbolic acid has almost doubled. which
is due to the fact that the chemical Is
used so extensively in the making of lyd-
dite shells that England has placed ban
upon its expectation. Other drugs have
gone up in proportion.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-15
This and That.

Peru will become member of the Pam
American congress.
The receipts of the patent Office for the
calendar year 1890 were 1925 57, a
sum but twice exceeded in sixty-four
years.
The receipts of public funds of the Phil
ippine Islands, beginning Aug. IS. 1898,
and ending Dec. 81, 1899. amount to &c.
696,0S0.
Green Cockerham was killed and Wal
lace Cockerham and man named Boyd
seriously injured by boiler explosion,
Magnolia, Miss.
A single wild tribe of Western Indians
Is using forty-one kinds of vegetables
which are absolutely unknown to the ma
jority Of cooks
The oldest note in the possession of the
Bank of England is dated Dec. 10. 16y9,
for f5J5. In the bank library is a note
for f25. which was not presented for Ill
years. ~
Eighty per cent of the cattle of Uru-
quay are used for the purpose of making
"tasajo," or jerked beef, for expectation
to Brazil. Cuba and Porto Rico.
Mrs. Taylor. wife OF the Governor of
Kentucky. was in no way intimidated by
the exciting times in Frankfort. She
visited the soldiers each day, and carried
TO them baskets of cake and sweetmeats.
Spain lost $4,000 soldiers in Cuba. The
revolution cost 100000 Cuban lives. Jose
Marti raised the flag of independence in
February, 1898. American intervention
occurred in April. 1893. American occu-
patton began Ian. 1. 1890.
Two German physicians are perfecting
an instrument by which II will be possi-
Bile to take photographs OF the interior
OF the stomach. II Is essentially COM
posed Of a series OF lenses and camera
attached to a stomach tube. The light
Is derived from an electric lamp.
Ernest circuit. who once saved the life
OF Alexander III. OF Russia. has lately
been discovered living in dire poverty in
Havrc. Groult disarmcd the Pole who
attempted TO shoot the Car nj the Long.
champs races In 1867. For this act he re.
ceived 500 IN gold aud handsome min
'ature OF the Guar and Cznrino. He has
pctitioned the present Car TO relieve his
distress. but nothing has yet been done. !,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-15
MARKET QUOTATIONS.

Chicago-Cattle, common to prime,
$500 to $6.25; hogs, shipping grades,
$500 to $500; sheep, fair to choice, $500
to $5.75; wheat, No. red, 64c to CSC;
corn, No. 2, 35c to 36c; oats, No. 2, 23c
to 24c; rye. No. 2, soc to 56c; butter,
choice creamery, 24c to 25c; eggs, fresh,
15c to lie; potatoes, choice, Doc to soc
per bushel.
napolis-Cattle. shipping, $500 to
5000; hogs, choice light. $500 to 500;
sheep, common to prime, $500 to $5.25;
wheat, No. 2, Csc to Zoe; corn, No. 2
white. 34c to 36c; oats, No. 2 white,
26c to Csc.
st. Louis-Cattle, 1925 to 5000; hogs.
$500 to $5.25; sheep, $500 to $5.75;
wheat, No. 2, TIC to 74c: corn, No. 2
yellow, 33c to 35c; oats, No. z, 24c to
25c; rye, No. 2, soc to SIC.
Cincinnati-Cattle, $3.50 to 5000; hogs,
$500 to 1928; sheep. $3.50 to $6.25;
wheat. No. 2, 73c to 74c; corn, No. 2
mixed, 3Gc to 3Sc; oats, No. 2 mixed. 25c
to &c; rye, No. 2, soc to Gle.
Detroit-Cattle. $3.50 to 5000; hogs,
$500 to 1928; sheep. $500 to 500;
wheat. No. 2, roc to re; corn, No. 2
yellow. 35c to BIC; oats. No. 2 white, 27c
to 2Sc: rye, Csc to Coo.
Toledo-Wheat. No. 2 mixed, zoe to
nc; corn, No. 2 mixed. 35c to SIC; oats,
No. mixed, 24c TO 25c: rye. No. z. 57c
to 5Sc; clover seed, old, $3.50 to $500.
Milwaukee-Wheat, No. northern.
CSC to G4c; corn, No. 3. 33c to 34c: oats.
No. white, 25c to Zoe; rye. No. I. Csc
to Soc; barley, No. 2, &c to 44c: pork.
mess, $10.25 to $10.15.e
BufaIo-Cattle, good shipping steers.
$500 to 1925: hogs. common to choice.
1926 TO $5.25; sheep. fair to choice, 500
to $0.I5: lambs. common to extra. $3.50
to $500.
New York-Catt1e. 1926 to $3.50: hogs.
$500 to $3.50: sheep. $3.OO to $U.25:
wheat. No. 2 red. TIC to 78c: corn. No. z,
Ale to 42c; oats, No. white, 3lc to &c;
butter. creamery. zoe to &c; eggs. west
ern. Zoe 70 Ice
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-15
HAD HIS WEALTH HIDDEN.
Aged Ohio Farmer on His Deathbed
Reveals the Treasure.

Aged Ohio Farmer on His Deathbed
Reveals the Treasure.
Hezekiah Williams, an aged farmer in
Troy township, Ohio, was taken suddenly
i'll, and thinking that he was going TO
die called his two sons, Carl and James,
to his bedside and told them that IL they
would go to the old log house near by, in
which the family formerly lived. they
would find an oaken box containing ST.
600 in silver and gold. The sons follow
ed the old mans directions and brought
the treasure that had been hidden for
many years to the house. The family
sat about the bedside and counted out the
money, and when they announced the
amount the old man nodded his head in
assent and died. Mr.. Williams was
thrifty farmer and none Of his relatives
knew or even suspected that he had any
money.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-15
INDIAN RETURNS TO BE SHOT.
Choctaw Carries Out the Traditions of
His Tribe.

Choctaw Carries Out the Traditions of
His Tribe.
Choctaw honor was again indicated
when Johnson Jacobs, full-blood Choc-
taw Indian, returned to his home at
Antlers, /. IT,, to be shot for murder
committed two years ago. Jacobs killed
Nellie Hays, a full-blood Choctaw wo-
man, in a drunken row, and he was
sentenced to die for the crime. Before
the date of execution was set he escaped,
but his friends urged the judge to set
the date and he would be there. This
he refused to do, and so the murderer
ran free for two years. He came back,
he said, to urge the Judge to hurry up
and set the date for his death. Sheriff
Lefove of Jackson County took him in
charge and placed him at Jail at Push
umata. Judge Everidge will set the date
Of his death in few days.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-15
DRAW THE LINE ON DOG MEAT.
Mara af tho Io.raa, Eoasfs

The Otoe Indians Will Not Attend Any
More of the Iowas' Feasts.
The Otoe and Iowa tribes of Indians in
Indian Territory have broken off all
friendly relations, and from this time on
declare they will not visit with one an
other. 1t is all due to the eating of dog
meat by the. Iowa tribe. During their
quarterly feasts the Iowa Indians slaugh-
tered hundreds of fat dogs and gave the
meat to their guests and ate it them
selves. The Otoes have not been in the
habit of eating dog meat, and said that
they would not appear at the feast again.
The Iowas replied that their fathers had
Toasted on dog meat and that they were
true to the tradition of their fathers. So
relations between the two bands were
broken
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-15
Nebraska to Sue Railroads.

Attorney General Smyth of Nebraska
has decided to file damage suits for near
ly $1,5OO,OOO in the Supreme Court
against the Union Pacific, Missouri Pa
ci6c and the Rock Island Railroads un-
der the maximum freight-rate law, the
State holding that the failure Of the
roads to comply with the act has made
them liable to heavy penalties.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-15
Ask a Receiver for a Church.

The Christian Church at Fort Recov-
cry, Ohio, is divided over the innovation
of a regular choir, organ and missionary
and aid societies. Some of the members
have asked the courts to appoint a re-
ceiver for the church property and have
a final accounting rendered.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-15
Battle with Non-Union Men.

A battle between strikers and non
union machinists took place at Thirty
fifth and Wallace streets, Chicago. Re-
volvers were drawn and the warning fac
tons fought fercely with clubs, sticks,
stones and other improvised weapons.
One man was shot through the lungs,
and probably will die, while eight others
were injured, none. however, seriously.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-15
Wayne Bank Block Burns

The Bank block, a two-story brick
structure on Michigan avenue, Wayne,
owned by Hoosie a. Stellwagen, burned,
causing a loss of about $4,000, with less
than $4,000 insurance. 1t is believed
the fire was of incendiary origin. The
flames were first discovered shortly after
midnight on the second floor OF ID. NJ.
Chambers furniture store by persons
who were returning home from ban
quet. Wayne has no fire protection, and
it was some little time before the bucket
brigade got into action.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-15
wife-Benter Shot Dead.

Joseph Reynolds, when drunk, went to
his home, near Port Henry, n. T., and
beat his wife and children. The woman
managed to escape to the house of a
neighbor. Later in the day the men in
the vicinity organized party, and, going
to Reynolds house, demanded that he
surrender, intending to hold him for ar
rest. He dashed out with an AK and was
shot and fatally wounded.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-15
Dies In a Rathfuh-

Nicholas G. Poull, president and gen
erar manager of the Poull Mercantile
Company of Lake Linden, was found
dead in a bathtub at his residence, pre-
sumably from heart disease. He was
As years of age and prominent in bust
ness circles. He leaves a wife, three
daughters and one son in good circum-
stances.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-15
Price Placed at Ten Cents.

The board of directors of the Kansas
penitentiary decided that the price Of
the product of the binding Irvine plant of
the State penitentiary at Lansing will be
10 cents pound, or as near that figure
as the cost of production will permit.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-15
kruger Asks Peace.

President Kruger of the Transvaal re
public has appealed to Lord Salisbury,
the English premier, for cessation Of
hostilities, offering at length, by cable,
The terms which he is willing to accept.