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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-10
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The postoilice department at Wash
ington has been tfylng since June 30
to secure an official report from Post
mistress Rohey OF the Iayenn postohi.
fee. in Marion county West Virginia.
Nothing could he heard from there, 81
an Inspector MS sent oat. he found
the postoiiee closed aud learned that
the postmistress had moved awas
several months AKA les,,ng the build.
lnE Tho property Mas removed 10
Faifmont ani the ONCE al Iayenn tem-
porarlly discontinued. Washington
atar
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-10
The Work of Fifty Years.

When our temperance friends begin to
grow discouraged-as the very best of us
must at times, progress is so slow = it
would be well for them to remember that
though apparently at a standstill, the
cause of temperance still moves forward.
During the past half century, for instance,
in spite of all opposition, we have made
some strides toward betterment. Our
readers attention is directed to the fol.
lowing facts to prove this:
l. The geographical area within which
prohibition is not only nominal, but act
ual, has been greatly enlarged through
the operation of local option laws, even in
States under the license system.
2. There is a marked tendency to throw
additional restraints and safeguards
around the liquor traffic, one of which
consists in raising the license fee.
8. A method of dealing with the ques.
ton has been found in applying to the
saloon the law of nuisance, under which it
can be suppressed, in a court of equity,
by the use of the writ of injunction.
1. 1t is also noticeable that the general
course of legislation is in the direction of
a frmer control of the traffic by the po-
lice and by the courts.
s. 1t comparatively rarely happens that
amendments to the existing laws are
made in the interest of the saloon.
6. The attitude of the police to the
traffic is undergoing an obvious change for
the better. There is general movement
for the suppression of dance halls where
liquir is sold; of concert saloons, ''stalP"
saloons, private wine rooms, saloon thea.
tres, gaming in saloons, pretty waiter
sisls" and all similar practices.
7. The number of arrests for public in
toxicc sion is asserted to be less than it
was, ana such arrests tend TO diminish
the offence. Sacred Heart Review.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-10

If there We're no such things in the
world as time locks, the Presbyterian
church at Mount JOY, Penn. would
be $500 richer than it is. The story is
queer, and therefore interesting. The
Rev. David Conway, while pastor OF
the church in question, was thrown
from his carriage in May. 1899. and
received injuries which soon caused
his death. When he realized that his
end was near. Mr. Conway sent for
a lawyer and made his will. giving
among other bequests. $4,000 to his
church. He was at once told that such
bequest. IL made within 80 days
before death. was invalid, so he
signed an order directing the Mount
w. Hartman. a member OF the con
gregation. bonds 10 the value OF $500
which he had on deposit. and these
Mr.. Hartman was to transfer To the
church. Mr.. Hartman Immediately
endeavored to get the securities. but
the bank vaults were protected by a
time lock. and they could not be
opened until the next morning. Mr.
Conway died in the night. while the
vault doors were stiil immovahle. and
consequently. though the bank gave
the bonds To Mr.. Hartman as soon as
Il could. he was forced Ia hold them
until legal decision as TO their proper
disposition could he secured. The de
eislon has just been rendered. aud Il
Is that the securities must be added
10 Mr.. conway's estate and diyidet
according to the valid provisions Of
his will. The Presbyterian church nat
urally regards the ease as hard one
and It's elders have their doubts
whether time locks are 90 be- mum
bsred among the valuable invention.
Of tho sgs
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-10

The assertion Of Professor Nathan
lei Schmidt of Cornell university at
the New York State Conference of re
llgion in New York City that he did
not believe that the average Sunday
school teacher was competent &c
teach n Sunday school class calls at.
tention to the plan. already in OPP
paid teachers for such work. Within
few days the pastor OF a Boston
church. whore the system OF hiring
trained teachers for Sunday school In
struction has been tried. reported en-
Enthusiastically In It's favor, In some ot
the wealthy congregations In and near
New York City. there are already
paid Sunday school teachers. espe-
clally those who have charge OF Infant
classes. by the Boston experiment I.
was found that good story tellers were
the mo-t suecessfnl of the paid teach
err. Tae hearty applause that Professor
Schmidt received would seem To lndi.
cate thar an effort % train or secure
really competent Sunday school teach
eFs would be move 10 the religious
nold thst would command instant ap-
naoyui
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-10

A Massachusetts leather man pre-.
diets an easing down of the price of
sole leather very soon, on account of
the invention of q New England
genius. Sole leather grows on beasts
in very limited quantities, and it is
hard to get enough of it. The invention
is to use leather scraps of all sorts for
the manufacture of good, serviceable
sole leather. The scraps are worth.
less for all practical purposes, and
generally rot in the streets and alleys
But machine has been devised that
tears them into shreds and makes
them into pulp, which is run out under
great pressure in continuous sheets
of good sole leather. A fall in the
price of sole leather is predicted as
the result of this discovery of way
to use the scraps.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-10
THE GREAT DESTROYER
SOME STARTLING FACTS ABOUT
THE VICE OF INTEMPERANCE.

Going Through the Mill-Though II May
Seem to Stand Still, the Cause of Tenn
Perance Moves Forward at Crafty
ing Pace-Seven Steps Ahead.
A dusty miller, white as snow,
With thought lines on his honest brow,
Fell asleep on his sacks one day.
And dreamed he saw across the way
Scores of neighbors coming to mill
Without a bag or sack to fill
He said to himself Il will not trust.
They can't get flour without the dust!,
There was a rollicking topper, jim.
Whose hat had neither crown nor rim;
He hated monarchies and that
Is why he wore crown-less hat.
At least he said so, but the "fx'
Of that chapeau was caused by "bricks."
Shoeless, he climbed the steps pell NELL,
Headforemost in the hopper he fell.
He was followed by Dandy Zack,
A friend of art and applejack.
Ills taste, fear, was taste for wines
And not esthetic taste divine.
His linen had neither stain nor blot,
His boots reflected if he did not.
Into the hopper he softly slid
And under the rags of Tim was hid.
Tipplers and topers tumbled in,
Smelling of whisky, beer and gin,
Moderate drinkers in dress genteeI.
Drunkards down at the mouth and hcel,
Gents of fashion who sip the wine,
Stained of logwood, not from the Rhine,
And bummers boasting strength of will.
Passed quickly through the murmuring
mill
The miller in dreams went to the bin,
To see the grst it had within;
Judge his surprise when jolly Tim,
No longer tipsy, greeted him
AS a man who is sober should,
Smiling, well dressed erect he stood,
His cheeks were touched with healthy
rose,
The red had faded from his nose.
There, hat in hand, stood Dandy Zacl,
Gone was the odor of applejack,
Ey-drinkers in their senses stood,
Like brave band in brotherhood.
They'd given up ale and gin and wine,
And talked of charters they would sign.
A team came gathering down the hill;
The miller woke and worked his mill.
George w. Bungay, in the National Adj
vocate.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-10
Han oa fntoxieants.

New books OF rules aud regllationst~
Gently issued for the government Of M.
ployes OF the Chicago. Burlington and
Quincy Railroad contain specific body
blow. 10 lntoxicsnt, and tobacco Oaa a
the rp'es provides that the habitnal use Of
intoxieaats or the ircqusntiag ag plases
where ingotieants are sold 10 sufficient
cause for dismissal fram the roads service.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-10
Early Temperance Society.

The increase of drunkenness in many
parts of the United States led to the for
nation of societies intended to counteract
this evil, and, as American intemperance
was mainly the result OF dram drinking, u
pledge against the use OF spirits was adopt
ed. The movement spread to this coun-
try. and the British and Foreign Temper
ance Society was formed on that basis,
and many local societies came into exist
ence in 1899 and 1890. In the latter year
the Government passed the mischlevous
Beer bill, and before the end of the year
1900 beerhouses were licensed Every
body is drunk wrote Sydney Smith;
those who are not singing are sprawling.
The sovereign people are III q beastly
state" The natural result was an increase
Of drunkenness, and those who had en-.
gagged in the crusade against spirits had to
face the obvious facts that people can be-
come intoxicated on wine well rs on
whisky, and that beer ~ well as brandy
makes people drunk. Hence a new pledge
against all intoxicants was introduced.
The abstaincrs were jealous propagand.
lists and after a time the temperance 10.
cieties that adhered to the old an,.-spirit
platform died out or adopted the more
thoroughgoing basis, and the Temperance
movement became what il il to -day-a
crusade against ali intoxieanss.
The only exceptions are the Church OF
England Temperance Society and some
other sectarian organizations. established
at much later date. which have dual
basls'-one section Of total abstainsrs,"
and the other OF non-abstainers who are
deslrous OF promoting temperance. Tho
earliest instance known 10 me IT the use
OF the word temperance is ths title OF the
Young Peoples Temperance Society of
Hector. in the State of New York, formed
Augtst II. lsa9 whose pledge IS against
intoxicating liquor ~ Notes and Que,
rlcf
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-10
reaperane. sews and satss.

Drink the poof mans euTse.
i.exslsss liquor selling. aud y,H losaiize
evil
AZ Lafayette. Ind. recently about los
saloon keepers we're ansd tor violating tlAa
law by selling Ga SUNDAY. fhs 1ane and
costs weFe stl Ia each cass.
The UsFlnsn uass costs each inhahltsnt
el the smpire lss. than "a marks YsAr.
shils the amount spent By each ~ aieo*
hal 4Hd labsees = tstaeen utts tad sssty.
9F twsnts foar times - mArh. The amount
spent q tsaf foe i-sHs ktne. ahisLy aud
t8tgeso = 3.AoO .uku meFks.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-10

Through Investigations by the
United States fish commission. con-
Quoted on the New England coast. it
has been shown that the cultivation
of clans for the market. as oysters
are cultivated. is. under certain con.
ditions, a practicable and profitable
industry. This is valuable information,
in view OF the rapid depletion of the
soft, or. as it is commonly known, the
long.neck clam. along the New Eng
land shores. Success in the culture is
largely a question of proper food
supply, and much depends also on tho
nature of the ground. CLAIMS will not
thrive in purely sandy bottom;
neither will they grow in a soft mud
The bottom must be u mixture with
just sand and mud enough to make
n firm bed. They will set best. it was
found, where there is n rapid current,
which keeps any sediment from set
tling. The current. too. brings more
food.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-10

More than 100000 letters were
sent to the dead letter Office at Wash
lngton last year, the number being the
largest on record for a like period.
This is a case in which an increas-
ing mortality rate denotes improved
business health.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-10

The fourth census of the Dominion
ing the first week in April next. 1t is
expected to be completed within a
people, industrial and other statistics
will be compiled as in the United
States. In the United Kingdom the
census is supposed to be taken in one
day, but no attempt is made to do
more than secure a count of the
population.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-10

Zadkiel, in his iIlustrious astrolog-
ical almanac, proscribes several days
in each month as days on which it is
advisable to "avoid superiors." But
here comes Rev. Edward Everett Hale
with some new rules of conduct. one
of which is, Talk every day with a
man whom you know to be your SUI
perior" Probably it will be the better
part of wisdom to subscribe to Dr.
Hale's precept. He is notorious
optimist, man of unusually confident
tomorrows, and his present advice is
but another application of his old
rule, Look up and not down."
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-10

In Europe there continues to be
considerable discussion of the ex-
haustion of forest resources. A late
review of the wood imports and eX-
ports of France and other countries
in the Revue Scientifique, leads to the
conclusion that a wood famine is
soon coming The problem is less
acute in the United States, where
reforestation is urged chiefly for eli.
matte purposes, but the prospect of a
wood famine has been considered
even here.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-10

A New York Judge has decided
that a diamond collar button is an
article of jewelry and not personal
safe if hotel is to be responsible for
it. If New York City is shocked by
the appearance of men without col
lars in transit from hotel offices to
their rooms this Judge will be en-.
tirely to blame.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-10

Out Of the wilderness OF dietary
theories in which we are now roam
ing bewildered-raw meat, raw wheat
and alive may emerge into a gas
tronomic Canaan of content. But the
man who is inclined to let well enough
alone will watch the other fellow ex.
perimenting and himself stick to the
diet that "agrees with him."
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-10

That sweet young maid of Mar
seilles who found President Kruger
almost handsome" might discover
beauty in bulldogs jowl and lines of
pleasing proportion in the average
municipal statue. Her compliment is
interesting as an example of French
"politesse."
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-10

The Philadelphia Medical Journal
declares that "it requires no mathe-
matician to discover that the shiftless,
the thriftless. the INDECENT poor-the
class which produces relatively the
greater number of criminals and
paupers, if not of the mentally de-
ficient-is increasing out of all pro-
portion to the thrifty, the well-to-do-
the class which produces relatively
few of the paupers and criminals"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-10

sity recently resented the admission
Of female students to the philosoph-
ical faculty's lectures by raising a
riot which stopped the lectures
Austria is evidently behind the times
in educational matters.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-10

There is no cause for immediate
alarm at the statement of an eminent
mathematician that in 10 centuries the
population of the United States will
exceed 10000, 900. 900. This would be a
density, counting cur present area, of
over 900 to a square mile. Even If
any of us should live till that day
there would possibly be no scarcity of
provisions.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-10

The allies in China should at once
import the college cane rush and
popularize it in the provinces. 1t would
give the Boxers chance to work off
that gouge feeling.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-10

While naval authorities in Europe
and America are cogitating over and
experimenting in desultory fashion
with wireless telegraphy, little Japan
has bought two complete Marconi
plants, with an effective radius of
125 miles for immediate installation
on two first class japanese cruisers.
Among nations. as in lesser political
or domestic organizations, it some
times happens that the latest conner
unending race of material progress.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-10

A Paris paper is out with an
article on the carelessness of the
American people, as evidenced in
their failure to preserve their ruins.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-10

It is safer to marry thrifty woman
with Is cents than it is to wed a
vain belle with $4,000.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-10

The gold of the earth is at present
Anglo-Saxon by a majority Of four to
one.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-30

Els STOMACH REM0vED.-Ooe Of the
rarest operations is surgical science,
known as gastreotomy-the entire ex-
cison OF the stomsch-wss performed
Yesterday at the German Hospital In
Brooklyn. The patient was Jacob
WichmanD, q German, 6S years old, who
sought relief in Berlin and other cities
OF Europe, but who until now has found
40 one who was willing TO perform the
operation for him. Tbs man was on
the operating table from 3 o'clock un-
ill IL o'clock, and the operation was
viewed by some OF the most eminent
physicians of Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Wicbmaun was under the Influence
OF snlestf etics, and when the sur
geons had fl lished their work he
rallied, and the operation ia pro-
uounced success. The eb1ominsl
cavity was opened and after thorough
examination the entire stomach was re.
moved. This involved the separation
from the two main chanHels-the ae-
sophagus, through which the food enters
the stomach. and the pylorus, or outlet
of the stomach into the intestines. The
pylorus was then attached to the ae-
sophagus. The patient will be fed With
LIQUID food which has been predigested.
Wlchmann had cancer of the stomach,
and his case was incursble. DR..
Fowler had announced that unless the
man was operated on he would starve
to death. Arrangements bad been
made to peform the operation two
weeks ago, but WIchmann's son object
ed. He finslly consented to the opera
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-30
MEETINGS..
Bos o :, Mass , March

Boso', Mass March 1. 1901.
YN) THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE
i MASSAGE USE TS BREWERIE6 co
Notice is hereby given tbs', pursuant to the
bylaws of the company tho annual meeting
of the stock holders Of the Msssact u,eit I.
PROVERBS Company will be hell at twelve
o'clock noon on MONDAY, the Goth day Of
April. 1901. at the prir cipal ofice Of the
company. No. III south Fairfax street, in
Alexandris, Virginia.
(1) To elect board of nine directors Of
the company.
~ To see II stock holders will vote to rati.
fy and confirm the issue Of stock OF This cor.
porston in payment Of its various brewery
plants, properties and assets and to rstify and
confirm It's issue OF bonds dated October 1st
1900
(3) To transact such other busin sss as may
come before the meeting.
EDwARD RUHL,
mh26 I'd 8ecfetary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-30
BEWARE OFOTNTMENTs FOB CATARRH
THAT CONTAIN MERCURY,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense Of
sm Ii and completely dersnge the whole sys-
tenn when entering IL through the mucous
surfaces. such articles should revtr bs used
except on prescriptions from repu abe psvsi.
clans. as the damage they viii do is ten fold
to the good you can rossibly der'vo from
them. Halls Cstsrrh Cure, Manufactured
by F. ]. Cheney q Co., Toledo .; 'ontaii
DO mercury, and is taken internally, acti' 6
directly upon the blood and mucous 81 races
of the system In bnyinR Hsll's tat.Trh
Cure be sure You get the genuine. 1t 10 taktn
Internally, and made in Toledo. Ohio, BY f.
]. Cheney d Co Testimonials fec.
Sold BY Druggists, price Toe per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-30
HICKS FOR APRIL.

The pertufbing power OF the earth's
vsrnal equinox is central on the 10Th,
being disturbing factor from the last
of March to near the end OF April,
while the Jupiter disturbance is GEN.
tral on April 221, covering the whole
month and year with its sggravating
10 fiuence over all terrestrial meter
oloey. The first regular storm period
for April extends from March 3lst to
April 9Th, with high temperature 10
most parts, with low barometer and
rain, hail and tbuuder about the let to
the 4 b. Dangerous tornado storms
need not surprise careful readers OF
these forecasts at this time. Very cool
weather will follow on the heels OF this
storm period from the 4th to 7sh. On
the 9Th or 9th look out for warmer
weather and heavy April rains IN many
sections from west to east. The 18th TO
the 18h constitutes q regular storm
period during the equatorial passage OF
the moon on the 15sh and new moon in
perigee on the 18Th. Oa Monday, the
18Th, look out for vicious, electrical
storms and dangerous winds, with reac-
tionary storm period on the 18th, 10th
and 21st. Every reasonable precaution
against disastrous hail storms should he
taken at this aud other April periods.
Another dash OF high barometer, cold
winds and frosty nights northward will
be- the order behind the storm condi-
tious of this period. From the 25th to
the 28 it will be wise to anticipate
storms of much energy during the Mei-
curry period, which generally is charsc-
ter ID by much cloudins and driz-
cling rains. In extreme northern parts
there is possibility of rain, snow and
see. In this last part OF April. We pre-
dict the month will bring many extremes
of very warm and quite cold weather.
Rsir will be sufficient generally,
amounting TO cloudbursts frequently,
TWO wet for lowlsnds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-30
cold HEAD
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS.

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REM
EDY.-Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Sy-
rup has been used for over fifty years
by millions of mothers for their chill,
dren while teething, with perfect
success. 1t soothes the child, softet
the gums, allays all pain, cures wind
collie and is the best remedy for ID.
arrhea. Is pleasant to the taste. Sold
by druggists in every part of the
world. twenty-five cents a bottle.
Its value is incalculable. Be sure
and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup and take no other kind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-30
WHILE THERE is LIFE THERE Is HOPE,

l was afflicted with eatarrh; could neither
taste nor smell and cesld hear but little. Ely
Cream Balm cured it.-Msrcus g. shsutz,
Railway, N. j.
The Balm reached me safely snd the effect
10 surprising Ny son says the frst applics
ton gave decided relief. Respectfully, Mrs.
Frapkip Freeman, Dover N. II.
The Balm does not irritste or cause sneez'
ing, Sold by druRgists at Doc. or mailed by
Eiy Brothers, Sc Warren st New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-30
A Good Cough Medicine for hildren

A Good Cough Medicine for hildren
81 have no Lesitancy in recommend.
log Chsmberlain's Cough Remedy"
says T. P. Moran. a well-known and
popular baker, of Petersburg, Va. "We
have given it to our children when
troubled with bad coughs, also whoop.
log cough, and it fas always given per.
feet satisfaction. 1t was recommended
to me by druggist as the best cough
medicine for children as it contained
no opium or other harmful drug" Sold
by Richard Gibson, druggist.