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The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-05-28
ANOTHER CONFERENCE HELD
BETWEEN MAYOR DRISCOLL ANL
 THE CITIZENS COMMITTEE.

In Relation to the Resolutions Passed at the Mass Meeting Calling for the Re- moval of Four Police Commissioners- The Mayor Holds That the Commits sioners Acted Within Their Authority and That There is No Cause for Their Removal-The Com mmitteo Differs With Him.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-05-28

After It They Were Legal-The Island of Paris-COngress, However, Had Power to Levy Custom Du ties Con stitutfon Follows the Flag Until Con gress Decides Differently--So1e Power Rests in That Body.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-09-05
Wonan's EtOn.

Etors remain first favorites for light
weight jackets and will extend their
popularity into the coming season.
No other style has so firm hold on
the fashionable world and no other
is so generally becoming and useful.
This latest design possesses many adj
vantages and is admirable both for
the entire suit and the separate wrap.
The May Manton original shown in
the large drawing is designed for the
latter purpose and is of black cheviot
trimmed with stitched taffeta bands
and handsome crochet buttons, but
Oxford cheviot, taffeta, covert cloth
and all jacket cloths are equally ap-
propriate and all suiting materials are
correct when the little coat is part of
costume AS shown, the big sailor
collar is used, but when preferred this
last can lie omitted and the neck
finished with a stitched band extended
from the revers
The back of the Eton is smooth and
seamless. The fronts are fitted by
means of single darts and are turned
back to form the pointed revers that
meet the collar which is joined to the
neck. The sleeves are plain in coat
style, trimmed to. simulate cuffs.
To cut this Eton for a woman of
medium size, three and ne-half yards
of material twenty-one inches wide,
two and one-half yards twenty-seven
inches wide, two and one-eighth yards
thirty-two inches wide, one and one
half yards forty-four inches wide or
one and three-eighth yards fifty inches
wide will be required. with two yards
of stitched bands to trim as illus
trated.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-09-05

wear the design is admirable as it
stands and childish, simple silks, pale
tinted cashmeres and the like are ap-
propriate. For simpler occasions
washable materials and darker colors
can be used either with or withour the
separate guimpe. Or the waist can be
made with high yoke and long sleeves.
The waist is simple and FULL closing
at the centre back, and is finished at
the low neck with the plastron- bertha.
The skirt is straight and full gathered
at the upper edge and Joined to the
belt.
To crt this dress for a girl of eight
years of age, five yards of material
tweDty-one inches wide. four and
three-eighth yards twentysevenin inches
wide, three and one-fourth yards
thirty two inches wide or four yards
forty-four inches wide will be re-
quired: with short sleeves five and
five-eighth yards twenty-one inches
wide. four and seven-eighth yards
twenty-seven inches wide, three and
three-fourth yards thirty-two inches
wide or three and ons-eighth yards
forty-four inches wide; with long
sleeves one and one-half yards thirty
two inches wide, two and one third
yards twenty-one inches wide for
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-09-05
FISSURES IN VESUVIUS.
Suspicious That Another Big Eruption Is
Impending.

Suspicious That Another Big Eruption Is
Impending
Professor Matteucci the careful stu
dent of Mount Vesuvius's vagaries.
predicts that new eruption will take
place in a short time. and from vari-
Gus indications he feels satisfied it
will be no slight one.
He has considered it we'll to utter
a timely warning, as experience has
shown that Vesuvius, when it vents
it's wrath Unexpectedly, does a great
deal of damage to persons and prop
erty in the vicinity.
Professor Matteucci is no alarmist,
but bases his prediction on the fact,
which he has noticed, that various
new assures are now being formed
near the summit of the mountain, and
this in his opinion is an unquestion-
able proof that masses of lava and
other matter soon will be again
belched forth.
His close study of the volcano dur
ing the recent eruption confirms him
in this opinion.
Day after day he continued his in
life and as a result the account of his
work, which he has just forwarded to
the French Academy of Sciences, con-
tains more facts about Vesuvius than
were ever known before.
He noted the daily changes that
took place in the crater during the
eruption, and he even measured the
w
great masses of igneous matter after
the mountain had vomited them forth.
The largest of these masses ascend
ed to a height of 537 metres, and when
it fell it occupied a space of IL cubic
metres and was found to weigh 10000
kilogrammes.
1t travelled through the air at the
rate of 80 metres second, and it is
estimated that force equivalent to
0,000 horse power must have been
required to send it on it's skyward
career
This enormous mass fell dangerous
ly near the professor. This was not
the only occasion, however, on which
he almost lost his life, and his friends
are still wondering how he managed
to escape the constant shower of fiery
rocks that threatened him during the
entire eruption.
At one time it was rumored that he
had been killed, but happily this
proved to be false, and now many are
congratulating him. not only on his
good fortune, but also on the skill and
forethought which have enabled him
to ascertain the time when the next
eruption may be expected.-Londor
Mail.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-09-05
How to Clean Wool.

Greasy and resinous spots, as those
of machine OIL wagon grease, tar, pine
and cedar resins, ought to be also
cleaned right side down on the fold
ed cloth. Wet them first with alcohol,
next very plentifully with turpentine.
and last of all with benZine. Between
each wetting shift the spots over a
clean place. Pour everything in a
very small, but steady stream, so 1t
shall go right through the spot. but
not much outside it, After wetting
rub hard minute with a soft rag.
When the cloth. underneath shows
white. turn the spot over and wipe
the right side quickly with a clean,
rag wet in alcohol. Dry quickly. In
the sun if possible; let the garment
air for six hours, .hen cover the spots
upon the wrong side with a damp, not
a wet. cloth. and press with very
hot iron. If the spots want stiffening
dip tooth brush lightly in the gum
arabic, hold it six inches above the
wrong side of the cloth, and pass the
finger across it, so as to spatter tho
gum in fine spray where it will do
most good, then let the garment lie
a few minutes before ironing.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-09-05
Care of Glass Bric- a. Brac.

Glass, though proverbially brittle,
will stand any amount of hard usage;
hut once it is broken the only thing
that remains to be done is to throw 1t
away. Cementing will not do much
good. Glass that has been properly
annealed will stand variations of tenn
rerature perfectly we'll; but If this
hasn, been done it is likely to break
instantly and without apparent rea-
SON
Glass vases used for flowers fire.
quently become coated with an un-
pleasant deposit in the inaccessible
parts of the inside. This is due to de-
cayed stems of flowers that are left
too long in the water. This deposit
may be removed by cleaning with a
cloth that has been dipped in pumice-
stone powder. Cane, if beaten fiat
with hammer and dipped into the
powder makes an excellent brush and
holds the pumice-stone in position be-
tween the fibres.
Hydrochloric acid, one part acid to
eight parts water, will remove any
ordinary deposit If this does not
have The desired effect the quantity
Of acid may be increased.
1t is advisable to keep the hands
out of the acid as much as possible, as
it is injurious and often cracks the
finger nails.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-09-05
.~ ~HoUsEHoLD
1RA RECIPES
$685.? 9 g .

Graham Muffins-One and half
cups sour milk; one egg; one tea
spoonful soda; a little salt; two ta-
blespOonfuls of molasses, and the
same quantity of melted butter Make
stiff enough with graham flour to drop
from a spoon. Bake 20 minutes. Nice
for breakfast.
Potato Shells-Add to quart of hot
mashed potato tablespoonful each OF
butter and cream half teaspoon OF
celery salt, quarter teaspoon of papri-
ka and the stiftly beaten whites of
two eggs. Press firmly into outtered
shells; unmold carefully. Brush the
corrugated side with beaten yolk. lay
on buttered pan and bake brown.
Minced Meat Browned-Mince cold
roast beef very fine; add to it one tea
spoonful of chopped parsley. a little
salt and pepper one teaspoonful of
minced onion, one cupful of grated
stale bread a little lemon juice and
stock or gravy. Stir this over the fire
until very hot; put in bIttered bak
ing dish; cover with huttered bread
crumbs, place ii in the oven till
brown Serve with thick tomato
sauce.
Lisbon Sauce-Two tablespoons Of
butter. one tablespoon of chopped on
ion, the same amount of green pepper,
one cup of tomatoes, two drops of to-
basco and one tablespoon each OF
chopped capers and pickles. Melt the
butter, add onion and pepper and fry
tw minutes; add the rest OF the in
81 edie.is and cook five minutes; sea-
son with a scant half teaspoon of salt
Pour over poached eggs, served in
heated shredded wheat biscuit.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-09-05
Bolivar Scared Him.

The life of photographer is NOT
always a happy one He has to in
wade precincts which are almost sacred
in mis- efforts to get snap shot, and
sometimes he literally takes his life in
his hands when he has to set up his
machine in dangerous quarters. A
well-known artist had an exciting ex
perience the other day when he
essayed to make photograph of Boil
var, the huge elephant at the Zoo.
Getting inside the cage in which Boll-
var has been confined for so long, the
photographer set up his machine and
awaited a favorable moment.
Bolivar seemed to be disturbed by
the presence of the strange apparatus
in his cell, and, suddenly whisling
around, managed to snap the chains
by which he is always bound. The
frightened photographer made dash
to one side to escape the waving trunk
which he saw coming his way, and in
his confusion made a misstep which
landed him, camera and all, in pit in
which the waste hay and refuse of the
cage are kept Luckily for him the
keepers rushed to his assistance and
dragged him out before the angry ami
NAL could get at him. His camera was
padly damaged, and nearly a week
passed before he could muster up suf-
fcient courage to renew his attempt
Philadelphia Record.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-09-05
An Old Sen on LAWYERS,

There is a passage of curious inter-
est in the will of the late admiral of
the fleet, Sir John Commerell. He
wrote: Having had fatal experience
of the iniquity of the law in certain
cases, when decisions have been given
against common sense and justice it
is my directions that my two nieces
who are intended to benefit by the
death of my child or children mean the
the two eldest children of my sister
at the time this will was made, name
ly, Edith Bloomfield and Kate Bloom
field, and l entreat the parties inter-
ested in my will not to appeal to the
law if any difficulty may arise. but
to arbitration. Having been swindled
myself by every lawyer that | ever
had anything to do with makes me
offer this advice to my heirs, execu-
tors and assigns. .'-Westminster Ga.
zette.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-09-05
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AsAa sagsg M 7HE
N(EtYE70US Eb/NFE
Plain Furniture in Favor,

The plain, simple furniture, solidly
made in weathered oak and ash, in
simple lines, is increasing in popu.
larity. It's practical usefulness
pleases many people; it has an artis-
tic side, which pleases others, and
there are no crevices for the secretion
of dust, point which is important to
the housekeeper. 1t is comparatively
inexpensive, and the heavy leather
upholstery used on many pieces, be-
sides it's style. as it is put on with
large dull gold nails, has wonderful
wearing qualities, and will not be-
come shabby. The shapes of the din
ing tables are particularly good. They
have number of straight sides, and
can accommodate number of people
without crowding. A small one will
have six straight sides, the supports
passing from the corners to the CEN
tire, leaving pie-shaped openings.
which give ample room for each per-
son at the table. When used for the
libraries these tables are also covered
with leather, secured with big-headed
tacks. New York Times.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-09-05

fronts are tucked to yoke depth, then
fall free to form soft folds, but the
backs are tucked for their entire
length and are arranged to give q
tapering effect to the figure.
The novel yoke extends over the
sleeves, but can be cut off at the arms
eyes when preferred. The sleeves are
in bishop style, tucked for nearly their
length, but left free to form puffs
above the narrow pointed cuff bands.
At the neck is Il regulation stock collar
with which is worn 4 tie of black
velvet to match the belt.
To cut this waist for a woman of
medium size, three and seven-eighth
yards twenty-one inches wide, three
and seven-eighth yards twenty-seven
inches wide, three and tive-eighth
yards thirty-two inches wide or two
and onefourth yards forty-four inches
wide will be required.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-09-05
The Arms nf Wales

The king is said to be favorably
disposed to the inclusion of the arms
Of Wales in those of the future Princes
Of Wales. 1t is to be hoped that the
dragon will not be used as the symbol
Of this inclusion. for nothing, heraldi-
,ally. could be more absurd. The
dragon does not occur in the coats
Of arms of any of the ancient Welsh
princes or in those of any of the old
Welsh families 1t is sometimes spok-
en- of as the emblem of the Tudors;
but Owen Tudor, the founder of the
Tudor family, was not armigerous;
and the red dragon which Henry VII.
adopted was not that of the Tudors,
but was a compromise between the
white bull of York and the red lion
and greyhound of Lancaster.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-09-05
NIGHT WORKERS IN NEW YORK,
Figures That Show the Number of Them
to Be Inward of 10000.

Figures That Show the Number of Them
to Be Upward of 10000.
There are 100000 persons, men and
women, employed in what the law de-
scribes as gainful occupation-v ork.
ing TOR others for compensation in
New York City, says the Sun It has
heretofore been supposed that about
5 percent of these were employed at
night, which would give total of 40,-
600 night workers in the city
Recently a table has appeared in
tended to show how many night work
ers there actually are in the four
boroughs, and this estimate gives 5000
policemen, 5000 railroad employees,
5000 bakers, 5000 newspaper en-
ployes, $500 engineers and fremen,
2500 actors and musicians and 1000
restaurant employees The total is 20
GOO, the balance being made up OF
butchers, pedlers, steam railroad en-
ployes, telegraphers, watchmen. cleo
tricians and miscellaneous workers.
The table, accurate in many respects
fails short OIL completeness as to the
total number of persons employed
at night in New York. There are in
New York and Brooklyn 2167 Raines
law hotels which are open all night,
in each of which there is at least one
man employed and usually two. This
figures up $500.
The table does not include the mar
ket men, considerable group of night
workers, who number at least 1000,
the men who work along shore load
ing or unloading boats to the num-
ber of 1000 additional, and it does
| not take into account either those en-
ployed on or connected with the ferry
business of the city. which is carried
on all night, in which there are at
least 500, total of 5000 additional
The number of watchmen is esti-
| mated at AGO. actually it is nearer
2000, for there are watchmen of build
ngs under construction, watchmen of
office buildings, watchmen in care of
material. factory watchmen, private
watchmen and ordinary night watch
men.
There are $50 hotels in New York
City and the number of night en-
ployes of these-clerks, porters, eleva-
tor men, watchmen. bell boys. gas
men and cleaners is $500. or an aver
| age OF about 10 for each hotel.
Another considerable item of night
workers is made up of the employees
IF apartment houses, elevator men and
| ianitors, and still another of city en-
oloyes connected with the water sup
ply department, which is going all
| 1ight. and in charge of public build
| ings.
Gashouses in New York do not shut
down at night time, but employ night
shifts of men, and the same is true
! If the foundry business, and there are
he all night drug stores as we'll as
The all night saloons, and the night
nawk cabmen, whose chief time OF
croft is between midnight and day
| break.
Taking all these classes together, 1t
IS probably no exaggeration to say
that there are 10000 night workers in
New York, exclusive of physicians and
| -lprpymen
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-09-05
Girls Dress.

Little girls are best dressed when
wearing simple little frocks that are
quite free of fuss. The very charm
ing May Manton model shown is ad-
mirable in many ways, including the
latest feature in the novel plastron-
original is of China silk, with blue
figures on a white ground, and is
made with short sleeves and worn
without the guimpe; but can be varied
and made high by the addition of the
latter, while countless materials are
equally appropriate. For warm
weather, dancing school or party
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-09-05

you are dearer than life to me! Do
not put me off any longer. l cannot
bear it! You are very beautiful, dear,
like some exquisite flower. with all
your gifts and graces, and l am only
an awkward, abrupt fellow. l have
nothing much to offer you, know
am not worthy of you, but can give
you a heart that is all yours and a
lifetime of love and devotion. Will
you accept it, Phillipa?"
Phillipa laughed nervously. Then
she furled and unfurled her fan and
looked up archly.
Accept anything from you? Why,
you must think | have forgotten our
philopena! Besides, if l did accept.
you know, shouldn't have a thing to
give you for pawn"
"Phillipa, do not trife with me-"
"You are very unreasonable"
Phillipa cried, conscious, however,
that her eyelashes were failing her
for the first time. "You ask me to
accept "a gift just as if there never
was such a thing as philopena."
Armstrong rose. His lips were
white, his eyes full of pain. He looked
down on her a moment, then he said.
quietly: ''Goodby, Phillipa,' and
strode from the room.
He took his overcoat from the hall
tree and dragged it on deliberately.
Like many another poor fool, l see
that | have endowed beautiful doll
with SOUL he said to himself with
a bitter smile.
He jammed his hat down over his
head and slid back the chain of the
door then he felt the touch of hand,
and he turned and saw what no one
had ever seen before-Phillipa' brill
liant eyes all soft and misty with
tears. She laid her cheek against his
sleeve.
John. dear John, forgive me-"
she cried with little sob. 81 do ac-
cept, and here, l will give you the
pawn in advance"
She drew his head down and kissed
him, and Armstrong folded her in his
arms without word
"You see. dear" whispered Phillipa,
81 couldn't give you my heart for a
pawn, because you already had it,
long ago."-Venita Seibert in the Chi
cago Record.Herald.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-09-05
NOBILITY.

It is not that the mountains make the men,
In solitary grandeur. but apart
The towering hiltops cs' but serve to start
A sleeping nobeness to life again.
The great-scVled natures find their province
wher
Thoy join the toilers in the street, the mart,
Their honest, rugged sturdiness of heart
Kindiing responsiveness unstirred till then.
For such is not the narrow. binding creed,
Nor struggle to excel at others cost
The pickering selfish strife to win who can.
On them the Pharisaic cult is lost:
Theirs is to seek and help the crying need,
To stir in all the ma iesty of man
Frederick William Memmott, in the
Cpringtield Republican.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-09-05
The Parasol of Many Co1ors.

Among novelties from Paris is the
sunshade with movable cover,
achieved in an ingenious and perfect
ly simple manner so that the cover can
be put on instantly, and, naturally,
can be varied as much as liked, so
that each one will harmonic with a
different dress. 1t used to be the GUS
tom to give as a present valuable
parasol handle, but instead of that it
is now fashionable to present the
frame, accompanied by several covers.
A sunshade cover painted by the giver
forms lovely gift.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-09-05
Rig window. No Harmony.

The Builders Trade Journal says
hat plate glass, the creation of COM
paratively recent times, is responsible
'or many of the enormities which rem
der the street architecture of today so
levoia of grace and harmony. Those,
however, who contend that a house
window glazed with small panes-even
those so popular at the beginning Of
he 10Th century, about 12x15 inches
much more pleasing in appearance
han one glazed with one great sheet.
ire. we think. quite in the right
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-09-05

season. The novel May Manton shirt
waist shown is of white taffeta silk.
and is made over the fitted lining, but
all waist materials are appropriate
washable fabrics are used.
The foundation fits snugly and closes
at the centre front. On it are arranged
the portions of the waist proper. The
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-09-05
sapphires and EmeraIds.

Sapphres and emeralds may be set
around with diamonds if you can af-
ford the extravaganza. If not, you
may have opals and turquoise set in
gold. - sA..3-.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-09-05

In Algiers a motor vehicle transport
now makes a daily run of 106 miles
between two towns where vehicular
traffic of 10 kind has ever before been
noSsible.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-26
For the Autumn Bride.

October Is one of the favorite wedding months and the mentions of weddings suggests gifts for the autumn bride: AL though the manufacturers, busy with ar rangements for the holiday trade. are said not to pay as much attention to the autumn bride as to her sister Of spring and early summer, the shops offer fine array of useful and ornamental articles from which to make selections that will delight the most fastidious young wo- man. s-....
 which makes a showy as well as usetul gift, and China, crystal. oric- -nrac' TUT niture, pictures, rugs and numerous pret- ty trihes. For the relative or intimate friend who wishes to present useful ana acceptable gift in silver there ts a tea service. spoons of every description, forks salad and berry sets. In less expensive articles are found numerous odd little dishes for bon-bons. almonds and other dainties. Tn china there is wide range for an acceptable choice, for fine china is always appreciated by the bride. As a general thing, the older folks present the usual gifts and the young ones make the ornamental and more showy contribu- tions. AL, -, etv is practically endless and a small sum or a large amount may be satisfactorily expended. Pictures are conspicuous in the wedding gifts of the day and 90. too are rugs, the soft toned Oriental variety being particularly prized.
 Some men and women who are fre- ouently called upon to make wedding presents decide on some special variety. such as silverware. fine china, pictures or rugs and make their selections accord
 An old English custom. and one much approved of by the brides of today, is that only the relatives of the bridal cou- pie shall present household furnishings thus leaving the selection of ornamental gifts to the friends.