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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-31
To Tax Banks.

ALBANY, Jan. 25.-Two bills impos-
ing II tax of ] per cent upon the capital
stock. surplus and undivided profits OF
national, state and private banks of this
state were introduced yesterday by As
semblyman Merton +. Lewis of Monroe
They are in line with the recommends
tions made by Governor odell III his hrs'
annual message to the Legislature.
Ii has been computed by experts on
taxation that an cXaction of this KIND
upon the capital of banks and trust COM
panies will bring into the state treasury
between $1,000. 900 and SI.onWD. The
total amount of the capitalization. undi
viled profits and surplus of banks
is $3.50. l3332.. of which about SODIUM,
OOO il in real estate. leaving about Si3o,
00o.00O in personal property in such cap
ital aud surplus.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-31
Number 36
SENATOR TOWNE OUT
Speaks on the Philippine
Question and Retires.
MINNESOTAS WARMLY APPLAUDED.
Che administration Policy In Archi.
pelaEO sharply Criticized as
Meaning AnnfhIlRtiOn
to the FilfpinOs.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20-The senate
turned from the grind Of appropriation
bills yesterday to listen to speech
which partoOk of the character OF an
Grafton from Senator Townc of Mime
sofa. Since he entered the senate few
weeks ago on appointment of Governor
Lind the young Minnesotan has had lit
tie opportunity TO display his talents.
AS his reputation as IN orator had pre-
ceded him there was much interest in
his speech. which was in advocacy of
his resolution for IL cessation of hos
tilities in the Philippines.
The floor was crowded with senators
and members Of the house OF representa-
tives, the latter including Representa-
tives Littlefield, Mccall, Cooper and 9TH
ers who have been prominent in inSular
legislation. The galleries. public and pr-
vate. We're crowded to overtiowing III"
senators ON the Democratic side gave Mr..
Towne marked attention. On the Re
publican side the attention was less no
ticeable, although Mr. Hoar aud Mr..
Hale at first followed the speech closely.
at times exchanging smiling comment ON
some Of the utterances At one point
Mr.. Depew took IL front seat and listened
attentivey.
Mr.. Towne's style OF delivery was clear
and forcible. Although restricted by
manuscript he had the subject we'll in
hand and rolled out the fine periods with
a fervor that sent them echoing through
the chamber. The speech ahounded in
apotheoses to liberty and patriotism and
scathing and scornful arruignment of
the policy by which the Filipinos were
being aDnihilated. At one point an OUT
burst of applause from the galleries led
to vigorous warning from the presiding
officer against demonstrations of approx
nj or disapproval. AS the orator closed
his brilliant peroration there was anoth-
er outburst of applause despite the warn
ings OF the chair. Immediately following
Mr.. Towne's speech the credentials of
his successor, Mr.. Clapp of Minnesota
We're presented, and after being sworn in
the new senator took his seat, and MI
Townc retired.
The rest of the day was devoted TO the
Indian appropriation bill. the discussion
turning on irrigation and Iitfle progress
being made.
The major portion of the day in the
house was occupied in the transaction
of Dist .ict Of Columbia business. The
bill 10 revisa and codify the postal laws
which has been under consideration at
intervals for ten days, was finally pass
ed. Its friends succeeded in conhning
the measure strictly to the purpose for
which it was framed, a codification and
revision of existing laws. All attempts
to amend it in any vital particular failed.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-31

COLUMBUS. o.. Jan. G.-Thc suit
to enjoin the Jcffries-Ruhlin fight at Gin
cinnati was filed in the common pleas
court of Hamilton county this morning
The petition. which is "A voluninous docu-
ment, was completed late yesterday. The
Sangerfest Athletic Association company.
the principals In the fight and their man
ayers aud the Cincinnati geological com
pany, which owns the ground on which
Sangerfest hall is situated, are made de-
PENDANTS. The petition recites that the
proposed boxing contest Is IA public
nuisance aud against the peace and disni
~ Of the state" Among the alleeatl tlon-
that will be made in supper, of this claim
is that the event would attract lsfgc
number Of "toughs" To Cincinnati.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-31

CAMBRIDGE. Mass. Jan. 2S.-The
autopsy on the body of Curtis l.. Crane.
who died while boxing with his closest
friend, George II. Ainsworth. at Harvard
university Saturday. shows that Crane
died from heart disease. The autopsy
was performed by DIR. Swan. the medical
examiner for Middlesex county. He
said one side of Cranes heart WAS very
much enlarged. while the other side was
very small, and any excitement or un-
due exertion was likely to cause death.
The excitement and the cxertion neces-
sary to boxing was stated To be the
cause of death. As soon as the autopsy
had been performed the body was taken
to his parents home in Brooklinc. The
police on hearing the report of the med
ical examiner decided to take no fur
ther action.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-31
Severe storms In Germany.

BERLIN. ian. -. iIurrieanciik,
snowsrorms prevail in many parts ~ Ger
many. aud during the last - hours con
siderable damage has been done. The
weather Is particularly violent on thu
east Frisian coast. where the city of i.sct
aud the neighborinv districts were STRUCK
by "a tidal wave At Ffankfort-"n.ths
Main snow i falling heavily. Dispatehes
from Bremen say that strong northwest
wind l. driving the water into the Nc-ei
until IL nearly reaches tn. edge af tbs
.likes. \ freight tnnlu near Dresden wac
partly hurried frum al elevated track 80
the line tran rolsehaprcl Go Wils.iraf
aud i've carr We're badls wrecked
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-31
Shopbell, Gamble & Co.,
3l3 Pine street,
WILLIAMSPORT, PA,

We are ready in every department for the tall and
winter buvers of Dress Goods Silks, Jackets, Tailor
made Suits Capes, Wrappers Skirts Petticoats,
Underware, Hosiery, Gloves, Notions, Laces, Furs
Domestic Flannels, Blankets, Comforts etc.
No more complete stock can be found All the new
est coorng and weaves here Everything to date
Samples sent on application but state just what wanted
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-31
Indian. Not on the wsrpa,h.

SOUTH MAf.ESTEN |. T., Jan
29.-Daniel Beil. chief OF the ChociaN
Snakes. when interviewed stated tla'
the Indians are not on the warpaih aAa
win not niolest white people or thei
property. Railroad property IL safe
There j. uo danger of bridges beln
burned. The indians organization. a.
perfected ior mutual protection. will h
kept NJ. but n"t As menace 10 th'
white people. Chief Hell claims Ia has
authority from the president o. he gov
erned by th. treaty Of 1870. ana nal,
ether l. recognized. The choetnw
Snakes want To hold lands Ia cumaia
aud are urposel a. allotment. NJ fur
ther trouble IL eApeeled,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-31
A HEAD ON COLLISION.
seven Persons Killed aud Many In
iurcd In West Virginia.

PARKERSBURG, W. Va, Jan. 70
Two Baltimore and Ohio fast freight
trains running east and west at high
speed were Ia collision yesterday after
noon near Petroleum, about II miles east
of here. Ii Is believed that at least seven
men were killed outright and many 9th
ers injured.
\ relief train MAS sent from here I" IN,
scene of the wreck. with doctors ani
m.dieine. So far only one body has been
recovered from the wreck, that of Einlel
cossase of this city.
II IL known that nj least six others ar'
under the wreck.
Both trains were almost completely Dc
molished BY the terrific force of the COLI
sion, the cars being piled on top Of "n.
another aud scattered along the right oi
way
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-31
New Revenue Reduction Bili.

WASHINGTON. Jan. Ex-senator Al
drich, chairman of the senate committee
on finance, yesterday reported the war
revenue reduction bill back To the senate,
The committee reports complete snhGl-
tute for the bill as il passed the house.
The house continued consideration of
the naval appropriation bill and prac-
tically completed it before adjournment.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-31
OUR CLOAK DEPARTMENT

This department is specially aitrac'
tive this season; all the newest STYLES are
here ior your picking. The length vary
To suit your taste. Our Tailor made suits
are all new up to date in style and materi
ais prices Right, too). Fur Jackets,
Capes, Scaris and Collareits are here in
endless variety. You will not go wrong
here.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-31
LAPORTE, PENNA, Thursday JANUARY g, I9OI
Long Struggle For Life-Genera.
MOURNING For the Great COmpOncr

Long Struggle For Life-Genera
Mourning For the Great COmpOscr.
MILAN, Jan. 2S.-Giuseppe Verdi. til,
composer. died at ESQ o'clock Sunday
morning.
The doctors were astounded at tn,
extraordinary vitality displayed by Verdi
Several times suspension OF breath
ing gave the impression that he had ex
pired, and report was cabled abroad
20 that effect several hours before tho
end actually came.
Although preceded by struggle fol
life that lasted two days, Verdrs deatl
when it came was peaceful. He did moi
regain consciousness. When he passed
away, he was surrounded by relatives
and intimate friends
The announcement of his death Gre
ated great emotion. Thcaters. pleasure
resorts and many stores were closed
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-31
DRESS GOODS.

This collection covers every new col
oring, and weave; you will find the best
assortment here, Our Black Dress goods
are leading feature and sure to please.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-06-02

ty as private house with flower and
shade tree lawn about il. 1t has at.
tended to the beautifying of public
| parks and walks. to the cleaning ana
| paving of the streets and the drainage
and general sanitation of the whole
place. Wherever In the vicinity there
was natural scenery of an attractive
character those women had It preserved
and cared for. They divided themselves
into committees. each one taking a par
ticular work to itself and attending to
that. The farms about the village have
caught the impetus and are cutting
away the weeds from their fence lines
and removing the pigsties from their
front door vistas. The earth Is becom-
ing thing of beauty for miles around
where these blessed women live. They
have created public sentiment for bet
ter things.
There is a women's improvement
club in the far south, at Lake Charles,
near New Orleans. Here Is ladies' took
on themselves the, task Of redeeming
the rural aspects. They planted splen-
did live oak trees along driveways;
they placed Towering shrubs along
park walks. Attached to their village,
as there is to most country places, was
an abandoned cemetery. with it's rank
weeds, sunken graves and broken
tombstones. a dank, nightmare spot,
suggestive Of suicide and ghost riding.
The women had hard task with that
-one which tried all their powers
but they reconstructed the frightful old
place, and they see that it is kept in
order.
They turned their attention to the
schoolhouses. They cleared up the
grounds about them, planted trees and
made the grass grow and taught the
young ones to take pride in having a
beautiful lawn around the building
outside and artistic wall and other
decorations inside. Besides that they
obtained by subscriptions some valua-
bic books for the public school libra
ries.
1t. is well usually to have men as
members of these village improvement
societies, to assist with their expert
ence and money. But the business
work Of the organizations must in
nearly every case be done by women,
because men cannot spare the time for |
IT.
Whether farm life and village life |
shall be made attractive depends on
the country women. If they do what |
is in their power. they can so improve
and beautify the landscape as to raise
the price OF real estate in their neigh
borhoods. What is more. they can pre-
vent to some extent the deplorable ex-
odus Of young people from the country
to the cities. JANE STORY.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-06-02
FIVE MINUTE TALKS.
I'm THE FOREST OF ARDEN. ;.
Commencement Programmes at
North Louisiana Institution.
Sweet Peas and Jessamines,
NOTES AND PERSONALS.

Dainty invitations from the shakexpe.ro
Siroie for Tuesday, May %, read, "In the
Forest oil Arden, As You Like It."
Inc wide spreading, velvety lawn. the
delicious air, the freshness, the fragrance.
eVerywhere-surely no sport on earth
could have been lovelier than TINS twen-
tieth century, "Forcst of Arden" the
nome OF Mrs NJ + Smith, and no hoslesses
more charming than the gracious ladies
whose thoughG had coacelved the idea of q
tete champetre for their May gathering.
Souvenir cards inscribed with shak.s.
peile coupiets and or aa1 1ted with sweet
peas were.l resented to the GU ssts. Our
under arches OF green, the leafy boughs of
sycamore meeting overhead, and by hedges
OF sweet peas, this "goodlie companieD
strolled and slipped nectar, ices being
served on pretty tables on tbs lawn. Mrs
smith was assisted in receiving by Mrs
Leon Smith and Mrs Milton Smith of
Mexico, and the members of the Shakes
peare Circla. as follows: Mrs J G Pa,y,
president, and Mines Rand. w r
Taylor, j b Foster, h II Prescott, Whit
teld JACK, George Hearne and Miss
Walters.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-06-02
lmerican Women and nr.ss

The views on "Ths American Wem,n
and Dress" expressed by Helen Waiter
son Moody. in Til, Ladies' Home Journal
for June, are based on the marked differ.
eIce In the way the oinerent nstionslitiss
OIL women visitors at the Paris Exposition
ast summer treated the problem n
clothes. The English women were gov
with the utmost regari for utility aud
mort. Toe American and French
women appeared in toiIettes of silk and
satin and lace winch properly Nd No
place Whatever in the Exposition grounds.
But while the French women,s olotha,
were Is beautiful a. the Amarica.
wonen's, and fuller Of that indescripabIs
charm called style, they were not nearly "a
co'tly. The cost Of dressing grows greater
every year, and the shifts of fashion are
prompter and more Imperative. Whera
tue English woman goes plainly dress, a
with serene mind the American woman
Sleeps up with the fashion,, but line. her
face with anxious thought as to how IT
shall all be managed. Oar last seasons
gowns, perfectly fresh and Just as pretty
and suitable as ever. are altered and recut
and retrimmsd at the cost OF many dollars
and much time and hard work, not because
they need 1t, not because we want to.
either, but simply because Mrs Wood
across the way, and Mrs Pope In the next
street, are doing the same thing-and they
are doing it because we arel The truth fs
we American women not only lay too
much emphasis upon dress. 50 that it tax 20
quite too prominent place in our scheme
II life, but we also spend too much M ORGY
IN dress.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-06-02

taheta. The foundation is finished
with two plated ruffles yelled with
chiffon and lace. The panne Grape droD
skirt has a deep, graduated. circular,
founce tucked in groups and cluster
tucks at hem. The applique designs
on the skirt at the top and bottom Of
the hounce and crossing the hip to the
point in front are of heavy cream silk
lace. The bodice has a deep tucked
yoke and tucking above the girdle, with
lace trimming between. The elbow
sleeves are finished with a double ruff
file. and the lace stock is pointed in
front.
The empire house gown is of net.
renaissance lace and batiste over a
pink silk princess foundation, yelled
with pink chiffon, which Is fitted by
shirring at the waist and is ruffled at
the bottom. The cOllarless yoke is OF
renaissance lace, and the elbow sleeves
are finished with chiffon ruffles.
The summer gown at the left of the
second cut Is of white india linen. The
skirt is laid in fine tucks to below the
knees, where the fullness is let out and
tOrms a fiOunce. which is appliqued
with designs of yellow lace. The upper
and lower portions Of the bodice are
tucked, with the fullness making a puff
between the tucks. The collar and
yoke are of yellow lace There are ell
bow sleeves, the upper portion tucked;
sash of green soft silk and knot Of the
same silk on the left Of the bodice: fat
hat of yellow straw trimmed with
black and pale yollow roses and para
sol of green silk with friIls of white
chiffon.
The other gown is of pink dimity
striped with white. The three piece
skirt is finished with a deep band OF
lace and a deep tucked hounce. The
bodice, which fastens up the back, has
the yoke and lower sleeves of lace over
plain pink lawn the shade Of the dimi-
ty. The ha Is of white tulle trimmed
with pink roses and black velvet.
Many are the foulards, challies and
CLEANLINESS intended for the forenoon
shopping suit for May and June. which
Is smartly made with open fronts
slightly over a belt, the back
nat and belted in. There is turnover
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-06-02
For Literary Students

Here are some questions for high scho,
students OF knglish literature to answer:
What dId William Tell?
2 Whom did David Swingi
3 What did Jane Cookl
4 What made Rider Haggard!
What did Charles Read!
3 When did julius Caesar?
Z Whom did Leigh Hunt?
8 What did John Steal!
0 Why did John Kilpatricki
10 How long was Jane Short!
ii When did Painter?
IL What did Harriet MartIneau?
Ii What did Mary M Teller?
IA Whv was Lawrence Stern?
IL or what did Chas d Warnerl
Ii Where did John Grange Winters
IL Whose ears did Franklin Pierce?
Is What made Lady Jane Grey!
~ Whose fire did James X Polk?
20 whom did Elisha Kent Ksae?
Il What was Charles f Worth?
p What did Richard March Hoe,
% Where did Henry CABOT Lodge.
"A What did Mary Mapss DodgeY
20 In what water did Ham, lton FIshp
70 Why did Henry Guy Carlton?
y What made Hawley smartf
% What did Caroline Hazxlrdi
-Teachers' Advance.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-06-02

among them being tables holding all
sorts of things for the benefit Of the
smokers.
As everybody is On the wing now or
soon to be will end this letter by tell
ing Of a most excellent and sensible
travelling cloak. This can be made of
black taffeta silk. of poplinette or of
serviceable mohair. No lining is neces-
sary. The one in the illustration is of
black taffeta and has a trimming made
Of ribbed mohair braid, with a couple
Of fancy steel and jet buttons at the
bust. In the back the garment hangs
loosely and has two rows of the braid
down the center. This braid is the
lightest made and the only kind suit
able for taffeta. 1t is also suitable for
mohair, which resembles silk so close
~. The sleeves are loose, as they
should be for a dust and travelling
cloak. They are lined with plaid silk.
HENRIETTE Rousseau.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-06-02
Club entertainments

Miss Kate Jones, president of the PleriAn
Club, entertained the members at her
home, Tuesday afternoon. Miss Jones is
one OF the most gifted Young women in The
State, and 1t was a pleasure for these
htersry Dung workers to assemble at the
invitation OF their leader for an evening OF
social intercourse. Games ard refresh.
ments were enjoyed under the beautiful
oaks.
Mrs VIII Ingersoll was the gracious
hostess Of The Century Club, Thursday
afternoon. Despite the lowering sky the
clubs members were all present, and
sew raj guests of the club. Delicious re.
frestmsnts were served at the close OF the
games.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-06-02
ORGANIZED FARM WOMEN.
Agricultural Union Among COIOred
Women of the South.

Agricultural Union Among COIored
Women of the South.
The saying that in union is strength
is as old as the world, but the world
has been long time finding out how
true it is. Among those in whom the
genius of cooperation and united eff
fort at length begins to move and thrill
are the cOlOred women of the south.
This for them is the brightest sign Of
the future.
Some time ago negro farmers of Tex
as founded an improvement society,
designed to foster thrift and scientific
agriculture among their own people.
Immediately the women of their race
organized what is called the :Barnyard
Auxiliary" of the Farmers Improve
ment society. The object Of the Barn.
yarders is distinctly and definitely to
develop the live stock industry among
colOred women Of the south. These
earnest, brainy negro women finally
understand and know that industrial
training in the things they are doing.
the business Immediately under their
noses, is what they need even more
than literary and professional educa-
ton.
Accordingly they will devote them
selves to bee culture and to the rear
ing for market of poultry and domestic
animals. Swine breeding will be in
cluded in their list, likewise dairying.
First of all, they will make these in
dustries pay-industries Of which ev-
cry one can be conducted at home.
There the women will stay, not fooling
after things they cannot reach, but
up their barnYards. studying
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-06-02
A BARNYARDER.

the science and art of poultry and pig
raising, of beekeeping and dairying.
They will bring the best products in
these lines to market and then shrewd-
ly claim the best price. The negro
men will attend to The mules and
crops. The housekeeping women will
rear and improve the small live stock
and put on sale choice butter and milk.
Already this noble union of women
has membership of $500. They have
bought $4,000 acres of land in different
places and possess a united capital of
100000.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-06-02
AMERICAN SILK cocooNs.
Women Can Produce Them Profta-
bly, All Over This Country.

"VAuCn IAN EEOOuCe Inem PFOHta-
bly, All Over This Country.
Why is it that women in country
homes in the United States have never
followed up the silkworm industry
that began so prOmisingly among us
at the time of the Worlds fair in 1893?
The mulberry and mock orange, on
which the worms thrive, grow all
over the Union. \ Japanese expert
who examined some of the raw silk
reeled from American grown cocOons
pronounced it superior to much of that
raised abroad. The rearing of the CO.
cOOns costs practically nothing but a
moderate amount of time on the part
of women and girls at home, yet here
are still American silk manufacturers
paying annually million of money to
foreign countries when it could be and
ought to be paid to American women
and girls. During our Worlds fair
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-06-02
Sweet reas and I.ssamInes

sweet pea culture has reached its hei. b,
In Shreveport. The beautiful abundance
o this dainty blossom has been seen in
@'nost every garlen, but the season is
waning and soou they will be among the
lovely things of the past. Just as they 20
the Cape Jessamlne comes into FULL bloom.
The most beautiful we haYe seen, and the
hrst' were from the garden Of cur este ed
friend, Col c b Ards.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-06-02
Personal

Mrs howard Gregg, OF Marsh2lI, was IL Q
guest OF Mrs T Alexandes last week.
Mr. Will Mason OF Alexandria was in
Shreveport Thursday, the guest of nj 5
aunt. Mrs Josephine Ford.
The many friends of Mrs Agnes Done no.
who have been 80 grieved at her recent
severe illness, viii be delighted to know
that she 10 better.
We regret to hear Of the Illness of Mrs
Amanda Mcdowell, at the homs OF her
niece, Mrs II Rogers.
Miss Juliu Pickett, accompanied BY her
cousin, Miss Pauline Rogers, and her
triesds, Misses Inez BOney, AlIethe Monl-
gcmerS, Julia Steere and Julia Stoer,
returned home Friday morning frsm
Harrodsburg, KY, where they have been
attt ndiDg school A. the Beaumont College.
Mrs John McCabe, aceo mpanied By her