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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-12-01

The following resolutions were
adopted by Colley tent No. AS X.
0. T. NJ.
Whereas: 1t has pleased the will
If the Almighty God to again visit
our community and take from among
our fraternity Sir Knight Fred NJ.
Hunsinger who after very brief
illness departed this life on Saturday
morning, the 18th day of November
1904, being nineteen years of age,
and, whereas, while we are willing
20 part with any treasure we may
have, to Him our Supreme Ruler,
still we feel as if the loss Of our
worthy Sir Knight WAS a loss of one
who, had he lived to reach the age
of manhood would have been one tf
he greatest treasure on this earth'
Sir Knight Hunsinger was kind,
sober and industrious young man,
one who was always ready and will
ing todo his part in anything under
taken by his associates. He was "A
member of our order, of which we
could feel proud. His character was
pure and spotless, and his good name
Shall be forever held in high esteem
by his brethern Sir knights.
Therefore, be it resolved,, that we
extend to the bereaved family our
sympathy toward assisting them in
this, their hour of bereavement.
That our charter be draped In mourn
ing for period of 80 days, and a
copy OF these resolutions be spread
on our records and be published in
the county papers and the Bee Hive,
&. d. Dieffenbach,
L. l.. Ross, Com
d. l.. Erie,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-12-01
THE CIR ANGE
Conducted by
J. w. DARROW. Chatham. N. r..
Press Correspondent sTe,D York State
Grange
A SCHOOL PROGRAMME.
i Suggestion by the Lecturer of
Michigan State Grange.

A Suggestion by the Lecturer of
Michigan State Grange.
At least one meeting during the year
of every subordinate grange can prof
itably be given over to the discussion
of the rural schools. There should be
an intimate relationship existing be-
tween the grange and the school Pa
irons should feel special interest in
the work of educating the young, so
many of whom make the district
school their only college. Every grange
should have its committee on visitation
of schools, and this committee should
be composed of the most intelligent
and progressive members. They should
know by observation just what the To-
cal school is doing. q neither its teacher
is qualified not only but adapted to the
needs of that particular school. Some
teachers never fit in Nicely anywhere,
some fit everywhere. When there is Il
mislit successful work cannot be done.
AS Il rule. the average farmer or aver
age citizen, whether farmer or not,
pays too little heed to the management
and needs of the school The progress
sive farmer and especially the progress
sive granger will find delight i'll this
work, and he will not fail to make it a
subject of discussion in the grange.
The following suggestive programme
is furnished by the Michigan state lee
turer, aud of course it is merely sug-
gestive. 1t will be varied to suit condi-
tions:
SPECIAL SCHOOL PROGRAMME.
Music-"Columbia"
Roll call-Response by quotations.
Report of committee OH visitation of
schools.
Paper-"value of Strong Discipline over
a Child During School Days"
Topic = The Needs OF Our Rural
Schools" "
(U From teachers standpoint.
(b1 From patrons standpoint.
General discussion.
Question box
Is our district school good enough as
1t is?
How many pupils attending school In
each district in your township?
Gould not the small schools be consol-
idated with better results?
How many school patrons attended tho
last annual school meeting2
What points do you judge from in as
sertlng that you have good school?
In hiring a teacher what qualities dc
ytI consider a teachcr must possess?
Are you satisfied with a commissioner
who visits your district school but once
a year and then stays but fifteen min
utes?
Discuss the merits of oral spelling as
with written spelling lessons.
Has your district voted to have n IL
brary? If not, how about the library
money?
What progress is being made toward
teaching agriculture In the public schools?
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-12-01

1t is announced that the big life
insurance companies are abeut to
make an important departure by
adopting the plan Of issuing policies
to total abstainers ut RATES consider
able below those eyacted in the case
of even moderate drinkers of aico.
holic beverages. Inmoder2te drink
ers they will not issue ut ali. This
is about as forcible temperance ies-
son as could be taught. Aud yet
with insurance companies this is
purely business, as they believe that
indulgence in intnxicants tends to
shorten life.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-12-01

A Harrisburg special to the Phila-
deiphia Inquirer says:
For several years the printing of
laws passed by the Legislature in a
sufficient number of the newspapers
of the state has been discussed ut
every session of the General Assem-
bly,, but the matter never took, def
mite form
There is now movement on foot,
however, to have introduced a bill
providing for the publication of all
general laws in not less than two
newspapers in each county of the
state. This movement is the out
growth of the general ignorance of
many of the acts that are now being
strenuously enforced by the Dairy
and Food department and the State
Srortsmen's Association.
Many persons. have been arrested
and fined for violation Of laws of
which they had acknowledge what
ever, and it is argued that it is only
fair to the people who are expected
to obey the laws, that they should
be given facilities of knowing some
thing about them.
Under the present custom pam
phlet laws only are issued to the
county officials, and these in such
small quantities that the general
public has no means of learning any
thing about the numerous acts pass
ed at every session of the Legisla-
ture.
New York, Ohio and other states
have been printing the laws in the
newspapers for several years under
the direction of the state officials,
and the result has been SO satisfacto-
ry, it is assested, that it is believed
such bill will have no serious OPP
position at the coming session of the
Legislature.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-12-01

The contract for the construction
of the new railroad between Bing-
hamton and Williamsport, has been
road will connect with the Delaware
and Hud on; Erie; Delaware, Lacka-
wanna and Western; Reading; Lee
high and Pennsylvania railroads.
1t is said that it will shorten the
distance between Boston and New
England points and Pittsburg and
the west by one hundred miles or
more.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-12-01

Thanksgiving Day was appropri-
ately observed at Danville Hospital
for the Insane, by giving the pa,
tients, who number more than one
thousand, a. genuine Thanksgiving
dinner. In preparing this meal u
number of the patients Of the more
harmless sort are pressed into service
and prove very useful In preparing
the turkeys, of which one hnndred
are needed, and they also greatly az
sist in pairing the twenty bushels OF
POTATOES that are required for this
dinner. Four hundred minee fies,
three hundred punches Of celery and
fifty gallons of chowchow arc served
at this dinner.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-12-01

Norman +. Smith of Janiiaon
City, is suffering from the effects OF
an injury received at the saw mill
of the Pennsylvania Lumber Com
pany at that place last week. Just
as the machinery was being stopped
for the day Mr.. Smith accidently
stepped into the lath trimmer, the
saw, which is double ons, cutting
into the right foot and through the
bone for about a quarter of an inch,
Just below the ankle and tea' ing out
a piece of flesh an inch square.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-12-01
Mohaiirs

Are now an all the year around fabric for
dresses, and especially for shirt waist suits
The demand tor this material has made
many of the most desirable colors scarce
yet we have been able to keep our line
very complete in black and colors and
fancy figured onts.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-12-01

There Is an eighty year old long
range forecaster of the weather In
Middle Haddan, Conn, Nh0 pro-
diets that the coming winter will be
one of very great severely, = ssssnn
never to be forgotten. He says there
is to be great fall Of snow fFoM The
7th to the 10 of December. The old
gentleman should he pensioned or
else the weather bureau should get
out an injunction.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-12-01

4 good subject for discussion in the
grange is the Disagreement of farm
buildings by huge and ludicrous adj
vertisements. They should be prohib-
tied by law. The place to advertise
goods is in the newspapers.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-12-01
Fine Furs

Our furs combine the elegance and
completeness of up todate fashion. All
the latest and most approved styles can
be seen here in ladies' coats, scarfs, boas
and novelties in fur neck pieces with
mufls to match in all the popular and
best selling iurs; then the prices are very
moderate.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-12-01

One grange insurance company COW
ering three counties in Pennsylvania
wrote 100000 in policies in one month.
Total grange insurance in that state is
S15,000,000
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-12-01

Variety in grange meetings is essen
tial to keeping up the interest in grange
work.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-12-01
New Silk
PIaids

We have just received nice line ,f
silk plaids for waists. They are in vari-
GUS colors, including the new green ard
blue Scotch effects. You know how
scarce they are. We are glad to get
these good styles to sell for $l.00.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-12-01
Fine French F|anne|s

For waists and dressing sacqnes. We
show in the best quality all the plain
colors, such as navy blue, cadet, green,
receda. cardinal garnet, castor, old rose.
cream, gray and lavender, for
45c A YARD.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-12-01
Ladies' Silk Waists

Quite the best styles and qualities we
have ever shown for the price, plain black
and fancy colors, and neat, stylish plaid
waists.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-12-01
Cloak and Suit
Department

What you will be shown here will be
the very latest the best makers and de-
signers are producing in stylish tailormade
suits, walking skirts, jacket tourist coats,
rain coats, silk waists, children's coats
and jackets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-20
Color Scheme in Paris Millinery.

From the Millinery Trade Review.
As was expected, great deal is done
in combinations of different shades of one
color, and also combinations of different
light tints. These being not too pale, the
washed-out appearance noticeable in pas
tel harmonies is avoided. Freshness is
their strong point. More frequently than
not selection is made, but in some cases
the whole series-a~ light pink, a pale
blue, with one of the mauves, a green
and either a yellow or a champagne. is
combined together on a foundation of
cream or white with admirable effect
But mililners do not confine themselves
to these or any other fixed rules of color
ing; still it may be said that, as a usual
thing, the lightest is chosen for the
shape, where combination is adopted
In some instances a dark color is intro
duced into the trimming particularly
deep crimson or violet, the shape and the
rest of the trimming being of medium
tone or light On the other hand. models
are built up of single color bright scar
let being one of those most often chosen
for the purpose.
Black hats are in rather more favor
than usual; for these preference is given
TO black trimmings, sometimes with the
ADDITION of little dull gold. OF magpie
combinations. so fashionable at the pres
ent writing, we shall probably see less
this spring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-20
MATERIALS.

tune in pale brown cloth. To the hip yoke
Of the skirt which has beetle dip at the
back, the shaped bottom is attached with
narrow horizontal tuckS, forming, as 1t
were, deep iounce. The jacket is in blouse
shape, with the tail, cuffs and revers of the
embroidered kid. The shoulders run down
into an odd triple cape, ending short of the
front, and the full sleeves are in puff shape.
Dropping Shoulders.
Everything is done to exaggerate the
length of the shoulders of both gowns and
wraps. So much is the dropping epaule adj
mired that even the lace and chiffon peler-
ines are often alone designed to create this
effect. The stoles, which are now worn
openly mantilla-wise, are sometimes shaped
into small capes, whose ends, which there
curve into the figure. are gathered under
the belt. Below the girdle the pointed or
rounded bottoms fall almost to the skirt
hem. Nothing could be prettier on a slim
figure than such quaint t-appings.
A stole and muff of silver fox, in a pop
ular model, give the February cachet to
plain gown in pale gray cloth. This toilet
is eminently suited to Lenten wear, but the
superb furs worn with it demand chief no.
tice.
Despite the nearness of spring. good furs
still hold their price. The great demand
for many skins has. in fact increa sed their
expensiveness. and manufacturers declare
that since the supply is dying out next win
ter they will be dearer still. Meanwhile the
shops have been ransacked for every stylish
bit in a desirable pelt, with the intention
of carrying them over to the new season, OF
course. Flat mufTs and round muffs have
received almost equal attention-though the
round models are likely to long outlive the
others: but the careful observer was not
slow TO discover that the little cravats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-20

solid colors. Tiny steel buckles and mar
row velvet ribbons, in loose straps and fiat
rosettes, trim many of these jauntily, and
the shapes of other straw toques are so
elaborate in themselves as to need scarce
ly any trimming.
Many charmingly simple points distin-
guish the imported hats For one thing,
several of the black or white hats are re-
lieved by a single bit of color, which liter
ally meets the eye like flash. A turban
of cafe au lait straw and lace was wreath
ed with scarlet fuschias draped toque
OF black net was even madden, for loosely
scattered over it were embroideries of
peacock feathers in natural blues and
greens. The slender head of the bird itself
ornamented the front of this headpiece.
A Swagger Kink.
A swagger kink with a cloth gown that
anybody might copy to their spring advan-
tage was a scarlet pique vest This was
made exactly as a mans waistcoat is
made, with the exception of the close fit,
and when the little black jacket was but
toned over it the effect was gay Fronts
and entire waistcoats of washable vestings
are said to be quite the thing for the mo-
ment across the water, though they are
confined to gowns for practical wear.
Belts, growing every day wider and ev-
cry day more decided as to contrast and
e,aborateness, begay the other sorts, dreSsy
gowns of yelling, crepe and cloth. For eX-
ample, creation in bride gray cloth, a
shade scarcely hued, is girdled with scar
let crepe. black cloth costume has a
peacock green kid belt, and a white pique
dress girdle in shaded violet silk.
Still, Dame Fashions favorite lecture is
oll sweet simplicity, and despite the mar
wells she is daily turning forth the talk
is not with meaning. How the thing is
done only those within the sacred ring
can tell, but the most exquisite materials
are made to achieve what might be called
modest results. Nothing is fused or SUI
perf1uous, and with every detail in trim
ming chosen as if the wearers neck hung
in the balance. the cuts of all garments
are IMPLYING. And this dressmakers
are willing to vouch for, for all the big
sleeves, cape collars and trimmed skirts
that women are wearing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-20

wall at whatever height brings the arms
horizontal Fall forward until the chest
touches the wall, then push yourself back
to an erect position without moving the
feet.
Vocal culture and massage with roller
ball, hand or the new bag are of estab-
lished value in developing neck and
shoulders.
When Collars Were High.
Since the years of choking collars-co1-
lars that belonged to the middle ages
when thumbscrews and broken glass for
bare feet were in fashion-women are
weeping over wrecked necks There is
no quick cure for these, but patience will
accomplish wonders In the first place
forswear all collars that are starched or
stiff1y lined. Take advantage of this
years charming fad of soft stocks. Moth
ing could be prettier than the ones
ornamented with Russian cross-stitch or
satin stitch. They fit the neck so per-
fectly that no stiffening is needed to hold
them up.
Lemon juice slightly diluted and per-
Sistently applied tends to whiten the
neck. cold cream massage should fol-
low each application.
For serious discolorations use bleach
made of twenty grains of sulphate of
zinc and one ounce elderflower ointment.
Rub this mixture in at night and do not
wash it off until next morning. After
washing apply a mixture of thirty grains
of citric acid and half pint infusion of
rose petals
In some cases irritation of the skin fol-
lows this treatment and IA soothing To-
ton should be used after it--white vase
line, for instance. or an almond cream.
In fact, the treatment is not an everyday
diet for the skim but useful in the case
OF freckles or stubborn stains.
Useful Suggestions.
If your hair formerly curled naturally
I see no reason why it should not do so
now if its general health is restored No
doubt you had much fever with your
sickness, and fever usually leaves the
scalp in bad condition. You must bring
back it's health by daily massage using a
tonic made of one pint of bay rum and
one-quarter ounce jaborandi. The new
growth of hair is always fine. although 1
do not see why that should be a source
OF trouble to you. Most people sigh for
fine hair. DO not fail to brush the scalp
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-20
"a sfuP a1n
A SPRIhG-Likt AK
Fashions for the Lenten Sea-
son Show It.
BROWN LEADS In COLOR
EXAGGERATED SHOULDERS A
STRIKING DETAIL.
Just at Present Straw Hats May Top
Off the Fur-Trimmed
Dresses.
BROWN LEADS IN COLOR

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
NEW YORK, February is, 1904.
The street costumes now being designed,
while seeming to suit the Lenten season,
have nevertheless a suggestion of spring
Many qualities of English homespun form a
number of the materials, these and natty
Scotch tweeds and suitings lending them
selves stylishly to stitchings braid trim
mngs. French broadclo.h is likewise seen,
the toilets showing wide belts and other de-
tails of embroidered kid.
Little velvet is used on any of these gowns
and when it is needlework generally re-
ieves the small quantity employed. Fur
sets and knitted underjackets give them the
warmth required for the still wintry wealth
er. So. when these mufflings are dropped
the toilets are made up without interlinings
and in the highest way-it is easy to see
how they may do excellent spring service.
First and still triumphant in the list of
colors is brown, which is shown in more
charming shades than ever. In the tweedS,
homespuns and mems suitings the brown
mixtures are effective. but a reddish tint in
a solid cloth or crepe is the latest fancy for
this fashionable color
Brown kid, embroidered with white,
brown and orange. relieves an elegant cos
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-20
Poor Blood.

The myriads of pillaging germs
that feed on the life elements and
vital parts of your blood, soon de-
stroy the red corpuscles, and your
pale, emaciated face quickly dis
closes the beginning OF decay that
ends in long period of sickness or
possibly death.
RADAM'S MICROBE Kill
LER prevents and cures disease by
destroying Bacteria, the organic life
that causes fermentation and decay
OF blood corpuscles. Kill these
germs, and nature, through rich, red
blood, will kill the disease.
Write for The VIM. Radam Microbe Killer Co.
Free Book. l2l Prince St, New York, or 8
Washington Office,
Room 7, MAY Building,
It'll and E SITS. NV.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-20
THE QUEST AF BEAUTY
a Neck Gymnasium For
Fifteen Cents.
THE UNIQUE EXERCISES
TO TRANSFORM HOLLOW sHouL-
DERs AND THIN NECK.
How Clever Woman Evolved the Ap-
paratus for a
Trif1e.
THE UNIQUE EXERCISES

Written for The Evening Star by Katherine Morton
A clever woman with a slim neck and
Simmer pocket book has invented the
simplest and the cheapest gymnasium ap-
paratus in the world
The slim pocket book compassed the Is
cents that it cost, and the slim neck is
now being put througha course of training
that is rounding it out to such an alabaster
column as only novelist can manufacture
without trouble.
Fifteen cents worth of white cotton elas-
tic ribbon did the trick. The ribbon was
an inch wide and cost 10 cents yard
yard and half was enough for the ap-
paratus.
She had visied an up-to-date gymnasium
where a neck strap was attached to une
of the pulley weights, and she had seen
the necks of several pupils put through
their PAGES. The strap was placed around
the neck and then, by bending in various
directions. the neck was exercised while
it strained at the weights
Now the clever little woman realized that
this training was exactly what her own
neck needed. She had a habit of looking
her mirror in the face and telling it the
truth The day before she had put on
lccket and chain which belonged to her