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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1905-02-16

That President Roosevelt and
1ohn Mitchell, the labor :leader,
havr an understanding as to the
conrse to be pursued when the pres
ent wage scale in the anthracite reg
ion expires, is believed to be evil
denced by the advice given by the
president to the wine workers who
called on him at Washington on
their way home from the national
convention. To these miners the
president eulogied Mitchell very
highly, aud strongly counseled them
to take his advice in any emergency
which may come up. 1t is now be-
iieved that Michel will urge the
miners not to insist upon the recog-
milton Of the unions by the operators,
nor that the collection by the latter
of the dues of the miners be turned
over to their organization. 1t is
known that the anthracite operators
httNE iuloI iiltt EtSlitilt ItUOScScIb
that they "will never consent to the
closed shop. The operators are
confident the miners cannot win on
this basis, and that there would be
a strong revulslon of public senti-
ment in the operators favor if
the miners should begin another
titantic struggle, such as was wit
messed in 1902 on tn ) issue. The
operators will consent to renewal
of the present wage scale for another
term of three years and it is now be-
lieved that Mitchell will urge the
miners not to attempt to wiring the
last possible concession out of the
operators, but to be content with
present conditions. President ROose
welt, taking time by the forelOck is
known to be urging continuation
If the scale fixed by his strike COM
missioner
1t is IA serious question, however,
whether Mitchell can control the
,ctiun Of the miners. 1t is known
that the strike of 1902 was begun
against his advice, and next year
may see history repeating itself.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1905-02-16

Following custom that has pre-
vailed in his family for generations
Councilman Peter Sersholtz, of Potts
town, made test to discover whether
the snow now on the ground will be
thawed by sunshine or rain.
Propping Il big SNOWFALL several
inches above the ground, he placed
a lighted candle under it. Soon the
flame pierced hole through the
SNOWFALL and it was observed that
every drop of the water had been alb
sorbed, none falling to the ground.
This indicates that the snow will be
thawed by sunshine alone. Had
water fallen from the SNOWFALL it
would have indicated rain. Council
man Seasholiz maintains that the
test is infailable.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1905-02-16

Warrants We're served on eight
Scranton meachantS last week charg-
ing them with selling oleomargarine
for bntter and selling it without a Ii
out by the agents of the pure food
department of 2he State, who for the
last few weeks have been going
over this territory aud securing ev-
idence against dealers WHO are using
aduiterated food in place of he real
article.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1905-02-16

At the approaching election Will
Transport will vote on a proposition
to abolish the curb stone market
1t j. contended that the curb stone
market is not patronized by farmers,
but by hucksters, that it is a nui-
sance to the business section of the
city. and that higher prices for veg
tables prevail there than where they
have no curb stone market.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1905-02-16

Representative Morrell, of Penn
Sylvania, introduced in the house Il
bill providing that no person shall
hereafter be appointed to any po-
sltion in the government service who
at the time of his or her nomination
is, or who at any time antecedent
thereto has been divorced for any
cause save where the person divorced
is the innocent party in a case of
adultary.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1905-02-16
THE GRANGE
Conducted by
J. W. BARROW, Chatham, N. r..
Press Correspondent Nesc York State
Grdnge
MAINE STATE GRANGE.
There Is s73,3OO Invested In Grange
Halls In the Pine Tree state.

There Is S73,3OO Invested In Grange
Halls In the Pine Tree state.
The recent session of the Maine
state grange was the largest in num-
bers ever held. Hon Obadiah Gardner
Is master His annual address was a
careful resume of the work Of the Or
der In the state during the past year.
His arraignment of the game laws ellie
tied approval. Another point he laid
emphasis on is that no state master
should ever accept political Office OF
any kind while holding Office IN the
grange He said that seventeen new
oranges had been organized during the
year and eleven reorganiZed. Il gain in
membership of 5,319 Eleven new
grange halls have been dedicated dur
ing the past year, making $!3,300 in
vested in grange halls in Maine. Rela-
tive to the road question he said "The
mud tax levied on our people by the
miserable condition of the common
roads Is the highest we lave to pay"
He advocated government aid in road
building and the bringing to bear the
influence of the grange upon congress.
He had an earnest word for the estab-
lishmcnt of a parcels post The secre
tary's report showed the total member
ship in the state to be 1896 in 315
oranges. Penobscot county has forty
four oranges, with total membership
of 5,S31. and has gained $50 the past
year There are two other counties in
the state that have membership ex-
ceeding 1000. One grange-Houlton,
No. 1G-has 751 members, and five
others have over 400.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1905-02-16

William Lieb, of Hazelton the
mercantile appraiser of Luzerne
county district, who was going to
collect mercantile tax from persons
who are soap club agents, has receiv-
ed letter from the Larkin Soap Co.
in which the law is clearly defined
and shows that tax on such persons
cannot lawfully be levied.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1905-02-16

Somerset county Pomona. Maine, has
purchased the grounds of the Agricul-
tural society of Skowhegan and will
hcnceforth conduct the county fairs in
Somerset This will be novelty that
will be closely watched by the Patrons
all over tie state. The grange assumes
the Indebtedness of the Agricultural.
society, which is $1,100. The agree
ment further specifies that if at the
end of twenty years the Pomona does
not wish TO renew the lease the prop
erty known as Fairview park is to
lapse to the town or city of Skowhegan
fora public park.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1905-02-16
Eligibility,

Any man or woman or child over
fourteen years old If living on a farm
or owning or managing farm, wheth-
er living on 1t or not; any person whose
interests are rural, like minister in
a country community, a county school
teacher etc, is eligible to membership.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1905-02-16

The presidents recommendation
that congress provide for the collect
ion of statistics OF marriage and di-
vorce is an important step toward ii
remedy for what has become recog-
niZed rs one of the most degrading
evils of this country.
No official census of divorce has
been taken since 1886. When Car
rol ID. Wrigh5 made his report on
marriage and divorce for the twenty
years between 1866 and 1886 he dis
covered :the disagreeable fact that
the divorce rate had increased lJ7
per cent. while the population had
increased only 60 per cent In 1867
the number of divorce Gases in the
United States was 9931; in 1886 no
less than %, 5,535.
This showing is bad enough, but
there is reason to fear that the new
investigation will show IL still worse
condition. The number of Ameri
can divorces is now unoffi tally esti-
mated ut 80, 900 annually an increase
of 100 per cent in the last IS years.
Taking the country rs n whole,
in 1900 il is estimated that there was
one divorce to every fifteen mar
riages.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1905-02-16

Carbon county is reported full of
detectives who are buying spices,
syrups and batter from merchants
and butter and milk from dairymen
to learn whether any Of these arti-
cles have been adulterated.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1905-02-16

Laquin has won considerable dis
tiuction, uot the least of which is
that of having the largest slack bar
rel cooperage plant in the world.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1905-02-16

\ Forest City women was married
Monday, eloped next day, was ar
rested on the third, brought back
home on the fourth, forgiven by her
husband on the fifth and went back
to live with him on the sixth. 1t
is not stated but it is presumed, like
the creator of earth, she rested on
the seventh
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1905-02-16

1t is not 9very town that can
boast II ''lady dog catcher" but To
wanda enjoys that unique distinction
When the ordinance rcIuiring the
mu2ziling of dogs was passed on ac-
count of the recent mad dog scare,
Conrad Knowles was made the Off
cial supervisor of CANNES. "CO)ney'
apparently did not perform his udu
ties i'm that strenuoS spirit that
would make the law living force
and incndent l'y cause the fifty cen,
pieces to accumulate in the pockets
of his jeans, or at least his wife Katie
Jane took that view of the case, for
when her mans ambition dropped
to low -ebb she took the official moose
in hand and sailed forth.
What is more she proceeded to do
business, and on Wednesday she
came up main street with most un-
willing dog following at the end of
Il rope thrown over her shoulder.
She asked for the key of the p,unl
and unaided thrust into durance vile
and in danger of death the unmlzzl,
ed brute. Next day another victim
was added to her list, AMI now she
carries the official rope an | the keys
to the dog Jail. 1t is thus some
towns have fame thrust upon them.
Wilson Nevil and his wife Clara
Nevil, have instituted q damage suit
proceedings against the borough of
Picture Rocks, asking Sl5, 900 for al
legged injuries which Mrs. Nevil re-
ceived on February IL, 1904, by IA
fall on Elm street, Picture Rocks.
caused by ice on the sidewalk.
She claims $40, 900 for her injuries,
and Mr.. Nevil asks 81, 600 for the loss
of her services. Walter e. Gilmore
Esq. appears for the plaintiffs.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1905-02-16
Ladies' Muslin Underwear.
Good Wool Blankets

Would you invest in pair of good
wool Blankets, if they were very cheap?
Come in and let us show you what we
have let and how cheap::.you can buy
them.
AN EXTRA PAIR WILL COME IN
GOOD TIL ESE COLD NIGHTS.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1905-02-16

The national grange wants Indian
corn to be the national floral emblem.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1905-02-16

The Troy paD Mutual Fire Insur-
ance sompany carries about $2,500,OO
insurance for its members.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1905-02-16
A Good Idea.

The California state grange In recent
session passed the following resolu-
ton: Resolved, That in choosing our
representatives to congress we will
vote for those who will promise to leg
islate for the establishment of an ade-
quate up to date parcels post"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1905-02-16
Grey Cotton Blankets

We have a few pairs of Gray Cotton
Blankets that are being closed out at
much less than the former price.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1905-02-16
Ladies and Misses
Coats
At half price.

The great cloak sale that began here a
few davs ago has certainly been appre-
cated hv ;, number OF ladies who have
bought stylish new winter Coats at half
the regular price and less.
We believe the same qualities com
bining fit, finish and materials are not to
he had in the city.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1905-02-16
Ladies Tailored Suits
Away down in price.

We have a Flew ladies fine Tailored
Suits Iett.which we will close out at less
than half the former prices. The mater
ials comprise the newest fabrics shown
for winter wear; they come in plain, black
and :colors, also fancy mixed materials.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-02-09
HOW TO KEEP YOUNG.
Moderation In All Things Important
Care An Diet.

Moderation In All Things Important
Care In Diet.
"Old age, as I have before remarked.
Is not such a bad thing II we do not
permit IL to slip up on u.s." said n man
In the New Orleans Tlmes-D Democrat
though IL IL often difficult 10 say just
what method should be pursued In or
der to preserve u youth. II is large
ly an individual question. each mans
and woman's case differing somewhat
from every other. Won Moltke Mt the
age OF 90 was still possessed OF fine
intellectual power aud remarkable vi.
tally. When asked how he managed
10 live so long and in such excellent
health he replied: BY great modera-
ton In all things AMI by regular out
of-door exercise Crispi. the famous
Italian statesman, said: Regularity
and abstinence are the secrets OF long
lIfe.' Neal Dow. the American apos-
tie OF temperance reform, replied
when asked the question: Refrain
from fretting.' Cornaro replied: 'Ex-
IRENE temperance In eating and drink
Ing These words from the lips OF
eminent men who lived 10 a wonder
full old age are OF intense interest, but
they are not the cold and judicial adj
vice OF the scientist. Recently an emf
nent scientist worked out n plan the
rules OF which II followed carefully
will result In the increasing longevity
or ones life, according to the approx
al OF many other scientists.
"Thosc who would live long, as de-
duced from this plan, should avoid
disease. especially such M n is diS
posed 10 contract through inherited
weakness. This Is to be done by know.
ing ones predisposition to disease and
exercising the necessary care In occu-
patton. general habits and diet that
will indefinitely postpone the attack to
which one is predisposed from birth.
Such care should be used In diet and
general habits OF life as will defer as
long as possible the hardening OF the
coats OF the blood vessels. that gcner-
ally on before its natural time,
and other deteriorations OF bodily Wig
or that are the concomitants or equiv
alcnts OF the physical conditions OF old
age. In old age the tissues dry up
and the joints stinen. The tissues
should he kept moist and the Joints
well oiled. There should be modera-
ton Of eating and drinking, especially
In regard 10 meat foods. The rule OF
moderation applies 10 the whole life.
but the necessity for IL is Increased In
old age. when the organs and tissues
arc able TO take mp only a much small
er amount Of nourlshing material than
In youth. Few people have nm idea OF
the small amount OF food required In
old g and the fear Of many persons
hat by eating little they may lose
strength Is entirely ~unfounded."
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-02-09
a FELLOW FEELING
Why m Felt Lenieut Towards the
Drunkard.

Why she Felt L~nient Towards the
Drunkard.
A great deal depends on the point OF
view. A good Temperance uni was
ted. In 4 very peculiar way, 10 revise
.her somewhat harsh Judgment OF the
poor devil who cannot resist his cups
and she n low more charitable. She
writes:
For many years I was a great suf-
ccrer from asthma. Finally my heath
got 40 poor that l found | could not
He down. but walked the floor whilst
Others slept. I got 80 nervous | could
mot rest anywhere.
Specialists told me I must give up
NAe use Of cofYec-the main thing that
u always thought gave me some relief.
i consulted our family physician. and
he. being q coffee lcnd himself. told
me 10 pay nc attention To their advice.
Coffee had such n charm for me thar
IN q restaurant and getting n whir OF
'fhe fragrance I could not resist a cup.
y felt veTy lcnlent lows rds the drunk.
ard who could no: pass the saloon.
Eriends often urged me 10 try Postum,
But l turned a deaf ear. saying That
may do for people 10 whom coffee is
harmful. but Dot for me-cofee and |
WIZ never part
"At last, however. I bought n pack.
age OF Postum. although / was sure |
could not drink II. ! prepared Il as
directed, and served u for breakfast.
Well. bitter as ! was against IL. / must
say that never before had I tasted a
more delicious cup OF coffee. From
chat day to this Cnore than . years, |
have never had a desire FOR the old COT
Zee. My health 500 returned; the
asthma disappeared. / began to sleep
well and In n short time l gained ~
pounds In weight
"one day | handed my physician the
tablets he had prescribed for inc. tell.
tns him l had no use FOR them. He
stayed for dinner. When | passed him
has coffee cup he remarked I am glad
60 see you were sensible enough not to
let yourself be persuaded that coffee
was harmful. This IL the best cup OF
coffee I ever drank lie continued: the
trouble is so few people know how "a
make good coffee When he got his
second cup told him he was drinking
Postum. He was incredulous. but
convinced him. and now he uses moth,
Eng bot Postum In his home aud In,
greatly improved In health" Nam,
gwen by Postum Co, Battle Greek
Mich.
Leok I'm each package for the IA
usus little book ''The Road 10 Well
willie"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-02-09
Is JUST ONE SURE WAY.

osAl's kidney Pills Build Up Run
Down People - They Make Healthy
9iAnsys and that Means Healthy Pso-
Oss what Mr. and Mrs. J. L.
Dsgsy eays
Morn, Ind. Feb. eth.-(Speclai.)-
mat he sure way OF building up rum
1owu men and women In 10 put their
o11neys In good working order IL
a1ewn By the experience OF Mr.. and
0RrsI Joseph l.. DuKey OF this place.
Doth were weak and worn and displr-
oksd. They used Dodd's Kidney Pills
and to-day both enjoy the best Of
nealth.
Mr.. Duney says: IL was very weak
anA almost past going. I tried every
xhing which people said was good but
get no benefit till I tried Dodd's Kid.
80 Pills. They helped me In every
Way and I am strong aud well now"
Mrs. Dufey says: II was so bad
Cat n anybody would lay down n
string I felt I could not step W IL.
since aking Dodd's Kidney pills I
can run and Jump fences"
Healthy kidneys insure pure blood;
Dodd's Kidney Pills insure healthy
oidneyA.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-02-09
In the National CanitnI.

The ~postoGice appropriation bill has
been completed. The approximate total
Is SlS0.O0O.OO0 an increase Of $4,000
600 over the current appropriation. OF
this increase 100000 IL for rural de.
livery.
PRnnmans are opposed 10 the recon-.
mcndation of Mr.. Barrett, American min.
lister Co the iSthmus. that the Offices Of
minister and governor Of the canal rome
be merged into the Office Of governor.
MINISTER.
James n. Yeomnns If Iowa was np-
pointed Interstate commerce commission.
or to serve until Senator Cockrell's term
In the Senate expires.
The House committee on merchant ma.
rim, aud fisheries authorized n fayora.
BILE report on the shipping bill reported
TO Congress by the merchant marine com.
mission.
Senator Fairbanks. after conferences
with Secretary Hay ON subject Of Cana.
dian reciprocity. announced that ques.
ton Of reasscmbling the joint high com.
mission will he considered after proroga.
tion Of the Canadian parliament
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-02-09

and Lost IN sgsd shrew. whose monsy
had been the making OF him: and had
more respect for law and authority thar
any three meu In Oxford. SO that l 70
fiected. with n kind Of desperate hilarity.
on the greeting he was like 10 give me.
This kirsman Of mine had a fine house
at the sast end OF Merton street a. you
turn into Logic Lane: and I vas tan
yards from the front door. and running
my fastest. when suddenly I tripp'd and
fell headlong. Before I could rise. q
hand was IN my shoulder, and a voice
speaking In my ear:
Pardon. comrade. We are two Of q
trade, see."
Twas a fellow that had ben lurking
nc the corner Of the lane. and had thrust
out a Les m I pass'd. He was pricking
up his ears now to the Grief OF Thief
thief" that had already reach'd the
head Of the street.
II am no thief" said I.
"Quickr' He dragged me into the
shadow Of the lane. Hast a crown In
thy pocketf'
"whyY'
"why? For a good turn. I'll fog these
gentry for thee. Many thanks. comrade."
as I pulid out the last few shilllngs OF
my pocket money. Now pitch thy sword
over the wall here. and set thy foot
on my hand. IT'S a rich mans garden,
t'othcr side. that I was meaning 10 en-
plors myself; but another night win
serve"
"'Tfs Master Carter's," said 1; "and
he's my kinsman."
Never mind. up with thee! Now
mark a pretty piece Of play. It's pity
thou shouldst be across the wall and un-
able TO see"
He gave a great hoist: catching at the
coping OF the wall. / puli'd myself mp
and sat astride OF II.
Good turf below-ta-ta, comrade!"
By now the crowd was almost at the
corner. Dropping about eight feet on 10
good turf. as the fellow had said. I
pick'd myself up and listcn'd.
(which way went hef" call'd one. %
they came near.
"Down the strect!' "No: up the laner'
"Eush!' up tie lane, Ill be sworn"
"Here. hand the lantern!"
While they debated, my friend stood
close on the other side OF the wall: but
now I heard him lash suddenly out. and
up the lane for his life. There he goesv'
stop him. the cries broke out afresh.
stop him. l. the kings name!" The
whole pack went pelting by, shouting.
For two minutes or more the strag-
glers continued TO hurry past by ones and
twos. As soon as their shouts died
away l drew freer breath and look'd
around.
I was In a small. turfed garden, wen
stocked with evergreen shrubs, at the
back OF a tall house that | knew for
Master Carter's. I remembered that the
Princes Rupert and Maurice lodged
with my kinsman. and. breaking In upon
them. l 80 gained their favor that they
Obliged Master Carter 90 pay me my In
heritance IN the spot and escorted me
themselves 20 the city gates, whence ]
set o on my travels.
Go he continued,
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-02-09

Mrs. Juniper entered the Doctors OF.
0ce. dragging by the hand Al yer
grown boy OF fourteen. she was ex-
cited and impatient: he was logged
and glum. "oh. doctor. he has lost
his voicei He hasn't spoken n word
Cor two days" she said.
The boy looked ut her sullenly. and
suffered the doctor 10 hold his face up
% the light
"open your mouth. HIN! Tongue
Ill rightr'
"Ya-ah."
Hold your head up and let me look
at your throat. Seems to be nothing
the trouble there. Push your tongue
out Now pull Il back. Feel all
~fghtT'
"Yaah."
"why. Mrs. Juniper. there Is nothing
the matter with him." said the doctor.
1~fnpatiently. boy. why don't you
GaIkY"
How can I when I amt go. moth.
sag 10 say7"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-02-09

n. Emile Merwart. Secretary oener-
n % French Guiana. has sent 10 the
0ardln des Plants. In Paris. two pairs
pf ventriloquial fowls. These birds.
- temps" shy. are greatly amusing
- visitors 20 the gardens. who assem-
ele around their cage by their cries,
which at once time appear to come
xrom the trees. nt others from the sky.
and sometimes from the midst OF the
crowd itself. The flesh OF the birds Ii
eaid to be more savory than that OF
ohsasants or the finest guinea fowls.
and their eggs are In great favor
among American cpicures. The EN-
press Josephine tried TO accllmatize the
species In the Malmaison aviary. but
without success.