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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-10-17
whittier. CoIer Blind.

"Mr. Whittier greatly surprised me
by confessing that he was quite color
blind" says the Bookman. HE ex-
enplified his condition by saying that
n I came to Amesbury should be
scandalized by one Of his carpets. 1t
appeared that he was never permitted
by the guardian goddess Of his hearth
to go shopping for himself, but that
once, being in Boston, and needing n
carpet, he had ventured to go to store
and buy what he had thought to be
very nice, quiet article, precisely suited
to adorn a Quaker home. When 1t ar
rived at Amesbury there was univer-
sal shout of horror, for what had
struck Mr.. Whittier as particularly
soft combination of browns and grays
proved. to normal eyes, to be loud
pattern Of bright red roses on a field
Of the crudest cabbage green. When
he had told me this, it was then easy
to observe that the fulness and bril-.
hancy of his wonderful eyes had some.
thing which was not entirely normal
about them"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-10-17
TIE srArg rRsAsuRERsH,p

Republican Nominee A. Viewed Uy An
Editor Fron Ills Home County.
In commenting upon tho contest for
state treasurer. the editor Of the Holt
daysburg Register says:
Hon. J. Lee Plummer, the Republi-
can candidate for state treasurer, has
the ability to fill that oface with
credit. This fact cannot bs success.
fully contradicted; besides, he Is
known by the people with whom he
has lived all his life to be perfectly
honest and reliable and q man Of the
strictest integrity. While not Pro-
hibitionist. he Is man Of the strictest
temperance habits. These are facts
which cannot be controverted. He was
regularly nominated In q Republican
state convention. composed Of dele.
gates who were chosen by the Republi.
cans of the various counties Of tho
state.
There was every opportunity for
any man In the state to contest the
nomination with him. He was nomi.
mated fairly ss the candidate Of his
party. Now. what Republican can have
a valid excuse TO vote against him
II II better that the Republicans as
sist Democrat into one Of the best
offices of the state, or vote FOR their
candidate. who is In every way worthyf
The opposition is trying hard to raise
a respectable fight against him, Awt
the only possible show they will have
Will be through the votes Of Repubij.
cans. Why should We aid them in
their work."
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-10-17
His Bible Verse a Hint.

Hugh Montgomery, whose father
owns large ranch in the fertile San
Joaquin Valley. California. went to
San Francisco and paid brief visit
at the house of clerical uncle.
This divine, who is one OF the best
and most hospitable Of men, follows
the custom Of having prayers before
breakfast. In connection with this
service each member OF the family
circle Is expected to recite verse of
Scripture. Hugh, who has habitually
"a very healthy appetite, became decid.
edly sharp set before the amen was
said. When his turn came to recite a
verse be significantly repeated the fa,
mil!ar words:
How many hired servants of my
fathers have bread enough and to
spare. while perish Of hunger"
The reverend uncle listened with
twinkling eyes and there was speedy
adjournment TO a Widespread table
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-10-17
A Word to state Republicans.

1.-The Republican party is not re-
sponsible for the misuse that has been
made OF 1t In Philadelphia" rays the
editor OF the Juniata Herald. 1.-THE
truth 10 that it deserves credit for cor
recting the wrongs that have bsen COM
mitted by some Of its faithless mera-
bers. The corruption that has existed
in PhiladeIphia is wholly Of . loca.
character and the party in tho state has
no connection with or relation to It,
Why should the party elsewhere suffer
on account of it?' Why should state
candidates be defeated because Of what
has occurred In s;ngle city? II the
sins Of few were to be visited upon
the party when could 1t ever bs sue
cessful? The Republican ticket Is COM
posed Of honest men, waa fairly non1-
mated and is entitled to the support OF
every member Of the party. he sure
to vote for IT."
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-10-17
OWL couRTsH,ps
Show . Devotion Rarely Met Among
More Favored Crestures.

0hA0W = D0VVVAVh 4N0IOAy 0Aot R0AO08
More Eavorsd Creatures.
Very funny it IL, from the human
point Of view, to witness the love-mak-
ing Of couple Of owls on moonlight
night, as they sit together on the cop
ing Of an old wall, or on the horizontal
limb Of some giant OF the forest. Perch
ed on the same bough, or the same wall
or ruin, the lady owl, though usually
much bigger and stronger than her
mate looks the picture Of demure coy
ness. IL q little excited inwardly. like
a girl at her first ball.
But the male owl, says the Pail Mall
Magazine. is very much in earnest; for
4 moment or two he remains quite
still, then he puffs out all his feathers,
bows, and utters Softened scream,
followed by a modified hiss that is full
OF tender meaning, and then he nudgea
her with his wing; she opens her big
eyes very wide, and gives him side
Z long glance that may be hint, for,
horrible to relate. from the depths of
bis interior he instantly brings up a
half-digested mouse; and, although she
Is full Of similar rodents and stag
beetles as she can comfortably hold,
she opens her mouth and accepts the
fragrant gift with murmur OF salts
faction that speaks volumes Of love
and thanks. Then, when the dainty
morsel has been disposed of, they ca
ress each other tenderly for moment
or two. and then sit closely pressed to
each others side while the process of
assimilation ia perfected after which
they simultaneously fit away into the
moonlight on noiseless wing In search
OF further prey.
Not only do the owls guard each
other with devotion that is rarely met
with among more favored creatures,
they positively idolize their ill-favored
offspring, for whose sake they willing
~ risk not only liberty. but life. A
young owl is not an attractive looking
object from our point of view. but in
Its fathers and mothers eyes it Is per-
fection, and the way they wait on it,
cuddle and caress it, feed it and keep
1t clean, must be seen to be believed.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-10-17
Birds and Bills.

There Is something wrong with this
BILL" said the young married man to
the mi!liner who has imported Par.
isian prices as vel as styles.
'lt is correct in every item," after
looking It over.
Eight dollars for that bird, no big.
ger than my fist?"
"Yes, sir, and cheap at that"
"All right. madam, I'll settle, but it's
robbery. We had our first anniversary
yesterday and 1 bought a ten pound
turkey for $1.25."--Detroit Free Press
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-10-17
Well Qualified.

Mr.. Blankson," said the lawyer, tur
ming to the man who had been drawn
as juror, this is Il case in which-by
the way. Mr.. Blankson, have you ever
been witness before an investigating
committee?"
Yes, sir"
We'll t.ke him. Your Honor. He
doesn't know anything about this case
.-or anything else"--Chicago Tribune
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-10-17
A Complete Cure.

"Oi What did the faith curer cure
your" asked the soeptic.
''Of my faith" said the former da-
sotee. Boston Herald.
Free press., 1907-05-04
MORE PAY FOR CARRIERS.
New Schedule Effective July 1 Makes
Graded Increase of From 9 to
IS Per Cent.

Washington. Postmaster Cen
eral Meyer has approved the detailed
adjustment of salaries of rural free
delivery carriers as submitted by AS
sistant Postmaster General DeGraw.
The new schedule which will become
effective July L next will make
graded increase in the compensation
of carriers of from 9 to 25 per cent,
based upon the number of miles trav-
ersed. The readjustment adopted,
with the increase of upward of $6,-
100000 made in the appropriation by
Congress, will involve an aggregate
expenditure for rural service during
the next fiscal year of nearly 35.0O0,-
600. The schedule follows:
Routes of "a or more miles, $500
per annum; % to "a miles, 1864; 20
to % miles, $S1O; 18 to 20 miles, $720;
1G to IS, $500; IA to 16 miles, $40;
IL to IA miles, $5O4; 10 to IL miles,
$46S; to 10 miles, $4S2; 6 to miles,
1896.
Free press., 1907-05-04
RoARED HIS GENTLE REeUKE.
Mates Wrath Found Vent in Peculiar
Form Of Reproach.

Rear Admiral Mead, who has just
been retired. was talking one night at
a dinner in Portsmouth about the
power of discipline.
In my youth" he said, Il knew
FIRST mate in the merchant service
who. though an excellent officer. was
dreadfully profane. When anything
went wrong he would volley forth
oaths and curses in a shocking way.
Once, though, he shipped with very
strict, religious captain, and the first
time this captain chanced to witness
one of the mates swearing bouts h0
gave the young man a good DRESSING
down. You are frst-rate oficer,' he
ended. but remember. no m1re swear
ing. Not another oath aboard my
ship.
We'll, the mate bore the captains s
warning in mind. Then one afternoon
1t happened that the boatswain made
an inexcusable error in carrying out
an order. When the boatswain con
fessed the fault he had committed
the mate turned red with rage, He
opened his mouth. Every body looked
at him expectantly. waiting to hear
some remarkable oaths. but just then
the captain hove in sight. The mate.
seeing the captain, remembered his
orders about profanity. But his rage
had to have a vent OF some sort and.
0eriding up close to the culprit. he
roared in the mans face. You naugh-
ty naughty boatswain!'"
Free press., 1907-05-04
THE EXPOSITION OPENED
President Roosevelt Reviewed the
International Fleet of warships.
The Ter-ceStenniaI at jamestown For
maily Launched Although Part
Iy Prepared for the Event.

jamestown. President Roosevelt
the diplomatic, naval and military
representatives of foreign nations and
participated Friday in the opening ex-
ercises of the jamestown ter-centen-
nial exposition. The exposition is
far from complete, but this was not
allowed to interfere In any way with
Fridays celebration OF the three
hundredth anniversary OF the first
English settlement in America. From
the firing of a sunrise salute Of 800
guns by the United State army,
through the picturesque review of the
international fleet of war vessels an
chord in Hampton Roads, through the
ceremonies of dedication at which the
president spoke and down to late
hour Friday night when the chief ex-
ecutive. went abord the naval yacht
Sylph to spend the night, the day was
crowded with notable incidents. NO
table among the days events was the
action of the president in assuming
command of the situation in front or
the crowded grandstand from which
he spoke when panic seized the
surging throng of spectators.
The military encampment about the
exposition grounds began the days
ceremonies with the firing of the
thrs &c century salute. Soon from
across the waters of Hampton Roads
came the boom of guns signalling the
beginning of the review by the presi-
dent of the most formidable fleet of
international battleships and cruisers
the world has witnessed in many
years.
The ceremonies were brief, the fea-
ture being the addresses OF President
Tucker of the exposition and Presi
dent Roosevelt The latter, at the
conclusion of his address, pressed the
gold button, which formally marked
the opening of the commemorative en-
terprise. Then followed an informal
luncheon to the president and forty
other guests in the Administration
building.
Free press., 1907-05-04
BABY IN TERRIBLE STATE.
Awful Humor Eating Away Face
Body a Mass of seres-Cuticura
Cures in Two Weeks.

''My little daughter broke out all
over her body with humor, and we
used everything recommended, but
without results. I called in three doc
tors, but she continued to grow worse.
Her body was mass of sores, and her
little face was being eaten away. Her
ears locked as if they would drop off,
Neighbors advised me to get Cuticura
Soap and Ointment, and before 1 had
used half Of the cake of Soap and box
of Ointment the sores had all healed,
and my little ones face and body were
as clear as newborn babes ] would
not be without it again if it cost five
dollars, instead of seventy-five cents.
Mrs. George ]. Steese, 7O1 Coburn ST.,
Akron, O., Aug. 80, 1905"
Free press., 1907-05-04
Loeb Nav Leave the President.

Washington. = According to a ru-
NOR which has been in circulation
for some time and was more defined
Thursday, William Loeb Jr., secre-
tary to the president will next jan
uary become head of the Washington
railway and electric company of this
city Owing to Mr.. Loeb's depar-
ture with the president for the
jamestown Exposition no confirma-
tion could be had from him of the ru-
NOR A controlling interest In the
company has been secured by local
capitalists
Free press., 1907-05-04
Party Rate Tickets for All.

Washington. = far reaching de-
cision was rendered Tuesday by the
Interstate Commerce commission re-
specting party rate tickets Vari-
Gus railroads of the country have been
proceeding on the theory that such
tickets applied only to theatrical or
amusement companies. The commits
sion hold, however. that the transpor-
tation of such amusement companies
on party tickets would be similar to
transportation where the same num-
Der of persons not belonging to such
companies offered to travel and that
therefore the tickets must be opened
to the use of the general public.
Free press., 1907-05-04
STUDENT MADE HIS POINT.
No Doubt the Policeman Understood
What He Meant.

W. H. Mallock, the welI-known
English writer and political economist,
said at dinner in New York, apropos
Of a new definition of socialism: 81
dnd that definition rather confusing
It reminds me of the young Oxford
students badinage with the police
man. 'Ofhcer,' said the youth late one
night, I'd like to ask you a question
Very we'll, SIR
Does the law permit me to call
you an ASST
You move on the officer growled.
But stop a Bit continued the
youth. Does the law permit me to
call an ass a policeman
The law don't say nothing about
that was the gruff reply
Then said the youth, goodnight,
Mr.. Policeman
Free press., 1907-05-04
The EternaI Feminine

The sons OF men rule the world, but
the daughters of men govern it
through them. 1t is woman who founds
society in its artificial aspects. 1t is
woman who creates class distinctions
and insists on maintaining them. It
is woman who imbues man with de-
sire to emulate, who instils into him
social ambition that inevitably brings
in its train the restless fever of ac-
Quisition, the madness of greed, the
ambition for power through financial
success. It is woman who il at once
the social bulwark, the autocrat and
the snob.-Woman's Life.
Free press., 1907-05-04
ereatest Western cas- We'll.

Tyro, Kas. = The moster gas well
brought in four miles southwest of
Tyro Wednesday by the Lanyon Zinc
company is increasing in volume and
pressure. Thursday night it was es-
timated at 1OO,OOO,OO0 feet daily. The
gas is blue in color showing free of
water and is the most valuable well
ever drilled in the western field.
Scores OF workmen labored till dark
in an effort to cap the well but the
force of gas blows heavy casing aside
like straw. Extraordinary precau-
tions are being taken to prrcent fire.
Free press., 1907-05-04
Missouri Custer Suit Postponed.

Jefferson City, Mo. = The Mis-
souri, supreme court Thursday con-
tinued the custer suit brought by At
torney General Hadley against the Mis-
souri, Pacific. Iron Mountain and Wa
bash railroads until May %. The rail-
road companies were given Is days to
answer the amended bill filed by the
attorney general Wednesday.
Free press., 1907-05-04
Returned 2o,s6s Letters in one Day.

Returned 2o,36a Letters in One Day.
Washington, D. c. = All previous
records for a days work in reCur"ing
letters to writer's from the division
of dead letters were eclipsed or MGR
day last, when 2O,36S letters were re-
turned. The largest number hereto
fore returned in a single day was a.
4SS, on March % last. The number
of letters on hand awaiting return has
been reduced to $4,000. A little over
month ago-there were over 100000
of such letters on hand.
Free press., 1907-05-04
RECEIVERS FOR BREwERIEs.
Kansas Supreme Court Names Alien,
Wbitcomb and Carver to Take
Charge of Property.

Topeka, Kansas The supreme
court Wednesday appointed Judge 5.
H Allen, G. w. whitcomb, and Judge
T. F. Carver, all of Topeka as receiy-
ers for the Kansas property of the
brewing companies against which GUST
er proceedings have been filed to pre-
vent their continuing business in the
state in defiance of the prohibitory
law The court fixed the joint bond
of the three receivers at $4s, 900 which
was furnished.
AS soon as the receivers are formal
ly in charge they will take steps to
abate the nuisances which have been
flourishing in different places which
are owned or controlled by the brew
ers This will mean the closing OF
the brewery-owned joints in the
state and it is believed that this will
include the majority of places now in
operation in Atchison. Leavenworth.
Pittsburg, Topeka. and some other
towns. In Wichita the saloons al
ready have closed and it is understood
that, the fixtures have been moved
from the state.
Free press., 1907-05-04
Gov Hoeh Furnisoe7 Funds.

Topeka, Kan. = Gov. E. W. Hoch
Thursday allowed the receivers in the
brewery cases 800 out of the contin-
gent fund. to pay the surety COM
panies for going on their bond. The
governor further stated that addi-
tional necessary expenses occurring
in the beginning of the fight might
be drawn from the same fund
Free press., 1907-05-04
One Wav.

A reverend gentleman was address
ing Sunday school class not long
sago, and was trying to enforce the
doctrine that when peoples hearts
were sinful they needed regulating.
Taking out his watch, and holding it
up, he said:
Nov, here's my watch; suppose it
doesn't keep good time-now goes too
fast. and now too slow-what shall I
do with it,"
Sell it," promptly replied boy
Harper's Magazine.
Free press., 1907-05-04

was broken at night, and the passages
of the kidney secretions were too fire.
quent and contained sediment. Three
boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills cured me
in 1897. and for the past nine years 1
have been free from kidney complaint
and backache''
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo, n. Y.
Free press., 1907-05-04
Liued 15o Years.

NTew York. = A dispatch from San
tiaga, Cuba, says the death t:lere of
Antonio Infante, negro, at the age
of $50 years, despite his great age,
the greatest recorded in modern
times, the man is said to have retain
ed all his faculties unimpaired to the
end Infante is said to have been
born in 1857, 10 years before the be-
ginning of the American revolution
Free press., 1907-05-04
Japanese Camp on the Border.

San Antonio, Texas.-According to
reports received by the immigration
authorities here Friday, a large col
ony of Japanese has assembled oppo-
site to Eagle Pass. Thus far they
have not applied for admission into
this country, but have taken up the
matter with the ambassadors of their
country at Washington and the City
of Mexico.
Free press., 1907-05-04
Saloons Near Park Must close.

st. Louis, Mo. = Excise Com
missioner Thomas E. MulvihiH Sunday
night announced his intention to pro-
ceed Immediately to close 200 saloons,
located near public parks in st. Louis.
Mr.. Mulvihill says the law prohibits
saloons from locating within 600 feet
of a public park and that he will en-
force this law. He says the number OF
such saloons in st. Louis is 200.
Free press., 1907-05-04
IN WESTERN CANADA.
Delicate in the Old Home; Better
Health in the New.
Churchbridge, SGsk.,
December 1st, 1906.


December 1st, 1906.
To the Editor
Dear Sir.
: 1 came to this country from the
State of Wisconsin three years ago.
and must say that l am greatly pleased
with the outlook in this western coun-
try. For my own part 1 am entirely
satisfied with the progress 1 have
made since coming here. / have raised
excellent crops of grain of all varie-
ties. Last season my wheat averaged
% bushels of wheat to the acre, oats
60 and barley 40.
We had a splendid garden this year,
ripening successfully tomatoes, musk
melons, water melons, sweet corn and
kindred sorts.
The country is well adapted to
wheat growing and mixed farming. and
to my mind it is the best country IN
der the sun for a man with a family
and small means, as it is possible for
a man to commence farming opera
tions with much less capital than is
required in the older settled countries.
The climate is all that could be de-
sired. being very healthy and invigor-
ating.
My wife came out about six months
ago. and although inclined to be dell
cate in the old home, she has enjoyed
the best of health since coming here.
In short, am more than satisfied
with the land of my adoption. and
am also satisfied with the laws of the
country.
Yours very truly,
(Signed) JOHN LANGDON.
Write to any Canadian Government
Agent for literature and full particu-
lars
Free press., 1907-05-04
Rinoer Herman Acquitted.

Washington. Binger Herman,
former congressman from Oregon
and former commissioner of the gen
eral land office, was acquitted of the
charge of destroying public records
by the verdict of a jury at 1910
o'clock Saturday. The trial had
progressed for II weeks and the jury
deliberated 21 hours
Free press., 1907-05-04
Youthful Head Of state.

The Hon. Richard Mcbride, premier
of British Columbia, whose govern.
ment has emerged successfully from
a general election, is the youngest
prime minister in King Edwards do
minions. He is only 36, and he
achieved. the premiership four years
ago. after having held a subordinate
office as minister of mines.
Free press., 1907-05-04

far and wide, having
already married some
400 couples. Ten
years ago he was
D uty Coun ty
Treasurer. '.At that
time, said Justice
Law, I was suffer
ing from an annoying
kidney trouble. My
back ached. nv rest
Free press., 1907-05-04
brewery Receivers at Work.

Topeka. Kansas. = The receivers
for the property of the eight brewery
companies and the Helm Real estate
company began work Thursday. Their
bonds were filed in the supreme
court and approved by the court and
the orders for the receivers to take
charge were issued Immediately.
Free press., 1907-05-04
Plan GuatemaIan Revolution.

Mexico City. Believing that an
ether revolution is imminent in Guate-
mala and that the revolution win be
successful, the Guatemala exiles in
Mexico and Central America ex-
pect to organize in this city a pro-
visional government for Guatemala
Free press., 1907-05-04

Good words do more than hard
speeches; as the sunbeam without any
noise will make the traveller cast OF
his cloak, which all the clustering
wind could not do, but only make MIN
bind it closer to him.-Leighton.
Free press., 1907-05-04

Give Defiance Starch fair trial
try it for both hot and cold starching,
and if you don't think you do better
work, in less time and at smaller cost,
return it and your grocer will give
you back your money.
Free press., 1907-05-04
Cut Short ! Revolution.

San SalvadOr, Salvacor-Potenciane
Escalon. whose plan was to surprise
the troops at Sonsonate. in the south
western part of the republic of Sal
vador, and capture the arms stored
there was impriSols.I Weanes Jay by
the government forces.
Free press., 1907-05-04

That an article may be good as we'll
as cheap, and give entire satisfaction,
is proven by the extraordinary sale OF
Defiance Starch, each package con-
tanning one-third more Starch than
can be had of any other brand for the
same money.
Free press., 1907-05-04
Roosevelt praised His Work.

Rome, Italy. -Signor Fosazarro.
the author. is delighted by the receipt
OF letter from President Roosevelt
Rraising his work and asking him t.
go to the United states.
Free press., 1907-05-04

With a smooth IRON and Defiance
Starch. you can launder your shirt
waist just as well at home as the
steam laundry can; it will have the
proper stiffness and fnisL, there will
be less wear and tear OF the goods,
and it viii be positive pleasure to
use Starch that does not stick to the
iron