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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1909-06-10
CHECKING NOXIOUS WEEDS.
Line of Road Improvement That
Should Not Ee Overlooked.

1t is encouraging to see the attention
that is being paid to good roads all
through the United States. Various
state organizations are taking the mat
ter up, national conventions are being
held, and an international meeting was
recently called to convene in France.
Everything points toward better high
ways, better facilities for marketing
crops and better conditions for the
farmer.
\ good road brings one nearer to his
neighbors, nearer to his church and
school and nearer to his market. The
time will soon come when one will
speak of farm as being ten minutes
distant from town rather than two
miles. The popularity which the auto
mobile is rapidly acquiring among
farmers will promote this good roads
movement
There is a splendid opportunity for
the individual to help the good work
along by taking care of the roads in
front of his own farm. There Is no
surer method than to take pride in the
road that goes past your door.
There is one line of road improve
ment-the holding in check of noxious
weeds-that is frequently overlooked.
Every roadway can be kept free from
these with comparatively little labor
If the matter is taken up promptly.
Each weed that natures bears a more
prolific crop of seed than its prede-
cesSor. If the fence corners and the
roadside are kept free it will be an
easy matter to exterminate the unde-
sirahle weed pests which are coming
to be a decided problem. If you can
not drag your road, you can at least
have regard for your adjacent field to
keep the weeds from growing along
the roadside.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1909-06-10
FLORIDA SAWDUST ROADS.
Southern Expert Finds 1t Cheaper and
Best Material to Use.

Best Material to Use.
They are making roads of sawdust
mixed with earth on a new plan In
Leon county, Fla. Two ridges Of earth
are thrown up with a road machine at
the required width from each other,
and the space between is filled with
six inch bed of sawdust. This is fol
lowed with a smaller machine which
pows up and mixes the earth with the
sawdust. This makes Il roadbed on
which the tires of the heaviest loaded
vehicles make no impression. The
contractor, G. III. Averitt. has kept an
accurate account of expenses in con
nection with this section of sawdust
and earth road and says the cost ag-
gregates $297 q mile, showing it to be
about the cheapest road material in
use.
1t may be suggested that sawdust is
not a durable material but the Florida
True Democrat meets this objection
with the statement that one or two
such roads were constructed In south
Georgia county twenty years ago and
are still in good condition, showing its
durability. AS is well known, Leon
county soil is clayey
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1909-06-10
L...J. J.VOOrhees.
SONESTOWN.
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of
Administration upon the estate OF Fran
els W. Gallagher, late OF Laporte Boro..
Sullivan County, Penna.. deceased. have
been granted to the undersigned. All
persons Indebted 10 said estate are re.
ques'ed to make payment, aud those
having claims or demands against the
same will make them known without de
lay to
MRS. THERESA GALLAGHER.
Laporte, Penna., Administrative.
January 4. 1909.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1909-06-10
roURT PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, Hon. CHAs. T. TERRY President
Judge, lionorables Henry Richlin and r. c. r.
Term, aer and General Jail Delivery, Quarter
Sessions OF the Peace, Orphans Court and Com
mon Pleas tor the County of sullivan, have issued
their precept, bearing date the II day of Mar
1909, to me directed, tor holding the seyer
courts in the Borough OF Laporte. on Monday the
II day OF May 1909, at O'Clock p. m.
Therefore, notice is hereby given to the Coroner
Justices OF the Peace and Constables within the
county that they be then and there in their prop
er person at o'clock p. m. OF said day with tkcir
other rememberances to those things to which
their offices appertan to be done And to those
who are bound by their recognizance to prosecute
against prisoners who shall be in the ial nf
the said county of Sullivan, hereby notified to
be then and there to prosecute against them as
will be just -
JUDSON BROWN sheriff
Sherif's Once, Laporte Pa. 9, Jsn 1905.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1909-06-10
The Auto a Road Builder.

Uo Nuto Nuau 6uIIUers
Good country roads are already in
sight. Every prosperous farmer either
owns an automobile or is making in
quiries as to the price Of one.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1909-06-10

down off his pedestal and talk in his
ads.
He needn't be hippant-far from it,
but let him not write as if he were adj
dressing somebody afar off, and telling
him about something at even a greater
distance.
The newspaper goes right into it's
readers house-goes in and sits down
with him.
It is on the table when he eats, and
In his hands while he is smoking after
the meal. 1t reaches him when he is in
an approachable condition.
That's the time to tell shiIr about
your business-clearly. plainly, conviDc.
ingly--as one man talks to another.
CsevSrA. 0.~ls <.sis BAtss. Ms~SY~A
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-05-08
ORPHEUM.

No more ambitious act has been
offered in high class vaudeville in
years than "A Night at the Circus"
the big feature number to be pre-
sented at the Orpheum in the new
bill beginning with the matinee to-
morrow afternoon. by the Ellis
Nowlan Co. 1t is said to be pre-
tentious act, introducing real old
fashioned one-ring show, including
20 acrobats and comedians, per-
formers of both sexes. The fact
that Cheridah Simpson is scheduled
to be on the new program is of it.
self noteworthy announcement.
Miss Simpson is a famous prima
donna and achieved additional fame
as the star of THE Red Feather"
production, in which she made a
very successful tour of the country.
Miss Simpson is classed as one of
the handsomest women on the
American stage. Pellation and
Foran will present Harrison Arm
strong's one-act political episode
entitled "A Spotless Reputation. 4"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-05-08

Miss Mckinley is known as the
daughter of Abner Mckinley, and q
niece of the martyred president,
and, since the death of her father,
is the only living relative of Presi-
dent Mckinley. Professionally, she
Is a recognized author, musician
composer and entertainer, and
these various talents, combined
with beautiful and lovable char
acter have caused her to be COM
monty mentioned as the most pop
ular girl in the United States. In
addition to her appearance at the
Washington, Miss Mckinley has
volunteered to deliver lectures of a
literary and patriotic nature to the
pupils of the public schools during
her weeks stay in Spokane. Fran
cesca Redding and company Of
three well known people will pre-
sent one of the famous comedy
sketches from the pen of viii M.
Cressy. The Faust brothers are
two eccentric patomimists anG
musical comedy artists. Horace
Mann and Cad Franks are two for
mer favorites with Spokane vaude-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-05-08

selves as favorites in musical com.
edy for their versatility. Besides
making ten complete changes of
costume during the act, they in
dulge in harmonious singing, eccen-
trio duet piano and trick concertina
playing, acrobatic. eccentric, soft
and wooden shoe dancing. Richard
Bros, who are European novelty
gymnasts, perform feats of strength
and teeth lifting on the trapeze.
Robert II. Bertram e. Co. present
Ing "The Story of the Rose" Leroy,
the first protean artist to appear at
the Pantages, and Marie Hrdlicka,
Bohemian lyric soprano In grand
opera and popular selections. are
acts that should round out what
promises to be strong bill. The
Illustrated song this week will be
somewhat Of a feature in itself.
Nevin's my Rosary" which has
been posed especially for William
d. Gibson, is the subject, and is the
first time this beautiful song has
ever been Illustrated. The Pan
tagescope will perform its usual
function.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-05-08

plant. Then an old maid is hon.
ored by securing temporary GUS
tody of the waif, then the police
station, the founding home, and
other organizations. Jimmy, play
ed by Mr.. Ralston. finally locates
the child. Ralston plays the part
of Ia year old boy, and has COM
edy in every line of his part. Jack
Amory as FizZleton is one of those
irascible old reprobates who is
nine-tenths bluff, while Jennie Lee
as his wife has great part. Miss
Shirley will play Nita and George
McQuarrie will appear as Will
Frankleigh, and neither has much
time to pose while before the foot
lights, as they are pretty busy from
start to finish. Frank McQuarrie
as Fred Fizzleton. Nita's brother,
and Laura Adams as his wife are
also long on fun making Miss
Hamilton will play the role of Jane
Little Harry George Quinn will
make his initial appearance with
the company as the maltreated
baby. This is the role which served
to introduce Jack Quinn to the
Shirley patrons.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-05-08
PANTAGES S:

School complete in all it's details,
rom teacher to pupil. will be held
next week at the Pantages, when
Bonner will be put through his
daily tasks in mathematics, writing,
calculations, etc. Bonenr Is beau
tiful Morgan Black Hawk trotting
horse, possessed of a human brain.
He can multiply, add. do sums in
subtraction, and actually write fig
ares with chalk: he can tell the
time of day, select various colors
sailed for. and will answer ques-
lions, and do sums or tricks for
Any one In the audience rs readily
Is he will for his master The
Ieauty of Bonner's entire perform
lnce Is that he does everything
without the use of a bride or whip.
Borden, Zeno 4 Hayden Bros. in
Bits OF Vaudeville" are four young
men who have established them.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-05-08

characterized as one of the most
forceful playlets of the kind offer.
ed. Rossiter's Novelty Dancing
Four, with Johnny J. Hughes as one
of the principals, offer an act that
is graceful and pleasing. William
DeHollis and Josephine Valera are
dexterous manipulators Of hats,
lamps, plates, parasols and other
household articles. Frank Whitman,
the dancing violinist, combines
musical genius with graceful dance
steps. His act is odd as well as
thoroughly entertaining. Mile.
Latina, the physical culture girl,
has an act that is said to be inter-
esting from start to finish. Comp
toms orchestra has a treat in store
in the way of new musical pro-
gram, and the motion pictures
should prove interesting.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-05-08
PULLED WITH POCKETS
FULLIOF PROPERTY

With hip pockets crammed full
OF deeds and other legal papers for
property III Minnesota, George My
ers, alias Henderson, evidently a
pilgrim, vas arrested by Officer
Delaney. He was charged with
vagrancy and arraigned in police
court. where he declared the docu-
ments were for property belonging
to him, and that though he told the
officer his name was Myers, It was
really Henderson. The names of
different members of a Henderson
family appeared in the deeds. The
case looks suspicious to the police
and it has been continued till May
Ii to give time for an investiga-
ton.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-05-08
AUDITORIUM.


THE Baby Chase farce COM
edy Of the extreme type. will serve
as the goodbye production for the
Shirley company, which opens its
last week at the Auditorium tomor-
row evening. Several of the old
favorites who have not been with
the company for a year or more
will be seen In the farewell produc-
ton, and these include c. +. Raj
ston, the popular juvenile and fun
maker, who came from Portland
expressly to play with his old
friends In the last week: Miss
Hazel Hamilton. who has been out
of the cast FOR several years, and
Jennie Lee. a prime favorite, who
Is always full Of fun in farce com.
edies. "The Baby Chase" Is pure
and unauthorized fun, and the
story deals with the trials and
tribulations which surround viii
and Nita Frankleigh, who secretly
married and attempted to keep the
fact quiet. When they hear that
old Fizzleton. played by Jack
Amory, Is coming, they attempt TO
hide the child, and here is where
the trouble begins. and II doesn't
end until toward the close of the
play, when the lost child is again
recovered. The baby finds it's way
into the hands Of Nita's brother,
AMI there proves to be a white Gle
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-05-08

MISS MABEL MCKINLEY
Our American Soprano.
Francesca Redding & Co., pre-
senting "The Man from Texas" by
Will M. Cressy. Faust Brothers,
musical comedians. Mann & Franks
in their character singing travesty.
Bob and MuIvey Ward, the dancing
boys. Biograph.
Matinee daily at 2:30. Two shows
every evening at 1880 and 9.
Prices-15 and rs cents.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-05-08
At the Theaters
SPOKANE

There is another evening Of gen.
aine entertainment at the Spokane
tonight with Norman Hackett and
company in Classmates" The
play deserved far bigger crowd.
Hackett is the all round salts
factory star that makes the lead
Ing role worth while, and his sup.
port Is strong. His lack of affecta-
ton is the most wholesome feature
Of his work. The play begins at
West Point. carries the principal
characters to the Amazon jungles,
where the strong scene develops,
and back to New York, where the
hero wins his reward and the
villain suffers his fate. The jungle
getting is work of art. Bert
Stafford has the heavy role and
Willard Louis the comedy lead.
They are both sufficient, and Doris
Mitchell in the leading woman role
Is entirely pleasing.
When Lillian Russell comes to
the Spokane theater Sunday and
Monday in her racing play, wild
FIRE." she will be seen in one of
the genuine hits of the current sea-
son. It tells story of the Amer
lean turf in such happy spirit that
Its charm is irresistible. The cen
trail character portrayed by Miss
Russell is that Of young widow
who In settling up her husbands
estate finds the only available prop
erty left is a stable of race horses.
Circumstances demand that she
take hold and conduct the stable in
secret until such time as she can
dispose of her holdings to the best
advantage. How she does this and
Dutwits her enemies is the nub of
the story. The comedy that Is
interviewer into the telling is I'M
forced, and the whole makes an
Appealing combination. Miss Rus
sell Is said to be more beautiful
than ever and arrayed in several
Of the very newest directoire ef-
eects is the central picture.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-05-08
WASHINGTON.

An act Of some magnitude is to
head the bill at the Washington
next week, when Miss Mabel Nc
Kinley opens tomorrow afternoon,
appearing once in the afternoon
and twice at night In an Offering
consisting of her own and other
songs. sung and accompanied by
herself Miss Mckinley has been
considered Il star attraction ever
since she consented to first appear
On the vaudeville stage. Socially
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-05-08
WASHINGTON THEATER

HIGH CLASS VAUDEVILLE
WEEK COMMENCING SUNDAY,
MAY 9, 1909
First Appearance in the Northwest
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-05-08

vile patrons, who return after a
three year absence. Bob and Null
vey Ward are two clever dancers
and promise something new. The
pictures, as usual, will close the
show
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-05-08
CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST

Services are held Sunday at II
a. m. and at 8 p. m. The subject of
the lesson sermon for this week is
Adam and Fallen man." The
church edifice is at the corner of
Fourth and Post. John NJ Hender-
son, first reader.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-05-08
Basement BARGAINS

Fancy Dress Lawns-40 in. wide; white grounds
with stripes flowers; neat and pretty; regular 15c
values or better; basement special, per yard " 40
zoe Curtain Swiss-Dots and figures; all well
woven in the goods; full yard wide; basement spe-
cial per yard Sc
Black Cotton Hose-Womens plain 20c hose
boys and girls ribbed 15c hose; no nonsense about
this they real Zoe and 15c qualities IN
basement price, per pair. ..................1 VV
Walking Skirts for misses and women; the fabrics
and patterns good; $400 to $500 values; grays,
browns, navy, black checked. ............ $2.48
Corsets-Women's white corsets; splendid 76c
quality, with hose supporters attached. .39c
&c Unbleached Sheeting--36 inch, heavy quality,
per yard Observation-Disclosures. dc
Fancy Lawn Waists-S5c values in white and neat
figures Observation-Disclosures. SOC
$500 White Waists-Very fancy lace and en-
broderv trimlned very special at .......... CSC
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-05-08

PROFESSOR YEAGER TO JUDGE
Principal Yeager of the Garfield
school left this afternoon for DAY.
export, where he acts as one of
the judges for the Lincoln county
oratorical contest tonight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-05
PERSONAL POINTS.

J. d. Blake has gone 10 Kansas City
for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. l.. Wesley and their
daughter departed last night for Seat
tie.
James Simester, 1901 Fourth avenue,
is now well on the way 10 recovery
after a siege of Illness.
Fay Taylor, who has spent the last
half year at Aberdeen, S. ID. teaching
school, has returned to his home in
this city.
Secretary A. L. Burnett of the Y. II.
c. A returned last evening from Mat
toon, where he spent several days
with relatives.
Mrs. Julia Schreiner and daughter,
Miss Grace Schreiner, left this morn
ing for California, where they intend
to remain several months.
Rev. w. G. Oglevee has returned
from Plttsburg. where he~has been the
past two weeks attending meeting
of the Presbyterian Brotherhood. He
also visited his parents. near Pitts
burg.
A baby daughter was born this
morning to Mr.. and Mrs. Z. f. Lamp
DR.. and Mrs. r. Matsonlo of Portland
Ore, are. guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. j.
Meek. Dr. and Mrs. Matson are Ell
route to Europe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-05
TOO LOW
Big Contract for Sale OF Coal to Steel
Corporation Wrecks S., 00O,-
-. 81 600 Firm.
FlxEDTHERATE FOR 5OYEARS
Increase In Cost Of Labor and Trans
portation Forces Dering Con-
Germ to the Wall.

Chicago, March 5.-A 50-year con-
tract with the United States Steel cor
poration, providing for the delivery of
from 5000 to 5000 tons of coal from
its mines every day for so years is
blamed for the financial difficulties in
which the Dering Coal company, a S.
100000 corporation, finds itself. The
company was placed in the hands of
a receiver by Judge c. G. Kohlsaat of
the United States circuit court yester-
day. William C. Niblack was appoint
led receiver. He has already taken
over the extensive properties of the
coal company located in Illinois and
Indiana.
Receivership proceedings were
brought in the federal courts because
the Dering Coal company is a Della
ware corporation. Ancillary receivers
will be named in the states in which
the company has property.
Is Big Case.
The financial troubles of the coal
company constitute one of the biggest
cases of the kind that the courts have
had to deal with in some time The
mines. The mining properties cover
$4,000 acres of land and the yearly
output of the mines is said to be about
2,500,000 tons of coal.
According to the bill filed yesterday,
the mining properties of the DerinS
company are declared to be worth So
100000. An estimate of unworked coal
on the company's properties is 200,-
100000. Outside of the contract in
force with the United States Steel
corporation the company is said to be
in good shape.
Induced to Sign.
ut was ruinous contract which the
officers of the Dering Coal company
were induced to sign with the steel
trust" said Receiver Niblack last
night. Upon the construction that
the courts place on the contract rests
the future of this immense concern.
If the courts shall decide it holding,
the company will be forced out of ex.
istence and the creditors probably will
suffer; if otherwise, there will be a
reorganization.
The contract was entered into -four
or five years ago. The price was low
Since then wages have gone up, the
price of mining and shipping coal has
been increased materially. The steel
corporation has insisted that the con
tract be carried out to the letter Not
only that but the corporation. know
ing that the price was low, has beer
pushing the Dering company almost tc
| the limit of its contract-9,000 tons Of
coal a day"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-05

ball Mr.. and Mrs. Taft were the
guests of the Roosevelts at the White
house Wednesday night, setting new
as they did again yester
day when Mrs Taft accompanied the
newly-made president and Mr.. Sher-
man. the new vice president. from the
capitol at the head of the imposing
parade to the White house.
UnmlndfuI of the Snow.
The presidential carriage, drawn by
four bay horses, which had been closed
against the storm as President Roose-
welt and Mr.. Taft made their way to
the capitol was thrown open as the
return journey was begun, and Presi-
dent Taft, quickly recognized by the
crowds which stood unmindful of the
snow and slush about them,
was acclaimed all along the great dis
tances of the avenue. Wearing his
broadcast of smiles, he bowed right and
left in acknowledgment of the succeed
ing ovations which marked his prog
ress to the White house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-05
No Reason for Doubt
"A Statement of Facts Backed BY &
Strong Guarantee.

We guarantee immediate relief and
a positive cure to all sufferers from
constipation. In every case where we
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Rexall Orderlies are a gentle, eff
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They re-cstablish natures functions in
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They are SO pleasant to take and work
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tone up the whole system to healthy
activity. They have a most beneficial
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Rexall Orderlies are indispensable
and ideal for the use of children, old
folks and delicate persons. We can
not too highly recommend them to all
sufferers from any form of constipa.
ftion and its attendant evils. That's
why we back our faith in. them with
our promise of money back If they do
mot give entire satisfaction. Tw1
sizes, 25 cents and 10 cents. T. H.
Thomas drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-05
pure Foods and Pure Medicines

mean better, healthier, happier people.
1t has been proved, however, that Ill
medicines are not adulterated and
worthless any more than are all food
products.
The, wheat has been sifted from the
chaff, and such medicines as Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, which
is made from roots and herbs and
complies with all conditions of the
Pure Food and Drugs law, will con-
American remedy for female ills.