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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-12-16
The "Luck" of Peacock's Feathers.

The Luck" of Peacock's Feathers.
The peacock's feathers superstition
Is nothing like SO common as it used
to be. Perhaps Whistler's celebrated
Peacock Room helped to break it
down. At any rate, Peacock's feath-
ers are ordinary enough articles of
decoration in many happy and placid
homes. There are shops in London
that keep these bringers of misfortune
at a shilling bundle. Did the super
stitition originate because of the re-
puted pride of the peacock, on the
pride shall have fall" theory? Or
Is 1t that the eye of the feather Is
supposed to see undesirable happen
ings, which somehow get published
upon the housetops? One rather feels
that the beautiful tail was natures
compensation to the bird for giving it
the most abomlnable of all Voices
London Chronicle.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-12-16
Minister Retracts.

During the campaign just ended
Rev. w. L. Barrett, pastor of the
First Presbyterian church at Blairs-
vile, stated that John K. Tener,
Republican candidate for governor
of Pennsylvania, had been seen up
on the street in state OF intoxica-
ton. Governor-elect Tener recent
ly brought suit against the rever-
end gentleman on charge of Grim
inal libel. Last Sunday Rev. Mr..
Barrett stated from his pulpit that
his acquisition against Mr.. Tener
was untrue. He read a letter from
the Rev. Mr.. Roulston, of Wander
grift, stating that he had told Mr..
Barrett the story and that it was
not true. The person he had seen
intoxicated was not Mr.. Tener. In
consideration of this public retrac-
ton the libel suit has been dropped.
How humiliating it must be to a
minister of the gospel to rise in his
pulpit and admit that he grossly
slandered one of his fellow men,
and to have the penitentiary door
staring him in the face! How
much better it would be if preach
ers would confine themselves to
preaching the gospel and let politics
alone! But, if they must go into
politics, they should take lessons
first. John X. Tener seems bent
upon making the people who lied
about him during the campaign
eat little humble pie.-Canton
Sentinel.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-12-16
"I Suffered Years
With NV Back"

Backache resulting from weak
kidneys, bad cold or other cause,
usually renders the sufferer unfit
for work and often results in per-
manent disability.
II suffered for years with my
back, or kidney trouble, and. have
tried number of remedies from
different physicians. More than
year ago, one of our local druggists
induced me to try
Dr.. Miles, Anti-Pain Pills
and after using them some three
months found decided improve
ment in my kidneys, and l am glad
to say that hope soon to be fully
restored to health" J. P. ALLEN,
Ex-Judge City Court, Glasgow, KY.
AS long as pain is present in any
part of the body rest is impossible
and the system becoming weakened
is exposed to any form of disease to
which the sufferer may be inclined.
Dr.. Miles, Anti-Pain Pills
by steadying the irritated nerve
centers, make refreshing sleep pos
sible, thereby enabling the body to
recover lost strength. AS aremedy
for pain of any description DR..
Miles Anti-Pain Pills are unsur-
passed.
Sold by all druggists under a guar
antee assuring the return Of the price
Of the first box II no benefit results.
MILES MEDICAL CO., Eikhart, Ind.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-12-16
Farmers Week.

Farmers Week at The Pennsyl-
vania State College will be held
this year December 10Th to oath,
inclusive. A splendid opportunity
is offered to all farmers interested
in better agriculture. Lectures
on live topics will be given by men
who have practical experience as
we'll as scientific knowledge. In
addition to the lectures, many
practical demonstrations in judging
dairy cattle, beef cattle, horses,
sheep, swine and poultry will be
given. The program is so ar
ranged that any individual can at
tend lectures during each period
upon the subjects that interest him
most.
Many OF the speakers are men OF
national prominence in their re-
spective lines from this and other
states. Every farmer who can
possibly do so, should arrange to
spend at least part of the week
in getting in touch with this prac-
tical science which is offered.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-12-16
Bonds For Sale.

The LaPorte Borough School District
has issued bonds of the said District
which will be placed on sale December
l3, 1910. Said bonds are coupon bonds
for 800 each, interest at 5 per cent pay
able semi.annually on the first days OF
January and July. Issued for twenty
years, payable at the option of the School
District after three years. Address all
communications either to F. II. Ingham,.
President of School Board, or James C,
Caven, Secretary.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-12-16
Selections
HE'LL GATE OF THE LAKES.
Greatest Golfer Dam in the World Now
Building There.

Building There.
For more than a third of century
the United States government has
been striving to provide channel in
the lower Detroit river that would
prove equal to the constantly increas-
ing demands of marine interests on
the great lakes.
The conquest of the Lime Kiln
Crossing some fourteen miles below
Detroit, and the most troublesome
spot on the inland seas, has kept gov
ernment engineers busy for years,
made contractors wealthy and furnish
ed employment for hundreds Of skilled
drill and dredge men.
We're all the collisions, groundlings
and other accidents that have taken
place in the vicinity of the Lime Kiln
Crossing to be enumerated, the show
ing would be impressive. Now this
most perplexing problem of removing
this hindrance to further marine de-
velopment Is well along toward a solu-
tion that will, it Is confidently pre-
dicted, eliminate trouble for all time.
The change is being brought about
through one of the most remarkable
engineering feats on record, which in
wolves nothing less than the construc-
tion of the greatest Golfer dam the
world has ever known, the pumping
out of an area more than mile in
length and approximately one-third Of
a mile in width, and cutting in the dry
from the limestone rock forming the
river bottom course 800 feet in width
and a mile in length that will, when
completed, accommodate the largest
vessels on the great lakes.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-12-16
Music Of the Stone AGE.

The reproach that England is not
a musical nation will be no longer
heard after the Army Pageant Is pro
duced next June. Mr.. Christopher Will
son will shatter the illusion. He is
going to reproduce the music of the
Stone Age by means of "marrowbones
struck with flints, the hollow bone
giving out curiously resonant note"
The same instruments struck with
knives will produce "melodious con-
cord" representative of the Iron Age.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-12-16
Estella Again Defeated.

In game of. basket ball played
at Dushore on Friday night be-
tween the st. Basil's School team
of Dushore and the Estella team,
the latter was defeated by score
of IA to 4. This is the second
game played by Estella this season
and the second one lost. The west
end boys are improving however
and will no doubt soon begin to
tag back.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-12-16
ArchbOld Chosen as Judge.

Among the names Of the nomi-
nees sent to the Senate by Presi-
dent Taft, for judges of the newly
created commerce court, was that
of Robert w. Archibald of Scranton
now United States district Judge
for the middle district of Pennsyl-
vania. Mr.. Archibald has held
court in Sullivan County and is
well known to many of the people
of the county.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-12-16
OCKHOLDERs MEETING.
The annual meeting of

y The annual meeting OF the
stockholders of the First Ma
tional Bank of Laporte, for the ell
ection of directors and the transac-
ton of such other business as may
come before it, will be held at the
office of the bank in Laporte, Pa,
on Tuesday, January 10, 1911, be-
tween the hours of ten a. M, and
three p m.
EDW. LADLEY, Cashier.
Laporte, Pa, Dec. 8, 1910.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-12-16
All Settled.

They were going to be married so
agreed for once and all
On the most important details wheth
er great or whether small,
Till they came to the allowance"
when she very quickly said,
"Oh, you needn't worry darling! I've
that figured in my head!
Il shall be o, very careful of your in.
come, you will see,
And you're very wise my sweetest.
leaving all such things to me!
Ill allow you one whole dollar from
your salary each week
For oor own dear title selfie!" and she
kissed him on the cheek.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-12-16
CHOICE GROCERIES.
&%MS.

Groceries, to be choice must be
fresh. In order to sell fresh gro
ceries we must keep them contin-
ually moving, buying and selling.
That's just what we are doing.
Therefore our groceries are fresh
and choice in the true sense of the
word. If you are not getting the
best in the grocery line tell us and
we will tell you the reason and how
to overcome it.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-12-16
chIoroform Zoo Animals.

The practice Of cutting the claws
Of the more ferocious animals of the
London geological garden has recently
been greatly facilitated by chloroform-
ing the animals. Heretofore 1t was
done by sheer force by squad Of men,
the animal being first secured by
ropes.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-12-16
Notice.
To WHOM 1T NAY CONCERN:

To WHOM 1T NAY CONCERN:
I hereby warn all people not to pur-
chase note signed by me, dated Novem-
ber, l6, 1910, for $44 90, made to Frank
lin Mdse. Co., Of Chicago, Illinois, as I
did not receive value tor same.
j. S. BOUDMAN,
2lt3 Sonestown, Pa.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-12-16
Just Work.

Genius and inspiration are mere
words after all. The true, the leading
srtist is he who has worked. worked.
worked and goes on working. -Au.
guste ROdin.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-12-16
3 CENTS A Line ADS.

WANTED-Hides, Tallow and
Wool; also furs caught in season. J..
L. Wineman, N. Sd st, Lewisburg
Pa. 2Xt
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-12-16
Taxa Nofica

Agents and cyclones" observes
wise Kansas editor, Should be
lodged; you can't blur them."-Kan.
sas City Star.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-27
RecitaLs, Whist Parties
Plays, Music and Clubs
The Delta lota Chi Sorority :.
Con1ul11en1orntes Founders DR.

HE luncheon and given yesterday afternoon by the
members Of the Delta Iota Chi sorority In comnemoration
Of founders day affairs OF the week.
At O'Clock delightful luncheon served In the Gothic
of Davenpors The appointments beautifully marked
with note Of lavender bouquets offs voets the
sorority flower being used to adon and brighten the table
Following the elaborate luncheon the girls went to the Or
pheum theaer and enjoyed the matinee The club
which includes of the most popular society maids Of the city
has former occasions banquet but this
girls decided affair elaborate thus the
luncheon and box
The local membership list includes about 40 but
of the colleges
yesterday attended by 49, who Mrs Victor Piolett
John Babcock r Mrs. Milton Webster Mrs Lamont Barnes
Mrs Keth Mrs Robert Grnne Miss Miss Edith
Brownee Miss Mason Betty Lucy
Miss Helen Miss Fassett Miss Miss
Leonora Townsend Miss Mary Cole Miss Halle McGvery Miss
Estela OBrien
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-27
Whist Club to be
Entertained in the
Brolvnlee Home

The Whist club, of which a num-
Der of the most popular society
matrons of Spokane are members.
has indeed enjoyed one round of
festivities this season.
The ladies have been entertain
ed every week by one Of the men,
bers, and at various intervals have
been guests Of fashionable ladies
who received in their honor in
formally at luncheons and card
parties. "a go 9"F
Tuesday of this week the club
will be entertained by Mrs. Ferdi.
nand Heine and Mrs. M. B. Brown
lee at the Brownlee residence, 312
Eighth avenue.
An afternoon at whist preceded
by a l o'clock luncheon will afford
several hours of pleasure.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-27
ociety Maids Plan for
ly1erTy Times AHerLent
Flowers, Laces, Feathers
IN PROPULSION This Year
Chanticleer Hat That Looks Like Rooster Will Be
AL the Rage.
BY PARA DALTON.

fashionable MILL
display their creations
trimmed
laces. feathers and various other novelties
adapted the Rostand which has
big in Paris The freak feature about the hat was
resemblance which seemed to
top Of the womans head
poultry high priced
consumption there ready hands waiting make
the plumage trimming for expensive hats
EVIDENCE RoosTER's HIGH AMBITION.
inclination the high evidenced by
the whose wife buys will have
make enough to
mner Whethor not this fad will meet with approval
question the Spokane to solve. .
beauty years. to take
arrivals know there certainly disappointment
IN this
EXTREMELY LARGE HATS ARE FASHIONABLE
easily suited; both
fashionable The smart
draped thing
which have before been
the one satsacuoh
lines graceful and the garntue SO IN keeping a 'e a
SOME RESEMBLE PORTABLE FLOWER BEDS.
and are
principal the sole trimming One OF the latest novelties
used in such abundance before
even lace being shown -. - ,.a
the dark coheau the Poe
shades the cold blues and the rich King ana
stronger, then the leghorn shades!
sue pRIcEs-wELL, BETTER JOHN ALONG.
reasonable considering the raise IN
other Of living The average see5 nat fo az 90
charged for the mats suitaoe "
evening a.. - ..u
salesadies fashionable shop tells me .n
she always hat when the customer
purchases and
VIII the consideration of few dollars
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-27
Lovers of Music
Anxiously Await
Coming of Artist

Spokane music lovers are looking
forward with pleasure to the ap-
pearance of Madame Schumann
Heink, one of the worlds greatest
vocal artists, at the Auditorium
theater on the evening of March Z.
With the dazzling aureole of i'm
perial favor still shimmering above
her head the splendid contralto re-
turns from the vast applause OF
European enthusiasm to the be-
loved America of her adoption.
From the position of queen of the
opera she has moved to the head
OF the creators of concerts and re-
citals. Schumann Heink, with her
glorious voice, possesses wonder
fully sincere individuality, which
wins for her the admiration Of all
her hearers. Her coming is her
aided with pleasure.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-27

WhO oPShe sA~ hoeeAo ~ AA'O AUAA
bred. q a.
Mrs. G. H.. Paxson was a charm.
ing hostess at a luncheon given
Wednesday noon at the Paxon resi-
dence, 610 Howard street. The af.
fair was in the form of a colonial
party and informal musicale,
4 Z 4
One of the largest and most not
able events of the day was the mil
itary ball given by the war veter
ans at the Armory.
Red, white and blue flags and
streamers floated everywhere, and
boys in natty blue uniforms and
elderly soldiers in full military
dress danced about with the fair
young maids and matrons to the
military music furnished by Orions
orchestra.
Marked with simplicity and
charm were the two affairs given
this week by Mrs. Quintard John
son.
Both affairs occurred at the
johnson home, on Eleventh ave
nue.. The first was given Thurs
day afternoon, when Mrs. johnson
entertained a few friends informal
ly, while the second occurred Fri
day, when the Whist club were
guests OF Mrs. M. e. Waters and
Mrs. Johnson. Both afternoons
were devoted to whist.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-27
TiUo Afternoons
at Whist in the
Hotel Spokane

Cards have been issued and
guests invited are anticipating the
pleasure of attending two smart
affairs this week at the Hotel Spo-
kane.
Miss Susan B. Frye will be the
hostess at the affairs, which are to
be given complimentary to Mr.. and
Mrs. George III. Tilton Of Littleton,
New Hampshire.
The first of the series will occur
Wednesday evening, while the sec
ond will take place Saturday even
ing. Whist is to furnish the enter
tainment on both occasions, and
tables will be arranged for $50
guests.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-27
To Entertain, at
Toln,an Home in
Honor Mrs. Linn

Complimentary to Mrs. George
Linn, who leaves shortly to make
her home at Standpoint, Idaho, Mrs.
II. Tolman will entertain informally
tomorrow afternoon.
About 20 guests have been bid
den for the occasion, and they will
spend the hours socially and with
music.
Mr.. Linn was formerly post
office inspector in this city, but
has recently become interested in
various business enterprises at
Standpoint. Mrs. Linn will be great
ly missed from her wide circle of
friends in Spokane.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-27
BY PARA DALTON.

The pupils of Miss Lily Court
ney Snow in a dramatic recital
given yesterday at Courtney hall,
Hotel Touraine, were much appre-
ciated by the large and appyeci-
alive audience which was present
to see and hear the young artists
in their recitations, pantomimes
and playlets. ,ri11
The first part of the program
was devoted to recitations, which
were well given by Jewell Franklin,
Clara Hanson, Dorothy Geglaeh,
Ina Boatman and Arthur Jenkins.
An original pantomime, t-col-
lege Luncheon" was a feature. of
the program, and was cleverfy per.
formed by Miss Mary Ruble as pre-
ceptress and Miss Gladys Prall,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-27

Miss Clara Hanson. Miss Jewell
Franklin and Miss Florence McDer-
mott as students.
Little Doris Cole in her original
poses, "Bashfulness," Thinking,
Listening" Searching" "Beckon-
ing" when the Cats Away" and
"Betty's Surprise" (from a picture)
proved herself a charming little
artist and won much praise and
applause from the audience.
The playlet, American Beauties
with the characters cast as fol-
lows, concluded the entertainments:
Marie" Miss Boatman; Kate"
Louise Brown; Annie" Miss
Franklin; "Elinor," Miss Gerlach;
4 Harriet" Miss McDermott;
-"Bess," Mabel Carlson. Scene
Sitting Room at Marie'S Home.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-27
WILL ENTERTAIN SPOKANE
aQRQSle CLUB.

Mrs. M. A. Wiley will entertain
the members Of the Spokane Soro-
ais club tomorrow afternoon at her
home, South 720 Cedar street. The
afternoon will be devoted to the
study Of western writer's and the
following program will be given:
Roll calI--American illustrators
ana artists.
Bret Hsrte and Early Days in
California, Mrs. J.. H. Prather.
Rcading-"Her Letter." Mrs. L.
McAtoo.
Life sketch--"Paul Lawrence
Dunbar" Mrs. John ID. Ellis.
Roading--"Little Brown Baby,
Mrs.. George w. Dickinson.
Life Sbctch--''Hamlin Garland.
Mrs.. N. Il. Wiley.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-27

The Hall se~the Doges, Daven-
ports, will besthe scene of a most
interesting affair tomorrow even
ing, when the members OF the
Northwestern Alumni association
will entertain at their annual ban.
quiet.
The association includes in its
membership a number OF well
known professional and society
people of the city, and its annual
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-27

The Ladies' of the Maccabees of
the World will hold their regular
hive review next Thursday evening.
March 3, at the hall, 722 First ave-
nue., second floor. All members
are requested to be present. as mat
tiers of interest to the order will
be decided. The ladies will eele-
brate st. Patrick's day by giving a
grand ball on the evening Of
March II, at the walters hall. at
722 First avenue. A splendid or.
chestra will be In attendance.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-27
Northwestern Alumni Haze
Annual Banquet TOMORROW

affairs are leoked forward to with
pleasure. s~s' So. -
The officers 81 the club are:
Hugo Oswald, president; E. w.
Hurn, vice president; Gladys Ar
mold, secretary, and DIR. j. s. Reed,
treasurer. d. w. Hurn is chairman
of the social committee, and is as
sisted by Mr.. G. P. Weeks.
For the banquet tomorrow night
covers will be laid for about 30
guests.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-27
Spokane Tourists
Visiting in Nice

!. Word has been received in this
city that the famous French re-
sort, Nice, France, is at present
being visited by number of Spo-
kane people. Among them are Dr.
and Mrs. ]. G. Cunningham, Mrs.
Julius Black, Mr.. and Mrs. w. ].
-Thayer. Mrs. Galland and julius
Galland.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-27

and they are good value at tho
money. Our used pianos are par
ticularly desirable because every.
one goes through our repair de.
partment, which Is the most com.
plete in equipment of machinery
and competent mechanics Of any
in the west. 1t Is a veritable piano
factory.
Again our secondhand pianos ex-
cell because the extreme high and
unapproachable quality of the
Chickering piano and tina genuine
Pianola Piano, which. are sold by
us exclusively, attract the atten-
ton of wealthy homes, who bring
to us In exchange superior grade
Of used piano.
OUR PAYMENT PLAN Is the
most simple and easy that can be
offered. and our money-back, iron.
clad guarantee Is a reality that
protects you against any POSSIBLE
ity of disappointment.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-27

Cheese Straws--Grate strong
cheese till you have one-quarter of
a pound. Then add one-quarter
pound butter, good one-quarter
pound of flour, a pinch of salt and
a dash of cayenne paper. Mix and
roll out and cut in finger strips.
Bake slowly to a delicate brown.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-27
New Bridge Club
to be Entertained

Miss Annette Oudin will be host
ess next Wednesday evening when
she will entertain the new bridge
club of which she is a member at
the Oudin home on Third avenue.
Sixteen guests will be present. The
social hours will be spent at bridge.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-27

Right Prices

In comparing pianos be sure that
you compare the values as we'll az
prices, because Oftentimes cut
prices mean a reduction from In.
flated prices.
We guarantee our prices to be
right, as well as the quality Of our
instrument.
Occasionally you will find at our
store
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-27

About rs friends of Mrs. w. +.
Mitchem were guests at the Mitch
EN- home Wednesday evening. when
they were entertained at cards. Six
tables were arranged for the guests,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-27

Wednesday afternoon the 1
o'clock luncheon given by Mrs.
Charles Mclean at her home, on
Fast Baldwin. proved most charm.
ing affair for the few intimate
friends who were present for the
occasion.