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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-08-02
Highway improvements

Harrisburg, Pa, July 31.-Forty |
seven of the counties of Pennsyl-
vania have asked for State aid in
the construction of roads aggregat-
ing almost 74O miles in length in
less than a year, and as rapidly as
estimates can be made and the APP
proval by county commissioners
and local authorizes given to these
estimates, the State Highway de-
partment will take the steps neces-
sary to award contracts. Many OF
the applications for the assistance
of the commonwealth on a basis OF
one half the cost, as provided by
the Sproul law of 1911, have not
been followed by officials in the
districts proposed to be improved,
with the result that work of better
ing highways has been retarded.
The provisions of the act of 1911
are similar to those of previous
good roads laws, except that where
boroughs or townships unite with
counties in asking for State aid they
are to receive but so per cent in
stead of IS per cent. OF the cost
The State aid feature of the earlier
laws was retained in the Sproul
law, which, however, is best known
because of its provision for a system
of main State highways. In other
words, the means of obtaining State
aid in construction of roads is in
force as much today as it was five
years ago, only the terms have
changed. Where applications have
been made for construction of roads
on the basis of one half of the cost
to be paid by the State the engin-
eers of the State Highway depart
ment make estimates which are
then forwarded to local authorities
for their information and approval
before bids are asked for construc-
ton.
The total number of applications
is over 300 and it is expected by
the end of the year this number
will be materially increased. The
proposition of State aid in road
building is being better understood
and the improvement of such roads
will supply important connections
to the States main highway system
and also link up sections already
constructed.
Under the proposed issue OF
$50, 900, 900 of bonds for improve
ment of highways State aid work
will be facilitated, as it is recogniz
ed that this is destined to create a
system of roads through communi-
ties not touched by main highways.
The constitutional amendment pro-
viding for the bond issue was pass
ed for the first time by the legisla-
ture of 1911 and the men now run
ming for the legislature of 1919 will
vote upon it for the second time,
this action being necessary before
it goes to the people for ratification,
The bond issue will put Pennsyl-
vania in the very front rank OF
States which are bettering their
roads and provide means for the
development of smaller highways
as well as those designated as main
routes. The plan is to issue the
bonds as needed so that the cost
of interest and sinking fund will be
distributed over period of years.
The fixed charges will vary accord
ing to the issue of bonds, and as
Pennsylvania levies no State land
tax the rural communities will be
the greatest benefciaries without
haar no tho COST
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-08-02
LAST CHANCE TO GET A NAT
lONAL VACUUM CLEANER

There only few of these wonderful dustesS
cleaners remaining
If you have not already taken advantage of this liberal
offer, do not delay in acting
The first to respond to this last announcement will be
the lucky ones.
You need the NATIONAL Vacuum Cleaner because
it is the only way you can keep your home perfectly dust
less and sanitary.
Doctors say that the clouds of choking gernl-laden
dust raised by sweeping and dlSng the of
taglouS diseases so common during the house-c cleaning
season.
In the NATIONAL you have reliable Vacuum Cleaner
effective protection against dust dangers price less than
your present cost of broom and sweeper.
The NATIONAL weighs less than pounds 1t is
easily operated by boy or girl,
The large capacity of the NATIONAL makes it capable
of thorough cleaning, through and through.
But to get "a NATIONAL Vacuum Cleaner you will
have to act promptly.
you to take advantage of this splendid offer will
to quickly
One National Vacuum Cleaner Ge prices 5o and The News
for year for the small 0 $500
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-08-02
DEMONSTRATES WANTED

A good man to demonstrate the
National Vacuum Cleaner in Sui
livan County, A fine proposition
to the right party. Address, The
REPUBLICAN News ITEM, Laporte,
Pa.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-08-02
For Sale

One top buggy, good as new,
will sell at reasonable price, inquire
of Adam Vogel, Laporte Pa.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-08-02

A Narrow minded man will adj
nit that others have a right to their
opinions if they are the same vs.
his.
Senators are surprised to learn
that it was gentleman from Oyster
Bay who threw Lorimer out.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-08-02
FOR SALE

One team of Matched Black
Horses 4 and 5 years old, weight,
1000 lbs. VIII sell together or
single. Inquire of John Hassen,
Hotel Bernard, Laporte, Pa.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1912-08-02
LEARN TO FLY AN AEROPLANI

Now is the time. School now
starting. Special low rates to ap-
plicants to start Motor, propeller,
construction and flying thoroughly
taught. The field for Avators is
large. Get in at the start. Send
for prices and terms.
The GUARANTEE COMPANY,
p. O. Box GA, Harrisburg, Pa.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1912-12-21
VALUE OF CONTRASTING COAT
Garment Makes for Real Economy In
That II Will Serve for Many
Different Costumes.

An economy is found In the con-
trasting coat. The same skirt tailor
built and perfectly. cut has been made
to serve with three or four coats, says
the Indianapolis News.
Take the favorite black and white
stripe, for example. This may be
worn with a coat to match and by way
of change with a neat. short coat Of
black habit cloth lined with braid.
while a saucy little jacket Of scarlet
elk will quite transform the toilet.
The changes may be rung In the same
fashion with the ubiquitous navy
serge.
The survival of this idea is indi-
Gated in the coming evening styles.
and one can see how in this case 1t
may be a very real economy. since 1t
often happens that an evening bodice
is unpresentable, while the skirt Is
still in good condition. The idea OF a
blouse for evening wear being now
hopelessly old-fashioned 1t is not easy
to do much with skirt. and yet we do
not care to see it hanging in the
cramped space of the wardrobe. Into
this dilemma the taffeta coat intro
duces itself with complete success,
and the old evening frock becomes
fashionably transformed.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1912-12-21

edging on the chiffon tunic. Collars
on every sort of gowns are likely TO
be finished with a bit of fur on the
upper cage. and sometimes an entire
collar. clOse-fitting as velvet, will be
made of the fur-a separate one or
attached. Cuffs on tailored suits of
velvet and brOadcloth and all the nov
city goods from Paris are pretty sure
to be of fur. and many a suit, as well
as a fur coat, boasts g round buttons
of seal or mole or ermine. The eve
ming wrap, if il is not made wholly or
fur, can badly be said to rank high
unless it has at least broad collar
ard revers of some soft fur, and per-
haps a fur rose or buttons as fas-
tening Often it is bordered all around
with the fox or ermine, or whatever
chances to have been chosen. The
best of the French wraps seem design
ed to give contrast, as except in the
case of a few all white models-white
velvet edged with ermine or white
fox, for instance dark fur is usually
chosen to ornament a light brocade
fur on dark wrap.
One of the very attractive acces-
series of the cloth suit or the after
noon gowns is large combination col
lar and jabot made of fine lace with
fur trimming. This is worn outside
the coat of a suit. Sometimes the
entire collar is made of the fur. fas-
In, he han oil nd q
sable heads or what not down the
center of the large double frill.
Narrow band trimmings Of fur are
used on chiffons, and even laces and
sometimes a band of fur serves as
shoulder strap, instead Of the more
familiar band of rhinestone or pearls.
A charming frock of girlish type
was seen recently. The blouse and
tunic were made Of fine shaded lace.
and decollete bodice being finished
with row of tiny pink silk roses veil
ed by the lace. The skirt was border
ed by a band of swansdown.
! The frock pictured is Of pale yellow
! satin and chiffon with a lace tunic.
/ Two narrow bands Of skunk extend
from the shoulders in straight panel
effect down the front to three-Quarters
the length of the skirt, slanting away
to a point at the back. A panel OF
lace threaded with gold begins below
the bust line. extends down between
rows Of fur and forms the tunic,
which reaches below the knees. The
skirt crosses over at the left side.
forming a slashed effect at the bottom.
The other ia a frock Of silver tissue
draped up at the right side. showing
an opening at the bottom. The skirt
is crossed by band Of black fox.
The tunic and bodice are Of mother OF
pearl beading with handsome motifs
and fringe. A band OF fur encircles
the waist and Is finished with vel
vet flower.
IMA~1 A~~
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1912-12-21

Small crystal buttons sewn on with
silk to match the gown trim these.
For lingerie blouses the Robespierre
collar Of white lawn with pleated frills
Is most attractive.
The large square bib" jabot, finish.
ed with large butterfly bow of tulle.
is worn with the afternoon frocks.
In addition to the all-white variety
formed Of batiste with jabot frills or
vests Of dainty embroidered nets and
laces. many models 4. black satin or
taffeta are shown.
A host OF new stocks are on display.
developed chiefly in black satin or tai.
feta combined with white pique, net OF
lace.
The newest standing collars are ex
tremely high and distinguished by
deep pointed effects on either side O,
the fastening in front.
These are made of fine linen, lace
or embroidery. Some have tab exten
sions with frills of finely pleated ne,
or lace.
High-neck collarettes of lace. witt
deep rounded or pointed fronts bord
cred with lace ruffles. will be much
worn ov'- plain blouse Of chiffon. lact
or net
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1912-12-21
COLLAR MUCH IN EVIDENCE
Nec<wear Accessories Never Were
More Numerous or Pretty Than
They Are at This Time.

Just around the corner from the Rue
de Rivoli, in Paris. on one OF the side
streets, are a number Of small shops
where neckwear and dainty acces-
series for the adornment Of smart
femininty are sold. There is pic
turesQue element about the new open
throated Robespierre collars. The
vogue IL by no means confined to the
youthful. for there exists many phases
of the collar which permit an inner
guimpe of fine net and high collar to
be worn.
The unmodified Robespierre collar.
however. with its open neck and dou-
BILE cascade of frills outlining the v.
is unbecoming save when the throat Is
white and well nodded &.
There are adaptations Of this mode
to suit all ages and fancies. These
collars are made to suit any gown,
For the suits of silk, whipcord and
serge are attractive designs fashiaped
OF point d'esprit and shadow lace
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1912-12-21

as good as a play to hear them shout
and sing and carry on. You'll enjoy
the Come-Outers. Mr.. Ellery. They're
a perfect delight"
And as they rose to go Captain Ell.
kanah asked:
rs there anything you'd like done
about the parsonage. Mr.. Ellery? II
so, it shall be done immejitly. How
are you satisfied with your house
keeper"
Very we'll, indeed, Captain Dan.
iels," was the prompt reply.
shes a character, isn't she" gig
gled Annabel. She was born here in
Trumet, but went away to New Bed
ford when she was young and grew up
there. Her maiden name was Hall
but while she was away she married
man named Ansel Coffin. They
didn't live together very long and
weren't happy. l guess. l don't know
whose fault it was, nobody knows
much of anything about it, for that's
the one thing she won't talk about
Anyhow, the Coffin man was lost al
sea, and after a while she came bach
to keep house for her brother Solo
mon. She's an awful odd stick. but
she's a good cook, l believe; though
I'm afraid you won't get the meals
people such as ourselves, who've been
so much in the city, are used to-"
Ellery thought of the meals at his
city boarding house and shuddered
He was an orphan and had boarded
for years. Incidentally. he had worked
his way through college. Captain Ell
kanah cleared his throat.
CTO BE CONTINUED.)
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1912-12-21
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
Live and Learn.

DR.. Sophia Jex-Blake, whose per-
sistent efforts finally brought about
the admission of women to the prac.
tice of medicine in England. remained
wittily unimpressed by the bestowal
Of this privilege. AS the Saturday
Review has 1t:
1T was absurd" she said, ito keep
the door longer shut against young
women, seeing how many old women
were already inside"
OF tireless eloquence, Doctor Jex.
Blake once drew the incisive wit of
Benjamin Jowett. The Master of Bal.
liol had sat next to her at dinner, and
after the ladies retired, he remarked.
in his mild, high-pitched voice:
Il always knew that lex meant law,
but never till this night that Je1
meant jaw."-Youth's Companion.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1912-12-21

tocracy, but undoubtedly unique sped.
mems. He visited four more house
holds that afternoon. The last call
was at Mrs. Thankful Payne's, and
while there, listening to the wonderful
poem" he saw Miss Van Horne pass
the window. He came home TO a Cape
Cod supper of scalloped clans, not
biscuits, and baked Indian pudding,
and Keziah greeted him with a CHEEKY
smile which made him feel that it was
home His summary disposal of the
chart" had evidently raised him in
his housekeeper's estimation. She did
not ask a single question as to where
he had been.
Next day he had a taste OF Tru.
NETS real aristocracy. the genuine ar,
ticle. Captain Elkanah Daniels and
his daughter made their first formal
call The captain was majestic in
high hat. fur-collared cape, tailed coat,
and carrying a gold-headed cane. Miss
Annabel wore her newest gown and
bonnet and rustled as she walked
CHltItu iIt ciANi-lS lOOln anu tic
lady glanced superciliously about the
apartment.
"Hum-ha!" barked Captain Elka'
nah. "Ahem! Mr.. Ellery, | trust
you're being made comfortable. The
parish committee are-hum-ah-
anxious that you should be- Yes?'
The minister said that he was very
comfortable indeed.
ut isn't what you've been used TO-
we know" observed Miss Annabel
Mr.. Langley, our former pastor. was
sweet old gentleman, but he was
old-fashioned and his tastes were
queer, especially in art. Have you
noticed that fruit piece in the dining
room? Isn't it too ridiculous?"
Then she changed the subject to
church and parish affairs. They spoke
of the sewing circle and the reading
society and the Fridayevening meet
ings
THE Gomez Cutters are so veXed with
u.s." Uttered Miss Annabel, that they
won't even hold prayer meetings or
the same night as ours. They have
theirs On Thursday nights and it's
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1912-12-21

the morning following his first night
in the parsonage, he expressed him.
self as feeling the need Of exercise.
He thought he should take walk.
WELL" said his housekeeper from
her station opposite him at the break.
fast table, IF / was you ! wouldn't
take too long a one. You'd better be
back here by ten. anyhow. Where
was you thinkin' Of goin'?"
Mr.. Ellery had no particular desti,
nation in mind. He would like. to see
something Of the village and. perhaps,
II she could give him the names Of a
few of his parishioners. he might
make a few calls. Keziah shook her
head.
Gracious goodness!" she exclaimed
81 wouldn't advise you to do that
You amt been here long enough to
make forenoon calls. II you should
catch some Of the women In this town
with aprons and calico on, they'd
never forgive you in this world. Wait
till afternoon; they'll be expectin' you
then and they'll be rugged out In their
best bibs and fuckers. S'pose you
found Annabel Daniels with her hair
done up in curl papers: what do Won
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1912-12-21
Limit Of the Borrowing Habit.

Little Margie was a frequent visitor
at the Jones home. going there on err
rands of borrowing many times each
day. On this occasion she asked the
loan OF a cooking utensil. But Mrs.
Jones had become very much out of
patience at the continual borrowing
and sent word by Margie that she
had other fish to fry"
Imagine her surprise when in a few
moments her neighbours little Margie
again appeared in her doorway. lisp
ing:
"Mozzer thaid pleathe to thend
thoine Of the fifth, pleathe."
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1912-12-21
RAZOR CASE

A razor case is made of a piece of
linen. the length Of which is fifteen
inches by nine and one-half. Five
inches of the linen are folded over to
form a flap. and this can be embroi-
dered in forget-me-nots II you so de-
sire. using pretty pale-blue mercerized
cotton for the flowers and a soft
shade Of green for the leaves.
Under the flap a piece Of linen is
stitched, seven and one-half inches In
width by nine and one-half. This is
divided by six rows Of machine stitch
ing in pale blue silk, and each divi-
sion is large enough to hold q
razor.
The divisions look very attractive
ornamented with the days" of the
week embroidered on them.
Many men like a razor for each
day in the week. and for such this de-
sign is made
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1912-12-21
Misplaced Precision,

"Oh. I just love cake. and it's aw.
fully nice!" cried little Dorothy. re-
garding her chocolate-frosted dessert
with high approval. You should not
say love cake" reproved her mother:
SAY you like It; and don't say 'aw.
fully say very Don't say nice,
but good And by the way, the word
Just should be omitted, and also the
oh Now. my dear, repeat the SEN
tence correctly" Il like cake; II IL
very good" repeated Dorothy. That's
much better" said her mother. But
Dorothy was far from being satisfied.
1T sounds as II | was speaking OF
bread she said. with an air OF dia
gust-Youth's Companion.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1912-12-21

there was another religious organiza
ton in town and that made up of
seceders from his own church. He
was surprised.
"Er-this Miss Van Horne?" he
asked rs she a-Come-Outer?"
Mrs. Coffin nodded.
YES" she said. She's one. Couldn't
be anything else and live with her
Uncle Eben. as she calls him."
Has Captain Hammond no children
of his own?" he asked.
keziah's answer was short for her.
Yes" she said. "One"
"Ah! another daughter"
mo, a son. Names Nathaniel, and
he's a sea captain. He's on his way
from Surinam to New York now. They
expect him to make port most any
time, ] believe. Now. Mr. Ellery, |
s'pose we've got to arrange for your
supper and stayin' overnight; and
with this house the way tbs and all.
/ don't see
81 guess" ruminatively, that the
best thing for you to do will be to go
to Cap'n Elkanah's. They'll be real
glad to see you, know, and you'll be
in time for supper, for Elkanah and
Annabel have been to Denbro and
they'll be late home. They can keep
you overnight, too, for it's a big house
with lots OF rooms. Then, after break
fast tomorrow you come right here.
I'll have things somewhere near ship
shape by then, ] guess, though the
cleanin1l have to be mainly lick and
a promise until can really get at 1t.
Your trunk1l be here on the coach,
| s'pose, and that1l be through early
in the afternoon. Get on your hat
and coat and I'll go with you to Ell.
kanah's."
The young man demurred a little at
thrusting himself upon the hospitality
Of the Daniels home, but Keziah as
sured him that his unexpected coming
would cause no trouble. So he en-
tered the now dark study and came
out wearing his coat and carrying his
hat and valise in his hand.
I'm sure I'm ever so much obliged
to you," he said "And, as we are 60
ing to be more or less together-or
at least l guess as much from what
you say-would you mind II | suggest
mutual INTRODUCTION. I'm John Ell.
lery; you know that already. And
you"
Keziah stopped short on her way to
the door.
well, I declared" she exclaimed. '1f
that amt the very worst! Fact is,
you dropped in so ahead Of time and
in such a irregular sort of way, that
never once thought of introducin'
anybody; and I'm sure Grace didn't
I'm Keziah Coffin, and Cap'n Elkanah
and l signed articles, so to speak, this
mornin'. and I'm goin' to keep house
for you"
She explained the reason for upset.
ting the former arrangement by
which Lurania Phelps was to have
had the position.
At the Daniels door Keziah turned
her new charge over to Matilda Snow
the hired girl. It was an indication OF
the family's social position that they
kept hired help" This was unusual
in Trumet in those days, even among
the well to do.
Good night" said the young man
extending his hand. Good night, Miss
or Is 1t Mrs.-Coffin?
Mrs. Good night"
She's a widow" explained Matilda
Husband died fore she come bach
here to live Guess he didn't amount
to much; she never mentions hii
name"
Keziah, in the midst Of her labors
found time to coach her employer ant
companion In Trumet ways, and par
ticularly in the ways which Trume'
expected its clergymen to travel. Or
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1912-12-21
Pedestrians.

A teacher in a primary school was
endeavoring to make clear to her
class the meaning Of the words
"eauestrianism" and "pedestrianism"
when she put this query to one small
boy: What is a Pedestrian" He
is one of those fellows" said the boy
who makes an awful kick when an
automobile runs him down
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1912-12-21
New Satin Blouses.

The newest white satin blouses have
best effects of Dresden ribbon in soft
pastel shades set in for a relieving bit
of color. These are trimmed with plain
crystal buttons and are very stun
ming looking.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1912-12-21
SYNOPSIS.

Mr. r. Coffin. supposed widow. is
arraI % meve from Trumet to Bos-
ton g'gs the death OF her brother,
for :. s..e had kept house Ryan
PepJ lover. offers marriage. and Is
indis refused. Capt. Elkanah Dan
iels, '-.r Of the Regular church offers
KeziaI place as housekeeper for the
new a. leT, and she decides to remain
In Trumet.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1912-12-21
USE FUR TRIMMINGS
LEADING MODIsTEs INSIST ON
THIS METHOD OF DECORATION.
Small Pieces Enhance the Beauty of
Any misunderstanding Serve as
Shoulder Straps-Follow Satin
and Chiffon.

An idea of the number of ways in
which small bits of fur may be used
may be had by glancing at any of
the afternoon and evening toilettes in
these days. A gown of cloth will
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1912-12-21

Cuff-and-collar sets Of Venetian and
Bohemian lace in the ecru coloring
are sure to meet with instant favor.