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Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-12-31


The old. wrinkled. dusky aunties on
southern plantations will tell children.
do not eat the bluebirds' eggs: they
make you love to wander" They believs
that the pale blue eggs of that beautiful
creature. ''that violet of the air" thai
bird with "sky tinge on his back, earth
6nge on his breast, will make the greedy
nest robber restless as long as he lives
No place, however enticing. can hold the
being who has once tasted a bluebird's
egg.
He who eats knocking birds egg will
be compelled to ''tell all he knows" The
one who robs n killdee's nest and eats its
eggs will surely break an arm.
He who eats doves egg viii be fol.
lowed by bad luck, while the egg Of any
bird of yellow plumage will be sure to
cause fever. and he who eats an owl's
egg will be always shrieldng. The eater
OF a crows egg will always, as old aunt.
les say, 'be gwine on foolish like a crow
does go on, Hat Hal Ear But a par
tridge's eggs, they declare, ''du des make
you thrive an grow fas'; dey is de onlies
sort er birds eggs dat you kin eat widoui
fndin' 'em dangersome. Youths Com.
panion.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-12-31
The Artist and His Kaiei.lo.cope,

The Kaleidoscope is of wonderful as
sistance in geometrical drawing, and
people who suppose that this little toy
is of no use will probably be surprised
to learn that the greatest portion of the
geometrical designs employed in art and
architecture are copied by the artist
from the figures produced 10y the kaleid-
oscope. The instruments employed are
somewhat larger than the toys sold in
the shops. and some of them are fast
ened upon stands in such way rs will
enable the craftsman To retain his in
strument in the same position for con-
siderable length of time, and thus give
him an opportunity 10 make copies of
the figures produced.-st. Louis Globe
Democrat
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-12-31

Mashoupa was once the residence Of a
missionary. but the church is now aban.
doned and falling into ruins. because
when asked to repair the etiitice at their
own expense tue men If Mashnupa
waxed wroth, aud replied irreyerently
that God might repair his own house.
and one old man who received blanket
for his reward for attending divine
service Is reported 70 have remarked
when the dole was stopped, mo more
blanket, no more halleluiah. fear me
the men Of Mashonpa are welded to
heathendom -Fortnightly Review
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-12-31
NC rouNp fArHgRls eopY.
Though ne HAD Laid N Namrlest
Grave for Many Years.

Grave for Many Years.
Now this j. true story said
gentleman whose Office Is door or two
OF upper Broadway, "and the question
is, was it fate, psychic attraction, an
you the incident.
when the war broke out my brother
and classmate Of his, TO whom he was
much attached, both enlisted at the
same time and departed for the south,
leaving behind in the little towg in
western New York their Young wives,
TO whom they had been married but
short time. My brothers chum, whom
we may call Ned Brown for conven.
fence, had. | think, been husband but
six weeks when he left for the front
Brother Jack was soon after transferred
To the adjutant generals department, so
saw little of active service, and Ned
was in the division Of the army which
remained in the vicinity of Washington
for about year. Then came the Battle
Of the Wilderness and with it the
startling intelligence TO Jack that Ned
had been mortally wounded and had
sent for him. He made all haste to the
side of his friend, who soon after his
arrival died in his arms.
AS was usual after great battles, the
dead We're buried, many together. in
| large trenches, and my brother was
much troubled over the probability of
there being no means Of locating or
/ identifying the body. when, as he felt
] Ia. =.
it. There had been little son born t.
the young soldier in that far away vii
lage by the lake, and he felt that the
child, who had never looked upon hi,
fathers face, would one day want tC
know mt least where his body lay.
The men in charge assured Jack thai
the body should be placed at the head oil
the trench. and if any mark could b,
left upon 1t it would be easily found
what he could do Then an idea stru,
him. He found bottle, and placing in
side of it u paper upon which wa
written the name and regiment of hi
friend, he tied it abb u the neck of tn
corpse.
"Somo time afterward when friend
Of the dead soldier came for the bod,
other trenches had been dug near tin
first. and it was impossible to identif,
the spot, though the grief stricken
widow could scarcely be prevailed upoi
To give mp the search.
well, just the other day youni
commercial drummer from Rocheste
house found himself in the quiet tow
of Petersburg Va, and to pass away
dull Sunday went ont to the soldier'
buryiug ground After he had wal
dered around for time among tn
green mounds he suddenly saw painte
upon wooden slab name that mad
his heart leap.
1T was his fathers name. Aud tai
was Jacks boy, the boy the brave youn
soldier had SO longed 70 see. Years az,
when the bodies were removed from til
old trenches AMI rehurrd, the bottl
with its bit Of paper had been the NEAR
Of identifying one at least.
THAT night there flashed over I'll
wires this message 10 the soldiers W
dow, i shall bring home fathers bod
with III. next week. New Yor
World.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-12-31
lie waited.

Allen O'Myers was lecturing in an up
country town. He had been speaking
ten minutes, when q man in the front
row arose and started to walk out The
lecturer was not taken aback by this ex-
preston of disapproval. but said. "Hold
on, my friend, I'll join you outside in
couple Of minutes" The audience
laughed, and the man returned TO his
seat without clove.-Cincinnati Com
mercial Gazette.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-12-31
From TIE JAPANESE.

20 young, be cannot know the way.e
Thus heard mother say
A. the close of a summer day:
But he knew the road, II seems.
Into the shadow land OF sireams4
And she ept above his clay,
Since, though young. he knew the ~ay.
Gose. where summer moths resort
Or small laiats that leave the port
Sailing over the stormy brine,
A, with this long sleeve Of mine,
Under the gloom OF alien skiez
dry my weeping eyes.
III | could be where the blIlow whirls
In lacquered skin, with paddle Of pearls,
Young no more, but old snd gray,
You may be- sure I'D know the way.
R, H. Stoddard IN Scrihner's
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-12-31
one Year. sale of stamps.

The number of postage stamps used
In year IL something enormous. For
Instance. the ordinary postal revenue for
he year ending June 20. 1871. exclusive
Il the money order business. WAS Ss5.-
Gi5.ea9.s7. OF this Sill. f32. i2o. 80 came
from letter postage The bulk Of this
5 Of course IN two cent stamps, and II
safe 10 put the whole number Of this
denomination used N more than two
billions per annBm. Kate Fields Wash
4ngtau.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-12-31

A funny mistake occurred lately in
printing labels for a meat preserving
company. The printer had been in the
habit of labelling tins Of beef or mutton
rs the case might b., with the words
"without bone prominently displayed
The company having added kidney snup
10 its list. the new article was duly tick
etei as kidney without bone. -
London Tit-Bits.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-12-31

A box Of hardware weighing 600
pounds fell overheard from a vessel at
Vancouver, and IN octopus. who thought
he had struck soft thing. drew it along
the sandy bottom Of the harbor for a
distance of 400 feet before becoming dis
couraged. Among the "dont's" to boob
served is don't fool with an octopus--
Detroit Free Press.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-12-31

''My dear" said Mrs Dennis. II want TO
get q yachting suit
Heavens said Mr. Dennis Whats
that tori Why haven't got yacht"
Il know it, replied his wife, but Mrs.
SlasbeT has a suit, and il will never do 10 lee
her get ahead Of me. Cloak and Suit Re-
wiaz
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-12-31

According 20 telephone authority,
the easiest language for telephoning is
Chinese. Il Is principally inonosyllables,
and is made up Of simple rising and fall
ing infections. German, II seems, is
not as lad a language for telephoning AS
might he thought. French is not bad,
but it is almost as sibilant as English
Yankee Blade.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-12-31

The MArshfield Sun reports work pro
crossing rapidly along the liue OF the
Coos Bay and Roseburg raj road. The
company's force OF men IL being en-
larged ut ever opportunity. The bic
bridge, 1900 feet long, at China Camp
creek has been completed and the track
laid one mile beyond that point TO Nc
Adams placa.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-12-31

Sailors are bowlegged class. An old
salt always walks As il he were ON the
deck Of ship, and he never takes great
strides like a ianlsman He is used to
having TO walk great distances. in mis-
imagination, on the quarter deck, and he
can't get mi u the habit Of making the
most IL hls promenade
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-12-31

A new leather dressing is a stuffing or
filling compound in which are employed
neatsfoot oil beeswax. extract OF log
wood. borax. CASTLE soap aud other in
gradients, IN specified proportions in
order 10 soften aud polish rs well as pre-.
serve leather
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-12-31

Banker Isidor ,vormser. of New York
probably spends as much money for
cigars during day as any other man in
the city He smokes from fifteen to
twenty cigars day The Perfecto is
his fayorite brand and they cost him
twenty cents apiece
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-12-31

Senator Morrill,. IA spite of his so
years. Is devoted heart aud soul to the
improvement u the Capitol building at
Washington Il is 70 him that is to be
given the credit for the beautiful ter
races which add 50 much Of elegance
and beauty 10 the Capitol building
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-12-31

A boy u g. years, WHOSE sister bad just
completed her course Ia The high school Ia
Pitisburg, related the fact 10 some young
friends, Informing them that bis sister bad
graduated just the day before. Exchange
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-12-31

James, said Mrs SIasher, Il wish when
you 60 TO town today you would stop and
match these ribbons
Clara replied Mr.. Slasher. you go and
LET me stay home and mind the baby. "
Cloak and Suit Review
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-09-14
PETER.
HERE AND THERE.

Interesting Items Concerning Different
Sections of the Region.
A charter has been granted to the Potts
Vile, Cressons, Schuylkill Haven and
Orwigsburg Electric Railway Company,
having a capital of $4,000. Hon. John 7.
Shoener is president Of the company.
John Stancavich, handsome .Hungar-
ian, fell heir to $4,000 in the old country
last year and spent it all there in rotous
living. A few months ago he landed in
Shamokin and now he is in jail on q charge
of adultery.
The Pennsylvania railroad company
denies the statement made in the city
papers several days ago that they would
light their eollieries by electricity and
work them night and day.
The people of Norwegian township have
petitioned the Schuylkill Electric Railway
Company to extend the line north from
Pottsville as far as Mt Lattice, 1t will
probably be granted.
A large pole has been erected at Halle
ton for use when engines will be tested
during the lremen's convention.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-09-14
SOMETHING LIKE BUSINESS.
a Good Plan for Concniating All Parties
Concerned,

a Good Plan for Conciliating All Parties
Concerned.
1t is rumored that the business men on
South Main street, between Centre and
Oak streets, will propose plan at the
meeting of Council tomorrow night that
will settle all differences of opinion in
connection with the extension of the cleo
trio railway and lay basis for permanent
Improvements that have long been wished
for by our people.
The plan is to have the Borough Council
agree to pave its portion of the square as
set forth by law if the property owners
pave their portion, and the electric railway
company will then pave between and out
side its rails, as set forth by the ordinances
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-09-14
POLITICAL POINTS.
Local, County, State and National Them
Considered,

Local, County, State and National Themes
Considered,
The Chronicle might as well try to ex-
tract sunbeams from cucumbers as to feel
encouraged on the result in Maine.
The fight between McAleer and Ker, in
Philadelphia, is getting bitter.
All the state officers, all the Congress-
men and two-thirds of the Legislature is
good enough Republican victory in Maine.
Tom. Mast, the caricaturist, is again
doing good work for the Republicans.
The Americus Club, of Pottsville will
open campaign Of literature. 1t is badly
needed. A little learning will help to
make Republicans out of Democrats.
Gar Reed will be member of the next
Congress and will probably be the Speaker.
At a meeting of the Young Mems
Republican Club, of Mahsnoy City, Guy
@. Irish, John W. Phillips and j. j, Coyle
were elected delegates to the convention of
Republican Clubs at Williamsport. The
Club also appointed an active campaign
committee and will throw a handsome
Harrison and Reid banner across the street
in front of their headquarters.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-09-14

the grounds with his numerous devises to
charm the coins from the pockets of the
hayseeders. Let the visitors beware. The
association has plenty to amuse and inter-
est the public and those VINO may fall vic
Tins to the fakirs' scheme need not attempt
to b anne others than themselves,
There is scarcely person who has visited
fair whose attention has not been attracted
by the presence of fakirs, as peripstetio
tricksters are often called The "shell
game is one of the fsvorites Of the fakirs
In some of its salient features this game
resembles three card monte" 1t lie
essentially a confidence game, and although
very old and already frequently exposed
scores of confidence men annually reap a
rich harvest from the credulity and
cupidity of dupes. The only imple-
ments necessary are three shallow
shells and a small rubber ball, about the
size of buckshot. HALVES of English
walnut shells are the ones commonly en-
ployed. One of the best known shell
men" in the country for many years was
Jim" Miner, better known as Umbrella
Jim," who was fond of introducing his
games by singing the following doggerel;
"a little fun, just now and then
Is relished by the best OF men.
II you have nerve, you may have plenty;
Five draws you ten, and ten draws twenty.
Attention giv'n, I'll show to you,
How umbrella hides the peek-a-boo.
| Select your shell, the one you choose;
II right, you win; if not, you lose;
The game itself is lots Of fun,
Jim's chances, though, are two to one
And tell you your chance is slim
To win prize from Umbrella jim"
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-09-14
ResoIutions of Resnect-

At regular meeting of Major Jennings
Council, No, 867, Jr. o. U. a. M, of
Shenandoah, Pa, held Sept. 18th, 1892, the
following preamble and resolutions were
unanimously adopted;
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the will of our
Heavenly Father to remove from our midst
our late friend and brother, Harry Wheevel,
late Of Girardyille and
WHEREAS, This order is called upon to
mourn the death OF a brother member called to
his reward in the fun yigor and bloom OF
youth and manhood therefore, be it
ResOtued, That it is but Just tribute TO the
memory Of our late brother to say that, in
regretting his untimely removal from our
midst our order has lost Jealous member, and
one who was in every way worthy Of its esteem
and regard.
ResotUed, That we sincerely sympsthize with
the relatives Of the deceased in their bereave-
ment in which it has pleased God in His
dispensation to afflict them.
Resolved, That these resolutions be entered
upon the minutes Of our Council ana q copy be
presented TO the family OF the deceased, and
that they be published in the EVENING
HERALD.
r. Il. MORGAN,
r, OLIVER,
@. T. STRAUGHN,
Committed
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-09-14
The contributions pledged are as follows;
LITTLE LOCALS
That Cover Considerable Ground in This
Vicinity.

That Cover Considerable Ground in This
Vicinity.
Coal hsulers are busy.
Plenty of rain last night,
o, my how it did pour down last night
Yes, the rain did good sanitary work last
night.
Gathering autumn leaves will next be in
order.
The Lavelle fair is on. The attendance
to-day is large.
Tomorrow will be another big day at
the Lavelle fair.
Members of the Grand Army should not
forget the meeting on Friday evening.
The men who are to do the frescoing Of
the Presbyterian church arrived yesterday
r. A. Glover is erecting double block
of houses back of his Jardin street prop
erty.
Very fine peaches were in the market
yesterday. They sold readily for $500 per
basket
Filling cesspools with debris so that they
run over and poison the air is not a proper
sanitary measure.
1t now looks as if no less than three car
loads of people will 90 from here to
Washington next week.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-09-14
:ONE CENT.
ACTION POSTPONED.
The Electric Railway to be Discussed
Tomorrow Night.

The Electric Railway to be Discussed
Tomorrow Night.
A large number of citizens gathered in
the Council chamber last night in response
to a call for a special meeting of Council to
hear the statements of South Main street
business men regarding the proposed
extension of the electric railway.
Soon after the injunction papers were
served on the railway company yesterday
Mr.. J. j. Kelly and others caused to be
circulated paper calling for meeting Of
Council in the evening. This paper was
signed by eight of the Councilmen, Messrs.
Betteridge, Hopkins, Holman, Devers,
Phalen, Mcclure, Gallagher and Scheify.
At half-past seven o'clock last evening
there was q large attendance and Council
men Holman, Hopkins, Lamb, Coskley,
Mcclure and Fhalen were present. After
waiting few minutes ]. r. Coyle, Esq,
stated that in view of the light attendance
of Councilmen and as the short notice
given of the meeting might lead to ques-
tion of the legality of the proceedings, he
would suggest that the matter be laid over,
1t was agreed that the matter be post
poned until the regular meeting on Thurs.
dsy night.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-09-14
STILL INCREASING.

Several Additional Pledges for the Sol
diers' Monument Fund,
The fund for the soldiers monument
fund took another jump last night
Washington Camp, No. 112, P. o. S. OF
A., placed itself on record last night by
pledging a contribution of $50.
The movement is now a go and is bound
to reach the goal of success. Every body is
becoming interested in the project and all
say they will exert every effort to make il
successful.
The pledges made last night aggregated
S68 and the total fund now exceeds $500,
which is a splendid showing for the first
week.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-09-14

attendance. The most part Of the day was
very desirable and the rain that fell towards
evening had but littleeffect.
The exhibits this year are of high order
and are very numerous. Many novelties
are introduced and the elaborate display
made by Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart in the
ladies department bespesks commendable
snirit of enternrisa
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-09-14
Home Again.

Miss Ella MoGinniss, the fashionable
East Centre street milliner who has been to
the leading cities for the latest novelties in
the millinery line, is home again and is re-
ceiving and unpacking her new goods.
The public is requested to await the an
nounoement Of the tall opening before
purchasing elsewhere. She is bound to
please you.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-09-14
The Place To 90.

Shenandoah people visiting the county
seat (surnsmed Pottsville) all call in the
Academy Restaurant Either j. #.
Oooney, the proprietor, greets you with
smile, or his genial brother, M. A. COoney,
welcomes you. 1t is the resort for all gen
tlemen from north of the mountain. s.24-te
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-09-14

Of the plants used IN manufacturing the
pleasant remedy, Syrup of Figs, has
permanently beneficial effect on the human
system, while the cheap vegetable extracts
and mineral solutions, usually sold as med
icines, are permanently injurious. Being
well.informed you will use the true REM
edy only. Manufactured by the California
Fig SYrup Go.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-09-14

1t has been suggested that an effort be
made to raise funds to secure the services of
the Grant Band TO 20 to Washington with
our veterans. 1t would add greatly to the
credit of the Post ard at the same time
show the Washington people what q fine
musical organization we have.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-09-14
speaks for Itself.

Under the management of Edwin G.
Maytum, general manager of the Potts
vile Home M. A. Life Insurance Com
pany, in the past two years 1000 policies
have been issued. In that brief period
the company has paid over 5000 in claims,
Mr.. Maytum's management speaks for it.
self
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-09-14

The firm five booths covering 900
square feet. 1t is paradise for the ladies
and they were surrounded by hundreds of
interesting spectators all day.
The exhibit of live stock. grain, fruit,
vegetables and farming machinery is such
as to excite more than ordinary interest.
The space covered by these exhibits is also
very extensive. The grain, fruit and
vegetables are Of an excellent standard and
would shine in the great exhibitions of the
far west
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-09-14

All the Jewish stores will close at ] p. m.
on Thursday, lto-morrow) and remain
closed until p. m. on account of the
dedication cf the Jewish synagogue on
that day,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-09-14

To-day the crowd at the fair grounds was
larger than that Of yesterday and tomorrow
it is expected the attendance will be still
larger, az the races will begin. There will
be two trotting and one running race.
There are large number Of entries some
of the horses coming from Harrisburg,
Bethlehem, Muney, Conshohocken,
Scranton, Williams port, Reading and
Gloucester, N. j.
OF course, the indeiatigable fakir is about
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-09-14
THE LAVELLE FAIR
OPENED YESTERDAY
THE EXHIBITS PLENTIFUL AND
VERY ELABORATE.
LARGE CROWDS IN ATTENDANCE
Grand Display of Grain, Fruit,
Vegetables and Farming I'm
plements and Machinery.
The Races Tomorrow.

HE seventh annual
fair Of the Mahanoy
Valley Agricultural
Ass citation was
opened at the Lavelle
fair grounds, near
Ashland, yesterday.
Thousands of people
from ali sections OF
the region we're in
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-09-14
Conncn Wanting,

A regular meeting OF the Borough Coun-
Gil will be held tomorrow evening.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-09-14

Parties wishing bargains in household
goods can buy at private sale al the house
Of David Parry 420 East Line street.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-09-14

Infants shoes 25c. per pair, al the
Peoples store, l2l North Main street.
Shenandoah. 6-2l-tf