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The St. Johns herald., 1893-08-17
VALUES AMONG cHEwsuREs.
A Queer People Who Know Nothing of
 the Use of Money.

A Queer People Who Know Nothing of
 the Use Of Money.
 In the present publication of the Inn perial Geographical society of Russia is the surprising announcement that the Chewsures-a race of seven thou sand people-in the department of Troust, government of Tifis, know nothing of the use of money as a medium of exchange. The init of valuation among the primitive people is the COW. A horse is valued at three cows and stallion at six. If Chew sure becomes enraged and cracks his neighbor's skull he is obliged to pay sixteen cows. If he breaks bone of his neighbor's arm five cows will re- habilitate him in the eyes of society. A wound in the forehead calls for three calves. If one cuts another in the part of the face usually covered by the beard the punishment is comparative ly severe. The doctor" places as many grains of wheat along the cut as pos sible For each grain of wheat so used the criminal must give up COW. Wounds in the beardless part of the face call for one-third as many cows only. The man who injures neigh bor's hand surrenders sixteen cows. Thirty cows even will pay for the loss of an eye. The people are said to be happy and contented No misers exist among them! '-s
The St. Johns herald., 1893-08-17
aoDeer That Overlook a Train.

A deer had a race with a train on the Piscataquis division of the Bangor & Aroostook railroad not long ago. The train was on level and was making fully thirty miles an hour when a deer, evidently chased by dogs, came in sight in a wood road behind the hindermost car. It was Q buck, with lofty head and trim limbs. He came along at rapid gait, overlook the train and for a mile and half kept even pace with the engine, sometimes coming within forty yards of the cars Finally the train crossed the wood road, which had run parallel to the track, and the buck went out of sight behind some bushes.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-08-17
USING cAmELs IN AUSTRALIA.
Much More Valuable Than the Bullocks Which Have Hitherto Been Employed.

Much More Valuable Than the Builocks
 Which Have Hitherto Been Employed.
 Although the camel proved unsatis- factory for use as beast of burden in the mining regions of Nevada and Ari- zona, the animal is coming into favor ard profitable use in mining countries in other parts of the world. It seems probable to the Mining Industry that in South Africa the camel will take the place of the horse for most uses, as the camel is not injured by the insects which prove fatal to the horse and the bullocks, nor is it attacked by the dis cases that destroy other beasts of bur den. The Germans are already making great use of the camels in southwest Africa. They are found to be very valuable for making long journeys into arid interior regions of the country, as they are able to travel a whole week without water or food. In Australia the camel is fast taking the place of bullocks for use in the barren interior regions. It is stated that there are all ready opened up and in regular work in Australia five lines of camel traffic, and that on these lines over two thou sand camels are in daily use. Camels are found to be so useful that the num- Der employed will be increased as rap idly as possible. With bullock teams only about ten miles day can be made, but it is found that the camel will travel eighty-four miles in eight cen hours, carrying load of three hundred pounds. In the interior of Australia are over one million square miles of almost unknown desert, and it is on the great inland plains that it is intended to utilize the camel trains, as by their use the various oases of civili- zation may be more directly connected than by the old bullock routes. On the arid plains and among the mud flats and brackish lakes the camel finds plenty of coarse grass and thorny shrubs on which to subsist. It IS claimed that work can be found in Australia for one million camels.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-08-17
Beecher,s Favorite Story.

A correspondent of the St. Louis Globe-Democrat relates what he de- clares was Henry Ward Beecher's favorite story, which he never tired of telling. It may have been told before. It was the story of a travelling man who wont to church one Sunday and fell asleep during the services. After the preacher finished his discourse he requested all those who wished to go to Heaven to please stand up, and all arose but the travelling man. An old lady in sitting down accidentally brushed up against the travelling man and woke him up. Just then the preacher said: '.AI those that wish to go to hell please stand up," and the travelling man, scarcely awake and not knowing what the audience was doing, stood up. He looked around in half dazed way and saw no one else but the minister standing, but he finally said: ..Parson, I don't know what you are voting on, but you and 1 seem to be iu hopeless minority"
The St. Johns herald., 1893-08-17
About Fulicr,s Earth.

Fuller's earth is mostly found in the vicinity of the Reigate, Dorking and Leith hill, three of the many charming districts in which the county of Surrey abounds. It is extracted in the form of a very soft stone. which erpmbles at the touch. and it has to go through a process of manufacture before it is sold in the acceptable form in which chem ists dispense it. Last year the quan- tity stated in the blue book as having been extracted was four thousand five hundred tons. and its value was esti- mated at ten thousand five hundred hounds sterling.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-08-17
oLD-TIME ATTACHMENTS RULES
The Policemen of To-Day Would Scarcely
 Recognize Them.

Recognize Them.
 The following instructions to watch men are taken from the "Selectmen's Minutes" of Boston, dated November 1, 1T69:
 'In going the rounds care must be taken that the watchmen are not noisy, but behave themselves with strict de- corum, that they frequently give the time of night and what the weather is with a distinct, but moderate voice, excepting at times when it is neces- sary to pass in silence in order to de- tect and secure persons that are out on unlawful actions.
 "You and your division must endeav- or to suppress all routs, riots and other disorders that may be committed in the night and secure such persons as may be guilty; that proper steps may be taken the next morning for prosecu- tion as the law directs, we absolutely forbid your taking private satisfaction. or any bribe that may be offered you to let such go or to conceal their offense from the Selectmen."
The St. Johns herald., 1893-08-17
TANNING HUSBANDS IN ALASKA.
Curious Methods Adopted in Settling
 Family and NeighbOrhOOd Quarrels.

Curious Methods Adopted in Settling
 Family and NeighbOrhOOd Quarrels.
 Alaskan women,' said Judge Sheakley, who was for five years United State commissioner at Alaska, to Washington Star representative, ''have a way of bringing their hus- bands to time which is very effective. They do not fling fat-irons and rolling pins or give curtain lectures. but re- tire to a corner, neglect their house. hold duties and sullz, refusing to say a word A few days of this treatment generally brings the husband around. The women in Alaska also have an odd way of guarreling. They do not pull hair or resort to fsticuffs, but after having given each other a severe tongue flashing they retire to their homes. Alaslzans are divided up into families, such as the Bear, Crow and Deer families. These families take cognizance of quarrels and feuds result. After the quarrel Mrs. Bear will retire to her house, tear up her clothing and two or three blankets and then send word to Mrs. Eagle, her enemy. 1t thereupon becomes incumbent upon Mrs. Eagle to destroy greater amount of clothing and more blankets of her own than Mrs. Bear. By pursuing this peculiar process she evens things up in the quarrel If she did not do so she would be disgraccd in the eyes of her relatives and opposite tribes. The women are great traders, carry the purse and manage things generally. If the husband makes bad bargain in trading his wife ridiculeS him."
The St. Johns herald., 1893-08-17
OUR FORESTS.
Statistics Disprove the Rumors That They
 Are Disappearing.

Statistics Disprove the Rumors That They s Are Disappearing
 According to some facts and figures presented by Henry Gannett in recent issue m the New York Sun there is to-day nearly if not quite as great an area of woodland in the United States as when the white man set foot on our shore. There are not so many square miles of mer- chantable timber now as then, but the territory occupied by growing trees is about as extensive as it was four hundred years ago, and these trees will in time grow to size suitable for the production of lumber. Some of MT. Gannett's statements are quite incon- sistent with the general belief that American forests are giving out. He says, for instance, that only about two hundred and seventy thousand square miles, or less than one-tenth the area of the country, is artifcially cleared land, while to offset this loss there has in recent years been great extension of wooded land in the prairie states as well as in some of the natural tree growing states. A table is published showing the total area and the wooded area of each state, the figures having been obtained from reports of the cen sus and agricultural departments, from official surveys and in few cases from careful estimates. AS grand result it is shown that the wooded area in the United States, excluding Alaska, is nearly one million one hundred and thirteen thousand square miles.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-08-17
Why Gladstoae Lay Awake.

John Addington Symonds, an English art critic, in his ''Recollections of Ten nyson'' in the May Century, tells of a conversation in 1865 between the lau- reate and Gladstone, in which the latter said he always slept well. He had only twice been kept awake by the exertion of a great speech in the house. On both occasions the reeollec- ton that he had made a misquotation haunted him.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-13
WIN. PENN.


Batch of Newsy Items From the Little
Hamlet.
The little choir organized by T, D. James
to contest at the esteddfod at Shenandoah
on Christmas Day, is doing fine work and if
it continues its present scale of improvement
will be a winner
Samuel G.. Walker, who was indispased, is
about again.
John NJ. Jones is confined to his bed by
illness. 1t is hoped he, will recover soon.
Harry Hunter and wife, of Ashland, spent
to-day here with Mrs Hunters father, W.
H. Lewis. Mrs. Hunter visited the Sunday
school in which she formerly took an active
part and was kindly greeted.
A sociable took place on Friday evening at
the house of William Richards, in lower VIM.
Penn, the occasion beng a surprise to Mr..
Richards daughter, Miss Annie. Among
thoir present were Messrs. Charles Harris,
Thomas Couch, William Morgans William
Chalmers, Jr., Joseph Womer, George W.
Fox, George and Andrew Brklebach, Thos.
Scott Hopkin Richards, Walter Schoppe,
George Reese, Joseph Taggart, David Hop
kin5, William Lobenberger; and Misses
Lizzie Jenkins, Emma Robinson, Mary and
Maggie Jones, Laura Walker, Lille Dovey,
Kate Chalmers Carrie Birklebach, Salie
Sergeant, Mary Richards, Clara Rick,
Martha Wilhelm, Lizzie Fisher, Sarah Rick
and Maggie Green. Thomas d. James, who,
by the way, represents the HERALD at VIM
Penn, presented Miss Richards with hand.
some gold ring as token Of esteem on be-
half of the ladies and gentlemen above
named An excellent supper was served and
the balance of the evening was spent in
playing various games and listening to choice
vocal and instrumental music. The affair
will long be remembered by those who had
the good fortune to participate in it.
Camp 235, P. o, S. of A, is progressing
nicely and call has been issued for all mem
bers to attend the meeting on the 18th inst,
when they will have good social time.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-13
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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-13
ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRE.


ne ehtuuuNOuh OF Today CNu Help
Keusingtln,
Ten years ago yesterday Shenandoah was
plunged into desolation by one Of the most
disastrous contagrations that ever inflicted a
town in the state of Pennsylvania. Scores of
buildings in the most populous section Of
town were laid in ruins within few hours
by the fire fend, and the rich and poor
gathered about the smoking embers and wept
over the great misfortune which had befallen
them. Fortunately there were people in the
town whose pluck and ambition gave them no
time TO weep and while the debris was still
ablaze they were torn from the heaps and
thrown aside TO make room for the foundation
walls Of thenew Shenandoah. Scores of fam.
lilies had lost all they owned, their household
goods and wearing apparel were in the flames
and they we're penniless. So severe was the
blow, it became necessary to appeal for aid
from the sister towns and the cities. The
appeal was acted upon, and within few
days car loads of provisions, clothing and
other articles were on their way to Shenan.
doah from all quarters of the state None
responded more nobly and generously than
the working people of Kensington, who to.
day are now in a pool Of desolation for want
Of the necessaries of life because the present
industrial condition Of the country makes
it impossible for them to secure work.
Several days ago the HERALD suggested that
the people Of Shenandoah should send
token of gratitude to these people. The
suggestion has had its effect in one quarter of
and as a result the entire collection to be
made at the union services in the Trinity
Reformed church on Thanksgiving Day is to
be turned over to the Kensngton sufferers.
Let the attendance at these services be large
and the contributions generous.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-13
USE DANA's SARsAPARILLA, rTs
"THE KIND THAT CUREs.n



D. R. Lewis spent to day at the county
seat.
DIR. Hochlerner has returned from Phils-,
delphia.
Mrs. Clara Womer, of Denver, Col, is
visiting friends in town.
W. J. Mccarthy, of st. Clair, was among
the visitors to town to-day.
Major deber S. Thompson, of Pottsville,
paid brief visit to town this morning,
T. R. Beddall, NJ. NJ, Burke j. R. Coyle,
5. q. NJ, Hollopeter and j. ii. Pomeroy, Esqs,,
attended rhe ening Of the criminal term Of
court at rot lille to day.
David Ford, who left town about three
months ago to become resident of Paw
tucket, r. l., returned on Saturday, He
reports trade and industries in the little New
England state very dull.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-13

The HERALD has just received the finest
samples of programs, folders announcement
cards. tickets, menus, badges, souvenirs
visiting cards, wedding and reception invi-
tations, show cards, tassels, etc, ever placed
on the market They are works of superior
art and very unique in design, Organiza-
tions or individual parties when i'm need of
anything in the above line will do well by
giving us a call and examining tho samples.
We are sure we can please you both in work
and price
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-13

Rev. Maxwell Morrison, of Avondale
Chester county, who was given call as
pastor of the Presbyterian church, of town,
has accepted and will shortly be ordained as
the regular minister of that church. Rev.
Morrison is quite young man, very tai
ented, and has the promise of making a
leading member of his calling The mem.
bers of the church are already pleased with
their choice, judging from the largely in.
creased attendance.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-13
Have you tried McElhenny's fried oysters ?


Nc" Lhroush sleeping Oaf Line
From Chicago to Seattle via the Chicago,
Milwaukee & st, Paul and Great Northern
Railways, has been established and frst-class
sleeping cars will hereafter run daily from
Chicago at l0:3O p. m, arriving at Seattle
1880 p. m, fourth day. This is undoubtedly
the best route to reach the North Pacific coast.
For time tables, maps and other information
apply to the nearest ticket agent, or address
John K, Pott District Pass. Agent, O., NJ. &
st. P. R'y, Williamsport Pa. If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-13
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

Opening Of the Shenandoah Public school
Library.
The public school library viii be opened to
the public on Saturday, November 1lth, from
$50 to 1880 p. m, and thereafter on Thurs
days from 4:l5 to $50 p. m, and on Satur-
days from 6:3O to 7:3O p. m, in accordance
with the usual regulations. The library is
now located in room No. g. West street build
ing. The public will enter by the main
door FRANK HANNA,
ll-lO4t Librarian
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-13

The funeral of the late Mrs Margaret A.
johnson took place this morning. Services
were held at the residence ON North Bowers
street, Rev, j. Proude officiating and the
remains were placed on the 9:O5 L. V, train
for Hazleton, where interment was made. A
number Of town people accompanied the re,
mains to their resting place.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-13

Edward Adams, John O'Donneu Sr,
Michael Cantwell, Thomas Dove, ,Shenandoah;
Hugh Tye, Gordon; Joseph shu, Butler;
Peter Collins, Henry l. Lewis, Girardville;
Henry Haupt Frackyille Peter steif
Anthony Cummings, Thomas Horan, Cyrus
McDonough, Ashland.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-13

EDITOR HERALD:-The National foot ball
eleven Of town, eager for a game, and es-
peoially for one governed by the Rugby rules,
jumped at the challenge issued by the Regu-
lars Of town and published i'm your paper,
stating that they were open to all comers in
this vicinity, according to the above named
rules. The Regulars, who are by no means
in conformity with their names agreed upon
the date, time and place for the struggle; but
when the final hour tor the battle of strength
came the Regulars weakened at the ends"
in the Center rufllod up their backs and
showed every evidence of the white feather,
by refusing to enter the contest. Meanwhile
the Nationals claim to be the team.
NATIONALS.
Shenandoah Nov I3
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-13
USE DANA's sARsAPARILLA, ITS
"THE KIND THAT CUREs."


Charles Beach, the outside foreman at the
Ellengowan colliery, who had one of his
knees badly injured a few days ago by being
run down by coal car is improving, but the
injury will keep him from work for some
time.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-13
nrhe nlamond Rrenker., ,

AT Ferguson's theatre, Friday evening,
Nov 18th, will occur the initial production
of the latest melo.drama success, "The
Diamond Breaker" This is said to be Scott
Marbles masterpiece, and according to 10.
ports from New York and other cities where
it had played, it is unquestionable a great
suecess.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-13

This evening Hope Section, No TO- Junior
Templars of Honor and Temperance,
Of town. will celebrate the 2lst anniver-
sary Of its organization by giving Il
grand literary and vocal and musical enter
tainmeut in Robbins Opera House. No ad-
mission will be charged and the public is
cordially invited to attend.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-13

or CENTS per yard for OuCIOtB
N that sells on sight Others for
~ Soc, 45c, and upwards, All
grades of pretty Carpets. Cali for bar
gains &. ID. FriCke's Carpet
store, 10 South Jsrdin Street,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-13
USE DANA'5 SARsAPARILLA, rrs
THE KIND THAT CURES.


The Columbia H. & s. f. E. Company of
town will hold a grand fair in Robbins opera
house from Friday, December 22nd until
Wednesday, January 8, 1894 1t is the in
tention of the company to make this the
greatest fair ever held in the town.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-13

y
houses and were informed that the chief Of
police had sounded the alarm as a means of
recovering two children reported lost. They
were found subsequently,.
Inquiry led to the discovery that four chill
dren were missing, the four year.old child Of
Patrick Daley, of West Line street. three,
year old child of a Pole named Duron, resid-
ing on the same street, a child belonging to
William Acker, of East Coal street, and a
child ofthe Fogel family, of West Apple alley.
All the children were found.
The Chief of Police was criticised by some
people for making use ofthe fire alarm system,
the claim being that alarms should only be
sounded in case of fire.
Chief of Police O'Hara said last night that
he could not see why any one should criticise
him. When the children were reported
missing the parents seemed almost distracted
by grief as they had made exhaustive
searches and failed. They pleaded so hard
for immediote relief that the Chief saw no
better method than to send out general
alarm and the quickest way to do that was
by sounding the fire bell. Moreover, the
Chief says, that he did not sound the alarm
recklessly, or upon the spur of the moment,
hut first went TO all the fire company houses
and notified the people he found there that
should the fire bell ring within half an hour
after his call it should be taken as a signal
for the lost children. If the bell should ring
after the half hour specified it should be
taken as an alarm of fire The Chief then
asked permission to toll the bell, but was
told thatwas against the rules, whereupon
he sought some of the Councilmeu, ex-
planned to them the circumstances and they
authorized him to give the alarm.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-13

is what druggists say, because they are tired
of die many bitter cough remedies Pan-riua
Is the most pleasant tasting medicine
quickly cures Coughs, Colds, Throat and
Lung disorders, % cents Pan-Iiua is sold at
p. II. ID. kirlin's drug store.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-13
USE DANA'S SSARSAPARILLA, ITS
'THE KIND THAT CURES"



Deputy Coroner Mauley and his jury will
hold two inquests this evening. One in the
case Of John Augustaitis, who was killed by a
fall Of rock in the Went Shenandoah colliery
ON Wednesday night; and the other in the
case Mike Jumbo, who was found dead in the
breaker of the VIM. Penn colIiery ON Thurs
day morning. At the time the body of the
latter was found it was supposed that death
had been caused by heart disease, but the
deputy coroner says a subsequent examination
showed that one of the legs were broken and
there were other injuries In the case Of the
child found near the Polish cemetery the
father and mother Of the child appeared with
others and swore it was still born. The
coronor's jury rendered verdict accordingly.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-13

For sixty days Reagey, the photographer
will give a 1Ox12 platinum picture with every
ioKea Of his So cabinets.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-13

Buy Keystone -four Be sure that the
aame LEssIa & BAER, Ashland, Pa is
printed on very sack 8-8-3aw.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-13

USE WELLs' LAUNDRY BLUE, the bea
3luing for laundry use Each package makes
two quarts. 15cts. Sold by Coakley Bros.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-13

DO not suppose that because it is recon-
mended for animals that Arnica q Oil Liui-
ment is an offensive preparation. 1t will not
stain clothing OF the fairest skin. I'm
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-13

lanes Family Medicine Moves the Bowels
Each day. Most people need to use it.