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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-02-18
THE ISLE OF BOREDOM.

An you sail through life take pains and steer
Away frum the island that lies too rcar.
Tho isle Of Boredom. which all men fear.
The island sota up like n shelf Of rock.
But woe 10 tho sailor who lands ut the dock
And offers the people chance TO talk.
For they talk all night and they talk all day.
And try rs you will 20 get away
They pin you down and they make you stay.
They talk of the things they hsse done and
said.
Thy talk you awake and they talk you 70 bed.
TIL you almost wish they would talk you dead.
And the qucerest thing. and one TO deplore,
About the dwcllers upon that shore
Not one Of them knows that he Is q bore
So steer away from that island shelf
That IL governed, they say, by wicked eli.
Lest you bc bore and not know II yourself.
Rochester Post Express
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-02-18
EGGS IN ONE BASKET.

lam aware that few farmers made
much money in 1895. But most farmers
learned grist OF lessons. 1t does not
seem probable that We go straight ahead
committing the same blunders; but we
shall see. The chief Of these Is per-
sistent trusting Of our fate to single
crop. Men are abundant heresbout who
last wear raised from 800 to 800 bushels
of potstoes. These at half dollar per
bushel would have paid exceedingly
we'll: but at Is and 20 cents have not
naid st all. Had these men divided their
iabor between potatoes, beans, peas, oats
and root crops, and cereals, they would
have been sure Of at least fair margin.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-02-18

A stranger arrived in town the other
day, abd hearing the hotels were crowd
ed, toSi the cabman to drive him to
SONS hotel that did not advertise. he
knew fhere he could get q room. The
eabmdh inquired Of fellow Jehu. and
they drove 70 it. The clerk was asleep.
but THY awakened him, and the stran-
ger hdd his choice Of the best room ON
every hoor. There is q moral to this
ittk truthful incident as plain as tho
statuelof Liberty to all ON deck on the
steam Prs coming up the y.-HoteI
Mail
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-02-18
His Position Made Plain.

As the G. and o. train was pulling out
Of Covington for Cincinnati last Satur-
day night an Irish laborer, with his
regulation tin dinner can and clay pipe,
stepped into one of the passenger cars
and putting his pail ON the floor en-
sconced himself in comfortable seat,
with his pipe in one corner Of his mouth
A moment later the brakeman came in,
and looking around espied the Irishman.
Leaning over. he tapped the man Oh the
shoulder and said:
"If you want to smoke. go forward to
the smoking car. ;"
The Irishnan looked at him coolly
for d moment and replied, I'm not
schmokin, man. )"
"You We got your pipe in your mouth,
haven't your"
Faith, yes. replied the son Of Erin,
"un I've got me fut in me boot, but
I'm not walkin. "-Maysville Ledger.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-02-18
Lighting the Yuie Log.

a custom at one time prevalent IN
England and still observed in some Of
the northern districts Of the old country
is that Of placing an immense log OF
wood-sometimes the root Of great
tree-in the wide chimney place. This
log is often called the yule log, and it
was ON Christmas eve that 1t was put on
the wide hearth. Around it would gath
er the entire family, and Its entrance
was the occasion Of great deal Of cere-
mony There were music and rejoicing.
while the one authorized TO light it was
Obliged TO have clean hands.
1t was always lighted with brand
left over from the log of u previous year.
which had been carefully preserved for
the purpose. A poet sings Of il in this
way:
With the last yeere's brand
Light the new block, and
For good success in his spending
On your psaltries play,
That sweet luck may
Come while the log Is attending.
The yule log was supposed TO be a
protection against evil spirits, and il
was considered bad omen If the fire
went out before the evening was over
The family and guests used 10 seat
them selves i'll front Of the brightly burn
ing fire. and many story and merry
jest went round the happy group.
Louis Globe. Democrat.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-02-18
Rubblng Il In.

Sergeant calling outEKrnusei
Kraase-YH. sergeant.
Sergeant-This is Sunday.
Krause-To command. sergeant
Sergeant-This afternoon you and ]
will take q walk TO the Geological gar
dens
Krause delighted ITO command.
sergeant.
Sergsant-You see. ] called you > fhi-
soceros yesterday. and should like TO
make my apologies to the dear creature
In your presence. -Der Cute KameTad.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-02-18

Corn fields have been extending not
alone ia America and In the great south
81 this country, but In southeastern Ea-
rope. where corn has been for long time
~ Considerable importance. Argentina,
too. is making much Of this royal cereal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-02-18
TWO MEMS VIEWS.

Old Farmer GruInp, with thrifty care.
Had safely stored away
For winter use his apple crop.
Enough 10 last TIL May.
swe'n not begin" said Farmer Grump.
ITO eat 'em vet awhile.
They've got 10 last the winter through.
There's none too big pile"
And 80 they lay meath lock and key
I'm the ripest showed decay;
Begin on 'em," then tie farmer said,
"Begiu on 'em vight away.
"we'i kinder sort EN- out" said he,
And use for Sass the worst,
And every cae who gVcs for EN-,
Must take the specked ones hrst."
Aud 80 they used the specked ones first.
A. Farmer 6rump had said;
Bu; tho they ate some every day,
The spccket ones kept ahead.
And they no, only ate them irst.
Hut AL the winter through,
IN that's their way, I've naught 10 say,
And nanSht, im sure, have you
Now. Farmer Hearty also had
A wells -ailed apple bin.
But as he stored them Ia ne said,
"NOw listen. wc'u begin
"To eat the best of them right Of.
And keep on 80 each day,
for some Of en- viii not keep long,
Though some viii last ull May"
And 80 his household. ono ami all.
Eujoyed the fruit while sound
And eating still the ripcst first.
Had some when Nav came round.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-02-18
His s.crines.

Marsina-Y Yes. darling. those dear lit
tie bUIs have no father and no mother
land no good Aunt Jane Aren't you
sorry ibr them7
Freldy-Oh. poor little boys with
eheerf$l alacrity)! Mummy. dear, may
( sive| them Aunt Janss-Nsw YUk
nsoostjss.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-02-18

Prof. Shaw compliments the farm
press. He says: The work that i De
ing accomplished by farm papers 10 up
lifting agriculture can never DE toio 10
words. IL cannot be computed py mum
bers. The hidden silver veins IN idahe
and the gold in the mines and streams ol
California are not sufficient TO represent
its value"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-02-18

In 1885 gold pen manufacturing be-
gan in earnest and on considerable
scale in America, being inaugurated in
New York by Levi Brown.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-02-18
first Hor.eiess Carriage Invention.

Maryland has furnished so many OF
:he first things in invention and con-
itruction that it will surprise no one to
,ear that tho first invention Of horse
.ess carriage in America was by Mary
ander. 1t was almost a century ego
Baltimore American.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-02-18

What a man does with his wealth de-
pends upon his idea Of happiness. Those
who draw prizes in life are apt to spend
;astelessly, if not viciously, not know
.ng that il requires a. much talent to
mend as to make. p. Whipple.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-02-18
Stone Buildings.

A thousand years hence all the stone
buildings now standing in Europe will
have crumbled to dust. So perishable Is
The material of which they are construct
I'D that the process Of decay is already
evident in many famous buildings.
Neither marble nor brownstone can
withstand the action Of the elements.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-02-18

Mo DISEASE has ever presented so many
~ peculiarities as LaGrippe. No disease
leaves its victims so debilltated, useless.
sleepless, neryeless. as LaGrippe.
Mr.. d. W. Hilton. state agent OF the Nut
nal Life Insurance Co., Of Kentucky. says:
I'm 1850 and 70 had two severe attacks
OF LaGrippe. the last one attacking my ner-
vous system with such severity that my life
was despaired OF. had not slept for more
than two months except by the use OF mar
cotics that stupefed me, but gave me no
rest. was only conscious OF intense mental
weakness. agonizing bodily pain and the
fact that was hourly growing weaker.
When In this condition. commenced using
DR.. Niles Restorative Nervine. In two days
began TO improve aud in ono months time
1 was cured, much TO the surprise OF All Who
knew of my condition. have been In ex.
ceIlent health since and have recommended
your remedies TO many Of my friends"
Louisville, Jan. - lsk D. W. Hnrox
h. niks' Ieryine Re1tsses IaaA
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-02-18
AMONG THE FARMERS.
rsS rIow."

on practical agricultural topics
Is solicited. Address all communications In
tended for this department 20 HENRY ID. HAN.
xoSD. Agricultural Editor oxford Democrat,
Paris. Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-02-18

A favorite japanese soup Is made Of
ooiled lily bulb and clay.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-02-18
Al. sTrRTEvANT. PHI. e..

pEALER N
A..avcd Drugs and Chemicals. Toilet Art
e.r-. ctC.
Physicians prescriptions accurately compound
o.
Try >turteyant's Headache Pcwdsrs-i
No. Odd Fellows Block.
SOUTH PARIS, MAINE
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-02-18
FARMERS SELF RELIANCE.

oF EXPERIMENT STATION
ADVICE. WORKING LOCAL PROBLEMS
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-08
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

The new vessels about to be constructed
for the British navy will cost S47, 500, 600.
Hon. Joseph Allison, president judge Of
common pleas court No. l, is dying at his
home in Philadelphia
In an eight round fight between Young
Corbett' and Danny Needam, at San X ran
cisco, Corbett was the winner.
In drunken row between Joseph AL
bert and Charles Doliff, at OldtOwn, Ne,
Albert was shot through the heart.
According to the report of the Nicaragua
canal commission as presented to con-
gress, the work will cost Sl33, Az, 1913.
The right of the women of Ohio to vote
for members of school boards was sus-
tanned by a close decision of the state SUI
preme court yesterday,
There is a movement on foot among the
leading Indiana Republicans to send ex-
President Harrison to the national con-
ysntion at ST. Louis as one of the dele
rates at largo
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-08
For Good school government.

EDITOR EVENING HERALD Allow me
space in the columns of your paper to show
how the School Directors of West Mahanoy
township arrange their political advantage to
their personal convenience When regulat-
ing the salaries of teachers one will say to
another Are you going to raise your sons
salary2" and the other will answer. 81 guess
| will, and then plank goes another $40 on
the sons salary, without any notion or ap-
proval of the other Directors It is all right
so long as certain Directors do it, and these
people are those who always boldly pro-
claim that they do not run for office for
glory. l do not know of place i'm
Pennsylvania where School Director de-
rives a maintenance from the Office except
in West Mahanoy township. When pro
poaals are being received for supplying
the schools with fuel some of them will
manipulate matters so that friends will have
his bid in for s635, but at the end of the
year he receives $500 The citizens have
time and again petitioned the Board for
night schools, so that the boys who work in
the breaker by day may have an opportunity
to attend school at night, but our economical
and Bob" Pattison-like School Board pleads
lack of funds. 1t does not exercise much
economy when it gives a man $3.50 annually,
amount of this extra money the teacher re-
tains has frequently been a matter of public
speculation. Another public feature is the
crusade for docking teachers for losing time
and failing to provide substitutes but the
Institute order, of $40, which goes into the
campaign fund, is marked full time, even if
there is only one hour on it. The question
now before the people is this VIII they
encourage School Directors in underhand
work and the squandering of revenue of the
township by re-electing them to office? No
citizen Who cares for the welfare of the town
ship can do so with the facts given staring
him in the face The candidates on the
Citizens ticket are men who understand
something about the efficiency of the school
room, who have received an education and
if elected, will see that the interests of the
taxpayers are protected. They deserve the
support of every honest and intelligent
citizen who desires to see the revenue Of the
township used legitimately for the mainten-
ance of the schools. PD.
Lost Creek, Feb'y 8, 1896.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-08
GHERALD
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1896.
The Lvnn-nnnn Cnntest.

The court to try the Lyon-Dunn contest
convened at Pottsville yesterday afternoon.
G. Ounsel for the Dunn side submitted the
following in support Of their motion to
euash First. That the petition to contest
was not read by any of the signers, nor to
any of them, nor was its contents made
known to said petitioners; that the same
facts exist as to the atlantis to said petitioni
that many of the signers to the petition
swore that they did not intend to open a
contest such as the petition sets forth; that
the signers to the petition signed itsimply as
an accommodation to Judge Lyon, and at his
request. Second. Because the petitioners
have sworn that they know of no illegal
voting, no irregular votes, no fraud, and no
false returns. Third. Because a large ma
iority of affiants to said petition have ad-
mitted under oath that they did not know
the contents of said petition, and had nc
knowledge either directly or indirectly OF
the correctness of its contents, and as to the
remaining signers they were duly sub
poenaed, but failed to appear" The motion
was argued by both sides and a decision
viii be rendered when the court again con
Yeues ON March 10th
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-08
Religious Notices.

Services in the Trinity Reformed church
tomorrow at 1000 a. m, and o:30 p. m.
Sunday school at 1:3O p. N. Prayer meeting
every Wednesday evening at 1880.
Services in All Saints Protestant Episcopal
church on East Oak street tomorrow at 1890
=. m. and Z p. IN. The rector will officiate.
Sunday school at 2 p m.
Regular services will be held in the United
Evangelical church, (Dougherty's Habl, to-
morrow at 10 a. m and $50 p. m. Preaching
by the pastor, Rev. r. M. Lichtenwalner.
Sunday school at 1.30 p. m.
Services in the Presbyterian church to-
morrow at 1870 a. m and $3.50 p. M. Sunday
school at p. IN. Rev. T. Maxwell Morrison,
pastor.
Services tomorrow in the Primitive Metho-
dist church by the pastor, Rev. John Bath,
at 1880 a. m. and $50 p. m. Sunday school
at ? p. m.
Calvary Baptist church. South Jardn
street. Services will be held tomorrow at
! 1880 a. m. and $3.50 p. M, when the Rev.
David L. Evans will officiate. Sunday school
at p. IN.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-08
PERSONAL.

Samuel Raye, of st. Clair, is the guest of
town relatives
Charles n Beddall is visiting friends at
Penn's Valley New Jersey.
Mrs. F. {. Reese presented her husband
with daughter this morning.
Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Beddall went to Port
Carbon to-day to visit friends.
Prof. G. w. Williams of Wilkesbarre, was
transacting business in town to-day.
r. f. Coogan, formerly proprietor OF the
Lakeside hotel, spent last evening in town,
Fred. w. Hooks has removed from 2l5
South Jardin street to 233 South West street.
Miss Rose Doomer, of Philadelphia, is the
guest of Mrs. Jacob Noll, Jr., of North Main
street.
Mrs. Jacob Noll, Jr., returned yesterday
from two week sojourn among friends and
relatives in Shamokin.
Miss Mabel Millington, of Port Carbon, Is
the guest of her cousin, Miss Mary Miller
chap, on South West street
Misses Jennie Morrison and Jennie Lyon
who are learning the profession Of trained
nurses at the Miners Hospital, visited
among friends in town last evening.
| John Breslin after an absence OF sever
years from this community, who is nov
/ located at Des Moines, Iowa, is visiting
! friends and relatives at Lost Creek
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-08

evenings she greeted great audiences with
smiles and electrified them with her voice
Could she have done this without her nerves
were steadied and her strength built up by
Psine's celery compound? She says
In Paine's celery compound find very
much long-felt want for the worries and ex-
haustive cares attendant upon an active pro-
fessiOnal life. Paine's celery compound
brings restful strength to body and mind, in
vigorating the system and prolonging life"
Paines celery compound has made thou
sands Of people we'll. 1t has saved thou
sands Of womel- from nervous prostratiop.
1t has made the weak strong. It has cured
where everything else failed. Innumerable
testimonials as to its wonderful value have
been voluntarily sent to Wells x Richard
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-08

A social gathering was held last evening at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Aregood
on West Centre street, in celebration of the
18th anniversary of Henry Aregood, Jr. The
following guests were in attendance. Misses
Lizzie Kelly, Lizzie Cummins, Elsie Cliff
Lottie Lambert, Name Benneman, Katie
Hagenbuch, Emma Book, Sydney Niswenter,
hattie Kline, Gertrude Yost, Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Aregosd, and Messrs. Harry Master,
Clarence Hover, Charles and Sylvester
Deegan, Richard Rowse, Frederick Hutton,
Luther Sechrist, Edward Beddall, Charles
Ramberger and Robert Yost. An excellent
supper was served and the festivities were
continued until a late hour.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-08

There was never remedy so highly rec
commended as Paine's celery compound.
There was never a remedy in such uni
versal demand.
For it makes people well
Every one among the thousands who have
been delighted by the beautiful songs Of
Roma the great prima donna, recognize in
her one of the world-famOus singers
Born in California, she graduated with
honors at Eastern musical colleges, and on
her return to the coast, became first the
prima donna at the Tivoli Opera House in
San Francisco.
1t was while making the tour with the
famous Marine Band of Washington last
season, that the beautiful Roma felt the
strain of travel, hurry, and work, yet in the
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-08

son Co., who prepare it in Burlington, Yer
mont.
Paine's celery compound is the most re-
markable remedy for the blood and nerves,
known to the 10Th century. 1t is employed
by the foremost physicians in curing kidney
and liver troubles and the diseases due to i'm
poverished blood. producing results that seem
little short of the miraculous.
Paines celery compound builds up the
system, ,purifes the blood, regulates the nerves.
The weak and worn-out soon find their
frames invigorated their spirits raised, and
their strength renewed.
1t makes people well.
1t is as superior to the ordinary nervines,
bitters, and sarsaparillas as strength is better
than weakness
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-08
Woods shenandoah College.

Professors F. Z. and S. 1. Wood have a
national reputation as business college men,
and their students are preferred among
business men as bookkeepers stenographers
and clerks.
The Ferguson hall will be fitted up in
elegant shape for the home of this celebrated
institution and the college will open about
April lst. $3.50 charter member scholarship
for S75.
Pref. Thomas Martin, of New York, with
his thirty-three years experience in business
college work, is now at the Ferguson House
as special organizer. See him at once and
secure one Of these charter menber scholar
sbins 2-s-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-08
suicide at Mahanoy city.

Michael j. Shilthorn, the oyster dealer OF
Mahanoy City, committed suicide at his
home in that town at six o'clock last even
ing by shooting himself in the head. His
wife's attention was called to the act by
hearing the report of the revolver in the
deceased's bedroom. He died shortly after
10 o'clock last night. No cause is given for the
act. Shilthorn was about so years old and
was born in Minersv1lle He is survived by
no children. He was brother of Mrs
Harry Buck, of Minersyille, and Mrs
Mark ,Tosephs Of Mahanoy City. The de
ceased was prosperous in business and his
domestic affairs were pleasant He attended
the Pottsville court on Thursday as one OF
the petitioners in the Lyon-Dunn contest.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-08
PITHY POINTS.



icled for Hasty Perusal.
Next month, it is said, the wholesale price
of coal will be advanced.
The Jr. o. U. A. NJ. has increased its mem
bership in this state since June last 1000
The new Park colliery No. ?, at Park
Place, will be in operation within five months.
Martin Barrett, of Rappahannock had his
LEG broken at the Packer No. 3, being struck
by a mine car.
Luzerne had 1O2 prisoners in the Eastern
penitentiary in 1895, and they cost the
county $1,000.
Nicholas Brownmiller, Sr., Of Pottsyille,
died yesterday afternoon. He was a member
of the q. A. X.
The appointment of a court house ianitor
is the cause of deadlocking Carbon county's
Commissioners.
Jacob Ford, who pitched last season for the
Shamokin base ball team, has signed to pitch
for the St. Louis Browns this season.
The condition, of ex-COmmissioner James
Bowes, who is now being treated at the
Miners Hospital, is not materially changed
The Lehigh Valley Railroad Co. will not
issue a monthly statement, similar to those
issued by the Pennsylvania and p & Il. Com
panies, as was rumored.
John w. Kershner, Of Tuscarora, has beer
placed in charge of the road repairs in Blythe
East Norwegian and Schuylkill townships
The position is a lucrative one.
Sheriff Alex. Scott and three deputies ART
busy to-day serving papers on parties having
charge of ballot boxes, as ordered by th'
Lyon Dunn contest court at it's last sitting
Governor Hastings and the militar!
officers of the national guard held con
ference at the executive mansion, Harris
burg, and decided to hold a division
encampment, July is to 25, the location to b
considered later.
The celebrated Fetterman shooting affai
which took place some months ago in Cen
trala was disposed of by the BloomsburI
court. The jury brought in a verdict o
acquittal for Fetterman at the requ est of tn
District Attorney.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-08
scheifiy House For sale.

The property and good will of the Scheitiy
House. on North Main street, is offered for
sale. The proprietor contemplates locating
in the South For further particulars apply
at the Scheily House. 12-l6'u
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-08
Removal. Removal.

Strouse, the ieweler, wishes to inform his
friends and the public that he has moved his
stock of watches, diamonds and jewelry to
the Klein building, ON North Main street,
opposite Beddall's hardware store. Repairing
a specialty.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-08

RICHMOND, Va Feb. S.-The house com
mittee on the Chesapeake and its tribu-
taries yesterday afternoon, with only one
dissenting vote, reported favorably the
Bland oyster bill. 1t provides for what is
practically new survey and describes the
method by which it shall be made.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-08

When you want good roofing, plumbing,
gas fitting, or general tinsmithing done call
on E. F. Gallagher IS West Centre street.
Dealer ir stoves. S-l-tf