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The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-09-24
OLD COPTIC MANUSCRIPTS.
A Fifth Century Translation Of Sec
ond Century GnOstic Writings.

Berlin Correspondent London Standard)
Prof. Harnack, the eminent Berlin the
ologian and authority on church history,
informed the Berlin Academy of Scien-
ces at its last sitting that DR.. Karl
Schmidt, residing at Cairo, has recently
discovered number Of manuscripts of
the greatest Importance to the ancient
history of the Christian church. Among
these is Gnostic work in the Coptic
language, dating from before the times
Of the ancient Father Irenaeus. DR..
Reinhardt, added Prof. Harnack, bought
the manuscript at Cairo some weeks
ago from dealer in antiquities. and
sent it to the Egyptian Museum in Ber-
lin, where 1t Is now preserved with the
utmost care. 1t is In an almost complete
state of preservation.
The manuscript dates from the fifth
century Of our era, and is q Coptic trans
lation of three original Gnostic writings
of the second century. Its value consists
not only IN the fact that it hands down
to US those old Gnostic writings that
have hitherto been unknown to us even
by names, but, above all, in the circum-
stance that one Of them was known to
Irenaeus, and epitomized by him with
out any statement of the source from
which he had derived it. The discovery
of this manuscript enables US, for the
first time, to test the accounts of the
Gnostic system. as given by the church
fathers, in the light Of the original. The
manuscript contains three independent
treaties. entitled 1.-THE Gospel According
to Mary, or the Apocryphon of john"
secondly, THE Wisdom sophia Of Je-
sus Christ" and, thirdly, 1.-THE Practice
of Peter"
THE Gospel of Mary" is the document
that was used by Irenaeus, and consists
mainly of 1.-THE Revelation of John"
1.-The Wisdom Of Jesus Christ" consists
of questions addressed to him by his
disciples, and his answers. 1.-THE Prac-
tice of Peter" is narrative of one of
Peters miracles Of healing.
Prof. Harnack states that an examina-
ton of the manuscript shows that the
representation of the Gnostic systems
by the church fathers was exactly what
one had reason to expect. The Professor
concluded his remarks on introducing
this interesting subject at the Academy
as follows: 1T is necessary" he said,
'above all to point to the paradoxical
course of tradition. A Greek Gnostic
book. probably written in Egypt in the
second century, is made known to us
by the epitome of Gallo Bishop, writ
ten about the year 1856, and then once
more by Coptic translation of the
fifth century. Our hopes of news from
Africa were very high but nobody could
have expected that piece of the gospel
Of Peter, fragment of the Apocalypse
of Peter and heretical manuscript used
by Iranaeus would be given u.s."
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-09-24
81. Louis Republic.)

The calendar is pretty much of puzzle
from one end to the other. 1t is full of
"epochs," periods" "eras' and cycles"
and fairly bristles with references to
"epacts," indications" etc. But, to the
average man. the greatest of the calendar
mysterious is the Dominica Letter and its
uses. Consult your almanac for 1896 and
see how much consolation you can gather
from it concerning the Dominica Letter.
In two words and two letters you are told
that this year Qt being leap Year,, has
two Dominica Letters, E and D. Those
words and letters tell very little, to be
sure, and to the average man or woman
are of no more value than row of Chinese
hieroglyphics; but to the initiated, those
who know how to use such chronological
symbols and characters to advantage, they
are very valuable in keeping track Of the
flight of time. Finding the Dominica Let
ter will enable one to tell what day Of the
week any given date in the year Is; and,
further, the Dominica Letter, being
known for any one year, can be found for
any other by simply remembering that an
ordinary year has fifty-two weeks and one
day; leap year f1fty-two weeks and two
days. The rule Ii that the letter which
falls against the first Sunday In January
falls against every Sunday in that year,
unless it be leap year, In which case
there are always two Dominica Letters.
The whole problem reverts to a simple cal
culation in mathematics: To the number
of the year add quarter Of itself meg
ecting all fractions), and divide the same
by seven. Then, for the nineteenth CEN
fury substract the remainder from eight,
or, If it be 0, from one, and the new re.
mainder will be the place in the alphabet
where the Dominica Letter for that year
should be. For the eighteenth century
substract from seven, and so on back.
Take this as an example: The day of the
week upon which New York was incor-
porated, June II, 1865, is thus found: 1865
added to 46 (one-quarter Of itself), d.
vided by seven, equals 297, with remainder
of Q: and, it being In the seventeenth cen.
fury, minus equals 4. which shows that
the Dominica Letter for that year was
the fourth In the alphabet, or d. Then, as
June begins with e, June /, 1865. was
Monday and June IL was a Friday.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-09-24
The Cause of Rainfall.
(St. Louis Republic.)


Rain is, as we all know, the moisture
of the atmosphere condensed into drops
large enough to fall with perceptible
velocity to the earth. The variation
In the sizes Of the drops is dependent
upon the difference in the height from
which they have fallen and the amount
of atmospheric disturbance present at
the time. If they fall from great
heights the drops suffer gradual d.
vision into smaller and smaller parts,
until they are at last converted into
mists. In calm weather, with the
clouds near the earth's surface, the
drops are apt to be large and heavy.
The formation Of rain is. in general,
a continuation of an enlargement of
the process by which clouds and fogs
are formed. The deposition Of moist
ure depends upon the cooling Of the at
mosphere. but, concerning the precise
process by which the cooling is effected.
various opinions are entertained, even
among those who have made meteor
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-09-24
FOR SMOKERS ONLY.
1t Was His First Ride ON n Broad-
way Car and He Liked a Cigar.
New York Journal.)


1t was his first ride on the Broadway
smoking cars. and he got on with an air
that seemed to declare his intention to
enjoy himself under any circumstances.
His seat was on the west side of the
car, and the wind was also from that
point Of the compass. He lit a cigar
and puffed with evident satisfaction.
Gosh" he said. but this is fine" He
spoke to the entire world, so to say,
but no one replied. But that never
troubled him. He went right on un-
bosoming himself Of his delight. I'VE
don't have these up in my part o. the
State. No sir! And it does me heap
O. good to sit right here and smoke and
smoke-Don't 1t your"
His neighbor shook his head. Every
one on the car was looking grim.
Beats all how burned chilly you New
Workers. are!" declared the countryman,
putting away vigorously.
A man behind him asked him for his
cigar to get a light from. When his
was returned to him It was out. He
relit it cheerfully. Several people be-
gan to frown at him severely. Finally
this troubled him. He tackled his neigh
Dor again.
Say" he said, what's the matter
with me? Anything wrong? Did say
anything not according to Hoyle?"
The man looked at him silently for
second or two, but the countryman's
evident distress melted him. 1.-THE fact
is" he explained. " that this car is for
smokers"
Smokers? Shucks alive. amt smok-
ing?"
you didn't let me finish. This car.
believe, Is for smokers Of tobacco.
May 1 offer you some?" He was hold
ing out cigar.
The countryman looked at his own
weed. the noses Of the other people on
the car, and the cigar offered to him.
"Myp' he said finally, taking the cigar
that was made Of tobacco, you people
wouldn't do to live on farm. No sirr'
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-09-24

ology a life study. In considering the
matter we have deduced our reckonings
from what is considered the best aus
thority on the subject. From this Il
appears that the temperature of given
mass Of warm air is lowered. in the or
binary course of atmospheric phenom-
ena, by one or the other Of the processes
mentioned in the following: BY radiation
to the neighboring masses Of clouds or
the cold ground; by mixture with cool
air, or by the absorption of heat in the
expansion of ascending columns of air.
Whatever the process may be, enc thing
is sure: The cooling must take place
before the moisture win collect into
drops of sufficient size to cause them to
fall from the mass of vapor in which
the constituent parts have been float
ing
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-09-24
A Cxar who Couidn,t Chew,

Jaroslaf I. of Russia had no teeth, hav-
Ing lost these valuable adjuncts to happl-
ness by blow from a Turkish mace. An
English traveller in his country says Il
was commonly reported that the Kings
chewing was done by the Queen. who
masticated all the royal food and trans
ferred ii from her mouth to his najesty's
with a spoon.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-09-24
Bluff or Blows
Chicago Post.l

Miss Blough, Of Rockford. really ought
to be prohibited from posing before the
country in a breach of promise suit until
she has made a formal announcement Of
the correct pronunciation Of her name.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-09-24
Boston Herald.)

Word comes from Paris that green is to
be the fashionable color. All the same. it
viii be safer to avoid paris green.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-19
Putting in a New Front.

Workmen are now engaged in making
extensive improvements at Refowich's
clothing store. The entire front will be
torn out and one of the largest and
handsomest glass fronts in the county will
take its place. The interior will also undergo
a change, new and handsome fixtures will be
put in, and when the improvements are all
completed Mr.. Refowich will have one of the
finest store rooms in the county. He will
make speciality of children's suits and
novelties. In quality, variety and price he
acknowledges no competitor, and the people
of Shenandoah will be enabled to make as
good selection as in any of the large cities.
The Refowich building, when all the i'm
provements are completed, will be an orna-
ment to the town. 2-15-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-19
Carving the way to FORTUNE.

About six years ago, D. w. Williams, a
sturdy young resident of Shenandoah, left
the town with something over 5000 sewed
up in the seam of his coat, ticket to
Chicago in his pocket and resolution
not to touch the 5000 unless necessity
drove him to it, Yesterday he came to
Mahanoy City along with Thomas Dove of
Shenandoah, and spent the afternoon with
Fred. Hopkins, Traction motorman. He
not only still owns the $500 but several more
of them, and is still young man. He
secured employment in the windy city by
the lake and besides storing up various snug
sums also stored up considerable knowledge,
acquired from books. He was very studious,
finding the educational equipment valuable
to any one who would be successful in the
city. Two years ago he went into the tobacco
business and since then has prospered. d.-Maha-
noy City Record.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-19
PITHY POINTS.
Happenings Throughout the Region Chron.
icled for Hasty Perusal.

Pottsville's Council is pushing many
municipal liens against property owners
The charges against Internal Revenue Col
lector Grant Herring, Of Bloomsburg, have
fzzlcd ont.
John Il. Edwards formerly of Pottsville
has been promoted to the position Of chief
engineer, United States navy
The Shamokin and Mount Carmel Electric
Railway Company collected LOCO, 900 fares
during the past year, or an average of 5000 a
day.
All the conductors and brakemen on the
Lehigh Valley system are now numbered
The emblems are being made and expected
this week
DIR. r. j. Ritz is temporarily attached to
the surgical staff at the State hospital, in the
absence Of DR.. Gallagher, who is still absent
by reason of illness.
The Hickory Ridge colliery, near Shamo-
kin, which has been idle for some time, will
resume work tomorrow, while the Hickory
Swamp colliery will suspend operations on
Saturday.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-19

The performance given in the theatre last
evening by the Katie Rooney Comedy Com
pany was witnessed by large audience,
which attested its appreciation by repeated
applause and encores. The Derby Mascot"
is a melo drama that affords Little Katie
Rooney opportunity to display her versatility
to good advantage. Miss Rooney captured her
audience, especially in her imitation of her
father, the late Pat Rooney. Many of the audi
ence at once recognized their favorite Irish
comedian in his daughter last night when
she appeared in Pats original makeup and
sang his familiar songs. Miss Rooney's sup
port includes a number of old favOrites, and
as whole the company is evenly balanced.
The Derby racing scene was something new
to many of the local theatre-geers and was
well received. The play was staged with
special scenery and some of the scenes were
excellent productions, while the specialties
introduced were good. The performance will
be repeated this evening with new songs and
spocialties. A contest between the acting
bear Jim Corbett," and a local wrestler will
be feature the management Offering S25 to
the person throwing the animal once out of
three. A treat is in store for those who at
tend, and the company should be greeted
by packed house.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-19
Snrnrise PartY.

A surprise party was rendered Miss Mabel
Dieter at the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. p. J..
Hollenback, on West Lloyd street, last even
ing. Refreshments were served and the
evening was spent very pleasantly. Among
those present were Misses Ida Nader, Lavere
Robbins, Lille Brooks, Lizzie and Ettie
Thomas Bessie Rowe, Bessie Williams,
Annie Shoener Vena Moses Laura Dettery
May c. Hurley, Mabel Dieter, Lizzie Shar-
rocks, Jennette Broxton, Bertha Deater,
Katie Dodsworth, Masters William Deater
and Daniel Hobbs and Mr.. and Mrs. 2. j.
HollenbaCk
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-19

There are no dyc-stufls on the market to
compare with the Diamond in case of use, as
well as beauty and fastness of color The
most inexperienced person can dye cotton
wool, silk, feathers, etc, bright and brilliant
colors by following the plain directions on
the Diamond Dye packages.
There are thirty Diamond Dyes for silk
and wool, and fourteen special colors for
cotton, all of which are guaranteed TO do
more and better work than any other package
dyes ON the market. They are made
specially for home use, and as many of the
dye-stufis are peculiar TO the Diamond it is
impossible to get them in any other way.
One ten-cent package often saves the cost
of a new gown for it makes the old one
look like new.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-19
The wagner-vanDoren Nuptials.

At the home of the brides parents in
Washington, N. j.. Miss Katherine Van
Doren and Charles W. Wagner of Ashland,
were Joined in wedlock yesterday afternoon.
The groom is the son of Capt. Z. G. Wagner,
of Girardville, assistant superintendent OF
the Girard Estate and is an attache of the
local p. & r. c. & /. Co. engineering corps
They will spend several days among friends
at Wilmington, Del, and Philadelphia, and
will be 'at home" at their handsomely fur
nished residence in Ashland on and afte
Monday next.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-19

Electric Bitters is "A medicine suited for any
season, but perhaps more generally needed in
the spring, when the languid exhausted
feeling prevails, when the liver is torpid and
sluggish and the need Of a tonic and altera-
tive is felt. A prompt use of this medicine
has often averted long and perhaps fatal
bilious fevers. No medicine will act more
surely in counteracting and freeing the sys-
TEN from the malarial poison. Headache,
Indigestion, Constipation, Dizziness yield to
Electric Bitters. Only fifty cents per bottle
at A. WasleYs drug store.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-19
An Important Merchandise Movement il
Consequence of a Change i'm Our
Location.

We are going into larger, better quarters
soon. Your constantly increasing patronage
demands it, When we are ready to move,
this stock should be as small as rapid and
heavy selling will leave it. Look how the
prices on Dry Goods take a tumble, so we
can start anew in the new stand. EVERY
THING MUST GO. Remnants of goods suitable
for waists and skirts; mems white shirts,
35c; best collars, 4 ply linen, 3 for 25c; mems
percale shirts, soc; Merrimac prints, 4lc;
regular 25c. cashmeres go for 19c; black
henriettas grand value, now only SOC Come
early; every department in the store offers
equal bargains to early buyers
l.. j. WILKINSON,
20 South Main street
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-19
To Physicians in Regular Practice

DR.. Edson's Asoptolin, the newly discovered
treatment for consumption, etc, together
with DIR. Edson's paper, reprinted from the
n. Y. Medical Record of Feb, s, 1896. Those
who have patients suffering from consump-
ton are urged to test this remedy. None
but physicians can use it. Address Equit-
able Chemical Co., 80 Reade St., New York.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-19
This Is Certainly Chance Which should
Not he Lost.

Not he Lost,
We are aware that our people who suffer
from nervous, chronic or long-standing
complaints de not have the same opportunity
to be cured as do the residents of the great
cities where the most eminent physicians
and specialists reside. In other words our
people are debarred from seeking a cure by
the great and skilled physicians owing to the
cost of travel TO the large city and the high
fees charged by such physicians.
Here, therefore, is a chance for the sick of
our community which should not be lost DR.
Greene of 35 West 14th St., New York City
who has the largest practice in the world
and who is without doubt the most success
ful specialist in curing all forms of nervous
and chronic diseases, offers to give free con-
sultatiOn'by mail to all sufferers whom their
local physicians has failed to cure. You have
the privilege of consulting DR.. Greene by
letter, describing your complaints, and he
will, after carefully considering your condi-
ton, send you a letter fully ex-
planning all your symptoms telling you
everything about your complaint so
plainly that you will understand exactly
what ails you. He will also give you his
advice, based upon his vast experience and
wonderful success in treating such cases, as
to just what to do to get cured. All this will
cost you nothing and you can thus have con-
sultation with the best-known physician and
acknowledged most successful specialist in
the world without leaving home and at no
expense whatever, The Doctor is the dis
coverer of that greatest of all known medi-
cines Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve
remedy and he has discovered many Other
most valuable remedies. Write to him now
for this is a chance to get cured which yot
may never have again.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-19
Diamond Cream silver Polish at Brumm's
Hehrem Poetry.

Shenandoah is honored with Hebrew
poet in the person of Morris Rosenfeld, Of
New York city. The Israelites are enthusias-
tic over their venerable guest, who will give
concert in Robbins opera house on Sunday
evening, March lst, on which occasion he will
recite and sing the poems of his own pen
Similar concerts have been given by Mr.
Rosenfeld in all the large cities of the United
States and Canada and has met with very
Aattering receptions.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-19
Harrison win Not be a delegate.

INDIANAPOLIS Feb. 19-General Har-
rison has positively declined to let his
name go before the state convention as a
delegate -at-largo to st. Louis and has no
tilted his friends that it is useless to urge
the matter upon him
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-19
BuckIen,s Arnica snlve.

The best salve in the world for cuts
bruises, sores ulcers, salt rheum, fever Sores
letter. chapped hands, chilblains, cons, and
all skin erupuons, and positively cures piles
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or mony refunded. Price
25 cents per box For sale by A. Wasley,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-19

Simon Fariech yesterday appeared before
Justice Shoemaker and preferred charge of
assault and battery against Jacob Kapella,
Joe Babok and Mandio Suklu. Farfecki
who has been separated from his wife for
some time went to her home in the First
ward yesterday where she conducts board
ing house to consult her. She refused to see
him and he was set upon by the boarders and
thrown out Of the house, The case was
dismissed.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-19
A Circnlarion Boom.

The sales of HERALDs last night exceeded
in number the sales ON any day since the
Mollie Mcguire trials were being reported.
The supply of all agents and carriers were
exhausted soon after the paper left the press
and even an extra edition failed to meet the
demand. This is a pointer for advertisers
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-19
'BIack snowp in Chicago.

CHICAGO, Feb. 19.-"Black snow" was a
novelty enjoyed by this city last night
There was fall of couple of inches. and
the flakes, crystal and fieecy enough, were
of a muddy colored sort, that at once sug.
gested the Ethiopian adjective. When
melted in an extended palm they left each
a tiny ink-like speck. Eastern Iowa, south
ern Wisconsin. northern Illinois and
western Indiana had a similar experience.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-19
swindt,s Condition.

John Swindt, who was shot Monday after
noon by Theodore Eisenhower, is doing as
well as can be expected under the circum-
stances DR.. J. @. Church said the victim
rested well last night and was without fever
to-day. About nine days must elapse before
the physician can give an opinion as to the
probable result.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-19
RnnnvnI. Remnvnl.

Strouse, the jeweler, wishes to inform his
friends and the public that he has moved his
stock of watches, diamonds and iewelry to
the Klein building, on North Main street,
opposite BeddalPs hardware store Repairing
n snpria1tv
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-19
snnburx and East sunbury Consolidated.

SUNBURY, Pa, Feb. ia special cleo
ton was held here yesterday on the ques-
ton of consolidating Sunbury and East
Sunbury boroughs. Consolidation was
carried by POO majority Sunbury has
5000 population and East Sunbury 5000.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-19
The supper Tonight.

The announcement that the Primitive
Methodist supper would be held last night
was a mistake. 1t viii be held this evening
in Robbins opera house.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-19

For eastern Pennsylvania and New Jer-
sey: Partly cloudy with snow flurries;
warmer northeasterly shifting to south
'asterly winds.