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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-01-15

n WAS GOOD WHISKY.
but Blackburn and Carlisle Proved They
Were Judges Of Flavor.

Were 1uu&ts % AAANoAs
Joe C. S. Blackburn and John g. Car
Isle were some years ago visiting a
common friend at his summer residence
The host had some old Kentucky whisky
Of which he was very proud, and this
was. in his estimation, the richest treat
he could offer the Kentuckians. II lay IN
his cellars in the original package. and
as the Kentuckians had about finished
the pint which had just been drawn OF
he took occasion 20 say that the whisky
was 10 years old.
fNo, - said Mr.. Carlisle; that s very
good whisky, but it's only Z years
old. A"
Mr.. Blackburn said, That's right,
John, aud it came from Bourbon coun-
ty, in my old district. =
The host agreed that it was Bourbon
county whisky, but maintained that it
was 8 years old and asked his visitors
for candid opinion Of its merits.
Blackburn tried another glass and said,
81 have only one fault TO find, and that
is a slight flavor of rusty metal. Car
Isle filed again and said that, so far as
he was concerned, he was unable to de-
tect any flavor of metal, but that il did
taste little leathery.
This criticism rather wrought on the
feelings of their host, who declared that
it was impossible that either leather or
metal could have come III contact with
the goods, as they were still III the
wood, and, as for the age, he would
take them into the cellar, where they
could satisfy themselves ON that score.
Into the cellar they went, and the seals
showed that Mr.. Carlisle's estimate of
their age was correct. This the host con-
fessed after an examination, but he re-
fused to admit that there was any off
flavor to his pet brand. The Kentuckians
tasted again and were more firmly set
in their opinions than before. Finally
the host undertook TO have the entire
package decanted off to settle the dis
pute, and when the last dregs were
reached an old fashioned carpet tack,
with a leather washer, was found in the
bottom of the barrel. That of course
ended the discussion, and the host has
never since disputed the word Of Ken
tuckian when he was talking about
whisky. Cincinnati Tribune.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-01-15
Tie END OF MANKIND.
Scientists Who Believe That the Human
Race VIII Shrink Away.

Race VIII Shrink Away.
There is a whole school of European
scientists who believe that this world
will "come 10 an end, as far as man.
kind are concerned, at about the year
1000 A. D., by the human race degen-
Grating until they finally disappear from
the face Of the globe French. English
and German statisticians Of this school
have been studying the military and
other record for proof Of their unique
theories, and if their published accounts
are reliable they have been surprisingly
successful
The records used by both the German
and the Frenchman extend back nearly
400 years. From these it is learned that
the average height Of continental Eu-
ropeans in 1910 was feet inches. In
1890 they had degenerated until the
average was only 8 feet 6 inches and 30
years later, in 1920, it was only feet
8 inches. AT the present. time it is only
3 feet 81 inches. 1t is an easy matter
for expert statisticians to deduce from
the above figures facts that will prove
regular and very rapid decline in human
stature. Figuring in an opposite direc-
ton, it is shown that the men of 5000
years ago were giants, whose average
height was l6 feet and inches. Com
ing down to our era it is shown that the
average height of man was feet, and
that in the fifth century there were more
men that were over 2 feet high than
were less than 6.
But the most astonishing results of
this scientific story of degeneration
come from the application of this law
of gradual diminution to the future. 1t
is shown that by the end of the year
$500 A. d. the stature of the average
man will be reduced to 10 inches, and
that within less than 900 years from
, that date, or, say, about the year 1000,
mankind will have utterly disappeared
from the globe st. Louis Republic.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-01-15

N n iiIiea ana 81 rs in flowers


A wreath AZ lilies aua 81 ras sion flowers
For golden days slew s;rstisg
A CHAIN of memories - INK tzse hours
whose knell 80 so0n Ntsss rgng
A gif1 OF price and loye aius3 heaceserth crave
20 hear what death sealed lils no more may
say.
Sad, widowed eyes that toward my silence
stray.
All. fading wreath. too quickly cast away.
.nas may not minele with MY lonely dust,
Ali, Warl2 young lises t..Gs sssa1sst near me
stay.
II poverty led forth 70 strangers trnstt
Sweet. miser soul, that in HE nothing gave,
Yet now beQueaths great tears ia geaerous
showers,
yon starved my love while wealth. youth,
life we're oars
Oh. f1ireSt face was secn since Eden s bowers,
oh. rine, red LIP BY leo gr,st seosiing stung.
Short. Nillfnl chin, cele. bright cses--sitssreSt
duWess
OF woman beauty Vvsr lever suag!
Oh, heArtlssS. TRUSTEES soul could ever brave
The chance to srieye when rass youth grows
gray
You wonid not hear me once--yoa love today
New Budget.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-01-15
DISQUALIFICATION.

The body can be killed through one
organ, and in youth and middle age
mortal injury of body and mind comes
usually through one organ as the pri-
mary seat of evil. 1t is an evil OF fire.
quent occurrence and greatly on the in
crease. A man is said TO throw him
self, heart and soul, into his work. =
Such man is i'll danger He has four
great parts of his body to considerable
heart and blood system, his lungs and
other organs associated with breathing,
his muscles, his brain and nervous sys-
tenn. But he does not heed them at all.
He runs or cycles excessively, and III q
much shorter time than he has the least
idea Of he makes his heart too strong for
the rest of his organism and endangers
the finer qualifications Of the vessels
which are under the domination OF the
heart. He rows without studying conse-
1uences, and long before he is convinced
of trouble he has produced an injury OF
the chest mechanism which may soon
be permanently established.
He takes to some muscular training,
which puts the muscular organs to an
extreme Of tension. Large and small
muscles alike are exposed to strain, both
the strong muscles that give propulsion
and the delicate muscles that guide, and
before he has become conscious of the
error he has committed he is strained
man, from which predicament he is for
tunate if he make anything like a COM
plete recovery. Another man enters into
competitions in which his mental organs
are kept awake for long intervals,
charged with expectations, anxieties,
fears, nay, excess Of satisfaction, and
while he is yet young he grows old. =
Saturday Review.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-01-15

BODY. and Is L canno, 20 any place else,
more OF le 80 il gets into the blood,
That's constipation It is such q wonder.
fully simple thing that people do not regard
il seriously. They let Il run on, let Il grow
worse become chronic, and show itself All
over the body ia city ways before they con-
slider Il important Constipation causes
nine.tenths OF ali human ailments, It's hfst
symptoms do not seem very serious, put
even they are very diSagreeable. A few 81
them are sour stomach, flatulcnce. heart
bum, distress after eating, foul BREATH
coated tongue dizziness. palpitation OF the
heart, sick and bilious headaches, general
lassitude and debility When any OF these
symptoms show themselves, YOU should
immediately take ~. picrce's Pleasant Pei
let's according To directions, They are tiny
gar.coated gfanues, made on purpose 70
cure constipation They do this perfectly
and quickly, and they arc the only prepare
ton in the world thatwill de H. There aie
plenty of medicines that will give relief as
long as YOU keep on taking them. but YOU
can't stop They don't cure they give
merely temporary relief Doctor fietce
Pleasant Pellets give immediate relief aud
produce a permanent cure.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-01-15

There is in Norway wooden church
of unknown age. out undoubtedly sew
eral hundred years old, which is held
to illustrate old methods Of building adj
mirably The queer, peaked, many an
gled roof has almost an oriental appear
ance.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-01-15

1t is asserted that the only wealthy
people in China are officials and ex-ofi-
Gals, and not a single person can be
found who has grown rich from honest
industry. -
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-01-15

Like man to double business bound.
stand in PAUSE where / shall first be-
gin, and both neglect. Shakespeare.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-03-25
HERALD
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 1896.
COLLEGE Reception April 9th.


Woods Business College will be open for
visitors April 2nd, Bird and 4th. Registration
of students begins at 900 a. m, April 9Th.
In the evening grand reception will be held
in the College Hall, Opera House building.
Prof. o. f. Williams, graduate of Cornell
University, now President of Woods College
at Scranton, who was Consul to France dur
ing President Harrison's administration, will
he the speaker Of the evening, assisted by
other professional speakers of Shenandoah.
The evenings entertainment will be inter
spersed with selections by the orchestra
Invitations to the public in general will be
distributed this week. All persons present
ing this card of invitation ON Easter Monday
night will receive a handsome souvenir as a
memorial Of the launching out Of first
class business college in Shenandoah.
The time is fast approaching when this
most worthy institution will begin its work
and if you wish to become a charter-membe1
now is the time to secure scholarship.
Prof S. l. Wood, president of Shenandoah
College, has been prevailed upon by public
men of Shenandoah TO continue the sale OF
charter memberships, and he has responded
very literally, Nothing will be left undone
that will add to the comforts of students.
See Prof Thomas Martin, special organizer,
at the Ferguson House, if you desire to
become charter member, and save seventy
five dollars.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-03-25
Discharged with a Reprimand.

William llaines, a young man who says he
is miner and boards at No. l31 North
Market street, was arranged before Justice
Williams at about ten o'clock last night on
complaint of William Seward, of West Line
street The latter stated that he has been
missing articles from his property for some
time and has not been able to trace them.
Last night his daughter went to the stable to
milk the cow and saw in the yard "A man who
ran away from the premises When ready
to retire for the night Stewards son went to
the stable to lock the doors. He found
llaines on the premises and grabbed him.
Ilaincs broke away, but after Il chase by
Seward and his son was rCcaptured and
turned over to Special Officer Hughes and
Policeman Foltz. Haincs said he was drunk
and intended to go into the stable to sleep
when he met Stewards son, who grabbed him
and shouted for his father. lIaiues claims
the encounter and shouting alarmed him and
he broke f.om his captive and ran away
Justice Williams committed the prisoner in
default of 5000 bail for further hearing at
one o'clock this afternoon. At the appointed
hour Mr. Seward appeared and said he had
learned that Haines heretofore enjoyed a
good reputation and he believed that the
young man told the truth when he said he
was only going int' the stable to sleep. He
was therefore not disposed to press the case.
Special Officer Hughes also spoke favorably
for the prisoner and he was discharged upon
promising to reform
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-03-25

compound to Danish the unhealthy atmos-
phere and make things bright and cheerful
again.
1t is the only spring remedy universally
prescribed by physicians. 1t makes people
well by giving them hearty appetite and al
relish for their food. Hard-worked men andN
women, the nervous, weak and debilitated,
get new strength, fresh nervous energy and a
purer, more vigorous blood supply from
Paine's celery compound.
This most valuable nerve and brain invig-
orator and restorer practically demonstrates
the lifelong conviction of its eminent dis
coverer, Professor Phelps, M, D., LII. D., of
Dartmouth College. Professor Phelps was
for a long time convinced that sound nutri-
ton was the keystone of firm health and
that where there were signs of poorly
nourished nerve tissues and of thin, pale
colored blood, some means must be devised to
supply these deficiencies briskly and rapidly.
Professor Phelps prepared Paines celery
compound on this basis. 1t has proved an
invigorator, strengthener and great spring
purifier, such as the world has never enjoyed
before our day.
Tomorrow, or next day, or the day after is
not soon enough to look about getting rid of
weakness or disease. Take Paine's celery
compound to-day. There is no time equal to
these early spring days for throwing off poor
health. There are few persons who do not
need to take spring remedy.
Many not downright sick, but tired or
ailing, would be immensely benefited by
taking Paine's celery compound, especially
at this particularly favorable season of the
year.
This great compound will Danish that tired
feeling, cleanse the blood and regulate the
nerves.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-03-25

CHICAGO, March 25.-Mr. w. w. Watson's
reputation throughout the West for unerring
judgment in the valuation of land has made
him foremost among the most conservative,
careful class of investors in Chicago.
Unlike many hard driven business men,
the owner of "Alpine Heights, !" that splendid
suburb of Chicago, has not neglected his
health on account of his eXacting business.
The following unrequested statement from
Mr.. Watson shows how consistent with his
lifelong, careful, conscientious and successful
business habits has been his attention to get
ting we'll. He states in the TimesHerald
Upon the recommendation of friend,
used Paine's celery compound for headaches,
constipation, indigestion and loss of sleep,
and found it all it was recommended to be. l
suffer no more from headaches, sleep sOundly
at night, and am now in perfect health. This
is the only medicine that have ever taken
for these complaints, which has benefited me
at all" w. w. WATSON,
225 Dearborn street.
Busy men and women are apt to think
there is always time to get well.
The fact that only one person in hundred
dies of old age shows how recklessly men
and women postpone attending to their health
and allow it to go to pieces while they devote
themselves heart and soul to affairs that are
trifling in comparison. Wives and mothers
have no greater duty than to see that those
dear to them do not become so absorbed in
the work of providing for the household as
to lose their health and shorten their days.
No more thoughtful step could be taken
during the spring days that are now hete than
to urge such tired and often irritable home
providers to take Paines celery compound.
There are thousands of homes where over
work has led to worrying, fretting and
dependency, that need only Paine's celery
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-03-25
IiiIlh1nN Hnriips.

The young friends of Laura Dettrey, of
West Coal street, were invited to her 10th
birthday party last night. Those present
were Katie Meyer, Laura Dettrey, Minnie
Meyer, Jacob Dix, Mable Dettrey, Robert
and Matte Morgans, Emory and Tom
Straughn Cleo. Gessley, Bertha James,
Blanch Marshall, Pearl Dettrey, Laura
James.
Yesterday Ethel, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. f. Morgan of West Oak street, was
seven years old, and she invited her young
friends to celebrate the occasion. Among
the many presents she received was a man
dolin from her parents. The following
young folks were present: Evelyn and
Charles Dengler, Bedella and Horace An
stock, Bertmm Wilde, Lide Parrott Robert
Callcn, Marion Kistlcr, Willie and Annie
Stmughn, May Little, Lizzie and Robert
Rogers, Ray Rowse, Media Jacobs, Francis
Hutchison, Lottie Ball, Emily Williams,
Jennie and Clarence Reeves, Margie Reese,
Maud and Nettie Meyer, Harry Meyer, An
mic Anderson, Carrie and Margaret Garner,
Hattie May, Walter and Emma Platt, Tillie
Carl Raymond Morgan, James Morgan,
Delroy Evans.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-03-25

O'Neill Bros, the progressive furniture and
music dealers, are again to the front with
another announcement of the arrival of a
large consignment of pianos of the famous
Malcom-Love make Their success in the
sale of these pianos during the holiday season
was so marked and ELECTED so much praise
from the general public they feel assured of
a hearty endorsement from prospective Gus
toners, who put off the purchase of piano
until spring The price on these world
renowned pianos do not vary but are sold on
merit. Reliability, superiority of construc-
ton, excellent tone, quality and exquisite
case designs are prominent characteristics of
the NIalcom-Love pianos 2t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-03-25

Edward Stein, 10 years of age, of Mt,
Carmel in a quarrel, was shot in the left
wrist by John Camp, II years of age. The
two boys with number of others, collected
at a street corner early in the evening and
soon began an animated discussion in which
something was said by Stein which aroused
Camps temper The latter warned Stein
not to repeat it or he would shoot him. The
warning was not Needed and a minute later
Camp pulled a revolver, and taking quick
aim fired at Stein, the ball entering the lat
ter's wrist STEMS wound is not serious
Young Camp claimed he did not mean to
shoot Stein, he only wanted to scare him
Camp was arrested warrant was issued
for w. X Lord, who sold the revolver tC
Camp, and he was arrested
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-03-25
Tamaqua Light Question.

Judge Savidge yesterday refused to grant
a preliminary injunction restraining the
Borough Council of Tamaqua from executing
the conditions of a contract with the Edison
Electric Illuminating Company for lighting
the streets. The contract was made Septem-
Der 2nd, 1895, pursuant to a resolution of the
Town Council passed August 26 1895, and
duly approved by the Chief Burgess. 1t is a
five year contract and provides for so ten
ampere, so volt, candle power arc lights at
S75 per light per year, to be paid monthly.
Had the injunction been granted the bor-
ough would have been in darkness until the
case is settled
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-03-25

Last night Constable Matt Giblon, with
the assistance of Chief of Police Tosh
arrested one Mike Kredish in Schmidt's row,
ON South Market street, on a charge ofassault
and battery. The arrest was made after a
hard struggle. Kredsh fought like lion.
He struck Giblon in the mouth and hit Tosh
in the face twice. He was finally brought to
his senses by a few punches from Tosh and
Gibbons iudicous use of mace As none
of the cells in the lookup are fit for use itwas
necessary to put the prisoner in the Council
Chamber but the precaution was taken to
place handouts on him. The other occupants
of the place say that at about midnight
Kredish succeeded in getting one of his hands
free from one Of the handouts. He then
raised one of the windows of the chamber
and dropped to the alley leading from the
street to the lookup He has not been seen
since. The prisoner took big chances as the
drop was fully 25 feet. Constable Giblon
said to-day that the drop was worthy of
liberty. The charge against the prisoner
was not a serious one
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-03-25
A "Get Out" Sale,

We must move on orabout April 1st. Prices
take another tumble; note the following
bargains.
Lancaster ginghams, get out price" sc.
Merrimack Points - 4c.
Lace curtains worth S1.75, get out price"
S100.
Lace curtains worth S1.25, "get out price"
75c.
Lace curtains worth S1.OO, get out price"
49c.
Table linens worth 4Oc, ''get out price 25c.
Dress goods silks, capes, corsets and under
wear all marked at get out prices"
A thousand yards of 124c. blue drllings
for 7c. per yd.; Mems seamless half hose Sc
Only few days left for quick selling at
this great get OUT bargain sale
l.. J. WILKINSON,
20 South Main St.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-03-25
A Good Thing for the Peopie.


There are thousands of people, who while
not exactly sick, are out of order or ailing in
some way. They don't feel well and can't
understand what the troubleis. You can learn
exactly what ails you, without its costing any
thing, by writing a letter to the noted and
successful specialist Dr. Greene, of 35 West
18th St., New York City, and telling him
just how you feel. lie will answer it. ex-
planning every symptom in your case and
telling just what to do to get we'll. lie gives
most careful attention to every letter. and
makes his explanations so clear that you
understand exactly what the matter is and
how to cure it, And all this costs you
nothing.
He makes a speciality of treating patients
through letter correspondence, aud this
method has proved wonderful success. His
vast experience enables him to under
stand from reading your symptoms, the exact
nature of your complaint. He is the dis
coverer of that wonderful remedy, DR..
Greene's Nervum blood and nerve remedy,
the best medicine in the world, and he has
discovered many other valuable remedies
People living at distance from the city will
at once see the great advantage of this system
of consultation and treatment by letter cor.
respondence. No long journey and nc
doctors fee. Write him and it will doubtless
be the means Of your getting strong and well
Goldin's concert and spring display takes
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-03-25
Liquor Dealers Addressed.

The Retail Liquor Dealers Association of
town met in its quarters in Mellets hall yes
terday afternoon tc listen to an address by
Richard Patterson of Philadelphia, but the
gentleman failed TO arrive. telegram was
received stating that he could not reach
town until evening. At $3.50 Mr.. Patterson
put in an appearance and made lengthy
address bearing upon the interests of the
liquor dealers of the state
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-03-25
An Invitation.

To THE LADIES Mr. Bickert cordially
invites all the ladies to enjoy fine concert
of classic music which will be given in his
spacious dining parlors ON the second floor by
Messrs. Vallee and Wilbur, the musical
marves and vocalists. This is ladies' night
and all should be present.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-03-25
ioldin's Grand Opening Tonight.


Two car loads of c. Feigenspan's Newark,
n. j., celebrated Book Beer. Now OF tap at
all the leading hotels and saloons in Shenan-
doah and vicinity. Call for Feigenspan's
Book and you will have no other.
SOLOMON HAAK, Agent
120 South Main street,
3-12-2w Shenandoah, Pa.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-03-25
NarrOM Escape.

A Hebrew rag and bone collector had a
narrow escape from injury on Juneberry
alley this morning, The breaking of trace
caused his horse to run away. The wagon
upset and a tree box with which it collided
was knocked down. The driver remained in
the wagon and escaped injury.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-03-25
p. O. 5. of A. Motion.

A special meeting of Washington Camp
No. 1873, p. O. S. of A., will be held on the
9th inst, at p. m, sharp, to make arrange
ments to attend the funeral of our late
brother, David McCutcheon. All members
are requested to be present. By order of
A. l.. GRAF Pres.
Attest :-WILLIAM POWELL, Sec'y pro TEN.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-03-25

The Grant Band will give concert in
Robbins opera house on Wednesday evening,
March 25th. 1t will be delightful affair,
and the public should patronize it literally.
The band needs the assistance. Admission,
10 cents. 3-21-4t