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Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-13

The most unique fence in Maine is
that of a Harpswell fisherman. His
front yard fence is composed of the
swords of sword fish, many of which
have figured in exciting episodes.
There was no end of fright on all
sides when a fair bicyclist met deer
in the road between Bath and Bruns-
wick. The young lady murmured
Dear me-" and fell from her wheel and
the deer cleared an eight-foot brush
fence and disappeared like flash.
What was Berlin'S loss may be Farm
ingdale's gain, temporarily at least.
What has the potato done that it
should have such formida BILE enemies?
The potato bug, however, may give up
in disgust when he sees himself dis
tanced by worm.
The Bath Independent does not take
a hopeful view of the future of Wis
casset and says that neither the ex-
tension of the Wiscasset and Quebec
Railroad to Canadian Pacific nor any
thing else but miracle can raise the
town to life again.
Hurry along the tariff. Great
amounts of Canadian lumber, WOOL etc,
are being shipped to this side of the
line for storage so as to escape the
duty when it comes time to sell to our
manufacturers.
The renovation of Appleton hall on
the Bowdoin campus resulted in the
discovery by the wOrkmen of an old
coffin, log and various other articles
in a large underground room whose
existence was not before known to the
world at large. Just what it all means
is not clearly known-to most people
but no doubt certain Bowdoin boys who
have been through the hair-lifting or
gies of initiation into Il secret society
could explain the mystery.
Searsport fishermen say that the
lobster is so nearly exterminated from
the shores of Maine that even with the
wisest of protective measures it will be
many years before the supply becomes
as it was once, source of safe and
profitable employment, on an extensive
scale. They claim the lobster has suf-
fered from too much legislation, rather
than not enough.
The evening and Sunday excursion
crowds that usually throng Old Orch
ard from the neighboring cities has
fewer Portlanders than in previous
years. The popularity of Riverton ac-
counts for this and the beach is Won
dcring what is can do to win the null
titude again.
With the warm wave came dry
wave at Old Orchard. On Sunday at
the temperance campmeetings over 1900
signatures We're secured to a total alb
stinence pledge.
The mystery of the sudden death of
the 16-year-old wife in Bowdoinham
is still mystery. Some hold to the
suicide theory and others make dark
hints but nothing is done.
The cloud 'Of the burning of the big
mill of the Berlin Mills Lumber Com
pany had a silver lining for Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-13

The cloud 'Of the burning of the bic
mill of the Berlin Mills Lumber Com
pany had a silver lining for Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-13

The Bangor trolley war is over. or at
least truce has been declared. hut the
Windham conflict Is still raging.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-13

What was Berlin's loss may be Farm
ingdale's gain, temporarily at least.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-13

Trains and steamboats, headed 70
Maine are carrying large loads thes
days. The people are coming to tn
national vacation reservation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-13

Happy Caribou, with not vacant
house in the place. What other Maine
city, or village can make a like boast
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-13

With the warm wave came a DR.!
the temperance campmeetings over l5o
signatures We're secured to a total alb
stinence pledge.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-13

Who has stopped to think that 1S9
is considerably over half gone?
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-13

The Bath Independent does not take
a hopeful view of the future of Wis
caSset and says that neither the eX-
tension of the Wiscasset and Quebec
Railroad to Canadian Pacific nor any
thing else but miracle can raise the
town to life again.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-13

What has the potato done that it
should have such formidab BILE enemies :?
The potato bug, however, may give up
in disgust when he sees himself dis
tanced by a worm.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-13

There was no end of fright on all
sides when a fair bicyclist met deer
wick. The young lady murmured
Dear me-" and fell from her wheel and
the deer cleared an eight foot brush
fence and disappeared like flash
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-13

Portland Advertiser: Some fatality
seems to pursue the few remaining
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-13
|Maime Gossip.

The most unique fence in Maine is
front yard fence is composed of the
swords of sword fish, many of which
have figured in exciting episodes.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-13

Hurry along the tariff. Great
amounts of Canadian lumber, wool, etc,
are being shipped to this side of the
line for storage so as to escape the
duty when it comes time to sell to our
manufacturers
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-13

Rockland is to be congratulated on
its tax collector, and also on its tax
payers. he last cent of it's 1895 COM
mitment of $4,000 has been paid in
and not taxpayer prosecuted. The
1896 commitment is also well collected.
This is good work for hard times.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-13

The Tennessee troubadours OF Peaks
Island did UP Portland. Saturday. In
search Of a missing manager who
owed them money. They said they had
''razzers and there was blood in their
eye. The manager escaped them.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-13

The evening and Sunday excursion
crowds that usually throng Old Orch
ard from the neighboring cities has
fewer Portlanders than in previous
years. The popularity of Riverton ac-
counts for this and the beach is Won
dering what is can do to win the null
fitude AGAIN.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-13

Nothing is too good for, ones dog.
thought the Auburn man who had a
corps of physicians armed with an X
ray machine locate needle in his pet
spaniels throat and remove it.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-13

A Waterville man has kept his fur
mace fire going through the intense
no. spell, declaring it is now so neal
cold weather that it will not pay to lei
it so out.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-13

Limerick is already planning on a
Fourth of July celebration for next
year that shall be worthy the day.
This year it was all noise. they say.
that meant nothing and was far from
pleasant.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-13

Says a well known writer, speaking
of the rivers of the world: 'The Ken
nebec in it's strong syllables exempli-
fies its rude northern strength and
dash, suggesting the tinkling of its
forest tributaries with the sound of the
ice pick and the woodman's axe"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-13

Blaine is town favored above most
A correspondent writes that the physi-
clans have all gone fishing. there being
nothing else for them to do.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-26

As record-breaker the Philadelphia &
Reading Railways sixty-minute" train to
Atlantic City has been a wonderful success.
The demand made by Philadelphia business
men for quick trains to their summer homes
after business hours led the Reading to put
ON the train this season, and the action has
been fully justified The flyer has been
very popular and has daily carried more
passengers than any other one train on the
road. Frequently it has been found neces-
sary to add an extra coach, but even this ad-
dtional weight has not caused the lessening
of the speed. The train is scheduled to start
at 3:4O p. M, and to reach the city by the
sea just one hour later. Its trips have been
carefully watched, not only by tho Reading
officials, but by its patrons as we'll. During
the entire month of July it was never so
much as one second late. Even on the days
when travel was unusually heavy tho long
strings of coaches started exactly on time,
kept up the flying speed all the way across
New Jersey and rolled into the depot at At,
lantic City on the second. Among railroad
men this is considered a remarkable record
and one seldom, if ever equaled and never
excelled. ed.-Butlalo Courier-Record, August
4, 1897.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-26
Strikes nt Coleraine.

There were two strikes at the Coleraine
collieries, near Hazleton, yesterday, but they
were of short duration. The slate pickers
struck for an advance in wages in the morn
ing, but were induced to return to work by
the foreman. The stripping hands followed
the boys example shortly afterward, and
marched in a body to the Office but could moi
satisfactorily explain their demands which
it is understood, related to the alien tax
which was deducted from the wages they re-
ceived Saturday. For while it looked like
a serious matter, as each of the Italians was
armed with club which were fourished il
threatening manner. The officials were tt
consult with representatives of the men last
evening and they returned to work pending
| the result
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-26
MAHANOY CITY.

Another hole n inches in diameter has
been driven through the Mammoth tunnel
ut the Primrose colliery 20 force the water
out Of the mines. Some two months ago a
hole was driven but proved inadequate for
the purpose.
At a meeting of the Mahauoy City Glee
Club held last evening it was decided to
change the male competition selection from
Monks War March" to the Martyr of the
Arena" The change was brought about by
many Of the competitors being unable to Sc
cure tho selection.
John Butler, of st. Nicholas employed as
jig boy at the collery at that place had the
misfortune of having his face cut and the
ball Of the left eye injured by piece Of fly
lug steel yesterday He had been engaged
with another workman in cutting a bar in
twain. when the end of IL struck him with
the above result.
Yesterday afternoon Polish boy, whose
name could not be learned, was run over by
team at Mahauoy Plane driven by a man
named Matthews. The boys right leg was
broken below the knee and his face terribly
| bruised. Matthews says the child ran out
| into the street, directly in front of the team
/ before he was able to check the speed Of the
/ horses
Manager Ryan, Of the Mahanoy City club
| has arranged a series of five games with
Manager Adamson, of the st. Nicholas Blues
to determine tho championship of the Maha-
noy valley The first game will be played at
the Mahanoy City park on Saturday after
noon.
| The Office Of Justice May was the scene OF
great excitement last evening, occasioned by
general fight among a lot of Lithuanians
which terminated in a number Of cross suits
The principles in the fight are Peter SchinC
and several others, who have issued a warrant
for the arrest of John Kovey, charging him
with being the instigator and also with
securing the loans of sum Of money which
he failed to return. In default Of bal
Kovey was committed to Jail.
About 40 people Of town accompanied the
cheap excursion on the p. & X. railway tC
Reading this morning. Twenty people ac
companied the Atlantic City excursion ovel
the same road
During the past three months a son o.
Lawrence Gsbert has been complaining o
serious pains in the right knee Home RENE
dies of every description were applied by
the parents, but proved unsuccessful. Last
evening DR.. Wilkinson was called in and he
made thorough examination of the knee
Under the skin he found large piece o
glass which had been completely covered. L
is supposed that the child had been playing
in the yard and by falling the glass pene
trated the skin. 1t resembled a piece Of &
tumbler. The physician removed it ant
now the child is on the road to recovery.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-26
PERSONAL MEN TION.

James X. Hilbert is visiting friends in
Reading
John Toole, of Miuersvile, was a visitor to
town today.
J. W. Johnson spent to-day at Pottsville
visiting friends
Constable Jack Dando is suffering from an
attack Of ague.
NJ J. scanan spent to-day transactng
business at Pottsville.
Max Schmidt, of Shamokin, spent to-day
in town as a guest of relatives
Samuel Gunter was spectator at the p. o.
S. Of A, demonstration at Reading to-day.
Ike Orkin, the South Main street jeweler
became the father of baby boy last night.
Mrs. Chas. Wasley, Of East Oak street
presented her husband with young son thi.
morning.
Burton Davis, of South White street, is en-
ioying weeks vacation at Ocean Grove and
! New York
Mrs Willett, of Cramer HILL N. j., is visit
ing her sister, Mrs, Dolle Williams, on South
West street
Miss Clara Englehart, who spent the last
| few weeks with Nuremberg friends, returned
home to-day
Mrs. Annie Sellers, of Mahanoy City, is
Z
Jardin street.
Mrs G. Ellfe d, of Philadelphia, is guest
Of her mother, Mrs. Hennessy, on South
Chestnut street.
Wolf Levine is lying i'll at his home OIL
East Oak street from an attack Of inhamma'
| tion of the bowels.
| Mrs. David Faust left this morning fol
| Philadelphia, where she will spend u few
| weeks visiting friends.
Arthur Goldsmith of New York, is a CUES
at the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Mann
on South Jardin street.
Mrs. Fenstermacher and daughter Nettie
Of Hazleton, who were guests Of towI
friends, returned to their home to-day.
Miss Minnie Boyer, who has been the CUES
of her uncle, DR.. c. S. Phillips, for the pas
few weeks, returned to her home in Reading
this morning.
Miss Lizzie Keithan, Of North Main street
has gone to Dunmore to spend her vacation
She will be entertained by Miss Ruby Yost
formerly of town.
Miss jennie Campbell, Of Ashland, ant
Miss Nal, Campbell, of New Philadelphia
have rc turned to their homes, after a visi
among town friends.
Mrs. Michael Graham and John Ormsby, O
town. and Mr.. and Mrs. Edmund Z. Jones
Of Ellangowan, were passengers on th
Atlantic City excursion this morning.
Mrs. John J. McClennan and daughter
Miss Jeanette, of Philadelphia, and Mr
Martha Hill, Of Pottsyille, are guests of Mr.
Joseph Dusto, of South Jardin street
Miss Anna Connors, who spent severa
weeks in town as the guest Of her sister
Mrs. J. J. Coakley, on North Main street
returned to her home in New York thi
| morning
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-26

Godey's Magazine for September contains
some special features of timely interest
Among these may be mentioned the contri-
buttons of S. Il. Willis, who writes OF
"Women in Religious Ministry as a develop
ment of the past half century Joanna R
Nichols article on THE Necessity of Co.
operation between Seamen and Surfmen in the
Life Saving Service" giving many points on
shipwrecks, with ample illustrations from
photographs and Colvin Dill Wilson's paper
on THE Superstitions of the Jews" which
tells of the queer side-beliefs Of the Hebrews
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-26

This afternoon boy stopped at the house
of Mrs. G. A. Shaab, on South Jardn street,
and told her that her brother had been killed
at the West Shenandoah mines. Mrs. Shaab
was greatly shocked and her husband lost no
time in investigating the report. 1t was
found that the young rascal who circulated
the story had lied There was no accident at
West Shenandoah coliery and Mrs. Shaab' S
brother was in no wise injured. Unfortunately
the boy is unknown. If he could be found
an example would be made Of him.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-26
Den

New York. Aug 2G.-Mary Kyle Dal-
las, the goetess and authoregs, dieC
last night at her home in this city OF
heart failure, aged so years. on Tues
day Mrs. Dallas was seized with a
fainting spell, She lapsed into uncon
sciousness, and did not regain her
senses. Mrs. Dallas was the wife Of
Jacob A. Dallas, an artist, well known
in New York The death of her mothe.
and two brothers within the past yea.
told upon her health. For the past Il
years Mrs. Dallas had been a contrib
utor to the New York Ledger and Lip
plncotts Magazine.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-26
TO THE LAND OF SUNSHINE
And Flowers, the Hand of America, Cali
fornia.

And Flowers, the Hand of America, Cali
fornia.
Via the true pathway, THE Iron Mountain
Route, " which traverses region of perpetual
sunshine, where snow storms billiards. or
high attitudes are unknown. Pullman first
and second class palace and tourist sleeping
cars to points in Missouri, Arkansas, Texas,
Old and New Mexico, Arizona, California.
Oregon, Washington, Nebraska, Utah and
Nevada, without change, Quick time, low
rates, and all the comforts Of modern railway
improvements guaranteed to all who pur-
chase tickets via the Missouri Pacific railway
system For rates right from your home,
literature, and full information, drop postal
card, J. P. Mccain, r. p. Agent. $40 Rail
road avenue, Elmira, N. Y, or 391 Broad.
way, New York.
2-3-tf W. E. Hoyt, G. E. P. Agt.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-26
when the Sun WIN Burn Up.

That the sun is slowly but surely being
consumed by its own fires there is but lit
tie doubt. No one can tell, however, to a
certainty whether it is or not. Astrono-
mers say that its diameter could be re-
duced two feet per day for 5000 years be-
fore the finest instruments could detect
the fact that any reductions had taken
UluCe
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-26

1t is supposed that meteors begin TO
burn when they are within about 125
miles of the earth, and that combustion is
completed and they disappear at from 85
60 90 miles above the earth. When we see
a falling star, therefore, we may consider
that we have watched It through a flight
of about 100 miles before it finally burns
out and disappears from view.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-26

81 also was enthusiastic in my youth,
but it befell me as 1t did a cat 1 reared in
the belief that evil did not exist. One day
he went upon the roof and returned with
a broken paw, a hundred scratches and a
torn robe. Ever afterward he was pru-
dent, mistrustful and pessimistic; for the
rest, a good enough cat. Merimee's Let
ters.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-26
HELPING A FRIEND.
A Statesman who Was willing to Give
Up What He Had.

A Statesman Who Was Wiling 70 HiVo
Up what He Had.
"There are those who say unkind things
of the late Dan Voorhees,, remarked n
prominent Republican from the state Of
Indiana, "but whatever may be said 10 Is
political and not PERSONAL for the man
had one side to his nature that the whole
world could admire, and that part of It
which knew did admire and love as we'll
II was on this account that when he died
there were many who shed sincere and
sorrowful tears for his loss. They did not
know him as a politician and United
States senator, but as a man and friend.
"I remember an instance showing his
kindness and also showing one Of the rea-
sons why he was always poor He had gone
down the railroad some 30 or 40 miles
from his home TO defend case in court
which he had very little thought Of get
ting any money for though the Ntigant
had plenty Of property He won the case,
and much to his surprise, his client gave
| him 500, which was also pleasant to have,
! as he had loaned to various applicants
nearly all the money be had brought from
/ home with him. He pocketed the hundred,
/ and, after paying his hotel bill, started to
walk leisurely to the train, due In half or
]
was overtakon by former friend, who
| hurried after him to ask his legal advice,
| free, of course, In the matter of staving of
a mortgage on his SO, 900 farm and saving
| it TO his family. A hundred dollars would
set it forward a year and give him that
much time to pull himself out, which he
was sure he could do. Voorhees, talked ten
| minutes or more TO the man, giving him
| suck advice us he thought was best, and
| all at once no broke into a hearty laugh.
What's the matterY asked the farmer,
| almost indignant at such levity.
"'Why, still laughed Voorhees,, going
into the pocket where his roll of bills was,
here I'm talking all this time to you
when I've got the very thing you need.
/ had clean forgotten all about It,. Here 6
what you want a good deal more than
legal advice And, handing the farmer the
500 fee, he hurried along to the railroad
station, where he borrowed money enough
to buy ticket home w Washington Star.
r WWraF 4 Oh
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-26
DIED

Turkey Run, on the oath inst ,
Michael, son of Catherine Campbell, aged 2d
years. Funeral will take place from the late
residence In Turkey Run on Friday, 9th inst.
High mass in the Annunciaton church at 10
a. m. Interment in the Annuneiation cemetery.
Friends and relatives respectfully invited to
attend S.25-2t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-26

Certainly you don't want to suffer with dys-
pepsia, constipation, sick headache, sallow
skin and loss of appetite. You have never
tried DeWitt's Little Early Risers for these
complaints OF you would have been cured.
They are small pills but great regulators. c.
II EIa aupphupb
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-26
Acid Thrower Settles.

At Shamokin Adam Elliot, a shoemaker
saved himself further trouble by settling, at
the cost Of $50, a law suit, instituted by Miss
Lily Wilmer, who said that Elliott threw a
powerful acid at her, running the waist and
skirt Of a costly dress in addition to burning
her right arm. 1t is said Elliot, who is 90
years old, was jealous of Miss Wilmer to
whom he had been paying attentions.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-26

Small precautions often prevent great mis-
chiefs. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are very
small pills in size, but are most effective in
preventing the NEST serious forms of liver
and stomach troubles. They cure constipa-
ton and headache and regulate the bowels.
T.. II. Hagenbuch.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-26

A dose of Fowlers Ext. of Wild Strawberry
brings immediate relief in all cases Of cramp-
ing pains of the stomach or bowels 1t is
natures specific for summer complaint in all
its forms.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-26

John Coslett, the South Main street fruit
dealer, to-day put new wagon on the road
to supply his large trade.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-26
MISCELLANEOUS.

DOR SALE-A large stock Of secondhand
Il furniture and carpets, good as new.
viii be sold AZ a sacrifice. For further infor-
nation call at the HERALD Office. s-l6-tf
DOR sALE-Cheap, a desirable business
Il property on East Centre street. Apply to
NJ. NJ Burke, Attorney, Egan building. S-6-u
DROPOSALS.-Propos will be received by
i the undersigned committee of the Borough
Council up to Saturday, August %, 1897, at p.
m, for furnishing flag stones for pavement in
front OF Borough building and alley leading TO
the lookup. The committee reserves the right
to reject any or all bids For further particulars
call or address
NJ L. SHOEMAKER,
s-25-it Chairman Construction Com.
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1OCents

Will buy you 3 ounces
Paul's Best Ink, in an automatic
safety bottle. One bottle outlasts
three ordinary corked bottles and
you have no damage from upset
bottles either Larger bottles at
higher prices. Give it trial.
HOOKS & BROWN
q North Main st.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-26

Removed TO VIM Penn
The new inside foreman at the VIM, Penn
colliery, Michael P. GOldin, yesterday re
moved his family and household effects from
Shamokin to that place Mr., Goldin recently
succeeded Richard Palmer resigned, and will
occupy the residence vacated by him. Mr.
Palmer removed to Parsons
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-26

Famous beverage.
The worlds famous Munich beer, imported
from Germany, pure barley malt extract,
constantly on dmught at William Derr's
cafe, 2G North Main street. s-13-tf