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The Press., 1897-01-28
A Kinlinr Portrait.

He (McPhee) was never racing el,. gineer and took special pride in saying as much Lefore tbe Liverpool men, but he had knowledge Of machinery and the hunlors of ships that he had worked S2 years to gain. One side of his face had been wrecked through the bursting of a pressure gauge in the days when men knew less about pressures than they do now, and his nose rose grandly out of the wreck like 8 club in public riot There were cuts and Jumps on his head. and he would guide your forefnger through his short iron gray hair and tell you how he had come py his trademarks. He owned all sorts of certificates of ex- tra competency, and at the bottom of his cabin chest of drawers, where he kept the photograph of his wife. were two or three Royal Humane society medals for saving lives at sea.
 Professionally-it was different when crazy steerage passengers jumped over board-professional McF hee does not approve of saving life at sea, and he has often told me that a new hell is prepar- ed for stpkers and trimmers who sign for a strong mans pay and fall sick the second day cut He believes in throwing boots at fourth and fifth engineers when they wake him up at night with word that bearing is redhot all because lamps elare is reflected red from the twirling metal. He believes that there are only two poets in the world. one be- ing Robert Burns, of course. and the other Gerald Massey. When he has time for EovCls, ke reads Wilkie Collins and Charles Reade. chiefly the latter, and he knows whole pages of ''Very Hard Cash" by heart. In the saloon his table was next to the captains, and he drank only water all the while his engines worked. -Rudyard Kipling in McClure's.
The Press., 1897-01-28

Mothers whose children are troubled with bad colds. croup or hoopinc- cough will do we'll to read what Dr. R. E. Rohav of Olney. Mo. says on this subject. He writes "For years va have used Cham. berlian's Couga Remedy and always keer it in the honse. It is regarded in on' family as specific for all kinds of colds and coughs. The 25 and 50 cent bottles for sa'e ty w w. Lathrop Stafford Springs; c. l.. Philips. South Coventry
The Press., 1897-01-28

Postmaster J. w. Durham of Middle burg, Kv., has a nine- -year-old son who weighs 220 pounds.
The Press., 1897-01-28
After storm comes calm.

Chicora, Pa., "Herald" Richard VenseI reports One Minute Cough Cure the great est success of medical science. He told us that it cured his whole family of terrible coughs aud colds, after all other 50 called cures had failed entirely. MT. Vensei said it assisted his children through a very bad seize of measles. One Minute Cough Cure makes expectoration very easy and rapid. w. D. Heald, Stafford Springs; G. L. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-01-28

Aftera long search a new and apparent has been found near fredericksburg, Va.
The Press., 1897-01-28
Observe, to profit.

Dr. Fowler, of Boston, says: Il am satisfied that use of coffee is the cause of much illness in many ways, while Ayers Hygienic Coffee is beneficial" Grocers sell it.
The Press., 1897-01-28

IT you sufferer, get of your druggist this great dsease.c nquering discovery (the price is s1 for the complete treatment consisting ofone bottle ofIuritana one bottle Purana Pills, and one bottle of Puritana Ia6ets all inc osed in one package) write to the und rstgned, and you will bless the day when you heard of Purtana. The Puritana Compound O., Concord, N. Fl,
The Press., 1897-01-28

Lost-A dear little child who made home happy by it's smiles. And to think, it might have been saved had the parents only kept in the house One Minute Cough Cure, the infalIible remedy for croup. w. D. Heald, Stafford Springs; G. L. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-01-28

Minutes seem like hours when a life is at stake. Group gives no time to send for doctor, delay may mean death. One Minute Cough Cure gives instant relief and insures recovery. The only harmless remedy that produces immediate results. W. D. HeaId, Stafford Springs; c. L. Phillips South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-01-28

Constipation in its worst forms, dyspep- sia, sick headache. biliousless and de- engagement of the liver are readily cured by De Witt's Early Risers. These little pills never grfpe. Small pill, safe pill, best pill. w. D. Heald, Stafford Springs GIL. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-01-28

All the different forms of skin troubles, from chapped hands to eczema and indo- lent ulcers can be readily cured by De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve, the great pile cure. w. b. Heald, Stafford Springs; c. L. Phillips, South Coventry.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-10-23
BLEEDING PILES.

And AN other forms of this common and
often dangerous disease readily cured with
out paiu or inconvenience,
Thousands of men and women are afflicted
with some sort Of piles, without either know
ing the exact nature Of the trouble or know
ing it, are careless enough to allow it to run
without taking the simple means offered for a
radical cure.
The failure Of salyes and ointments TO per
maneutly cure piles has led many to believe
the only cure to be a surgical operation.
Surgical operations are dangerous to life
and moreover not often entirely successful
aud al this time are no longer used by the
best physicians or recommended by them
The safest aud surest way TO cure any case
of piles, whether blind, bleeding or protrud-
ing, is to use the Pyramid Pile cure, COM
posed of healing vegetable oils, and absolutely
free from mineral poisons and opiates. The
following letter from Pittsburg gentleman,
a severe sufferer from bleeding piles, gives
some idea of the prompt e1ectual character
of this pile cure He writes
take pleasure writing these few lines to
let you know that 1 did not sleep for three
months except for a short time each night
because of % bad case Of bleeding piles.
was down in bed and the doctors did me no
good A good brother told me of the Pya-
mid Pile Cure and bought from my drug
gist three fifty cents boxes. They cured me
and 1 win soon be able to go to my work
again WILLIAM HANDscHU,
iB St. Cotton Alley, below Butler st.,
Pittsburg, Pa.
The Pyramid Pile Cure is not only the
safest and surest remedy for piles, but is the
hest known and most popular Every ply
siciau and druggist in the country knows it
and what It win do.
Send for little book on cause aud cure Of
piles describing an forms Of piles aud the
proper treatment
The Pyramid can be found at an drug stores
at 90 cents per package.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-10-23
snYHR HHHL ANp DAuNrLHss
win Land n Cargo of Arms and Ann
nruffion For Cuhnn Patriots.

WIN Iand n Cargo of Arms and Ann
munition For cuban Patriots.
Savannah Ga, oct. 23.-Advices re-
ceived from Florida by The News says:
The mystery of the expedition which
left New York last week on the sohoon-
er silver Heel has been cleared up by
a telegram received by the Cubans.
According to this report the schooner
arrived at the Florida Keys Wednes-
day, and was there met by the tug
Daunuess which left this port (sa-
vannah) several days ago.
Dr. Juan Castillo Is said to be in
charge Of the expedition, and went to
Cuba ON the Dauntless, which started
from the Keys last Tuesday night
on board the schooner was sufficient
arms and ammunition for five trips of
the Dauntloss, and Dr, Castillo will
stand by until the last expedition is
landed when according TO the report
he viii land I'm Cuba and remain there
until the war is over.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-10-23

NOT less interesting is the great
merchant when he discusses advertis-
ing He knows that it pays In
hard times it is necessary to keep
business IL going in good times it
helps to move it more briskly He
prefers newspaper advertising to amy
other kind in fact has abandoned all
other methods. The first requisite in
his business is to get goods that viii
please people and the next is to let
them know through the newspapers
that he has the goods. Beyond that
it is only a question Of having proper
storeroom and competent salespeople
TO wait upon customers Mr.. Wana-
maker is not the first successful bust
ness man to acknowledge the aid
that advertising has been to him
He will not be the last Every sue
cessful merchant leans upon that
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-10-23

In little more than one week the
election in this county and state viii
be held for the-eleUtion of a State
TreasureP~and Auditor General and
,ee+4ftS officers. Although but little
time remains yet much good work
can be done, and every possible effort
should be made to get out a large
vote on Tuesday, November p Not
only should the voters be urged to go
to the polls, but every Republican
should determine to vote the straight
ticket. There is no occasion what
ever for cutting a single candidate on
the state or county ticket. Go to the
polls on election day and vote the
straight Republican ticket
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-10-23

THE selection of Senator Saylor as
Consul to Mantana, Cuba, is severe
knock blow to the Combine
leaders, some of whom called ON the
President and protested against the
appointment of the Montgomery
county man. The action of the Presi-
dent i'm this instance is notice to those
fighting the party organization i'm
Pennsylvania that they need ask for
no favors at the Executive Mansion.
There are no vacancies i'm the Con
suIar service in Cuba, and the Presi-
dent had decided to make no changes
i'm view of tue unsettled condition Of
affairs on the island. but he deviated
from this rule i'm order to tender Sen
ator Savior this desirable position.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-10-23

THE annualinspection of the Penn
sylvania railroad properties is about
completed, and the great system is
found In excellent condition Fiuan-
cially the company was never la
better condition, and the track and
rolling stock, the finest in the land
has been kept up to the usual stand
ard As to the management by Presi-
dent Roberts little need be said
While the hard times were bearing
down on every industry in the land,
during the past two years, the man
agement of this great corporation
felt the depression as keenly as any,
but by rigid economy they were en-
abled to pay dividends promptly
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-10-23

New Yori.. oct %. - Russell Sage
makes emphatic and specific denial of
the report chat ne is at the head Of
an opposition pool to buy i'm the Union
Pacific. 'The report is absolutely with
out foundation" said Mr. Sage I
have not been invited to form a Union
Pacific syndicate by President McKin-
ley no subscriptions to the amount of
$75, 900, 900. on any other sum, have been
made by anybody that I know Of. 1
have not subscribed $40 1000 0O0 or any
other sum I do not know that 7 would
subscribe 81 syndicate was formed" "
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-10-23

Nov. Annual supper under auspices of
Ladies Aid Society Of the Calvary Baptist
church, in Robbins opera house
Nov. 5.-Entertainment aud sociable under
the auspices of the n. Z. church choir
Nov. Entertainment and social under
auspices Of Ladies' aid, in p. NJ church.
Nov. 17.-Aunual supper, under the aus
pices of the Trinity Reformed church I'm
Robbins opera house.
Nov. 25.-ThanksgiYing dinner to be given
by An Saints Protestant Episcopal church,
corner West and Oak streets
Dec 2.-Twenty-ffth annual supper under
auspices Of Welsh Baptist chuch in Robbins
opera house.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-10-23

Electric Bitters is a medicine suited for any
season, but perhaps more generally needed in
the spring, when the langud 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 levers. No medicine viii act more
surely i'm couuteracting and freeing the sys-
tenn from the malarial poison Headache,
Indigestion Constipation, Dizziness yield to
Electric Bitters Only fifty cents per bottle
at A. Wasley's drug store.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-10-23
LlInolsalnnl la. Not Nbdlenten.

Washington oct 2S.-In reference to
reports to the effect that former Queen
Llliuokalani of Hawaii had formally
abdicated in favor of her niece, Prin-
cess Kaiulani, the eX-queen said to a
press representative that there is no
truth in the report No official action
was taken during her meeting with Kali
ulanL The question of politics did not
pass their lips. Kaiuani came from
New York to see her aunt before going
to San Francisco, and left yesterday
afternoon for San Francisco. where she
will stay a week
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-10-23
WHAT Do THE CHILDREN DRINK ?

Don't give them tea or coffee Have you tried
the new food drink called Gain-O? 1t is
delicious and nourishing and takes the place
of coffee. The more Gnin-O you give the
children the more health you distribute
through their systems. Gaiu-O is made Of
pure grains and when properly prepared
tastes like the choice grades of coffee bnt
costs about I as much All grocers sell it,
l5c aud 25c.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-10-23

from liquor Thomas Cooper, of Bald
win, Pa. fired his house and afterwards
shot three men vino were fighting the
flames. He then took to the woods.
AT one place he ordered telegraph
operator from the railroad tower at
the point of a gun, and blocked the
trains. At another place he fred at an
unknown man. seriously wounding him.
A party of armed deputies are now
securing the surrounding country for
the purpose of capturing the maniac.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-10-23

Chicago, oct. pa letter written by
II. j. Gregory, formerly of Chicago,
who left here for Alaskan gold fields
in August is a clear portrayal of the
hardships of the White Pass. "There
have been six suicides" he writes
three hauEngs and II killings, besides
number of deaths from exposure. It
costs 81 to get a letter through to
Skaguay and 10 cents to get it mailed
Flour at Lake Bennett brings $50 per
sack, bacon 81 per pound and beans 81
per pound. Horseshoe nails bring so
cents each. a pair of shoes win bring
amy price you want to ask, and over
alls bring S5."
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-10-23

Des Moines. Ia. oct g3-The Iowa
supreme court Yesterday rendered an
important decision affecting the legal
ity of contracts between grain specu-
lators II declares that Contracts for
grain where the intention is merely a
speculation ON the chances of the rise
or fan of The market and no delivery Is
intended. are gambling contracts. and
void. II IS not enough to render the
contract void hat the buyer intends IL
as gambling contract unless the seller
participates in that intention"
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-10-23
BLADDER TROUBLES.

The bladder was created for one purpose,
namely, receptacle for the urine and as
such it is not liable to any form of disease ex-
cept by one Of two ways. The first way is
from imperfect action of the kidneys The
second way is from careless local treatment of
other diseases
SAMPLE SENT FREE.
Unhealthy urine from unhealthy kidneys
is the chief cause of bladder troubles. 1t
is comforting to know that DR.. Kilmers
Swamp-Root fulflls every wish in quickly
curing bladder and urinary troubles. 1t cor
reefs inability to hold urine aud scalding or
stinging pain in passing it, or bad effects fol-
lowing use Of liquor wine or beer, and
overcomes that unpleasant necessity of being
compelled to get up many times during the
night to urinate The mild aud extraordi-
nary effect of Dr. Kilmer's swamp Root is
soon realized 1t stands the highest for its
wonderful cures of the most distressing
cases. If you need a medicine you should
have the hest At druggists fifty cents and
one dollar You may have a sample bottle
and pamphlet both sent free by mail
Mention EVENING HERALD and send your
address to DR.. Kilmer & Co.. Binghamton,
n, Y. The propretors of this paper guarantee
the genuness of this offer
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-10-23
Governor Hastings Partner Dead.

Philadelphia, oct. 23.-Colonel George
w. Jackson Of Bellefonte, Pa, the
banking partner Of Governor Hast
ings, died here yesterday of acute kid
ney trouble. He was brought here a
few days ago in a critical condition and
was taken TO the University hospital,
where he died. Owing to Mr. Jackson's
death Governor Hastings has cancelled
an engagement to spend the last week
Of the campaign on the SUNNI in Ohio.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-10-23

Mr.. JAMES BRYCE says "There is
in the United States a sort of kindli-
ness, a sense of human fellowship, a
recognition of the duty of mutual
help owed by man to man, stronger
than anywhere i'm the Ola World
1t is a compliment to be much priced,
and it comes from a good observer.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-10-23
Enur Mon Grnnnd TO PIeceH.

known men were run down by Cone
maugh engine. near Summer Hill, on
the Pennsylvania railroad, about mid
night and ground to pieces. There was
nothing on the remains by which they
could be Identified. 1t is supposed that
they were ON their way to Johnstown
10 look for work
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-10-23
Samples Free.

If you wish to test DR. David Keunedy's
Favorite Remedy before buying it, send your
full post office address to the DR.. David Ken
nedy Corporation, Roudout n. Y, and
mention this paper We will then mail you
a sample bottle free as wen as circulars Civ
ing full directions for its use Every reader
of the HERALD can depend upon the genuine
ness of this liberal offer and all sufferers
from kidney troubles should take advantage
Of it at once.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-10-23
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life
Away.

If you want to quit tobacco using easily
and forever be made we'll, strong, magnetic,
full of new life and vigor, take No-To-Blc,
the worker that makes weak men
strong. Many gain ten pounds in ten days.
Over 100000 cured. Buy No-To-Bac from
your own druggist who will guarantee a
cure SOC or 51.OO Booklet and sample
mailed free Ad. Sterling Remedy Co.,
Chicago or New York.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-10-23

"An ounce of prevention is better than %
pound of cure DR. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup prevents consumption by curing colds,
and all similar lung troubles.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-10-23

EUROPE is flooded with advertise
nents of the Klondike region, and "a
great rush to Alaska may be looked
for in the spring. The first railroad
to the diggings will be the biggest
gold mine.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-10-23

Rich and poor alike suffer the tortures that
come with that terrible plague, Itching Piles;
rich and poor alike find instant relief and
permanent cure in Doan's Ointment. Your
dealer keeps it.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-10-23

THE chainless bike may attain
popularity but the brainless Maha-
uoy City editor, never.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-10-23

assistant with the utmost confidence,
knowing it to be as necessary to him
as his knowledge of the goods he
handles
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-10-23

Moments are useless il trled away and
they are dangerously wasted if consumed by
huch.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-10-23

LET every Republican do his duty
and vote the straight party ticket.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-10-23

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. An
druggists refund the money IL it fails to
1ure. 25c,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-10-23
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

The Abyssiniaua are devastating
somaliland and committing horrible
atrocities.
Mexico has taken steps to prevent
the differentiation of goods imported
into that country.
Four small boys were poisoned by
whisky which one of them stole from a
wagon i'm New York
one man was killed and three others
fatally injured by the premature ex-
plosion Of "A blast at Rosendale, N. Y.
At Danville, his, Miss Carrie Corbett.
aged 30, was awarded $5i333.33 damages
for breach of promise. the defendant be-
ing l-year-old John Gemand.
william Carter, colored. brutany as
saulted Miss Kate Schwab at Xenia
O. He may be lynched If caught
Lord Aberdeen, governor of Canada,
yesterday received the degree Of LII. d.
at Princeton university.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-10-23

For eastern New York, eastern Penn.
sylvania, New Jersey and Delaware:
Generally fair; northeasterly winds.
For Maryland: Fair north to east
winds
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-10-23

81 am an old soldier Of the Rebellion. A
year ago / was in he'd all winter with chronic
rheumatism. Three doctors failed to give
me relief Two bottles of 8urlock BLOOD
Bittors put me ON my feet. It is worth its
waig. in gHd' w. B. Knapp Idt.bdeld
HiUsl4le-Co. Mich
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-10-23

When you want good roofing, plumbing,
gas fitting, OF general tinsmithing done call
on E. F. Gallagher ls West Centre street
Dealer ir stcTos l-H
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-10-23

Certainly you don't want to suffer with dys-
pepsia, constipation, sick headache, sallOw
Skin and loss Of appetite. You have never
tried DeWitts Little Early Risers for these
complaints or you would have been cured
They are small pills but great regulators c.
II Haupubuph
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-10-23
SATURDAY. OCTOBER %. 1897

REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.
FOR TREASURER
JAMES S. BEACON,
OF Westnoreland
FOR AUDITOR GENERAL,
LEVI G.. MCCAULEY,
OF Chester
REPUBLICAN COUNTY TICKET.
FOR JUDGE,
HON. O. p. BECHrEL,
of Pottsville.
FOR SHERIFF,
HESTER S. ALBRIGHT
OF Orwigsburg.
FOR POOR DIRECTOR,
JOHN ROWE, SR.,
OF fremont.
FOR JURY COMMISSIONER,
JoHN ANsroCT,
OF Mahanoy City.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-10-23

eenor Sagasta, the
- at the cabinet coun-
~. The draft of the pro-
peply % the note of the United
st5tos presented through General stew
art IT, Wondiord. the American min
ister shortly after his arrival here,
was under consideration and was
unanimously approved. It's fun text
has not yet been published.
The reply explains that Lieutenant
General Weylor has been replaced for
political reasons, and includes a state
ment of the governments decision to
grant autonomy TO cuba and q pro-
test against nHbustering expeditions
from the United States. It win be for
warded to Washington at once.
The council also approved unani-
mously the proposal introduced by
Senor Mortet minister for the colonies,
TO grant amnesty to political prisoners
in Cuba and Porto Rico,
Senior Gullon, the minister of foreign
affairs, Ina the course of an interview
denied that there had been the least
disagreement between the premier and
himself as to the course to be pursued.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-10-23

troubles, even though of many years stand
ing, may be cured by using DeWitts Wicth
Hazel Salve. 1t soothes strengthens and
heals. 1t is a great pile cure. G. II. Hagen
buph
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-10-23

T-Et YER -ilce 7 wes eighteen years Ole
+ y urN learned OF DR.. Miles Baitora-
i've Remedies, [ suffered from sick
aa.he aud extreme nervousness aaIdys-
.rt. Pa dime heart disease developed
73s treated by several doctors with no re-
iai Severe palpitation with pain ia iefj
reast. shoruess OF breath, aud smo.herBE
spells made me most miserable. / pro
urCd D.. Miles Restorative Nervine and
Sew Heart Cure and took them alternately
IS directed, Improvement began at once