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The Press., 1897-09-02
TALE OF A RUNAWAY PIG.
His FOndness For Potato Patches Led Hin
 Into Trouble

His Fondness For Potato Patches Led Him Into Trouble
 In the old home we once had a funny little pig. He was generally to be seen In the act of running away. Hardly ever do remember seeing his face toward ma He also had @ knack of getting away from all the other pigs
 The field next the house-the "home field, as we used to call it-was kind of common for the hogs, cattle and fowls The next was potato field, and the little pig had taken 1t into his head to get into that one How be got in no one could tell, for the field was we'll fenced and there was no opening through which be could enter How did he get inP
 One day watched He wandered in sort of unnoticeable way toward a crooked old log, across which the fence had been buiA
 Suddenly, though closely watching, ] lost sight of my little friend. But before 1 had recovered from my surprise I was astontshed to see him in the potato field.
 Well. now. that is very strange" I saAd. How did be do itY''
 went to the old log, and, lo, 1t was hollow. The whole trick became quite clear to me.
 went into the potato field to drive him out, intending to steer him toward the end of the log so that he might get out the same way be got in. Here he had the best of me entirely. He either could not or would not see the log and maintained such an air of ignorance on that point that had to give up the task in despair, drive him out by the gate and bring him home by a long, round about way.
 The next day made up my mind to play trick on him, and 1 did 1 went out very early and moved the log just a little so that both ends would be in the ''home field"
 Then I stood at some distance off and watched. never was more amused in my life. He separated himself from the other pigs and then went toward the old log and got in and through 1t and Gas be evidently thought) got out into the potato field. could understand this by the way he immediately began to sniff for the potatoes. But, finding none, he seemed somewhat puzzled.
 Somehow 1t dawhed on him that be was still in the home field, and he con- oluded that he had not gone through the log. So he went through it once more, but only to find himself again in the ''home field"
 This seemed to puzzle him more than ever. He looked around in astonishment, could clearly see that expression on his face. For moment he stopped and was evidently thinking very hard Once more be got through the log, with the same result of finding himself in the ''home field.
 This time am sure, if he could have talked he would have cried out, ''SpooksP' ... .-
 He stood quite still for a few seconds, sniffed the air, and l could distinctly see the bristles on bis back gradually rising up on end Suddenly he uttered peculiar kind of "bock" and ran with all his might toward the other pigs.
 The little pig was never seen in that part of the field again. Many time we tried to drive him to the old log, but we could not get him to go.-Ladies' Jour- nal.
The Press., 1897-09-02
HER REFORMED O4EV.
Mrs. NewlighS MalKes a Sertes O6 Asaonnd
 kn4 Discoveries.

Mrs. Newligh& MalEes a Series of Astonnd-
 tng Discoveries
 ''ISs just awful how crimtnally Lg- norant I've been regarding our food, !" said Mrs Newlight to her husband the other day. ''I can never be thankful enough that joined Professor Scarem s class In domestic science Myi It's O wonder we're not all dead, ignoranb as I've been. There's one thing sure, George Newlight-thoEeu be DO mose tomatoes on my table "
 "WhyP'
 "Because Professor 5carem explained to us today how tomatoes cause A mark ed arrest of vital activity in those who cat them, and he proved that the acid of tomatoes acts almost like poison on the membrane of tbe stomach. Then I'm done with any berries thoa haVe seeds in on my table.
 "I'd like to know why9"
 You wouldn't ask if you d heard the professor's talk on appendicitis and its cause A single dish of raspberries or strawberries may bring on that awful trouble It's fearful to think of the risks people will run just to gratify the palate And here we've always allowed our children to have sugar and cream on their oatmealF'
 What of it7''
 Well. you'd say What of it?' if you could hear the professor explain how the combination of oatmeal and cream aud sugar causes dreadful gases to arise in the stomach and utterly retards diges- tion. I've not the slightest doubt that the awful spasm our little Mamie had last year was due entirely to this cause Then there's bananas Why, George Newlight, they're simply rank poisonl And you'll get no more white bread at my table"
 "Why not2''
 Because there's no more nutrition in it than there would be in bread made out of pure starch Every bit of the nu- tritive element has been refined out of 1t Itmakes those who eat it thin blood ed. P.
 Do look thin blooded or as if l lacked nutrition9' asked Newlight who weighs l99.
 ''That doesn't signify. You don't know what day you'll begin to break down under such bread We'u have nothing but graham or whole wheat four hereafter And I've done with coffee too. If you could see and hear Professor Scarem demonstrate just how poisonous 1t is to the whole human sys- tem you'd shun 1t as you shun opium. He says that cocoa shells is the only real safe warm drink.
 'I'd US soon drink dishwateB, eaid Newiight
 You'd better drink dishwatep than your poisonous coffee. If you'd only take little time to study domestic sct- ence and look into this food business o little, 1t would be good thing for your health and the health of your family. There's lot more things we've been jeopardizfng our lives by eating in OUT criminal ignorance, and I'm going to cut all of them off our list. !"
 And she did, which is the reason that Newiight is taking most of his meals down town at present. -Detroit Free PreSa
The Press., 1897-09-02
A Remarkable portraAs.

The pope has received, through the Countess Maria Festettos, maid of hon. or to the empress of Austria. some what remarkable portrait of the Em- peror Francis Joseph. It Is wrought in silk and cotton. and its production in. volved an enormous amount of labor and expense, the effect of light and shade being produced by only two oolors. The factory from which it comes is the famous one of Wernstadt in Bohemia. The portrait, which Leo XIII is having placed in his library, received gold medal at the Chicago Worlds fain
The Press., 1897-09-02
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
[ltems Of local interest taken from the columns Of The Press, thirty years agol
Sept. 6, 1887.

The frame of Fosters new block went up this week. The first story above the cellar is some four feet above the level of the street, and the back and ends of that story are of stone. The building looks large, and will be an addition to the looks of Main street.
 Hall Co.,, are enlarging their thread mill at South Willington. They are going to have 16 new winders, and other new help in proportion, and have just put in large new boiler, besides making other improvements.
 MT. Edwin Whitney, superintendent of the Connecticut Soldiers Orphan Home, North Mansfield in his thought and life was philanthropist. From early life he was successful educator. About the time the charter for the Connecticut Soldiers Orphan Home was incorporated MT. Whitney had just completed large school house In North Mansfield, with 8 view to educating boys. The trustees ot the home sought proposals for its estab. lishment. MT. Whitney at once and with out solicitation generously offered not only his large new house, but his farm of fifty acres and all of the outbuilding, valued at $12,0O0-it being all he was worth-ae a free gift to the corporation This was not all-he proposed to be the superin- tendent and his wife the matron for the small pittance of $6OO, per annum. He has most faithfully and devotedly dis charged the duties of his trust to the great satisfaction of the directors and all others conversant with the home. His death is a serious loss to the institution and is we'll nigh irreparable. About four weeks since he had his life insured for $1O,OOO.
The Press., 1897-09-02
The Tent Business In Wintey.

Winter is dull season in the tent business in this latitude and devoted chiefly to making up stock for summer Some tents are exported, though not o great number. They are sent to Mexico Central America and the West Indies Such tents are sold the year around They are used as quarters for laborers on railroads, canals and other works
 The few tents sold in winter for use In this region are sold mostly to gyp- sies, who buy in winter for summer use. They buy usually secondhand tents, and, buying in winter, they get good tents cheap But little is done In rent ing tents in winter, though occasionally large tent is rented for a cornerstone laying or some public ceremony, and in these modern days such tents are some- time steam heated, the pipes being sup piled with steam from portable boilers. New York Sun.
The Press., 1897-09-02
A Crow rhnt Ate CIama.

II knew 0 man once :" said a fisher man, "who had pet crow that used to come down to meet him when he came ill from fishing. The crow g owner was a fisherman. His boat might be among 40 or 50 other boats, all coming in to- gether, but the crow never made any mistake. He always knew his own boat
 He liked clans, and when he came aboard his owner would knock couple of clans together-that would break one-and put the broken clam down for the crow to eat, and then he would go on rowing, and that's the way they al ways came ashore, the fisherman pulling on the oars and the crow sitting along side of him eating clans, "-New York
The Press., 1897-09-02
Number 23.
BURNS AND HIS MARY.

 He sang of friendship and duty And manhood all creeds above Of the dear, green earth In her beauty And the dowy glory of love, But the sweetest, tenderest chord he gave Was the requiem poured Ger hAs lost
 loVes grave Then life was but futile longing And earth but beauteous tomb, But songs through tho silence weTe
 throngtng,
 And glory dWeit in the gloom. And sorrow, the harper skilled apd strong, From the breaking heart drew Its sweet-
 est song. When thy grief had heavenward striueu Tn melody trembling to prayer, Did thy Mary remember in heaven Her love by the braes of AyrR We know not. but earth that heard thae Must cherish thy song Co her latest spring Deep heart. so lavish ip loving! Oh, wayWaFd and broken heartI As safe from our shallow reproVtrag As deaf to our praise thou art. Yet thy. song shall thrill us while RoEe
 shall last And thy sorrow move us till death be past.
 Maggie Clare tn New York Suh
The Press., 1897-09-02
HE ATE AT HEADQUARTERS,
A Hungry Newspaper Reporter Who TI
 v1ted Himself to Grants Table.

Hungry Newspaper Reporter Who In-
 vtted Himself to Grants Table.
 After the officers at headquarters had obtained what sleep they could get, they arose about daylight, feeling that in all probability they would witness before night either fight or foot race-a fight if the armies encountered each other, a foot race to secure good posi- tions if the armies remained apart.
 General Meade had started south at dawn, moving along the Germanna road. General Grant intended to remain In his present camp till Burnside arrived, in order to give him some directions in per son regarding his movements The gen. eral sat down to the breakfast table aft CT nearly all the staff officers had finish ed their morning meal. While he was slowly slipping his coffee a young news paper reporter, whose appetite, combin- ed with his spirit of enterprise, had gained a substantial victory over his modesty, slipped up to the table, took a seat at the farther end and remarked, Well, wouldn't mind taking a cup of something warm myself if there's no objection. Thereupon seizing a coffee pot he poured out a full ration of that soothing army beverage, and. after help ing himself to some of the other dishes. proceeded to eat breakfast with an appe- tite which had evidently been stimulated by Long hours of fasting.
 The general paid no more attention to this occurrence than he would have paid to the flight of bird across his path. He scarcely looked at the intruder, did not utter a word at the time and made DO mention of 1t afterward It was 8 fair sample of the imperturbability of his nature as to trivial matters taking place about him-General Horace Por- ter in Century.
The Press., 1897-09-02
w. C. T. U.
The Stafford Springs union will hold its annual meeting on Friday, September 10.


 annual meeting on Friday, September 10. City Election in Boise, Idaho.
 The largest election in Idaho since women were enfranchised last November, was held in Boise, the capital ,on July 18th. The contest hinged on the question of having or not having reasonable city l improvements. Among other things, the city has never compelled property owners to put down sidewalks. The 'im- provement" candid 1te for mayor was MT. l Alexander, a man of moderate means, good reputation and a Jew. The opposing ! candidate was Mir. Sonna a man of wealth and thoroughly respected. AS Mir. Soma is interested in temperance and church affairs, 1t was predicted that the vote of the women would be for him. But the ! majority of the women recorded their be- lief in city improvements and MT. Alex ander and a progressive council were elected by much larger plurality than had been hoped for Mrs. Carrie E. Myers was elected city collector, and there was tie for city clerk between Miss McCrea and Mr. Blake.
 Two years ago the total vote was 85.9 per cent of the registration; this year 1t was 89.7. The women's vote was SIT per cent of their registration. Two women were employed in each ward as distribut- ing and enrolling clerks. The Idaho Daily Statesman said "The election was remarkable for it's orderliness. There were no unpleasant incidents at any of the polls and everything passed off very pleasantly, the entrance of women into active participation in politics being a most pronounced success"
 Ex-Congressman Edgar Wilson eaid, ''The women have done nObiy ?"
 The following Is from an editorial in the "Sentinel" "-"The women of Boise have fully demonstrated their fitness for the right of suffrage. They have mani tested deep interest in the Issues of the campaign and their ballots showed just as much knowledge of the correct way of voting as has ever been manifested by men
The Press., 1897-09-02

"As If brick were lying in my stom- ach, is the description by dyspeptic of his feeling after eating.
 This Is one of the commonest symptoms of indigestion. If you have 1t, take Shaker Digestive Cordial
 Not only this symptom, but all the symptoms of indigestion are cured by Shaker Digestive Cordial
 So many medicines to cure this one dis order. Only one that can be called suc- oessful, because only one that acts in a simple, natural, and yet scientific way. Shaker Digestive Cordial
 Purely vegetable, and containing no dangerous ingredients, Shaker Digestive Cordial tones up, strengthens, and re- stores to health all the digestive organs.
 Sold by druggists price 10 cents to $1 a bottle.
The Press., 1897-09-02
Teedaa Hollow.

Dr. Cyrus Teed of Chicago the origi- nator of queer religion called Koresh, has evolved a theory of the earth that is just as queer. He says that the earth is an enormous hollow globe, with crust about 100 miles thick. Thus far his the ory does not differ greatly from that of the late Captain Symmes, but he parts company with the captain in saying that the human race and all the visible heavenly bodies are inside of the earth Consequently nobody knows anything about the outer convex surface of the earth New York Tribune.
The Press., 1897-09-02

A young man writes to Wade's Fiber and Fabric of remarkable experience in
 profit on low wages. He had gone to Boston last fall in search of work and suc- ceeded in getting job paying only $1 8 day. He had no money and one suit of clothes, and doubted his ability to live In the city on such wages. But he found & lunch room on Washington street where g meal tickets were sold for $1, or at the rate of 4 cents meal. The food was coarse and service homely but 1t was suf- ficient and he has continued to board there ever since. He obtained a room for S1 week AS the result of his labor and economy from October to March 20 he had been able to buy two suits of clothes and put $75 in the savings bank. He now has $125 in the bank and hopes Ito have cash enough by next spring to start little business of my own''-all on wage of $1 a day. We shall never hear of poverty and calamity from that man. He Is made of the stuff out of which most of the successful business men of the country were constructed. They began
 life generally in the same humble way. The secret of their success was that they never allowed their expenses to come quite up to their income, no matter how small the income. .-SprinQfeId RepubItc01e.
The Press., 1897-09-02

DR. K1NG's NEW DISCOVERY FOR CoN- SUMPTION is the best medicine in the world for all forms of Coughs and Colds and for Consumption. Every bot tie is guaranteed. It will cure and not disappoint. It has no equal for Whoop- ing Cough. Asthma, Hay Fever, Pneumo- mia, Bronchitis, La Grippe, Cold in the Head, and for consumption. It Is safe fer all ages, pleasant to take, and above all a sure cure. It is always we'll to take Dr. Kings New Life Pills in connection with Dr. Kings New Discovery, as they regulate and tone the stomach and bow els. We guarantee perfect satisfaction or return money. Trial bottles free at E. K. Taft's drug store. Regular size 50 cents and $1.
The Press., 1897-09-02

In the September Ladies' Home Journal Edward w. Box notes the abuse of the pretty custom ofoasting small parcel of rice or dainty slipper after departing bride and groom-an unspoken Godspeed. "The dainty slipper" he also says, "hae been transformed into the old shoe oi doubtful origin, and throw with force and accuracy, causing no end of discomfort. And this Is what two pretty customs have pegenerated into. They have been vulgar ized, and, therefore, the sooner they pass into d1suse the better. The sentiment of the custom has been lost. Rice and shoes are no longer omens of good luck.
 The modern thrower of them has trans formed them into missiles with which to annoy and mortify the bride and groom. The better class of people have already begun to substitute shower of rose pet als, and this new and far more beautiful idea is rapidly being followed We might have preserved the old customs, but we have not. Henoeforth, promlscuous rlce- throwing and casting of old shoes at weddings will be left to the boors of our modern society, into whose hands these acts have fallen, and who seem happiest when they can convert the graceful cus- toms of olden times into practically '
The Press., 1897-09-02

GLAD T1D1Nas. specific for Dys- pepsia, Liver Complaint, Rheumatism, Cos tiveness, General Debility ,etc., is Baoons' Celery King for the Nerves. This great herbal tonic stimulates the digestive or gans, regulates the Liver and restores the system to vigorous health and energies. Sample free. Large packages soc and 25c. Sold only by E. K. Taft, Stafford Springs, W. P. Fuller, Somers, Odell & Jones, Staffordville.
The Press., 1897-09-02

The Washington authorities have taken step in the right direction in regard to scorchtng which will at least modify the evil. The district commissioners have made a new rule which will compel blcy- clists to ride with their heads up and the old low handle-bar will have to be abolish ed. The 'ram's horn" handle is all right in the proper plaoe-the race traok-but 1t should not be permitted on the street.
The Press., 1897-09-02
What do the Children Drink ?

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have you tried the new food drink called Gra1n-O7 It is del1c- 1ous ana nour1sh1ng and takes the place Of cof- fee. The more Grain-O you give the children the more health you distribute through their systems: Gra1n-O is made of pure grains, and tastes like choice coffee, but costs about A as much. All grocers sell 1t. 15c and 25c
The Press., 1897-09-02

The headdresses of ITO were so large that women going to balls were forced to kneel on the floors of their carriages to save their headgear
The Press., 1897-09-02

BE CoNvINoED.-On receipt of ten cents, cash or stamps, generous sample will be mailed of the most popular Ca- tarrh and Hay Fever Cure (Ely's Cream Balm) sufficient to demonstrate its great rnnrif E1nll cizo k0o
The Press., 1897-09-02
ELY BROTHERS.
68 Warren St.. Ne

Oo warren OJ., N0W I Ork O1Cy. Catarrh caused difficulty in speaking and to great extent loss of hearing. By the use of Ely's Cream Balm dropping of mucus has ceased, voice and hearing have greatly improved.-J w. Davidson, Atty at Law, Monmouth, Ill.
The Press., 1897-09-02
Every Drop

Of medicine that goes in prescription filled in this store Is perfectly pure. Pure drugs means a speedy recovery. Poor drugs mHans relapse. If you want the best let us all your prescription.
 E. K. TAFT.
The Press., 1897-09-02

It Is getting toward the last excursions of the season.
The Press., 1897-09-02
WHYS

Because you can furnish your family with the Choicest Groceries at the fol- lowing prices
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-09-28
Kendriok House FREQ Lunch.
Grand Army bean soup will be served, fire.
o all patrons tonight.


Mrs. Margaret Pugh, wife of James Pugh.
died at her home in Mt Carmel yesterday.
The deceased had suffered with complica-
tion of diseases for about eight weeks. She
was 40 years Of age. William ]. Brown, the
barber and picture frame dealer of town, was
son Of the deceased by former marriage.
The funeral will take place tomorrow morn
ing and interment will be made at Miners
Vile.
Mrs. Lucy X, Eastman, wife of the pastor
OF the First Presbyterian church. Pottsville,
died yesterday afternoon, after long illness
suffering from an organic trouble. Some
timo ago she submitted to surgical operation
The deceased was As years old, and leaves a
husband and two children.
Maury Nichols, brother of ex-Chlei
Burgess Nichols, of Pottsville, died at hi.
home in Pottstown on Sunday.
William H. Muth, veteran of the late
war, who died in POttsville on Sunday wa,
an invalid for many years.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-09-28
O'NEILL BROS.
l06 South Main ST., Shenandoah, Pa.


Miss Hattie Swaze, employed as a domestic
at the home Of George Dotterweich, pro
prietor of the East Side hotel, Palo Alto
committed suicide by cutting her throat
early yesterday morning The unfortunate
girl was about 10 years of age and had lived
with the DOtterweich family for six or seven
months. The body was found in pool of
her own blood in her bedroom She left two
notes which stated that she died for love- but
the authorities attribute the act to insanity.
Her father resides at Bnndonville, and her
mother is an inmate of the almshouse, and a
| sister is being treated at the Pottsville hos
pital. Miss Swaze was at one time domestic
at Breen's cafe and at the Ferguson House.
The Coroner will take testimony in the case
this evening.