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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-19

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores,
letter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and
all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles,
OF 40 pay required. It Is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or mOny refunded. Price
% cents per box. For sale by A. Wasley.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-19

Why suffer with Coughs, Colds and La
Grippe when Laxative Bromo Quinine viii
cure you in one day. Put up in tablets con
v|enient for taking. Guaranteed to cuIe, or
money refunded. Price, 20 cents. For sale
by Kirliu's Pharmacy.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-19

If the Pottsyille Republican does not like
MIR. Penrose as United States Senator, its
editor might find consolation in the fact that
he will succeed j.. Donald Cameron.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-19

WE may call black white as often as we
have a desire to delude ourselves, but the
fact remains that the ends Of justice seldom
miscarry but when they do, it's a crime
against humanity.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-19

Now NEW YORK has begun a war on the
tail church bonnet. This.looks very like a
movement against feminine piety in its most
popular form.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-19

THE action of superintendent Betteridge
in causing the arrest of a delinquent
water consumer viii set a good example for
otbafs
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-19

GOVERNOR HASTINGS is said to have his
pruning knife ready and will use it effectively
in reducing the useless expenditure Of the
safes finances.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-19

To secure competent and faithful officials it
is necessary that the citizens attend the pri-
mary elections, and see that such men are
nominated.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-19

LONDON, Jan. ia ferrybont laden
with workmen sunk while crossing the
Usk at Newport yesterday, and seven out
of fifteen PERSONS on board were drowned.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-19
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life
Away.

If you want 70 quit tobacco using easily
aud forever, be made well, strong, magnetic,
full Of new life and viEor, take No-To-Bac,
the wonder worker that makes weak men
strong. Many gain ten pounds in ten days.
Over 400, 900 cured. Buy No-ro-Bac from
your own druggist, who will guarantee a
cure. SOC OF 800. Booklet and sample
mailed free. Ad, Sterling Remedy Co..
Chicago or New York.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-19

THE recent suicide Of several bank officials
is a timely lesson to those who are tempted
to take the first step in misappropristing
trust funds.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-19

To see Florida is a pleasure; TO visit it is a
privilege; but to spend a fortnight within its
borders is an epoch. There is a-great ~satisfac-
ton in witnessing the ripening Of tropical
fruits in their own native land, and a peculiar
10y in wrestling with old oceans waves when
lakes and rivers at home are all icebound.
One appreciates the wonders of modern in
vention and railroad development upon
leaving the neishborhood of good g tatiug one
day and finding himself in the vicinity of
good bathing tho next. Yst this can be done,
and the man who prefers hunting or fishing
will take his accoutrements along with him,
for Florida extends a cordial invitation to all
spOrtsmen.
Whoever would exchange for two weeks
the uncertain climate Of the North for the
delightful and Spring-like sunshine OF
Florida should take the persOnally-conducted
Jacksonville tour Of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road which leaves New York by special train
January 26. Excursion tickets for this tour,
including railway transportation, Pullman
accommodations tone BERTH, and meals en-
route in both directions while travelling on
the special train, will be sold at the following
rates: New York, $4,000; Philadelphia,
$500; Canandaigua, $3.50 Erie, S54.s5
Wilkesbarre, S5O,35 Pittaburg $500, aud
at pr0porti0nate rates from other points.
For tickets, itineraries, and other informa-
ton apply 70 ticket agents, tourist agent at
1896 Broadway, New York, or to Geo. w.
Boyd, Assistant General Passenger Agent,
Broad Street station, Philadelphia.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-19

THE men who let loose the dogs Of wal
now find them In somebody else's yard.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-19

ArpARENrLY the Pullman car people are
not very liberal with passes, judging from
recent events.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-19

UNDERGRouNp journalism is preferable TO
that new journalism which caters to che
baser instincts of humanity.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-19
STOCK AND PRODUCE MARKETS.
Closing Quotations of the NV York and
P~hlIahaInhin Ernhnunna.

NEW YORK, Jan. 1s.--The stock market tor
day was quite animated, and the volume Of
business considerably larger than on any day
in a number Of weeks past. The movement Of
prices was irregular. Closing bids:
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-19

A ooNDrr10N and not a theory coufronts
the local Democracy.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-19

NEW YORK, Jan. 19.-Emil and JACOB
Blumer are confined in Ludlow street Jail,
charged with being fugitive criminals
from Zurich, Switzerland, where they were
formerly heavy contractors and architects.
They were arrested yesterday on the ar
rival of the steamship La Bourgogne.
They are accused Of forgeries and embez-
elements amounting to 100000. Emil
Blumer, who says he is a naturalized
American citizon, owns a LARGE tract of
land in Iowa, which is managed by his
5roth3r-in-law.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-19

One of tine most remarkable cures of
rheumatism ON record is related by Mr.. j..
NJ. Thompson, post master at Decker's Point,
Pa, as follows: while out driving one
day last winter l was caught in a cold
rain. The next morning l was unable to
move my head or arms, owing to an attack of
iuAammatory rheumatism. My clerk tele-
phoned fora physician, but suggested that I
use Chamberlain Pain Balm, there being a
bottle open Oh the counter. He rubbed the
affected parts thoroughly with Pain Balm
and built up a hot fire. 1 dozed of to sleep
and when l swoke about half an hour later
the pain had gone entirely, and have not
been troubled since, People come here from
many miles around to buy Chamberlain's
medicines" For sale by Gruhlcr Bros,
druggists.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-19

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, Jan. 19-The Re
publican joint caucus for the nomination
OF a successor to Senator John NJ. Palmer
was held last night. The first ballot re-
suited: Ex-Congressman w, e. Mason Of
Chicago, As; Congressman Lorimer Of
Chicago, 80; ex-C Congressman Hit, 10;
Congressman Hopkins Of Aurora, 6: G. b.
Carr OF Springfield, 10; 6. w. Allerton of
Chicago, 1; Congressman Joseph Cannon
Of Danville, 10. Necessary to a choice, GA.
The second ballot showed but little
change, and adjournment was taken until
this evening. The Democrats will cast a
complimentary vo Q for Ex-Governor Alt
geld.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-19

NEW YoaE, Jan. 19-At Mamaroneck,
Westchas5er county, last night Arthur
Palusr during q d5 Of insanity shot his
brother, Leonard Palmer, killing him al
most instantly, and fatally wounded his
mother and sister. The murderer had
been mildly insane for some past, but yes
terday afternoon "a bad ft seized him,
which resulted some hours hitter in his
securing % revolver and attacking the
family Mrs Palmer and her daughter
viii probably die, The ualman escaped
to The woods.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-19

druggists refund tbo money if itfails TO cure.
25 cents.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-19
L.ORIDA
WASHINGTON
OLD POINT COMFORT TOURS
RETURNING DIRECT, OR VIA.
RICHMOND AND WASHINGTON

will leave New York and Philadelphia Daosp-
q, 1896, January q, February 20, March 18, snd
April is, 1897.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-19

Fer detailed itineraries and other inioEmaaon
apply at Ueket agencies or address Geo W.
Boyd, Aaat Gen1 Pas. Agent Broad Street
Station, Philadelphia,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-19

Sold by Druggists, or sent prepaid on
receipt of price, 25c., or 5 for 81.
DIR. Humphreys HOMEOPATHIC MANUAL
OF DISEASES MAILED FREE.
Humphreys Ned. Co., Ill William st., N. z.
For sale at Povinsky's drug store, % Eaat
Centre street
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-19

Soothing for burns, scalds, chapped hands
and lips. Healing for cuts and sores. In
slant relief for piles, stops pain at once.
These are the virtues of DeWitt's Witch
HlZnl SalNa- O IL u-mnnmhmch.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-19

Ask your grocer for ne Royal Pate, t
-four, and take no other brand. II is the best
iour made
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-19

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 10. Charles w.
Fairbanks was elected United States sena-
tor at noon today. The senate and house
voted separately, and tomorrow will meet
in Joint session to the vote and
proclaim, formally, tho election of the
new senator. The Democratic senators
and representation nominated Daniel w.
Voorhees, in caucus last night, and cast
their votes fer him today. The six Popu-
lists voted for Leroy Templeton, Of India
napOlis.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-19
evening Herald

TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1897.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-19

Mystic Cure" for Rheumatism and Neu-
ralgia radically cures in 1 to 3 days, lis
action upon the system is remarkable and
mysterious. IL removes at once the cause and
tho disease Immediately disappears, The
first dose greatly benefits.
II. +. Anthony, ex-Postmaster Of Promise
City, Iowa, says 81 bought one bottle OF
Mystic Cure for rheumatism, and two doses
of IL did me more good than any medicine /
ever took rs cents.
Sold by G. III. Hagenbuch, druggist, Shen-
nnlnnh.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-19

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money if it fails to cure,
25 cents.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-19

When you want good roofing, plumbing
gas fitting, or general tinsmithing done call
on E. F. Gallagher Is West Centre street
Dealer ip stoves l-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-19

Ihad severe attacks of gravel and kidney
trouble and unable to get a medicine or
doctor to cure mo until 1 used Hop B~itters,
and they cured me in a short time.-A
DIsTINGUIARhD LAWYER OF WAYNE Co.,
IN. Y.
CoLoRLEss AND CODA young girl
deeply regretted that she was so c%olorless and
and Geld, Her face was too white, aud her
hands and feet felt as though the blood did
not circulate. After one bottle Of Hop
Bitters had been taken she Was the rosiest
and healthiest girl in the town, with a
vivaoity and cheerfulness of mind gratifying
To her frisnds
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-19
Tours to California,

California has been most fttingly termed
the Italy of America" All the delicious
balm, the cloudless sky, and the rich YER
dure of the great European peninsula are
duplicatedin this sunny land of the Pacific.
Here nature basks in the sunshine of her own
beauty; and here she has established her
own sanitarium, where eternal spring in
spires everlasting youth. With the snow
mantled peaks of the Sierras upon the one
hand, the calm Pacific with its soft breezes
upon the other, and a veritable paradise Of
flowers, fruits and plants between, man can
find and needs no l%ovelier land. To visit
such a country is a privilege, a blessing.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company,
recognizing the need of a more comfortable
and pleasant way of crossing the continent,
inaugurated a series of annual tours to Cali
fornia, running a through train of Pullman
palace cars from New York to tho Pacific
Coast, and stopping at the principal points of
interest en- route. The great popularity Of
these tours demonstrates the wisdom of the
movement.
For the season of 1897 three tours have
been arranged to leave New York, Philadcl-
phia, and Pittsburg, January q, February
"a, and March p.
The first tour viii run direct TO San Diego
via st. Louis and the Santa Fe Route, and re-
turn from San Francisco via Salt Lake City,
Denver, and Chicago, allowing five weeks in
California.
The second tour will run via the Mammoth
Cave and New Orleans to San Diego, stopping
at the Crescent City" during the Mardi
Gras Carnival. This tour will return via
Salt Lake City, Denver, Omaha, and Chicago,
allowing four weeks in California.
The third tour viii run via Chicago, Denver,
and Salt Lake City, allowing passengers to re-
turn by regular trains via different routes
within nine months.
All of these tours, either going or return
ing, will pass through the famous Colorado
region, Glenwood Springs, Leadville and the
Garden of the Gods,
Rates from all points on the Pennsylvania
Railroad System east Of Pittsburg First
tour, $50; second tour, $3.50 third tour,
S21O round trip, and $3.50 one way.
For detailed itineraries and other informal
ton, apply at ticket agencies, special book
ing offices, or address George w, Boyd,
Assistant General Passenger Agent, Broad
Street Station, Philadelphia.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-19
BABY HuMnRS Blt s9.G y s3 sp sas5Ei !nRHl sRsSS.!


Washington at present is the cynosure of
all eyes; not only because it is the Nations
Capital and Of the interest which attaches to
the deliberations of Congress, but the bril-
liant Presidential reception on New Years
Day formally opened the season of fashion
able festivities, and it mas now become the
great social centre of tho country. Brilliant
minds, waving for the time the cares Of
government, abandOn themselves TO the gay
whirl Of the social world. Receptions, din
uers, balls follow each other with bewilder-
ing rapiditv.
The sata Of the Cuban question and the
possibilities of Congressional action is also
claiming attention, and the never-dyiug in
terest which attaches to the many depart
meut5 of the Government is attracting its
usual number of visitors.
The three-day personally conducted tour
Of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company,
which leaves New York January 81, affords
the best opportunity Of visiting the National
Capital at this season. The party will be
under the care and guidance Of an ex-
perienced tourist agent, and the program in
Washington has been prepared with an &C
curate knowledge Of the location and best
time to visit each Of the principal points of
interest,
Round trip tickets, including railroad trans
portation in each direction and accommoda-
tious at the best Washington hotels, will be
sold ut the following rates: From New York,
214 5J; Trenton, s1375; Atlantic City,
$t275; Pottsville, $14.3O; Philadelphia,
sll.5J, and at propOrtionate rates from other
points.
Apply to ticket agents, Tourist Agent,
1896 Broadway, New York, or Geo. w. Boyd,
Assistant General Passenger Agent, Broad
Street Station, Philadelphia.
One thing is certain 1t will not do to
fool with a bad cold, No one can tell what
the end will bo, Pneumonia, catarrh, chronic
bronchitis, if not consumption, invariably
result from a neglected cold. 1t il surprising
too, that bad colds are so often neglected
when one remembers how easily and at what
little expense they may be cured. Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy is always prompt
and ed1cctual, and costs but a triAe; 20 or 80
cents is a trihe as compared with the disas-
lrous effects of a neglected cold. Mr.. AbneI
Mercer, Of Dilworthtown, Chester County
Pa in speaking Of this remedy, said Some
time ago 1 had a bad cold and cough. ]
tried almost everything. Finally Mr.. Hunt
the druggist, recommended Chamberlain
Cough Remedy, and one so cent bottle Of il
cured me entirely" For sale by Gruhle.
Bros, druggists,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-19

There's Just What You Want.
Pan-Tina l25c.) for coughs and colds. At
Gruhler Bros, drug store.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-09
EXTRA SPECIAL:

Black Moire Velour, Black Moire An
tique best grades only; pure Silk;
retailing now at $135, ST. 45, $1.75OEC
and ST. 90 per yard; choice. ....... NV
Brocaded Satin Duchesse Brocaded
eros Grains, Brocaded Armure,
Brocaded Mohair, Taffetas and EC
Chinas, at 81. so down to-. ....... HO
Full line of Mousseline de Sole Chitfons,
Silk Mulls, Point de Esprit and Brussels Net;
also new lines of Black and Colored Grena-
dines-third shipment just received.
DO not fail to see our Newest Designs of
Allover Embroidered Silk and Allover En-
brodered Linen Chifons; Plain andfancy Linen
Chiffons Fancy Linens and Grass Linens in
greatest variety.
Prices for Plain and Fancy Linens range
124c, 15c, zoe. 25c, 35c, 45c to Csc
Alloyers at $3.50, $165, $1.95 up to So. %
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-09
HOSIERY. HOSIERY.

Chemnitz, Germany, is the place where
the Best Hosiery in the World is made,
and from there our Hosiery is Imported.
This department is now stocked as never
before. No better value anywhere.
We sell Hose from sc pair to the very best
of Belding Bros Pure Sewing Silk Hose,
retailing at 50 SO a pair.
Just try a few pairs of our Medium Priced
Hose, selling at zoe to 35c, and compare
them with those bought elsewhere.
Ladies' Hose at SC, loo, l5c, zoe, 25c, 35c, SOC.
Childrens Hose at Zoe, 15c, zoe, 25c, 35c.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-09
In Our CORSET DEPARTMENT

You will find all the Popular Foreign
and Domestic Makes. Of those inn
ported z. ID. and Prima Donna are the
ones that give best satisfaction:
Prima Donna are ST. %, ST. SO to So. so.
p. ID. Corsets are 81. rs, S.. so to So. 90.
w. b. Corsets are Sl.00, $1.25, $1.b0,
$l.75 to $500
2. n Corsets are $1.OO, $l25 $l5O
to So. 90.
Royal Worcester w. @. G. Corsets are
$l.0O, ST. to $1.75
j. B. Corsets 81. 90, $l.25 to 81. so.
Ferris Good Sense Waists are Soc, 60c,
Csc to Sl.25
Special Attention is called to those now 30
popular Empire Decolette Corsets,
selling at 90, $l.25 and Sl.75.
Also Linen and Ventilatiug Summer Corsets
at 75c up to $l.50.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-09
See Our Bobinet Bars.

Get our quotations and. see if you can do
better anywhere. N. B.-Our Bobinet Bars
hear the original ticket, consequently can not
be marked up for deception No humbug prac
ticed here. We have them in the following
sizes, inches-72, 90, 96, 10S and 100. NoA
Q. 8. 4, s, and 10. Prices range
500 to S4.76
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-09
Specials for This Week Only.

One lot Shirt Waists Value 69c to 75c
eacn OoS
One loft Shirt Waists, value 95c each 800. 75C
One lot Turkish Towels, value l0c each SC
One lot Turkish Towels, value 25c each 1Z4c
One lot All Linen Towels, value l5c
each o5c
One lot All Linen Towels extra size,
value soc each NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. lO5C
One lot Bed Spreads, large and heavy,
value 95c each .................. O0C
One lot 26.inch Gloria Umbrellas, value
S1.00 each IoC
One lot Ladies' All Linen Collars
slightly soied, each ............ lOc
Lot 500 Ladies' Fast Black Hose, extra
quality, usual price soc. ........ lSc
One lot Childrens Embroidered Lawn
Caps, value 49c and SOC ............ zSc
One lot Childrens Embroidered Lawn
Caps, value 75c to 95c. ............ aye
One lot Pure Silk Mitts, value 4Oc zoC
All the best Kid Gloves value 81. % to
So %. ..''"'''. A'O~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-09
NEW ARRIVALS:

Not week passes where we do not re-
ceive some new goods either by express
or steamer, in the following lines:
Laces and Embroideries, Cuffs and Col
lars, Veilings, Ribbons. Fans Belts,
Ladies' Neckwear and Notions of all
kinds.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-09
, Our New Lines off,.

See Our New Lines off,.
Shirt Waists Separate Skirts, Muslin
and Swiss Ribbed Underwear, Wrap.
pers, Parasols and Umbrellas, Lace Cur
tains Towels Napkins, Table Linens,
Bed Spreads, etc.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-09
EXTRA SPECIAL:

The remainder of our High Class
Imported Novelty Dress Pat
terms, such as 50-lnch Silk
ChitIons, 4S-Inch Hungarian
Bagnet, 4S-lnch All Wool Cam
vas, 46-Inch All Silk Canvas,
Grenadine, 52.Inch All silk
Examines, and various other
Novelties, ranging in price
from $2.75 TO 1915 per yard;
your choice, per yard. .........
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-09
EXTRA SPECIAL:

so Ladies' Separate Skirts our regular
s3.5Oand 49, rs qualities, choice, each, 40
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-02
Scientific Insect Destruction.

A noted bacteriologist has lately con-
ceived plan of exterminating all both
ersome insects by inoculating them
with some disease peculiarly fatal
to their respective species. The plan
was suggested by the successful results
obtained by experiments in Kidding
fields of grain from chinch bugs. Mos
quitoes, which are believed to convey
malaria from the swamps to the human
system, would exist no more. Flies,
which are not as good scavengers as
was once supposed and for whose loss
improved sanitary measures would
more than compensate, would no long
err amble over the heads and noses Of
would-be nappers. There is patho-
genie germ which could be cultivated in
tubes, as consumption bacilli are now
propogated, which would sweep mil
lions of the latter from existence.
Bugs, gnats and all insects which ruin
grain and fruit are to be the subject
of archaeological experiment.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-02
BOAT PROPELLED BY WAVE ACTION

the water and so to force the boat along.
The shape most effective he finds to be
of the dolphin's tail fin. For boat
10 feet long the two fins have ten square
feet of surface area. Experiments show
that the best size is one-third the sur
face of water displaced by the boat
In the strong tide of the Gulf of Naples
the speed is 31s miles an hour. It steers
like any other boat and will draw an
other heavier than itself.
A particular advantage of the system
is that it can be applied with other
forms of propulsion. In connection
with life-saving apparatus it's value will
be inestimable. However rough the
water the boat will be forced along
without effort from the crew. And the
higher the waves the more rapid will
be it's progress. What value the Linden
system may possess in the propulsion
of larger vessels remains to be de-
termined. But for small craft it's use
fulness is already Observation-Disclosures
American,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-09-02
Trees Attract lightning.

An isolated tree offers most danger
Gus attraction to lightning. In woods
the peril is diminished because the
electricity is scattered. Trees with
roots deep in humid soil are more apt
to be struck than those in drier spots.
Trees in damp places are always con-
ductors of electricity. Lightning pre-
fers oaks and rarely touches beeches.
Resistance to electrical discharges
varies according to the proportion of
oily matter contained in the wood. The
poplar possesses but little greasy sub
stance and is a good conductor. 1t is
dangerous to those who trust it. for
shelter, but if planted not nearer than
ten meters from dwelling proves to
be good lightning rod. If certain pop
lars are easily struck by electric fluid, it
is because their roots are in damp soil.
All isolated trees should be avoided dur
ing thunderstorm.