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The Van Buren press., 1898-03-12
PLAYING 1T LOW DOWN.
One Way of Coming 1t Over n Cam
tankerOus Mule.


The man in the spring wagon had
Just given the horse a vindictive cut
with the whip, when q long "hallo"
back on the road caused him to stop the
animal at the outset of his burst. of
speed The driver turned in his seat
and waited for the person in the dis
lance to overtake him. A steady trot
soon covered the distance between
them, and as he came within hailing
distance Mr.. Corntassel exclaimed:
"HoP up, mister; mebbe you an me
kin make deal yet"
When he reached the wagon thsfarm-
er put his foot on a hub, and, leaning
with one elbow on his knee, meditated
for some time on what he had to say.
"WeI," said the driver, after half
minute, "if you haven't anything to tell
me | may as we'll move along. Yours
isn't the only farm in this vicinity that
may be struckby lightning, you know"
"Of course. l haven't got any right
to interrup you onless 1 mean to talk
business; an that's jes whutI do mean.
Only beforehand femme say that l hev
a reputation to sustain for not knmck-
lin down to lightning-rod men ner
book agents ner nobody. Eff | was to
give we a small order ye wouldn't go
around braggin' about it, like ye had
me cowed, would YEP"
81 wouldn't mention it if you desired
me not to-"
81 don't mind ownin up to bein'
mighty obstinate when once l git my
head set, an eff 1 thought ye'd allow
the impression to git out that after
turnin' We off in a way that orter be
warnin' to any lightnng-rod man, l
run after We an tuck it all back, I'd
give up this experiment of mine"
"You can depend on me not to say
word" was the response.
'Iemme see eff understan' this bust
ness of your'n right. You say that by
stckin' metal point up into the airyou
kin attract the lightnin' to it, ther'by
keepin' it from goin' somewhere else
where it might do more damage"
Exactly"
"Lightnin' bein' the same as cleo
tricity?"
Eyes"
"Did you ever git any electricity in
your system on sudden hke?"
"No."
But We know somethin' about how
it acts"
"By observation"
ITS lible to give We purity hard jolt,
amt it-like ye'd been hit on the back
of the neck with an ax-handle or some
thin'?"
Enough Of it will kill a man."
at might even do some damage to a
mule, mightn't it?"
of it could get at him."
"I'll tend to that. See that mule?
He's got to thinkin' that he's the only
kicker there is in the neighborhood. He
thinks he's got everybody cowed, me in
Guided, an dunno but what he has got
some reason fur it. When he gifts ready
to let his hind foot go it's safe to say
that somebody's goin' to lay off from
work. But l amt goin' to give in to
him, though l never thought I'd ever
Git to where I'd have to use strategy
weth a mule. What | want you to do
is to fix lightnin' rod to him, well aft,
an right over the spinal column. Well
tie him up in the blacksmith shop so
you kin operate. Ye kin let him drag
a chain fur a ground connection, an
then when he's imaginin' he's so fine
we had to put jewelry on him, Wen
turn him loose an wait fur a thunder
storm an see eff we can't humble his
pride. "-Washington Star.
The Van Buren press., 1898-03-12

Some one has counted ,425 eharac
tiers IN the "a books Dickens wrote.
The Van Buren press., 1898-03-12

Line a mold with slices of bread and
butter. Put in layer Of stewed apples.
another layer of bread and butter, an
other layer of apples, and so continue
until you have the mold filed. Beat
two eggs; add pint Of milk; pour this
over the bread and apple; steam for one
hour. and serve with liquid pudding
sauce.-Ladies' Home Journal.
The Van Buren press., 1898-03-12
Perfumed Cloth.

Druggists keep a perfume cloth that
is sold by the yard. 1t is imported and
is by some process known to per-
tuners saturated with a satchet pow
der or essence that is very strong and
lasting. 1t comes as high as eight and
ten dollars a yard, but is very wide, and
one-fourth of a yard is a generous
supply. Small pieces, three inches
square or less, are sewed in hats, dress
waists and skirts, and are laid in glove
and handkerchief boxes and cbiffonier
drawers. When it is considered that a
fine satchet sells for dollar, these per-
fumed lengths are really economical.
Chicago Tribune.
The Van Buren press., 1898-03-12
Cnn So mo Rnnst.

Rev. shinbones-Tell me, my dear
bruddcr-is you still gropin' in de
dark2
Uncle Eph-No sab; TO sab. Use got
q dirk lantern now. sah.-Irnth.
The Van Buren press., 1898-03-12
ReIIevIpp mi. nIs,rc.s

you see, her father first soaked me in
the neck"
VERY unkind."
VERY, However, her brother kind
ly tried TO wiring II for mel"-Cin-
cinnati Enquirer.
The Van Buren press., 1898-03-12
Grew Richer Instead.

Bnsl-Ycu say he lost his money
by investing it in a bank. Did the
hank fail?
While-No 10 was faro bank.-Up
- Date
The Van Buren press., 1898-03-12

In the eleventh century Sandwich was
the most famous English seaport. It is
now, however, two miles inland. owing
20 the sea receding.-Chicago Chronicle.
The Van Buren press., 1898-03-12

As soon as discovered remove the
frosted plants to a cool place where
tho temperature can by some means
be gradually raised until it reaches that
to which the plants have been accus-
toned. A sudden rise in the temper
allure, after plants have been badly
frosted, thaws them too rapidly and
results dsastrously. Trim off the ten
der shoots which are beyond help, and
then gradually raise the temperature
during the day until it reaches the ac-
customed mark. They may then soon
be placed in their proper places, but it
might be well to shade them for day
or two from the sun. A splendid and
effective protection against a certain
amount Of cold is secured by placing
over the plants cones made from paper,
In this manner cold drafts from about
windows on very severe windy nights
can be kept from harming the plants.
-Woman's Home Companion.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-26
MRS. BOTKINTS PERIL
The Alleged Murderess to Be
Brought to Delaware.
STRONG EVIDENCE AGAINST HER,

Attorney General white Declaresi
"We Have the Murderess, and wo
Have Evidence That No Defense Can
Shatter."
Dover, Del, Aug. 26.-Attorney Gem
eral White last night sent to San Fran
cisco requistion papers for Mrs. Bot
kin, who is under arrest there charged
with the poisoning of Mrs, Deane and
Mrs. Dunning by means of candy sent
through the mail. The affidavit to Sc
cure the papers was sworn to by ex-
Congressman Pennington, the father
of the two poisoned women, and the
papers charge Mrs. BotlSin with MUIR
der in the first degree.
Before leaving here for Georgetown
last night Attorney General White
said: we have the murderess and
we have evidence that no defense can
shatter. The only thing we fear Is
Mrs. Botldn's self destruction"
Mr.. White added that the handwrit-
ing on the wrapper of the candy pack
age and that in the anonymous letters
sent to Mrs. Dunning has been posi-
lively identified by Mr.. Dunning as
similar to the handwriting of Mrs. Bot
kin. The trial will probably be called
in October.
1t is stated here that Detective Wltsil
and waman police matron will go
west to bring Mrs. Botkin here. The
California witnesses will not be sum-
moned to Delaware until the trial Is
called, but their affadivits will be taken
at San Francisco.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-26
SUMMER OUTINGS.
PERSONALLY CONDUCTED TOUR VIA PENN.
sYLvANIA RAILROAD.


The Pennsylvania Railroad Company an
nounces the following personally-conducted
tours for the summer and early autumn of
1898 -
To Yellowstone Park and the Trans
Mississippi Exposition on special train of
Pullman sleeping, compartment, observation
and dining cars, allowing eight days in
Wonderland" and two days at Omaha, Sep
tember l. Rate S235 from New York, Phil
adelphia, Baltimore, and Washington; $3.50
from Pittsburg.
To Niagara Falls excursion tickets good to
return within ten days will be sold on July
2l, August and Is, September /, Is and 20
at rate of $40 from Philadelphia, Baltimore
and Washington. These tickets include
transportation only, and will permit of stop
over within limit at Buffalo, Rochester, and
Watkins on the return trip.
Two ten-day tours to Gettysburg, LuIay
Caverns, Natural Bridge, Virginia Hot
Springs, Richmond, and Washington, Sep
tember 2s and October 49, Rate, sos from
New York. s63 from Philadelphia. Pro-
portionate rates from other points.
For itineraries and further information ap-
ply to ticket agents. or address Geo. w.
Boyd, Assistant General Passenger Agent,
Philadelphia.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-26

Washington, Aug. 2G,-Acting Sccre-
tary Mellicliuhn, of the war depart
ment, yesterday sent an order by wire
to every military hospital in the coun-
try calling the attention of the sur
geons in charge to the order of Aug. 10,
which allowed the expenditure of 60
cents per day per man for the purchase
of delicacics for the sick soldiers He
directed that this amount and as much
more as was necessary for the comfort
of the sick be expended in making the
troops comfortable, and in getting for
them such things as might be neces-
sary in the matter of food, Mr. Meikel-
john did this when he received infor-
nation from the hospital at Fort Myer
that not cent of this fund had been
expended.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-26
HOME APPRECIATION.
Shenandoah Satisfied With the Work
Done and Many are Express
Ing Appreciation.

What is more satisfactory to anyone than
the knowledge of work well done and the
appreciation of those we do it for. We have
a most natural pride of the success achieved
i'll Shenandoah, and the public ullcrances of
the people. So many citizens have frankly
acknowledged the benefits obtained, and do
not hesitate to express them that others may
profit Our representative has investigated
some of the cases that have come to our
notice, and found the statements correct in
every particular. Mrs. w. S. Lindenmuth
lives at 352 Maybery alley, and by her kind
permission we publish what she says.
al used Doons Kidney Pills which pro-
cured from kirln's Pharmacy, and had not
taken many before | was so much better that
I found it unnecessary to continue with the
treatment. had pain in my back, gddiness
when stopped and an acute lameness across
my kidneys. Doan's Kidney Pills certainly
proved most satisfactory. My head has panied
me less since taking them although | did not
before know that it was my kidneys that caused
my headaches. This remedy also regulated
)the kidney secretions and relieved me of much
annoyance. | can recommend Doan's
Kidney Pills as being most effective pre-
paration to cure disordered kidneys"
Doan's Ointment for sale by all dealers.
Price so cents. Mailed by Foster-Mlburn Co.,
Buffalo, n. Y, sole agents for the U. S.
Remember the name Doan's and take no
substitute.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-26
The California witnesses.

San Francisco, Aug. 26.-Nothing new
developed in the Botkin case yesterday
The accused woman spent a fairly good
night in the city prison. and has firm
ly refused to he interviewed The post
office authorities are anxiously await
ing the appearance Of a letter address,
ed to Mrs. Botkln, supposedly from
Delaware, A clerk in the local post
office believes he can identify the box
which contained the candy when 1t ar
rived here on Sunday. The clerk says
that he received a box answering the
description of the candy box from a
woman with an English accent about
three weeks ago, and that II was
mailed as first class matter. He will
be taken before Mrs. Botldn. The
Stockton man who says he sold a box
of bonbons to a woman answering Mrs.
Bothn's description several weeks ago
will be brought to this city to face
Mrs Botkin.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-26
Lnfnvette Monument Commission.

Chicago, Aug. 26.--Melville e. Stone
has accepted the position on the La
fayette monument commission rendered
to him by Ferdinand w. Peck, commits
sioner general from the United States
to the Paris exposition. This fills the
commission. 1t is composed Of Will
lam r. Day secretary of state; Will
lam b. Allison, Iowa; DR.. Everett Hale,
of Massachusetts; DR.. w. Y. Harris,
United States commissioner Of educa-
ton, Washington; John w. Mckay,
president Commercial Cable company,
New York; Frank Thompson, president
Pennsylvania Railroad company; c.
A. Collier, mayor of Alexandria; Alex
ander II. Revell, Chicago, and Melville
E. Stone, general manager of the AS
ISOLATED Press, Chicago.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-26
neInwore.s RepublIcan Nomlnees.

Dover, Del, Aug. 26.-At the regu-
lar Republican state convention yes
terday the following candidates on the
state ticket We're nominated: For con-
gresham, John Henry Hoffricker Of
Smyra; for state treasurer, DR.. L. Heis-
Ter Ball, of Falkland; for state audi
tor, John A. Lingo, of Long Neck. The
nominations were of the dark horse"
order excepting Mr.. Lingo. The
ticket was received with favor by the
Unionists, as DR.. HoffrlclCer was their
candidate for governor at the last cleo
tion, and harmony may he the result
in the Republican ranks.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-26
Porto Rlco's Postal Necessities.


Washington, Aug. 28.-Postmaster
General Emory Smith will dispatch q
commission to Porto Rico shortly to
examine into the postal necessities
there and make recommendation for
the establishment of a complete ser
vice, This order has not been formally
approved by the postmaster general,
but number of persons recommended
for appointment on the commission
without doubt will be chosen. Major
]. e. Stuart is to be chief of the COM
mission. He has for many years been
in the service of the department In the
Chicago division, and was offered the
position of postal agent art Santiago
after the death of Mr. Eben Brewer,
but being connected with an Illinois
regiment preferred to stay with the
army.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-26
Millions Given Away.

1t is certainly gratifying to the public to
know of one concern in the land who are not
afraid to be generous to the needy and suffer
ing. The propretOrs of Dr. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds have given away over ten million trial
bottles of this great medicine and have the
satisfaction of knowing it has absolutely
cured thousands of hopeless cases Asthma,
Bronchitis, Hoarseness and all diseases of
the Throat, Chest and Lungs are surely cured
by it. Call on A. Wasey, Druggist and get
a trial bottle free Regular size SOC. and 81.
Every bottle guaranteed, or price refunded.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-26
Porto Rico Troops ordered Home.

Washington, Aug. 26.-Orders have
been issued directing General Miles to
send home from Porto Rico all troops
not actually needed for service there.
No point has been designated as yet
for their Decentralization in the United
States, but an examination of several
sites is in progress. 1t is desired to Sc
cure a healthful camp and at the same
time one where Decentralization can
take place at once, without any delay
such as occurred at Montauk
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-26
Admiral schIey In Washington.

washington, Aug. 26,-Rear Admiral
w, S. Schley arrived here last night,
accompanied by his wife and son-in-
law, r. S. Wortley. The admiral ap-
parently had completely recovered from
his recent indisposition. Mrs. Schley
said today that the admiral will re-
the coming Sunday.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-26
What DIR. A. E. slater Saws.

BUFFALO, N. Y.-Gents From my per-
soual knowledge, gained in observing the
effect of your Shiloh's Cure in cases of adj
vanced Consumption. l am prepared to say
it is the most remarkable Remedy that has
ever been brought TO my attention. 1t has
certainly saved many from Consumption.
Sold by p. ID. Kirlin. and a guarantee.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-26
SCRATCHED
CONSTANTLY
Baby Badly Afflicted with Eczema.
Medical Treatment Useless.
Cured by Cuticura.

My nicce's little baby boy had Eczema all
over his face, 80 that he needed continuous
watching, and he scratched tho sores con-
stantly Mornings his face, hlndsand clothes
would bo stained with blood. Size never
could ta!,o him out, his face was 30 full Of
sores. She had medical treatment, and tried
everything she heard Of. She commenced
using the CuTGCuRA REMEDIES. The sores
lc6his GIcedHd hctCas entirely cured, and now
his face is smooth and rosy.
Mrs. L.J. ROOT, New Scotland, n. Y.
srTEpr CuEE TREtrHENr FoB EVERY BABY lluNoR.
VIM loss oF HAIR. - Warm baths with tUIiCuI.A
soar followed by gentle anontnss with CurlUuEA,
purest OF emolIionts, and greatest Of skin cures.
Sold throughout the world POTTER D &C CoRr Sole
Props, Boston. How TO Cure Every Baby Humor free
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-26
A Great Surprise

Isin store for all who use Kemps Balsam
for the Throat and Lungs. Would You be-
eve that it is sold on ITS merits and any
druggist is authorized by the proprietor of
this wonderful remedy to give you a sample
bottle free ? 1t never fails to cure acute or
chronic coughs. All druggists sell Kemp's
Balsam. Price Is and soc.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-26

DeWtts Witch Hazel Salve has the largest
sale Of any salve in the world. This fact
and its merit has led dishonest people to at
tempt to counterfeit it. Look out for the
man who attempts to deceive you when you
call for DeWitt's Witch Hazlc Salve the
great pile cure. c. II. IIagcnbuch.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-26
DROWNED While rnrn1nn II 4, ,,.een

Lancaster, Pa, Aug. 26.-Miss Mar
garet Bigley aged Is years, was
drowned in the Conowingo creek in
Fulton township this county yester-
day. A bridge had been carried away
by the high water. and Miss Bagley
and her brother were fordingp tho
creek In a carriage The horse became
frightened in midstream, upset the We
hicle and the young woman was
drowned
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-26

81 had running, itching sore on my leg
Suffered tortures. Doan's Ointment took
away the burning aud itching instantly aud
quickly effected permanent cure" G. w.
Lenhart, Bowling Green, o.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-26

More than twenty million free samples of
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve have been dis
tributed by the manufacturers. What better
proof of their confidence in its merits do you
want? 1t cures piles, burns, scalds, sores, in
the shortest space of time. c. II. Hagenbuch.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-26
NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT OF @. A. R.
REDUCED RATES TO CINCINNATI, o., vi
PENNgYI,VANI RAILROAD.

I7UVT3I H1NIIS IV OINOINNNIIi Ui FIN
PENNsYLVANIA RAILROAD.
For the thrty-second National Encamp-
ment of G, A. R., to be held at Cincinnati,
o., September to 10. 1898. the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company will sell excursion tickets
at rate of single fare for the round trip.
These tickets will be sold on September g.
4. and ., and will be good to leave Cincinnati
returning not earlier than September MOI
later than September 13, except that by de-
posting ticket with Joint Agent at Cincinnati
on September 8, 9, 7. s, or o, and on payment
of twenty-five cents, return limit may be ex-
tended so that passengers may remain at
Cincinnati until October2.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-26
TO CLEANSE THE SYSTEM

Efectually yet gently, when costive or bill
ious, to permanently overcome habitual
constipation, to awaken the kidneys and
liver to healthy activity, without irritating
or weakening them, to dispel headaches,
colds, or feyers, use Syrup of Figs, made by
the California Fig Syrup Co.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-26

For Constipation take Karl's Glover Root
Tea, the great Blood Purifier. Cures Head
ache Nervousness, Eruptions ON the Face
and makes the head clearas bell Sold by
p. ID. Kirln and guarantee.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-26

Bodily pain loses its terrorif you've bottle
of DR.. Thomas Electric Oil IN the house.
Instant relief in cases of burns, cuts, spraius,
accidents of any sort.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-26

Scrofula, salt rheum, erysipelas and other
distressing cruptive diseases yield quickly
and permanently to the cleansing purifying
power of Burdock Blood Bitters.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-26

For broken surfaces, sores. insect bites,
burns, skin diseases and especially piles there
is one reliable remedy, DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. When you call for DeWitt's don't
accept cOunterfeits or frauds. You will not
be disappointed with DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. c. IL. Hagenbuch.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-26
Holmes suspension R,consIdere

ioihltS SuSIptHSloI hccoll~luefeu.
Washington, Aug. 26.-The National
League board of directors has recon-
sidered its suspension of H.Imes, the
Baltimore baseball player. The fine
against the New York club still
stands
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-26

When you call tor DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve the great pile cure, don't accept any
thing else Don't I've talked into accepting a
substitute for piles. for sores, for burns. u
II. Hagenbuch.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-26
ARE you GOING SOUTH?

THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY REACHES ALL
PROMINENT POINTS.
Don't start South without consulting John
NJ Beall District Passenger Agent, Southern
Railway, 62S Chestnut street, Philadelphia
If you cannot call in person, write to him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-02
THINKS WAR WILL AID SILVER
Mr. Bland Sees Hope for Democracy
and the White Metal in the 1rouDi'
With Spain.

Mr. Bland Sees Hope for Democracy
and the White Metal in the Trouble
With Spain.
Especial Dispatch to the World9
Washington. May 30-RepresentatiVe
Bland. o. Missouri, leader of the silver
forces in the house, believes the war WIN
Spain godsend to the silver cause.
II look for big Democratic victory
at the polls this fall" he said tonight
.tlhe ATTEMPT of the Republican party
TO make political capital out of TINS Wal
will prove futile. j,
II have seen it stated that war with
Snain means the death of the 'silver IS
sue. Bryanism and all the Democratic
marty stands for. ANY one with the or
binary allotment of intelligence can see
the Democratic party and silver VIII
be the winners by this conflict When
we increase our outstanding debt and
further obligations are incurred by the
government, it will be necessary to IN
crease the volume Of money. This ear
only be done by the coinage of the silver
seigniorage in the treasury or the au'
thorization of further purchase of sill
yer bullion. Congress alone has the
power to purchase additional silver and
to coin the seigniorage
'The amendment proposed to the reve
nue. bill by Senator Wolcott, directing
the secretary of the treasury to COR
the seigniorage in The treasury, will.
believe. pass the senate without serious
opposition. When it comes to the house
| shall make Il fight to have it retained
in the bill. The seigniorage now in the
treasury amounts to about SO, 60O,0O0
while the total amount of seignorage Is
about 1927 100000. To my mind it is
necessary the seignorage should be
coined.
81 hope to see the bond provision in
the revenue bill defeated, and shall dc
everything in my power to accomplish
it,