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The Why Of the Thusness.
Selected.

Selected.
A western man had three men work
ing in saw mill in the woods. Du-
ring McKinIey's campaign he went to
the saw-nill to see how the men we're
going to vote. He found that each
had a different political faith. One
was Republican, one Was Populist
and the other was a Democrat. A
farmboy had just killed fine wood
chuck and he offered to give 1t to the
man who would give the best reason
for his political faith.
"I'm a Republican, said the first
man, "because my party freed the
slaves, put down the rebellion, and new.
er fired on the old flag"
"Good !" said he.
"And Pm Populist," said the sec.
ond, because if my party should gel
into powersevery man would have s
pocket full of money"
First rate p said he. "And nov
you, why are you Democratic"
because, sir" said the man trying
to think of a good Democratic answer
Observation-Disclosures I want that wood
chuck p.
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STATE NORMAL AND
INDUSTRIAL COLLEGE

Offers the young women of the State
thorough professional, literary, CLASH
cal, scientific. and industrial education.
Annual Expenses 500 to $50. Facul-
ty of 80 members. More than 400
regular students. Has matrlculated
about 500 students, representing eve
ry county In the State except two.
Practice and Observation School OF
about 200 pupils. To secure board IN,
dormitories, all tree-tuition applications
mast be made before Augasst I. Cor
respondence invited from those desir-
Ing competent trained teachers. For
catalogue and other information, ad-
dress, PRESIDENT MCIvER,
6-23-6t. Greensboro, n. G.
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For Over Fifty Years

MRS. WINsLow's SooTEING SYRUP has
been used for over fifty years by mil
lions of mothers for their children while
teething, with perfect success. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and is
the best remedy for Diarrhoea. It will
relieve the poor little sufferer immedi-
ately. Sold by Druggists in every part
of the world. twenty-five cents a
bottle. Be sure and ask for "Mrs Win
slows Soothing Syrup" and take no
other kind. ABLY
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PLEASE Cult Smoking"
Unity Herald

Christian Unity Herald.
As fool dieth so died young man
under twenty years of age. Crazed by
smoking, he left this warning
note and then killed himself in SYRIA
cuse, N. Y: Brother Dan Please
quit smoking for my sake; you DOM
know what suffer. Cigarette smok
Ing is the cause of this. I have beer
crazy about week. Goodbye"
As the fools are net all dead vet ano
the cigarettes are manufactured by The
million, boys will continue to smoke
and die.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-07-28
Sleepy Hum Or.

Tid-Bfts.
A fool, barber, and ba]d-headed
man were travelling together. Losing
their way, they were obliged to sleep
in the open air, and, to avert danger, 1t
was agreed to watch by turns. The
first lot tell on the barber, who, tor
amusement, shaved the poor fools
head while he was sleeping. He then
woke him, and the fool, raising his
hand to scratch his head, exclaimed
"Here's a pretty mistake you have
awakened the bald-headod man instead
of me-"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-07-28

Our baby has been continually trou-
bled with collie and cholera infantum
since his birth, and all that we could
do for him did not seem to give more
than temporary relief, until we tried
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Di-
arrhoea Remedy. Since giving that
remedy he has not been troubled. We
want to give you this testimonial as an
evidence of our gratitude, not that you
need it to advertise your meritorions
remedy.-G. NJ. LAW, Keokuk, Iowa
For sale by E. T. Whitehead & Co.
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Whitsett Institute.

Six excellent buildings; over two
hundred students from thirty counties
eight teachers. Expenses very reason
able-from $35 per Term up. % free
Scholarships. Literary, Normal, Bust
ness, Art, Music, &c. Location noted
for Health, Convenience and Beauty:
Sixteenth year. Next term opens Aug.
II. Elegant 60 page catalogue free.
Address
PROF. w. T. WHITSETT,
WHTTsETT, GUILFORD CO., N. c.
7-21-6t.
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Trinity College

Offers tull courses in English Language
and Literature, Ancient and Modern
Languages, History, Sociology, Mathe-
hematics, Philosophy, Bible, Law and
Commerce. Women admitted to all
courses of study. The largest endowed
institution of learning in the state.
BOARD FROM $3.50 TO $1,000 PER
MONTH. TUITION $1,000 A YEAR.
Next session opens September 7,
1898. For Catalogue address,
JNO. G.. KILGO,
6-3O-6t. Durham, N. G
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NO CURE-NO PAY

That Is the way all druggists sell
GROVES TASTELESS CHILL
TONIC tor Chills, Fever and all forms
of Malaria. It is simply Iron and
Quinine in tasteless form. Children
love it. Adults prefer it to bitter nau-
seating tonics. Price, 81
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-07-28

~ have used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy in my family for years and
always with good results" says Mr.. w.
B. Cooper of Ell Rio, Cal. "For small
children we find it especially effective. y
For sale by E. T. Whitehead 4 Co.
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Sick headache, biliousness, constlpa-
ton and all liver and stomach trou-
bles can be quickly cured by using
those famous little pills known as
DeWitt's Little Early Risers. They
are pleasant to take and never grippe
e. T. Whitehead & Co.
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Bob Moore, OF Lafayette, Ind, says
that for constipation he has found
DeWitt's Little Early Risers to be per-
feet. They never grippe. Try them
for stomach and liver troubles.-E. T.
Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-07-28

Win your battles against disease by
acting promptly. One Minute Cough
Cure produces immediate results.
When taken early it prevents consump-
ton. And in later stages it furnishes
prompt ralief.-E. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-07-28
Scotland Neck !II.,a,a. Exchange

We are prepared to furnish telephone
service to the public and solicit patron
age.
RATES FOR SERVICE.
Business Phones, $500 per month.
Residence Phones, 1.5O
Two OF either for 300
It Is our purpose to give good service,
and to this end we ask all subscribers to
report promptly any irregularities in
the service.
~Our signed contracts prohibit
the use of phones except by subscribers,
and we request that this rule be rigidly
enforced.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-07-28

Thousands of persons have been cur
ed OF piles by using DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. It heals promptly and
cures eczema and all skin diseases. It
gives Immediate relief-E. T. White
head & Co.
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RUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALVE.

THE BEST sALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
tons, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price IS cents per box. For sale by
2. r. WHITEHEAD g. co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-07-28

Christians should be clean windows
for Gods glory to shine through.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-07-28

Our names are given to us, but our
lives must be given them their mean
ing.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-07-28

Greatness can never be rightly meas
ured by the age in which it lives.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-07-28

but failed. We called
several physicians but
the spasms continued.
her tongue became
partially paralyzed
and the doctors said
she would never talk
again. Night and day
we watched the poor
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-10-20
JUDGED BY RESULTS.
Why Intelligent People Put
Their Faith in DR.. Greene.
His Wonderful Curative Remedy,
DIR. Greene's Nervura.
A Prominent Citizen of New Hampshire
Relates His Experience.

"By their fruits ye shall know them" Self
confident and sincere is the man who is will
ing to be judged by results. Such a man is
Dr. Greene, the discoverer of Nervura, the
standard remedy for diseases and weaknesses
of the blood and nerves. Advanced science
has demonstrated that the vast majority Of
human ailments are symptoms of weakened
vitality or some arrangement of the nervous
system. Chronic exhaustion, dyspepsia, head
aches, neuralgia, insomnia, and resultant
effects upon the mind as manifested in rritabl-
ity and melancholy, are nervous disorders, and
can only be cured by a revitalizaton of the
nervous system. Mr.. Alvah II. Bryant,
Manchester, n. H., says
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-10-20

"a year ago, this spring, I experienced
trouble with my chest. 1t panied me at times
SO that I would Involuntary raise my hands to
strike my chest in order to ease the depressing
feeling. In addition to my suffering in this
direction, | was troubled with extreme ner-
vousness. DIR. Greene's Nervura blood and
nerve remedy was recommended, and | tried
four bottles ofthis medicine. The result was
very satisfactory. In nearly the entire year
following ! seemed to be in perfect health.
! have no hesitation in recommending DIR.
Greeues Nervura blood and nerve remedy to
afflicted ones
Blood add nerve diseases are sometimes SO
complicated that there is much satisfaction in
consulting DR.. Greene personally which may
be done at his office, s. West 18th St., New
York City, or he can be written to in regard to
any case. Consultation is absolutely free
whether you call or write.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-10-20
A PEACEFUL SETTLEMENT
Predicted bysir Michael Hicks-Beach,
Chancellor of the Exchequer.

CnanCellOT OF bHe hACHeuutEs
London, Oct. 2O-Slr Michael Hicks
Beach, chancellor Of the exchequer,
speaking at North Shields last evening,
announced that the government had
opened negotiations with the powers
with a view Of securing to the sub
Jects of the various powers the right
Of developing the respective spheres
in which each country is especially in
terested."
Regarding the Fashoda question he
said he wished cordially to acknowl-
edge the desire evidenced in the
speeches OF Lord Rosebery and Her
bert Asquith to help the government
In the matter, "a matter which might
develop to the utmost gravity"
ut is impossible" he continued for
France to maintain that she has po-
litical rights at Fashoda. She has
naturally and properly asked for time
to receive Major Marchand's report,
but until the contrary is proved l de-
cline to believe that France will refuse
to withdraw. If she refused the mat
ter would assume an aspect as grave
as is possible between two great ma
tions.
1.-THE government is animated by the
does not wish to innict humiliation.
What we desire is fair treatment. Our
work in Egypt is not completed. Af-
RIGA is big enough for us both-for
France in the west and ourselves in
the east. Surely we ought to be able
to agree to respect one another's rights
and claims.
"I hope, trust and believe the ques-
ton is capable of a friendly solution
but this country has put her foot down.
If, unhappily, another view should be
taken by France, the queens ministers
know what their duty demands.
TT would be a great calamity IT,
| after peace for upward OF so years.
our friendly relations should be dis
| turbed and we should be launched into
| a great war, but there are greater evils
| than war, and we shall not shrink
from anything that is coming knowing
that we are supported by a united peo-
ple."
The speech of Sir Michael Hicks
| Beach has deeply impressed England,
| and the utmost concern is felt as to
| how France will receive it, The idea
has been prevalent that the French
have not realized how seriously Eng
land felt on the Fashoda question,
! which has been coupled with a desire
that France would not force England to
an armed support of Lord Salisbury's
stand.
The morning papers elaborate some
of the excited descriptions of the bel
ligerent preparations of France. Most
Of the papers, however, refuse to accent
the explanation that French activity
is merely in pursuance of Mr. Lock-
roy's scheme. Several eXhort the gov
ernment to answer the preparations
of France by mobilizing the British
feet.
Some Of the more conservative or
gans, notably The Times, practically
ignore the French movements, and de-
cline to perceive any war clouds.
Other papers hint that the plain
| speaking of the chancellor at a time
when crisis is approaching is an in
discretion.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-10-20

Walker, Miun., oct. 2O.-Indian Com
missioner Jones and John Bassett, an
interpreter, left here yesterday on the
steamer Flora for Black Duck Point to
bring in the Indians who promised to
surrender. Before his departure Com
missioner Jones made a short speech,
in which he said that he wanted to an
nounce publicly that it was due to Cen
eral Bacon in the battle and his sub
sequent conduct of affairs here that
a peaceful solution Of the trouble with
the Indians was brought about prompt
ly and a bloody war averted.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-10-20

oct. 25.-Third annual ball of Defender
Hose Co., No 3, of Turkey Run, at the com
pany's hall,
Nov 1st.-Annual supper under auspices
of Calvary Baptist church, in Robbins opera
house.
Nov. 4-Gmnd concert in the Methodist
Episcopal church under the auspices of the
NJ. +. church choir, assisted by the Shenan-
doah male party.
Nov. 1Gth.-Grand annual supper under
auspices of the members Of Trinity Reformed
church, in Robbins opera house.
Nov. 2ith.-Turkey supper under the
auspices of the All Saints church will bt
held in the church basement, corner Oal
and West streets.
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TEACHERS INSTITUTE !
OF SCHUYLKILL COUNTY.
36th Annual Session,
At Kaier's Opera House, Mahanoy City, Pa
Oct. 81, and Nov. 1, 2, 3 & 4.
Evening Entertainments.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 81
Hon. Wallace Bruce, Brooklyn. N. Y, ex-
United States Consul to Scotland. / ecture-
"A Great Century"
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER l.
Hon. Henry Watterson, Louisville, KY.
Editor Louisville Courier Journal. Lecture
Abraham Lincoln.n
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2.
Slayton's Jubilee Singers The leading
Colored Concert Company, Crowded houses
everywhere.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3.
The English Glee Club, Miss Annie l.
Walker, soprano; Mrs Minnie Bell-Irving,
contralto; VIM. Poyntz Sullivan tenor; Fred
eric Reddall, bass; Miss Emily McElr.y, dra
matte reader and impersonator, All superior
artists.
RAILWAY ARRANGEMENTS.
Excursion tickets on Philadelphia and Read
ing Railroad, Lehifh Valley Railroad and
Pennsylvania Railroad can he had by those
having orders Persons not receiV wing orders or
wishing an additional supply should rite to
the County Superintendent, giving the name of
the person for whom such order is intended.
TRAlNS.-ArrRngements be made to
have special train on Lehigh Valley Railroad
Delano and St Clair, after each evening enter
| tainment. Parties desiring to take advantage
of such train will notify the County Superin-
| tendent or Mr.. Henry Keiber passenger agent
Lehigh Valley Railroad, POttsvile Pa not
| later than October 20.
| RECEPTION CObMITTEE-NIr John Lin
! committee. Teao hers who desire TO secure
boarding places prior to the meeting of County
lnstitut will please address Mr.. Linton.
TICKET ARRANGEMENTS.
Season tickets. Securing reserved seats
opera boxes, $3.50; parquet and circle, $500;
dress circle, first three rows, $500; dress circle,
fourth row, 8l.75; dress circle, except first four
rows, Sl.50; enrolment tickets securing ad
mission only. Sl0O; single admission, so cents
The chart for sale of reserved seat tickets will
/ open at the box office of Kaier's opera house,
October %, at 9l5 a. m for teachers only, to
secure seats In one-half of the opera house, and
at | p m for citizens to secure seats in the
other half of the opera house. Before opening
| the chart, parties desiring to purchase tickets
will draw numbers for position in line.
Each teacher in line may purchase any num-
! ber of tickets not exceeding twenty, and each
citizen in line may purchase any number not
exceeding ten. Persons NAV join the line a
second time with the same privilege at first
| The representative of each district will be
required TO present to the tick ct agent list OF
the names OF the teachers for whom he buys
| tickets.
Chart open at Snyder's drug store, Mahanoy
! City, after october %. Doors open at p. m.
Entertainments commence at p. m.
G. W. WEISS, County Superintendent.
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This is Just the Thing
Red Flag oil-for sprains and bruises. At
Gruhler Bros, drug store.

ITo NTINtIUnN NtIIke Hr0ken,
Cley land oct. 20.-The backbone OF
the big strike at the American wire
works, operated by the American Steel
and Wire company, has been broken,
though Walter Gillette, the leader Of
the men, declares to the contrary. The
granting OF an injunction restraining
the strikers from interfering with the
operation Of the mill by Judge Ham
mond. in the United States circuit
court, undoubtedly disheartened the
idle men, and yesterday about 100 of
the strikers went to work, and others
followed today. Yesterday morning a
crowd Of strikers in an ugly mood
gathered near the American works,
armed with clubs and stones. Secre-
tary Gillette. however, persuaded them
to disperse.
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Doublo Mnrder and sufclde.

Youngstown, o., oct. 2O.-WilIlam Fl.
Branton, a grocer, last night shot Con-
stable John Jenkins then sent a bullet
through the brain of his wife and end
ed the chapter Of homicdes by shooting
himself through the right temple, fall
ing dead at the feet of his victims.
Eight months ago Branton married
Miss Minnie Kennedy. Recently she
left him, complaining of his i'll treat
ment. Last night she accompanied a
constable with a writ of replevin for
her clothing to her former home, and
the triple tragedy followed
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-10-20
Reduced Rates to Philadelphia.

For the grand Peace Jubilee at Philadel-
phia October 26 and 27, the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company will sell excursion tickets
from all ticket stations on its line, to Phila-
Gelphia. at rate of single fare for the round
trip minimum rate so cents) Tickets will
be sold and good, going, October "a to 81, and
returning leaving Philadelphia to October 81,
inclusive.
This jubilee will be one of the greatest
events in the history of Philadelphia The
rededicatOn of Independence Hall, recently
restored the unveiling of the Grant Eques-
trian Monument, FairmOunt Park; a
monster civic aud industrial parade, and a
grand military and naval pageant, led by
General Miles and other distinguished heroes
of the late war, will be prominent features.
The President and his Cabinet will also be
present.
For the accommodation of persons desiring
to witness the evening ceremonies and re-
turn the same night special late trains will
be run from Philadelphia to the principal
cities on each division each night.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-10-20
Lonr wants an Inoreased Naval Force


Washington, Oct. 20-Secretary Long
will probably ask congress to increase
the number of sailors allowed for the
naval establishment from 10000 to
about 10000. Commander Hawley, in
charge of the enlisted service of the
navy, has prepared some figures that
show the necessity Of this. In April
last, when preparations for war were
well under way, the enlisted force was
1906 men, and under the authority al
lowed in the conduct of the war this
was increased until the maximum
strength was reached on Aug. is, when
there were 24,124 enlisted sailors In the
service Of the United States, Since
that date there has been regular, but
considerable diminution. The navy, 1t
is stated, cannot get along with less
than about 10000 men at a minimum
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-10-20

Washington oct. 20--Admiral Schley
was yesterday, by orders from the navy
department, placed in command of the
naval station at san Juan de Porto
Rico. The admiral has requested that
he be permitted to retain I'm service for
a time two or three civilian employees
who are acquainted with the station.
This has been granted. IT is the in
tention Of the department TO send an
other naval officer TO relieve the ad-
miral of the command very soon, and
to maintain a permanent station at
this most important strategic point in
the south.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-10-20
spaniards' Plea For More Time.

Paris, Oct. 20.-The Spanish peace
commission was unable to meet the
United States peace commission at the
joint session arranged for yesterday,
and the next meeting of the two COM
missions has been fixed for Friday
next. Judge Day received a commune
cation from Senior Montero Rios, presi-
dent of the Spanish commission, who
says that advices expected, but not re-
ceived, from Madrid made it necessary
for himself and his colleagues to re-
quest postponement. A courteous re-
ply was returned granting an extension
of time.
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PROGRAM FoR PEACE JUBILEE.
Special Rates and special Trains by Phila-
dslphia and Reading Railway.

Special Rates and special Trains by Phila-
dslphia and Reading Railway.
The program as arranged by the Executive
Committee for The Peace Jubilee at PMladcl-
phia IS proof OF itself that the celebration
will far supass any demonstration Of the
kind ever attempted ON this continent 1t is
as follows.
Tuesday, oct 25th Grand Naval Display
on tho Delaware reviewed by Hon. John ID.
Long, Secretary of the Navy. The battle
ships cruisers aud guuboats will be under
command of Commodore John w. Philip,
among those assigned are the ToXls New
Orleans, MayGowcr, Marblchead, Topeka
Dolphin, Wnsow Gloucester Dixie and
numerous others who have attracted public
attention
Wednesday, Oct goth. Imposing cerc-
monies re dedicating Independence Hall, re-
stored to It's Colonial condition, Grafton by
the Mayor of Philadelphia and singing by II
chorus of three thousand children. The
great feature of the day will be the grand
civic parade, with floats, etc illustrating the
progrc of the nation in industry, art and
science.
Thursday Oct 27th (which will be pro.
claimed "a day of thanksgiving great parade
of military and naval forces, commanded by
Mai. Guul Miles, and reviewed by President
Mckinley with members Of his cabinet, and
also the governors of many of the eastern
states. Among those parading will be officers
and soldiers who fought in Cuba and Porto
Rico, commanders sailors and marines who
have seen service in Cuban waters, the
marines who landed at Guantanamo, and the
crew of the Merrimac; there is expected to
be at least % 900 men in line.
L. H..I D Tp..s1,
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From William c. Wilson and wife to Ger
don Building and Loan Association, premises
in Gordon from Peter Deepen to Elias
Filter, promises in Wayne township from
Joseph Owens and wife to Elias Fidler
premises in Wayne township; from John H.
Mcfarland, ct al to w. T. Hoover promises
in Ashland.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-10-20

THE bituminous coal is getting
raped over the knucllles, as it were,
quite often of late. Following the
example of the Board of Health of
New York, owners of real estate on
the outskirts of Philadelphia object
to manufacturing concerns using soft
coal, claiming that the smoke dam
ages their palatial residences. Score
another point for smokeless coal.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-10-20

THERE must be some reason for
these conjunctions of Democratic
rule and hard times on the one hand
and Republican sway and business
prosperity on the other They are
something more than accidents or
chance condolences.