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The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1898-08-18
! THE BLACK DEATH.
THAT FEARFUL PLAGUE THAT FOL
LOWS IN THE WAKE OF WAR

In the Fourteenth Century 1t swept the
Whole of Europe, killing Twenty-Five
Millions of People In Three Years-rha
Pestilenee In London.
The plague, or pestilence, that mvs-
terious and fearful visitation which has
moved its hosts i'll the wake of armies
to slay more than war itself, is supposed
to have first originated among the dense
masses of people who crowded together
III the great cities of Asia and Egypt. or
who formed the encampment of Xerxes,
Cyrus and Tamerlane the Tartar. Ii
probably sprang from the impuritv
which must have existed in the midst
Of such vast gatherings and in part also
from leaving the unburied dead upon
the field of battle. At any rate the
germs of this fearful human poison have
always been most active where condi
tions similar TO those have prevailed. 1t
has always been war and the march of
armies that has spread it broadcast over
the world from time TO time, and as
war became less frequent and less
worldwide the frequency and extent of
these ravages have lessened also
The first recorded outbreak of the
plague in Europe occurred in the six
teenth century. 1t came from lower
Egypt. This was the first tapping of the
wave that reached into the east again,
there to stay its movement so far us the
west was concerned until 544 A. D.,
when the returning legions of the EN-
peror Justinian brought it again into
the western world from the battlefields
Of Persia. Constantinople was the first
place it attacked. Here in single day
as many as 10, 600 persons are said to
have fallen victims to it. But the plague
did not stop with Constantinople. Ii
had found too congenial soil in Eu-
rope, which was little else than one
great battlefield at the time. 1t was
carried into Gaul, where it followed
close i'll the wake of the Frankish
armies, and from Gaul it moved into
Italy, with the Lombards, and SO devas-
tated the country as to leave it entirely
at the mercy of the invaders.
The various crusades, which extended
over space of about 200 years, no
doubt did much to hold the pestilence
in Europe, for they served to keep open
the channels of intercourse between the
east and the west Periodic epdemics
were common during their continuance,
and these seem to have eliminated i'll
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1898-08-18
THE INDuLeENT FATHER.
An Account OF One That Colonel Calliper
Knew In storkyille Center, VI.

An Account OF One That Colonel Calliper
Knew In storkville Center. VT. =
speaking of indulgent fathers. p" said
Colonel Calliper, reminds mt of an
old friend of mine named SilaS ling
took, who formerly lived in Storkville
Centre, Vt. Once when his little son
Rufus wanted very much TO fly kite
at time when he was not well enough
- be permitted to go out Mr.. Zingtock
rugged up conrivance whereby the
! youngsters desire could be gratified in
the house. He set up Il blower in the
back parlor, belted it to an engine in
the cellar below, and when everything
was all ready he started the fan and
| produced current of air that was
ample to float n kite.
lit was great fun for Gang Rufus to
sit in the back parlor and fly his kite
in the front and for time everything
Went all right, but on an unfortunate
day Rufy, not satisfied with the amount
of wind the fam was blowing, undertook
To make il blow harder, which is some.
thing that Mr.. Zingtock had expressly
forbidden Ii seems that the blower and
the boiler and machinery were all much
larger than were needed Co produce a
breeze sufficient to float kite here, but
Mr., Zingtock, who, though rich, was
also thrifty, had had chance to buy
this plant second hand cheaper than Il
new plant Of smaller size would have
cost, and so he took it and had it SET
up, and every morning he used To adjus;
il 81 that II would not 80 above Ger,
tain speed and several times he had
cautioned his son never to touch it.
About one minute after Rufus did
touch it ON this morning when he want.
ed it To blow harder the big fan was 30,
ing at gait that set up hurricane in
the parlorS Ii blew the kite against one
of the windows and broke that the tirSt
thing, and within Il minute the picture,
We're of the walls and their glasse'
smashed, tables We're upset, bric.a braI
, was knocked into flinders, and tn,
whole parlor was a wreck, with the biz
blower going at top speed and churninl
everything there into fragments an,
blowing the debris out of the windows
THAT ended the father 5 indulgence,
New York sun.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1898-08-18
A Cyclists Paradise,

Cyclists in rural France are well ca
tered for i'll delightful little countritied
cafes, with open air tables often set in
an arbor Of eyergreens. \ frame and y
half or two will get you perfection o.
an omelet, plate of stewed wild rab
bit, soft cheese. wine and black coffee
and for an extra 4 sous or So the wait
ress, if the wheelman is ungallant
enough TO let her do it, will initiate his
tires. the merest 'marchand de wins
being nowadays the proud possessor o
y standard pump. Caterer.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1898-08-18

\ little story that appeared not long
ago in a Spanish comic paper is sent "a
us by correspondent to show how Span.
iards thought of their navy before the
present events A Spanish admiral
touching at some foreign port in the
natural course of events calls on the
governor Of the local fort, and on the
return call the governor sees the one lit
tie gun of the Spanish man-of war run
out to fire return salute, but ut The
critical moment the Spanish admiral
PUSHES up and throws the gun, carriage
and all, into the sea.
What exclaims the distinguished
visitor. why do you throw Your gov
ornments guns overbolrdE"
Because, replies the admiral, I'll
the gun had gone of, it would hay,
blown this whole ship to pieces! That
means another decoration for met
Eiow's that
For my courage in saving this shil
from destruction. London News
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1898-08-18
HE WAS A HuMsue.
His Wife Was Disguised When She Learn.
ed the Author of the Article.


Scribbler had come home from the
Office III the evening quite played out, 4"
because of tine output of his pen and
brain that day. He was living on the
couch i'll the sitting room after supper,
when Mrs. Scribbler, who had been
reading magazine, said;
See here, George Scribbler, here is
something that fits You 10 t. and
want you To read it.
Whats it about
"It's about these funny kind of men
WHO must have everything Just So in
their homes, no matter how hard il
makes il for others. You know that YOU
are one Of the funniest men alive. Every
rug and chair and book must be exactly
in its place, and little dust sets YOU
To scolding. You must have Il clean
napkin every meal, and you cannot eat
if there Is :. tiny spot ON the tablCcluta,
and everything must be served just ex.
actly so Or yuu get grumpy, Now. ii
not that true:
A man likes 10 see things in order
in his own house, said Sclibbler.
"Of course he does and try TO keer
things in order, but defy amy woman
to maintain the degree of order you OK.
pect with -four or five children III the
house. Now, this article refers To just
such unreasonable, tusSy men rs you
are, and it is not one bit too severe ever
when it says that they are small spirit
ed and lacking in true manliness. | GS
wish that you would read the article. .
Il don't need to replied Scribbler
/ sitting up to stretch and groan.
ia like 10 know why you do no
need TO read it, George Scribbler;"
I Because--well, the fact is, MY dear
| wrote that article myself '-Denvel
/ pnSt
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1898-08-18
A daisy"

lyon are daisy is used by Dick
ems in David Coppertield" in the sense
of calling person II daisy in the way
10 express admiration and at the same
time to laugh at one credulity. Steer
forth says To young Copperiield: Da-
yid, my daisy, you are So innocent OF
the world. Let me call you my daisy, as
it is so refreshing t. find one III thest
corrupt days so innocent and msophis
ticated. My dear Coppertield, the daisie.
Of the field are not fresher than you. -
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1898-08-18

An English bishop, as he was going
about his diocese, asked the porter Of Il
lunatic asylum how II chaplain whom
he the bishop had lately appointed,
was getting on.
ooh, my lord, !" said the man, his
preaching is most successful The hid
lots henjoys it partiekler. "
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1898-08-18

a London curate the other day re.
ceived an astonishing answer to an in
quiry after a parishioner's health,
"Wcll, sir said the parishioner,
sometimes feels anyhow, sometimes
| feels nohow and there be times when
feels as stiff us himmidge,
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1898-08-18

A Chinese OF 10 years old, whore
mother still tlogged him daily, shed
tears one day in tie company of friends.
"Why do you weep asked one, Alas,
things are not as they used to be lie
lamented. "1he poor woman arm
grows feebler every DAY. Household
Words
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1898-08-18
Not a written Line.

Excited Lady (at Atlantic City-Why
isn't something done for that ship in
distress: Why don't some of you
Life Saver (hurriedly)-We have sent
the crew line to come ashore, num-
Excited Lady-Of all things! Were
they waiting for formal invitation
New York Weekly.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1898-08-18
THE OLDEST VOLUNTEERS.

New York State doctor, aged 100, volun
teered his services 10 the President recently
and expressed Il desire To enter the army us q
surgeon. tven at his advanced years he cai
read without glasses aud walk 10 to 10 miles
day. The oldest stand medicine is Hostel
ter's stomach Bittcrs, which has no equal io
Indigestion dyspepsia, constitution, levers ant
hnd blood, II strengthens, purtcs and vital
ICES one bottle does much good,
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1898-08-18

Warships Were originally distinguish
ed from merchantmen by their greater
size, Now this distinction does not OBJ
tain, and the war vessel is Of Totally
different constructions
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1898-08-18
Try schllllns's Best tea and baking powder

"nid You read about that Iowa preacher wht
was engaged to seventeen girls" yes; pre-
sumo the poor mHu was trying TO keep his choll
together through the hot weather"
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1898-08-18

know that my life was saved by piso's
Cure for Consumption. John A. Miller,
Au Sable, Michigan, April n, 1896.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1898-08-18

An elephant can carry about three
tons on its back.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-01-10
Remember the Poor.

Winter seems to have set in, after
much mild weather during December.
Throughout this great country there
are very many persons to whom this
severe season is sore trial. Times
have greatly improved, still wages
are low in many lines Of industry.
and there is always "A large number
of idle people.
The sick and helpless are with us
all the year round but their claims
are never so urgent as when the
cold blast adds to the sulTerings
otherwise endured There are so
many well conducted institutions for
the relief of the needy, any one of
which may be made the means of
doing good. The average citizen is
too apt, amidst the multiplied cares
of life, to forget those less fortunate.
Every one who has something to
spare should remember his obligation
to his struggling neighbor. And
personal ministration will often 90
much further than mere perfunctory
giving through some other source.
Kind words will go a long way to lift
up the fallen, to strengthen the weak,
to help the man or woman who finds
the battle for existence almost be
yond endurance. Let the new year
be worthily begun in this respect.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-01-10
To CURE NERVOUS DYSPEPSIA.
To Gain Flesh, to Sleep Well, to Know
What Appetite and Good Digestion
Mean, Make Test of Stuart's
Dyspepsia Tablets.
Interesting Experience of an Indianapolis
Gentleman.

No trouble is more common or more mis-
understood than nervous dyspepsia. People
having it think that their nerves are to
blame and are surprised that they are not
cured by nerve medicine and spring rene
dies; the real seat of the mischief is lost
sight Of; the stomach is the organ to be
looked after
Nervous dyspeptics often do not have any
pain whatever in the stomach nor perhaps
any Of the usual symptoms of stomach weak
ness. Nervous dyspepsia shows itself not in
the stomach so much as in nearly every
other organ; in some cases the heart palpi-
tates and is irregular; in others the kidneys
are affected in others the bowels are con
stpated, with headaches still others are
troubled with loss Of flesh and appetite,
with accumulation of gas, sour risings and
heartburn,
Mr. A. W, Sharper of No. 81 Prospect St.,
indianapolis, Ind, writes as follows. A
motive of pure gratitude prompts me to
write these few lines regarding the new and
valuable medicine, Stuart's Dyspepsia Tab
lets. | have been sufferer from nervous
dyspepsia for the last -four years have used
various patent medicines and other remedies
without any favorable result. They some
times gave temporary relief until the effects
of the medicine wore of. | attributed this
to my sedentary habits, being okkeeper
with little physical exercise hut | am glad
to state that the tablets have overcome all
these obstacles, for | have gained in flesh
sleep better and am better in every way
The above is written not for notoriety but is
based on actual fact"
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-01-10
A Delicate Subject.

The press of the state has freely
commented upon the lecture de
dvered last week by Hon. John
Wanamaker, before an enthusiastic
audience at the Camden Catholic
Lyceum. The subject was delicate
and difficult one, THE Relations of
the Catholic and Protestant Denomi-
nations" but the speaker scored an
other platform success by the able
manner in which he treated the sub
ject. The speaker was greeted with
an outburst of applause, which was
as hearty rs it was genuine.
In speaking of the relations exist
ing between Catholics and Protest
ants, Mr.. Wanamaker said "Above
all we are Americans and loyal to our
flag. Every star is ali inspiration
and every stripe is dear to us. If the
time should come-but God forbid
that it eyer will-when this nation
shall be engaged in warfare the
Catholic and Protestant will be found
marching side by side. | am II
Protestant and rejoice in it, but,
thank God, | am not an aristocrat,
nor do | care for exclusiveness. Such
things are my remotest relations.
God did not put us into this world TO
learn how to die, but to glorify Him
and help one another"
These are sentiments of the true
American, and those who hold other
wise are anything but loyal to the
flag of our nation. Mr.. Wanamaker
devoted the principal part of his ad-
dress to the young men, and told them
that life offered more opportunities
to-day than ever before, and that the
country needs men to-day not to
fight, but to stand by the flag; not to
sit idly by and NOPE, but TO whittle
their way to fame and fortune await
ing the youth of America.
The speaker closed his able address
by strong plea to the young men to
grasp every opportunity presented,
lift themselves up to places of afiiu-
ence, and not put off tomorrow what
should be done to-day.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-01-10
CALIFORNIA.



America is great country In variety and
grandeur of natural scenery it is unriyaltd.
Its wooded heights, its fertile valleys, its
boundless plains, its rugged and rocky noun
tains, its great lakes, its balmy slopes are the
admiration Of al mankind TO traverse this
great country, to behold its diversties and its
wonders is a liberal education, Il revelation
tu the immurcd metropolitan citizen. The
Personally conducted Tour to California
under the direction oft the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company which leaves New York on
January 8, 1898, affords most excellent op-
portunity to view the vast variety aud bound
less beauty of this marvellous land The party
will travel westward in special Pullman cars
in charge of a Tourist Agent and Ihaperon,
stopping en- route at Omaha, Denver, Colorado
Springs, Manituu, Garden of the Gods, Glen
wood Springs, and Sa Lake City In Cali
fOrna visits will be made to Monterey and
the famous Hotel Del Monte, SantI Cruz,
San Jose, Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside
San Bernardino, Redlands, and Pasadena.
The party will return ON the Golden Gate
Special, " the finest train that crosses the Con-
ineut leaving Los Angeles February =, and
stopping at Tucson, El Paso and st. Louis
Eighteen DAYS will be spent in California.
Roundtrip rate, including all necessary ex-
penses during the entire trip, $335 from all
points on the Pennsylvania Railroad System
east Of Pittsburg $3.50 from Pittsburg For
itinerary aud full information apply to ticket
agents, or address Geo w. Boyd, Assistant
General Pass nnge Agent Broad Street sta
tion, Philadelphia.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-01-10

THE recent fire at Mt Carmel has
resulted in the Chief Burgess OF that
place serving notice on owners Of
hotels and places of amusement, con
tanning three stories or over, that he
will enforce the state law rs to the
erection of fire escapes. The ueces-
sity for the strict enforcement of the
law is keenly felt not only in Mt
Carmel tut in Shenandoah as well.
Should n fire break out in the theatre
or some of the hotels here, the loss
Of life is fearful to contemplate. 1t
might be well for Chief Burgess
Tabor to give this matter due con
sideration.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-01-10
SAMPLE SENT FRYE.

Unhealthy urine from unhealthy kidneys is
the chief cause of bladder troubl,s. 1t is
comforting to know that Dr. Kilmer's swamp
Root fulhlls every wish in quickly curing
bladder and urinary troubles. 1t conects ina
bity to hold urine and scalding or singing
pain i'll passing it, or bad effects following use
of liquor, wine or beer, and overcomes that
unpleasant necessity of being compelled to get
up many times during the night to urinate
The mild and extraordinary effect of DR..
Kilmer's Swamp-Root is soon realized. 1t
stands the highest for its wonderful cures of
the most distressing cases. If you need a
medicine you should have the best. At drug
gists fifty cents and one dollar You may have
a sample bottle and pamphlet, both sent free
by mail. Mention HERALD and send your
address to DIR. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton,
N. Y. The proprietors of this paper guaran-
tee the genuineness of this offer.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-01-10
Something 70 Know.

It may be worth something to know that
the very best medicine for restoring the tired
out nervous system to healthy yigor is Elec-
ric Bilters. This medicine is purely vege.
table, acts by giving tone to the nerve centres
in the stomach, gently stimulates the Liver
and Kidneys, and aids these organs in throw
ing off impurities in the blood Electric
Bitters improves the appetite, aids digestion,
and is pronounced by those who have tried il
as the very best blood purifier and nerve
tonic Try il. Sold for Doc or SI.oo per
bottle at A, Wasley's drug store.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-01-10
A GREAT SURPRISE IS IN STORE

for those who will go to-day and get pack
age of GRAIN-O. 1t takes the place of
coffee at about the cost. 1t is food drink.
full OF health, and can be given to the
children as well as the adult with great
benefit. 1t is made of pure grains and looks
and tastes like the finest grades of Mocha or
Java coffee. 1t satisfies everyone. cup of
Grain-O is better for the system than a
tonic, because its benefit is permanent What
coffee breaks down Grsin-O builds up. Ask
yonr grocer for Grain-O. 15c. and 25c.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-01-10
Phv-lc.ln l;n,.d From nLond Poison

FhN~IC.1n DtId FrOm BLOOD Folsom.
Camden, y. j., Jan. 1O.-Dr. 0. w.
Braymer, one of the leading physicians
of this Ci,v, died last night from
meningitis, the result OF blood poison
ing. He was 3S years old. DR.. Braymcr
was chief Of the staff of surgeons at
Cooper hospital. 1t is supposed that
while performing an operation virus
"ls transferred into his system by
scratch with his finger nails. DR.. Bray
mer was prominent in city and state
medical affairs.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-01-10

Those people who are SO positive
in their opinions as to the guilt of the
county officials like some news
papers should be less positive in
their assertions The court has not
yet determined that question and
the indications point to an arquittal
the hope of all good citizens.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-01-10
"All The News That's FIJI TO Print.
Evening Herald
MONDAY. JANUARY 10. Isas

MANY complimentary remarks have
been made in reference to the com
plete and accurate report Of the court
proceedings furnished our readers.
The HERALD is nothing if not pro
gressive, and its first aim is to furnish
the news-while it is news.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-01-10

Victoria, II. c., Jan. 10.--It is the gen
eral opinion Of sealing men here thai
there will be no pelagic sealing in tn,
Bering sea during the coming season
only one schooner, the Director viii
go TO the Japanese coast. What seal
ing there is done will be carried on
along the California, Oregon, Wash
ington and British Columbia coasts.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-01-10

Miss Allie Hughes, Norfolk, Va, was
frightfully burned on the face and neck
Pain was instantly relieved by DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve, which healed the injury
without leaving scar. 1t is the famous pile
remedy. G.. Ii. Hagenbuch.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-01-10

Paris, Jan. l0.-The cruiser Duguay
Trouin, flagship Of the French Pacific
squadron, has been ordered to Chinese
waters. The Duguay Trouin is a second
class cruiser, iron and wooden hull, of
1888 tons displacement. Her compile
ment is 81 men, and she has a speed
of 1873 knots
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-01-10
THE FLORIDA LIMITED.


he Southern Railway will inaulurate It's
Florida Limited on January 18th, 1893. The
three trains built for this seryice are the
finest that have ever been turned out by
he Pullman Company. This season s
schedule will be the Gastest and most con
vonient ever operated between Eastern cities
aud the SORTS of the South The Florida
Limited will leave Broad street station daily,
except Sunday. at 236 p. m and arrive at
Jacksonville at l:l0 p. IN. and st Augustine
2:20 p. m Write to John NJ. Bcall District
Passenger Agent. s26 Chestnut street, Phila-
dclphia, for urtherinlurmation aud advance
Pullman reservations.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-01-10
MAN ana MIre ilncG Gr a rrnIn.

Buffalo, Jan. 1O.-A fast train on the
New York Central railroad struck
carriage containing MIR. and Mrs. Sam
uel Eiss a. his city. en- a leveI cross
ing on the ou'c|i.'g Of the CT last
night Both r'o r1 81 Eiucd.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-01-10

Emglnu.. .. Of VIRGO.
London, jan. l9.-"he Eong Kone
coraspon1cn. Of The Zines, under date
of Jan. ., says: 4 high Russian Of
fetal has left Pekin for Canton to dis
cuss certain matters with the viceroy,
who has been ordered to agree to his
demands. a dispatch to The Daily
Mail from Hong Kong, dated Satur-
day, says it is reported there that
England, Japan and Russia have ar
rived at an agreement respecting Corea.
The details Of the agreement are nst
known to the correspondent. but the
dispatch says the British fleet is re-
turning to Hong Kong.