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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-18
MUSHROOMS THAT INToxIcATE
A Fungus Used in Asia as a Means
of Evhilaration.

The inhabitants of the northeastern
part of Asia use a mushroom to pro-
mote intoXication 1t is known as the
fly-blown mushroom, and is also very
abundant in Scotland.
The fungus is regularly gathered in
the hottest part of the year, and is
then hung up by a string in the air
to dry. Some are dry before gathered,
and these are stated to be far more
narcotic than those artificially pre-
served
Usually the fungus is rolled up into
a mass, and taken without chewing,
for, if mastiCated. it is said to disorder
the stomach, asserts Anecdotes" One
large or two small fungi produce what
is looked upon as a pleasant state of
intoXicatiOn for one day.
The effect is the same as that pro
duCed on taking a quantity of spirits
or wine, except that it is delayed from
one to two hours after the mass has
been swallowed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-18
True to Life.

Prospective Purchascr-But this map
of your town seems to be a rather cheap
affair. The lines are indistinct and very
uneven; seem TO almost move around be-
fore your eye.
Real Estate Agent-Well, you can't eS-
pect a map of Bloomsbury to look as
quiet and plain as one of Philadelphia.
l tell you things are on the jump out
there Judge
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-18
LIVE NEWS OF THE
INDUSTRIAL WORLD
APPOINTMENTS IN FREIGHT
DEPARTMENT.

r. B. Vaughan, Who Is in Charge in
This City of the Freight Business
os the Lackawanna Company, Has
Announced His Staff-Carpenters
Say That Building Is Not as Slow
as Reported by the Architects.
The Iron and Steel Trade-Condi-
ton of the Coal Trade.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-11-24
misconceptions.

May add one more example to the
astonishing list Of childish misconcep-
tons? 1t was In the days when the
litany formed an inevitable part of
the morning service. and little boy of
my acquaintance, unable to read, used
to hear, in response to an unintelligi-
bic drOne from the officiating clergy
man, the oft repeated and awe lnspir-
ing statement, 1--WE see-such a hairus
good Lordw Many a scared glance
did he cast about the little country
church. wondering what a 'hairus'
might be and why he could not also
see one. The sentence was. OF course,
the Buckinghamshre rendering of
1--WE beseech thee to hear US. good
Lord"
Eight pupils, whose average age
might be Z. were asked to write the
Lords Prayer from memory. Five OF
the eight wrote. Lead us not In tutem
tation."
A friend took her Sunday school
class to the seaside. 1t was new
experience for one scholar. who ex-
claimed. Teacher. there's the sea, but
where's all the tlnimles" C'The sea
and all that In them Is.")-London
Academy.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-11-24
TOLD HER WHAT He WANTED.

A Nebraska soldier who served
ailhtulIy IN the Philippine Cam
pAign, never missing a scrap his
regiment was engaged in, writes
home TO his wife:
81 see they are preparing to give
rs a grand banquet when we re
urn to Omaha. That's all right,
iut l want something to before
hat banquet comes of. And l
want it at lone. | want 1t on the
able when get home. too. What
10 | want? Well, here's the list:
"Sirloin stake, rare.
SHOT biscuits and plenty OF them,
made by you.
"Flour and milk gravy, about
three quarts.
MASHED potatoes.
"Apple sance.
"COrn on the cob, i ears.
"String beans.
"SIict d tomatoes.
"MaccaronI and cheese.
"Pcacnes aud cream.
"Icecream.
III want you to get all these
'hings ready. We have had pIen-
ty 20 eat since reaching San Fran
CISCO, but when things are camp
cooked they all taste alike. Cook
rm yourself, and don't think be
cause rVe been away over a year
, OH can ing IN any hired-llrl cook
ing on me- When get through with
tits bill OF fare I'll be ready to
tackle the BANQUET"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-11-24
HIS GR6A, 49,. r.-e>.,.
Il Causes a Puisntion Brii Side
nj FL. his.

1t Causes a Puisntion Brii Sl0e
of i-la Chess.
81 see by one Of &c Ncw YOik p1
pers," said an old resident, that co.
ored man named King walked in.
Bellevue hospital the other day arI IL
sisted that he had two hearts. TIL,
doctors said that the organ WAS Mtroll
enlarged-hypertrOphicd. they calle'.
it-and its abnormal size created the
illusion of pulsation on both sides OF
the body.
"a good many New Orleans people
will remember King and will be sur
prised, dare say. to learn that he Is
still alive. The old man used to live
here, and, if | am not mistaken, he
was born on a plantation near Baton
Rouge. He must be close to so at pres
ent. for It was all Of 80 years ago that
he first attracted attention in the city
as a freak, and he was then past mid
die age. He called himself the man
with two hearts, and his case excited
considerable interest among local ply
sicians.
al remember seeing him examined
and was at once impressed by his ex'
traordinary muscular development. His
limbs were like iron to the touch. and
doubt if there was ever prlzefighter
who could exhibit more formidable bi-
ceps and shoulders. The apparent dou
1 r a.. hoo - only nor
fectly plain to Che touch. but a thrOb
bling pulsatlon could be easily seen on
each side Of his chest.
"Xhat seemed to me still more re-
markable was the way he could harden
the muscles above his abdomen and
make them resemble an extra set OF
ribs. He could do this at will, and the
effect was astonishing. No two Of the
doctors agreed as to the exact cause OF
the double heart beat. but they assured
him that he would be very interest
ing subject for an autopsy and were so
earnest and eager about 1t that they
scared the old man nearly TO death.
"King was at that time an ltlnerant
preacher, and he used to exhibit him
self from the pulpit as an evidence that
man was fearfully and wonderfully
made. Eventually he drifted north.
and about a dozen years ago read
that he had been before n clinic in
Philadelphia. Whether he possesses
one heart or two. he certainly seems to
have a double lease on life. New Or
leans Times Democrat.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-11-24
Kent Irving Busy.

Said a member Of the Philadelphia
Art club to a reporter for the Philadel
phia Record:
"When Sir Henry Irving was last In
Philadelphia. we gave him big blow
out. 1t was a sort of smoker, and eact
guest was supplied with one Of those
long churchwarden pipes. Everything
went well for a time, and Sir Henry
seemed to be having a real sociable
time until some fellow. who was
rank outsider. asked him to write bis
autograph on the pipe bowl A pencil
was produced. and the actor smilingly
assented. That was the beginning OF
an avalanche of white clay pipes. Their
owners came at him from all sides. II
was trying ordeal. but Sir Henry sub
mitted to 1t with good grace. For two
solid hours he sat there and scrawled
his signature on pipes. 1t was well on
toward daylight before he made his es-
cape. II he comes to the Art club
again, he will undoubtedly demand q
promise that there will be no pipes"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-11-24
Their Idenn of Columbia.

The songs which were sung for Dew
ey by the public school children in
Guided so many references to Columbia
that teacher In n certain south
end public school thought she would
find out how many Of her seventh
grade pupils understood what "Colum-
bia" meant. She put the question for
written answers and received these
among the others:
"a ship"
"The man who came over from
Spain and discovered our country"
"a bisikkel."
"a captain"
Then there were several totally un-
Ineligible and unaccOuntable answers.
But not one pupil In the class knew
that Columbia was another name 70
the United States Of America.-Bostol
Transcript.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-11-24
OUR BIRTH RATE.
Statistics Said to Prove Tint IL Is
Decreasing.


Decreasing.
In a recent editorial in one OF our
daily papers a writer endeavors to
prove that the birth rate in the United
States is gradually decreasing. Ihis
statement is backed up by the stats
tics as obtained from the records OF ii
T. Newcomb. statistician in the agr-
cultural department at Washington.
First of all, it is believed that the
population Of the United States-not
Including colonies-in the year 1900
will be "A, 4S0, $50, based on the differ
ent state censuses. The increase for
the past decade has been 1894 per
cent. which is below that OF any pre-
yious decade. If the population had
increased In the past decade in the
same ratio as formerly. the population
In 1900 would be 71.6S0,0O0. Yet 1t Is
seen that the population will fall short
of this number 100000. OF this loss.
II is estimated that 1.G22, $50 may be
allowed for decrease Of immigration
and to children which might be born to
them.
However. there remains a loss OF
from 100000 to 100000 In the popu-
lation If the increase in population is
In the same ratio as in that period from
1880 to 1890 This loss Of 100000 to
2,50O.OOO is believed to be due to de
creased birth rate In both the negroes
and whites. The writer states that III
1890 there were 100000 less children
under the age of 10 years than were
expected, judging from the statistics OF
1880. and. it Is believed, that this de
crease will show even greater loss.
This decennial loss has gone on for the
past 100 years.
II is claimed that whereas the native
white population century ago was
35. 10 per cent from 1890 to 1900. from
1890 TO 1900 Mr.. Newcomb claims that
ii will probably be only % per cent.
Statistics show that Increase for our
total populati, was 300S per cent
from 1870 to 1880, "a per cent from
1880 to 1890. while 1t Is believed this
decade will only show an increase Of
1894 per cent.
II Is further pointed out that should
this decrease In the birth rate keep up
within 20 years the increase in this
country will be only about that OF!
European countries like England and
Germany.-Iournal American Medical
Association.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-11-24
CURIOUS TIMEPIECES.
A Clock which Refuses to Work on
sundays.


A watch the size of a dime, made en-
tirely by the exhibitor, is mounted as
scarfpin, with a silver dime similarly
mounted on either side. They are
backed by plate mirror in which may
be seen the working of the watch.
Above the exhibit hangs an ordinary
looking office clock, which refuses to
work on Sundays and is therefore
called Sabbath clock. Mr.. Redepen-
ming added an attachment to a Water
bury movement, causing the clock to
rest one day in seven. II is an eight
day movement. At - midnight each
Saturday the clock stops and after
rest of "a hours again starts up OF It's
own accord. During the exhibit the
cock was adjusted to stop every other
day at noon. thus running "a hours and
stopping a hours alternately during
the exhibit without any attention.
In the Black forest Of Germany boys
have been born, grown up, married,
had children of their own, become
grandfathers and died, and the only
occupation they or their descendants
knew was that Of clOckmaking, and or
this the family knew only one part.
Mayhap they were carvers and knew
only the making Of rabbit or quail or
decr's head. Thus it is unexpected
when one sees something new In
cuckoo clock architecture. In the ex-
hibit made by George Kuehl such
departure was made In a pair OF pleas
ants. life size and finely executed.
Snow hens, winter birds in the Black
forest. were shown, also numerous
trophies Of the hunt. The most inter
esting clock in the exhibit had perfo-
rated silver dials underlaid with gold.
and the panels were of the same met
ais. 1t is an hour strike, with large
gong.
Standing in an open cupola at the top
is a Harz mountain canary warbler,
and 1t must have been an inspired ar
rangement Of the reeds that could pro-
duce such wonderful melody as the
songster poured forth. Above this hung
big quail and cuckoo clock three feet
square, with music box attachment. In
the exhibit were % clocks. all varying
in music Some are quails, some
cuckoos, some quail and cuckoo, some
cuckoo and music. A novelty was
shown in a small clock with three sol
diers, Prussian, an Austrian and a
Kamerun, marching back and forth on
their military beats at the top Of the
clock.-Jewelers Circular.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-11-24
Bicycles For the Tombstone

A young Rio widow was introduced
to her late husband while out wheel
ing. and therefore when death put an
end to her marriage she thought II
suitable to Introduce the cycle In her
husbands memorial She according
ly desired the sculptor to depict her
first meeting with her husband. bi.
cycles and all. and herself in ration
al" dress In alto relieve on the marble
gravestone. The effect Is said not to b.
artistic Undertakers Review.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-11-24
A Sure Sign Of Group

Hoarssuess in a child til vt Is
subject TO Group is sure indication
f The approach of the disease II
Cham berlaiD's Cough Remedy IL
given as sOOu as the child becomes
hOarse, or even after the croupy
oongh has appeared, 1t Nill prevent
he attack. Many mothers VINO
have crOupy children always keep
his remed, at hand aud 6Dd tn at
It saves them trouble aud IVORY. lt
can always be depended upon and
Is pleasant 10 take. For sale 10y IL.
RI Irwin, Druggist.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-11-24
NAMED BY A PIRATE.

Steamships were as yet unEeaid
of, but immigration from Ireland
TO the New World was well under
way when james Wilson ana bis
young wife SAILED in Jily, 1920
rom Londonderry, Ireland, tejoin
the colony OF the same name IN
New Hampshire.
Tue ship was slow and badly
armed. SO when a pirate bark On'
day Oyerhauled her there was NJ
thought Of resistance, which could
only madden the pirates to bloody
vengeance. The bearded men
swarmed aboard, tied up the crew
and the male passengers, and
picked up their valuables for re.
mOval. tIraIly their leader wen
Into a cabin, wh"re NJ 3. Wilson
liy on berth.
"Vhy are you there?' he de
nanded.
For answer the wO nan uncover.
ed tiny baby's face.
The man's manner changed. is
il a boy or a girl?' he asked in /
pushed voice.
"a girl"
"IlAve you chIistehed herr
"No.v
Then, said the man very gently
"let me name her aud | will un-
bind your men and leave tie ship
unhdrmed and unrObbed. II shal'
b. a good name-the best. May ]
name the girl2"
Yes"
There were tears In the rough
II aus eyes as he took tho baD, y
thy hand aud whispered, "Mary,'
with some other words that Mrs.
Wilson did not hear. Theu he ran
on deck, called his men from theli
plumber and went TO his own ship
Som he was seen returning alone
We took from a parcel piece OF
beautiful silk, which he laid on the
berth at little NJ uy's side.
Mr.. Wilson soon died aud his
widow married James CLARK.
great-grand-father of Horace
Greeley. Ocean Mary as she
was called, was married in TAO t.
Thomas Wallace. She wore tb,
pirates silk as her grand daughter
and great.granddaughter have
done after her. She lived TO b,
niuety.tour years old, and bel
grave il still shown in the GOd's
Acre of He0niker, n. New
York World.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-11-24
His Mi fortune.

Teaeher-rry to remember this;
Milton, the poet, WAS blind. Do
: on think you can remember i'll
Bobby Smart-Yes, ma'am.
Teacher-NOw, what was Mil.
oG's great mlsfortunei
Bobby Smart-Hs was poet. -
Columbus (O) State Journal.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-11-24

The Philadelphia Record says: "Old
Christ church, on Second street above
Market. which Is one Of the most in
teresting structures from a historical
point Of view in the country, is TO be
beautifed by a series OF handsome
memorial windows, which will add
greatly TO its attractiveness. The first
Of these. 4 gift from the King ard
Wainwright families. has already been
presented and will be followed by 9TH
ers from time to time"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-11-24
The Size of II.

Customer Cimidly)-Pd like to get
that is, to buy-a ton of coal, sir.
Coal Dealer (roughly)-Well, what
size do you want?
Customer with abject timidity)-If
you don't mind, sir, and II II really
isn't asking too much, might please
have the regular 2.4OO pound size7-
Catholic Standard and Times.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-11-24
A Personal Impression.

"Of course" said Senator Sorghum,
dewey is remarkable man. but
You are not going to qualify your
praise"
"Wen. admire his courage and all
thar. but must say that when a man
with bis opportunities stands up and
refuses 10 run for Office IL sets n
mighty bad precedent" Washington
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-11-24
Would be Novel,

~ wOnld ike to say 40 nething
that strikes the public as thorough :
" original" remarked the poll.
llcian.
"Well,' answered the fIiend,
''yOu might admit that visit OF
Yours TO any city under any
circumstances h d some political
.iguIilc uce"-WAshington Star
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-11-24
FAIL MILLINERY GOODS

Hammond's Millinery is now open
With a choice selection of the latest
and most fashionable Millinery Goods
of all kinds. ~. ~
Prices reasonable. Miss Holloway,
ON excellent trimmer is now with US
and will make every effort to please
Won. sep. %
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-11-24
Truths for Girls.

Never mind about the dimples il
| if there's Sunshine In your smile.
At least one little act of kind
ness day and an easy pillow at
night.
Vacation planning is all right,
but don't let the summer dreams
Interfere with spring school
duties.
Neatness of dress first, and style
NAY come as an afterlhOught.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-11-24
NOTICE:
Oct. 25. 80.

Oct. %, 80.
The tax bills for the Corporation Of
Woodstock, Va, for the year 1899
are now in my hands Parties desir
ing to pay before Dec. !, 800, will
please call at my Office, in Court yard.
After Dec. l, ) per will be added
and the bills turned over to Collector,
to be collected according to law.
Respectfully,
NJ. w. MAGRUDER,
Treas. Corp. of Woodstock, Va.
TO dec. LIST
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-11-24

In the absence Of specific Instructions
from Mr.. Kipling. the white man is
disposed to consider himself predestln-
ell to take up whatever isn't nailed
lown.-Detroit Journal
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-11-24
j. L. BURNER & CO.
REAL ESTATE AGENTS,
WOODSTOCK. VA.

Farms, houses, town lots, timber ano
mineral lands and other real property
sold on the most reasonable terms
Parties having farms to sell should cor
respond with or call on MS at our office.
as we have special facilities for bringing
such property to the attention Of good
buyers. -,
Our advertising circulars will cove
a large territory and reach many
prospective buyers. Terms very
moderate.
NAV Gift
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-11-24
S. S. S. Is the Only
Remedy Equal to this
Obstinate Disease.

Ii equal to blood trouole anu hoNeh i"i' w ~
goes down to the of the disease, thus permanently
trace of the faint 1900
The serious consequences to which Scroiula surely eS
.honId nress upon those afflicted with it the vital i'm
portance Of wasting time upon treatment which can
not possibly effect In many cases where the wrong
treatment has been relied upon complicated ganduar
dwellings have resulted for which the doctors insist that
a dangerous surgical operation is necessary 40
Mr. H. e Thompson, of Mledgeyiue, Ga, writes; "A
had case 81 Scrofua broke the glands OF my neck
which had to be anced and caused me much suffering
was treated for long while but the physicians were un
hegan their treatment Many blood remedies used
but without effect. Some one recommended 8 s. b ana
began to improve as had taken few bottles
Continuing the remedy, was soon cured permanently
and have never had sign of the disease to return Swi
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-11-24

A FRICANA will cure Syphilis and OLD
- Sores TO Stay Cured.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-11-24
MILLINERY GOODS.
HATS, BONNETS AND TRIM
MINGS.

Miss Rebecca Rinker has now on
hand full stock OF millinery goods.
An experienced trimmer viii give
the ladies' satisfaction. !
oct 6-tf.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-11-24
s, S. 5, FOR THE BLOOD

promptly reach and obstinate deepeateo
and not experimenting with the various
blood troubles be promptly cured
instead suffering which gradually but surely
vegetable
cure Scoua Rheumatism Contagious Blood Poison os
nothing
will be mailed free address ny IDS
Swift Specific Company, Atlanta Georgia
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-11-24
ONLY ONE CURE
FOR SCROF ULA.

There are dozens of remedies recommended for
Scrofula, some of them no doubt being able 10
afford temporary relief, but s. s. S. is absolutely
the only remedy which completely cures 1t;
Scrofula is one of the most obstinate. deep-seated
blood diseases, and is beyond the reach OF the
many so-caled purifiers and tonics because some
thing more than a mere tonic is required. D. D. ,:
Die, and never fails to cure. Scrofula, because ~
ne disease, thus permanently eliminating every
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-11-24
TRESPASS NOTICE:

No person is allowed to hunt, with
dogs or gun, on the Poor House
farm. or the Wolfe tract, under pen
atty of the law.
R.D. FUNKHOUsER,
IO-27-3t Supt. Poor Shen. Co. Va
Evening journal., 1899-02-08

ncised wound on the head. evidently
made by some sharp instrument. Sew
erai pleces Of the skull had 10 be re-
moved. He expected the man to die.
officer Shields stated that he had
assisted in arresting Davis and took
a razor handle out Of his pocket. lie
also noticed two pieces OF brick ly-
ing on the street near where the fight
had occurred, both Of which had blood
upon them.
Detective Witsil testified to assist
ing in the arrest OF Davis. Davis said
that Brown had taken his woman
away nom him while he was in Jail
The state rested at this point and
for the defense Mr. Lynn called Lizzie
Smith. of No. lO9 Walnut street, who
testified that she had seen the first OF
the trouble and 20 the best of her
knowledge Brown was the aggressor
in the fight. and that ne went out first
and Davis followed. She did not see
what occurred outside.
William Thomas was placed upon
the stand, and stated that he lived at
No. 109 Walnut street, and that he, on
the night in question had ordered both
Brown and Davis out OF the house to
prevent their fighting in the room.
Asked by Mr.. Lynn II Brown came in
looking for a fight, replied: NO. He
was looking for woman, / guess"
Davis, in his own defense, stated
that he was in the house No. 100 Wal
nut street on Christmas night when
Brown came in and threatened to
whip him Both men were then or
dered out. Brown went out first and
as he (Davis) stepped upon the SIDE
walk Brown cut at him with a razor
He endeavored 90 get away. but was
unable to do so He then picked nc
brick and struck Brown on the head
in self-defense. He denied having any
razor. Iavis stated that he and Brown
were in jail together and during tha
time Brown declared that he was
king bee Of the hill" and threatened
him.
The defense closed here and the cas-,
was submitted to the jury without ar.
gument
Attorney-General White stated tha
he was willing to let the case go Z,
the jury on the charge Of simple as
sault. Judge Pennewn charged th'
jury on the degrees of the offense an,
after remaining out fifteen minutesthl
jury returned with verdict OF guilt
2 Of simple assault.
The grand jury returned from thei
room with true bills against Samus
PeO, on two charges of selling iquo
) to minors.
Bills against Fannie Lemon, assault
and James Foley larceny, were ig
nOred