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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-12-21
HAD TWENTY-FIVE BABIES.
Mrs. Swartwood, Married 27 Years,
Has 20 Living Children.

Has 20 Living Children.
Mrs. Samuel Swartwood Of Wilkes
barre. Pa. is the mother Of the largest
family In the United States. Although
n comparatively young woman. beng
only Al years old, she Is the mother OF
twenty-five children. twenty Of whom
are living. The youngest is only few
weeks old, and gives promise of being,
Ike his brothers ami s st,rs, hale and
hearty.
Mrs. Swartwood Is remarkably we'll
preserved woman. She was married
when very young, and her first baby
was born fourteen months after her
marriage. There have been but five
years since during which the house
hold has failed to be blessed with
baby. These years were 1874. 1883,
1887, 1883, and 1896. But two Of them
were In succession, and in the succeed
ing years twins were born.
OF the entire twenty-five children
there were but the two sets of twins,
which were born in 1889 and 1893. One
of each set of twins is dead. Mrs
Swartwood can recte the hour and day
each child was born.
Regarding her married life, Mrs.
Swartwood talked freely 81 was mar
ried when | was ii years old. | loved
VIII when | was girl and wanted to
be married. Ever since we have been
very happy, and l would not change
places with any rich woman. Look at
these children! Amt they riches enough,
and every one living at home except
the two girls that got married. It's
nice for father and me to have them all
here, although it does crowd us b t.
We haven't got big house, as you can
see. and every bit Of the space is used.
Walk into the dining-room there and
look at the table"
1t was table to look at, of generous
wild h ard very long. 1t bore plates and
knives and forks for twenty-five peop.e
At intervals were great piles of bread.
ut keeps me and the girls pretty
busy looking af ,er the eat ng and
washing for our big family" resumed
Mrs. Swartwood when | came out of
the diningrOom. ''Father makes al ont
$40 month. and the boys bring in
about 500 n month, and while we get
along nicely we have nothing to spare.
We've given all the children as good
schooling as they can get around here"
What do you think of married life?"
l ventured to ask.
"Well, | ought to know. guess Who
was it sad AIRED life was one long,
sweet dream? Grover Cleveland,
wasn't it? Well, l agree with him. 1t
has been to me. Every woman should
get married. think. don't know
much about the new woman. but If she
don't believe In married life | don't
want to know anything about her.
What's as happy as having children to
love you and you loving them?
"None of my children has been a
source of grief. trouble. or anxiety to
me. and think God has been especially
kind to give me so many. Yes, sir you
can put me down as believing In the
married woman who believes In having
children"
Mr.. Swartwood. is an engineer on the
Je:sey Central railroad.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-12-21
N lures NJ mi nv.

One of the most curious examples of
Natures mimicries Is the substance
jewelers. call odoreta lete. The ordi-
nary observer would call this lovely
stone pure turquoise. But 1t is really
nothing of the kind. 1t is simply the
fossil teeth of long extinct animals
which have been become tinged with
various mineral sal Is. 1t is much softer
than the true turquoise. All the best
turquoise comes from Khorassan. In
Persia.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-12-21

good bit darker than II was when she
was child Of 9. Her father gave me
that lock and I've carried it-well, a
good many years. Now are you salts
fied!"
Yes" said the lawyer, slowly. But
was LydiaT'
And then he barely escaped with his
life to tell the rest of us of Smollett's
detection In the character of IA gay
Lothario"
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-12-21

Carpenters Union, No. AGA, OF
Bronx borough, N. Y, has voted in
favor OF the demands proposed by the
district council and to be enforced in
April. They are: For an eight-hour
work-day, $3.50 a day, Saturday half
holiday and weekly payday.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-12-21

A statisiiCian has proven that the inven-
ton of the typewriter has given employ
ment to 100000 people, but he fails to state
how many cases of weak stomachs it has
induced. All people of sedentary occu-
patton need Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
1t helps nature to bear the strain which
ensues from confinement.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-12-21

A spinster who is still living in hope
Gays the manageable age is anywhere
between the seminary and the ceme-
tery.-Chicago Daily News.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-12-21

TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. +. w. Groves signature
is on each box. 25c.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-12-21

Dainty. fragrant tablets of confection--Cas
carets Candy Cathartic, the medicine Of today
Pills and liquids are out of date. All drug
gists, l0c, Csc, soc.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-12-21

We will forfeit 81 900 if any of our pub
lished testimonials are proven to he moi
genuine. THE PIso Co ., Warren, Pa.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-12-21
HOw's TuIsS

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case Of Catarrh that can not DO cured by Halls
Catarrh euro.
We the undersigned have known u. Cheney
for the past Is years, and believe him perfectly
honorable in all busin IS transactions and I'm
anciall- able to carry out any obligations made
BY tleir firm.
WEST & TRCAx.
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. y.
WALDING, KISNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Drug lists, Toledo, U.
Tails Catarrh Cure is t. ken mt rnally, acting
Cirectly on the blood and m cous surfaces Of
the syst IN. Pri g rs per DO tie. Sod by al
drugt lists. Testimoni. Is free.
Halls Family Pills r, III, best.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-12-21
HIs Misfortune,

Teacher-Try to remember this:
Milton, the poet, was blind. Do you
think you can remember it?
Bobby Smart--Yes. ma'am.
NOW, what was Millions great
misfortune?'
''Iie was a poet. "-Columbus %. }
State Journal.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-12-21

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow's Sooth
Ing Syrup the best remedy to use for thri
children during the teething period.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-12-21
WEST & TRuAx.

Mexico sold the United States 81,
900, 900 worth of hides last year.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-12-21

One hundred and fifty-fve bakeshcps
in New York city have adopted the To-
hour work day.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-12-21

In Austrian hotels it is still custom.
airy to charge extra for candles.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-12-21

Foolish men make feasts and wise
men eat them.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-12-21

At Roberta, Ga, cotton seed costs
Is cents bushel.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-12-21

He who is not true to himself is a
traitor to Heaven.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-12-21

Wyoming's coal mines are producing
%, 900 tons per day.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-12-21

Every scheme that works 10 Soon
overdone.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-12-21

Michigan, Ohio and Indiana lime
makers are forming a trust.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-12-21

CAWSTON 4 CO.: ENGINES, BOILERS. M
chlnery. snrplies. $50 First ST. rnItLand. o
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-12-21
PORTLAND DIRECTORY.
Pence aud Wire work..


PORTLAND WIRE 4 IRON WORKS: WIZ
and iron fencing: office rafting. etc. ga Ia,
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-12-21

7, NJ KOBERTs' SUPPLY HOUSE, MINNEAPOLIs. MIMI,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-13
THE GREAT COMPOSER.
MerdeIssohn's Afternoon Observed at
Grafton in a Pleasing Manner.

Grafton. May 12.-Under the direction
of Miss Flora NJ. Randall, teacher of
music and drawing in Grafton public
schools. Mendelssohn's afternoon was
observed at the high school building,
on Worcester street. this afternoon
from 2 until o'clock.
Mendelssohn was the hero of the af-
ternoon. and his boyhood education
and ancestry were recited with unmis-
taxable pleasure to the large audience,
by Misses Freida Billings, Elmoire
Brigham and Helen Elliot. Walter S.
Knowles of Worcester, well-known
tenor singer, gave several selections.
A rondo capriccioso was rendered with
fine effect by Miss Ethel ROBBIE. Among
others who took part in the program
were Misses Cora Davenport, Rebecca
Fiske. Mavida Fiske, Helen Perry and
Bertha Johnson.
Many from here attended the Wor-
cester- Toronto ball game at the oval
this afternoon
Miss Frances M. Griggs led the Ju-
nior Christian Endeavor in the West
church vestry this afternoon, using as
topic, Lessons from Abraham"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-13

Notwithstanding that great number
Of people have been cured of chronic
catarrh by taking Pe-ru-na during the
past cold season, yet it cannot be denied
that the cold, wet, stormy winter has
retarded many cures, and in some cases
actually prevented a cure.
General SIS. Yoder, ex-M Member of Com
gress from Ohio, in a recent letter to DR..
Hartman, speaks of Pe-ru-na as follows:
WASHINGTON, D. c.
Pe-ru-na Drug Mfg Co., Columbus, o.:
Gentlemen-T desire tosay that have
found Pe-ru-na to be wonderful rem-
edy. only used it for short time and
am thoroughly satisfied as to its merits.
I cannot find words to express my graft
fication for the results obtained. AS a
catarrh cure I shall gladly recommend
it to all sufferers.
Yours Truly, s. S. Yoder.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-13
RUTLAND.

Rutland, May 12.-George w. Homer,
for many years resident of this town,
but lately living in Gardner, diad of
pneumonia. His funeral was held in
Gardner today. Burial at Rural ceme-
terry. Rev. Sidney Crawford offered
prayer at the grave.
Walter L. Reed has broken ground Tor
his new house on Pound hill.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-13
JEFFERSON.

jefferson, May 12.-The Jefferson Sr.
base ball team will play the Holden
high school team Saturday afternoon
at the Mount Pleasant grounds at ?
o'clock. The Jefferson Jr battery will
be Hennessey and Holden.
Mrs. John st. Onge or Worcester is
the guest of Mrs. Peter Young of
Princeton street.
Mrs. Clarence Bellrose of Worcester
is the guest of Miss Ellen Bellrose.
ST. Mary's choir will sing Mi1Iard' s
mss at 1890 o'clock, Sunday at
st. Mary's church.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-13
TWO REMARKABLE CURES
Of Two Prominent and Well Known
People.
A Catarrh Cure That Cures.
Some SeasOnablo Spring Sayings,

Springtime has come at last, and now
is the time for all catarrh sufferers tc
begin a systematic course of treatment
for this disease. The greatest difficulty
in the way of treating chronic catarrh is
that the patient is so liable to catch
cold during the treatmentand thusdelay
the cure. This liability at this season
Of the year is, in great measure, re-
moved, and no one should neglect the
opportunity to begin treatment.
Miss Dade Stegeman, superintendent
of the Chicago North Side Woman's
Club, of Chicago, in arecent letter to DIR.
Hartman, speaks of Pe-ru-ns as follows
CHICAGO, Jan. %, 1899.
Pe-ru-na Drug Mig Co., Columbus, o.:
Gentlemen-Pe-ru-n has often been
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-13

Herbert B. Belcher, Mr.. and Mrs: Her
bert S. Parker, Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin b.
Brown, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Mid
dlemas, Mr. and Mrs. Maynard F.
Roach, Mr.. and Mrs. w. o. Jameson,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Rand, Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. M. Booth, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A.
Park. Mr.. and Mrs. William C. Breed,
Miss Nellie A. Abbott. Peter Coh"rn.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-13

indicates iII-heaIth, or some
serious arrangement of the
feminine organs.
A million women have been
helped by Mrs. Pinkham. Read
what two of them say.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-13
IMPORTANT MEETING.
Southbridge to Consider
School House and Sew
Ell Extension.

Southbridge, May 12.-The Board Of
Trade met last night and the warrant
for the town meeting Monday was TAX
en- up for consideration, the only ar
ticles that were discussed being those
relating to an addition to the school
building and the new sewer and filter
beds. The addition to the high school
is % feet, to be built out on the east
end of the main room at the present
time This addition will make room
for 124 desks, and if necessary 1876
desks. The plan suggested by some OF
building on 40 feet and partitioning
part off until needed, is not consid-
cred advisable, as the principal reason
for doing that is that when the high
school outgrows it's present quarters
and a new building is erected for the
school, this old building could be
utilized as school in a lower grade,
and with an addition of 40 feet two
rooms of ample size would be made OF
the room.
This anticipated change is, however,
about II years away, as it is reason
able to suppose that the high school
will not become too large for the build
ing for that length of time, and II
would not be very good Judgment to
discommode the high school with this
excess of room for what benefit II
might be a dozen years in the future.
The necessity of the rs feet addition
is, however, recognized by all and will
no doubt be carried. The new sewer
and filter beds were briefly considered,
as their need is so we'll known any
lengthy discussion was not required.
Calvin D. Paige spoke in terms of deep
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-13

An interesting exhibition of flags
was given last night at the Universal
list Church. that was attended by many.
Specimen flags of all nations possess
ing a flag were on exhibition, and We're
tastefully draped and hung around the
church; a supper was served in the
vestry in connection with the exhibit
ton The exhibition of flags was open
in the afternoon for the school chill
dren as well as in the evening.
S. A. Edwards of Worcester was in
town Wednesday night and Thursday
L. W. Stuart of Boston spent Thurs
day in town ON business.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-13

E constantly recurring monthly suffering gives women
the blues!
How hopeless the future appears month after month
the siege with menstrual pain
Comparatively few understand that excessive pain
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-13

used by the mem
bers of our club in
cases of stomach
trouble and general
debility-also re-
Gently in cases of la
grippe, and always
with the most bene-
ficiary results. I
think a great deal of
Pe-ru-nar-often rec
ommend it to my
friends. and am
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-13

Now that the people have the privi-
lege of fishing in the basin, all the
small boys are exercising their rights
with the older people, and men, women
and children are on their way to the
fishing ground morning, noon and
night SONG large strings of fish have
been taken. and all seem pleased to
fish. 1t is said some boats are to be
put on the water next week Whether
they will be allowed to stay there, time
will tell.
The bids for building the new high
school house were opened on Wednes-
day evening, but 1t was not decided
who should do the work
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-13
AHAPPY THOUGHT.
Assistant Postmaster DoiIiver Desires to
Aid Mail Users.

Aid Mail Users.
Whitinsville, May 12.-Assistant Post
master Henry w. Dolliver has cornmu-
nicated with the post office department
at Washington, D. c., in relation to
having located at the east end of the
village a post office box, which would
be a great convenience to the people
of the east end. Should the authorities
grant his request, it is likely that the
letter box will be located near Mr.. Dol
liver's home on Church street, as he
could easily collect the mailN on his
trips to and from his work at the post
office.
Two unknown bicycle riders came to-
gether with crash on Church street
last evening. One was going up the
street and the other was coming down
and had just about reached the cross
walk in front of the drug store when
he was run into. One gave his name as
Jones, and said that he was just COM
ing from Worcester, where he had just
bought his new wheel. His wheel was
badly damaged, both rims being brok-
en-. The other wheel was slightly dam
aged.
The funeral of the late William Shee-
han took place this morning at 9 O'Clock
from ST. Patricks church. The church
was filled with mourning friends ano
relatives of the deceased. Rev. P. S
O'Reilly officiated. There was a profus-
ion of floral offerings the last tokens
of respect and esteem from the many
loving friends. Friends were present
from Worcester, Lynn, Pawtucket
Woonsocket and Uxbridge. Interment il
st. Patrick's cemetery at Riverdale.
The Whitinsville fire department vii
be out for practice tomorrow afternoon
A large number from here will at
tend the ball game at Upton tomorrow
afternoon between the local high schoo
and the Upton high school.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-13
SPOMDEMT
WOMEN

MIS-. LIZZIE COLEMAN of Wayand, N. Y, writes
DEAR MRS. PINKHAM-For years suffered with painful
menstruaton and falling of womb The bearng-down pains
in my hips were dreadful could not stand for
more five minutes time when menstruation began.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-13

glad to say all who have tried it speak
good word for it.
Yours truly, Dade Stegeman.
Send for free catarrh book. Address
Pe-ru-na Drug Manufacturing Co., Co
lumbus. Ohio.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-13

Fitchburg. Harry s. Allen will read q
historical sketch. Mrs. Pearl Card Will
sing solo. Every loyal member of the
league is expected to contribute a sill
yer dime to the offertory. Mrs. A. M.
Osgood has composed an anniversary
poem. Former presidents of the
league will say helpful things. The
pastor will give a talk. The local So
cieties of Christian Endeavor will be
represented by many members. :,
Hon. Alfred S. Roe of Worcester VIII
deliver the address at the Memorial
service Flora Chapter has arranged
for Sunday evening, May 2S. The SER
vice will be in Bigelow hall. The local
veteran organizations, including their
several auxiliaries, are expected to at
tend in a body.
The dedication exercises attending
the completion of the new Congrega-
tional Church will take place during
the week beginning May 29. The ded-
ication sermon win be preached by Or.
]. E. futile of Worcester.
Michael j. Healy. porter at the chm
ton House, under the old management
finished his employment there yester-
day.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-13

1t is understood that former Chief
Murphy is also averse to expending
$4,000 in repairs on the police station.
He did not care to talk about the mat
ter for publication, however, when the
correspondent of The Spy talked with
him this morning. Mr. Murphy, i'm.
PEELED by the necessity that exists, OF
having something done to make the
station fit for occupancy, recommended
the repairs in his annual report He
estimated that the work should be done
for a smaller sum of money than is
now contemplated. Subsequently the
scheme was made to include improve
ments in the court room, and other
changes, all of which contributed to
increase the cost of the work.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-13

A Worcester Htist party took sup
per at the Leiettiaitaiia played whist
this evening" p IA
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
W. H. Inman. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur
NJ Hill, Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ Harris Mr..
and Mrs. Charles S. Park, Mr.. and Mrs.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-13
GOOD BASIN FISHING.
Sons Likely Strings Taken-confirmation
at ST. Marks.

southboro. May denomination was
observed at st. Marks church yester-
a class of 10 persons, two being pre-
sented by Rev. George S. Pine of MARI
boro. The bishops sermon and charge
to the class were of their usual excel
lPnpe
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-03-27
Pain Conquered. Health Re.
stored by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.
G1rrrxa TO xs. rrsxu.x NO. Ss.asol

ttFrFxA TO MS fiSxEAh NO. 1xsa&9I
Il feel II my duty to write and thank
you for what your Vegetable Com
medicine l have found that has done
ire any good Before taking yoar medi-
cine, was all run down. tired all the
time. no appetite, pains in my back and
bearing down pains and great sus-
ferer during menstruation. After TAX
ing two bottles of Lydia r. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound felt Ikea new
woman / am now ON my fourth bottle
and all my pains have left me. feel
better than have felt for three years
and would recommend your Compound
10 every suffering woman. hope this
letter will help others To find cure
for their troubles T" ~ Mas. DELLA
REMfcxEn, RExssEIAEa, ISp.
The serious ills az women develop
from neglect Of early symptoms. Every
pain and ache has cause, and the
warning they give should not be disre-
garded.
Mrs. Pinkham understands these
troubles better than any local ply
stefan and will give every woman free
advice who Is puzzled about her
health Mrs Psnkham's address il
Lynn, Mass Dent put Oh writing until
health Is completely broken down
Write At the srss indication OF trouble.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-03-27

Fuily 2,SOO People HeaP the Evsn-
geltst In the ArnOry.


Judge Roger 9. Greene presided a, the
the Armosy yesterday afternoon The
building WAS crowded, fully 1850 persons
being present. All the standing room was
occupied and several hundred late corners
were turnsi away A large chorus choir
had seass on the platform ana led I'm the
Mrs. Monatt sang touching selection.
Nobody Cares for Me" AR Crittenson
spoke Of the rescue work in which he is
engaged and described some OF the causes
which led Kris TO go astray. He assigned
their downfall 20 faise prom1es OF mar
wages paid girls In stores and factories.
he emphasized the latter a. being probably
the greatest single cause.
In referring to numbers he asserted that
there were $4,000 girls living IN sin In this
country. and that this number msist be re-
der 10 supply the losses By death. He
gave many Illustrations 10 show the per.
mAneney OF the rescue work carried on by
the Florence missions.
During the address many Of hIs hearers
were moved 10 tears. At the conclusion
roscue home should be established in
Washington 70 rise. and the entire audi
ence on the main floor and In the gallery
stood. An appeal was made for money for
the establishment % a rescue home In this
state and nearly 81 oss in cash and pledges
were serHrsd fer that purpnse.
An enthusiastic Young Peoples meeting
WAS held ~ 60 led by Rev r. NJ Ran.
dali. Fully t.boe were present BY s:Ss the
Armory WAS again crowded Mr. Crissen-
ton preached q gospel sermon
Services viii be held today and tomorrow
at the First NJ e. church at 3 and 10 D.
N. The meetings with c,ose there tomor.
row night