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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-05
Philadelphia g.
READING R'y.
Engines Burn Hard COal-NO Smoke,
IN erFNcT NovEMBnR Issg
.alns leave shenandoah a. iolIows

Trains leave Shenandoah as follove
For New York via Philadelphia, week uny
TO- o 80, 80, 55 a. M, u 20, 90 and 90 p. IN.
For Ncw Iorg via March Chunk, week dave,
81 a. M, ~ 20 and Og p. m.
For Reading and Philadelphia, week days,
TO- 5 3s, 81, 55 a IN II 20, % and 90 "a.
Sundays, 2 10 a IL.
For Potteville, week dsys, 2 10, : 81. Q 55 a N.
l2 26. co. 0 90 and 30 y. m. Sundays, 10 a m.
For Tamaqua and Mahanoy City, week days.
10, 2 81, 955 a. m, II 26 900 and 500 p m.
sundays, 2 10 a m.
week days. q, II 80 a. M. IL 20. 30 IN
For Mshano, Plane weekdays, 2l0, 8 q, 8 80,
81 9 So, u 20 n m., ~ 20, 90, 8 o. n 81, . 56
/, m. Sundays, 2 10 and B 27 "a m.
For Ashland and ShsmoKiD, week days, 3 n,
81 II 80 o. M. IL &c, %, o7, % and 55 p. n.
For Baltimore, Washington and tho wost via
3. Q. r. r., through trains leo, Reading
S., ii 20 a. M, SiO and 72T p. l.. sundays
20, 2 90, II 26 a. M, 46 and 2 "a =. Add.
ional trAlne from Twenty-fourth and Chest
nut streets station, week days, 10 80 o. m. l2 20
~ 10 10 . nj. Sundays, IS. 8 % y. uu.
TRAINS FOR SHENANDOAH
Leave New York via Philadelphia, week
lays, l2 Is, 30, 7sO' II 30 a. M, and 81, so.
Leave New York via Mauch Chunk. week
days, 4 30. 9 10 a. M, / 80, 40 p. m.
Leave Philadelphia. Reading Terminal, week
days, 80, q SO. 10 2l a. M. and II Se, 4O6 SO.
Leave Reading, week days, / 81, 2 OO, 10 os,
a, m, IL 10, II, 90, 8 20 p IN
Leave Pottsvtlle, week days. ", 40 =. nj,
9 80, Il 80, / 20. 4 30, Q 10 and so p. m.
Leave TRmaqua, week days, 3 1S, 8 90, II "a
q. IN. / 40, 5 So 2? 94 p. m
Leave Mahsnoy City, week days, B45, 9 0t,
IL AZ a. M q. ., 6 "a, 7 A, 10 0S p. m
Leave MahanOy Plane, week days, 2A0, 90
$50, % 10 %, l2 oo a. M, Q 80, $50, Az SO
Leave willi, rsport, week days, IA, 10 90 a
IL. IL "a ard oo II 90p M.
ATLANTIC CITY DIVISION.
Leave p iladelphia Chestnut street wharf and
south street '5haI ter Atlantic City
Weekdays-Express o 90, 90, 400, 00, Is
pm. A. commodation 8 90 M, B 20 p m. Sun.
days-Express, 8 90, 10 60 m, 2 l5 p m. Accom-
mediation, 8 GO m, 45 pm.
Leave Atlantic City Depot Weekdays-Ex.
press, 35, Q 20 10 30 m, 30, 8 30 p m. Accom-
inodation, 8 Is a M, 05 m. Sundays---Express,
80, 30 p m. Accommodation, z IS ma o. m.
For Cape May, Ocean City and Sea Isle City
Weekdays co a m, 10, 90 pm. Sundays
Chestnut St. l5, South St, M.
Additic"l FOR Cape observation-disclosures 30
a
Psrlor Oars on all express trsinA
For further Information, apply 10 uenIe 50
Philadelphia and Reading Railway ticket agent
or address
A. SwEIGARD, EDISON J. WEEKS
Gen,l SupL, Gen'l P1sr Aga.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-05

OVER two hundred million dollars
worth of tropical products have been
imported into the United States dur
ing the first ten months of the present
year, and for the entire year the total
will be fully $25O,OO0,O 900. Practically
all of this money which we have been
spending among the people of other
nations, can, in the future, go to
people under the United States flag
in the islands which have come into
closer relationship with US by the
events Of the past year, and thus
benefit not only the people of those
islands but American citizens whose
investments there are being rapidly
augmented every day.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-05

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case OF Catarrh that can not be cured hy
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & co Props, Toledo, o.
We the undersigned, have known f. J. Cheney
for the last l5 years, and believe him perfectly
honorable In all business transactions and fn-
ancially able to carry out any obligations made
by their firm
WEST & TRAUx, Wholesale Druggists Toledo, o.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of
the system. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-05

Blairstown, N, j.. Dec. 4.-John L.
Blair, the multi-millionaire and rail-
road magnate, died at his home at this
place SATURDAY He was 81 years old,
having been born Aug %, 1902, and de-
spite his advanced years was up and
about the house on Thanksgiving day.
MIR. Blair has been in feeble health
for some time. and three years ago il
was thought that death was near but
he rallied and his remarkable vitality
brought him around again and he
gradually grew stronger. Death was
due to general debility Mr.. Blair was
practically worn out.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-05

Scranton, Pa. Dec 1.-Two horse
men, John Blauvelt and George Water
man, of Nicholson. were run down by
a Lackawanna engine at the La Plume
crossing late Saturday night, and both
they and their horses were instantly
killed They had been to Scranton
with a load of hay, and on their re-
turn stopped in at a number of hotels
Shortly after leaving Dalton they had
a runaway, and their wagon was
wrecked. They unloosened the horses
and proceeded to ride home The en-
gineer says he did not see them until
after they were struck. The engine
was going backwards.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-05
Opposition to President zeInya.

Kingston, Jamaica, Dec. 4.-Passen-
gers by steamer from Nicaragua ports
say that there is a growing feeling Of
hostility toward President Zelaya on
account of his recent decree expelling
Mgr. Pereira, bishop of Nicaragua, in
reply to the latter's protest against the
law passed by the Nicaraguan congress
declaring that all donations by the
people of lands, cattle or other proper
ty to the church is subject to the civil
government and should be sold and
applied to the purposes designated by
the donors by the municipal govern
ments, instead of, as before, by the &C.
clesiastical authorities.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-05
A Thousand Tongues

Could not express the rapture of Annie E.
Springer, of 1925 Howard St, Philadelphia,
when she found that DIR. Kings New Dis
covory for Consumption had completely
cured her of a hacking cough that for many
years had made life burden. All other
remedies and doctors could give her no help,
but she says Of this Royal Cure-'it soon re-
moved the pain in my chest and l can now
sleep soundly, something l can scarcely re-
member doing before. l feel like sounding
its praise throughout the Universe" So
will everyone who tries DIR. Kings New Dis
covery for any trouble of the Throat, Chest
or Lungs Price SOC. and $1.00. Trial
bottles free at Wasley's drug store every
hottie puaranteed
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-05

THE unprecedented prosperity of
this country is seen in the wonderful
increases in tonnage of the steam
railway companies operating in
Pennsylvania. A similar evidence OF
prosperity is shown in the increased
business of the street railways, in the
material increase in the number of
passengers carried and the revenues
from operation.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-05

There is merry war going on among the
telephone companies at Lansford between the
Carbon Telephone Company and the Pennsyl-
Yania Company. Both companies are cutting
rates and telephone rates have become cheap
in Lansford. The Pennsylvania Company
has placed six new phones in various places
in the town at a cost Of SIS a year, while the
Carbon Company placed some at a much more
reduced eogt-Sl2 per year.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-05
PhiIadeIphin's Convention bid.

Philadelphia, Dec. 4.-Within the
week every effort will be made by the
Citizens Republican National Conven-
tion association to organize the city
to raise the campaign fund of 100000
required to induce the Republican ma
tional committee to select Philadelphia
for the convention next year. The i'm
preston prevails that President Nc
Kinley will be in hearty accord with
the movement to hold the convention
here
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-05

Trenton, Dec 4.-Edgar Williams,
the colored man who murdered Minnie
Eisley at Yardville. near here, on
Thanksgiving day, was captured Sat
urday night at Hamilton Square, a
settlement just outside of Trenton. A
mob of 1000 persons gathered, and the
police had great difficulty in prevent
ing a lynching. The autopsy on Miss
Eisley's body showed that, while yield
ing her life, she had succeeded in de-
Tending her honor Williams has con-
fessed to killing the girl in a quarrel,
ne being drunk, but denies attempted
assault.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-05

The use of the Endless Chain Starch Book
in the purchase of Red Cross" and Hub
ingers Best" starch, makes it just like find
ing money. Why, for only &c. you are en-
abled to get one large l0c. package of Red
Cross" starch. one large 10c. package of
"Hubinger's Best" starch, with the
premiums, two Shakespeare panels, printed
in twelve beautiful colors, or one Twentieth
Century Girl Calendar, embossed in gold.
Ask your grocer for this starch and obtain
the beautiful Christmas presents free.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-05

AND the Philadelphia Press agrees
with the HERALD and other Republi-
can papers of the county that a
change in party management is inn
perative. Keep up the good work,
and the Republican party will be re.
deemed from the political sharks that
have existed on factional fights in
this county in the past
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-05
NnrnralIzed Citizens.

Judge Bechtel held a session of natural
ization court Saturday aud made the follow
ing citizens Michael Zwingert, Walter
Feifer, Andrew Krasufski, Matthew DISH
kavicz, Joe Harrvilla. Andrew Filtas, An
thony Novosadko and Joseph Chipla, Mike
Salontay, Charles Schules, Charles Peters,
Adam Zubnis Peter ShOmansky, Anthony
Ugunas, Andrew Bubines, Joseph Barofsky
aud Joseph Viagh. The above with few
exceptions are Russian POlanders.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-05

Santiago de Cuba, Dec. 4.-The mu-
nicipal police have been transferred tC
the military department. Until now
the force, owing to the iealousies ol
municipal politics, mas been inefficient
and the mayor and council requested
the transfer thus accomplished Many
former members failed to pass the rigid
examination insisted upon by the
American authorities, and the present
personnel is a great Improvement upon
the old Captain Pierce will require
daily drills.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-05
Their AnnnnI ExcnrsIon.

The managers of the Bloomsbury State
Normal School are arranging for the annual
excursion of students to Washington, ID. G.
They will leave Bloomsbury on the 18th
inst, aud return the following Friday even
ing. The cost of the trip will be Sl3.75, and
embraces all necessary expenses. The eX
cursion will be open to all students, graduates
and former and prospective students of the
school. As mere matter of education the
trip is worthy many times It's cost.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-05

Boston Dec 4.-The biggest event in
the history of a fresh fish industry
will occur in the coming week, when
a charter for the Incorporation of the
fresh fish dealers of Boston will be ap-
piled for All of the dealers in Bos-
ton will be in the corporation, which
will be capitalized for from $4,000, 900
to $5,OO0,000. In time it is intended to
include the entire fresh fish industry
of the country, when the capitalization
will be greatly increased.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-05
Elks Mnl Hold a Rannner.

Ashland Lodge No. 3s4, B. P. o. Elks, will
probably hold banquet at the Kaier House,
at MahanOy City. on the evening of New
Years Day, 1900 The matter was broached at
the meeting of the lodge Friday evening, and
met with the favor Of the members present,
but it will not be finally decided until the
meeting on Friday evening, Dec. 18th. Ash
land Lodge has about forty members living
at Mahanoy City, Shenandoah, aud adjacent
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-05

Shooting Tenant 0ust arrived for the
grouseD-W What beautiful place to
live, Dougald.
Dougald-lt's no bad place 70 live.
But what wad We think O. havin to
travel 10 miles for glass o. whusky2
Shooting Tenant-But why don't you
buy some and keep it?
Dougald-Ah, mon, but whusky will
ma keep!-Punch.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-05

The men employed by the Girard Coal Co.
at Shamokin, have made a demand upon the
officials for pay every two weeks as prescribed
by law and also that supplies be furnished at
the same prices as the P. & R. c. & ! Co.
The latter was granted at once, the former
question having been referred by the Super
intendent to the officers for decision.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-05

From Pottsville Chronicle.
With DR.. Wilsnn's Tower City Echo and
the Shenandoah HERALD both demanding
the retirement of the present Republican
county bosses, the political horizon does not
look over bright to Messrs Brumm, White
house and their followers. But when these
leaders have been retired the men who did it
will know thing OF two more about politics
than theY know now.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-05
Tell Your Sister

A beautiful complexion is an impossibility
without good pure blood, the sort that only
exists in connection with the good digestion;
a healthy liver and bowels. Karl's Clover
Root Tea acts directly on the bowels, liver
and kidneys keeping them in perfect health.
on a Ouarantea
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-05
That Throbbin Headache

Would quickly leave you, If you used DR..
Kings New Life Pills. Thousands of suffer
ers have proved their matchless merit for
Sick and Nervous Headaches. They make
pure blood and strong nerves and build up
your health Easy to take. Try them.
Only rs certs. Money back if not cured,
Sold by a. Wasley, druggist.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-05

THR present board of County Com
missioners continue to reduce the
temporary loan account. True to
their promises the new Republican
board will continue the good work of
reducing the county's sindebtedness.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-05
Baokwoods Logic.

The parents Of the pupils attending the
Quakake school refuse to allow their children
to be vaccinated, as ordered by the School
Board. They have taken a determined stand
In the matter and are supported by the
teachers, who are also opposed 10 vaccination.
The parents think the children are poisoned
by the incubation
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-05
The Homeliest Man in shenandoah

AS well as the handsomest, and others are
invited to call on any druggist and get free a
trial bottle of Kemp's Balsam for the Throat
and Lungs, remedy that is guaranteed to
cure and relieve all Chronic and Acute
Coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis and Consump-
ton. Price z5c and soc.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-05
OUR COUNTRY: First, Last and Forever

SENATOR LosCH was among those
who signed the petition TO the United
States Senate protesting against the
seating of Quay on the strength of
the Governors appointment.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-05
rhnrston Hnme For Cnbnn Orphans.

New York, Dec. A movement for
the raising of funds for a memorial
orphan asylum for Cuban children
which shall bear the name of Mrs.
Thurston the first wife of Senator
John M. Thurston who died shortly
after a visit she made to Cuba, was
started last night in the Madison Ave-
nue. Presbyterian church.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-05

Muddy compilations, Nauseating breath
come from chronic constipation. Karls
Clover Root Tea is an absolute cure and has
been sold for fifty years on An absolute
guarantee Price 25 cts and so cts. Sold by
p d. Kirlin on guarantee.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-05

Has she lost her beauty2 If so Constipa-
tion, Indigestion, Sick Headache are the
principal causes. Karls Clover Root Tea
has cured these ills for half century. Price
25 cts. and 80 cts. Money refunded if results
are not satisfactory. Sold by P. d. Kirlin
on a guarantee.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-05

In Centre county many Republi-
cans are urging ext Governor Hastings
to run for member of the legislature,
but it is said he declines to re-enter
politics.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-05

THE Silver Republicans are evil
IDENTIFY determined to force Bryan
and free silver upon the Democracy
in 1900, whether they are wanted or
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-05
Kirlin on a guarantee.

AuIanTIc LII9 = WhVe'~I MOrnIIIy.
Atlantic City, Dec 4.-The County
Law and Ordor league tonight and to-
morrow night hold Tass meetings in
this city in the interest of better OBJ
servance of the Sabbath The first
meeting will be held in st. Pauls M
e. church tonight and will be addressed
by prominent clergymen, lawyers and
business men. Tomorrow nights meet
ing will be held in the First Presby-
terian church, and the principal speak
er will be Hon Judge Ashman, ol
Philadelphia.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-05

the pontifical property. He would
also preside over the conclave Of
Cardinals called to elect the new
pODp
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-05
On Every Bottle

OF shiloh's Consumption Cure is this guar
antee: "All we ask of you is to use two
thirds of the contents of this bottle faith
fully, then if you can say you are not
benefited return the bottle to your druggist
and he may refund the price paid" Price
25 cts. so cts and 500. Sold by P. D.
Kirlin on guarantee
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-05
Try GrnIn.ol Try GrnIn.o!

Ask your grocer to-day to show you a
package of GRAIN-O, the new food drink
that takes the place of coffee. The children
may drink it without injury as well as the
adult. All who try it, like it. GRAIN-O
has that rich seal brown of Mocha or Java,
but it is made from pure grains, and the most
delicate stomach receives it without distress.
One-fourth the price of coffee. 15e. and 25c.
per package Sold by all grocers.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-05
pennsylvania
] RAILROAD
sCHUYKILL DIVISION.
NOVEMBER 10. 1899.

NOVEMBER ~, loSSs
Trains will leave Shenandoah after tne aDove
iste for Wiggan, Gilberton, Frackville Dark
Water, ST. Clair Pottsville. Hamburg Reading
sdelphia (Brs,ad street ststiOnl at 20 and 8 O6
a. M, 10, 8 10 p m. on week days. Sundays,
Trains leave Frackville for Shenandoah At
74li IL 40 a. M; and $50, 2 SO p. n. SUNDAY.
IL Of q. m. and SO p. M.
Leave Pottsville for Shenandoah (via Frach
ville) z 10, II 20 q. M, 8 10, 10 p. m. Sunday
10 80 a. M, 10 p. m.
Leave Philadelphia, BROAD street stationl, 70,
Shenandoah AZ 8 B5 a. m., 4 10 p. m. week days
Sundays leave as so and % a. m.
Leave Philadelphia BROAD street stAtioR) fol
Pottsville, 90, S5 parlor carl 10 10 q M, 30,
10 Parlor Hd car I 30 G 2; m: weekdays Sundays.
Leave Broad Street Station. PhiladelphiA,
FOR NEW YORK.
Express Week-days,8 9o,4 O6,4 40, CO.'S 1876 so,
3S, 25, 05 30, (10 81, dining carl IL co. IL As
a m, l2 90 noon, Il 35. LIMITED 90 and % p m,
de,nE o. CO. Ssr' S. dining 0l5s ea SeS SOo %
70, 55. 40 90. IS Is, Q 50, (io ai. dining g
dining earl, 4o2, qimited % dining carl,
5 20, SO, tdining carl, 8 80, OF, 10, [dining
carl 10 90 p M, II o. night,
days, and 10 p. M. daily.
For Sea Girt, Asbury Park, Ocean Grove,
Long Branch, and intermediate stations, 8 Is,
IL ~ = oof W y III Wcckuhyh
WASHINGTON AND THE SOUTH.
For Baltimore and Washington, 50, 20, s s2,
10 20, u %, II 3s, q. M, Il2 SO dining carl ls,
dining earl, s12, 44l 1875 Congressional
Limited dining carl 05, 20. t66 IS, dining carl
ia ~ dining car !, p no., and ~ 20 night week
days Sundays s so. 20, 9 II, IL %. q. M, IL o.
Il II, dining carl, 8 II. al 1920 Congressional
Limited dining carl, 6 05 rs IS dining carl n 81
dining carl, p. m. aud II 20 night
For Baltimore, accommodation, Q II m, l 81
and OIL p m week days, 0s and II 10 p m daily
WEST JERSEY & SEASHORE R. R.
FOR ATLANTIC CITY.
Leave Broad street station via Delaware river
bridge-Express, 9 40 a M, O5 p m weekdays
Sundays, 20 a m 7O5 pm.
Leave Market Street MArf-Expross, . 90 a m
2 90, 4 90, 90 weekdays Sundays, co.
10 90 . no accommodation 4 90 and 90 p M.
For Cape May. Anglesea, wildwood and
Holly Beach, Sea Isle City, Avalon, and Stone
Harbor--Express 90 m, 90 p m week days
Sundays, Q 90 m.
For Somers POint-Express, . 20 . m, 90
90, 60, p. m. week days Sundays, 90 and
10 90 .. m.
For tickets and other information apply &c
ticket agent
B. ]. HUTCHINSON, J. r. WOOD,
Genn Manager. Con PAas's'F A.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-05
DO You Know


DO You Know -
Consumption is preventable2 Science has
proven that, and also that neglect is suicidal.
The worst cold or cough can be cured with
shioh's Cough and Consumption Cure. Sold
on positive guarantee for over fifty years.
Sold by P. d. Kirlin on a gusante Q.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-05

Dec 1s-Grand entertainment. THE Star
of Bethlehem" at the Primitive Methodist
church
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-05
For Imereaaed MeNIcnn Wnr PensIon.

HOT I"VrtHHVN NIVNIVI'H !" 1T I-VISIUH"
Lexington, KY, Dec. General viii.
bur R. Smith. secretary of the National
Association of Mexican War Veterans
of this city, has written letters to
prominent men all over the United
States, asking their assistance with
congress for increased pensions fol
Mexican veterans, who now number
only 5000, and are passing away al
the rate of almost 1000 per year.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-01-05
TESTING THE QUALITY OF AIR.
An Idos 40 to Its Purity May BE De-
rived ~ Using Smoke or Peppermint.

An Idea 40 to Its Purity May he De-
rived ~ Using Smoke or Peppermint.
Once; year is quite often enough to
have the plumbing tested for the es-
cape of sewer gas. There are two
methods Of doing thistle pepper
mint test and smoke test. The latter
is regarded as the most absolute,
though both are used. When such a
test is made the regular escapes for
the water are plugged up and smoke
is pumped into the pipes from the, roof
For this purpose there is a special
machine which combines q furnace and
a force pump. In this little furnace
are put old rags or discarded Christ
mas trees, or anything which will make
fine smudge. AS soon as these are
in good smoking condition. the smudge
is forced down Into the pipes and a
tour Of examination is made. If the
smoke escapes at any point it can be
detected at once. y The peppermint test
Ii made from the roof also. The es-
Scapes are plugged up and then about
I pint OF peppermint Oil is poured in
the roof pipe, followed by bucket OF
hot water. The odor Of the pepper
mint is SO penetrating that it will
quickly escape at any defective spot.
But the man who handles the pepper
mint has to stay on the roof until the
examination is complete or the whole
house will be permeated with the odor