T?J?CTiri,.TF J EVENING HERALD s.m-JiiuY, lxisitiAnv so, isdo. Silent but Thcro in no discomfort, no disturbance ot busi ness or pleasure, no loss Certain ot sleep, after taking Hood's Pills. They assist digestion, so that natural, healthy habit is brought about. Ilood's Pills ara flllent but nevertheless cer tain In their ef fect. Propnrod by C. I. Hood & Co., Lowoll, Mnss. 25c. Bold by all druggists. LETTERS OF THANKS. Member of tli llotuii I'rlundly Society KxprrKH Appreciation. Herewith Is published n few lctlcrs of thanks to thollmno Friendly Society from its patrons, who appreciate fair dealings and prompt payments. All the claims referred to httvo been paid within tho past few days : To tho olllccrsof the Homo Friendly Society of lialtiinorc, Mil. Gexti.kmkn : I do hereby return ray sincere thanks for the promptness in which I received f 140 through your Superinten dent, William T. Evans, and Agent Joseph Feist, upon tho deatli of my beloved hus band. I recommend this company for their promptness in paying claims, and testify It is n great benefit in tiino of need. Mits. Sakaii I.oxo, Colorado, Pa. 1 hereby return my thanks for tlio manner in which I have been treated by your ofliccrs, ns your Superintendent, William T. Evans, and your agent, James Patterson, called at my house and paid mo in full seventy-two dollars ($72) upon tho death of my husband, Jacob McSurdy. I ran recommend tho com pany to all my friends that need insurance to relievo them in time of need. Mrs. Katu McSuitnv, Ashland, Pa. Qestlkmcx: Permit mo to thank you for your promptness in paying through your Superintendent, William T. Evans, ono hundred and thirty dollars ($130) due on the death of my beloved husband, Jolm T. Uraf. I will tako pleasure in recommending tho Homo Friendly to all as a good society, and for promptness and gentlemanly treatment from representatives. SIr. Mary (Irak, Shenandoah, Pa. I hereby acknowledge tho prompt and full payment of tho amount, fifty-two dollars ($321, duo upon tho death of my husband, Charles W. Jones. I say without hesitancy that your society is excellent in every par ticular, and I will maku it lny duty to rec ommend it to my friends. Mrs. Eleanor Jones, Shenaudoah, Pa. At JanwH Goodman and Co't. Fresh eggs 17 cents per dozen. Best pound-print creamery butter 27 cents. Country dairy round prints 20 cents. Good tub butter, 10 lb tubs, 18 cents. 2-3-tf Marriage Licenses. August Sticher, of Mabanoy City, and Maud Hcnningcr, of St. Nicholas : Win. S. I.indcnmuth and Mrs. Ella llollhcr, both of Shenandoah. Jo You Wear Shoes If so, you can gave money by buying them at tho Factory Shoo Store. Wo aro oll'ering big bargains in shoes. For example, wo are selling a boy's calf ctngress for $1.23 that can't bo bought anywhero for less than $2.00. (In fact, all our prices are about 20 per cent. 4 Mess than at other places, because they are factory prices. 2-82-tf J. A. Mover, Mgr. There! This Is .lust tho Thing. Red Flag Oil for sprains and bruises. GruhlerBros., drug storo. At pmmmiiiMmmnnrmmnmmimM Painless Dentistry, New Methods, New Dental Parlors. DR. J. W. VAN VALZAH, Opera House Block, Corner Main and Oak Streets. Kntrance on Oak Street. Odlco Hours : 8 n. in. to 8 p. m. Did We Hear You say that your Watch, or Clock, or i,arnngs, or Jewelry needed repairing ? ) If so, we are now again fully able to do all kinds of repairing, giving you first-class and honest work at short notice at the most reasonable prices. Our extra stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS and JEWELRY Must be reduced and we sell you nnvthincr in the store at almost sacrifice prices. IKE ORKIN'S 129 S. Main Street, SHENANDOAH, PA, BUY YOUR. 'Groceries I I FLOUR, FEED, HAY AND STRAW, Also Table and Floor Oil Cloths From E. E3. FOLEY, Cor. Centra and Went Sts. PITHY F0IHTS. Happening Throughout the, Iteglou Chron icled for llusty Perusal. Tho Octagon Soap is being advertised in town. Carl Golden, a well known business man of Mauch Chunk, wants to purchase one of the Mabanoy City hotels. The Lehlgh'Valley collieries will resume operations next Monday nnd work flvo days noxt week Now is tho time to clean up your premises. Tho deed for a lot in Shenandoah from William Iloweis et. al. to Patrick Morrison, has been .worried. The Fntrkviilo Item, u wcokly publication, is again to be Issued by ex-Postmaster llato man and Titus Carver. Stewart Morgan and Miss Mamio licrk heiser, both of Frackvillc, will bo married on the 23th of March. A meeting of tho Schuylkill County Jus tices and Constables Association will bo held in Pottsvlllc on Monday afternoon next. The meeting will bo called at 1 o'clock. AVood's College Notes. Tho faculty for Shenandoah has been selected : Prof. S. I. Wood, President. A. E. MtClosky, Principal. 11. O. Stover, Principal Shorthand Dept. M. A. Prico, English and Penmanship. All aro successful teachers, and no better faculty can bo found In our larger cities. Tho Literary Society of tho Pottsvlllo College gavo an entertainment In Centennial Hall, Friday ovcnlng. Tho hall was crowded to overflowing and tho program pronounced first-class in ovcry particular. Tho Shenandoah Collcgo will organlzo a society and special attention will bo given to this special fcaturo of tho college. Prof. Thomas .Martin, Ferguson House, lias a few moro of tho charter member scholarships to transfer. All who wish to tako advantage ot tho low rato should call at an early date. Prof. Wood will organize a class for tho public school teachers to continuo during April, May and June. Tho large number of scholarships already sold warrants a liberal expenditure in fac ulty and equipment. 1'eust of Ouceii Kstha. The Israelites of town will have an oppor tunity of hearing the great Hebrew poet, Morris Iioscnfeld, of New York city. Ho will recite and sing, aud a treat is in store for those who attend. Tho Purim festival will be held in Iiohbius' opera houso to morrow evening, beginning at 8 o'clock. The poetical works of Mr. Itoscnfold aro not less valued by tho Hebrews of this country than aro tho works of Sbakspeare, Byron and Goethe valued by tho secular world. An invitation is extended to everybody to attend. Hucklen's Arnica Salvo. Tho best salvo in tho world for cute. bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles, or no pay required, it is guaranteed to givo perfect satisfaction or moiiy refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For salo bv A. Wasley. Appears IteiimrUahle. The statement that a man should break his leg at tho kneo in tho mines and yet continuo working all day seems almost boyond reason. Yet such a thing happened in tho Kohiuoor colliery yesterday. Kohiuoor is a generator of marvels. Whilo John Brown, a pumps mau, residing on West Coal street, was going to his statinu one of his legs caught in a track, causing a spring at tho kneo joint to break. John repaired the damage during tho day and went homo at night wearing a grin as broad as ever. .InstThtliU of It. The Factory Shoo Storo is leading them all. Why? Because their prices are your prices, and their goods aro right up to date. 2-22-tf J. A. Mover, Mgr. The Abandonment Complete. Tho abandonment of Gordon planes is complete, only one watchman for each plane being retained on duty at tho engine bouses to guard tho property. C. C. lteick, tho foreman, has been assigned to duty as fore man of tho shops, tho position ho formerly held. To My l'rlends. If in need of a lino suit, ready-made or made-to-order, call and see mo at J. H. Will iams', cor. Market and Centre streets, Potts ville. SM-l-tf A. T. Jones. The Grim ltenper. Jacob Warner, a well-know G. A. It. man of Mabanoy City, died yesterday after sullcr inE two years from stomach troublo. Tho deceased was born in Pottsvillo, and after tho war located at Mabanoy City. Tho funoral will tako placo Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mrs. Daniel McCarthy, aged 50 years, died at her homo 111 Mabanoy City yesterday, from tho effects of a paralytic stroke. She is survived by a husband and three children. Fine sweaters with collars, in all colors, at $1.85. At MAX LEVIT'S. The County Audit. Tho statement has been mado that tho County Auditors would not audit tho county accounts until theSupronio Court passed upon tho constitutionality of tho Controller act, but such is not the case. Auditor Jcnkyn states that they will begin in a few days. .Micuundnali Directory, liusinobs men and others, who bavo not yet secured ono of tho directories of Shenandoah, just issued, can obtain one by making appli cation at this ofllce. Tho prico is only ?2.00, and there aro only a few left. No businoss man can all'ord to bo without ono of tlieso hooks. 8-Sl-tf Adwrtlied Letters. Letters addressed to tho following named people remaiu unrolled for at tho iooul post otllco: J. 11. Furtney, Tiiomas inggins, juiss Salllo Lowls, J, A. Larson. Bclieltly House For Kale. The property aud good will of tho Schelfly Houso, on North Main street, is oifered for salo. Tho proprietor contemplates locating in tho South, For further particulars apply at the Schellly Houso, 12-lOtf Demonstrating the Hays. Masters Itaymond lJbrhart and Leo Straub, tho young scientists and photographers of town, yesterday undo a demonstration ot tho Roentgen rays befuro tho High School with very satisfactory results. Notice. Subscriptions for tho 4 por cent, borough bonds, at par and accrued Interest from January 1st., will bo received by tho under signed, on and after February 17th, 1600. T. J.Daviks, Treasurer. Will Show ut Nuremberg. Tho black-faced specialties, Maley and Mack ond Horner and Gardner, of town, will show at Nuremberg on Monday evening. They havo a good show and will please tho people of that town. LEAP YEAR. How Tho Potentates of tlio Past Juggled With tho Calendar. A word regarding leap year may not bo Inappropriate at this time. Historians toll us that the ancient ltomans divided their year into 12 lunar months of 20 and DO days alternately. This gavo them 35i days, to which they added another day to make tho nuinbor of days in a year uneven, bolloving that odd numbers were moro fortunato than oven ones. Ton days wcro thus lost every yoarj but Numa Inserted an oxtr.v month every two years containing alternately 22 and 3a days ; this month was introduced into the calendar Immediately after February 23rd, In this way tho number of days was Incieased so as to make 1 10,1 clays In four years. Tho avcrago length of the year then being I00 days. To offset this gain of ono day each year over tho trtio solar time bo divided tho years Into periods of 8 years each and In ovory third 8-yoar-perlod he inserted only 3 extra months of 22 days each. This reduced tho avcrago length of year to 303 days which was ap proximately correct. Itut tho Interjecting of the Intercalary month was left to tho discre tion of tho rulers aud they not unfrcnucntly, to prolong their reign or to hasten or delay an election, would add to or subtract from tho number of days in this extra month. With tho advice and asslstanco of Soslgcnes, Caesar iu tho year 10 1), C. abolished the use' of tho lunar method of calculating time and adopted tho solar. Ho fixed tho numbor Of clays in a year at 3Uj, una overy lourtli year added an extra day to February, making tho avcrago 303J. Itut tho truo solar year brings only 305 days 5 hours 48 minutes aud 40.02 seconds long ho really lost about ten minutes in a year and by tlio year 1582, almost ten days were lost. Itogor liacon and others appealed to I'opo Gregory XIII to readjust tho calendar properly, Ho ordered tho Catholic countries in 1582 to call October 5th, October 15th. Iiesido this he ordered that tho length of the average civil year bo re duced to tho length of tho solar year by tho intercalary day from every ccnturial year not divisible by 400. Thus tho year 1000 will not bo a leap year whilo 2000 will bo.- The next leap year wo will enjoy will bo In 1001. This method of calculation was adopted at once by Spain, Portugal and Italy, but tho English speaking peoplo did not adopt it until tlio latter half of tho last century. Another interesting factahout tbo calendar is tho way in which February came to have only 28 days In common years aud 20 in leap year. When Julius Caesar adjusted tho calendar ho gave 31 days to January, March, May, July, September and November; 30 days to each of tho other months except February which had 29 days. When Augustus Caesar came to tho throuo ho was not pleased that July, tbo month named for Julius, should bo of longer duration than tho month bearing his name August. So ho took ono day from February, leaving it 28, and added it to August, making it 31. Then, In order that til roe months of 31 days each would not come together, as in July, August and September, ho took ono day from September and one from November and added them to October and December, giving them 31 respectively and leaving September and November 30 each. Thus his ambition is indelibly stamped upon tho calendar. Popo Gregory XIII has also left bis mark, Originally Julius had decided that tho 24th of March should mark tho crnal Equinox, but by tho discrepancy in his calendar it was thrown back to March 14th by tlio time of Gregory XIII in 1582. In A. D. 323 tho church council had convened at Nice and tho Vernal Equinox falling then upon tho 21st of March they decided that should becomo tho established day, and they decreed that Easter should bo reckoned from that day, to which Gregory XIII gavo his sanction, aud it so stands to tho present day. Cure for Hendaelic. As a remedy for all forms of Hcadacho Electric Hitters has proved to bo tho very best. It effects a permanent euro and tho uiost dreaded habitual sick headaches yield to its influence. Wourcoall who aroatllicted to procure a bottle, and give this remedy a lair trial, in case oi uaouuai consiipaciou Electric Hitters cures by giving tho needed tone to tbo bowels, and few cases long resist the uso of this medicine. Try it once. Largo bottles only 50 cents at A. Wasley's Drug Store. Sacred Kntertuiumeiit. In tho absence of tho pastor, tho United Evangelical Singing Society will givo t sacred entertainment in tho Uaited Evan cellcal church to-morrow evening. Tho following will bo tho program : Organ volun tary, Edward ltosowall; singing by the con gregation, All hall tuo power," ; prayer, C. W. Deugler ; male quartette, Sampscl and narty: recitation, "Tho Collogo oil cans," MissLula Kester; singing, "Oh, slug uuto tho Lord," by tho society ; quartette, "The Lord is my light," Sampscl and party ; duett and chorus, "Tho Houso of Many Mansions," Miss Aunio Derr and society : recitation, "Tho Strayed Sunbeam," Miss Aunio Derr j duett, "Hopo beyond," Mr. Edward ltosowall and wife; duett, "All for Jesus," ltosowall and Sampscl; solo and chorus, Steady, lirothcrs. Steady," Miss Annlo Derr and society ; recitation, "A study in timeliness,' Mrs. ltosowall ; address, J. II. Kcstcr; colleC' tion, and singing by tho congregation. (Illicit Selling at AVIllililson's. Tho timo Is getting short for clearing out our big stock of dry goods; soon tho builders will commenco to rebuild our big store tho largest in tho county. Wo must bo ready to start anew in this creat business house with a brand new stock. You can help us by letting us sell you good honest dry goods at lower than our usual very low prices. It. J. WILKINSON lU-UiriiH to Ills l'lmt Vow. Prom Jit. Cormcl News. Thomas Savage, the Shenandoah hand organ manipulator who a iow wcoks ago moved to Jit. Oarmel, lias deemed to return to tho town on our east. Ho left word at tho local railroad stations to forward his music box to Shenandoah should it arrive hero. It is at proseut in Now York being fitted to play all tho latest tunes. New Cnrpets For cash or easy terms at C. D. Frlcko1 Carpet Store. 2-0-3iu Attention, .Ir. O. U. A. M. All members of Major William H. Jen nines Council. No. SU7, Jr. O. U. A. M are requosted to attend a special meeting, to bo held in Egan's hull, corner oi Jiam anu Ceutro streets, Sunday, March 1st, at ono o'clock p. in., sharp, to mako arrangements to attend tho funeral oi our laio uroiucr, John H. Schwindt. All members of Council No. 530 aro cordially invited to bo present lly order of Gkokok W. DitEW, Councillor. Attest : W.M. ItKKVES, Seo'y. 2t Flno Fedora hats, attractive colors, at moderate prices. At MAX LEVIT'S. It lilt" tho Spot That' ltlght. What? Pan-Tina for coughs ami colds. At Gruhler Bros., drug store. ANOTH ER Finds in Paine's President Charles Dolo is not the first great college president or great educator who lias been outspoken iu praiso of Palno's celery compound. Tho detailed and convincing testimonial of President Cook, of tho National Tcacbors' Association, is fresh in tho public mind. One of the foremost educators in America, Principal L. L. Camp, of tho Dwight School, New Haven, has called Palno's celery com pound tho greatest invigorator in existence. Such men ns State Treasurer Colvin, of New York, Mr. Carlisle's private secretary, Mayor McShane, of Montreal, Kov. Fr. Oullct, Commodore Howell, ox-Minister to Austria, John SI. Francis, Edmund IEussell, aud a host of others whoso character aud learning aro recognized by tho worhl, havo publicly stated that when they woro sick it was Palno's celory compound that mado them well. Thousands of equally responsible, though perhaps less widely known, men and women, whoso word in their own cities and towns is as good as tho best in tho laud, havo testified to tho merits of this, tho greatest of all remedies. Enough consistent, trustworthy testimony, Walt Por thn Opening Carpenters havo almost completed tho new glass front In tho Itcfowich building, and new and handsome fixtures will bo placed in tbo storo. When completed Mr. Itcfowich will havo tho finest aud largest store-room in tho county. A now and varied stock, includ ing children's clothing and specialties, will bo a big attraction. Walt for tho opening. 2-20-tf MISCELLANEOUS. . y ANTKI). A girl to do general 1 I in a family ot four. Apply i housework at 20 South wiuie street. 29-tf "IOU SAI.K. Property on East I.loyd street, JJ three dwelling; houses, corner lot; every thing la good condition nnd flriit-elnss sewerage. Inquire nt the jiehalu otnec. 2-29-it IjlOIl SAI.H, A 500 bond ot the Lakeside Icailwny Co., bearing 6 per cent. Interest. Apply nt this otllco. TUANTF.D. Agents for the latest St. Patrick's l Day ornaments including the new St. I'atrlek's Souvenir Necktie. Complete sample lino 25c. Write now. 31. Ernst, Cleveland, Ohio. 2.2G-3t ITOIt SALE. Counter and shelves, ns good ns new. Apply ut 19 S. Jnrdin street. 2-21-tt fflOU SALE. The water pump, counters and ll Imp flvtHCti. nf 41. a Usl.ottl.. 1?,.. further Information apply to j. 1 P, Schellly. I 71011 SALE. Desirable brick hotel nnd dwel ? ling known as Dormer's Atlantic Garden. t or terms apply to Jlrs. SI, Dormer St. Clair Pa. t-31-tw-cod TWANT frco tests of Satin-Scent perfumes given and orders filled. 1'lvo trial bottles oslpnlil roe. Albert Wood, Perfumer, 725 iVoodwnrd. Detroit. Midi. Si.lln.SL-l,, IV. Kroi, postpaid 12c 2-21-lm-d.c.w Art Wall Paper. Paper : Your : Home : Artistically Hut for ns little money as possible. Wnll iiupers and room moulding in nil tlio latest colorings nml designs tor your parlor, bed room, kitchen, hall or cafe. Jtenullful Leathers for dining rooms, only 80 cents. Couio nnd tseo our Prize Designs, House, Sign and Decorative Painting: Satisfaction guaranteed. Estimates cheer fully furnished, bend postal, J. P. CARDEN, 221 W. Centre St., Shenandoah, Pa, COLLEGE PRES Celery Compound All Remedies. always f the highest character, is to-day in ovcry ono's possession to convinco any doubter (if ono exists) of tho remarkable power of Palno's celery compound to mako tho sick well again. President Dolo was born in 1813. Ho graduated from Norwich University in tho class of 1809, and becamo professor of politi cal scieuco in tho university. In 1803 ho was unanimously elected president, to succeed ex-Secretary of State Hon. Georgo Nichols. Ho has held, as tho public good required, nearly all tho public offices in tho gift of his townsmen. In a recent letter, he says : "I liavo used Paino's celery compound for several years, and find it an excellent rem edy for nervous exhaustion, especially that caused by long continued mental work." Tho uso of Paiuo's celory compound is soon followed by an incrcaso in tho quantity of active, ruddy blood, quick in its rounds. - Dyspepsia, neuralgia, and rheumatism aro routed from tho body. Diseases duo to tho deranged, under-fed nervous tissues aro rapidly cured, and good spirits, hopefulness, aud an eagerness to get well tako tho place of melancholy, low spirits, morose temper and tlio fear of approaching calamity, that "GOLD MEDAL FLOUR" Makes best bread. "GOLD MEDAL "GOLD MEDAL FLOUR" GRAND EISTEDDFOD ! To be held In the ACADEMY OF HUSIC, POTTS V I LLE , PA., Under tho auspices of tlio Cambrian Society, OF POTTSVILLE, PA., MONDAY, MARCH 2d, 1896. Three Sessions. Prizes amounting to nearly $700 will be given successful com petitors. For further information apply to the corresponding secretary, R. J, - . n n Hi I,ewis, 115 George tit., rousvme. IF YOU WANT THE BEST nnd can't pet it. then come to u for u We enrrv the best o( Groceries, Butter andyEggs, FLOUR and FEED, Our delivery wnifon awaits yourordcr. Goods delivered promptly. f HUSSER & LsLjDDALL, 29 East Centre Street. fk Greatest of aro tbo shadows of a run-down nervous sys tem. Nerve-tired, dospondent, enfeebled per sons again enjoy living after their feeble, shrunken nerves havo been fed by a grand restoratlvo like Paino's celery compound. Sleeplessness, usually duo to an abnormally excited, overworked, but under-fed brain, vanishes with tho coming of a rich tido of nourishing blood. Paine's celery compound purifies tho blood, stores tho nervous system with energy, aud hurries along tho re-placing of woru-out, diseased parts by healthy, actlvo tissues. Every city has men aud women who praiso Paino's celery compound in their homes, talk about it to their neighbors, and rely on It iu all cases of threatened or actual sick ness. All persons who keep abreast with tho achievements of tho day know tho rcniark ablo strengtening effects Paino's celery com pound can bring about where tho brain or tho nerves need refreshing, restoring, and. regulating. Thousands of persons bavo been convinced of tho power of Paino's celery compound to mako them strong and well. FLOUR" Makes best bread. Makes best bread. WOOD'S Shenandoah Gollegel 100 Charter Member . . . Scholarships. Three Departments at the Price of One. BUSINESS, SHORTHAND, . . ENGLISH, PENHANSHIP. THOMAS MARTIN, SPECIAL ORQANIZER, FERGUSON HOTEL. ALL FOR $1.50. A combination rait, mado up In all colors and sUas, for children ranging from jS to 15 years, consisting of a DOUBLE BREASTED COAT, I WO FAIR OF KNEE PANTS, . . . ONE YACHTING CAP. All of tho samo material. This la a great snap for ovory mother or father. S. BLOCK, ROCHESTER CLOTHING HOUSE. Corner Main and Cherry 8ts., Shenandoah, l'o. 15 fa OP) V