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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-08-29
MAHANOY PLANE.
Items of Interest From Our Reg.
MAR COrraanondept

Items OF interest From Our Reg
ular Correspondent.
The P. u R. men received their July
pay on Tuesday.
Bear Ridge colliery paid on Friday.
Miss B Leckie, of Shenandoah, was the
guest of Miss Helen Maurer during the
week.
Mrs,/Robert Rasbridge is visiting her
parents at Williamsport.
Richard Bevan, one of the busiest men
of this town, lett on Tuesday for a
week of recreation at Atlantic City and
other seaside resorts.
Thomas Walsh has secured the position
Of fireman on the ram at tho foot of the
plane Tom has a game leg but he gets
there all the same.
The new coal washery at Maizeville is
well under way now, and will probably be
in operation by the time the leaves begin to
fall.
Our popular tailor, VIM. Meier, has re-
turned from trip to New York and At
lantic G ly.
Mrs. Andrew Coleman, of Reading, has
returned to that city after weeks visit to
her parents, Mr. and Mrs N. Q. Lytle, of
town.
The exceptionally heavy rains on Sun
day and Monday last did very little dam
age in this section, the worst being the
flooding of few cellars and the washing
down of large quantity of coal dirt from
the banks along the road between this
place and Mazeville. This coal dirt was
piled upon the road in heaps sufficiently
high to impede travel somewhat until re-
moved. The road to Frackville was con-
siderably washed out, but has been re-
paired Mahanoy creek did not rise high
enough to cause any uneasness. Aside
| from tho damages mentioned above, the
rains did a great deal of good in giving our
streets much needed cleansing.
The Misses Rasbridge, of Gordon, are
visiting their brother, Robert Rasbridge.
The Democratic primary election held
on Saturday last was, as usual, the ocoa-
sion for several lively factional fghts, and
at one time pitched battle was imminent
between the supporters of the several can
didates for delegation honors. The candi'
dates elected we're; For county delegates
Michael Wayne and John j. Powers foi
constitutional delegates, John j. Comfy anC
Daniel j. Reardon.
List of letters remaining uncalled for il
the post Office at Mahanoy Plane, Pa.
Aug. 20, 1891. Mr.. Thos. Murphy, Eng r
Mr. VIM Thomas, Mrs. Annie Sigenfuse
A. Drumheller, Esq, Mr. Frank Casper
Washington Otto, Mr.. Emo Davidson
| Maizsville.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-08-29
OUR POPULATION.
Interesting Facts and Figures for
Our Readers.


Our Readers.
The Census Office has issued a bulletin
which gives the population in detail by
C un!ies, townships, cities, wards Of cities,
borluShs, wards Of boroughs, and villages,
according to the official count Of tho re-
urns made under the eleventh census
taken Of June l, 1890. The population of
the same divisions according to tho census
of 1880 is also given for purposes Of COM
plrison.
The population Of the state in 1880 WIS
4 2S2 S9l, and in 1890 the population Of the
state was 525s,Ol4, an increase Of 975.l18
or22.77 per cent during tho decade.
There are sixJy.soven counties in the
state, of which only twelve snow decreases.
In no case is the decrease greater than 9
per cent. Tho counties showing decreases
are as follows; Armstrong, Clarion, Craw-
ford, Fulton, Juniata, Mercer, Monroe,
Perry, Pike, Snyder, Susquehanna and
Wayne.
The counties showing increases Of more
than 80 per cent. are as follows: Alle-
gheny, CIearfald Elk, Forest, Jefferson,
Lackawanna, Luzerne and Potter.
Philadelphia and Allegheny counties
show the largest numerical increases. Phil-
Hdelphia county shows an increase Of l9),-
I9l or 23.55 per cent, while Allegheny
county shows an increase OF l96;O9O or So 10
per cent. The largest percentage Of in
| crease is found in Forest county. where
there has been an increase of 90 i3 per
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-08-29
A PLEASANT TIME.
Members of the Welsh Lodge En-.
tertain Friends.

Members of the Welsh Lodge En-
tertain Friends.
Llanerch Yr Ewig Lodge No Al, True
lyorites of America, last night entertained
u number OF their friends in their lodge
room in Robbins bull ing. Rev. d. 1.
Evans, of the Welsh Baptist church, made
the opening address, after which Miss
Rob 'rts gave vocal selection. Upon the
conclusion of pleasing recitation by Miss
Lille f. Bsvan an insermissiou was de-
cared and ice cream and other refresh
ments were served. Mr.. Evan Bavan gave
an interesting talk on the aims and objects
Of the society and after singing by Miss
Roberts Mr. John Phillips spoke on the
institution of the order in this town by the
late William Thomas. Miss Annie.
GritIiths gave a recitation, Mr.. John E.
Davis a song, Mr.. John II. Reese an ad-
dress and the programme closed with an
address by Mr.. John IL. Evans on the cele-
Grafton Of the lodges anniversary next
Christmas
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SEPTEMBER Sd is the last day fol-
the registration of voters.

THAT was pretty drastic way of
meeting an emergency that was
adopted by Captain Bakker of the
steamship OLDHAM, but then it was so
effective that the man who had the
courage to adopt it will probably find
himself fully sustained by public SEN
timent. The shooting at sea of man
who was at the head of crowd of
mutineers is an adventure about as
exciting as even Cooper or Scott or
Clark Russell could imagine or write.
Yet this promptness and courage OF
the captain in taking course no
doubt saved the lives Of many per-
sons. The course of Captain Bakker
has already been passed upon, il
seems, and the conclusion reached that
he was justified in what he did, and
certainly, if all the facts are as stated
he deserves credit for his action.
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PERSONAL.

A. P Blakslee, of Delano, was in town
this morning.
Mrs. T. H. Van Dusen spent to-day at
Mahanoy City.
M. NJ. Mcmillan, Esq. of Mahanoy City,
was in town to-day.
Joseph Lehmler spent yesterday after
noon in Mahanoy City.
Frank Wooley, of Philadelphia, was a
visitor to town yesterday.
Constable Tosh went to Yorkville to-day
TO attend to legal business
Mine Inspector Stein went to Girardyile
ye teTdaY 70 attend an inquest.
Charles L. Shaw and wife, Of Pittston,
are the guests of II E Denger.
Mr.. Butler, of Towenda, Col, is visiting
his son, Charles Butler, Of Park Place,
The Misses Cope, OF Mt. Carmel, who
we're the guests Of town friends, left for their
home yesterday afternoon.
Frank Irish, Of Philadelphia, travelling
passenger agent for the Chicago and North
western r. R., was in town to-day.
Station agent Miller, Of Park Place, has
returned from a visit t. friends in Middle
port, Pa.
Mrs Newton Wonders, Of Lebanon, ha'
Joined her husband here, who is operating
the Roshon gallery.
Misses Emily and Bessie Schwartz, o
Park Place, attended straw-ride and hoI
at Lakeside last evening,
Prof. Ehrhart and family are hom
again, having spent a delightful time il
Sullivan county.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-08-29
DON'T LIKE FREE TRADE.

The Canadian Manufacturer has
the following scathing language in the
denuuciatiou of the free trade policy
of the mother country
"Under its wretched system of free
trade the working classes of Great
Britain are constantly going from bad
to worse in the social scale. All of the
great industries of that country by
which the working classes are sup
posed to live are being destroyed, and
the unfortunate people are sinking into
dependency, poverty, crime and
wretchedness, from which it is impos-
sible under the present fiscal system to
rescue them"
And yet this is just the condition
that free traders would bring the work
ing classes of this country to If they
had their own sweet will, and the
strongest part of it is, that so large 8
portion of the working people are 81
partisanly hidebound, that they vote
regularly with the free trade party
that brings this state of affairs about
Why do not working people get tht il
eyes open p Wilmington (Del.) Re
publican.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-08-29
FOR THE SCHOOLS.

Second Hand Books at Half Price.
Have just purchased a large invoice Of
second hand school books, almost new,
which l will sell at halt price. A specially
lnhigh school books
Also, 5000 tablets, formerly sold at ID
cents, now 5 cents.
Come early before all gone.
MAX REESE, Agent.
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POLITICAL PoT-PoURRI.

Pithy. Pungent. Pleasing Points
Pointedly Photographed.
Good feeling pervades in the Republi-
can ranks
Judge Green will succeed himself
"Benn Smith is not disturbed by the re-
cent Democratic nomination, He is one oi
the best known gentlemen in the county
and when the votes are counted there viii
be a surprise all around
The Chronicle is greatly ratified. 1t il
all coming out now.
Major Finney must be thorn in the side
of the Chronicle editor.
We would advise our south of the noun
tain Democrats not to bet much on Shen
andoah at the next election.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-08-29
The New Photograph Gallery.

We are still with you, and intend TO
stay, greater inducements being offered
every day. Call and get prices and see
work. We do copying, enlargink in
crsyon, oil and water colors. Have been
extremely busy with an increase in trade,
Remember the place. RJshons gallery,
No. % W. Centre street. (Hofnan's old
stand,J o-24.6s
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Last Picnic.

Columbia park will be abandoned next
September, as the site will thereafter be
used as a dumping ground for the Kelley
Run colliery. The asst event to be held in
the park is picnic OF the Columbia Glee
Club, to be held on Saturday, September
-12Lh S 2R.lW
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-08-29

THE attention of our readers is
called to the fact that Thursday, Sep
tember Sd, is the last day for registra
tion. 1t is very important that every
Republican voter in this county should
be registered or assessed on or before
the date named.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-08-29

The feeling of Post 146, G. A r., of
town, towards the Pottsville G A. r. mem
bers is not Of a character that warrants the
belief tbat the boys in blue will be well
represented as a body in Po,tsville on
October lst, when the monument is to be
unveiled, There must be change of feel
ing soon, else the Post will only be repre-
sented by individuals, if at all.
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Feature of rhe nnu-

The concert Of the Grant Cornet Band
was the feature Of the Rngtown fair yes
terday. The band was enthusiastically re 80
cei"sd and selections were played between
The races by request.
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Remaining the Trnclz.

The truck of the Rescue Hook & Ladder
Company is undergoing repairs and will
not be used in case of an alarm of 6re for
the next few days.
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Festival

The Salvation Army of town will ho,d
an ice cream and peach festival in Franey's
hall, Saturday evening, 29th inst. Tickets
10 cents, emitting holder to plate of cream,
S-27-3t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-08-29

Stsnis Mazinkavicz, u Hungarian resid-
ing on East Lloyd street, had his head
severely cut by "a fall Of top coal in a chute
Of the Ellengowan colliery to-day
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-08-29

hat awarded the latter town, and les than
that awarded to the third town in the
county,
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II don't do to neglect natures warning
aches through the system, cause Rheuma-
nsi t ,Sd ot ~ ns1 Eias
un's drug store.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-08-29

FOX after the voting list, Repub-
ffcgn Committeeman Thursday, Sep
tember Sd, is the last day.
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Buy Keystone -four Be careful that tn,
aame LEssIG s. Co., Ashland, Pa, il
printed on every sack. S-s-staw
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Fancy Delaware peaches received daily
At Cosetts. 8-2l-tf
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Fancy Bartlett pears, 10 cents per basket,
at Cosletts. S-22-Q
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-08-29

Speaking of killing one with kindness
reninds me of story told of a man who
was formerly a resident of this vicinity
He had always believed his wife temperate,
but it gradually leaked out that she was a
heavy drinkor The husband persuaded,
but the habit hal secured too strong hold,
so he at last, TO use his words, concluded TO
kill her with blindness He purchased g
barrel of liquor and told ber to imbibe as
often and freely as she might wish, The
wife accepted the generous offer with pro-
fuse thanks for what appeared to be so
much kindness In few months the man
was a wi5ower.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-08-29

The cause of this feeling took its root
three years ago, when the Pottsville G. A.
r, men behaved in most discourteous
manner towards Post 146. At that time
Shenandoah was the place tor celebrating
Grand Army Day and, although the Potts
vile Post had years notice, it made an
engagement 60 60 to Reading and gave
Shenandoah the go bye. An attempt was
made to cover the act of discourtesy by an
explanation that the Pottsville Post was
not satisfied with the hotel arrangements,
but members of the Post subsequently, sd-
mitted that the trip to Reading was the real
cause for their non-appearance here.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-08-29

The acton of the School Board in ap.
pointing committee to ascertain il there
has been any discrimination against Shen-
andoah in the appropriate MS for public
schools by the state deparme is COM
mendable. As the matter stands now the
people Of our town have every reason to
complain Perhaps an investig ton will
show that the figures published are correct
but the people should have an inside view
of the situation at all events.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-08-29

The question now arises, why g ould
Shenandoah, with a population exceeding
the county seat by 1891 receive shool
appropriation Amounting to S5s2,24 less than
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But there are some who take q more
conservative view of the situation, and it is
hoped their arguments will prevail. The
unveiling of the soldiers monument inter-
ests all the old soldiers of the county.
Shenandoah is interested in it by virtue OF
the assistance some of its veterans rendered
in accomplishing the deeds Of valor the
monuments is intended to perpetuate, and
she should be properly represented at the
unveiling. Now, let Post 146 return good
for evil. Let them kill the Pottsville
moguls with kindness. 1t may have the
effect of bringing them down from the
roost and impressing upon their minds that
it is far more graceful to be courteous than
arrogant.
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The official census shows that Shenan-
doah has population of 10 944, PottsYille,
14,ll7, MahanOy City, ll,4S6. Shensn-
doah's population exceeds that of Pottsvllle
by 1927 and that of Mahanoy City by
4,659 The appropriations for public
schools gives Shenandoah s. 2O7 Mahanoy
City, IS, ,240 10; Pottsville, s., 1924
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-08-29

No secret of 146s Post room is betrayed
when it is said that the members are in
clined to pay the Poltsvile people in their
own coin. 1T is argued, on the streets and
other places, that not only the G. a. Il.
men, but the PottsVille people as whole,
are most selfish, discourteous and ungrate-
full. They camor for everything and it is
like pulling teeth to get them to potronize
anything outside Of the county seat.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-07
READY FOR BUSINESS.

Rock Islands Columbian Fourth Of
July Committee Organizes-satur.
day Nisht's Meesing and Discussion.
The committee designated by President
Jackson of the Rock Island Citizens I'm.
provement association to act in conf unc-
ton with similar committee from the
Moline Business Mems association on
plans and arrangements for the Twins
City Columbian celebration July 4, next,
met pursuant to President Jackson's call
at the rooms of the association Saturday
evening for the purpose of organizing
There were present the following men,
beers of tie committees: John Crubaugh,
Phil Mitchell. A C. Dart, Dr. G. G.
Craig, DR.. w. A. Paul, W. 8. Ferguson,
Walter johnson and Il P. Simpson, the
sbsentees being Oliver Olsen and c. L.
Walker. The commiite effected tenn
porary organization with the election of
John Crubaugh as chairman, and H. P.
Simpson secretary. Upon motion these
were later declared the permanent officers
of the committee.
In consideration of the fact that Capt.
NJ. W. Lyon, acting commandsnt at
Rock Island Arsensl, is member OF tie
Joint twiu-city committee. and in order
to be familiar with the entire workings
of both committees as we'll as the Joint
committee he would find an advantage in
meeting with both as we'll as with the
joint committee, 1t was voted that an in.
vits,ion be extended to Capt. Lyon to
join the Rock Island committee at its
meetings hereafter, it being expected of
course, that similar action would be taken
by the Moline committee.
The secretary was instructed to notify
the Moline committee that the Rock Isl
and committee was organized and ready
for business, and awaited the Moline com>
mittee's pleasure.
An informal discussion followed, in
which there was general exchange of
VIEWS rs 10 the nature OF tDe 1WlE-Clty
celebration. the popular idea favoring a
grand historical, industrial and military
procession through the streets of both
cities in the morning, terminating on the
division line, where there might be ad-
dresses by distinguished speakers, and
other features and perhaps the inaugural
ton of a log palace and mechanical expo
sition, which thereafter would prove
permanent annual Twir-City attraction.
These, of course, were merely sugges.
tons, as the formal plan of celebration
must be developed. formulated and car
ried forth by the joint committee Of the
twin cities when it shall meet.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-07
LOCAL NOTICES.

Trade at the London.
Buy school shoes at the Boston.
Lemon ice cream at Krell & Maths.
Peach ice cream at Krell & Maths.
Prompt delivery at Psrker's laundry.
Wanted-A girl for homework, at
$3.50, Seventh avenue.
1t taxes the London to show the novel
ties. Attend the opening.
Girl wanted to do general Homework
apply to 3l2 Fourth avenue.
Peach ice cream made from fresh ripe
peaches at Krell Il Maths.
THE finest and sweetest line of French
candies just received at Krell s Maths
Don't let some scrub" hand laundry
do your work. but ring up phone 1914
and have Parker call for it and get good
job. They always deliver promptly.
Brick ice cream takes the lead and
Krell & Math take the lead in turning out
the finest. pure;t and best in the three
cities. Try them when you want SOME.
thing nice in cream.
When you telephone for laundry be
sure and get a good one, and the only
one in the three cities that does tirst.class
work is Parker's. on Third avenue-tele-
phone 1914
Reserved seats for viewing the Daven.
port river carnival Tuesday night may be
procured at Thomas and Marshall s
Fishers drug store. The charge will be
35 cents, and the seats will afford spleu-
did view of the gorgeous spectacle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-07
HarVear Excurslona

To Iowa. No., Kan, Iud. Ter, Colo,
Neb., Mimi, or the Dakotas. over the
Great Rock Island route. Sept. Is and
low rates round trip. Ask any ticket
agent for tickets over the Chicago, Rock
Island & Pacific railway. This line runs
to sll the states above mentioned, and
offers superior through Car equipment.
Limit on tickets. 80 days. Enquire OF or
address X. E PALMER,
Pass. Agt. Central District, Peoris, ii.
JOHN SEBASTIAN,
G. T. & P. A, c., R. 1. & P. Ry., Chi
cago.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-07
Not a Succes S. in Moline

The young man who peddled pens,
got hypnotized and sandbagged in Mo-
line all in one short week, meekly paid
up his board bill at the Belmont yester-
day and departed, sadder, and we hope
q wiser man than when he arrived. He
seemed to eviDce much surprise and
SORROW that his talents in these various
directions were not better appreciated.
But later developments go to confirm
what We minated ip our first ac-
count of the affsir-that it was flake. 4"
Three young men who were sitting on the
fence across the street during the time the
assault was said to have occurred, neither
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-07

The Diamond 10 line steamers Sidney
and Libbie Copger were both overdue last
night, but had not been heard from since
the day previous, when the Sidney was
aground at Hickory Chute. If the Lib
bic Conger gets through she will be sent
back as far IS Dubuque, and will ply be.
tween that point and st. Louis until q bet
ter stage of water ensues. The Sidney
will be kept at work between here and
Quincy as long as she can run. The
Pittsburg is also on the way down, but
will be laid up on arrival here.-St. Louis
Globe.Democrat.
The Pittsburg, Capt. Kileeu in COM
msnd, reached Burlington Friday from
the north. Being the last boat going
south, from points above Rock Island for
few weeks, she carried 200 passengers.
At Hastings, while she was coming
through Glen Haven chute, q narrow,
winding passage. she sank q barge by
forcing it against ssudbar. A hole 90
feet long was opened on its side. The
barge was bulkhesded and raised, after
about three hours delay. When the
Pittsburg arrives at St. Louis she will
stay there until there is more water in
the channel than st present.
The United States snsgbost Gen. Barn
ard arrived at ST. Louis from La Crosse
Thursday. She has been proceeding leis-
urely down the river, removing obstruc-
tions from the channel. Capt. Durham
reports scant four feet of water in the
channel from St. Paul 10 Hastings. and
three feet from Hastings to Quincy, with
the exception of the crossing at Otter ISL
and, short distance above Burlington;
there the water is only three feet, and, as
the Gen. Barnard draws three feet six in
ches, some scientific steambostlng was
done in making the passage. II took the
boat six hours to, cross the river at that
point, and then its success was due TO the
lifting by spars and the vigorous use of
the lines aud the csstsn. In speaking
of the datum line for low water mark,
Capt. Durham said that nine inches for
an error should be deducted from the
gauge at Q lincy, which would reduce the
reading to the minimum record for 1864
This shows that at st. Louis they are now
having the lowest stage of water wit.
messed during q navigation season for the
past 81 years between Q lincy and Dubu-
que. The average is yet six inches above
the low water record of 1854.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-07

saw nor heard anything of the struggle.
DR. Sale had just retired, but had not yet
gone to sleep. and knew nothing what
ever of the fearful tragedy that was tax
ing place few feet from his opea win
dow. Thus. one by one, the props are
droppin from both the wonders of the mes
meric and the ssndbagging sensations.
Whether the fake will be repeated at the
next stopping place the troupe visit re-
mains to be seen 1t was not a success
here.-Moline Republican. Journal.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-07
Lots For Sale

In Huber & Peetz' addition ia the city of
Rock Island, being the late Bailey Dsv-
exports homestead, nicely and centrally
located, within five blocks of the post.
office. Title perfect Terms liberal.
For particulars apply to the undersigned
at the Peoples National bank or on the
premises. JOHN PEETz.