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The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1893-08-19
DEATH OF CAPTAIN BRAGG.
He Drops Lifeless at the Coffin of His
Grandehild.

The people of this community were
shocked beyond measure yesterday
afternoon at the announcement of the
sudden and unexpected death of Capt.
c. A. Bragg, which occurred at his res
idence on West street a few minutes
before 4 o'clock. During the day the
captain had assisted in arranging for
the funeral of his g%randchild, little
Hazel Bacon, who died at his residence
the night before, ard had alighted from
his carriage and entered the house but
a few moments before the hour named,
and was standing beside the coffin
when he dropped to the floor and died
without a struggle. In a moment the
spirit of the veteran left its earthly
tenement to join that of its beloved
granddaughter in that haven of bliss
that undiscovered realm from whose
bourne no traveller returns" The cir
cumstances surrounding the death are
too sad for utterance. The little gran
daughter dying of ~diphtheria, many of
the neighbors, friends and even rela-
tives who had children liable to con-
tract the dread disease, could not be
present to console the grief stricken
family.
Captain Bragg wasbo born at China,
Maine, ON the 31st day Of August,
1919, and moved with his family to
Nevada in territorial days, locating in
Carson city.
He leaves surviving him his wife,
Mrs. Marcia Bragg, aged ~ years, n
son, Allen C. Bragg OF the Gazette.
and four daughters, Mrs. ]. e. Dealy,
Mrs. B. F.. Bacon, Mrs. r. L. Fulton
and Mrs. w. r. Jenvey, all of whom
are now in Reno.
The remains will probably be buried
under the auspices o. the Masonic fra.
ternity Of which the deceased vas n
jealous and lifelong member. The
date of the funeral will be announced
in due time.-Journal.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1893-08-19

A newspaper man is in some instances
like other people, He respects his friend,
appreciates a kindness, and is always
willing to return a favor. In other re-
poets he resembles his fellow men. He
will not continue to pat a man On the
back, tell what a good man he is. and
how much he has done for the town,
and give him a free business puff every
day, when the man will not, through
personal prejudice or otherwise. con-
tinue to aid in supporting the paper.
In other words he stands by the man
who stands byihim. That Is about the
way of the world; and a newspaper man
can't be expected to be 70 much differ
ent from other people. Newspaper Man.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1893-08-19

The silver coinage of the world, out
side OF the United States, is valued at
$4,000, 200. 600. 1t has coined upon a
ratio OF an average Of a little less than
1871 to !. If the United States adopts q
ratio Of 20 to l, It will be obliged TO go II
done on that basis, because other ma
tions could not adopt our ratio and re-
coin thei- silver without losing 500, 600.
600, and other nations will hardly do
that to please any American botch.-
Mining Industry.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1893-08-19
Notice.

As early as convenient those who are
indebted TO W. T. Golding will please
cali at the old stand and settle the same
with the undersigned.
Mrs. W. T. GoLDING.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1893-08-19
At Fowler's--Ice cream soda.

.9Ele sfs-vaWsss
Lola Montez Cream for the ~coplexion,
the skin food for sale at r. II. Cowles.+
Mason's jars, quarts, $3.50 per dozen,
pints $1.25 per dozen at r. II. Cowles.*
SEQ the latest in Gents Handkerchief
at E. Griswolds.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1893-08-19

Just reed ut tiriswolds, a fine ladies
shoes, cloth top, for only $3.50. We have
also reduce our jeanette French Kid
hoes from $500 to $50.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1893-08-19
BREVITIES.

Aratips Dy tne score.
Rah for Senator Vest.
Summer is not over yet.
Ross Christensen is improving.
About two weeks more vacation.
Whitaker Hall opens September first.
Solo-Andy will you lend me your
mule?
How tickled we are at others misfor-
tunes.
Try Griswold for figures on mining
supplies.
The coming of the pay car will liven
things up.
w. G. Verplank was in from St. Clair
Thursday.
Engineer McNevin has returned from
his vacation.
Eastern sentiment is fast changing in
regard to silver.
VIM. Donaldson has returned from
his outing trip. eFIl
Bernard -Dolan is here on a visit to his
son, B. F. Dolan.
Germany's cavalry horses will be fed
on American corn.
School trustees must file their annual
reports on or before Sept. LIST.
F. A. Glow has sold his residence to
+. Klem. Consideration $500.
NJ. Eugene Griswoid in town looking
after his various business interests.
Walks built above the level of main
street mar it and make rough riding.
Public and private adviced unite in
saying that money is easier in San Fran
cisco.
Engineer John Goldie is on the sick
list. We hope it will be for a very short
time. !
Lambs averaging SO pounds are quoted
in the Chicago market at IS 40 per 100
pounds.
The latest disp&tches indicate that the
silver men have the best of the fight in
Congress.
Several black spots are to be seen on
the sun. Try a piece Of smoked glass to
see them.
AS its July apportionment Of state.
school money Wadsworth district re-
ceives 1898 90. 1873
There was quite a large congregation
at church Wednesday night to hear Rev.
Q. L. Fitchette.
The art of scolding with ag~reeabiiity,
grace and effect is held in able possession
by the feminine few.
The sagehen has lost her law protec.
tion for this season. Lets strike out for
the mountains tonight.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Freeman, of Still-
water, were in on Thursday. Mrs. F.
is on her way to California.
Senator LaGrave was on Wednesdays
No. 2 on his way to Reno to attend the
grand lodge of the A. o. U. W.
The glee club which discoursed sweet
vocal music at the Green Front Wednes-
day night was heartily applauded.
W. S. Ramsey and family of Winne-
mueca have moved to Wadsworth and
will make their future home here.
Plenty of work in the Sacramento hop
fields and no necessity for tramps. The
fruit men in California want labor also.
Johnnie Smith came from Hot Springs
to get a barrel so he could have a place
of refuge Saturday. Adam Shrieber took
to the hills and hasn't been seen since.
New laces, fans. ties. etc. at Griswolds.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1893-08-19

FoR SALE.-Spring wagon in good
running condition. A good bargain.
Inquire Of f. Fowler.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1893-08-19

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 1898.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-06

The next attraction at Fergusons theatre
will be the latest successful farce comedy,
"The Sporting Craze" Tomorrow evening
the farce will be presented by a capable COM
pany of comedians singers, dancers and pret-
ty girls. During the action of the farce novel
specialtes, recently successful musical mum.
bers, popular songs, concerted numbers and
iascinatingly attractive dances will be intro
duced. The play treats in a satirical and
humorous manner of the intense interest
shown by the public in sports. 1t is said to
sparkle with shafts of keen wit and epigam-
matte speeches. In the development of the
story it is necessary to present view of the
training quarters of pugilist and show him
preparing for fistic encounter. For this
purpose, the management has engaged Mr..
Owen Ziegler, Champion Light Weight of
Pennsylvania, who will give an exhibition
of bag punching, sparring, etc. etc. The an
nouncement is made that this exhibition does
not contain one feature that could, in any
manner, be Objectionable to any one.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-06

Misses Sarah Boyle and Maggie Boner, of
HazIeton, are visiting friends in town,
A. B. Cochran and son, and Robert Quinn,
of Pottsville, were visitors to town this
morning.
B. h. Severn went to Pottsville this morn
ing to put finishing touches on his candidacy
for Controller
Superintendent Thomas Baird and E. j.
Wasloy were among the town people who
went to Pottsville this morning.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rosewal, formerly of
this place and who some time ago moved to
Camden, n. j., are about to move back to
town.
Mrs Sophia Hawley, widow of the late NJ.
P. Hawley, of Millersburg, is visiting her
brotherin-law, H. B. Hawley, of East Coal
street.
Councilmen Betteridge and Gallagher and
Town Clerk Coakley spent to day at the
county seat listening to arguments in the
water cases.
David J. Hammett, formerly Of town, spent
the day with friends here, He will shortly
move from Philadelphia to Frackville, where
he will make his future home.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-06

EDITOR HERALD:-I desire to call the at
tentiou of some of our townsmen who may
be seeking wagers on to morrow's election TO
the following offer: $3.50 that the party
authorizing this can name three-ffths of the
candidates on the Republican ticket who will
remaining candidates on the ticket viii be
elected. Any one desirous of taking the
wager can be accommodated by calling at
McElhenny's cafe at any time up to 9 o'clock
on Tuesday morning. This is no bluff, but
bona f9e offer, which any applicant will
readily learn. d. E.
Shenandoah, Nov. 6, 1898.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-06

|7''H ing was held in Penn
sylvania hall, at Girardville, and the
assemblage was made up principally of men
who were members of the organization when
it had great influence in this region.
A very enthusiastic spirit prevailed and
when George Harris entered the hall he re-
ceived a cordial greeting. After the meeting
was called to order no time was lost in getting
ready for an expression. Mr.. Harris was the
only speaker and when he concluded his ad-
dress the men were ready to act Accordingly
they organized a temporary branch and will
meet again next Saturday evening to organ
ize permanently.
Mr.. Harris says there is a uniform move
ment throughout the county on the part of
coal operators to defeat a reorganization of
the NJ. & L. A. A. and he found that the an
tagonstic steps were even more formidable in
Girardville than in town, but the men say they
will proceed to organize. They maintain that
the efforts to bring new life to the NJ. & L.
A A. is not a step to arouse spirit of dis
content among their fellow labOrers nor has
it any tendency to strikes. On the contrary
it is a movement to give the men a lawful
organization by and through which they
may discuss and have properly represented ia
those who can effect the remedies, the evils
which frequently grow out of the indifferent
and arbitrary actions of some minor officials
Last night Mr.. Harris, by special request
attended a meeting of Lithuanians in town
It was not a mass meeting, but one which is
held every week. The members have a good
knowledge of the English language and
listened to Hr. Harris address with much
interest. Their applause caused frequent
interruptions and when the speaker con
cluded they surrounded him and gave as
surances that they were in full accord will
all he had stated They also promised to b,
on hand tomorrow night to help affect an
organization.
When Mr.. Harris held his meeting in towr
last Wednesday it was decided to wait few
days before ettecting an organization. A,
the organizer put it, 81 would prefer waiting
until l could get a few men with their eye.
open and some knowledge of what they
intend doing than to start out now with &
| thousand men who have no idea Of what 8
labor organization is" Accordingly it wa
| decided to meet in Robbins opera houst
again tomorrow Tuesday evening, at
o'clock, when it is expected at least on,
branch will be started, Objection has beeI
raised in some quarters on account of Tues
| 4 l,f, a1a 4 Int
that this should not prevent good attend
ance, as the polls close at o'clock and tn
two or three hours following, during whicl
the returns are being prepared can be spen
with profit at the NJ. & L. A. A. meeting
This view has been accepted by larg
number and the indications are that tn
meeting will be a success.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-06

Jacob Day the Republican candidate for
Director of the Poor should be elected by all
means, He has splendid record. He is
serving his fifth year as president Of the
Palo Alto School Board, although the bcr-
ough is strongly Democratic. He will serve
the public with ability as plain, honest
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-06
USE DANA's sARsAPARTLLA, ITS
"THE KIND THAT CURES"


Samuel Weidman was among the towns
men who went to the Catawissa valley hunt
ing for rabbits last week and suffered
injuries, He received a number of small
shot in his scalp and hands from an
accidental discharge of a gun. The wounds
were not serious
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-06


The first one to bring the report was a coffee
peddler, who said that while driving to town
he passed an ambulance and two spring
wagons which were being hurried to the
EnicllerbooSer colliery, where several men
had been injured.
Towards noon other parties got hold of the
rumor and by that time its proportions had
extended and tho facts were represented
more definitely. The people who talked over
the affair during the later hours said an
explosion of gas had occurred at the Knicker.
booker colliery, that six men had been killed
and several injured.
Very naturally these reports caused much
excitement, especially as the parties circulat
ing them did not know the names of the
supposed victims and could not say where
they lived.
The scare was caused by mixing of the
ambulances this morning. At about o'clock
Thomas Conners was injured at the Indian
Ridge colliery and the ambulance at that
place was required to take him home. At
about the same time there was a call from the
Knickerboczer collery, at Yatesville for an
ambulance and the message was transmitted
to the Kohinoor colliery with a request that
the spring wagon at that place be sent, as the
ambulance was in use.
Owing to some delay, the spring wagon did
not respond as quick as was expected and tn,
| officials at Indian Ridge colIiery sent a buck
| board wagon to YatesvilIe. A few minutes
later the Kohinoor spring wagon, followed
| closely by the Indian Ridge ambulance on
its return trip dashed up to the colliery, and
those who saw the three vehicles and theil
rapid travel made up their minds that some
thing dreadful had happened at the Knicker
| booker,
The Counors accident is reported in an
other column of this paper, The name Of The
man injured at Enickerbocker could not b
learned, He sustained fracture of one o
his legs and was taken to his home in Rob
iusou's patch near Mahanoy City.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-06

Electrician George Seager, while engaged
at some repair work at the power house Of
the Citizens Electric Light Company, this
morning fell from a ladder and broke his left
wrist. 1t viii necesitate his being OH duty
for a few weeks.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-06
What he Did.

John E. Doyle, as Borough Auditor, gave
Shenandoah its first correct financial report,
If elected County Auditor some queer doings
will be exposed, Every taxpayer will be
guarding his own interests by voting for
him
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-06

A single trial of DR.. Henry Baxter's Man-
drake Bitters will convince any one troubled
with costiveuess, torpid liver or any kindred
diseases Of their curative properties. They
only cost 25 cents per bottle I'm
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-06

Thomas Connors, of West Strawberry alley,
was injured in the Indian Ridge mines this
morning by being squeezed between car
and piece of timber. While the injuries are
quite severe they are not dangerous.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-06

or CENTS per yard for OuCIOtB
n that sells on sight Others for
Nv 85c, 45c and upwards, An
grades of pretty Carpets Call for BAR
gains. &. ID. Fricke's CarpeG
store, 10 South Jardin Street.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-06

The first grand annual ball under the
auspices of the Lithuanian orchestra will be
held in Robbins opera house on Monday
evening, November 9th The dancing music
will be furnished by the schoppe orchestra.
ID
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-06

Chicago, Oct 30, ls93.-The Chas. f,
Hires Company, of Philadelphia, have been
awarded the Highest Prize Medal for Root
beer by the Worlds Fair Commission.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-06
oBEs OBSERVATIONS.
what He Sees and Hears During His Trav-
els About Town.

Shenandoah has many clerks of the male
persuasion who pride themselves upon being
well dressed. Halloween night, however,
proved an unlucl1y occasion for one of them.
It appears that this Main street clerk was
called upon to deliver some goods on Tuesday
night to customer who resides on Jardin
street. The maid at this house had been an
noyed by answering calls at the door bell, and
decided to give the miscreants a hot and cold
reception. The unfortunate clerk limo.
Gently rang the door bell and was answered
with the contents of bucketful of water
from the second story window. You can
easily imagine the condition of his starched
collar and cuffs after the shower bath.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-06

John A. Reilly's is the place to get the
purest wines and liquors, best beer and ales
and finest brands of cigars, lOl6-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-06

All kinds of Ruling and Bookbiudiug done
at the HERALD Office.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-06

Within the past week the political cam
plign has been in full swing Systematic
work has succeeded planniugand speculation.
all the forces likely TO contribute toward
party success have been brought into play,
To- day candidates are pursuing the elusive
voter with the energy and persistence known
only to candidates. Tonight the hunt will
end and from present indications, the hust.
ling and bustling, hard work and excitement
will result in Republican triumph, If there
is an element in the situation that is
favorable to the Democrats it has not yet
been brought to light, and they are lying
awake nights looking for such elements
The semi.annual boast is heard at the various
Democratic headquarters, but it has hollow
sound.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-06

Livery stable keepers should always keep
Arnica s. Oil Liniment I'm the stable, nothing
like IL for horses I'm
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-06
THE DAYS 6LEANIN6S
Items Picked Up by the News
Gatherers.
MINERS FRIENDS SCARED
Hurrying Ambulances Lead to the Circu-
Iation of "a False Report of Terrible
Explosion in One of the Mines-How it
Happened

ICITEMENT over the
election which is to be
held to morrow was
temporarily suspended
this morning when a
report of a terrible
mine accident became
noised about the streets.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-06

While thinking over politics I recall a
remark made by one of my neghbors to the
effect that Republican is of the most use to
his party on election day. That is very true.
The fellow who is Republican every day in
the year except on voting days is not a very
valuable or estimabe kind Of Republican at
any time Torchight professions must be
filled, applause at political meetings must be
given, there must be street corner blow and
buster, and offers to bet on the result; they
all go to give voice to public sentiment, and
each has its effect upon different kinds Of
men. But after sll that Republican is the
most valuable to his party and his country
who is true to his principles on election day,
and who votes his party ticket always,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-06
IN LINZ.
The M. & L. A. A. Temper
arily Organized Saturday.
ADDRESS BY MR.. HARRIS.
Another Meeting to be Held Next saturday
Evening For Permanent Organization
MIR. Harris Spoke in Town Last Night
Mass Meeting Tomorrow Evening.
MEETING of the min

MEETING of the min
ers and laborers of the
Girardville district was
held on Saturday night
for the purpose of TAX
ing steps to re.organize
the old Miners and
Laborers' Amalgamated
Association. The meet.
ing was held in Penn
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-06

lnconnection with htheuniversally recogniz-
ed evil, known as the "cramming system in
vogue in the public schools, there is another
one that is Just as injurious to the pupils
And that is the rule compelling child to
write words several hundred times, accord
ing to the otienceas punishment for wrong
doing l do not say that this mode of punish
ment is being pursued in our schools at the
present time, But I do know it was not
many months ago 1t would not be out of
place for the Superintendent to find out to
what extent this practice is enforced if at all.
The scholars have enough to bear without
the additional strain of writing words piled
up by the hundreds. With their multiplicity
Of studies in accordance with the present
"cramming system" i'm vogue-with lessons,
reviews and examinations by the scores,
many youth of vigorous constitution has
gone to an untimely grave from this very
cause. The time for a change in this respect
is opportune, and the sooner it comes the
better it will be for the educational and
physical condition of the youth of the
present age.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-06

It is little wonder that so many pupils grow
up miserable peuman, under such system of
punishment. When a scholar is compelled to
write so many words because of disobedience,
it is but natural that they should take little
pains with their penmauship, the object
being to get through with the task as soon as
possible. No care is taken to do the writing
neatly; it's a case of hurry and rush it
through, and the result is a hasty, illegibIe
writing at period i'm life when every word
peuned should be written with uoatness and
care Reform the system, should be the
WatChw0rd of every parent ORE.
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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-06

#s#
l think the following expression Of opinion
by Col. Bob" Ingersol is quite interesting
81 do not expect that repeal will have any
great effect one way or the other. The
trouble in this country is the fear that Con-
gress will carry out the Chicago platform
about the tariff. That is the great trouble
No sane man would now build factory no
sane man would build an addition to a
manufacture beyond orders, and no sane man
would order il he could help it. The manu-
facturer fears a reduction in tariff, and the
jobber hopes that there will be, and so
between this fear and hope business dies. If
we knew that nothing radical is to be done
about the tariff business would revive and all
the wheels would whirl, and all the stacks
would be full of fire. | am afraid that the
! times will be hard until we get a change OF
Administration. This country has not been
very prosperous at any time for the last sixty
wears under a Democratic Administration
] The Democratic party seems to have 8
prejudice against prosperity. l believe ii
Protection and in American manufactures
A farmer who sells wheat and corn will
never pay his mortgage, but the farmer VIII,
sells beef and pork aud horses will. So, {
nation that sells raw material will be poo
and ignorant 1t is better for us to sci
locomotives than iron ore-furniture, rathe
than lumber or logs-clothes, rather than
| v-,oI XVo are thp greatest manufacturer
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-06

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