The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-07-10
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animals are believed to be panthers, and
man came upon one Of them recently in a
public road The people of the locality are
almost afraid to stir out of their houses for
fear of encountering them when unarmed,
and they constantly expect TO hear them
in among their cattle
Reading Reducing Expenses.
PoTTsvuLE, July l0-The Philadelphia
and Reading Coal and Iron company have
begun a vigorous retrenchment of their
working force in the coal regions At
POttsville the company's lower foundry
was suspended, throwing seventy men out
of employment II the coal trade does not
improve the entire shops, together with a
number of the collieries in the region, may
be closed down.
Bell Boys Fatal Play.
READING, July 10. Arthur Chopin,
colored, of Philadelphia a bell boy at the
! Neversink hotel was accidentally killed
| by Archie Lemon, also bell boy at the
hotel. They were playfully struggling for
the possession Of revolver, when the
weapon was discharged, the ball entering
Choppin's head, producing a wound from
which he died in few minutes
Coke Workers and Miners Troubles.
GREENsBURG, July 1O.-The coke work.
ers and miners along the Sewickley branch
are experiencing a season of unrest be
cause of the closing of mines and blowing
out of ovens. Over 200 ovens at Mon
mouth, about fifty Mt Tranger and forty
at Heckla are banked, throwing 500 or 600
men out of work 1t is stated that others
will close this week.
Want Mine Inspector Arrested.
| WILKEsBARRE, July 10.-Obiect ors to
Mine Inspector of the First Anthracite
District Edward Roderick holding his po-
sition have been filed in the form of writ
Of quo warranto to compel him to show by
what authority he holds his Office. 1t is
alleged that Mr., Roderick holds the posi-
tion illegibly by reason of inexperience as
a miner.
Lightning's Fatal Freak.
HoLLIDAYsBURG, July l0.-William Shu-
bert, popular young farmer near this
city, met death from a stroke of lightning
while cradling grain in his fathers field
The fury of the electric fluid tore his
clothes TO shreds and parted the rim from
the crown of his hat. The body was found
by brother hidden beneath shock of rye.
LoolSs Like an EIopement.
| YORK, July 10.-William Shelter, a to-
bacco grower 30 years old, and Miss
Bower, who is said to be but l5, are absent
from their homes near the quiet village of
Snyderstown. 1t is said that Shelter hired
Il carriage and driver to take them away,
and the driver has been arrested on a
charge of aiding an elopement.
Baseballist Fatally Injured.
HoLLIDAYsBURG, July 10.--John JONES'
hatcher of the Duncansville Baseball club,
while engaged in game at that town was
struck on the head by brick thrown by
his younger brother, and his injuries are
fatal. The player had cuffed his brother
for interfering with the game and the mis-
sile was thrown in revenge
Charged with Defrauding Pensioners.
HARRISBURG, July 10-George b. Dan
herman, of Cocolamus, Juniata county,
was arrested at Millersburg and lodged in
Jail here, accused of personating govern
ment officer and conspiracy. He is charged
with defrauding pensioners by represent
ing himself as a government detective.
Found Dying on the Rail.
BRISTOL, July 10.-Patrick Callahan,
age 80 years, Providence, r. l., was found
on the Pennsylvania railroad at Lafayette
street at an early hour in the morning
with one foot off and fracture Of the
thigh. He lived long enough TO give his
name and address.