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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-12-31
Murder Ends a Family Quarrel.

GREENsvGLLE, Miss, Dec. 31.-.Judge J.
Scott lies dead at Wayside, a small station
ten miles south of here, as the result of a
family quarrel w. g. Glouston, son-in.
law of Scott, did the shooting. The trag
edy occurred in. the back room of Gra
hams store, DR. Blackburn, also son-in
law OF JGdge Scott, being the only wit
ness. i've bullets were fired into Scott's
body, and he died Instantly. All parties
Gre prominently connected. Glouston sur
rendered to the sheriff.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-12-31

SCRANTON, Pa, Dec. 3l-rhe courts of
this county refused a new trial to the Aus
trian, Franz Beck, convicted Of murGo
in the first degree for killing his sw
heart, Marie l<orzic, because she annom,
her intention to obey her elder sister ANA
marry a man she did not love A new trial
was asked for ON the ground Jnat the evi-
dence of Uhreo important witnesses whC
spoke the Kranish dialect was incorrectly
interpreted.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-12-31
A Llre snver Rewnrded.

MAYS LANDING, n. J., Dec. d.-Harry
Westcott, the noted swimmer and life
guard who, for two or three seasons was
attached to the life saving stations Of
Cape May and Atlantic City, has gone to
the state OF Washington where he expects
TO become secretary to Superintendent
Robb, OF the Northern Pacific Railroad
company. The position was secured for
him 10y II man whom he had saved from
drowning last summer
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-12-31
Important Notice 1!

All persons are hereby forbidden skat-
ing or otherwise trespassing upon the
dams of the Shenandoah Citizens Water
and Gas Company, under penalty of the
law. Anyone caught violating the above
Injunction will be at once arrested and
prosecuted to the full extent of the law
BY order of the company,
T.. j. WAsLEY,
12-24lw superintendent.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-12-31

LANCASTER, Pa, Dec 8l,-John Kuhns,
a baker died yesterday from injuries re-
ceiyed in "A runaway accident on Saturday.
He was driving a horse attached to a
sleigh when the animal became frightened
at a train of cars and threw him out dash
ing his head against post.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-12-31
Walton for Speaker.

HARRISBURG, Dec 81. - A conference
was held here last night between the Re-
publican leaders and prominent mem
bers of the house, at which arrangements
were completed for house caucus Rep
resentative Niles, of Tioga, will preside
Henry f, Walton, of Philadelphia, viii
be placed in nomination for speaker,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-12-31

RALEIGH, \. c., Dec 31.-All the pris-
oncrs who were confined in the county Jail
of Person county have made their escape
They were able TO secure their liberty by
cutting through the iron floor of the cage
and then tunuoliug through the brick
wall The sheriff Us I'm close pursuit.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-12-31

CAMDEN, n. j., Dec. 81 Sheriff Barrett
visited the Camden Jail and read the death
warr,pt to Theodore Lambert, colored,
who is sentenced to be hanged for the muir
der of William Kairer on Thursday. Lam
bert replied that he would like to make
one request; that was that the sheriff
would use his influence to prevent an au-
topsy on his body, and that it be turned
over to his relatives for burial He still
protests his innocence of the murder
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-12-31

BUDA PEsTH, Dec. 3l.-The king Of Hun
gary emperor Francis Joseph) gave an
audience to Count Khuen Hedervary and
requested him to form a cabinet. Count
Hedervary subsequently had a conference
with Dr. Wekerle, the prime minister,
who resigned on Monday last, and other
Liberal leaders.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-12-31
Two KllIed by a Train.

NYACK. y. Y, Dec. 3L-As John Hun
ter Of Cottage Valley, and Jacob Trucer
a butcher of South Brooklyn, were walk
ing along the West Shore railroad track
north of Wcst Nyack station they were
struck by the Chica 90 limited express ant
instantly killed Hunter leaves widow
and Truccr IA widow and three children
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-12-31
spent stolen Money in speoulatIon.

the bookkeeper of the National Hudson
River bank, Of this city, was arrested Sat
urday night ON the charge of embezzlinq
$4,000 He confessed TO taking that
amount and said that he had spent the
money in stock speculation in Wall street
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-12-31
shortnge in the Ex-Coleetor,s Acoounts

LEXINGTON, Ky, Dec 3l.-Expert ac-
countants at work ON the city books have
discovered IA shortage of $4,000 in the city
collectors Office during the term of ex-
Mayor J Hull Davidson, Of this city, as
collector. 1t is said that the work is in
the handwriting of Deputy William b.
Welsh, who last summer was drowned in
the city reservoir. The belief is now gen
eral that Welsh committed suicide.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-12-31

CHICAGO Dec 3l.-The grand jury, bya
unanimous vote, refused to indict Alder
man John Powers for soliciting a bribe
Alderman Powers had been charged with
attempting to secure $4,000 to repeal an
anti-cigarette ordinance.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-12-31
A Cantata.

"The Frost Queen" will be rendered in
the Trinity Reformed church, on West
Lloyd street, tomorrow evening at 7
o'clock. This production was prevented
on Christmas Day on account of services
in the church.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-12-31
AssnIled hr nencllInn. NntIres.

LoNDoN Dec. 3l.--A dispatch from Cape
Town says it is reported from Delagoa
bay that rebellious natives attacked two
Portuguese guubOuts on the Incomati
river, arrested their progress aud killed
the officer in chief command.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-12-31
Lord ChurchII stm ConsoIous.

LONDON, Dec 81 - Lord Randolph
Churchill is still conscious. The hemor-
rhage which caused the pressure on the
brain having temporarily ceased, the i'm
provement in his condition is maintained.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-12-31
Don't Tobacco Spit or Smoke Your Life
Away

Is the truthful, startling title of book
about No.To Bac, the harmless guaran-
teed tobacco habit cure that braces up
nicotinized nerves, eliminates the nico'
tine poison, makes weak men gain
strength, vigor and manhood. You run
no physical OF financial risk as No.To-
Bac is sold by Mrs. A. Wasley under a
guarantee TO cure Or money refunded.
Book free. Address Sterling Remedy
Co., New York or Chicago. 1881 l8t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-12-31

LAMBERTyILLE, n. j., Dec. 81. - The
Delaware river is frozen over above the
bridge, and pedestrians are crossing on
the ice today. If the cold spell continues
teams will be able to cross tomorrow.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-12-31
HOLIDAY BargainS.

A special sale OF Christmas goods for
the next two weeks. Dallas handkerchiefs,
muflers, muffs and toys. Also final sale
reduced prices
p j. MONAGHAN,
1212.tf 30 South Main St., Shenandoah.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-12-31

Mrs. Bird geman, r. c. NJ, teacheA
violin (speoialty) cello and plano. Corner
of Jardin and Lloyd streets. 9-3-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-12-31
Nnflce 10 TaxnaYerS.

Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers
of the borough of Shenandoah that at
the expiration of thirty days from date
five (6 per cent, will be added TO the taxes
for 1894.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-12-31
Rupture,

Cure guaranteed. No operation. In
quire at the Shenandoah drug store No
South Mai street. 9-13-tf
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MISCELLANEOUS.

NOR SALE.-The valuable property at No,
n 1872 South White street. Apply to Mar
shal b ugh, l25 South White street. 1928 2w
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-12-31

NOR SALE.-A highly educated parrot.
+ Price $50. Address 1893 Cherry street,
Reading, Pa 1870 II
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NJ. j. soANLAN.

Receiver of Taxes.
12-20.tf
The Delta independent., 1894-08-08
Notice Of Bale Under Mortgage Forcelerure.

Notice Is hereby given. that pursuant to de.
cree and Judgment Of the County Court, of the
County OF Delta. in the State OF Colombo, rem
dcred on the 23rd day OF July. 1884. in an notion
wherein George II. Duke was plaintiff. and Nell
son 4. Cole wns defendant. in fnyor Of said plain
til nnd against said defendant for the sum of
Five hundred and three and 81 100 dollars and
costs. ns will appear from certified copy Of
such Judgment and decree of record In the oiiicc
Of the Clerk ana Recorder OF said Delta county.
], Clarence T. Mower. Sheriff OF said Della
county, Colorado, will ON
SATURDAY, THE 18th DAY OF AUGUST, 1891,
Rt ten o'clock In the forenoon Of the said day at
the front door of the court house In the town of
Deltn. in the County of Delta and State Of Colo
rndo. offer for sale Mt public auction aud sell to
tho highest bidder for cash, the following de-
scribcd real estate and water rights situate,
to-wit
The southwest quarter Of the northeast quar-.
ter, and the southeast quarter Of the northwest
quarter. and the east half Of the southwest q,tnr.
ter, and the west hnlf of the southeast quarter,
and the southeast quarter OF the southeast qtar.
Ter. nll OF section thirteen In township flfy-onc
ioF;'i OF range seven west Of the Row Mexico
principal meridian. and NIL irrigntlng d,chcs
pertaining thereto.
All of said real estate VIII he sold IA mn en-
trcty. under the terms Of snid decree, for the
purpose Of Eaying said Judgment and interest,
together with the costs OF snid suit md ca.
against snid land
Delta. Colo. July "a. 1891.
CbsnENcE +, Mowpr
Sheriff of Delta County, Colo
tFirst pub. July % vi. Last pub, Aug Is, gll
The Delta independent., 1894-08-08

If it pleases Populists and Prohibition
lists to call this Republican paper, we
wish them much Joy. Tho chances are
that VIC know more about our own polit-
ical holdings than do they. If it 10 any
qualification for then to know, We will
frankly say that, while Democratic, We
stand ready to support the Republican
state ticket this fall. II such action is
necessary to drive the disgraceful ad.
ministration from power which 10 new
blighting this state. This We take to be
patriotism; our self-appointed critics
may take It as thoy ohoose.--[Grand
Junction Sentinel.
The Delta independent., 1894-08-08

Argument does not change mems poll
tics. Conditions do the business. Up
to the tire of the election Of 1892 the
people of Colorado was sailing on the
crest OF prosperity. wages were good,
money plenty and the people prosperous
and happy, That was condition, and
good one. Since that time wages have
dropped, mills closed, a state OF dcmornl-
ization in the management OF our state
affairs and disregard Of all established
usages of law snd order, and the saddling
upon us Of needless cxpenso-extra scs
sions and military horse playE-and the
conservative people are diegusted. That
is another condition, and bad one
The choice to he made is between good
and bad; all can SEQ 1t plainly, and that's
why the Republican party will sweep
state--and nation too by sweeping ma
ioritics
The Delta independent., 1894-08-08

The familiar proverb, "old men for
council and young men for action is
especially applicable to politics. In the
campaign soon to opon great deal Of
hard work needs to be done. Thoro is
not precinct in the county that does
not need to be canvasscd. 1t is entirely
feasible to go systcmatiZe the work In
hand as to have the field thoroughly un-
dcrstood, and that in time to remove
whatever stumbling blocks there may
be in the way of party SUGGEST There
is ample scope for the political energies
OF all workers, provided only the cam
paign ia conducted In the right way.
The Delta independent., 1894-08-08

The first number of the Montrose
Press came to our table last weak. 1t is
an aggressive Republican paper, neat
and clean, with bright editorials, which
will cnighten the bonighted Populist
stronghold up the valley, so that the
"Coxey home reserve" will be able to
find out that tho army" has disbanded.
and we hope it may cause some OF tho
gentlemen with "whocls' to stop and
consider "where they are at
The Delta independent., 1894-08-08

1t is this. II you have Cough or
Gold, a tickling in the Throat, which
keeps you constantly coughing. or II you
arc afflicted with any chest, throat or
lung trouble. whooping cough, etc, md
YOU use Ballard's Horehound Syrup as
directed, giving it fair trinl, and no
benefit is experienced, we authorize our
advertised agent to refund your money
on return OF bottle. 1t rever fails TO give
satisfaction. 1t promptly relieves Bron-
chitip. Sold by Tho Delta Pharmacy.
The Delta independent., 1894-08-08

Fopulist papers are supposed to keep
their readers informed in regard to the
doctrines OF their party. Now would It
not be a good idea for come of them to
print that fourth plank Of the Omaha
platform-the one which calls for the
establishment OF government pawnshops
and the issuance Of an unlimited supply
OF fiat money.-{Great Southwest.
The Delta independent., 1894-08-08
MILTON r. WEIGH.
Attorney and Counsellor at Law.
Office next Door 10 Opera House.
DELTA, COLORADO


LAND OFFICE AT MoSrnosy. CoLo.
AuSist 0, issi
Notlcc IL hereby given thnt the following nam.
ed settler has filed notice Of his intention To
make fnnl proof In support Of his claiin and that
said prooi VIII be made before VIM. II. Robertson,
County Judge and TX ofIicio Clerk Of the county
court Of Delta county. Colorado at Delta. colora-
do, on Sept. 10. isgi. viz:
WILEY I. sIfEEK,
who inndc Prcmption d. s. No. 1872 Ute series.
for the N y sw v, and $ y NV 4. sec. -, TWP.
II =, Rn3 W6P. ".
lie names the following witnesses 10 prove his
continuous residence upon aud cultivation OF.
said land viz:
William f. Duke. Joseph IT, Reich. Reuben T..
fluko. George II Duke. all of IIotchki-e. Colo.
A. L. AMsBARY. Register.
tFirst pub. Aug. g; last Sept. ~. 'eil
The Delta independent., 1894-08-08
Republican County Convention

A convention OF delegates from the
Repu blican voters of the several pre-.
cincts In Delta county is hereby called
to convene at Delta, in the opera house,
on Saturday, September 8, 1894, at 2
o'clock p. M, for the purpose Of placing
in nomination candidates for
Ono county commissioner.
One county Judge.
Also the selection of delegates TO tho
state, congressional, judicial, senatorial
and leg islative conventions, and tho Sc
lection OF a county central committee for
the ensuing year.
Tho basis Of representation will be
one delegate for every fifteen votes or
fraction thereof cast for w. Ray Simp-
son in 1892.
Each precinct is entitled to the follow
ing representation:
No. delta, 81. l....................
No. 2-Hotchkiss, 81. 1................7
No. 3-Crawford, SO. 36...............3
No. 4-Surface Creek, 80. &C
No. 5-Paonia, 70. 2...................5
No. 6-Dslta, lot. observation-disclosures
Total. .36
Each precinnt is requested to name
both a lady and gentleman member Of
tho county central committee, and elect
both delegates and alternates.
1t is suggested that each precinct
hold primaries on Saturday, Sept. 1st.
E. J. HAUsER, Chairman.
GEO. II. DUKE, Secretary.
The Delta independent., 1894-08-08

The next house Of congress will be
Republican. Does Colorado want fight.
ing chance for the free coinage of silver?
II so she must Join the Republican ranks
and holp swell the Republican majority.
Two Populists from this state will not
help tho cause of silver one ounce. 1t
will work towards making the people
think we arc fiatists instead Of hard
money people.
The Delta independent., 1894-08-08

The Populista swallawed up tho en-
tire Prohibition party in North Dakota
last week. They are all working for the
same mon there. Mrs. Hoffman init
mated that the Prohibitionists in Colo
RADIO would support the Populist nomi-
nees. When they look tho candidates
over they may get sick at their stomachs
whom they SOC what tho Pops have pro-
pared for them.
The Delta independent., 1894-08-08

Attention is called to the action of The state
central committee whereby are to be
recognized in the organization of the state, coun-
ty and precinct committees.
1t is hoped that the Republican women of the
state VIII actively participate TN all primaries,
and that they viii be fully recognized in the re-
lection Of delegates TO this and all ether conven-
tons of the party.
IRVING HowBEnT. Chairman.
WH. ID. TODD. Secretary.
Denver, Colo. July II, 1884
The Delta independent., 1894-08-08

A convention of the Republican party of Colo
on hv tho stale central rdmmittce to meet MT II
O'Clock n. m, on Wednesday, the 18th day of Sep
tember, 1891, at the Broadway Theater, in the
city of Denver, for the purpose of nominating
the following state officers to be voted for at the
election TO be held Tuesday Nov. 6, 1891:
One judge of the supreme court.
One governor.
One ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,
one secretary of state.
one statc treasurer.
One auditor of state.
one encouragement.
One superintendent of public instruction.
Two regents of the State University.
The state convention will also elect 4 chair
man of the state central committee. and sta. e
central committee of two from each county of
the state for two years,o until their
duly elected. and transact such other business as
may properly come before It,
The several counties Of the state will be ell
titled to representation In said convention as
The Delta independent., 1894-08-08

The duty OF the hour is to down the
anarchists now running the govern
mental affairs OF Colorado. The Re-
publican ticket will have to be support.
ed. Get on your war paint.-tColorado
Democrat
The Delta independent., 1894-08-08

Men who explained (?) away blood to
the brides" speech of Cav. Waite, can
easily explain (?) away Myron Resd's Il
am an anarchist" talk. Ono 10 just as
un-American as the other.-Glenwood
Springs Avalanche.
The Delta independent., 1894-08-08

The Leadvillc News says, God is a
Populist,' Myron Reod says. Chris. was
an anarchist Shedd says, Tho people
have been chloroformed by religion
Judge Horny Gays, Christ was u Popu-
list Are there any more blasphcmous
sons OF Belial 10 be heard from?
The Delta independent., 1894-08-08

Anarchist Santo, who killed. the Pres
ident of France shouted "viye l'anorchie"
when sentenced to death Mrs Hoff
man and Myron Reed can take courage
and study the similarity between Christ
and Santo.
The Delta independent., 1894-08-08
POLITICs---REPUBLICAN,
County Officers.

County Omcers.
County Commissioners-First district, L. s.
Colcnan second district, George T. Chiles; third
district. Frank Curtiss.
Clerk and Rocorder-Charles D. Johnson.
Shorif;-C. Z. Mower.
1reasurcr-L. L. Bigelow.
County Judge-W. X. Robertson.
survcyor-J. A. Curtis.
Assessor. S. Barton.
Superintendent of schools-F. W. RobIsen.
Corouer-Dr G. W. Dorsey.
Fruit lnspectOr-W. J. Sawyer.
City Officers.
Mayor, Luke MacLean; Town Clerk. II. II.
Wolbert; Treasurer, David Bailey; Trustees,
s. baldwin, n. NJ. Castle and !, NJ. ConklIn.
Board of Trade Oflic ers.
President, r. D. Blair Vice. President. II. IL
Smith; Secretary, Geo. Stephan; Treasurer, Geo.
Conklin.
The Delta independent., 1894-08-08

The Democrats now have u lady ora
tor abroad in Colorado. Her name is
Mrs. Mary Bradford.
The Delta independent., 1894-08-08

Lady voters should not forget that the
primaries are the most important part
of the falls election, and they should all
turn out Sept. LIST.
The Delta independent., 1894-08-08

No same man can follow the cattle run
ming the Pepulist party. All good peo-
pie who love peace and plenty will get
out OF the procession tBuena Vista
Democrat.
The Delta independent., 1894-08-08
OUR CHOICE

OUR CAhO1SE
For Governor.
IRVING HOWBERT.
OF Ell Paso.
For Treasurer.
G. w. KEPHART,
or La Plata. f.
For Auditor.
EDWIN PRICE,
or Mesa.
For District Judge.
L. F.. TWITCHELL,
or Montrose.
For District Attorney.
L. r. SMITH,
or San Miguel.
For Senator.
A. r. KING,
OF Delta.
For Representative.
G. II. DUKE,
or Delta.
For County Judge.
NJ. r. WEIGH,
OF Delta.
For County Commissioner.
J.J. WINTON,
or Surface Creek. =
But We are ready to support ever.
clean, true Republican nominated.
The Delta independent., 1894-08-08

Colorado will yet prosper, and the
boom will commence Immediately after
election.
The Delta independent., 1894-08-08

REV. J. II. GILL, Pastor.
Preaching every Sunday nt II N. and 1850 p.
sunday School at o:33 p. M Prayer mcoting
Wednesday evening ut 1856 o clock.
The Delta independent., 1894-08-08
Prssbyterian Church.

REV. JOSEPH LOWER, Pastor.
Services every Sunday at II q. m. and 7:3o p. m
Sunday School at 10 Il. m. Young Peoples
meeting Mt p. m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday
evening at 7:3O.
The Delta independent., 1894-08-08
ISSUED EVERY WEDNESDAY.
WEDNESDAY. August S. 1894.
One Year S2 Six Months 81. Single Copy o.
Papers Marked Sample Copy" Arc Free.

We prefer to have our subscribers pay in ad-
vance, but for n few months we will place names
on our mailing list. md send paper six months
before presenting n bill. If paper is wanted send
US postal card or come in and see us.
The Delta independent., 1894-08-08

But We are ready to support every
c!oan, true Republican nominated.
The Delta independent., 1894-08-08

VU' Nbs OH OuI
Democrat.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-02-02

Edwin S. Meigs, for the past two
years the popular clerk at A. T.
Clarke's drug store, closed his labors
there Wednesday evening. During
his stay in town "Ed" has won host
of friends by his genial conduct and
pleasant disposition, who very much
regret his departure. With a desire
to show their esteem for him twenty
of the young men rendered him COM
plimentary banquet at Hotel Low
Wednesday evening. The secret had
been carefully guarded and he was
taken completely by surprise. After
one of Landlord Bishops best suppers,
E. III. Sleeper, in behalf of bis friends
in town, presented Mr.. Meigs with a
handsome ring with the wish that he
would ever remember the Bradford
boys. The recipient fittingly respond
ed, after which games were INDUCED
in to a late hour. Mr.. Meigs leaves
this morning for Boston, where he will
enter the big drug house of Jsynes
81 Co.