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The Van Buren press., 1894-06-23
A ssnoai Thing.

customer--Are you sure this article
will cure my rhenatism2
Clerk-Oh, yes; all the doctors refuse
to recommend it,-.Truth.
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CYCLING IN CHINA.
Some Woes OF q Yankee Wheel
man In the Flowery Kingdom.

rhe way sAh SIN" showed Appreciation Of
sForeign Devil Frank LenE-fursued
By How1ing Mob Of Angry Pig
tails-xomc Narrow Escapes.
The Van Buren press., 1894-06-23
Not Within HIS Exrericnce

Dibs-swelton says he isn't afraid of
work.
Sarcas-Why should he be? He never
got near enough to any to find out how
he'd feel.-Chicago Record.
The Van Buren press., 1894-06-23

heart pin k
silk muslin,
a re IN a d 9
with aecor-
d n-pl a | t.
e d S k i r t S
tri IN IN e d
with rows of
lace in S e r
t o n, t h e
wa is { a N d
sleeves also
plated, the
silk in 6
cut low, and
either round
or SO u a r e.
with a finish
of a cascade
of lace or a,
la c e-e d e e d
bertha of the
plated silk
The Van Buren press., 1894-06-23

S t i III r e
mains t h e
+ a c t that
plain skirts
a n d severe
tailor made
gowns have
lost not a
particle o +
their popu-
] for
G e n e r a |
W e a r. A
stylish ''va-
cation suit"
which is a
sort of COM
promise be-
tween S | m =
plicity and
the otherex-
i r e m e, Ia
m a d q 4
The Van Buren press., 1894-06-23

Good morning, Mrs. Dawson, and
how is my patient this morning?"
Nicely, sir, thank you, think"
answered Mrs. Dawson. He really
don't seem like the same man; he used
always to be grumbling from morning
till night. Now he seems quite happy
so long as my little girl sits with him
now and again. Its very strange
thing, she went on; hes got the idea
that she is the child he lost many years
ago. You may have heard, sir, as how
his wife and child were drowned on
their way home to England from India
Master was in the army, you know,
sir, and of course he couldn't leave
that awful climate, but he sent his
young wife and little girl home, and
the ship went down. They say master
was never the same again; he got so
bitter like, wouldn't take any interest
in ANYTHING. and shut himself up in
this lonesome old house, without any
servants. saving me and my husband,
when 10 do justice to the place there
ought TO be a dozen servants at least
Poor old fellow" answered the doc
tor, disregarding the latter part of her
speech. His deiusion makes him in
finitely happier, and although his
mind wanders he is no longer the
object of pity he was, for now he tells
me that he is perfectly happy and con-
tented since Jenny kissed him."
Very pretty it was to see the child.
with q wisdom far beyond her years,
playing the part assigned TO her by
the old mans happy delusion.
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s.wouLD YoU LIKE ME TO TIss Your
him and said: Are you glad l came
and kissed you. old man."
kiss the old man again, dearie.'
and putting her little arms around his
neck, she drew his head down towards
her and kissed him.
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You naughty disobedient child, to
come down here like this. with only
that thin nightgown on, too. it'll be a
wonder if you don't catch your death
of cold Now be off with you. and
don't worry the gentleman any more. y
And Mrs. Dawson picked up her little
girl and carried her ont of the room,
seoldinr and kissing her at the same
time, scolding her for the fright she
had given her in escaping from her lit
tie bed, and kissing her in the relief At
finding the child safe.
"But nanny, dear, you said he was
cross, but he isn't one bit, and he
asked me to kiss him, and he called me
his little Jenny What did he mean"
His little girl was called Jenny, my
pet, and ] fancy the poor old gentle
man thought she had come back to
him when he woke up suddenly and
saw Won. Poor old man." she went on,
more to herself than to the child, "his
mind has been giving way this
long time past. shouldn't wonder ii
it went altogether"
Nanny, may Dandy-boy and me go
and sit with him sometimes if we're
good?"
"Yes, my pet, if you're good girl
now and go to bed and get some sleep
the child in her little cot and left her
to sleep off any i'll effects Of her long
nights vigil.
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or else they show very chic comoina
t;ans of black and white, to which
some brilliant color is, as rule added
In styles they are merely the periec,
ton of many pretty fancies suggested
early in the season. The skirts are
shortened to show glimpse OF the
daintily shod foot and are not now ex-
travagantly wide, and sleeves remain
dropping and excessively fuii' ine
highly-popular blouse effect Is given
to waists designed for every OCCASION
from a dip in the briny deep to the
"Boston dip" in the ballroom. Inc
fastening of these waists is still IN
visible, whether in front or on the LETT
side, and the blouse is made OF every
conceivable material, from gingham 70
lace and satin brocade.
Exquisite evening dresses OF spanish
yellow, golden green, mauve, OF TOSS
The Van Buren press., 1894-06-23

Say I'm weary, say I'm sad.
Say that health and wealth have missed me,
Say I'm growing old, but add
Jenny kissed mo-
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-09-20
PERSONAL.

S. A Beddall is on the sick list
JohnsT. Stanton spent to-day at Raven
Run.
j. j, Franey went down to the county
seat this morning
Hon. c. n. Brumm, of Minersville. was
visitor to town this morning
d. j. Creeden, a former resident of town
now located at Philadelphia is visiting
relatives here.
James Patterson, the insurance man
left for Philadelphia to-day to transact
important business.
NJ. p. Quinn, of Pottsville. spent TODAY
in town on business connected with the
public water works.
Superintendent Frank Clemmens. Of
Mt. Carmel paid a brief visit to town
yesterday afternoon.
Councilman A. b. Lamb has been made
the father of another daughter Mrs.
Lamb and the baby are doing we'll.
EX-Councilman Thomas Moakler drove
to town from his farm in the Catawissa
valley to-day. Farm work has given
Tom a genuine hayseed appearance.
Harry ]. Davidson, young marksman
OF East Coal street. was seen going on
the hill early this morning and came
home at noon with a good supply of
game.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-09-20
A Teachers Illness.

While Miss Irene Shane one of the pub
lic school teachers, was at work with her
class yesterday afternoon she tainted and
continued so i'll that it was necessary tc
remove the young lady to her home. When
the class was dismissed the pupils scat.
tered reports which led to sensation.
One story was that the teacher had swal.
lowed piece of glass while taking drink
OF water and another that the teacher was
bitten by dog several years ago and nv.
drophobia had developed. Miss Shane was
seen at her home to-day She is not con,
fined to her bed, but will be Obliged
to remain at home for several davs
Miss Shane stated that her illness
was sudden that she fell to the floor
in swoon while about to take drink of
water. She has not been very strong
since her recovery from typhoid fever and
the fainting spell is supposed to be one of
the effects of that disease. Miss Shane
smiled when she was told of the piece of
glass and hydrophobia stories and re.
marked that it is strange how facts be-
come so much distorted some times. Miss
Shane is one of the most efficient teachers
IN the public schools and it is hoped her
recovery will be speedy
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-09-20
The Demonstration.

The Soldiers Monument Association
held a special meeting last night and en-
dOrsed the action of the subcommittee in
postponing the demonstration and picnic
which was to have been held to-day until
next Thursday, The committee on park
stated that the Columbia park had been
re-engaged for the latter day. Although
the weather today was more favorable
than that OF yesterday, still it would have
been very unwise to attempt to carry out
the original program, as the streets were
In no condition for a parade and the pic
mic grounds, being new, were not fit for a
picnic. Many people expressed disappoint.
ment over the postponement, but none
felt II more keenly than the committee
which put in six weeks of hard work to
prepare for the day.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-09-20
GLEANINGS
OF THE DAY.
News Items Cleaned by Reporters
About Town.
THE RAILWAY EXTENSION
Work Being Pushed Rapidly-The Big
GirderS For the Oak Street Bridge
Are on the Ground.
THE RAILWAY EXTENSION !

The Oak street extension of the Lake
side Railway is now on the homestretct
of completion aud within ten days will
be ready for the trackmeu. The great
girders which are to span the Lehigh
Valley tracks TO Oak street arrived here
this morning. They are each seventy feet
long and will be erected twenty-five feet
clear Of the Lehigh tracks.
These girders are of pouderous weight.
Their east ends will rest on columns of
theitrestle work on the east side of the
Lehigh tracks and the other ends will
rest on a stone pier erected on the west
em bankmeut.
This morning a large gang of men with
horses and carts commenced the work OF
filling in and grading Oak street, at the
stone pier, and at the same time gang
Of men commenced removing the earth
which has covered the tracks on Oak and
White streets. 1t Is expected the BIG
girders will be put in position by tC
morrow night. 1t is likely that this
branch of the line will be thrown open to
the public within two weeks.
The bridge builders who have been
erecting and rivetiug the trestle work are
ready to begin on the bridge and will
finish their work within Two or three
days. The rail and sill men will then
start work on the trestle. Men were also
engaged to-day in connecting the lower
end of the trestle on Bowers street with
a track which is to connect with the pres.
ent Centre street terminus of the rail.
way.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-09-20

The superintendent and teachers of the
local public schools last evening held a
farewell party at the residence of MIR M
f. Conry, in honor of that gentleman.
who was until recently their colleague in
school work and is about to take a course
in the study of law in Western univer-
slty. Several hours were spent in games
and indulgence in musical and literary
program after which a supper was served.
Among those present were Superintendent
NJ. p Whitaker, Prof. Cooper. Misses
Cline, Burns, O'Connell, Cavanaugb
Wasley, Hess, Latferty, Bells, Burke
Clauser, Stack, McGinness, Harnett, Kolb
kimmel, Mansell, Finnerty, Fadden,
Morrison, Fox, Tempest, Sheehy, Gum
ingham, Baird, Miles, O'Hara, Cava-
naqgh, Monaghan, Flynn and Scanlan (;
Soheuhing and Hooks.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-09-20
McElhenny's fried oysters are acknow.
ledged the finest in the county.
Letter From Mexico.

Edward 7. Morgan, who was inside
foreman for Lentz, Lilly & Co., at Tren-
ton, and last spring went to Washington.
where he received an appointment as
Mine Inspector. is now located with his
family at Hondo, Coahuila, Mexico. In
letteE To his friend, Henry l.. Jones' of
town. he says he is doing well. but his
family suffers somewhat from the on
presslve climate. Hondo is located about
81 miles from Eagle Pass, Texas, and Mr.
Morgan is superintendent of two coal
mines there. The employees of the mines
number about 600, 95 per cent of whom
are MeXlcans. Hondo is an old, but un-
developed place, but American capital
VIII soon develop its wealth There are
one hundred coke ovens there and from
Uhirty-iiye to forty thousand dollars are
pald out to the employees every month.
Many people of this county, especially iu
ot. Clalr, where Mr.. Morgan resided for
many years, Will be pleased to hear that
the gentleman is prosperous and bids fair
TO become man of much wealth and
prominence in the near future.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-09-20
Orange Blossoms.

There was a private wedding at six
o'clock last evening at the residence OF
Mrs. Mary A.. Parrott, on North Jardin
land of Stubenville, Ohio, aud the bride
groom Mr.. Harry J. Parrott, son of Mrs.
Parrott, and a resident of PHILADELPHIA.
There was no bridesmaid or groomsman
and the ceremony was restricted to as
little formality as possible, only mem bers
Of the family being present. Rev William
Powick, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal
church, otficiated. After the ceremony
the bride, groom and the family partook
of a wedding supper Mr.. Parrott left
town this morning on a business trip to
Sunbury. Mrs. Parrott will remain here
as the guest of Mrs. ParrOtt, Sr., for
about two weeks, at the end Of which
time she will rejoin her husband at Phila-
delphia.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-09-20
SANGER ELECTED.
The State Council, Jr. 0. U. A. NJ,
Selects Its Officers.
Special 10 the HEaAID.

SClCNlS llS UlllGSISs
Special to the HERALD.
LANCASTER, Sept. 2O.-The third days
session of the State Council of Pennsyl-
vania, Junior Order of United American
Mechanics, opened this morning.
The following recommendations of the
report of State Councillor Kerr were ap.
proved by the Council Continuation Of
the three Special Deputy State Councillors
one each for the Eastern, Middle and
Western Districts, and That the State
Councillor issue to each Special Deputy
special commission, defining the duties of
his office hat Councils be prohibited
from making unnecessary demonstration
ou the sabbath, when attending church.
and that they be forbidden to employ or
accept gratuitously the services Of band
or drum corps that the action Of the
State Council with reference to the
Guards OF the Council be resc 'nded.
After this the Council went into an
election of officers for the following year.
The election board adjourned last even
lug without completing the count, but
thls morning reported the following Ma
tional Representatives elected Eastern
District, Gus. Bacharach, No. 16; w. Y.
Edkins, No. So NJ. T. Farra, No. 63
Walter Rees, No. $50; Lewis p. Spohn,
No. 169, all of PHILADELPHIA; J. Craig, Jr.,
No, I3s, Chester. Middle District Jo-
5sP3h SSlP3I u Bennett, No. 1Ol, Lehighton :,
Wilmer Grow, No. 621, Harrisburg VIM
6undaker, No. l2O, Lancaster; THONGS
Sanger. No. 867, Shenandoah; w. A.
smith, No. S35, Allentown @. T.. Steele.
No. GIL, Bellwood c. h. Wogau, No 514,
Carlisle. Western District o. p. Coch-
ran, No $50, Allegheny; d. j. Jones, No.
ga, sharon; j. b. Menges, No. 19S, Port
Perry; 7. Fl. Baird Patterson, No. g5S.
S0TT1pg lev A IL nfnlrart
h. Sipe. No. BOB, Canonsburg Rev. w.
@. Weaver, No, 344, Meyersdale
Thomas Sanger's vote in the convention
IS very pleasing to his friends. He was
the fifth highest, being elected by 1876
majority. HIS term of Office is for five
years, aud the position is one of the most
important within the gift of the organiza-
tlon. The election of officers is considered
a victory for the administration forces,
led by Councillor Kerr and Junior p
Councillor Raymond.
Further consideration of the report of
the State Councillor was then made by
the Council aud his recommendations the
Following being adopted That the in-
coming ofllcers appoint a committee to
consider the question of per diem and
mileage that reserve fund be placed at
the disposal of the officers for cases of
emergency that the incoming Board OF
Olhcers be empowered to print 20OO copies
OF the proceedings in the Riverside and
GaIlitzin school cases, and distribute
them. The dispensations granted by the
state Councillor during the year were all
approved.
McKeesport will be the next place of
meeting. A memorial service in honor of
the deceased members of the Junior
Order of United American Mechanics
was held in the Fulton opera house. This
evening hop will be given at Conestoga
Park in honor of the delegates. D.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-09-20
Executive Cnmmittee

Chairman Payne and his two efficient
secretaries, Daniel Duffy aud ). b.
Edwards, were at the Republican head
Quarters yesterday, mapping out the
details of the campaign. The chairman
has made the following selections as
members of the executive committee
First District-C. O, Smith, Mahanov
CITY VIM. Neiswenter, Shenandoah; S.
g. Middleton, Gilberton.
Second District-John Buery, Barry; c.
S. Seaman, Girsrdville; NJ. j. Costello,
Girardville.
Third District-Francis Job, Tamaqua
John w. hershner, Tuscarora c. w.
Clayberger, Brandonville.
Fourth Dlstrict-W. J. Whitehouse
Pottsville; II. 5. Albright, Orwigsburg (,
Isaiah Cartwright, Port Carbon: Emanuel
genkyn, Joliet; DR.. J. w. Cooper,
Friedensburg j. G. Frick, Sr., Potts
vile.
The Naturalization Committee is com.
posed OF Charles p. Breckons, St Clair /;
George Gerber and A. l.. Shay, PottsviIIe,
I. X. Beddall, Shenandoah II. II r.
Lyon, Mahanoy City.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-09-20
Balked IN SAC Blowinp

Burglars broke into A. r. Plappert's
o'clock yesterday morning They made
a noise which aroused Mr.. Plappert, who
frightened the intruders off by the noise
he made in descending the stairway lead.
ing to the store The burglars took
nothing. From the appearance of the
store II looked as if the visitors had iu-
tended TO blow open the safe.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-09-20
Firemen on a Jaunt.

The following members of the Colum.
oia Hose Company left town last evening
TO attend the celebration in conpection
with the State Firemen's Association at
Norristown: David Holvey, Thomas
Wade, William Lang, j. S. Williams.
Edward Williams, August Carl, Frank
Godrington, Rees Powell, j. j. McGrail,
william Stetler, George Cox and John
McCabe.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-09-20
Due to Natural Canses

An autopsy was held by Coroner
Marshall on the remains of Mrs Crow
who died at Mahanoy Plane on Monday
under suspicious circumstances and II
was found that her death was caused bv
apopleNy. The deceased's husband has
been held in custody under suspicion. but
has now been released.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-09-20
A Public Debate

The two councils of the Jr. o. U. A. M
of Mahanoy City will participate in a
parade on Saturday morning next, at Il
o'clock, and in the afternoon a public
debate will take place at High Point
Park, commencing at $3.50 o'clock. Able
speakers have been selected TO discuss
the various topics, and an interesting
time is expected
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-09-20
Reduced Their WAGES.

The Catasauqua dispatch" saws the
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company has
made reduction in the wages OF their
employees OF s. per month, which was not
relished in the least at the last payment.
Just why a reduction is necessary at this
time, when the company is prospering. is
that but few people can realize.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-09-20
A New ScrnlI.

The Kehelos of Israel congregation has
Just received a new scroll for its syna-
gogue and according to an ancient Jewish
custom arrangements have been made to
dedicate the scroll. The dedication will
take place in Refowich's hall on SUNDAY
afternoon and then taken to the svna-
gogue. A new rabbi will also soon be
secured for the synagogue.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-09-20
Who Knows Them ?

Prothonotary Deegan has received a
letter from Jesse j. Field, of Hastings.
Dakota, asking for information concern
ing the whereabouts of two brothers and
sister of David Downing, as he has i'm
portant news for them
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-09-20
Lavelle Fair.

Lavelle Fair, Sept. 10, 90 and 81 First
class trotting, pacing, running and bicycle
races each day. Admission-Adults2 25c /.
children under l2 years Of age, 15c teams,
and horses under saddle, 25c. Excursion
rates on railroad. O-l9St
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-09-20
Give Them Your nrders

Hooks q Brown, the North Main street
stationers, are the authorized town agents
of the EVENING HERALD and all orders left
Ia their care will be promptly attended to.
The HERALD is also on sale at all the other
leading stationery stores I'm the town.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-09-20
The Place 10 GO To.

M. P. Conry's saloon, on South Main
street, is the place where you can always
get a glass OF fresh and good beer, a good
cigar, or the best wine and whiskey to be
had in the town.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-09-20
Wants $4,000 Damages.

". j. Sadler, Jr., has brouoht snit
against the First National Bank of Gi-
rardville to recover $1,000 damages
alleging that the bank refused to honor a
check drawn by him in 1892 for $500 when
he had on deposit upwards of 1000. Nh.
Sadler was at that time an official of the
Schuylkill Traction Company.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-09-20
nneninp navS-

Ladies', Mrs. Hyde invites You all to in.
spect the fall style of trimmed and un.
trimmed hats to be shown at 20 North
Main street, September 90 21 and % All
are welcome. Q1Q RI
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-09-20
All Working.

All the collieries Of the p. & r. C. & L.
Co. have started ON working schedule
of -four, days a week, and 1t Is said this
schedule will be continued indehnitelv
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-09-20
oysters I

II you want good oysters 20 to H. MehPs.
iO5 East Centre street, next door to Deversi
barber shop. The best selected oysters in
Jhe town. Private parlors for ladies'
9-l5-th sat
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-09-20
September Blanket Sale.

To bnyersof blankets during this month
we will offer the following special bar.
gains Five hundred pairs In an, TO 20 at
90 cents, 20 cents and 81 per pair.
l.. j. WILKINSON,
tIl-tt 30 South Main st.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-09-20
nYestlgatinn Pnstnnnel

The investigation of the charges against
Policemen Walaitis and Casey were to
have been resumed last night, but the
committee did not meet.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-09-20

Spring chicken and everything in the
epicurean line at McElhenny's.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-09-20
Rupture,

Cure guaranteed. No operation. In.
quire at the Shenandoah drug store, No
South Main street g-i8-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-09-20

McElhenny's ladies' dining rooms are
the cosiest in town
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-09-20

Fine milk stews, fried panned and raw
oysters at Begley and Schoener's, 10 West
Centre street. Prime oysters supplied at
short notice thurS,sat
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-09-20

Mrs. Bridgeman, r. c. NJ, teaches
violin Speciality cello and piano Corner
of Jardin and Lloyd streets. g-3tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-09-20

McElhenny will have snapper, clam and
oyster soup this evening.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-11-24
Prescribing In Sleep.

II had an unusual experience once, {"
said q celebrated London doctor, (which
illustrates how accurately the brain
may sometimes carry on the activities
Of the day during the interval of sleep,
although such unconscious action would
not do to swear by. | watched all night
at the bedside of patient Early in the
morning l lay down, telling the nurse
to call me il such and such changes &C.
CURED. The changes came, and she did
call me. l rose, went to the bedside, ex-
amined the patient carefully, changed
the medicine and ordered a different
treatment. Then l went back to bed.
When l awoke again and the nurse re-
ferred to the change in the night, did
not know what she meant. | had not
the faintest recollection of having been
called or of having prescribed anything
else. I examined the patient. She was
better. Then l turned to the remedies.
They were just what the case required.
/ had carried on the proper course Of
reasoning and had met every emergency
of the case, and yet was sound asleep
all the while.''