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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-05-16
SCHOOL BOARD MEETS.
The Members Spend Some Time
in Discussing ExOneratiOnS
From Taxes.
VIEWS PLAINLY STATED |!
THE PERPLEXiNG SITUATIONS THE
BOARD IS PUT IN BY SOME OF
THE APPLICANTS.
People Who Can Afford to Pay Apply
for ExOneration Simply Because
NeighbOr Has Been Granted
Relief.
VIEWS PLAINLY STATED !

The School Board held a special meet
ing last night to consider the tax exonera-
tion lists for 1898 and 1894 The directors
in attendance were Messrs. Conry, Lynch,
Hanna, Dewitt, Manley, Stanton, Daven
pord, Morgan. Baugh, Hooks, Lee, Trezise,
Muldoon and Burke. The lists of the five
respective wards were taken up seriatum
and the board was allowed to discuss each
case about which there was any doubt.
During the consideration several mem
bers freely ventilated their views on the
question of exonerating small property
holders. 1t was acknowledged by the
mem moers that this custom was becoming
an evil and that some restric ion were
necessary. One member stated that it
was not fair to exonerate from taxes
widows who were deriving rents from
properties besides owning the properties
in which they reside. He argued it was
very true that these properties were not
very valuable and that the revenues were
not very large, yet these people were in
better position to pay taxes than widows
who owned no property and have children
to raise and yet are obliged to pay taxes
Another member said the board was
tempted at times to exonerate no prop
erty-holder, Notwithstanding the condi
tion of the applicant, because it was quite
evident that in many cases the board had
been i'm posed upon; yet to adopt such p
policy would work great injustice upon
many worthy widows who occupy small
houses on leased ground and had no
means of support other than that derived
from the county.
1t was also argued that the trouble had
its cource in pure alousy aud hypocricy.
Many people who apply for exoneration
do so simply because they are widows aud
this or that widow has been exonerated.
These applicants do not compare their
actual condition with that of he people
who have been favored by the board.
More than this, some people have been
known to make the most piteous appeals
for exoneration, on the supposition that
the School Board was not in position to
know what amount and kind of property
the applicants owned.
After this discussion it seemed to be the
sentiment of the board that all applica,
tions for generations from taxes should
be carefully investigated and allowances
will be made only in cases where the
applications are we'll founded, regardless
of any complaint that may follow. The
result of this will be that many property
holders who have been exonerated in the
past will no longer enjoy that privilege,
at least not under the present board.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-05-16
THE PHOENIX COMPANY.
1t Will Have Elaborate Quarters Finishes
by Next Fall,

W NSAA Kali
The plans and specifications have been
received for the new building to be erected
by the Phoenix Hose Company. next doc
to its old quarters on North Jardin street
The structure will be a very substantial
one and an architectural gem. 1t will b
~ feet deep, rs feet wide and two storie-
high. The front will consist OF Indiana
limestone of very artistic design. Atthe
entrance to the hose carriage room
there will be large double doors
On the north there will be n
single door entrance to the room and to
the south an entrance and vestibule a,
the foot of stairway that will lead to
the second story. From the same entranc-
there will be hallway leading to read
ing room at the rear of the hose carriage
room. The second story will be divided
into company meeting, in front, and a
C mmittee meeting room at the rear.
These apartments will be divided by
sliding DOORS In the southeast corner OF
he building there will be bath room
The first floor will be double one and the
cellar will be so fitted with drainage, etc ,
as TO enable the company to wash its hose
in il. Work has already commenced OIL
the cellar. 1t is expected that the struc-
ture will be completed next September,
or October, and will cost about 1000
The committee in charge of the work is
composed of f. J. Brennan, William and
James Mitchell, Michael KerriRan,
Patrick Higgins, John Leary, Patrics
Reynolds, Timothy Lynch, James F,
O'Haren, Peter Harkins and Enoch
Decker.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-05-16

The directors of the Citizens Electric
Light Company met in spt cial SIS OF
last night to present testimonial in the
form of gold-headed cane to one of their
members, James Champion, who was one
of the incorporators of the company and
is about to move to Scranton Among
the directors present were Messrs. P. j.
Ferguson, r. Stocker, S w. Yost, John
Daddow, j. J. Franey, DR.. J, S. Callen,
w. Kimmel and Rev. Gruhler. The
latter made the presentation and Mr..
Ferguson accepted the testimonial on Mr..
Champions behalf in a very witty ad-
dress. The cane was an excellent selec-
tion from the stock of Srouse, the
ieweler.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-05-16
Fire Sale.

A consignment of large stock of mems,
boys and children's clothing; also, dress
goods, flannels, blankets, table cloths,
roweling, laces, embroirderies and vario 5
other goods, has been made by the fire
insurance compa lies at Baltimore to
the undersigned, to be sold with
in two weeks. Bsddall's buildin corner
Main and Ce tire streets, Shenandoah,
has been rented, where this stock will be
placed on salt. Remember, this stock
must q sold within two weeks, regardless
of price Will open, commencing Thurs
day morning, at private sale only.
MAX REESE,
At Commission Merchant.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-05-16
Hazleton COuncilmen.

The investigation of the way that
Councils have been running things lately
is bearing fruit. The public interest is
growing aud in a few days we will know
what authority and others had for
getting money out of the city treasury.
The law in regard to Councilmen being
interested in contracts is plain and some
Councilmen in other cities have gone to
Jail for just such little mistakes of judg
ment and some of ours may go. There
isn't any telling what the next few days
may bring out.-Hazleton Sentinel.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-05-16
Last Chance.

The HERALD has begun to print the
advance sheets OF its silver anniversary
souvenir edition, which is to be issued on
the 2sth inst. People desiring to be repre-
sented in the edition should make applics-
zion at once, as the forms must close
several days before the date of issue. The
cuts to be used in the edition are the finest
ever placed before the public by any pub
fishing house in this county.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-05-16
All Shoulders to the wheel.

All our town people should give aid to
the movement for a grand joint parade
and celebration here on July 4th. 1t is
several years sin ;e the day has been
observed in true patriotic style, locally,
and now that an early start has been
made the movement should be given a
big boom. Representatives of all local
societies, fire companies and other organi-
cations will meet in the Columbia Hose
Company's room on the evening of June
9rd, next, to arrange the prellminaries.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-05-16
]. 7. Of H. { I. PROGRAM.

The following program will be rendered
at the reading room of Hope Section No.
10, j. t. of H. & T., tomorrow evening
Singing by mem bers, "America;" prayer;
scripture reading, Thomas Dove; read
ing, John Kerslake; defamation, Solo
mon SchwindU; violin solo, George
Parrish; singing, Dawson and Hilton
address, H. E Dengler; recitation, George
J. Feist; violin solo, Harry Church; read
ing, Edward Danks; remarks, George L.
Hafner; singing, temperance doxology.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-05-16
The ONLY baby medicine-Luks' Syrup.
McElhennY,s Bill of Fare

McElhenny'S Bill of Fare.
Hard shell crabs,
Deviled crabs,
Frogs,
Lobster salad,
Little neck CLANS,
Fine salt oysters,
Oysters in every style,
Fish cakes, chops, sausage, steaks and
a variety of soups. Every delicacy the
market affords.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-05-16
ONE CENT
Up to Date.

Action on the Quay county bill was
again postponed yesterday owing to the
illness of Senator Kline of Luzerne
county. The anti boomers again breathe
freely.
II the new Congressional apportionment
bill, just reported, passes the present
Legislature, Schuylkill county will no
longer be a seperate district. Our old
neighbor, Columbia, will be with us.
Senator Penrose has introduced a bill
to purchase the document known as
William Penn's Charter of Liberties, for
$4,000. This, and several more bills Of
like nature, will still further reduce the
appropriations for charitable institutions.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-05-16
Congregational Meeting.

A meeting OF members of the United
Evangelical church will be held in the
church, corner of Cherry and West stree s,
this (Thursday) evening at 1880 o'clock,
for the purpo-e of making arrangements
for place of worship. BY order of the
5-l61t BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-05-16
Buncoed and Painted.

A Pole, with his cheeks and nose painted
with red ink and his lips blue penciled,
attracted considerable attention today
while standing on Main street complain
ing that two men had taken two dollars
from him on the she'll game. He could
not locate the men.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-05-16
The finest mock turtle soup, free, to
night at the Scheihy House.
MShOre Acres.n

The New York Mirror of this week
says: "The attraction at the Park
theatre, Brooklyn, is "Shore Acres. "
James A. Hearne, who played season OF
three weeks here last fall to crowded
houses, returned on Monday evening for
a weeks stay. "Shore Acres" which has
taken such firm hold on Brooklynites,
was performed to the great satisfaction of
a very large audience. Mr.. Hearne has
surrounded himself with a very clever
company, but he is so clever himself that
the audience is not at all put out when
they notice that he is alone on the stage
at the end of every act" At Ferguson's
theatre on Wednesday evening, May 22d.
The only Renuine mock turtle sonn-
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-05-16
Preraring for Parade.

The pioneer corps of Hope Section No.
TO- ]. 4. of H. & T., will have n w uni
form shirts for the psvade on Memorial
Day and is drilling every evening for the
occasion.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-05-16
increasing business.

In order to meet the constantly increas.
ing trade brought to him by his many
patrons @. l.. Fay, the South Main street
steam laundry man, has ordered three
new machines Mr.. Fay is a man Of
excellent business methods and is build
ing up an excellent reputation by the
work he turns out at his establishment.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-05-16
Nice large frogs on sale at McElhenuy's
II Beats All.

People come all the way from Mil
waukee, Wis, that great beer city, to
drink Columbian beer, Every citizen OF
the borough should be proud of it.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-05-16

watson Acquitted.

Thomas L, Watson, who was put on
trial at Pottsville on charge of tearing
down part of the fence at the base ball
grounds, was acquitted yesterday and the
costs were put on the county.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-05-16
Private Horse Sale.

William Neiswenter has returned from
the West with seventeen head of fine
horses, for all uses, which he will sell
private sale.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-05-16
Delicious deviled crabs at McElhenny's
Died.

HAsKEY. .-Ou the 14th inst, at Shenan
doah, Pa, Benjamin Haskey, aged A
years. Funeral will take place on Fri
day, nth inst, at p. M, from the family
residence on East Centre street. Inter
ment in the Odd Fellows cemetery. Rel
atives and friends respectfully invited to
attend. 5-l5 2t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-05-16

WATSON. On the 18th inst at Shenan.
doah, Pa, Aan, wife of Malachi G. Wat
son, aged As years. Funeral will take
place on Friday, 18th lust, at 9:90 a. m.
Solemn high mass of requiem at the An.
nunciation church and interment in the
Annunciation cemetery. Relatives and
friends respectfully invited to attend.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-05-16
Boarders Wanted.

Permanent and transient boarders
taken at Mrs. E. Garner's, No. lS South
Jardin street.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-05-16

When you want good roofing, plumb
ing. gas hitting, or general tinsmithinH
done call on r. Il. Gallagher, 1S West
Centre street. Dealer in stoves. S'4"tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-05-16

Another elegant free lunch will be
served at this popular cafe between the
hours of and ~ tonight.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-05-16
Babies made happy with Luks' Syrup
Summing Up,

Special to EVENING HERALD.
PoTTsvILLE, May 16.-Hon. C. n.
Brumm, counsel for Edmund Walsh, of
MahaDoy Plane, on trial for the murder
of his wife, concluded his argument in
behalf of the accused at noon tod az,
makiog a strong appeal for acquittal
District Attorney Ryan opened his sum
ming up at two o'clock, expecting TO
speak an hour and half He has hopes
for a conviction in the second degree. A
verdict is not expected before tonight.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-05-16

scheihy leads in the free lunch business.
Paste this in Your ha.,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-05-16
Attention, Juniata Council, D. of P.

All members of Juniata Council No 81,
egree of Pocahontas, are requested TO
meet at Egan's hall at one o'clock to-
morrow afternoon to attend the funeral
# our deceased brother, Benjamin
Haskey. By order of
KATE MosTOw, Pocahontas.
WILLIAM 7. EVANS, K. of r.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-05-16

For good drink of New Jersey Apple
jack Whiskey, call at NJ. P. Conroy's, 81
South Main street. 414-lw
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-05-16

Ten.cent box Magic Paste Stove Polish
for cents. Ask your grocer. Pictures free.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-05-16

Largest hard shell crabs ever brought
TO town at McElhenny's.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-05-16

For Pure Blood use Fowler's sarsapar-
lila.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-05-16
Mr. Chamninn Gained.

For baby's colicky pains use Luks'
SvruD
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-09-08
A SESSION YESTERDAY.

The Council Committee on Health
met yesterday afternoon at four o'clock
at the City Hall, with Health Officer
Walden, and discussed the general sit
uation at considerable length, and
passed bills footing up S55.22. A large
amount of talk was INDUCED in, the
session lasting until half-past five
o'clock, but there was nothing note
worthy done, the body preferring to
await the action OF Council in the even
ing. as detailed above. They took a
recess until after the Council meeting,
when the session was held and a con-
sultation with the new Health Officer
had. DR.. Jepson took charge of the
health department. at once, and will be
on duty to-day.
There is naturally very consider
able amount of anxiety in the lower
portion of the Fifth and the upper part
of the Sixth wards, and several families
moved away from the Twenty-third
street neighborhood within the past
forty-eight hours Two or three gro
ceries have closed up or are preparing
to close, and business in that portion
of the city will be sadly interfered with
for some time to come. There is a
very general feeling That the RESPONSE
bility for the spread of the disease rests
upon the shoulders of certain ply
stefan. whose diagnosis Of cases has
been singularly unhappy, and q great
deal Of very bitter talk was INDUCED
in yesterday regarding this individual.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-09-08
ABOUT PEOPLE.
Daily Chronicle OF the Movements of Indl
vidusIs.

Col 4. S. Butterfald and wife. Of
Cincinnati, o.. and Captain Wm. H.
Irwin. Of Wheeling. w. Va. wno have
been visiting for some t.me Jt ,ne 500
returned la4t evening ~ the Bay View
House where they e>pe-. to remain uD-
ui lhe birJ= take ,Leir fight for tho
sunny s0u,h.-IetoaheF. Mich, Ne-
s5cter
Mrs. John T. Watts and Mrs. Geo. w.
Par. G. it4VensW0Od returned 90 their
homes yesterday. after spending q very
pleaseu, week "i,a their sister Mss.
Franklin % Bond, OF inc island.
lEs. u. f. ippeit or IT, Pleasant
" va. |h1 Aas been visiting MIR. and
Nj William 'IabalH. o. Cast Me-
Cuioch street returned nome yester-
daE -..
Geo. ~ aiiJ0A ana 4. BE- Ni.Ae. after
a two weeks business "trip 70 New York.
ha' returned home
Lon oWa0acke has atUDcd from g.
business trip 10 New York.
Mr.. Michael Rectowlld has returned
from pitts5prg
Mrs. ChaIles Witucier. OF Twenty
eighth street is ccadned to her bed.
seriously al
Theodore tTederia Of Tweujy-cicbth
street, is indisposoj
Joseph Mccullough and John BGchau-
non were guests OF Louis Waihcr. or
the South Side, for the past few. days
Miss Francis Gloeckner. OF Pitteburg
is the guest of South Side friends.
Mrs. Eugene Stahl. of the Four,l
ward has deDarted for Findlav n
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-09-08
NEW GASES YESTERDAY.

NEW GASES j rs ERDA1.
Mrs. Wolf and child, alley 20 and al
ley B.
Boy named Hilderbrand, No. 81
Twenty-sixth street.
David Keenan,, alley B and Twenty
third street.
Charles Giligan, No. 1926 Market
street
Daisy weitzeI. No. 1858 Market
street.
Mr.. Baker, Eoff street, below Thirty
fifth street.
One death was reported, and three
suspects will probably be heard from
to-day.
The Health Committee met yester-
day afternoon Council met last night,
and elected DR.. 5. J. Jepson Health
Officer, al a salary of $1,000, 5000 per
month extra for the next four months,
and fees for attending patients, and
The Health Committee met with the
new Health Officer after the adjourn
ment Of Council.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-09-08
yesterday, for a two weeks stay.

yesterday, Tor a two weeks stay.
Miss Matilda Beilor, who has been
visiting at the home Of Julius Lohse,
on the South Side, returns home this
morning, after a two weeks stay.
Peter Kress has returned from Ro-
chester, n. Y, where he has been the
guest of Ferdinand Biedenbach. for
merly of this city.
Messrs. Jacob Schneider. J. Miller,
William Graebe Louis Schau. f. Sauer,
w. Fette, and Joseph and John Bau>
mann leave tomorrow for Louisville
KY, to attend the convention of the
Improved Order of Red Men.
Rev. William Braun left for New
Philadelphia, yesterday, to attend q
special service.
Calvin Braun has left to resume his
studies at Calvin College, Cleveland, o.
Mr. Henry PendletOn is home from
Charleston on a visit of severak.days.
Col. w. w Arner left last night for
Charleston. where he will argue, before
the Supreme Court. the prohibition case
of Ankle, j. p, Y. the Board Of Com
missioners Of Ohio county. The Colonel
will be in the East for few days, bat
will return in time 10 take pSgt in The
argument Of the const.tut!onafiy Of Sne
social evil law in the Moss ands Chismlb
cases, next Saturday.
Mr.. Chas Behler. who is employed by
Pittsburg tobacco house, is home on a
visit Of several days
Miss Maggie Parker. who hastbeent hs
guest of Miss Annie HulEien, of Main
street. has returned TO her home in
Philadelphia.
Miss Mamie May of New 'Matamora5,.
O.. is visiting her cousin, Mrs. J. d.
May. OF south Water street.
Thomas Lawson. Of South Huronl
street. .elt yesterday for Troy, n. Y, to-
Tesume study in the Polytechnic school
of that place.
DIR. and Mrs James Thursby, Of st.
Louis are visiting Mrs. Edw. Burt, OF
Jhe Island
d. Mmley is able to be out again
after an illness of five weeks.
Louis wilhelm who KS j,IFserataa y
20 Wheeling Hospital several weeks
ago, is improving.
Miss Ella Hughes of South Jacob
street is IN New York on business.
Mike warner is wishing relatives. in
! Western Ohio.
Mrs. Morrison and Nr Hughes will
sing duct at the oHal.-, N st. Luke'9
Church this evening
Mrs. Morrison will sing a solo at St.
Lulle's at the ofier.oy tits morning.
Miss Bertha Bnl Is bending few
days with friends ID Tarrisyille and
Mt Pleasant. O.
y. Riester aud wife left yesterday
Tor an. Clemens, Mich
y. C.. SehaHer and wife left Yesterday
I Tor blt Clemens. Mich.
Miss Elsie Dowler, of Limestone, w.
Va, who has been visiting relatives in
Fulton, has returned home
T. w. Lafferty left this morning for
4 few days visit with his family at Mt.
Lake Park.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-09-08
A NEN HEALTH
OFFICER INSTALLED.
Dr., S. L. JepSOn Chosen by
Council, Last Night.
HE WENT TO WORK AT ONCE.
Two Meetings Of the Health Commit
tee Held.
HE WENT TO WORK AT ONCE.

Public Anxiety Over the Situation.
seven New Gases Reported Yes
terday, With One Death and Two
or Three Suspects-An Interview
With the New Health officer
After the Meeting Of the Commit
tee-His Address to Council Urg-
ing Vaccination and Isolation.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-09-08
THE EYES!

1t has been demonstrated that there is
more eye and head aches from the defects
of refraction and the use OF glasses not
properly adjusted tlan from all other
causes. and that 1t is absolutely necessary
TO have the eyes scientifically and skillfully
examined and fitted with glasses to secure
reliefa and prevent injury.
Those needing spectacles. or their eyes
tire or head aches when reading or sewing
can consult and have their eyes examined
for glasses without charge by Prof. Sheff,
the scientific optician. ITO Main streat,
next door TO Snook & Co.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-09-08
and to 4 p. N. every day, and in his
absence an assistant will be present.
DIR. JEPSON TALKS.
After the adjournment of the Health
OF 4.

IN. JEfOON lAINS' -
After the adjournment OF the Health
Committee DR.. Jepson said:
The greatest cause of trouble with
smallpox is the tardy diagnosis made
by physicians. Hereafter, when phy-
stefan is called to case which is mark
ed with fever, headache and vomiting.
and especially if backache Is added,
that case must be reported at once and
at the same time isolated in a room
without a carpet, and developments
awaited. If it turns out to be small
pox, no risk will have been run; II II
is something else, no harm will have
been doEe. If any physician has a
doubt as TO a case, he may call upon
me, and l will respond at any and all
times | will give any members OF the
profession all The aid possible
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-09-08
DEPARTURE OF THE BUTCHERS
TO BUFFALO.

Tomorrow the local Butchers Pro-
tective Association will march to the
Wheeling and Lake Erie depot in a
body TO attend the annual convention
TO be held at Buffalo during this week.
They will march from the /. O. o. +.
hall. on Chapline street. accompanied
bv a brass band. Several important
matters of local interest will be brought
before the convention for consideration.