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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-01-03
THE SCHOOL
BOARD MEETS.
A Regular Monthly Meeting Held
Last Evening.
NEW SCHOOL BUILDING.
Eight Contractors Had Bids in for It's Con-
StructiOn and the Contract was
Awarded to M. P. Fowler.

Aregular monthly meeting of the School
Board was held last evening in the Direc-
tors room in the West street school build
ing. The Directors present were Mes,rs.
Conry, Hanna, Stanton, Ogden, Trezise,
Baugh, Burke, Manley, Hooks, Dewitt,
Lee, Morgan, Lynch, Muldoon, Davenport.
Superintendent Whitaker made his
monthly report and presented the follow
ing statistics on attendances at the day
,chools: Term enrolment-Boys, 1878 !;
girls l467 total, 274O. Monthly enroll
ment-boys, 1143 girls, $780, total, 2493.
Average daily attendance-Boys, 993 :;
girls, 1854; total, 2147. Percentage of at
tendance-Boys, Oh girls 80; total, 90.
Number present every session, S62. Visits
by citizens, 257 by Directors, 90.
The enrolment of the evening schools is
40 and the average attendance 314. TIL
percentage is S5. The number of pupils
present every night for the month was So
The schools were visited by "a citizens
and 80 Directors.
The committee on building and repairs
reported that it had received the follow
ing bids for the construction of the new
school building at the corner of Jardin
and Cherry streets Harrison Ball, s., $50 ;
NJ. P. Fowler, s., ,S37; George Jacoby, s., $50;
Shenandoah Feed & Lumber Co., 50, $50
William Miller, $500; George w. John
son, IS, 300; E. l.. Becker, s. 500 Solomon
Stautfer, $S,575
The last two bids did not include the
putting in of the heating and ventilating
system, or the gas fitting and plumbing
The committee recommended that the
contract be awarded to NJ. P. Fowler
Mr.. Muldoon thought that in view OF
the past experiences of the boart
bond ought to be exacted tx
provide against the party awarded
the contract backing out of the bargain
He said that the contractors are in tn
habit of putting in two and three bids TO-
work and the one who puts in the loves
bid generally has friend in the mex
highest bidder. Should the low man ge
the work he comes in with an excuse tina
he neglected to figure on something anC
throws the contract up, whereupon thr
next highest bidder gets it at the expens
of $400 or $500 more to the board. Mr.
Muldoon's point was to tie the lowest bid
der down to his bid so that the contract
could not be thrown up.
The School Board decided that a maj
could not be required to furnish bont
before getting the contract, but when thr
award is made an agreement and bont
will be ena yted. Should the contract be
thrown up the Board will pass upon the
other bids again and give the contract tC
the best bidder, regardless of the mex
lowest bid. With this understanding tn
motion to award Mr., Fowler the contrac
was carried.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-01-03
WEDDING BELLS.
James 0. SampSell and Miss Norma
Derr Married.

Derr married.
A pretty wedding ceremony took place
at eight o'clock last evening, at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs John Eisenhart, on
East Coal street. The principals were
James o. Sampsell and Miss Norma Derr.
The groomsman was Frank E. Sampsell,
Drotherof the groom, and Miss Tlle Derr,
sister Of the bride, was bridesmaid. Rev.
r. M. Lichtenwalner, pastor of the Evan
gelical church, officiaUed at the ceremony,
assisted by Rev. Robert O'Boyle, pastor
of the Trinity Reformed church The
bride and groom were the recipients
of innumerable handsome and costly
ornamental and useful presents, in
Guiding silverware, china, linens, cur
tains, rugs, etc. Among the guests at the
wedding were Mr.. and Mrs. William
Cashner, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Rosewall,
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Stocker, Mrs. Charles
Newhouser, Mrs. E. NJ. Remley, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Schmidt, Mrs. Ludwig, Mrs.
w. Johnston, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Samp-
sell, Mr.. and. Mrs David Faust Mrs
Charles H Hagenbuch, Mrs. Elisha f.
Keller, Mrs Thomas Llewellyu, Mr.
and Mrs. John Eisenhart, Mr., and Mrs
Daniel Eisenhart, ,Shamokin; Mr. and Mrs.
William Snyder, Mr.. and Mrs. w. j,
Portz Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Dech, Mrs
George Richardson, Ellengowan; Mr.
and Mrs. Goho, and Mr.. and Mrs. Kreiger
Misses Nettie and GerJie Levine Gertit
and Sadie Reese, Ida Kehler, Lizzie KrapE
and Sadie Keller, Allentown Lizzie
Keithan, Lizzie Tempest, Jennie Cashner
E. Johnston, Gertie Schminkey, Ashland
Lizzie Llewellyn, Annie Derr, Sallit
Richardson, EIlengowan; and Maizt
Kreiger Messrs. w. H. Bevan and w. A
Schminkey, Ashland c. L. Fowler, E. c
Malick, John G. Thumm and Vol
Levine. A sumptuous feast was served
after the ceremony. The bride and groom
have taken possession of a comfortably
furnished home at 224 North Jardir
| street
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-01-03
A BIG BREACH.
Pennsylvania Coal Train Traffic to VIM,
Penn Cut Off.


The VIM. Penn branch of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad is useless on account of a
big cave-in on the line just east of the Cam
bridge colliery. The line is single track
and the VIM. Penn colliery is dependent
upon it for the shipment of it's coal, con
sequently the colliery cannot get any
empty cars in or loaded ones out. The
cavern occurred late Monday night, and
men have been engaged in trying to fill
the cavity since yesterday morning, but
owing to the deep pitch of the strata un-
der the surface their work has not pro-
gressed very favorably. Efforts are be-
ing made to get the road repaired by to-
night. The breach is about ten feet wide
| and twenty feet long at the top and is
| from 60 to so feet deep, the cavity spread,
ing considerably under the surface, The
| Wm. Penn colliery only had four empty
cars at its disposal to day and only worked
half day. II the breach can be filled by
| tonight the colliery will start up again
tomorrow morning.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-01-03
holiday AnnOuqcem8nt
aoH

We desire to call your atten-
tion to our most beautiful coll
lection of novelties in gold and
sterling silver, diamonds and
other precious stones, clocks,
bronzes, jewellery, silver table
ware, etc, all bought of the
best and most reliable houses
in this country.
All goods carefully selected, Of
unsurpassed beauty, most attrac-
tive graceful nd unique in appear
anCe, with the newest ideas Of a
rich, exclusive character confined
in Shenandoah entirely to this
house.
Our stock is beyond doubt the
best selected and most magnif
cent in this county. The cele-
brated B. & H. Banquet Lamp,
and gold finished Onyx Table
a speciality.
1t will be to your interest to
give us a call. Prices the low
est at
A. HOLDER MANS.
Cor. Main and Lloyd SITS.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-01-03
TOWN TOPICS.
Side Issues Touched Upon by the Pencil
PuSherS.

Side Issues Touched Upon by the Pencil
PuSherS.
A late copy of the BIuefeld West
Virgiuia) TeIegra n is at hand with an
account of local election to take place
there in which one of our former towns
men William a. Gather, is candidate on
the Republican ticket for Mayor. He has
candidates on the Democratic aud People
ticket against him The Telegraph says
Mr., Gather is pressing forward smiling
and happy and that he sis an experienced
politician and has fought many harder
battles than the present one"
Notwithstanding the proceedings in
court, or how they may terminate, the
con gregation of the Ebenezer Evangelical
church, ON West Cherry st rect will be able
to worship in the edifce for several weeks
yet. The proceedings instituted do not
act ds an injunction. They are merely
steps towards securing one. The rule
will be argued next Monday, il both
sides are ready, and it will be necessary
for the plaintiffs to take evidence
10 ObuDSldullAbG Lut 5bhGcLlGuNo pun " AlLSA
the rule is granted before the court will
decide whether or not a temporary in
junction will issue; and the taking Of this
evidence with the proceedings leading to
and following it will consume some time,
so that the congregation will be able to
worship in the church next Sunday and
many Sundays after in peace The con.
gregation has decided to fight the case to
the end and 5. G. NJ. Hollopeter, Esq, has
been engaged for that purpose The
Shenandoah, Tamaqus and Mahanoy City
congregations are the only three standing
out against the authority asserted by the
| Bowmanites.
There are no new developments in con-
nection with the Tosh-Scott matter and
probably there will not be any until after
next Monday, when the Sherif-elect will
be sworn into Office The constable Is
still determined to press the quo warranto
| proceedings.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-01-03

year more to serve, and if they fail to
profit by past experience the probabilities
are that their names will be "Diuuts, -
politically. There is also a likelihood OF
the next board being Democratic, and
then you will see few, very few Republi-
cans around the Commissioners office.
Hon. John 7. Shoener, the hayseed
statesman of Orwigsburg, has at last
been provided for. His selection as Ser.
geant at. Arms in the Legislature was not
the goal be was striving for. Not being
able to command the supervision of fac.
tories in the state, he was offered his
present position and very wisely accepted.
This with the aid of Governor elect Hast
ings and Senator Quay.
1t would not surprise me in the least to
hear of the appointment of Lieut.. w. F
Richardson, of Mahanoy City, to a posi-
tion at Harrisburg. Such a thing is
likely to happen. IRON ORE.
You win never find Brennan's cigars
in dive saloons. They are for fine trade
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-01-03
Petition Acknowledped.

William T. Trezise has received from
w. f. Harris, clerk to G ,vernor.elect
Daniel II. Hastings a letter acknowledge
ing receipt of resolutions passed by the
Shenandoah Republican League eudors-
ing Lieut. w f, Richardson for appoint
ment as keeper of the State Arsenal. The
letter also states that the resolutions have
been endorsed to Col Thomas j Stewart,
the incoming Adjutant General.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-01-03
POPULAR Winter Resort.

The Lakeside Hotel is the most popular
resort for sleighiug parties in Schuylkiu
very best. The magnificent and well
heated dancing pavilion is always open.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-01-03
Condemned the Jigs.

The Beddall Bros, have been testing the
Christ automatic coal jig at their Green.
wood colliery, near Tamaqua, and have
condemned them as impracticable. They
are said to require too much attention.
are expensive in repairs and waste con-
coal.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-01-03
Boston Baked Beans at McEIhenny's.

The public is invited to visit McEl-
henny's cafe this evening and enjoy one
of his very fine free lunches, consisting Of
Boston baked beans. Do not be at all
back ward about calling, as he has pre-
pared plenty for everybody,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-01-03
The Spring Elections

VIII soon be here, but we are always
with you with low prices in ladies' and
gents gold and silver watches. Jewelry
of all description. Silverware and clocks.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-01-03
oysters

II you want good oysters 20 to H. MehPs'
l05 East Centre street. next door to DeVers'
barber shop. The best selected oysters IN
the town. Private parlors for ladies.
9.l5-th.sa
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-01-03

Oranges 20 and 25 dozen cheap and quality
fine.
oeums and Oil Cloths the Reduced prices quick sellers
IS very low price for twOyard wide Lnoleum.
le Oil Coth-14 yards wide-reduced to 15 cents yard
bargains Remnants and short length of Brussels Carpets
New spring styles in Moquettes now here.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-01-03
Bargains in Footwear.

Call and see our variety in footwear.
Great reduction in prices A. F. Morgan's,
II West Oak street. l218-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-01-03

Mrs. Bridgeman, r. @. NJ, teaches
violin (specalty) cello and piano. Corner
of Jardin and Lloyd streets. 9-3-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-01-03

Music catalogues containing part words
and music of latest music at Brumm's
jewelry store. 12-29-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-01-03
Full Time During 1895

When you get your watch or clock re-
paired at Strouse's jewelry store. That is
a guarantee that it will be all right. All
work warranted. l.2.tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-01-03

Smokers articles, silver match boxes
and fire cigar tubes at Brennan's cigar
store. 10 21-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-01-03

A nice holiday present. A box of Bren-
mans Havana cigars. Sl.25 per box,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-01-03

You win never find Brennan's cigars
in dive saloons. They are for fine trade
only-hotels, cafes and drug stores.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-02-07
REPORTS OF THE EXPERTS.
They Agree That the Properties LA,
Great and Assured Value.

They Agree That the Properties Have
Great and Assured Value.
In his report upon the two mines, p.
Coulson Bum, one of the experts sent
out from London says:
THE Poorman and Tiger claims are
both located upon the same fissure.
The profits from the Poorman during
the last five years have been $3.50, $50.
The Tiger mine, having been run by
private individual, it is impossible to
get the gross production accurately, but
for the present year, during which it
has been worked 103 days the net profit
was $60,933 The railroad strikes and
serious washout of the railroad track
prevented work being carried on for
longer period this year. The amalga-
nation of the properties would effect a
great saving in the management and
operating expenses. There is no doubt
but that the mines can be worked TO
such depth as machinery can properly.
handle the product, and more than the
present rate of production can be main
tanned for a great many years to
GOMEZ
]. L. M. Fraser, the other expert from
London, says:
1.-THE reserves of the Poorman mine
above the ninth level are 135,700 tons;
the slopes in these reserves produce
1880 tons of shipping ore per month.
In the Tiger mine the eighth level Is be-
ing driven in the rich shoot of ore which,
for the first lis feet, was 10 feet wide
the present end is 80 feet-of ore; the
slopes in these reserves produce 1882
tons of shipping ore per month. value
the plant and machinery at $516, 900
f104 000). By the amalgamation of the
two mines 1 estimate q saving will be
effected of $4,000 per annum, and fur
Their saving by using the combined
water powers. The output of the two
mines should be $4,000 tons of shipping
ore per year, which, at the present low
prices would produce a profit of 1899, 35e
per year"
Frank c. Loring, United States min
eral surveyor of Spokane, says in his
report
THE general condition of the Tiger
mine machinery and buildings is ex-
cellent. Taking into consideration the
general history of the entire region,
the extent of this vein, the development
work done on this and other mines on
the vein, the great extent of all ore bo-
dies yet discovered, the surface showing
at the northwest end and the history of
the mine feel safe in saying that the
mine is capable of continuing at its
present rate of production and of yield
to come"
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-02-07
NO MISTAKE ABOUT HIS BLUE BLOOD
Lord Hope, Husband of May Yohe, Owes
Three Millions.

London, Feb. 3.-An investigation of
the financial troubles of Lord Hope,
son of the late Duke of Newcastle and
husband of Miss May Yohe, the actress,
has brought to light some startling fig
ures showing the prodigality of the
young lord. His gross debts are put at
$3,2S9, 10, of which amount 1922, 645 is re-
turned as unsecured, the assets being
placed at sS79,8OO. OF the 1880, 900
which he is credited with having re-
ceived since attaining his majority,
eight years ago, $4,000 went in debts
he had contracted during his minority,
$3.50, 900 in betting and gambling, $250000
liabilities incurred on account of others,
$4,000 lost in disastrous theatrical
speculations, SIS, 900 in interest on debts
already contracted, and $3.50, 900 in living
and personal expenditure. The bank
rupt proceedings against'Lord Hope will
come up in the bankruptcy court early
next month. In the meantime it is ex-
pected that the estates at Mayfair, Cas-
tie Blaney and elsewhere will be sold
for the benefit of the creditors, negotia-
lions to that end being now in progress
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-02-07
FIERCE BATTLE AT wEI.HAI.wEI.
Chinese Fought With Desperation-Forts
Holding Out.

London, Feb. 3. "A dispatch from
Chez Foo today states that the Japanese
have captured the island of Liu Kung
Tao of Wei-Hai-Wei, after a desperate
fight. The dispatch adds that the Jap
anese fleet maintained a terrific fire on
the island forts several hours. The Chi
nese gupners responded spiritedly. Sew
eral of the Chinese guns were disabled
toward the close of the bombardment
The forts were damaged badly. Finally
while the Japanese ships were still fir
ing at the island forts, six vessels low
cred their boats, filled with marines,
armed with cutlasses and carbines.
These boats were pulled ashore in the
teeth of the enemy's fire, and the Jap
anese then carried all of the Chinese
batteries by storm, after fierce fighting.
Many on both sides were killed or
wounded. A large number of prisoners
were taken. When the dispatch left,
the Chinese and Japanese fleets were
holly engaged.
A Times special from Wei-Hai-Wei
states that the Chinese fleet made an at
temp to escape from the harbor, but
failed.
A Times dispatch from Tien Tsin says
the latest news from Wei-Hai-Wei
shows that half of the northern forts
on the mainland are holding out against
the japanese assaults. A Japanese ship
was damaged and a torpedo boat sunk
while attempting to force the northern
entrance of the harbor.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-02-07
Motormen Badly Beaten Before Police
Could Interfere.

Brooklyn, Feb. 3.-The police spent a
busy day in their efforts for preserving
order, and to prevent crowds that
gathered in the various tough districts
from maltreating non-union men in
charge of trolley cars In several in
stances the motermen were severely
beaten before police assistance arrived.
At Third avenue and Fortieth street
the line was encumbered this morning
with a great pile of boards, boxes and
other material of heavy nature EV-
cry car that passed was held up by OBJ
structions. and while the conductor and
motorman We're engaged in removing
the debris they were pelted unmerci-
fully with bricks. mud and snowballs.
Many of the mems assailants were
merely strike sympathizers and street
loafers, but they were just as enthu-
siastic as though their lives depended
on the strike.
A great many arrests were made to-
day of the strike sympathizers who per-
sisted in throwing stones and waylay-
ing all the non-union men In sight
Some of those arrested were small boys.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-02-07
FOOD AND SUPPLIES WASTED.
Contributions to Nebraska's Starving
Allowed TO Spoil.

AilOWeu 10 SpOI.
Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 3.-The legislature
has been compelled to recognize the
complaints from all parts of the state
of the inactivity of the relief commits
sion to distribute aid to the destitute
and is expected to take measures at
once to reorganize the commission. The
commission has made little progress
in distributing food, fuel and clothing.
The following report by a committee
composed of Captain w. II. Hunter of
Lincoln and Mr.. S. s. Sadler of Alma,
Neb, to the Legislature is a sample of
the way the substance contributed is
being lost:
To-day we visited the railroad yards
and were informed by the agent that II
cars loaded with supplies for the desti-
tute were then in the Burlington & Mis-
souri, River yards and about three car
loads were in the freight depot, besides
what was then stored in other ware
houses. We proceeded to a building be-
longing TO Buckstaff Brothers. We
found that so carloads of supplies had
been there from one to two weeks. The
supplies were composed of flour, wheat,
corn, oats cornmeal, beans, potatoes,
kraut and large amount of groceries
and clothing. The potatoes were frozen
hard. The kraut was in barrels, some
of which were burst and were leaking
badly. We were informed that one car
load had been shipped out of this ware
house on January 30. We then visited
another warehouse, owned by Kendall
& Smith. There we found two carloads
of supplies, mostly clothing, few quar-
tiers Of fresh beef, unsalted and packed
away with the other supplies. This loi
of supplies showed plainly that tbs
proper care and attention were moi
being given them.
THE parties In charge stated thai
their company was ready and willing L
ship these supplies whenever ordered
to do so by L. p. Ludden. With thes'
Unprecedented circumstances existing
hundreds OF letters are arriving dali,
from the west, many of them writer
in the most heartrending language. ask
ing in the name of God and suffering
humanity that provisions may speedil.
reach them and their destitute people.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-02-07
SEIZED OUR SAILORS
Officers of the Gunboat Concord
Held by Chinese.
THEIR FATE AS YET UNKNOWN
Accidental shooting of Native by "A
Hunting Party the Cause OF ali
the Disturbance.

London, Feb. "A dispatch from
Shanghai says telegram has
been received there from Chin Ka-
ing stating that party of officers from
the American warship Concord landed
at Chin Kaing for the purpose of shoot
ing game. They, by accident, shot a
Chinaman. The poplace became infu-
rated and attacked, seized and carried
off the whole party. The commander of
the Concord sent an armed force of blue
jackets and marines to rescue them at
all hazards. Further news in regard TO
the affair is anxiously awaited.
THE CONCORD'S CREW.
Washington, Feb. 3.-The reported
kidnapping of officers of the United
States steamship Concord at Chin Ka-
ing, China, reached Washington at too
late an hour to permit it to be inquired
into in naval or diplomatic circles. Up
to 10 o'clock no news on the subject had
been received by any government off,
Gals The news will create profound
sensation tomorrow, and unless later re-
ports show that the captured officers
are at liberty other vessels will probably
be hurried to the scene. Knowing the
condition of the Chinese at the present
time, and the way in which they are
likely to deal with the prisoners, there
will be great anxiety until the safety of
the party is assured.
A court-martial will probably follow,
as the policy of this government is to
require unusual care in such cases. A
few years ago test torpedo from a
United States warship was exploded by
some Japanese who found it on the
beach. One of them was killed, and
though the Japanese government de-
clared 1t held the officer blameless, there
was courtmartial and the officer was
severely reprimanded.
The Concord is a twin-screw steel
gunboat of 1,710 tons displacement. She
is commanded by Joseph E. Craig and
has complement of 10 officers and 49,
men. She arrived at Chin Kaing last
Friday.
/ The following is a list of the officers
! of the Concord: Commander, Joseph e
Craig, commanding; lieutenants; e. S
Prime, G. A. Merriam, William S. Hogg
! w. A. Gill. The ensigns are: Marbury
Johnson, c. NJ. Faks and l.. e. H. Ever
hart. The naval cadets are: ]. b. Pot.
/ ter, S. Wells and A. NJ. Proctor. Sur
geon, w. f. McClurg; paymaster, H
Smith; assistant engineer, j. B. Patten
cadet engineer, ]. E. Brady.
The other ships now belonging to the
Asiatic station are the Baltimore
! Charleston, Yorktown, Detroit, Machi
as, Petrol and Monocacy.
/ Rear Admiral Carter commands the
! station, with the Baltimore as his flag
! ship. He will undoubtedly act promptly