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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-08-17
Took mn oyerhose of Poison.

LANCASTER, Pa, Aug. 17.-Mrs, Cecilia
Franciscus, aged about 40 years, swal-
lowed "a big dose of laudanum yesterday
rs a result of domestic inteliclty. She had
spent Saturday evening at the house of a
friend, and on her way home she took the
drug and was found unconscious in the
street. She was taken to the county hos
pital and will recover, the big dose which
she took defeating her purpose to end hel
troubles.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-08-17
DnlY,s Zig Winning.

NEW YORK, Aug. 17.-OgGen, owned by
Marcus DAILY, the Montana copper king,
won the ninth Futurity at Sheepshead
Bay Saturday. The stake was worth $751;
29O, In this victory Mr.. DAILY has effected
the greatest coup Of the year. Through
commissioners he sent almost $4,000 into
the ring, for which he obtained odds rang
ing from 10 to l down. His winnings aside
from the stake money are estimated at
over 3l50,0O0. Ten thousand people saw
the race.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-08-17

PUEBLO, Colo. Aug, 17.-Spreading sails,
caused by the intense heat, wrecked the
second section of the California express on
the Denver and Rio Grande railroad, eight
miles west of Pueblo, The dead are;
Charles e. Vanport, engineer, aged 40;
William f. Report, fireman, o. The
train included a coach and three tourist
cars, containing sixty people, none of
whom were seriously hurt. ~
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-08-17
Now Work. Painters ON strihe.

NEW YORK, Aug. IA general strike
of painters started this morning, which
includes men in other trades who quit
work in sympathy with them in the shops
of those contractors who are paying wages
less than the union scale of S3.5O for eight
hours work II day. Nclrly LOCO workmen
are on strike. The New York Painters
union is composed Of five strong organiza-
tions, with al aggrS gate membership of
4 Ogn
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-08-17

The Lewiston sun will not support the
platform and nominees of the silver Dem
ocratic convention. The acceptance of a
silver platform, The sun honestly believes,
would bring disaster and panic. 1t means
the Republication of the country's honest
obligations.-Lewiston (Nle.) sun.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-08-17

New YORK, Aug. 1.-Two Brooklyn
men, John and Frank Shay, brothers,
aged 10 and 2l years, were drowned yester-
day by the capsi2ing of a catboat. They
were members of y party IN a pleasure
trip. A gustof wind overturned the boat,
and the two mentioned were drowned.
The Others in the party, six in number,
were picked up by Il passing steamer.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-08-17
Killed Iii wife and Himself.

NEW YORK, Aug. 1T.-Alois D.nkleman,
aged 20, shot and killed his wife and then
committed suicide early yesterday morn
ing at his home in this city. Dinkleman
was once in Il good financial condition, but
it is alleged that the treachcry of business
associates wrecked him. His wife had to
convert their home into a boarding house.
These misfortunes caused him to lose in
terest in lie, and murder and suicide fol-
lpNyp1
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-08-17
Old People.

Old people who require medicine to regulate
the bowels and kidneys will find the true
remedy in Electric Bitters. This medicine
does not stimulate and contains no whiskey
nor other intoxicant, but acts as a tonic and
Alternative. 1t acts mildly on the stomach
and bowels, adding strength and giving tone
to the organs, thereby aiding Nature in the
performance of the functions. Electric
Bitters is an excellent appetizer and aids
digestion, Old people find it just exactly
what they need. Price fifty cents per bottle
at A. Wasley's drug store.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-08-17
Bndly stnng hx Bees.

KINGSTON, n. Y, Aug. 17.-Young Will
lam Beers is in a critical condition at his
home at West Athens, where he was
frightfully stung by bees yesterday. Beers
meddled with the hive, and the bees
coming ont swarmed about and attacked
him numerically, His face and head pre-
sented II horrible spectacle. His hands
were swollen twice their usual size. DR..
Lamont removed more than 200 stingers.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-08-17

4 DEMOCRATIC paper says the thing to do
with a profIcred Mexican silver dollar is to
offer 25c for it, as it is not a legal tender in
this country. What this editor wants is
plainly just a fat dollar. Tie stamp alone
sutices for him. He is a greenbacker, talk
ins silver for a blind.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-08-17
Il Am NOT A DEMOCRAT. "

On March II, 1896, the Hon. William
Jennings Bryan declared at MouDt Vernon,
Ill. 81 am not a Democrat
What have Democrats to do with a man
who has proclaimed that he is not a Demo
crat who repeatedly boosted of his intention
not to support a gold candidate or a gold
platform and who is now, after two years OF
more of intriguing with the Populists, the
Populist candidate on a Populist platform?
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-08-17

The Republican candidates have selected
the county chairman, and they ave chosen
well. Mr.. Edwards will no doubt prove
himself equal to all emergencies in the
present campaign, and before the contest is
over our Democratic friends will wish that
the other thing had happened. From now
o j the battle cry should be, ''To victory %
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-08-17
Germany,s New,War Ntin,.t.r

BERLIN, Aug. 1.-THE R~eiohsanzeige
the official journal, announces that Il
emperor has accepted the resignation
General Bronsart o Schellendorf, ~
has appointed General Won GossleF
mander Of the Hessian division,
place as minister Of war.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-08-17
Relief i'm Six Hours.

Distressing kidney and bladder diseases
relieved in six hours by the New Great
South American Kidney Cure" This new
remedy is a great surprise on account of its
exceeding promptness in relieving pain in
the bladder, kidneys, back and every part
Of the urinary passages in male or female,
1t relieves retention of water and pain in
passing it almost Immediately. If you want
quick relief and cure this is your remedy
Sold by Shapira's pharmacy, lO7 South MAR
81 rnat
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-08-17

The coming convention of the National
Democracy is needed, for one thing, to set
Grover Cleveland right in history. His por-
trait was turned to the wall by revolutionists
in Chicago, but it will not go into the record
that the party made the deed unanimous.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-08-17

NEW YORK, Aug. 17.-Alfred Matthew,
son, of Brooklyn, 81 years old, in imita-
ton Of his mother giving his baby sister
medicine, got a bottle containing ~creosote,
and poured some of the poison down Che
little ones throat. Physicians entertain
very little hope of the child's recovery.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-08-17

The truth, the whole truth and nothing
but the truth. That's our motto and we
add leather, solid leather and nothing but
leather. That's the way our shoes are built.
7-lS-tf FACTORY SHOE STORE.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-08-17

MSome years ago when suffering with an
uncommonly severe attack of diarrhoea, Mr..
w. b. Guinnip, of Atco, Pa, received
through the mail a sample bottle of Cham
b~erlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. He says: Il found it to be one
of the most effective remedies l ever used. 1t
gave me almost Immediate relief. 1t has no
superior and l think no equal. No bad
effects follow the use of this remedy. 1t is
pleasant to take when reduced with water
and sweetened. Children like it. 1t never
fails. 1t is the most perfect remedy even
produced for bowel complaints" For sale al
rs and so cents per bottle by Gruhler Bros.
| druggiSts.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-08-17
wanted to Strike King Oscar.

BERLIN, Aug. liking Oscar, of Swe-
den, while travelling through Norway left
the train Mt Storren. Most of the men on
the station platform removed their hats
Several, however, kept covered, and the
king was in great rage. He strobe up tC
Ole Foste, Il Taborer, who had kept his hal
on, and knocked the head covering off
Foste lost his temper n started to attack
the king, but his friends in the crowd held
him back. Most Of the men in the crowt
who had removed their hats promptly
placed them on again.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-08-17
EVENING HERALD
1870.

Published every Evening, Except Sunday, al
. SOUTH JARDrS STREET NEAR CENTRE,
TIL Herald is delivered in Shenandoah and the
surrounding towns for six cents a week, pay
able TO the carriers. By mail $500 a year, or %
cents n month, payable i'm advance. Advertise
ments charged according to space and position.
The publishers reserve the right to change the
position OF advertisements whenever the pub
ncation OF news demands IL. The right Is
reserved TO reject any advertisement, whether
paid for or not, that the publishers may deem
Improper. Advertising rates made known
upon application.
Entered at the p~ostofice at Shenandoah, Pa, as
second class mail matter.
TELEPHONE CONNECTION.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-08-17
Mrs. parnen Returns to Ireland.

BoRDENTowN, MI, Aug. 17.-Mrs. Della
I, 5. Parnell left here for Philadelphia,
where she boarded the steamer Pennland
for Avondale, Ireland. She will make her
home with her son, John Parnell, and "a
widowed daughter residing there. She
never again expects to see 'Ironsides, 4"
where she has spent 50 many years of her
life
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-08-17
Recognized by Uncle Sam.

PARIS, Aug. I'm. Hanataux, minis
ter of foreign affairs has announced to the
cabinet that the United States has recog-
nized the French annexation of Madagas-
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-08-17
Mckinley Meets Chairman Hanna.

CLEVELAND, Aug. 17.-Major Mckinley
md Chairman Hanna met at the latter's
home in this city yesterday and talked
over the campaign. Mr.. Hanna said that
more than 15,000,000 documents had been
mailed from the Chicago headquarters
within the past two weeks. 'Ihe situation
in the west is improving daily" he re-
marked. 1.-THE work of education is hay
ing IA good effect" Mr., Hanna said the
speaking campaign would probably be
well under way within the next ten days.
When asked if Major Mckinley would
take the stump Mr.. Hanna replied
Major Mckinley has made no change in
in his plans. He will not take the stump
in this campaign"
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-08-17
Stone MAY be Executive Chairman.

W~AsHINGTos, Aug. 17,-Now that it has
been settled that Senator German will not
accept the craftsmanship of the Democratic
national executive committee, the prefer
ence of the leaders seems TO be for Cover
ner Stone. Mr.. Bryan, too, is said tofavor
the Missouri executive, A gentleman who
recently talked with Governor Stone about
the prospects of his being named as chief
j adviser to Chairman Jones says that the
9rnor gave him the impression that he
seriously considering the acceptance
.place. According TO this gentleman,
'or Stone said "Of course, If l ac-
r would nave to resign the COVER
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-08-17
RheunatIsm Cnred In a pay.

Mystic C6re" for Rheumatism and Neu,
ralgia radically cures in / to 3 days. It
action upon the system is remarkable and
mysterious. 1t removes at once the Gauss
and the disepse Immediately disappears, Tn,
first dnae 80 stands AGENTS. Sold by
u III lpto such advertisers who pay for sphP'
t3e9v Ithers will he considered as trespassers, n
y the signs be painted, or tackled, or hung
Al the fence. Terms for spaces may be
d from
l8E| ALFRE EVANS,
N5aQ THoMAs j. WILLIAMS,
IN1 THOMAS BELLS,
nj Committee.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-08-17

%.y E9s .%' Ss2 jersey S1 . S saa Ds ss;,sSFiio
not SO warm northerly winds. icing,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-08-17
ceilings Senatorial Boom.

% sC Kan, Aug. l~7.-Populist OK
dwelling, who was recently
S6ENp ohm w. Leedy in his race for
torial nomination, is being
-H~le race for the United States
lThere appears to nave been
entered into Mt Abilene
Proposals win be was to throw his support
Sehooi Board up 70 the United States senate
mere or less. 3 feet of a boost from the latter,
res rves the right bent is the basis on which
iyl6eh must De sGihake his fight,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-08-17

A little daughter of Mr.. Lewis Dayton, an
old and much respected citizen of Barnitz,
Pa, occasionally has trouble with her
stomach which gives her considerable dis
tress. In speaking of it Mr.. Dayton said
LAS soon as she has an attack we give her a
dose of Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy, and it has never failed
to relieve her promptly. We all use it in
our family with the same good results" For
sale by Gruhler Bros, druggists.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-08-17
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

The steamer Oceanica and propeller
William Chisholm collided in Lake st.
Clair ana sunk.
Mayor James y. Andre, of McKeesport,
Pa, died Yesterday at Pittsburg from the
effects OF an operation
j. j.. Boncsteele shot and killed Frank
Cole, whom he found with Mrs. Bone
steele, at Butte, Mont.
The national convention of the Kelley
league and Woman's Keeley league will
be held in indianapolis Aug. Is to 20.
The barkentine Herbert Fuller, of trag-
edy fame, has shipped a new crew, and
will sail from Halifax, n. s., to Argen-
tine Republic.
Thaddeus X. Martin, aged 30, and his
wife, As, were killed by "A train on the
Prospect Park and Coney Island road
while crossing the track.
Mrs. Ellen Wayles Harrison, daughter
of the late Thomas jefferson Randolph, of
Virginia, and the oldest descendant of
Thomas jefferson, died in Baltimore.
In II Sunday drinking bout at Reeds
Station, Ind, Dan Cline killed Chris
Lentz, Max Lentz was fatally shot and
Herbert Mcdowell dangerously cut.
Mrs. Marcia v. Hopkins, clerk in the
treasury department at Washington,
jumped from the Aqueduct bridge TO the
Potomac river, seventy-five feet, with sub
ada intent. She was rescued unhurt.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-07-31
new ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY,

The Danville, Va, Military Institute, OF
which Col. I. H. Saunders, formerly of the
Staunton Military Academy, is Principal,
has its announcement in todays paper. Col
Saunders success there has been very great.
Jas. r. Taylor, Jr. & Co.. in the Mason.
ic Temple, will write Hay ard Grain in
surance for you in good companies
The Valley Female Seminary at Waynes-
boro, publishes some strong testimonials
to its standing as school.
Keating's bicycle bespeaks your attention
for minute.
= The Buffalo Gap Springs, near Buffalo
Gap. in this county. 2lOO feet above the
level of the sea, charges only IS week.
Jos. N. Woodward, the well known hotel
man, has charge OF the house this season.
The Staunton Business College, Prof. B.
F. Humphreys Principal, begins it's session
on the 21st Of September. 1t gives reduced
rates and easy terms.
The Augusta Military Academy at Fort
Defiance. Chas. s. Roller, Principal. the
record of whose pupils at the University of
Virginia has been phenomenal, has it's an
nual announcement.
The sale of the Jacob P. Hamilton farm
by Geo. M. Cochran, trustee, is postponed
to August court day, August Oath.
Lyle Bros. advertise the Oliver Pattern
Chilled and other Plows, and repairs for
all leading plows.
Prof. J. H. Bader, Supt. of City Schools,
announces the teachers examinations
white, Aug. 18th and 18th, and colored
Aug. 18th and 14th-promptly at 8. A. M.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-07-31
Deaths.

Robert E. Goode, son of DR.. W. II
Goode, and brother Of Councilman o. M.
Goode. died in Kansas City. NO., Oh Fri
day last. His brother. J. V. Goode,
General Superintendent of the Fort Worth
& Denver Ry., took charge of the remains
and sent them to Stanton for interment
The funeral took place on Wednesday.
Judge Adam G. Snyder, former Presi
dent of the Supreme Court of Appeals Of
West Virginia, died in Lewisburg, in that
State. on Friday last, in his sixty-second
year. He was well known in Staunton. He
was native of Highland county. HI
leaves widow Ia sister of Mr.. r. s. Turk
of the SPECTATOR and five children.
Hon. Jacob Yost and wife lost their LITTLE
daughter Henrietta, last week, aged nine
teen months.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-07-31
Churches and Pastors.

Rev. DR.. Landrum who married Miss
Lottie Baylor of this county, preached bis
farewell sermon at the Second Baptist
church, Richmond, Sunday, prior to leav.
ing for Atlanta. At night an immense
throng gathered at the Grace street taber-
nacle to bid him farewell. At the close of the
services he received a telegram from Mrs
Landrum at Lexington. KY, that thei1
little son Herbert was ill. DR.. l.. left next
day for Lexington.
Charlottesville Progress 1.-THE Rev.
Il. W. Tribble and family are at Vesuvius,
Augusta county, where they were called by
the sickness of relative. Mrs. Tribble
will remain in the Valley the rest of the
summer. Mr.. Tribble will return to Char
lottesville Saturday. His congregation
has given him month1vacation."
The sixty-seveuth convention of the
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Virginia
will convene in Zion church, Augusta
county. Rev. D. P. Crickenberger, pastor,
Wednesday, August 10, 1896. at 9 O'Clock
a. m. Services will be held in the Luthe-
ran church in Waynesboro, at O'Clock,
the Tuesday evening before. Sermon by
Rev. L. L. Smith.
The st. Louis Presbyterian has good
portrait and sketch of Rev. G. d. Gilkeson
lone of the advance guard of Lexington
Presbytery." He is native of Augusta
county. He is pastor at Beverly, W. Va,
and in his forr years passionate has receiv-
ed 1856 members into his church.
The congregation of the Stanton Rap-
fist church have given their pastor, Rev.
M. L. Wood, month vacation, which
he will spend assisting in protracted meet
ings in Louisa and King William. Rev.
DR., Thos. Hume, who is summering at
Waynesboro, will fill Mr.. Woods pulpit
next Sunday.
Rev. DR.. Boyd of the Methodist church,
returned from the Sweet Chalybeate
Springs Saturday, much improved in
health.
Last Sunday DR.. G. B. Stricken preach
ed his farewell sermon at Atlanta, prior to
going to Richmond.
Rev. DR.. Frank Fl. Gaines has accepted
the Presidency of the Agnes Scott Insti
tute at Decatur, Ga.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-07-31
From Amherst c. H.

Especial kilograms to the Stnunton V1NDIcA'
TORI
AMHERST G. H., Va.,-July 80, IL M
Col. Robt. Catlett of Rockbridge will be
chosen Permanent Chairman of the con.
veation. The indications are that Tucker
will be defeated. Flood will probably be
nominated.
SECOND DISPATCH.
AMHERST e. H., July 80, 5 P. M.-The
convention endorsed the Chicago platform
Mr.. Tucker appeared before the conven
ton and declined the nomination in the
speech Of his life.
The balloting will begin about 6 O'Clock
THIRD DISPATCH.
AMHERST G. H., July 80, P. NH
D. Flood of Appomattox, was nominated
on the second ballot, receiving one hundred
and sixty votes.
JOHN T. HARTMAN.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-07-31
The 5Oth Anniversary.

A few weeks ago MI. and Mrs. L. s.
Rawlinson OF Augusta county, sailed fol
England to be present at the celebration OF
the fiftieth anniversary of the marriage OF
Mr.. Rawlinson's parents, Canon and Mrs,
Rawlinson of Canterbury, England. The
Canterbury Press of July 9Th, contains a
column account of the celebration. Mr..
Rawlinson is Canon of Christ church,
Canterbury, and among the guests was the
Archbishop of Canterbury and many other
church dignitaries, besides numbers of the
nobility. On the 18th of July Mrs. L. S
Rawlinson (who is daughter of Col. Jas
G. Cochran) attended garden party al
lambeth Palace.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-07-31
A Biz Day at the Goshen Chautauqua,

Tuesday, August 18th, will be Confeder-
ate day at the Chautauqua at Goshen. The
famous Corporal Tanner, the Union SOL
der who created such furOre at the Rich
mond Confederate reunion, will be there
and deliver an address. Rev. James Pow
ers Smith who was on Stonewall Jackson s
staff, will also deliver an address, and
there will be other attractions.
The Stonewall Brigade Band of Staun-
ton, will be there and furnish the music.
Excursion trains will be run there. of
which Agent Ker at the c. 4 o. depot can
tell you, and excursionists will find at the
fine Allegheny Hotel the best of accommo-
dations.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-07-31
The League Of the Fourth Class Postmasters
Of Aunuafa County,


/ FORT DEFIANCE, July 27-Pursuant tt
a call issued by the Middle River district
league the fourth-class postmasters Of
Augusta county met in the post Office al
StauntOn at this p. M, and organized
the Augusta County League Of Fourth
Glass Postmasters. with I. B. Kagey OF
Weyer's Cave, for President; j. r. Trout
of Long Glade. Vice President. and John
S. Richey of Fort Defiance, as Secretary
and Treasurer.
The object of the League is to secure
concert of action by and between the fourth
class postmasters of Augusta county and
their brother officers throughout the United
States in petition for recognition under
the Civil Service rules. in their demand fol
increased compensation and in all other
matters as may from time to time arise OF
interest and Importance to themselves as
postmasters and to the public as patrons OF
their several offices.
The membership fee was fixed at 25c per
member. All the fourth class postmasters
of the county were invited to join the
league either by letter or personal appllca-
tion to the secretary, who was authorized
to enroll them upon such application.
The League endorsed and adopted as its
official organ the semi-monthly newspaper
called 1.-THE Fourth Class Postmaster pub
lished in Washington. D. c., and urged all
it's members to support the paper.
The President and Secretary were in
structed to formulate a petition requesting
the Congressman of the district to give his
favorable consideration and use his best
efforts to secure the passage of the two
house bills numbered 1851 and 3343, known
as the Cummings and Hardy bills that they
may be enacted into laws. Each postmas-
ter was requested to circulate for sigma
lures among his patrons and friends a
petition to the Civil Service Commission
asking that fourth class postmasters be in
cluded in the classified Civil Service, and
vacancies be filled hereafter by Civil Ser
vice examination.
1t was agreed that this League hold four
regular meetings each year on the 4th Mon
days of October, January, April and July,
and all the fourth class pOstmasters in the
county are cordially and earnestly invited
to attend these meetings, to the end that
they may be mutually benefited by better
acquaintance with each other and free
exchange of views on all questions relating
to their offices.
I. B. KAGEY, President.
JOHN S. RICHEY,
Secretary.