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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-12
STATE OF MAINE.

. 4 ID n u OE I'VE "A HISEIs
CUMBERLAND, SIS. SUPREME JUDICIAL
COURT IN EQUITY.
Stephen W. Carr. ms. Comm VS.. Peoples
Ins Company.
In accordance with the order and decree OF
Court in the above entitled cause. l hereby
give notice to all persons having claims against
said defendant corporation to present them to
me at my office at number 396 Congress street.
2oth day of February, A. D. 1896. All claims
not SO presented will be forever barred.
EDWARD f. TOMPSON,
Master.
Dated this 2sth day Of January. A. D. 1895.
jan29 d1aw3w wed
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-12
CAPITOL GLEANINGs.

Washington, February 11.-Attorney
General Harmon, has instructed the
United States Distriot attorneys and
United States Marshals in New Mexico,
Arizona and Indian Territory to keep q
sharp lookout for the proposed Fizsim-
mons Maher prize fight, and use all
means in their power to prevent the law
recently approved by the President. pro-
hibiting prize fights in territories from
being violated. Responses have been re-
ceived stating that the United States au-
thoriites will be on the alert to prevent
any violation of the law.
The First Gold.
Washington, February 1.-The fret
appeared in the treasurer's cash today,
and was part of the first payment of
the 90 per cent for bonds. It amounted
to $40, ,9S3, 900, and raises the treasury
gold reserve to $52, rs. 600.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-12
Judge Off tho Track.

South Paris, February 1.-THE first
session of the Oxford Supreme court in
the new court house was postponed from
10 O'Clock this forenoon TO two this at
ternoon, because derailed train delayed
the attendance of Hon. Enooh Foster,
the presiding Justice.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-12
in THE HOUSE.

A number OF District of Columbia bills
were passed today. Consideration of
the bond and silver coinage bill was
resumed
Mr.. Hill, Republican of Connecticut.
opposed the Senate free coinage substi-
tute He said free coinage would not
be used this year except In the Demo
cratic national convention, and there it
will be crushed to death in one more
dying struggle for spoils and place AL
ready he said the shifting process had
begun. Old speeches addressed to "My
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-12

He Says salisbury's Untterances Have
Been Incorrect-pemands that Parlia-
ment Shall be Made Acquainted with
the Movements of the Government
Salisbury Replies but not Very Force
fully-The Armenian Question Touched
Upon-An Interesting Day in Parlia-
ment and More viii Follow-Hadcourt
and Balfour in the Commons.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-12
OF NEWSPAPER TALK

that the irritating intervention of the
United States ought to be rassnted. but
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-07
w. w. w. w.

Weak women wonder why they cannot be
cured, Madam Jacobs of the TAFT Medicine
Company, at No. 121 North Main street, WILL
during her Office hours, explain free simple
home treatment which is a positive reliable
cure for all diseases peculiar to women and is
so simple that any lady can use it and cure
herself in the privacy of her own home,
Why suffer with backache Why be des-
pondent Why have a tired languid feeling
when help is at hand Read what Mrs. j.
Miller, of Shamokin, says about the cure:
Five doctors treated me. l was getting
worse right along. Three of them said
had a tumor and would have to go to hos
pital and be operated on. l was advised to
try Tait's Cure for diseases peculiar to
women After three weeks the numerous
enlargement is entirely reduced and l feel
better than have felt in years l heartily
recommend the cure to all ailing women.
1t is so simple that any woman can use it,"
The Madam can be seen during her office
hours from to IL a. m. and 2 to p. M at
121 North Main street.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-07
Sporting Notes.

Manager Lawson, of the Potttsville team,
has been compelled to hand in his resigna-
ton A few days ago he was being lauded to
the skies, but now he must bear all the blame
for the clubs poor showing. 'Cub" Stricken
is the acting manager
When will Pottsville win game. Some
people think the team is outcassed the
Central League being about their size.
Setley is pitching good ball for Easton, He
was pleased to see Pottsville downed yester-
day.
our own Johnny Reilly is proving a good
umpire for the State League. He knows the
game.
The limerick street nine is anxious to play
Pottsville. This is adding insult to injury.
You ought to see our bargains in infants
shoes, a big lot to choose from for Soc, per
pair. At the Factory Shoe Store.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-07
HERALD
THURSDAY. MAY 7, 1896.
THE P. M. CONFERENCE.
Report of the Session Now Being Held a
Shamolkin.

Report of the Session Now Being Held at
ShamolSin.
The Primitive Methodist Conference con-
vened at Shamokin Tuesday. The ENamin-
ing Committee met the Practitioners and
candidates for the ministery at p. m. A
large number of young men were present for
examination.
Att p. m. gospel service was held, con-
Quoted by Revs. William Opie and 7. NJ.
Phillips, Rev John Bath preached the sermon.
A large number of people were present and
much interest was manifested throughout the
service. Many ministers and laymen were
present.
The general committee met at a. m. on
Wednesday and after devotional exercises
the business of the day commenced with
Rev. John Proude presiding The district
reports were examined and a great deal of
business prepared for the conference. The
general missionary secretary made his re-
port, which was very encouraging. The fol-
lowing ministers are present Revs. S. ID.
Savage, Mt Carmel; NJ. Harvey, Scranton;
H. G.. Russell, Wilkesbarre; T. G. Bache,
Nanticoke; r. NJ Bateman, d. D., Girard-
vile; S. Penglase, Parsons; Joseph Sutclitf,
Plains J. jones' NJ. A, Avoca c. Prosser
Scranton w. H. Holder, Priceburgh; w. ]
Williams, Jermyn G. Ball. Oliphant; w. F
Nichols, Hazleton G.. Lees, Tamaqua; j
U. Reseigh Seek; S. Cooper, Freeland S
I. Cooper, Mahanoy City, w. J. Richards
St. Clair II. Y. Sharp, Wade j. Walker
Shamokin T. NJ. Phillips Morris Rum ]
G. Jefferies, Irwin j. McGuinnes, Wes
Morel and city; T. Bell, Sewickley; W. H
Bentley, Pittsburg; J. Higgingson, Pittsburg
II. j. Buckingham, New Castle; J. B. Tyler
Niles, o.; T. Hey, Youngstown, o. A largt
number of delegates are also present ready
for the work of conference proper.
At 1880 last night Rev. j. B. Tyler preached
a most powerful sermon to a large and appre
ciative audience. The service was conducted
by Rev. S. T. Nichols.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-07
THE SCHOOL BOARD.
Contract for the white street School
Building Awarded.

Building Awarded.
The School Board held regular monthly
meeting last night and it was attended by
all the Directors except Mr. John T. Lee,
whose absence was caused by the death of
his brother at st. Clair. Nothing was said or
done in connection with the supefintendency,
and there will be nothing further done until
Prof Bogart the superintendent-elec for
wards the documents attesting his qualifca-
tions
The most important business of the even
ing was that bearing upon the construction
of the new White street school building
After a recess of 10 minutes the committee
on building and repairs submitted its
report showing the following bids: Jesse b.
Davis, S14, 400; Joseph Bell, S14, 105 G. G.
Jacoby, S13, s75; Frank Wilson, S13. 745 ;
Shenandoah Lumber & Feed Co., S13 700 and
recommended that the contract be awarded
to the lowest bidder, Shenandoah Lumber &
Feed Co. The recommendation was adopted
Mr.. Trezise opposed the motion to adopt and
voted against it. He urged that the contract
be awarded to Mr. Wilson.
Superintendent Whitaker made his
monthly report as follows Term enrolment
Boys, 1903; girls, 1882; total, 31s5.
Monthly enrollment-Boys. 1909 girls, 1345 /;
total, 2554. Average attendance-Boys, 1923 !;
girls, 1920; total 2149 Percentage of at
tendance-Boys, 91; girls, So; total, 80.
Pupils present every session. 694. Visits by
citizens, 1876 by directors, 40. So far as the
superintendent has proceeded with the oral
examinations he fl nds the progress has been
very satisfactory. He expects to complete
the oral examinations in three or four days.
An invitation from Barbara Fritchie Coun-
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-07
Atlantic League.
Tried to wreck a Train.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, May 7.-Unknown
persons yesterday boarded an empty en-.
gine on the Lehigh Valley railroad and
after opening the throttle ran ahead and
opened a switch leading to the main track.
The runaway engine went out on the main
track, but the alarm was promptly given
and it was stopped at the next station 1t
was moving slowly. The Buffalo express
had the right of way at the time, but was
forty minutes late. This fact probably
prevented bad accident. Detectives are
after the perpetrators.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-07

Packer collieries will work three days this
week
Mrs. Dr. Brady left for Harrisburg, where
She will spend several days.
Miss Winnie Brennan, of Mt. Carmel is
visiting Foreman John Brennan.
Maggie O'Neill was in Mahanoy City on
Tuesday.
The Lost Creek base ball club defeated the
Connors club by a score of 26 to l8.
The L. " c. Co. base ball club viii play a
game of ball with St. Nicholas nine on Satur-
day, May 9th.
A. Severn Browp, of the engineer corps, ac-
companied several ladies from Pottsyille
through the mines.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-07
BOARD OF TRUSTEES,
Deeds Recorded.

From VIM. H. Heidenreich to Harrison
Ball, lot in Mahanoy City from Charles D.
Kaier ct. al. to Harrison Ball, several lots in
Mahanoy City; from Ellen NJ. Betz to
Claudius F. Geiber, tract of land in Ryon
township; from John Broniszk to Charles
Duderk, lot in Shenandoah from Daniel Y.
Hepler to Henry Sngmester, land in Butler
township; from George Singmeister to John
Singmeister, lands in Butler township from
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company to
Patrick McGee, lot in CCaldale from Patrick
MeGee to Richard J. West, lot in Coaldale.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-07
AOOD'S PILLS cure Liver Ills,
BiliOusness, Indigestion, Headache.
A pleas" mt laxative. All Druggists.


No more books win be issued from the
public school library Of town after Tuesday
May 5th, until the second Thursday Of June
next, but the library will be open at the
usual hours on Thursday and Saturday, of
each week, to receive them, and all persons
having books are requested to return them
at once. BY order of the Library Committee
5-2-5t WIN 7. TREzIsE, Librarian.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-07
VIII Strin the Vein.

The Philadelphia & Reading Coal & Iron
Company have decided to introduce the same
method of mining coal at North Ashland
colliery that has proven so profitable at
Shenandoah City colliery, by stripping the
surface over the vein, and thus securing the
coal that could not otherwise be reached.
The stripping will be large one and will
give employment to hundreds of men, other
than those already employed at the colliery.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-07
YESTERDAYS BASE BALL GAMES.
National League.

At ittsburg-Baltimore 70; Plttsburg
2. AT Cincinnati-Cin g. Boston, O
At Cleveland-Cleveland, 13; Washington
T. At Chicago-Chicago, IL; Brooklyn, g.
At St. Louls-Philadelphi 6; St Louis
8, At Louisville-New York, 8; Louis
ville g.
Eastern League.
At ingflold-Springheld 6; Wilkes
barre, 3. At syracuse Buffalo, o; Syra
cuse 8. At Rochester-Rochester 8; 10
ronto, 2.
Atlantic League.
At Newark-Patersop Z; Newark, 2. AT
New k-Metropolitan, New Haven,
Pennsylvania State League
At Shamokin-Sha II; Ha7leton
3. At Lancaster-LancasteT, 80; York, 8
At Pottsville--Easton, IA; Pottsville, L.
Other Games Yesterday.
At Bethlehem, Pa.-Lehigh University
ID; New York University B. At Ithaca
N. Y.-University of Pennsylvania, 10
Cornell, 8. At New Haven - Yale, IL
Lafayette, g.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-07

This week swivel silks, best make, 25 cents
per yard worth soc. Brocade lustre skirts,
only S19s. Shirt waists, in endless variety
at cut prices capes in rich new styles-cloth,
velvet or silk, plain or richly embroidered,
from soc up. Lancaster apron ginghams
still &c per yard.
L. j. WILKINSON,
23 S. Main st.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-07
JAS. Goodman & Co.

Fresh lb. print creamery butter, 22c.
Fresh round print country roll butter, 1st
Fresh round tub butter per lb.. 1Sc.
Fresh eggs per doz., 12c.
Penna. potatoes, bushel lots, csc.
4-9-tf % West Centre street.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-07

All persons caught trespassing upon the
grounds of the Columbia Park will be prose-
cuted to the full extent of the law. So
much damage has been done to the place
stringent measures are necessary. By order
of the
5-6-1w BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-07

Checks for the famous gold aluminium
table ware can only be had at the Factory
Shoe Store. We give them to every pur-
chaser.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-07
Increase of Bank Stock.

The officers and directors of the Union
National Bank of Mahanoy City are taking
steps looking to an increase of capital 1t is
proposed to issue one hundred shares at an
equitable price to parties who for any reason
failed to secure stock when the bank was or
ganized. Subscriptions for the entire
amount are received but no one will be
given more than five shares. This banks
stock is now worth S160 per share.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-07
go Per Cent.

Reduction are the prices on our big line of
mems and boys russets and gondolas at
Womer's shoe store. 4-20-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-07

Buy your Oxfords at the Factory Shoe
Store. We have over 1000 pairs that were
made to sell for 1.5O and $780, The Factory
price is 98 cents, either black or tan.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-07

who Said They Have Cough?
Advice-Take Pan-Tina, 25c. At Gruhler
Bros drug store.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-07
LINEN MARKING OUTFIT !

With this outfit any one can put their
name on their clothing, handkerchiefs, &C.,
and it wont wash out 1t consists of rubber
stamp with your name on and an indeliblc
pad which is always ready for use. Price
complete 40 cents
We can supply any style rubber stamp
desired. 25O styles Of type to select FROM
HOOKS & BROWN
a North Main ST.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-07

Owing to ill health and by
advice Of my physician am
compelled to retire from bust
ness and consequently offer to
the public my entire stock of
fine furniture, regardless of
cost.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-07

DAv1NGs AND CROSSINGS PARTIES desir-
i ing stone for pavings or crossings should
write TO f. J. Folk, Shumans, Pa, or CONNER
cial Hotel, Shenandoah. 4-1s-lm
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-07
MISCELLANEOUS.

VXTANTED.-A girl for general house work
w Apply at once at 233 South West street,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-07

DOR SALE Dwellings No. 215, 2l7, 2l9, POI,
II 223 and 225 East t'oal street. Most desirable
locations. Apply to u S. Robbins, Shenandoah
Lumber and Feed Company office. 4-2S-tf
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-24
Gloucester Fish Market.

FOR THE WEEK ENDING Feb. ~, 1896.
Frozen herring $11s . hundred.
Last sales OF Bank halibut Is ~ and lo1ac ~
for white and gray.
Last sales of Georges Cod from vessel $31A
for large and 50 for medium; Bank az $2A az
IA
Bloate Mackerel $2eas2e: Shore Is at s21 !;
Shore rs, SIS 5o@2n: IS scarce Sls.
Wesquote prime Georges Codfish at IS 90
GO 70 Ior large and 8 759$4 rs for small Bank
Is oO9S4 ior large and S21a GS2s4 for small !;
BANK at 20 oOand - for large and $2IaQ$2sA
tor small. Newfoundland do &c.
we quote cured cusk at $3A 4$4 % qtI; bake
SiM naddock-aSl Is; heavy sailed pollock
$iys gS2 II otl; and English cured do S30314.
Best handllne homeless Geoges cod &c for me-
dunn to TAG large middles 5o6S9: homeless
Snore 40 6gIc; Grand Bank do 6G61 In ;cusk,
ga 96 1ac; paddock 3s4 @4sl uake at 2Ca4Ia /;
fancy brands of entirely boned cod II 10 I6c
y ID; Smoked Halibut. straight strips at loo
~ H.; extra thick 1O1a medium &c; smai6 " G /:
chunks l1@12c. - ~
smoked salmon 1Sc q fb :Medium herring l2c
20 tucks AT &c: lengthwise Sc mo is at Sc
Bioatrers at 20. shore do at L 10; canned
trout 81 90 fresh halibut So 20; salmon / 80 /:
loptsers 80; clans 96c. American sardines.
quarlef OILS, 81 30; half oils, So 30; three-ouar
teT mustards. $21a, spiced. So.
Large new nunuland herring 81 80 Dbl. Nova
Scotla large split Sc 90; mediuml$5 large round
Snore W ;cnolce layer packed do $31a@S3 70
Picked Goldfish S404 so; haddock 3 25: half
but heads SIS; sound $40: tongues and sounds
81,
Newfoundland cod oil csc y al;strong oil at
2bc ;biackflsh do ACE; menhaden do. northern
cured Csc.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-24
CITY OF PORTLAND.
To the Electors Of the City Of
Portland:

Notice is hereby given that the Board of
Registration of Voters of said City, will be
IN u, open en- session at Room Number, Eleven
(11), City Building, upon each of the nine
Secular Days prior to the Municipal Election
to be held on the Second day of March next;
being February 18th to February 26th inclu-
sive, from nine in the forenoon to one
o'clock in the afternoon, and from three till
five o'clock in the afternoon, and from seven
till nine o'clock in the evening, excepting on
the last day of said session, Wednesday
February 26th,) when it will not be in SEES
sion after five o'clock in the afternoon, to
| receive evidence touching the qualification
correct the voting lists. There will also be
sessions on February 27th, 2Sth, 29th, to
enable the Board to verify the correctness
OF said lists and for closing up the records
of said sessions.
Chapter 3O4 Public Laws of Maine ap-
proved March %, 1898, provides
been entered upon the Voting Lists in any
city, in accordance with the provisions OF
this act, must If he desires to vote, appear
In person at place provided for registration
and prove that he possesses all the qualifi-
cations of a Voter. Every person qualified
to Vote as hereinbefore provided, shall
vote only in the Ward of the city, and Vot-
had his residence on he first day of April
preceding, or of his becoming an inhabitant
after said day.
residence from one Ward to another previous
to April 1, 1895, and have not had their
residence properly corrected on the Voting
List of the Ward where they resided on said
first day of April, should notify the City
Clerk in person or in writing of such change
who will receive and record evidence of the
same, which must embrace the name of the
Voter, the ward, street and number from,
and the ward street and number to which
such removals have been made. A copy of
which record shall at all times be open to
public inspection. Or application for the
| above purpose may be made to the Board
OF Registration, Room No. II, City Building,
on each of the nine secular days, Feb. 18th to
Feb. 2eth 1895, inclusive, set apart as above
indicated, for the revision and correction of
the Voting LISTS
During said time, said Board will revise
and correct the Voting Lists; and the War
dens of said city shall be governed by said
revised and corrected list, and no name shall
be added to o. stricken from said list on
said day of election, and no person shall
vote at any election whose name is not on
said lists.
AUGUSTUS f. GERRISH, gAl
MONROE A. BLANCHARD,
MICHAEL C. M CANN, @SV
Board of Registration of Voters
Portland, February II, 1896. febl2d2w
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-24
Boston & Maine r. r.
In Effect October 20. 1895.
WESTERN DIVISION.

v A1cAA 1AsN III
Trains leaye Portland. Union station. for
scarnoro Crossing. 10.0oa. M. OLD, .. 70, .,
m. Scsrboro Beach, Pinp Point, 100, 90
& San, m' ,s5d 80 5;i5 s2o NJ olJ oo Orchard
y. 40, $50, 5.15, $40. p. M; Kenne-
6 2 PIN. Wells Beach. 7:oo.S. 40 a. M; $50
a. m, 12.4O, $50, 5l5 p. M Kennebunk-
port, somersworth. Dover. 100. $40 a. M,
l2.4o 3.3O, 5.15 pm. Rochester. FsrLntng-
t %nt Alton Bay $40 a; M. 80 $50 D. M;
somersworth and Rochester.) 700 a. m. !;
Manchester, Concord. 100 a. M, $50 p. m. /;
Rockingham function, HaverhilL Law
m. Exeter. Boston, 10. 40. II. 90. t8.4oa. NJ.
$40. $50 p. m. Arrive in Boston, 1925,
~ a. m l2.55, 4.2o. 7.15 q. m. Leave
Boston for Portland, 100, $50 a. ~. 90
4.15 p. M
SUNDAY TRAINS.
For Boston, express. 8 40 a. M For Boston
and way stations. LOO, Ale p. m. Arrive in
Boston. 7.2b a, M, E.27, S.44 p. ~.
Boston for Portland. 3.45 a. m
EASTERN DIVISION.
Prom Union station for Cape Elijah eth,
4fo.45 a. H.; Saco. Conway junction,
WoIfboro 700 a. M; Biddeford, Ports
mouth, Amcsbury. .Newburyport Salem.
1900 p m. Arrive in Boston, Il. So a. M. IL. AZ,
Alb, $50 p. m. Leave Boston for Portland.
7.3o. 300 a. H., 1890. 100 7.45 .. m.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
For Biddeford. Portsmouth. Newbury
port. Salem. Lynn, Boston. 2. 90 a. M, 12. 60
p. m. Arrive in Boston, 5.5S q. M. 4.l5 p.
m. Leave Boston for Portland. *9. 90 a. m.
7.00p.m,
tDoeS not run MONDAYS.
tConnects with Rail Lines for Now YORK.,
South and West
sConnects with Sound Lines for New York.
sWestern Division from North Berwick Sum
days only.
ttConnects at Scarboro Crossing with
tain for Boston via Eastern Division.
Through tickets to all points in Florida.
the South and West tor sale as Ticket Office,
Union Station
ie21 diff