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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-07-20
T 7
Another Drowning Accident Occurs Mt the
Tnmbling Run Dnm.

PorTsv1LLE, July 20.
Another drowning accident occurred last
Saturday evening a short time before O'clock
i'm the second Run dam. Louis Miller, with
several companions, was spending the after
noon at the E~dgewater Boat House and about
Z O'Clock Miller and a man named Hartman,
Of Port Carbon, went out on the dam with
George Piefcr's canoe. 1t has not been in use
for several years and was not considered safe
for one who could not swim.
1t is supposed that Hartman, who was
rowing the boat, tried to make too short a
turn and the boat fitting over upset him in
the water. On the rccoil Miller was thrcwn
into the water and the boat was turned up
side down. Hartman SWAIN to shore, think
ing that Miller could swim but after
several attempts to get on top Of the
boat the latter slipped back in the water.
Although there were several persons
near, yet pone Of them could reach the
drowning man in time. Deputy Coroner
Clemens empanelled a jury composed of
/ Joseph DeFrehn, Albert Roehrig, J. NJ.
Madison, J. W. Eisenhuth, Joseph Myers
and p. c. Thomas. They will hear testimony
this eVeu5ng at Clemens drug store. Parties
grappled for the body all Saturday night and
were successful in finding it in about forty
feet Of water, opposite the Neversink boat
house, which is the nearest house to the
breast of the second dam. Miller was a
native of Germany and was employed as a
bake- at Kohler's, on Fourth and Schuylkill
avenue. No arrangements have been made
for the funeral rs his sister is expected to-day
from Philadelphia.
An early morning fire occurred on the Mill
Greek road ard as the result Mrs. Jennie
Sloan is withdat a home to-day. An alarm
was sent in by officer Charles Graeff from
box 70 at the corner of Coal and Nichols
streets, about $3.50 o'clock this morning. The
house was situated at the sop of a Hill outside
of the borough limits and the firemen could
not get to it with their hose. Everything
was lost and the woman was nearly distracted
She said that there was $500, a bank book
and some important papers in the house.
The loss is about 81 500, partly covered by
insurance.
Marriage licenses were granted to the fol-
lowing persons samuel J. Yeich and Sallie
Field, both of Wayne township John r.
Williams, of Williamstown, and Mary Zeiger,
of Joliet; Thomas Howe, of Boydtown, and
Emily J.. Graham, of Frackville Michael
Skumbel, of Buck Mountain, and Eva
Shastak, Of Dark Water; Louis Mohrbach
and Barbara Wagner, both of Minersville.
Deeds were recorded as follows From
Adam Reichert to James Reber, two tracts in
South Mannheim township; from Edward p.
M%eiswinkel ct. al, executor, to Franz W.
Meiswinkel, lot in Pottsville.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-07-20
DIR. George williams Disappears.

The New York World contained the
startling piece of news from Long Branch, N.
j., to the effect that Rev. George Williams,
who was last spring called to the pastorate of
the First Baptist church, of that place, has
disappeared leaving his family in doubt as to
his whereabouts. DR.. Williams left his
family and the parsonage last Monday morn
ing, ostensibly to go to New York on bust
ness. Since then he has not been seen or
heard rom His wife is greatly alarmed for
his safety. The missing pastor is A years
old, and formerly resided in Mahanoy City.
He is well and favorbly known in Shenan-
doah. He lived happily with his wife and
three children
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-07-20
p ITHY POINTS.
Happenings Throughout the Region Chrou-
ioled for HastY Pernsal.

happenings IhroughOut the Region Chron-
icled for Hasty Perusal.
The public schools at Gilberton will open
August 18th.
Mt. Carmel wheelmen will have a road
race on July 30.
The Lehigh Valley employees are at present
being measured for their full uniforms.
The Lehigh Valley Coal Company's new
reservoir, near Mahanoy City, is completed.
VIM, B%roughall, of Ellangowan, is suffering
from a large tumor on the fore part Of the
head.
Ashland is TO have a directory, and the
book will be issued about the middle of
August.
Heisenburger's properties on East Centre
street, are being equipped with new flag
stone pavements.
John Roberts is layinga substantial flag
stone pavement around his newly erected
stable, on West Lloyd street.
Camp II, p. O. S. of A., of Ashland, will
hold a box sociable at Washington Park on
August q. The local camps nave been
invited.
The employees in the machinery depart
ment of the Philadelphia and Reading car
shops, in Reading, have just been placed on
thirteen hours "A day.
AHt Nuih VI utilOuahlus INC uWtlllhE
house on the lot purchased by All Saints
church, corner West and Oak streets, com-
meuced this morning.
A. +. Eckert, of Pottsyille, is a candidate
for the Office of State Master Of Forms, P. o,
$. of A., and his candidacy is being doomed
by members Of Camp 80, of the above place.
The woodcock season is now open, and
these birds may now he shot without re,
s%triction until December 10th.
George Windish, the condemned wife
murderer. now in Jail at Wlkesbarre, is
gradually sinking and his death is momen.
tarily expected.
The Mahanoy City Game and Fish Protec-
tive Association will hold their annual day
out on August 26th.
Mahanoy City will pay $40 a day for tn,
use of the Ashland street roller,
The Catholic societies will nave a picnic
and parade az G~irardville on August 18th.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-07-20
WIN Serve Additional TING.

WEST CHESTER, Pa, July 2O.-A charge
of Jail breaking was preferred on Satur-
day against the colored convict James
Mills, who was recently recaptured ut
Bedford, Pa, and returned to the Chester
county prison. Mills has seven years Of
his fourteen year term yet to serve, and
will be given additional time for his latest
offense. He has thus far declined to tell
how he made his escape from the prison.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-07-20
Cnmernn fnr McKlnley.

HARRISBURG, July 20-The following
statement was made by n person who
claims to have had his information from
Senator Cameron himself Senator Cam
eron, Pennsylvania's most persistent
champion of the free silver cause, has an
nounced that he will vote for the Republi-
can ticket this fall, and proposes TO assist
the campaign of Mckinley and Hobart.
While declaring that he is for free silver,
the senator objects to the planks of the
Democratic platform opposing use of
troops in strikes"
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-07-20
EVENING HERALD
MONDAY. JULY 20, 1895.
Priests Transferred.

Archbishop Ryan gives notice OF the fol-
lowing changes Of priests Rev, Francis j..
Hamilton, temporarily at st. Francis
Xavier's, Philadelphia, to be assistant at st.
Kyran's, Heckscherville Rev. james NJ.
Flanagan, from st. Teresa's to st. Francis
Xavier's; Rev. Daniel }. Murphy, from Coal
dale to st. Teresa's Rev. James J. MacAnn,
from st. Teresa's to st. Charles Borromeo's 4;
Rev. p. j. Flahcrty. To st. Tercsa's; Rev.
Walter Duffy, from st. Francis de Sales to
st. Patrick's, pro TEN Rev. James Carton,
pro TEN at our Lady of the Rosary, to st.
% St Charles, Kellyville Rev. Francis J.
Sheehan. late of the Catholic University, to
st. Malachy's.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-07-20
Died Yesterday.

Peter Shappell, an old and esteemed resident
of town for 10 years, died at his residence on
South Gilbert street, yesterday morning, Of
general debility. Deceased was born in
Paterson, Pa, in 1911 and attained the age of
So years, 6 months, and l day. He was con-
fined to bed for the past seven months. He
was one of the pioneer settlers of this county
and is survived by his wife, Abigail, two
daughters, Mrs. Benjamin S%tauffer, of town,
and Mrs. Josiah Faust, Of FL Paso, Texas (;
and six sous Henry, Of Catawissa Samuel,
of Toledo, Ohio j. NJ, of Ginrdville ;
Joseph, Benjamin and Martin, of town. He
was a resident of Catawissa Valley for S5
years and a member of the Reformed church.
He was also one Of the builders Of the old
Girard Mansion, Schuylkill canal and the
Schuylkill railroad.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-07-20

The fifteen popular teacher chosen by the
customers Of Snellenburg & Co., of Philadel-
phia, for a European trip at the expense of
that firm sailed on the American liner Belgen-
land on Saturday afternoon for Il fifty-days'
tour. Among the ten city teachers Miss
Minnie NJ. Metzler, of Germantown, ranks
second while Miss Margaret Thomas, of
Morea, ranks first of the teachers in the state
outside of Philadelphia. They will be ac-
compauied by a member of the firm on the
trip.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-07-20
Raided a Polish wedding.

On Saturday night Officers Tosh, Lee and
Stanton were called to a house on South
Main street, near the Pennsylvania station,
where a Polish wedding was in progress.
Upon arrival they found the inmates all in an
intoxicated condition and creating a nuisance.
A raid was made and nine of the occupants
were arrested. They were taken to the
lookup and given a hearing before Chief
Burgess Burns, when eight of the prisoners
paid fines and costs and the ninth is serving
time in the locknn.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-07-20

The Mahanoy Valley and Centnlia Fire
Insurance Association, composed of insur-
ance agents of the district indicated by the
name, met in the Mansion House parlor at
Mahanoy City on Saturday, to discuss rules
and regulations, rates, &c. The next meet
ing be held in Ashland this week. Agents
Davis and David A.. Faust, of town, were
prpseut.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-07-20

Parents are by nature anxious that their
children secure and maintain as many useful
and valuable friends as possible, one friend
which they can readily secure for a trile is
T~hompson's Diphtheria Cure, which in case
Of a diphtheretic attack, will positively cure
medicines fail. The best plan is to keep it
handy in the house at all times and apply
according TO directions at the first intimation
of diphtheria, Group, quiusy, or any other
throat affection. Sold at Eirlin's drug store
nj 80 cents "a bottle.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-07-20

The collieries operated by the Philadelphia
& Reading Coal 4 Iron Company and the
Lehigh Valley Coal Company resumed opera
tons this morning. Those of the former
company will work four days this week,
while the latter will make full six days. All
the storage yards of the Z. d r. c.. & l.. Co.
are full and there is very little demand for
large purchases, hence that company will not
work its mines full time until the market
improves and the present supply on hand is
reduced.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-07-20

CHAMBERsBUBG, Pa, July 2O.-Mrs.
Martin Drury and her two children We're
bitten by copperhead snakes last week,
One of the children is dead, and the
mother and her other child cannot long
survive. Owing 10 the heat the family re-
moved their bed TO the basement, and the
snakes crawled into the bed while they
slept.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-07-20
Knooked Down by a bicycle.

George Deibert, aged 4 years, was knocked
down by a bicycle, ridden by Thomas Nc
Ginty, on East Centre street, MahanOy City,
on Saturday evening. He was waiting to
let a team pass and walked directly in front
Of the bike. He was picked up unconscious
and received severe bruises about the body.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-07-20
Now Dumping Ground.

The borough this morning, through Charles
Clemens and J. r.. Pollard, of the P. & r.
c. & l. Co., received permission to use the
land along the Lakeside railway in the rear
of the Indian Ridge dirt bank as a public
dumping ground. All refuse matter which is
being dumped will be covered Immediately
with coal dirt from the bank, so as to pre-
vent the arising of any obnoxious odors.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-07-20
Denth Id nn Old Resident.

Patrick Toole, of West Line street, died at
his late residence yesterday afternoon, aged
so years. Deceased was an old resident of
town and was a sufferer from miners asthma
for a long time, which caused his death. He
is survived by a wife and several children.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-07-20
Grant Band ut MInysvime Park.

The Grant Band, of town, has been engaged
to give two concerts at Maysville Park, near
Shamokin, on Wednesday, one in the after
noon and the other in the evening.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-07-20
Used a Beer GInss.

Frank Koschak had a hearing before JUS
tice Rynkawicz last evening for splitting Joe
Kosco's head open with a beer glass during a
drunken brawl at a boarding house. The
arrest was made by officer Goodman and the
prisoner was discharged by paying fine and
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-07-20
C~hildren's Day.

With an overcrowded church and a select
program, Children's Day was very appro-
priately celebrated in the United Evangelical
church last evening. The various recitations
and vocal selections by the Sunday school
wore YerY nhlY rendered.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-07-20
Robbed While Asleep.

Thomas Paulokouis, who conducts a saloon
on East Centre street, while sleeping on the
stoop Of his house was relieved of a silver
watch and $500 in money, by some unknown
person. He was also robbed of a quantity of
wine, liquors and cigars.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-07-20

The Philopatrian Club, of shamokin, will
hold another of its series of dances this even
ing at Maysyille park. The Schoppe
Orchestra, of town, will furnish the music.
Quite a number from town will be in attend
ance.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-07-20
Buried This Morning.

The remains of James X, Dewey, who died
at Mahanoy Plane on Friday night from
nervous troubles, were inferred this morning
at st, J~oseph's cemetery, Ashland. The
deceased was 40 years Of age and leaves "a
wife and eight children.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-07-20

How are your Kidneys2 Bright's Disease
is a terrible malady. SO insidious, so decep-
tive, SO dangerous. DIR. Hobbs Sparagus
Kidney Pills have a wonderful curative effect
in checking aud curing this disease. They
have nc equal, Sold by S. P. Kirlin, drug
v,.t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-07-20
Won't Pay the Tax.

Manager Lyons, of the Sunbury opera
house, refuses to pay the state tax of S32. so
levied on all houses of amusement by an act
of the last Legislature. He threatens to
close the opera house, and suit has been
brought to recover the tax due.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-07-20
ID LaY the Cnrner stnne.

The corner stone of the new Second Meth
odist church at Shamokin will be laid Sun
day, July 20, when ministers from different
sections of the state are expected 10 be
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-07-20
Drunk and Dlsorderly.

Jacob Schketz was arrested by Officer Foltz
last night ftf eGfatiAg a nuisance ON the
streets in tht sixth ward snd being drunk
and disord@ky iven a hearing and
released "a yrR = fine and costs,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-07-20
Atlantic League.

SATURDAYS ATLANTIC LEAGUE GAMES.
At Philadelphia-Athletic, Z; Newark,
l, At Paterson-First game: Paterson, s.;
Wilmington, 3. Second game: Whining
ton, z; Paterson, 4. At Lancaster-Lan-
caster-Lancaster, 10; Hartford, 4.
SUNDAYS ATLANTIC LEAGUE GAMES.
At Paterson-Athletic, Z; Paterson, g..
At Newark-Newark, 10; Wilmington, 8.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-07-20

SATURDAYS EASTERN LEAGRE GAMES.
At NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., Z; Roch-
ester, 3. At Scranton-Scranton, 3; SYRIA
cuse, 0. AT Springfield Springfield, 81;
Albany, 2. At Providence-Buffalo, 81;
Providence, O..
SUNDAYS EASTERN LEAGUE GAMES.
At Albany-Springfeld, 12i Albany, s..
At Rochester-First game: Rochester, 10;
Syracuse, 8. Second game: Syracuse, A.;
Rochester, 3. At Provi-dence-Buffalo, 8;
Providence. L.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-07-20
THE BASE BALL RECORDS.
Standing of the Clubs in the Race for
Championship remnants.


SATURDAYS NATIONAL LEAGuE GAMES.
At st. Louis-St. Louis, s; Brooklyn, A.,
At Louisville-New York, 1; Louisville,
B. At Cleveland-Boston, 7; Cleveland, 3.
At MISUNDERSTANDING s; Philadelphia,
3. At Observation-Disclosures 10; Cincin-
natl, B. Chicago-W Washington gamel pre-
vented by rain.
SUNDAYS NATIONAL LEAGUE GAMES.
At Chicago First game: Chicago, 4;
Washington, 3. Second game: Chicago,
3; Washington, 2. At Louisville First
game; Cleveland, 4; Louisville, 3. Second
game, Cleveland, a Louisville, O.. At St.
Louis-St. Louis, 8; brooklyn, ?. At Gin
cinnati-Baltimore, IA; Cincinnati, g..
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-07-20

state Of Pennsylvania, County Of %Sehuylkill, SIS
/, T.. b. Hunter, cashier Of the above named
bank, do solemnly swear that the above state
menti is true to the best OF my knowledge and
belief.
+. b. HUNTER, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this Goth
day of July, 1896. j. X. CoYLE,
Notary Public
Correct-Attest
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-07-20
~ELLANEO

nor SALE CHEAP.-Au upright piano il
L good condition. Apply to John Heroine
400 south .Iardin street.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-05-30

figured on Is done in 1896, the crowding
81 much Of IL into few months at the
latter part Of the season Is inevitable.
Meanwhile the liberal shipments that
characterized the early part OF last
season are not possible with some selling
companies. The financing Of ireights on
nnsold ore Is one problem, aud the dock
charges on ore that does not 20 forward
from vessel TO furnace is another.
However, some ore is being sold with
every week, and not few mines have
placed the bulk OF their probable pro-
duction for 1896. The curtailment
movement among valley furnaces means
"A check on ore consumption, but the ore
trade can as well have il come that way
as to have unsold stocks OF pig ironpilcd
up In yards. The ultimate effect on the
ore trade is the same. A falling of in
the grain movement has weakened
freights in the past two weeks. From
Escanaba both sixty and flfty-hve cents
have been done. The Marquette rate is
nominniiy eighty cents, and TINT ior
Duluth and Ashland, 81.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-05-30
|. F. JOPpSOp.
The Traders is a busy place

The Traders is a busy place,
MENoMI- and under the energetic
NEE management OF j. Il. Jones
RANGE. and his capable lieutenant,
Capt. Frank Carbis, the
property is rapidly becoming one OF the
largest and we believe one OF the most
profitable mines on this range. The Gill
ford pit il the center OF activity from
which about fifty cars OF ore ARE shipped
daily, aud the mining arrangements are
such that the ore il secured at very little
expense. This ore, which some years
ago was thought TO be too low grade
TO he proiitably mined now presents
great promise for the future for the
mas who has refused Co be discouraged
by any misfortune and to become rich
auxiliary to Iron Mountain. IL is OF
bessemcr quality and averages about
fifty per cent. in iron and very low in
phosphorus At the Clifford pit a new
rock crusher manufactured by the Gates
Iron Works company, Of Chicago, capa-
BILE OF crushing 1900 tons n day, with
the necessary complement OF boilers to
furnish abundance Of steam to operate
II and to hoist the ore from the pit. is
being erected, and will probably be
ready for operation next week, as the
machinery Is now all practically in
stalled, and the finishing touches only
being required. As mining operations
progress the pit will he extended east
and west and sunk probably 100 Icct
deeper before underground mining will
be necessary. There Is an immense body
of ore TO be secured without the timber
and water charges which form such
burtlensome items Of expense in under
ground work. Jay w. Hoose has alargc
force Of men at work stripping n large
area south of the pit which will form
new ground for mining activity in the
future. Four new shaft houses. Clifford.
Fleshiem No. and No. 2, and Royce,
are being put up, the first three having
made considerable progress toward com.
pletion. Flick 4 Johnson also have the
new spur nearly completed and IL will be
ready Tor use as soon as the necessary
surface changes at the mine are made.
Mr.. kurz, iormer superintendent Of the
Electric Light and Power company, has
been engaged ns electrician at the Trad.
ers, aud ~ now busy getting In shape an
electric plant for lighting the aurincc.
One Of the most urgent needs nc present
10 the grading Of n road from the Boulc-
ward TO the township road now com.
pieted 10 the city limits. A very good
road has been made by the township
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-05-30

John Tod. OF Cleveland,
MEsAnI president OF the Biwabk
RANGE. Bcssemer company, was in
town last Friday 20 inspect
the mine. lie complimcnted The local
10y saying that the prop
erty Is in better shape this spring than
ever before Mr.. Tod was unnblc to say
at the present time just how strong
stripping operations would be prose.
cutcd the remainder Of this season. At
a meeting Of the directors 81 the com.
pany Go be held in Cleveland soon that
question will lac decided. The company
has decided TO discontinue the night.
shift for the season ns the proposed out.
put OF $780, 900 tons Gun ensily bo loaded
In the daytime with two shovcls. This
move viii reduce the cost of operation
considerably rs IL will do away with the
expense oI running the electric light
plant. Besides much better work can
be done in tho daytime than ut night
Range.