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The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1896-01-25
o.d If a Heinous Crime.

ua1la walla, Wash, Jan. zo I..ann
wiz ~ the case of the state VS.. joseph
Jury %ayh ,a for an unnamabls CRIME anrs
o Mon upon boy returned tur1ea+ 1 The
e Com Of guilty at o'clock tonight me
INV was out seven hours.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1896-01-25
HARD FIGHTING IN THE CAMEROONs
German Garrison and Native Insurgents
Killing Zach Other.

Berlin. Jan. 21.-The North German
Gazette has a dispatch from the Gamer
oons saying several days fighting oc-
CURED near the station of Jaunde, be-
tween the garrison and insurgent ma
tives Four German officers were
wounded and seven natives killed.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1896-01-25
eorn CONSIDERATIONS ARE FREED
ese Found Not Guilty OF MuroeI-
japanese ing Corea's Queen.

yobobama, Jan. n.-Viscount Mulra'
lo ar1v Japanese minister to Corea'
1oili o+hers charged with completely IN
anu corean coup d'etat and the muroer
the VI have been acquitted.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1896-01-25
They ARE MEN OF INDUSTRY

AssOciatiOn in Session ReDresenting a
Quarter Of 1rillion Dollars.
Chicago, Jan. 21.-Central Music hall
was crowded to the doors this morning
with representative business men from
everv section of the country upon the
onening of the second annual conven-
+ion of the National Association Of
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1896-01-25
Destructive Fire In Paris

OesfIuctiVe F1Tc In Pnris.
Paris, Jan. 22-Fire in the Hotchkiss
Rapid Fire Gun mandatory at st. Dem
Miss has caused damage of a million
francs.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1896-01-25
TREASURY LOST A NEAT III lie oOm
n,,er Two end One-Half Millions Drawn
ont Tor Export.

washington, Jan. 21.-The treasury
so1, 1ost 81. 500 900 in gold bars for ex-
n ror 5000 in coin and $4,000 in Jew
p p,or g. hars. making a total loss for the
eio. - % 522. 900. This reduces the gold
reserve to $50,79O,12
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1896-01-25


heavy steers were 5@1Oc off today on very
ordinary receipts, and light and medium
went at steady prices. Not many cattle
were good enough to sell as high as $3.50,
and the bulk of steers sold at $375@4. 40.
Cows and heifers were in good demand at
81. 9O@3 40, with fat heifers in demand at
$3.25G375, and steers and feeders at $1.750
$50.
Hogs-Common to choice droves sold at
So. 9OGIA.15, and few fancy butcher weights
brought $40, the top price being Is cents
below the highest price a year ago.
Sheep-There was much larger run
than usual and as the demand was again
quite moderate, the prices averaged 1Oc
lower for the general run. The sales were
on a basis Of $250@3.75 for common to
choice natives. Western sheep were in
demand at $3.2O0365 and common to choice
lambs were wanted at $375Q475.
Receipts-Cattle, 1900 head; hogs, 30. 900
head sheep, 10000 head.
MISCELLANEOUS.
New York. Jan. 22.-Hops-Weak.
Wool-Steady.
Coffee-Closed at net decline of 5000
points; January. $13.2O@13.25: March, $3.50
Q13; spot Rio. dull: No. T. $14.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-12-13

F. E. Sapp, pastor of the Christi church, will have for his subject Sun day II q. II. "rhe First Ghufch-;ts Spiritual Life and Power,a and at [ D. m. How d Saareher For Truth Obtained Light All will be kindly Welcontd at these serl ices.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-12-13
 \ Superb X ctol..

The amusement lovers in Pine Bluff will have an opportunity on Tues day December l5. of witnessing Mr. Clay Clement, who is pleasantly re- membered from the occasion of his engagement here last season in ''The New Dominion. Mr Clamant will be seen this time in his greatest character, that of Matthias in "Tha Bells" < well known critic, writing of Mr. Clements eharaeterizat tior, i, said: "Mr. Clement k not q good actor but q great artist. and plays Matthias i'll q thoroughly subtle and artistic manner. Ia the first two acts, when conscience first begins fo torture the murderer, and the faint sound of bells disturbs him, he is life like and strong, though, in meas ure. suhdned. Ii the dream scene
 q most trying ofd-ai, he iS most truly grand. He does not overact, bit he acts with vivid intensity that is thrilling in the extreme. It is q seer Q ia which the actor is only too liable to overact, bnt Mr Glenn ent's interpretation is faultless. Throughout the horrible nightmal e he holds his audiece spellborn l, and
 when tlle waking moment comes. there comes with it d burst of rap turous applause, Tn his rendition Of Matthias, Mir. Clement can be ciassed as one of the greatest actors of the time "The Bells" will be superbly mounted from scenic standpoint, a full carload of scenery is carried for the production. and Mr. Clements supporting company is an exceptionally strong one.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-12-13
Fine plush and wool lap robes at c. Noss & Bro.
Polk Miller.

Polk Miller, the disting uished dia- lectcian and entertainer. has been engaged to appear ia cine Bluff at Merrill Institute. contract having just bee T made with Mir IF. F. smith, Richmond. Ea., Mr. AIiller's mana ger. Mir. Miler's entertainment is humorous. Itis not q lecture" in the common acceptance of that term. but is q veritable evening Of story and song on "Old Times Down South." Mr. Miller just talks, tells negro dialect stories and sings ne- gro songs, playing his own accom-. paniment on the banjo, ia 8 way that beats the negro himself. His work is thoroughly enjoyable and refined throaghgnt. l2-13.dlt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-12-13
DIED.

ATKiNsoN-At Macon, Miss. Fri day December II. 1S9G. MR. HUNTER ATKINSON, aged about 42 years.
 The deceased Sas. wellk nown int this city and county. of witch he was q citizen and merchant for number of years. \ few years ago he moved to Star City, Lincoln county, where he was engaged in the practice of the law. At the time of his demise he was on q visit to relatives at his old home in Mississippi when he became suddenly attacked with pneumonia, which resulted in his speedy death. dying before his devoted wife could reach him.
 News of his dissolution reached this city by wire late Friday alter noon and it was a great surprise and shock to the community, for the de- ceased was wei! known and highly esteemed throughout this and ad- joining counties.
 The funera! took place at Macon, Miss, Saturday afternoon where the mortal remains were inferred in the family burying ground.
 \ devoted wife and three lovely children survive him, to whom the deep anG abiding sympathy of q multitude of flienels is extened ia their sad hour of bereavement.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-12-13
ACCESSORIES AFTER THE FACT.
Negrors Aid Il Murderer to Escape and
 Get Into Trouble Themselves.

Segrors Aid Murderer to Escape and
 Get Into Trouble Themselves.
 L. NJ. Williamson and Billy Woods, negro farmers, are now in peck of trouble brought upon themselves by aiding q razy Jim" the brutal mur- derer of the son of Mir. Joe Williams, to escape. These two negroes knew that the murderer had committed his cowardiy and dastar1ly act, without the least provocation, and yet, merely because his victim was a white bay, and the murderer was q negro, they hid him i'll the woods, fur nislled him with food for two days and aid him to escape rom an out ragged law and just and deserved punishnet. Saturday Prosecuting Attorney $. .. Martin, who has pos- itive evidence that the two negroes dii these things, issued warrants for their arrests, charging them with being accessories after the fact. It is hoped that they will be captured and given hearty sentence
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-12-13
AFTER FIVE YEARS. Negro Murderer IS Arrested for His Crime and VIII be Brought Be-
 fore the Co.,, rts for
Trial.

Presley Divine has had five yeafs 1 liberty after taking a humaa ile, |lshout the clutches of the law IRNng hold of him; but, oa last |fiaay, thanks to the keen memory Ea Viglllnce of Deputy Constable |'eea Taylor and Deputy Sheriff Eooeft Johnson, Divine was arres- Ea and incareerated in Jefferson paaty castle, where he will lang |sa a until he' is carried to Monti- |4s, near the scene of his crime, to [sser before the courts of justice :, ,ne awful charge of murder.
 'ally five years ago Divine at |'qFo services at Q negro Church,
 Drew county, near Mon ticello, turing the progres of the ser a row between he and s' negro started, which re- ''a .a In Divine taking the life of
 saVefsary. Divine then fled from
 s.s s'ate and remained away until
 Y 'Wo years ago when he took
 uS home near Sherrill. Last
 9as he paid Pine Bluff Q visit,
 ns ,ae officers recognized him, re-
 s'0sfea his crime and arrested
 s,'lae says that he has since the
 ;,s as been in all parts Of the N sq States, but could not keep n 4oh Arkansas. He does not ssia eqe as,i killing, but says it was
 la self-defense.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-12-13
CANDY FREE.
Tie Holiday Offer of an EnterprIsing
 Shoe Firm

Tie Holiday Offer of an Enterprising
 Shoe Firm.
 Messrs. ] and S. Katzenstein are not only the only exclusive shoe deal- CTS in the city, but enteprising and modern in their methods as well. They arc making Il special holiday offering. for the next few days which cannot fail to delight their legion of customers. From now until the end of the holidays they propose to give with every purchase 0f shoes to the value of % cents aud upwards a handsome box of fine candy absolutely free. This is in the nature oi Il holiday offering. During the past year Messrs. l. and $. Katzenstein have conducted q very profitable and rapidly increas- ing business, and now they intend to manifest their appreciation of the same by a Christmas gift to their lstomers.
 .N#t tiNJtttY2Z ii1IlS LiNG " lit BC flIJ- preeiated by their many old as well as new customers. Everyone has Il sweet tooth. and during the holi- days all must have candy. Christ mas would not be complete without it. 1t the Christmas time-in the heart of winter all must have shoes, too. and SO happy a combind ion of good shoes at low prices and fine candy absolutely free cannot fail to be drawing card at this season of the year,
 During the week this firm will make a beautiful display of fine candy in their handsome show win dows. and they cordially invite all to call For further particulars see their large advertisement in this issue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-12-13
l CHARITY BAL |,
,.pp GIVEN IN PINE BLUFF THURSDAY NIGHT DE-
 CEMBER 9.
x. Ball to be Given Under the Auspices of the United
 Benevolent Association.

The date for the Charity Ball ..s been fixed. It will be on the siabt of Tuesday, December 29th, !. @ inc Bluff City Club hall. As a s,eial feature { will be a grand sue s.ss and it is truly hoped that the ssooe of Pine Bluff will see that it
 . . success financially, for it is ,;;ron in a noble cause and for Q no- SIe burpost-that of sweet charity.
 The ball is to be given under the |.osDices of the United Benevolent Association, an association that is |.omnosed of our best known and |most creditable people, who by aid N tbe fund raised by the ball will be |ssabled to extend help and saccor h the many poor and destitute fam |Tes in Pine Bluff.
 This association, without Q fund |otber than that contributed by the members, are now, and have been |for some time, taking care of five destitute families-supplying them |vth food, clothing aud shelter, and |Tith the coming of colder weather |bere will be other appeals, which, |unless the members are extended |help by the public, the tax upon |their generosity will be greater |thaa their purses caa stand, and |t6e appeals of the mfortunates- widows and orphans-will go, not |lnheeded, but without relief.
 The tickets to the ball will be |Daly 50 cents, and this little sum Twill enable every maa in Pine Bluff to purchase at lea2t ene ti Ike ,. |FhiIe others, who are blessed with En abundance Of worldly goods, can
 Ehow their thanks to Him who khowered so many fayors upon them, #yfarehasing 2 many; and the contri- Ebutons so made will be "as bread last upon the waters "
 There is not more generous peo- 
 le oa the face of the globe than
 hose who call Pine Bluff their home,
 Ind the GRAPHIC hopes that every
 person in our town will constitute
 nsef committee of one to do
 Fhat he can for the ball, and try
 nd see how large a sum can be
 alsed for charity by means of the xCharitv Rall D ----ss=ss7-.----=s
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-12-13

The Rev. J. L. Caldwell, the able pastor Of the First Presby terian church. will occupy the pulpit in that magnificent editice today. morning and evening.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-12-13
CHURCH NOTES.

Th' Rev. q. tiordon smead. of Virginia, l ELS accepted the call of the congregation of the Trinity Episco- pal Church of this city and is ex- pected to occupy that pulpit on the second Sunday i'll next January.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-12-13
lie Takes to tae Bike.

date in his methods and manners He recognises the utility of the wheel as q qniek means of locomotion, and has, therefore, taken to the bike The picture in the upper left hand corner of this article represents somewhat 6 scene witnessed Satur- day afternoon on Main street when the popular Alderman from the Second ward went winding through that popular and crowded through fare in a digaitied and stately man. ner mounted on his newly adopted wheel.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-12-13

Opening services for the conferem. e year at the First Methodist church today. Rev. X. o. Evans, the return cd D letor, will Drt h mo- n'ng d. q night. The presence of every member is greatly desired. Friends, visitors and strangers are cordially invited.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-12-13
 Reception.

All friends oi the Institute are cor dially invited to attend the reception at Merrill Institu . doe,Iav evening. There will be a short programme partic pated in by the Misses Mamie Mann, Hattie Holland. Ruby Alex ander Mary McAliHan, Willie Smart,
 nd others. Come and have q good time.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-12-13

The Rev. J. r. Carr will occupy the pulpit at the Lakeside Methods t church today, morning and evening. He will preach his farewell sermon to that congregation tonight.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-22

they found themselves weak and out of
health Hundreds of letters like the follow
ing from Mrs. Porter, of New York city. tell
how this great medicine has kept them well
and strong
NEW YORK, Jan. 8, 1896.
MEssRs. WELLS & RICHARDSON Co.,
Dear Sirs For several years ] have used
your Paine's celery compound whenever l
found myself running down in health. Dur
ing that time l have recommended it
frequently to my friends and know of many
persons who have been benefited by it. am
never without bottle of it in the house, and
take great pleasure in expressing to you my
belief that it does great work for humanity.
MRS. NJ. PORTER, 2s2 Eighth Ave.
Mrs. Porter's experience is like thousands
of others. Paine's celery compound made
her well, because it fed the starved nerves
and blood and regulated their functions. Try
ii and be convinced of its remarkable power
to cure disease.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-22

CHICAGO, Feb. 22.--Corbett had big
house at the Haymarket last night, and
he was wildly cheered when he read the
following telegram to II. L. Beach, AS
sociated Press correspondent at banRtry,
Tex. Tell Fttzsimnens TO come to Chi,
cago between March l and Q, and / will
make match with him for any amount,
to fight him In any place on earthn Cor.
bett, after reading the telegram, placed
81 600 in the hands Of Manager Davis, of
the Haymarket uheater. There are only
three places ON earth where we can fight, y
said Corbett, England, South Africa and
Australia. l win 60 TO any one Of these
places to meet this man. want to say
eight here, as young American of Irish
descent, that / viii meet amy man on the
lace of the earth
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-22

Last summer Michael Curley and son,
Patrick, then residing in town, but now of
st, Clair, placed their East Lloyd street
property for sale. Justice Lawlor claims he
was employed to sell it. The property was
purchased by DR.. J. p. Roberts directly from
Curley. Lawlor asserts that he secured the
doctor as purchaser and made a demand for
500 for his services, which was refused and a
suit followed Yesterday the case was
arbitrated at Pottsville and an award found
against Michael Curley for the amount
claimed and no cause of action as to Patrick
Curley. The Curleys are represented by c.
E. Breckons and NJ. NJ. Burke, Esqs,, and
LaWlor by j. II. Pomeroy, Esq.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-22
PERSONAL.

Thomas Timmons spent to-day in Shame
kin
p. j. Devers, of Freeland, spent yesterday
in town with friends.
Mrs. George J. Wadlinger of Pottsvile,
has given birth te a daughter.
Rev and Mrs. Robert OBOyle visited
friends at Centralia to-day.
Mrs. r. II. Hutchinson will spend Sunday
with relatives in Sunbury.
School Director Charles Hooks and family
expect to move TO Pottsville next Tuesday.
+. Z. Bausher, travelling passenger agent OF
the p. q r. X. r.. was in town to-day.
Mrs. John Spence and son, Frank, who
spent The past three weeks visiting hei
parents at Brownsville, returned to hei
home in Philadelphia to-day.
Letter Carrier NJ j. Malone to-day enter
tanned his colleagues at Pelstring's, in Ash
land Mart. is a jolly good fellow and if the
votes of his follow carriers could make hin
President he would soon be in the Whit
House
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-22

HFhesc sharp, raw, capriciOus days of Feb
ruary are blamed for much sickness that is
simply the direct result of nervous weak
ness.
Perfect health will keep one above any
depressing influence from the weather
Pure, richer blood and better fed nervous
tissues will make people feel well ieven in
February.
During his many years of hard and won
derful work. Pfof Edward Z. Phelps, Dart
mouths great professor had in mind the
thousands who were weak and run down
His study of the many cases Of nervous
prostration, neuralgia, rheumatism, dys
pepsia, and debility led him to that most
marvellous discovery of the century, Paine,
celery compound.
In every city as well as the smaller vii
| lagos scattered through this country, art
men and women who for years have relied
upon Paines celery compound whenever
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-22
Advertised Lettern.

Letters addressed to the following named
people remain uncalled for at the local post
office: Frank Neiman, William J, Kibby
George Grimmer, James Findley Jr., Mrs.
Victor Del.acey, Mrs. Mary Carney, Harry
Cole, A. Allen, Christ. Cook and Bernard
Brigham.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-22

A special patriotic and home missionary
program has heen prepared for tomorrow
evenings service at the Presbyterian church,
il being the Sabbath set aside in commemOra-
tion of Washington's birthday. The program
is as follows Hymn, invocation and Lords
prayer, scripture responses, hymn, Home
Mission responses, the Children's Song, read
ing, hymn, address, offering, prayer hymn,
benedictiOn.
Special services Will also be held in the NJ
Z. church, corner Oak and White streets, to-
morrow evening Rev. Meredith, the pastor
will deliver a special sermon to the members
of the p. o. S. of A., in commemontion o
Washington's Birthday
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-22

Meets the first Wednesday Of every month Ia
L. w Shoemal0ers Office. over GOO shares have
already been sold for the first series for shenan-
doah. Five hundred more now ready for
sale. Sixteen Of our leading business are
the active managers of this branch. Loans on
first mortgage will be made promptly. For full
particulars see any of the officers.
JOHN ]. PRICE, President.
NJ. OWENS, Secretary
DIRECTORS-P. J. Monaghan, NJ. L. KEN
merer, Levi Refowich, John p. BoehIn, d, K.
James, John Mieldazis Thomas Jones' George
H. Williams ]. p. Williams.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-22
The Grim Reaper at Ashland.

Jacob Mcsurdy, aged 6s years, died at
Ashland Thursday night, after Il brief ill
ness. The deceased was formerly a resident
of Wm, Penn. The following children sur
vive Jacob, Jr., George, Mrs. Lewis Wit
man. and Mrs. Frank LinkchOrst, of Wm.
Penn, and Daniel W., of Ashland.
Mrs. Jesse Wentzel another resident of
Ashland, died Thursday night, aged SO
years A husband aud two sons survive.
The funeral took place this afternoon
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-22
March Term Jurors.

The following are among the jurors drawn
for the March term of court beginning March
23d Michael Graham, IL. Nj. Bradigan,
Edward Kester, Monroe IL. Keller, Michael
Scully, of town Thomas Broderick, Frank
Kline, Henry Curtis Mahanoy township
Robert Jarvis and William J. Smith. Gilber-
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-22
nn Ynn Wear Shoes =

If 80, you can save money by buying them
at the Factory Shoe store. We are Offering
big bargains in shoes, For example, we are
selling boys calf congress for Sl.25 that
can't be bought anywhere for less than $500.
In fact, all our prices are about 20 per cent.
less than at other places, because they are
factory prices
2-22-tf J. A. MoYER, Mgr.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-22
Diamond Cream Silver Polish at Brumm'.
Arm Scalded.

John Jennings, the butcher, had one Of his
arms badly scalded yesterday while at work
at his slaughter house. He slipped and fel
in such manner that one OF his arms ex
tended into vat of boiling water. DR.. d. j
LangtOn dressed the arm.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-22
EVENING HERALD
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1896,
Putting in a New Front.

Workmen are now engaged in making
extensive improvements at Reiowich's
clothing store. The entire front will be
torn out and one of the largest and
handsomest glass fronts in the county will
take its place. The interior will also undergo
= change, new and handsome fixtures will be
put in, and when the improvements are all
completed Mr.. Refowich will have one of the
finest store rooms in the county He will
make a speciality Of children's suits and
novelties. In quality, variety and price he
acknowledges no competitor and the people
Of Shenandoah win be enabled to make as
good selection as in any of the large cities
The Refowich building, when all the i'm
provements are completed, will be an Orna'
nent to the town. 2-15-tf
Appointed Township solicitor.
NJ. NJ. Burke, Esq, Of town, has been
named by Supervisor Flannery as solicitor
for West MahanOy township.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-22

Don't miss one of Woods charter member
scholarships, at half price They are going
like hot cakes Call on Prof. Martin, at the
Ferguson House.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-22
soheIfiy House For Sale.

The property and good will of the Scheihy
House, on North Main street, is offered for
sale. The proprietor coDtemplates locating
in the South. For further particulars apply
at the Scheihy House. l2-l6u
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-22
The Only Chance.

Those wishing to witness A. NJ. Palmer's
Trilby Company, should go to Ashland
"Wednesday evening, February Goth Posi-
lively the first and last time in the coal
,ag;pne
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-22

The Factory Shoe Store is leading them all
Why? Because their prices are your prices
and their goods are right up TO date.
2-2s-tf J. A. MOVER, Mgr.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-22
At Lnmes Goodman and Oo,l

Fresh eggs II cents per dozen.
Best pound-print creamery butter 25 cents.
Country dairy round prints 90 cents.
Good tub butter, 10 lb tubs, 1S cents. 2-3-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-22

If in need of fine suit, ready y-made OF
made-to,oider, call and see me at J. II. Will
iams' v cor. Market and Centre streets, Potts
Vile.
2-l4-tf A. T. JONES.