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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-07
Officers Installed.

District CommanderT l.. Evans, of Girard
vile, visited Shenandoah Commandery No
II, Sons of America, last evening and in.
stalled the following officers for the ensuing
year: Past Commander, George II. Krick
Commander, Henry Aregood Senior Vice
Commander, G. l.. Hafner; Junior Vice Com.
mander, r. II. Morgan Recorder S. l.
Brown Treasurer, J II. Babb Chaplain
John c. Thomas Inspector w. II thinner.
man Guard, George Seibert Picket, c. II
Sampsel; Financier years, r. II. Morgan
After the installation ceremonies the Com.
mandery adjourned to Aregood S restaurant
where they enjoyed an elaborate chicken
supper. The balance of the evening was
spent in toasting etc.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-07
To.nicht,s Beneflt Perrormance.

The theatre ought to be crowded to the
doors tonight for the benefit performance of
Mrs. Kate jenkins, whose son was recently
killed at the Indian Ridge colliery, which
will he given by the Scanlan-Durkin Comedy
Company, Grant Band and Schoppe orchestra
The above named organizations are well
worth the price of admission and some
clever specialties will be introduced by the
best local talent. The latest addition to the
performance will be the rendition of several
musical selections by one of our local mando-
lin and guitar clubs. Admission %, 35 and
so cents
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-07

Every day adds new bargains to our big re-
moval sale. See our window displays of
choice new goods there's nothing shop-worn
at Wilkinson's. This week we place on sale
our entire stock of fine percale shirts, all
sizes go for SOC each; four-ply all-linen
collars down to for 25c mems natural all
wool half hose go at 124c per pair never
sold below 25c pair. The big sale of muslin
underwear is illustrated in one of the show
windows and the prices need no comment
l.. ]. WILKINsoN
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-07

Among the avalanche of bids showered
upon the Secretary of the Treasury for the
new loan Of SlOOOOO,OOO four per cent.
government bonds, are the following from
the coal region, viz First National Bank OF
Tamaqua, bid 40 for $4,000 Merchants
National Bank, of town, bid 100 for S25, 600
First National Of Shamokin, 1l2 for $500
As the syndicate bid of Harvey Fisk & Sons
for the whole issue was 11O.6s77, all bids
below that figure will be dropped. There
were many above that figure and the syn
dictate people expect to be awarded about
80 per cent. of the issues.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-07
CnIIieries Idle.

The Ellangowan colllery did not work to-
day, ON account of the workings being
flooded by reason of yesterdays storm.
The Knickerbocker colliery only worked a
quarter of shift to-day on account of an
inability to keep the pumps going.
The breaking of cog wheel in the breaker
of the Hammond colliery caused a suspension
of operations at noon to-day
Packer No. colliery shut down last night
and will remain idle until next Tuesday in
order that the breaker machinery may be
repaired.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-07
A i.hnmninn at Chess-

l.. Otto Hessc, the champion chess player
of Bethlehem, met a quartette of players at
the Northampton club rooms, South Bethle-
hem. His opponents were f. p Wilbur, Sr,
Professor Meriman, of Lehigh University,
II. o. Duerr and c. A. Blood Mr.. Hessc
won all four games He then played Mr..
Blood and Mr.. Duerr simultaneously blind
folded. He defeated the latter but lost to
the former, The champion is a brother of
Herman V. Hesse, who is connected with the
suryeYing CORPS at Lost Creek.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-07
PERSONAL.

Miss Lizzie Davis of West Cherry street,
who has been i'll the past three weeks, is in a
precarious condition.
Charles Hooks, of South Jardin street. is
visiting relatives in Royersford.
Mr. and Mrs. w. NJ. Brewer left town this
morning for Philadelphia to visit friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. NJ. Burke spent to-day at
Pottsvilc
Miss Gay, of Pottsvlle, was a guest of
Mine Inspector STEMS family last evening.
Mrs. John Slattery spent this morning at
Pottsvillc.
Miss Carrie Ramsey Of Mt. Carmel, is the
guest of Mrs. Harry Rowse, on South Jardin
street
Miss Catherine Nash, dashing young
belle of Philadelphia, is guest Of the Misses
Foley, on West Centre street
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-07
nenth of MIS-. Glover.

Mrs Elizabeth Glover Of Pottsville, died
at her home on Wednesday at the advanced
age of 10 years. She was well and lavorably
known throughout the county, and was the
widow of David Glover, who was superin-
tendent of the Forest Improvement Com.
pany and who was killed thirty-fve years
ago in an accident at New Mines. The de
ceased was the mother of Robert A. Glover
of town. The other surviving children are
James, Butte City Montana; Mrs. William
NJ. Wood, New York; and John L. and
William. The funeral will take place to-
morrow afternoon at 1880 o'clock, interment
at Minersylle.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-07
PITHY POINTS.
Happenings Throughout the Region Chron-
icled for uastY PermsnI.

A quarrel over one cent cost a Wilkcsbarre
man $3.50 before it got through court.
The borough authorities of Ashland will
compel the companies to paint the polls in
that town.
The Schuylkill Traction Company reports
for January AN increase in earnings Of
~, 600
Robbers stole roll Of 80 yards of carpet
from the kitchen Of Mrs. o. b. Williams, at
Mt Carmel.
Minersville has fourteen cases of diph-
liberia, and the disease is said to be spread
ing rapidly.
John Mullen, Of Shamokin, has purchased
Bcury & Cooper's interests in the May -Boury
coal mine in West Virginia
Michael Louser the engineer who was
killed in the wreck at the Stockton cave-in.
left an estate valued at $4,000.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-07

Patrick j.. Lynch, Of Mahanoy City, and
Margaret Steck, Of Jacksons Alex. Jodzis
and Katarzyna Wizgo, both of Shenandoah;
Jakob Dzinbek and Karalma Pieczyk, both
of Shenandoah; Charles J. Pesuski and
Victoria Petanskute both of Lost Creek
Irwin Sylvester Shoup and Martha Ellen
Dimmcll, both Of Shenandoah.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-07
THE NEW SAVING FUND

Meets the first Wednesday of every month in
T., w. shoemakers Office over 900 shares have
already been sold for the first series for Shenan-
doah. Five hundred more are now ready for
sale. Sixteen Of our leading business men are
the active managers of this branch. Loans on
first mortgage will be made promptly. For fun
particulars see any of the officers.
JOHN J. PRICE, President
NJ. OWENS, Secretary.
DIRECToRs-P, J. Monaghan, NJ. L. KEN.
merer, Levi Refoweh, John p. Boehm, D. r.
james, John AIedazis, Thomas Jones, George
If. williams, J. =. Williams
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-07

A Successful sociaI.

Tho social for the benefit of the p. NJ.
church, given by Mrs. John W. Hoskins, at
her home on South Plum alley, was at
tended by goodly number of persons des-
pite the inclemancy of the weather. A de-
lightful time was had, although the amount
realized was not quite as large as was hoped
for, owing to the absence Of many who
were detained at home.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-07

With hammer and nails in hand Edward
Monaghan got upon the roof of stable on
South Pear alley yesterday afternoon to nail
down the tin covering that had been loos-
ened by the storm. Before he could COM
mence work a gale carried him off the roof
but fortunately he dropped to the ground on
his feet and escaped injury.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-07
Removal. RemoNaI.

Strouse the jeweler, wishes to inform his
friends and the public that he has moved his
stock of watches, diamonds and jewelry to
the Klein building, on North Main street,
opposite Beddall's hardware store. Repairing
a speciality.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-07

John Warren, a prominent citizen Of st
Clair, dropped dead as he was entering the
NJ. L, church of that place last evening. He
received a stroke and expired before medical
assistance could be summoned. He was
about 40 years old and was engaged in the
tea and coffee business.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-07
Miss Lewis Engaced.

A special from the Evening Star Washing
ton, D. Co. to the HERALD to-day says; The
engagement is announced of Miss Sallie
Lewis, formerly of Shenandoah, Pa, and
Mr.. Allan Sinclair son Of the well known
Chicago banker of that name.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-07
scheiny House For Sale.

The property and good win of the Scheifly
House, on North Main street, is offered for
sale. The proprietor contemplates locating
in the South For further particulars apply
at the SCheify House. l2-16-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-07
injured at IiImwood CoIlierx.

Michael Hobin, an unmarried man aged "a
years, employed at Elmwood colliery, Maha-
noy City, was walking alongside of moving
bumper on the ash bank last evening, when
he slipped and fell with his arm over the rail
and the wheels passed over it, injuring him
spvnrn1v
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-07
At Lnmes Gnndmnn A Cn,s

Fresh eggs Is cents per dozen.
Best pound-print creamery butter % cents.
Country dairy round prints % cents.
Good tub butter 20 cents.
Country roll, Is cents per pound 2-3-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-07
Lecture on Marriace and niyorce.

Rev. T. p. Stevenson, d. D.. of Philadel-
phia, who delighted Shenandoah audiences
during the sessions of the National Reform
Association some time ago, will lecture in the
Welsh Baptist church on the evening OF
February 18th. His subject will be, Mar
riage and Divorce, " and the admission will
be free. Rev Stevenson is considered a high
authority upon the subject, and it will be a
treat to hear him. All the churches in town
have combined ON this occasion, and a large
audience will greet the lecturer.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-07
WOODS SHENANDOAH COLLEGE.

Thomas Martin, Special Organizer, at Hotel
Ferguson.
The Ferguson Hall is being fitted up foI
the home of Woods Business College, and
Prof Thomas Martin, of New York, the
organizer is selling $3.50 scholarship forS75
including the Business, Shorthand and
English Training Courses.
The college will be elegantly furnished in
polished oak furniture and everything will
be of the best 2-6-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-07
A Miner Killed.

William Schofeld, miner, was instantly
killed at the North AIahanoy colliery to-day.
A piece of top coal fell on his head, break
ing his neck The deceased was widower
81 years of age, and residing at Mahanoy
Citv
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-07
Had a Late supper.

The miners and laborers employed at the
KOhinoor colliery reached their homes much
later than usual last night. The guides in
the shaft got jout of order and about 300 men
were detained at the bottom from 3 until
6:30 p. m.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-07

Pure blood and good digestion are an
insurance against disease and suffering.
Burdock Blood Bitters keeps the blood pure
the digestion perfect.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-07
THE ELECTION CONTEST.
The Court Convened To-day to Hear
Additional Argument.


PorTsvrLLE, Feb. The court appointed
to conduct the Lyon-Dunn election contest
were in session again to-day
Summons were issued for the appearance of
the signers to the petition of Judge Lyon to
give testimony before q court stcnoguphcr as
to what they know about the frauds alleged
to have taken place i'm the election
districts last November This testimony
was heard yesterday. Of the go signers
62 appeared, and some of them had
no conception of the magnitude Of
the contest and did not know they could
be held responsible for the costs of the same
Others said they would not sign the petition
if they had to do it over again. NJ. S.
Geiger, DR.. j. A. Jones' Dr. Thomas Lewis
Bernard ODonncll and H. X Smith signed
the petition, but did not know its contents
nor that Of the affidavit when they affixed
their signatures Thoy said they only knew
what was told them. Edward Silliman only
read two or three lines of the petition, and
refused to say what he knew of illegal voting
at the election, The petitioners knew of no
specific frauds with the exception of the
First ward at Mahanoy City, where several
of them alleged illegal voting was discovered.
The majority of them signed the petition on
the strength of statements made to them by
Judge Lyon and others that fraudulent votes
had been cast for Judge Dunn.
Arflt f1,s. 1.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-07
A FREE LUNCH TREAT.


Your choice:
Mock turtle soup,
Oysters on toast
Puree of tomato soup.
Oysters. CLANS.
At the bar; All the delicacies of the season
in eYerY stYle.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-07
The COMPANY Censured.

A Mother Never can Forget her Boy, Golden
latest music at Brumm's. 1-3O-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-07

HOODS PILLS cure Liver Ills,
BiliOusness, Indigestion, Headache.
A pleasant laxative. All Druggists.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-07

Never Fails for Coughs and Colds.
That's what Pan-Tna is, 25c. At Gruhler
Bros, drug store.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-07

Who said They Have Cough?
Advice-Take Pan-Tina, 25c. At Gruhler
Bros, drug store.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-07
Aaand at a Banquet.

aand at Banquet.
The g and has been engaged to fur
nish music 49, the banquet Of the Pru-
dental Insurance Company agents at the
Ferguson House tomorrow afternoon.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-07
Help Comes to Those WHO Take

Red Flag Oil-for spnins burns, cuts. A
Gruhler Bros, drug store,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-07
Died in Church.

Jennie O'Neil, New Bully, Parade marcl
lust received at Brumm's. 1-3O-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-07

Finest selection of silverware in the
county at Brumm's. 1.30tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-07

j. Arthur Meyer, the new manager of the
Factory Shoe Store, is having a special sale
of about 1000 pairs of shoes. The prices
seem ridiculously low. 2-7-tf
The Lamar register., 1896-10-24
THE Busy pAuNrLgss.

sim Carrying Arms the Cuban Forces
New York. oct. IA special to the
Herald from Jacksonville. Florida.
says: While federal officials have been
searching for the Dauntless since she
landed the munitions In Cuba which
were taken on at Palm Beach about
ten days ago. that vessel has been
busIIy engaged I'm landing more arms
and men for the insurgents. She made
her second landing on Tuesday OF last
week and ii is said that she is now on
her third trip to the island. The Daunt-
less got the arms from small island
at the lower end OF Turtle Harbor
where the Cubans have established n
store-house for supplies The muni-
tons OF war. medicines and stores are
taken to the Island by sailing vessels
and as the place is ftty miles south of
here there has been little danger OF de
lection A supply OF coal in sacks has
also landed on the Island and this ac-
counts for the length of time the
Bauntless has been away from any
port where she could have obtained
fuel.
The Dauntless is now under bond be-
cause OF former trip. and will at
tempt TO avoid being placed in custody
until a contract for fye trips to Cuba
is completed.
The Lamar register., 1896-10-24
WON'T snAKE HANDS.
BRYAN to na.e a R..t whlle In Chicago

Bryan to Have Rest while In Chicago
Chicago, Oct. io.-wIlliam Jennings
Bryan has barred Misunderstanding during
his three days visit to Chicago His
hands have been shaken, pulled.
squeezed, pressed, wrung and other
wise maltreated by tens OF thousands
Of enthusiastic silver men until they
are sore, swollen. raw, puffed up. and
so badly damaged that they are of little
Gss g hina-as hands His mowers of
endurance have sustained him during
the hand-shakiEg ordeal. but the mus
cular grips OF the farmers and work
ingmen Of Michigan and Minnesota
have been too much for him. and he
has been compelled TO plead for mercy.
When the Chicago committee heard
that the Tree-siiver president nominee
took his punishment like man and
smiled when every fresh grip was ex-
auisite torture TO him, It was decided
that he should be free from hand-shak-
Ing while in Chicago. October ~, -
and -. and orders to that effect have
gone out from the county headquar,-
ers.
The silver mems presidential nom
lnec viii be In Illinois from Thursday.
October .. to October 30. inclusive,
During that time he win be taken
around the state in a special train. ex-
cept while In Chicago. He has task
laid out Tor him thar would frighten
an ordinary campaigner He viii
speak In thirty-seven Illinois towns at
least, and is billed TO make. In addition.
twenty speeches In Chicago.
The Lamar register., 1896-10-24
Tn. boomerang Mas.

o. there was little man
For the Presidency ran,
And his speeches they were very full
OF lead, lead lead;
And he took his little mouth
Thro' the East and West and South,
And he shot his Iittle speeches from his
head. head. head.
And the speeches made hit.
There L. no denying IL,
for they flashed around the earth. they
did. aIaek. lack. lack;
And. returning. smote the man
who for lofty ONCE ran.
In the middle OF his pretty little back.
back, back
And they took him to his tomb
In the midst of awful gloom,
Ard n deep and solemn dirge his party
sang. sang, sang;
And.the world said, There's no doubt
He has knocked himself right out
nv his careless handling of his boom
harangue, rangue. ranguer'
John Kendrick Bangs. In Harper's
Weekly.
The Lamar register., 1896-10-24
coNsrANTlNopLE MAssAcREs
An Account oiyen by an Armenian Eye
Witness

New York. Oct. l9y-MadJI Rahsian is
a Christian Turk who was one OF the
passengers on board the La Gascogne.
which arrived to-day. He comes to
this country on business trip.
Through an interpreter he told about
the massacres Of Armenians He was
in Constantinople during the three days
OF massacre in August last
During the three days 10000 Arme-
mans, he said. We're slaughtered
through the empire. Wagons filed
with bodies were constantly passing
through the streets in Constantinople.
Cart load afaer cart load OF these bod
les were dumped into the sea. The
sight was a sickening one, and what
added to its horror was the fact that
In those wagons were piled the dead
and dying, and the feeble cries of the
wounded for release could be heard
coming from the carts, but the appeals
were utterly unheeded. whether killed
or wounded, all were thrown into the
sea.
The Lamar register., 1896-10-24
'HREs GOLDEN REASONS.

nee reasons why the free and un-
Hsa coinage of silver at the ratio Of
Il ], By the United States govern
Al this time would be unwise in
n. Injurious to labor and business
oishoaorabie in fact. may be brief
aied as follows:
Es': The reason why every dollar
n Is as good as gold, so that II
r 90 difference to either the labor
the business man whether he is
IN gold or silver or paper. is be-
tue government has control OF
lfency and pledges its own credit
tlity.
government is able to do this
The Lamar register., 1896-10-24

because. white II can and docs eoir
silver in generous amounts in order 10
provide all the money necessary for
trade. and has thus coined more than
tso.ooo.eoq silver dollars since isfs.
sun 4 reserves to itself the right to
say when aud what amounts Of silver
shall be coined.
TO give 10 every silver mine owner
and silver bullion owner, not alone An
these United States. but In Mexico
a=s China. throughout the world the
riEht to have nifty cents worth OF his
SILVER bullion coined at the mints of
our government without cost to him.
into dollars. as Is proposed by the
democratic party. would take away
from this government the control OF
its own currency. because the silver
bullion owner and not the govern
ment would then be the Judge OF how
many 5a-cent dollars should be
coined and the government would,
therefore. be relieved from any oeIi-
cation TO keep such dollars on an
equality with gold. and. in Obedience
10 an memorable law. the purchasing
power OF such silver doIlars-uo Ioag-
er supported by the credit Of the gov
srnuasnt-Wuuld then b. reduced to tho
purchasing power Of the silver bullion
In them.
The silver dollar would then buy hut
hsif whaJ IL buys to-day. The wages
o. the laborcr Nuuid not increase. or
would Increase very slowly. and TO his
cos; he would fad that the dollar
which used to he as good az sold
woaid buy half what It did before
Second Not a single country in all
the World. who're the workinEman re-
esives fair pay for days work. or
where The public school is open 70 all.
or where gold Is in circulation. or
shsrr there Il any extensive foreign
trade has adopted such a ruinous D.
nRneial policy as the democratic party
purposes for America.
Even Ne1fec. With It's degraded labor
aud low wages, and class distinction.
and silver standard. while Il has the
fire. and unlimited coinage Of silver is
ashamed 10 make the ratio as low as
IN. Chicago democratic platform pro-
poses for this country. and will only
euln silver Al the ratio OF Isia TO /.
Third A 50-eent dollar in general
circulation would drive all gold out Of
this country would compel the obliga-
tions of this country TO b. paid in sill
yer. thus repudiatinE the acts OF two
congresses Of the United States. which
promised the world TO maintain the
equality Of ali our money. and Sc
cured on the strength OF that prom
ise both credit and eapital-would
destroy eredi;-paralyrs trade-reduee
the purchasing power OF all wages,
and change our monetary standard
from its present status where gold
and silver are equal in purchasing
power to one where silver. constantly
changing In value. would be alone in
circulation sslden P. Spencer In ST.
Louis Chronicle.