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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-29
LYoN-pUNN CONTEST.
The Court Rules That the Contest Must
Proceed.

The Court Rules That the Contest Must
Proceed.
Special 10 EVENING HERALD.
PoTTsvILLE, Jan. 29.-Judges keller, Of
Columbia county; Craig, of Carbon, and Ehr-
good, of Lebanon, appointed by Governor
Hastings to conduct the Lyon-Dunn election
contest arrived here to-day. The court did
not convene until o'clock, judge Ileler
being the last to put in an appearance,
Two weeks ago the court heard arguments
offered by counsel for Judge Dunn to
quash the contest ON the ground that
the Orphans Court Judge was Il county
office, therefore the proceedings was illegal
that the Act of May, 1874, under which the
contest was brought, does not apply to said
office that it was the duty of the Governor
to have appointed Judge Cyrus l.. Pershiug
one of the judges to hear the contest that it
was a manifest disregard and omission Of the
law not to have done so, and that therefore
the present commission has no authority in
law. The counsel for Judge Lyon contended
that these same reasons had been argued
before the Attorney General, and protested
against unnecessary delays. The court set
to-day to render their decision in the matter.
Judge keller in lengthy and able opinion
this afternoon, decided that the commission
was legally formed: that it was the proper
tribunal before which to conduct the con
test, and that the motion to quash the con-
test was overruled, and that the contest
should proceed,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-29

The Iehigh Valley Coal Company yester-
day issued notice to all the company
miners and laborers, that beginning with
February LIST a reduction in wages would
take place. The reduction varies from two
cents to - and over per week Men who
have been earning the magnificent sum of 50
per week will in the future only receive 81. .35
for their labor. The reduction does not meet
with favor among the men, and many a
mumur of discomfort is heard on all sides
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-29
JOHN J. RATIGAN IS DEAD !!
He Was a Prominent and Very Promis-
ing Young Man.
A LEADER OF THE DEMOCRACY
The Announcement of His Death a Shock
to His Host of Appendicitis
Developed Suddenly and was
Rapid to Death

PoTTsvILLE Jan. 29.-Johu j. Ratigan
the well known hotclkeeper and Democratic
politician Of this place. died this morning at
about o'clock after a brief illness due to
appendicitis. His death was q surprise His
illness was not generally known and his
intimate friends did not think the end was
so close. DR.. p. II. O'Haa, the physician in
attendance was joined in consultation by
Dr. j. b. Deaver, of Philadelphia, the noted
specialist on appendicitis, and Drs. d. w.
Bland and John Y. Carpenter during the
very early hours of this morning, but they
were powerless to save the life of the patient
The deceased was 80 years Of age and
leaves a wife and one child Although a
young man. he had become very active and
prominent in the Democratic political circles
of this county and was looked upon by
many as an authority quite frequently.
When John j. Toole was Clerk of the Courts,
Mr.. Ratigan was one Of his deputies and il
was while in that office the latter manifested
the talents that subsequently placed him in
the front ranks of the young Democracy OF
the county. He was very successful in the
hotel business and his hostclry was a
rendezvous of the leaders during gatherings
of political parties here.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-29
OUR wOoLEN UNpEKMEAR MUST GO
As the prices il is offered at will sell them
At WAX LENITS, Is East Centre street
MN he nnrlod To-morrow.

The funeral of Frank p j. Griffin will take
place tomorrow from the home of his brother
Joseph, at Lost Creek, at 10 O'Clock. High
mass will be celebrated in Mary Magdalene
church, and intermcnt will be made at
st. Clair, The deceased was very popular,
and has been employed as conductor on the
Lehigh Valley road for several years. He is
survived by wife, who was formerly Miss
Maggie Bambriek, of Mahanoy Plane
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-29

The facts concerning u AIahanoy City elope-
mcut, which occurred about two weeks ago,
are just about leaking out The principals
We're Charles Knapp, aged about 23 years, and
Miss Irene johnson, aged 20 years. There had
been some opposition upon the part of the
parents to their marrying, it is understood,
and the young couple ran oil to Camden.
The bride is daughter Of Mrs. Kcllar, re-
siding on East Mahanoy street, and the groom
is son of J, C. Knapp, a leading conloctioneT
of Mahanoy City. They will return to that
town in few days
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-29

A farewell party was held last evening at
the home of Miss Maggie Williams, of North
West street, who left for Philadelphia to-
day, where she will reside in the future An
evening of social enjoyment was partaken of
by thirty of her most intimate friends and
an elegant repast was served intersperced by
vocal and instrumental music.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-29
Indiana Republicans Loyal 10 Harriso

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 80 The Republican
state committee last evening unanimously
adopted a resolution that the officers and
members of this committee hereby express
the truest loyalty to General Harrison and
to his denomination and reelection as
president of the United States should he
become candidate" John X. Gowdy
was reelected chairman of the state com
nittpa
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-29
A GREAT SNAP.


mig heuuctiohss
This is an opportunity which every mother
should take advantage of. A combination
suit, made up in all colors and sizes, for
children ranging from to l5years, consisting
of double breasted coat, two pair of knee
pants, and a yachting cap of the same
material, for 81 so, sold at S4.OO. Also a big
lot Of mems suits, hats and overcoats, mems
and youths single pants and vests, which
will be closed out at big reduction to make
room for our spring stock, Buy them at once
at S. Blocks Rochester Clothing House,
conner Main and Cherry streets. l.24lw
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-29

The death of Frank Ward, of POttsville,
oscurred yesterday. The deceased was a well
known bookkeeper and for number of
years was employed by the r. 4 r. G. q l, Co
He was 3s years Of age and was prominent
figure in Democratic county conventions
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-29
Tickets Found.

Tickets for the King entertainment were
found on one of the streets to-day and are al
the HERALD Office awaiting "A claimant and
proof of ownership.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-29
The nrennnn Fnnernl.

The funeral of Mrs. Margaret wife OF
Michael Brennan. took place this morning
from the family residence on West Oak
street. High mass was celebrated at the
Annunciation church and the funeral pro.
ceedod to Minersville by carriages
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-29

Strouse, the jeweler, wishes to inform his
friends and the ptblic that he has moved his
stock Of watches, diamonds and jewelry to
the Klein building. on North Main street.
opposite Beddalls hardware store Repairing
speciality.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-29

Jacob Hentz, of North Main street, was
notified last evening that his mother had
died at fremont Mr. Hentz and his wife
went to that place to-day, The funeral will
take place on Friday.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-29

George Fulweiler, Jr., aged ten years, was
instantly killed this morning while picking
coal in the yard at Delano. A gondola ran
him down and cut his body in twain.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-29
Kendrlck House Free Lunch.


The employees of the p. & r. c. q l. Co..
in the Ashland and Girardville districts
and also at Mahanoy Plane, were paid this
afternoon for work done in the first half of
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-29

Another large and appreciative audience
greeted The Ideals" at the theatre last
evening. THE Black Flag was produced
with special scenery, and each member of
the company came in for share Of the ap-
plause. Miss Beatrice Earle, the leading
lady, was not given the opportunity to dis
play her ability as commedienne that she
had the night previous. Tommy Shearer as
Sim Lazarus was a whole show in himself
and kept the audience in good humor, while
Chester DeVonde and NJ. c. Barnes took
care of their respective parts with much
ability. Baby Johnson is deserving of
special mention and in the cave scene brought
tears to the eyes of many in the audience
The members of the company are cndeavor-
ing to please the local theatre-goers, and the
large audiences that greet them attest how
well they succeed The spccialtes intro
duccd were good, and the music furnished
by the orchestra was a pleasing feature, es-
pecialy the descriptive piece "A Hunting
Scene" Tonight 'The Midnight Call" will
be produced.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-29
Notice to Contractors and builders.

The architects plans and specifications for
rebuilding the store and residence for L. ].
Wilkinson, on the corner of Main and Lloyd
streets are now ready and can be seen at 80
South Main street.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-29
At Breen's Rialto Cafe.

Potato salad and calf's liver, free, to all our
patrons during and between the acts to-.
night.
Free hot lunch every morning.
Meals served at all hours.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-29
Soheiay House.

Boston Baked Beans tonight.
Oysters. CLANS.
At the bar; All the delicacies of the season
in every style.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-29
Farewell Party.

Ink stands, smoking sets. pin cushions
cupsand ornaments made of coal at Brumm's 5
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-29
M Kxoellent Company.

Mandolins and guitars, new stock Just re-
ceived at Brumms. l-22-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-29

P. n. Corset are perfect
fitting. You cannot find a
better Corset in the market.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-29

TOweling, an excellent as
in plain and stripe.
Now at SC, worth more money.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-29

L. j. WILKINSON
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-29

\ large assortment of glass
ware. A variety Of Tumblers
at 4C.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-29

No paper caG taketis bials of
Tie HtraG Il is ytaG dgiip
6v eaely msmbey of HrfamiLy
4f9syfseys abbysf'4ts H5s
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OAK STOVE WOOD So 75 PER CORD;
summer wood in 4-foot or stove lengths
81; measurement guaranteed. Leave
orders sos Seventh street. w. H. BAS-
LER.
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FOUR DAYS TO SERVE.
But Charles Becker Broke From the
Chain-Gang Yesterday.

Charles Becker, who was convicted on
the 23d of January of petit larceny and
sentenced to six months in the County
Jail, made his escape yesterday after
noon while working with six other pris-
oners at the Orphan Asylum.
1t seems the lady managers of the
asylum sent a request to Sheriff Johnson
for squad of men to do some work on
the sidewalk. Under Sheriff Reese laid
the matter before the Board Of Super
visors stating that the asylum mana
gers would pay the per diem of a person
to look after the men, but were lot able
to pay for having the work done. The
board informed the Under Sheriff that
the men might be sent out, and Deputy
Frisbie Smith was placed in charge of
a gang Of seven.
The men were at work on one end of
the asylum block, being pretty we'll dis
tributed along the walk, when suddenly
Becker, who was near the alley, made
break. Deputy Smith could not, of
course, abandon the other six prisoners,
and as there was no cne near to follow
the fugitive he succeeded in effecting his
escape.
Becker had but four days to serve, and
it is hoped he will keep on going and
never trouble the city again, but Sheriff
Johnson Is doing his pest to recapture
him. and very likely will succeed.
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SACRAMENTO DAILY RECORD UNION TUESDAY JULY a1 1896

target range yesterday and informed
John Mitchell, brother Of the murdered
boy, that a man named Nelson claimed
to have seen Graves pass over the road
about 1920 o'clock in the forenoon.
Some one remarked, why, here comes
Whistling Pete!' Something was said
about stopping him, but the remark was
made that there was nothing in 1t,
and the man was allowed to go his way.
The traveller wore an old gray1sh-
brown helmet hat, was tall and slender,
had reddish side whiskers, and carried
under one arm portion of ham,
loaf of bread and a big bologna sausage.
Mitchell says the description brought
III by Klein fits Graves exactly, and
he has frequently seen him wearing
that particular kind of headgear. He
was not notified until last evening of the
incident, and at once told Sheriff john
son, who took prompt steps to have the
suspect headed off should he travel to-
ward Antelope or Roseville.
Police Officer Douglas is also confident
he has obtained a clew to the murderer.
Somebody who yesterday came down
the river, on the Yolo side, told the
officer that Graves was working his way
up the stream, following the river road.
This suspect is also tall and slender,
but is smooth shaven.
Whether or not there Is anything In
either story remains to be seen.
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THE CROPS.
Better Grain Yield i'm Some Places
Than for Many Years.

The following synopsis of the weather
and crop conditions for the week ending
July Goth is issued by the State Agricul-
United States Climate and Crop Service,
James A. Barwick Section Director:
The average temperature for the week
ending Monday, July Goth, was as fol-
lows, for the Weather Bureau stations
named:
Eureka sc degrees, Fresno SO, Los
angeles "A, Red Bluff 80. Sacramento
10 San Francisco IS. san Diego -.
AS compared with the normal temper
ature there was an excess of heat at
ali points except San Francisco, which
place shows a deficiency of 2 degrees.
Other points show an excess of heat as
fellows: Eureka normal, Fresno an ex-
cess of degrees, Los Angeles 2, Red
Bluff 9, Sacramento 1. San Diego 4.
The weather during the past week, al
though excessively hot in the interior
portion of the State, has been generally
beneficial to all crops-grain, fruit and
all summer'crops, such as hops, honey
melons, etc.
Grain is turning out much better than
expected in fact. the grain yield in some
portions Of the State is greater than it
has been for ten years past.
The climatic condition Of the past
week shows that 1t was very favorable
for fruit drying, and for harvesting.
The highest and lowest temperature
reported was Ill and 40.
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PARDONS ASKED.
Those Who Wish Once More to
Breathe the Free Air.

Mrs. Julia M. Coffey has petitioned
Governor Budd for pardon. She was
convicted of disturbing the peace and
sentenced by Judge Campbell to thirty
days in JAIL The petition claims that
the punishment was excessive, her only
offense being an alteration with her
stepdaughter.
Her husband, John ]. Coffey, files a
protest, and says the only period of quiet
he has known for the past four years has
been since she was sentenced.
Henry B. Mullen, who was convicted
Of burglary in Auburn and sentenced to
San Quentin for four years also asks
fer pardon. Ben p. Tabor. his attor-
ney, states that he had always borne a
good character previous to the commits
sion of this crime, but he became infat-
uated with a lewd woman and COM
mitted it in order to satisfy her de-
mands. He has been paroled and his
life since that time has been exemplary.
but he wishes to return to his mother In
New Brunswick, where his crime is un-
known and he can begin new life.
Abraham Livingstone petitions for q
pardon, having been sentenced to Jail
in Alameda for eighteen months for
petit larceny, and having served more
than half his time. He has a wife and
four children dependent during his in
generation on public charity, and will
leave the country forever If his pardon
is granted.
Joseph G. Fagan, sentenced to San
Quentin for fourteen months FOR grand
larceny committed in Stanislaus Coun-
ty, asks for a pardon. District Attorney
Fulkerth states that the petition Is in
accordance with the wishes of some of the
best citizens of the county. He is salts
fed that the prisoner, since the time he
pleaded guilty, has evinced a desire to
lead better life when released, and he
believes he will do better in the future.
He therefore recommends the pardon.
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ACTIVE AND FAITHFUL"
The 'Independent" Thus Speaks of
CONGRESSMAN Johnson.

(From the Stockton independently
The Republicans of the Second Con-
gressional District will meet on the 18th
Of August to nominate a candidate
for Congress, and without doubt the
honor will fall to Congressman Grove
L. Johnson, the able representative who
has so well filled the Office during the
past year. No other man has been
named as a candidate, and it is we'll
understood that Mr.. Johnson will be
renominated without opposition. That
is as it should be. Mr.. Johnson has
been active and faithful as represen-
tative Of the people Of the Second Dis
trict and his success in all his efforts
for their varied interests was earned
by industry and a persistency that is
peculiarly his. The Congressman who
does most for his district is the man
who is backed up by his people and
given the strength that comes from
continued service. The Second District
has sent some able representatives to
Washington, but the mistake was made
in each instance Of not returning the
active workers who had made good
records for themselves and who had
accomplished much practical work for
their district. A new man in the lower
house every two years is lost in his
surroundings and can do nothing for
his district, but the skilled legislator
who has learned the ways of the poll
tlcians and knows the leaders in the
law-making body can do much good
for his constituents, particularly If he
be bright and active man as Is Grove
Johnson. He has been a good represen-
tative Of his district and has certainly
won the favor Of the people of San
Joaquin County by his earnest work in
their home matters. Congressman
Johnson should have the hearty sup
port of the delegation from San Joa-
quin County, and when he becomes their
candidate again should have the
backing Of the people for his faithful
service in the lower house Of Congress-
There are numbers of things that
Stockton is particularly interested in
which Mr.. Johnson can look after bet
ter than any other man, and the think
ing citizen will therefore take an ac-
tive interest in his candidacy. The peo-
pie who know the value Of the preser-
walton Of navigation in this county will
be sure to work for the reelection of
the Congressman, and the people who
want suitable public building here
will make a mistake If they do not re-
turn him to Congress, where his bill
for another appropriation has the force
Of a favorable report. San Joaquin
County should send fifteen active dele
gates to the District Convention in
structed to make a fight for the re-
nomination Of Congressman Johnson,
and then see to it that he has a wide
awake and intelligent Congressional
Committee through which he can win
his fight before the people.
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STATE TAXES.
The Board of Equalizers Sets a Time
for Railroad Inquiries.

The State Board of Equalization held
a meeting yesterday, all the members
being present.
The days for hearing the representa-
tives Of the various railroad companies
were fixed as follows, being subject to
change, however, on request: July Oath,
Gualala River and California and Ne
vada Railroads; July 25th. Sierra Val
ley and Mohawk; July 9th, Carson and
Colorado, Nevada Narrow Grade and
Nevada, California and Oregon; July
2Sth, North Pacific Coast, Pacific Coast,
Pajaro Valley and San Francisco and
San Mateo; July Goth, Southern Califor-
MIA and Atlantic and Pacific; July Both,
San Francisco and North Pacific; July
31st and August 1st, California Pacific,
Central Pacific, Northern California,
Northern Railway, Southern Pacific,
South Pacific Coast, Southern Califor-
MIA Motor Railroad and Pullman Car
Company.
A number of counties presented re-
quests to have their time for making re-
ports extended, but only two such re-
quests were granted.
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