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Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-14

1t was the patronage of the United States
government that put the shipyaNls at
Philadelphia and San Francisco in a posi-
ton to bid for the construction of vessels for
foreign countries. BY successive stems the
government rejected foreign materials.
foreign plans, foreign machinery and finally
developed plants capable of constructing and
equipping the largest ships entirely by
American labor and by American materials
There is great object lesson in this for
men whose patriotism is not limited to their
own voting precincts
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-14
The Comic FnISir.
New YORK TrIhune.

The Omaha World-Herad serves notice
on the city of Chicago mat If it doesn't
cut loose from the east the west will do
something dreadful to 1t. Oh, nonsense:
the west won't do a thing to Chicago be-
cause Of its vote in favor of sound money
for in that vote Chicago spoke the real
voice of the west.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-14

The War department. has created a
sensation by sending out an inquiry as
to the transportation capacity of the
gulf railroads leading to Key West, but
that fact does not necessarily imply that
there is to be Il movement of troops TO
rescue Cuba from the Spaninrds.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-14
Done wen, Considering.

In 1892 Nebraska gave Cleveland 1913
votes and Weaver. popuiist, SO 1874, a total
Of 10S,07 Bryan's vote in Nebraska is
about 112,3O0. In 1892 Harrison received
81 .227 and McKinlcy's total is placed at
99,4iO. The democrats and populists COM
bined gained 1900 and the republicans l2,-
900 over 1892. 1t is not a bad showing for
republcanism in the popocratic candldates s
own statp
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-14

The Mexican papers profess 10 be
delighted with the election of Mckinley.
They gave it out cold that the malnte-
nance of the gold standard by the United
States insures for Mexico continued and
increasing prosperity. II seems very
singular that during the campaign and
up to the day of election the Mexican
press without exceptions talked just the
other way.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-14

There are n great many people en-.
gagged in revising the Omaha charter
Most of them seem TO forget that the
revision will be made finally by the
Douglas delegates to the legislature who
have not yet been taken into their con.
filpnpp
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-14

The farmers congress has resoluted
in favor of the creation of another cab
met office TO be known us the depart
ment of commerce. The farmers"
would have done Il more sensible thing
by recommending the abolition of the
Department of Agriculture.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-14

We shall stll have two great parties-the
republicans, who believe In protection and
the democrats. who do not. The latter
have not lost heart, and have no need to
do so. They must get together as soon
circumstances permit, purge themselves
of all revolutionary elements and work for
the welfare of the people with the courage
which has won many a victory in the past
and will do the same thing In the future.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-14

And now president Gompcrs of the
American Federation of Labor scores
the rattlc-braincd Sovereign for his
filings at organized labor which he holds
responsible fdr the failure of the popo-
cratic national ticket There is good
deal more truth than poetry in the caus.
tic retort Of Gompcrs when he says that
scarcely anybody pays any attention to
what Sovereign may say. Com
pers points in dcrision To the
fact that in 1894, when Sovrr-
cign ordered laboringmcn TO lay
down their tools, no heed was given to
his autocratic cdict. That Sovereign
has become an inofrcnsivc ,cold is now
universally conceded by all rational
w0rlingmcn The salvation of the
American workingman depends upon
intelligent, prudent leadership, as the
solidarity of the workingmcn all over
the world depends upon perfect organi-
zation and concert of action for mutual
support and protection,
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-14

The consensus OF opinion is that there
is no room in this country for n larger
standing army, but we may have TO
make room before long for larger
marching army.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-14

The Barber asphalt bill for street
repairs during the past six months has
gone TO the finance committee of the
council. If the bill is found to be cor
rect it should be allowed. If it Is
stuffed the stutling should be knocked
ont of IL
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-14

The number of eminent statesmen out
of job who would be pleased to serve
their country in Il diplomatic or consular
capacity after the next fourth of March
is legion
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-14

The talk about separate depots for
the several roads ccntcring in Omaha
is rubbish. If the people of Omaha will
combine, the roads will also combine
fast enough.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-14

The decision just rendered by Judge
Baker of the Indiana federal court
against the wire nail trust will test the
efficacy of the antitrust law. Unless
Judge Baker is reversed or the parties
who have brought the action are bought
off the nail trust will pass out Of eNis-
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-14

Archbishop Ireland may be removed
from the see of St Paul, but no papal
mandate can dislodge him from his
place in the patriotic heart of the Amer
lean people.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-14

Although the Venezuelan commission
finds its occupation gone, it will doubt
less 0e seen in the last ditch with its
drawn salary in its hand as long as the
appropriation holds out.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-14

What has become of the gold standard
conspiracy with gold choking the bank
vaults and money at 3M per cent on
call in Wall street.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-14

So Regarded by 10 to I Advocates IN
the south,

While Senator Pcttgrcw, enragcd aud out
ragged In the shadow ot defeat In South Da-
kota. nails the frcc-silyer crown to his mar
tyrel head and proclalms himself as the
inyetcratc goldbug oXterminator to the last
ditch In 1900. the solid south, from which
the 1opocrats received the bulk OF their
electoral vote Is demanding rest South
oin editors have been scanning the returns
and counting the price paid by the southern
democracy In following free silver into the
camp OF reputation. natural dishonesty aud
lawlcssness. The following table gives the
losses on the popular vote suffered by the
pupocracy In the states named, compared
with the democratic vote of 1892;
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-14

The Department of Agriculture was
represented at the national farmers
congress" but the real farmers Were
noted chiefly for their absence.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-14

work shall he Ibid the door should be
thrown openIfdr general public dis
cussiou of the new features so as to
give opportunity for an expression of
public sentiment, This, in our Judgment,
would be Thea mode by which n charter
can be gotten that will meet the needs
of the hour. Backed as 1t would he by
the mass Of taxpaying citizens, a rcpeti-
tion of charter bungling would be
avoided.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-14
Looks TINT Way.


Somc of the pppOcrats are still adding to-
gether the democratic and populist votes
of 1892. and insisting that figures do lie
horribly. Ill
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-14

Let us have no more iirctraps built in
Omaha by special authority of the
council. The rate of insurance is too
high already.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-14

The council has done we'll in refusing
TO provide extra clerks for city officials
who have ample time to attend to their
duties and time to spare for outside
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-14

CHICAGO, Nov. 13.-The final settlement
of tho Thomas Maokln estate was made in
probate court today, an agreement having
been arrived at between the heirs whereby
the estate is to be divided equally The
distribution amounts to about $500 900 to
each of the heirs. The settlement with
Mrs. Martha RuGdy, the widow of Thomas
MaCkn, was made by the heirs individually
out of their shares. She will receive about
SOE0 mn
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-14

Mr.. Watterson thinks there will be a
great deal of Independent politics hereafter
among those callins themselves democrats.
There is plenty OF, evidence of that right
hprn at homo.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-14
Demonstrated Distinction.

Glohc-D Democrat.
When bryan speaks Of another campaign
Of education he means, of course, another
campaign of elocution.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-14

The prospective Venezuelan settle.
mcnt is responsible for the present
familiarity of the American people with
the meaning of the word hcgcmony.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-14

'HlNslSO .llil'N-litIAuls
The WinnebGgoes OF Nebraska have been
celebrating the election Of Mckinley and
Hobart. This offsets the post election
performances OF the Tammany tribe of New
York
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-14

Omaha shares in the honors which
continue to be hcapcd upon Commander.
in-Chief Clnrkson of the Grand Army of
the Republic.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-14

If possible congress should save the
country the suspense rs well aS the eX-
pcnse of an extra session.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-14

The United States is Ms successful in
foreign diplomacy as it is in regulating
its own currency.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-14

"Pcace hath its victories no less re
nownpd than war"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-14

The Berlin merchants are convinced by
review of the past few years that tho
commercial treaties of Germany with
various countries have been greatly to the
interest of Germany, although the agrari-
ans continue their opposition to treaties
which promote the export of manufactures
ana the import OF agricultural products.
IL the commercial treaties with Austria
hungary Italy, Switzerland, Belgium,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-06-18
PERSONAL.

Miss Charlotte Davis, of Mahanoy City,
was guest Of her sister Mrs. David Reese,
of South Jardin street.
Miss Laura Soell of Pottsville returned
to her home yesterday after pleasant visit
to her uncle, Councilman A. d. Gable, of
town
George and Harry Davidson and Tom
Parker returned from fishing trip from
Mud Run with fine catch of speclIled
beauties.
Miss Gertrude sigfried, of Mt Carmel,
attended the graduating exercises of the
Grammar school last evening.
b. II. Bail, general freight agent John F.
Auch, assistant general freight agent of the
Philadelphia & Reading railroad, and S. W.
Stevens travelling freight agent, Williams
port were in town on business this morning
Rev John Gruhler received the gratifying
intelligence from Dr. Wagner, of Mullen
berg College, Allentown, that his son, Fred
had successfully passed his Freshman exami-
nation.
Rev. John Bath and wife, of Plymouth,
are visiting here among acquaintance Mr..
Bath was formerly pastor of the Primitive
Methodist church,
Miss Sallie Botham, of Blackwood, is the
bt'No' Va Wv %'N"AS A"AAAAS1 WI 'Nob C''iN
street.
Miss May lillian, of st. Clair, attended the
Loftus-Joyce wedding yesterday.
Miss Annie Brennan is visiting her sister,
Mrs, J. F. McGinty, in Tamaqua.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ. Brewer and daughter,
Eva, left for Orange, n. j., this morning
They will remain there few days and then
visit Pine Hills in the Catskills, where Mr..
Brewer is proprietor of the Hotel Beaverton
| Thomas johnson, Of East Coal street, is
visiting relatives at Hazleton.
| Miss Mabel Dennis and Miss Jennie Clifford,
Of Mahanoy City, are the guests of Miss
| Matte Thomas, of North Jardin street.
Mrs Peter McKeman, of Hazleton, and
Mrs. Carter, of Pottsville, are the guests OF
Mr., and Mrs, John Conry, on East Lloyd
street.
Louis Goldin returned from New York
last evening with a full line of mems and
children novelties to sell at sacrifice prices
Messrs. John Dodson, of Brooklyn, and
Lincoln Dodson, of Wilkesbarre, are in town
to attend the High school commencement
tonight
Luke Davis, a well-known resident Of
Mayberry alley, is critically ill, The attend
ing physician has no hopes for his recovery.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-06-18

While two Polanders were walking along
the Reading railroad short distance below
the depot yesterday, one of them picked up
a gold watch. After some discussion as to
the ownership, his companion took the watch
from the man who found it. The finder then
proceeded to Justice Toomeys office and
entered suit against the man who took the
timepiece from him After a search the
thief was found with the watch in his pos
session. Upon examination the watch con-
tanned the name of James Manley, the
express driver, who lost it in a mysterious
manner last week. The thief, in default of
payment Of fine and costs, was held in $500
bail for stealing the watch from the finder.
The names of the parties could not he
learned. The watch is worth Sl25 and was
returned to the owner.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-06-18

wedding in which many Shenandoah
people are interested occurred yesterday
at Green Ridge near Mt. Carmel.
The bride is Miss Ruth Williams, the post
mistress of that place, and who with her
parents removed from Shenandoah several
years ago. The groom is Mr., Mark Cross, Of
Sunbury. No social event which has oc-
CURED in that place for years has created so
much interest. John Cross, a brother Of the
groom, was best man, and Miss Katie Wilds,
of IIazleton, was bridesmaid. The bride was
dressed in becoming white silk dress. The
guests accompanied the bridal couple to
Shamokin ON special car Rev. f, IL.
Shemer Of Cape May Court House, n. j.,
performed the ceremony, Many ofthe brides
friends from town were in attendance
James Daily and Miss Maria Hines, OF
Ceutalia, will be united i'm the bonds OF
matrmony Wednesday next
James Munrey, of Centmla and Mis-,
Celia Gerrity, Of Shenandoah, will b,
married next Wednesday Carmel News
! Michael Mcdonnell was married to Mis-
Sadie Cain, in St. Ignatius' church at Cen
/ tnlia, yesterday morning. Michael Cain, o
| Minersyille, was groomsman and Miss Sadi,
Keenan,, Of Shenandoah bridesmaid.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-06-18
DISASTER ON THE DEEP.
British Steamer Struck a Rock Of
the Coast Of France,
WENT DOWN IN THREE MINUTES

or Two Hundred and Forty-seven Souls
on Board Only Three Are Known to
Have Been Saved - Passengers Were
Asleep when the Shock Came.
BREsT, France June 1S.-The British
steamer Drummond Castle, Captain Pierce,
from Capetown for London, struck rock
at midnight, while hugging the French
coast, sank and disappeared entirely in
about three minutes after striking. Only
two boats were launched, and one of these
Is believed to have been capsized The pas
sengers are thought to have been asleep
when the vessel struck.
Seafaring men believe the Drummond
Castle, while at full speed, struck the
ledge, ripped open the water tight com
partmonts and the greater part of the
ships bottom slid across the ledge, and
went down in the deep water as if made
of lead. The ledge is near the Island of
Molene, half way between Ushant and the
French coast
1t is thought that important witnesses
in the trial of DR.. Jameson and other cit
liens and mining men of the Transvaal,
with their families were on the vessel.
There were IA passengers and lob officers
and crew on board.
One survivor of the Drummond Castle
is man named MaNHuart, who is at Ush-
ant. Six bodies have already been recov-
cred there. One is that of an officer of the
lost steamship and anotheris that of "A girl
years old. Two additional survivors of
the sunSen steamship are at the Isle De
Molene.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-06-18
whitney win Fight the silver Issue.

New YORK, June 1S S-Instead of enjoy
inga summer holiday in Europe cx-Sec-
retary of the Navy Whitney has decided
that his obligations as a Democrat require
that he remain in the United States and
that he attend the national convention
which assemblies in Chicago next month.
To reporters who called upon him Mr..
Whitney said that he could not think of
going abroad and deserting his party at
critical time. Certainly" he added the
Democratic party is about to witness a
crisis in its career, 1t is on the verge of
disruption, and at such a time / think
every one who can help hold it together
ought to give all the aid in his power.
The crisis, Mr.. Whitney said, was created
by the forcing of the currency issue. He
expected to find at Chicago as vigorous a
party on the side of the gold standard as
there is in the Republican convention at
st, Louis.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-06-18
PITHY POINTS.
Happenings Throughout the Region Chron-
ieled for Hasty Perusal.

The placard at the Durkin residence, on
East Centre street, which was torn down by
the recent rain, was replaced by Health
Officer Conry this morning.
Miss Lilly Grafton and Jacob Purnell, both
of Gilberton, were quietly married on Tues
day.
Miss Norma D. Crawford, the accomplished
elocutionist and writer, arrived at her home
in Minersville yesterday, from GAINESVILLE,
Georgia, where she holds the chair of clocu-
tion in the Georgia Female college.
A camp of the Sons of Veterans is to bo
organized at Pottsville Thirty-three names
have been secured.
A Mckinley club was organized last night
by North Mannheim township Republicans.
The Evangelical Church Association of
Pottsville began their camp meeting in Rail
way park to-day.
Two of Tamaqua's clothiors have organized
rival base ball clubs, and they will rig them
out with hand-me-down uniforms.
Hazleton plumbers are required to stand
an examination before the Board of Health
before they will be allowed to do any work
in the town The examinations are rigid
but pratical.
1t may be interesting to Shenandoah people
10 huOW llldJ mdHduOg Nllg 10 DullulhB GNu
new opera houses, and that the stockholders
of the Grand Opera House at Ha2leton have
received q per cent, dividend.
The p. & X. c. & 1. collieries in this section
shut down yesterday for the balance of the
week.
P.J. Gaughan, the dry goods dealer,
yesterday had an attractive sign painted on
his awning, which was done by Il. D..
II Jogapbuph u
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-06-18
Gorernor Morton,s Position.

RHINECLIFFE, n. Y, June lS.-Governor
Morton spent most of yesterday in his
library reading the details of the st. Louis
convention. Not one word has fallen from
his lips as to his position on accepting the
nomination for vice president should it be
rendered him. Briefly, the governors po-
sition is this: He has authorized his name
to be used as presidential candidate, and
if he is not the successful candidate he
will then consider the advisaglity of ac-
oepting the vice presidential nomination.
if offered to him
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-06-18

JUSTICES OF THE PEACE in Salem, New
Jersey, are not worried by any questions Of
custer under the act of 1875 as our legal
dignitaries are, but they are bothered by
flies and mosquitoes while cases Of assault
and battery are scarce. one worthy Justice
who evidently has but little hair and less
business to attend to- who is in the habit Of
indulging in an after-dinner nap in his Office
chair, being greatly tomented by the flies
which played tag ON the beautifully smooth
surface of his canium hit upon the happy
idea of placing sheet of sticky fly paper
thereon, right side up of course, The idea
seemed to be such a good one that he put it
into execution that afternoon. When he
awoke about an hour later he was as mad as
a March hare, all because one of the chair
boarders who frequent 'squires' offices in
Jersey, as they do in some of the Shenandoah
offices, had turned the paper upside down SC
that it would not slip Off his Honor's head
too easily 1t is stated that if the Squire
had paid fine for every "cuss word he le
out during the half hour he worked to gel
the sticky stuff OIL his head, the state o
New Jersey would have realized more THAI
Barney Ford and his gang got away with
aud he is even now considering the adyis
ability of issuing a search warrant for tn
malefactor with the intention Of punishinI
him for contempt of court when found
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-06-18
Starvation in New Foundland.

MONTREAL, June 1S.-Advices from st.
John s. N.F, state that w H. Reed, who has
just returned from White Bay reports
distressing situation there, several hum
dred persons being in a starving condition.
Few seals We're got in White Bay this
spring, and the residents from Partridge
Point TO Englee We're in terrible destitu-
ton when Mr., Reed left. The wretched-
ness is beyond description, many barely
sustaining life by eating mussels, crabs
and other shellhsh, which they frequently
deYour as soon as taken from the water.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-06-18
Disastrons Mine Fire.

HAZLEToN, Pa, June 1S.-Fire broke
out last night in Stockton mine, and at a
late hour threatened serious consequences.
The breaker on the surface, which isworth
hundreds of thousands of dollars, will
probably be destroyed. The Lehigh Valley
and Coke Brothers mine, which adjoin
the Stockton, We're also threatened 1t is
supposed that a spark from a lamp of one
of the men employed in removing pumps
ignited timbors, which smouldered until
after they left last evening.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-06-18
Nailed Up with a Cornse.

NORFOLK, Va, June 1S.-The police
Tuesday night discovered one of the most
coldblooded murders ever committed in
Norfolk. After breaking in several doors
at No. 209 Cumberland street they found
the body of Lucy Miller, wife of John
Miller, with her head beaten to a jelly
The murder was committed on Monday
by the womans husband, who escaped
after mailing up all the doors. Two chill
dren of the dead woman were in the room,
and it was their screams which attracted
the attention of the police.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-06-18
Your Boy Wont Live a Month.

So Mr. Gilman Brown of "a Mill ST., South
Gardner, Mass, was told by the doctors
His son had Lung trouble, following Typhoid
Malaria, and he spent three hundred and
seventy-five dollars with doctors, who finally
gave him up, saying: "Your boy wont live
a month" He tried DR.. Kings New Dis
covery and few bottles restored him to
health aud enabled him 70 go to work a per-
fectly well man. He says he owes his pre-
sent good health to the use of DR.. King S
New Discovery, and knows it to be the best
in the world for Lung trouble Trial Bottles
Free at A. Wasley's Drug Store,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-06-18
Alleged AEurderer Released.

New YORK, June 1S.-Edward McCor-
mick, who was arrested on May 80, on sus-
picion of being the murderer Of the child
Mamie Cunningham, has been set at lib
erty Joseph Ferrone, the boy upon whose
evidence Mccormick was arrested, was yes
terday indicted for perjury,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-06-18
Relief i'm SIX Honrs.

Distressing kidney and bladder diseases
relieved in six hours by the New Great
South American Kidney Cure" This new
remedy is a great surprise on account of its
exceeding promptness in relieving pain in
the bladder, kidneys, back and every part
of the urinary passages in male or female.
1t relieves retention of water and pain in
passing it almost Immediately. If you want
quick relief and cure this is your remedy.
Sold by Shapira's pharmacy, l07 South Main
street
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-06-18

BAKER CITY, Ore, June 1S.-The Good
rich reservoir, located fifteen miles from
this city collapsed early in the morning
and great volume of water rushed down
the gulch, wrecking everything in its
path. The home of r. French was swept
away, and the entire family, consisting of
Of the parents and five children, We're
drowned A number Of bridges were car
ried away, and considerable damage was
done to grain fields The reservoir was
constructed in 1868 and was used for min
Ing purposes.