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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-07
HOLMES PAYS THE PENALTY.
The Murderer Was Hung This Morning
He Said lie Was Innocent,

Special TO EVENING HERALD.
PHILADELPHIA, May III. H. Holmes
was hung this morning at 1912 o'clock, to
atone for the murder of Benjamin F. Pitezel
of which he was tried and convicted before
jury of twelve good men and true" He
was visited last night by his attorneys
and later on by his spiritual adviser Rev.
Father Daley, and in the presence of these
it is said Holmes made quasi confession in
which he denied all of the murders he
previously confessed.
1t was learned that the condemned man
had made a lengthy statement, in which he
made clear many points as yet in shadow,
and which is a fac simile almost of the con-
fession made to the priest. This, it is be-
lieved. was prepared by his attorney during
the latters stay in the cell yesterday after
noon after the others left, and may be made
public some time after the execution. The
attorney, it is said, has also in his possession
the criminals last will, but declines to make
it public.
Father Daley conducted the last services
during the evening. They consisted of
prayers preceding the examination Of the
prisoners conscience. In this the officiating
priest was assisted by the Rev. Father McPake
who earlier in the evening consoled the
criminal. The prisoners last and dying con-
fession was made between IL o'clock and
midnight, after which he began the fast,
which lasted until 6 o'clock this morning
| when the sacrament was administered.
Holmes marvellous nerve never deserted
him to the very end. Even on the scaffold
he was the coolest person in the solemn as
semblage. He declared, in few well chosen
words that he was innocent of any murder
including that for which he was hanged. He
declared that he desired the people to under
stand that he stood before the assembly
guiltless of the murders of which the worlt
at large believed him guilty.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-07
ENDED HIS MANY TROUBLES
D. M. Hopes, the MahanOy City Mill
Owner, Suicides.
ONE SHOT AIMED UNERRINGLY
The Body Was Discovered by One of His
Daughters This Morning-He Had Re-
turned Home From His ofice-Busi-
ness Troubles the Cause.
Special TO EVENING HERAIp.

MAHANoY CITY, May This town was
startled this morning by the announcement
that Dennis NJ Hopes, one of its most
prominent and highly respected citizens, had
committed suicide Many refused at first to
credit the report, but they soon learned that
it was only too true.
Dennis NJ Hopes was about 80 years of
age and proprietor of the Excelsior Flour
Mills, of this place. He shot himself in the
left breast; the bullet, which was of 80
calibre, passed clean through his body and
was found between the skin and the under
shirt. 1t had emerged from the body about
% inches from the spine The bullet did not
strike the heart, but passed through the
lumbar region. Death is supposed to have
been almost instantaneous.
The deceased is survived by his wife and
two daughters, Edna, aged II years, and
Beulah aged years. He was popular
member of Washington Camp No. 124 p. o.
S. of A., and Lodge No. 6l7, l, o. o. F., both
of this place.
1t appears that at about seven o'clock this
morning Mr.. Hopes returned from his office
at the mill to his home, 203 East Centre
street. and prepared to take his usual bath.
Before going upstairs he kissed his little
daughter Beulah three times. 1t was
observed that he was exceedingly aflectionate,
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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-07
A German erganizntion.

Yesterday afternoon a German organiza-
tion was formed in town to be known as the
Deutscher Krciger Verein. Its member
ship is composed of those who have served
in the German army, and starts out with a
membership of thirty-seyen. The officers
elected are as follows: President, Leonus
Ditner vice president, p. Golfer; secretary,
Fritz Rotgander; treasurer, John Cressan.
The club will meet again ON the 18th inst at
o'clock, in Mieldazis' hall, South Main
strppt
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-07

There are nearly 300 cases on the criminal
court calendar and sixty per cent. Of them
were brought by Huns, Poles and Italians.
Joseph Strubuloski, of town, paid fine of
$40 to the court yesterday and 81 costs of
capias for failing to appear when wanted.
Frank Truck, who assaulted Special officer
Thomas Jones, paid fine of $40 and costs to
the court Yesterday.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-07

DIR. j. S. Kistler, Of town, and his two
brothers, Drs. Douglas Kistler, of Wilkes
barre, and William f. Kistler, of Minersville,
spent two days in the Upper Lehigh ON a
fishing expedition, and returned home last
evening with 81 speckled beauties 1t was a
fine catch, most of them measuring eight
inches, while several reached ten inches.
The doctor has our thanks for nice mess.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-07
visitors of the Day.

Among the well known people observed ON
the streets to-day were Setley and Toman, of
the Easton base ball club, and Harry Daven-
port, formerly dealer in novelties in the
commercial line in town, and now engaged in
pushing theatrical novelties about the
country. He is managing May Davenport S
City Sports Burlesque Co., of which his wife
is the star. The company plays at Ashland
tonight, Mahanoy City tomorrow night and
here Saturday night.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-07
Coal Trade Becoming Active.

HAzLEToN, Pa, May The coal trade
is becoming active for the first time since
last fall. All outside stripping operations,
which were shut down over winter, will
resume by the 18th inst. The Coleraine
started up yesterday with 800 men, and
the Lehigh and Wllkesbarre company are
getting all their works in shape to start
as soon as possible,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-07
Married This Morning.

Joseph Wertz and Miss Mary Schmidt
both Of Mahanoy City, We're united in mar
riage by Rev, Dietrich, during the celebra-
ton of high mass at the German Catholic
church, at the above place this morning.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-07

we never nearu VI
a case W h ere they
failed. We never ex.
pect to hear of one.
Don't be afraid to
take them. They are
harmless. They do
not contain one single
atom of any danger
Gus drug. For this
reason it Is wen to
shun all other head
ache IN edicines
Avoid risk by insist
4..as On araNffn. VaN
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-07

had printed for distribution among the
Justices of the Peace of the county, card of
instructions and information as to the entry
of criminal cases on their dockets and the
making of returns, as well as information
concerning the settlement of cases.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-07

If the weather permits the Grant band
will tender Mrs. Jane Grant Of West Oak
street, a serenade ON her lawn tomorrow
evening. The membership Of the band has
now been increased to "a members, the latest
addition being Mr.. Sweeney a clarionet
player, formerly with "Our Band" of
Shamokin.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-07
To Gradnates.

We have placed ON our counters a beautiful
line of cream gloria and china silks, henrietta,
cashmeres and albatross, Also fine assort-
ment of India linens, nainsook and plain
and dotted swiss
5~7-tf r. f. Gill.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-07
Serionsly Injured.

Robert Ellis, colored man, employed by
the Lehigh Valley Coal Company as miner
at the new Germantown colliery, near Ash
land, was seriously injured by fall of rock
about o'clock yesterday afternoon. He re-
ceiyed a severe confusion ON the back caus-
ing paralysis of one leg. His recovery is
doubtful. He was taken to the Miners
Hospital for treatment
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-07
WE WANT YOU

To come TO us for your summer underwear in
French balbriggans, fine ribbed underwear
and a special line of gean drawers, which we
are selling at remarkably low prices AT the
UP-To-DATE hat store, IS East Centre street.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-07

The benefit for Ernest Hood at John
Wagner's saloon, which was to have taken
place ON May 4th, has been postponed until
Monday, May 18th.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-07
At Rreen,s Rialto Cafe.

Delicious mock turtle soup will be served
as free lunch tonight. Plenty for everybody:
Free hot lunch every morning.
Meals served at all hours.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-07

The latest style and color in mems tar
shoe can be found at the
FACTORY SHOE STORE.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-07
InstruetIons for ,saulres.

If you want a fine wedding cake, let Otto
make it for you.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-07
Rattle Postponed.

Almond, walnut and flbert macaroous for
sale at w. V. Otto's.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-07
VIII Serenade.

Latest in silk guards, see show window
display, at Brumm's jewelry store.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-07
Great Reductions

If you want nice sweet loaf of bread try
Otto's.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-07

Never Fails for Coughs and Colds.
That's what Pan-Tina is, 25c. At Gruher
Bros, drug store.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-07

Great Reductions
In Ladies' and Children's russell and fine
gondola shoes in endless varieties at
Womer's, 12tN. Main street. 4-17-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-07
Riokert,s Cafe.

Our free lunch tomorrow morning will
,o,,s;,+ ,,e 1,-stor conn,
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-11

baby; you must remember that you are
a woman. i0u ougAint to expect
man 10 stick In the house all the time.
II wasn't SO much what he said. but
the tone Ia which he said H. that hurt
her and made her sob silently until
she fell Hsleep.
There was something restrained aud
shamcflcpd in his manner as he kissed
her gonh.hy ihe next morning and went
down town; hut In the evening be- re-
turned early. and after dinner he did
not 10 Oui. lie was restless and nerY-
aus aud didn't seem 10 be- reading the
paper which he held up before him.
Between husband aud wife there was
nn embarrassing silence. There
seemed 90 be- no common theme fnr
them 10 talk about They retired ear
Ia. and again Adelnlde's pillow was
wet with tears
II Is very easy matter to tell When
a man stays IN the house 0nt 81 sense
Of duty. That h what Ned did for Sow
orai nights. bat u brought Adelaide NO
Happiness aud him NO comfart
Her heart was 0yeriull and she
wanted sympathy and counsel. To
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-11

marvellous systematic manner Ia which
every detail Is ordorsd.
ltlsa rule OF the - o." las iis
hahliuos term in. that not scrap Of
PAPER Of the slightest importance shall
ever be destroyed. Everything Is
sorted on lls arrival ind put In It's
proper place. lord S. nsbury or Me-
Chamberlain can obtain At moments
notice any document dealing With any
question written IN the last two hun
dred years. This system naturally ne
oessltates an army Of c.crks, EvoTy
year additions are made 10 the stan
by public competition. and as the sal
aries are the best In the civil service,
the brightest and most capable men
In the country are attracted into the
service Of the IF. O."
The rewards for capable and brill
liant service are very generous. A
man showing unusual capacity Il never
allowed to stay long unmarked. Such
a man as Lord Dufierln. who rose from
a subordinate position. Is bound, sooner
or later. to receive one OF the big prizes
Of the diplomatic service. The salary
u the ambassador to France Is $1,000;
Austria. $1,000: Germany. 1880; Tur-
key, $1,000; Russia. 1850. There are
over nine hundred consular agents all
over the world. who receive large SAL
aries and the number OF attaches at
the various legations Is legion.
A number Of clerks are engaged Tor
the special purpose OF arranging the
elphoFs used In dispatches, No mes
sage OF importance Is sent In ordinary
terms. and the same cipher "a rarely
used twice. the chances Of news leak
Ing out thereby being reduced TO a
minimum.
90, 100. SiSi6, o.. 0Si, 555es.
Chessboard potato, elegant. sacrl-
lege. merclless. toga.
These numbers and words certainly
could mean nothing to the ordinary
Intelligence, and yet they are the form
IN which a long and important message
was recently rent Every number and
word stands for a sentence. and the
cipher will never be used again.
Lord Sallsbury's official residence "a
next door to the foreign Office. and he
Is Immediately notified Of any import
ant news that arrives. Most Of bis
time. however. Is spent a, his beautiful
castle. Hatfield House. lie can direct
affairs from there with as much oass
as when he IL In London. a. Hatfield
House is connected with the foreign
Office by telephone.
tbs same communication exists viii
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-11

Il am looking for AR. Adsum, the
bookkeeper." said the caller, a portly
dlgniaed gentleman Of majestic appear
ance.
He Is not IN" replied the young
man on the three legged stool.
He's"
Il see he's not in." interrupted NE
visitor. This is about the hour he
has been In the habit Of usually coming
In. isn't IT,"
Yes. sir: but"
Thanks. IN wait"
He sat down. picked up a newspaper.
slowly unioldcd Il, and proceeded With
leislEely dignity 10 read.
The young man on the throe-legged
stool wrote away IN silence.
Thus passed half an hour.
The caller grew restless.
by the way" he said. "how-cr-
long viii Il be before Mr.. Adsum comes
lnq"
Il don't know said the young m
on the stool. He went out about thr
weeks ago TO hunt another job,"-C
cago Tribune.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-11

foolish have been 70 have been vast
Ing time at the club; We must ketp them
up. eh little girlf They were 5ist AZ
Ms chntteron's gate. bui Adelaide
put her hand on the old lady's arm.
"iou are going home with rs Ia spend
the night" she said.
And there ~ 70 be- uO dcmur. little
mother" added Ned sweeping her on
past the gate. She could not but con
sent
Far into the night. after Mrs. Chat
terlon had gone 20 bed. Ned and AIDE
laide talked. They made plans for
future pleasure. and their youthful joy
seemed the revival Of their honeymoon
enthusiasm
we shall have such glorious times, y
said Ned Mother Is right here near
us."
''She must be- nearer. Ned, said Al
elaide Il want her 10 live right here
with u.s."
But. Adelaide 49,"
Ned. desire Il. Don't say NO. I've
GOT over some foolish notions of nilne,
ana I just begin TO ind how much l
need mother Ia law
Her friends say: Its strange nat.
after starting out 50 well, she SHOULD
let them bring that m0iher'iniaw ~ ON
her HUT / suppose be- compelled hef'
that's the way with men.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-11
HER MEDITERRANEAN.

Ned Chatierton was d good deal Of a
mothers boy that Is 10 say. such a
warm affection existed between moth
er and son that Il was remarkable In
this day Of nllal laxlty.
No, when II became known that AIDE.
inide Wesicoti was engaged to him. her
many friends grew solicltous Ia warn.
ing her "a To- the course she should pur.
sue Ia regard 10 her future mother.ln.
law.
When mother has always had
such q complete nscendancy over a son
Il was always q hard natter To make
her recognize wlfe's right. aud n
THIS Was to b. done positive measures
must be- employed from the first" 80
her friends said aud her own mother
gave her some good advice in the same
hne, While her sister Nell deplored The
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-11

Windsor Osborne and Balmoral. ths
Queens Alsual residences. and when
she "a on the Continent special wires
are always laid between whatever
point at which she may be and the for
eign secretary'a ONCE. Mr. Chamber
lain can thus hold a council with tho
Queen and the Premier while he "a In
hls room at the or. o." the Queen in
Italy and the Premier at Hatfield. The
British empire r. virtually directed
from tho private once Of the foreign
secretary.
During the recent erisis between
England and the United States and
Germany the foreign once presented
an animated appearance. Anxious In
qu!rera thronRed the reception rooms
and corridors by day and night. and
Mr. Chamberlain remained almost con-
ilnually at his post II was owing IN
a great measure 10 the promptltude
and diplomacy with which the govern
ment virtually Mr. chamberlain and
Lord salisbury-dealt with the situa-
ton that public confidence was 90
quickly restored.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-11

whom should she mrny Would NOT her
father tell her that She WAS foollshg
Would not her mother b. angry and
blame Nclf Would not Nell pity herr
No she could go 10 none ~ these.
Then. suddenly. she thought ~ Mrs.
thatifrtun. She understood Ned She
loved him. Would she not. also. under.
stand the situation. aud b. able Ia ad.
Wise herf When she had gained cour.
age she went down o. her moihcr.ln.
laws and sphhpl Ont the whole story
10 her The oli lady took her IN her
arms as she would have lind child.
You poor little girl she said Ned
hls been very had Co yun. aud you dld
nnI know how to manage him: how
rh0uld yuuf Bui he piieut: W. shall
bring the young man around all right.
Mrs. thaticrion brnt down and kissed
ihr girl. who lay suhhing in her arms.
ard hope spiang up Ia the Young wifc's
heart.
u WIS matter II some doubt
whether Ned was more pleased or sur.
pIisofi when on the following night.
Adelaide said 10 him:
Would you mind going io the club
tonight Nedf Mother and I arc going
oui Tor a little while. aud am afraid
ycn will b. lonesome"
Certainly not" hc replied. "hut I
thought your mother was uut ~ the
city.
Il mean Mother Cmifcrton your
moihor" she sald falicrin- and blush
rg
~uh." Dr. said. ieudcrly. aud he was
.ow in getting bis hat. and be- kissed
her twice before going out
he clmr homo early that evcning
and bis mother was just ahoui Ia leave
as De- entered She paused long enough
tn my: "fil le over tomorrow even
ing. Mr. aud Mr. Delaney are com
INK. with the hope of beating yon aud
Addy a few games 90 cards. III have
{ 10 como and make "a welsh mrcbli ior
you ! suppose
"That will De- iuu the thing said
Nel. "Ill show Tom Delaney whether
De- can beat us at cards or not ID,
cume. mother Walt minute. ard
Aidy and viii walk home with Won
Won't We. drarT nu his wife was al
pady throwing on her cane.
Next Might Mr. and Mn. Delaney
came and Ned and Adelaide were beat
cn. but Mrs. Chaiierion made the
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-11

room IN the foreign Office IN Down
ing street-a lane scarcely bigger
than Theater alley IN New York
Mr.. Chamberlain possesses more
real power than many emperors For
the foreign secretary Of Great Britain
holds IN his hands the direction Of the
Interests and policy Of an empire
whose influence stretches from one end
Of the world to the other.
The foreign ofice Is large and
handsome building but no larger or
more ornate than thousands Of others
IN London. And yet, here. IN this out
oi-the-way corner IN London. Il the
center from which the government of
the whole empire is directed Here
cabinet councils are held. ambassadors
and ministers are interviewed. political
receptions are given. committees OF ar
biiratlon III. and from here. should ne
cessity occur. war would be declared.
In and out OF The foreign oiice pro-
ceeds continually. day and night. a
stream Of ambassadors ministers pleu-
ipotentlary. oonsuls and attaches. both
British and foreign. the former 10 OBJ
tain Instructions and 10 make reports;
the latter 10 present credentials and "a
confer with the secretary and the gov
eminent officials. Quocn's messengers
bound Tor points al over Europe and
Asia. pass out Of the great gate. carry
Ing diplomatic documents kilograms
and letters arrive from the representa-
tlyos Of the british empire IN every
quarter OF the globe. The amount Of
business daily Is almost incredible "a
one unacqualnied with the enormou.
interests Of The British empire and the