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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-04

LANCASTER, Pa, sept "A fire which
threatened TO wipe out the village of Bird
INLAND, IA few miles east Of this city,
broke out yesterday afternoon, and before
it was gotten under control the large barn
of Colonel james Casey, station agent of
the Pennsylvania railroad, was entirely
destroyed, and the stable of Daniel Euby
and six dwelling houses were partly
burned. The fire department of this city
was summoned TO the rescue by the fright
ened villagers, but before an engine could
be sent the flames were gotten under con-
troll The fire is supposed to have been
caused by some boys playing with matches.
The fire caused the biggest excitement tho
little town has known for Years
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-04
PI'THY POINTS.


icled for Hasty Perusal.
The squirrel season opened on Tuesday.
The attendance at the Deano schools is
much larger than last year.
Shenandoah City colliery is receiving its
winter coat of black tar paint.
Many of our people will attend the conven-
ton of the Catholic societies at Girardville
tomorrow, Labor Day.
Miles Henry, of Hazleton has accepted the
challenge of Thomas May Thorpe to debate
the financial question.
Morgan Lloyd, who is employed as a loader
at Preston No. colliery, sustained a severe
confusion of the lower part of his back by a
fall while at work.
Rev. l. p Zimmerman, who recently re-
signed as pastor of the English Lutheran
church at NIahanoy City, to-day left that
town for Pittsburg.
NJ. j. Farrell, employed in opening up an
old gangway at the Centralia colliery, was
caught by fall of coal and had his head and
face badly crushed. His injuries are not
serious.
The American Protective Tariff League has
just issued document No. 59 THE Tariff"
which gives extracts, in parallel columns
from the speeches of Hon. w. J. Bryan and
Hon. William Mckinley. This document
should be read by every voter. Address, w.
f, Wakeman, General Secretary, 1876 w. 23d
street, New York
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-04
THE PARK PLACE ACCIDENT.
An Inquest Held in the Case at Nah
anoy City.


MAHANoY CITY, Sept 4.-Deputy Coroner
Fogarty and jury last night held an inquest
in the case of Pcrcival Smell, who was killed
in the boiler explosion at Park No. ? colliery.
John Reese, who is son of Capt. Edward
Reese, the superintendent of the colliery,
was the first witness. lie testified that he
looked at the gauge several minutes before
the explosion took place and it registered 20
pounds. Reese was struck by flying debris
and also scalded.
Edward Davis. boilermaker, testified that
hc had been employed at the coliery about
two months, but worked as boilermaker
seven years. He was sent to fill the boiler.
lie opened the top valve and it took about
twelve buckets of water to fill the boiler.
lie could not tell the diameter. lie started
the fire. let the air out and watched the
steam guage. He was working at the pump
when the explosion occurred. A minute be-
fore that the guage showed "a pounds of
steam It took from 10 to 10 minutes to get
that amount of steam. He didn't examine
the place because he didn't think there was
any danger. He didn't know Smell was en-
gagged there and didn't know he was on the
ground. He intended to raise as pounds OF
steam.
James Wyatt, Colliery machinst said he
had charge Of the boilers and Davis was
employed under him. He never knew OF
the gauges of the kind used TO become rusted
or corroded from being idle. He examined
the boiler after the explosion and found il
was feet 2 inches long, feet inches in
diameter and 5-16 Of an inch thick. 1t should
have stood much higher pressure than il
did He would not have been afraid to sleeT
Ia1, eiI Ia. ,,ff fbY h,i1
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-04
KILLED ON THE TRACTION LINE.
The Terrible Fate of st. Nicholas Man
Last Night.

MAHANoY CITY, Sept. 4.-John Davidson,
40 years of age and residing at st. Nicholas
was instantly killed at 11:45 last night ON the
Schuylkill Traction railway, while sitting on
Il sill Of the track at the western end of this
place. He was killed by summer car No. o in
charge Of Motorman Fred. II. Hopkins and
Conductor James Filler The deceased left a
wife and ten children.
Motorman Hopkins had been ringing his
bell steadily just before the accident, as a
warning to miners who were walking ON the
track He did not see Davidson until almost
upon him. He saw form lying at the side
of the track, but thought it was that of a
dog. Davidson was killed by having his
skull crushed in by the step of the car. His
back and right leg were broken and the right
arm crushed to the elbow.
About half an hour before he was struck
Davidson was found lying on the p. & Il.
railroad crossing. Some friends picked him
up and started him homeward. The funeral
will take place on Monday afternoon and in
terment will be made in the odd Fellows
cemetery at Tamaqua.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-04
LABOR DAY.
Many of the Towns i'm the County Prepar-
ing for Its Observance.

Tomorrow, Labor Day, will be properly
observed in many of the towns throughout
the county. Shenandoah will not be behind
| in this respect The Grant Band will hold a
mammoth picnic at Columbia park, and it
bids fair to surpass anything of the kind ever
held here. The band will give several CON
( certs during the afternoon and evening, and
the dancing music will be furnished by the
Schoppe full orchestra. This will be a special
attraction to the lovers of dancing. Encour-
age the band by your attendance. They
both deserve and need your assistance.
/ At Girardville the demonstrations will be
ON an elaborate scale. The Catholic Societies
of the county will hold their county conven-
/ ton and parade. After the parade grand
| picnic will be held in the G. A. II. park under
! the auspices of st. Joseph's Legion, which
has leased the park for several years and
made many improvements about the grounds.
/ The parade will be a large one, many of the
musical organizations and various societies of
the neighboring towns have promised to be
present. The local Catholic societies will at
tend. The Lost Creek Cadets, with new uni
forms, will Re a prominent feature Of the
parade.
The bicycle meet at Lakeside, under the
auspices of the Mahanoy City wheelmen,
will attract many from different sections Of
the county. The races will begin at o'clock
in the afternoon, and the indications point to
a successful meet There are about fifty
entries, including some of the best riders in
the state. Shenandoah riders will be repre-
sented in the races A special train will
leave here at 900 o'clock a. m. and returning
leave Lakeside at 900 p m.
The Humane Fire Company, of Mahanoy
City, will hold picnic tomorrow, which will
attract large number of the FIRE laddies. "
The demonstration at Port Carbon to-mor-
row will be participated in by the camps of
the p, o. S. of A. and the councils of the Jr.
o. U. A. NJ when they will hold their annual
joint convention and parade. The Third
Brigade Band will head the procession, which
will be a large one. The convention will
elect officers for the ensuing year and select
the place for holding the next demonstration.
Shenandoah will not be represented in the
parade, although many from the town will
no doubt be attracted to the place to witness
the demonstration
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-04

From John J. Staufer to Milton Kester
two lots in Ringtown.
From Trustee of the estote of John Haber
to Michael Byron, premises in Mahanoy City.
From executors of c. Tower to Oneida
Water Company, sundry streams of water,
Schuylkill and Luzeme.
From George l.. Owens to Francis Deegan,
lot in Pottsvile.
From John Reitb to c, c. Reith, half in
terest in lot in Yorkville.
From Donnis Faitsh to Fred. Reinert two
lots in Palo Alto.
From John F, Carr to J, C. Knebel, lot in
POttsville,
From Frank Zuber ct. al. to Lizzie
Schwartz, lands in East Brunswick Twp.
From the P. & r. c. & l, Co. to Thomas
Meredith, lot in Ashland.
From the p. & r, c, & l, Co. to NJ. ].
Haughney, lot in Mahanoy City.
From the P. & r. c. Il 1. Co. to William
Meredith, lot in Ashland.
From p Il h. c. & l, Co. to T. d. Howell,
lot in Ashland,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-04
Annirersary of a nattle.

Kreiger Nerein assembled in Noll' restaurant,
ON North Main street, last night and celebrated
the 26th anniversary of the battle of Sedan
battle. Sedan is town in France. On
September l. 1870, the fortress of the town
was the center of the most disastrous conflict
of the FancoGeUmau war. Shut in by the
Germans, who had occupied the surrounding
heights, the whole French army, after a
terrific contest was obliged to captulate-
the emperor 80 generals, 23O stah-oflicers,
1900 officers, and $1,000 men becoming
prisoners Of war.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-04
If you want fine wedding cake, let Otto
make it for you.
PERSONAL.

Miss Mary McCarty of PittstOR, is in town
visiting friends.
Miss Jennie Campbell, of Ashland, spent
last evening in town.
Miss Bessie Wadlinger, of Pottsville, is the
guest of town friends.
Mr. and Mrs. J. j. Bradigan spent to-day
visiting friends in Pottsville.
Miss Katie Eisenhart, of Brownsville, il
visiting friends in Nuremberg.
Miss Reilly, of Philadelphia, is visiting
Miss Ormsby, on East Centre street.
Miss Matte Grifliths has returned home
from a visit among Minersville friends.
Prof. John Meredith and his brother, OF
Frackville, were town visitors last evening.
Miss Clara Settler left town yesterday to
visit friends at Catawissa and Williamsport.
Miss Carl, who was the guest Of Miss
Kate Cunningham, returned to her home in
Wilkesbarre to-day.
Mrs. Brdgland and daughter, Lulu, who
were the guests of town friends, returned to
their home in Willamsport to-day
Miss Lucy Brobst, of Nuremberg, who was
visiting friends in town for the past two
weeks, returned home this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs NJ. R. stocller, of Chillisau-
qua, who spent a few weeks here as the guests
VI ~ '1tbthNA anu luLlAlgs ltluALNI W NLIll
homes to-day.
Messrs II. NJ. Wasley and George KriclS
left town this morning on a bicycle trip
which will embrace visits to Bloomsbury,
Hazleton, Sunbury, and Selnsgroye.
Messrs Daniel Hood, of Ringtown, Thomas
Bolin, Harry Boughey, Edward Cuff, Joseph
Anderson, Anthony Wiscloskie and Stephen
Swartz, were county seat visitors to-day.
Mrs. Walter Timmins, of Rhode Island,
who visited the family of Mr.. and Mrs.
Marshal Baugh, returned home to-day She
was accompanied by Miss Nellie Baugh.
Misses Name and Sallie Merrick, of st.
Clair, were in town last evening as the guests
Of Bernard Durkin, who left town at noon to-
day, to enter Overlook Seminary for the
priesthood.
Mrs. Emanuel Friedman and daughter,
Lottie, returned last evening from a pro-
longed visit to Philadelphia. They were
called there by the illness of the former
sister, who died during their visit, and had
attained the age of "A years
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-04

Benjamin Haskey, 10 years Old this morn
ing fell from the third story of building in
course of erection on North White street and
fractured his right ankle. He also sustained
severe bruises about the body, but consider
ing the heighth from which he fell his escape
was remarkable Drs. Hamilton and Callen
reduced the fracture.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-04

Patrick j. Maloy, of Coaldale. and Miss
Catharine c. McAndrew, of Rappahannock,
were married on Wednesday, at Ginrdvilo.
Peter J. Nullarkey, of Coaldale acted in the
capacity of best man and Miss Margaret
Monaghan, of RappahanocS, was bridesmaid.
They are now on their wedding tour.
The wedding Of Miss Minnie Fodder of
Gimrdville, and Theodore Klusman, of Ash
land, was solemnized at Girardville on
Wednesday afternoon, in the presence of a
number Of their friends.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-04

\ very enjoyable social was held at the
home of Miss Annie Derr on East Coal
street, last evening. Games and vocal and
instrumental music were followed by a sump-
tuous repast Among those present were
Misses Jennie Stautier, Lucy Brobst, Lulu
Kestcr, Katie Eisenhart, Lille Llewellyn,
Tillie and Annie Derr, and Messrs Charles
Roitz, Sanford Shoemaker Hypolite Lawson,
Thomas Amour, John Snyder and William
Eisephart
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-04
DO You Know of ANY One?

Do you know of any one in your neighbor-
hood who has diphtheria, Group, quinsy, sore
throat, or is in any way troubled with throat
aifectiOnsl If so by all means advise them to
use Thompson's Diphtheria Cure. Your
friends will thank you all through life if they
use this medicine according to instructions
and learn that it positively cures all diseases
it claims and especially diphtheria, which is
the most dreaded of all diseases. Sold al
Kirlin's drug store at 80 cents a bottle
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-04
Had tho Leg N-rnycd.

Miss Amy Edwards, of Mahanoy City, sus-
tanned a compound fracture of the right leg
in May last, and the limb was not properly
set. She went to Philadelphia and had a
Roentgen X Rays photograph Of the injured
member, which shows the exact position of the
bones, and where they overlap. This is be-
lieved to lie the first ROentgen ray taken Of
any resident Of the county and is viewed
with much curiosity by the people of our
sister borough.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-04
rerrlhlr ncnten by Ho6her..

HARRISBURG, sept. Frank Wolfe,
manager of the Motter farms, near High
spire, was attacked 10y three highwaymen
during the night and left for dead, He
recovered consciousness, and was able to
drag himself home. His injuries are seri-
Gus, but not fatal The horse which he
was driving was found dead about mile
from the scene of the hold up.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-04
SILK BARGAINS.
New To-day at L. j. wilitinsonis.

We offer special lot OF Black Silks at
about half regular price. Black Faille Silks,
25 inches wide, at 75c. Black Satin Duchesse,
25 inches wide, 75c. All silk and satin India
Brocades, new pattern, at special low prices
Forty-six inch superior all wool silk finish
Henrietta, SOC. per yard at
0-3-2t WILKINsoN's.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-04
Shepherd at NInhanoy City,

Watson F. Shepherd the Democratic candi-
date for Congress will make his first appear
ance before the public since his nomination,
at Mahanoy City tomorrow afternoon He
will address the people of that town on the
issues of the day, and will no doubt define
his position upon the financial question,
which at present is somewhat clouded by his
affiliations of the past
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-04

The Shenandoah post Office will observe
the state and National Labor Day holidays
The former occurs tomorrow and the latter
on Monday. The Office will be open ON these
days from 7,30 to II, 90 a, N. Carriers will
make two general deliveries, at 7,15 and 1O.45
a. m. Ellangowan, Yatesville and Turkey
Rnn will be seryed with the Z Is deliyerY
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-04
EVENINGHERALD
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1896.
YESTERDAYS BASE BALL GAMES.


At adclpha-PittsburG 8; Phila-
delphia, D. At Brooklyn-Cleyeland 81
Brooklyn, 2. At Boston-First game:
Boston, 2S; st. Louis, T. Second game
Boston, $; ST. Louis 3. At New York
New York, 10 Cincinnati, ..
Eastern League.
AT Scranton,3 ;Wilkcsbarre, 4.
Atlantic League.
At Hartford-Hartford II; Newark, o.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-04
Rogers Located.

The HERALD published special from
Nuremburg on Tuesday, giving the particu-
lars of the desertion of young Benedict by
the name of William Rogers of Girardville
The young lady whom he so cruelty Tilted
a few hours before their marriage, was Miss
Ellie Drummer, Of Nuremberg. Rogers has
since been located, having been seen on the
streets of Girardville on Wednesday even.
ing. He has not been arrested.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-04

Mine Inspector Edward Brennan has just
completed his report of the accidents that
occurred in the Seventh District during the
month of August, There were four fatal and
eight non-fatal. Compared with the report
Of August, 1895 it shows an increase of one
fatal accident and a decrease of five non
fatal
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-04

The Mt Carmel Calcott Glee Club, under
the leadership of David Thomas are making
arrangements for a grand eisteddfod to be
held on Christmas Day. Six hundred dollars
in prizes will be offered for competition, and
the leading choirs Of the central Pennsyl-
vania anthracite coal region will compete for
honors. Numerous soloists y Ii also be
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-04
Big steel Works Close Down.

PITTsBURG, Sept THE Edgar Thorn
son Steel works of Carnegie's have closed
down indefinitely. The action was u gem
eral surprise, as it was not even suspected.
All the carpenters and day men have been
laid off, but the furnace department is
still in operation. At least 800 men are
thrown out of work.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-04
She Paid the Farmer.

Joe Lintus, farmer, this morning caused
the arrest of Mrs. Yenalaitis, charging her
with refusing to pay him fifty cents for
cabbage after getting them into her house
Mrs. Yenalaits paid the claim and costs of
suit to Justice Cardin.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-04

The last cheap excursion of the season for
Atlantic City via p. q r. X. r. will be run
on Sunday next, September 9th, train leaving
Shenandoah at 2;1O a. IN. Fare for round
trip, $3.50. 9-1-5t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-04

The Jewish New Year 5G57 will begin on
Monday, next. All the Jewish stores will
remain closed from p. m. on Monday until
p. m. on Wednesday.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-04

DOR SALE.-One of the best paying lumber
II yards in Shenandoah. Centrally located.
Everything connected with the yard, including
teams, will be sold at reasonable figure. For
further information call on J. w. Johnson,
North Main street S-l9-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-04

Coz REWARD.-A reward of s25 will be
eoZO paid to the person giving information
that will lead to the arrest and conviction of the
thief who stole a black mare and buggy from
the undersigned at Currentown, near Mt.
Carmel on Saturday evening, August 90 1896,
between the hours of 10 and IL o'clock. The
mare weighs about 100 pounds and her foretop
is clipped short; square box buggy and new
harness. AMOS BROWN, Natalie Northumber-
land county, Pa s-3l-1w
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-04
MISCELLANEOUS.

CALOON FOR SALE.-One of the finest
- saloons in this valley, recently fitted up
with fine fixtures and in n desirable location, is
offered for sale to a live man, who has n little
capital 1t is n bargain For further particulars
apply at the HERALD office. 9-4-2w
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-04
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
druggists refund the money if it fails to cure.
25 cents
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-04

DOR SALE.--A secondhand square piano.
Il Apply at Williams & Son, furniture and
music store 7-2s-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-04
Fell Three Stories,

Violin, Mandolin, Banjo, Guitar and Auto
harp strings and trimmings at Brumm's.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-04

The Ashland Borough Council has decided
to continue work at the bore hole, which is
now down $50 feet and no increase in the
supply during the past month. The street
committee to date has expended S3si61O.
There was but $4,000 in the borough
treasury and temporary loan was made.
Complaint was made that the electric rail
way and electric light companies We're not
painting the poles, and it was decided to en-
force the ordinance in that respect
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-04

DROPOSALS.-Sealed proposals will be re.
/ ceived by the undersigned committee for
the erection of three-story brick l. o. o. f.
building, on North White street, Shenandoah,
Pa.
Plans and specifications can be seen at No. 4
South Jardin street, Shenandoah Pa.
All bids must be in the hands of the chairman
of the undersigned committee by 10 o'clock,
noon, on Monday, September 9TH, 1896
The committee reserves the right to reject
any, all bids.
T. T. WILLIAMS, Chairman.
Shenandoah, Pa, Aug, p, 1896.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-04

DROPOSALS.-Sealed proposals will be re-
L ceived by the undersigned secretary OF
committee, up to Monday, September 9TH, 1896
at 600 o'clock p m, for the erection of "A church
building, at the northwest corner of Oak and
West streets, Shenandoah, Pa Plans and speci.
fcations can be seen at the Office of DIR. G. NJ
Bordner "a East Oak street. The right is
reserved to reject any or all bids.
REV. GEO. W. VAN FossEN,
WILLIAM A. DAVIS,
PHILIP HOLMAN,
JOSEPH Kinks,
G. NJ. BORDNER, Secretary,
Building Committee
Shenandoah, Pa, Aug. 29th, 1896 s-29-9t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-04

How are your Kidneys? DR.. Hobbs
Sparagus Kidney Pills have done me more
good than | expected. ! got second box in
readiness in case the pain should come into
my back again JNo. BRADSHAW, Midway,
Mass. For sale at kirlin's drug store
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-04

Free Flowers Tomorrow, Labor Day,
We will give to every caller one of Joyce's
fresh cut flowers, from 12 o'clock on.
SHENANDOAH DRUG STORE.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-09-04

IMPORTANT NoTICE.-The fences, dancing
i pavilion and stands at Columbia Park are
open only to such advertisers who pay for spaces
and all Others will be considered as trespassers,
whether the signs be painted, or tackled, or hung
upon the fence. Map of the park can be seen
at the Columbia Hose house. Terms for spaces
may be secured from
ALFRED EVANS
THOMAS j. WILLIAMS,
THOMAS BELLS,
7-27-tf Committee
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-05-19

small rate which is proposed, prove far
more remuueratiye than people think.
It viii bring one per cent from more
than the $4,000, 600 calculated upon.
It would be no bad plan for the Legis-
lature TO pass a short Act empowering
the tax assessors to inquire into the
amount Of income Of all persons. 4
separate column might be reserved in
The tax books for this purpose. This
would not be for the purpose OF taxation
now. but would afford a very valuable
mass OF material for forming estimates
for the taxation Of the future.
That the income tax bin viii pass the
House of Repr asentatives is now as
sred What fate il win meet in the
Senate is quite another thing. The Rep
resentauyes voice the wishes OF the
people The Senate has voiced the
wishes Of those with the money bags
The House OF Representatives has been
very wise to keep the whip hand over
subsidy bills till its voice can be heard
ia the Senate.