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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-04-29

tertain feelings OF Kindness ana fcspccC.
In view of the unimpeachable character
of Mr., Hammond in his own country, and
the high standing Of his friends and rela-
tions, we earnestly ask for him your most
kindly consideration. If your exccllency
would extend to him a pardon for his Of
fcnses against your government we would
esteem it an especial compliment to US, as
well as to the people of the United States,
Hoping that you will relieve Mr. Ham
mond from the penalty of his associations
we are your most obedient servants"
Hammond S case was referred to in yes
terday's cabinet meeting, and although the
state department authorized no statement
concerning the case further than making
public a cablegram from Mr.. Knight, our
vice consul at Capetown predicting a
commutation of his sentence, it cannot be
doubted that the government will do all
within its power to secure an ameliOration
of Hammond's sentence, inasmuch as he
Is regarded as rather a victim of circum-
stances than as Il deliberate conspirator
against the Boer government. 1t is be-
lieved however, that even before the ma
chinery of the department can be set in
motion Hammond's sentence will have
been cOmmuted.
1t is felt at the state department that il
has been criticized rather unjustly in CON
gress and elsewhere upon its conduct of
HammOnd's s case The United States has
no diplomatic representative whatever in
the TfansvHal, nor can it have so long us
the foreign relations of that country are
contlded by treaty to Great Britain, and
1t would be manifest violation of pro-
priety and international law for the I'm
tied States to ignore Great Britain in this
matter, and particularly so in view Of the
alacrity with which the British govern
ment has responded to our request for the
protection of Americans in the Transvaal.
Mr.. Hammond graduated from the
scientific department of Yale in 1876, and
afterward pursued his studies in mining
in one Of the German universities Re-
turning to the United States, he had a
very successful career in the western
states and territories as an expert mining
engineer, Several years ago, while in
London, Mr.. Hammond was engaged by
Cecil Rhodes to go to the Transvaal and
take charge of his large engineering oper-
ations at a salary of So 900 IA year. which
was afterwards increased to $780, 900. Mr..
Hammond has tn reputation of being one
of the foremost mining engineers in the
world
Colonel Francis Rhodes, another of the
johannesburg ''reformers" who has been
condemned TO death, is brother of Mr..
Cecil Rhodes, the ex premier of Cape Col
ony and the head and front of the South
African propaganda. Colonel Rhodes has
long been active in South African affairs,
and is only less distinguished than his
I 1.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-04-29
MURDER TRIALS LOOMING |!
Making Preparations to Try Eisenhower
and Minella.
THE FORMER TO Be TRIED FIRST
He Has an Array of Counsel Congressman
Brumm and Dyson and Haughawont
will Make the Battle for Him-Photo-
graphs Taken of the Scenes.

The attaches of the District Attorneys
Office in Pottsville are busy getting ready to
try two Shenandoah murder cases. One is
the case of Theodore Eisenhower, who shot
and killed John Schwindt in mistake for his
brother, William. The other is the case of
Mike Minella, the Italian charged with
shooting and killing Joe Zukufski in the
fight on West Coal street.
The case which will arouse the greatest
interest is that of Eisenhower, as it is eN-
pected that the defense will try to wash con
siderable dirty linen in court to show that
the victims brother brought about the
tragedy by relations with Esenhower's
wife, and that the prisoner was really insane
and not responsible for his act.
1t is quite evident that a strong fight will
be made in behalf Of the accused. He will
be represented at the trial by Congressman
G. n. Brumm, George Dyson and l.. ID.
Haughawont, Esqs Thus far District At
torney Bechtel is the only one slated to
prosecute the case, but it is quite likely that
he will be assisted by private counsel. 1t is
expected that the case will be tried on the
11th of May
! This afternoon Deputy District Attorney
Mclaughlin came to town with a photo
grapher and went over the scenes of both
crimes. Two large views We're taken Of each
and they will be used by the prosecution on
the trial of the case. People at the place
when the views were taken were used tC
designate the assailants and their victims
They were placed by Mr. Mclaughlin, who
acquainted himself with the details upon a
visit to town few days ago, and was as
sisted by Detective Amour, who has been
doing special work in connection with the
cases.
While the District Attorney is pushing his
arrangements to try Minella, the Italian, it
is not likely that the case will be tried during
the May term. VI. NJ. Burke, ESD, repre-
sents Mnella and will probably have add
! tional counsel.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-04-29

the five leaders of the reform committee.
They can feel no doubt that your honor
will commute the sentence, and have as
sured parliament of their conviction that
this is your honor's intention"
W. j. Galloway, Conservative, member
for Southwest Manchester, asked whether
the law under which the leaders of the
johannesburg reform committee were
tried does not provide for the conflscation
of their property in the event of convic-
tion, and not for theimposing of the death
penalty.
Mr.. Chamberlain said he was unable to
answer the question.
While Mr.. Chamberlain's announce
ment is thought to have increased the
gravity of the situation in South Africa,
there is an inner ring of politicians who
are inclined to think that the whole mat
ter is the result of deal between the
prisoners and the Boer authorities, and
that the former obtained the assurance
that their sentences would be cOmmuted
before they pleaded guilty to the charge
of high treason.
The Chartered South Africa company
has received cable dispatch from Johan-
nesburg, giving further details of the
Judgment of the high court at Pretoria in
the case of the members of the national
reform committee. This dispatch states
that in addition to the sentence of death
passed upon the leaders of the reform COM
mittee sixty other members have been
sentenced to two years imprisonment, a
fine of e2, COO, and three years subsequent
banishment The dispatch adds; "There
is great excitement here and unless the
sentences are speedily commuted trouble
is expected
The Daily News Niberal says; "Ihe
sentences inflicted on the rank and file are
a greater surprise TO African circles in
London than were the death sentences 1t
is understood that one motive of the lead
ers in pleading guilty was the desire to
secure greater lenency in the treatment
of the rank and file. The latter include
all the leading men on the rand-Barney
Barnato's nephew, Joel; the Turkish con
sui, Bettelheim; eX-attorney general of
the cape, j. W. Leonard, and the follow
ing Americans Captain Meln, J. S. Cur
tbs, Clement Lawley Lingham and II. j
King What is more significant is that
they mostly have relations with other
South African states.
The Chronicle says that it believes the
value of the property of the men who have
been condemned to death will amount to
$50 600, 900
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-04-29

LONDON, April %. The secretary of state
for the colonies, Joseph Chamberlain, an
nounced in the house of commons yester-
day that the five leaders of the reform COM
mittee of johannesburg, j. H. Hammond
Francis Rhodes George Farrar, Lionel
Phillips and Charles Leonard, have been
condemned to death.
Mr. Chamberlain added that upon hear
ing the news he cabled to the governor of
Cape Colony, Sir Hercules Robinson, to
communicate the following to President
Krugeri
The government have just learned that
the sentence of death has been passed upon
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-04-29

Tomorrow evening Shenandoah Lodge
No. 591, j. w. Stokes Lodge No, 5l5 and
Plank Ridge Lodge No. $50, 1. O, o. F.,
will jointly commemorate the ami
versary of Odd Fellowship by holding a
musical and literary entertainment in Fer
guson's theatre The program will be an in
teresting one Among the numbers will be
an address by Rev. II. G.. Main, of Cumbola.
All Odd Fellows residing in Shenandoah and
vicinity, not members of the local lodges, are
cordially invited to attend,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-04-29

About third Of the plate glass in one of
the large windows of the First National Bank
has dropped out. A new pane has been
ordered. The old pane was cracked in a
curious manner several months ago. During
the evolutions of drum majors baton in
the parade of theatrical company the knob
of the baton flew Off and shot through the
pane of glass that has now collapsed
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-04-29
DR.. Jameson's Trial Again Postponed.

LONDON April 20. THE trial of DR..
jameson, the Transvaal raider, and his
associates, was resumed at the Bow street
police court yesterday. The court was
crowded among those present being La
dies Foley, Methuen, Chesterfield and
Sheppard and Mrs. Bayard, wife of the
United States ambassador. After imma-
terial evidence had been presented the
trial was again adjourned until June II to
permit the arrival of important witnesses
from South Africa.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-04-29
rhe p. O. S. of A. Anniyersnrr.

A meeting of Washington Camp No. l12
P. O. s. of A., was held last evening and
final arrangements were made for the cele-
bration of the camps 27th anniversary,
which will take place in Fergusons theatre
next Monday evening. Invitations for the
event were given to members present for dis
tribution and members who have not received
any can procure them of the committee, B,
j. Yost A. B. Lamb, George II. Krick, Joseph
Lehmler and l.. A. Bamberger. The pro-
gram for the celebration will not be so
lengthy as to become tiresome and will have
many sparkling features prominent among
them being an address on Immigration
by Clarence F. Huth, State President of the
p. 0. 5. of A. The Schoppe orchestra will
render selections for half an hour before the
opening and also at intervals during the
evening.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-04-29

Alexander Davies and Mrs. Eveline Z,
Loucks, both of town, were married last
evening at the residence of the bridegroom's
mother, on Mayberry alley, in the presence
of large number of friends. Rev ID. l..
Evans, pastor of the Welsh Baptist church.
otliciated at the ceremony Miss Peters, of
Ashland, was the bridesmaid, and John Kers-
lake the groomsman. The bridal couple re-
ceived numerous and handsome presents.
There were in attendance at the ceremony
Mr.. and Mrs. r. J. BrOughall Mr.. and Mrs.
James Broughall, Mrs. William Broughall,
Messrs. William and Edward Broughall,
Miss Lizzie Broughall, Mr.. and Mrs William
Kerslake, Mrs. Mary Kerslake, Messrs.
Thomas and Walter Kersake, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Loucks, Mrs. Isaac Davies, Messrs.
William, Morgan, Edward, George and
Alexander Davies, Mrs. Carrie Davies and
daughter, Miss Emily Loucks, Mrs. Elders,
of Pottsville, Misses Ricca and Meta Prosser,
Ashland, and Mrs. Rebecca Davies.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-04-29

Yesterday afternoon while two men were
drilling hole for blasting rock in the ex-
cayatng of cellar ON North Gilbert street,
the hammer loosened itself from the handle
and hit one of the men above the right eye,
innicting wound several inches in length.
The wounded man was attended by DIR. G..
NJ Hamilton
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-04-29
DEATH PENALTY FOR TREASON
That is the Sentence Pronounced on the
Transvaal "ReformerS."
COMMITTED BY PRESIDENT KRUGER
The British Government and Members Of
Congress Appealed to President Kruger
for Lenieucy-our Government Work
ing to Save the Life of Hammond.
Special to EVENING HERALD.

Special to EVENING HERALD
PRETORIA, April 80, 1870 p m.-President
Kruger of the Transvaal Republic has
commuted the sentence of death passed
yesterday upon John Hays Hammond,
Francis Rhodes, Lionel Phillips and George
Farrar, the Uitanders who pleaded guilty to
high treason in connection with the raid of
DR.. Jameson.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-04-29
THE EFFORT TO SAVE HAMMOND.
Senators and Representatives Appeal to
President Kruger.

President Kruger.
WASHINGTON, April 29.-When Senator
Stewart, who is IA personal friend Of John
Hays Hammond, heard of his sentence to
death he Immediately prepared petition
in Mr.. Hammond's behalf, which he had
circulated among senator's and members
of the house. The petition was signed by
all to whom it was presented. 1t is ad-
dressed to President Kruger, and is as fol-
lows
"The undersigned, members of the SEN
ate and house of representatives of the
United States of Am erica, respectfully
represent that John Hays Hammond is a
citizen of the United States and a man of
high character, connected with the best
families of this country and an engineer
of ability. We regret exceedingly his un-
fortunate connection with the troubles IN
your country for which all our people en-
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-04-29
Granted Marriage Licenses.

Richard S. Erdman, of Klingerstown, and
Katie NJ. Paul, of Rough and Ready; VIM.
Abrauhnskas and Mary Brusukuta, both of
Shenandoah Andrew Wargo and Annie
Kolac<. both of Mahan0y City.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-04-29

w. Louis Hammer, the liueman of the
Lost Creek civil engineering corps who was
taken i'll in the Primrose colliery, Mahanoy
City, few days ago, has recovered sufficiently
to 90 to Pottsyille and will spend two weeks
there with his parents He suffers from
congestion of the kidneys which DR., w. n.
Stein, Of town, says was brought on by a
strain received in fall,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-04-29
Yesterdays Baseball Games.

At Philadelphia-Br Brooklyn, 12; Phila.
delphia, >. At New York-Boston, 8;
New York, g. At Baltimore Washing
ton, 8, Baltimore .. At Pittsburg--Pitts-
burg, 2; Cleveland, 0.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-04-29
A BIC Improvement.

Supervisor Llewellyn and large force of
men are engaged in fixing up North Chestnut
street with crushed stone and the residents of
that vicinity say the work is a big improve
ment.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-04-29

The collieres of the p, & R. c. & l. Co.,
will not suspend operations until Friday
night, making four days for this week
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-04-29
sprained His Back.

Benjamin Schappel, of West Coal street,
at the Kelley Run colliery,
sprained his back yesterday by heavy lifting.
He is confined to his home.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-04-29
At Breen,s Rialto Cafe.

Delicious oyster stew will be served for
free lunch tonight during and between the
acts
Free hot lunch every morning
Meals served at all hours
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-04-29

10, 2O 30 cents and upward for window
shades. \ new lot just received. At c. D.
Frickes carpet store.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-04-29

New color in mems russets. Dark shades
areall the go. Whitelock's shoe store is the
leader in these shoes See our windows for
styles and prices. Whitelocks shoe store.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-04-29

Reduction are the prices ON our big line of
mems and boys russets and gondolas at
Womer's shoe store. 4-2O-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-04-29

William Gale of West Coal street, who had
his right hand badly squeezed by having it
caught between the wagon and rail at one of
the Packer collieries, is gradually improving.
He is under treatment Of DE-, j. p. Roberts
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-04-29
Great Rednctions

In Ladies and Children's russell and fine
gondola shoes in endless varieties at
Womer's, 124 n. Main street. Att
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-04-29
JUST RECEIVED.

Come early and select first choice At the
Up-To-DArE hat store, 10 East Centre street.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-04-29

Whitelock's Shoe Store for mans or
woman's dress shoe at S1.00. Regular Sl25
shoe. See them. 1t will be money to you,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-04-29

Miss Bridget Munley of Turkey Run, and
Frank Painter, Of Gilherton, were united in
marriage at the Anuunciation church at
high noon to-day
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-04-29

Whiteock's Shoe Store lEgan Block sells
the CENTURY SHOE latest style for spring
in the new shade Of tan, long drawn out
narrow toes for styles, See them $500 and
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-04-29

Almond, walnut and flbert macaroons for
sale at w. V. Otto's.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-04-29

Latest in silk guards, see show window
display, at Brumm's jewelry store.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-04-29

KendricIS House Free Lunch.
Sour krout and Vienna sausage tonight.
Hot lunch tomorrow morning.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-04-29

If you want fine wedding cake, let Otto
make it for you.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-04-29
nrnrer CoIllery Resumes.

If you want nice sweet loaf of bread try
lttn's
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-04-29
Watson House Free Lunch.
Odd FelIows, Celebratlon.

Bean soup tonight.
Hot lunch tomorrow morning,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-01-05
PASSING EVENTS.
Tooele.

Alaska is likely soon to have her
legal hanging. A Cake island Indian
was recently convicted of the murder
of a member of his tribe and has been
sentenced to be hanged.
1t has always been supposed that the
planet Mercury is denser than the
earth DR.. Backlund. however, VINO
has made a. new determination of the
mass of the planet Mercury from the
motions of Encke's comet, declares
that the earth is one-third denser than
her sister planet.
The cigarmakers of San Francisco
have decided to establish strike
shop" in which workmen will be put
at work at regular wages whenever a
strike may be ordered in any cigar
factory in that city. This scheme aims
at preventing the loss of wages by the
WorkInen or their compulsory idleness.
There was recently sold at Paris a
time-piece which Philippe Egalite pre-
sented to George ". 1t represents a
negress' head, with jewels in the hair
and a jeweled clasp for the handker-
chief. On pulling one of the earrings
the hour is shown in the right eye and
the minute in the left: on pulling The
other a set of bells chime the hour.
1t seems that two species of native
birds are becoming quite rare in South
Carolina-the snowy red bird and the
mocking bird. The threatened exter-
mination of these birds is said to be
due to the demand for them in the
north: and in the case of the red bird,
the introduction of the English spar
row is to blame The mocking- bird.
however, is quite capable of holding
his own against the saucy but pugna-
cious foreigner. Next to singing, there
is nothing a mocking-bird loves so
much as fighting.
The Northwest Magazine says that
In running a steamboat from Rainy
Lake river to Rainy lake, in northern
Minnesota. the craft was compelled to
plunge over falls ten feet high. With
the force of the current and the full
head of steam the steamboat shot out
of the water full length, exposing the
whole boat bottom, keel, wheel and
rudder and then dropped into the
boiling, swirling water below the falls.
The current was swift, strong and tor
tuous. but. luckily. the captain guided
his craft safely into quiet water.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-01-05
FOR PUBLIC
School CHILDREN
The Herald's News Contest.
Two Weekly Prizes for the school
Children of Utah Doing the Best
Newspaper Work During the
Week.

Realizing that among the children OF the
schools of Utah, there are thousands of
bright boys and girls who have literary
leanings, and who will, doubtless, some
day assume high positions in the coming
state. and with desire to draw out the
latent force and talent among the youths
of Utah. The Herald will give weekly
prize of 81 to the hoy or girl attending
any grade or high school in Utah who
will furnish our city editor with the best
item OF news or correspondence, and 3
prize of 81 for the second best item.
These items must reach our city editor
on or before Friday of each week at
p. m. and will be published Saturday
morning.
The awards are to be based upon: First
Quality; second, quantity; third. excel
lence in composition. All news must
be free from malice or scandal. Copy
must be written on one side only and
marked with the name. age and address
of the writer, and the grade and school
he or she attends The item must be a
news item and not an essay: must not
have been previously published and must
be written and punctuated by the COM
petitor without assistance.
Address. City Editor Herald. Salt Lake
City, Utah.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-01-05

q race ever placed upon the stage.
Another striking and unique feature
is the pickaninny band composed of
little darkies gathered in the south by
the management, and trained especi-
ally for this production. The story Of
In Old Kentucky" concerns the for
tunes of an interesting group of peo-
pie, representative of the mountain and
bluegrass regions of Kentucky. Many
scenes characteristic of Kentucky life
is introduced, genuine echoes from the
plantation-the play, the frolic and
music Of the darkies after the day S
work is done; the throng, the excite
ment and the acclaim that attend the
close finish of the race, which, by the
way, is represented in an entirely new
way. No melodrama of recent years
than In Old Kentucky" Miss Laura
Burt. who created the beautiful
character of Madge, the heroine,
will be seen here in the part.
May Irwin has this season become a
star in fact as well as by compliment,
and has achieved a goodly store Of
success with 1.-The Widow JONES'" The
play is a farce comedy. but May Irwin
is so sincere. so frankly conscious Of
her limitations. and so clever at doing
and assuming that for which nature
has fitted her on the stage there is an
end TO the dead fiat level of COM
monplace on which the unusual "com-
edy with songs" reposes. The San
Francisco Chronicle says of the pro-
duction: There is a great deal of
material in the entertainment; a great
deal that is witty and laughable. and
some that is silly, but still laughable
Nav Irwin is the central figure all
through. Her inimitable comedy is
funny every moment She makes us
laugh over things that no other Wo-
man on the stage could interest US
with. The songs will be ringing
through the streets. notably the one
Fay Templeton wrote. and a new one
called THAT Bully" which Miss Irwin
won four or five encores for last night.
Besides. there are other songs, cho-
ruses and some dancing. The per-
Torrance is d. most genial one and puts