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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-01

Jno. A. Hummelein's superb company
''The Ideals" arrived in the town last night
from Pottsville and are registered at the
Ferguson. They their weeks en-.
gagement tonight by presenting Crit, or
True as Steel" The York Daily in speaking
Of the company says: ''The Ideals, a very
capable company, opened a weeks engage
ment last night to an audience that simply
packed the theatre to the walls, and tho en-
thusiasm displayed by the audience at times
vas deafening. The entire company caught
Oh from nc start. The play presented was
Grit, or True T.. Steel" and it received a
very praisewoithy production. The talented
little soubretts, Beatrice Earle. heads the COM
pany and her suppor, . Of the best. Baby
Johnson, a little miss Of six years, is a clever
little body and her specialties were repeat
eddy encored. Howson's goth Century Band
and orchestra is also a great feature and the
selections rendered were all new and up to
date. The Ideals will certainly do a large
business all week if last nights reception is
a criterion" Seats on sale at Kirlin's drug
store.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-01
An I%NTEREsTING sun.
The Pottsville Water Company Must Pay
S45 900 Damages.

me louisville water Ompany Must ray
$4,000 Damages.
A suit that has occasioned much interest
outside Of those directly involved has just
teImenated at Pottsville. It will be re-
membered that in May, 1898, the Pottsville
Water Company took possession of about 81
acres of the Shannon estate, in Branch
township, together with the water supply
thereon, for the purpose of erecting a dam to
increase its present supply. Three viewers
were appointed by the court, and they filed a
report in August, 1898, awarding the owners
of the land the sum Of $2l, 250.
Neither the water company nor The land
owners were satisfied with this award and
the owners appealed. Subsequently the
water company also appealed. Last Monday
a struck jury was empanelled, and they were
taken out to view the land and water supply.
The case occupied the entire week. d. c..
Henning and George M. Rhoads, Esqs., looked
after the interest of the Pottsville Water Co.
and T. II. Walker, l.. B. Walker, S. II.
K%aercher, Esqs, and Hon. John w. Ryon
represented the owners of the land taken.
There were ten witnesses called for the
owners, whose valuations of the property
ranged from from S45, 900 to 500, 900. On
the part of the water company there were
called five witnesses, whose figures ranged
from $12, 900 to 49, 900. Mr.. Edward Beck,
Of Cressona, who owns property adjoining
the Shannon estate, called by the owners,
testified that in lis opinion the market value
of the Shannon property in 1895 was $45. 600.
From measurements made the quantity OF
water flowing in the streams is about
800, 900, 900 gallons a year.
The jury retired Friday afternoon, and on
Saturday returned q sealed verdict, the jury
finding in favor of the owners for s45, 900 as
the value of the property in November, 1895.
The outcome of this suit has created much
interest in Shenandoah from the fact that the
Borough Council has a similar suit now
pending with ex-senator W. r. Torbert for
land and water courses seized by the borough
for the erection of the dam at the pumping
station at Brandonville. Mr.. Torbert, at the
last meeting Of Council, made a proposition
looking to a settlement of the case and which
the Council is now considering.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-01
A LEADING
~RHIhROHDER
The Late George B. Roberts, President
Of the Pennsylvania.
HIS STEADY RISE TO POWER
Beginning as a Rodman to the Company,
His Great Powers Of Organization Won
for Him Succeeding Promotions.
Vice President Thomson May
Succeed HIM.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb George b. Rob
erts, president Of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road company, died late Saturday after
noon, at his country residence, at Bala, of
heart disease, superinduced by indigestion
and catarrh Of the stomach. Mr.. Ro berts
had had a serious organic trouble of the
heart for more then fifteen years, and
those who knew the secreO Of his ailment
WERE, during q great deal of that period,
exceedingly solicitous lest some sudden
excitement or o-verexe~tion should result
fatally. The disease, however, did not or
dinarily interfere with his general health
and usefulness, and its serious character
was not yet known outside of a small cir
Gle Of friends until recently.
In July, 1896, Mr.. Roberts went TO New
England for a short rest and change, and
while there more serious symptoms were
developed. On his return to Bala, Aug.
81, his affection had SO increased that il
was necessary for him to be confined to
his room. Since then he had been grad
ually falling.
During his illness Mr.. Roberts had
been attended by DR.. Lodge and by Drs.
j.. NJ. DaCosta and James Tyson as con.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-01
IN SENATE AND HOUSE
The Nicaragua Canal BIN vii be Dis
posed OF This Week.


WASHINGTON, Feb. The time Of the
house this week will be devoted almost
entirely to the consideration Of a%ppropria-
ton bills, Of which the consular and dip
lomatic and the District of Columbia are
on the calendar. The Notifications and
sundry civil also Will be ready before the
end Of the week, The District Of Column
bia bill contains n large number of items
of local importance to the district which
will aus considerable debate, but there
is little In the diplomatic bill to create
conflict, 1t can be, however, and usually
Is, productive of more or less debate on
u foreign relations. 1t Is possible that
an effort will be made in the house, as 10
was in the committee to raise tho salaries
of the oonsuls below $500 TO the latter
figure. But the attempt, II made, will
probably fail,
The week i'm the senate opened with fur
Their discussion of the Nicaragua canal
bill. 1t is expected that this bill will be
disposed Of in some manner during the
first half of the week. 1t is thought now
that If Senator Morgan asks for q night
session at all he will not do so until to-
morrow. 1t is admitted that q majority
Of the senate favor the bill and will vote
for it II It comes to q vote, but whether
they will voluntarily deprive themselves
of a night s rest to insure it's passage re-
mains to DO seen. Senator'S Villas and Tur.
pie will oppose the bill by all the meana
at their command, and will flibuster to
prevent its passage. They will also have
assistance from other senators. If the bill
does not reach a vote by the middle Of the
week there will be great pressure to get
up other measures. Senator Lodge eX,
poets to eur consideration of the con-
ference report on the immigration bill
during the week. The arbitration treaty
will be reported at the first executive sos
sion, and an early day asked for its dis
cussion.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-01
SPECIAL SALE!
1000 Pieces
-OF-
..WHRf
10 and IS Cents
You will not be disappointed
ifyou come soon. Perhaps enough
to last until Saturday.
CIR inns
8 South Main St.


TIT last case to be tried in the civil court
at Pottsville on Saturday was that Of Jacob
Mitchell VS.. the Prudential Insurance Com
pany, a claim for insurance. Mitchell
claimed the company owed him S167.07 on a
policy on his mother-in-law. The company
fought the claim, but as the trial progressed
withdrew the objection to its payment and
admitted the amount due. A verdict was,
therefore, directed returned for the plaintiff
for the amount claimed, with interest from
April, 1896. The company based its obiec-
ton upon the claim that the woman suffered
from cancer Of the stomach and was under
the care Of a physician at the time she was
insured and concealed the facts when the
application for insurance was made. The
turn in the case hinged upon a legal techni-
cality. The insurance %company's defense
was based upon an alleged fraud. To show
the fraud it was first necessary to get the
written application for insurance in evidence,
but this the company was unable to do, be-
cause the application was not attached to the
policy, as required by the laws of 1881, and
therefore could not be considered as part of
the contract of insurance. Being unable to
show the elements of fraud by reason of the
technicality the company was left without
standing in court. Jacob Mitchell, the
claimant, is the man who accidentally shot
and killed William Lawawickas, the West
Centre street s%aloonkeeper, on the morning
of July 4th, last.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-01
REMOVES
HON. ID. PHILLIPS
Succumbed After Long Suffering From
a CancerOus Attack.
BRIEF SKETCK OF The DECEASED.
He Was a Very Prominent n Popular
Citizen, Energetic and Progressive
Business Man n influential in
Political Circles-veteran
Of the Rebellion.

Hon. d. d. Phillips, one Of the most
prominent and popular men Of this section Of
the state, died at his home in Gordon at $40
o'clock this morning. He had suffered since
last April from cancer of the bowels and
several times his condition gave rise to
rumors of his death, but each time he rallied
and eventually his condition took a turn that
led many of his friends to believe that he
would recover. During the past few weeks,
however, the terrible disease with which lie
was afflicted seemed to acquire renewed vigor
and the victim succumbed gradually.
David ID. Phillips was born at Vaudeville,
this county, on October 20, 1916, and was
therefore 80 years, 3 months and IL days old.
He was educated in Che public schools of the
county, at the Lewisburg University and at
Pierce's Commercial College, Philadelphia.
After graduating from the latter institution
Mr.. Phillips entered the mercantile circles,
and at the time Of his death was the pro-
prietor of the largest general store in Gordon.
Mr.. Phillips also had a wide and brilliant
career in the political field of this county.
He was a Republican and his influence
brought him in close touch with thestate and
national leaders Of the party. He served two
terms in the Legislature, was Republican
chairman in this county for two years, served
as a member of the Butler township School
Board from 1874 until a few years ago, when
Gordon was made a seperate district, and
was Postmaster Of Gordon from 1876 until
Jan. 1, 1885, when he resigned. The de-
ceased was also a veteran Of the rebellion,
having served in the Sd Pennsylvania
Volunteer Cavalry from September 1864 until
August, 1865.
Mr.. Phillips was a man of keen judgment
and very energetic, and found time to inter
est himself in many undertakings outside Of
his mercantile business at Gordon and the
political field. He was one of the originators
of electric railways in this county and his
name appears upon the charter application OF
the Mahanoy City, Shenandoah, 6irardville
and Ashland Street Railway Company, now
the |Schuylkill Traction Company. He was
also one Of the founders and promoters ofthe
Lakeside Railway Company and held the
position of general manager of the road at
the time of his death.
Mr.. Phillips is survived by his wife and
seven children. The funeral will take place
on Friday, next, at 2 p. m. Interment will
be made at the Fountain Springs cemetery.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-01

The little village of Ringtown was thrown
into considerable excitement on Friday
night, when the announcement was made
that William Miller and Charles Dietrich
would meet in a hall on Miflin street, to de-
termine which of the two was entitled to the
hand of one of Ringtown's fairest maideus.
Both Romeo's had trained hard for two
weeks, and a mutual friend was appointed
referee and time-keeper. The bout was wit
messed by fully one hundred spectators. In
the first round Miller's nose was broken,
which also bled profusely. He failed to re-
port when time was called, but upon the
urgent efforts of his friends he again entered
the ring. During the second round he dealt
his opponent several hard blows, In the
third round he was greatly encouraged by
the audience, but the quick action of Dietrich
a Knockout blow was administered, and
now Ringtown boasts of having pugilists.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-01
Plots to Liberate a Murderer.

WILKEsBARBE, Pa, Feb. 1-Detectives
Kline and Honeywell claim to have dis
covered some startling evidence in CON
nection with the escape of Charles Shaffer.
According to their story, the original plan
was to C the liberty of two murderers.
One Of the latter was Peter Wassell, alias
Terrible Pete.'' Wassell is accused Of
killing a number of men in his lifetime.
He was convicted in the Luzerne county
court Of the murder Of Anthony Cooper
Savage. Wassell has some means, and it
Is claimed that his money is being used to
secure his liberty either by fair or foul
means. On the morning when ShRffer
broke jail he was to have liberated Was
sell by picking the lock on his cell door.
At the last minute, however, the plot
failed. WasseIs friends then made up a
scheme to blow up the front part of the
jail, with dynamite, and in the excite
ment rush in and set Wassell and the
other murderer at liberty, but was fruit
less. Two arrests have been made.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-01
serious Accident to Uoasters.

BELLEFoNTE, Pa, Feb. IA bad acct
dent happened to a party Of coasters in
this city Saturday. While ooasting down
Allegheny hill at a rapid rate one of the
sleds crushed with awful force into a tree.
Fred Thompson, who was guiding the
sled, was hurled against the tree and sus-
tanned severe injuries to his head, besides
having his left hand broken and mangled
and being injured internally. Five others
were injured seriously, while ten others,
who were on the same sled, escaped with
slinht Nnnnla.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-01

NEW BLOOMFIELD, Pa, Feb, DIR.
Thomas L. Johnston, of Duncannon, was
ON Saturday evening declared guilty of
murder in the second degree for the shoot
Ing to death of his neighbor, George S..
Henry, on Sept. 2S, 1896. Counsel for the
prisoner made a motion for a new trial
and asked that the court should fix a date
to hear arguments. 1t was decided that
the arguments on the motion should be
made on Feb. Is. DIR. Johnston was re-
moved to his prison cell.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-01

Special to EVENING HERALD.
PoTTsvILLE, Feb. 1.-George Reiner, of
Tower City, convicted of incest, was ar
raigned at court this morning. Before pass
ing sentence Judge Bechtel said it was the
first case Of the kind he was called upon to
act on and administered a severe lecture to
the prisoner, after which he pronounced a
sentence Of 6 cents fine, $40 lying-in ex
penses, 81 a day for the child's support until
it is seven years Of age, aud seven years inn
plisonment.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-01

The Volunteers of America will tonight
hold a special entertainment in Wilkinson's
hall, corner Of Main aud Lloyd streets, when
the cantata entitled, THE Ten Virgins" will
be given by the following young ladies The
Misses Irwin, Essio and Hattie Major, Jennie
Knelly, Mamie Fogle, Lizzie Parry, Annie
Roberts, Jennie Hopkins and Bessie
Niswenter. Miss Hassler will be the organist
and Lieut.. Haslam the leader.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-01
Kendrick House Free Lunch.
Grand Army bean soup tonight.
Hot lunch tomorrow morning.


Shortly after one o'clock yesterday morn
burglars entered the clothing and notion
store Of Nathan Greenbaum, on West Centre
street, and carried away about seyenty-fve
dollars worth Of clothing, underwear and
hats. They also visited the rear basement Of
the store and stole a few articles of wearing
apparel belonging to the family residing
there. There is no clue to the burglars.
They gained entrance to the store by cutting
a pane of glass from the front door, which
enabled them to reach the lock inside and
push back the bolt.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-01

The potatoe race.social held in the "Y''
room Saturday night was a very enjoyable
There were many very amusing
features. Miss Maggie Davis won the grand
prize and Lee Straub got the BOBBY prize.
The social was such a success that a repeti-
ton will be given in the near future. The
meetings Of the "Y" are held every Satur-
day evening and are always open to the
public.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-01

Rev. Alfred Heebner pastor of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church, exchanged pulpits
with Rev. l. M. Gable, pastor Of the eongre-
cation Of the same denomination in Mahanoy
City, last evening. Rov. Gable delivered a
forcible and able sermon, and was greeted by
large attendance, His text was, "Value OF
the Soul, " and he handled his theme in a
manner that brought conviction to many of
bis hearers.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-01

This morning the driver of an ash team lost
Of his horses, causing a collision with
Meluskey's grocery delivery wagon at the
Lehigh Valley crossing. The driver of the
ash team was thrown out and the tongue of
the wagon was pushed into Meluskey's team,
slightly i%njuring the driver, John Medailis,
about the left leg.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-01

The examination and testing Of the fire
plugs has been concluded and all are now in
seryicable condition. The plug at Indian
Ridge colliery was found running at full
force this morning. The men who examined
it on Saturday reported that they shut Off
the water at the plug after making the test.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-01

Ex-senator Malachi Watson, Of town, was
at cour, ON Saturday and made application to
have his wholesale liquor license transferred
from his present stand on South Main street
to the property he recently purchased at the
southwest corner Main and Lloyd streets.
The court granted the transfer.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-01

The p. & r.. and the Lehigh Valley col
resumed operations this morning and
will work three days this week. This IS an
Improvement ON the schedule of the past
two or three weeks.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-01

A contingent Of the Keystone Gymnasium
will give an entertainment in the T. A. b.
hall, Lost Creek, tomorrow night. They
will be assisted by George Lowrey.
The gladden. & Cornell Speciality troupe are
booked to appear at the Mountaineer opera
house, Minersville, ON March 10th.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-01

In consequence Of the saloon licenses ex-
piring ON Saturday night at 12 o'clock, tine
saloons of Louis Bender, Matthew Dunlap
and John W. Connolly, at VIM. Penn, are
closed to-day, 1t is likely that new licences
will be granted to-day.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-01

Breen's RiaIto Cafe Free Lunch.
Oyster soup tonight.
Hot lunch tomorrow morning.
Meals at all hours.
Free continuous photograph entertainment.
All the latest songs and band marches.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-01

Justice Cardin had nine cases Of assault
and battery before him Saturday night.
They arose from petty encounters and none
Of the participants were seriously injured.
Most Of the cases We're settled before the
Justice.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-01

Little Theresa Sporr, of West Coal street,
aged 3 years, fell down a flight Of stairs
yesterday and fractured her right limb near
the ankle. The fracture was reduced by DR..
j.. p. Roberts.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-01
THE EARLY CLOSING.
Clerks Effect an Organization To Pusl,
The Movement.

NITTNH TTTWWN III OTNW"W"NNH|T - "|
The Movement.
The clerks early closing movement was
formally started in town yesterday by a
meeting at the residence Of s. A. Acker, on
North West street, which was attended by
clerks representing nearly every business
house in the town. Frederick Jay, window
dresser for Wilkinson, presided Z the meet
ing. A committee was appointed to circu-
late a petition in all the business houses of
the town, asking cooperation in the move
ment.
Next Thursday evening, at nine o'clock,
there will be a meeting in Wilkinson's hall,
at which it is expected the proprietors Of
stores will be present to exchange opinions
on the movement.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-01

1t isn't lost time for you to go around and
see what other stores have in the shoe line;
we'd rather have you do it; you will be better
pleased with our goods and prices if you are
posted. FACTORY SHOE STORE.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-01

VIM. Krick, the South Main street hard
ware dealer, has secured the agency for
Shenandoah Mahanoy City and Girardville
for the Sunlight Incandesoent Gas Lamp. It
saves more gas and is more brilliant and
durable than any other burner IN the market.
l-20-6t-eOd
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-01

We Guarantee That You VIII Live a 100
Hearsif you buy your shoes at the FACTORY
SHOE STORE and don't lose your breath be-
fore 1897. And then just think Of the money
you will save.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-01

Of bargain chances in our large line of ladies'
misses, gents, youths and childrens' foot
wear. They are exceptional bargains. AT
Womer's, 1874 North Main street. 2-l-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-01

Andrew Barmgarten, a well known carpen-
ter and builder Of Pottsville, died very
suddenly yesterday. He was standing out
side of st. John the Baptist church convers-
ing with some friends when he suddenly
dropped over and died. The funeral will
take place on Wednesday morning. The
deceased is survived by a widow and one son.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-01

For eastern Pennsylvania, eastorn New
York, New Jersey and Delaware: Snow
or rain this evening; easterly winds, in.
creasing In force slight rise in tempera-
tura
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-01

Boston Baked Beans and pork tonight.
Filled beef and dressing tomorrow morn
ing.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-01

Just try a 10c box of Cascarets, the finest
liver and bowel regulator ever made.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-01

The greatest bargains in the jewelry line
at A.. Holderman's.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-01

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys aud
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or grippe. Toe.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-01
Health suran

free to all who wear our cork sole shoes
$3.50 instead of $500.
FACTORY SHOE STORE.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-01
"rhe IdeaIso To.nlght.

When bilious or e%ostive, eat a Cascaret
candy cathartic, cure guaranteed, 1Oc, 25c.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-01

The greatest bargains in the jewelry line
at A. Holderman's.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-01

High priced music for Toe a copy. As
i'm Brumm's show window.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-01

We preach low prices and practice them.
FACTORY SHOE STORE.