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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-03
TIME
TO IMPROVE.
Orders For the P. & R. Coliery Schedule
Next Week.
TO BE FOUR THREE-QUARTER DAYS
Employees Received Their Wages at the
Collieries This Morning The Wages,
Aside From Monthly Hands,
Ranged Prom Four to
Twelve Dollars.

A forerunner of the predicted era of better
times for the coal regions now seems to be
assuming promising proportions and the au-
nouncement that the collieres of the p &
r. c. & L. Co. will work four 3-quarter days
next week is received with much Rratifca-
tion by the business people Of the town. as
well as the men who work in the mines
Times have certainly changed wonder
fully in the coal region few years ago an
announcement that the collieries would start
up on Monday morning on half time
schedule was received with the same feeling
of despair that tho notices of two 3-quarter
time are received now; but under existing
circumstances half time schedule is accepted
as fair in cOmparison| to the working time
which has been in vogue in the region for
the last two or three months, and there are
many people who confidently predict that
full time will never again be worked in the
anthracite region.
To-day was pay day at the collieres of the
Philadelphia & Reading Coal & Iron Com
pany in this district, and small indeed
were the stipends distributed among the
tollers. There were but four 3-quarter. or
three full days working time in the two weeks
for which the pays at the collieres were made
to-day 1t does not take mathematician to
discover that the amounts paid out wer. as
close to the zero mark as one who works at
all can receive. A reporter learned from an
authentic source to-day that the wages paid
at the colliery offices to-day ranged from "a
to Sl2 for the two weeks, not counting the
wages paid to men employed by the month
1t must be understood, however, that the
figures given do not represent averages.
There are many men who drew pays Of less
than two dollars, and some got none at all,
while others undoubtedly went into debt for
mine supplies. Under this condition of af-
fairs four days of 3-quarter time in week
will be welcomed to some extent, especially
as the Improvement is accompanied by
rumors Of still better times in the near fu-
ture.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-03
Governor Austnson's Son Elopes.

Atlanta, April al. p. Atkinson, the
17-year-old son Of Governor Atkinson,
and Miss Ada Bryan Byrd. aged a.
eloped yesterday. rhey took a train for
Tennessee, but fearing detection they
left the train, securing a horse and
buggy at Kington, and left for Rome.
The parents of the youthful couple are
greatly shocked at the conduct Of the
pair, and have offered a reward for
their detention if apprehended before
the rsarrige takes place.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-03

J. K p. Scheiiiy, formerly of town and
now of Winston, North Carolina, writes the
HERALD from there that he is delighted with
his new place of residence. He facetiously
says in the letter, 81 expect oput in a bill of
damages against the HERALD for publishing
that / intended starting a brewery here. A
gentleman named Col. Hicks, Of New York,
saw the article and came on direct. Last
night the Board Of Trade met and sub
scribed 100000 towards the project" Mr.
Scheihy is starting a newspaper and prom
ises his friends in Shenandoah sample
copy. Winston is really a twin city called
Winston Salem, and Mr.. Scheihy furnishes
the following interesting details concerning
it 1T is built just like Shenandoah about
four miles long and one and a half miles
wide. Each town owns its own water works
and all the streets are paved. We have paid
police, fire department., electric cars, arc and
incandescent electric lights. The court house
is built in a square larger than that at Potts
Vile. There arc several good hotels, but
they do not sell drinks Only five saloons in
the place. The ordinances do not allow any on
The Main street. Each saloon has two bars,
on one floor, one for white and the other for
colored people. No sales on Sunday. There
are in the town five large sheds, or ware
houses each covering an acre Of ground and
there is an auction sale of tobacco leaf brought
in by the farmers" Mr.. Scheihy inquired
about wages from a street sweeper and
learned that they work full time for S3 so
per week. He also learned that a 5-pound
chicken sells for 90 cents, eggs are 10 cents
per dozen, and other supplies in proportion
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-03
DastardIy Attempt to Fire a Mine.

Hazleton, Pa, April 3-tneendiaries
made an attempt Thursday night to de-
stroy the No. mine of the Lehigh and
Wilkesbarre Coal company, near here,
About 8 o'cl )ck the men working on the
lower lift were alarmed by smoke run
ming down the airway. A hasty inves-
tigation showed the large double doors
ablaze, and oil had been sprinkled on
the ground below the door. BY taking
them from their hinges The men pre-
vented the fire from igniting the coal
This is the mine in which a fire was
recently eXtinguished at a cost of over
S15O,OOO There were about so men in
the mine at the time.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-03

The County Commissioners yesterday sent
out the assessment books for 1897, to the
various assessors throughout the county.
The books are sent out earlier than usual,
and the Commissioners expect them to be re-
turned by the end of the present month, and
have instructed the assessors that no pay
will be allowed them for work after April
3Oth According to the instructions from the
Commissioners all appeals from the assessors
assessments must be made to the Commits
siouers at the court house on Wednesday
May 18th. The tdennial assessment will be
made next year.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-03
IArehbIshop Rran,s Jubilee.

The 25th anniversary (silver jubilee) Of
Archbishop Ryan, will be celebrated in
Philadelphia on Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday of Easter week. April 20, 21 and
p. On Tuesday morning the boys of the
Catholic parochial schools will hold their
parade, which will be reviewed by the
Archbishop, who at its conclusion will
administer to the pupils the Beuediction of
the Blessed Sacrament in the Cathedral On
Tuesday afternoon, at 2:3O o'clock, the girls
of the parochial schools will give an enter
tainment in the presence Of Archbishop Ryan
in the Academy Of Music. The principal
religious celebration will occur on Wednes-
day morning, when the Archbishop will
celebrate Solemn Pontifcal Mass in the
Cathedral Schuylkill county will be we'll
represented at the ceremonies attending this
important event.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-03

summers comedr co. Ne.t weel..

The Summers Comedy Company will open
its engagement at Ferguson's theatre on
Monday night with the production of THE
Pavements of Paris" This is considered one
Of the best piece ON the entire repertoire, as the
company carries all the scenery and cleo
trical effects in their entirety to produce it..
All the plays Of the Summers repertoire are
pleasing aud are really above the average
played by popular prices The company is
all that can be desired and is headed by such
clever artists as George II. Summers, the
comedian, and Miss Belle Stevenson, the
society actress, whose beauty alone attracts
attention. Ermani, in the fire dances, are
wonderful. In connection with this large
and excellent list of attractions are also in
cluded Prof. Sherman's trained goats which
present very unique entertainment and are
whole show in themselves. Popular prices,
10, 20 and 30 cents, will prevail at each and
every performance.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-03

The meeting place of the "Y'' has been
changed to Mellets hall, on East Centre
street, and the first meeting win be held
there this evening, when the following pro-
gram will be rendered: Singing prayer /;
singing scripture reading Miss T.. I.lewellyn;
instrumental music, Miss Helen Price read
ing, Miss L. NJ. Heebner why Young
People Should Join the "Y," ," II. Danks
cornet solo, Miss Beddall Remarks on the
Greek war, George L. Hafner; duett Misses
Wasley and Bevan discussion" Resolved,
That Arbitration is More Beneficial Than
War" affirmative, Harry Gable negative,
George Roxby.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-03
A Countv Tren.nrr snortnre.

Columbia, S. c., April 3.-W. H. Law
renee, an expert bookkeeper, was en-
ployed by Governor Ellerbee about a
month ago to examine the books of the
treasurers office and the auditor Of
Richland county. He reports that two
men who have been treasurer since
1889 j. S. Campbell and I, r. Folk, are
short $4,000. Treasurer Folk is liable
for S6Sl Of the amount, while Treasurer
Campbell has to explain where the rest
went. The governor has ordered pro-
ceedings against both men.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-03
PUBLIC soaooI DEDICATION.
Girardville's New Building Formally Ac
cepted by the Board.

Special to EVENING HERALD.
GtRABDv1LLE, April 3.-To-day was an
important event in the history Of Gimrd-
vile, so far as its educational department is
concerned. The occasion was the dedication
of the new and imposing school building
with appropriate ceremonies for the occasion.
Much preparation had been made for the
event, and the manner in which the details
were carried out is due to the active part
taken by members Of the School Board, the
teachers and scholars and the various
societies.
The structure viii be known as the GiIard
school building, it is two stories high aud
contains six rooms with all modern conveu-
fences for school work The building is con-
structed Of buff brick, with brown stone
trimmings. 1t is located on Second street
and has two entrances and exits; wired
throughout with electric bells, gas piped and
speaking tubes. In the hallway is q memorial
tablet Of white marble, upon which is the
date Of erection, the names of the directors
and the architect and superintendent Of con-
struction.
The dedicatory exercises took place this
afternoon at o'clock, Thomas Connor, Sr.,
was chairman and the exercises were opened
with America" by the school children and
audience, followed by invocation by Rev W.
X. Macneal. The architect Peter RudauiT
presented the building, and it was accepted
in neat speech by Maj. Il. O. Wagner, on
behalf of the School Board. Addresses
followed by Col. p. II. Monaghan, superin-
tendent of the schools, and Chief Burgess
George Mattress. The p O. S. Of A. then
presented flags for each school room, which
were accepted in patriotic speech by Rev,
T. NJ, Bateman. Other addresses followed by
County Superintendent Weiss and Genl.
Louis Wagner During the exercises the
band played several selections.
The day was beautiful one for the occa-
sion, and proved an eventful one for Girard-
ville's educational department.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-03

Services in the Trinity Reformed church
tomorrow morning and evening from the
Gospel and Epistle lessons for the fifth
Sunday in Lent
Rev. Alfred Heebner will preach in the
M. q. Church tomorrow morning and even
ing. Subject for the morning sermon, 'The
all comprehensive answer Of Jesus to the
people" In the afternoon, at o'clock, the
pastor will meet his class of young mex.
AT $3.50, subject for sermon, How Jacob
prevailed in his wrestling with the Angel" "
A valuable lesson for every one. Attentive
ushers look after the comfort Of all who
worship in this church.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-03
An ola soldiers suit for Damages.

Washington, April ST. A. Rhodes
q eOmpositor at the government pript-
ing office and a member Of the G. A, r.,
has filed a suit against Thomas E,
Benedict, the retiring public printer,
claiming $500 damages. He was dis
missed by Mr. Benedict, and subse-
quently reinstated. The suit It is un-
derstood, is brought to test the eff
cheney Of the provision of the civil SER
vice law declaring that preference
shall be given to old soldiers,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-03
RepublIean commIttee,s secretnrr.

Washington, April 8-General Will
lam Mckinley Osborne, of Boston, re-
Gently appointed consul general to
London, last night resigned the secre-
taryship Of the Republican national
committee. Senator Hanna, as chair
man of the committee, appointed Major
Charles Dick, of Akron, o., to fill the
vacancy Major Dick is 3S years Of age,
and is one of the most widely known
young politicians I'm the country. He
is "a leader Of the Republican party IN
Ohio.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-03

The novel sight of gang Of men work
ing on the streets, each dragging a sixteen
pound ball fastened to his ankle by chain
was witnessed in Altoona yesterday. All the
tramps twenty-six in number captured
during the past ten days are at work sweep
ing the streets, shoyeling dirt and breaking
stone Those who refuse to work are pun
ished by cutting OIL their food supply.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-03

Williamsport, Pa, April 9. - Forest
fires are doing great damage in this
and adjoining counties At Beech
Creek, Clinton county, men and women
turned out to save the town from an
advancing column Of flame The
mountains in the vicinity of Remove
ere ablaze. At Antes Fort farmers and
citizens are out in force to prevent the
Rames from reaching the town.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-03

The continued sinking Of the ground
within the vicinity Of the old Columbia Park
caused such strain on the public water
works main running from the Fowlers Run
reservoir that Superintendent Stout was
obliged to shut off the water supply last
night and make repairs Z. f. Gallagher
and a gang Of men lacked up the main, which
had sunk three and half feet, and made it
safe again. The water was shut of from
$50 last evening until o'clock this morning.
Several heavy log chains were broken in the
work.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-03
Hot Tamales, free, Arcade cafe tonight.


Mike Mack, Sophia schomet, Joseph
Kudgis and Charles Casper, Of town, and
Joseph Shedlefsky, of Mahanoy Plane, were
taken to the Pottsvlle Jail yesterday, on
capiases, for failing to pay costs placed upon
them by the last Grand Jury.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-03

Scranton, Pa, April 3.-Benjamin p.
Davis, a miner So years old, employed
at the Manville mine, killed himself
there by throwing himself down the
shaft, a distance of $50 feet His body
was crushed into a shapeless mass.
Davis was married and leaves three
small Children.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-03
Alleged Tncendinry Arrested.

Bellefonte, Pa, April 3.-Edward
Gardner, aged 30 years, of Howard this
county, was arrested yesterday, charg-
ed with having set fire to his house and
bara GardneFs property was destroFs
ed several days ago, and it is alleged
that he burned It to get the insurance.
His arrest was a surprise, as no one
suspected him at the time.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-03

The new st. Pauls Episcopal chapel at
Mechanicsyille viii be consecmted to-mor-
row, Sunday, afternoon. The service will
begin promptly at 3 o'clock The Rt Rev.
N. S. Rulisol, d, ID , Bishop Of the Diocese
of Central Pennsylvania, viii preach the
sermon and perform the act Of conservation.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-03

Jonathan W. Gadwell, the young man
brought from Germantown, Philadelphia
yesterday and aTaigned ON complaint of
deserdon and nou-support by his wife Ida,
before Justice Lawlor, complains that he is
the victim in the case and that he can show
that his wife deserted him four times. Grad
well has always borne a good reputation as a
sober aud industrious young man.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-03
not TamaIes. free. Arende cnfe to.nIght


Young NUCFIUNW 20 DC "OUIIVI-'
Washington, April at is learned
that President Mckinley has promised
Mrs. Sheridan, widow Of General Sher-
idan, to appoint her SON. Phil Sheridan,
a cadet at the West Point Military
academy next year The boy is
not at present eligible for admission
to the academy. as he has not yet
reached the age of II years.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-03
At KepchinsISi's Arcade Cafe.
Hot Tamales. free. to-night.


Chief Burgess Tabor last night lost a horse
valued at $3.50, through collie. After the
horse died several young men and boys
gathered at the stable and created a nuisance.
The stablemen, William Zalinski and Roland
Lasias, drove them away repeatedly and
finally resorted to turning hose on then
tormentors, whereupon the crowd stoned the
stablemen and each received cuts on the face
Suits are likely to follow
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-03
Twln shaft Nictims Enter snIt.

The first suit growing out of the terrible
disaster at the Twin shaft at Pittston in
June last was entered in court yesterday in
the case Of Maggie Ward, widow, and Anna,
Thomas and Daniel, Jr., children of David
Ward deceased, was filed against the New
ton Coal Company, $4,000 damages is
claimed by the plaintiffs.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-03

James Kenny, of Ashland, and employed
as a driver, received a kick in the stomach
from horse last night that almost killed
him He is being attended at the Miners
hospital and is reported az much improved
to-day
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-03

Drs. c. NJ Hamilton and w. n Stein
yesterday examined Miss Krchnolis, "a
years of age, Of South Pear alley, and pro-
nounced her insane. She will be removed to
the almshouse at Schuylkill Haven,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-03

The College will open Monday, April 9th,
in the Dougherty hail. both day and even
ing sessions. The rooms are bright and
On account of hard times aud a
large number of young people being out of
employment Prof. Wood will make very
low rate Of tuition for the Spring term.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-03

A. Holdermans jewelry store has been re-
moved to the newly remodeled store room
at No. 81 North Main street, between the
kehler and Gaughau dry goods stores, where
courteous and liberal treatment will be ex-
tended toall old as well as new customers.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-03

Isaac Morgan, of North Chestnut street,
was arrested at his home last night by
Constable Bolin and Policeman Kester on a
charge of drunkenness and nuisance He
was committed to the lookup,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-03

To-day is the opening day of Miss b.
Roehe's millinery, 13 North Main street
The store represents an ideal millinery es-
tablishments, with its rich display Of Easter
hats, bonnets and pretty flowers d-l-lm
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-03

Fifteen hundred dollars first mortgage
per cent interest bearing bonds, in de-
nominations Of five and fifty dollars In
terest payable every three months. Apply
to c. NJ. BoRDNER, Sec.
All Saints Church,
"a East Oak St. Shenandoah, Pa.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-03

You get 100 cents worth for every dollar
you leave with us, consequently we cannot
afford to give presents away, neither with
our mems, boys or children's clothing.
1t The FAMOUS.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-03
FIRE AT JACKSONS.
An Upsetting OF stove Causes som,
Excitement

Excitement
At about ten o'clock last night a bright
glare illuminated the heavens in the cast and
residents of town at first jumped to the con-
clusion that one of the collieries in that direc-
tion was on fire. Investigation proved, how
ever, that the fire was at Jacksons 1t started
in winter shanty near Troy's stable and the
latter was ignited. The winter shanty was
destroyed but a bucket brigade saved the
stable. The fire was caused by the accidental
upsettng of stove in the shanty. The
damage to the stable was slight.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-03

Wanted by the Famous, Ferguson House
building, 100 men to wear their So, 80 and 81
suits. Call early for them and avoid the
rush. 1t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-03

1t is no idle gossip that the Famous
Clothiers and Hatters are convincing the
inhabitants of Shenandoah that they are
acknowledged the cheapest 1t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-03

Tonight we win serve our patrons with
nice free lunch of Ulmers Wiener sausage
aud potato salad with dressing
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-03
Breen's HiaIro Cafe Free Lunch.

Breen's KaIto Cafe Free Lunch.
Sour krout, pork and mashed potatoes to-
night.
Hot lunch on Monday morning.
Meals at all hours
Free continuous phonograpn entertainment
All the latest SONGS and band marches.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-03
Religious Notices.

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels Never sicken, weaken or gripe. 1Oc,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-03

A large line Of new early spring silk neck
wear, special for Easter, in 25 and 80 cent
goods. At MAX LEVITS.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-03

To CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
druggists refund the money if itfails e cure.
% cents
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-03

British fine seamless half hose for men,
pair for As cents At MAX LEVITS.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-03
Wood,s shennndonh CoIlere.

New and pretty characteristic music
"Darkies Return" at Brumm's
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-03

Cream of tomato soup will be served free,
o all patrons tonight.