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The Portland daily press., 1897-04-03

Washington, April 2.-The Spanish
legation has re ceived official dispatches
from Madrid under date of April 1, an.
nouncing the most decisive engagements
in the Philippine Islands since the insur.
rection there began. The strongly in
trenched towns of Nevelleta and Rosario
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-03

Cambridge will take lot of beating.
Howell. the American at No. 4, rows
good, strong blade, but does not seem to
finish well or with the others. Indeed,
the first thing noticeable about the crew
is that the bow side all finished moro
strongly and cleanly than the stroke
side. Perhaps their ooxswain could say
word or two bout that. Then 1t soon
appears that they must not be judged
unon this form when simply padding.
They row in measuIeably better STYLE
a good fault for racing crew, perhaps,
but one that should not he too far en-
couraged. and that already has resulted,
l think, in their beginning neither as
firm nor as lively as that of Oxford's per-
formance in fine weather with good
flood tide beneath them.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-03

ANOTHER "DECIsIVE ENGAGEMENT.
Spaniards Having Lots of Success in tn
PHILIPPINES.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-03
WEYLER In NEW ROLE.
Arrests Officer For lII.treating
Hospital Patients.
SCANDAL IN WHICH PROMINENT
PERSONS ARE INVOLVED.

Captain General Also Gives Orders That
Lives of Insurgents Surrendering
Shall Be Spared-MiIitary Line Drawn
Across Puerto Principe Closed,
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-03

Canea, April 2.-The bishop OF Canea
has sent message Of fervent appeal to
the Christian people OF Europe. implorlna
stop bombarding ana to cease opposing
the unanimous desire Of the Oretans to
escape tyranny by union with Greece.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-03
Planning to Blow up a Town.
Blockade Determined on.

biocKaue Oetefmlneu on.
st. Petersburg, April "A blockade Of
Greece which the Russian press thinks
the likeliest way of forcing the situation
BY exciting the Greeks to hostile acts
on the Turkish frontier has evidently
haan daGided n mon
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-03
DARK OR LIGHT Blue.
Great rd-Cambridgs Boat Race
mn,
Today.
PROSPECTS OF FAMOUS HISTORIC
CONTEST BY AN EXPERT.

Oxford Crew Has Its Faults, But All
Things Considered Ought to win-An
American Boy in Each Crew for First
Time Since Races Begun.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-04

years ago. Mr.. Meyers SAID II the close
call on the Legislature went against the
Democrats in the official count of the
close counties that the Democrats In
the legislature would join with a dozen
or more Republican members Of that
body I'm electinR Bushnell instead OF
Hanna to the senate. Governor Bush
nell n all others involved in this
movement deny any knowledge of 1t,
or that they would have anything to
do with It.
The four Republicans elected on the
Fusion ticket for the house in Ham
iltion county are Charles f. Droste,
John c. Otis, DR.. R.. w. Lane and
Frank H. Kempr. The Cincinnati
Times-Star prints interviews with all
four, In which Kemper says he viii
vote for the Republican caucus nomi-
nee. Otis Will oppose Hanna, but is
otherwise non-committal. Lane is a
free silver man, and will probably vote
with the Democrats on local measures,
but is unpledged for senatorial candi-
dates. Droste is free silver, and says he
will vote for a senatorial candidate
who agrees with him. Voight, the Flu
sion Republican senator, was nom
committal.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-04

With a good time and a large attendance
ehe new saloon, restaurant and pool and
billiard rooms Of John Meldaizis. of soptb
NAM street, were ushered into the business
world last evening. To enliven the features
OF the opening the Lithuanian band was in
attendance and rendered a concert. which
was pronounced gilt edge by all those
present Mr.. Meldaizis did not forget his
guests and served an excellent collation.
winch had been prepared by Caterer David
Head who will henceforth dispense all
beverages and eatables at the new place. In
addition to the many improvements and ao-
commodations Landlord Meldaizis will add
Two new billiard tables and a photograph
that Will discourse all kinds of selections
ana be constantly replaced by all that is pop.
ular III the musical world. A grand success
Is the expression OF everybody present.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-04

AoAdAAf fHFHHHtFF tsttt o o. LOG lltAdd
GoldsbOrough's estimated plurality 6,840,
State Senator Norman b. Scott, chair
nan Of the Republican state central
committee, made the following state
ment concerning the legislative sltua-
ton:
1T does not avail now to do any
claiming that will not be substantiated
by the returns, We have 16 Republican
senators to 8 Democratic, and l doubt
tul, the n from Calvert, although !
I'm assured that both the Republican
senator and member Of the house were
elected there,
"Of the 16 senator's, 8 are hold-overs,
II we elect the senator from Calvert,
and ! have no doubt but that we will,
we VIII have a majority Of 8 In tie
senate, In the house there are 81 mem
bers. 1t takes 40 Of these to organize
the house. 1 can show that we have as
votes in the house. This gives us a ma
Jorlty Of / in the house and either 7 or
8 on the joint ballot.
This is my claim and It viii be found
that It Will be substantiated. / must
confess that the majority is a little too
close for comfort, but such a small
working majority has some benefits,
fpP It always results in cementing the
party together for good Legislative
work"
The Democratic state chairman Is
also claiming a majority in the legis-
lature, but gives no figures,
The chatrmen OF both committees
dispatched trusted l]ieutenants to Cal
vert county yesterday afternoon to
watch the count there.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-04
Meldaizis cafe.
Vegetable soup, free, tonight.
Oyster soup, free, tomorrow morning.


As the hands on the clock pointed to the
seventh hour this morning, William Schneider,
who had forgotten that his wedding day
was fixed for yesterday, led his disappointed
bride, Miss Katie Nichter, of West Coal
street, to the hymeneal altar of THE Church of
the Holy Family. The wedding was per-
formed by the rector, Rev. Schuettelhoefer,
in the presence Of a number of friends of
both the contracting parties. The bride was
supported by Miss Arnold, daughter Of a
wealthy Hazleton brewer. The duties of
groomsman were attended to by Joseph
Knipple, of town. A reception followed the
ceremony at the home of the bride.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-04
started ON the Rond.

The J. L.. Tempest Stock Company, which
closed a very successful three nights engage
ment at Girardville on Tuesday night, have
now taken to the road. Their first stand is
Lansford, where they will open another three
night engagement tonight. The scenery
carried by the company required one large
baggage car. The company has secured
at Freeland, Sunbury, N%ortbumber-
land, Shamokin, Williamsport aud Reading.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-04

Owing to the late arrival Of two comedians
Messrs. Wertz and Seaman, Of Minnesota
the minstrel performance by the Nonpariei
Social Club for the benefit of the mother of
William Butler a deceased member has
been postponed. The date has been changed
IRON election night, Nov. 2 to the following
Friday Nov. 9TH. The Schoppe orchestra has
been engaged to furnish music for tho event.
Seats are now ON sale at KiTlin's drug store
Prices, 49, 2h, "a and 40 cents. 1O.2s.st
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-04

AT the next regular meeting of Washington
camp No. 2O6, to be held ON Nov. 4th, the
question OF adopting new laws and also the
consideration of the manner in which we
VIII celebrate the 5Oth anniversary of our
order VIII be brought up. All members are
urgently requested to be presentat this meet
ing for their own benefit as well as The
camps. By order Of
IHos. II. SNYDER, Pres.
Attest II. II. DANKs, Sec'y. 1925
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-04
THE OFFICIAL VOTE.
The Result Announced This Afternoon bv
the Returning Board.
Snecinl To EurNrNr hmm
PoTTTv1LLE. Nov

P~oTrTvILLE, November 4.
The returning board to compute the cleo.
ton returns met at noon to-day and i'm
mediately started upon their work. The
board is composed of George P. Walker and
NJ z. Mclaughlin, of the Republican and
Democratic headquarters, and Harry Selig.
man. John f. Finney and Albert Roehrig.
At4'OO o'clock this afternoon the Board an
nounced the official vote as given below. The
vote for Poor Director was not completed at
this hour.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-04
shenandoah Won Inc Oal,e.

The Sodality connected with the Church Of
the holy Rosary, at Mahanoy Plane, last
evening held a supper and entertainment in
Boylan's hall, at that place. A large crowd
was present and a neat sum was Melted.
Miss Winfged Reilly, of town. and Mr.. Con
nor Of Mahanoy City, won tho cake walk
Among the other own people in attendance
wero: Messrs, Joseph Bell, John Bowling
and Tobias Purcell, and Misses Annie Hem
messy and Julia Clearv.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-04

Borough Surveyor Gregory was to-day
engaged in making a survey for a site for the
erection Of the soldiers monument. The
site Is situated between the Old Fellows and
Annunciationeemeteries After the plans nave
been drawn up they will be presented TO the
Girard Estate for consideration,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-04
EXHIBITION OF oHmDREN's CLOTH
ING

Browning, King & Co., of 90 Chestnut
street, Philadelphia, will give an exhibition
of Children's Clothing in town, which will
embrace all the latest novelties. Parents are
cordially invited to accompany the children
to the Ferguson House parlors, Friday and
Saturday, Nov. 5th and 9Th. 11-4-2t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-04
shooting Match on saturday.

There will be a shooting match for a bull
on November @, 1897, on the hill above Rescue
HOOK and Ladder Company's dam. The dis
lance viii be 40 yards and No. 6 shot to be
used only. The match will commence at IL
o'clock in the morning. The prize will be a
valuable bull weighing 700 pounds. Tickets
20 cents. If the weather is uufavorable the
match will be postponed. 11-4-2t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-04

All members are urgently requested to
meet at the new reading room this evening
at $50, in the Schmidt building, to hear the
report Of the law committee, New names
may be presented at this time, Great inter
est is aroused among the young men. A gem
eral reception will be held in the new rooms
on Saturday evening from to $50. The
meeting this evening is important.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-04

The judges Of election in this town, as we'll
as in other parts of the county, made their
returns to the Prothpnotary yesterday AZ
Pottsville, The judge received for his paw
$3.50 and 81 80 for making returns and 10
cents a mile to and from their homes. besides
sl.OO for erecting and taking down tho
bootbs Wv
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-04

Pedestrians on North Jardin street this
morning witnessed a beautiful sight which
resemoled a geyser. 1t was the bursting of
the water main where the connection had
been made to the residence of Mrs. shpgars
The water shot fully 20 feet in the air and
the demonstration lasted a half hour.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-04

Cold weather is coming. Small hocks
wild geese passed over shenandoah yestert
afternoon flying southwark. There Is
more certain indication Of the approach
winter than the flight Of The Wild zee
seeking warmer chimes.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-04
THE CONTEST IN MARYLAND.

Indications Point to a Republican
Plurality I'm the Legislature.
Baltimore, Nov. 4.-The following
table compiled from semi-oficial re-
turns in some counties and estimates
IN others shows the comparative ma
%torities on h heads of the respective
state tickets. Calvert county is not in
cluded, as no returns have been re-
ceived upon which to base an estimate.
James A. Smith was the Democratic
candidate and Phillips Lee Goldsbor-
ough the Republican candidate for
afafe oopnntro1av
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-04
Breen's Rialto Cafe.
Chicken soup, free, tonight.
Hot lunch tomorrow morning.
oannht I'm The RolIers.

John Hart, aged "a years, and employed in
the breaker at Preston No. 8 colliery, met in
death this morning by being drawn into
the rollers. IL is not known how he was
caught, but his body was drawn through the
rollers. His body was terribly laceated,
and resembled a mass of shredded flesh. The
victim resided with his parents on the high
road leading to Girardville.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-04

The Choir of the NJ. e. church will IA,
their social and literary entertainment
morrow, Friday evening, Nov. 9Th. Tick
dated Oct. 22nd will be received. Do
open at z o'clock.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-04

Henry Diehl, one Of Sheriff Martins den
uties, who has been missing since the dav of
the Lattimer shooting, has not vet been
heard from. His wife and family are now i'm
destitute circumstances, and last evening an
pealed to Poor Director Schwartz, Of Hazle.
ton, for relief which was promptly gianted.
81 used DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup in nv
family and found its work marvellous. No
household is complete without It. Cbas
Schober, 80 Norris St., BALTIC, Nd"
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-04

The Hazleton team will play at Ashland
Saturday.
The Shenandoah and Ashland tsama will
battle on tho latter'g grounds on Saturday,
18th inst. A great game is expected.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-04
HORRIBLE DISCOVERY.
A Whole Family Meets Death by suaoca-
ton at Lansford.

ton at LansTord.
Special TO EVENING HERALD.
L%ANsFoRD, Nov. A butcher of this
place made a horrible discovery on his
rounds at 10 O'Clock this morning. On reach
ing the home of a Hungarian customer. at
No. z, a mining patch near this place, he
found the door locked and broke it in.
A suffocating odor of sulphur gas met
him, and upon entering the bedroom found
the dead bodies of the husband. child and
mothers father stretched upon the floor,
while another child and a boarder were un-
conscious and in a critical condition.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-04

Have you been at the New Bee Hive, No.
POS East Centre street9 Headquarters for
dry goods, hosiery, underwear, etc. The
cheapest place in the county. lO-2s-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-04

100, 900 pair Of Ladies', Children's and
Mems rubbeFs at a saoradee. Al WoNER's
Shoe Store, l22 North Main street. Hahn
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-04

Our free lunch tonight will consist of
vegetable soup. Fish cakes tomorrow morn
ING.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-04

Liver and onions will be served, free, dur
ing and between the acts of the performance
tonight.
Hot lunch tomorrow morning.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-04

Just try a 1Oc box of Casoarets, the finest
liver and bowel regulator ever made.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-04

Advice-Take Pau-Tiua, 25c. Al Grub
Bros, drug store.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-04
Kendrlok House Free Lunch.


Grand Army bean soup will be served, free,
to all patrons tonight.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-09-09

and asked if he had anything to say.
He suggested that the governor be
seen, but when informed that the re-
porters had been referred to him Cen
eral Reeder said:
Il have resigned. The governor last
Thursday night sent me a written re-
quest for my resignation, in which no
reason for such a request was stated,
but which at once acceded to. The
governors request was very formal" !"
General Reeder turned the depart
ment over to Deputy Secretary Barnett,
and left for his home in Easton 1t is
known that the resignation was asked
for because Governor Hastings did not
approve of General Reeders being one
of the signers of a bond indemnifying
the state treasurer for money paid out
to the legislative employees who were
alleged to be on the payroll without
authority of law.
Governor Hastings last evening ten
dered the office of secretary of the com
monwealth to Colonel James II. Lam
bert, at present insurance commits
sloner Colonel Lambert asked for time
to consider the matter and consult with
friends.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-09-09
Smiths Cafe.
Hot lunch, free, tonight.
The New York Press Say it is Fine.

NO -NoW hUIIA ITBAH 0hY II Is TInes
Mr.. Hi. Henry, one of the most successful
minstrel managers Of the day, will present
his new, up-tO-date mInstrel attraction at
Ferguson's theatre on Saturday afternoon
and night and if glowing endorsement from
the leading New York journals on their
recent New York engagement 90 for anv-
thing, this attraction is among the foremost
in its line. A long, varied program of
newest novelties INTRODUCES the best bright
lights Of minstrelsy Their swell taliy-ho
parade and military band of 20 pieces are
said to eclipse anything yet offered in the
minstrel line. Admissions have been put at
the very low scale of 10, 20 and 80 cents for
matinee, and IS, 25, So and so cents for
evening" and seats are ON sale at Kirlin's
drug store
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-09-09

De Armit Mine strike VIII Continue.
Pittsburg, Sept. 9.-The fight Of the
miners against the New York and
Cleveland Gas Coal company is to be
waged to the bitter end. If the strike
is declared off in the rest of the dis
tricts at the Columbus convention, 1t
will still be kept up at the DeArmit
mines. A secret conference between
the leaders Of the miners and the camp
leaders has been held and a plan out,
lined for the continuance of the fight.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-09-09
GENERAL RBBDER RESIGNS.

Aud Colonel Lambert May Become
Pennsylvania's State Secretary.
Harrisburg Sept. General Frank
Reeder secretary of the commonwealth,
stepped out from his official position
yesterday afternoon, Governor Hast
ings having asked for and received his
resignation.
The governor and General Reeder had
a long conference on the subject, and
at the close General Reeder was seen
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-09-09

The Bertolett Bros, who operate washery
at the east end Of Girardville, are expert
encing considerable trouble with their en-
ployes. Some time ago twenty men went on
strike for higher wages Tuesday the
washery resumed and another gang went out
ON strike for higher WAGES
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-09-09
VOL Known Prencher nenh

Sunbury Pa, Sept. 9.-Rev. George
Parsons, d. D., of this place. aged so
years, died yesterday afternoon from
heart failure. He was for 40 years a
minister Of the general synod Of the
Lutheran church, and had served in
charges at Muncy, Milton, Hanover,
Williamsport and Sunbury.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-09-09
M PennsrlYanin Railrond an

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company will
run its last One-day excursion to Atlantic
City on Sunday next, September 12. No
change Of cars. Special train leaves Shenan-
dOah at 4;25 a. m, running through to
Atlantic City via the Delaware River Bridge.
No street cars. No ferries.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-09-09

Stiney shuski, who had a leg broken and
sustained sprained back at the Tunnel
Ridge oOlliery, near MahanOy City, late yes
terday afternoon, died at the Miners hos.
pital this morning from shock. He resided
at MahanOy City.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-09-09

1t is reported that new order in reference
to fagmen has gone into effect ON the Read
ing Railway Only the oldest and most
experienced brakemen are to be placed at
the hind ends and their responsibilities will
90 hand in hand with those of the conductors
and engineers
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-09-09
New Fall Goods
Are arriving daily andWs are now busy getting
the store and stocks ready for the
greatest Fall trade we've had
In years.
LET US LOOK

We have the latest effects in Fall Dress
Goods Every conceivable coloring.
most excellent quality.
A most beautiful line of high grade
Fancy Novelty Dress Goods. They are
purse winners.
An immense assortment of new de.
signs III our popular line of all wool black
Novelty Goods.
And so we might extend the list almost
indefinitely; some medium priced some
costing more, some selling very low.
Cloak
Department.
The time and season is now an
preaching when every woman will
consider and ponder as to where She
can best purchase her FALL, WRAP.
Our experience has taught us how
to anticipate the wants of all and we
think we have done so.
Our Store
Is a modern one and contains eyerv-
thing sought by the most skillfull
dry goods purchaser
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-09-09

ED. HERALD II notice that Council is
advertising for bids for street paving and in
the same paper appears notice that the
water is shut OFF at O'Clock each evening
until further notice. From which it appears
TO me that we need wlter more than paved
streets in the First ward.
PRoHIBITIONIsT.
ghanaudoab cert 1917
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-09-09

William Temple, bottom man employed
at the Kohinoor oOlliery, had his left hand
broken at an early hour this morning while
pushing car on the cage. A piece Of coal
fell from the top of the shaft and struck him
on the back Of the hand DIR. Callen dressed
the injury
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-09-09

Jacob Lias, charged by Anthony Garder
before Justice Green at VIM. Penn last night
with receiving money under false pretence,
gave $500 bail before Justice shoemaker.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-09-09

The st. Nicholas band will hold a picnic at
Wiggans on Saturday, 11th inst. A good
time is assured all who attend. st
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-09-09
shenandoah. Sept. 8. 1897


Good Jersey peaches can now be had at
Costlett's for from 25c to SOC per box. Call
early before they are gone. 9.92t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-09-09
Last Excursion of the Season to Atlantic
City via PennsylvanIa RAILROAD.

The last through ey ursion Of the season
via the Delaware X er Bridge Route, no
change Of cars, will be run next Sunday
September l2. Special train will leave shen-
andoah at 4;25 a. m. Only $500 for the
round trip.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-09-09

Good jersey peaches can now be had at
COstlettS for from 25c to 5Oe per box. Call
early before they ara gone. 9-a-2t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-09-09

Five hundred pairs good white or grey
blankets will be sold at the August sale price
Of 80 cents per pair.
One thousand yards Klondike double
mapped 6annels, worth 10 cents, now o. cents.
Two thousand yards grey wool mixed
hannels worth Is cents, now 10 cents.
l.. j, WILKINSON,
9-3-f Cor Main and LLOYD SIS.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-09-09

Good Jersey peaches can now be had at
Costletts for from 25c to SOC per box. Call
early before they are gone. 9-0-2t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-09-09

Notice is hereby given to water consumers
of the Borough water works that beginning
with September 1th the water will be shut
off at p. m. and turned on again at $3.50
a. N. This schedule will continue until
further notice.
ID q AnTE