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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-02
THREE oH11pREN gurrocArEp.
Found Dead by the Mother who Hn
Locked Them In.

HANOVER, Pa, Jan 2-Three young
children Of Mr. and Mrs. George Dutters,
who live in the country about four miles
from here died from suffocation during
fire at their home late Thursday night
During her husbands absence Mrs. Dut.
ters called on II neighbor, locking the chill
dren in the house at play. On her return,
after longer stay than she had intended
she saw smoke issuing in heavy volumes
from the house. As she entered the house
the excited mother stepped into a hole
which the fire had burned through the
floor, and fell violently to the cellar below
Cropping her way back TO the first floor she
found the bodies of the children lying in
a corner All were dead. Two of the lit
tie ones were twins, about years old, and
the third year or so younger. 1t is
thought that % spark from the stove fell
on the carpet, causing a fire that soon
burned the floor and filled the room with
smoke. The couple had no other children.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-02

JERSEY CITY, Jan Am incendiary
fire was discovered and frustrated yester-
day in the big barn and stables of the
United States Express company, Just
north Of the main station of the Central
Railway Of New Jersey in Communipaw.
1t is believed to have been the work Of
some person wrought up over fight that
is now going on between the railroad and
express companies on the one side and the
pony express people on the other. Kero-
sene oil had been spilled in four places on
the hay and then fred. The stablemen
put out the fire.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-02
ONE CENT


Yours was a right royal
response to our invitation.
You came, you saw you con
quered your Prejudices and
voted unanimously to come
again, and why not come this
week, before inventory.
We are offering many
things Of beauty and utility az
a triAing cost
We have about 50 Cham
Der Setts, of 10 pieces each,
marked down 10 to 3315 per
cent. of former price, and we
would like to have you look
over our S, 10 and I5c assort
ment Of glassware.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-02
MR.. CLEVELAND
IS ACCUSED !
Sensational Charges Made by a News
paper Correspondent.
ALLEGED SECRET DEAL WITH SPAIN
The President and Secretary olney, It is
Asserted, Agreed That This Govern
ment Should Aid in Crushing
the Insurgents Unless
They Yield.

NEW YogK, Jan 2.-Nr James Creel-
man, special correspondent of the New
York Journal, telegraphs from Madrid to
that paper as follows
1t has taken me many days to trace
out the astounding dealings of President
Cleveland and his administration with
the Spanish monarchy but am now in a
position to.give the American people some
light on the subject
Actual facts show that Cleveland Of
fer Of mediation was simply cover under
which the American government secretly
proposed to help Spain TO overthrow and
suppress the republic of Cuba and to en-
force peace on that island on terms which
the patriot army would not accept.
This offer was not made in the form Of
a written document, transmitted through
the usual channels, but for the sake of
greater secrecy, was conveyed in formal
note from Secretary Olney to the Spanish
minister at Washington De LONE, who
cabled the whole matter to Madrid.
"Ihe understanding was that if Cuban
leaders refused to lay down their arms
upon conditions of local self governments,
TO be proposed to them by or through the
United States, the whole influence and
power of the American government would
be exerted to crush the new republic
"The slightest investigation by congress
will reveal the truth of this statement. 1
have the facts upon unimpeachable au-
thority, but the most surprising fact in
this well concealed conspiracy against the
Cuban republic is that in order to help
Spain in her pitiless campaign Of massa-
ere, Secretary Olney has not presented any
of the claims for damages arising out of
the present war.
This seems almost incredible, but it is
true. Records in Washington will con-
firm my statement. These claims repre-
sent millions upon millions of dollars
They are supported by sworn and, in most
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-02

There was a social gathering last evening
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Jefferson, on South Jardin street, to celebrate
the christening of their infant nephew An
elaborate supper was served and very en-
joyable evening spent. Among those who
enjoyed the occasion were Rev. l. ]. Reitz
and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. John Jefferson, Mr..
and Mrs. James Wood Misses Katie Eisen-
hart, Name and Bessie Jefferson and Mable
Woods, and Messrs. John Eissnhart, Sol.
Schwindt, Edward j. Holland and Richard
and Garfield Jefferson.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-02
POLITICAL TALK.

In charge of President Fahy Of Che
United Mine Workers, a bureau has been
opened at Harrisburg for the promotion of
legislation in behalf of mine workers
The political announcement of Martin
Shoemaker appears in another column. He
is a candidate for Council in the Second
ward, subject to Citizens party rules Mr.
Shoemaker is an old resident of the borough,
large property owner and if nominated by
the Citizens party there is no doubt Of his
election.
The mention of Carl Coogan's name in con-
nection with the nomination for Tax Re
ceiyer created considerable comment last
evening among the local Democrats.
The agony is almost oyer-the appoint
ments will be announced on Monday.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-02

PHILADELPHIA, Jan - Emma Betz
aged 40 years, inmate of a disreputable
house was shot and almost instantly
killed yesterday by Albert Engel aged 28
grandson of the proprietress Of the place
Engel had been skylarking with a small
bird gun, and, standing, at a distance Of
ten feet from the woman, he leveled the
weapon at her and said Emma Pm go
ing to shoot YOU suiting the action to
the word. Engel protests that the shoot
ing was an accident
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-02

The fair grounds at Lavelle owned by the
Mahanoy Valley Agricultural Association,
was sold by Sheriff Scott this morning, at
Ashland, to satisfy judgments amounting to
almost $40, ,000 William A. Mari, Esq, rep
resenting judgments amounting to 81 900,
bid the grounds in for $21O. 1t is estimated
the grounds are worth S27, 600, By the sale
the old stockholders are left out in the cold.
1t is likely that the new owners will continue
the annual fairs as heretofore.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-02

Last night Martin Sudoc and John Cheese
were before Justice Cardin, charged by Will
lam Leskum with assault and battery. After
hearing the case and finding all concerned in
the case, except one witness, intoxicated the
Justice committed the accused and the prose
cutor to the lookup
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-02

READING, Pa, Jan. Mrs William
Boyer, aged 45 years, Of Leesport, this
county, attempted to polish stove by
mixing turpentine with the polish. Her
dress ignited in an unknown manner and
she was burned to death. Mrs Boyer was
alone in the house at the time of the ao-
cident and her body was discovered by
her husband shortly afterwards.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-02

The following officers have been elected by
Watkin Waters Post, No. l46, G, A. R., for
the ensuing term P Com, B. f. Woomer;
ST. V. Com, Hiram Spears; Jr. " Com, s.
S. Lindemuth; Or. NJ, David Morgan; Adjt.,
Joseph Daddow; o. of d.. Charles T. Gibson;
Chap, J. Helm; o. Guard j. A. sheldon;
Or s., John Watsoni Sgt NJ. L. Mangam;
Trustees, John Watson, J d. Leddon and f.
J. Portz; Orderly Sgt, s. S. Cannon.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-02

All medicines have advanced in price ex-
cept Tait's cures which, owing to the manu-
facturer being with us and placing a limited
amount for advertising purposes we have
sold at half price. This sale closes in a few
days. You know how valuable the cures
have proven. Call to-day and buy at half
price. Povinsky's drug store. 1t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-02

WANTED. 100 young men and women to
Gil positions as teachers of stenography. We
guarantee good positions to one hundred
cultured young men and women with good
personal appearance who will fit themselves
for teachers Of stenography and typewriting.
WOODS SHENANDOAH COLLEGE.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-02

The regular monthly meeting of the School
Board will be held Monday evening. This
is in accordance with resolution adopted at
the Boards last meeting. Next Wednesday
evening should be the regular night but
owing to Superintendent BOgarts trial being
fixed at Pittsburg for that day a change in
the time Of the Boards meeting was made
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-02

Tomorrow night two members of the local
post Of the Volunteers of America will bid
farewell to tie post to enter training quarters
and become Ctfccrs. Cadet Fishburn will gc
to Newark, N. j., and Cadet Parry to Phila.
delphia. Lieut. Hasau, who has been very
successful while in charge of the local post
wanted to farewell and take charge at Maha-
noy City, but the members succeeded in in.
ducing him to change his mind and it is ex-
peeted that Capt. Price and wife, of Newark,
N. j., will arrive to take charge of the Nah.
anoy City post, which will be opened on
Tuesday night, next, ON which occasion the
local post will be closed to give the members
an opportunity to attend the opening.
Bippest stock of New Years nrnsonts in
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-02

Mrs. Ann Parmley, aged 70 years, an in
mate Of the SchHylkill Haven almshouse
since last March, died at that institution yes
terday morning from general debility The
deceased was resident Of Shenandoah at one
time, and for number of years previous to
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-02

A Pole giving the name of Larry Con-
science appeared before Justice Cardin last
night as complainant against Thomas Nc
Cufski, alleging assault and battery. The
Justice set Conscience at ease by putting Nc.
Cufski under bail for trial at court.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-02

The water shaft at Gilberton colliery is now
down about 4sO feet 1t will be sunk to
about 1 100 feet and will then form means
for rapidly draining Gilberton and Draper
collieries. 1t may be year before the shaft
is in operation.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-02
To Ded. cate Their New nan.

Shenandoah Lodge No 591, l. 0. O. f., will
hold their Cast meeting in their new hall, ON
North Wlite street, on Monday evening.
Special exercises have been arranged for the
dedication of the new building An invita-
tion to the members of the sister lodges has
been extended for them to attend.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-02

W1LLIAMsPoRT, Pa, Jan. miss Nora
Reed, we'll known young woman of
Musgrove, was struck by a passenger
train and instantly killed near that place
yesterday. She was walking along the
railroad track, deeply engrossed in love
Ietter
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-02

The sale of Taits cures at half price will
close in few days. You need bottle in
the house for the headache, toothache or
some of the cures. Povinsky's drug store,
2S East Centre street 1t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-02

The funeral Of Thomas Ryan, of Gilbert
street, which was announced to take place on
Monday next, the 4th inst, has been fixed
for tomorrow, Sunday 3rd inst at p. m,
instead,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-02
To odd Fellows.

On and after January 4th, next, Shenau-
doah Lodge No. sol, l. o. 0. f., will meet in
the new hall on North White street The
members will govern themselves accordingly.
Members of sister lodges are cordially invited
to attend the dedicatory exercises next
Monday night.
JOHN ID. TREzIsE, N. G.
Attest Jos. Kinks, Sec'y. 12-3l-4t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-02

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

Miss Jennie Conway aud William Payton,
two well known young people Of Ellangowan,
were married at Camden, n j., on Thurs
day They will return home on Sunday.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-02
Communion Services.

Holy Communion will be celebrated in
Trinity Reformed church tomorrow morn
ing and evening.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-02

has the best assortment of mems and women S
fancy and plain slippers, suitable for holiday
purposes.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-02

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

Remember if You Have Cough or Cold,
Pan-Iina always cures, 25c. At Gruhlor
Bros, drug store,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-02

Roast beef with filling win be served as
free lunch this evening.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-02

Shake OF Rheumatism and Neuralgia.
Rub well with Red Flag Oil, 25c. A
Gruhler Bros, drug store.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-02

Buy your mother, wife, or sister carpet
sweeper or pretty rug for Christmas pre-
sent, all prices at Fricke's Carpet Store.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-02

Sour krout baked potatoes and fresh pork
as free lunch ON Monday morning.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-02

The latest and prettiest song-"Only for
the sake Of baby" at Brumm's.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-02

John Reinhold, German 33 years old,
living in Tamaqua and employed in the
mines by the L. @. & N. Co., went to the
Pottsville hospital yesterday afternoon with
his left hand in shreds the result Of an ex-
plosion. The hand and part of the arm were
amputated, the operation being performed by
Drs. Farquhar, Halberstadt and Zeller
Reinhold, who lives in the part of Tamaqua
called Jalappa, was handling a gun when il
exploded, destroying the hand, says the
Journal
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-02
There Never Was Better Cure
Conscience smitten.

Than Pan-Tina for coughs, 25c.
Gruhler Bros, drug store.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-02
A Christening Social.

Biggest stock of New Years presents in
town at Brumm's,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-02

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money if it fails to cure
25 chnts
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-02

Breen's RialtO Cafe Free Lunch.
Oysters on toast as free lunch tonight.
Hot lunch on Monday morning,
Meals at all hours.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-02

WhatY Pau-Tina, 25c. At Gruhler Bros,
drug store
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-17

abe-bodled fellows. and generally pretty 5000
workers.
\ correspondent of The Japan Weekly Mall,
writing from NladiVostock says that the genera.
condition OF business can he Judged from the fact
that there Is not unoccuped stone building OF
dwelling house in the town. New buildings mostly
of brick, are in course OF construction. ana the
city on the whole. has a most substantial appear.
ance. He believes that there * no DOUBT indt
there will be veritabe boom on the completion
OF the Trans Siberian Railway.
At the time at which he wrote. the chief ehsl
ncer Of the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Railway. accom-
panied by number Of assistants. had arrived ~
the town and. after meeting representatives OK
Manchurian interests. they were TO proceed 10 MAN
churia and NJ once begin the final section or me
route and the work will be prosecuted win the
utmost vigor. II was expected that the maj sur
Vcy would be completed in about eight or. zen
weeks. ard II understood that this part or the
work would be- carried on much more rapidly tnah
the case In the earlier part of the system ue
saving In distance In running the route through
Manchura, instead of following the original route
will he about one thousand versts-s0methlnS ike
six hundred miles.
The Government has purchased IN Copenhegen
large ice-broaking boat which IL is expected VIII
be able to keep the harbor open through the en-.
tire winter. and business men are making tneIr
arrangements accordingly. Hitherto their opera.
tons have for the most part, been confined 70
the summer months. The several steamboat COM
panies report greatly increased business as COM
pared with last year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-17
THE JOKE WAS on BURTON.

From The San Francisco Call
In his book. "A Char Abou, Celebriiie.s" curtis
talk concerning notable men and women whom ne
has or Of wa apq tod f Of John
tor and playwright ana ms pr"G nnT o me-
WSa, frequent practice of actors taking a
position in the audience and creating pre-
On one occasion ne so deceived policeman who
undertook eject Rim that the farce came near 10
ssrest Theatre New-York, had expressed cor
tempt for the ana oh hSd s aee him 5h on
the stage as far as ne could see him" A few even
ns ierward BTn came d9 Uo1 10 fo tne n bn4
iTishman In a big rough coat and SLOUGH hat smok
ahonina;ion Drawing back in disgust he shouted:
Here my man. get away from here; move
"Iyiv bit" growled the intruder: emitting IA
cloud toward Burton that made MIN Draw further
What DO You want here?" CALCULATED the man
"ss Sure, I'm waiting for Mr.. Brougham," was the
well n,! MP 90 AWAY ana come back a, O'clock
"pivi bit" growled the intruder. It'll see
MI start viii call n, ,bSe sSsr ssd
the rae ws as the .w natter or .ree
pa ..can him and bad luck TO viz"
Ming 10 The centre OF the corridor of the theatre
Burton summoned the Officer the same one whom
a "Here Bikem haven't tod you to always keep
this stage door clear and yet here Is an in,erna
Irishman smoking his nasty pipe directly across
the threshold -.
The officer came out promptly. Now. then. start
out OF this said Burton.
'Divii a Bit was the grufr reply; omoor ,,o
approa ched cane IN hand. and laid his hand upon
the shoulder Of the offender.
Much 10 his surprise. however. the latter started
up threw his pipe into the gutter. and pulling OF
his SLOUGH hat and wig he advanced TO the g'are
OF the gaslight and said to the astonshed manager
in weil-known and familiar tones:
"Mr. Burton. do you think. after seeing him on
you see him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-17

Celestial Kingdom he throws away hih dons his
clack shoes. sidles mp nlone7ds The ony
and begins TO nSnTe FOR o sSa1K ARE Ganads
and AIeky' and IN short time ne mas niij seis
on a Pacihc liner and his fare paid by s"'''''e
sing song Kow wandered over here g., from
IT onto'' recently nabbed. and after tattcn
ing for n month on Chipman's cal" 'arc' Was
pa ssed on, OF jail to United states MaTsn1 Mn
TO be escorted to Port Townsend FOR deportation,
The guards have arrived hone 9ut tncr Ch,oc
OF useful Information about the te'theh ,niiee
has been so distended by observation ana associa-
tion that neither Of them j. Wi or fiie 10 had
provided themselves with st-class tickets. nciua
ing m car ear, ara KoS ,etondclass ticket that
included nothing WInncy and p1vison conId 20
I'M mn Viii cob rpes cowpunchers and tourists from
Coper hagen bit into their quarters kow could noi
convenient IL Is to ride nrst-c lass and Keep watch
ard ward over prisoner Wno IS riu,hg oe e
fn"t o5d took Kow into Pullman compartment.
For day two sing SORE vas b niS hr. enter
They voted IT worth double price OF me dinner 20
see sing 9ke ;eTy a sisK wh on i, csms to
peach he removed the soft and juicy pulp with
t ar' 81 the TS lie looked adnirngly AT
the silver knife and fork and then R36i1ea p 1nsm
tnat bani ed w SEs for hall hour
All this became as ,iresome ~ ,nr ,he IN
soctivorous opium consumer, kicking MIN INTO th'
upper berth hid ng hts clothing ana c'aW.nb ~
tic bunk beneath him. the pleasures VI wv ""'
dsa DDcared. never 10 return -, . .,
Dawson Is siNl H. but Winnoy gets down 70 IN,
Off nearly cvory day now. and tells stories ahou
hi4 assistant guard. , .
Davy 10 a fastdious kind q, chap VINO n"N,t
borrowed a toothbrush In his nc. 80 more dln
he ever use any Of the combs and hru' hrs uh' ~
provided for the travelling public nv hi""plhs-c'I
conductors steamboat stewards OF Generous no. D
men. lie took along In hts grip all the nec"ssari'
Of .he toilet Including marvellous halrbru@h WIN
brisiles two inches long . - -, =.
The first night upon The shelf beneatn NE
.,,..ks Tor NJ q
Tore The sun when Winney pulled sing down from
his berth and hustled him mo the Wa'Hro2 IN,
faul,le-s makeup. A moment later ne esSdy,1 y,
return his toile; articles to his valis" hut iyunn
mai Mr. Kow had seized upon his wonderful mar
brush and was removing pulverizcd prairie from
his Celestial slippers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-17
THE DEAR OLD BOYS.
From The Detroit Free Press.

From Inc Detroit free Press
They were two old men who had met for the first
time in years. and were living over some of their
youthful experiences with pleasure that was POSI-
lively juvenile. Their glce had attracted quite an
audience. and the veterans showing soInet hing
OF a rivalry In what they had to tell
'I'll never forget that harvest home picnic" said
of them with "A coneratulatory chucklc, where
| took the prize a. the handsomest baby. II | re-
member right. Pete. your father had the prize calf
that occasion Great time We had there. BOYS
don't seem to get much fun out OF livn' as We
used TO. ! suppose the other mothers must have
felt disappointed when the committee decided that
was the bcst-lookin' youngster. Women seem TO
set "A good deal Of store by such things"
Ike said the other evidently good deal
piqued. Il don't like that baby story OF yours to 20
without no explainn. You're just good -lookin'
a man you was kid and If you could carry off a
ribbon now where they was any kind OF compert-
ton miss my guess. lest takin' them as they
come and 60 Ike you don't see no lot OF men what
averages up uger than you do
Don't get saw-edged with me. PETE. | got the
etihcaie showin took that prize"
Yes. an | got the secrctary's report showin'
that you was the only baby In the contest. They
was a run of whoopn' cough jest then. and none
OF the rest OF the folks would bring their babies
out
During the laugh that followed the two old
codgers disappeared through opposite doors, and
each had his shoulders we'll up about his cara