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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-08
CRACKSWEN
PLENTIFUL !
Four Robberies and Four Bold Attempts
on Record.
BUEGLIEG SAFE CRACKERS
Two Grocery Stores, a Blacksmith Shop
and a Saloon Robbed--shots Exchanged
with a Gang Of crooks--Pour
Saloons Unsuooessfully
Visited.

The crooks took advantage of the absence
Of street lights Saturday night and under
the cover Of darkness made raids on at least
nine different business places without max
ing a haul Of much account at any of them.
The first place visited was the grocery store
Of Andrew Meluskey. on South Main street.
Entrance was gained by forcing the bar on
the Office door at the rear of the sore. Op-
eratiOns we're FIRST directed TO the safe in the
Office and they resulted in a most awkward
and bungling piece Of work. The dial and
handle of the combination lock were broken
Off and about half an inch above the COM
bination a hole about two inches deep had
beeu drilled, when the bit of the drill evil
IDENTIFY broke. The burglars then attacked
the register behind the counter in the store
and secured fifteen dollars. They left on the
Office floor three chisels, one of them broken,
a small penknife, a broken piece of a drill
about an inch in length, and a piece Of fuse.
Mr. Meluskey discovered the state OF affairs
when he entered the store at about nine
o'clock yesterday morning.
Some time Saturday night, or very early
yesterday morning, the store of Elijah
Keller, on North Main street, was robbed Of
cigars, tobacco, chewing gum and small
change of the aggregate value Of seven
dollars. Entrance was gained by forcing
open the front doors of the store. An old file
was left behind.
Saturday night the blacksmith shop of A.
j. Shaner, on North Market street, was
broken into and robbed Of a brace, two iron
bits, two wooden bits, three chisels, a horse
shoe punch, a square punch and an eight
pound sledge hammer. There is little doubt
that the instruments were stolen by the same
gang that robbed other places during the
night, yesterday morning and this morning.
Entrance was gained to the blacksmith
shop by breaking a window and forcing OFF
the protecting iron bars.
At an early hour this morning the saloon
Of Matt. Strucuiske, on East Lloyd street,
was entered and robbed. The thieves pried
open the froat door and secured 1850 cigars
and a coat. They also broke into a Polish
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-08

1t is amusing to read an article that APP
peared in a local publication criticizing the
Borough Councillor the reason the Citizens
have control-for the condition Of the side
walks and cutters. Here in Shenandoah it is
the duty of tho Chief Burgess to see that
property owners keep their pavements and
cutters in proper condition, and if they fail
to do this pedestrians must place the blame
upon the chief officer of the borough. It
might be different in Ohio, but in Shenan-
doah the ordinance provides as stated above.
The people, however, will elect the Citizens
candidate, who will enforce the ordinances
without fear or favor. When a Democratic
paper acknowledges the shortcomings Of its
own officials it is time to have a change.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-08
Ex-watohman Cllnoh Arrested.

Philadelphia, Feb. 8.-Walter Clinch,
formerly night Waterman at the state
hospital for the insane at Norristown,
was arrested here on Saturday on a
warrant sworn out Friday, charging
him with having caused the death Of
William McCue, an inmate. McCue
was a convict in the Eastern peniten-
tiary who vas transferred to the hos
pital, and who died apparently from a
brutal beating. Clinch was committed
to await the action of the Montgom-
cry county authorities.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-08
Denth oh a Nara1 rnrIneer.

Philadelphia, Feb. S.-Chief Engi-
neer William S. Smith, u. S. A., died
suddenly yesterday in his apartments
at the Gladstone. He had been feeling
Ill for the past few days, but his death
was not expected. He was born in
Portsmouth, Va, and was aged go
years. He leaves a daughter. Mr..
Smith served through the war, and
for about fifteen years was chief en-
gineer Of theAsiatic squadron.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-08
IIendriok House Free Lunch.
Grand Army bean soup tonight.
Hot lunch tomorrow morning.


At about two o'clock yesterday morning a
large plate glass window at the saloon of
Anthony %Petchuski, at the corner of Main
and Poplar streets, was smashed by stones.
The glass was valued at $40. At about eleven
o'clock last night a window at the side of the
house was stoned and Joe Danowski and
Walter Goverick were caught in the act by
stiney Kavalsski. The men got away, but
were arrested while in bed at their boarding
house at FIVE o'clock this morning by Police.
man Goodman and Constable Bolin.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-08
CashLer I'feder safe Dbl Uanada.

Bethlehem, Pa, Feb. 8.-The state
ment given out that the shortage OF
Cyrus e. BREEDER, the d~efaulting cashier
of the First National bank, is a trihe
over $12, 900, is confirmed by President
Myers. BREEDER had not committed sui
eide, as his friends believed, but is in
Toronto, Canada. His wife received a
letter from him dated Toronto. He
says he will never come back. The
bank it is said, win make no effort to
bring him back.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-08

The flower mission connected with the ''Y''
reports the following distributions during
the month of January; 10 baskets Of fruit,
is garments - pounds of flour, 1 pair of
shoes, 3 pairs ct rubbers, . loayes Of bread,
3 baskets Of provisions, 2 glasses of jelly, 80
pages Of literature. Fifteen visits were
made, so cents were received in donations
and z ceats in collections.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-08

Henry Howard, of North Pear alley, who
was reported on Saturday as George johnson
and is some times known by that name, is in
a critical condition. His intestines received
a evere strain while he was skating and an
operation was performed this afternoon. His
condition causes apprehension ON the part Of
his family.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-08
CIR WINS
8 South Main St.
RAILROAD LANDSLIDE.
watchmen Give Timely Signals and Pre-
vent Academia.


vent Accidents.
At about 1880 o'clock Saturday night q
landslide occurred on the Pennsylvania
railroad, between Boston Run and Frackville.
AP. & R. passenger train was ascending the
grade at the time, but was tagged by a
Waterman in time to prevent an accident to
the train. Hundreds Of tons Of rock and
dirt, as well as many trees and stumps, we're
carried down the mountain side to and across
the track and all trains for the rest Of the
night were run over the Delano route.
Immediately after the landslide occurred
Edward Flemming, the section foreman,
summoned a gang of forty men and COM
menced the work Of clearing away the debris.
Dynamite was literally used ON the boulders
and trees and the track was sufficiently
cleared to allow traffic over the line yesterday
morning.
The bulk of the material that was carried
down by the slide was rock and slate and,
although the track is clear, it will take
several days to clear the grade Of the debris.
Several extra watchmen have been placed
along the line.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-08
nenth nf Nv. Mnehlhnf.

AL. W. Muehlhof Of Pottsville, son Of
Christ. Muehlhof, c%olliery carpenter superin-
tendent for the Philadelphia & Reading
Coal & Iron Company, dice ON Saturday after
about three weeks illness, He was in his
gath year and his death is attributed to
white swelling" He was a mining engi.
neer and an estlmable young man,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-08

Skating is the pre~dominating pleasure
among our young folks here at present.
Thomas G. Jones is convalescing from an
attack of pleuro-pneumonia.
Mrs. William Bowen, who has been con-
fined to bed for over four weeks, is gradually
improving.
Miss Ida Palmer left at noon to-day for an
extended trip to Reading, Kutztown and
Philadelphia.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-08

William Grant, accompanied by his mother,
Mrs. J ane Grant, Jessie Grant, and DR..
Taggart, Of F~rackYille, left at noon to-day
for Philadelphia, where tho former will un-
dergo medical treatment. The trip was made
in a special car.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-08

The town was in darkness Saturday night
owing to a break in one of the lines, caused
by heavy winds. Thomas Tempest, the line
man, spent several hours trying to locate the
break, but without success. He resumed the
search yesterday morning and finally located
the freak near the power house. The broken
wire did not fall to the ground, and on that
account The lineman was unable to locate it
readily.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-08
The New CIothing and Hat Honse.

The Famous Clothing and Hat House OF
New York City, will ON Wednesday, Feb
ruary 10, at o a. m, open their new store in
the Ferguson block, corner Centre and Main
streets. They claim that they are going tC
show the people of Shenandoah and vicinity
how cheap clothing and hats can be sold and
that never in the history of this county has
clothing been offered as at prices they intend
to make. They mention that for their open
ing week they will sell mems suits, over
coats and ulsters for $3.50, and brown and
black alpine for $500, which are worth
double the money. Any firm offering such
bargains in these hard times deserve the pat
ronage Of the public. Seeing is believing, SC
give them a call and convince yourself. The
Famous Clothier, corner Centre and Main
streets. 1t
Tbo ovaof.ef L,wr,fr- -, FL, ga--.1-- 10.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-08

Thomas Buchanan, Jr., a boy about 10
of age, quarreled with boys on South
Main street last night and threw a stone at
them. The stone went wide of the mark
and struck and shattered the large plate of
glass in the show window of Ellis Duelps
jewolry store, The glass was valued at
twenty dollars.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-08

All persons are hereby notified that skating
is positively forbidden on the reservoirs OF
the Shenandoah Citizens Water and Gas Com
pany, or from throwing stones, sticks anu re,
fuse upon the ice. A compliance with thi,
notice will be rigidly enforced by prosecution
Of all offenders.
SHENANDOAH WATER & GAS Co.,
Sc Z. j. WAsLEY, Supt.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-08

A lady at a bali called her beau an Indian
because he was on her trail all the time. Now
we're Indians on your trail to make you a
customer, if we once get you. FACTORY
SHOE STORE.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-08
carpenter rntnllx InInred.

Joseph Keith, an Ashland carpenter, was
blown off the roof of a house there on Satur-
day afternoon, sustaining injuries from
which he cannot recover. The house was in
course Of erection and the strong wind storm
which had prevailed throughout the day
rocked the frame to and fro and it was feared
1t would topple over. Reith climbed to the
roof for the purpose Of bracing it, and was
thus engaged when a gust of wind hurled
him to the ground, breaking his back and in
juring him internally.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-08
WAIVED A HEARING.
Messrs. Reilly and Burke, of the 'News,"
Enter Bail For Trial.
Special to E-vrNrNaHnRA1D.

Special to EvENINGHERALD.
PoTTsvILLE, Feb. s.-The case for the
violation of the United States postal laws
against John A. Reilly, Jr., and P. J. Burke,
proprietors of the Daily News, of Shenan-
doah, was called up this afternoon, at one
o'clock, before United States Commissions
Woltjen, at this place.
The defendants were represented at the
hearing by John F. Whalen, Esq, who stated
that it had been decided to waive a hearing
n enter bail fer trial. This did away with
the examination of witnesses and attendant
proceedings and Commissioner Woltien fixed
the bail in the sum of $500 for each Of the
accused. The bail was furnished.
Commissioner Wol5en announced that the
case would be tried before Judge Butler in
the United States District Court in Philadel-
phia on the 18th inst.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-08

While George Hess was making a short
turn with E. f. Gallagher's team at the
Pennsylvania station this morning the wagon
was upset, throwing the driver on top of the
horse. The horse made an attempt to run
away, but was caught by sam. Roberts. No
damage was done.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-08

The bore hole drill in the old Plank Ridge
colliery workings, which got caught in soft
material and remained there for the past
two weeks, has been released and the drill
ing will be resumed at once.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-08

We have received the second case OF The
Celebrated Classic Dress Ginghams this sea-
son, worth 10 cents per yard, which we will
continue to sell at . cents per yard.
2-3-tt r. f. GILL.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-08

The meeting of the clerks in Wilkinson's
hall tonight has been postponed, as the com
mittee appointed to circulate the petition
among the business men have not yet COM
pleted their canvass. This committee will
appoint a date for the next meeting.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-08

Special inducements in new carpets and oil
cloths. Sheetings 1O-4 for 124 cents per yard.
Bargains in dress goods Of all kinds, It will
pay you to call at
25-lW P.J MONAGHAN'g.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-08

Hundreds OF pairs of shoes leave our store
every week, and where do they go2 They
go to people of good Judgment, who get
better value at the FACTORY SHOE STORE
than can be had anywhere else.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-08
HI BOROUGH JUSTICES.
Arguments ON the Nomination Papers Made
This Morning.

This Morning.
Special to EVENING HERALD.
P~orrsv1LLE. Feb. s.-Arguments in the
case of the Justices of Shenandoah were
made before Judge Bechtel this morning. 1t
was understood that the objections to the
nomination papers of Messrs. Williams,
Shoemaker and Cardin were based ON the
ground that no vacancies for Borough
Justices existed, but counsel for Justice M. j.
Lawlor raised several other objections,
among them the point that the nomination
papers were not fled within the required
time, at least 81 days before the day Of
election, and in accordance with section o of
the Act Of 1898. The counsel also raised the
point that Borough Justices are neither
borough, township, or municipal officers, but
are state officials. In support of this argu-
ment the counse cited that the commissions
are issued by the Governor and the positions
are the same as the county judges, who are
elected by the people, but commissioned by
the Governor.
Messrs. Wadlinger and Schalck, counsel for
Williams and Shoemaker, raised the plea that
that question could not be considered at this
time, because no notice had been given of
such objections. The only notice Of objection
received, they argued, was one claiming
that no vacancy Of Borough Justlcesh1ps
existed. Mr.. Wadlinger quoted the law
which provides that objections to nomination
papers shall be filed twelve days before the
election and after that no objections can be
received.
Judge Bechtel has rendered no decision
and adjourned court until this afternoon to
listen to additional arguments in the case.
The prevailing opinion is that the Borough
Justices are state officials. If they are such,
the nomination papers now on file will be of
no effect.
If the objections are sustained by the
court the decision will invalidate the nomi-
nations Of the Justices in Minersville, Ash
land, Gilberton, fremont, Nahanoy City and
Shenandoah.
ARGUMENT CLOSED.
louisville, Feb. 8. $3.50 p. m.-The argu-
ments in the cases of the Borough Justices
cases have been closed. 1t is believed that
- nj Al I'LL u e.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-08

The saloon license of John Tunnah. on
East Coal street, was to-day transferred to
Charles Powell, late Of Mt. Carmel,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-08
ONE CENT
SPECIAL.
.SALE224~
Goods at Cost and Less.

We contemplate enlargiug
our store and it's owing to this
fact that we are compelled to
move all of our stock Of
Dishes, Floor Oil Cloth,
Window Shades, etc.
These Positively Must Go
English Dinner Sets $500
100 Pieces.
Tea Sets S3.75
Decorated Dinner Plates sac doz
Decorated Tea Plates Coo doz
English Tea Cup and Saucer 4oc set
Usual price 90 cents.
Floor Oil Cloth ? yards wide 3sc
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-08

The Pennsylvania Railroad passenger sta
lion Is draped in mourning in respect for
the memory Of the late President Roberts.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-08

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never sieken, weaken or gripe. loo.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-08
Breen's Rialto Cafe Free Lunch.

Oyster soup tonight.
Hot lunch tomorrow morning.
Meals at all hours.
Free continuous photograph entertainment.
Nj the latest songs and band marches.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-08

The greatest bargains in the jewelry line
at A. Holderman's.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-08
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money if it fails to cure.
cents
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-08

Excellent free lunch tonight.
Boston Baked Beans and pork tomorrow
morning.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-08

The greatest bargains in the jewelry line
at A. HOlderman's.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-08

PoTTsvILLE, Feb. s. $3.50 p. m.-The argu-
ments in the cases of the Borough Justices
cases have been closed. 1t is believed that
Judge Bechtel will rendera decision by five
o'clock this evening.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-08

FoR RENT.-Two rooms, suitable for offices
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-02
YACHT CLUB HOME AGAIN.
Arrive Here From Boothbay After a Very
Pleasant Run.

The Portland Yacht club reached home
yesterday afternoon about o'clock. The
first yacht to sail into the harbor was the
Beatrice and she was followed in about
twenty minutes by the schooner Brynlys.
the Viva, the Gwendolen and the others
strung out in a procession about ten
minutes apart.
1t has been most enjoyable cruise.
The disagreeable weather did not at all
interfere with the pleasure of the yachts
men and all who went on the cruise re-
port having had most enjoyable time.
Commodore Bowers gave orders Monday
night for the fleet to make their way
home rs it best suited them and shortly
after five o'clock yesterday morning 1.-THE
yachts began to get under way. There
was steady northwest wind which held
all day and enabled the fleet to make a
very good run from Boothbay, although
there was not enough wind to make
racing possible. The people of Boothbay
were very hospitable and on Monday
night gave the yachtsmen dance. which
was much enjoyed by those who attended.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-02
cor HIM AT LAST.
Deputy U. S. Marshal Emery Brings II
Arthur Richardson,

Deputy United States Marshal Emery
arrived in the city yesterday morning
bringing Arthur Richardson of Denmark,
Richardson has been wanted for several
months by the federal officers, who have
thought that he was selling liquor in VIC
lation of the internal revenue law. With
| in a brief space of time the officers have
made three unsuccessful attempts to Sc
| cure the prisoner.
On Friday morning Deputy Emery
again started out. He boarded the morn
ing train to Fryeburg, and when passing
Brownfield, which is the nearest station
to Denmark, hid himself SO that bystand-
ers at that point could not possibly see
him and thus advise Richardson of the
presence of one of Uncle Sans officers in
the region.
The deputy then took the next train
back and stopped at Hiram. That night
he walked to Denmark six miles away,
and there learned that Richardson, who
was away from home, was to return on
Saturday morning. At the expected
time Deputy Emery was on hand and
when positive that the offender was in
the house, the officer quietly proceeded to
the door and inquired for Richardson.
The latter saw the officer approaching
and started on a run through the woods.
In reply to a question, Richardson's wife
declared that she did not know where her
husband was. Throwing down his
macintosh the deputy followed his man.
An exciting chase of half mile was
given through crossroads, streams and
fields. Richardson hailed friend who
was driving a team and asked him to
halt. This request was complied with,
but just as he was getting into the team,
the deputy seized him.
The prisoner will probably be arraigned
before Judge Webb this morning.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-02
Fire on Union Wharf.

The alarm pulled in from box 49, last
evening, at 7.30 o'clock was caused by a
fire in the little shed owned by Mr.. Brown
as junk shop near the farther end Of
Union wharf. The building is owned by
the Union Wharf corporation. The de-
partment had it's lines quickly run down
the wharf and the fire boat came up on
the harbor side, and in a few moments
the fire was out. The loss to the building
may be $25 and to the stock, little, if any,
1t is thought the fire was incendiary as it
apparently started in a doorway that
opens on a passageway by the side of the
shed,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-02
PERSONAL,

Judge Webb, Clerk Davis and other
officials are in Bangor holding the June
term of the United States District court.
Today Bishop Healey observes the 22d
anniversary of his conservation.
A telegram received by MCGOWAN 6.
Young from the Dominion line, Mont
real, announces the safe arrival of the
Labrador at Neville on Tuesday morning.
All on board We're well.
Capt. Dumpby left Portland for Balti-
more last night, where he will resume
command of the ship Shenandoah, bound
to San Francisco.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-02
COMMITTEE FULL OF COURAGE.
Further Arrangements for the Glorious
Fourth-Letter from Secretary Long.

Another busy meeting of the Fourth of
July committee was held at the city
council rooms last night. The following
letter, addressed to Mr.. Frank L. Howe,
secretary of the committee, was read:
Navy Department,
Washington, D. c., May &c, 1897.
Slr:-Replying to your letter of the
18th inst, asking that one or more United
States naval vessels be ordered to Port
land, Me-, on July 4th, next, have to
inform you that the department. has
directed the commandment chief of the
North Atlantic squadron to detail such
vessels of the squadron under his COM
m man as may be available, to visit Port
lano on the above date.
Very respectfully,
JOHN d. LONG, Secretary.
News was received at the meeting that
Thatcher Post, G.. A. b., the various
companies of the Maine National Guard,
and the Portland High School Cadets are
to participate in the parade.
Reduced rates have been obtained over
all the railroads, the tickets to be good
from Saturday, July 3D., till Tuesday,
the 9th.
Arrangements are being made for an
elaborate bicycle lantern parade, generous
prizes being offered for the best displays.