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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-17

n.lLo country
"appeni ironie' AK
Chi .oied for Hais
The owner Of the fghtiA5c
Ashland would like to ariple
the dog Bob Fitzsimmonstt
$50 aside. tet
Quite a number of invitfo esded
in town to an informal da n, given at
the Armory by the W. T. llss.Ihb, of Girard-
vile, ON Tuesday EVENING" Dec. 2sth next.
A Philadelphia firm hs purchased the
franchise Of the trolley lide from Shamokin
to Danville
The Pottsville Chronicle has brought suit
against Schuylkill Count to recover SPAS for
publishing the Shorifs election proclama-
ton
Evan Thomas, of FncA lille, had his collar
bone fractured while at Work in the mines
and was taken to the MiM# rs Hospital.
The Cambro-America1 Society, of Halle
Ton, mas completed the pl l4 iminary arrange
ments Tor an eisteddtod, 40 be held in the
Grand Opera House, that ty. on st. Patrick's
Day Fully $1,000 in sh prizes will be
awarded.
1t is generally believed an the street that
no dividend on Lehigh VALLEY will be de
clared this year, althou Id it is expected
that the annual stateme1lt will show that
nearly per cent. has bd 9n earned on the
stock, says the Philadelph Stockhoider.
The January term Of ct iminal court will
be a busy one
The following persons were licensed to
marry John Rossi Of blythe township
and Catharine Dolen, Of Luzerne county
Hiram Fisher and Katie Menpel. both of
Auburn; John E. Teter a ld Ada johnson.
both Of Zion's Grove.
The new trolley road lbtween Williams
port and Montoursvlle, Wis opened TO tie
public yesterday.
Authority has been gran ted for the orgaui
Auon OF the New Bloomfel d National Bank,
OF New Bloomfield capital 500. .OOO
Solomon Strouthers, a W. liter at the Mer-
chants Hotel, Pottsville. das committed to
prison for the theft of $3.50 ain gold from the
trunk belonging to Lizzie Smith
The Secretary of the Stale Board Of Public
Charities yesterday inspected the jails and
almshouses of CumberaEl and Franklin
counties.
Daring the absence Of III family of Will
lam hessler, at fremont, burglars rhed the
safe in his dwelling and obtained nearly
5000 in money.
cat in the show windoF Of II. A. Sages
llquor store at Easton, uIfet pyramid Of
bottles, and in the crash S1ej worth of liquor
was lost
There is no larger or fiDer assortment of
Christmas presents in thI county than at
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-17
Just try 10c box of Cascarets the finest
liver and bowel regulator ever made.


A neat, stylish-dressed young woman with
an infant on her arm was the plaintiff in a
suit for non-support and desertion before
Justice Toomey this afternoon. She was Mrs
Mary Rodgers of Girardville, wife Of Will
lam Rodgers, Of the same place, against
whom the suit has been brought. After the
case had been heard, an effort was made to
bring about reconciliation, to which the
husband objected. He says he has lost all
affection for his wife. The husband was
given in charge of constable who took him
to Pottsville in search Of $500 bail for his
appearance at court.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-17

Washburn's Minstrels held the boards at
Ferguson's theatre last night and gave a good
entertainment. The troupe embraces
twenty-six people, white and black, and
among them are several very clever come
disns and specialists. Sam Horner in mono
logue and q break-neck act with Lon Hall.
Berry g. Hughes in a musical skit and
Martino and LaClare in burlesque trapeze
act were among the features of the program.
The company introduces illustrated songs in
the first part This is an innovation in
minstrelsy. The company appears at Maha-
noy City this evening.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-17

While Jonathan Butz, loader boss at Rich
ards colliery, was standing ON a wagon yes
terday heavy lever swung around and
struck him terrific blow on the back. He was
laid out for time but on regaining strength
sufficient to rise he at once resumed work, but
reaction set in, and he was forced to relin-
quish his duties. Subsequently he was re-
moved to his homo on Walnut street, Mt
Carmel. The blow has caused a severe strain,
and will necessitate confinement of weeks.
Mr.. Butz formerly resided at Shenandoah
His brother William, is critically i'll at Phila-
dephia.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-17
At KepchinslSi's Arcade Cafe.
Oyster soup, free, tonight.
Hot lunch tomorrow morning.


This is an undisputed fact to the gift buy
ers who gaze at the magnificent display of
holiday gifts at Strouse's jewelry store. The
sparkle of the precious stones, the sheen of a
beautiful bracelet, watch, or ring the rich
appearance of a necklace against creamy
neck, all these serve to bring the admiration
of the buyer into strong relief by purchasing
All of these articles with hundreds of many
others are to be seen at STouses jewelry
store, IL North Main street.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-17

I'VE are going to Kalamszo and will retire
from business" We will close out our stock
at 10, 20, so per cent. (any old figure will do
below cost But we are glad that the public
cannot always be deceived by misleading ads.
As for ourselves, we are not going to retire,
but expect to continue at the old stand and
furnish you with goods for less money than
any auction or other concerns advertising
goods below cost. b. B. Brumm. 12.I7-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-17
KILLED BY A GAMBLER
Murder Committed in "a shamoisin Hot,
This Morning.
Special to EVENING HERALD.

Special TO EVENING HERALD.
Shamokin, Dec. 17.-Wlliam Mack aged
% years, and James Cheney, alias Shaney, "a
fakir aud gambler, quarreled in the Keystone
hotel here this morning, at about one o'clock
Cheney shot Mack with a 32-calibre revolver.
The bullet entered two inches above the
heart and penetrated the left lung Mack
cannot recover.
Cheney, in attempting to run and get away
from the officers, slipped and fell, breaking
his leg He is now in the Sunbury Jail.
LFrom information received from other
sources than the above it is the
belief that Cheney is the three
card monte and shell game man who
is well known throughout this region He
is said to be desperate and if, after Turing his
victims TO a place suitable to his purpose. he
cannot work his games upon them, he will
resort to violence. He served term in the
Pottsville Jail for stealing a COW from man
at Jackson's patch.-ED.l
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-17

John ]. Draper, late of VIM. Penn, and
Miss Mary E. Esenhart of Brownsville,
were married in the parsonage of the
United Evangelical church last evening by
Rev, 1. ]. Reitz. Miss Valeria Seltzer was
the bridesmaid and William Eberts the
groomsman. The bridal couple have taken
a residence in town.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-17

The old reliable firm again to the front
with better facilities than ever. Fifteen
years experience in selling turkeys. Our
sore is fitted out with a cold storage to store
poultry for the entire town. Call any time
aud select your Christmas poultry now and
have It put away. No fear Of having il
spoiled. Always choice, fresh and delicious.
A complete stock Of everything in our line.
12-11-l3t WoMERs, 1874 N. Main st.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-17

This item of news is intended for the
Chief Burgess as he appears to be the only
person who is not aware Of the fact that the
law is being 1agrantly violated every even
ing, although one Of the places is within a
stsnes throw Of his residence. last Christ
mastide we were freed from these wheels of
fortune by Burgess Burns and if Burgess
Tabor fails it is not improbable that charges
of malfeasance in Office may be brought
apainst him
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-17

The fruit and green truck stand of Mike
Levine, near the Lehigh Valley depot, was
robbed of twenty-five dollars worth of
cigars, candy, etc, at an early hour this
morning. Entrance was gained to the place
by removing pane of glass in the door
Blood stains on the door and floor indicate
that one of the robbers cut himself either
while removing the glass, OF crawling
through the opening.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-17

The funeral Of John Hurley took place
this morning from the residence of his
daughter Mrs. I. Cantlin, on East Lloyd
street.. The attendance was very large.
High mass was celebrated at the Annuncia-
tion church and interment made in the
parish cemetery
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-17
WHATISH
\"BUSINESS?"
ROint Raised on a Claim For
Wages.
DISTINClA " 'V 'OO'
ps They Cannot be Ulassed
A Lawyer oiaiTA2 within the Meaning
as a Cuisines. and Employees Are,
Of the Law\ Unprotected.
ThereforeA

Dalton Of town. who
The case Of Thongs n in wages has de-
is trying to recover S75Ay interesting ques-
veloped a unique and verA
ton. n pool room on
When Mullahy & Burns Months ago Dali
West Centre street several n place in order.
ton was employed to keep thSQrs, etc. The
supervise the tables, sell cieAIolt Of Tam
business did not pay aud J d. Rhe firm on
aqua, who sold the tables to Nnder writ
credit closed up the place u
through the Sherif's office. Vk place
In due time the Sherifrs sale toNguently
and Holt bid in the fixtures. He subsS
sold them to 'Brose." Toole Mover
In the liquidation Dalton was either Nom
looked, or ignored, and after the sale he S75
menced to cast about to see where his\ue
was to come from. He finally decided TO \
Holt and the suit is now pending.
Briefs in he case were to-day submitted tt
Judge Koch at Pottsville and through it a
very interesting point is raised II. b. Graef
ESD, Of Tamaqua, who represents Holt the
defendant, contends that the conducting of d
pool room is not a business" within the
meaning Of any of the Acts of Assembly pro.
tecting the wages Of employees, but IS simply
a method Of amusement
Counsel for Dalton insists that the plain
tiff was a clerk in the place, and that a,
clerk his wages are protected no matter
where, or for whom he works in support
Of this contention counsel has cited authori
ties showing that the Supreme Court has
held that for the purposes as sought in this
case the term clerk" under the law extends
to salesmen, and as part of Dalton's duties
were to sell cigars to customers of the poOl
room there can be no doubt that he comes
within the protection Of the law.
The decision of the court will be awaited
with no little interest.
Cou of uoldorr,s,,,. T,,,,l.,. e,4.-,, ,,.,s
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-17
SLIGHT Fire.

Shortly before eight o'clock this morning
the fire department was called to house on
East Lloyd street owned by Corbey Egau
and occupied by Lithuanian family, but its
services were not required. A bucket
brigade put out the fire, which started in
some bedding. Little damage was done.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-17

Among the most striking holiday exhibits
by business houses of the town is that made
at l.. J. Wilkinson's dry goods and notion
store at the corner Of Main and Lloyd streets
Mr.. A. b. jay, the window dresser Of the
house, seems to have excelled all his previous
efforts The two great show windows of the
store are resplendent with articles suitable
for Christmas presents The north window
is arranged to represent "a sitting room In
one corner is Christmas tree laden with
beautiful trimmings In an opposite corner
a wax figure represents a woman recliniHg in
an easy chair and viewing the display
handsome banquet lamp from Holderman's
jewelry store adds to the beauty of the col
lection. 1t is finished i'm royal copper and
has gold-plated base and stand, the whole
resting on an onyx-topped table. The south
window Of the store is tastefully arranged
with palms, dressed figures, revolving
stands and many articles in the line Of the
house, including capes of various styles.
celluloid novelties, handkerchiefs, etc The
floor is strewn with mufls, feather booas, etc.
People in search of fine holiday displays
should not overlook Wilkinson's.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-17
Coming Marriage.

The engagement of MI George w. Fox, Of
VIM Penn and Miss Emma J.. Boehm,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs Joseph Boehm, Of
235 North Jardin street, is announced. The
wedding will occur on Thursday, Dec. 3Oth,
at 8 o'clock p. m.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-17

Shortly after nine o'clock this morning as
Undertaken William Snyder was waiting for
"a train TO pass the Lloyd street crossing his
two horses became frightened and backed
through the windows of the saloon Of Stiney
Neluskey Two large panes were brok en-
causing a damage of about Sl5.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-17
THE WEATHER.

Forecast for Saturday Fair colder weather
and fresh northerly and northwesterly winds
becoming variable aud followed in the west
ern and northern districts by increasing
cloudiness and a slight rise of temperature
and possibly by snow or rain.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-17
AN INQUEST.
The Crew of Railroad Train Exontr-
ated From Blame.

ated From Blame.
Deputy Coroner Manley and a jury last
night held an inquest in the case of Charles
Kuczman, the nine-year-old boy who was
killed near the z. & X. station on Wednes-
day afternoon. The verdict was that death
was caused by the deceased being struck by a
brake beam of passenger train No 8, drawn
by engine No. 101, of the P. & r. railway,
near the Shenandoah depot, ON the 18th Of
December, 1897, and was the result of an ac-
cident We exonerate the crew of said train
from all blame"
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-17
BUCHANAN, the JeweIer, WIN Retire

From the jewelry business and close out his
entire stock at 10per cent below cost. Christ
mas shoppers in search of holiday gifts desir-
ing amazing bargains will do well by calling
on him. He will devote his entire attention
TO the optical and repairing department.
Buchanan, the jewsler, South Main street.
12-16-13t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-17

Last night somebody stole provisions from
a cupboard on an outside porch OF the resi-
dence Of Councilman NJ. l.. Shoemaker, at
the corner Of Coal and White streets.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-17
Have Your Dead Animals

Taken away, free, by leaving word at lOs
North Main street, or telephone to the shen-
andoah exchange. Shenandoah Fertilizing
Company. 11-30-1m
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-17

Andrew semianis mourns the loss of Sl2O
which was taken from him while asleep in
his brothers saloon ON South Main street
several nights ago. The money taken was
the net profits derived from the business for
several weeks aud was secretcd i'm the left
pocket of his trousers. When he awoke
from his slumber he found the money gone
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-17

birthday party was held last evening at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. John Dooley,
2l0 West Lloyd street in honor of the 18th
anniversary of their daughter, Mamie. An
enjoyable time was spent by the little folks.
Refreshments were served, and the little
hostess received some very beautiful presents.
Among those present were Katie Keenan,,
Elizabeth and Katie Flaherty, Maggie and
Mary Harrington, Mamie and Maggie Gatii-
gan, Maggie Thomas, Grace and Mabel Mas
ter, Gertrude James, Nellie Mcclure, and
Mamie Dooey. Harry Tobin, Harry Boyer,
Arthur Davis, Marke Burke, John Canfeld,
Patrick Maley, Joseph Coughlin Mart Mona
CHAN, William Swab, also Miss Mcclure and
Miss Maggie Dooley, Mary Mcclure and Mr.
John Gatigan.
Buy nice aUeca, or kentia, for your friend
for Christmas, at Payne's greenhouse
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-17

Telephone or telegraph to M. Ulrch &
Son, Ashland, Pa, when you have dead
horse, mule or COW. They win pay you S1.OO
and remove it promptly. i1-3Of
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-17

Clam soup, free, tonight. Sour krout,
pork and mashed potatoes tomorrow morn
ing
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-17

Call at Holderman's for your holiday
presents 12-14-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-17
A wedding.

Payne's Girardville greenhouse. A full
line Of palms, arancarias, sword ferns, etc.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-17

Jewelry, diamonds, gold Watches chains
and rings. The selection larger, designs the
latest and prices the lowest, at Holderman's S
Jewelry Store, No. 81 N. Main st. l2-14-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-17

For they are beautiful, elaborate and cheap
Gold and bronze pitchers. vases, statuary,
ornaments, etc at Holdermans Jewelry
store, No. 81 North Main street 12-l4-f
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-17

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken, weaken OF gripe, lOc
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-17

For Christmas presents buy a nice palm, or
fern, at Payne's Greenhouse. GirardviIle. I
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-17

Mrs. Jarley's wax works pre- always inter
estiug, sometimes more, mtimes less de-
pending greatly upon thd mauager the inn
mortal lady selects to run len show AT All
Saints Church tonight, IN ~ A. W. +, Mani
fold, of Indiana, Pa, who here ON visit
to Rector Van Fossen, iwill manage her
affairs, and as he has an Established repua-
tion as q witty Snowman d the farley order
those who attend viii be Hssured ola treat.
Examine your tongue it coated2 Have
you bad breath, sick st1mache with sour
belchings? II so, take DR.. Bulls Pills as di-
rected for dyspepsia and you will be cured.
10 and 25 cents.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-17

One Minute Cough Cure cures quickly.
That's what you want u III. Hagenbuoh.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-17

When bilious or costive, eat a Cascaret
candy cathartie. cure guaanteedt1 Toe 25c.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-17
GIRVINS

Special Sale on Saturday.
Another lot of heavy 3-seam Brooms at 10
cents and 8 South Main st. 12-17-2t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-17

Don't forget the Shenandoah Fertilizing
Company removes your dead animals, free of
charge. 11-3O-1m
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-17

Kendriok House Free Lunch.
Clam soup will be served free, to all patrons
tonight.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-17

Fish cake, free, tonight.
Hot lunch tomorrow morning.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-17

We are neyer undersOld. Brumm.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-17

Fish cakes, free, Tonight.
Hot lunch tomorrow morning.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-17

There is no larger or ftDer assortment of
Christmas presents in thl county than at
Brumm's s. 12-17-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-12-17
PlTHY POINTS.

big hearted Christmas bargains 20 ia
ln's. 12-I7-tf
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-10-21
DISREGARDS A JUDGE
SUPERINTENDENT OF INSUR-
ANCE FIGHTING A COURT.
Has a Federal Judge the Right t,
Interfere in State Affairs?-Postal
Thief Gets $14,OOO-A Million if His
Sight Is Restored.
IsIt Contempt Of Court?

In order to test the court Of last resort
the right of Federal judge to interfere
In the execution of the laws of a sovereign
State, Webb McNan, superintendent of
insurance, has exposed himself to the
wrath of Federal Judge Williams at To-
peka, Kan, and takes chances of imprls-
oument for contempt by violation of the
courts order. Judge Williams, at Wlch-
tia, recently issued an order to force Com
missioner McNall to issue to the Mutual
Life Insurance Company of New York
license to operate in Kansas upon pay
ment of the usual fee. John E. Lord, gen
eral agent of the company, has rendered
the fee and demanded the license. Mr.. Nc
Nall announced his purpose to disregard
Judge Williams order and rely upon the
Supreme Court of the United States for
a writ Of habeas corpus in case of imprls-
onment for contempt.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-10-21
EQUAL REPRESENTATION.
The Matter Acted Upon by Two
Conferences.

The Matter Acted Upon by Two
Conferences.
Victory for the laymen marked the open
ing hour of one business session of the
Rock River conference at Chicago. Soon
after the ministers had been called to
order in the Western Avenue Methodist
Church Rev. p. III. Swift, secretary OF
the committee Of FIVE, made his report.
1t recommended the adoption Of the prop
osition for constitutional change grant
ing equal representation in numbers OF
preachers and laymen at the Methodist
general conference held every four years.
This proposition was favored by unan-
imous vote. In addition the conference
passed the resolutions favoring the ialty,
which was also presented Monday, after
the laymen's associa ton committee mad
been heard by the clergy. AS the action
was expected, it did not arouse very much
enthusiasm, but the church members pres
ent, when the report was made and the
action was taken, joined in hearty APP
plause. At Dubuque, Iowa, by vote
Of 141 to 8 the Upper Iowa Methodist
Episcopal conference declared for the
proposition to increase the lay representa-
ton at the quadrennial general confer
ence
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-10-21
KOREA is AN EMPIRE.
ppocl AVIATION BY THE KING
TO THAT EFFECT.
Move of Progressive Party = suze-
rainty of China and Advances OF
Russian and Japan Are Repud1ated
d Court Cases Laid Over.
r.. Kino,s Proc1amation.

Korean Kings Proclamation.
The Korean legation at Washington mas
received an official cable stating: Ming
proclaimed himself emperor from tnls
date, Oct. Is, 1897" The transition Wnlch
Korea makes from kingdom to an eill-
nire is felt to have considerable slgnln-
cance in oriental affairs, although the ca
BILE to the legation gives no details OF .he
change and the officials in washington
arc without any information as TO the
causes leading up to it. 1t is understood,
however. to be a part of the progressive
nolicv ON which Korea has embarked, FOL
lowing the lead Of Japan and China. Inc
king IS a member of the progressive par
ty and shares the wish Of that party to
bring Korea up to modern standards. Inc
onnosition element is known as the conser-
yatiye rarty, and is DESTROYS of preserving
the old traditions and governmental sys-
tenn of the country. Mr.. Sob, who recent
ly died at Washington, was the Leading
figure of this progressive element, WINE
the Korean minister is member OF cile
conservative party. The step taken ny
the king in proclaiming himself emperor
is regarded as a final stroke of the pro-
gressive and modern element. The change
also has another aspect. emma long mas
asserted a suzerainty over Korea, and 1t
was this claim that brought on the CHINA
Japan war; While the claim is dormant,
vet China never has relinquished what she
has regarded as an hereditary sovereignty
over Korea. With the latter country as
a kingdom, some apparent assent was CIV
en- to the claim of AN imperial authority
in China, but with Korea herself advanc-
ing to the rank of an empire she throws
off every evidence of dependence ON any
outside power This independence would
apply also to Japan and Russia.