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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-06-23
THE POSTAL CONGRESS.
brief Resume OF the Important Bust-
ness Done AT the Meeting.


Washington, June 16.-The universal
postal congress, the fifth convention of
the kind in the world, finished it's labors
yesterday. The following is an official
resume of the results of the work done:
First. The principal treaty. which ex-
cludes the entry OF Corea into the postal
union; the declaration OF the Orange Free
State (Which failed 10 send a delegate to
Washington that II hoped soon 10 enter
the union, and the declaration OF the Chi
nese empire (which was represented in the
congress) that IL will observe the regula-
lions OF the union as soon as the organlza-
ton OF its service permits.
Second. The intermediary transit rates
have been facilitated and the tarin dimin-
ished quite materially on a graduated scale
for the ensuing six years.
Third. Uniform colors have been pro-
1ected for postage stamps.
Fourth. Postal cards unpaid are subject
to a double tax: that is, four cents in place
Of the former tax. which was ten cents. the
same for unpaid letters.
Fifth. Circulars produced on a machine
Cypewritten) in quantities or 70 circulars.
all OF the same character, are admitted TO
the International mails at the same rates
as printed circulars.
Sixth. Samples OF merchandise are adj
mitted up to $50 grammes.
Seventh. Objects or natural history. anil
mails, dried plants or preserved geological
specimens, are admitted as samples
Eighth. The question of the creation of
a universal postage stamp was brought up
and the proposition defeated on account OF
the difficulty which would occur in putting
into practice that important innovation. es-
pecially because OF the diversity OF cur
rency standards.
Ninth. Special arrangements concerning
packages of declared values. postal orders.
books OF identity and subscriptions to jour-
nails have been thoroughly revised. This
country is not actually concerned in these
arrangements. They mostly affect the
states OF the continent OF Europe.
The new treaty will become opera
tive January 1, 1899. Most of the dele
gates left the city for their homes
Tuesday night, having booked passage
on the ocean liners for this and next
week
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-06-23
liGHTNING'S WORK.
Set Fire To Library building of Iowa
State University.

Iowa City, Ia, June 21.-The library
building of the state university was
struck by lightning at four o'clock Sat
urday morning, and was destroyed by
fire. The two-story brick structure,
with the library on the second floor, and
the physical laboratory on the first, rep
resents loss of 100000. The libraries
of political science and economy, his
tory, German, French, Greek, Latin,
English, and part of that Of chemistry
were destroyed. These can be replaced
when the state legislature meets in
July. Fireman l.. Nj. Leek was caught
in the building under failing roof and
burned to death before he could be res
cued.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-06-23
uterine
YOU will have

you Will nave
to undergo the operation of ovariotomy,
the cutting out of the ovary.
Yes, you will recover, at least hope
you will; but you will never be quite
the same woman again. Congestion of
the ovaries is fatal to health. If you
have any such symptoms be advised
in time take a medicine of specific
powers! You can find none better
than Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound, prepared especially to meet
the needs of woman's sexual system.
You can get it at any good druggists.
Following we publish a letter from
a woman in Milwaukee, which relates
how she was cured of ovarian trouble:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-I suffered with
congestion of the ovaries and infiamma-
ton of the womb. had been troubled
with suppressed and painful menstrual
ton from girl. The doctors told me
the ovaries would have to be removed.
took treatment two years to escape.
an operation, but still remained in mis-
cradle health in both body and mind, ex-
pecting to part with my reason each
coming month. After using one bottle
of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and package of Sanative Wash
Twas very much relieved. / continued
to use your remedies until cured. The
last nine months have been passed in
perfect good health. This, Il know, owe
entirely to the Vegetable Compound.
My gratitude is great, indeed, to the
one to whom so many women owe their
health and happiness. "-MRs. f. M.
KNAPP, 500 Wentworth Ave., Milwau-
lao Wis
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-06-23
STUDENTS BADLY INJURED.
Temporary scnnoIding Gives Way at
Ottawa, III.

Ottawa, H., June 21.-While 24O grad
yates of the county schools were on a
temporary scaffoldng at one o'clock in
the afternoon for the purpose of having
a photograph taken the structure gave
way on account OF weakness of tim
bers, and all fell i'm Il confused mass a
distance of ten feet. Jennie Andrews
and Linnie Refs. both from Grand
Ridge, were severely hurt about back
Many others sustained slight injuries.
Feeling is high against the pho
tographer, who built the scaffold out of
rotten timber
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-06-23
Her Suggestion.

eyes" said Mr.. SniclSsnaclxle, 81 do not
like my name at all. They say that either
the legislature or the district court will
change it for me. Which would you apply
to if you were in my predicament!"
WELL" said she, thoughtfully, "a minis
ter would do for me-"
And three hours later it struck him that
perhaps there was a mild hint in what she
had said-Cinoinnati Commercial Tribune.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-06-23
nnII PLAYER Killed.

Saratoga, n. y, June 2l.-Austin
Smith, aged Is, of Sandy Hill, was killed
Sunday while playing baseball. Smith
was at bat when Edward McGinnis
pitched n curved ball, which struck
Smith under the ear, causing concus-
sion of the brain, and almost instant
death.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-06-23
To Whom IL Nay Concern.

This is TO call the attention of the public
TO the fact that the Wisconsin Central
Lines have two fast trains daily between
Chicago, ST. Paul, Minneapolis, Ashland,
and Duluth, touching all the important
points in Central Wisconsin en- route. The
Company has thousands of acres of fine
farming lands in Northern Wisconsin for
sale. For complete information on this
subject, address Jas. c. Pond General
Passenger Agent, Milwaukee, Wis.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-06-23

Is a good opportunity to enquire about
farming lands in South Dakota, only one
days ride from Chicago. Bountiful crops of
Wheat, Corn, Barley and Flax reward the
tiller of the soil. AS stock and dairy coun.
try South Dakota leads all the world. First
class farm lands with nearby markets can
now be bought for from $40, So, SIS, and
upwards, per acre, and this is the time to
invest. For further particulars write to
Geo. III. Heafford, General Passenger Agent,
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway,
Old Colony Building, Chicago, Ill.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-06-23
Retired.

Washington. June 21.-Rear Admiral
George Brown. until within the last few
weeks i'm command of the Norfolk navy
yard, was placed on the retired lis.
Saturday on account of age. Admiral
Brown is at present at his home i'm In
diana from which he was appointed to
the navy when only IA years of age.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-06-23
He Wondered.

Little Clarence latter three minutes of
silence)-Pa!
Mr.. Callipers (wearily)-Uh?
"Pa, when you eat doughnut do you eat
the hole, too, or do you eat all around it and
leave the hole ?'-N. Y. Journal
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-06-23

"That was a sensational prayer Dr. Gumms
delivered the other Sunday. L wonder if
he expected it to be answered" Certain
ly. And it was, too. Why, nearly every
paper in the country replied to it."-Brook-
Ign Life.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-06-23
WORLD. Lodge KnIghts TcmpInr.

Berne, June 2l.-The annual session
OF the world lodge of Knights Templar
has selected Toronto for the meeting of
1898. Col. Myron NJ. Parker, of Wash
ington, ID. c., was elected grand secre-
tary.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-06-23

His Banker.-"That boy of mine has an
inordinate craving for money" Takes
after his father" eyes, he always does
when the craving comes on."-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-06-23

She-"Did you run across any of your
friends in town today" He - mo;
wasn't in town on my wheel. "-Yonkers
Statesman.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-06-23
ON THE DIAMOND.
Standing of Baseball Clubs for the
Week Ended June IL.

The following tables show the num-
Der of games won and lost and the per-
centage of the clubs of the leading base
ball organizations. National league:
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-06-23
WOMEN! DON'T WAIT.
IF You Have Any Of These Symp-
toms Act at Once.

Do you know the reason why you will
go to the hospital, my poor friend?
Because you have allowed yourself
to go from bad to worse. You did not
know that that heat, swelling and ten
derness in your left side were all signs
of congestion of the ovary.
Any intelligent woman could have
told you that congestion is fatal to tho
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-06-23

And buy your tickets from Chicago via the
Chicago, Milwaukee a. st. Paul railway to
the following named points on June 20 and
30, and July ], 2 and g. Look at the figures.
San Francisco ...................... SIS. 90
Salt Lake City OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1000
Denver and Pueblo .................. 1880
Sioux City NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 9.75
Omaha and Council Bluffs .......... 775
Kansas City ............ ............. $50
and other points in proportion.
These are very cheap rates made for these
special dates. Return tickets at approx
mately the same rates will be sold on vari-
Gus dates in July and August.
For further information apply to the near
est coupon ticket agent or call on or adj
dress Geo. II. Heafford, G.. p. A., c., M. &
St. u. Ry., Chicago, Ill.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-06-23
RoynI Family Arrives.

Just before IL o'clock, the .rch-
bishop of Canterbury. the bishop of
London and the dean of the cathedral,
with the cathedral clergy and choir,
proceeded TO the west door TO receive
the members of the royal family. The
members of the royal family arrived
punctually and were received with the
profoundest respec; as they drove
through the streets to the cathedral.
Among them were the prince and
princess OF Wales, the duke and duchess
of York, the duke of Cambridge, the
duke and duchess of Saxe-Coburg
Gotha, Prince Charles of Denmark and
Princess Charles. Prince Albert of Prus-
STA, grand duke and duchess of Hesse.
Grand Duke Cecil of Russia, Prince
Waldemar of Denmark. Prince Eugene
of Sweden, the grand duke of Luxem-
burg and Prince and Princess Fred
erick Charles of Hesse.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-09-03
PITHY POINTS.
Happenings Throughout The Country
Ohronloled tor Hasty Pcrusal.

Happenings Throughout The Country
Ohronloled tor Hasty Pcrusal.
There are 723 pupils in attendance at the
Gmrdvlle public schools
The Atlantic City excursion next Sunday
is likely to attract a crowd
Lansford is being gayly decorated for
Grand Army day to-mOiro
It is understood that a "Shoot the Shutes"
will be erected at Tumbling Run next year
Terrence Ginley, Of Girardville, has been
appointed fire boss at the Knickerbocker
collery
Muhlenberg Colleges thirty-frst scholastic
year was appropriately opened at Allentown
yesterday.
st. Clairs death rate according to a town
paper, is higher than that of any town in
the county.
Governor Hastings will be invited to adj
dress the coming Lehigh County Fair at
Allentown.
Mrs. Joseph slusser, of Pisgah, Perry
county, took strychnine instead of headache
powders and died.
Mrs. Mary Wears residence, at Beaver
Meadow near Tamaqua, was shattered by
bolt Of lightning.
/ Elmer Kitzmiller was almost killed in
| bicycle collision with colored man named
Card at Shippensburg.
( sham battle will be held in Hazleton on
the 18th inst. in which 1000 veterans of the
civil war will participate.
On account Of the raise in the price Of
flour the bakers of Allentown have increased
the price Of bread to five cents per loaf.
On the 10th, the employees of the Lehigh
I Valley Railroad at Deano Mt. Carmel and
other points will be paid August wages.
William Fulton of Wllburton, has become
the proprietor Of the Park Hotel, at the
Lavelle fair grounds, and took charge yester-
day.
The names Of many young ladies who are
desirous Of becoming trained nurses, are
being received at the state hospital. Exam
nations will take place shortly
The managers Of the Pottsville hospital re-
quest donations of ielies, preserves, &c, for
the patients 1t is worthy charity and
should meet with hearty response.
The assessors of the many precincts of the
county. yesterday and to-day made returns
of registration for spring and fall. This kept
the attaches Of the Commissioners and
Treasurer's office busy.
The District Attorney and his deputies and
the attaches Of the Clerk of the Courts Office
are getting ready for the opening of criminal
court next week. This will be one of the
heaviest terms Of the year.
Mine Inspector Edward Brennan, Of the
Seventh district Of Pennsylvania, reported
to-day that there were two fatal and tn,
same number of non-tatal accidents in the
district for the month ending August 31st.
When you want good roofing, plumbing
gas fitting, or general tinsmithing done cal
on E. F. Gallagher Is West Centre street
Dealer il stoves 1-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-09-03
MAHANOY cIT9.

meeting held by the Humane Fire
Company last evening, John J. Quinn was
elected as delegate TO the State Firemen's
Convention at Wilkesbarre. John A. Weber
will represent the German-Amerioan Com
pany.
Michael Hobbs, a miner at the Tunnel
Ridge colliery, received painful wound Of
the right hand by fall Of coal yesterday
morning. The bone was exposed.
William Medlar the painter is the inventor
Of a kite which he has termed the Schooner
The name Of the invention describes its
shape. II is feet and inches long, 4 feet
vide feet high and weighs two pounds. It
is rigged with three sails, a triangular one
and two square ones 1t also contains a
rudder and bow 1t was flown yesterday
from neighboring coal bank for the first
time, lifted by light breeze and remained
steadily in the air for period Of two hours
until it was drawn down.
Edward, a son Of l. M, Smith, the grocer,
had an unpleasant experience yesterday
while delivering goods down the valley. On
the road he was attacked by two musicians
who held him up and demanded fruit to eat.
Upon refusal they began to abuse him He
whipped up the horses and released himself
but on his trip homeward he met them again.
This time it was in true Western style, the
revolver predominating, Smith jumped
from his wagon and knocked the wandereI
down, taking the weapon from him. He
hastily retreated to his wagon leaving the
strolling musicians behind to mourn Their
fate.
A slope rope broke at the Suffolk colliery
early yesterday morning. 1t precipitated
three cars to the bottom and delayed opera
| tions for two hours.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-09-03
SOCIAL GATHERINGS.
They Were Numerous and Greatly Eu.
joyed by Those Present.

joyed by Those Present.
81 never enjoyed better time" is the
expression that was heard to-day from the
lips Of every guest who was in attendance at
the surprise rendered Mrs. John A. Reilly,
at her residence on South Main street,
last evening. 1t marked the 2Sth auniver-
sary Of her marriage, which was duly taken
advantage Of by the Ladies' Aid Society of
the Annnnciation church, under whose
auspices the surprise was rendered Mrs
Reilly is at present president and treasurer of
the society, and is held in high esteem by
all its members This fact was demonstrated
last evening when she was presented with a
beautiful plush reclining rocker as token of
appreciation from its members. Another
feature Of the occasion was tho engage
ment of Messrs. Reilly, Portz aud
Curtin to furnish music and, to whose
strains the wives and husbands Of
those present danced as in the days Of single
blessedness. Much credit is due to Mrs.
James Kane and Mrs. Martin Purcell, for
their efforts towards the success Of the price.
A luncheon was served in the hall of the resi-
dence on the third floor Mrs. Reilly, as
president aud treasurer of the society, returns
sincere thanks, both for the gift and the ad-
miration bestowed upon her upon this notable
! occasion.
A young folks musical was rendered the
many friends of Miss Lizzie Whalen at her
residence on West Oak street, last evening.
Musical and vocal selections, and the serving
of refreshments contributed to the enjoy
ment of the evening Those present were;
Alice Beddall, Jennie Jenkins, Jennie De
laney, Violet MUllahey Millie Brennan,
Fannie Weeks, Nellie Scanlan, Jennie Golden
Julia Higgins Margaret Coughlin, Maggie
Neehan, Ella Franey, Ruth and Annie
Bedea, Lizzie aud Annie Whalen
Lottie Reese, Millie Dougherty, Mamie Welsh
Cora Hagenbuch, Nellie Little, Katie Purcell
Lizzie and Agnes Cooney, Margaret Bradigan
Margaret Yost, Katie Davis and Anni
Hughes, of Ashland Pansy Bowman, Annni
! Cleary and Katie Lavelle, Of Mahanoy City
Katie Price, of Girardville Jennie Shaefier
of Pottsville, and Messrs. Frank Marshall
William Rich, Howard Burchield, Samue
Davis and Frank Barron of Ashland Martil
/ Mullen, of Philadelphia; Robert Founder
John Phillips. Claude Brown Harry Lewis
of Mahanoy City Grant Schaeffer, of Potts
! VILE and John Dowling Charles Higgins
James Cleary, Michael Whalen and Patricl
COoney.
Thomas J Higgins, Jr, entertained a mum
Der of his friends at his residence on Yves
Oak street, last evening. A pleasant evening
was spent by those present
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-09-03
BRYAN ON PROSPERITY.
The Free silver Presidential Candidate
Writes Remarkable Article EXclu-
sivelY for Next Sunday's Press.

The Free Silver Presidential Candidate
Writes Remarkable Article Exclu-
sively for Next Sundays Press.
An article from the pen of William
Jennings Bryan on dollar wheat, the return
of prosperity and the effect on the silver
issue will appear exclusively in next Sun
days Philadelphia Press September s.
Mr.. Bryan has made tour Of all the
Western States, and as this is the first state
ment made since the return of good times,
this article, which will appear exclusively in
next Sundays Press, will be the most i'm
pOrtant publication expressing the views of
the silver people that has yet appeared
In addition to this special feature next
Sundays Philadelphia Press will print
English Money in American Enterprises, -
the immense holdings of the capitalists Of
England in America, and the millions we pay
annually as interest on their investments.
How the Prince of Wales is Likely to Be
come Great King of the Turf" THE Holy
War Being Planned by the Chiefs of Islam,
and the Horrors it Would Entail" Little
Friend" is the title of beautiful art supple
ment free to every reader of next Sunday
Philadelphia Press.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-09-03

Letters testamentary were granted to Mary
Koegel on the estate of Charles Koegel, late
of the Borough of Port Carbon, deceased.
To Thomas Brennan, on the estate Of Mary
B. Skeen, late of the Borough Of Pottsville,
deceased also to Carrie Price and Addison
Miller, late of the Borough Of Schuylkill
Haven, deceased.
Letters of administration we're granted to
Jacob Boltz on the estate of Isaiah NJ. Boltz,
late of the borough of Pottsville, deceased.
To He'tu Flesher on the estate of Stephen
Flesh,r, late of the township Of Kline, de-
ceased. Also to Jane Britton on the estate Of
Samuel Britton, late of the Borough Of Maha-
noy City, deceased.
The will of Anton Kleeman late Of Butler
township, was probated and recorded at the
Registers office.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-09-03
A $4,000 Deficit.

For sometime past TumOr has been current
of a deficit of $4,000 in the accounts of the
county, aud all sorts Of charges have been
made. An investigation of the accounts dis
closed the deficit. The Commissioners and
Taxpayers Association have clerks at work
with view of locating the
The shortage occurs IN the item
of temporary loans made by the Commits.
sioners, as compared with the amount re.
ceived by the county treasurer.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-09-03

The law office of NJ. NJ Burke Esq, yes
terday was the scene of two arbitrations in
which Vincent Kupoelewicz, the saloon
keeper in the Czyzewski, building was the de-
fendant. The plaintiffs were Walter Rynka-
wicz and Charles Radziewicz, who had
brought suits for the amount of book accounts
on goods sold to the defendant The arbi-
traitors, Messrs. James Grant, Thomas Reilly
and NJ. c. Watson, awarded the plaintiffs the
full amount of their claims.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-09-03

The following deeds were filed in the Re
corder's office Schuylkill Trust Company to
Samuel o. Rener, premises in Upper Mahan-
tongo Lehigh Valley Coal Company to
Ores, premises in Reilly township f.;
r. W. Sheeler ct ux. to Mary l. Snyder,
premises in Shenandoah; w. A. Elliott ct ux.
to Waioiech Glowczyk, premises in Shenan-
doah Edw Maidenford ct ux. to Lewis E.
Lutz, premises in Washington township.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-09-03

On Monday, September 9Th, at Columbia
park, there will be grand balloon ascension
and parachute leap from the clouds by Prof
Roberto, the King of Aeronauts, the most
daring person that has ever attempted
ethereal navigation. His manner of getting
his air-ship up and his wonderful exhibition
in mid-air stamps him as a wonder in his
line. His record Of over 500 ascensons with
out accident or failure is guarantee of his
success of this wonderful and always fas-
cinating attraction. Attempts are being
made to detract attention from this great
attraction by an announcement that John L.
Sullivan will umpire a game Of base ball at
Lakeside on the same day. The following
letter should convince people that Mr..
Sullivan will not be in schuylkill county on
Labor Day;
BOSTON, Aug. 6, 1897.
'Mr. George NJ. Schooner.
DEAR SIR John L. Sullivan goes out
with his own company Sept 1st and cannot
be engaged after that date.
yours,
9-3-tf FRANK V. DUNN"
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-09-03

Saturday next, September 4th, is G.. A. R.
day and Lansford is the place where the
annual parade and reunion Of the old boys
will be held For this occasion the Philadel-
phia & Reading Railway has arranged to sell
special excursion tickets at the single fare
rate, 50 cents, for the round trip, good going
Sept 4th, and returning Sept. 5th. A special
train will leave Lansford returning at IL
O'Clock p m. Saturday, Sept 4th. s-3l.4t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-09-03
FACE HUMORS S's S5. ssuI!s "a; y &c RaaZ G'
LEVY MADE.
A Creditor Attacks the Meluslsey BIZ of
Sale.

Sale.
Edward S. Weimer, Of the sunbury Casket
Company, and lawyer of Sunbury named
Charles A. Sidler came up from Pottsville
yesterday and, with Deputy Sheriff Roberts,
proceeded to the grocery store Of George A.
Walaitis, on South Main street, and attached
all the contents Of the store together with
those of the warehouse. Mr. Walaitis secured
the store from Messrs. James F. O'Heane,
Of town, and d. L. VanHorn, Of Mahanoy
City, who received it by deed Of purchase
from Meluskey & Son, the original owners
The proceeding is taken to collect claim Of
S3O634 incurred by Meluskey & Son in their
undertaking business and the sales tn Messrs.
O'Heame and VanlIOrn and Mr.. Walaitis are
attacked as having been made to defraud
creditors.