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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-16
THE TRUST
INVESTIGATORS
Sugar Treasurer Searles Again Before
the Lexow Committee.
TO PURCHASE ANOTHER REFINERY.
The Camden Refinery May be Acquired by
the Big Trust--The Trust Directors to
be subpoenaed--Mr. searles De-
clares Investigations Injuri-
GUS to Business

New York, Feb. t6.-John e. Searles,
secretary and treasurer of the Ameri-
can Sugar Refining company. was the
principal witness before the joint leg
islative committee on trusts yesterday.
He testified that sugar consolidation
was for the sake of economy in pro-
duction. He said that u redneries
were closed in 1896, and that his com
pany was contemplating the purchase
of the United States Sugar Refining
company in Camden, N. j., although
so per cent of the company's reineries
We're not now in use. Witness said it
was correct that the acquisition by the
company of additional factories tended
in the direction of crippling competi-
ton on the sugar market.
In response to further questions Mr.
Searles admitted that the company
had recapitalized the stock from 81 000,-
600 to $50,000 600 and increased the own
ership by 5000. Witness said the rea-
son the public did not get a chance to
buy stocks was because the corpora
tion was owned by private gentlemen
before the consolidation.
Mr.. Searles denied having any ar
rangement with individual wholesale
grocers, but admitted having an agree
ment with the factors east of the Mis-
souri, in relation to the rates of freights
within certain specific limits. He most
positively asserted that the American
Sugar Refining company had nothing
to do with the prices formulated by
any other sugar refining company in
the United States.
Mr.. Searles declared he could not
produce the minute book of the sugar
trust, saying:
e directors decline to permit me
to present them here. have no power
in the matter"
Senator Lexow announced that the
whole board Of directors would be
subpoenaed to answer and produce
the book.
In answer to the question: rs the
increase of large corporations a dis
advantage to the worl1ingman?" Mr.
Searles said:
mo- sir. If we had less legislation
we would be far better off If you
make laws that will invite capital
to this state, instead of driving it
away it would be an advantage. But
so long as Investigations like this are
fomented it makes capital unsafe and
uncertain, and makes it act on the de-
fensive, as though it were the enemy
of the workingman. There is a law
far higher than the legislature of the
state of New York, the law of supply
and demand, and which controls all
these things, which no trust, however
big, is able to control"
IN reply to another question Mr..
Searles gave it as his opinion that it
was unfair to probe into the minor
workings Of any legitimate business
and have it paraded before the public.
Mr.. Searles, in reply to Assembly
man Warner, said that sugar was
within the reach of the consumer at as
low price today as it had ever been.
Mr.. Searles promised to produce to-
day the figures Of profits for the five
years preceding and succeeding the
formation of the trust.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-16
MiIk Producing Organizing.

Tunl1hannock, Pa, Feb. ia move
ment is on foot to organize ali the
milk producers in this region as a part
of the Five States Milk Producers as
ISOLATION. The object is to control all
the milk that is shipped, with a view
to enforcing better prices. The states
interested are New York, Pennsylva-
mia. New Jersey, Massachusetts and
Connecticut. Local societies are being
formed at all stations on the Montrose
railrnad
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-16
The ConI Trade.

The anthracite coal trade is quiet The line
and city business continues to absorb most all
Of the newly mined coal that is being for
warded from the breakers. but the tide water
trade is very dull. All of the mining and
carrying companies continue to rigidy
restrict the output of coal. and this is working
the markets for anthracite into more stable
condition and consequently prices are being
well maintained to the July circular figures.
The Reading this week will work its collieries
only about three days and on three-quarter
time We are informed that the Pennsyl-
vania railroad and the Lehigh Valley rail-
road are both moving all of their new output
and at satisfactory prices.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-16

The March Century is to be an "Inaugura-
ton Number" devoted especially to articles
on life in the White House and at the Capital,
illustrated with great number Of interest
ing pictures, including two new portraits Of
Major Mckinley and one of President Cleve-
land at his desk, k,-all from photographs taken
especially for The Century. A large edition
will be printed. The interest in The
Centu1y's serials, Campaigning with Grant,
and Hugh Wynne, Free Quaker" is so
great that both the January and February
numbers went out of print almost i'm
mediately upon issue.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-16

Philadelphia, Feb. 16.-The execu-
tive committee Of the Philadelphia
branch of the Business Mems League
issues an address urging the formation
of branches in every section of tho
country, and giving out the principles
of the organization, among them To
secure the nomination of proper candi-
dates; to secure interest on state mon
les; to equalize taxation; to protest
against reduction of school appropria-
tions; to limit and control pools and
trusts, and to oppose corporate con-
troll Of law making bodies.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-16
At KepchinslSi's Arcade Cafe.
Hot lunch tomorrow morning.
Birthday surprIse Pnrtv.

Little Walter Platt was rendered birth
day surprise party at the home of his parents.
on West Oak street, in honor of his seventh
birthday. Vocal and instrumental music
was rendered and refreshments were served
Those present were: Martha Judicki, Emma
Platt, Lizzie Clifford, Laura Adams. Eugene
Mcdonald, Jacob Dix, Willie and George
Holvey, John Bright, Harrison Powell, John.
James and Willie Lang, Earl Adams aud
Walter Platt, Mrs. DR.. Fetzer, Mrs. w. Price.
Mrs Dawson, Mrs. M. Lang, Mrs. d. Holvey
and Mrs. j. Platt.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-16
To Pull or the Big Prize Fight in Carson
City.

Carson, New, Feb. 16.-Dan Stuart
yesterday took out the $1,000 license for
the Corbett- Fitzsimmons contest, to
take place here March II. He paid Tor
1t by check, and now nothing in a legal
way can prevent the big fight from
taking place.
1t is understood the local railroad
has made arrangements with the
Southern Pacific to switch all cxcur-
sions on their track and bring them
straight through without transfer. The
sleepers will be sidetracked here, and
will furnish the sleeping apartments
for the passengers arriving in them.
Stuart has been busy all day work.
ing on plans for the arena, but refuses
to take the public into his confidence
as to just what the seating arrange
ments will be or what the exterior Of
the building will be like, beyond that
it will cover a piece of ground 800 feet
square, and will be octagonal in shape.
Carpenters are expecting to start work
tomorrow or Thursday, and seats will
be placed on sale at the same time.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-16
Ten Years for Er-oashier HoEer.

Philadelphia Feb. 16.-John H. Hof-
fer, formerly cashier of the First Ma
tonal bank of Lebanon, Pa, who was
charged with embezzling $1O9, 900 of the
banks funds, was indicted yesterday
morning. He was taken before Judge
Butler, in the United States district
court late in the afternoon, and after
a consultation Of counsel he entered a
plea of guilty. Judge Butler then inn
posed a sentence of ten years and a
fine of 81 900.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-16
wording for Thiovlng Banker's ReIeas,

Exeter, N. H, Feb. 16.-J. Warren
Towle, of Exeter is in Washington,
endeavoring to induce President Cleve-
land to. grant a pardon to f. Warren
PUTNAM, president of the defunct
Granite State National bank of this
town who is serving a five years sem
tence in the state prison at Concord
Tor misappropriating the funds of the
bank. The movement to have Putnam
pardoned began several months ago,
ana 1t is indorsed by many leading
business men of the state.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-16
UrgIng CaplaIn Howgate,. raraon.

Washington, Feb. 16.-Frends Of
captain H. w. Howgate, the ex-dis-
Dursing officer of the signal service,
now serving a heavy sentence for em-
pe2zlement have secured numerous
signatures for an application for his
pardon, and filed 1T with the presi-
dent. 1t has been referred 70 Justice
NcComas and District Attorney Birney
ior opinion and it is believed they viii
not be strongly opposed to it.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-16

New York, Feb. 16.-In a 20 round
fight at the Broadway Athletic club
house last night George Dixon, of Bos-
ton, and Jack Downey, of Brooklyn,
worked so fast and well that the ref
cree could not pick a winner, and de-
clared the bout a draw, which was a
very popular decision. Nearly 5000
persons witnessed the bout. Dixon was
the favorite, but DowneY's showing
was revelation, and he is in the front
rank Of featherweights. Both of Dix
on's eyes We're badly swollen when the
bout endr while Downey did not
show any marks from the punishment
he received,
When bilious or costive eat a Cascaret
candy cathartic, cure guaranteed, 1Oc, 25c
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-16

A few days ago we noted the transfer of
Polish Catholic priests at Shamokiu and Mt.
Carmel. On Sunday morning some Of the
people at Shamokin who were not pleased
with the change raised objections to Rev.
Misicki and also to the assistant Rev Leopold
Slime and several persons came to blows,
some were thrown out Of church aud Rev.
Slime was disgacefully struck in the face by
a woman. Peace was finally restored and the
servicee resumed
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-16

James Malta, of North Gilbert street
while returning from work at Turkey Run
cOlliery, at noon to-day, suddenly dropped
over at the corner of Gilbert street and
Huckiebery alley. He was carried into a
house nearby and DR.. Stein was summoned
who pronounced it an affection of the heart
due to the excessive use of tobacco. The
young man was unconscious about an hour
His case is not serious one.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-16

Cleveland, Feb. 16.-It is stated that
the big machine bolt trust has gone to
the wall. 1t comprised all the leading
machine bolt manufacturers in the
country A. S. Upson, of the Upson
Nut company, Of this city, was the
president of the trust. The cause of the
downfall of the trust was sharp com
petition forced by the distrust ana
Jealousy Of some of it's members.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-16

We hope everybody who is interested in
phenomenal sales will call on us. Our entire
line of furniture Of every description will be
sold to the buyers advantage. OF course we
almost lose money on every sale we make,
but we want it to be understood, that we will
not be undersold by none of our competitors.
Amazing opportunities at O'Neill Bros,
furniture and piano warerooms.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-16

San Francisco, Feb. 16-Jim Corbett
started for Carson yesterday after
noon, accompanied by his trainers,
Billy Delaney and John McVey. Cor
bett spent the morning playing hand
ball, and after lunch boxed four rounds
with McVey. He is supremely conf
dent of victory in his fight with Fitz-
simmons
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-16
.IRVIN'S
8 South Main st.
FILLING KOHINOOR.

The Bore Hole to be sunk an Additional
Depth.
The bore hole drilling apparatus which was
used TO sink the hole into the old Plank
Ridge collery workings has been transferred
to the Kohinoor colliery and as soon as the
riggers can get it erected and in working
order operations will be commenced on the
deeper sinking Of the bore hole that is now
sunk from the surface to the Mammoth vein,
depth Of little over four hundred feet
The object for which the original hole was
sunk has been accomplished, the worked-out
portions of the Mammoth vein having been
filed and it is now proposed TO sink down to
the Buck Mountain vein, about $50 or 200
feet, and fill up the worked-out portions
there so that a large quantity Of valuable
coal may be removed
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-16

EDITOR EVENING HERALD There is a
rumor ahoat that Charles Blaker took a
sleighing party on Saturday and they had to
get out and walk up hills Allow me to con-
tradict this rumor as / was one Of the party.
He took twenty-five people over to tue Cata-
wissa Valley hills and brought them back.
and none had to get out and walk. In the
evening he took fourteen moro people
through the Mahanoy Valley and back with
equal success.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-16
The Emanon smoker.

A large number of invitations have been is
sued by the Emanon Club for their smoker
on Friday evening, to be held in their rooms
in the Rynkewicz building. The Emanon
boys have on previous occasions displayed
their abilities in successfully entertaining
guests and nothing will be left undone to
make their first smoker a suceess
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-16
ONE CENT
....BARGAINS.
Enough for the Next Six
Days.

? qt. Enameled Coffee Pot, FAC
? qt Tea 24c
25c Stand Lamp, I8c
25c Hand Lamp, 15c
Glass Tea Set, CA pieces), 24c
2 3 seam" Brooms, CSC
Broom and Bucket, 25c
Broom and Set Of Tea Spoons, 25c
Ten Large Cakes of Soap, 25c
Wash Tubs, soc, 55c, 6oc
Ironing Boards, 45c
qt Pitcher, I5c
4 qt Tin Coffee Pot, 13c
soc Floor Oil Cloth, ? yds wide, 38c
Galvanized Water Pals, I2c
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-16

The Safe Deposit Building and Saving
Association opened a new series Subscribe
for shares with NJ. If, Master, 1877 North
Jardin street. No better investment Ask
for information. A large number of shares
carried in town. 2-l5-1m
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-16

The Messrs Christ. and John Dreshman
have become the sole owners Of the Pioneer
colliery, at the west end Of Ashland having
bought out the interest of John Phillips. The
firm have adopted tho title of Freshman
Bros Coal Company.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-16

full attendance of the clerks interested
in the early closing movement is requested
at the meeting in Wilkinson's hall, at
o'clock tonight. The committee in charge
of the circulating Of the petition will report
tonight, and action win be taken.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-16
For RENT. Two rooms, suitable for offices.


The remains Of Jacob Topay, who died at
the Pottsville hospital Sunday, from an attack
Of pneumonia, were brought to town last
night and inferred in the Polish cemetery to-
day.
David Herr, a 10-year-old child whose
parents reside at 211 South Chestnut street,
died on Sunday from convulsions and was
buried in the Annunciaton cemetery to-day.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-16
NEW TRIAL REFUSED.


When the petition Of Principal G. D..
Bogart, Of the Shenandoah, Pa, schools, for
anew trial, was argued yesterday Judge White
stated that the retrial would be refused. The
prosecution announced itself ready to
agree to a suspension Of sentence. pro-
vided Prof. Bogart resigned his position at
Shenandoah. The prosecution said their
only desire was to keep Prof. Bogart from
occupying the position of teacher. Judge
White agreed to consider this point, and said,
in any event, the sentence would not be
severe
superintendent Bogarts lawyers are maxi
ing arrangements for stay and an appeal to
the Supreme Court as soon as sentence is
passed
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-16

From Girardvill Exchange
1t was currently reported Sunday that
Cowboy Kerrgan, on whose head there
hangs a price, and man that the police
authorities would like to meet, had IN seen
in one Of the suburbs for the past lays.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-16

The wedding Of Miss Catharine Miller, of
Tamaqua, and David j. Brennan, of Coal
Dale, took place at the former town this
afternoon. Father Brady, of St. Jerome's
Catholic church, performed the ceremony.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-16

Harry George, aged IS, who was shot in
the neck Saturday evening at Centralia, died
at his home there last night. Edward Welsh,
who is said to have fired the shot at Frederick
Turner, with whom he was quarreling, has
been arrested and is now in Bloomsbury jail.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-16

Every evening at Pooler's saloon 80 East
Centre street. Pianoist and vocalist, Prof
r. Williams. Bar is stocked with finest
liquors, cigars, fresh erand porter and fresh
and stock ale. A hearty welcome is rendered
to all Respectfully,
JoHN PoOLER,
2-12-1W 80 East Centre street.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-16

Hundreds Of pairs Of shoes leave our store
every week, and where do they go? 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, 1897-02-16

of bargain chances in our large line of ladies',
misses, gents, youths and childrens' foot
wear. They are exceptional bargains. At
Momer's 12l North Main street. 2-I-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-16

w. IL. S. Bateman son of DIR. Bateman, of
the p. M. church, of Girard vile, was married
to Miss Ollie Logan ENNIS in Philadelphia
last week. The groom's father performed
the cerenlnnv
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-16
KendrioIS House Free Lunch.
Hot lunch tomorrow morning.


James, the three-months-old son Of Mr..
and Mrs. John Malta, on West Line street,
died early this morning Of inhammatOry
trnnblns
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-16

The greatest bargains in the iewelry line
at A. Holderman's
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-16

Breen's Riaito Cafe Free Lunch.
Hot lunch to-morrow,moning
Meals at all hours.
Free continuous phonognpn entertainment.
All the latest songs and band marches.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-16
DO CURE a COLn IN nNn ~

lake Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money if it fails to cure.
25 cents.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-16

At about four o'clock this morning Anthony
A, Ferry, giving his residence as McAdoo
was arrested ON South Main street by Police
man Christ Foltz, on charge of false pre-
teuce. The charge was made by John Nc
Carron, also of McAdoo. Ferry was taken
before Justice Lawler and committed in de-
fault Of $500 bail. Ferry is charged with
having failed to account to an installment
house for goods he procured from it,
The greatest bargains in the jewelry line
at A. Holderman's.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-16

The funeral of Charles Boresus took place
from his late residence in Gilberton, this
morning. The services were held in the
Lithuanian church The Peter and st. Paul
Citizens Society and St. Cassimer's Society of
which the deceased was a member, attended
the funeral in a body. The cortege was
photographed at the north end of Main street
by Richard Dabb
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-16

Help Comes to Those Who Take
Red Flag Oil-for sprains, burns, cuts Al
Gruhler Bros. drug store.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-16
Dan sTUART LICENSED

Just try 1Oc box of Cascarets, the finest
liver and bowel regulator ever made.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-16
VINO Said They Have a Cough ?
Dropped on the Street.

Advice-Take Pan-Tina, 25c. At Grubl,
Bros, drug store.
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SO East Centre street.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-10-09
NOTICE 10 THE PUBLIc.

From and after January LIST, 1897,
no trespass will be allowed on Resi-
dence Plantation or swamp lands.
Any and AL cattle, horses, mules,
etc, fuehd on said plantation after
above date will be penned and held I0r
damage. All hogs and other damaging
animals will be killed when found on
lands of the above plantation.
decl9-95. Tyr. Mrs. ". R. Woops.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-10-09
Notice !!

All parties are hereby given notice
mt TO trespass upon any of the lands
ofthe undersigned. to-wit; LOts2 md
3 OF sec. Is, T. "a K. 81 Fl. LorS = md
3 of sec. IL, r. "a, r. 20 Z /; Lntsi and
2 Of sec. B., Lots 1, 2, 3 and 6sof sec.
a., and all Of sec 5, IN IT. "a 81. n. 20.
f., S. E., w. of River TimIsrfier
Island, under penalty Of the law. Any
violation Of this warning will 10 pros-s
ecuted to the full extent Of the law.
JACOB BOGUNOVIK.
Houma, La, Sept, 9, 1897.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-10-09
NO PUNISHMENT TOO SEVERE FOR
SUOH

&NO ~ Il AOO Oh IALLA 2OAE
SUOH.
Some miserable rascal or rascals
scattered tacks on Main Street,
near Dupont's store this week,
presumably for the purpose of
p%uncturing bicycle tires. They
succeeded pretty well as a number
OF tires were punctured by the
tacks.
Hanging is too good for any
contemplate wretch that would
be guilty of a criminal act Of this
kind, and the town authorities
should do all in their power to
discover the party or parties who
would resort to such a low down
method of venting a spite against
bicyclists. Besides endangering
the lives and limbs of the lovers
of the wheel land there are many
III this tOwn) this malicious act
might cause the crippling for life
OF horses or mules that have to
p tss' over the tack strewn street.
A planter, near Houma, lost a
mule several years ago, that
stepped on a carpet tack. The
tack produced lockjaw aud the
animal died from the disease.
The writer does not know any
Jne Mean enough to be guilty of
such a low down act as the one
referred to; but if it did know,
it would certainly join the citizens
of this town in bringing said per.
sonOr persons to the baFof justice.
So far as bicyclists are concerned
hey have as much right to use
the public thoroughfares as any
one else, and if there is any diff
ference as to the questions Of
rights iu ought to be on the side
Of the bicycles as it occupies less
space and consequently uses less
of the road than any other vehl,
Gle, AMI does less harm to the
roads. 1t answers the same pur-
poses to some that horses and
*
buggies do to others, and is only
another and more modern means
of lOcomotiOn. The criminal acts
OF the tack.scltterer should be
checked Ill the start, and a lesson
administered to the guilty parties
that they will never forget.