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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23
Leavenworth's Clerkship Middle.

Leavenworth, Jan. 23.-In the district
court yesterday Judge Myers issued a
temporary injunction against all par
ties connected with the city clerkship
controversy from changing the present
statu quo of the case until further or
derS from the court. The new clerk
H. E. Abbey, is enjoined from Interior
ing with the plaintiff in or about the
possession of the clerks Office during
the existence of the order, and the
mayor and council are forbidden to in
terfere.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23
Work on the Galveston Depot.

Galveston. Jan. 29.-The contractors
who will erect the Gulf, Colorado &
Santa Fe depot and general office
building, say that they will have a roof
over the structure in ten weeks, which
would be about the 9Th of April The
stone for the foundation will come from
off the Lampasas branch of the Santa
Fe, the common brick will be made in
Houston, and the pressed brick will
come from a factory at Millsap.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23
Select K. s. U. Orators

Lawrence Jan. 23.-The annual oratori-
cal contest of the students of Kansas uni
versity for the purpose of selecting
repres entative of the school at the state
contest that will be held in Topeka the
latter part of February, was held last
night in University hall. VIII McMurray
was awarded first place and Charles M.
Sharp second.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23
Monkhouse Goes to the c. & a

Mr.. H. Monkhouse, assistant superin-
of the Rock Island with headquarters
at Horton, has resigned to accept the
position of superintendent of the ma
chinery of the Chicago & Alton railway
will take effect February 1. Mr.. Monk
house will probably be succeeded by J.
W. FitzSibbOn, as present master me-
chanic at ChicaZO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23
MISS M'KINLEY HAS FALL
Presidents Sister Sustains a Fracture
of Her Wrist

Canton, O., Jan. 23.-Miss Helen Nc
kinley, the president-elect'S sister, slip
ped and fell on the ice on the sidewalk
near the Mckinley home today about
noon.
She was on her way to the postoffice.
In falling one of the bones in her right
wrist was broken. The injury was
dressed and will probably take some
weeks to heal No other injury from
the fall was reported.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23
Grain Dealers to Meet in Topeka.

Atchison, Jan. 23-An adjourned meet
ing of the Northeastern Kansas Grain
Dealers association, which was organized
at Holton few weeks ago. was held in
Atchison yesterday. 1t is said that the
grain business is in bad condition. and
that something must be done some
of the dealers will have to go out of the
business 1t was decided to hold the next
meeting at Topeka, March 81.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23

days or so; comes the information that
the Missouri, Kansas & Texas is MAX
ing active arrangements to shorten up
its time between here and ST. Louis in
order to compete with the new train
put on last Sunday by the Arkansas
Pass, Southern Pacific, Santa Fe and
Frisco between San Antonio and the
Missouri metropolis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23
Mineral alter
The finest in the west Come and try it
]. w. PHILLIPS. 60 W Eighth Ave.

9. w. Carey, chairman of the old SOL
dlers meeting at Lincoln Post hall yes
terday says the meeting was not for
any other true Republican" The reso-
luuons We're published in yesterdays
Journal and favored General Caldwell.
ticle, Against Burton" was mislead-
ing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23
STOLEN 80 YEARS.
Mrs. Wilson Near Independent ce,
Finds a Long Lost Son.

Independence, Kan, Jan. 23.-When
William Wilson, now SO years old, was
only > years old he was stolen from his
mother, who lived on a little farm be
tween Osawatomie and Fontana, by his
uncle, Jim Henderson, who went to the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23
Fnlton Merchants AL.

Fort Scott. Jan. 23.-Burnham. Hanna
Munger & Co., of Kansas City, last even
ing under chattel mortgage of 50. III,
took charge of the general merchandise
stock of NJ. A. Stapleton & Co. of Full
ton. There are but few smaller credi-
tors.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23
Independence Waterworkg.

Independence. Jan. PA. G. Harper and
w. H. W.hitford: who We're appointed
joint receivers of the water works here
by United States Judge Foster. received
their instructions yesterday and demand
ed possession of the works, which have
been in the possession of the city for the
past six months.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23
New Depot for Cedar RAPIDS.

Cedar Rapids. Jan. 2S.-The union de-
pot erected by the Northwestern and
the Burlington companies, the finish
on, will be formally opened in a couple
of weeks. The depot is one of the fin
est in Iowa and cost S15O,OOO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23
larry Black to a BANQUET.

Mr.. w. J. Black Will leave for St
Louis Monday for the purpose Of at
tending a banquet TO be rendered Mr..
George 7. Nicholson. the newly appoint
ed general passenger agent of the Frisco
road, by the St. Louis passenger agents
in that city Tuesday night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23
Mankato Ready for Fire.

Mankato. Jan. 23.-The city council,
after several tests, has purchased a
Racine" engine. A fire company will
be organized and go into training.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23
Katy to Have a New Time Gard.

heels of the announcement of the fact
that the new time card which was to
go into effect on the International &
Great Northern next Sunday, the oath
instant, would not be put on for ten
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23
The Pages

The new Eva Mountford version of
East Lynne" Friday night, with Lii
liam Paige as Lady Isabel and Madame
Vine. Ladies, look for beautiful tot :
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23
DEATHS.

George w. Sayler. aged SO years. died
this morning of liver trouble at his home
near the starch factory. The burial SER
vices will be held at the residence tomor-
row afternoon. and the interment viii
take place at Rochester cemetery.
Mrs John Miller. aged Il years. died
this morning at Valencia. She was a
daughter-in-law of Buck Miller of this
city. The interment will be made at Te-
cumSeh tomorrow
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23

Miss Ellen Beach YaW and her con-
cert company will be at the Grand
Opera House next Saturday evening
January 80. Miss Yaw was in Topeka
two years ago and gave an excellent
concert
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23
Topeka Council No. 2.-Fraternal Aid
AS=ooiatiOn

Will give a Social and Dance at their
Hall, 723 Kan. Ave, on Tuesday eve.
Jan. &c, for the benefit of a worthy
Brother who is sick and needs our as
sistance. Bring Groceries of pay 10 cts
at the door.
BY Order of Committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23

Lost-A dear little child who made
home happy by its smiles. And to think
it might have been saved had the par
ents only kept in the house One Minute
Cough Cure, the infallible remedy for
Group. C. w. Stansfield, 632 Kan. Ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23
Four Pesses Returned-

The majority of the members of the
present legislature are not averse to rid
ing on railroad passes. yet Representa-
tives Trueblood and ROthweiler and Sem
ators Hart and Sheldon have returned
passes sent to them. and pay fare when
they ride.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23

Shirts. collars and cuffs iaundered
to look like new by Peerless Steam
Laundry. liz and ia West Sth. St
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23

Broken edge collars made smooth by
Peerless Steam Laundry
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-27

Bethlehem. Pa, May 27.-National
Bank Examiner Claiming Bingham
has sworn out warrants for the ar
rest of John y. MeiXeu, cashier, and
Willis H. Iioch, teller of the South
Bethlehem National bank, upon the
charge of embezzliuE funds of the
bank The amount of the embezzlemeut
is not yet definitely ascgrtained, but
from what has been thus far discovered
it is stated to be $4,000 or $4,000, which
amount will not materially injure the
bank. The entire loss win be made
good. 1t is said that Cashier Meixeu
left town early Tuesday for parts un-
known. on Tuesday the teller's cash
account was short about $1,000, al
though it had been correct the day
before, and Hoch had disappeared. Yes
terday he returned and restored S5,2lC
of the missing funds. The embezzle-
ment was discovered on the semi-an-
nual visit of Examiner Bingham.
which was unexpected. 1t is said that
MeiXell has been dabblng i'm stocks.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-27
Personal MEN lion.

j. w. johnson spent to-day at Pottsville
Mrs. Thomas Dove Sr. spent to-day in
Pottsville.
J Harry James, of Ashland, was visitor
to town to-day.
L. A Beaver, Of Mt. Carmel, was town
visitor yesterday.
Miss Edna Ford was entertained by Track
vile friends yesterday.
WI. Portz attended the Pottsvlle civil
court to-day ms a witness.
Mrs simon Schloss, of North Main street,
is visiting relatives in Philadelphia.
Editor Guitermau, Of the Shamokiu Dis
patch, was the guest Of town relatives
to-day
Mr.. and Mrs William Meyrick aud
daughter, and Mrs. schley, were passengers
to fremont to-day.
Miss Lizzie Edwards of North West street,
who has been seriously IN for some time, is
cIuwlescng
Mrs Thomas Thatcher Of Tamaqua, is
visiting her daughter, Mrs Doughcrty ON
West Oak street
Misses Maggie Adams, of Williamstown,
and Sallie Hughes, of Ashland were the
guests of town friends yesterday.
Mrs Robert Oliver, of North Main street,
who has been confined to bed by illness for
the past three months, was seen ON the streets
yesterday.
DR. Harry s. Clauser of Forty Fort, Pa,
is the guest of his mother ON West Centre
street. Harry is looking better than ever
which he claims is largely due to the flourish.
ing practice he enjoys in his new field.
Arthur Spero of Williamsport manager o
a syndicate of 45 clothing houses Of which
the Famous here is branch, is in town look
ing up business interests. Mr.. Spero, though
young in years is old in experience, aud his
knowledge of the clothing business is by n,
means meagrc.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-27
EvidentIv a rake.

Many newspapers of the region are publish
ing story to the effect that one Alice Brice
or Bright, said to be a resident of Ringtown
is suffering from malady resembling hydro
phObia and that it was caused by shock oc
casioned by a cat jumping at her when she
opened a cupboard door. The story proceed,
The sight of water OF animals provoked the
attacks and her sunerings were something
awful. She had to be pinioued to bed and
confined to a dark room. Her agony is SC
terrible that it is feared she will have to be
smothered if she does not soon die" Danie
d. Bresch a well known resident of Ring
town, was in town to-day. He says he know,
of no one IN or near Rmgtown named Brice
or Bright, and the story is news to the people
of that place.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-27
MAHANOY CITY.

The directors of the Mahanoy City Athletic
Association met at the Mansion House last
evening and elected James p. Foley watch
man. The park gates have been closed un-
I'll the formal opening ON Decoration Day.
Roy p. Anstock Of town, has graduated
from the Spring Garden Institute at Phila-
dclphia after being there two years, although
the course is three-year one. He received
the first prize for still life drawing and sec
ond for architectural drawing
Fred. Hatch, of Pottsville, while trying TO
cut off Harry Parmey in a race at the park
last evening, collided with the latters wheel
and was thrown several feet i'm the air, but
escaped serious injury.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-27

New York, May 2t.-Frgderick DE la
Tour BoOth-Tucker commander of the
Salvation Army i'm the United States,
was last night convicted of maintain
ing a disorderly house at the big army
barracks i'm West Fourteenth street
Sentence was postponed until June s.
and the commander was liberated or
the same bail as he has been under
Booth-Tucker was defended by eX-
Mayor A. Oakley Hail. who quoted from
the Scriptures to show that Miriam
was the first hallelujah lassie, and tha
trumpets, cvmbals, harps, castanets
comets and timbrels were used by tn,
ancient Hebrews in the worship of God
The judges charge was unfavorable t,
the defendant. The jury was out fv,
hours.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-27

Worl, has been started on the electric rail
way between Tamaqua and Summit Hill
The distance is nearly seven miles and will
draw from population of u 600 people, EN-
bracing the towns of Lausford, Summit Hill
and the mining patches along the Panther
Creek Valley. Yesterday the Tamaqua and
Lansfurd Street Railway Co. put large force
of men to work, and the road will be pushed
to completion as rapidly as possible. The
road is supposed to be completed and ready
for travel by Sept. lst, at which time tine
citizens Of Panther Creek Valley will be
afforded an accommodation which they have
been eagerly expecting for long time. Two
gangs of workmen have been started-one
at Summit Hill to work towards Lansford,
the other at No. II, two and one-half miles
out towards Tamaqua. The first work to be
done will be grading and ballasting. The
power house will be built in connection with
the Lehigh Coal & Navigation Co. shops at
Lansfurd
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-27

The twenty-frst annual commencement
of the NIahanoy City High school will be
held mt Kaier's opera house, Mahanoy City
this evening. The exercises which will be
of a musical and literary character will be
participated in by the graduates and others
among whom are the following Miss Una
Hawthorne Lyon, Miss Matilda Clouser
George r. Knapp, Miss Katie German, Miss
Margaret Donohue, Miss Hattie A. Bagen-
stose, Miss Emma Oliver, Otto Langcy, Ed
ward G Reese, Miss Clara G, Haughney
Miss Margaret V, Collins, Miss Name
O'Breu, Miss Jennie NJ. Honsby, A. Ed
ward Perry, William c. Honsby Clara E,
Reed, Rev. /. l.. Lohr, J. ii. Davis, Prof.
John Jones, f, Boyer and William II. Evans.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-27


Philadelphia Stockholders
Announcement Of the formal recording
of am $1,000 OOO0 mortgage executed by
the Lehigh Valley Coal Company, CAV,
rise yesterday to some inquiry as to the
purpose of creating such an obligation al
this time. An official of the Lehigh Valley
Railroad Company informed The Stockholder
that the making of this mortgage was in pur-
suauce of the arrangement recently entered
into with Drexcl * Co., for the funding Of
the Lrhigh Valley Railroad Company's float
ing deb The gentleman quoted further
stated that the Coal Company is indebted To-
the Railroad Company to the extent of So
l2GODJ for advance. made and that the
mortgage will practically wipe this in
lebtrIness from the balance sheets Of both
companies and leave the Coal Company
nearly S3,OOOO 600 available for future re
uurement; i'm other words the transaction
means that the Coal Companys indebteduess
is To be iquidated by mortgagug its unin-
numbered property, and that at the same time
provision is made for the Coal Company S
future cash requirements The Girard Trust
Company is made trustee under the mortgage.
As it involves no assumption of additional
obligations, but is merely an adjustment
which will work to the advantage of both
/ the Railroad and Coal companies, the making
of the new mortgage had no effect whatever
/ upon Lehigh Valley securities in the market
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-27

Witnesses from st. Clair, New Castle, North
Wayne, Delano Schuylkill Haven and
Frackville were examined in the Lyon-Dunn
contest court yesterday. Most of the wit
nesses were election officers. 1t was learned
that Mr.. Tilman, who was judge Of the
election at the st. Clair South ward poll, is
dead, and William Tillman, who is one of the
inspectors, is now liyingin st. Louis. At this
poll while 272 votes were returned there were
not that many BIS marked after names Of
voters. w. H. Price who kept the ballot
check list could not tell why this discrepancy
occurred
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-27

EastOn, Pa, Nay 21.-TesteTday'
session of the Grand C1mmandery of
Pennsylvania Euwh Tempar, elect
ed officers as follows: EZht eminent
commander HarE ii. Van Eaudt of
Harrisburg: very eminent deputy
grand commander Henry II. Kuhn of
Johnst1wu; eminent grand generals
simo. James b. Y0ungson of Pittshurgi
eminent grand captain general Adam
II. Schmehl of Reading; eminent grand
prelate, Thomas W. Boyle of Union
town; eminent grand senior warden,
Thomas j.. Penmau of Scranton; emil
nent grand Junior warden, Ezra S.
Bartlett of Philadelphia; eminent
grand treasurer John j. Giroy of
Philadelphia. eminent grand recorder,
William w. Allen.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-27

Great attractions at the opening of Lake
side ON Saturday, May 29th consisting of
base ball Gainesville VS.. Tamaqua, and
Dclano VS.. GAINESVILLE, two games. A
good orchestra furnished by Prof. Jones, of
Mahanoy City,and all are invited to enjoy the
music and dancing. Boat racing on the
lake. The new steamer Albany will make
her first trip of the season. The merry-gO-
round will also make its appearance, with
good music 5-2l-5t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-27

Rochester, n y, May p, 1891. The grea
$50. 600 damage suit instituted by Michigan
Cereal Company against the Genesee Pur,
Food Company is at an end. They settled il
and took it out of court for the ridicuously
small sum of $500, and as practical result
Gmin-O is i'm greater demand than ever. The
new plant only just completed is to be
duplicated, so that not only the old friends OF
the delicious food drink, which completely
takes the place Of coffee, but the new friends
it is making every day, can be supplied, The
beverage which the children, as well as the
adult. may dring with benefit will be furn-
ished in unlimited quantities. Suits may
come and suits may go, but Gain-O goes on
torever.-N y Mail and Express.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-27

All members Of Washington Camp No. 1l2,
p. O. S. Of A., are requested to attend the
next regular meeting, in Egan's ball, corner
Of Main and Centre streets, Tuesday even
ing, June l, 1897, as business Of importance
to each member will be transacted The
members are also requested to meet at o
o'clock, sharp on Saturday, 29th inst, to
take part in the Memorial Day exercises.
BY order of JOHN GALE, Pres.
Attnst IL S. MmIIANIs, SecY. 40
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-27
PITHY POINTS.
Happenings Throughout the Country
Chronicled tor Ha.ty Perusal.

To-day is Ascension Day Masses were
celebrated in all the Catholic churches.
The repairs ot Packer No. collicry at
Bappahannock are nearly completed Rumor
says operations will be resumed i'm q few
weeks
The annual parade and review of the
police department of New York city win
take place i'm Madison Square ON the after
noon of june lst.
Fifteen hundred people were disappointed
by the non-appeannce of the ladies base bali
club, of New York, which was scheduled to
play at Allentown yesterday.
Quite % number of hunters have been ON
the mountains south of Locust Gap the past
few days in am eudcavor to shoot some steers
chat have escaped from the Echler Bros, of
Locust Dale The losers olrr five dollars per
head TO the person who brings them in
Captain Jack Crawford. once resident of
this town. gave one of his border talks to the
people of Willibmsport ON Monday night
This is the second time that ne has been
/ there i'm the past month The newspapers
devote columns to him, and he seems to have
/ captured the town.
/ Mary Srharick was attacked by two vicious
dogs during recess hour at the Big Mine
/ Run school and before help arrived size was
badly bitten ON the face and body. Her
screams brought her brothers, who with the
assistance Of her schoolmates, rescued her
from the mad onslaught of the ferocious
/ brutCs
The dimensions of the new tunnel to be
driven from the mammoth bed to the Holmes
bed, i'm the Lawrence colliery mines, will he
twelve feet wide, seven feet high above the
rails, and five feet high to spring of arch
u
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-27

A farmer from the Catawissa valley stated
this morning that he had killed a black
snake measuring over 81 feet ON one of the
Gimrd Estate farms. The reptile had been
coiled up in the street and made efforts to
escape when pursued by its captor.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-27

Among the passengers who w y set sail for
Europe on Saturday win be EnS Sch Lockett,
of Wilmington, Del He viii s4ek recupera-
tion for a short period among the health
resorts of tine old country. Mr.. Lockett will
be remembered as the obligiug clerk, for
many years at the Ferguson House.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-27

The Demorest club of Williamsport passed
through town this morning, enroutc to Potts
Vile. "Cappy" Martin one of the players,
remained in town until noon and had a
plea. ant time with the 'rooters'' who cheered
him when hc played here a few years ago.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-27

The members of Mai Jennings Council
No. 3G7, Jr. O. U. A. NJ, are hereby notified
to meet in their hall ON Memorial Day, May
2gth, at $50 a. M, to participate in the
parade and ceremonies attending the day
All members are urged to be present. BY
order Of
STEPHEN TREGENBo, JR., Councillor.
Attest WILLIAM REEVES, Sec'y. 5-27-2t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-27
DIED


BROOME-On the 25th inst, Elizabeth, wife of
Albert r. Broome, aged a years Funeral
will take place on Friday 2Sth inst, at p m,
from the family residence, IFS West Oak
street. Services in All Saints church. Inter
ment i'm Odd Fellows cemetery. Relatives
and lriends resprctlully invited 90 attend. 81
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-27

In the Trinity Reformed church, on West
Lloyd street, Ascension Day services will be
held this evening, at 1880 o'clock Rev.
Robert OBoyle the pastor, will preach.
Subject, "The Ascension Of Christ"
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-27

Daniel Boren, of Centalia, was this morn.
ing committed by Justice Toomey to the
Pottsvile Jail in default Of payment of fine
and costs for illegally riding ON a freight
train. c. & 1. Policeman Kreiger took him
1Drru
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-27

When you want good roofing, plumbing
gas fitting, or general tinsmithing done cal
On E. F. Gallagher Is West Centre street
Dealer in stC-es 1-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-27
MISCELLANEOUS.

NOR SALE.-Lot 3oxl5O, situate on West Coal
II street. Two single houses, one on the
front and the other on the rear of lot. For
price and terms apply to II. r, Beddall,
Attoruey-at-law, corner of Main and Centre
streets. 4-2o-tt