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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-16
Gary For Postal Savings.

Postmaster General Gary devotes
the greater portion Of his first annual
report, which was made public yes
terday, to the advocacy of postal saw
ings banks. Many millions of dollars,
he insists, is undoubtedly secreted by
people who have little or no conf
dence in ordinary securities and
monetary institutions organized by
private citizens.
Itis dead capital, Mr.. Gary con
tinues, but if it's owners could be in
spired with absolute confidence in
the security of an investment, it is
altogether probable that the bulk of
this fund would find its way into the
channels of trade and commerce.
Their little savings, which separately
could hardly be put out at interest,
would amount in the aggregate to a
sum that could be invested to their
advantage.
1t would tend to cultivate thrift,
reasons Mr.. Gary, in a large class
realizing the advantage of depositing
with the government instead of
wastefully and uselessly expanding,
it would tend to better citizenship,
bringing into closer relationship the
government and its citizens, and de-
veIoping practical and enduring pa
triotism. When the people realize
that their savings may be sc utilized
under the direction and care of their
government that even small amounts
will earn money for them, it is but
reasonable to suppose that they will
be melted to greater exercise of thrift
and industry.
More than a third of the postal saw
ings accounts in European offices are
held by minors and over two-thirds
by the most humble callings. Postal
savings would not conflict with the
savings banks, but would encourage
savings rather than accumulations.
Associations of the larger cities
recognize in it a valuable feeder to
the financial currents of the country,
saws Mr.. Gary. Security and not the
RATE OF lnltItbb - LAC PAlhAAAg olh
essential condition Of such a system;
and bonds of states, counties and
municipalities and real estate furnish
an illimitable field.
The people demand that Congress
at its next session shall provide for
the establishment of postal savings
banks under the control of the post
Office department, and a measure
looking to this end would have
hearty support. Postal savings banks
have given satisfaction to the people
wherever they have been tried,
Their existence in all parts Of the
country is a constant invitation to
thrift and economy, and wherever
thrift and economy prevail poverty,
Ignorance and crime disappear. The
establishment of such a system of
agencies for the reception Of the
smallest deposits would be in exact
accordance with the principle which
should characterize all our legislation
namely, the protection Of the
weakest. II we protect the weakest,
we protect all.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-16

Bismarck, N. D., Nov. 16.-An inter-
esting legal question is presented by
the lynching of three of the Spiers
]murderers. Two Of the men, Holytrack
and ireland, We're the states Witnesses,
and without their testimony the state
has no case against the two surviving
suspects, Blackhawk and Defender.
There is, therefore, now no possibility
of convlcting them, and at the com
ing term of court they must be dis
missed. 1t has been the opinion Of a
large number of people in Emmons
county that Blackhawk was the insti-
gator of the crime. If he is discharged
it is predicted that, unless he has an
escort out of the county he viii share
the fate of his comrades in the crime.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-16
BERING SEA COMMISSION.
The Conferroes WIN Probably Finish
Their LabOrs Today.

n Conferrces WIN Probably Finish
TheIr Labors Today.
Washington, Nov. 16.-The British,
Canadian and American delegates to
the Boring sea meeting had confidently
expected to bring their labors to a
close yesterday, but after two arduous
sessions, lasting until $3.50 last even
ing, the experts had not been able to
reconcile all their differences. 1t was
determined, therefore, to continue the
meeting today. Up to the time Of clos
Ing the experts had made good progress,
reaching an agreement or all but three
or four reserved propositions. These, it
Is expected, can be agreed upon today,
SO that the expert report a be signed
and the meeting concluded so far as the
experts are concerned.
This will make available all the data
necessary for the consideration of the
vital diplomatic question of stopping
pelagic sealing. The intention is that
General Foster, Sir Wilfrid Laurier
and Sir Louis Davies will meet this
afternoon to go over the results re-
ported by the experts, and if possible
agree upon a basis of settlement. II
is intimated that the Canadians might
make a counter proposition, not going
as far as the American Representatives
desire in. the way of limiting peiagic
sealing, but yet offering a possible
ground for amicable adjustment.
Equally reliable sources stated that If
the issue assumed the form of pelagic
sealing or no pelagic sealing, as now
seemed likely, it would be extremely
difficult to reconcile the differences.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-16

THERE is much speculation, especi-
ally among the seekers after the
'loaves and fishes" as to what the
President will have to say in his
annual message to Congress, on the
subject of civil service reform.
Many Of the politicians + trying to
make themselves believe that the
reason for the Presidents rigidity in
his enforcement of the civil service
law, permeated as it is with the worst
kind of ClevelanGism, is that he is
proceeding on the theory that the
soonest way to get rid of an obnoXi-
Gus law is to enforce it to the
maximum of inhexibility. They
think that Mr.. Mckinley wants to
throw the responsibility on Congress
of either repeating the law altogether
-es-ameAding it. This is probably
the true state of the case. 1t is not
believed that Mr.. Mckinley is as
fierce a civil service advocate as his
actions would indicate.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-16
GHRMAN WARSHIPS IN cHINA.


n Landing or nrinos at klaochan
May Arouse Eussinn Protest.
Berlin, Nov. 16.-The Neueste Mach
richten, referring TO the landing Of
force at Kiaochan bay, province Of
Shan-Tun, China, of German sailors
and marines, with a view Of forcing
the Chinese government to make repa-
ration for the murder of German mis-
sionaries, says:
"Kiaochan bay will afford an excel
lent base for the German fleet in East
Asian waters. 1t has long been regard
ed in German commercial circles as a
worthy object of German ambition.
Moreover, as the English interests lie
further south and the Russian further
north, German occupation of the bay
need not affect them. Germany did not
join France and Russia in settling the
differences between China and Japan
in order to strengthen Russian and
French interests, but rather to promote
her own"
There are four German warships in
Kiaochan bay, with 1,642 men. It is
doubtful that the occupation of Kaioch-
an, if effected, will last long, as Rus
STA has been negotiating for the cession
Of Kiaochan bay and Tsia bay, in order
to use them as naval ports.
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Threatened strnio of FI~ectricions,

New York, Nov. 16.-The relations
between the Electrical Contractors as
ISOLATION of this city and the Brother
hood of Electrical Workers have reach
ed a crisis. Early this year the bro
therhOOd informed the association that
on Jan. 1, 1898, they would demand an
increase of wages from SO a day to "a
a day. This was promptly denied. Now
the employers association demands
that the union, (which has become a
close corporation" shall admit mem
bers enough to supply the demand,
else the employers will employ men
regardless Of the union. The union has
until tomorrow to reply, and a strike
Is probable.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-16
HON. JOHN NJ. LANGSTON DEAD.
First Colorcd Man Elected to Onice
In tho Lnltnd Stntea.

First Colorcd Man Elected to Omce
In the United States.
Washington, Nov. 16.-Ex-Congress-
man John NJ. Langston, Of Virginia,
one of the prominent colored men of
the country, died here last evening.
He was 6S years of age, having been
born a slave in 1929. He was enamel
pated at the g of 6 and was educated
at Oberlin, where he graduated from
the theological department in 1854. He
afterward studied law, and praCticed
his profession until 1863, during which
time he held several township offices
in Ohio, being the first colOred man
elected to office in the United States by
popular vote. In 1869 he was given the
professorship Of law at Howard uni
versity, remaining with that institution
for seven years. From 1877 to 1885 he
was United States minister and consul
general to Hayti. Upon his return to
this country he became president of
the Virginia Normal and Collegiate in
stitute at Petersburg, Va, where he
remained for three years, when he was
elected to the Fifty-frst congress and
was given a seat on a contest.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-16

THE man who ~advertises stands
before the public inthe full legitimate
and dignifed prominence of one who
is proud of his business, and has a
TO be. His business prospers,
and he wants to do still more of it
and he is also the kind of a man with
whom everybody likes to deal
Shrewd buyers always swarm around
the candle light of advertising pub
licity, and the HERALD is the very
best medium through which to reach
the largest number Of desirable
BUYERS.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-16

Nov. 17.-Annual supper, under the aus
pieces of the Trinity Reformed church, in
Robbins opera house.
Nov. 23.-Entertainment and social under
the auspices of the Ladies' Aid Society Of
the P. NJ. church.
Nov. 25.-Thauksgiying dinner to be given
by An Saints Protestant Episcopal chulch,
corner West and Oak streets.
Nov. 3O.-Gmnd prize ball under the
auspices Of the Grant band in Robbins opera
house.
Dec, 2.-Twenty-ffth annual supper under
auspices of Welsh Baptist chuch in Robbins
opC.a house.
Dec. fourth annual ball Of the
Rescue Hook & Ladder Co., No. L, at Rob.
bins opera house.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-16
IN Health and suicide.

Snow Hill, Nd, Nov. 16.-Wiuiam
Sidney Wilson, eldest son Of the late
United States Senator Wilson, commit
ted suicide at his home IN Snow Hill
Sunday afternoon by shooting himself
with a revolver. For some time he
had been in bad health, and is supposed
to have taken his life while suffering
under temporary alteration of mind,
Mr.. Wilson was one of the best known
men on the peninsula. He was 40
years old, and in 1877 was elected to
the house of delegates. From 1oo3 to
1891 he was states attorney Of his ma
tive county.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-16
Honsehold Gods

The ancient Greeks believed that the Penate.
were the gods who attended to the welfare and
prosperity of the family. They were wor-
shipped as household gods in every home.
The household god Of to-day is DR.. Kings
New Discovery. For consumption, coughs,
colds and for all affections of Throat, Chess
and Lungs it is invaluable. 1t has been tried
for a quarter Of a century and is guaranteed to
cure, or money returned. No household
should be without this good angel, It is pleas.
ant to take and a safe and sure remedy for old
and young. Free trial bottles at A. Wasley's
drug store. Regular size so cents and sI.oo.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-16
A Victim of Alcoholism

Chicago, Nov. 16.-The post mortem
examination held on the body of John
b. Ketcham, the millionaire banker,
who died Sunday morning, revealed the
fact that death vas due to chronic al
coholism, no trace of any poison being
found. The inquest will be held today,
and it is probable that the verdict will
entirely remove the cloud from the
young and beautiful widow, who was
married to Mr.. Ketcham Sept. Ia, in
Milwaukee, and who by the provisions
Of his win becomes heir to his estate,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-16

Little Rock, Ark, Nov. 16.-The gov
ernor of Arkansas is the first chief
magistrate to disapprove of the game
of football. In a letter to President
J. l.. Buchanan, of the State university,
at Fayetteville, Governor Jones strong
ly condemns the sport as brutal, and
recommends that there be a stop put
altogether to the playing of the game
by the students Of the State university.
The governor is eX-oficio president of
the state university board of trustees.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-16
Lnhor,s MemorinI nnr.

Louisville, Ky, Nov. 16.-At yester-
days session of the Knights of Labor
it was voted unanimously to set apart
the last Sunday in June as labor mem
orial day. This day will be observed
by all the district assemblies in the
United States. 1t was fixed upon Sun
day especially because it could not be
made a holiday, with it's attendant fes-
tiVities.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-16

West Chester, Pa, Nov. 15.-The large
barn on the farm occupied by Henry
Heidelpough. in New London township,
destroyed by fire, together with all
the contents from a 100 acre farm, not
a single article being saved. -Four
horses. eight COWS and four hoe1 per-
ished in the flames.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-16

Aspen, Colo, Nov. 16.-The Snug
gler mine fire is burning with greater
force than ever, and gas is penetrating
Smuggler mountain to the north with
remarkable rGpidity. About $50 men
were forced to quit work yesterday in
the Bella S. and Old Johnson workings.
Unless the fire is soon subdued every
mine of the Smuggler and Aspen noun
tains must suspend.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-16

suducu Dcath OF Professor Allen.
Philadelphia, Nov. 15.-Harrison AL
len, NJ. b., emeritus professor of CONE
paratiye anatomy In the medical school
Of the Pennsylvania university, died
suddenly yesterday of what is believed
60 have been heart disease, aged 90.
lie graduated from the University of
Pennsylvania i'm 1861. and when only
"a years old was called to the chair of
comparative anatomy and zoology,
which he held until May, 1895.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-16

San Francisco, Nov. 16.-Charles A.
Fair yesterday filed a contest of the
win of the late James G.. Fair, known
as the trust win, and dated Sept. 21.
He makes the contest Independently,
in accordance with an alleged agree
ment made with his sisters, Mrs. Her
man Oelrichs and Miss Virginia Fair.
by the terms of which alleged agree
ment Charles Fair is protected from
the loss which the trust viii threatened
for any heir who should inaugurate a
cOnteSI.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-16

ChicapO. Nov. 15.-The Flrst S%cientist
Church of Chicago. and the largest
house of that denomination in the
world. was dedicated yesterday. -Four
services. attended by 5000 people, were
held, visiting Christian Scicrtists from
all over the country being present. The
building alone cost over 100000. IT
has a seating capacity Of 1000.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-16
sUMFTUoUs nan To zee soUrH.
The Florida Limited VIII Again Run o
the Southern Railway.

The Florida Limited VIII Again Run ON
the Southern Railway.
The Florida Limited, which is the syn
onym of all that is elegant in modern rail
way trains, and which during its former
service has been a prime ~favorite for tourists
from the North seeking the mild climate of
Florida, will be placed in service by the
Southern Railway about the first week in
January, 1898. With its return to service this
train, which will be solid Pullman vestibuled
between New York, Philadelphia and st.
Augustine will present features in the way Of
luxurious and comfortable appointments not
heretofore presented, anu which will be
destined to add still further to its already
well established popularity.
The Southern Railway is having built for
the Florida Limited service three trains, each
containing a dining car, two drawing room
sleeping cars, a compartment car and a
library and observation car, each car cOm-
plete in all its appointments and equipped
with the very latest devices and appliances
for the comfort and convenience of the pas
sengers. While no schedule has as-yet been
announced. it can be stated that it will be the
quickest ever arranged between Philadelphia
and st. Augustine, and will be so planned
that passengers can leave Philadelphia at
some convenient hour during the day and ar.
rive at st. Augustine before nightfall of the
following day.-Philadelphia Record.
Notice.-Applications for further informa.
ton addressed to Jno. NJ. Beall, district
Passenger Agent, Southern Railway, SOS
Chestnut street, Philadelphia, will receive
prompt attention. l0-25-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-16

Pensacola, Fla, Nov. ia Russian
jew named Goldberg died here Sunday
night of yellow fever, as revealed by
an autopsy. Goldberg was dealer in
second hand shoes, and is supposed to
have contracted the disease from a box
Of second hand shoes recently received
by him.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-16
zoo a CnndIdnte For senntor.

Washington, n ov. 16.-There is no
truth in the statement recently publish
ed to the effect that Secretary to the
President John Addison Porter will
be a candidate for the United States
senate at next years election in Con-
necticut. Secretary Porter declares
that under no circumstance will the
use of his name be allowed.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-16
Mrs. Beckwith Joins uer uusbnnd.

Mount Pleasant, Ia, Nov. 16.-Mrs.
Jessie Lincoln Beckwith, daughter Of
Robert Lincoln, Joined her husband
here yesterday. Her marriage to War
rem w. Beckwith at Milwaukee recent
ly created a sensation, and 1t had been
rumored that her father would insist
on the separation of the young couple,
but no apparent effort was made to
prevent her departure.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-16
Big Damages For stolen Affections.

Brooklyn, Nov. ia sheriff's jury
yesterday gave a verdict for SOS. 600 IA
vorable TO Mrs. Florence Van Setback
against her father-in-law, Peter Van
Setback, for the alienation Of her hus-
bands affections. Peter Van Setback
is head of the firm Of Peter Van
Setback & Co., druggists, Of Chicago.
He is said to be a millionaire. Mrs.
Van Setback in her affidavit alleges
that she was abandoned, and that her
father-in-law alienated her husbands
affections.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-16

South Bend, Ind, Nov. 16.-Charles
NJ. Spencer, manager of the Postal Tel
egraph company's Office at Deadwood,
S. D., fatally shot himself Sunday night
in the Methodist Episcopal church at
Westville, Ind. The deed was com
mitted while the congregation was
singing, and much excitement follow
ed. Dependency and alleged financial
troubles are assigned as causes.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-16
Evening Herald
ruEspAY. NovEMBER 10. lso7.
TnE Pottsville Republican is sti

THK Pottsville Republican is still
growing" because the teachers de-
cided to again hold the county insti-
tute in Mahanoy City, and suggests
that Pottsville organizes an institute
of its own BY all means do so. We
are sure the rest of the county, and
especially Mahanoy City, would be
pleased with the result indicated.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-16
Gave Her Life For Her Babe.

Clinton, Ia, Nov. 16. - Mrs. Henry
Paysen was burned to death here yes
terday in a vain effort to save her A.
year-old daughter, Amelia, from the
same fate. The child's clothing was
ignited from a bonfire, and the mother
caught the little one in her arms and
held her until both We're fatally burned.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-16
speelal WINTER Excursions to Old Point

Special Winter Excursions to Old Point
Comfort, Lakewood, Etc.
The Philadelphia & Reading Railway has
placed on sale at all its principal offices,
winter excursion tickets to Old Point Com
fort, Lakewood, Atlantic City, Cape May
and other prominent winter resorts in New
Jersey and Virginia. These tickets are on
sale at low rates with very liberal return
limits. For full information as to routes,
rates, &c, consult any Philadelphia & Read
ing agent, or address Edison J. Weeks, gen
erl passenger agent, Philadelphia.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-16
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

Through contributions and the police
relief fund the widow of murdered Po-
liceman Frederick Smith, of New York,
will receive $4,000.
The frigate Constitution, known as
cold Ironsides,' crashed against her
pier at Boston during a storm and was
seriously damaged.
Alexander Doner. a hermit on the
mountains near Bellwood, Pa, was
thrown from a wagon and instantly
killed, his skull being fractured.
Aired Blatt, of Berks county, Pa,
who was arrested for cutting off a boys
curls, has compromised the matter with
the boys mother at a cost of S2O.10.
Quick witted Motorman Abrams, Of
indianapolis. saved the lives of many
passengers by speeding his "a and es-
Gaping collision at a railroad crossing.
So many Mckeesport (Pa) children
are absent from school because of a
lack Of clothing that more fortunate
children have taken the matter in hand
ana are making donations Of wearing
apparel.
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foreign power, has written a letter to
the newspapers in which he asserts
that on oct. 80 he presented to the
French minister of war, General Billot,
documents proving the prisoner inno-
cent. He now repeats, without fear Of
contradiction, that he showed the min
lister documents which easily estab-
iish the culpability cf another than
DGey fus. 1t is expected the cabinet
viii discuss the situation today and
issue a announcement on the subject.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-16
Thorn Not nm EX-Convict.

New York, Nov. 16.-Martin Thorn,
accused Of the murder of William Gull
d~ensuppe, yesterday informed his GUS
todians that there was no truth in the
statement that he had been imprisoned
in Pennsylvania, and that the official
who claimed to recognize him rs an
x-convict was mistaken.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-16
ASSERTS nRHYfus, 1NNOcnNcn.


Paris, Nov. t6.-M. Scheurer- Kest-
ner, one of the vice presidents OF the
senate, who has been agitating for a
|reopening of the case of Alfred Drey-
fus, the former captain of artillery,
now undergoing sentence of imprison-
ment for life for selling important
French military plans to agents of a
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-16

Lived n Hundred and Three Years.
Moorestown, N. j., Nov. 15.-Nrs
Christine French died here Saturday,
aged 1903 years and 8 months. She lived
in one house rs years, and until a year
ago enjoyed good health. For so years
she never tasted medicine.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-16

When you want good roofing, plumbing
gas fitting, OF general tinsmithing done cal
On E. f. Gallagher IS West Centre street
Dealer In stoves l-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-16

Small pill, safe pill, best pill. DeWittN
Little Early Risers cure b%iliousness. constipa-
ton, sick headache. C. II. Hagenbuch.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-11-16

II cure consumption but you can
~ Eand cure every other form of throat
lung trouble by the use Of One Minute
cough Cure. q. IA. HagenbuCh.