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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-06

POLITICAL TALK.

An important meeting of the Citizens can
didates and Others was held last night. En-
couraging reports were received from the
different wards, and the outlook was never
brighter for success.
The Miners Journal yesterday started on
printing the ballots.
Michael j. Brennan has withdrawn as a
candidate for Tax Collector in Mahanoy
township, on the Citizens ticket.
In Shenandoah the fights are School Di-
rector and Council as well as the borough
Offices 1t was a bitter dose for the Democ-
racy to have the School Board slip from it
and they have kept up the fight all through
the yearin a most disgraceful manner. Shen-
andoah was never so much under a cloud as
she is to-day and that is not to the taste of
the good people. There will be a puri6ca-
ton there this spring and the good people of
every party are anxious TO see it inc will
vote for it. Pin this in your hat. The
Citizens will win.-Journal.
That little family quarrel" among the
Democrats in the Second ward has become
contagious. and is spreading to other parts of
the town.
The popularity Of the Citizens party
nominees is such that they have been en-
dorsed by the Republicans, and on bhe 10th
INST. the people will give then approval.
1t IS not necessary to publish biographies
OF the Citizens candidates. They are two
well known, and their qualifications are
matters of general knowledge.
The Democratic leaders may be able to
name a ticket to their liking, as was done at
the Democratic primaries, but they cannot
elect their special f~avorites with the same
ease.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-06
Lnst Night,s Performnnce.

The rendition of Monte Cristo" last
night by The Ideals" was presented in a
manner creditable to the entire company.
The character of Edward Dantes" was as
sumed by Mr.. e. Lawrence Lee, and his por-
trayal of that character elected the admira-
ton Of the large and enthusiastic audience.
1t was a fine piece of acting. He was ably
supported by Miss Mate Louise Stevens, who
is both handsome and talented. The scenic
productions were elaborate, and the cos
tunes worn were the admiration of the
audience. This afternoon the company pre-
sented RIP Van Winckle," and will close
their successful engagement here this even
ing with the powerful drama, THE Golden
Giant Mine" " II of the best plays in their
repertoire.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-06
EVENING PASTIMES.
Birthday, Surprise and Euchre Parties and
Other Social Events.

A social gathering was held last evening at
the home of Miss Lille Llewellyn, on East
Coal street. Games Of various kinds were
INDUCED in and refreshments served. Messrs.
Sanford Shoemaker and Hippolyte Lawson
rendered a few mandolin and guitar selec-
tions which were highly appreciated Among
those who participated in the social were
Misses Sallie Portz, Minnie and Hannah
Davis, Annie Bartsch, Helen Price, Minnie
and Eva Powell, Lille, Matte and Emma
Llewellyn. and Messrs. Fred. Wasley, Walter
Rumbel, Clarence Hover, Sanford Shoemaker
and Hippolyte Lawson.
a surprise party was held at the Lewis
residence on South Jardin street, last night,
in honor of Miss Sallie Trick. Among those
who enjoyed the festivities were Minnie and
Mamie Richards, Carrie Trick, Cordelia
Dawson, Gussie Hagenbuch, May Williams,
Mile Dawson, Susie Richards, Mamie Kassis,
Florence Gilpin, May Fenton and Minnie
Jones. and Roy Lingham, James Woods,
Samuel Williams, George Pratt, Joseph
Richards, Daniel Gilfllan, Richard Jefferson,
Muir cambridge and William Collins.
A party was held at the Sommons residence
on West Strawberry alley last night to cele-
brate the eighth birthday anniversary Of
Master Frederick Sommons. Games and in
strumental and vocal music were INDUCED
in, after which refreshments were served.
Among the little folks in attendance were
josie Mentzer, Elsie Acker, Isaac and Elwood
BibbOn, Alexander Davis, Harrison and
George Markle, Harry Stetler, William and
Harry Davis, Edward Womer, Monroe Neis-
wenter, Hattie and Lille Davis, Eva
Sommons, Stella Shugars, Marie S%tetler,
Mildred and Bertha Zimmerman, Naomi
Lehmler, Maud Womer, Lillian Reese, Elmer
Zimmerman, Leonard and William Manuels,
Bruce Reese, John Wagner, Roy Hess, Fred.
Howard and Harry Sommons.
The X. Y. Y. Club, a social organization
composed of young folks, held their regular
meeting last evening at the home of Miss
Lizzie Murphy, on South Jardin street.
The Who-Who Euchre club, spent a very
enjoyable time last evening at the residence
of Miss Nellie O'Hara, on North White street.
Several hours fitted rapidly by in manipulate
ing cards, after which the guests were
ushered into the dining room to satisfy the
inner man. The first prizes were captured
by John J. O'Hearn and Mrs. J.. J. Coakley,
the gentleman's prize being a silver brush
and the lady'sa very interesting book. The
BOBBY prize fell a victim to Mr.. and Mrs. NJ.
]. Muldoon. The club is composed as follows;
Misses Nellie O'Hara, Julia Miles, Mary
Whalen, Annie Burke, Mr.. and Mrs. M. J.
Muldoon, Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Coakley, and
Messrs. John j.. O'Hearn, M. O'Hara, John
Higgins and W. J. James.
The young friends of Willie ~Straughn gave
him birthday party yesterday afternoon, in
honor of his seventh anniversary at the home
of his parents on North Jardin street. Games
and other amusements were INDUCED in,
after which refreshments were served. The
young host was the recipient of a number Of
presents.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-06

Norristown, Pa, Feb. Cat a meet
ing Of the trustees of the state insane
hospital yesterday a warrant was is
sued for the arrest of WalterJ. Clinch,
a former employee, charging him with
the murder of Barney McCue, a pa
tent. McCue was me of the prisoners
at the Eastern p-enitentiary who was
ordered by Judge Gordon to be sent
to- Norristown for treatment. He had
been in the institution but a few days
when he was found lying on the floor
of his room moaning n an examina-
ton Of his body disclosed bruises.
Shortly afterward he died. Clinch was
discharged from the hospital a few
days after the inquest, and his pres.
snt whereabouts are unknown.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-06
MRS. BEECHER
IS VERY Hill !
The Noted Preachers Widow Nearing
the End Of Life.
RELATIVES CALLED TO HER SIDE
Never Rallied From the Accident Of De-
oember Last, When h Fell n
Broke Her Hip-Her Devotion
TO Her Distinguished
Husband.
RELATIVES CALLED TO HER SIDE

Stamford, Conn, Feb. 6.-The life of
Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher is rapidly
drawing to a close, and last night DR..
Samuel Pierson, the attending physi-
clan, stated hat she cannot live more
than a few days longer and It is the
belief that she win not live the day
out. Messages We're sent last evening
to summon relatives. Mrs. Beecher
has ben confined to her room since
Dec. 20, when she received a bad fall
and broke her hip, and owing to her
advanced years and weakness from a
previous fall during the Thanksgiving
season she was unable to rally. Until
yesterday her condition was favorable,
and no immediate collapse was antici-
pated by her reletatives. Yesterday
afternoon, however, she failed rapidly,
and it is apparent hat the end is
near.
No woman was ever more devoted to
her husband and his memor than was
the Wife of Henry Ward Beecher, the
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-06

daughter of DR.. Artemus Builard, of
West Sutton, Mass. She was born
Aug. 26, 1912, and was christened Eu-
nice White. 1t was when she was at
school at Hadley, Mass, and Henry
Ward Beecher was a student at Ann
herst that they met and plighted their
troth, Jan. 2, 1881. Both were very
young, and when the boyish student
made known his desire to marry DR..
Billiards. daughter that worthy was
angry and his wife was grieved. why,
you are a couple of babies" said the
doctor. you don't know your own
minds yet and you won't for some
years to come,''
DR.. Bullard relented, however, after
time, but it was not until Aug. 8, 1887,
shortly after Mr.. Beecher had begun
his first Dastorate at Lawrenceburg,
Ind, that they were welded. Their
first years of married life were not
years Of financial plenty, for the salary
then received by Mr.. Beecher was but
$500 a year. Children came to them as
time passed until they had ten, and
Mrs. Beecher's life was necessarily one
of care and constant occupation.
From Lawrenceburg they removed to
Indianapolis, and from there to Brook
Ign, where he became the famous pas
tor Of the famous Plymouth church,
and where she became his secretary.
She had met with serious accident
that resulted in partial paralysis of one
side and from which she never recov-
cred. h could not even read at first,
but she could write, and it occurred
to her that she could be Of service to
Mr.. Beecher in answering letters. She
continued to assist him by attending
to his correspondence till the day Of
his death.
During the dark days of the Tilton
scandal her faith in Beecher never fall
tered. After he died she wrote a great
deal for the press, Having lone consid-
cradle literary work during his life
time, she had acquired a clear, direct,
u~npretentious style that won readers
easily. Her most interesting work was
Mr.. Beecher as 1 Knew Him." which
ran as a serial in a monthly magazine.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-06
Hanna and the Cabinet Again.

Canton, o., Feb, 6.-National Chair.
man Hanna, who came here yester-
day afternoon, had about three hours
in the city, the greater part Of which
was spent in conversing with Mr., Nc
Kinley. .I am not talking now" he
said, because ] have nothing to say.
and there is no use insisting" While
there was ouch conjecture in Canton
and elseT here about the conference
being in connection with his accept
ance Of the postmaster g~eneralship. it
is now believed that such was the OBJ
iect Of his trip.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-06
Knoebs Sentenced to Nine Months.

Berlin, Feb. 6.-Robert Kneebs, the
American horseman, charged with
entering the trotting mare Bethel in
races on the German tracks under the
name Of Nellie Kneebs," was yes
terday sentenced to nine months i'm
prisonment and ordered to pay a fine
Of 1000 marks. He will also be de-
prived Of all civil rights for two a
Seven months allowance for the time
which he has already served in prison
will be deducted from the sentence
so that in reality Kneebs has only two
months yet to serve.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-06

When Manager j.. A. Meyer, of the Fac
tory Shoe Store, in the Beddall building,
entered the place this morning he found evil
denee Of a robbery. Shoes, gum boots and
empty pasteboard boxes were scattered about
the store and in an ash barrel outside the
Centre street side Of the store were found a
number of boxes which Mr.. Meyer says were
left in the store last night filled with shoes.
About fifty dollars worth Of boots and shoes
were missing. 1t is supposed that entrance
was gained to the store by climbing up to
and pushing open the transom, and the stolen
goods were taken from the store through the
Centre street window of the store. There is
no clue to the robbers.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-06

Attention is called to the notice of the
Shenandoah Water & Gas Company, pub
lished in another column, in which the com
pany warns all parties from skating upon
their dams. For noncompliance with this
notice recourse to law will be had to avoid
the dangerous practice of skating. Especially
so because at this time the water is being
drawn from the dams causing the ice to be-
come dangerous. The company has resorted
to every means in their power to prohibit the
skating, without resorting to extreme
measures, but all their efforts having been of
little avail the company is compelled to adopt
other means.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-06
FoR Rem 1.-Two rooms, suitable for offices.


Those desiring the gold treatment for the
liquor habit and who cannot attend the
gold cure sanitarium on account of expense
and detention from business, win be pleased
to learn that DIR. j. Pierce Roberts has ar
ranged with DR.. Willis, Of the Bloomsbury
Institute, to have the same treatment used in
his offices at 25 East Coal street, Shenandoah,
Pa. DR.. Roberts has secured the right for
the county Of Schuylkill.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-06

superintendent Z. w. Ash, of the Schuyl-
kill Traction Company, has been made gem
eral manager of the Lakeside Railway in
connection with his present position. 1t is
rumored that the two lines will be merged
into one, and that the tracks will be con-
nected at Shenandoah and Mahanoy City.
Rumor has it that j.. J. O'Neill, Of the Lee
high Valley Company at Lost Creek, and
who is an electrician of much merit, is an
applicant for the position Of assistant super
intendent of the Lakeside company. He
would Gil the bill admirablY.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-06

Rome, Feb. 6.-The sensational ru-
mors circulated in the United States
regarding the health of the pope, who
is said to have been forbidden by his
physician to hold any receptions for
the present on account Of an alleged
tainting mt Wednesday, are unbound
His holiness held his usual recep-
lions yesterday, and his physician de-
clares his health is excellent.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-06

An important event in the history Of the
new All Saints Protestant Episcopal church
will be celebrated ON Sunday, February 21st.
On this day Right Reverend N, s. Rulisou,
d. d., Bishop Of Central Pennsylvania, will
pay his annual visit to the congregation
Confirmation will be held in the morning, at
which the Bishop win preside and preach the
sermon.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-06
Kendrick House Free Lunch.
Oyster pot pie tonight.
Hot lunch on Monday morning.


Clerk OF the Courts Shoener has received
Official papers from the Supreme Court,
notifying all parties interested in the applica-
ton for q new trial for Theodore Eisenhower,
charged with the murder of John Schwindt,
that the court will hear argument at its SEES.
sion in Philadelphia on March LIST. Messrs.
Brumm and Dyson are confident they will Sc,
a new trial for their client.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-06

The following program will be rendered al
the meeting Of the ~" this evening Sing
ing, 'Y - scripture reading, Miss Elizabeth
NJ. Heebner; recitation, Adverda Keller
Quintet, Dawson and party news Of interest,
George L.. Hafner solo, Helen Price
Biography of General Logan, Ralph Matter
singing on page 80 reading, Lilly Llewellyn
critic, Harry Gable.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-06

Mrs. Mary Stanton, aged So years, died at
her home in Ashland yesterday morning.
Her husband died several years ago,
Mrs. William Weiderhold, died yesterday
at her home in Minersville, at the age of n
years. She was a sister of John Youngheish,
well known here. The funeral will take
place Monday morning.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-06

All persons are hereby notified that skating
is positively forbidden on the reservoirs of
the Shenandoah Citizens Water and Gas Com
pany, or from throwing stones, sticks ana re-
fuse upon the ice. A compliance with this
notice will be rigidly enforced by prosecution
Of all offenders.
SHENANDOAH WATER & GAS Co.,
st l.. j. WAsLEy. Supt.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-06

The following cases of measles were re-
ported to the Board of Health this morning :
Harold Rogers, 3 years, West Oak street;
Henry Weidermeyer, 8 years, West Coal
street; Frank and Ella Wichokofsky, aged
respectively 81 years aud II months, South
Bower street. Ephraim T. O'Neill, 8! years,
1872 East Anple alley. diphtheritic cronn.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-06

The new buildings az the Almshouse will
be ready for use by April. There has been
no new developments in the investigation
inaugurated by Controller Severn, but the
County Commissioners will ask tho court to
appoint a board Of competent men TO inspect
the buildings when the work is completed.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-06
pecapltatea by rremature EkrlosIon.

Scranton, Pa, Feb. 6.-While exca-
waiting the foundation for a house at
Smithville, near Avoca, John Leketur,
who was tamping a charge Of giant
powder, had his head blown off by its
premature explosion. Two other work.
men were badly injured.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-06
Prof. Ford Very sink.

Prof. S. T. Ford, Of Baltimore, Nd, the
elooutionist, who has been secured by Camp
ll2, F.. o. s. of A., to give an entertainment
to their membership in the near future, was
taken sick at selins Grove, yesterday. He
Is confined to his room, but the attending
physicians say he will recover.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-06
Breen's Rialto Cafe Free Lunch.'

Oyster soup tonight.
Hot lunch on Monday morning.
Meals at all hours.
Free continuous photograph entertainment.
All the latest songs and band marches.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-06

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, 1897-02-06

We have the newest, swellest and most ND
to-date line Of neckwear in Pufs, Imperials.
String, Teck and Four-in-Hand Ties. we
guarantee the patterns have not been shown
anywhere else in town. Cali at once and
first choice. At MAX LEVTTs.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-06

We have received the second case Of the
celebrated Classic Dress G~inghams this sea
SON worth 10 cents per yard, which we will
continue to sell at 3 cents per yard.
@-5-tI r.. f. GILL.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-06

The Shenandoah Water and Gas Company
viii shut off its supply tomorrow Sunday
from 10 a. m. until ~ noon, to make repairs.
Z. j, WAsLEY, Supt.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-06

The above heading will be the subject of a
sermon tomorrow evening in Trinity Re
formed church, by the pastor, Rev. Robert
O'Boyle. A cordial invitation is extended to
Ill
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-06

Letters addressed to the following people
remain uncalled for at the local post office :
s.. O. Morgan and Ella Smith.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-06

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or crime. loo.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-06
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

10 VVNH VVHD N VNL UAh
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money if it fails to cure.
IS eents.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-06

The greatest bargains in the jewelry line
at A. Holderman's.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-06

Our free lunch tonight will consist of souI
pork and mashed potatoes.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-06

OF our Neckwear success is, you cannot buy
three designs alike in our establishment. The
place to buy them is at MAX LEVITS.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-06

It KepohinslSi's Arcade Cafe.
Hot Tamales during and between the acts
Hot lunch on Monday morning.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-13
Tale of the Sea.

Two American captains were recent
ly relating their experiences on differ
ent voyages. One of them told the fol-
lowing story: about one p. m. on
March my ship was proceeding under
full sail when cloud about the size
of n mans hand was observed on the
horizon. II came on. and as it neared
the ship we discovered that it was com
posed of locusts. They settled on the
sails and you couldn'tsee bit of canvas
for them. When they few away there
was not stitch of canvas left on the
yards" "Ah," said the other captain.
II can quite believe that. for at about
$3.50 p. m. on March my vessel was
proceeding under full sail when we OBJ
served small cloud on the horizon.
AS approached the ship we discovered
that it was cloud of locusts. and as
they passed our vessel we saw that
every man Jack of them had a pair of
No. canvas trousers on" ', "
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-13
VAN AND Won.
The Real Significance OF the Dutch
and German Prenxes Explained.


The Real Significance OF the Dutch
and German Prenxes Explained.
1t is a common mistake of those who
speak only English to suppose that the
prefix ivan" before q Dutch name
signifies nobility. In the low coun-
tries"-that is, in the Kingdoms of the
Netherlands and of Belgium-''van"
has no particular meaning. Names
with ivan" are to be read on shops
as well as on the doors of the most aris-
tocratic msasions. The humblest per-
sons have them rs well as the most ex-
nlted, and great number of the very
oldest families are without it.
But in Germany won" Implies no.
bility, and all PERSONS who belong to
the nobility prefiex won" to their fam
lily names without any exception. Per-
sons who do not belong TO the nobility
cannot have the right to put won" be-
fore their names. a man who is
knighted for some reason, however, has
the same right to put won" before his
family name as person of ancient no.
bility. For instance. when Alexander
Humboldt was knighted- he became
Alexander Won Humboldt. All his de-
scendants, male and female, take the
prefieX.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-13
Death of a Prominent Citizen of selpre

Death of a Prominent Citizen of Belpre.
Mr.. A. d. Stone, one of the promi.
nent and enterprising citizens of Bel.
pre- township, died Friday :. evening
about o'clock, of lung trout BILE, aged
about 65 years.
Mr.. Stone resided with his family
at the lower end of Belpre where for
years he has been engaged in farming
and conducting dairy. He was an
honest and upright citizen and success
full in business, having accumulated a
comfortable competency during his
busy life. He leaves three children,
viz: Upper Stone, who manages the
dairy business, Mrs. DR.. McGee and
Miss Grace Stone. He was we'll known
on this side of the river and had many
friends here. Sentinel.