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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-06-09
WINTERSTEEN'S
GREAT ORDEAL.
Rigid Cross Examination by Philadel.
phia's District Attorney.
VIGOROUS GENERAL DENIAL
4 he Accused Lawyer Admits His Intimacy
With Knorr, and Becomes Somewhat
Mixed, But His Testimony is Not
Materially Weakened.

bloomsbury, Pa. June 9.-After a
two days recess the ninth day of the
Wintersteen-Knorr dynamite conspir-
acy trial was resumed yesterday. The
court room was crowded as usual.
scarcely a foot of room being avail
able. The defendant, Lloyd S. Winter
steen, was recalled to the stand to re-
sumo his testimony i'm his own behalf.
He began where he had left off on Fri
day afternoon, denying Knorr's state
ment in toto. He said that each and
every one of the alleged conspiracies, of
which Knorr had stated the witness
was the prime mover, were base fabri-
cations
1t took the defendant just one hour to
finish his story, and at 10 o'clock he
was turned over to District Attorney
Graham for cross examination The
Philadelphia lawyers cross examina-
ton was the most rigid THAI has ever
been heard in Columbia county Win
tersteen, who is also a lawyer of some
note, became somewhat mixed on
many of the details of his statement.
hut the main points in his testimony
has not as yet been materially weak
ened.
Mr.. Wintersteen, under the question
ing of Mr. Graham, again went back
over the experiences he and Knorr met
with in the different trips to Harris
burg, Reading and Wilkesbarre. He
said he addressed his letters to Knorr
by the name of Miss Name Wilson"
at l[norr's request, and that he had
been doing 1T for two years prior to
the explosion. He also said that he
kept Knorr's whereabouts a secret at
Knorr's request, as he had stated to
witness that he didn't want it known
where he was, as he was lodging Off
GERS on account Of a scraDe he had
got into, in which he had struck a per-
son over the head with billy" or a
piece of lead pipe. Notwithstanding
this testimony, witness admitted hay
ing taken several rides with him, going
to restaurants with him and being
seen on the streets of both Reading and
Bloomsbury.
Wintersteen admitted having been
with KnorT on the day previous and
three days after the explosion by
which Knorr attempted to destroy Mr.
Walters residence, and said that he
went a hundred miles to Reading to
see Knorr when the latter merely
wanted to see him for the purpose of
borrowing sufficient money to pay
Sally Cast $1O.5O a month rent during
the winter. Witness stated that he
wanted to get control of Mrs. Knorrss 3
stock in the Bloomsbury Iron company
in the same way that he had secured
Midred's, If she would consent He de-
MED having made the threats sworn
to by Messrs. Miller and Ertwine. He
stated, however, that he might have
said before Mrs. Connor that he would
like to put a bullet in Walters heart,
but did not think that he had said
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-06-09
Robbers Scared Awnv.

Shortly after s O'Clock last evening sneak
thieves tried to effect an entrance to the
Watson House by crawling on the roof Of an
clubhouse to the second story window. The
proprietor, Mr.. Shuman, who had retired
early, was aroused by the noise of the
burglars and scared them away. This is the
second attempt made within a period of
several weeks.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-06-09
RIBBONS, FLOWERS,
LACES, EMBROIDERIES,
TRIMMINGS, LADIES, CENTS
AND CHlLDREN'S UNDERWEAR,
WHITE GOODS, WRAPPERS,

Notions, etc. Art in style, high
merit in quality and at panic prices.
You can get style always by paying
for it. But you can get style at
this store by paying a modest living
price for it. Seasonable and Rea-
sonable is our motto, and we live
up to it strictly and enable our
customers to benefit by all it means.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-06-09

Rev. Alfred Heebner, of town, at the re.
quest Of the County Superintendent of the
Flower Mission Of the Y. w. c. II. IT,, con
Quoted a religious service in the almshouse
to day. He viii report his visit to the "Y''
on Saturday evening.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-06-09
a Meeting for Everybndv.

There will be a union meeting of all the
classes of the M. Z. church this evening.
All members and friends Of the church are
invited to be present There viii be a song
service at 7.l5, and the general experience
meeting will begin at 1880, Everybody wei
come.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-06-09

The June meeting of the Schuylkll Val
ley Veterinary Medical Association will be
held on Wednesday, 10th inst, at Pottsvine.
After the transaction of routine business, the
following papers will be read and discussed
Pneumonia, by Dr. Potteiger and shoeing,
by DR., Yingst. Reports of some interesting
cases will follow
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-06-09
The Insurance scandnl Investigation.

Inc insurance scandal Investigation.
Harrisburg, June 9.-Yesterday after
noon the joint legislative committee
charged with the investigation of the
$4,000 insurance scandal resumed its
probing, Frank II. Leonard, the New
York witness who is wanted to tell
what he knows about an alleged prop
osition made to the Metropolitan Life
Insurance company of New York to
kill the infant insurance bill, failed to
appear and the committee adjourned
to meet next TuesdaY afternoon.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-06-09
Damn eOa. Attention.

Members of Washington Camp No. 2O8 p.
o. s. of A., are urgently requested to attend
the next regular meeting of the camp on
Thursday evening, June 10th, at Meuet's
hall, as business Of the utmost Importance
will come up for consideration Let every
member that can attend without fail. By
order of W. j. POBTZ, Pres.
Attest; J. II. DANKs, Secy. 6-5-3ts.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-06-09
ALMOST BLED TO DEATH.


Harry Davis, % years old and employed as
a starter at the Boston Run colliery, had a
very narrow escape from death yesterday
He received cut on the right hand which
severed an artery, ard started for his home at
Fackville without receiving medical attend
ance The wound was simply bandaged and
Davis started to walk home. When about
half way the bandage loosened and the blood
flowed SO profusey that Davis weakened and
was obliged to take a rest, man named
Cramer while walking from Fackville.
found Davis lying unconscious and i'm great
pool Of blood beside the p & r. railroad
Camer signaed train and Davis was placed
upon it and taken home According to the
latest report the young man was making
fair progress towards recovery.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-06-09

Engine No. 400 which was badly wrecked
in the collision at Pottsvlle last winter that
caused the deaths of Engineer Schoup and
Fireman Herman, was put into service on
the Lehigh Valley railroad yesterday for the
first time since that accident.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-06-09

Most of the scheduled games of the
National Eastern and Atlantic leagues
We're prevented by rain yesterday,
Those played We're: At Boston-Bos-
ton, s; Pittsburg, 4, At Toronto O1
nnings)-Toronto, 81 Scranton, /. At
Richmond-Hartford, 10; Richmond, :
At Norfolk-Norfolll, Z; Athletic, 2.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-06-09
At Kepohinsl1i's Arcade Cafe.
Cream Of tomato soup tonight.
Hot lunch tomorrow morning,


The members Of the Sehuylkill Press Asso-
citation are to-day enjoying their annual day
out at the historic Valley Forge. The party
arrived at their destination at HOO o'clock
this morning, and will leave for homo at 7. 90
p. m. John p. Connor, the PottsviHe
restauranteur. was the eaterer for the nnrtN
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-06-09
No lIore IYnoden nrIdres.

Work on the erection of the iron bridges
on the Catawissa branch Of the p. & r. rail
way in and about Ringtown is progressing
rapidly. Yesterday another consignment Of
six cars of bridge iron arrived
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-06-09
Kendriok House Free Lunch.
Oyster soup, free, tonight.


Henry G.. Roads and Miss Mary C. Eisen-
hart both Of town, this morning made APP
plication through Justice Shoemaker for a
marriage license. 1t is expected the we'd
ding will take place this evening.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-06-09

Telephone to NJ. Ulrich & Son, Ashland,
Pa, when you have a dead animal They
will haul it away at short notice, free OF
charge G-7-lm
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-06-09

Broen's ItiaIto Cafe Free Lunch.
Homemade vegetable soup tonight
Hot lunch tomorrow morning
Meals at all hours.
Free continuous phonograpn entertainment
All the latest songs and band marches.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-06-09

New York, June 9.-Dan Creedon and
Kid Mccoy have been matched to
fieht at the Palace A. C. within the
next six weeks, for a purse of S,OOO the
men to weigh 15S pounds. Each posted
$1,000 forfeit
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-06-09

Basement Titman building, open all night.
PURGE of pea tonight.
Hot lunch tomorrow morning.
Hard shell and deviled crabs.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-06-09

The Public Library, which has been closed
from May 9Th to June 10th, 1897, will not be
until further notice.
BY order of the Board Of Trustees.
FRANK HANNA,
b-B-ht Librarian.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-06-09
Hnrd Tlme YnIues

In ladies' and gents furnishing, complete
line, retail at wholesale prices. Mann's II
and 10 West Centre street. 5-27-1m
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-06-09
The BEEHIVE
29 South Main Street.
Near Post Office.


New Undertaken.
T. J. Coakley has opened an undertaking
establishment in town with his office located
at J. J. Coalley's, 3s North Main street.
Night calls at the Ferguson House
Buy Keystone flour. Be sure that the name
LEssIG & BAER, Ashland, Pa, is printed on
ever sack.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-06-09

Our free lunch tonight will consist of clam
soup. Hamburger steak and potato salad to-
morrow morning.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-06-09

Low prices coupled with big
values is the combination that wins
your trade. We offer you the
largest and finest line of Spring
and Summer Goods consisting of
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-06-09

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or gripe, 1Oc
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-06-09

Dancing by the Schoppe orchestra at
Columbia park on Saturday evening. A good
time assured. G-g-3t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-29
STARTLING TRAGEDY.
A LADY SHOOTS AND KILLS HER.
SELF NEAR sTBAsBuRG.
Found Lying ON the Floor With a
BuiIet-HoIe I'm Her Hend-Norfh
CaroIinn's Dead Mt Winchester
Monument TO lie Erected.

WINCHESTER. VA. July 28.-(Speciai-
A startling tragedy occurred at the resi-
dence OF Mr.. Daniel Stickley. near Stras-
burg. about 900 o'clock this morning
Mrs. Sallie H. Kramer. a beautiful and
charming young widow. who was visit
ing AT Dir. stickleys, shot herself. from
the effects Of which she soon died. Mrs.
Kramer had been out shooting at a tar
get and had returned to the house, when
the tragedy occurred. She was alone
AT the time. and when discovered was
living on the floor with bullet-hole just
above the left ear. On chair the
winchester rife which had done the
work was found. Mrs. Kramer had
been sick for several months. but Il IS
thought the shooting was accidental. Drs-
sydnor and Bruin were hastily sum-
moned and did all in their power for
the dying woman. but At II o'clock she
breathed her last. Mrs. Kramer was
the daughter Of Mrs. Ann Hupp, OF Stras-
burg. and was admired by all who knew
her. she was about y years Of age.
Mr.. Kramer died about four years since.
The remains will be taken to strasburg
where the funeral viii take place. The
sad affair has cast gloom over the com
munity.
The Confederate Memorial Association
OF North Carolina win come to Winches-
Ter on the 18th Of September. the ami
versary of sharpsburg. ana lay the cor
ner-stone OF their State monument, to be
erected in stonewan Cemetery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-29
wAsHDREss GOODS.
HILLS NsYFa's SHaS. 6IA AMn ga '!!.t!l:..


structed of steel Steam heat ana eiec
trio light will be used. The engines VIII
he of the direct expansion type, WIN ~
verted cylinders. high pressure cyili'uV ~
Of inches I'm diameter, intermediate -
inches I'm diameter, and low pressure 20
inches I'm diameter; stroke, 4S incnes' -
niston valve will be used for the hish-
nressure cylinder, and double paltet
slide valves for the intermediate anu
low-pressure cylinders. The four-plau ds
nroneller will be 16 feet in diameter -
feet pitch with blades bOlted to the huD'
The tunnel will have a water-tight door
aft of the thrust. bearing ana stuillhs-
HOY The steam will be supplied py iour
scotch boilers. the dimensions OF whlch
viii he 10 feet IN diameter, and In lenslh
II feet inches.
Commissioner Of the Revenue Magruder
y ZONES and his deputy. Mr.. warren
smith Yesterday completed the hrst as
sessment levied since Mr.. Jones caiho
into office. The compilation or figures
shows an increase IN taxable values o'ci
the year Of 1896 OF $l59. lJ7.
Mrs. Maggie Smith, Mrs. w. X. SOUL
Mr. Howard Smith, and Miss Eva smllh
are I'm Atlantic city to spend seVeiH
weeks. .,...
Mrs. s. 4. Branch left this morning
for New Kent and Chesterfield counties
where she will visit relatives ana itiendS
for some time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-29
WED AT WILLIAMSBURG.
A Very Pretty Marriage I'm Old Bru-
ton Parish Church.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA. July 2s.-(spe-
clalJ-A very pretty wedding took place
at Old Bruton Episcopal church at .
o'clock tonight, and was witnessed by
a large number Of friends Of the con-
tracing PARTIES The bride was Miss
Marianne Charles. Oldest daughter or
Mr. Jonn S. Crgrles. and the groom
vas Mr.. Hodges ". Christian, son OF
tho late william r. Christian, Of this
CITY The altar and chancel were bril-
liantiv lighted. and there were decora-
tions cf ferns. cut-howers. and ever
greens. the whole presenting n beautiful
picture. I-p the main aisle MARCHED the
ushars in fun dress-Mr. ". =. Jones
ana Mr.. Walter Burke. and Mr. Hugh
Jones. and Mr.. Robert VI. Charles,
brother of the bride. Coming after these
wac the bride. with her maid OF honor.
Miss Tstelle Richardson. Of Hampton.
They had been preceded TO the altar by
the groom. with his Oldest brother Mt.
James r. Christian. as best man. Inc
ceremony was performed by the rector
Rev. w. r. Roberts, beneath a lovely
arch of choice flowers and eyergreens.
As the party entered the church, Men
delssohn's wedding-march was rendered
bv Mrs. William G. Jones' who presided
al the organ. and was continued In SUD-
dued tones through the ceremony.
At the conclusion Of the service the
bridal party Immediately left the
church. entered carriages. and were
driven to the home Of the brides parents,
where refreshments were served, ana
where Mr. and Mrs. Christian VIII re-
side for the present The bride was
gowned in white organde over white
silk. trimmed with Valenciennes lace
She carried brides roses. The dress or
the maid of honor was a blue lowered
organdie over blue silk with satin RIB
hons and Valencennes lace. she car
ried carnations The presents received
by Mr.. and Mrs. Christian were nuner-
GUS and handsome Among those from
a distance who attended the wedding
were Mrs. Minta $. Wall. from Coving-
ton. KY. and Mrs. Leila Busby, from
Richmond, aunts Of the bride.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-29
WILLIAMSBURG.
Election OF Good Tempinr Officers
William and Mary.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA July 2S.-(spe'
cial) Surprise Lodge Of Good remplars,
at their regular quarterly meeting fast
night, in their hall on east Nam street.
elected the following officers for the en-
suing quarter: Chief Templar, John III.
seymour; Past chief Templar Il. L.
Davis; Vice Templar. Miss c. Mullen
Chaplain, DR.. Leonard Henley; Secretary
Clarence T. Casey; Financial Secretary.
NJ. l.. Burke; Treasurer, Ar9. a. C.
Bacon; Marshal, Holiday Brooks; Guard.
I.ottie Clark; Sentinel, j. r. Binns;
DEPUTY Marshal Naufe Brsith~ait, As
sistant Secretary. Mittie Cloves. TINS
lodge now has a membership OF eighty
five, and Is ia a most fiourishing condi-
ton.
The Charter Board OF Visitors OF VIII
liam and Mary College met at Chamber
Inns Hotel. Old Point. Those present were
Colonel william Lamb. rector; General
William -. Tailaferro, Colonel John Is.
cary, Hon John w. Lawson. and Hon
ID. q. Tyler. Among the new members
agreed on was Rev. Beverly >. Tucker,
of Norfolk who viii succeed tho late
DR. Barten, Of that city, who was for
many years a member Of tho board.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-29
TWO BEAUTIFUL GAMES.
In Which Norfolk and Paterson
nrOI,c EXen.


NORFOLK, VA, July 2S-(Special)-
Two beautifully-played games of ball to-
day resulted in draw, the locals taking
the frst and Paterson the second. with
the exception OF four errors. each OF
which gave a. man first base, the field
ing Of the locals was superb, and at
times brilliant. The visitors were not
deficient i'm this respect. Catches by
Ioahv. Mcfarland Hook. and Grove
were Of the phenomenal order
The second game was close and eX-
citing. II might have been otherwise II
tho locals could have sized UP N'au,
which they failed 10 do. All the hits
they made were so badly scattered that
the most that could DO done with them
was TO score a single run, and that In
Tho last inning Bredt went into the
hoy for the locals, and though he was
NOT hit much oftenor than Viau he was
entirely too liberal with bases on balls
Two close decisions by Burns in the
last game raised storm Of dissent upon
the mart of the locals. and after the
eame was over crowd poured into the
field and surrounded him. but there was
M suggestion of violence. Score:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-29
HAMPDEN-sIDNEY.
The Lnte Mrs. WhartOn-The College
Outlook.


HAMPDEN-s SIDNEY, VA, July D.
Mrs. Lucy Tallaferro Wharton VIE ol
Rev. T. A. wharton, Of Abingdon, whose
deatb the Dispatch has noticed, was a
native of this place, the daughter OF y
c. TaIiaferro. Esq. now OF Roanoke anu
will be remembered by many VI ''1 -,
students OF the college and OF mon
theological Seminary as a young lady OF
great besuty OF person and loneliness Vi
eonar,cter She was married eleven OF
t1,ai,o vears ago 10 Rev Mr.. Wharton
,,hose first pastoral charge was In Meek
Ierburp county. n. c., but who for -FOUR
nr five wears has had charge Of tho Pres
b,,,erian church in Abingdon, va. her
re,nains viii be buried tomorrow morning
{, tho cemetery attached 10 the college
church Her health during most OF hFi
married life had been very delicate pul
she had borne her sufferings Win iheeh
ness and submission. she was lVFely
christian. patient gentle, ana trustLul'
While her friends are assured OF her
banniness. they sincerely mourn tneir
loss and deeply sympathize with the De-
,eaved family She leaves several cnli-
dren and will be buried beside one VINO
preceded her TO the grave.
TIE indications are that there VIII DO
n considerable increase in the hutiiDer
OF students Of the college next session
The opening address on September io'n
will be made by Bishop c, {. Penich, Oh
richmond. who is an old Hampden-Sid-
new boy. having been student OIL INC
college i'm 1869. Although he VIII ma the
community entirely chaneed-only one
person then resident on the Hin Deihs
aim bere-he will meet n cordial greet
ing and his coming is looked forward 10
with Measure not only by those who per-
sonally know his worth, but By many
who have never seen him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-29
THE COCKADE CITY.
Trial of n Damage Suit-AtNmpted
burglary.

PETERSBURG. VA, July 2S.-(Spe-
claI)-The Hastings Court has been en-
gagged to-day in the trial Of the suit oil
" ). McCance against David Baiiey
for $4,000 damages for assault and bat
terry. This case excited a great deal OF
interest at the time OF the difficulty.
Mr. w. r.. Mckinney is counsel for the
plaintiff and Nlessrs. Alexander Hamilton
and W. Il. Mcllwaine represent the de-
PENDANT.
The Sheriff OF Brunswick county ar
rived here last evening with a warrant
for Herbert Walthall, who IS wanted
there to answer the charge Of felony.
But during the morning Walthall. who
vas held on a charge Of misdemeanor,
was discharged by Judge Mullen on a
writ Of habeas corpus. He Immediately
left the city, and has not yet been re-
arres,ed.
An attempt was made about midnight
last night to enter the residence OF Mr..
s !. Hurt on Davis street. The rob
her was detected. however. and fright
ened OF. and could easily have been shot
Mr.. Benjamin Montgomery. who VIII
have charge Of the White House while
the President and family are away this
summer, is an old Petersburg boy and
has many friends here.
Mrs. l.. Z. Myers and daughter OF
Henrico county. are visiting Mrs. l.. f..
Crichton. I'm this city. To-day she dined
at Mr.. William Crichton's. and there were
present representatives, Of four genera
lions Of the family.
Rev. Or. w. +. Edwards. pastor Of
the Washington-Street Methodist Episco-
pal church. has gone to the country TO
spend his vacation.
Arrangements have been completed for
the encampment Of the Petersburg Grays
M Ocean View next month. The COM
pany will camp on the site recently oc-
cupie5 by the 4. p. Hill Rifles, and will
have large, airy tents with board floors.