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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-03-29
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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-03-29

We are elected by an overwhelming ma
iority to sell the dear people shoes Every
shoe in the store has durability, comfort, fit
and style to recommend it,
FACTORY SHOE STORE
J. A. MoYER Mgr.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-03-29
nonsrn1 rn1nn,. Latest ExpeditIon.

washington, March 29.-Senor que
sada. of the Cuban legation, stated To-
day that he had received official noun
cation of the landing of O. hlibusterng
party on cuban soil The expedition
was under tine command of General
Carlos Roloff. Senior Quesada sald
that with General RoloH was a party
of so men, many Of whom served in the
ten year war The cargo consisted ol
6.0OO rifles of improved pattern 3ooO'-
GOO cartridges, one Colt machine gun
one dynamite gun two twelve pound
ers and four tons of dynamite ah1
bombs. IT was landed at Banes'
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-03-29

When you want good roofing plumbing
gas fitting, or general tinsmithing done call
on E. F. Gallagher is West Centre street
Dealer in stc-es l-u
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-03-29

A Good Thing for Bad Cough
What? Pan-Tina, 25c At Gruhler Bros
drug store.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-03-29

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money if it fails to cure.
25 ,ent
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-03-29

Buy Keystone nour BE sure that the name
LEssIG & BAER, Ashland, Pa, is printed on
ever sa k.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-03-29
SHENANDOAH
Dental: 8,
tTitman's Blockl
East Centre Street.
onice Hours: a. m. to p. m.

DR.. J. W. Angles, llate of Readiugl' Manager
NOTICE DIR. G. s. Hartley is shll CON
nected with the establishments
nall EXAMINATIONS FREE....---
We make all kinds of plates. Gold Crowns,
Aluminium Crowns Logan Crowns, Ciuwn
and Bridge work and all operations that per-
tain to Dental Surgery.
No charges for extracting when plates are
ordered We are the only users Of vitalizod
air for the painless extraction Of teeth.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-03-29

Don't Trihe with Coughs and Colds,
Take Pan-Tina (25c.) and be cured. Al
Gruhler Bros, drug store.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-03-29

The greatest bargains in the icwelry line
at A. Holderman's.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-03-29
Wanted Idea $as IE':: ;:s s 5!3!E, ls8;

Protect your Ideasi theY may bring you Wenlth.
Write JOHN WEDDERBURE & CO., Patent Attor-
neys, Washington ID. o. for their 81 800 prize ofer
aud list OF two hundred inventions wanted.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-03-29

One Minute is all the time necessary to de
eide from personal experience that One Min
ute Cough Cure does what its name implies
g. II. Hagenhuch.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-03-29

NOR RENT--A new house on South White
Il street provided with all modern conven-
fences Reasonable rent Apply at r. E.
Aagargle's store East Centre street 8-l5-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-03-29
MISCELLANEOUS.

NOR RENT-Store and dwelling at No. %
L south Main street Possession april lst.
Apply to r. j. Higgins, l6 n. Jardin 50. 3-25-lw
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-03-29

W. q. Hoyt, C. f. P Agt.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-23
NINE FOREMENS EXAMINATIONS.
Remainder of the Thirtv-one Ques-
tions Asked by Examiners.

Below are given the questions sub
mitted yesterday to the applicants for
mine foremen's certificates. There are
eighteen of them, which, with the thir-
teen submitted Wednesday, make
thirty in all:
Describe the several methods of produc-
ing ventilation in mines.
What does the mine law of 1891 say
concerning the following safety catch
es, safety lamp safety hook safety holes,
safety blocks safety valves. ana fences?
Name the gases met with in mines;
the dangers attending eacn, ana how are
they rendered harmless?
What is a barometer? What are Its
uses in connection with mining. Explain
fully
Describe the duties of a mine foreman
as they are stated In the Anthracite Mine
law of 1891. in detail.
What are the dangers attending a
squeeze in mine? What are the best
methods of preventing a squeeze? What
are the best methods employed to limit
the extent of a squeeze?
To what scale are mine maps drawn?
If a chamber scales ~ Inches on a map
when the inclination is 80 degrees, what
is its length on the pitch7 OF what use
are the tidal elevations on a map?
If the dimensions of a mine ear we're as
follows:-length, 8 feet 8 inches: breadth,
rect lncneSi nelght, rect IN. now
many cubic feet would 1t contain? How
many gallons of water would it carry?
What are the advantages derived from
splitting the air currents in mine?
What limits the splitting of such cur
rents?
In case of fire in a mine, what should
be the first duty of the mine foreman?
Describe the best methods of handling
such fires.
Is the safety lamp sure protection
heavily charged with explosive gas? How
should safety lamp be used to test the
existence of fire damp? How should a
safety lamp be used where the currents
are damp? How should 1t be used where
the currents are passing at high veloc-
ity?
Under what circumstances is a lamp
liable to become extinguished in a mine :?
Explain fully.
Give formula for finding the pressure
producing ventilation.
In vein of coal 6 feet thick how many
cubic yards are there under a square lot
whose side is 300 feet?
What mode of ventilation is the most
reliable? Why?
Is fan ventilation reliable under all cir
cumstances? If not, why?
In an airway feet inches HIGH 16 feet
wide at the bottom and 13 feet inches
wide at the top, how many cubic feet of
air are passing when the thermometer is
making 245 revolutions?
Describe a mine at which you have
been employed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-23
CITY NOTES.

c. i. Applegorth & Co. yesterday began
suit against W. A. Townsend to recover a
book account of S5S7.9S.
Among the bills approved by the gov
ernor yesterday were those appropriate
ing $4,000 to the Lackawanna hospital
and $4,000 TO the Oral school
Clerk of the Courts Thomas yesterday
granted marriage licenses to James
Thomas and Margaret Farrell, of Mi
nooka, and Gabriel Murphy and Katie
Tierney, of Scranton.
Mary Ann Gallagher. who is charged
with larceny and receiving, entered bail
yesterday before Judge Gunster in her
own recognizance in the sum of $500. Mar
tina Baker Is the rrosecutrix.
The bond of Theodore Weiland, colec-
tor Of taxes for Dickson City borough,
was filed with the court yesterday. 1t is
in the sum of $500 and the sureties are
Albert Cleaves, NJ c. Donnelly, Jacob
Wei,and and p. j. O'Connor.
The following officers have been chosen
for st. Pauls Total Abstinence and Ben
evolent society of Green Ridge: Martin
Ferguson president; John Kelly, vice.
president Joseph Mahon. financial sec
retary; Thomas ]. Gavin recording sec
retary; John Walsh, corresponding Sec
retary; p. ID. Mahon, treasurer; James
Dempsey, sergeant at arms.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-23
FOR A SUNDAY IN JULY.
Directions Which, if Followed Care.
fully, Are Certain TO Insure Com.
GIAnI

DtrectiOns W men, III FOlIOWed Care.
fully, Are Certain TO Insure Com.
fort.
If you. are uncomfortable next Sun
day July 25, it will be your own fault.
The great Philadelphia Sunday Press,
which will come to this town early in
the morning, will make the day pleas
ant for you no matter what the wealth
er conditions may be. Its pages will
take your mind away from everything
that can possibly worry. Next Sun
days Press will give all the gossip of
the seaside and mountain resorts; will
give complete information about the
wonderful gold fields of Alaska; tell
how English women are employed in
the manufacture of bicycles; describes
some wonderful relics that have been
discovered in a mound in Georgia; re-
veal the sad misfortunes that have
come to the family of Harriet Beecher
Stowe. the author of Uncle Toms
Cabin" and will give a host of other
special features to be found in no other
paper. In addition, every reader will
receive free copy of the S25, 900 paint
ing. THE Battle of Lake Erie" Or
der next Sundays Press in advance.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-23
INSTRUCTIVE OBJECT LESSON.
Furnished by Buffalo Biil's Wild
West Exhibition.

The scholar Of American history can
enjoy no more entertaining and in
structive object lesson, than that fur
nished by Buffalo Bill and his Wild
West exhibition.
No teacher. however able, can i'm
part the same amount of palatable in
struction in three years that is afford
ed in three hours at the Wild West
display, which will be seen here on
Friday, July 80.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-23
CAPITAL STOCK INCREASED.
Lackawanna Electric Company Adds
100000 to Its Capitalization.

Heat and Power company has decided
to increase its capital stock 500 900. A
plant is to be erected at Taylor from
where supply lines will be run to MI
nooka, Old Forge and Moosic.
Fred Durr, of Scranton, is president;
W. X. Beck, of Moosic, secretary, and
John Webber, jr., of Taylor, treasurer
of the company. Work on the pro-
posed improvements will begin in a few
days. Taylor recently voted not to
purchase the company's plant.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-23
OLCHEFSKIS WERE DISCHARGED.
Alderman MiIlar Dismisses the Per-
jury Charge of NJ. j. O'Hara.

Leon f. olchefskl and his wife,
Helena, were yesterday adjudged not
guilty Of the charge of perjury pre-
perred against them by Michael ]. o.
Hara, of Pittston avenue, whose house
was among those destroyed by the
explosion in olchefski's store.
The crime which was alleged to
have been committed during the hear
ing of a civil case before Aldermen
Millar In February st was that Of
swearing that his brother, who worked
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-23
CHANGE IN TIMETABLE.
Are TO Go in Effect This Morning on
the Trolley Roads.

The following changes in the time
table of the Scranton Railway COM
pany will go into effect today:
on the South Scranton line ten
minute service to the city line, instead
of fifteen minutes, as heretofore.
On Washburn, Eynon and Taylor
lines. twenty-minute trips instead of
twenty-four
On Providence seven and one-half
minute service instead of five minutes,
but fifteen instead of twenty minutes
service to Peckville.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-23
COMPANIONS OF THE FOREST.
Conducted an Entertainment and
Social Last Night.

An entertainment and social was
conducted in Finley's hall last night
by Ladies Castle, No. SS, Companions
of the Forest.
The following had numbers on the
programme: Piano solo, Eta bunker
ley; recitation, Miss Lena Schuman;
banjo solo, Stanley Swartz; song, Ley
shon Evans; recitation, Laura Swartz;
song,. Rhoda Clarke; piano solo, Miss
Anna Sullivan: recitation, Miss Matte
Hughes; song, Miss Anna Clarke; reci-
tation, Miss Gussie Schuman song,
Leyshon Evans; recitation, Willie Lin
der. There was dancing after the en-
tertainment.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-23

for him at the time was not working
for him. Alderman Millar believed the
charge a rather flimsy one and as
O'Hara's motive was in the mind Of
the alderman a rather questionable
one he decided to dismiss the case.
Olchefski was very happy when dis
charged, for II he had been held to bail
he would probably have had to go to
Jail as he had no bondsman at hand.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-23
SCHOOL BOARD SUPPLIES.
Committee Is Preparing List of
.S What Is Necessary.

The supply committee of the board of
control is preparing a list of books and
other supplies needed for the coming
school year.
The committee met last night and
nearly finished it's work. The list will
be submitted at the next meeting of
the board and the secretary instructed
to advertise for bids.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-23
HENNIGAN TAKEN TO HIS HOME.
Was Feared He Would Die at County
Jail Wednesday Might.

Patrick Hennigan, an ex-constable
of the Eighteenth ward, was received
al the county Jail June 20 on charge
Of tmtezzlement which has been pend
ing for some time.
Hennigan was in bad physical con-
dition and Wednesday night it was
feared he would die. Yesterday bail
in the sum of $500 was entered before
Judge Gunster for Hennigan. his son,
John Hennigan, becoming his bonds
man. At nine o'clock last night Hen
nigan was removed to his home.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-23
signed by the Mayor.

Mayor Bailey yesterday approved of
the ordinance providing for the re-
modelling OF the Center street station
house; the ordinance. providing for lay
ing fiagstone sidewalks on the SOUTH
erly side of Bank street, and the reso-
luton providing for gates at the Erie
and Wyoming Valley Railroad COM
pany's crossing at Beech street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-23
EDITOR JOHNSON GETS A PENSION.
He Is Allowed 80 a Month for Dis
ability Caused by Rheumatism.

c. Ben Johnson. the well-known
newspaper man, received notice yes
terday thro, %h Alderman o. b. Wright
that he hao zen granted a pension
OF SS a me 'th. 'is claim was based
on partial <disaD. - resulting from
rheumatism
MI Johns.1 served az musician
in Comany ID, l04 Pennsyly, "a Vol
unteers.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-23
ALONE FIVE DAYS
In THE MOUNTAINS
Five.Year.0Id Son Of Gulseppi Wodenia
Found Yesterday.
HE DISAPPEARED ON SUNDAY

II Was Supposed That He Was Kid
mapped aud Andrew Grage Was
Arrested for the Ofense-
of the Boy Were Overioyed When
Their Boy Was Restored to Them
Yesterday Afternoon--He Is Weak
but win Recover.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-23

Frank Dougherty, a telegraph oper-
ator at the Moscow depot, will be a
candidate for the Democratic nomina-
tion for jury commissioners
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-23
POLITICAL GOSSIP.

President p. j. Nealis, of common
council, is being urged TO become a
candidate for delegate to the Demo-
cratic state convention from the First
Legislative district. To a Tribune re-
porter last night. Mr.. Nealis said' he
was a candidate.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-23

Edward f. Wenzel. the common
councilman from the Tenth ward, has
announced his candidacy for the Re.
publican nomination for recorder OF
deeds
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-23

BEECHAM's PILLS for Stomach and
Liver ills.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-23

the woman away. and his four small
children stood at his cell door to say
goodbye. Then the unfortunate mans
rage vanished as rapidly as It came.
He kissed each of the children pas
sionately, put his hands on their heads,
fondled their little hands and chubby
faces, while tears coursed down his
hardened cheeks. In parting with his
wife he showed little feeling. He after
wards told the death-watch that his
wife confided to him that she had mar
ried his half-brother since he was
placed in prison.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-27

From Tho Washington Post.

From Tho Washington Post
y bltho-lopklnS, clipper and socia bI, voup,-
i-htiiShtn;An NJ was, friendly and open hearted
not AZ an the .surly and exclusive sort of Hriion
v" ar" used 20 in America, and when ho came
INTO thc hotel n shook hands cordially like h..
Wa meeting an old friend" said Nir { NJ
BuilrlSh. OF Chicago. at Chamb.rlin'S r.raliiu.r
an odd Illustration or thu NIciSSitudss OF life
That was eight years ago. ana was clerk
IN one OF the big hotels cf Chicago liked
Inc young fellow from the start. TAX. good
care 81 that Nalsc.' he said. rs h handed over
ms grip. It's got a good bit Of money inside
How much; I asked.
g som, thing over $NO.UOO'
sur enough, that what the bag CON
tanned, and that was only part Of his wealth
It. had come over To the States To- try his uck
AT raising cattle in Montana | advised hin, ia
be cautious about investing his money for I
saw hc was innocent Of the world. and could bn
easily imposed on. He badc me "A merry good
10y and started for the West. Six months PASSED
and ON" day he turned up again at the hotel
sure enough. he had been blcd by sharpers and
that, with ms own miSmanagcmcn had caused
him 20 lose early all his money. He still had
left about 5000. and said he was going back
to England to get the remainder Of his fortune
six weeks ago | met him. this time in Phila-
dclphia- lie was member OF opera com
pany that had met disaster the road and
let him have money enough 10 pay his fare to
New York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-27
"GCINEi PIGS"
NEW KIND OF ANIMAL IN THE LONDON FIH,>.
CIAI ZOO

-'--''' ~ -'>A'N-Ni- ~ 4ltI- LONDON FI\A%-
CIAL- 700"
london Letter in The Chicago Times Herald
Down in "tne city" whcre do congregsta- ,b.
world OF spectators. promoters brokers ana
company roaicrS. they have a term Of iulinus
CIiSln that - significant Of deception artfIlly
praCtlsed upon the unwary. That term il ~.
harmless compound guinea pig" \ docii.
pretty and Interesting enough LITTLE animal i III
creature at the Zoo designated 10y this name
but the guinea pig q financial Earlanc. is MOI
seafIy s" innocent and can hardly be said TO ha
harmless. Long experience has taught the crafty
speCuator in the foibles and weak uesses 80 ~
catching GudgconS a lordly title AN SELF
prldc and sagaciOUS reserve NaniSh..s from ,bo
minds Of EngliShmen before the magic OF
sounding title. and they hasten fall prostr;,t.
III Worshli'i ll ecstacN wherever cprouet gilt
fcrs or us shadow is cast Therefore the mon il,
the city Who thrive Icy trioking Tho crcdulitv or
tickling tho vanity Of the ord-adering priIli.
lno" The value Of titular names upon The rros-
p fuses 0f curious schemes that have not a self
commencing merit.
When three willy heads who haN. = ind
70 gather into their priVy purse the uucmplovcd
shilliEgs and soVercigns of Il wealth era ,.inf,
poYulaCe conceive a plan 10 the purpose they or
gaLlze themselves into a company. draw M, :,
greed irfiam!ng prospectus. and then 20 forth 10
secure a list Of imposing names as directors and
shareholders. names that shall subdue Snoldofu
the pliancy Of willing victims.
Now, incredible as IL may appear. thsr. are
numerous noblcmcn who. for gOodly sums. rccu-
larry sell Their names 10 grace these seductive.
proSIcCtuscS. and these are the honorable gen
tlemen who are known in speculative circles a.
guinea pigs" y great part Of the English no
bility as everybody knows. is poor as winter
The decline OF agriculture has Impoverished rep
yesentatlVes Of some Of the very Oldest Of thu.
families that once wore their scUtcheons with i
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-27
\ EW-YOEK TRIBC NJ;

P,Iu" 'nat had moro than the arrogance Of roy
any. There are wide estates the owners OF
winch are too poor to maintain with any show Of
SNntliltN from their greatly diminished revenues.
AS this is an era in which-despite the boastcd
oNiil@@tlon OF tho Victorian achievement money
II me god OF British idolatry. the getting of
money Is OF an Importance to excuse any means
10 the end. and great lords count it no disgrace.
nor 90 others find IL diSgraCcful in them. to play
,nc part or guinea pigs for filthy luCrc. They
hiEe their names to schemes into the merits OF
winch they have made no careful inquiry. and
10Y me honest and reputable management of
winch they have no responsibility. and in which.
IL may be said fairly enough. they are not legally
HlNolNed They figure on the prOSpCC fuses and
IN IN" advertisements that are intended To de
lu"e the public into buying shares. but the real
business transactions are conducted in the names
or the original promoters who constitute the