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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-11-11
WILLIAM A. VINCENT.
Chicago, Nov. 10. 1897.

Hon. w. A. Vincent. Chicago:
Dear Sir:-Your letter announcing
your withdrawal from my case is at
hand, and in reply thereto permit me
TO say that / regret very much to have
you 20. With my acceptance of your
determination to withdraw extend
you my heartfelt thanks for your able
and faithful services rendered in my
behalf during the trial just closed.
IespeCtfmllN.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-22
THE CASE OF DIR. RUIZ.


Washington, Feb. 22.--It can be stat
ed on the best authority that so far, at
least, there is no reason for apprehen-
sion that the case of DR. Richard Ruiz
who was found dead I'm his cell in the
jail at Guanabacoa, Cuba, viii lead to
any International complications. The
matter was brought to the attention Of
the state department in the latter part
of the past week through complaint
of some of the friends of the doctor in
this country The allegation was that
the man had been imprisoned beyond
the period allowed by the treaty for
an American citizen to be kept i'm Jail
without the lodgment of charges, and
that he had been murdered by his jail
ers. Consul General Lee was imme-
diately directed by cable to investigate
the affair, although it appeared from
his dispatches that he had already had
his attention directed to the case. The
official reports of the Spanish officers
arc said to show that Ruiz committed
suicide while in Jail but this has not
yet been communicated to the depart
ment of state. Meanwhile Consul Gem
eral Lee is investigating the matter,
and the state department is awaiting
his report. In the absence Of this the
department officials feel no apprehen-
sion Of any complications, and all
stories that warships have been called
for by General Lee, or that this gov
ernment is making ready to take for
cible measures in the case, are with
out foundation.
DR. Ruiz was a naturalized American
citizen. He studied and practiced
dentistry in Philadelphia for some
time and returned to Cuba about the
beginning of the present insurrection.
The charge upon which he was arrest
ed was conspiracy in having partici-
pated in the derailing Of train carry
ing Spanish troops as result of which
two Spanish officers We're captured by
the Insurgents.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-22
WOMAN BEATEN
AND IN DANGER
Frank Rakus Arrested Twice and Com
mitted Without Bail.
VICTIM IN A CRITICAL CONDITION
Ral1us Called at Her House to See BIS Wife
and When ordered out Made an
At 'ack- Results Of other Pay
Night Disturbances.

Saturday was pay day at the Philadelphia
& Reading collieries in this district and, al
though the wages paid out were compara-
lively small, many of Tho Polish and Lithu-
anian people managed to get sufficient money
to indulge in fighting drunk and several ar
rests were made
The most serious case reported was that Of
Mrs. Mazella Shelinus, Of East Oak street,
who was severely beaten by her brother-in-
law, Frank Rakus, who recently became
separated from his wife through his cruel
treatment of her. The wife was visiting the
Shelinus family and Rakus went into the
house to see her While there he became
quarrelsOme and Mrs Shelinus ordered him
out. He turned upon the woman and dealt
her blows upon the head with his fist that
rendered her unconscious DR.. Stein was
summoned and found the victim was suffer-
ing from shock. He reported to Justice
Cardin that the wOman's condition was seri-
GUS and when Rakus was arrested 81 600 bail
was required Dr. Stein stated this morning
that Mrs Shelinus was still confined to her
bed and would probably remain there for
several days
This afternoon Dr. Stein reported to Justice
Cardin that the woman was in dangerous
condition; that her heart was very weak and
she was in great fear that Rakus would get
into her room and shoot her. To be prepared
for fatal result the Justice went to the
house and took the victims statement, after
which Rallus was again arrested and COM
mittcd without bail.
Michael Whitekawitz was before Justice
Cardin Saturday night charged by Ike
Orkin, the South Main street jeweler, with
smashing a show case In the latter's store.
Whitekawitz was drunk and in dickering
over a bargain smashed the glass in the show
case with his fist.
Adam Erich was arrested and put under
$500 bail for breaking windows in the house
of Matt. Yetlofski. When the latter ran out
to ascertain the trouble Erlick showed the
muzzle of a revolver into his face, but
fortunately refrained from firing.
There were several other cases of minoi
character in which the parties made settle
meut by the aggressors settling and paying
the costs.
George Sussakofski was arrested on q
charge of larceny made by John Shupkus
The men were playing cards when the
accused suddenly scooped up ten dollars thai
was lying ON the table and skipped. The
accused was put under bail for trial
Joe Bartusky has seven severe wounds or
his head as q result of beating he received
/ in an alleged unprovoked assault in a Firs
ward saloon Saturday night. No arrests have
been made Bartusky is a total abstainer
He says he was on his way home when tive
men met him and invited him into a saloor
to drink. He declined, but the meu insisted
upon him going in to get cigar Wher
| they got him in the saloon they beat him.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-22

The Independent Hebrew Club of Schuyl-
kill county was organized last night in the
Egan building. The following officers were
elected President, Jacob Bamberger; Vice
President Max Rabnowicz Secretary, Max
Reese; Treasurer, Levi Befowich; Trustees,
Nicholas Frieband, David Levine, Wolf
Levine and Ike Orl1in, Shenandoah Isaac
Liehernan, Pottsyille. The president ap-
pointed the following committees BY
laws, E. Duell, H. Self and Levi Refowich;
Naturalization, j Lauterstein, L. Refowich,
Nicholas Freiband and r. Shapiro; Rooms,
l.. Refowich Wolf Levine and Nicholas
Freiband. Each one in attendance paid the
membership fee and an adjournment was
taken until Sunday afternoon, next, when
the meeting viii be held in Refowich's hall
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-22

The funeral of Lizzie wife of Levi
Kesser, formerly of town and now of Potts
town, took place at two o'clock yesterday
afternoon from the United Evangelical
church on North Jardin street and was at
tended by large number of friends. The
remains arrived here at noon yesterday in
charge of Undertaken Gable, of Pottstown,
and were at once taken to the church, where
they remained in the shrouded oasket until
the hour for the ceremonies arrived. Rev.
l. j. Reitz, pastor of the church, otiiciated al
the ceremonies and Messrs. M. L. Kemmerer,
o. S. Kehler, John L. Hassler and Elijah
Keller were the pail bearers. The remains
were inferred in the Odd Fellows cemetery.
Mr.. Kessler returned to Pottstown to-day
He has many friends here who deeply sym
pathize with him and his children in theiI
bereavement
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-22
BISHOP RULISON'S VISIT.
Confirmed Glass in All Saints Church
Yesterday.

The services in All Saints Protestant
Episcopal church on South West street yester-
day morning were of a very impressive char
acter Right Reverend N. S. Rulison,
Bishop of Central Pennsylvania, ofiiciated
and confirmed a class of eighteen cate.
chumens, after which he gave the class a
few words of admonition as to their duties,
and delivered a sermon upon the text,
'Diligent in Business" exhorting his hearers
to greater diligence in the Lords service and
illustrating the points he desired to bring out
very aptly. The service was full choral
one and very impressive. Under the vigilant
and untiring efforts of the rector, Rev. G.
w. Van FOssen, the congregation is rapidly
growing in numbers and assuming its proper
position in the community as strong moral
force for good, and the congregation is to be
congratulated and the rector commended fol
the good work which is being accomplished
The spacious lecture room was well filed al
the services yesterday.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-22
A CHURCH'S PROGRESS.
The Past Years work by the United Evan-
gelicaI Association.

lhe Ehbb lehTs MOEA ny INC bhAtou IVAN
geiioaI Association.
At the United Evangelical church on North
Jardin street last night the pastor, Rev. L. j..
Retz, preached his farewell sermon before
leaving for conference, which will be held
at Allentown this week. commencing next
Thursday. Rev. Reitz will continue in bis
present charge. Before the close of the service
the pastor read the following annual report
Receipts for church building, SO, 495 received
by trustees, $39474; received by the stewards
appropriation from the missionary society
not included) S543 for presiding elder, Sl4 /;
Sunday School, S297.4O Missionary purposes,
Sl05; educational purposes, 500 conference
claimants, S17.25 miscellaneous, Sil. Total
receipts for the year, S499e.3 80. During the
same period the pastor preached 14O sermons,
"a conversions were made, otiiciated at IS
funerals 3s were baptized, and oficiated at
Z weddings
The church is in prosperous condition.
The attendance on Sunday is praisoworthy,
especially in the evening, when the church is
usually crowded The Sunday school is also
in Aourishing condition under the efficient
leadership Of o. s. Keller and R. Stocker.
The average attendance at present is nearly
300
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-22

One of the most popular of the Bowdoin
square theatres melOdramatic productions
is The Span of Life" which will be seen
here on Friday evening. 1t can truly be
said that age does not wither nor custom
stale the infinite popularity of this most
successful of the many realistic plays written
by Sutton Vane, who is beyond doubt past
master in the art Of stage construction. A
more remarkable scene than the human
bridge in The Span of Life has never
been conceived by playwright and it is
probable to this unique contrivance that
The Span of Life" owes its lasting popu-
larity: Manager Calder declares that his
company this season is the best he has ever
engaged to present this play.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-22

Between one and two o'clock yesterday
afternoon number of Polish and Lithu-
anian people on their way home to Gilberton
and Mahanoy Plane after attending church
in town were attacked by gang of buns at
the Pennsylvania Railroad station, who threw
stones and snow balls at them. Joseph Stin-
cavage, of Gilberton, got into close quarters
and received cuts from knife and stones, in
the face. His head was also cut and he re-
ceivcd a black eye. No arrests were made.
The attacking crowd dispersed when special
officer Joe Anderson appeared upon the scene.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-22

Columbus o., Feb 22.-Governor
Bushnell last night gave out the fol-
lowing statement to the press: when
Senator Sherman resigns TO enter the
cabinet of President Mckinley I win
appoint to succeed him Hon. Marcus
A. Hanna, of CuYahoga county, to
serve until his. successor is chosen by
the 73d general assembly of the state.
] trust this action win meet with the
approval of the people"
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-22
An Aaditlon TO oupa.s Navy

Philadelphia, Feb. 22-The Cuban
sympathiacrs in this city have pur-
chased a powerful tug which they pro-
pose using in the service Of the insur-
gent government in carrying soldiers
and war material uom Florida ports
10 the island. The transfer of the
rapers will take place this week, and
the vessel will be ordered to Key
West, from which ptrt an expedition
90 IL arnharlk
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-22

Senator Samuel A. Losch in referring to
the fees of constables said that the bill
which he presented recently regulating
the fees of these officers, will correct the
present inequalities. The bill provides
for the re-enactment Of the old fee system
and will allow to constables remuneration
for making returns to court and for attend
ing elections. Pay for these services is now
refused them.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-22

The resignation Of John Skeath division
superintendent Of the p. & R. c.. & 1. Co.'S
collieries ia the Mahauoy district, to take
effect on 5lareh 1st, has been received by the
officials Of that company, He had thirteen
collieries including two jig houses, under his
supervision. His relations with the company
officials have always been pleasant and his re-
tirement has Occasioned many sincere expires
sions of regret. His successor has not yet
been named
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-22
sunday school Conyention.

The Sunday schools connected with the
Pottsyille conference of the Lutheran
churches are holding a convention in the
Trinity Lutheran church at Pottsville to-
day. Ehe delegates from this town are
Misses Annie Kimmel and Hannah Bartsch.
Mrs. Rassier, George L. Hafner and Rev.
John Gruhler
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-22
At KepchinslSi's Arcade Cafe.
bean soup tonight.
Hot lunch tomorrow morning.


The services in commemoration of Wash
ingtons birthday by the senior and junior
Christian Endeavor societies Of the Presby-
terian church last night were very interest
ing. The congregation was large and en-
ioyed every number on the program,
The NJ. E. church was thronged to the
doors last night by the people who gathered
to hear the memorial sermon preached by
the pastor, Rev Alfred Heebner on the
death of Colfax Brown. Many members OF
Hope Section No. 10, J. 7. of IL. & T.,
Washington Camp No. 112, p. o. S. Of A.,
j.. w. Stokes Lodge No. 515, l, O. O. f., and
the Jr O. q. A. NJ, of which the deceased
was member, were in attendance. The
sermon was an able one
Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys and
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-22

Special to EvrHINq HERALD.

5pecIuI 70 IVl-HIN1 ~ IIII1fT77'
TAAIAQUA, Feb. 22.-James stapleton, am
employe at the p & r. depot here, met with
a painful accident this morning. With an
other employe he was in the act Of loading a
cog wheel weighing about 800 pounds when
the wheel slipped from the truck and fell
upon stapletOn's feet, crushing them. Am-
putation may not be necessary.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-22
wAsHINeToNs BIRTHDAY.
No Formal Observance, Except the Clos
ing of Some Places.


ing of Some Places.
With the exception Of the closing of the
public schools, tho banks, the post office and
telegraph office, and the display in some
parts Of the town Of flags and other national
embems Washington's Birthday passed
wholly unobserved. There was no parade
or other demonstration, all the stores were
open and teams passed to and fro with loads
of goods just as on any other day. The day
is one which appears to have gone out of
date in Shenandoah. Tonight Anthracite
Castle No "a, Knights of the Golden Eagle,
will hold an anniversary entertainment and
tomorrow night Washington Camp No. 112,
p. o. S. of A.. will have its annual banquet
and entertainment.
Hundreds OF pairs of shoes leave our store
every week, and where do they go2 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, 1897-02-22

Anthony Munelly conducts a saloon in
Mahanoy township, and at the recent license
court he was refused license, owing to the
dangerous condition of the premises, it being
situated over or between two mine breaches
and being in danger Of sinking out Of sight
The Girard Estate has instituted an action in
eiectment against Munelly, and arbitntors
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-22

The town is now without any contagious
diseases Of any kind. Tho diphtheria
placards have been removed from the resi-
dences of L. E. Clark and William Mitchell
on South Main street, by Health officer
lnrlr.L
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-22
Vnn Ynll,enhnrr Cnse.
lpeeIal to 1910 mEnALD.

Special to EVENING HERALD.
PoTTsvmLE, Feb, 22,-The argument in
the Van Valkenburg bribery case was post
poned in court this morning to March 18th
owing to the illness of John w Ryon, Esq,
counsel for the defendant.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-22
saving Fnnd shares.

The Safe Deposit Building and Saving
Association opened a new SERIES Subscribe
for shares with NJ. H. Master, 127 North
Jardin street. No better investment Ask
for information. A large number of shares
carried in town. 2-15-1m
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-22
Kendrick House Free Lunch.
Grand Army bean soup tonight.
Hot lunch tomorrow morning.


The anniversary Of George Washington
birthday viii he celebrated in Rynkewic2
hall by the workingmen tonight The meet
ing should be well attended and will be ad.
dressed by Thomas Astromski founder Of
the Lithuanian paper 'Garsas" and Robert
Kunzman, of town.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-22

A 17-months-old child of Mr. and Mrs
John Jones, of VIM, Penn died early this
morning. The child was a iayorite one, and
the parents have the sympathy of the COM
munity in their bereavement.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-22

George Thompson, Of the News roportorial
staff has entered suit for assault and battery
before Justice Cardin against j. j. Creary,
the private watchman. The case will be
heard this evening IL arises from an
alteration between the parties in a hotel last
night
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-22
To Proteot the FIsh sunnlv.

The special features that character
lied the session of the house at its
last meeting was the introduction of a
number of bills, among the most i'm
portant of which was one to define
which are game fish and fish CONNER
cially valuable for food, and regu-
lates their catching and encourages
their propagation. 1t also protects the
waters from Wasteful and improper
fishing This act will wipe out all
the existing fish laws of the state. The
FISH that would receive protection are
salmon brook, rainbow, California,
brown, lake and salmon trout. and all
other forms of salmon, of food fishes,
black rock strawberry, striped, calico,
grass, green and white bass sunfsh
pike, perch, walleyed pike, pickerel
muscolanSa, designated as game fish:
also shad, white fish, lake herring,
sturgeon, classified as food FISH
Henceforth it shall be unlawful to
catch with outlines or setlines, or fish
for any game fish except with rod
hook or line. A resolution which was
reported to the house from the federal
relations committee and unanimously
adopted requests the senators and rep-
| resentauves in congress from Penn
sylVania to earnestly forward any
/ movement toward a speedy end to the
conflict in Cuba, and in remembrance
OF the generous aid and support
we received more than century ago
to urge the right of the people of Cubs
"a goyernU ent by and for themselves
This was passed and has since beer
| approved by the governor.
The final passage of bills was reach
ed for the first time prior to adjourn
ment, and the first one to pass wal
/ the first one introduced at this ses
/ sion, which provides that coroners shal
I have the same fee and mileage whel
they have been called and viewed
/ body, but decide that no inquest Il
/ necessary, as when an inquest is held
The Anti heater Hat Bnl.
The bill prohibiting the wearing q
hats, bonnets or other coverings 70
| the head which win obstruct the viey
! Of any public entertainment to vhicl
an admission fee is charged passed sec
/ ond reading, and is likely to be one O
/ the first TO become a law.
The dairy and food commission ar
/ by no means disturbed over the I'm
vestigation Of their department, grow
ing out of the charges made by MI
Hosack, Of Allegheny charging 500. .OC
pounds of oleomargarine is sold month
Continued on Third Page)
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-22
NEWS FROM
HARRISBURG !
The Proposition TO Erect Several New
State Buildings.
A MILLION DOLLAR CAPITOL
It is Believed That sum will be Ample fol
the Purpose-The Constitution Should
Not be Stretched "-Tle Pro-
posed New Law to Protect
the Fish Supply.


1ptcldl HERALD correspondence
Harrisburg. Feb. 22.-There seems to
be a unanimity Of opinion among the
members that Governor Hastings plan
of erecting several buildings for the
legislature and departments is a most
wise one. 1t is generally recognized
that there should be FIVE different
buildings; One for the department of
internal affairs; one to provide ade-
quate quarters for the auditor general
and state treasurer; a capitol or leg
islative building; a structure for use of
agriculture, education, forestry, bank
ing insurance and other subdivisions,
and the fifth might be used in the ma
ture of a museum to contain battle
flags, archaeological and other collec-
tions, a representation Of the mineral
elements of the various counties, and
part Of which might be used as cham
bers for supreme and superior courts
and the state boards which are re-
quired to meet here. This could be
made to harmonic with each other
by being grouped in architectural ef-
feet. The buildings which remain are
not fire proof, but are largely con-
structed of combustible material, and
are inadeouate to the reouirements of
tbe denartnants now in use so that IL
would he economy in the end to con-
struct a number Of b,lildinqs and this
done in reference to the demands of
the state for tbe next century
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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-22

Two young men sneaked into Joseph
Judickrs butcher shop ON West Oak street at
about nine O'Clock last night, when the door
was temporarily left open and took dollar,
or two, in change from the cash till
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-22
YOUR DUTY.

If medicine is to cure a dis
ease, it must be good medicine
the best only is good enough. Your
duty to yourself and to your doctor
is, to 80 to the very best druggist
you can find without letting dol
lars and distance stand in your
way In doing your duty we have
every reason to think that you will
come here with your prescriptions.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-22

Michael Lawlor, of Yatesville, had his
head badly cut by fall of coal in the
Knickerbocker colliery on Saturday. DR..
Stein dressed the injuries.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-22

A birthday party will be held in the United
Evangelical church on Monday evening
March 10Th, under the auspices of the sing
ing class. 1t will be a very enjoyable affair.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-22

Wellington Bertolet, superintendent of the
main line Of the P. & r. Railway, has re-
signed to take effect March LIST. He pre-
ceded his brother, Bonneville, as superin-
tendent of the shamokin division The
resignation will likely cause numerous
changes which have not yet been announced