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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-05
MAHANOY CITY.

Despite the threatening weather indications
of the morning seven hundred people went
to Lakeside to-day to attend the picnic Of St..
Paurs Reformed Sunday school. 1t is ex-
pected that before night the attendants will
aggregate 800
Mrs Aaron Brownmiller, wife Of the pro
prietor of the Hotel Kaier. is suffering from
appendicitis and is in a critical condition.
NJ j. Haughaney, secretary for G. d. Kaier
& Co., is considering the advisability OF
converting the old Mountain house, the land
mark on Broad Mountain about a mile from
town, into modern summer resort.
The funeral Of Oliver Nathan, son Of Mrs.
Nathan Becker, took place yesterday after
noon. Iuterment at GAINESVILLE.
Thomas Hoan has purchased the PAGER
Harry r." from the Wayne stock farm neaI
Philadelphia. His time is reputed to be
2:l24.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-05

Mt. Carmel and Ashland newspapers have
been publishing thrilling stories Of an at
tack made by tamps upon G, & /. Policeman
Geiger, in which it is stated that the officer
was severely beaten on freight train last
Sunday with a coupling pin in the hands of
one of the trmps. Mr. Geiger stated to a
HERALD reporter this morning that the
stories are without foundation Of truth. lie
says he figured in nothing Of the kind and
that, moreover, be has not been ON a freight
train ON any Sunday, nor has he been as
aultod by tmmps, during the tweuty-one
years me has been on the force Mr.. Geigers
friends were not disposed to credit the
reports, as he is known to be a man well able
to take care of himself i'm such encounters,
and whenever he has had trouble with
uumps the latter have generally been only
too anxious TO avoid him.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-05
ENTOMBED in A MINE.
\ Miners Thrilling Experience in Packer
No. Coniery.

Joseph Kaawicz, Lithuanian residing on
West Coal street, was released from man
way at Packer No. mine this morning after
having been eutombed for about nineteen
hours The man frequently works many
hours over time, and has sometimes worked
two and three shifts on a stretch, but ON
such occasions sends word to his home
to have his meals sent 70 him
His wife felt no uneasness about him
until this morning Karawiczs brother
went to the mine and reported the miner
missing. Patrick Fenton the inside fore
man, James Alexander, fire boss, and Louis
Kline and Joseph Kainski went into the
mine to make a search. They found the
place the missing man worked in chOked
with coal and surmised what had happened
and at once proceeded to locate the missing
man. After working about an hour they
succeeded i'm reaching the heading i'm which
Karawicz was entombed and got him out.
The man was uniujured and came out i'm
excellent spirits He lost no time in getting
home and, after washing himself and eating
a good breakfast, he went TO bed and had a
good sleep.
Kauwicz said to a HERALD reporter to-
day that his wcrk was to run loose coal out
of a battery in the slant. AT about 1l:l5
yesterday morning he made a hole and was
about to put in the dualin and cap when the
coal started. He jumped into a manway
barely escaping rush that blocked the place
at the opening of the mauway and ontombed
him. Kamwicz says that he did not become
alarmed, as he knew that his rescue would
be a matter of very short time after he would
be reported missing. He had his watch
with him and by watching the movements
and occasionally listening to the ticking
he managed to dspel some Of the
lonesOmeucss attending his situation.
He did not suffer from hunger and only
slightly from thirst. Kanwicz is a man 32
years of age aud is married, but has no
children. lie speaks aud understands Eng
lish well. lie spoke Of his experience in a
very common play manner.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-05
PERSONAL MEN TION.

John J. O'Hearn to-day left for Niagara
Falls
II. L. Roller. the Reading confectioner,
was in town yesterday.
Charles Baker and family visited the
Miners hospital yesterday.
Miss Mary Y. Whalen, Of West Oak street,
left this morning for Niagara Falls.
Edward Ormsby has gone to Philadelphia
where he will make his future home.
Misses Anna and Elizabeth Heebner have
returned home from a trip to Scranton.
Misses Lille Brooks and Jennie Reeves are
visiting friends at Pottsville and st. Clair.
Miss Hattie l. Hess visited friends at Phil
adelphia yesterday and returned home to-
day.
Misses Katie Eisenhart and Clara Engle-
bart, of town, is visiting friends in Nurem-
burg.
Mrs Lang and daughter, of South Bowers
street, spent to-day visiting friends at Potts
Vile.
Harry Mayberry returned home this after
noon from visit to the old homestead at
Boston, Mass.
Mrs. W. II. Zimmerman and Mrs John
Meldaizis are enjoying the cool sea breezes at
Atlantic City.
De Witt Steedle has returned from a visit
to Riverton, N. j., and is again at his post at
the Ferguson House.
J. Arthur Meyer, manager of the Factory
Shoe Store, has returned home from a bust
ness trip to Philadelphia.
Mr. and Mrs. S. J. M. Kaitis and Matt.
Kepchinski accompanied the excursion to
Buffalo and Niagara Falls to-day.
Miss Ella NJ. McGinness left town this
morning for Cape May, N. j., where she will
spend several days in recreation.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bishop left town to-
day for a ten-day pleasure trip to Philadel-
phia, Atlantic City and New York.
Mrs Jesse Hughes, of Pottsville, is the
guest of the family of her brother, Mr. aud
Mrs. Fred. Hooks, ou West Lloyd street.
Miss Margaret Jacoby and her guests, the
Misses Hassler, Of Pottsville, were enjoying
the hospitality of NJ. f. Rentschler, at Ring
town, to-day.
Mrs Timothy O'Bnen, Mrs. J F. Bradley,
/ Misses Agnes O'Hearn and Mary Durkin, and
Messrs Matt. Giblon and John ConnOrs were
among the many excursionists to Atlantic
City this morning.
Among the people of town who went tC
Atlantic City this morning were Mr.. and Mrs
w. NJ. Brewer Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. d. Malone
/ Mr. and Mrs. James Grant, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ
Mellet, Mr.. aud Mrs J. b. Davis Mrs. Benz
/ Richards, Mrs. II. d. Davies, Mrs. F. G
Reese and children, John and Mable, and
Messrs. w. II. Waters and w. IL. Price.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-05
SCHOOL BOARD MEETS.
short Of Funds aud BILLS Laid over Pend
ing Receipts.

snort OF Nuuuh anu hAht AaAAu ONeF oAiu-
ing Receipts.
A regular meeting Of the School Board was
held last evening with the following Di-
rectors in attendance: Messrs. Dewitt, Hanna,
Sullivan, Conners, Britt KEEPER, Baugh,
rrezise, Edwards, Dove, Coughlin and Price.
The meeting was brief one, most Of the
session being consumed in the reading Of
minutes Of the last preceding meetings.
The committee on building and repairs
submitted a report on bids received for work
to be done in and about some of the school
houses and also reported the following
assignments of Janitresses; Mrs. Kinney,
West street building Mrs. Kitchen, Centre
and West street Mrs. Mccormick, Centre
street; Mrs. Marx, Lloyd street Mrs. Nc
Keon, Lloyd street Mrs Bowling, new
White street building Mrs. Lechleitner,
Coal street Mrs. Flynn, Turkey Run.
The committees report embraced recon-
mcndation that the grounds Of the new
White street school building be graded and
Otherwise improved aud ON the bids submitted
the Board awarded the contract for the iron
railing to A. l.. Graf and Michael Hefron
received the contract for the stone coping
aud steps. The contract for backboards was
awarded to NJ. II. Master.
on motion Of Mr.. Trezise it was decided tC
advertise for bids to furnish coal for the
schools during the ensuing term.
Mr. Coughlin, Of the finance committee
reported that there was little hope of imme
diate receipts Of money and Secretary Hanna
said there were ST. 200 worth Of bills on the
table with no funds to meet them. All bills
except those for salaries and labor, were laid
over ami the secretary was instructed tC
withhold all orders until the finance com
mittee is enabled to secure funds to pay
them
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-05
PITHY POINTS.
happenings Throughout the Country
Chrouicied tor Hasty Perusai

c,..,.,.., ~. o.,
Firehugs are operating at Pottsville.
lnmoqna's new Hotel Meyer was opened
for business ON Tuesday evening.
Tuesday Aug 10th, viii be pay day for
the lohigh Valley Rails ad employees ON the
Mahanoy division.
The Iomaqua Manufacturing Company has
been compelled by the increase OF business TO
,rhc op,,onncc,nort or Apo,,st s,l,sotR T.
giIls drs goods stor. ar,oors i'm orothcr
colnn, og to.da,,,s issro
W w ,'
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-05

Muir, Pa, July 90, 1877 am greatly
pleased with the rainy day puzzle sent for
three trademarks from Hoods Sarsaparilla
and cents in stamps. have taken Hood s
Sarsaparilla and it has done me good. I have
improved a great deal since taking it and am
now robust, strong and healthy Miss Bar
bara Miller.
Hoods Pills are the only pills to take with
Hoods Sarsaparilla
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-05

Az It's meeting on Tuesday night the town
council of shamokin granted Lincoln Post
q. A. r permission to erect their soldiers
monument at the intersection Of Market and
independence streets, provided the abutting
propeity owners concur As there is but
lite doubt of their concurrence the prospects
arc that shamokiu will ere long have a fine
monument
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-05
Be Careful ! Be Careful |

in the use of Brandy during season Of bowel
complaint. Nothing is so useful to assist in
checking cholera mOrbus or cholera infantum
when ordered by your physician as Pure
Brandy made only from Grape. But how
and where to get pure is the question. If it is
not pure from grape 1T is poison and will
help kill the patient. The Old Climax
Brandy distilled from Grapes by Mr.. Speer
is absolutely pure. BE sure and see that the
Bottle has the cap stamped with Speer N. j.
Wine Co. Get il Of your druggist take no
other. Price 81 so a bottle qt. 81 pints.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-05

During the terrific thunderstorm last
night, one of the conspicuous characters
about the Ferguson House, who frequently
carries samples for commercial men about
town as a side issue, avoided the serpent like
flashes Of lightning by taking to the cellar in
the back Of the basement saloon. He sub
stituted a box and pair Of oyenlls as head
rest to lie down and covered himself
with an abandoned bath tub until the storm
subsidized This was certainly a bright idea
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-05
invalid and saeramental wines.

Speers Uufemented Grape Juice is pure
and unintoxicating. II is made from the
finest native grown Port Grapes especially
for the use of Christian Churches preserved
from fresh aud pure juice as it is pressed, and
guaranteed to retain its grateful flavor and
essential qualities unimparied for any period e.
Much used for evening parties aud inyalids
who do not use stimuants.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-05

Mrs Frank Wilson, of North West street,
was prostnted by the heat yesterday and the
effects were almost fatal. She was attended
by DR.. NJ. S. Kistler. The patient is still
confined TO bed.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-05

The Miners Examining Board will meet
ON Saturday, August 7th, at 500 p. m, at
No IS West Lloyd street. for the purpose of
issuing certificates to all who apply and
answer the required questions.
JOHN II. REESE, Sec'y
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-05
BED SPRINGS
Given Away Free.

We will present every Pur-
chaser Of a bed room SUIT
to-day and tomorrow with a
fine extension spring to fit any
sized bed. This is a free gift.
We have only a few more
suits on hand.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-05

Metuchen, N J., Aug. 5.-While at
tempting to get on board Of a freight
train at Metuchen yesterday Otto Cru
gel "a years old, of Philadelphia, mis-
sed his footing and fell between the
wheels. Both of his legs We're cut of
by the train, and he died in less than
an hour after he received his injuries.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-05
ALSO DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS AT
POPULAR PRICES.
P. ]. MONAGHAN,
South Main Street.
TO TIE LAND OF SUNSHINE
And Flowers, the Hand of America, Cali
fOrniH.


Via the true pathway, THE Iron Mountain
Route, " which traverses region of perpetual
sunshine, where snow storms, billiards or
high attitudes are unknown. Pullman first
and second class palace and tourist sleeping
cars to points in Missouri, Arkansas, Texas,
Old and New Mexico, Arizona, California.
Oregon, Washington, Nebraska, Utah and
Nevada, without change, Quick time, low
rates, and all the comforts of modern railway
improvements guaranteed to all who pur-
chase tickets via the Missouri Pacific railway
system For rates right from your home,
and fdll information, drop postal
card, j. p McCann, r. p. Agent. 80 Rail
road avenue, Elmira, N, Y, or 30l Broad
way, New York.
2-3-tf w E. Hoyt, G. E. p. Agt.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-05

Warren, son of Charles Baker, broke one
Of lis arms by falling from wagon. The
boy was taken to the Miners hospital and
brought homo after the arm was dressed.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-05
MISCELLANEOUS.

NOR RENT store room and dwelling, on
II South Jardin street next to HERALD office
Apply to j. W. johnson North Main street
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Canca, Crete, Aug. Son the receipt
of the news that the Turkish squadron
from the Dardanelles was coming into
these waters the foreign Warships got
up steam, and the international troops
ON shore have taken measures to an
ticipate any possible complications
The report and these preparations have
greatly excited the Mussulmans.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-05

It heals everything except a broken heart
may be said of De Wits Witch Hazel Salvc,
Piles and rectal diseases, cuts, burns, bruises,
tuttcr. eczema aud all skin troubles may be
cured by IL quickly and permanently. q. II.
Hageubuch
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-05

Ask your grocer for the Royal Patent"
-four, and take no other brand. 1t is the best
-four made.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-05

Buy Keystone flour BE sure that the name
LEssIa & BAER, Ashland, Pa, is printed on
ever sack
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-05

HOODS PILLS cure Liver Ins,
Blnousness, Indigestion, Headache.
a pleas" Mt laxative. All Druggists.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-05

When you want good roofing, plumbing
gas fitting, or general Jinsmithing done cal
on E. +. Gallagher Is West Centre street
Dealer in stcres l-tf
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-31
MANY WILL NOT RETURN.
Mrs. Frederick Schwatka Talks of
Alaska-GOId There. But Not
Easily Gotten.

Lieutenant Frederick Schwatka, during
his lifetimey was one of the most intrepid
Arctic explorers OF modern times, anC
science today is indebted to his investi
cations for much that is known of the
polar regions. In his trips he was &C.
companied by his wife, who proved her.
self as brave traveller and as enthusias.
tic in scientific research as the lieutenant
Mrs. Schwatka is in Santa Fe on short
visit, and was seen at the Palace hotel
today by representative of the New
MEXICAN. A more pleasant and enter
tanning half hour than that spent with
this accomplished lady could not be
imagined.
In reply to the question, elbow do you
like Santa Fe," she replied: 81 am
charmed with the quaint old city, and
the climate is simply delightful. This is
my first visit, although I have often
passed by in my travels, and regret that
never stopped here before"
The conversation then naturally drifted
to her travels with her husband, ana as
Alaska is attracting so much attention
the subject of the rush of people to the
gold d1ggings on the Yukon and in the
klondike was taken up. Mrs. Schwatka
takes anything but bright view of the
fate of the thousands who are fooking
into that country. The rigors of the
Alaskan climate are not unknown to Mrs,
SohWatka, and size is of the opinion that
many, many of those who attempt to
reach klondike during the fall and winter
months will never be heard of again.
mo one should start to that region with
less than $4,000, and none but those of
the most vigorous health and the strong
est constitutions should think of going"
There is great wealth in the Alaska
mines, but the difficulties to be overcome
In order to secure it are almost unsur-
In speaking of the sudden requirement
Of gold Mrs. Sohwatka said there was
more boom than truth in most of the
wonderful stories told. She has been
personally acquainted with miner on
The Yukon for Is years, who has been
working and prospecting for 80 years,
and Is no nearer to the object of the
search than when he began, and this man
IS only one of hundreds who are today
irlfting about that country in search of
gold.
Mrs. Schwatka is brilliant converse
lonalist and tells of her experiences with
vividness that renders them entertain.
ng in the highest degree.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-31
CONFIDENCE AT CERRILLOs.
Active work ON the New Smelling
Plant Ofthe Mary Mining IL smeit-
lag Company Causes Rejoicing.

Sheriff Kinsell returned from an official
VISIT to Cerrillos last night. He reports
unusual activity at the Little Pittsburg
with no men "willing to work" idle.
The gentleman adds that Captain Mar
ion Balne, president and manager of the
Mary, Mining q Smelling company, has
ten mule teams and about 80 men en-
ployed excavating for the new 8O-ton
smelter of his company and grading
for the side track to the site of the
smelter. Contractor Hale of Ration, is in
charge of the work. The fact that this
very important work is actually in prog
ress has given frest and healthful i'm =
pulse to all branches of business at the
promising metropolis of southern Santa
Fe county.
Mr.. Kinsell brought up blue prints of
the approved plans for the smelter for
the information and guidance of Antonio
Windsor and other contractors in Santa
re, who contemplate bidding on the work
of constructing the buildings.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-31
LAS VEGAS NOTES.

Little Hanna Jacobs was thrown by a
burro, yesterday, and sustained frac-
tured elbow.
Adjutant General Hersey and Captain
James of Santa Fe, will inspect the Otero
Guards on Friday night.
Major Parker's newly appointed staff
has ordered uniforms, and will soon
shine like stars of the first magnitude.
Sabine Romero, son of County Cem-
missioner Romero, will attend school ut
st. Miohael's college in Santa Fe this
year.
While Mr.. and Mrs. O. A. Larrazolo
we're returning from Mora, where they
have been outing for the past few weeks,
their horses tumbled and fell, throwing
Mrs. Larrazolo and their little two.year-
old boy from the buggy, fracturing the
child's arm. Fortunately for the mother,
she escaped from the fall unipjured.
Henry L. Lyons, an old settler OF Col
fax county, who died recently, is said to
have left a large sum of money deposited
in various territorial banks, $4,000 of
which was in bank in this city. He
had no relatives 80 far as can be learned,
and woman of notoriety is claiming the
property.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-31
CITY NEWS ITEMS.

U. s. weather bureau forecast for New
Mexico: Fair tonight and Wednesday.
The Santa Fe market is just at present
glutted with choice frnit and melons and
prices are so low that the poorest can
buy.
Judge Laughlin has practically decided
upon holding special term of the dis.
trlct court in San Juan county in Octo-
Der.
Interesting and instructive quarterly
reports of the territorial auditor of pub
lie accounts and the territorial treasurer
Will be found elsewhere in this paper.
The businessmen of Santa Fe are mani
Testing most commendable interest in
the approaching Horticultural fair in
this city. It's success is thus assured.
Ask Merchant Fl. S. Kaune, who also
operates an orchard and an apiary,
whether he really thinks the gentle honey
bee can be tanned so that he can be safely
fondled by even his master and owner.
Assessor Hudson reports that most of
the business mon of the county have
promptly come forward with the license
money assessed against them. He is
making faithful endeavor to collect
THESE licenses with absolute impartiality.
Judge and Mrs. Laughlin entertained
number of friends last evening at their
home on the south side. Music, recita.
tlons and refreshments constituted the
evenings entertainment, and all present
were delighted with the manner in which
the hours passed.
Colonel G. H. Gildersleeve, clerk of the
district court, sent so pounds of choice
Santa Fe fruit TO Hon. W. B. Childers at
Albuquerque last night with his "compli-
ments." This reminds the New MEXICAN
that large quantity of choice, selected
Santa Fe peaches, pears, plums, apricots
and nectarnes have recently been shipped !.
to Albuquerque and Las Vegas.
The meeting of the territorial board of
education held Yesterday was the Fl rst of the
new board and was very harmonious and a
very important step was taken BY the
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-31
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mrs. E. A. Bishop and son of Kelly, N
M, are in the city, stopping at the Palac.
hotel
Mr.. R. O. Tarbow of New York, is {
visitor in the city, and registers at the
Exchange.
Messrs. CLAY B. Whitford and G. O. At.
kins Of Denver, have their names on the
Exchange register.
The NEW MEXICAN regrets to learn that
Mr.. Matt Breeder, one of the oldtimers OF
Santa Fe, is quite ill.,
Hon. Felix Garcia of Lumberton, re-
turned home this morning, after attend
ing to business in this city for several
days.
Mr.. @. V. Norman of Troy, Kas, is
visiting his wife, who has been at Mrs,
Bush's for several months past for her
health.
Mrs. E. E. Dickson came in on the d. a.
r. G. yesterday afternoon and took the
Santa Fe last night, for her home in Fort
Defiance, A. I.
Mrs. Frederick Sohwatka and daughter
arrived in Santa Fe from Chicago last
night, and have taken rooms at the Palace
hotel with the intention of remaining
some time.
Chief Justice Smith has gone over to
his headquarters at Las Vegas on an Off
cial errand, but expects to return to the
capital in few days. Mrs. Smith is
still at the sanitarium in this city.
Senator George Curry of Roswell, has
concluded to make Santa Fe his head.
quarters until after the Territorial fair at
Albuquerque. Meanwhile he expects to
visit his friends at Las Vegas.
Mr.. Manuel sisneros, the capable in.
terpreter for Judge Hamilton's court,
left for his home in Lincoln county yes.
Ferday afternoon. Mr.. Slsneros bought /
sheep when they were low and is now
reaping the reward of his foresight,
Mrs. H. B. Hersey is home from her
rip to California, and Colonel Jersey is
happy in consequence. Miss Lucy Dick.
ION did not return, having secured nice
position in the Los Angeles city schools
Mr.. James Wilson of Pinos Altos, reg
stored at the Palace hotel last evening.
,wenty years ago Mr.. Williams was a
requent visitor in Santa Fe, but this is his
lrst visit since that time and he was very
nuoh surprised at the many changes that
ave taken place and the many improve.
nents made in those years. u