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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-10
WINDOW SHADES
A BURST OF BARGAIN SUNLIGHT.

On the grand highway that
leads to good fortune every
purchase made Of us is a step
ping stone nearer the goal.
Every transaction is a bargain,
therefore a money saving in
vestment. Hence for bargains
now in Window Shades, we
have the style quality and as
sortment, and at prices that
will astonish you. All shades
mounted on best spring rollers
from Ioc. up to 9oc, compris
ing shades with and without
fringe, laces and lace inserting,
high grade and low prices.
This is what we strive to give
you this is what we do give.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-10
Gordy selects his panbenrers.

Georgetown, Del. May 1O,--James M.
Gprdy, who is 70 die on June II for the
murder Of his wife, has decided to in
vite those who assisted in his con-
viction to be pallbearers at his funeral
The exact location Of Gordy's burial
place has been indicated by the con-
demned murderer, who passes his time
in singing the hymns his mother
taught him when a child. Gordys an
nouncement was made through Rev.
II. S, Elwell pastor of the Methodist
Protestant church. who is one of his
spiritual advisers. Gordy told Mr.. FL
well that he had selected for his pail
bearers Attorney General A. G. White,
Constable Lynch, DR.. w. f. Blackstone,
George Hatfield, Harvey Messick and
Charles B. Marsh.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-10

All that was mortal of Lawrence Ryan,
who died from injuries received by falling
from pole swing at his home in Browns
Vile last Wednesday evening, was laid to
rest in the Annunciation cemetery yesterday
afternoon. Deceased was 20 years of age and
had a large circle of friends, who mourn
his death. The funeral procession was the
largest witnessed in town for many years
The Annunciation Literary Society of which
the deceased was member, turned out in
large numbers The coral tributes were
beautiful and numerous among them being a
beautiful pillow with the word Brother
inscribed, large emblem from the Annun-
citation Literary Society bearing the in
seription Faith Hope and Charity" and a
cross presented by six companions. The
body was borne to the grave by MessIs.
Martin Conry, James Murphy, Patrick
Burke, Patrick McGuiness Michael Gerrity
and Martin Brophy who acted as pail
bearers. Owing to the celebration of the
Forty Hours Devotion the services over the
remains were postponed until Wednesday
morning at o'clock, when special requiem
mass will be celebrated in the Annunciation
church.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-10
a Committee Returns.

Misses Anna Dengler and Annie Coogan
and Superintendent J. W. Cooper, the COM
mittee appointed by our School Board to
visit the schools at Coatesville, Chester
county, returned on Saturday, delighted
with the reception they received there.
Every effort was made by Superintendent
Gordon and the teachers of Coatesville to
make their stay pleasant and instructive.
They are especially profuse in their praise Of
Miss Smedley, the music instructor. who
chaperoned them to the different schools and
did everything possible to instruct and en-
tertain them. She is a fine musician and an
excellent instructor.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-10

Frank Slowitzky is the name of a Halle
ton Hun who last week passed through try
ing ordeal. While in a saloon Mt that place
ON Monday last he attempted TO perform
trick with ten-cent piece. He placed the
dime in his mouth and moment later it
slipped down his throat, lodging in the
larynX. He was removed to the hospital,
where an unsuccessful operation was per
formed The dime is still embedded in his
throat, and though his condition at times has
been serious, he was last evening reported as
greatly improved, with good prospects Of re-
covering
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-10
Was Ready For Them.

A young man Of Brownsville learned Sat
urday night that thieves would visit his
pigeon coop and he armed himself to give
them a reception He took a position with a
shot gun in a dark room that gave him a good
view ,of the coop and approaches. His pa
tient waiting was rewarded by the appear
ance of maauders but at an OppOrtune mo-
ment the Watchers mother rushed into the
room and prevented him from using the gun,
at the same time shouting to the robbers to
run, which they did, leaving the coop un-
mOlested. The mother feared bloOdshed.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-10
sInvonlc Nntlonnl Conventinn.

The annual convention Of the National Sla-
vonic Society of America, will be held in
Wilkesbarre, on Monday, May 18th. The
convention will be proceeded by a.street parade
and picnic at Mountain Park. The business
of the convention will commence ON Tuesday,
May 18th Delegates will be in attendance
from every state aud territory in the Union,
and it is expected that societies from ten
nearby states will participate in the parade.
The national officers are President p V.
Roomack, Of Pittsburg Secretary. A. S.
Ambrose Of New York Treasurer, Joseph
Grimesky, Of Braddock, Pa
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-10
Chrlstlan Prohibition Church

Scranton Pa, May 1O.-A Peoples
Christian Prohibition church" was or
ganlzed yesterday in this city chiefly
through the instrumentality of Rev"
J. c. Hogan the Forest City tempers
ance enthusiast. Mr., Hogan is the ex-
minister whose ministerial certificates
were demanded by the Wyoming
Methodist conference at its recent ses-
sion at Oneonta, N. Y, on account Of
his radical temperance views, but who
refused to surrender the paper and at
tempted to burn it in the presence of
the conference,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-10

The County Commissioners have issued
letter Of instructions to the Ward Assessors
of town, requiring them to be present at the
Pottsville court house at O'Clock on Wed
nesday, next, on the hearing Of appeals from
assessments. The letter instructs the As
SCISSORS to make diligent inquiry concerning
all property in their respective districts that
they may be able to give intelligent advice
at the appeals and prevent impostions on
the Commissioners by the perstns appealing.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-10
rn1,en III in Court.

Mrs. Nicolena Gwaskusky, a Hungarian
woman from Shenandoah, was taken i'll
while in a delicate condition and was sent
from the court house to the Pottsville hos
pital on Saturday Later she was removed
to her home. The woman had been in court
several days last week, she having been
prosecutrix in a case in which she charged
one Joe Burtusky with assault and battery
and carrying concealed deadly weapons. The
jury returned a verdict Of not guilty and
equally divided the costs.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-10
Robbers Had Fled.

Between two and three o'clock this morn
ing Officer Kester was called to search the
residence Of Philip Eckstein, ON West Centre
street, where robbers had made an unsuccess-
full attempt to loot the place. No trace Of
them could be found, but neighbors stated
that they had seen "a man jump over the back
fence The whole neighborhood was thrown
into a state of excitement for over an hour.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-10
At Kepchinski's Arcade Gale.
California bean soup tonight,
Hot lunch tomorrow morning.


McKeesport Pa, May 10.-The strik-
ers of the finishing and pudding de-
partments of the National Tube works,
who have been on strike for two weeks,
have been greatly strengthened by the
Amalgamated Association of Iron and
Steel Workers, During the past week
more than 1,000 of the $500 men em-
ployed in the works have been organ
iEed into that association, and It is
said that within a few days a general
strike Of the employees will take place
to demand the restoration of the 1C
per cent. reduction made in their
wages some time ago.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-10

The Ferguson House management to-day
put its new cab into service between the
hotel and the railway stations. The baggage
service is continued as usual. Landlord
Weidensaul leaves nothing that will add to
the comfort and convenience Of his guests
undone and the additional facilities he has
provided are highly appreeiated.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-10

The time is here when persons should
attend to the Identifying of the graves of
friends who have been buried in the ceme-
teries in this vicinity. Many of the citizens
Of town are already at work and a busy scene
is presented at the cemeteries in order to have
them look neat on Decoration Day
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-10

The Archdeaconry Of Reading branch Of
the Womans Auxiliary of the Episcopal
Board Of Missions, are to meet in a business
and social session at All Saints church
Shenandoah, on Wednesday next. They
meet at 1890, lunch at /, and resume business
at o'clock 1t Is expected the attendance
will be large.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-10
The The BEEHIVE
29 South Main Street.
Near Post Office.


f. A. J Fenstermacher and Miss Bertha
Hagenmeyer, two well known young people
Of Ashland, were married on Friday evening
The announcement Of the approaching
marriage of Milton A. Stein and Miss Eliza
H. Mucklow, both of Tamaqua, is made
public. The event will take place shortly.
Michael Piereich and Ella Kassak, two
well-known young Slavs, both of Pottsvillc,
were married ON Saturday in st. John the
Baptist church by Father Flussock, of Maha-
noy City. Michael Holisa was the grooms-
man and Miss Annie Bolesk the bridesmaid
Edward Kear and Miss Mary Jones, pop
ular young people Of Girardville, were mar
ried Saturday evening at the hqme Of the
brides parents, on Ogden street.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-10

Letters Of administration were granted TO
Adelia g. Lewis on the estate of William H.
Lewis, late Of Pottsville, deceased also TO
Kate A. Stmuse on the estate Of Chas.
Witchey, late of Mahanoy City, deceased
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-10

Az about midnight Saturday a drunken
woman threw the residents Of the vicinity of
Lloyd and Jardin streets into state of ner-
vousness by her boisterous conduct. The
disturber desisted and went homeward after
being admonished by B. G. Hess, a special
officer
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-10

We are showing aud offering excellent OPP
portunihcs in all wool ingram, brussels and
rag carpets for the next few days. This in
cludes the finest and best known makes at
the usual prices Of ordinary grades. AT the
recognized carpet headquarters of Shenan-
doah,
5-8.2t p. j. MONAeHAN's.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-10

Charles Popetehkus, of Minersyille, was ar
rested in town for drunkenness and nuisance
last night and discharged from the lookup
this morning after paying fine and costs to
Chief Burgess Tabor
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-10

The borough officials, members Of the
Borough Council and the School Board Of
Mahanoy City, Senator Coyle's home town,
have all endorsed John f. Finney for Naval
Officer. The petitions have been forwarded
to the United States Senators from this state
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-10

OHara large two horse coach took large
crowd of Lithuanian folks to the Catawissa
valley yesterday. This was the hrst outing
Of the season and the day was spent at
Rattling Run.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-10

The Pennsylvania Telephone Company to-
day put in a long distance telephone at Null
doon's drug store 1t win be used as a pay
station
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-10

Breens Blaito Cafe Free Lunch.
Vegetable soup tonight.
Hot lunch tomorrow morning.
Meals at all hours
Free continuous phonognpn entertainment.
All the latest songs and band marches.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-10
Wenrlng New UnIforms.

The paid police of town douned their new
uniforms last night and presented a very neat
appearance.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-10

Casoarets stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels, Never sieken, weaken or gripe, 1Oc
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-10

Basement Titman building, open all night
Grand Army bean soup, tonight.
Hot lunch tomorrow morning.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-10
For Sale, splendid Opportunity.

Two private dwellings, most beautiful loca-
ton, ON West Cherry street. Apply at
HERALD office. 5-0-lw
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-10

The Shenandoah Browns yesterday fell
victims to the Sandy Bottoms by a score Of
II to 10 on the latter's grounds in MahanOy
City. A return game will be played at the
Trotting park next Sunday.
An exciting game Of ball was played by
two local teams at Jackson's yesterday after
noon.
Thomas Feeley, Of the Shenandoah
Browns, has declined the offer Of the Potts
Vile club management to join that club
One application of DR.. Thomas Electric
Oil takes away the pain of the most severe
burn. 1t is an ideal family liniment
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-10

Who first heholds the light Of day
In Spring. sweet towery month of May,
And wears an Emerald all her life,
Shall be loved and happy wife.
Call at Holdermans and see them.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-10

Pea soup tonight.
Sour krout, pork and mashed potatoes to
morrow morning.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-10

When bilious or costive, eat a Cascaret
candy cathartic. cure guaranteed, lOc, 25c
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-10
wo Boarders Wanted


In a private family. Bath, steam heat and
electric light. Apply at HERALD Office If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-10
I'm snIe. snIendid Onnortnnity.

Two private dwellings most beautiful loca-
ton, on West Cherry street. Apply at
HERALD Office 5-6-lw
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-10

Neiswender's, Cor. Coal and Main SITS.
Oyster soup, free. tonight.
Hot lunch tomorrow morning.
Meals served at all hours.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-05-10
TROOPS RECALLED.

A Decisive step Towards Ending The War
In The East.
Special 20 EVENING HERALD.
LONDON, May 1O.-Greece has recalled her
troops and peace negotiations are expected at
once All foreign securities have been made
stronger by the news.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-20
HUNTER STOCK Is FALLING
Tie Must Needs he Contcu, to Dictate the
Successful Que.

Frankfort. Ky. April 1s.-It looked
this morning as though there woulc be
an election al extra session after al. a.
A number Of the Repubica leaders had
taken up the plan 70 holi sn) n'r can
Gus and select a nominee other than Or.
Hunter. A prominent Republican lead
or said this morning:
"A senator will he elected at this sss-
SIGN and ne viii De et.Isr Martin. or a
Republican whose nomination Hunter
will. OF course. dictate"
II was given out at th> Hunter head
quarters this morning. apparently by
authority. though not by T'r. Hunter
himself. that - would wir1l-a af'er
the ballot tomorrow and hat Senator
Jones. chairman OF the Rep Ioli-al eau
Gus. would call a new caucus for either
tomorrow night or Wed leS Law morning.
When asked II ne would withdraw. Or.
Hunter replied evasivslv Those "sruf-
Leans who have had rE1;ain~ 'pds y
all session are doing some tall husiiing.
The nominee Of the new caucus VII
Of course be dictated by Hunter. This
lets out all though; - Colonel S. Icf n
Boyle. FOR whom the boiling RepuhN-
cans have been voting X WAS iDm 'si
this morning That the tiIn'e- rsopls had
not decided upon whin trey would com
bine. but that u wonli fHsly Se Judge
W. H. Holt or Ssaa.o- psba ~ Marion.
Louisville. Ky. April ia special ~
the Evening Post from Frankfort says:
There was but little interes: IN the Joint
session OF the general Assembly AZ noon
today According 10 agreement entered
into by the steering committees ~ The
parties. but one ballot was cast for each
candidate. after which the joint session
adjourned.
Governor Bradley this morning AIMED
ed his call for the extra session - hat
the general assembly might relieve ne
suffering caused by the hood IN The
counties ~ Hickman and Fulton IN the
Southwestern part Of the state.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-20
TscKLEs THr KESIucKIANs
sry-n !. the Guesi OF the Legislators and
Makes . silver speech.

Frankfort. Ky. April 1s-The speech
% Honorable william = Bryan 70 ne
leg stature here this Afternoon was 5eiv-
cred A. The ooe-a house. % which w4s
admitted. besides ths legislators. a -
nsrks Ole crowd of 200 people. represent
ng every party ant fscti0a IN Ken
lucky politics. Tire speech vas . master
piece q orst0ry He pleased AL and ysi
dsIgveri one u tae stronger srz1H'e'is
s5r s.lve-. he wss me guest e RE iea-
stature az d1y and iesf ton.gat va
Louisvlne snd - Log.s. 20 Sis a21n--
He - stI suffering from tne Effects -
re far fl Fl5r.sa. and aisle NJ SLOWS
70 s.gns ~ & whsa speak-nE. = mass
- aaadaz On TIE st@Se among re
cap.ars distinguishes c.-izcns Tas GOV
s-rs- Bradiey. Eao Ess INTRODUCED -
NJ Rrvsn - Ssna ~ Blackburn. sHni4
The cheering ~ t1e c-oEd Asler fhe
s,aeea. cs3@erulr Bra4Iey vas s1orE
tee arst e grasp IRE spsaser-s hard al
- tel bin ga; as Rad made fas nesi
s9eses so- ne silver s1e nat o hs1
ss-sr hssrd
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-20

the foreign Office should be without cap
tain or lieutenant and the British cab
met scattered over the continent.
London, April ls.-In spite of the fact
of its being holiday heretoday there
was great activity at the foreign Office.
where the full staff was al work the
whole day long. The Italian, German,
Austrian, Swedish, French and Turkish
ministers had lengthy conference with
Sir Thomas H. Sanderson, the permanent
secretary of the foreign Office. The lat
ter informed representative Of the AS
ISOLATED Press that the powers had not
We. decided TO interfere in the war be-
tween Greece and Turkey, which, ne ad-
ded, should be sharp and decisive, as the
Greeks have little chance of ultimately
winning.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-20
KELLY CAUGHT IN MONTREAL
Cashier stickney's Murderer Captured
with Part of the Swag

with Part of the Swag.
Montreal. April i9.-JOseph +. Kelly,
accused OF the murder OF Joseph A. Stick
ney, cashier Of the Great Falls National
bank Somersworth. y. H., was captured
tonight by Detectives Campeau and
O'Keene, in d house OF i'll repute.
The story that Kelly took the Can
adian Pacific train at Cookshire June
ton, Quebec, for Montreal. Friday nigh.
or Saturday morning. seems to have
been true AS far as can be ascertsined
ne proceeded on the train TO Montreal
Junction. about fourteen miles west OF
here. There he jumped from the train
While IL was going az good speed and
proceeded 20 ST. Justine de Newton. for
" miles away After taking supper in
Berasd's hotel that evening. he took the
Toronto express back 10 Montreal. arriv-
ing here about o'clock. Upon arriving
in Montreal Kelly. who was in the garb
of a woman. procured a cab and drove
around town. Stops were made AT sew
eral drinking resorts, and Aggie Ash
tons house was reached about 1870
O'Clock. Kelly was warmly received in
the house and wine flowed freely. About
midnight the detectives entered the house
and confronted the supposed woman.
They accused him Of being Kelly, and
he calmly replied:
II guess you chumps have got your
man this time"
On beng taken 20 the central police
station. $500 was found in his clothing
Or being questioned he declined 70 say
anything about me murder. except that
nc had an acomplice. He added that th-
accomplice told him that he had fixed
Cashier S.ickney. Repeated questions
failed 20 eiic- further information from
- -.-so-~4-~
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-20
FIRE AT BFKEa, OHIO
Business Portion OF che Town Almost
Cleaned Out.

Cleveland. April Is-Ths business Por-
ton OF the town q BsEea was nearly
wiped on; by hrs this morning. TIE
high winds prevailing made Il almost
imposs Die % cheek the flames. wh-ca
seemed likely 20 encompass ne entire
town. The fire started IN me Shumw KAY
block. which vas soon bGr1sd 20 The
ground. and communicated = J. :
hopes dry goods store. Or. D. T. Go8i5's
drug store. ne Cisy hotel Ms II y
lockwood. proprietor: r = Becx7Ti-.l-s
livery stable. L. Il Caev alters carriage
an blacksmith sA52. Frs5 L Smadlsys
photograph gallery. Mrs. william Nag
lsy's restaurant. he Miller block. 5 :.
Browns 5sxelry store. p csunoz's coal
Office. Marin Zu7leafs shoe shop. c. ".
Heater 81 Co.'S saoe store. p. c Quzy'-
home zad Or " G. Clarks's hume Ire
heaviest l5ssss sTs OF tas SasnTay
block and tas Miller 5Iock- xhich TB
zrxr=gzte So GO 4sE1- TIE tslsl l5ss
NJ reach from $3.50 - neoss esch
Berea has no water works and mere Sse
small hope = saving lae fewa- \ 1s;sea
nsat y the Clsseas1d a-s de2ar.Essn;.
xs;h fourteen msn. secured xz.er rom
a branch % ne E.FsE ssgss . 2s4xsss
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-20
TURKS TAKE MILOUNA PASS
How Edhem Pasha and His Fighters Be
hayed Themselves

copyrighted 1897 by the Associated Press1
Headquarters of the Turkish Amy in
Macedonia, Elassona, April IS, (evening)
The Turkish forces as this dispatch is
being forwarded are holding their posi-
tons in the MilOuna Pass. During the
severe fighting which began yesterday
evening Greeks and Turks alike fought
and behaved in the most admirable man
ner. 1t is believed that the battle which
VII be fought tomorrow CMonday) will
be Of a decisive character. Turkish re-
ports just received say that the whole
of the Milouna Pass is now in possess
sion of the Turks, who carried two Greek
block-houses at the point Of the bayo-
net.
Late tonight information was receiv-
ed from the front that the Turks had
occupied the whole extent of the Milou-
ma Pass and all the commanding heights
from Neckeche to Papylvava, as we'll as
all the defiles. The Turkish losses thus
far are reported to be slight-thirty kill
ed and fifty wounded. The correspond
ent Of the Associated Press counted 100
Greek corpses on the hill opposite the
uAhisAl ppSil4Ou. Inc Il uIhS declare
that the Greeks were drunk during the
fighting today, being constantly supplied
with liquor. Kenan Bey has returned
from Karya, where the fighting contin-
ued when he left there. The Turkish
loss at that place was 300 kenan Bey
says ne counted nearly 1000 dead Greeks.
The town of Elassona is deserted by
its inhabitants, who have fed northward
and towards Salon,ca, fearing that the
fighting between the Turks and Greeks
VIII extend 10 this place.
TURKS TAKE THE PASS.
Headquarters in the Turkish Army in
Macedonia, Elassona, April Is. p. m.
delayed in transmission. AFTER most
fatiguing day with the headquarters
staff in the MilOuna Pass the correspond
ent of the Associated Press has retyrn-
ed here. The battle. resulting in giving
the Turks possession of Milouna Pass,
was waged with admirable courage and
determination on both sides. The whole
pass rang with the roar of artillery and
the rattle OF musketry. It was, howev-