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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-24
SPAIN SUSPECTED OF
C0NCEALING NEWS.
Special to Evening Herald,

Special to Evening Herald
Madrid Maya, Official dispatches
received from Havana say that Ad-
miral Cervera's fleet is still at Santa
go de Cuba.
The belief is that the government
is Withholding important news from
Cuba. This belief is prevalent in all
quarters, and in all sections of the
press The character of this infor-
nation, received from Gen. Blanco,
! has not been made public.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-24
REAR ADMIRAL SAMPSON.

through the scout boats, which
have instructions to cable the
Washington government immedi-
ately of an engagement should one
occur. Thus the navy department
is hourly expecting this informa-
ton, and it may be in their posses
sion at this writing. The official
censorship is very strict, and the
department is reluctant to give
information for publication.
In confirmation of the above
report, an earlier despatch was re-
ceived here from Port de Prince,
Hayti, reporting heavy cannonad-
ing in the Windward Passage of
the coast of Cuba. The despatch
further says This cannonading
was first heard last Thursday. 1t
was reported on the following day
and also on Saturday What re-
suited from the terrific firing it was
unable to learn. Further confrma-
ton of these reports was taken to
Mole St. Nicholas by two vessels
which reached there to-day
Fishermen who reached here to day
: from the western coast of Hayt
report that they sighted three
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-24
WASHINGTON NEWS.
Latest Advices From the National Capital
on the War Situation.
Special to Evening HERALD.

WAsHINGToN, May "a.
1t isadmitted in naval circles that an Amer
lean fleet of armOr clads are in the vicinity
of Santiago de Cuba, where the Spanish
squadron is supposed to be taking on coal and
making needed repairs to their vessels. The
navy department continues to intimate that
it hourly expects news of great naval battle
in that vicinity. but it does not give out any
thing to justify the expectation.
Key West is also in very expectant mood.
The belief is strong that all is over but the
shouting. Rumors are rife in that quarter
A special received here from Key West re-
ports the capture of the light house tender
Mangrove by big Spanish cruiser off the
southern Cuban coast. 1t is said the Man
grove was engaged in cutting the
cable at Santiago de Cuba to cut of
communication from Madrid. Navy
officials here will furnish no in
information, neither affirming nor denying
the report. The Mangrove was not intended
for active and hard fighting. She is equipped
with two rapid-fre one-pounders, and cable
graphing apparatus, and in charge of Com
mander Everett. Her crew consists of thir
teen men,
The army is ready to invade Cuba, bu
fContinued oa Fourth pageA
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-24

vessels in the Windward Passage
yesterday. The vessels were going
southwark at full speed, but the
fishermen were not near enough to
make out their names or nation
atty"
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-24

Key West, May Alt is re-
ported here that the Spanish and
American fleets are engaged in a
fearful conflict off the southeastern
coast of Cuba in the Windward
Passage,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-24
At Kepchinslli's Arcade Cafe.
Vegetable soup, free, tonight.
Hot lunch tomorrow morning
Quick Retribution.

Quick Retribution.
Special to EVENING HERALD.
Birmingham, Ala, May 24.-Near Utah
last night Dr. J. I. Gunther, while bicycling,
accidentally brushed against Lynn Thomas
negro.
Thomas drew knife and fatally stabbed
Gunther.
The murderous negro fled, but was cap
tured by posse and shot dead.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-24

Dr. Stein stated to-day that the condition
of william Zollner who was kicked by a
mule in the Shenandoah City colliery, yes
terday, was improved, but the victim was by
no means out of danger
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-24
Projectors in Town.

Nlessr- Hamilton Godfrey and l. H.
Rothcmel of Reading, projectors Of the
proposed electric railway which is to be con
structed between shenandoah and RiugtoWn,
were IN town yesterday, ON matters relative
to the construction.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-24
yesterday
Much Anxiety at Madrid.

Special to EVENING HERALD.
Madrid, May 2l.-Much anxiety is felt
here as to whether Admiral Cerveas entire
squadron has been able to effect conjunction
in the Cuban waters.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-24

4 HaZletOn exchange says a number of
carpenters from Shenandoah and Schuylkill
towns employed on the breaker at Laurel
Hill have quit work, Some were dissatisfied
with the wages while others found fault with
the hard quality of tho wood in working on
piece work,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-24

The regular monthly session Of the Maha-
noy Valley Ministerial Association was held
at VIM, Penn to-day. The program as pub
ished in these columns was carried out, and
the attendance of the members was large,
including Rev Swindells, of town
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-24

Joseph Lehmler and Joseph Peters are or
ganizing a cadet company which they intend
to have connected with General Goblin S
battalion. Oscar Bolich, who was captain OF
a company at Girard College, will be captain
of the cadets
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-24
MeIdaizis cafe.
Liver and onions, free, tonight.


SHENANDoAH, Pa, May 23, 1898,
ED. EVENING HERALD.
This is to certify that neither John Nc
Donnell or NJ. j. Byrne signed, nor swore to
the affidavit published in the EVENING
HERALD May 23d, 1898, before me.
j. A. TooMEY, j. ?,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-24

The attention of our readers is called to
the advertisement of w. K. Pratt, 1888 South
Jardin street, which appears in another
column. He has accepted the agency of a
complete bathroom which he sells at the re-
markably low price of $500. By using it
one can enjoy either Turkish, Russian,
mineral or medicated baths. Parties desiring
cheap bathing outfit added to their homes
would do well to consult Mr.. Pratt
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-24
A Great Battle
Report ed Fought
Sampson Crushed the Enemy and Wash
ington Hourly Expects Details.

Special TO EVENING HERALD.
New York, May "a "A Mai
and Express bulletin says a Lon
don cable has it that a big naval
battle has been fought in the vici-
nifty of the Windward passage and
that the American squadron closed
in on Admiral Cervera and com,
pletely demolished the Spanish
squadron. No further details arc
given.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-24

Window shades from 10 cents and upward
Estimates given on large shades. f. J. Portz
q North Main street. II
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-24

Grand Army bean soup will be served, free,
to all patrons tonight.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-24
Spring Has Come. s.

The voice of the lawn is heard in tn
land Our stock Of Lawn Mowers, Grass Shears Hedge Tmmers
etc, is complete.
Lime in Cans, White Wash Brushes, Caustic
Soda, Lye, COPpsraS, SuP1er, "Siug Shot
Roses, Seeds
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-24

This report is thought to be
authentic, and is confirmed from
many news quarters, although
little details are given. A despatch
from Washington this morning,
filed at 11:45 o'clock, says an eager
expectancy is manifested in naval
circles for direct reliable news of
the defeat of the enemy's fleet by
Admiral Sampson. This informa-
ton will only reach the government
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-24

To yrarh The bHbHe through pro-
FteUiUs, aigHifea, NfneHhal journal
use tie HERALD columns.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-24
THE HERALD

Creates business because Of its kns5On
kayge circulation and rendetJ y1ch
results 10 It's aaa,ethSetS.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-11-25
LOOKING GLASSES.
Backed With Pure Silver Now In
stead of With Mercury.

Backed With Pure Silver Now In
stead of with Mercury.
"How is a lookin glass made?" was the
question recently put by writer to large
manufacturer of mirrors in New York.
"Woll," replied the manufacturer,
"most of the glass used in this trade is
prepared for us at a molding factory, and
we merely cut, bevel and silver it in our
works. All the bowels are cut in the same
way-frst with sand and water, then on
an emery wheel and afterward put through
several processes to bring back the polish.
"Great improvements have been made
in this line of business in the last IS years.
Formerly it took two or three days from
tho time work was begun on mirror be-
fore 1t could be finished. Nowadays we
can get the glass in the morning and mako
it into looking glass perfectly finished
and ready for sale before night. We make
all sizes, from the smallest hand glass of
Q by 4 inches to mirror 10 by 20 feet, or
even larger, and We have o capacity Of
turning out 5000 feet day.
"Not many years ago the backs Of mir
rors were coated with mercury. Now
sheets Of pure silver are used instead. Tho
old looking glass reflected go or G5 per cent
of the light that fell upon it; the modern
mirror reflects nearly 95 per cent The
mercury looking glass was very liable to
rub off. Heat and cold also affected 1t.
The quicksilver would crack or melt, and
thus the beauty of the glass would DO
spoiled None of these dangers threatens
the silvered mirror. Besides mirrors,
those engaged in this line Of business cut
a great deal of beveled glass for doors and
windows In fine buildings this is largely
taking the place of stained glass; Wash
ingtOn Star.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-11-25

One Of the most interesting episodes O.
the Greek revolution in 1926 is of n Ger
tain cavalry officer who surprised de
tacnment OF Turks, routed them and cap
tured their 10000 sheep. Upon this {
Turkish general marched over to then
with 5000 men and recaptured the sheep
The general posted his men behind low
earthworks. One redoubt Of their oppo
nents was held by young captain with
100 picked men who tied their legs to
gether and swore to hold the spot or die
They all fell at their posts but one, who
fed, and long afterward row Of skeletons
could be seen bleaching their bones, which
were bound loosely together with shreds
of rirdles
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-11-25
Fat Wives.

The people in portions of Africa have
many curious customs and superstitions,
and among the former may be mentioned
tho fashion Of having fat wives. Being
introduced to great chiefs wife, Speke
thus describes her: II was struck with
the extraordinary dimensions, yet pleasing
beauty, of tho imlnoderately fat fair one.
She could not rise, and go large wero her
arms that the flesh between the joints
hung down like large, loose, stuffed pud-
dings. The chief, pointing to his wife,
said: This is the product Of our milk
pots. From early youth we keep these
pots to their mouths, as 1t Is the fashion
at court to have very fat wives Tho
daughter of tho king sat before me suck
ing at milk pot, at which the father had
kept her at work by holding the rod in his
hand. for as fattoning is the first duty OF
their fashionable feminine life 1T must be-
duly enforced by tho rod If found neces
sary,h
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-11-25

All the Indications on which great reli-
ance Is always placed point to long and
severe winter. In the first place, there is
the goose BONE For the first time in eight
years 1t Is very wide and nearly all white,
which is q sure sign Of early snow, deep
snow and snow of long duration. Then
there Is the ragweed 10 Is unusually tall.
Thus does nature provide for the feeding
Of the nonmigratory birds when there Is
to be deep snow. Moreover, examination
Of corn husks has disclosed that they are
unusually heavy. That ia another sign
of extreme cold. The woodohuok, further
more, oorroborates the other evidence with
fur Of unusual thickness. That is sign
that never fails, even when others do.
Lastly, there is to be considered that there
10 q surplus Of temperature which will
have to DO wiped out by corresponding
deficit.
These Indications will convince even
the most skeptioal and induce them to
make wise provision for one Of the severest
winters that have been experienced in o
long time.-Albany Express.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-11-25
NO WASTE OF WORDS. 4
Evidence Which Is Right To The Poiht
And Reliable.

Judge Frank Ives of District Court Of
Crookston, MINI, says: For some time
have used Stusrt's Dyspepsia Tablets with
seeming great benefit with few exceptions
have not been 80 free from indigos ion
In twonty five years.
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Tablets safe. pleasant to take, convenient
to carry give keen appetite, perfect diges-
tiOn.
Mr.. w. D. Tomlin, mechanical engineer.
Duluth MINI: One box OF Stuart's Dys-
pepsiA Tablets have doEo its work and l
am again gaining flesh and strength.
o. e. Ransom. Hustonville, Ky: was
distressed and annoyed for two years with
throwing up food often two or three times
day; had no certainty OF retaining a
meal II ate one. -Four boxes Of the tab
lets from my druggists haye fully cured
me. i find them pleasant to take, conven'
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Rev G. i. Brown, Mondovi. Wis: The
effects Of Stusrt's Dyspepsia Tablets Is
simply marvellous quite hearty dinner
Of broiled beefsteak causes NO distress
since began their use.
Over six thousand people In the state oil
Michigan alone In 1894 were cured Of storn.
ach troubles by SLuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-11-25
A Coa4ly Correction.


~epeAhana Of the way the spaniards are
running the Havana custom house., Fe-
marked one Of the representatives Of .
large frm Of New Orleans clippers, I'm
Just mention little incident Of our own
experience there . couple Of months ago.
We had taken over small cargo and we're
being bled In q fashion that would have
disgraoed Malay pirate, when happened
to be looking over the bill for extra
charges-supplementary war tariff they
called it-and detected an error in addition
Of about e6. 1t was q small matter, but
as long - we were dealing with robbers
concluded to demand all I could and
called tho matter to the attention Of the
chief inspector.
"He took the bill and returned a oor-
rooted copy next morning. 1t contained
two new items, one Of 90 for revision Of
the list, as per request, and one Of SO. 80
clerks fees, for making a new copy; total,
$3.50 That represented q net loss Of
$3.50. Was % mad that ! couldn't see
straight, but all the satisfaction got was
shrug and o smile, and we had to pay
the bill. This Is no fairy story, but cold
fact, and the documents to prove 1t are in
the safe right now. New Orleans Times.
Democrat
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-11-25
Knew His business,

A story concerning our troops in Manila
10 told by an English naval officer, who
was an eyewitness to the occurrence. "The
city was quite crowded, he says, with
both American and Spanish soldiers, and
they seemed to be ON the friendliest terms.
As was crossing one Of the numerous
bridges across the Pasig river saw ma
tive Filipino spit in tho face Of Spanish
officer and then run to the American
sentinel, who was guarding the bridge,
demanding his protection.
ut was some time before the Filipino
could mako himself understood, and the
sentry took some time to catch on to what
had been done, but you can imagine my
surprise when he handed his gun to the
Spanish officer and caught the native by
the nape Of the neck and the seat of his
trousers and pitched him off the bridge
into the Pasig river. Then he calmly took
his gun from the Spanish officer and be-
gan pacing the beat as If nothing had hap
pened. The American soldier may not be
90 military as his brother Of Europe, but
he is made of the right stuff"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-11-25
How 1t Is In the British Army.

(, Forty four years ago our army fought
splsndldly In the Crimea and won signal
Victories in face Of every conceivable diff
Guilty duo to wretuhsd administration. 1t
was then. as 1t is iav, q question Of trans.
port and supply. The departmental or
ganization broke down completely and as
q natural consequence the troops in the
field were subjected to cruel ordeal.
We have lately modified two army
corps for peace training and the same
difficulties have arisen, though, of course,
In lesser degree. As 1t was in Crimean
days so 1t is now-our generals are ham
pered by NATURALIZATION.
While we are brought face to face with
. very serious transport difficulty at home,
the Indian government has been obliged
to assemble large committee at Simla
under the presidency of that able admin
istrator. Lieutenant General Sanford, to
inquire into the whole working Of the
transport system out there, 1t having been
found to be most defective during the re-
cent operations on the northwestern from
tier.-London Army and Navy Gazette.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-11-25
A LEGEND OF WoRMs.>
How the Prophecy Of the Jewisl
Sage Was FULFILLED.

How the Prophecy Of the Jewish
Sage Was FULFILLED.
Hashi lived during the time Of the first
crusade, and one Of tho legends Of Worms
connects him with this event. He was
one day seated with his pupils, when .
knight, full panoplied, made his way into
the schoolhouse and with threatening
mien thus addressed him: rabbi, thy
name for wisdom has reached me and fain
would learn my fate from thee. have
assembled host wherewith purpose to
drive,the infidel Turk from the Holy City,
but before I set out demand to know
whether my undertaking will succeed.
Answer me ut once. l have no time for
delay"
Tho rabbi replied: "Thou wouldst learn
the future from mep Alas, am unable
to foretell 1t. God alone can say what the
future will bring forth. have no powers
Of divination, and my faith forbids the as
sumption of them. Pray, therefore, for
give me II am unable to accede to thy
request. I" 49,,
"Rabbi," exclaimed the knight, In
tones of passion, II will listen to no re-
fusal., Well know that thou canst FORE
tell the future II thou wilt. As truly as
am Godfrey Of Bouillon, 80 truly do I
promise to protect thee and thy oommuni-
ty from all harm, even If thou shouldst
foretell disaster to me. But If it is sue
cessful issue that thou hast In store for me,
Twill right royalty reward thee in addition
on my return. What9 Art thou silents
Speak, or, by heaven, my sword shall open
thy mouth wide enough"
my liege lord" answered the Jewish
sage, "there is only ono above who can
penetrate the future. Unless would de-
oeive thee, which dare not do, at most
can but venture an opinion Of what will
happen to thee. Thy undertaking will
only succeed in part. OF thy immense
host but three men and one horses head
will return in safety" With blanched
countenance Godfrey Of Bouillon turned
to depart, exclaiming as he went "Take
care, jew, If return to find thou hast de-
oeived mei'' Godfrey of Bonillon went
up to Jerusalem, captured 1t and became
It's first king.
But his success was short lived, and the
tide Of war turned against him. Defeat
and disease decimated his vast host until
there remained but four riders Of them all
who made their way to Worms. "The
Jew has not spoken the TRUTH" he re-
marked, as the gates Of the city came in
sight. "He said we should return with
only three riders and horses head. He
has lost his reward" They rode up to the
gates and demanded admission. Tho mas-
sive door behind was raised and they
passed through. But as the fourth rider
was about to follow, 1t fell down again
with heavy thud, decapitating the horse
and leaving Its trunk and burden outside
the city. "Conduot me to the RABBI" said
Godfrey Of Bouillon. II must see him at
once" But the rabbi had long since left
Germany. Birmingham Post.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-11-25
A cIsysr Trick,

II certainly looks like II. but there ID
really NO tflok aboutit Anybody can try
It who has Lame Back and Weak Kidneys,
Malaria or nervous troubles. We mean
he can cure himself RICH: away by taking
Electric Bitters. This medicine tones up
the whole system, acts ~ stimulsnt 70
the Liver and Kidneys, Is q blood purifier
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Headache, Painting Spells, Sleeplessnsss
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mild laxative. and restores tho system to
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worker. Every bottle guaranteed. Only
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Store.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-11-25
Many Greatest Living Plaintiff,

Never before has there been so much of
"the greatest living pianist" announced
az there has been this season. Here we
have Rosenthal, Saur and numerous 9TH
ers ushered in with this superlatiye quail
hcation. They can't all be "the greatest
living" manipulation Of the keyboard
There is small army Of him in Europe.
We have already had half dozen or more
Of him here. To the ordinary practical
mind there can ha only one Of him. So to
the individual at the head of each musical
bureau and to bis impassioned press agent
there is only one Of him, but to music bu-
reau managers and impassioned press
agents collectively he is as thick rs au-
tumnal leaves that strow the brooks in
Vallombrosa. Which Of him Is the real
onep-Boston Herald.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-11-25

WIN. Repine, editorTiskilwa, Ill.,, "Chie"
says: "Wo won't keep house without
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton, Coughs and Colds. Experimental
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remedy until we used DR.. Kings New Dis
covery. No other remedy can take its
place In our home, as In it we have II GER
tain and sure cure FOR Coughs, Colds,
Whooping Cough, etc. 1t is idle to ex-
pertinent with other remedies, even il they
nre urged ON you US just rs good as Dr.
kings New Discovery. Thoy ace not as
good, because this remedy has q record Of
cnres and besides is guaranteed. 1t never
fails to satisfy. Trial bottles free at N. d.
Dnnforth's Drug Store.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-11-25
Science, Industry and Progress.

Jose Echegaray, the Spanish writer,
whose fertility has already produced more
than 300 plays, has turned aside from the
path Of dramatic literature. Moved by
pity for tho state Of his native land, he has
come to tho conclusion that sho can be
raised only by greater attention to science
and industry. Consequently he has writ
ten n book clarifying the great inventions
of the century-the telegraph, photog-
raphy, the railroad, the electric light, the
telephone and, above all, the monograph.
The last named, he thinks, Is destined to
become Of the greatest value to the world
as substitute for printing.