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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-09
PARLIAMENT OPENED.
Speech of the Queen Notable fol-
Its Omissions.
HAS NOTHING TO SAY OF CHINA.
Tells Of Assistance to Egypt and Depression
in the West Indias = Crisis at Hand Be
tween the United States and spain-The
Latter Country Renews Quarrel That
Was i'm Fair Way of Being Averted-
Spaniards Blame Us.

Spaniards Blame Us.
opened with questions Of great moment
crowding for consideration, yet the pre-
vailing tone was peace. progress and
satisfaction. The queens speech was
notable for it's omissions. Except for
its unusual length and some freshen-
ing Of topic it was not unlike those of
other years. Few problems were pre-
sented by the west at the assembling
of the lords and commons. the English
outlook being distinctly toward the
east.
Fails to Mention China
Armenia was out of play with Tur-
key, Egypt and China, to the front.
Yet oddly enough the queens speech
had no mention Of China which served
rather to increase than to diminish the
Importance in the eyes of parliament Of
the situation there. The speech was
read as usual i'm the house of lords,
the lords and commons being assem-
bled there. The important paragraphs
of the speech follow:
my Lords and Gentlemen: Ny re-
lations with all of the other powers
continue TO be of a friendly character.
Relations Are Unchanged.
"The negotiations between the Sultan
of Turkey and the King of Greece have
been concluded by the signature of a
treaty Of peace. under which the ter
rible state of war has been brought to
an end, but in other respects the re-
lations of the two powers are practical
ly unchanged. Intelligence which is
apparently trustworthy has been re-
| ceived of the intention of the khalifa
| to advance against the Egyptian army
| in the Soudan. I, therefore, have given
| directions that a contingent Of British
| troops be dispatched to Berber to the
assistance OF his highness, the khedive.
Depressions I'm West Indies.
THE report of the commission 1 ap-
| pointed in December. 1896. to inquire
into the condition of my West Indian
| colonies has conclusively established
| the existence of severe depression In
those colonies caused by the heavy fal
| in sugar"
! Internal affairs were treated al
| length. Mention Is made of a more
I prosperous year in India. Bills pend
ing in parliament were enumerated, In
| Guiding one for "a system Of loca
I government for Ireland. substantial,
similar to that established in Grea
Britain"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-09

The President Is Called Upon To Stop the
War In Cuba by the Illinois Senator
Cannon willing To Give Spain Until
March to Recognize the Independence
of Cuba-After That Date the United
States Is To Take n Hand.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21
STEE1E'S
SENTENCE.
Singerly'S Dupe Gets Six and a Half
Years In jail.
EXPRESSIONS OF SATISFACTION
Many of the Cashiers Friends Feared That
Judge Butler Would Regard the Case
in the Light of That of Marsh,
Who Got Twelve Years.

Philadelphia, Dec. 21.-William Steele
the cashier of the defunct Chestnut
Street National bank, was sentenced
yesterday by Judge Butler to pay the
costs Of the prosecution, a fine of $500
and to undergo an Imprisonment Of six
years and six months in the Eastern
penitentiary. For good behavior Steele
will get a Communication Of one year
and month from this sentence. steele
heard the announcement of his sentence
with calmness, watching with eager
ness, however, the face of the Judge
during the latter's remarks leading up
to the pronouncing of the sentence.
There was no outward manifestation of
the former cashiers feeling, but among
his friends who followed him from the
court room to the United States mar
shals office, where he enjoyed a few
hours Of freedom prior to being incar-
cerated in a cell in the states penal in
stitutiOn, there were many expressions
of satisfaction. The majority of them
had evidently feared that the judge
would regard the case in much the
same light as he did that of Gideon W.
Marsh and would decide on a sentence
as nearly equal to the latter's IL years
as possible.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21
DAMAGES
CLAIMED |
Mrs. O'Brien Makes a Claim For In.
jurieS Sustained.
WANTS $4,000 PEOM The BOROUGH
The Claimant Was Injured by Falling Upon
on Alleged Defective Pavsment-The
Borough Council Investigated
and Repudiated the
Claim.

The borough has damage suit on its hands
and the claimant has placed the demand at a
figure high enough to give "a jury plenty
latitude, should it be considered that dam
ages are due. The case was instituted to-
day. The plaintiff is Mrs. Susan O'Bren,
and she claims 5000 damages for injuries
sustained upon an alleged defective pave
ment. j. Il. Coyle, Esq, is Mrs. OBrien's
attorney and he sent copy Of the complaint
to Borough Solicitor Burke to-day
The case is not new theme, although only
just instituted. Some time ago Mrs O'Bren,
through her counsel, made an offer to the
Borough Council to accept $3.50, provided
settlement was made without suit The
Council referred the matter to its law com
mittee and solicitor and the matter was in
vestigated. The scene of the accident was
visited and statements of several witnesses
were taken, after which the committee re-
ported to Council that they could find no
cause of action. Upon this statement Mrs.
O'Brien's claim was rejected
The plaintiff declares that on or about May
Is, last, between s and 9p. m, in company
with friend named Mrs. Burns she was
lawfully, peacefully, quietly, and with care
and caution, walking along the sidewalk in
front of the property Of Mrs. Murphy, on
Coal street, between Gilbert and Chestnut
streets" While thus walking, the complain
ant states, she fell by reason of hole in the
sidewalk. Through the fall she sustained an
injury to her left ankle and also internal in
juIies, causing her great pain and sickness,
and entailing great expense. The plaintiff
alleges that the injury to her ankle is a per-
manent one and she is disabled and in
capacitated from following her daily house
hold duties, as well as engaging in any other
work for outside people, which she had been
doing prior to the accident.
The plaintiff sets forth as an additional
cause of action that for a long time prior to
the date of the accident the borough know
ingly neglected to have the pavement re-
paired when it was in the unsafe condition
that it remained in when the accident oc-
Cured.
From the investigation made by the Dor
ough when the proposition of settlement was
made, it is anticipated that the borough will
answer with general denial.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21
Fashionable stiff hat, 81, MAX LEVITT


The Shenandoah Ice Co., composed of
Hart, Daddow & Co., Prop, have opened an
office at No. 25 North Jardin street, for the
accommodation of the local trade, and are
now prepared to make contracts for summer
and winter filings They have commodious
ice houses, their source of supply at the
Girard dams, near Raven Run, is of the best,
and the product of this company is guar
anteed strictly pure spring water ice. Large
and small contracts will receive equal and
prompt attention, and full satisfaction will
be given all patrons and at the lowest prices.
Your patronage respectfully solicited. Call
on or address The Shenandoah Ice Co., No. 25
North Jardin street. s-m-w
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21

Ludwig, the Polish boy who was reported
yesterday as victim of catalepsy, is still
sleeping peacefully, and is wholly Indifferent
to all that transpires about him. or elsewhere
He completed his 72nd hour of repose this
morning, and up to that time had partal1en
of no nourishment since Sunday evening. At
about eleven o'clock this morning the good
woman who has befrended the victim sue
ceeded in getting the patient to Swallow
some bread, coffee. and little piece of meat
but Immediately after the boy apsed into a
comatose condition and remained in that
state during the balance of the day.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21
Track Foreman Fleming Wins a Prize.

Track Foreman Fleming Wins a Prize.
The annual inspection of the road bed OF
the entire system of the Pennsylvania rail
road was made in November. On this annual
inspection it has been the custom to award
cash prizes to the section foreman of each
division, who has made the best road bed at
the least expediture of labor and material.
The award of prizes has just been made and
E. ]. Fleming, foreman of the Shenandoah
branch, was awarded the prize for this end of
the p. & E. division. Mr. Fleming, a
former resident of this town, is to be
congratulated on his success He has been
very successful in previous contests of this
character.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21

Washington, Dec. 21.-Several west
ern senators, including Wolcott Of Col
orado, Spooner of Wisconsin and War
rem of Wyoming, yesterday urged Sec
retary Bliss to remain in the cabinet
but the secretary replied that he would
not reconsider his determination, and
hoped the president would determine
on his successor very soon. as he hoped
to be able to retire on Jan. 1. He
stated that If the president should be
unable to fix upon his successor mean
time he might remain week or so
longer, though he was anxious the
new year should mark his return to
private life. He indicated that no one
had yet been determined on to succeed
him.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21

John Grove, u young man from Miners
vile, sentenced to five years for larceny, was
discharged from Jail to-day. He will reside
in Philadelphia.
George Quinn, convicted of the murder of
Patrick Scully, of Girardville, and John
Bowers, former resident of this town, for
the murder of Joseph Astrouski, at Mahanoy
City, were to-day taken to the Eastern
penitentiary by Sheriff Toole Each will
serve nine years
Thomas W. Kissinger. Of Cressona, in Jail
for stealing coal from the tracks of the p. &
R., was released on bail yesterday.
John Holmes of Kansas City, arrested at
Tamaqua for Illegal car riding was discharged
from prison to-day.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21

Scranton, Pa, Dec. 21.-The state
ment is made here with dehniteness
that Samuel Sloan will retire from the
presidency of the Delaware, Lacka-
wanna and Western railroad in Feb
ruary, and it is added that he will be
succeeded by William f. Hallstead
now second vice president and general
manager. Since he was elected sec
ond vice president, less than a year ago
Mr.. Halstead, whose home is in New
York, has spent half of each week al
the Lackawanna headquarters here.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21
A COSTLY BLAZE.
1t Was Started by Little Girl with a
Candle.

The fire department was called to Scanlan' s
hat and notion store on South Main street
last night to put out fire that did not gain
much beadway, but on account of its peculiar
location, caused considerable loss The fire
started in the southern show window of the
store and the stock destroyed and the other
damage done occasioned a loss of from $l25
to $3.50 Fortunately the fire was confined to
the show window and little damage was done
to the stock in the store. Mr.. Scanlans five
year old daughter ignited curtain of the
window when marching with lighted
candle in her hand.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21

fectioner.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21

Burglars entered the P. & r. station at
Gordon, and got away with SIS in cash
Frank Shultz, former resident of Girard-
Vile, will be married at Columbia City, Ind,
to lady of that place.
Martin Ifert and family have returned to
Girsrdville from Minnesota, after four
months stay there.
Letters OF administration were granted to
John W. Hardley, on the estate Of Annie
Hardley. late of Mahanoy City, deceased.
Mshanoy City's Solitaire" policeman is to
he uniformed.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21

Next Saturday evening the Shenandoah
Glee Club will hold their annual ball in
Dougherty's hall, corner Centre and Jardin
streets. One of the features of the event
will be waltzing contest, participated in by
some of the leading experts of the terp-
sichorean art. A frst-class orchestra has
been engaged for the occasion and those who
attend are guaranteed pleasant evenings
enjoyment.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21

The Ministerial Association, comprising the
clergymen of the several denominations of
Ashland, held meeting recently for improv-
ing the moral condition of that town. The
open violation Of the liquor law, the slot
machines, the keeping open of small candy
stores on Sunday and kindred evils came in
for goodly share of attention. Another
meeting will he held in the near future,
when definite action will be taken. 1t is
said the warfare thus inauRurated will be
carried to the license court
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21

William Woods a student at the Williamson
Trade School, at Media, Pa, is home to
spend the holidays with his mother on East
Coal street
ID. F. Hummel, Medico- Chirurgical
student, of Philadelphia, is enjoying the
hospitality of Mr.. and Mrs T. W. Houck, of
South White street.
John w, Curtin has returned from bust
ness trip through the Luzerne region.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21
For nobby hats go to MAX LEVITS.


John Savolowski was arraigned before
Justice Shoemaker last night, charged with
stabbing Peter Simanawicz above the left eye
The wound was an ugly one and the at
tendance of DR.. Burke was required. At the
hearing the accused succeeded in inducing
his victim to settle the case. Savolowski is
a vicious character and uses knife when he
gets into quarrel. He only recently COM
pleted a term of five months in the Pottsville
jail for cutting mans throat in a quarrel.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21

A man named William II. Shafely. giving
his occupation as a painter and residence as
800 Minersville street. Pottsville, was ar
rested at Mahanoy City yesterday ON sus-
picion of being F. W. Funk. the alleged
murderer of William H. Brooks in North
umberland county. last June. 1t was a case
of mistaken identity. Constable Crowley, of
Mahanoy township, made the arrest on the
strength of photograph and circular. The
resemblance was close, even to mole on the
left side Of the nose and the appearance of
the index finger of the right hand. Shafely
was taken before Justice Brennan and dis
charged f,om custody, after proving his
identity by Chris Lugan, of Mahanoy City,
and showing by the same witness that he was
in the volunteers camp with Lugan last
June,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21

William Palavage aged 23 years, was hor-
ribly burned about the head, face and hands
in Packer No. 3 colliery yesterday afternoon
through peculiar accident. He was walk
ing through an old airway with a powder
cartridge under his arm when a spark from
his lamp ignited the cap of the cartridge and
the flash from the explosion ignited gas in
the airway.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21

At "a meeting of Gen Harrison Lodge No.
251, Knights of Pythias last night, it was
decided TO hold a Christmas smoker after the
close of the regular session on Tuesday, 27th
inst The smoker will be held for the benefit
of the members and special program is to
arranged Music by mandolin club, phono-
graph selections and glees by members of the
lodge will be features of the occasion.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21
Holiday Jeweiry shoppers,

See our holiday stock. We have an elegant
selection. All goods sold ON their merits
No Misrepresentation. 0rkin's. l29 South
Main street. u
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21

The Friendship Social Club will hold ball
in Dougherty's hall Dec 3lst. A waltzing
contest will take place for a lady's ring.
First-class music. l2-20-2t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21
Fell Down a Shaft.

Ellsworth Templin. engineer at the jig
house at the Ellangowan collery, yesterday
fell down an elevator shaft, a distance of
forty y-ive feet, and sustained severe lacera-
tions of the thigh. He is confined to his
home in Ellangowan but no bones are
broken
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21
The newest neckwear, MAX LEvITs. 5


Special to EVENING HERALD.
Washington, Dec. 21.-Echam A. Hitch
cock, of Missouri was to-day nomin ated by
the President as Secretary of the Interior,
succeeding Cornelius N. Bliss, resigned. The
name of Hitchcock was sent TO the Senate
to-day and will be confirmed at once,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21

If you want to please your friends select
for them either Areas, Kertias, Salanias
Cocos or table palm, Cycas palm, sword fern
Asparagus fern or any greenhouse plant, in
any size PAYNE's NURSERY,
12-l6-4t-eod Girardville, Pa.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21

Patterns were never so pretty, prices never
so low, selections never equalled as our stock
of jewelry and silver novelties is this year.
E. b. Brumm. l2-l4 If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21
The Work of Glands.

A wreck occurred on the Schuylkill Haven
electric road last evening, derailing car at a
curve leading to a bridge, shaking up the
twenty passengers, but no one was injured
1t was the work of Aends, and it is thought
the obstruction was placed on the track by
some one who had a grudge against the crew
on the car The road was blocked for several
hours
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21

George w. shorten, a brakeman on the
Pennsylvania railroad died at the Pottsville
Hospital at 3:15 o'clock yesterday morning
from injuries received in wreck at the Mt.
Carbon yards about an hour earlier. He re.
sides at Manayunk aud was % years old.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21

We cap furnish you with palms of any size
or variety, at short notice, and our prices are
reasonable Electric cars pass our door.
Paynes Nursery, Girardville. 12-l6-4t-eod
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21

Matt. Lambert, the genial bartender at
MulhOlland's cafe, is being cOmplimented for
the taste displayed in the Christmas decors-
tions at that popular resort. Matt is all
right
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21
Forecast for This Week.

Fair dealings in ladies and gents gold and
silver watches. Engraving done, free, with
every purchase. Buchanan. jeweler, l1s s.
Main street If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21

The Senate yesterday confirmed the NOM
ination of John F. Finney, as Assistant
Treasurer at Philadelphia, and now the gal
liant Major is good for four years. 1t is likely
that his salary will be increased to $1,000 a
wear
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21
Notice to Contractors.

The architect employed by me to draft
plans and specifications for the remodelling
of my Main street property will deliver them
to me tomorrow Thursday morning, at IL
O'Clock. Builders desiring the contract may
call after that time.
I, GaIDIN
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21
To complete dressiness buy Levitt hat


The West Shenandoah, Turkey Run and
Kohinoor collieries worked but two hours to-
day, on account of shortage of cars.
The Indian Ridge colliery suspended opera
tions at noon for the same reason.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21

Richard Weeks, of Park Place, aud William
Collins, of Mahanoy City, will shoot at 10
birds each at Mahanoy City park next Mon
day afternoon, for 500 side
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21

Charles Slanunski, "a miner residing on South
Main street, had his back severely confused
by fall of coal while at work in the Indian
Ridge mines last night. He was removed to
his home in an ambulance. DR.. Stein attended
tho
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21

from the Ashland Local
1t would doubtless surprise us to see our
selves as others see us, and no doubt it would
greatly surprise others to see us as We see
ourselves.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21

Wouldn't your distant friends be delighted
to receive Xmas gift made from Anthracite
coal See them at Brumms. 12-l4.tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21

You are cordially invited to visit Holder
mans Jewelry store, No. 81 N. Main street.
and see the display of artistic goods never
shown in Shenandoah before at prices lower
than you pay for them in lalge citys If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21
No matter how much better you think you

No matter how much better you think you
are going to do by buying your Christmas
presents somewhere else, don't let go of your
money until you have seen our goods and
learned our prices You may think this
little speech is made wholly in our own in
terest but if you take our advice you will
find there is money in it for you E. B.
Brumm. I2-I4tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21

All kinds of mixtures from Sets. to 75cts a
pound at NJ. L. Kemmerers, the leading con-
fectioner. 12-14-10t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21
shooting Pains in the Temples,

Dull aches across the forehead-these troubles
are from the eyes. Examination free.
Buchanan, optician, llS s. Main street. If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21

1t will do your heart good to examine A.
Holderman's stock OF Jewelry, Watches,
Silverware, Diamonds, Lamps and other
ornamental goods. Prices lowest and never
heard of before, No. 81 North Main St. If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21

If you want good and fresh candy for your
Sunday School, go to NJ. L. Kemmerer, So N.
Main street. l2-l4-l0t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21

Mrs. Yozefa Gowanski last night prosecuted
her husband, Joseph, for beating her, and
he was held in $500 bail by Justice Shoe
maker
Mrs. Mary Adamowicz was prosecuted be-
fore Justice Toomey last night, charged by
Mrs. Celia Muskalis with assault and battery,
The accused was put under 5000 bail.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21
Roses, Violets and Carnations.

Leave your orders at the Shenandoah drug
store. Telephone connections. 1t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21
shenandoah's GIee Club.

A pretty selection of diamond rings suitable
or Xmas gifts. Prices very low at Brum ms
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21
SILK MUEELERS.


Our entire line of fashionable patterns at
;ut prices, Seasonable holiday gifts. MAX
LENITS. 12-2O-5t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21

Miner Injured.

When you buy your holiday gifts fror
Buchanan, jeweler, lis South Main St. If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21
The Cataleptic.

Swalm's hardware store will be open until
8 o'clock every evening this week.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21
FREE LUNCHES TONIGHT.
NEIsw ENDER's.

NEIswENDER's.
Noodle soup, free, tonight. Vegetable soup
tomorrow morning.
WEEKS
Sour krout pork and mashed potatoes,
free, tonight. Concert selections by Prof
Flood.
BICKERT's.
Bean soup, free, tonight. Ulmer's sausage
and buckwheat cakes tomorrow morning.
KENDRICK HOUSE.
Rice soup will be served, free, to all pa
irons tonight.
PETERS,
Armours fresh sausage, potatoes and rye
bread, free, tonight.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-21

Have you seen the show window display of
Watches iewelry and silver novelties at
Brumm's? 12-14-tf