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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-29
PlTHY POINTS.
Happenings Throughout the Country
Chronioled for Hasty PerusaI.

Happenings Throughout the Country
Chronlcled for Hasty PerusaI.
Work on the new state capitol was started
on Wednesday.
A mail box has been placed at the corner of
Coal and Jardin streets.
Many first-class machinists at Delano are
securing work elsewhere.
Flags are quite numerous in town, but
| there is room for many more.
Bids for street paving in Mahanoy City
will close on Saturday at noon.
Thomas Jones and SON. Ray, journeyed to
| Pottsyille yesterday afternoon
Allotments out of the $50, 900, 900 defense
fund to date aggregate Sal ,222, ZIG
The Mahanoy City Lithuanian Band will
hold their anniversary this evening.
Improvements at the Pennsylvania X. r.
station continue. 1t is now being repainted.
Mrs G. NJ, Matter has changed her resi-
dence from East Oak street to "a East Coal
street.
Mahanoy City has Flying Squadron Club,
and they will hold a clam bake at Lakeside
on Sunday "a week.
An amateur of Mahanoy City has chal-
lcnged Peter Woodhal, of Fishers patch, to
shoot at eleven bird.
The Junior Endcavors will hold hold a
meeting this evening in the basement of the
NJ f. church. Magic lantern scenes will he
displayed.
BE sure you are right, then go ahead. Be
sure you get Hoods Sarsaparila, aud not
some cheap and worthless substitute.
Charles II Lewis, formerly of Shenandoah,
is in the county in the interest of Palms
Business College, Philadelphia
Benjamin Green, of Girardy Vile, a con-
tractor at the Hammond coliery, was badly
burned by gas. He will recover.
The contest court completed the examina-
ton of illegal voters in Shenandoah, the
Fifth ward being disposed of yesterday
The German Catholic congregations of
Newtown, has just completed the laying ont
Of a cemetery. the first in that little town.
General Corbin says no States volunteer
allotment will be increased, as every State
has signifed it would furnish its full equip
ment
There are ten new mines being opened in
the anthracite region in spite of the fact that
those already in operation can only work ter
days a month. Why is it?
F The Mellet building on West Centre street
is at present being wired throughout fo1
incandescent lights. The power will bt
furnished by the dynamos at the Columbit
brewery.
1908 people attended two performances o
the Sporting Duchess" at Reading recently
, This same company appears at Kaier's operi
+ house tonight and plays a return date a
I Reading tomorrow.
] John Dempsey, of Minersville, who wa
fire boss at Thomaston colliery, until it closec
down, has accepted the position of insd
/ foreman of the Losch and Moore colliery a
a Lorberry Mr.. Dempsey will remove hi
e family to fremont
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-29
prevent
pneumonia

Prevention is always better than
cure, even when cure is possible.
But 50 many times pneumonia is not
cured that prevention becomes the
natural act of that instinct of self
preservation which is the first law
of nature" Pneumonia can be pre-
vented and is often cured by the use
of Ayers Cherry Pectoral.
"Some years ago had severe cold and
was threatened with pneumonia ! could
neither eat nor sleep, and was in a wretched
condition. procured a bottle of Ayers
Cherry pectoral and took il according to the
directions. and at the end Of fifteen daysw as
as well and sound as before the attack.
have recommended it in many cases Of pneu-
monia since, and have never known it to fail
in eifecJing a cure
JOHN HENRY, st. Joseph, La.
az was attacked with q cold that settled
on my lungs, and defed the skill of NY ply
sicians so that they considered me iucurable.
At last began to use Ayers Cherry Pectoral
and was entirely cured after having taken
two bottles"
FRANCISCO A. SEVERIANO,
Taunton Mass
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-29

Madrid, April 29.-In the senate yes
terday General Donoso greatly eulo-
gized the captain of the transport
Montserrat for running the blockade.
Admiral Bermejo minister of marine,
replying, said the government had de-
cided to offer a decoration on the Of
ficer. Senator Toca declared that the
American blockade of a part of the
Cuban coast was contrary to interna-
tional law and calculated to cause
great injury to neutrals. Admiral Ber-
mejo promised that the government
would take up the question with a view
of communicating its conclusions to the
powers.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-29
The Dangers Of Spring

Which arise from impurities in the blood and
depleted condition of this vital fluid may
be entirely ayerted by Hoods Sarsaparilla
This great medicine cures all spring humors,
bIils, eruptions and sores, and by enrichng
and vitalzing the blood, it ovorcomes that
tired feeling and lives vitality and yigor
Hoods Pills cure nausea, sick headache,
biliousness and all liver ills. Price 20 cents.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-29

The largest Cuban flag displayed in town
was unfurled in front of the Ferguson House,
on Centre street, this morning, 1t is a beau
tiful emblem 10 6 feet in size aud floats
proudly beside the large American flag
which has so often done duty at the hotel on
gala occasions, The Cuban flag was made by
Mrs Thomas II. Hutchinson, wife of the
proprietor of the hotel, aud the patriotic
lady is now at work on similar flag which
she intends to send to her former place OF
residence, Sunbury.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-29

New Orleans, April 29.-The govern
ment engineer officer at Port Eads has
arrested a man believed to be a Span
ish spy. He gave his name as John
Walsh and his home as New Orleans.
Several undeveloped films and maps
descriptive of the river and govern
ment works at Port Eads were found
ON him.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-29

The streets aud pavements at the intersec-
tion of Jardin and Centre streets were
crowded with people shortly before nine
o'clock last night when the Razor Club
strung up an efligy of Woyler in front of
Fotz's barber shop and applied a torch to it.
As the flames spread over the form of the
substitute for the despised Spanish represent
ative the Patriotic drum corps ratified of
enlivening Yankee tunes and the great crowd
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-29
Headache Quickly Cured.
DR.. Davis nti-Headache never fails, 25c.


Among the officers of the regular army
who are in the line of promotion to major
of the third battalions of each regiment pro
vided for by the Act of Congress passed {
few days ago, appears the name of Captain
William Auman, of the 18th Infantry, now
at Tampa, Florida. Capt, Auman is
Schuylkill man, having entered the army
from Pottsyille and ranks well in the service
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-29

Lisbon, April 29.-The official Gazette
publishes today a decree declaring the
neutrality Of Portugal in the conflict
between Spain and the United States.
The terms of the decree are similar to
those used on the occasion of the
governments neutrality proclamation
at the outbreak of the Franco -Prusslan
war.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-29

A spirited waltzing contest was held in
BurchilPs hall, Frackville, ON Wednesday
night in which a large number of young
people from all points of the county partci-
pated. One of the contestants was Miss
Emily Kraft, of town, who had as her
partner, William Davis, of Mahanoy City.
They were awarded the prize, gold medal
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-29
A Rcrlment For Colonel Grnnt.

New York, April 29.-Major Edmund
II. Mitchell, who resigned from the
command of the Fourteenth regiment,
of Brooklyn, over eight months ago,
said today that he had met Colonel
Fred d. Grant by appointment yester-
day afternoon, and assured him that
ne would be elected to the command Of
the regiment. Colonel Grant, he said.
agreed to accept the position, in case
of election.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-29
WHEN TKANELING

Whether ON pleasure bent or business, take
on every trip bottle of Syrup of Figs as it
acts most pleasantly and eflectually on the
kidneys, liver, and bowels, preventing
fevers, headaches and other forms of sick
ness For sale IN 80 cent bottles by all lead
ing druggists Manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co, only.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-29
Plnme Commands New Jersey Troops

rune iOnnlhuuS New Jersey troops
Trenton, April 29.-An order was is
sued from the adjutant generals office
yesterday designating Major General
Plume, of the New Jersey National
Guard, as commander Of the military
post at Sea Girt, where the regiments
designated for the volunteer army will
be mobilized. General Plume has not
yet decided whether he will order the
men to report at Sea Girt on Saturday
or Monday. Captain Dahlgren, of the
battalion Of the west naval reserves,
has assigned the Camden division of
his battalion to take the Montauk from
League Island navy yard to Portland,
Me.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-29

Insure your property from loss in the
Oldest and strongest cash companies Phila.
Under writers Insurance Co. of North
America and Fire Association, Hartford
Fire Ins Co., American Fire Insurance Co..
West Chester Fire Ins. Co., United Firemen's
ms. Co. r. T. WILLIAMS,
1913 S. Jardin ST., Shenandoah.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-29
span1nrds Thlnls Omr shIps Retreated

Madrid, April 29.-The version of the
bombardment of MatanZas by the Uni
ted States fleet which has reached here
says that after half an hours fight
the Americans were obliged to retreat"
The official reports, In addition to say
ing the Americans 'were obliged to re-
treat" admit that several men were
killed." and that some damage was
done to the town." also saying that the
American loss is not known"
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-29

New York April 29.-Miss Helen
Gould confirmed the report that she
had rendered the United States gov
ernment 100000 to aid in prosecuting
the war against Spain. Miss Gould
added that, while President Mckinley
had acknowledged the offer, it had not
vet been accepted.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-29

Edward Toohey was put under $500 bail
by Justice Toomey last night He was
charged with assaulting John Gugonis at the
Maple Hill colliery.
John Sowinski was put under S4OO bail by
Justice Shoemaker last night on charges OF
assault and battery, surety and malicious
mischief preferred by Mrs. Stiney Czerwus.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-29
Austrian Emperor'z GIFT to spain.

london, April 29.-The Vienna corre-
spondent n The Morning Post says;
Emperor Francis Joseph privately
contributed 100000 to the national
naval subscription in Spain, and has
further shown his sympathy by per-
hitting number Of Austro Hungarian
officers to Join the Spanish flag.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-29

John Delaney, of Locust Gap, lies in the
state hospital nearing his end, Last Satur-
day he aud a companion started ON a walk
from the Gap to Mt. Carmel, having wagered
on who would reach their destination first.
Delaney made his way across the hill and
fell into a mine breach, sustaining injuries
that may terminate in his death.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-29
r,no rInynnwer a GIFT.

New York, April 29.-The ogden Goe-
let estate has refused to accept the
$500 900 which the government had
agreed to pay for the yacht Mayhower.
The Mayhower is now in commission
as a torpedo boat destroyer, and is at
tached to Admiral SIMPSONS fleet.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-29

A meeting of the Soldiers Monument Asso
citation will be held in the & A L, hail. Ref
owich building, at S o'clock this evening. A
full attendance of representatives, is desired.
A regular monthly meeting of the Board of
Health will be held in the Council chamber
to-uiUbt
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-29

And Surgeon, of Reading, Pa, will be at the
Franey Hotel ON April 3Oth, from / to p IN
Rupture cure guarantee. Private surgica
hospital, 142 N. sth ST., Reading 4.2s-2t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-29

''The Sporting Duchess" comes to Kaier's
grand opera house, Mahanoy City, tonight
with its great cast, its mammoth scenes, its
brilliant costumes, its thoroughbred horses
and all the general paraphernalia which
helped to make this production the most
famous of any ever given in America
Everybody should go and see this great
event
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-29

Thousands of sufferers from grippe have
been restored TO health by One Minute Cough
Cure IL quickly cures coughs, colds, bron-
chitis, pneumonia, grippe, asthma, and all
throat and lung diseases. G.. Ill. Hagenbuch.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-29
THE WEATHER.

The forecast for Saturday Partly cloudy to
fair, warmer weather, preceded by rain in
the northern districts, with fresh to brisk
southcrly and westerly winds.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-29
ATTENTION, ,. 0. 5. OF A.

Arrangements are now complete
for the entertainment to be given
in Ferguson's theatre on Wednes-
day evening, May 4th, by Prof S.
I. Ford and others
Members of the order who have
not secured tickets can have the
same by calling at B. ]. Yost's
barber shop.
Doors open at 1890 O'Clock p. m.
Children positively not admitted
B. J. YOST,
r. A. DAVENPORT,
w. II. KERSLAKE,
M. H. KELLER,
B. +. PARROTT,
Committee.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-29
WHIRLED BY A SHAFT.
A Mill Employe Has Very Thrilling Ex
perit nee.

peritnce.
Mahanoy City, April 2e.-William Meyer,
employed as engineer at the Eagle hosiery
mill and residing ON East Mahanoy Avenue,
had his right arm broken in three places this
afternoon. He was wiping oil from a
shaft when the end of the rag he was
using wrapped around the revolving shaft
and his hand. Meyer was whirled around the
shafting and he fell to the floor, distance
of twelve feet Meyer was unconscious and
it was found that his right arm had been
broken in two places below the elbow and in
one place above.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-29
Another Case of Classic Ginghams

Undoubtedly our classic ginghams, which
we formerly sold at 10 cents and which are
now going at cents have met with success
among the ladies. This morning we opened
another case. Come early and secure first
choice.
4-2S-tf r. f. GILL.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-29

Cream of tomato soup free, tonight,
Ask your grocer for the Royal Patent
dour, and take no other brand 1t is the best
flour made
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-29

Finest spring styles of clothing for men,
youths and boys sold at Refowich's at half
the regular price. st
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-29

Silver Cream Polish, the best in the world
At Brumm's.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-29
NIeetIngs To-night.

Go to Refowich's and get dollars worth
or fifty cents. Prices to suit the times. 81
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-29
Kendriok House Free Lunch.
A Beautiful Flag.

Clam soup will be served, free, to all pa
irons tonight.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-29
p. O. S. OF A.
Elaborate Arrangements Made for the
Camp 112 Anniversary.


The arrangements for the celebration of
the Goth anniversary Of Washington Camp
No. 112, p. O. S. of A., at Ferguson's theatre
next Wednesday evening, have been COM
peted ON an elaborate scale. Prof. S. 7.
Ford, the celebrated humorist and imper-
senator, will be the star attraction, but by
no means the only interesting and pleasing
feature of the evening, as an excellent
auxiliary program has been arranged and
the full Schoppe orchestra of ten pieces will
figure in it. The doors of the theatre will
be opened promptly at 7;3O o'clock. Mem
bers of the order who have not secured
tickets for the event should make application
at once at Yost's barber shop, on East Centre
street.
White blanks at 5 cents per piece and gilts
at aud u cents per piece. We have higher
priced wallpaper. At f. J. Portz 21 North
Main street. If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-29

Dwelling II S. Jardin St., all latest i'm
proyements, ready for rent May 1. Apply
No 10. 4-23-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-29

Go to Refowch and get $40 worth of goods
for S. 42S.3t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-29
The War Scare! !

If you want to keep posted you
must read the newspapers We de
liver all the New York, Philadel-
phia and Pottsville papers to all
parts of town; also the EVENING
HERALD, which contains the latest
news by wire and all county and
local news. Leave your order at
the store or give it TO the carrier.
HOOKS &BROWN.
q ~. Main ST.
Evening star., 1898-10-28
NISHAP AT HIGERSTOWN.
Electric Power House Trusses Fall,
With Disastrous Results.

Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star
HAGERSTOWN, Md. October 2S-The
new and extensive power house of the
Haserstown Electric Railroad and Light
ing Company, now in course of erection
and which was twice demolished by storms
during its erection, met with it's third and
fnost serious mishap at noon today.
Norkmen were engaged In erecting the
immense iron roof trusses and were placing
the last one in position when it swayeG,
got beyond their control and fell. displac-
ing the other girders, all going down in
mass crushing Out the newly erected walls
and entailinS a heavy money loss.
Thirty UoTkmen were III and about the
building, but all escaped except the follow
ing: John Hartman, who received internal
injuries of a most serious nature ana h2a
a leg broken. VIM s. Mumma skull broken
and side crushed; VIM. Cold, scalp wounds
and serious cuts about fact and body. The
injuries Of the two former are likely 70
prove fatal!
These men were all brirklayers and sev-
cral of their companions were embedded in
the debris. but were taken out with but
slight outs and bruises The money less
Will run into the thousands.
Evening star., 1898-10-28
ASSAULT CASE ON TRIAL,
Member of Fire Company Accused by
Street Car Conductor.

William Alber, member of the Mount
Pleasant engine company, was given a jury
trial in the Police Court this afternoon on
a charge of assault. William H. Miller a
Conductor on the Columbia cable road, ap-
charges with Chief Paris against the fire.
man. Attorney Sillers appeared in court
to assist the prosecution and Attorney
Jeffcrds represented the defendant.
The assault, it is charged, occurred the
18th of last month, near the corner of Sd
and III streets northeast. Fireman Alber
bis wife and several friends were passen-
gers on the car in charge of Miller They
daughter. 1t is said the Albers got on
the car at 9th street and were accompan-
led by a relative who stopped on the run
ming boa I'd to bid them good night He
did not care to pay his fare as he was GO
ing to ride orly a short distance.
This did not satisfy the conductor, It is
understood, as the rules of the company
would permit it.
Witnesses said to the jury that Mrs Al
bers made the remark to the conductor:
You amt so warm that you can't get
cooled off,
Following this some one remarked: You
better put us off, The car stopped at Sd
street. and during the dispute, witnesses
for the prosecution said. the conductor was
pulled off by a friend of the Albers and
then Mr.. Alber took hand in the affair
Conductor Millers face was bruised be-
fore the arrival of the police, and he
charged that this was done by Mr. AIber
striking him with his fist.
There were twelve witnesses summoned
for the prosecution and almost as many
nesses were being examined when this re-
port closed.
Evening star., 1898-10-28
1T DIDN'T HURT
Until He Got at the Wrong End OF
the Knife.
From the Youths Companion

A New York surgeon connected with one
of the postgraduate medical schools of
that city was ons day on the point of lane
ing felon for one of the students. a young
southern physician. The patient paled at
SIGHT of the knife. 1T won't hurt" oh
served the surgeon, with a sympathetic
smile. Il sometimes think" he added that
1t Is WsH for surgeon to feel the point Of
the knife at least once in his life"
Il saw my first hospital service in This
city with Dl. S." he went on, land no bet
ter surgeon was then TO be found in Ameri-
ca He had a large dispensary clinic, and
rarely day passed that ons or more cases
of felon did not appear.
1t won't hurt was always his comfort
ing assurance to the patient
Ihe old doctor was very irritable IL
patient made any outcry or bother over the
lancing of a feIon. Put your finger down
there, indicating the edge of the table
ahd Keep sun! he commanded; and truth
10 tell, patients, as rule, made little fuss
rlme passed on. and in the mutation of
lie Or. 5. had fslon on his left foretinger,
and it was bad one. He poulticed it and
1Gssed with II Tor about week. and walk
ed the moor with pain a night. At last il
became uncomfortable, and he went TO his
assistant surgeon and said, nervously:
say, doctor, will you take a look at
lllSeT.
The assistant surgeon looked and re-
marked, gravely, That ought to have been
1anced before
'Possibly-but-' said Dr. S., and then,
with a long breath: Perhaps you'd better
lance 1t now
Certainly said the assistant surgeon.
Put your finger on the table
DIR. 5. complied, and with face as
white as paper watched the knife. BE gem
tie, he cautioned; that's an awful sore nm
ger
1t won't hurt remarked the assistant
surgeon, and the sharp steel descended.
There was a howl of agony from IJr s.,
and with his finger in his other hand he
dan, ed about the room crying, oh! OH
Oh"
Why, remarked the assistant surgeon,
I have heard you tell patients hundreds of
times that it didn't hurt to lance fcIon'
No doubt, no doubt you haver groaned
DR.. S. But that depends on which end CT
the knife a man is at"