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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-11-03
A Narrow Escape.

Thankful words written by Mrs Ada E.
Hart, of Groton, S. ID. Was taken with a
bad cold which settled on my lungs cough
set in and finally terminated in Consumption.
but short time. | gave myself up to my
Savior, determined if | could not stay with
my friends on earth, would meet my absent
ones above, My husband was advised to get
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds. l gave it trial, took in
all eight bottles 1t has cured me, and thank
God am saved and now a well and healthy
woman" Trial bottles free at A. Wasey's
Drug Store, Regular size SOC and 100
Guaranteed or price refunded.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-11-03
RUSSIA AND OUR ISLANDS.


London, Nov. 3.-The Berlin corre-
spondent of The Standard says: Rus
sia and another power are credited with
the intention of intimating to Wash
ington that the annexation OF the
Philippines must be preceded by a COM
mon agreement on the future action
IN certain circumstances.
"The German papers express their
feelings very frankly. The Hamburg
ische Corresponds says the United
States are conducting the peace ne
gotiations as they conducted the war.
The mask Of humanity is being grad
ually dropped, revealing the brutal
hand Of strength. When the protocol
was signed not a foot Of Philippine
soil was in American hands. President
| Mckinley demands the complete sur
render only because victory in the
forthcoming elections depends upon it,.
The American demand, however is
less a blow to Spain than to the Eu-
ropean power, which seem desirOus
Of selecting naval stations in the Phil
ippines.'
"The Boersen Courier admits that the
powers have no cause for interfering,
but urges them to watch American ex-
pansion with jealous eyes.
"The National Zeitung says: IT
Spain can obtain compensation sufii-
cient to cover the Philippine and Gu
ban debts she would be better off with
out the islands. Looking to the COM
mercial and strategical value of the
| Philippines. we should not be sur
| prised at resistance on the part OF
some Of the powers. Moreover, It is
evident that the inhabitants will not
| calmly acquiesce in American annexa-
ton
"The Frankfurter Zeitung thinks
that after the elections the American
commissioners are likely to make some
concessions, since the chief question is
rather how to conquer the Philippines
from the inhabitants than how to over
come Spain's resistance"
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-11-03
HOOLEYS REVELATIONS.
The Promoter" Still duplicating
Leading Englishmen
IN QUESTIONABLE TRANSACTIONS

Sir william Marriott, the Marquis OF
Abergavenny and Sir Joseph Renals,
Ex-Lord Mayor OF London, Among
Those who Sold Their Names.
London, Nov. 3.-Martin d. Rucker,
a former promoter of bicycle COM
panies, who was charged with con-
tempt Of court in endeavoring to in
duce Ernest Terah Hooley, the bank
rupt company promoter, to alter evil
dence which reflected upon the Humber
company directors, was fined e2OO and
costs yesterday and was further or
dered to pay the money Immediately or
go to prison.
Mr.. Hooley declared that Rucker, in
behalf of four directors of the Hum
Der company, offered him $4,000 to
change some OF the evidence presented
in the bankruptcy proceedings.
Mr.. Hooley continued to testify to
the amounts. large and small, paid to
trustees and directors in connection
with his promotions. He created a
sensation by asserting that he paid Sir
William Marriott e1,0OO for introduce
ing him to the Carlton club and assert
ing later that he paid 10000 to the
Marquis OF Abergavenny, a prominent
Conservative, for party funds. The
witness did not know whether the
money reached the party funds.
Subsequently Mr.. Hooey explained
that he paid the Marquis of Aber-
gavenny $4,000 first and then paid him
a second $4,000 because he was told
that he had promised 10000. But"
the witness interjected that was a
lie."
Sir Joseph Renals, former lord mayor
or London, was mentioned by Mr..
Hooley as among those who received
$4,000 for joining the board of directors
of the British Embroidery company
The bankrupt said also that Lord
Ashburton paid him G50O00 for a quar-
ter share of his profits from Sept. 30,
1897, to the last day of that year On
the other hand, Mr.. Hooley paid Lord
Ashburton 10000 for an introduction
to firm of solicitors willing to ad-
vance him 100000 at 3h per cent.
Various others were named by the
bankrupt as having purchased shares
in his profits.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-11-03

New York. Nov 2.-Beeves active;
steers shade higher; bulls steady;
cows steady to firm about all sold;
steers. $42Od525; tops, $3.50; oxen and
stays, $275I4.60; cows, M75dl3.50; bulls,
81 75d3.5O. Veals steady to 15c. higher;
grassers slow and weak; veals, S4d790;
grassers, s3.5Od3.S7la; westerns, S3.25a4.25.
Sheep slow; common and medium weak;
lambs steady to firm; top grades l0c.
higher; sheep $Sa4,jO; heavy wethers,
A.75; lambs, medium to choice s5.25q59O;
tops, S6 general sales, $5.S5q5.75; culls,
A50 Hogs slow at S3,S0a395.
East Liberty, Pa, Nov. 2.-Cattle about
steady; extra, $5d5.20; prime, 4,9O45; com
mon, $3.25d360. Hogs steady prime me-
diums, S3.70G3.75; prime heavy, S3.75q3.S0;
best Workers, s3.6Od3.65; pigs, s3.40Q3,5Oi
common, s2.2543.25 roughs, $2504S. 40
Sheep steady; choice wethers $4,000. 40
common, s2.5Od3,50 choice lambs, $3.50
$40; common to good, SS.4OQ5.lO; veal
calves, s6.5Oa7.
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IN EFFECT OCTOBER 4, 1898.

Trains leave Shenandoah rs follows:
For New York via Philadelphia, week days,
80 81 a. M, IL %, 3 10 and OF p. m.
For New York via Mauch CHUNK week days,
730 a. M. IL 81 and l0p In.
For Reading and Philadelphia, week days.
$50. 81 am. II 81, 3 10 and OF p. m.
For Pottsville, week days, 80, 9 81 a. M,
IL %, 8 10, on and 25 p. IN.
For Tamaqua and Mahanoy City, week days
80, 9 81 a. M, IL 27. 3 10 and 9 on p. IN.
For Williamsport, Sunbury and Lewisburg
week days. IL 30 Il. M. IL ~, z 25 @. IN
For MahanoS Plane, weekdays, 80, . 81, IL &c
a. M, IL q, 3 10, 6 OF, 2 25, 0 So 2. m.
For Ashland and Shamokin, week days, 30
II 80 a. M, IL q, 10, 6 OF, 725 and . 55 p. m.
For Baltimore, Washington and the West via
b. a o. h. r., through trains les"i ReacinR
Terminal, Philadelphia. ". & r. u r. at 20
So, II 20 a. M, 10 and 7.2T y. Sundays
20, 2 90, IL 26 a. M, 46 ana Z 27 p. IN. Addi
tional trains from Twenty-fourth and Chest.
nut streets station, week days. 10 30 a. IN. l2 90
IL Is 8 40 2. m. Sundays l 85, 8 % %. m,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-11-03
THE PRODUCE MARKETS
As Reflected by Dealings I'm Philadel
phln and baltimore.

phlu anu
Philadelphia, Nov. 2.-Flour weak; win
ter supertne, s22542.5O Pennsylvania
roller, clear. s3.15a335; city mills, extra,
81 265d2.90. Rye flour scarce and firm at
SO per barrel for choice Pennsylvania.
Wheat irregular; No. 2 red, November,
! 71A@711ac. Corn steady; No. 2 mixed.
November, 373s4371Rc.; No. yellow, for
local trade, S9&c. Oats firm; No. white,
new, 30c. No. white, clipped, new, 3O1ac
Hay in liberal supply; choice timothy,
| $11 for large bales. Beef firm; beef hams
| $1S.5Od19 Pork firm; family, $1391350.
| Lard firmer; western steamed, $3.50. But
| ter firm; creamery. 15G2 23c.; western fac
tory, 1112m1fAc.; Elgins, 23c.; imitation
| creamery, 13d17c.; New York dairy, 14Q
19c; do. creamery, 15@22kc.; fancy Penn
| sylvania prints jobbing at 25q2sc.; do.
wholesale, 24c. Cheese firm; large, white
! and coored SEC; small do, 9q91sc. !;
| light skins, 612d7c.; part do, 512@6c.; full
| do, 21R@31Ac. Eggs very firm; New York
and Pennsylvania, 211aa22c; western,
| fresh, 21c. Potatoes steady; Jerseys, Sl@
| 1.371a; New York, 81 $1.25d150; Long Island,
| 81. .25d175; Jersey sweets, $1dl.75; south
ern sweets, 50a75c. Talow easy Cotton
seed oil dull; prime crude 1Sc.; do. yell
| low, 22Iac. Turpentine dull at 3743719c.
Cabbage dun at $lq3 per 100.
Baltimore, Nov. 2.-Flour dull and un-
changed. Wheat dull; spot and month,
| nmHAc.; December, izFu'5c.i steamer
| No. red 66laa66Ac.; southern, by SAM
| pie, 66G72c.: do. on grade, 661a@7119c.
Corn dull; spot and month, S7A937ssc. p;
| new or old November or December, 36b@
Sc; January 36Aa3G7sc.; February, &c.;
steamer mixed, 364G363sc,; southern,
white, new, S5d371ac.; do. do. yellow,
36hG37iAc. Oats firm; No. white west
ern, 29izG2Oc.; No. mixed do, 27k92Sc.
Rye firm; No. nearby, 551ac; No. west
ern, 57lac. Hay dIu; No. timothy, 500
1850. Grain fseiehts steamers inactive
| and dull; parcel room more active; steam
to Liverpool per bushel, sd. December;
s15d. January; Cork, for orders, per quar-
| ter, As. I'D. November; As. 3D. December.
| Lettuce at 75c. per bushel box.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-11-03
The Population of shenandoah

Is about eighteen thousand, and we would
say at least one-half are troubled with some
affection of the Throat and Lungs, as those
complaints are, according to statistics, more
numerous than others. We would advise all
not to neglect the opportunity to cali on their
druggist and get bottle of Kemp's Balsam
for the throat and Lungs. Price rs and soc.
Trial size free. Sold by all druggists
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rrollcv Cnrs nor 1nnnn.

Chicago, Nov. 3.-The Record says:
Trolley cars will soon whizz and clang
through the streets of Toxic, Yoko-
hama, Osaka and other large cities OF
Japan, If the plans now being formed
in Chicago are carried out, COM
pany Of Chicago and eastern capital
lists is being formed, which is to have
a capital of not less than $lO,OOO,OOO
for the purpose of building electric
railways throughout the principal
towns.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-11-03
DANAKILS KILLED FRENCHMAN.
Were Returning From Emperor Men.
elik's Court to Paris

we're ANtI from Emperor Mem
elik's Court to Paris.
Rome, Nov. 3.-The government has
received news from Massowah, in the
Red sea, that a thousand Danakils,
members Of tribe under italian pro-
lection, recently attacked a caravan
near Jibutil, on the west coast of the
Gulf Of Alden, belonging to the Abys-
sinian envoys who were returning from
Paris to the court of the Emperor
Menelik of Abyssinia with NJ. La
garde, the representative of the French
government and the late governor OF
Obok.
The Danakls. who occupy the terri
tory between Obok and the mountains
Of Abyssinia, killed four French SOL
diers and seized 200 camels, 1000 rifles.
large quantity of ammunition and
valuable gifts intended for the negus.
1t is feared that the result will be COM
plications with France, Russia and
Abyssinia.
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BrIde of a Meck snIclaes.

Kansas City Mo, Nov, 3.-Mrs.
George Bear, daughter of former City
Engineer NeliN, committed suicide
Tuesday night firing a bullet into her
brain. The tragedy occurred Just one
week after the young woman's mar
riage to George Bear, an insurance
man, and on the 23d anniversary OF
her birth.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-11-03

many of their sins and mistakes.
One of the grandest agencies which en-
lightened Science has discovered to relieve
motherhood from excessive suffering IS the
"Favorite Prescription " devised by DR..
R. V. Pierce, chief consulting physician Of
the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute,
of Buffalo, N, Y. This wonderful " Pre-
scription " imbues the entire nervous sys-
TEN with natural, healthy vitality; gives
elastic vigor to the delicate organism spe-
cially concerned in motherhood; renders
the prospective mother strong and cheerful
and makes the coming of baby entirely free
from danger and almost free from pain.
The delighted gratitude of Mrs. Pearl
Walton, of Alvo, Cass Co., Neb., will find
an echo in the heart of every expectaut
mother:
"Previous to the birth of my child" writes
Mrs. Walton, ~ had no appetite, was sick at my
stomach had headache, could not rest at night
was completely worn out in every way. com
menced to use DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
and began to improve right away. I used TIVE
bottles of this great medicine and felt like nev
person, At the time OF confinement / was il
labor but little while and | owe II all to tina
great remedy-Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip
ton"
DIR. Pierceis Pellets cure constipation
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-11-03

Hundreds of lives saved every year by hav-
ing DIR. Thomas Eclectric Oil In the house
just when it is needed, Cures Group, heal,
burns, cuts, wounds of every sort.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-11-03

Washington, Nov 3.-The Porto
Rican postal commission is at work
framing its report on the postal work
on the island They will suggest the
retention of the postal service now in
operation, to be under the direct charge
of a superintendent of mails. pending
legislation that may be enacted on the
subject at the next session of congress.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-11-03

Shloh's Consumption Cure cures where
Others fail. 1t is the leading Cough Cure,
and no home should be without it. Pleasant
to take and goes right to the spot Sold by
Z. ID. Kirlin aud guarantee
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-11-03

Kar's Clover Root Tea is a pleasant laxa
tive. Regulates the bowels. purifes the
blood. Clears the complexion, Easy ia
make and pleasant to take, 25 cts. Sold by
p. ID. Kirlin aud a guarantee.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-11-03

No matter how long you have had the
cough if it hasn't already developed INTO
consumption, DR.. Wood Norway Pine Syrup
will cure it.
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A Good Thing for a Bad Cough.
WrIInm Visited nc .tomb or David.

What? Pan-Tna, 25c. AT Gruhler Bros,
drug store.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-11-03
The EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF figs

is due not only to the originality and
simplicity of the combination, but also
to the care and skill with which it is
manufactured by scientific processes
known to the CALIFORNIA Flo Synup
Co. only, and we wish to impress upon
all the Importance of purchasing the
true and original remedy. AS the
genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured
by the CALIFORNIA FIe SYRUP Co
only, knowledge of that fact win
assist one in avoiding the worthless
limitations manufactured by other par
ties. The high standing of the CALI
FoRNIA FGG SYRUP Co. with the medi-
cal profession, and the satisfaction
which the genuine Syrup of Figs has
given to millions of families. makes
the name of the Company a guaranty
of the excellence of its remedy. II is
far in advance of all other laxatives.
as it acts on the kidneys, liver and
bowels without irritating or weaken
ing them, and it does not grippe nor
nauseate. In order to getit beneficial
effects, please remember the name of
the Company
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCIs5n. Gal.
LOUIsVILLE. Ky. Ntsy YORK. n. Y.
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First of All, Red Flag Oil, 25c.
PORTO Rico PoetnI CommissIon.

What for? Aches, pains, bruises.
Gruhler Bros, drug store.
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TRAINS FOR SHENANDOAH.

Leave New York via Philadelphia, week
days, IL l5, 80, 90, IL 80 a. un. and l 45, 30
9 0O pm.
Leave New York via Msuch Chunk, week
days, 80, Q 10 a. M, 80 D. IN.
Leave Philadelphia, Reading Terminal, week
days, 3 40, SO, 10 81 a. m. and SO, O6 p. m
Leave Reading, week days, z 90, 10 0s, a, IN.
IL l5, IL, 800 p m.
Leave Pottsville week days, 10, 2 40 a. m.
IL 80 10, 8 10 and so p. m.
Leave Tamaqua, week days, &c. u 20 a. M,
40, 8 Sc, 20 p. m.
Leave Mahanoy City, week days, 0 05, IL AZ
a M, 2 %, 512, 624, IA pm
Leave Mahanoy Plane, week days, $50, 9 25
10 25, II SO a. M, 2 Al, 5 49, Al, 757, pm.
Leave Williamsport, week days, ~, 10 90
M. IL 81 and 90 D. m.
ATLANTIC CITY DIVISION,
Leave Philadelphia Chestnut street wsrf and
South street wharf for Atlantic City.
Weekdays-Express, 100, q. M. 2 90, co.
8 90 p. m. Accommodation, 8 90 M, 30 IN
Sundays-ExPress, 9 90, 10 90 a IN Aceommoda-
ton, 90 u h, As p. IN.
Returning leave Atlantic City depot corne,
Atlantic and Arkansas avenues.
Weekaays-Express, z 35, 90, a mr. 80, 30
m. Accommodation, Is a.. 05 p m
Sundays-Express, 90, z 80 p. m. Accommoda
tion, l5 a. M, Is p. m.
For Cape May, Sea Isle City and Ocean City
Weekdays-900 90 n m, additional for Cape May,
Is m, for Sea Isle CITY, 90 p m, for
Ocean City, l5, 5 90 p IN. Sundays, Chestnut
street-9 10 a m, South street, 90 a. IN.
Paror Cars on all express tratns.
Tor further information, apply 20 nearest
Philadelphia and Reading Railway ticket agent
address
l. A. SwEIaARD, EDISON J. WEEKS,
Genl Supt., 9en'l Pass'r Agt
Reading Terminal Philadelphia
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-19
MUSTER OUT BEGINS.
A Number of Regiments Ordered
Home for That Purpose.

Washington, Aug. 9.-Orders were given
today for the return to their state rem
dezvouses of the following regiments:
The First Illinois cavalry and the First
Maine infantry, now at Chiclamauga, and
the Second New York infantry, now at
Fernandina, Fla. The First Illinois is
ordered to Springfield, III; the First Maine
to Augusta, Me, and the Second New
York to Troy, n. Y.
These regiments were mustered into the
military service of the government at the
outbreak of the war at the places mem
toned and their return there is accepted
as conclusive evidence that they are to be
mustered out. The movements of these
regiments will begin as soon as the necs-
sary transportation can be provided. An
other regiment which has been ordered to
return TO its recruiting rendezvous is the
First Vermont infantry. That regiment,
now at Chicka manga, is under orders to
proceed to Fort Ethan Allen, VT, and left
Camp Thomas today.
Similar orders will be issued from day to
day to the other volunteer regiments Sc
lected for mastering out. No official in
formation on this subject is Obtainable at
the war department in advance of the
issue of the orders. It is said, however,
that the Third Georgia infantry. Third
Alabama infantry and First Maryland in
fantry are among the number already Sc
lected for mastering out.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-19
HE HEARD
STRANGE NOISES.
A Phillipsburg Boy Cured OF
Deafness.
Consequently Minister of the Same
Town is Now Treating With
Professor SamueIs.

Good deeds, like kind words, go on
ana on, benefiting and elevating HUI
mainly long after they have been for
gotten by their authors.
A few days ago, Rev. A. NJ Shockley,
pastor of the First Presbyterian church
Of Phillipsburg, stepped into Prof Sam
uels' office, and, after introducing him
self, stated that he had heard of the
professors wonderful cures and had de-
cided to place himself in his charge for
treatment. A young man from his
town had been treated some time ago
for deafness and the cure had beeO so
complete that he believed the pro
lessons work contained much merit.
rms young man was H. L. Hahnerr-
AFatt, whose father is a merchant in
Phllipsburg. About two years ago he
came to Topeka to get treatment for a
bad case of deafness. After consulting
with Prof SamuelS he decided that his
system contained merit, and after pet
ting a supply OF his eye preparation re-
turned home He was not in Topeka
again, but frequently sent back fOr.
more medicine until he had been cured
rms was the last PROF. SamueIs had
heard of him
But Rev. ShocIz1ev o-a1,a f,,r+t,,,,. 90
more detailed information He saiJ
that aILef the young man had been rs
ang the medicine through his ax-as
awhile he was cleaning the Win c,,,-s -
MS IatherS store one DAY. and all of q
sudden came running into the stora
and asked his father what vas -,,Sf,-
al the noise and uproar on the street
The old gentleman assured him +bot
there was nothing unusual going on
but the boy insisted that there vas r.
cause he had not heard such a ra[i9e+
IN several years. Finally it dawne6
upon both that the boys hearing ha5
been restored. From that time to this
his hearing has been as good as any
ones.
Prof Sanuels treats all cases of dis
eased eyes and fits glasses scientificaI-
ly. He also cures all forms of catarrh
and DEAFNESS of catarrhal nature as
well as nervous prostratiOn and de-
rarSSnent, from whatever cause. No
medicine whatever is given except
what is administered through the eye
Office. 604 and 6O6 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-19
TO BREAK UP FAMILIES.
Children of Old Soldiers st the Dodge
City Home May Be Removed.

J. A. Davis of this city, the Free Sill
yer Republican member of the board
of managers of the state soldiers home
at Dodge City, has prepared minority
report which he will submit to Cover
nor Leedy and which contains rather
startling recommendation. He recon-
mends that all the children now at the
home be separated from their parents
and sent to the soldiers orphans home
at AtchiSOn.
There are now in the neighborhood of
$50 children being cared for with their
parents at the state soldiers home, and
by sending them to Atchison Mr.. Davis
says it will make room for the old
soldiers who have applications on file
for admission but are unable to be ta-
ken in because of the lack of room.
The other two members of the board,
Thomas Gresham and R. M. Kerr, re-
fuse to indOrse the recommendation
principally because it is made by DaV-
is. 1t is some time since harmony pre-
vailed among the members OF the
board of managers of that institution,
and it has become a habit for Gresham
and Kerr to oppose anything suggested
by Davis and vice versa. For this rea-
son Davis is compelled to submit his
recommendation in a minority report.
1t will take a. legislative action to ac-
complish the recommendation of Mr..
Davis, and he will urge Governor
Leedy to do what he can toward get
ting it through. 1t is said that Cover
nor Leedy is inclined to favor the
scheme.
If the soldiers children were removed
from the home and their places filled
by old soldiers it would increase the
government allowance for the home
and practically make that institution
self-sustaining. The government al
lows 500 a year for every old soldier
admitted to the home.
The legislative action is necessary
from the fact that under the present
law only orphans can be admitted to
the home at Atchison. There is room
for about 200 more children at that in
stitutiOn.