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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-09

WASHINGTON. November lSs
Is Lord Mayors day In London. and n,
British Ambassador here will couor,s--.'
rate the day by giving a grand rec....'''
to President Mckinley and BIS Ca5I.1.a
and thus emphasize anew the 49,,
friendliness Of our international re,,,',,s
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-09

from. though. show a good Democratic
plurality. These are the figures:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-09

He I'd 90 through fire and water Tor
you. dear.
She: Never mud that. Would you agree
to go through the operation OF making
fire for me?-Yonkers Statesman.
'Drillum's independent company Is be-
coming so large that he has decided 10
make II a regiment"
who In elis be for membership"
Amy one who first planted the Ameri-
can co!ors on Cuban oil."-Truth
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-09
Small Vote in Manchester

Total vote for billiard, 4.
Lambs plurality, 1854.
LAMBS majority over all. PA.
Small Vote in Manchester.
The vote in Manchester was small. but
the Democratic plurality was large. Al
though this is the home OF Weislgef, he
ran but little ahead OF Russell. The vote
was as follows:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-09

Chesterfield II All Right.
But meagre returns have been received
from Chesterfield. The precincts heard
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-09

oil tne ulkeaSe mas
returned, though ten
years have elapsed,
II. L. MIDDLEBRooKs
Sparta, Ga"
The cures made by
3. s. S. are perms-
nent. 1t is the only
blood remedy which
can cure obstinat
deep-seated bloof
diseases, because j.
is the only one
which acts on the
correct principle OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-09

Try Crane Tobacco. IT.. fine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-09

ment in that village. 1t is the hope, 1t is
said. of those who are at the head of thF
movement, TO get into house and working
order by the first OF the year This Is
splendid scheme, II true, as just such en-
terprises as use the raw material thai
can be produced by the county VIII al
ways prove that county's salvation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-09

We commemorate the Gay bV
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-09

The following table gives the vote in
Richmond by precincts:
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-09
SCHOOL, TAX
IS LEVIED
The Directors were Cautious on the
Subject
OPINION BY SOLICITOR BURKE
The Boards Power to Make Tax Levies
Explained-Fourteen Mills Fixed
as tae Rate, of Which Eleven
Are For School Purposes.

The subject of tax levy was the principal
topic of discussion at an adjourned meeting
of the School Board last night which was
attended by Directors Coughlin, Hanna
Baugh Dove, Malick, Whitaker, Sullivan
Britt and CounOrs.
Solicitor Burke presented the following
opinion in writing as to the levy:
Replying to your inquiry of last evening
as to your powers and duties in the levy of
taxes have to say that you can levy but 13
mills for taxes for school purposes; you can
levy as many mills for building purposes as
for school purposes These two taxes and a
library tax are the only taxes that you can
legally levy.
You cannot make a special levy to meet
your funded indebtedness this Indebtedness
must be met out of the taxes levied and col
lected for school purposes, unless the indebt-
edness be such as was incurred in the pur-
chase of school grounds, erection of school
buildings and improvement of the same; if
this Indebtedness be of this latter character,
then you are not required to meet it out of
the taxes collected for school purposes-in
fact you ought not to do so-but you should
levy building tax and apply it to this in
debteduess."
Mr.. Whitaker, of the finance committee,
then presented the following resolution,
which was adopted:
Resolved, That it is hereby ordered by
the School Board of Shenandoah School Dis
trict that the tax levy for the year 1898 shall
be at the rate of ID mills on the dollar of as
sessed valuation, distributed as follows For
| building purpose, % per cent; for school
purposes, II mills; and for library purposes,
J mill"
The Board then authorized the issuance of
warrant to Tax Collector Burke for 1898.
Mr.. Hanna moved that the proper officers
be authorized and instructed to execute and
issue to the Merchants National Bank, a GER
tificate of Indebtedness equal to the amount
of orders on the School District for teachers
wages now held by them, the certificate to
bear date of October s, 1898 The motion
| was carried.
The proceedings of the meeting were
marked by extreme precaution evinced by
the Directors relative to fixing of the tax
rate. Mr.. Whitaker, chairman of the finance
committee, was especially cautious and piled
numerous questions to the Solicitor and Sec
retary as to what proportion of the districts
| Indebtedness is due to the account of build
ings. Satisfactory answers were given to all
nterrogatories, and after receiving assurances
from the Solicitor that, upon the facts pre-
sented to the Board through the minute book
and other sources, the Directors would be
justified and legally protected in adopting
the resolution fixing the tax rate, there was
a unanimous vote of the Directors present on
the adoption.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-09
THETRIAh
OF STEELE
Who Aided Singerly to Wreck a
a Philadelphia Bank,
THE BANK INsOLVENT FOR YEARS
District Attorney Beck Declares That
Singerly's Overdrafts at the Time of
the Failure Amounted to $117 900.
His Total Indebtedness $500, 900.

OlsiIlcu AIIOTneN beCk OSCldFSS hhb
SingerIy's Overdrafts at the Time of
the Failure Amounted to $117 900.
His Total Indebtedness $500, 900.
Philadelphia, Dec 9.-The trial Of
William Steele late cashier Of the
Chestnut Street National bank. charged
with conspiracy and misappication OF
the funds Of the bank making false
entries and false reports, was begun
yesterday. A jury was quickly secured,
and then District Attorney Beck made
the opening address, in which he re-
viewed the affairs of the bank at
length. Mr.. Beck declared that the
bank had been insolvent for years. On
Dec. q, 1897, when the bank failed the
overdrafts Of Mr.. Singerly, the presi-
dent. amounted to s117 900, and alto
gether he was indebted to the bank
for over 100000. The district attorney
laid particular stress on the fact that
without the cOnnivance Of Cashier
Steele Mr.. Singerly could not have Sc
cured the funds of the bank, and the
mismanagement that led to the failure
Of the institution could not have oc-
Cured
James S. Mccartney, who testified
that he was Mr.. Singerlys confidential
agent In many transactions, was called
to the stand and asked why so many
checks, made payable to him and notes
indOrsed by him, were carried by the
bank. He said that ne turned all the
money secured on the checks over to
Mr.. Singerly and indorsed the notes at
the latter's orders. Mr.. Mccartney
voice trembled as he made his replies
The first tilt between the opposing
lawyers resulted in a little victory fol
Mr.. Shields, because of Judge Buffers
intervention. Mr.. Shields was on his
feet making an objection and Mr.. Beck
attempted to speak The Judge peered
! benevolently over his glasses toward
the defendants counsel and indicating
! Mr.. Beck by wave Of his hand. said:
you keep quiet; I'm listening to Mr.
Shields"
With the appearance upon the stand
Of Bank Examiner Hardt the real
struggle Of the trial began. Ex-Judge
Gordon took an active part at times
in questioning the witness. The main
portion of Mr.. Hardts testimony bore
upon his discovery of notes and checks
amounting to hundreds of thousands Of
dollars which Steele had ordered the
receiving teller to carry as cash, al
though the evidences of Indebtedness
often remained unpaid for three months
at time. Judge Butler, at this point
asked the witness how long such pa
pers could rightly be carried as cash,
and the reply was, "One night only"
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-09
Coco Argoline, the genuine article, for sal
at Kirlin's drug store. 10-6-tf
RAPPAHANNOCK NOTES.

Packer colliery No. worked only seven
hours yesterday. owing to the scarcity Of
cars.
Patrick Mularkey and wife, of Lost Creek
spent last evening with friends here.
A number of our young ladies and gentle
men are having jovial times ON the ice and
girls who have no skates contemplate getting
pair this season. l would advise them to
also call on Harry and examine some of hi:
patent cushions.
Quite number of our young folks wit
messed "A Jay in New York" at Ferguson
theatre last evening.
Three of our young men took in the spor
at Locust Dale yesterday, and won a nice
amount of money,
Rumors are atlOat that the Lehigh Valley
Company contemplate putting on few extra
trains between Ashland and Shenandoah
This move would be greatly appreciated by
the workmen of Ashland, who work here, as
they no longer ride on the trolley cars,
j. Walter Kennedy with a cast of up-to.
date artists and a carload Of elegant scenery
will produce Samson" at the Palace theatre
tonight. This play is expected to be the hit
of the season,
Night school started at this place on Mon
day, last, aud is well attended, but there ar,
quite number of boys absent Their parent
| should see that they attend regularly. Tn,
| object is to give the working boys chanc,
for education and if they don't take advan
| tage of it now they will be sorry when they
grow older
Anthony McAndrew, a young man Of this
place and member of Co, F, sth Regt. P. v,
at camp Mckenzie, met with serious acci-
dent Tuesday afternoon while ont cunning
The gun went Off accidentally and shot two
of his fingers off and badly shattered his
hand. He was taken to the Miners hospital.
The victim may lose the entire hand.
RumOrs have it that young couple Of
| this place are about to embark on the mat,
rimonial sea in the very near future. Keep
your eye on the HERALD for the details, and
get agreeably surprised.
Get ready for the committee that is going
to collect for the fair and contribute your
share generously, for ito the noble mind,
rich gifts wax poor when givers prove un.
| kind
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-09
CIVIL COURT.
Henry Russell Wins His suit Against the
p. & II. c. Il L. Company.

Henry Russell Wins His Suit Against the
p. & X. C. Il L. Company.
Pottsville. Dec 9.-The trial of cases in
the civil court is about ended, with the ex.
! ception of those called yesterday. Judge
Bechtel adjourned court at an early hour
yesterday afternoon because there were no
cases ready.
The jury in the case of Henry Russell VS..
the P. & r, C. & l. Co, returned yesterday
afternoon and this morning brought in a
verdict for the plaintiff for S3sO.32. The
suit was brought by the plaintiff to recover
about 81, 800 for the mining of coal and
robbing pillars at North Mahanoy coliery, at
Mahanoy City. 1t was contended by Russell
that he had contract to take out coal from
the colliery at 10 cents a wagon, and 81 a
yard. He was stopped by Reese Tasker and
was told that he might recover by law, if he
| had claim.
Before Judge Endlch this morning was
called the case of the Safe Deposit Bank VS.
the County Commissioners, to recover 500, ,OOO
said to have been loaned the county and
which is not accounted for. Much interest is
manifested in this suit, as it will bring up
the missing $4,000 that figured so promin.
emily in the prosecutions against the old
board of Commissioners. The county is
represented by H. w. Bechtel while the
banks interests is looked after by Edward
Smith and S. II. Kaercher, Esqs. The case
will not be finished before tomorrow.
1t was expected the County Commissioners
wOnld appoint the Mercantile Appraiser
to-day, but at o'clock no announcement had
been made. The position is worth about
| 81, 600
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-09
THE TRACTION COMPANY.
Its Snow Sweeper Objected to by the Ash
land Borough Council.


The meeting of the Borough Council of
Ashland, on Wednesday evening, was prin-
cpally occupied in considering the Schuyl-
kill Traction Company and the work of its
snow sweeper The company has certainly
caused an ill-feeling to exist among the people
! by the increased rate of fare recently in
augurated, and this is cropping out in the
deliberations of the municipal bodies in the
towns affected The Town Council of this
place, at its last meeting, instructed the street
committee to prohibit the company from
blocking the streets with snow removed from
the tracks of the road and this was followed
by instructions to the solicitor to at once
collect the amount due as car tax by process
of law.
And now comes the Ashland Council with
similar action. The snow sweeper cannot be
operated in that town. an ordinance having
been adopted to that effect without dissent
ing vote. The Chief Burgess was instructed
to present the amount of pole tax due and
the number of cars operated in the borough
so that the amount of tax could be fixed
There are 1862 poles in the town, for which
the company must pay 25 cents each annually
Council will also secure copy of the com
pany's charter from the authorities at Harris
| burg. The Chief Burgess was given to under.
stand that he must enforce rigidly the pro.
visions of the railway ordinances hereafter.
All kinds of vegetables and flower seeds,
and plants at Payne's nurseries, Girardvile.
! Electric cars pass the door 5-6-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-09
WOMEN LOVE,
And the Men Admire the Exquisitely
Beautiful Gifts Displayed at strouse's.

The interest deepens as the day draws nigh
to that day of all days-Christmas An
event, planned for prepared for by the holi-
day gift buyer but better planned for better
prepared for by us than ever before. Our
Christmas stock is complete, carefully
selected and to be disposed of at prices that
meet with appreciation by the public
Our stock decked in its brightest garb of
holiday attire and wearing its brightest
smile, bids you cordial welcome. Details
concerning this handsome collection of
Christmas novelties are impossible. Only a
few hints-a few suggestions to emphasize
the fact that we Intend to move the record
peg a notch higher 'twixt this and Christmas.
Now we invite you to come; buy if you are
ready (eary holiday selections are always
satisfactory; if not ready to buy, then you
are equally welcome to look, to price, to
admire, yes, and even to use our selection of
Christmas gifts as help toward solution OF
the great problem of what to buy.
If you want gift in jewelry, then
Strouse's, the most reliable and popular
jewelry store, will be able to supply it to
your entire satisfaction. As to diamonds,
watches, jewelry, bric-a-brac, silver novelties,
it is useless to try to enumerate them.
To the fastidious as well as the most crit-
cal buyer we would draw your attention to
our show windows. Examine them as you
pass by and see whether your desire can not
be satisfied. Anything in keeping with the
holiday spirit is found in our exceptionally
large and carefully selected stock
You may depend upon what you buy at our
store as exactly as represented whether the
amount be large or small We show no par.
tiality to our patrons All American dollars
are of the same value and so is the value OF
our patrons of a similar standard. A word
to the wise is sufficient-go to Strouse's re-
liable and popular jewelry store, II North
Main street. for your Christmas gift 1t
Eczema, scald head, hives, itchiness of the
skin of any sort instantly relieved, per-
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-09
CLARK AN INVENT OR.


L. E. Clark, chief engineer in the employ
of the Columbia Brewing Company, to-day
received from the Patent Office at Washing
ton, d. c., papers granting him patent on a
bicycle brake. The patent is dated December
9Th.
The invention is of a kind that promises to
become popular and profitable to the inven-
tor Mr.. Clark worked on it for about five
years and half before he got the specitica-
tions and model in shape which made him
feel satisfied, and ready to apply for the
patent. The brake weighs only pound,
and yet has 22 square inches of braking sur
face. 1t can be operated by hand, OF foot,
and does not bear either upon the tire, or
| spokes of the waeel.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-09
Twenty-Five Went Down with ship.

Baltimore, Dec. 9.-The Johnson line
steamship Vedamore, of Liverpool,
Captain Robert Bartlett for whose
safety fears were beginning to be felt,
arrived yesterday with 45 shipwrecked
mariners, whom she had picked up at
sea. Twenty-Five others went down
with their ship. The men landed are
the survivors of the British steamship
Londonian, of London, which was
abandoned in a sinking condition on
Nov 49, The men drowned were left
on board the sinking ship, which went
down before they could be rescued.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-09
An Actor shock.

During the production of Samson" al
Kaiers opera house, Mahanoy City, last
night coat of mail worn by an actor named
w. N. Klein got in contact with the key
board that manipulates the lights of the
theatre. The actor was Immediately en-
veloped in a shower of electric sparks, but
the man in chaIe of the board promptly cut
off the current. Klein will suffer from the
shock for several days
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-09
CHANCE FOR OUR COAL.
France VIII Take it if Delivered There a
SIRE Per ton-British output short.

Washington Dec. 9.-Consul Skinner, at
Marseilles, has informed the State Depart
ment that if American coal companies can
supply the right kind of coal at the right
price, namely at about S7.72 cents per ton
delivered into the ceal bunkers at Marseilles,
they have before them the opportunity for
new and important market.
The Consul says that what is desired is
coal resembling the best Welsh, not more
than to per cent. ashes, developing 5000
to $500 calorifc power aud containing the
least volatile matter. The high price at
Marseilles is ascrbed to the shortage in the
British output owing to the strikes.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-09

Thomas Birkett, miner employed at
Packer No. colliery and residing at VIM.
Penn, had several ribs broken and received
severe laceration of the back by fall of
coal yesterday afternoon. The victim is a
single man 33 years of age. He was removed
to the Miners hospital. The officials there
say the man is not dangerously injured.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-09

Marriage licenses were issued to the follow
ing George M. Gerhard aud Louise T
Faults, of Pottsvile w. E. Dempsey, OF
Branch township, and Annie Sweeney, OF
Cass township; Harvey A. Rechert of South
Mamie i'm, and Sophia Krammer, of Wayne
township Louis A. Bolich and Sarah Bolich,
both Of Butler township.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-09
SharkeY-McCoN FIght Assured

New York, Dec. 9-Articles of agree
ment for 20 round boxing contest be-
tween Tom Sharkey and Kid Mccoy
to take place at the Lenox Athletic
club this city, on Jan. 10, were signed
yesterday by both principals. The men
are to box for a purse of $4,000 and SO
per cent of all receipts exceeding $4O,-
OOO Tim Hurst was mutually chosen as
referee. Interference by an outsider or
second would not stop the contest.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-09

A horse in a three-head team and belonging
TO Hopes Bros, the MahanOy City feed
Dealers fell on the ice on Gilbert street last
evening. small joint in the right hip was
fractured The horse was removed to
Neiswenter's livery stables where it is being
treated by DIR. E. C. Longacre.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-09

See our holiday stock. We have an elegant
selection, All goods sold on their merits
No Misrepresentation. Orkin's, l29 South
Main street. If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-09

Skating is said TO be excellent at VIM
Penn. Many young people of town visited
the place yesterday and spent several hour
very pleasantly
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-09

Sheriff Toole this morning appraised the
goods and farm property of Evan George, at
Brandonvile. The execution was made to
satisfy the claims of Lloyd Brandon and
Judge o. p. Bechtel. George is known here.
having formerly resided Mt Wm. Penn.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-09

George, 14-month-old son of James Wagner,
of Mahanoy City, died last evening.
one year old child of James Flanagan,
of Yatesville, was buried in the Annuncia-
tion cemetery to-day by Undertaken O'Neill.
The child died on Wednesday from scarlet
fever
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-09
Eyergreens for the HoIidays.

Holly wreaths and wreathing, mistletoe
and other evergreens. Leave your orders at
the Shenandoah drug store Telephone con
nectiOns. 1851
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-09

The water in the slope of the Kaskawilliam
colliery has now all been reduced. Work has
been commenced removing the debris in the
slope which will take some time. 1t is ex,
pected to have the remains of the three
drowned miners before Christmas.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-09

Sample case now open for inspection. The
Defender, Tray yeler and American Rights
cigars. Put up in boxes to suit you. All
sales guaranteed. l.. Brooks Kuelly, 81
East Centre street, Shenandoah, Pa. If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-09

We will receive a car load of poultry,
principally ducks and geese, which will be
disposed of at wholesale, at the Lehigh
Valley depot. either Saturday or Monday.
l2-7-3t SHENANDOAH PRODUCE Co.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-09

Two cases of diphtheria were reported to
the Board of Health this morning. They
are Rachel Phillips, ~ years old, North
Market street; Maggie Murphy. years old.
1928 West Lloyd street.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-09
Notice to Taxablesi

thereby give notice that / will be at my
Office 1886 West Centre street, daily, from IL
a. IN. until p. IN. to receive taxes from al
people who wish to make settlement of theil
1898 taxes within sixty days from date.
EDWARD BURKE, Tax Collector.
Shenandoah, Pa, Dec. 8, 1898. 12-9-2
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-09
For the Best Oysters

In the market go to A. j. Schoener's, 12 East
Centre street, wholesale and retail. Morris
River Coves, Blue Points, Rockaways, Oak
Chambers, Sounds, Clans etc. Also two pool
tables, cheap. l2-8.1W