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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-07
CoNvICTs IMPORTED TO VOTE.

desired
reported to me that ioaters have been registered
from, tho so-called Ralnes law hotels and cafes in
tho I'D WITH With and With Assembly districts
and have surrendered their registration certhcates
for a consideration to certain persons IN sue" us
,ricts and that other noaters and Imported croohS
and ex-convics will be given these certincates Oh
raeis,ratiou upon which 20 vote during the day or
olec,ion The faces of these crooks ana eN-coh-
vic,e arc well known to the members Of the de-
tac,lve force under your command. and If proper
orders are given for their attendance AT ana arou"
the pos within the city districts many Of these use
f,baIr Grimes AGAINST the elective franchise -
7 also desire TO notify you that nave EYER eva
dencie Who have been driven out OF Chicago by
the REORGANIZATION OF the police forcc OF Ila' 49,
nv cities who have settled within the boundat re,
Of what har become known as the , Ii 10
Gated in twenty seventh. TwentX,eighth Twen MY
ninth Thrtie'h Thirty nd me s de-
tectives under your command. supplementing t ne
orE olreadv accomplished and still to he done ny
MV'E dennties viii am convinced lead to the ap-
nrehension and conviction OF many OF 'nes' WIZ
iators OF the law
WHOLESALE NATURALIzATloN FhAoDS
I also desire TO notify you that evidence mas oeeh
submitted to me Of wholesale frauds In the pro
crrement Of naturalization papers. especially
among the class Of people who depend upon tneir
ci,izonship in the counties Of New-York' Kings.
Uestchester and Queens to qualify them for
,locos unon public work. This evidence Is so
e,rong and convincing that before Election Day
7 expect to apprehend large number OF those
who have frauduently procured their naturanza-
ton popers and do demand the ala ana ASSIST
ance OF the officers under your direction in secur-
Inc tho enforcement Of the provisions OF the law
relating to the produc ton of naturalization papers
Vv IDENTITIES have been instructed TO remain on
duty ut Tho polling places until the conclusion OF
the count Of the vote on the night or election; anu
7 shalI require that the police officers stationed
NJ the polling places shall render to my deputies
such aid and assistance as may be requisite 10 the
proper performance of their duty, to the end that
an absolutely fair and true return of the election
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-07
FINAL APPEAL TO OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
ARTHUR Won BRIEsEN CALLS UPON THEM TO
VOTE FOR ROOSEVELT AND INDE-
PENDENT JUDGES.
PENDENT JUDG

Arthur Won Rresen. president Of the Roose-
welt League Of Independent German Americans.
issued the following address last night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-07

John McCullagh. State Superintendent Of
Elections for the Metropolitan District. ad
dressed the following letter to the Board OF
Police Commissioners yesterday. He also sen
a copy Of the same communication to the Mayor
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-04
NO REPORT
FROM DEWEY.
Special Despatch to EVENING HERALD.

the omcials OF the navy department
naturally feel a warm interest in this
race of the magnificent battleship
around the continent, they profess to
feel little anxiety as to the outcome
Even should the Spanish vessels fall in
with her it is by no means certain, not
withstanding their numbers that she
would be defeated
China issued her neutrality procla-
nation yesterday, so there is now no
place left on the Asiatic coast open to
the free use of the war vessels of either
Spain or the United states. China has
never before issued a neutrality proc
lamation, and the naval officers are
duly grateful for the consideration
shown by the Chinese government in
Withholding the issue of the decree un-
til informed that the Americans had
acquired a base in the Philippine
Islands.
The nominations of major generals
and brigadiar generals will be sent to
the senate today 1t is understood to
have been decided to name General
Shafter. who has been designated to
lead the army of invasion into Cuba
General fitZnugh Lee and General Joe
Wheeler, OF confederate cavalry fame.
as three of the major generals. The
president may also nominate General
Woodford, former minister to Spain. to
be major general.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-04

Washington, May 4.-Yesterday passed
without "a single word from the Amerl-
can fleet in the Philippines and i'm
view of the long continued interruption
in cable communication the officials
are beginning to resign themselves to
the belief that they must await for
their official news until a boat arrives
at Hong Kong. This win not neces.
sarily be a naval vessel, for it is not
believed that Commodore Dewey. who
Will be admiral as soon ats he can be
reached by cattle, could have spared
any of his ships.
If Admiral Dewey wants troops he
will be sent as many as he needs di-
rectly from San Francisco, and ii is
very likely that state volunteers will
make up the quota. The cabinet is
only waiting to hear what Commodore
Dewey wants. Meanwhile the plans Of
the Cupan campaign are being steadily
developed, and there is no indication of
change of purpose on the part Of the
military authorities. who are expected
to land an eNpeditionary force in Cuba
in a very short time.
Admiral Sampson is steadily main
tanning the blockade of the Cuban
coast and this is not likely to be aban-
doned for the present, though two or
three of his ships may be sent away
temporarily to meet the Oregon on her
way to Cuba from Rio Janeiru. While
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-04
Headache Quickly Cured.
Dr. Davis Anti-Headache never fails, 25c


The anthracite coal trade shows as its
chief, and, probably, only special feature, IA
stimulated demand for New England points
reached by sea, curtailed, however, by the
inability to get enough vessels The demand
for tonnage to carry eastern cargoes has in
creased freight rates in some cases more
than double what they were early in April
and pretty much all the available vessels are
going into that trade. The announcement is
made that five large Boston coal dealers have
effected consolidation of their business, with
a capital of 81 100000 and will handle in
that community annual sales approximating
one million tons.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-04
PITHY POINTS.


happenings Throughout the Country
ChronIoled for Hasty PerusaI.
The pay roll of the Carlisle Indian school
is S4 600 per month.
A socalistic labor party was held in Rob
bins opera house last evening.
The new brewery being erected at Mt.
Carmel is nearing completion
How many men will 20 to war if they did
not expect to come home again?
Pottsville wants the curfew ordinance, at
least one Of its newspapers thinks so.
The Pennsylvania passenger train hands
have douned their summer white caps.
The Borough Council will meet tomorrow
evening and the School Board this evening.
The colieries will close down tonight for
the balance Of the week, working two three
quarter days.
The employees at West Shenandoah col
lery will raise large flag tomorrow with
appropriate ceremonies.
The social and entertainment of the Welsh
Presbyterian church will be held this even
ing, at 200 o'clock sharp.
Samuel Trcgea. one Of the Councimen or
Gilberton has removed to Philadelphia.
where he has secured employment
Health officer Conry is having flag pave
residence on South limerick street
The report of Mine Inspector Davis, of the
Hazleton district, for the month of April
shows that three fatal and eight non -fata
accidents have occurred, leaving three
widows and fifteen orphans.
After many years of ideness the Lochiel
iron furnace, at Harrisburg, will be put in
operation.
With poison furnished by his wife, Thomas
Gallagher, a prisoner in the Williamsport
Jail tried to end his life.
The mines Of the Wyoming region will
work on increased time this month, and the
outlook is considered very bright.
Carpenter Levi Leutz, Of Weatherly. Car
bon county, fell from a roof which he was
repairing and died from his injuries.
The Society for Prevention of Cruelty to
Children caused the arrest Of Eli Berman, OF
Bethlehem, who for more than year has
ived by sending his six children out to beg
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-04
mAHANOY CITY.
street raung and other Problems Bother
the Couucilmen.

the AOuhGlllnens
Mahanoy City, May A lengthy session
of the Borough Council was held last evening
aud it was attended by representatives of
brick manufacturing concerns located in
different parts of this state and Ohio. There
were sixteen bids for the $50 600 street paw
ing contract, aud each one was accompanied
Ivy certified check for 81 900. After some
discussion the matter was laid over for final
disposition next Thursday, the secretary in
the meantime to tabul9tc the figures in the
bids to enable .hc Couucilmen to better
understand them.
At the same meeting two communications
were read, one from willard Wooden and the
other from Thomas Bryant. Each claim the
$500 reward for furnishing the evidence that
led to the arrest and conviction of the men
who set fire to the Eagle hosiery mill. The
Council will hold 4 special meeting to deter
mine who is entitled to the reward There
are several claimants for IT, Wooden and
Bryant were two Of the men who turned
states evidence in the case.
Slas Parftt, who claimed to be the oldest
miner in the anthracite region, died at 1880
o'clock last night at the residence of Robert
Sncddon The local cause of death was an
absCcss of the left arm, near the shoulder,
but he had been ailing for a long time
/ Parftt was born at Persnct, Staflordshire,
| England, in 1907. He worked in the mines
63 years and came to this country in 1871,
/ locating in this town. He was q man of
strong constitution and wonderful vitality
His habits were those Of christian and he
was regular attendant at the Primitive
Methodist church. The wife of the deceased
died about five years ago, in her sSth year
Ill. IL
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-04
Crooks Want to Flght For Us.

Constantinople, May 4.-The porte
has notified United States minister An
gell that Turkey will maintain strict
neutrality in the war between Spain
and the United States. The American
legation has received more than 1000
offers of volunteers for the American
navy, chiefly of Greeks, some of whom
declare themselves ready to pay their
fares to the United States in grateful
remembrance of Americas aid in the
Greek war of independence.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-04
At Kepchinski's Arcade Cafe.
Sour krout and pork tonight.
Hot lunch tomorrow morning.
Prof. Ford Tonight.

Tonight Washington Camp No. 112, p. o.
s. of A., will celebrate its Goth anniversary
by holding an entertainment in Ferguson
theatre in which Prof. S. T. Ford will be
the leading attraction. Prof Ford is a cele-
brated humorist and impersonatOr and made
a big hit when he appeared at the same
camps anniversary year ago. There will
he an auxiliary program in which the
Schoppe orchestra and other excellent talent
will figure. The theatre has been renovated
and otherwise specially prepared for the
event. Several hundred invitations have
been issued to members of the order.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-04
. q - &n
/, WORD in PessiOg.
V4ATS
John Hall made a trip to the county seat

John Hall made trip to the county seat
to-day.
Max Schmidt, of shamokin, was seen on
our streets last evening.
-Ex- Councilman A. D. Gable greeted his
many friends this morning with beaming
countenance A young daughter arrived at
his house this morning. Mother and babe
are doing well.
Miss May Holman has returned from Il
visit to friends at Tamaqua.
Joseph Conway, junior member of the
firm of Conway Bros of Philadelphia, spent
a few hours in town yesterday afternoon, in
the interest of the local branch store.
Fred. Jay has returned from visit to
his home in Philadelphia. RumOr has il that
Fred. will soon join the ranks of Benedcts
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-04
weyIer's Emgy Burned.

Members of the Rescue II. & l.. Company
last evening celebrated the American victory
over Spain by burning an efligy Of Weyler.
Yesterday afternoon the effigy was suspended
from wire strung across the street, and
while it was being raised the gongs ON both
the ladder truck and chemical engine were
sounded As soon as darkness set in the
torch was applied amid the cheering of about
a Thousand boys who had gathered in the
vicinity. Several cartridges which had been
placed in the elligy made loud reports when
-eXnloding.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-04
street nnel Al MIoberIy. Mo.

Moberly, Mo-, May A street duel
took place here last night between
James Mason, Of this city, and Cliff
Wade a hotelkeeper Of Madison, Mo-,
as a result of which both men prob
ably will lose their lives. Wade has
three bullets in his stomach and
breast, while Mason was struck in the
region of the stomach. John Hogg a
deputy sheriff received bullet
through the wrist while trying to stop
the fight. The trouble occurred over a
woman
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-04

New York, May 4.-The volunteers OF
the National Guard at Camp Black
Hampstead Plains L. l., spent an un-
comfortable night in overcrowded tents.
There was need of 25O more tents than
were on the grounds. When the men
turned out at taps many of them COM
planned Of colds and stiff joints and
other ailments. The raw recruits who
came to the camp scantily clad es-
pecially suffered from the cold, damp
weather.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-04
Guards win Not Go to cuba.

Special to EVENING HERALD.
Washington, May 1T is not now the
intention Of the War department to include
the National Guard and volunteer regiments
in the army of invasion The mission of the
Pennsylvania state troops now in camp at
Mt. Gretna together with ali other regi-
ments in the various states, including the
department of the East, will probably be to
defend the Atlantic coast againsC any invad-
ing force and to man the big guns and
/ reinforce the garrisons of seaboard fortifica-
tons. They will not be needed in Cuba.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-04
All Ready For the Philippines.

San Francisco, May 4.-The an
nouncement that the government would
probably send Pacific coast troops to
the Philippines as soon as possible
after Commodore Dewey's report has
been received creates considerable ex-
citement in this city The officials are
fully prepared to dispatch the requisite
number of men as soon as the demand
is made for them. They viii he ready
and fully equipped for the journey to
the Philippines or anywhere else within
As hours after being 50 notified.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-04

Weylcr's Brother-in-Law n Captive.
Key West May 4.-The Spanish mail
steamerArgonauta, Captain Lage, was
conveyed into Key West harbor by the
United States cruiser Marblehead yes
terday afternoon. 1t appears that Col
onel Vicente de Cortijo, of the Third
Spanish cavalry, who, with 10 other
army officers, was taken on the prize
Is brother-in-law of Lieutenant Cen
eral Valerino Weyler. Colonel Cortijo
denies this, but it is learned from good
sources that he sustains this relation
ship to the former governor general Of
Cuba. His captors are measurably
elated.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-04

An attempt was made at 10 o'clock last
night to rob the cobbler shop of Matthias
Litkewicz, Of West Centre street, near Jardin.
The occupant was awakened by the voices Of
three men, who discussed their mode of rob
berry in the Lithuanian tongue. They cut
out the window pane so as to reach in and
lay hold of several pair Of new shoes. The
cobbler arose quietly from his cot, secured
mace and as soon as the hand of one of the
robbers appeared he struck it a severe blow,
which cause the robbers to hastily retreat.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-04

Washington, May 4.-The secretary
of the navy yesterday afternoon made
application for an emergency appro-
propriation of $2,5O5, 500 for the use of
the bureau of yards and docks. This
Is in addition to $lS,47O,0OO asked for
in the morning. To this must be added
$34013,99S asked for last week by the
war department and the $50 100000 ap-
propriated by congress as a special
emergency fund.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-04
Recruiting Goes Forward SLOWLY,

Chickamauga Park, Ga, May 4.-Re-
cruiting the regular army at Chicka-
mauga Park is going forward very
slowly except in the colored regiments,
and it is believed that the full quota
of colored troops will be speedily OBJ
tanned. The officers and men have dis
played more decidedly than heretofore
their eagerness to get into the fray
since the news Of Commodore Dewey's
victory at Manila, and there is more or
less chaling at the present inactivity
in camp life.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-04

Shortly after one o'clock this morning the
residents of Brownsville were aroused from
their slumber by an alarm of fire which had
broke out in house tenanted by Lithu-
anian. A bucket brigade was Immediately
put to service and before the flames had
gained much headway they were ex-
tinguished. The fire was caused by mining
clothes being ignited. They hung behind
a stove. The damage to the bailding was
slight.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-04
TIN oatcned by spanish spIes.

ValpaI also, Ind, May Spanish
spies are threatening the destruction
of the Aetna Powder mills at Mill Sta
tion near Chesterton this county.
Guards are on duty day and night to
prevent the blowing up Of the large
supplies Of explosives. No one is al
lowed within the enclosure where the
government supplies are stored, and nc
new men are given employment.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-04
The nrcnd nlots I'm 1tnIy.

Rome, May 4.-Bread riots in various
parts of the country have been renew
ed and severe conflicts between the
rioters and the gendarmes have occur
red at Placentia and Figine At each
place rioter was killed and several
others injured, Serious disturbances
have also taken place at Parma and
elsewhere. The cabinet has decided to
call out the reserves of 1873.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-04
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

The French cabinet has approved the
suppression Of the wheat duties until
July /.
Schuyler Colfax, only son of the late
Vice President Schuyler Colfax, was
yesterday elected mayor of South Bend,
Ind.
Mrs. Henry T. Thurber, whose hus-
band was President Cleveland's private
secretary, died at Detroit, Mich, yes
terday.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-04

There was big time by the Sons of Vet.
erans at Mt Carmel last night at the fifteenth
anniversary celebration of Camp "a, of that
place Prominent people were present and
delivered addresses, and there was parade
and banquet. On account of the war excite.
meut, the occasion was more than usually
interesting.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-04
Would You Believe 1t?

A curiosity which attracted the attention
of many pedestrians on Main street this
morning was a bay horse having full grown
black mustaChe. 1t measures six inches
from tip to tip. The owner of the horse,
farmer of the Catawissa Valley, stated that
it was necessary to keep the mustache curled
so that it would not interfere with the horse
while it is eating.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-04
AIfnnso Mm Not Rench tho rhrnne.

Brussels, May 4.-Don Carlos, the
pretender Is much agitated by private
kilograms he has received from Madrid.
a Spanish diplomatist Of high position
said today: They are practically in a
state Of revolution, and 1t is the be-
ginning Of the end Of the regency. The
queen regent may make a final effort
in favor OF her son, but he win never
come to the Lhrone."
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-04

Vienna. May A very despondent
view has been taken here since the
Manila defeat 1t is believed that the
Spanish dynasty is nearing its end, and
great sympathy is expressed for the
queen regent in her dire trouble. The
Deutsche Zeitung thinks it possible
that Germany will secure the Philip
pines in return for renouncing her
claims upon Samoa.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-04
AN ENGINEERS PERIL.
A Broken Hosting Rope Placed His Life
In Jeopardy.

At ten o'clock this morning the west rope
in the guuboat slope at Knickerbocker col
liery, Yatesville, broke when a loaded boat
was forty feet from the bottom and was
being hoisted with full head of steam The
end of the rope remaining on the drum
whirled towards the engineer with every
revolution and caused the man to flee from
his post after shutting off the steam. Both
ropes and boats are in the pit at the bottom
of the slope and considerable damage was
done to both the slope and the engine house
1t may take several weeks to make the re-
pairs, as new boats and ropes must be fur.
nished before the colliery can resume opera
tions Fortunately no one was injured by
the accident.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-04
MeIdaizis cafe.
PuTee of pea soup tonight.


The Consistory of Zion's Reformed church
at Ashland, met Monday evening to consider
the resignation of their pastor, Rev. l. NJ
SchaetIer, who had received call from
church of the same denomination at Reading.
BY a unanimous request they were SUCCESS
full in having Rev. Schaeiler withdraw his
resignation and continue his pastorate there.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-04

Insure your property from loss in the
oldest and strongest cash companies Phila
Underwriters Insurance Co. of North
America and Fire Association, Hartford
Fire Ins Co., American Fire Insurance Co
West Chester Fire Ins. Co., United Firemen'
Ins. Co. II. Il. WILLIAMS,
1928 S. Jardin St., Shenandoah.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-04
OunrterIy Pension DnY.

This is quarterly pension day. when the
veterans of the Mexican and Civil wars fill
out their vouchers before a notary public and
send them off to the pension department.
The pensioners will receive their checks some
time next week.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-04

After reaching the innermost part of New
Jersey, Charles Higgins, John Bowling
Patrick McDermott and young man named
Carroll who left town mysteriously on Sun
day night, concluded to change the course of
their wanderngs aud return home again,
They arrived yesterday.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-04

For the Odd Fellows parade at Wilkes
barre, Pa, May II, the Pennsylvania Rail
road Company will sell special excursion
tickets from stations on its line, within &
radius of one hundred miles, to Wllkesbarr,
and return, at rate of single fare for the
round trip minimum rate, 25 cents), Tickets
to be sold May 10 and II, good to return un
til May Is, 1895 inclusive.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-04

The Pottsville conference of the Evan
gelical Lutheran Ministerum has been in
session at Schuylkill Haven since Monday.
The services will close this evening. Rev.
John Gruhler, of town, represents the local
at the conference and has taken
an active part in its proceedings.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-04

Miss Matte Price superintendent of the
Flower Mission connected with the "Y", has
submitted the following as her report for the
month Of April: Distributions, 25 pounds of
-four . baskets of provisions 10 baskets Of
fruit garments, ? glasses of jelly Visits
made, 20 Collections, 22 cents, Donations, so