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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-17

There was a rumor about town this after.
noon that the Centraia breaker which
recently resumed operation, was on fire and
in danger of total destruction. Inquiry by
telephone, however, brought the information
that there was no truth in the rumor. There
was slight fire in one of the breasts IN the
mine last night, but it was soon extinguished
with no damage to the workings.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-17

On Monday two of Fackville's popular
young men will lead fair maidens to the
hymenal altar. Harry Madara and Miss
Gussie Price and VIM. Sheafer and Miss Sadie
Madara are the happy couples. They will be
married in Philadelphia
A quiet home wedding will take place at
the residence of DR.. c. S. Phillips. West
Centre street. at six o'clock this evening
The principals will be the DOCTORS daughter.
Miss Anna II. Phillips, aud Joseph W
Grumm. Rev, Robert O'Boyle, pastor of the
Trinity Reformed church, will ofiiciate and
there will be no attendants other than few
members of the families of the respective
principals.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-17
Mckinley to Visit shamoIsin

A letter from President Mckinley ac-
knowledging an invitation to be present at
the unveiliuR of soldiers monument al
ShamOkin on October was received yester
day by Lincoln Post, No. 14O, G.. A. r. The
President states that he will be in Philadel
phia about that time, and that he will in all
probability arrange 70 attend the unwilling
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-17

Peter Martzenkewicz, of Gilberton. was
arrested this morning by Joseph Anderson
special officer, on warrant issued for mali
cious mischief by Justice Toomey on oath OF
Joseph Shepokitis. The warrant was issued
on Sept. 13, 1897, but the defendant evaded
arrest until Officer Anderson caught him
this morning at the Pennsylvania r. R.
station in town. The accused gave 5000
baH
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-17
NOTICE TO OUR PATRONS.

Saturday, the 18th inst, being Rosh
HashOnah, the Hebrew New Year, our store
will remain closed on that day. We will re-
open ON Monday the 10Th inst Housewives
will benefit financially by saying their pay
day earnings as we extend them the greatest
money saving opportunities in groceries.
b. A. FRIEDMAN,
2l6 West Centre street,
0-l44t Three doors below brick school
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-17
Big Prize Money,

Latest estimates of the distribution of prize
money from the naval victories of late war
follows Sampson, slOO 900 Dewey, 50, 900 ;
Schley, $1,000 ; Captains of SIMPSONS fleet,
$4,000 each Captains of Dewey's feet, So 900
each the men average Sl65. No one charges
Sampson with the intention of making a
diyvy of his pile with the rest of the boys.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-17
SHORT CONVENTION.
Nomination Made In the Third Legislative
District This Morning.

Tamaqua, Sept. i7,-The Republican con-
vention of the Third Legislative District
was held at the United States hotel this
morning. 1t was short meeting lasting
only about fifteen minutes. County Chair
man Arthur l.. Shay called the meeting to
order at 1915 o'clock and John Mckay, OF
McAdoo, was elected chairman.
On call for nominees being made William
E. Haas and John Honsberger, both residents
of Tamaqua, were named and HonsbergeT
was nominated by vote of 81 to Ia.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-17

The following will be the program at the
meeting of the ''Y" this evening Singing
scripture reading, Miss Anspach vocal solo,
Miss Name Morgan; reading, Miss Lydia
jenkins recitation, Miss Maggie Roberts
cOTnet solo Miss Sallie Beddall defamation
j. IL. Danks; address, G. ID. James critic
Grant Steamer singing
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-17
RIack Diamond 10 CO..

The Wyalusing Rocket is authority for the
statement that the Lehigh Valley Railroad
contemplates taking of the Black Diamond
express shortly, the reason being that it has
proved an expensive luxury,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-17
Seventh District Convention.

The seventh district convention of the
Women's Relief Corps will convene in
Mshanoy City next Wednesday, with dele.
gates present from different parts of the
state. In the evening an entertainment will
be held in Kaier's opera house.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-17
Death of TrIpIets.

About month ago triplets were born to
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Reddy, of Gordon, aud
this week the third one died as did also their
fourth child, which was about a year old.
The bereayed parents have the sympathy of
large number of friends,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-17

The election will be held on November sth
this year. To enable you to vote your taxes
must be paid thirty days before election
The law provides that every voter must pay
his own tax and if you wish to exercise the
right of franchise this year, hunt up the col
lectOr and pay your taxes now.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-17
Church Social.

The ladies OF the Calvary Baptist church
will hold social in their church, on South
Jardin street. ON Tuesday evening next. An
admission fee of ten cents will be charged
and ice cream, or coffee and buns will be
served. The choir will render music. The
proceeds are to go toward providing a furnace
for the church.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-17
Reading Counollmen Charged.

The members of the City Councils OF
Reading are charged with misdemeanor in
office because of failure to keep the streets
of that city in proper condition. The grand
Jury has found true bill against them.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-17
To Camp Meade.

The low rate of fare, il, 20, and the length
OF time at the camp, about eight hours, will
attract large number on the Reading Rail.
way excursion to Middletown tomorrow
Train leaves town at sos a. m and return.
ing leaves Middletown at 6 d. m.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-17

The Philadelphia Times says "Rumor.
are afioat that some important steps are to be
taken by the large anthracite companies in
the direction of betterment of the trade,
but their nature has not yet developed"
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-17

Chairman Elkin, of the Republican state
committee. will present large flag to each
county chairman, and advising that public
nag raising be held, for which prominent
speakers will be provided.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-17
womens' Relief Corps Camp Fire.

The Womens' Relief Corps, auxiliary to
the G. A R., will hold a camp fire in Baird S
field, north end of Main street, on Monday,
Sept. 10th. Admission free, afternoon and
evening. 9-l3-5t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-17

Geranumns, fuchsias, pansies, daises, roses
etc, for spring planting at Payne's nurseries,
Girardville. TuberOse and gladiolus bulbs
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-17
Republican Flag RnIsinrs.

Charlatan March (Sousas latest) at
Brumm's
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-17
The Very Last Excursion of the Season ia
Atlantic City via Pennsylvania Rail-
road, Only All Rail Route,

via Delaware River Bridge. Leaves Shenan
dOah at 25 a. m. Round trip rate only o %
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-17

1t will pay you to read Ike Orkin's an.
nouncements on the fourth page. If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-17

The Schoppe orchestra will open dancing
school in Robbins opera house Saturday
evening, Sept, 17th. 2t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-17
We Are Waiting.

JohnsOn's Cafe, SO East Centre street.
Vegetable soup, free, tonight.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-17

Mock turtle soup will be served, free, to all
patrons to nght.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-17

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THE HERALD

Creates bnsHeJS 6eeanSf of lis knszOp
large circulation and yenae,J ,fch
results to its aaVerfiss,y.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-17

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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-06

harbor was completely blocked early this
morning, when the United States collier
Merrimac was sunk across its entrance
1t is now impossible for the Spaniards to
get out, and it is equally imp ossible for
any vessel to get into the harbon There
fore, the Spani sh first class armored
cruisers Maria Teresa, Cristobal Colon.
Vizcaya and Almirante Oquendo, with
the two torpedo boat destroyers Furor and
Pluton, are no longer of any use to Spain.
This result was accomplished through the
heroism of Lieut.. Richmond P. Hobson,
Assistant Naval Constructor, and Daniel
Montague. George Charlotte, J. G..
Murphy, Oscar Diegnan, John p.
Phillips John Kelly and a. Clausen
The latter, coxswain of the New York.
took part in the expedition against orders.
They we're all captured by the Spaniards
but, the Spanish Admiral in recognition
of their bravery, sent word to the Ameri.
Can Admiral, under q flag of truce, that
he was willing to exchange the prisoners
and assuring the American commander
that they would be treated with tho great
est kindness.
Money and provisions have been sent TO
them and necessary steps are being taken
to bring about their exchange
Montague is chief master at arms of the
New York. He has served four wears in
the navy, is 30 years of age and his home
is in Brooklyn.
George Charette is a gunner's mate of
the first class, OH board the New York.
He has served fourteen years in the
navy, is 81 years old and resides at
Lowell, Mass.
/. ]. G. Murphy is coxswain of the Iowa.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-06

revolutionists for the northern district.
Gov. Calito refused, saying that he was
too old to take part In revolution.
General Jiminez then told him that he
was prisoner and he was marched out
| between files of insurgents.
| In the street, however. a column of
government troops met the Jiminez
| column and in the combat which ensued,
| Calito escaped. The government force,
being stronger, pressed back the insur.
| gents, who half an hour retreated slowly,
all the while fighting, toward the shore.
| General JiIninez was furiously attacked
personally, and the commander of the
| detachment which captured the fort
abandoned it and came to his rescue
| The final and most desperate fighting
| took place at the waters edge. There
| Morales and Baez We're killed. A party
| of insurgents of General Chuchu Mer-
| cades, seeing that defeat was inevitable.
| took refuge in the mountains. 1t is re-
/ ported that they were surrounded later
and that Mercedes was shot. Revolution
| lists here Monte Christo) say q mistake
was made in showing any clemency what
ever to Gov. Cailto instead of killing him
off handed, for Calito Immediately Began
bloodthirsty measures of vengeance upon
| all the employees Of the mercantile house
of which Jiminez was the head. To the
number of sixteen they were adjudged
| guilty OF conspiracy and taken out and
shot. Among them were several boys not
| more than seventeen year old.
| In the light six insurgents were killed
and about "a have been executed since. It
is supposed that General Toraveio Garcia
escaped with Jiminez, but this is uncer-
| tain.
Advices from Puerto Plata say that all
| is quiet there today.
| -Four more revolutionists have been shot
since Friday among them Charles Mer-
cedes said to be we'll known in New York
city. According to the same informant
the country appears to be completely
pacified -
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-06
QUIET ON BLOCKADE

Key West, Fla. June So SO D. m.-
The impending invasion of Cuba and the
Santiago situation are the only topics of
interest IL mere today. Intense anxiety is
Commodore Schley and Rear Admiral
Sampson, and the north coast blockade
mas become minor incident. The only
ARRIVAL Oh today from off Havana reports
an unchanged condition there. The ships
are stlil stationed in lines and have re-
l9s la6eu none OF their vigilance, but during
the past rev days nothing has occurred to
vary the tediuln of the wait. There has
Deeh no hostile demonstration from the
snore and SO far as the immediate vicinity
OF havana is concerned, the only sign of
lie thereabouts is the incessant work be-
ing done on the Notifications.
y The gunboat Marietta is changing her
color here and will soon have laid aside
her sombre black for the gray war COM
plexion of he sister fighters.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-06
QUIET AT CHICKAMAUGA.

Chickamaugua National Park, Juno s.
This has been the quietest day since
the volunteer army arrived here. 1t was
probably one of the most delightful, too,
as far as weather was concerned, the sold
iers have had since they went into camp.
A pleasant breeze blew throughout the
n3rk the entire day. There were no drills
and parades Of any kind and large de-
tachments of men were given short leave
of absence to visit Lookout Mountain
and other points of interest near the park.
Religious services were held in those regi-
mental camps having chaplains and it
was in word. q typical Sunday with
all of its observances.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-06

1870. was appointed, after a competitive
examination, to the naval academy in
May, 1885. He was the youngest member
of his class but graduated at the head of
his eighteen companions. He has studied
engineering under the auspices of tn 9
United States government in France and
was made assistant naval constructor in
1891. He is the author of semi-political
work entitled s'The Situation and Out
LOOK in Europe" and was assigned to the
fla gship New York when Rear Admiral
Sampson sailed for the West Indies.
Lieut.. Hobson is nephew of j ohm M
Moreland of North Carolina AMI is a
grandson of Chief Justice Pearson of that
State. He is unmarried, and his father
.Tudee James M. Hobson, lives at Green's
boro, Ala.
The three men from the Merrimac's S
crew were all greenhands and shipped
retentIy for the war.
The Merrimao had on board six hundred
tons of coal when she was scuttled across
the channel.
Lieut.. Hobson started on his daring
errand at three O'Clock this morning. The
Merrimac was lying to the westward.
Under cover of the clouds over the moon,
she stole in towards the coast a1d made
her way to the eastward, followed by a
steam launch from the New York with
the following crew on board: Naval
Cadet J. W. Powell, of Oswego, N. Y;
P. K. Peterson, coxswain; Fl. Haudford,
apprentice Of the tirst class; j. Mullings,
coal passer; 6. j.. Russell, machinist OF
the second class. In the launch were
bandages and appliances for the wounded.
From the crowded decks of the New
York nothing could be seen of the Merri
mac after she had got under the shadow
of the Ellis. For half an hour officers
and men strained their eyes peering into
\
"a gun strea1ned out from Moro Castle,
and then all on board the New York knew
the Merrimnc was nearing her end. The
guns from the Spanish battery opposite
Moro Castle answered quickly with
more flashes, and. for about ewenty
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-06
CEVERl's FLEET.
Denial That Big. Ships Are al
Santiago.

Port au Prince, Hayti, June SIS D. m.
According to the latest advices from
Santiago de Cuba there were not more
than II ships in.the offing all day yester-
day and it is believed that the three miss
ing vessels have gone for provisions and
munitions of war.
At o'clock this afternoon the Haytien
steamer Nouvelle Valdrogue. arrived here
from Cape Haytien after touching at all
the ports along the coast. She reports
that yesterday at Mole ST. Nicholas she
saw the United States troopship Resolute
awaiting instructions. The vessel was
under convoy. 1t was ascertained from
passengers of the Nouvelle Voldrogue.tha
the Resolute had been pursued between
jean Ravel and Mole St. Nicholas by
Two Spanish coryettes, but had managed
t6 escaped them.
Frs1n the same source it is learned that
Admiral Carvera's IS squadron in its entire
ty is not In the Port of Santiago de Cuba,
but that only cruiser, supposed to be
the Cristobal Colon, one torpedo boat
and Two auxiliary cruisers are there.
The collier Merrimac, so it is thought
at Santiago, went down laden with coal,
probably to render the obstruction of the
harbor entrance more complete
1t Is understood that tho vessels which
the steamer St. Simon reports having
seen last Friday at San Juan de Porto
Rico, were only small gunboat and one
torpedo boat which showed considerable
damage, said to have been received in
the combat with the Americans at Glen.
fuegos.
The injuries to the Notifications there
caused by the bonn bardment are described
as being plainly visible.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-06
SAN FRANCISCO SAILOR KILLED,
Fatal Accident in Provincetown Harbor
Last Evening.

Provincetown, Mass. June Sit twas
LEARNED this morning that fatal accident
occurred last night on the cruiser San
Francisco. By the fall of one of the cruis.
er's whale-boats from the davits, Klaas
VESSEL, coxswain, was drowned and sea.
man Svenson sustained fractured leg.
The two men had been ordered to go
ashore here after the evening mails, and
just as the boat was about to be lowered,
the falls Were accidentally unlocked,
allowing the forward part of the boat to
drop. Immediately the hooks opened and
the boat with two men was hurled into
the rough;ysw water of the harbor. One OF
Svenson's legs was broken in the fall,
but he managed tosget firm ihold of the
upturned craft. VESSEL seized hold OF
his companion, but was not able to
maintain his grasp and was swept away
and drowned. A sailor on the crniser
jumped overheard with rope attached
to his waist and rescued Svenson lust
as the boat was carried away by the
waves. WesselFs body was recovered by
graphing.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-06
SPANISH CENSOR SHIP.

Madrid, June 5.-Captain Aunon, min
lister OF marine, has ordered everyone con-
nected with the Admiralty throughout
the country to abstain from giving in.
formation OF any kind as to preparations
for naval movements and also to he on
guard against persons visiting the depart
ment and ION more or less legitimate
pretexts" seeking information.
A despatch from Havana says that the
Spanish gunboat Ardilla and steamer
with 800 head OF cattle Lave arrived there
General blanco, according to the de-
spatch, has published an order prohibit
ing foreign newspaper correspondents
from staying in Cuba under the penalty
of being treated as spies.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-06
HE FOUGHT AT MANILA.
Death Of Captain GridIsy of Flag
ship Olympia.

Washington, June 5.-Captain, Charles
v. Gridley, commander of the cruiser
Olympia and one of the heroes of the
brilliant victory at Manila, is dead The
announcement of his death was received
by the Navy Department. late this after
noon in a cablegram from Paymaster
Gait of the navy, dated at Kobe, Japan.
June 14th, and directed to Sc ,retary
Long. The despatch contained this simple
announcements: Captain Gridley died
today. Remains accompany me on
Ceptic.
Washington. June 5.-Captain Charles
Vernon Gridley is the first American
officer of great prominence whose death is
a direct result of the existing war with
Spain. AS the commander of Admiral
Dewey flagship and one of the Admiral 8
chief advisers, Captain Gridley achieved
distinction at the battle of Manila BAY
and added to his previous laurels by win
ming high praise from his superiors in the
service for distinguished gallantry and
ability. He fought his ship from the
conningsasstower, while Admiral Dewey
directed the movements of his squadron
from the deck Of the vessel. 1t was not
known for some time after the battle that
Captain Gridley had suffered therefrom,
and even now the precise nature of his
trouble is not disclosed. Upon the ar
rival Of the Zahro at Hong Kong on the
2osh of May. the navy department was
notified that Captain Gridley had been
condemned by board of medical survey
and "invalided" home. Subsequent ad-
vices received by the department. indicated
that Captain Gridley was suffering from
the effects of rupture supposed to have
been received during the battle at Ma
MIA, but no details were given. 1t was
not supposed that his illness was very
serious, as the department was informed
Inat 1he captain, in company with Pay
,aas1er Galt would leave for homo as
soon as possible.
= on. On the al 2sth of May they left Hong
'. vessels sci 5, OF gthe Occidental and Oriental
SSsine ceptain Grid1e1 lnes at Il would appear that
ship reached Kobe. It is quite evident
a aeb be 'das dd ne eof his serious
known with any mem rcase har az hss SO faiIy ar ~
after the bait le of Manila.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-06
TALK OF PEACE.
Spain Looking for Chance to
Quit.

washington, June 6.-The belief is
growing in the best informed govern
inehe circles that Spain is sincerely anx-
iouS 10 make peace and that even now
sue IS seeking favorable opportunity to
"aAe overtures In that direction. Nu-
inerous evidences of this have come to
the attention of the authorities here, but
up TO this time no. actual move has been
made toward ascertaining on what basis
6ne United States would consider peace.
IL rs said that the first step would be
toward having some disinterested power
make inquiry of this government as to
What terms would be accepted, after
which the terms being stated, it would
be foR Spain to form q commission and
make formal. tender of peace. The au.
thorities here feel that Spain is feeling
her way toward q. movement Of this kind
One evidence of 1t is the utterance of
the Spanish ambassador. at London, urg-
Ing that o. peace movement is opportune
at this time. 1t is thought to be highly
improbable that Spanish official of this
rank would make statement of this
Kind, Unless it voiced the view entertained
by the authorities at Madrid. Another
evidence is the sending of Senior Castillo
to Paris, his principal mission being to
enlist sympathy there and to encourage
movement towards securing peace on
basis honorable to Spain. With this
comes the report of the serious embarrass-
ment OF the Bank of Spain on which the
government relies for funds to carry on
the war. The desperate condition of the
Spanish forces at Manila, Santiago and
Havana are looked upon as added rea-
sons why Spain should be solicitous this
time for peace. But while Spain is
thought to be anxious to secure peace,
she appears to be unable to secure the
services of disinterested power to take
the initiative ina peace movement. This
was the view expressed today by lead
ing member of the diplomatic corps. He
said that much surprise had been caused
at foreign capitols by the resentment
in the United States against the kindly
representations of the great powers made
to President Mckinley several days ago.
For that reason, the efforts since made
by Spain to induce the European pow
ers to intervene had met with fiat failure
because none of the powers wish to arouse
the enimity of the United States For
the same reason this. diplomatic official
pointed out, the European powers were
10th to befriend Spain at the present
time eyen:tosthe extent of making. .inquir-
les as 20. what basis of peace would be
acceptable to the United States. No one
power would undertake..Esuch inquiries,
he said, as it would subject that power
to the possibility of being snubbed.