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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-07
Don't Let Anybody Interfere, But
Take Pan-Tina for coughs and colds, 25c
At Gruhler Bros, drug store.


The anthracite coal trade has been put in
somewhat better position by the advent OF
colder weather, and this has had favorable
influence on coal company securities. While
there is better adherence to prices and less
cutting there has been no formal advance
announced excepting for chestnut and,
despite reports to the contrary, the opinion
of those in the trade is that the stocks of
unsold coal, though not excessive, are still
ample enough to keep most prices heavy, as
dealers have not changed their policy of
only ordering sparingly. HOpefulness is,
however, given by the belief that the com
panies are getting closer together and thus
will be able to better regulate both output
and prices. For this year to December 1 the
output is given at 27,77O,O 600 tons, compared
with 81 ,s95, 900 tons in 1897 and 39,sl9 995
tons in 1896. Chestnut coal has been ad-
vanced altogether 20 cents per ton to So 335
per ton f. o. b. at New York tidewater. All
the companies are reported to be short of
this size. At the same time there are said to
be excessive supplies of egg and pea coal, So
that the rates are cut for these sizes, egg
being quoted at $500 and pea 81 10 f. o. b.
at tide. Loaded cars with these sizes unsold
fill many railroad sidings.-Philadelph
| Ledger.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-07
HARD COAL BOOM.
To Proceed Legally Against Coal Carrying
Companies.

Companies.
The public generally had come to the con-
cusion that the Anthracite Association, or
ganized some time ago to boom hard coal
had died natural DEATH but such seems not
to be the case. The Association has issued
copy of the following letter to all the dele
gates to the recent convention held in Scran-
ton. At that convention Shenandoah was
represented, and the delegates from this town
took an active part in the discussions The
local delegates have each received copy of
the letter:
Mount Carmel. Pa, Nov 80, 1898.
Dear Sir:-W are now ready to proceed
legally under the Interstate Commerce
Law respecting the unjust discrimination in
freight rates on anthracite coal.
The railroad officials have refused to confer
with our Committee on Railroads, and we
therefore have to reach them in this way
Practically, for two months past, they have
been hauling coal to tide-water at a reason
able freight rate, but at their late meeting
they decided to return to the old system.
Do you want six months next year like the
| first six months this year2
The matter is in your hands Your com.
mttee is ready to act. If you wish them tC
| go ahead they must have funds
They have one of the most capable lawyers
in the state ready to take up the work, and
have not been idle about collecting facts and
| figures.
But this first needs funds. 1t is no child's
| play to attack corporations and lawyers, es
pecially the kind necessary, require good
| fees.
viii need two or three thousand dollars tc
carry the work to a finish, and your city,
share in proportion would be $780,
Will you pledge yourself for this amount
one half to be raised at once and the halanc,
I hxyn axt Eah xyl hau
convention.
Now, this letter certainly should b
answered so we know where we stand. Thi
is your work and if you wish to go on yo
certainly cannot expect your committee t
furnish the funds.
But the present policy of exOrbtaut freigh
charges will destroy the life of the Who'll
anthracite region.
Very respectfully,
w. X. LORD, Secretary.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-07

Several surprises were sprung at the meet
ing of the Town Council of MahanOy City
last evening. The chairman of the finance
committee reported that Chief Burgess Bow
man had collected fines, etc, to the amount
of Sl94 80, and had paid over but SIS 80,
leaving deficiency of $179. A motion that
the Solicitor proceed against the Burgess was
lost by vote of IL to g. The second sur
prise was when a bill was presented fol
Sl30.75, for Office rent for the Burgess. When
the latter's salary was increased to 5000 yeaI
it was with the understanding he should pay
the office rent. This bill was paid, and will
be deducted from the amount due the Bur
cess
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-07
why MIR. BeohteI Declined.
From PottsviIIe Chronicle.

When II. q. Bechtel declined to accept a
deputyship under B. W. Cumming, Jr. Dis
trict Attorney to-be, he no doubt counted he
would be better off without it. Mr. Bechtel
will be chosen as counsel for Sheriff John
Toole when VIM A. MARI goes upon the
bench. Mr.. Bechtel will also be retained as
county solicitor. which will last two years.
The salary is 1000 per year AS counsel for
the sheriff he will receive $500 per year, SC
that he will not be out any by his declina,
ton. Indeed, he will be ahead, as he will bt
free to try criminal and other cases in court
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-07

Many people of this town will be interested
in the announcement that Daniel j, Meyer
and Miss Abbie Railton, two well known
young people of Tamaqua, were quietly
married on Saturday evening, in the P. NJ
church. Both are well and favorably known
here, the bridegroom having at one time
been employed on the HERALD. He has
just accepted lucrative position in New
York printing office, in which city they will
make their home.
Edward Krebs and Miss Ida Bixler, both of
st. Clair, were quietly married Monday even
ing
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-07
COLLIERY IMPROVEMENTS.
Changes That are in Progress at shenan-
andoah City and Knickerboclxer.


andoah City and Knickerbocker.
The work of making improvements at the
workings of the Shenandoah City and Knick-
erbocker eollieres continues with much aG-
vancement, and when they are completed
will present wonderful changes in appear
ance as well as the methods of modern coal
mining.
The most important change at the Shenan-
doah City colliery is the erection of a com
pressed air engine at the head of the shaft.
The foundations to support the machinery
were put in course of erection to-day. This
engine, when completed, will be used as a
substitute for the mules that now do the
hauling.
The improvements at the KniclSerbocker
collery will be numerous. The dirt plane
now in operation will be abandoned and an
entirely new scraper line substituted. The
| hosting engine which has heretofore been
used in hauling the cars up the plane will be
used to operate the scraper line. Many other
changes of minor Importance will also be
| made
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-07
DIED SUDDENLY.
Jacob Lavenberg, of VIM. Penn, Expires
at His Home.

Much surprise was occasioned among the
residents of Lower VIM. Penn yesterday
when the announcement was made of the
death of Jacob Lavenberg, an aged and
highly respected citizen of that place.
Mr. Lavenberg was employed as laborer
at the VIM. Penn colliery. On Monday
morning he reported for work but in the
evening upon his return home he complained
of having pain in the heart. lie retired
early and passed good nights rest. In the
morning, when the family arose. he said his
condition was no better and preferred to re-
main in bed. 1t was but few moments
later when he suddenly expired. Death Is
supposed to have been due to heart failure
MIR. Lavenberg was aged about 81 years and
is survived by his wife and three children.
Barbara an eight. year-Old daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Lsus Whitman, expired at the family
residence in lower VIM. Penn yesterday. Th'
child had been the pride of the household
and its death will be greatly mourned by tn,
bereaved parents.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-07

Tomorrow evening the members of the
Independent Order of Red Men, OF this dis.
trict, will have big time in the wigwam OF
Seneca Tribe, No, Al, of Pottsville. At this
meeting the degree of Past Sachem will be
conferred and the unwritten work exempli-
fed. Among the distinguished Red Men
who will be present are the following Great
Sachem Jerome Hite. of Steelton; Great
Chief of Records, Thomas X. Donnelly, OF
Philadelphia Great Prophet, DR.. W. R
Rodgers, of Philadelphia, and Great Senior
Sycamore Joseph Alison.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-07

The fourteenth annual ball of the National
Club of Shenandoah will be held in Robbins
opera house on Wednesday evening, Decem-
Der 9TH, 1898 Frst-class orchestra will fur.
nish dancing music for the occasion. This
will be the social event of the season, and
will be conducted on the same lines as other
events held by this organization. Tickets.
80 cents. l2-5-3t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-07

John Donnelly, installment agent, wa
prosecutor in a law suit against Joseph Ed
mundson, of VIM. Penn, last evening. Th,
case was heard by Justice Shoemaker. TIL,
agent stated that some time ago he sold Ed
mundson bill of goods to the amount o
$3.50 This was to be paid on the install
ment plan, but he received nothing on ac
count outside of the first payment. Edmund
sUn agreed to return the goods and settle tn
case by paying the fine and costs
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-07

Shenandoah Council No. 1877, Royal Ar
canum, last evening elected the following
officers R.. r. J. Davies; " R., NJ. Owens;
O., Il. Anstock; Sec, Jos. Kinks; Coll, j. j.
Price; r., NJ. Baugh; C., W. j. Jacobs; G.,
t. j. Broughall W., L. c. Brobst; s., P. P.
D. Kirlin; Trustee, T. R. Edwards; Rep. to
G. c. r J Davies
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-07
Charged with Corcoran'S Murder.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Dec. 7.-Charles
Leyden was arrested in Lackawanna
county yesterday charged with being
implicated in the murder of M. F. Cor
coran, the hotel keeper of Duryea. The
arrest was made on information sworn
out by John and Peter Toole saloon
keepers of Duryea. They allege that
Leyden was seen in the company of
suspicious characters in Duryea on the
night before the murder. Leyden
claims to know nothing about the
crime. The prisoner is a laborer in the
mines, and about 25 years of age.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-07
School plstrIet Without Funds.

The West Mahanoy township school district
is out of funds with three months salary due
the teachers. and the collector has not yet re-
ceived the 1898 duplicate. The directors will
make temporary loan to bridge them over
the difficulty Telegram.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-07
Sunday School Officers.

On Sunday last the Union Sunday school,
of st. Nicholas, elected the following officers
for the ensuing year: Superintendent VIM.
James assistant superintendent, William
Dodds; secretary, william T. Terrill assist
ant secretary. Chester Sauerbrey librarian
Samuel Billings; assistant librarian, George
Redclift treasurer, Thomas COombe.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-07
The Centraiia Robbers on Trial

Arthur Nash, of Centralia, and James
Harvey, of Mt Carmel, who are charged ON
oath of Rev W. J. Hayes, pastor of st.
Ignatius church, Centralia, with burglarously
entering the parochial residence several
weeks ago, and at the point of revolver
compelling him to give up his valuables are
now on trial at Bloomsbury A true bill was
returned by the grand jury yesterday. The
defendants will try to prove an ahbi.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-07

The Borough Council of Pottsville, at their
meeting last evening, opened bids for the
issue of $500 four per cent. bonds, the
money to go to the erection of new hose
house for the Good Will Company. There
were seven bidders, but the Miners National
Bank of Pottsville being the best, the bonds
were awarded to that institution at SlO5s for
the s., 900 issue, and S1O2s for the 81, 500
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-07

That notorious character about town,
Annie Rice, met her equal last evening in the
person of Andrew Lastowski. While in
company with the latter Annie became OBJ
noxious and abusive and Lastowski, seizing
an iron pipe, struck Annie on the head A
warrant has been issued for the arrest of her
assailant but he has not been captured.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-07

The Schuylkill County Medical Association
met in Pottsville yesterday, and DR.. David
Taggart, of Frackvile read an interesting
paper on obstetrics" The annual meeting
will be held the first Tuesday in January, at
which officers will be elected and the annual
dinner given. Shenandoah was not repre-
sented at Yesterdays gathering.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-07

Hugh Gallagher, well-known long dis
tanoe sprinter, of Philadelphia, accompanied
by his trainer and backer Philip Hehron, a
noted Quaker City sporting man, is in the
county and is trying to get race with
sommers of st, Clair. Come to Shenandoah
Mr., Gallagher, and you'll be accommodated
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-07

Deputy Coroner Fogarty, of Mahanoy City,
last evening held an inquest to inquire into
the death of William Sadusky, who was
killed at Suffolk colliery, last Saturday
After hearing the evidence, the jury rem
dered verdict of death caused by fall of
lod
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-07
Soldier Entertained,

A social gathering was rendered Elmer
Minnich, at his home 52s Apple alley last
evening. He is private at the Plattsburg
barracks, New York, and is home on fur
Tough. The gathering was an exceptionally
large one and enjoy ed by all present.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-07

Peter L. Buck has brought suit against the
Town Council of Mt Carmel, to compel the
latter to pay orders held by the plaintiff to
the amount of $500.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-07

See our holiday stock. We have an elegant
selection. All goods sold on their merits
No Misrepresentation. Orkin's, 129 South
Main street. If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-07

Thomas Stevenson, employed at Roberts
powder mill in the valley, was run over by a
small car loaded with powder, His right arm
and leg We're badly lacerated. He was re-
moved to his home at Kreb's station.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-07

Watchman B. r. Jones, of the Lost Creek
store, who was beaten and gagged by robbers
on Sunday night is confined to his bed
from the effects of his injuries. Rumor had
it last night that he was suffering from con-
gestion of the brain, but this could not be
verified
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-07

Andrew Eseno was before Squire Shoe
maker last evening, charged with the theft
of SEQ from fellow boarder, X Petrowski.
The case was settled by the accused return
ing the money and paying the fine and COS is.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-07

Orders were issued this afternoon by the
p. & r. c. & l. Co. to suspend work to.
morrow, on account of holy day known as
immaculate Conception. They will resume
on Friday.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-07
Invitation to Holiday shoppers.

The holiday display of Christmas novelties
at our store is now ready and open to the
public for inspection. 1t represents more
than we are able to state here. 1t is select,
large and contains many money-saving oppor-
tunities. 1t does not cost the purchaser
money, but saves money instead, to pay us a
visit.
f. J. PoRTz,
If 81 n. Main street.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-07

DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup cures a cough
or cold in short order One bottle of this
wonderful remedy will effect cure. 1t is
absolutely the best cough syrup made.
Price 25c.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-07

Shenandoah will be kept cool next summer
by having three ice companies. They are the
City Ice Company, the New City Ice Com
pany, and third enterprise which is now
beinp formed
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-07

DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup is very ef-
ficient remedy. For coughs and colds it has
no equal. 1t is good for adults and children.
For Group and whoOping-cOugh it is invalu-
able
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-07

In the market go to A. j. Schoener's, IL East
Centre street, wholesale and retail. Morris
River Coves, Blue Points, Rockaways, Oak
Chambers, Sounds CLANS, etc. Also two pool
tables cheap. 12-6.1w
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-07

Try Cream Silver Polish. Best on the
market. At Brumm's.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-07

At Paynes nursery, Girard Vile, you will
find the largest stock ever seen in the county
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-07

All kinds of vegetables and flower seeds
and plants at Payne's nurseries, Girardville
Electric cars pass the door. 5-6-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-07

Coco Argoline, the genuine article, for sale
at Kirlin's drug store. l0-6tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-07
.O'NeiIl'S
urni-
ture !

The best in quality
the best in style-the best
in value-gives the best
satisfaction, Latest pro-
ductions in dining room,
library and hall furni-
ture. Also white enam-
eled iron bedsteads with
brass trimmings, restful
easy chairs and settees.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-07
ONK CENT
MAX LENIT'S.
CHRISTMAS
GIFTS.

MUFFLERS,
NECKWEAR,
GLOVES,
MACKINTOSHES,
SWEATERS,
CANES and
UMBRELLAS,
FULL DRESS CASES,
SILK HANDKERCHIEFS,
FANCY HALF HOSE.
LATEST LINEN COLLARS AND
CUFFS.
We have them all. Call and see
them. They are awaiting your in
spectiOn.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-07

Red Mems District Meeting,

French pea soup tonight. Potato salad
and liver tomorrow morning.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-07

Puree of Pea
Free to everybody at Meade Peters restau
rant tonight Call and try it.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-07
Neiswender's Cafe.


Buckwheat cakes and sausage tonight
Puree of pea tomorrow morning.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-15

why His Customer Courdn't Eat the
SCUM.

A certain literary German whose manner
of speaking was extremely deliberate, and
who disapproved of impetuosity OF any sort
and under any circumstances, had an anus
ing experience in a restaurant one day.
He was a wcll.known figure among the
patrons of this particular establishment, as
he seldom dined anywhere else, and he. was
generally served by a waiter who had be-
come used TO his way of speaking; but one
day new waiter took his order and brought
his soup.
81 cannot eat this soup" said the gentle
man, slowly, not looking up from his plate.
The man seized the soup plate before the
customer could finish the sentence, and van
ished with IL.
He reappearcd in moment with another
supply OF the same soup, which he placed
before the gentleman, and then stood re-
garding him with an anxious face, wonder
ing what could be the reason for the soup
remaining untouched.
II cannot eat this soup" again slowly re-
marked the literary man.
why not, sir? What is the matter?'
stammered the unhappy waiter, who had
been told he was serving an important per
son.
Il cannot eat this SOUP" aaid the literary
genius, calmly, for the third time, because
l have not as yet been provided with a
spoon!g = Northwestern Christian Advo-
cate
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-15
MINOR NEWS ITEMS.

4 Boston boy has been christened
with II names, one Of them having IS
letters.
A woman has made the journey from
South Africa 10 South Dakota to sue
for divorce
A woman in Hope. Knox county, Me-,
still wears a common hairpin which
she has worn for 40 years.
a naturalist Of eminence finds that
land birds make their ionrueys il the
daytime and water birds a night.
James G.. Blaine. Jr.. Is once more a
newspaper man. having just been en-
rolled on the staf OF the New York Trib-
une
Political friends of William j, Bryan
have arranged to offer him the fusion
nomination for congress from the First
Nebraska district.
William G. Miner. 80 years old. Of
Hartford, Conn. dreamed that he was
young again and when be awoke be was
so disappointed that he shot himself.
Rev. Patrick Cuddihy. who recently
celebrated the siNty-siNth anniversary
of his ordination az Milford. Mass. is
the Oldest Catholic priest In this coun-
try.
Gov. Jones. of Arkansas. has commits
stoned Miss Emma Wilmington m hon
srary colonel OF the reserve militia. This
is the first appointment of the kind
ever made In the state.
DR. Nauscn states that the Norway
reindeer will eat nothing but moss that
grows In the polar region, and couse-
quently will be unavailable for carry
Ing relief TO the Klondike.
Reports from an Of the contracting
locomotive shops show that 1851 en-
gincs were built In 1897. OF these $50
were constructed for export The mum
Der does not include those rebuilt by
railroad companies la their own shops.
Cabinet circles in Washington are
busy discussing the approaching may
riage OF Miss Frances Niger. daughter
Of the secretary Of war. To Charles Pike.
Of Chicago The event viii take place
early IN the summer. either In May or
June.
The Daughters on the American Rcyo-
luton say thai they have discovered
that the site ~ the general post Office
IN New York as marks the spot where
the first blood Of the American revolu-
ton was shed and The members of the
Martha Washington Colonial chapter
propose 70 erect . tablet there to com
memorate their discovery.