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La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-08-06

Uncle Fam will never take water
while Spain has any land left.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-08-06

Some folks believe that would-be
suicide misses llre II his pistol does.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-08-06

England has about 80 packs of fox
hounds, and about l5.toc horses are kept
specially for fox hunting.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-08-06

A piekpoese,'s work Is done in mo-
meat of abstraction.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-06
LEO LONG
IN LIMBO !
Arrested on Charge of Tampering
With a Juryman.
MATT. BLAZIS WAS THE JUROR.
Says he was Approached Before and During
the Trial of Case on Which He
Was Called to Serve His
Story.
MATT. BLAZIS WAS THE JUROR.

Leo Long, of Pottsvllle, was arrested at
that place yesterday by Constable Matt
Giblon, of town, on the serious charge OF
tampering with juryman. The warrant
was issued by Justice Toomey, on oath of
John j. Toole, the detective 1t was in
tended to. bring the accused man here and give
him a hearing, but he waived hearing and
entered $500 bail before Justice Kuebler at
Pottsville, so whatever answer Long may
have has not been made.
At the civil term of court in Pottsville
about two weeks ago NJ E, d. Malone had a
suit to recover bar fixtures which another
party had attached for wages. The jury
gave Mr.. Malone verdict. 1t is from this
suit that the prosecution arises, and it came
TO light through a conversation the juror al
legged to have been approached had with out
side parties This juror is Matt. Blazis, who
is employed in tailor shop of town.
The charge is that before the SUIT referred
to was called for trial Long. who was pre-
viOusly acquainted with Blazis, apprOa Ched
him and asked as a personal favor that
should he be called as a juror on the case,
Blazis do all in his power for the defendant
1t is also charged that after Blazs was drawn
on the case Long again approached him and
said Matt, you stand by Runkle, and | will
do favor to you some time" Blazis says he
replied, Go away from me, or I'll thump
you in the face,'' and Long did not bother
him again.
Blazis was somewhat surprised to-day when
a reporter told him that Long had been prose
cuted for tampering with him. II don't see
why they arrested him." said he. II paid
no attention to the affair and was not in
fuenced in any way by it."
Long was a former resident of this town.
He earns livelihood as an interpreter OF
languages and ago between among Polish and
Lithuanian people who become involved il
itigations
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-06
FLEMMING PARDONED.
The Young Man Was Released and Arrived
Home Last Evening.

g.. .,- A., ,..io5 -
oonle .,'ne ago tne II LhAnD contaIneu an
item to the effect that the Board OF Pardons
had decided to grant pardon for Michael
Flemming of this town, upon receipt of a
letter recommending the same from the trial
Tudga whn In thia instance u,os Uon p II
U1' Tt ,-l's ,'S.i'l.,.' ~ =
hoon, ihaI letVer was subsequently, re-
celVed ana yesterday Flemmlng was released
from prison, and arrived home last evening.
Tne young man met with hearty reception
at the hands of his numerous friends
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-06
CIVIL COURT.
A Verdict Rendered in the Edison ISimmel
Case This Morning.


Pottsville, Dec. 6.-John F Whalen, Esq,
asked for and secured rule to set aside the
proceedings in the case of the Lebanon Brew
ing Co. VS.. John and Thomas Dalton, the
latter agents for the company in Shenandoah.
One Of the defendants denies that he ever
signed a bond for 81 0OO as alleged.
The case brought by the Edison General
Electric Company, of PbiladeIpbia against
William Kimmel of Shenandoah was called
yesterday before Judge Bechtel. The plain-
tiff demands interest ON a $500 check given
by the defendant, besides the principal from
the time Judgment was obtained The check
was drawn in 1891. Kimmel made the nlea
that in the event of the Edison Comnanv
securing the contract for building the Shen-
andoah, Girardville and Ashland Railway
the check was not to be paid: and the de
fense also contended that the Edison Co.. in
combination with others, did build the road
kimmel produced a written document signed
by John f. Finney, secretary, setting forth
that he lKimmel) would be reimbursed for
the check given. The plaintiff denied that
they built the road, and say the check was
given to bind the parties to the contract. and
when it was presented for payment At the
bank it was not honored. Among those who
were subpoenaed as witnesses were .Tobn Il
Finney, Elias Davis. H. C. Rover e Il
Titman, p. ]. Gaugban and otbors r1,a
plaintiff was represented Inv Z @ NJ tralIa
peter, VIII lie Kimmeps interas+s ,,,oro 1oo1-oi
after by M. NJ. Burke. The case went to tbo
iuy lust as court closed veatardoy rtor,,o,,
and a verdict was rendered this ,nornin, i
favor of Kimmel. the defendant
Judge Bechtel refused a new trial in tbo
case of II. c. Russell VS.. VIM. p Wharton
The plaintiff sold the propertv of tbe defend
ant on commission. for which he roceivod
81, 300, but demanded S11 900 The case was
tried by the late Judge Weidman
By agreement of counsel the court fvod
next Monday to hear argument in the case
of Lodge 5g1, |. 0. O. F.. of Shenandoah ys
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-06

Shortly after the war revenue tax law
went into effect on July 1st, last, the Mer-
chants Association of New York brought
suit to restrain the express companies from
collecting the tax of one cent ON each pack
age from the shipper, claiming it was the in
tent of the law that this tax should be borne
by the express companies, and an injunction
was asked for to prevent its collection. The
case was fought by leading members of the
New York bar, both sides being ably pre-,
sented to the court which, after due consid,
GRAFTON, refused to grant the injunction
prayed for The decision of the court was
similar to that of the United States courts
iu California and North Carolina, all decid.
ing that nothing in the law could be con-
strued as laying the burden of the tax on
the express companies.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-06

While attending the funeral of Thomas w
Grant yesterday, at Pottsville, Edward j
MuldOon, brother of Controller.elect II. j
Muldoon, of town, exhibited in marked
degree his bravery by stopping mad run.
away team attached to garbage wagon
The team started to run away at the top OF
Mahantongo street and came down the steep
incline at a terrific gait. Eddie, who was
walking up the street saw them coming and
ran in front of the horses. grabbing them
and throwing them on their launches. 1t
was hazardous undertaking, and a lucky
one, as the team might have run into several
of the carriages containing mourners return
ing from the CemeterY.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-06
The Gull Death,

An inquest was held at Mahanoy City last
night on the death of John Gull, the young
man who dropped dead in that town Satur-
day night, while engaged in boxing bout.
All the witnesses agreed that the affair was
friendly contest and that no blow was
struck in anger. The verdict was that the
victim died from over tension and paralysis
of the heart. Last night Daniel Kull, Will
son Steck, Edward Troy and Thomas Carney,
who witnessed the boxing bout, made aft
davit that William Faust, one of the boxers,
had not struck Gull within several seconds
before the latter fell to the floor and expired
This affidavit was presented to District At
torney Bechtel to-day and Faust was released
at noon, under 81, 900 bail.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-06

The local teachers held their regular insti-
tute yesterday afternoon, and after the read
ing and approving of the minutes, the follow
ing interesting program was rendered Sing
ing, Sleep, darling sleep" by Institute
essay, Importance of Analysis in Educa-
tion," Miss Mansell; solo, my Queenly
Island Home" Miss Cavanaugh; analysis of
sentences and discussions, by Misses Bridget
Burns, Clara Cline, Anna Dengler, Messrs.
Whitaker, Britt, Hooks, Williams, McHale,
Lewis and Prof Cooper
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-06

large cave-n occurred on the upper
branch OF the Lehigh Valley Railroad east
of Barry's Junction early yesterday morning
and both tracks were carried down. The
road is used only for coal and freight traffic.
The Mahanoy City route was used until re-
pairs were made, which occupied several
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-06

The fourteenth annual ball of tn National
Club of Shenandoah will be held in Robbins
opera house on Wednesday evening, Decem-
ber 9TH, ls9S First-class orchestra will fur
nish danclng music for the occasion. This
Will be the social event of the season, and
VIII be conducted on the same lines as other
events held by this organization. Tickets,
35 cents. 1o-5-9t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-06
Must Not Block Crossings.

Superintendent Keith, of the Lehigh Valley
Railroad has had notices posted, calling at.
tention to the rule relating to the blocking of
road crossings. This is one of the new orders
that will be greatly appreciated by the
pedestrians in town, who in the past have
frequently been compelled to wait for min
utes at time TO cross East Centre street when
"double-header' coal crawls along and gets
stuck ON the cnrva
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-06
OPENING
CONGRESS-
Members Recently Elected Governors
Warmly Congratulated.
READING OF PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
1t Occupied Two Hours and Eighteen Min
utes, and Was Received With Very
Careful Attention--A synopsis
of the Document.

Washington. Dec. C.-WhSn the SEN
ate convened yesterday to begin the
closing session Of the Fifty-ffth con-
gress the chamber presented a notable
and beautiful appearance. By Il
o'clock the public and private gal
leries We're filled almost to their ca
paCity with distinguished assemblages
including many ladies in brilliant at
tire. on the floor Of the senate the
display Of flowers was unusually beau
tiful, even for the opening day of a
session Of congress. The odor Of the
flowers filled the chamber.
The reading Of the presidents mes
sage, which occupied two hours and
eighteen minutes, was received with
very careful attention for an hour but
after that the senators drifted to the
cloak rooms or to the committee rooms,
where they could peruse the message
at their leisure in the printed copies
which ad been furnished them.
The opening session Of the house was
also spectacular occasion, animated
and brilliant. There were more than
the usual number of distinguished per
sonages in the thronEed galleries. One
of the most shrinking incidents was the
cordial meeting between the floor lead
ers Of the respective sides, Messrs
Dingley and Bailey The speaker
named Mr.. Bailey as the minority
member Of the committee to wait upor
the president an honor always be.
slowed upon the recognized leader o.
the minority. Mr.. w. A. Stone, o.
Pennsylvania, Mr.. McMillin. of Tennes
see, and Mr. Sayers. Of Texas. who have
been elected pOyaTDOrg 0f fbaEt. raenec.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-06

Coroner lillian, of St Clair, has filed with
the District Attorney the testimony taken as
to the cause of the death of Daniel Beit.,
helmer, of Port Carbon, which shows he d
been struck on the head with stone thrown
by Jennie Stone, of Schuylkill Haven. The
injury resulted in death. Both the Coroner
and relatives of the deceased refuse to prose
ON
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-06

Shenandoah Council No 1877 Royal Ar
canum will hold regular meeting in Bed
dall's hall this evening at which initiation
exercises will be held. The local Council of
this order has received many applications for
membership recently, and 15 or 20 more will
be presented this evening, many prominent
citizens being among the number
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-06
Orwigsburg's Big Industry.

The big shoe manufacturing firm of Brown
& Co, at Orwigsburg, is busily at work on
two large orders to manufacture shoes for
shipment to Amsterdam, Holland. The firm
has but recently joined the National Associa-
ton of Manufacturers.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-06
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
70 the senate and house of represents


tiVes:
Notwithstanding the added burdens rem
dered necessary by the war our people
rejoice in very satisfactory and steadi-
ly increasing degree of prosperity evil
denced by the largest volume Of business
ever recorded
The president here reviews the causes
that led up to the war with Spain and
the prosecution of the war by the army
and navy. The message then cOntinues
do not discuss at this time the govern
ment or the future of the new possess
siOns which will come to us as the result
of the war with Spain. Such discussion
will be appropriate after the treaty of
peace shall be ratified.
As soon as we are in possession of Cuba
and have pacifted the island 1t will be
necessary to give aid and direction to its
people to form a government for them
selves. This should be undertaken at the
earliest moment consistent with safety
and assured success. 1t is important that
our relations with this people shall be Of
the most friendly character and our COM
merClal relations close and reciprocal. It
should be our duty to assist in every
proper way to build up the waste places
of the island, encourage the industry of
the people and assist them N form gov
| eminent which shall be free and equal.
| Spanish rule must be replaced by a just,
! benevolent and humane government. cre-
! ated by the people of Cuba. capable OF
! performing all international obligations
| and which shall encourage thrift, indus
try and prosperity and promote peace ant
good Will among all of the inhabitants
whatever may have been their relations
In the past. Neither revenge nor passion
should have place in the new govern
ment. Until there is complete tranquilI-
ty in the island and stable government
inaugurated military occupation win be
continued.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-06
Don't Let Anybody Interfere, But
Take Pan-Tina for coughs and colds, 25
Gruhler Bros, drug store.
no Inyesttgnte Ntleranrs Chnrges.

TO InNGN II8UIt ' tItI'UU : VTIUTRFNs
Harrisburg, Dec. 6.-Governor Hast
lngs called a meeting of the trustees of
the Soldiers Home, at Erie to be held
at Grand Army headquarters, Philadel-
phia, next Monday to investigate the
charges made against the management
by Senator Gibson, of Erie on behalf
of certain inmates. All who have a
grievance against the board are invited
to attend the meeting.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-06

Jerry Curran, of East Lloyd street, sus-
tanned a severe sprain yesterday while lifting
large piece of coal in the Shenandoah City
colliery. He is under the care of DR.. Stein.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-06

The semi-annual conference of the Welsh
Association is being held in Wilkesbarre
Among those in attendance from this town
are the following Rev. d. l. Evans, j. p.
Williams, Luke Bowen and Henry L. Jones.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-06
Holiday Jewelry shoppers,

See our holiday stock. We have an elegant
selection. All goods sold on their merits
No Misrepresentation. Orkins, 1879 South
Main street. if
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-06

The County Commissioners of Luzerne
county offer reward of $1,000 for the arrest
and conviction of the five persons concerned
in the murder of Michael F. Corcoran, at
Duryea, in Luzerne county on December 2,
Iast
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-06

Joseph Lazowski was put under $500 bail
by Justice Shoemaker last night on a charge
Of assault and battery made by George
Sawicki Lazowski would have used a
knife if bystanders had not interfered,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-06

Notice is hereby given that all taxes due
on the tax duplicates of Tax Collector
Seanlan are to be paid to NJ. Mellet, at No. "a
East Centre street, and without further de-
lay, M. j. SCANLAN
l1-30-lw Tax Collector
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-06

A small Polish boy last night stole pair
of rubber boots from hook in front of A.
f. Morgan's shoe store on West Oak street.
Mr.. Morgan chased him and recovered the
boots.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-06

Frank Brazinski caused the arrest Ol
August Czastak and Joe Rice last evening, on
a charge of maliciously breaking windows in
the deponent's house. Justice Shoemaker
committed the accused to Jail in default OF
$500 bail each.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-06

In the market go to A. j. schOener's, l2 East
Centre street, wholesale and retail. Morris
River Coves, Blue Points, Rockaways, Oak
Chambers, Sounds, CLANS. etc. Also two pool
tables, cheap. l2-6,1w
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-06

Thursday is the Feast of the Immaculate
Conception and will be observed by Catholics
throughout the world as a holiday of obliga-
ton. Masses will be celebrated in the
Catholic churches of town
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-06

John Bowman, of East Centre street, had
his right leg badly bruised yesterday by
kick from a mule in the West Shenandoah
colliery. Dr. Stein attended him.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-06

During the storm on Sunday night large
colored plate glass window in the Presby-
terian church was shattered The congrega-
ton was compelled to conduct services in the
chapel The damage is about $50
A lattice screen on the rear porch of the
residence of p. J. Ferguson was torn from its
fastening and hurled into the street.
By the destruction of part of the Enter
prise breaker, near Mt. Carmel, by the severe
wind Sunday night, will throw many people
out of work. 1t will be rebuilt, the loss esti-
mated at $40, 900.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-06
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
visit
f. ]. PoRTz,
u 81 n. Main street.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-06
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT.
Hunter Wounded in the Abdomen and
Will Die.

William Treble, of Mahanoy City, was
accidentally shot in the abdomen yesterday
while hunting and lies in critical cond ition
at his home. He was unsuccessful on the
hunt and, while homeward bound, decided to
cut Christmas tree. The tree broke sud
denly and a branch discharged the gun,
which he had lett standing against a tree.
The entire charge entered his abdomen and
he was rendered unconscious. There are but
slight hopes for his recovery.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-06

Samuel Hart and Miss Eva Bender, both
of town, were married by Justice Shoemaker
yesterday.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-06

Possum. sour krout and sweet potatoes,
free, at Meade Peters restaurant tonight
The colored quartette of Stetson's Uncle
Toms Cabin Company, will entertain our
patrons with vocal and instrumental seec-
tions
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-06

A regular meeting of the School Board will
be held in the Directors room tomorrow
night, at seven o'clock,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-06
O'NeiII'S
urni-
ture j!

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, 1898-12-06

Michael Hassers, an ashman at the Suffolk
colliery, had his right hand crushed between
the bumpers of cars.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-06

DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup cures sore
throat Don't delay when you are bothered
with sore throat. 1t may lead to bronchitis.
This remedy is a sure cure. Price only 25c.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-06

Oyster soup, free, tonight Buckwheat
cakes and sausage tomorrow morning
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-06

Liver and onions, free, tonight. Vegetabl
soup tomorrow morning.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-06

At Payne's nursery, Girardville, you will
find the largest stock ever seen in the county.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-12-06
rhe Lnttlmer shooting.


on the 10th of September 1897, a con-
tiict took place at Lattimer, Pa, between
a body of striking miners and the sheriff
of LuZernc county and his deputies in
which % miners were EIIIrd and A w0und-
| ed of whom 10 of the killed and 70 of the
! wounded were Austrian and Hungarian
subjects This deplorable event natural
ly aroused the solicitude of the Austro-
Hungarian government which, on the as
sumption that the killing and wounding
involved the unjustihable misuse of au-
thority, claimed reparation for the suf-
ferers. Apart from the searching inVes-
tigation and peremptOry action of the
authorities of Pennsylvania, the federal
executive took appropriate steps to learn
the merits of the case, in order to be in a
position to meet the urgent complaint of
friendly power. The sheriff and his dep
uttes having been indicted for murder
were acquitted after protracted proceed
ings and the hearing of hundreds of wit
nesses on the ground that the killing was
in the line of their official duty to uphold
the law and preserve public order in the
state. A representative of the depart
ment of justice attended the trial and re-
ported its course fully. With all the facts
in its possession this government expects
to reach a harmonious understanding on
the subject with that of Austro-Hungary
The Nicaragua Canal.
The Nicaragua canal commission has
nearly completed its labors, and the re-
suits of its exhaustive inquiry into the
proper route, the feasibility, and the cost
of construction of an intcroceanlc canal
by Nicaraguan route will be laid be-
fore you.
AS the scope of the recent inquiry EN-
braced the whole subject with the aim of
making plans and surveys for a canal by
the most convenient route, it necessarily
included a review of the results of pre-
Vious surveys and plans, and in partic-
ular those adopted by the Maritime Canal
company under its existing concessions
from Nicaragua and Costa Rica, so that
to this extent those grants necessarily
hold as essential a part In the delibera-
tions and conclusions of the canal com
mission as they have held and must needs
hold in the discussion of the matter by
congress. l have not hesitated to ex-
press my conviction that considerations
of eNpediency and international policy as
between the several governments inter-
ested In the construction and control of
an interoceanic canal by this route re-
quire the maintenance of the status quo
until the canal commission shall have re-
ported.
Nevertheless, 1t appears that the gov
ernment of Nicaragua, as one of its last
sovereign acts before merging its powers
In those of the newly formed United
States of Central America, has granted
an ontlonal concession to another asso-