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The evening times., 1898-06-24
Her Floral Hobby.

A certain woman whose suburban home
is gay with flowers from May till Novem-
ber cherishes an ambition to have moth
ing but white sweet peas in the corner OF
her garden set aside for these rainbow
tinted blossoms. Every year she expert
ments and studies and prunes. and every
year the bees frustrate her efforts by
bringing the color dust from other how-
ers to paint the petals Of the snowy
sweet peas. The woman has become
quite a monomaniac on the subject, and
as famous for her love of white sweet
peas as was a certain person for her de-
votion to camelias. Floral hobbies do not
seem to be confined to the suburbs of
Manhattan. however: for a Russian bot
The evening times., 1898-06-24
Rocking Chair Habit.

English physicians are emphatic in
their condemnation of what they term
the American rocking chair habit To
this. they affirm. are due many of the
nervous diseases to which American wo-
men are victims. The amount of ner-
vous energy expended in useless and in
furious rocking is. they say. incredible.
A woman who usually imagines herself
to be resting will exercise as much force
of the lower muscles of the back and of
the legs as would suffice to run a sewing
machine for the same length of time
Not one woman in dozetn sits still In a
rocking chair-and very few are content
with the gentle swaying motion which Is
only mildly exhausting and which occa-
sionaily compensates for the exertion by
sending an old lady comfortably to sleep.
Rockers are rare and unpopular in Eng
land, and this is cited as one reason why
the health of middle class Engiishwomen
is SO generally superior to that of our
own--Philadelphia Inquirer.
The evening times., 1898-06-24
FAN FANATICS.
II You Are One Here Are Some
Rules.


Rules.
There are four ways of using fan.
There is the widows way-slow. measur-
ed. verging on the lachrymose, yet tem-
pered with Christian resignation, and per-
haps with a sly hint in the downcast eyes
bespeaking willingness to try again.
This is to the tune of I've had him, and
I've lost him; I've had him. and I've lost
him." Next there is the old maids way
quick. emphatic. snappy. One can imag-
inc the cOrkscrew curls dancing up and
down as the fan Enthusiastically says: Il
could have had him-if I'd wanted him
could nave had him-if I'd wanted him.!
Then there is the matron'S way-serene,
se!f-satisfied. thoroughly content with
life: I've got him; I've got him; I've
got him!" Lastly. there is the young
girls way. The fan fiutters feverishly
and excitedly: Catch him; catch him:
catch him.
1t was Addison who said that women
were armed with fans as men with
swords. and sometimes did more execu-
ton with them. and one of his most
charming essays is that called THE Ex-
ercise of the Fan, or Fan Drill. But
even Addison failed to classify the mo-
tions of the fan as used by the widow,
spinster, matron and maid.
A letter in the Spectator. purporting to
be from a fashionable woman of the
time, slightly reduced in circumstances,
informs the public of that day that
she has erected an academy for the
training up of young women in the
exercise of the fan according to the
most fashionable airs and motions then
practiced at court.
"The ladies who carry fans under
me-" she goes on to say, "are drawn
up twice a day in my great hall. where
they are instructed in the use of their
arms, and exercised by the following
words of command:
"'Handle your fansr
Discharge your fans!'
"'Ground your fans!
Recover your fans!
"'Flutter your fans!
by the right observation of these
few plain words of command. a woman
of tolerable genius. who will apply her
self diligently to her exercise for the
space of one-half year. shall be able
to give her fan all the graces that can
possibly enter into that little modish ma
chine."-Boston Journal.
The evening times., 1898-06-24
Mems Furnishings.

Es ''s .:s s %''; % sssf7 ~
Two of 80 dozen short sleeve English Babrggan Shirts
and Dawers-Sirts made with French neck, pearl buttons
ribbed tail full fashioned cuffs; Drawers made with m
drill faced strapped back pearl buttons and full fashioned 3t
Mems French Ba1brggan Shirts and Drawers also q
fancy Ramdons twotread fine elastic pearl but AN
strapped back, best you have
Fancy Shirts white n
pair detachable cuffs match double stitch 4(
ed yoke good dollar shirt for W.
Peppere Jean Drawers knit string, bottom made
with double REINFORCED throughout dou df ~
bic feed and stayed suspender taped and pearl buttons
or three pair ~ $500 n -
The evening times., 1898-06-24
Her Letter. to Camp.

Stationery is bedecked with flags scat
tered helter-skelter over the paper and
envelopes in such way that In order to
avoid them one would have to write in
very zigzag lines or long spaces. But.
then, one doesn't avoid them, and they
are suggestive of such exuberant and ef-
fervescent patriotism that half the girls
In the country are writing their tender
missives to the camp on just such paper.
The evening times., 1898-06-24
Know. what she Wants.

Lillian Bell. well-kllowa writer for
women's periodicals. who has had oc-
casion to cross the English channel sew
eral times recently. refuses to ''sit up
on the trip. II travel better fat" she
explains: like manuscript. 1 am not to
be rolled" ~
The evening times., 1898-06-24
THE PEACOCKS OF SANTIAGO.

In Santiago de Cuba there Is little to at
tract and less TO love. but the pride and
alteration Of alcalde, lieutenant, captain
and humble citizen of that besieged city
are the strutting peacocks behind the
garden lattices of white. Not all the
game hunting to be found In the wild
cats and dogs infesting the Sierra Macs
ira range can take the eyes and interest
of the Spanish soldiery from the proudest
and most useless birds of modern history.
The peacock of Santiago, a bird by no
means as brilliant in hue as those Of
Java or the CeyloI country, is the OBJ
ject of almost popular id0lization. His
shrill cry is a warning of evil: the spread
ing Of his tail to the sweet sunlight of the
southern coast an omen OF good fortune
Perhaps 1t is not faulty index to
Spanish character that the peacock
should be a constant object of wonder
ment and worship to not only the griz-
zled veterans of Santiago. but to the
conscripts and the latest importations
from Madrid. Little in the literature
of Cuba Is to be found explanatory of the
presence OF the birds in Santiago, or why
they should be invested with almost
celestial character. The explanation must
be found In the native Spanish love for
giittering colors. the shell of beauty rath-
er than the substance. II history is to
be believed the son of Christopher Co
lumhus brought the firsc peacock TO San
tiago early insthe sixteenth century Pre-
sumabiy the bird came as an offering to
some native chief who might be persuad-
ed through its beauty and desire of pos
session to give up of land ard gold all
that was asked. Legend says that the
junior Columbus brought three female
and one male bird of this species and
that their first home in the new land was
on the River TarquinO. not far from San
tiago. Subsequently through perhaps
neglect of the natives, who were a clean
iy. quiet. domestic people, not given to
earthly vanities. the four birds were
freed They propagated until their num-
ber increased tenfold. From the Pico de
Tarquino TO the mouth OF the mines Of
Ell Cobre they made their homes going to
the highlands during the rainy season.
returning 20 the coast when the dry sea-
son was on The vegetation was luxu-
RANT and food plentiful. In time, as
settlements sprang up about the base
line Of Pico de TarquIno the birds at
tackled the products of the small gardens
and plantations. Their work was exceed
ingly destructive. Hunting of them as II
they were birds OF prey became n fash
io0.
The evening times., 1898-06-24

An alcalde of the seventh century. who
came from Havana to the Santiago coast.
told of the immense number of peacocks
to be found there. One of his successors
a century later was chasing them on
sport. and finding much enjoyment from
horseback. using small laso in the
sport. and finding much enjoyment from
1t. Fat fathers of the church attempted
revival of the custom of having the
birds served at the table as a delicacy
just as the Greeks once did. But the flesh,
although white. was tough and sinewy.
Even when stewed in wine it did not grow
tender. and the epicures sighed.
Santiago grew. From a fishing port
and harbor of shelter for storm-tossed
ships 1t developed into a naval sta zion
for Spain. a retreat for crown officials
anxious to be out of sight of the govern
ment. for time at least: a resort for
soft-voiced women Of Spain following the
fortunes of husband-soldier or the court
of a captain general This population at
tempted an oriental way OF living In San
tiago. Houses in that mild climate were
but mere shells. but they bred all the ma
terial comforts that wealth could pur-
chase.
The peacocks ceased to be objects of the
chase. They were captured and brought
to the gardens. where the rose of the
dewbell were no more beautiful than the
faces of the women who bent over them.
Little silver bells that tinkled with every
step were bound about their feet. golden
chains laid about their necks. Gay rib
ands were often intertwined with their
feathers to heighten If possible the effect
of natural hues The garden confines
were marked by lattices painted white
Behind these the birds strutted. the male
displaying ali his gorgeousness of color
TO his humble mate
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-02-05
Removal
$50 Sale !


The undersigned begs to -
nounce to the public that he wtys,
have a CLOSING OUT SALE before
moving to his new place of bust
ness, commencing January ~.
We invite every one to call at our
store, and examine the few lots OF
Ladies' and Misses COATS and
CAPES, which will be sold out at
one-halt less than the original
price. We have a large line of
single and double shawls that will
be sold at IS per cent. less than the
regular price. Several numbers of
white and colored blankets, and a
large selection Of comforts aud
white spreads will be sacrificed at
IS per cent. less than the regular
price.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-02-05

Reed, Archer; f. c.. Wilson, Provost; Rev.
w. d. Williams, Prelste; j. II. Ready, Fl
n%sncier; l. X. Haunum, Treasurer; Joe W.
Conrad, Secretary; George F. Dengler. Sec
rotary; w. II. Snyder, Warden; ID f.. Jones,
II. H. Bergeman and A. j. Derr, Trustees.
A banquet was served at Michael's cafe.
The funeral Of Miss Matte Hood arrived
here from Mt. Carmel. Iuterment was made
in Charles Baber cemetery.
At next Mondays meeting of the Minis
terial Association the proposed curfew law
will 10 discussed.
Sleighing parties are all the rage here.
The p. o. S.. Of A. at PiueRroye held a
banquet last night.
Deputy Coroner Clemens jury found that
John Matzak, recently injured at the st.
Clair colliery, died at the Pottsville hospital
from meningitis, resulting from a fracture Of
the skull. lie was 30 years old and leaves a
family in Hungary.
DEEDS RECORDED.
Charles w. Bair and wife, to VIM. T.
Fenker, for premises in Rush township.
Samuel Auman to Elizabeth Auman, for
premises in PottSville.
Henry Roger to Henry c. Hummel, for
premises in Pinegrove.
Esther Porter and husband, to George
Merkey, for premises in Pinegrove.
Wilson Keller and wife. t, James 2.
Linton, for premises in Union township.
MADE PAYMENT.
TsX Collectors John Coleman, Of Heging
township; John Daley, Of Foster, and Henry
Unger, Of Higgins township, made payments
their county duplicates this morning.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Johnsthan Jones and Mary A. James, OF
Coal Dale.
Morris Updegrave, of Hubley township, and
Agnes NJ. Brown, of Reiner City.
Charles William Ney and Sallie Jackson, of
S~chuylkill Haven.
Letters OF administrator we're granted to
John Mayorosh, On the estate of John
Korecsko, late of Mahanoy township, de-
ceased.
Judges Bechtel and Koch heard applicants
for citizens papers this morning. Eight
passed up to noon.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-02-05

A surprise party was last night rendered to
Edward Davis, at his nome on Mayberry
alley. Those present we're Misses Mary
Davis, Minnie Evans, Bertha Hayes, Mary
Doner, Mary Parker, Maggie Goodhead,
Gilbert, Maud Lawrence, Sadie
Tempest, Mary Harris, Sarah Mcdonald,
Bertha Evans and Stella Davis, Mrs. William
G. Brown, Mrs. Moses Davis, Mrs. Doner and
Messrs. Lewis Powell, John Lewis, Joseph
and Thomas Doner, John Mstcalf, William
Richards, John, James, George and Edward
Davis, William Dando, Edward White.
Thomas Snyder and Isaac Davis. Games
were INDUCED in and refreshments served.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-02-05
VERDICT
OF GUILTY.
The Jury in the Commissioners Case
Render a Verdict.
GUILTY, tS COUNTS OF INDICTMENT.
This Jury Appeared in Court at Noon To-
day, After Being Out Tw~enty-four
Hours-The Defense will Move
for a New Trial on
Monday.
GUILTY, iS COUNTS OF INDICTMENT.
to EVENING HERALD.

Special to EVENING HERALD.
POTTsvILLE, February 3.
The longest criminal trial in the history Of
Schuylkill county has ended, consuming
just thirty days. The next longest trial was
that of john Briggs, charged with the shoot
ing of James Parftt during the Gilberton
riot. That trial occupied the attention of
the court for a period of seventeen days.
The jury in the case of William L. Shaher,
representing the Taxpayers Association,
versus County Commissioners Frank Rentz
and John Martin and ex-Commissioner
Charles f. Allen, retired at 1910 O'Clock
yesterday and brought in a verdict at 1850
o'clock this morning, as follows
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-02-05

AT a meeting of prominent citizens of
Mabanoy City, held last evening, prolimi-
nary steps were taken for the organization of
a Board Of Trade, as a means of inducing
capitalists to locate industries in that town.
The temporary organization was effected by
the selection of George Llewellyn as presi-
dent and Thomas Patterson secretary. Many
speeches were made of an encouraging
nature, and it is likely that our neighboring
borough will soon have a thoroughly progress
sive Board of Trade.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-02-05
RutIsr Town.hip POLITICS.

The hottest fight so far as the memory Of
man runneth is now on in Butler township
school district for the spoils, Patrick De-
laney and George Knapp are the candidates
for Director, coached by Prof. NJ. J. Swee-
ney, of Big Mine Run; and Messrs. Miller
and Irwin are the representative candidates
Of hessrs. Kenney, Nolan and Carey. An
unbiased locker on says he believed sach side
would elect one Director. The Keuney and
Carey faction appear to be on top now. A
large campaign fund is being subscribed by
the schoOl teachers.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-02-05
Scalp Treatment.
Katharine A. Hickey, 1926 N. Main st.


The most successful weeks engagement
played at Ferguson's theatre in many years
will be closed tonight by the Miles Ideal
Stock Company. The house was crowded
last night and the large audience was enter
tanned by the. production of a delightful
comedy entitled, The Blacksmith's Daugh-
ter" in which Mr.. John E. Miles appeared
to good advantage and was given excellent
support, particularly so on the part of Mr..
W. j. Butler, Fred. Jones and Miss Eva
Williams. Tonight the company Will pro-
duco The U. S. Life Guard, " in which there
are many amusing as well as sensational sit
~uations.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-02-05

Elias Cooper, Of South Jardin street, is the
youngest of the applicants standing exami-
nation before the board at Pottsville for APP
pointment to the Mine Inspectorship of the
Seventh Anthracite District. Mr.. Cooper is
but thirty years of age and is said to be far
above the average in mining experience and
knowledge for his age. He was born in
Girardville and lived there for many years.
Subsequently, he was assistant inside foreman
at the VIM. Penn colliery. He is a c%ontrac-
tor at the Kohinoor c%ollisry at the present
tina
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-02-05

The Ushers' Association held a regular
semi monthly meeting in its new rooms last
night and decided to hold a young mems
meeting on Sunday afternoon, at three
o'clock. The meeting will continue thirty
minutes. The following committee has been
appointed: George L.. Hafner, of the Ger
man Lutheran church, chairman; Clyde
Clever, Presbyterian church; w. G. Dusto,
Methodist Episcopal church; A. Nillichap,
Primitive Methodist church. Representatives
of other churches will be appointed.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-02-05
Headache Quickly Cured.
DIR. Davis ANTI Headache never fails, 25c
Brewing Employees Celebrate.

Not since the outing of the brewery en-
plOyes to Ringtown last summer have they
spent such an enjoyable time as they did
last evening, when they made a second trip
to the same place, taking up their quarters
at Matt. Trewella's hostelry, The jolly
party numbered twenty-five. They were
taken to the place of celebration in two
large sleighs each being drawn by four
spirited horses. Everyone was pleased with
the trip.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-02-05

The City Council of Hazleton, last night
received bids for paving, but the contract
will not be awarded until next Friday. Ac-
cording to the bids submitted, the best brick
in the market can be secured for S1.e4I
cents, while tho cheapest brick is S1.5l
There were twenty-bidders, and among the
number was p. J. Cleary, Of town,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-02-05

The following progrs m will be rendered at
the next meeting of Hope Section No. 10, ].
Il of H. & T.,te be held on Monday evening,
9TH inst. Singing, Section reading, l. N.
Grifiiths recitation, Archie Shappell read
ing, George Thomas; instrumental music,
George James reading, Harry Neiswenter
solo, b. T. Mansell recitation, Willard
Morgan reading, Edward banks; comic
sketch, Marshal and Millichap address, j.
T. Lawson ; singing, Section.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-02-05

The following program will be endered
at a meeting of the "Y" to be held in hellet's
hall this evening Singing, page IS; scripture
reading, Miss Annie Williams; solo, Miss
Anna Heebner; reading, Miss Clara Yost; ad-
dress, Rev. James Moore; solo, Miss Jennie
Hughes; notes of interest, Edward Danks;
solo, Edward James; critic, Miss Annie
Brown; singing, by ~"
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-02-05
STRICTLY ONE PRICE.
From March 3rd. VIII be the Rule at l..
Goldin,s Mammoth Store.

From March 3rd. WIN be the Rule at l..
Goldin's Mammoth Store.
The popular clothing mart Of Shenandoah,
L.. Goldin's mammoth store, is the scene of
much activity just now. He will dispose of
his present stock to the people of Shenan-
doah at auction prices until February 10.
After that date the stock will be removed to
New York and sold at auction. Take ad-
vantage of the opportunity, and secure
clothing at 80 cents on the dollar. After
March Bird strictly one price to all, rich and
poor, will be the rule. Your child can come
to this store and secure clothing AS
cheap as if you came yourself. My
store is the leading clothing house in Shen-
andoah and We are confident that with One
Price we can prosper fully as well as we do
at present under the cut rate system. | will
deposit a check for 5000 with a responsible
Shenandoah citizen as a forfeit to any charit-
able institution in case it may be shown that
| have deViated from the One Price system
after March Bird, 1898. Every article in the
store will be marked with plain figures and
at a price SO low that people will be ashamed
to ask us to reduce it. BY February 18th, we
are going to send our stock now on hand to
the auction houses, but until that date we
will give the benefit to the people of Shenan-
doqh and vicinity. Until February 18th we
will positively sell our goods way below cost
to make room for our new stock.
MAMMOTH CLOTHING HOUSE,
l.. Goldin, Prop,
8 and IL South Main street,
l-2O.tf Shenandoah, Pa.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-02-05
FROM A SLEIGH.
Couple Meet with a Mishap While
Pleasure Seeking.

A sleigh containing a Polish man of Maha-
noy City and q female companion upset at
the corner of Main and Coal streets last night
and the occupants were thrown out. By
ISLANDERS went to the rescue and found the
couple stunned. They were carried into the
Farmers hotel, where they soon recovered
and were able to proceed on their homeward
journey, although the woman had to be as
sisted to the sleigh and one of her eyes was
badly bruised. After the upset the horse
run down Main street, but was stopped be-
fore it went far. The accident was caused
by the horse being frightened as it turned
the corner by "a serenading band.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-02-05
Operations Upon the Eve.

DIR. J. P. Brown will in the near future
open Offices in Mahanoy City, where he will
practice medicine and surgery in all IT,
branches, including eye, ear, nose an,
throat. Spectacles and eyeglasses adjusted,
artificial eyes inserted and operations upon
eye performed.
l-l0-2m J. P. BROWN, NJ. D.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-02-05

Insure your property from less in the
Oldest and strongest cash companies PbilA.
Underwriters Insurance Co. Of Nsrth
and Fire Association, Hartford
Fire Ins Co., American Fire Insuranee Co..
West Chester Fire ms. Co, United Eiremes's
ms. Co. T. T. WILLIAMS,
1913 5. Jardin St, Shenandoah.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-02-05
To Cure Headache in IS Minutes.
Take DR.. Davis Att Headache. All druggist


Mrs. David Morgan, Of ST. Clair, received a
second pSralytic stroke on Wednesday, and
since then has been in a critical condition.
A telephone message this afternoon says she
is somewhat improved, and the attending
physician has hopes of her reeoverY.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-02-05

A charge of assault and battery with in
tent to rape are the charges which caused the
arrest of Thomas PowlaIchak yesterday. who
appeared before Justice Toomey. The prose-
cutrix is Mrs, Kate Polusky, The prisoner
was given a hearing and afterwards com.
mitted to Jail in default of $500 bail.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-02-05
THE WEATHER.

The forecast for Sunday Partly cloudy,
warmer weather, preceded by rain or snow
on the coasts, with fresh variable winds high
on the coasts and possibly becoming north
sasterly and strong, with the advance of a
storm from Capo Hatteras.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-02-05
Classic Ginghans.

We have received Il case of celebrated
Classic Dress Ginghams, former price 10 cents
per yard, which we will sell at 8 cents per
yard.
2-4.tf Il. i. GIN.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-02-05

Telephone or telegraph to NJ. Ulrieh Il
Son, Ashland, Pa, when you have = dead
horse, mule or COW. They will pay ysu ~ %
and remove it promptly. 11-sRtf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-02-05

Letters addressed to tho following named
people remain uncalled for At the local post
office NJ. G. Monaghan, Mrs. Catherine
Hart, j. Tueal.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-02-05

Largest assortment Of rubbors, cheapest
prices and best quality are to be had at
Womer's, 124 North Main st. 2-s-gt
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-02-05

800 mems aud boys pants, actual cost $2.50
TO LOO, for the next 90 days you can have
any pair at S12O. At Samuel Blocks. IF
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-02-05

The best gas lamp mantles in the market
35 cents at Brumm's. l-24.tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-02-05

It's Winning New Friends Daily.
What? Pan-Tina for coughs and colds. At
Bros, drug store.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-02-05

No fooling the people at Samuel Blocks.
What you find marked down in mems and
boys clothing you get. If