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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-11
WANGAED
BY A TRAIN
Fatal Accident at MahanOy Plane Last
Night.
The REMAINS ARE UNCLAIMED
Rumors Gave the Case Color of Foul Play
But They Were Groundless- Avoid
ing One Train the Victim was
Struck by Another.

Rumors of foul play followed the discovery
of a mans dead body on the Philadelphia &
Reading Railway tracks at Mananoy Plane
last night, but subsequent investigation shows
that the rumors were groundless.
The victim was Polish young man of
about % years. He was known as Robert
and his last name had not been learned ac-
cording to latest reports, nor had the remains
been claimed Robert left his boarding house
in Rauschtown, a suburb of Mshanoy Plane,
shortly after seven o'clock last evening lie
said he was going to the Plane to make pur-
chases About half an hour later three Polish
men found the dead body Of the young man
on the railroad track, near the switch towers
and a short distance west of the Mahanoy
Plane station. The remains were terribly
mutilated.
Upon first report of the case a rumor
gained circulation that the victim had been
assaulted and robbed, and the body thrown
upon the track to be ground to pieces by
trains and the crime concealed. 1t is well
settled, however, that the mans death was
purely accidental. The place where the
body was found is between two large electric
lights and in a location frequented by many
railroad crews, and an assault could hardly
have taken place there without being wit
messed by some of the railroaders.
1t is believed that the victim was walking
on the south bound track when he heard the
whistle Of a train approaching from the rear
and, in endeavoring to avoid this train he
stepped to the other track and was struck by
the uorth-boun mail train The deceased
was single and it is not known that he has
any relatives in this county.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-11
DISASTROUS FIRE.
SIX Persons Killed in Philadelphia
Fire To-day.

SIX Persons Killed in Philadelphia
Fire To-day.
Special to EVENING HERALD.
Philadelphia May ia fire broke out at
eleven o'clock this morning in a big ware
house owned by McCadden Bros, 619 Market
street. dealers in toys and fireworks. 1t was
caused by an explosion of the latter goods.
The five spread to the building of the
Reading Hardware Company on the east side
and the plant of Brainerd and Armstrong,
dealers in silk, and Janeway and Company
on the west side.
Fire alarms were turned in, as it was feared
the fire would develop into a confiagration.
Three persons were killed by the falling of a
fire escape and were SO horribly mutilated
that it is impossible to identify them.
The building of the McCaddens is com.
pletely gutted. At l2:45 the fire was under
control. The loss cannot be now stated.
Lateral 1870 o'clock this afternoon il
was known that six people had lost their
lives in the fire. The bodies of the engineer
fireman and porter of the McCadden build
ing were found.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-11
RoSbtng TIE Rog0ldrS So0tb.

Two regiments Of infantry left FOR
Tampa this morning and two this af-
ternoon for the same point Two regi-
ments of cavalry, also bound for Tam
pa are marching from the park to
Ringgold this afternoon, and will take
the Western and Atlantic trains at
that point. The Second cavalry has
been ordered to Mobile, and they are
marching to Rossville to be loaded on
the Southern at that point. The First
and Tenth cavalry will go TO New Or
leans, marching to this city and taking
the Alabama Great Southern here this
afternoon.
There will be verv little delay in
transporting the troops all the rail-
roads having provided the necessary
cars in expectation Of hurry orders.
Information was received at General
Brookes headquarters that the volun-
teer army will occupy the grounds now
being vacated by the regulars, and that
while there will not be so many Of the
volunteers here as was at first ex-
pected, a large number will be mob
ilized here to be held in reserve against
the time they may be needed at the
front.
In reply TO a question Adjutant Cen
eral Sheridan stated that before Fri
day night all the regular troops will
have been moved south an accomplish
ment due to the fact that every COM
mand has been on waiting orders for a
week, and each command had disposed
of all it's surplus belongings and
equipments.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-11
PENNSYLvANIA'S TROOPS.
Artillerymen on For Newport News.
Infantry Awaiting Orders.

Infantry Awaiting Orders.
Mount Gretna, Pa, May n.-By sun
set yesterday p companies Of infantry
were transferred from state militiamen
to Pennsylvania volunteers. OF this
number, 16 represented two complete
regiments of eight companies each.
Total enlisted men, 1921; regimental
and company officers, 1871. Tomorrow
night win probably see all the troops in
the volunteer army. Seventy compa-
nies are ready for mastering. Nearly
all the recruits have arrived, and 1t is
only here and there that gaps remain
to be filed.
Battery A, Captain Warburton, and
Battery c, Captain Waters, pulled out
of camp at $3.50 o'clock yesterday after
noon for Newport News. Cheers greet
ed the artillerymen as they moved
away While directing the final move
mSnt of the batteries, Inspector Cen
eral Morreu was thrown from his horse
by the animal stepping into a hole,
Colonel Morrell landed heavily on his
head, and blood gushed from his nose
and mouth His injuries are not
thought to be very serious
Notwithstanding all reports TO the
contrary absolutely nothing is known
here as to when any of the infantry
commands viii move. The war depart
ment has ordered that speed be made
In mastering, but the time of moving
volunteer regiments and their desti-
nation will not be known until word
comes from Washington. Orders may
come at any moment.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-11
ITALY'S CIVIL WAR.

Reported That the Soldiers May Join the
Mobs in Besieging Milan.
Special to EVENING HERALD.
Rome, May 11.-Riotous outbreaks are in
progress at Collie and Navara. Troops are now
battling mobs in the streets of both cities
Italy is on the brink of a revolution. Re-
ports coming in to-day state that there is re-
newed fighting by well-armed mobs.
The government is in panic and there arc
fears that the army may mutiny and help
the populace.
An order was issued by the Italian govern
ment to-day to mobilize a brigade of railway
engineers, designed to prevent the stoppage
of railway communication, which would
occur if the railway men should join the
revolution.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-11

Vienna, May u.-Princess Louise,
Of Saxe-Corburg and Gotha, was con-
veyed to a private asylum Monday
night The princess had clandestinely
passed the last few weeks with Lieu
tenant Won Mattachich-K eglinch her
lover, at his castle near Agram, Coatia.
In the meantime, her debts grew to
millions of florins, and bills bearing the
alleged forged signature of the Arch
duchess Stephanie came into circula-
tion. King Leopold her father, is pre-
pared to pay her debts and to arrange
the matter of the forged bills.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-11

,eclal to EVENING HERALD.

Special to EVENING HERALD.
London, May IA despatch from Gibral-
tar says it is reported that Spanish torpedo
boat guarding the Straits of Gibraltar was
blown up on Monday night by the bursting
of her boilers. 1t is believed all on board
were lost.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-11
SPANIARDS ARE FURIOUS.
The Populace Disgusted at the Return of
Their Fleet.

Special to EVENING HERALD.
London, May 11.-Madrid dispatches say
the people are furious at the return of the
Cape Verde fleet. Rioting has been renewed
on the streets of Madrid, and serious trouble
is feared.
At Cabinet council the Minister of War
submitted plans for fitting out an expedition
to the Philippines, which were approved, but
the plans are kept secret. The expedition
will be strong one, consisting of military
and naval forces, and will leave as soon as
possible.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-11
Special to EVENING HERALD.

Chickamauga Park, Ca, May IL
Major General Brooke, commanding
the United states regular provisional
army corps at Chickamauga Park, yes
terday received orders from the wal
department directing him to send all
the cavalry and Infantry troops now in
camp at Chickamauga Park, about 5000
in all, to the southern coast without
delay
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-11
Expedition DELAYED.

Special to HERALD.
San Francisco, May 1.-THE expedition to
the Philippines is not expected to get away
before next week. 1t may be decided to send
both the Charleston and Philadelphia with
troops to Dewey's assistance. More than
3, 200 men are awaiting transportation to the
Philippines.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-11
GENERAL MILES.

1t is announced this afternoon that Gen,
Miles may not start south until Sunday. 1t
is probable that some slight delay in the en-
barkation of the expedition to Cuba will be
caused, although not by the unexpected ap-
pearance of the Cape Verde feet at Cadiz.
1t has been found absolutely impossible to
raise a sufficient force of volunteer troops to
start the expedition from the Florida coast as
early as next Sunday. 1t was this setback Of
the plans which have been making for the
last two days that caused the commanding
general of the army to postpone his de-
parture to the South to-day. 1t is probable
that the whole expedition will be postponed
until the volunteers at least are ready to go.
This may be as early as Tuesday of next
week. Meanwhile a much needed oppor-
tunity will be given for fully completing the
arrangements for setting out from Tampa.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-11
INSTANTLY KILLED.
Morris Fitzgerald Falls In Front of Car
at Maple Hin Colliery.

A fatal accident occurred at Maple Hill
colliery at 1:3O O'Clock this afternoon, by
which Morris Fitzgerald, of 3l6 West Apple
alley, met instant DEATH He was employed
as car runner at the head of the plane, and
was engaged in running in two cars.
While performing this duty he stepped on
a bumper on the front of the car which was
partly broken of. This caused his foot tC
slip and he fell directly in front of the car
Fitzgerald was dragged for distance of 2C
yards and when picked up life was extinct
1t was found that his neck was broken and
one of his ears cut off, His right arm wa
terribly mashed and two fingers ON his lef
hand were amputated, The remains were
taken to his home in an ambulance. He was
aged about 80 years and is survived by his
wife and one child, aged two years.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-11

Special to EVENING HERALD.
Key West. May IA shore battery at
Santa Clara, which has been firing on the
blockade fleet every morning for the past
four days, sent loaded shell within twenty
yards of the little Tecumseh. So far no
damage has been sustained.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-11
Japanese Troops to Withdraw.

Special to EVENING HERALD.
Yokohama, May 1.-THE war Office has
issued orders requiring japanese troops to
withdraw from Wei-hai-Wei within month
from Nav 9TH
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-11
OPPOSITE DEDUCTIONS.
Special to EVENING HERALD.

Washington May
from the reported return of Spans Cape Verde fleet its
to Cadz hope while proongan
of the and that Spain acting defensive
operations Cuba Porto
her fleet at home Spain will the ports
fleet Spanish
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-11
Spain Likely to Quit.
pecial to EVENING HERALD.

Speclal TO EVENING HERALD.
London, May 11.-American securities
opened weak, but improved on the report of
the return of the Cape Verde fleet. The in
ference here is that this move foreshadows
early abandonment of the struggle by Spain.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-11
The Topeka Sails.

Special TO EVEhING HhkALD'
Brooklyn, N. Y, Nay 11.-In full war
paint the new steel cruiser Topeka left the
navy yard at this place this morning Her
destination is not known.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-11
Two Killed by a Train.
Special to EVENING HERALD.

| Rye, N. Y, May 1.-Two unknown men,
apparently laborers. were instantly killed by
west-b bound express train on the N. Y, n.
II. & IL. R. r. at this station this morning.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-11
ONE CENT
LOST CREEK.
Flag Raising Held Last Evening at Squire
Johnson's.

The residents Of Lost Creek last evening
witnessed another flag raising. This one
took place at the hostelry Of Squire G.. w.
johnson. About dusk the village was eu-
livened by the arrival Of the Grant band, of
Shenandoah. Itmarched mp to the scene of
celebration and opened the ceremonies by
playing a patriotic air, when the hoist
Ing of The flag took place. The flag
raised was made by Mrs G.. w. johnson ten
years ago. A caunonading was kept up on
the cannon near by, while program was
being rendered. The speaker of the even
ing was Joel II. Ledden, Of VIM Penn, a
veteran Of the late war. He was very en-
thus.stc in his remarks. The Grant band
was very liberal in discoursug music, and
its selections were all appreciated
In connection with the event the real old
Grand Army bean soup was served as
luncheon 1t was prepared by Mrs Johnson,
who was all that could be expected as hostess
She was assisted by Misses Edna Richardson,
Jennie Peele and Olive johnson. In honor
of the occasion Mr.. johnson had the front Of
his building gayly decorated and brightly
illuminated with japanese lanterns. Before
leaving for home the Grant band serenaded
Osmond Rickert, Division superintendent OF
the Lehigh Valley Coal Company.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-11

formation was received at the War Depart
ment to-day that most of the entire number
of volunteer troops needed will be prepared
to leave that port within few days. 1t was
announced that contracts have beon closed
for two ships TO carry the troops under escort
of the cruiser Charleston.
The War department has issued
orders to every officer in charge of
state encampments to hurry forward
all regiments as fast as mustered,
without waiting for equipments.
G. II. Allen, of Massachusetts, the new
Assistant Secretary of the Navy, assumed
his duties this morning
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-11
A WEARY

How often people tramp and
tramp around for rare bargains and
fail to find them. The best plan is
to come directly to us. We offer
the best for the money. Not al
ways the cheapest goods for a
cheap price, but the best goods for
a given price.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-11

Spain Raises Money.
Special to EVENING HERALD.
London, May lit is learned that Spain
has secured a loan of $50, 600, 900, probably
from the Bank of France.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-11
THE HERALD

CREATES business 6ecdH5e Of lis kns70n
Larce circulation and reHde,S 11ch
results 10 its dG0erhiSe,S
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years course. The school has graduated
234 students, most of whom are teaching
President Randall OF San Jose, reported
an enrolment of $50 students, an increase
of 252. The school has reached the maxi
mum limit 1t can accommodate for efficient
k. Some recommendations Of legis-
lative changes affecting admissions to nor
NAL schools were made.
President Pierce stated the enrolment of
the local school to be go, with a faculty Of
twenty-three teachers. Next June the
first class In the four years course will
graduate. The kindergarten. established
two years ago, in which two years
course is required, will graduate it's first
class of nineteen in June. There are some
changes badly needed in the building: some
200 children are obliged to sit In rooms so
dark there is danger Of permanent injury
to the eyesight, The library also needs en-
larging. The report concluded with a
welcome TO San Diege in the sisteyhood Of
normal schools.
The board then took recess until 8
o'clock.
Mr.. Pomeroy stated that the local MEM
bers desired to take the visitors for a drive
around the city. and Ills was the hour
named at which carriages would be at the
door.
The herald., 1898-04-09
KEY VESTS SANDY BED IN THE GULF

roses. A tall stem Of annunciation lilies
stood on a table beneath picture Of the
Madonna, and piano lamps with yellow
corners. In the evening the visitors, their
wives and friends with a large number
of other educators, were the guests Of the
faculty and the local board at very
pleasant reception.
Prof. Pierce presided and made the open
ing remarks, which were followed by adj
dresses by Prof. A. H. Randall principal
of the San Jose school; DR.. Thorpe, a
graduate of the Los Angeles normal; AS
semblyman Toland and Charles Reynolds
Of San Francisco, trustee of the Chico
school. Prof. Foshay rendered solo. Re
marks were heard from Charles Casssat
Davis, president of the board of education;
w. A. Spalding and Prof. John Dickson.
The company was further entertained by a
solo sung by DR.. Van LEW, Thy Sentinel
Am l." and a German college song. The
Normal Glee club rendered several num-
bers. Misses Nemetz, Wallop, owen and
Jones presided at the punch tables. Supper
was served by Christopher in the kinder
garten rooms, SO tastefully decorated by
Miss Lawson and her aids.
The trustees present were Messrs. Will
son, Lukens Pomeroy and Brooks of the
Los Angeles normal. Mrs. Wilson and Mr..
Pitman of San Jose, DR. Oliver, Mr.. Rey-
nolds and Mr.. Graham of the Chico
school and Messrs. Toand and Guy of San
Diego.
The herald., 1898-04-09

rapid. Now, il pair Of scissors were to
sever the wick Of a burning lamp the
flame would be extinguished, because It
could get no more oil to feed upon, and the
oil below would be kept from evaporating.
Now let us substitute for the wick some
earth, for the oil some water and for tire
scissors a plow share, and the analogy Is
complete.
Second. the soil moisture Is kept from
evaporating because the plow. harrow or
cultivator breaks up the soil into small
fragments of irregular shape lying loose
on one another as to admit vast volume
of air in their interstices.
How is this air instrumental In keeping
the lower moisture from evaporating?
Evidently by its being q non-conductor
of heat.
We have all heard that in the Eastern
States, where they have cold winters and
hot summers, they have a double sash 10
some of their cellar windows, with an air
chamber between the front and rear panes
Of glass, to prevent the heat of the cellar
from passing out in winter and from COM
ing in in the summer. On this same prin-
ciple the innumerable air chambers in = e
cultivated soil interpose am impenetrabls
shield to the fierce rays Of summers sun
and the moisture underneath is kept too
cool for any extensive evaporation. But
it must be borne in mind that the air to
be made thus useful must be confined. 1t
must not have free communication with
the outer air, else the effect will be 10
quickly dry out the ground; hence the
advantage Of pulverizing the ground on
top.
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excavating the tunnel proper. There
would be S2.116 cubic feet of brick work
to be done in the tunnel, and 121, $50 cubic
feet of concrete work.
The total concrete work in walls, ap-
proaches, coping, ETC., would iamount to
1859 cubic feet.
The board made the following recon-
mendations:
That an ordinance be adopted for side
walking Twenty-second street between
Thornton street and Vermont avenue:
also for sidewalking Twenty third street,
between Hoover street and Vermont ave-
nue..
That the city engineer be directed to
define the lines of streets at Tenth and
Los Angeles streets.
That the city attorney prepare an ordi-
nance for the opening ofPark Grove ave-
nue., from Twenty-first street to Twenty
third street.
That an ordinance be passed for i'm
proving Vermont avenue, between Pico
and Washington streets.
That the street superintendent be in
structed to notify the property owners
on the north side of First street, between
Grand and Bunker Hill avenues, to re-
move distractions from the sidewalk.
That the street superintendent be in
structed to place the intersections of
Grand avenue and Bunker Hill avenue,
on the south side of First street, in a
safe and passable condition.
The herald., 1898-04-09
THE HARB0R OF ST. THOMAS

ridors until he had taken an oath upon b
supporting post Of the balustrades in lieu
of stack Of Bibles. that he would never
again register at the Van Nuys. Every
one believed him.
He transferred his portly figure to the
office Of the Nadeat. where he was as
signed to the best room in the house. He
told the same story here of an enviable ens'
gagement and thousands to his credit In a
bank and followed it up by asking for 4
loan Of $25. He acknowledged not having
penny in his pockets. but tried to convince
the clerk that he was good for any amount
he might wish to advance him. He was re.
fused.
He then engaged a cab and took two
hours ride about town, visiting the news.
paper offices and public places. To The
Herald he stated that he was to open In
two weeks at a local theater In. spectac.
ular version of several Shakespearean
plays. notably Richard I'LL" "King Lea"
"Obhello." The mounting was to be
sumptuous, the staging lavish. His COM
pany consisted of Is actors. q horses, II
carloads Of scenery. AZ stage hands and
nearly 500 supernurheraries! And he de-
cared all this in tones beft~ng the art
he represents and with apparent sincerity,
decisiveness and assurance. And then he
begged the pardon of the entire force for
having intruded upon their proverbiaf busy
time, and. bowling himself out with ma
jestic waves Of the hands and low salaams.
promised to send an invitation to an epi-
curean feast, the expense of which he
would stand for the pleasure Of their COM
pany.
He returned to the Nadeau. made Sec
ond unsuccessful attempt to obtain money
and then pressed the button for wine. This
was also refused him, and, his baggage not
having materialized yet, he was asked to
leave.
Cabman Pickett, who drove Townsend
about town, at this juncture went to the
Van Nuys for the latter's baggage, and,
securing it, refused to give it up until the
Thespian had liquidated his hack bilA
This he was unable to do, and the hackman
still holds the extra apparel Of the actor.
Townsend then went to the Holenbeck.
but he was perss tent in telling the clerk
of his $4,000 engagem mt that hewas refused
quarters. That was about II o'clock last
night, and efforts to locate him after that
were futile
He selected large amount Of goods from
the Peoples Store yesterday, which he
ordered sent to lady on South Hill street,
to whom he is indebted for many months
board hoping presumably in this way
to equal!ze matters. He promised to call
this morning and present his check for the
value of the goods, and If he does not they
will be out some money for silks and satins
torn from bolts, and hats trimmed to meet
his individual taste
Townsend is about 60 years of age and
has the manners and visage of an actor.
He speaks with marked English accent
and pats himself on the chest affecttonate-
ly after each declaration. During the past
year or so he has made business Of pre-
senting Damon and Pythias" in the small
towns surrounding Los Angeles, the chap-
actsrs bsang ACTED ny lecal 4mt&sisa