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Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-20
THE srokER A HERO.
On Men.of-war There IL No Position
More Trying than His,

Stripped to the waist, perspiring in
the terrible heat Of the furnaces, the
stoker knows how the battle is
going, whether his ship will be blown
into the air or sent to the bottom, us
he throws the coal into the fiery nav
Of the furnace.
Among the heroes on a battleship
none have SO onerous a position and
none more dangerous than the men
who tend the furnaces and pass the
coal. However the conflict above him
may range. the stoker hears only its
distant murmur and feels only the
shock as the shells impact themselves
against the steel sides and the great
guns recoilfrom the thousand pounds of
steel and powder hurled at the enemy.
Perhaps a chance shot may pierce the
10 inches Of armor that guard the en-
gines and boilers and the rushing water
may drown him as he vainly seeks to
escape. Perhaps the so tons Of ex-
plosives in the magazines may be
reached by a projectile from the en-
emy's guns and he may be blown to
pieces In the steel cell where he Is at
work.
At any time the crisis may come, and
small chance Is there for him to catch
on the floating spar or wreckage. In
such 8 the stoke-hole always
proves the coffin Of the men who feed
the furnaces and lend the initial assist
ance towards making the war vessel a
thing Of life.
The stoke-hole in a battleship is sit
uated far below the water line at a
point almost amidships. A long, grimy
room 1t is, hemmed in by steel walls
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-20

and coal bunkers, with a score Of fiery
furnace doors that send out cleaning
rays of light into the apartment, the
only light that the room ever receives.
Ut has no windows and no doors. In the
ceiling above great ventilators pierce
the steel. Currents Of cool air take the
place Of that sucked in. by the furnaces.
The room is filed with a sickening
heat that only the experienced stoker
can stand.
In this room the stoker works, and
works hard. The duties are SO severe
that he is rarely required to work a
shift of more than four hours. A line
of coal passers constantly moves, each
man trundling a barrow Of coal into
the %stoke-hole, and as 1t is dumped on
the floor the stoker, armed with a long
shovel, jerks the chain that opens the
door, SEXES a shovelful of fuel and
dashes 1t into the great bed Of glow
ing, roaring fame, where 1t is licked up
almost before the stoker, with half
shielded face, can close the door.
Each stoker has an allotted number
Of furnace doris to take care of, &C.
cording to the size Of the ship and the
capacity Of its boilers. He has source
ly a moments rest during his shift and
when he is not throwing coal into the
glowing ovens of fame he yields a rake
in the burning fuel, and nicely Of ex-
perience keeps the great furnace at IN
even heat. The steam gauge over his
head is watched and every fuctuation
noted. The assistant engineer, who su-
perintends the work Of stoker, is con-
etantly on the alert. The life Of q bat.
tleship may often depend on.a. proper
handling by the engineer. II one of. the
furnaces is disabled by.a. chance shot,
no harm may result, but II more are
disabled the ship may be at the enc
my's mercy.
In spite Of their hard duties the stok-
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-20
mo Repentance in the Grave."

mo Repentance i'm the Crave"
A Scotch divine entered the church
yard one day while the sexton was bus
lily employed, neck deep in a grave,
throwing up soil and bones to make
room for a dead parishioner.
well, Saunders" said the minister,
'tthat Is a work we'll calculated to make
an old nan like you thoughtful. l
wonder you do not repent of your evil
ways and make resolves while SO Sc
riously occupied about another,s grave
to Hive a better life and prepare for
your own" The Old man, resting him
self upon the edge Of his spade, calmly
replied, ." thought, sir, ye kent that
there is no repentance in the grave"
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-20
shake Into Your shoes

Snake INTO your ShOeD
Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder for the
feet. 1t cures painful, swollen, smart
ing feet and instantly takes the sting
out of corns and bunions. It's the great
est comfort discovery of the age. AL
lens Foot-Ease makes tight-itting or
new shoes feel easy. 1t is a certain
cure for sweating. callous and hot.
tired, nervous, aching feet. Try 1t to-
day.. Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores. BY mail for 25c in stamps. Trial
package FREE. Address Allen 8. Ohm
sted, LIE Roy. N. Y.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-20
on Dangerous Ground

Ou OongeF0u0
Dick-I am convinced now that the
funny men are right when they say q
woman can't understand a Joke.
Tom-Why, what's happened?
Dick-I called on Mrs. Dartleigh-
that sprightly little widow, you know
last night and just in a Joking way pro.
posed to her.
Tom-Yes?
Dick-Well. 1t looks now as IL I will
have to furnish a very elaborate dia-
gram to get her to e through it.
Cleveland Leader.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-20
An Elcc,ric Rat.rrap

An Electric Rat.Trap.
A small piece of cheese and an cleo.
trio wire form the latest rat trap. The
cheese is fixed to the wire, and the in.
slant the rat touches the cheese he re.
ceives a shock which kills him.-lnven.
ton.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-20
AM Eccentrlo Composer.

Hugo Wolf, the viennese composer,
has developed such eccentricities that
his friends have been obliged to put
him in an asylum. A society formed
in Vienna to spread his works made it
its first rule that none Of the members
should have anything to do with Wolf
personally.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-20

1t is no disgrace not to be able to do
everything; but to undertake OF pre-.
tend to do what you are not made for
is not only shameful. but extremely
troublesome and vexatious.-Plutarch.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-20

FITS Permanently Cured. No nts or nervousness,
aftef n!st day! use Of Yr. Kiinet Great Nerve Re
Gores. aend for FREE %. trial bottle ami ireatIie.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-20
Horse Brains.

An East Hebron (S,aine) horse proves
his wit in this wise: Two nights in sue
cession the nag slipped his headstall OF
and pushed an inner door Of the stable
open and slid the outer railroad door
with his teeth and went int the field
ana helped himself to grass. He was
detected by the prints Of his teeth On
the cross-bars Of the door.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-20

We will forfeit $1,000 If any of our pub.
lished testimonials are proven to be not
genuine. THE PISO CO.. Warren. Pa.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-20

'.That was six months ago and there
has been no return of the disease. The
cure was ~effectual and permanent, and 1
feel satisfied that no other medicine could
have produced SO marvellous a result. We
feel rejoiced over the restoration of
son, and cannot help but feel that DIR.
Williams Pink Pills are the most re-
No discovery of modern times has
proved such a blessing to mankind as DIR.
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People.
Acting directly on the blood and nerves,
inv%igorating the body, regulating the func-
tons, they restore strength and health
in the exhausted patient when every eff
fort of the physician proves %unavailing.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-20

Why is 1t that men always look at
the face of q bride and women at her
clothes?
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-20

The first clock which struck in Eu.
rope was a present from Haroun,al.
Raschid to Charlemagne.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-20

Ladies' who POSSESS the finest complenonsa re among
the patrons OF 6lenn's sulphur SOHp.
HIS Hair and whisker Dye. black OF brown. bOc.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-20

.Bois are 'nat considered fashionable.
but theysare always swell affairs.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-20

Why don't girls employed in match
factories get married sooner than other
girls?
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-20
Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price IS cents.

Why should the wearer Of a stove.
pipe hat take cold in his head?
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-20

Why can't a man save time by stop.
ping his watch2
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-20

Mrs. wlnslow.s SOOTHING sYaur for children
teetnlne; eottens the Rums, reoucee Inflammation
ellays pain. cures Wind colo. o cents . bottle.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-20

The Chinese surname comes frs,
instead Of last.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-20

More, than a fair profit is realized ON
the articles gold at a church fair.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-20
For sale BY all wholesale and retail grocers.

lmportations of Precious stonea.
During the last twenty-five years the
American people have imported $780,
100000 worth Of precious stones.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-20

A horse will HIVE twenty-five days
without food. merely drinking wat9.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-20

Why isn't a wealthy actor q fixed
starr
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-20
ANCIENT CUSTOM.


From RspsbNoan Traveller. Arhansss GU.
Pilgrimages to some shrine of st. vitus,
to cure the disease known as st. vitus'
dance are no longer made. The modern
way. of treating this affection is within
reach of every household. US is shown by
~l1-year-old son Of George Wagner, of 515
9th street, Arkansas City, Kan. The
father tells the story as follows:
"Over q year ago." he says, "karl was
taken with st. vitus' dance and continued
to grow worse; during FIVE months he was
under a physicians care. His tongue be-
came paralyzed and we could not under
stand a word he said. He became very
thin, lost the use of his right leg and
seemed doomed to become a hopeless in
valid. We had about given up hope when
DR.. Williams Pink Pills were recon-
mended to my wife by q lady whose
daughter had been cured of q similar at
Fiction by the pills.
S. $! !! ; s.; $: + II. g |q
was 30 well\ @~ n ~
p eased\A
~ i ~: ! !; !; i ||:::!!||!||:!!!!:|TTFn
{ 1~<0~
mOre 49,. ~ An
them, nd ~iH IN
Eve boxes
the disease a Hopeless lncah1
ascn~,~c~.o1
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-02-02

will be trouble. | have sent Mr.. Graver
Ia take charge of the Juror. and we know
tbsro will he nothing harmon tbat ia NOT rigbt
C.ansnar E.7nL D., ,a. -
Jo"ll,op"l A 49, = IeSG,lt
uiu, Hi, tL.t ~ -, rve, u,as ~, aotiroir
ii. L. r ~ 49, as ''"' "" " ''
''o"' upo" D.i"i''
MT. Whltehouse offered IN evidence the
record OF Judge Lyons appointment ana u
was admitted. lie then asked hve minutes
grace to prepare some points when they
would be ready to go TO the jury. Mr..
Whnlen said they did not object owing to the
illness OF the juror ana judge Bechtel re-
marked that the juror did not want to 60
home and the room door could be left open
50 t'at ne couId near inc speeches.
MI. Scha'ck lhtll9ateu thaV ne expected
the presentation ana DISCUSSION OF the Jaw
points, to be submitted by the defense, be
fore going to the jury and consequently had
not yet prepared the authorities Tor MS
speech. lie would not object to an adjourn
ment untli the sick juror got we'll.
Judge Bechtel l Will not permit an ad-
journment. 1t was then agreed to allow the
defense time to prepare the law points.
Judge Bechtel consulted with DR.. Halber-
stadt about the juror, and 1t was decided to
go on with the case. 1t was learned that Mr..
Sailor, who is about 90 years OF age, WAS at
tackled bys weak spell.
The Judge in the course OF a discussion
prior to the closing of testimony said sharply
to the lawyers, that this case was now con-
suming its 21st actual day; that the Common
wealth had closed their side on the EVENT. z
Of the first Friday (the sixth day. and that
the defense had been at it ever since.
Mr.. Mari charged the prosecution with
consuming two days in cross-e1amining Com
missioner kentz and one day, IN cross-ques-
tlonlhg oLninlssIohe Allen, anu inul-
bW tb. = %ou ~, woaItthSs crossaTawination
~ ~ . ~
iii 10 I'll y" ' ' ~ ~
4 Fvoprbodr Iorobod aud oood b,ror "a
sumed Swoy
WLan az ,niru+o. bod bo.r ocouriod by
conpsoi Ivdna Pecbtoi ~ ~ nioIocL pant f Ty
The counssi for Sefense ana tbev nromntIv
rnsnonded Some NO tina v,a 10 ten Nh IN
onsnitstio ond tbau NJ Tr;oL stood ~
and rood Az nnIntS on u,hicb no askod Tndgpp
Racbtei "a ibstrnct The inrvmon to aconit tbc
dofanSa ~. nn aaob aF thS 90 IA ao1nts e.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-02-02

and ofliciated at their unerals. He also
attended the injured. He is an i'm
portant witness for the prosecution.
The prosecution committee, which has
its headquarters at HaZleton, claims to
have sufficient evidence to convict IS
of the defendants. 1t is alleged that
every one of the 10 made threats OF the
morning of the shooting. 1t is claimed
one man said: u would like to get a
chance to shoot down some of the id
foreigners" Another is reported to
have said: Il will help fill them full
of holes; the country would be better
off without them"
1t is also claimed that Sheriff Mar
tin had an understanding with the
deputies. 1t has been claimed all along
that the sheriff never ave the order
to fire. The prosecution say this may
be true in one sense of the word, out
the sheriff gave a signal which was
just as effective as a word by mouth
order. The signal was for the sheriff
to pull his revolver. The instant he
did this the posse fired. The lawyers
for the defense say no witnesses viii,
be found to testify to such facts, but
the attorneys for the prosecution say
there will.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-02-02
DEPUTIES
ON TRIAL
Great Interest in the Case Of Sheriff
Martin and His Men.
FERMENTATION Is CHARGED !
The Prosecution will Endeavor to Prove
That Some of the Deputies Had
Threatened the Lives OF the
strikers Before the Fatal
Shooting.
FERMENTATION is CHARGED

Wilkcsbarre, Pa, Feb. Mot since
the trials of the Molie Maguires las a
case excited SO much interest in the
Goa regions as that of James Martin,
sheriff Of Luzerne county, and his 62
deputies, which began in Luzerne coun-
ty court yesterday. The sheriff and his
deputies are charged with shooting and
kElng % striking miners and wound
ing over so more at Lattimer, this coun-
ty, on Sept. 10, 1891.
The deputies marched in in a body,
and began to read the morning papers.
They were apparently unconcerned,
The bar was crowded with lawyers.
Around the tables were some of the
best attorneys in this section of the
state. Judge Woodward presided.
The work Of securing a jury was be-
gun yesterday afternoon. In all forty
talesment were examined, and after
seven men had been secured the court
adjourned until todav.
One of the me ..terested spectators
at the trial is Rev. G.. Aust. He was
the pastor of most of the men killed
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-02-02
STRICTLY ONE PRICE.
From March 3rd. WIn be the Rule at L,
Goldin,s Mammoth Store.

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 SheRan-
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 so cents on the dollar. After
March 3rd 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 Shsn-
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. l will
deposit a check for 5000 with a responsible
Shenandoah citizen as Il forfeit to any charit-
able institution in case it may be shown that
l have deviated from the One Price system
after March 3rd, 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-
dosh and vicinity, Until February 10th we
will positively sell our goods way below cost
TO make room for our new stock.
MAMMOTH CLOTHING HOUSE,
l.. GOldin, Prop,
8 land II South Main street,
1-20-tf Shenandoah, Pa
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-02-02
Removal
$50 Sale !


The undersigned begs to an
nounce to the public that he will
have a CLOSING OUT SALE before
moving to his new place of bust
ness, commencing January 81.
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 rs per cent. less than the
regular price. Several numbers Of
white and colored blankets, and a
large selection of comforts and
white spreads will be sacrificed at
rs per cent. less than the regular
price.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-02-02
TWO WRECKS.
One at Preston No. 3 ColIiery and Another
at Gordon.

One at Preston No. 3 Colliery and Another
at Gordon.
Coal engine No. Ss3, drawing a number Of
empty box cars and starting from Big Mine
Run at about six o'clock last evening, ran out
OH the main line of the p. & X. railroad
When almost ut Preston No. 3 colliery, near
Girardville, the engineer discovered that his
train was in the way of the Cannon BALI
passenger train bound south. He whistled
flag back" ut the colliery. The flag man, it
appears, misunderstood the signal and
thought the intention was to back on to the
north-hound track In order to make way for
the Cannon Ball' express.
Pursuant with this impression the fagman
set the cross. over switches and before there
was time to correct the error a freight train
drawn by engine $50, bound north, sped
around a curve and dashed at full speed into
the rear end of the train which had been
run back on to the same track by mistake.
A general smash-up resulted. All through
traffic at that point was delayed for eight
hours. Meantime passengers were trans
ferred at the place. About twenty Of the
empty box cars were wrecked and the tracks
were not cleared until two o'clock this morn
ing.
At an early hour this morning engine No.
537, while backing a train at No. 2 crossing
at Gordon, ran on to another track
and wrecked a number of coal cars on
a siding. The accident was caused by a mis-.
placed switch.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-02-02
Deputy

Special to EVENING HERALD.
Pottsville, Feb. 2.-Congressman Brumm
was in town to-day, and announced the ap-
poiHtment of a deputy postmaster under Mr..
Daniel Bedea, who was recommended as
postmaster at Shenandoah by the Con.
gresham, and whose appointment was con.
frmed by the Senate on Monday. Mr,
Brumm reserved the right to name
the deputy, and also demanded th'
retention of the present force of letter
carriers in that town, two of whom ar,
Democrats. He announced to-day that h,
had decided upon William Reeves as til,
deputy. The other applicants for this posi-
ton were H. c. Boyer. Edward Roberts
Harry Reese and William Schoppe.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-02-02

There was a large attendance at the re-
vival service in the First Baptist church,
corner of Oak and West streets, last night in
spite of the severe weather. There will be
services tonight and Rev. Jennings, of st
Clair, will preach.
In the N. E. church this evening the meet
ing from 7 to 1880 will be led by Mr.. Fred
Hutton. The pastor breaches the sermon
Miss Helen Price and Miss Pearl Matter will
sing the solos. These services are the meant
of helping many people. Everybody wei
come.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-02-02

Miss Sadie G. Lingham, of Shenandoah,
Miss Mary O'Nsill, of Lost Greek, and Miss
Weldon, of Tamsqua, assumed their positions
as trained nurses at the almshouse new hospi-
tai to-day. Another will be appointed at
Mondays meeting of the Board of Directors.
There are a number of applicants.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-02-02
CLOSING
THE CASE
End of the Commissioners Trial is in
Sight.
Mr.. BRUMM MADE A WITNESS
He Contradicts Senator Losch-Law Points
Argued To-day-summing Up viii
Begin Tomorrow Morning.
The Jury Will Get the
Case on Friday.
Mr.. BRUMM MADE A WITNESS

Pottsville, Feb. at was evident in the
Commissioners trial early yesterday after
noon that both sides had entered upon a
time killing match because neither wished to
make speeches to the jury after being
wearied with the morning session. Besides
they were tired after 194 days of uncessant
fighting and skirmishing and deserved some
little grace following so brilliant a legal
battle.
Architect Hill was also on the stand at the
call Of the prosecution. He was objected to
but was allowed to say that before the Now
York trip he was advanced $40 to pay for the
two mileage books.
George P. Walker swore that Architect
Hill told him on Monday last that the SIS
was additional to the $99.5O. On cross-ex-
animation Walker was savagely attacked by
Mr.. wilhelm, who said
Q. You're one of those Losch patriots out
of a job2
Judge Bechtel Don't quarrel with the
witness.
Q. You held a position in the Controllers
office once ?
A. Yes; and Pm glad I'm not there now
(ssrcastically.)
@. Who did you tell that that you had been
talking to HIP
A. l don't want to say.
Mr.. Ryon You sat over there and com-
municsted it to one of the Commonwealth
counsel
A. | am not going to say.
Mr.. Ryon Then Schalck smelt it. (Laugh'
ter
Walker left the stand and being recalled il
was learned he had left the room,
Samuel J. Deibert, Deputy County Treas
urer, was sworn and said that he had giver
Architect Hill a due bill for SIS and the bal
ance $24 80 in cash, making a total Of 500. so
the SIS had been drawn from the treasury il
advance to pay the expenses of the trip and
the due bill was given at that time.
Commissioner Rentz swore that he TOLD
George P. Walker at the Lavelle fair that HI
had agreed to sign the warrant for the pay
nent of the Controller, his deputies anC
attorney, but not that he was a party to tn,
agreement to settle the quo warrsnto suit
He declared he had not been consulted il
the latter matter.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-02-02

A fine sweet toned Wilcox and White reed
organ in highly polished quartered oak case
was put in the Presbyterian church yester
day afternoon. 1t was purchased largely by
the Sabbath school through j. p. Williams &
Son. This is the second organ of this pop
uldr make that Messrs. Williams & Son have
furnished to churches in town within 4
month, the other being the handsome walnut
case one now in the First Baptist church
corner West and Oak streets.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-02-02

The funeral of the late e~x-Judge Murphy
will take place at $3.50 O'Clock on Friday
morning, from the family residence at Gen.
tralia. The services will be held at st. Ig-
natius church, Centralia, Rev. Hayes oficist-
ing.
The remains of William Mitchell, ST., will
arrive in town tomorrow on the 1920 p. IN.
P. g. r. train, instead of 1898 Lehigh Valley
train, the arrangements for the funeral hav-
ing been changed.