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The Red Cloud chief., 1899-05-13

PHILADELPHIA, May o Tho So. ooo,.
900 now in the vaults OF the mint and
p~ostofice buildings here, which secure
the issus Of silver certificates, will DO
transferred to the recsntiy-completed
vaults in the new mint site, beginning
tomorrow. The money Is inclosed ir
0s, 900 boxes 81 .0o) to the box.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-05-13
friday, May o.

h government has decided TO es.
iablish a military post at Pyramid
harbor, Alaska. The harbor is on the
Cbilkat inlet.
Congressman Mercer yesterday went
out to the navy yard and selected a
gun taken from the Spanish cruiser
Almirante Oquendo. The gun is to
be placed in a public park at Omaha.
President Mckinley today decided to
leave the city next Monday and TO re.
main away two, and possibly three
weeks. According to his intention
the president will spend his vacation
at Hot Springs, Va.
First Assistant Postmaster General
Perry =. Heath returned today from a
most thorough trip OF inspection in all
parts of the island Of Porto Rico. Mr..
Heath says the official report made
just as he sailed showed that the postal
service on the island was easily self
sustaining, and that each ~postofice
was getting mail at least once . day.
The a~malgamated association OF
street railway employees, in session At
Louisville, has telegraphed a protest TO
President Mckinley against the prac-
tice of street car companies in various
cities displaying the sign ~. 8. Mail
on all cars. They claim that only a
car which Is actually carrying mail
can display it. The postofice depart.
ment has been asked for a ruling on
the question.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-05-13
AGAINST AMERICAN MEAT.
This German R~sichstas VIII Have Moth
inR OF Ambassador whites bill.

BERLIN, May 9-It is authoritative
iy stated that the committee OF the
reichstag to which was referred the
meat inspection bill substantially
agreed upon by the imperial cabinet
and the United States minister here,
Andrew White. has reported against
the measure. 1t Is said to have re-
ported in favor Of q bill so hostile to
the American interests that the gov
eminent will probably refuse TO sane
tion IL
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-05-13
rare HakinK Powier FOR MI.aoarL

JEFFERSON CRY, Mo-. May 9.-Ths
House passed Busche's bill to prohibit
The use Of chemicals that are harmful
IN food products II is aimed partieu-
larly at impurities 10 baking powders
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-05-13

NANTUCKET, Mass. May 0. - Major
H. c. Ovcrman, United States army,
retired, was killed by falling from a
staging on which he was at work at
his summer homs here to-day At one
time he had charge of government
work In Cleveland, ..
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-05-13
-0srmnn-Amsrioan. Protssa

TOLEDO, Ohio, May 1.-THE German.
americans OF this city held a monster
mass meeting at Germania hall to
protest against the proposed British.
American alliance. Speeches were
made by the leading Germans OF the
city and strong resolutions were
adopted
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-05-13
o.n.r., Ana.rsoa In Charge In Chicago

CHICAGO, May 9.-General I. j. An
derson, recently assigned to Chicago
as commander OF the Department of
tho Lakes, arrived to-day from San
Francisco. He went at once to army
headquarters, where he was received
by his new staff.
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Was once Comptroller OF the Tressur

BEILEFoNrAIsE. oaio, May Judge
William Lawrence, ex-comptrolisr oil
the treasury Of the United states,
died at his country h6his here today.
He was president Of the National AS
ISOLATION Of Wool Growers
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-05-13

President Mckinley has been invited
10 visit the Omaha exposition and may
stop over on his western trip.
Acting Secretary Of War Meikleiohn
has promulgated an order formally
disbanding the Second and Seventh
army corps.
The war department does not anti.
cipate serious difficulty at Wardner.
Idaho, after the troops now on the
way arrive there.
The postofice department has estab-
lished a p~ostofice at Cunning. Cunning
county, Nebraska, with Karl J. Kohl
morgan as postmaster.
Stanton Sickles Of New York has
been appointed secretary of the United
states legation Mt Madrid. MIR. Sicklcs
is a son Of General Sicklcs.
Stanley Turner Of Detroit has been
selected as consul at Windsor, 20 sue.
cceed Julius Lay, who has been named
Tor the consulate at Barcelona. Spain.
Word comes from Apia, Samoa, that
Mataafa, the rebel chieftain, has ac-
cepted an armistice. II Is stated that
the Germans refuse 10 sign the procla-
nation.
Genera Otis made no mention in his
report to the war department today of
the progress OF the negotiations with
the insurgents for the ~cessatian of hos
t~ilities, but the Washington officials
express themselves as hopeful Of the
outcome.
The District of Columbia command
cry OF the Loyal Legion has declared
forfeited the membership OF General
Charles +. Eagan, commissary general
OF subsistence, who was court mar.
tailed, but whose sentence OF dismissal
was committed to suspension.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-05

The following are the officers of Anthra-
cite Castle, No. IA, K. of g. E., of town. for
the ensuing six months installed by Deputy
Grand Chief John w. Combs, of Mshanoy
City: Past Chief, John T. Ruddi Noble
Chief, James Fishburn; Vice Chief, James
Goodhesd; High Priest. William Morris, Jr.i
Venerable Hermit, Thomas j. Morgan;
Master of Records, E. d. Beddalli Clerk OF
Exchequsr, VIM. ]. seltzer; Keeper of EI-
cheauer, A. D. CABLE Sir Herald, William
Fishburn; Worthy Chamberlain, VIM. o.
Collins; Ensign, George James Esquire
William Hall; First Gusrdsmsn, William T
Morris, ST.; Second Guardsman, Franz
Waters; Trustees, Frank Waters, 2. ID
Holman, George James; Representative Il
the Grand Castle, William j. Millard.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-05
Big Fireworks Display.

Girardyille probably had the greatest dis
play of fire works of any place in the county
last night and the greatest was made by the
proprietor of Chinese laundry, who in
vested S225 individually in fireworks. A
set piece of the battle of Manila bay, with
the figures of officers, ships, ETC., was in the
lot. 1t was stretched across Parker street
and ignited by couple of hundred packs of
fire crackers along the ground Parker street
was jammed with people for three or four
squares. The Chinsman had declared that
he would show "Melican man how to cele.
blste Florth of J'ly," and he did it.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-05

Dominiok Sovitski, one Of the men ar
rested for robbery in the First ward about
three weeks ago, and who was subsequently
released from the lookup by friend who has
since been arrested and put under bail for the
kindness, was reeaptured to-day. He was
traced to Green Mountain by Policeman
HeatOn, of town. Sovitsk escaped from a
saloon when he found he was about to be re-
captured and sought refuge in bush. Heaton
secured the assistance Of hYe citizens, the
bush was surrounded and. Sl.uitski- -a.,-
t,-la diSrssKup ssKup aud will be srraigned TO-
bffaiAbt on a charge of escape, in addition ts
the burglary charges already against him.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-05
Hangs out His shInpIe.

The professional card of ]. Claude Brown,
recently admitted to practice in the Schuyl-
kill county courts, appears in this issue. Mr.
Brown has secured cozy and centrally
located offices in the Egan building, room
S1 Nam, !, S2tRsf 2ttRv SgtEs and Slan. streets Mr.,
upon by the leading members of the Bar
We predict for him bright future in hi
chosen profession. He is young man O
affable disposition, pleasing manners and nj
wide acquaintance should result in speedil!
buildipg up a large clientele.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-05
kissing Bug After Leo.

While Leo Bamberger, one of the most
popular tourists" on the road was Ieturn-
ing home from his recent southern trip a
large bug, that appeared like hornet, came
buzzing straight for his face. He had a
yellow journal" in his hand and made a
slash at the approaching insect He sue
ceeded in his murderOus design and the bug
failed to do the kissing act' ON Leo. II Is
now in alcohol and will be exhibited.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-05
FUGITIVE CAUGHT.
Wanted for Trial on an old Charge of
Criminal Assault.

Policeman George Uraitis made an inn
pOrtsnt and clever capture in town yester-
day. On November 8, 1885, one Constance
Nisksl, aged 81 years, was arrested on a
charge of committing q criminal assault upon
the four-year-old daughter Of Michael
Wolski, Of West Cherry street. Two months
later, after his trial, and while being taken
with Ave other prisoners from the court
house to the jail, Miskel made his escape
His whereabouts remained unknown to the
authorities until yesterday, whom Policeman
Uraitis heard the man had come to town on
visit. As the officer entered a South Main
street saloon yesterday afternoon Miskel
made hurried exit at the rear, dashed to
Market alley, and then south to the Lehigh
Valley railroad. Uraitis overlook and cap
tured the fugitive as he was hurrying down
the railway embankment. The prisoner was
taken to Jail this afternoon.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-05
A nIo5sif5e5ir,' i55i,'C Coar Land Deal.

Pittsburg. July 5.-One of the largest
coal deals ever made along the Alonon.
gahela river has Just been elosee AZ
Uniontown. The deal Involves aooul
81, ,20O, 900 cash and 10000 acres Oh c9ai,
extending from Erie and LanalnsVo 20, Dig
Whitelsy Creek, Greene county lIe
property has river frontage Oh 10
miles, and is between one ana TWO anu anu
a half miles wide. Tne purchasers aIt
Fayette county capitalists, put II Il
said that an eastern syndicate Is Dc
hind the deal.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-05
OFF to California.

This evening Miss Hannah Davis, her
brother, Samuel Davis, and William Waters
will leave for the far West They will 20 to
Los Angeles and San Francisco, California,
after which they will visit Seattle, Wash
ington. There Miss Davis will remain, hav-
ing secured position as school teacher at
that place. Messrs. Davis and Waters will
then visit other western points. They ex-
peet to be absent about two months.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-05

A slight fire occurred about 8 o'clock lSst
night at the residence Of Mrs. MAX supo-
witz, on East Centre street An unknown
nsrson threw fire cracker on the rooi OF the
house, which set FIRE to it. A bucket brlgsde
was pressed into service and the names "ers
aoon axtinRuished.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-05

While Minnie Lewis, aged eight years was
watching fireworks at Mahanoy City last
night, a piece of fireCracker ahghted on her
ris hit arm and ignited the sleeve Of her dress.
In attempting to extinguish the flame it
caught her skirt and she was severely burned
both on the arm and right side of her body
before the FIRE was extinguished.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-05
HsaSIess BODY in the River.

Plymouth, Pa, July 5.-The hesdiess
hodv of a man was found tied in bag
IN the susquehanna river near nere
Yesterday afternoon. The body mac nao
Seen in the water several days. The
legs and arms were bent into a hesp.
The remains are those Of a man VINO
nrosably weighed over 200 pounds, ana
was quite tall. There is no Gle" Ss
to his identity.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-05
COLUMBIA'S DAY.
There VIII be a Big Time at Columbia
Park Tonight.

Park Tonight.
The Columbia II. & S F. E. Co. No. en-
tertained large gathering of people at its
picnic grounds yesterday, but to-day is the
one set apart for the big events. There was
street parade this afternoon in which the
Grant Band, Defender Hose Company of
Turkey Run, with gaily and pa
triotically decorated hose carriage CO.
operation with the Columbias. Tonight
is set aside for big fireworks display at the
picnic grounds. Several of the best per-
formers lately with the Lowrey Bros shows
will also be at the park to give an entertain
ment and the full Schoppe orchestra will
furnish dancing music. A big time is prom
ised to all who attend
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-05
BrEcHAM's Pills for distress after eat
sneclnI Attraction.

At ]. Pooler's concert saloon, ITO East
Centre street. Miss l.. c. NeehouSe' laoy
njanist and vocalist, will positively appear
to-niebt and every night during the week
Miss Neehouse comes we'll recommended
LNet 7-5-4t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-05

Louis Cassie, an Italian fruit dealer oil
Mahanoy City, has suddenly disappeared
leaving behind many unsatisfed creditors
He conducted a refreshment stand at the
bicycle races yesterday and did good business,
1t is believed he has taken advantage OF the
capital secured to start an increased business
elsewhere.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-05

William Kessler, an IL year old boy resid-
ing at Ashland, was burned on the left cheek
by fire crocksr thrown from q side Walk
while heIwas riding in an electric railway
car at Mahanoy City last night.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-05

Alta meeting of the Mahanoy City School
BOARD on Monday evening, last, the special
committee appointed to investigate the alleged
oOrruptness in the construction of school
building annex reported that no evidence
spstaining the charge was submitted.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-05

The collieries in the Shenandoah district
were compelled to suspend to-day, on account
of the scarcity of men. Kohinoor and Tur-
kew Run collieries did not commence opera
tions while the remainder of the collieries
,vorked four hours.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-05

Joseph Penong and George Barnhard' TWO
long distance riders of Girardville LETT that
place yesterday morning at o'clock on =
tandem for four-hundred-milet trip TO WeSt
Virginia. The booming of cannon marked
the departure of the riders and large croWu
nsaemhled To see them oil.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-05
Two Robberies Reported.

Two robberies took place in the First ward
on Monday night. Michael HanlOn's ice
borss was robbed of three kegs Of beer ana
ale Thomas Bennett, an East Centre street
saIoonkeeper. was robbed of a quantity OF
cigars and whiskey, and s25 was taken from
his till.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-05

For sale a nice stock of wax flowers, doves
,vrsatb. etc. All elegant designs. 10 the
purchaser the undersigned will teach the aII
pf manufacturing these flowers, Tree OIL
charge. Apply to Mrs. Jacob Hentz, corner
Main and Coal streets.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-05

William Earnest, aged 25 years, was ceie-
bratipg the day at his home in CentrallS'
and had his arm blown OF by dualn powder
while preparing charge.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-05

A movement is on foot to induce Andrew
csrnegie the Pittsburg multi-millionaire, TO
establish fifty public libraries valued at Sl,-
600 each, placed in the townships throughout
the state, Several prominent Pottsville gen.
tlemen are at the head Of the project.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-05

Tho United choir will meet in the Trinity
Reformed church tonight to rehearse
selections to be rendered at the sunday
school convention. in that edihce on the
10th inst
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-05

Martin f. Moore, who has been acting as
official stonographer of the Orphans CourV
since Judge P. NJ. Dunn has occupied inc
Bench, has been deposed, and Francis w;
Dunn, a son OF the Judge, has been sppoinvSu
in his stead The official order deposlng MI'
nfoore was handed down Monday afternoon
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-05

A regular meeting of the school boA'u VIII
be held tonight, at 1880 o'clock.
Tomorrow evening, at 1880 oiocA' ,lo tue
Borough Council will hold It's hrs' IesU'A'
meetipg for the month.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-05

Justice Shoemaker yesterday disposed OF
the following cases Joseph krizanoWski'
betrayal, oath of Annie Nswitcki' 5000 oali
Joseph and Paul Mockopatrick' assault ano
battery. oath Of Adam Romanaius oai
furnished Lincoln Richardson, assault an'
battery, oath of Bella Starr, settled on pay
ment of costs John Blink, assault AM
surety, oath of Thomas KOliscz, $500 ball
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-05
Roms,us. the Muscular Marvel,

At Bickert's cafe tonight. The king Oh
strong men, and able to lift ton. Also as
plays other seemingly impossible feats OF
bunan strength o'So-A
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-05

There was cooking main between Shen-
andoah and Mahanoy City birds at the latler
place yesterday afternoon, and honors "eio eio
about even. There were seven battles ior slo
aside, each
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-05
R1cKERr's.

Chicken soup, free, tonight. Potato salau
and liver tomorrow morning
cHAs. RADzIEwIcz's.
Pea soup will be served free 70 ali Pa'ion
tonight.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-05

The Olga Nethersole bracelet, the newest
out. See our window display orkin
iewelry store, South Main street.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-05

David Daddow and Robert Hughes ran q
,oo ward foot race on the fat east OF Colum-
bia park yesterday and Hughes won by three
feat
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-05

While trying to catch runaway mule AZ
one of the collieries on Monday, last, Frank
Webster had his left leg and back severely
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-05
FREE LUNCHES TONIGHT

Take peep at Brumm's patriotic she'
window display.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-05

James Merryfeld, a miner by occupation
and residing at Fishbach, suburb of Potts
vile, imbibed too freely yesterday and laid
on the tracks of the Mt. Lsffee branch of the
Pottsville electric railway. About nine
o'clock car came along, the bend in the
track preventing the motorman from seeing
him, his two legs being crushed. The man
died shortly after being removed to the
hospital.
At an early hour yesterday morning the
body Of man, with the head completely
severed from the trunk, was found on the
Philadelphia and Reading railroad about
half-mile above Minersville. The bod
was identified as that Of Matthew Nash, OF
Mackeysburg. He was 20 years old and
single. He had gone to Minersville on Mon
day night and spent his time in the saloons.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-05

Cream puffs on ice all summer at George
sobaider,s bakery. % East Coal street.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-05

Diphtheria relieved in twenty minutes
Almost miraculous. DR.. Thomas Ecleetn'
Oil At anY drug store.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-05
Almnys Fresh AND RelIable.

Our choice meats. butter, eggs. Bausers'
Cherry and Chestnut streets
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-05
A Glimpse
Of Our Stock

Will convince the most skep-
teal that we have by far the most
complete and varied assortment in
the city. The low prices ar a still
greater attraction. We take our
stand on the side of reliable goods
at small prices. Anybody who
ever trades here knows we do busi-
ness OH that principle, We operate
our store on determined policy of
fair, square dealing This means
that we give the customer the bene-
ht OF the lowest prices possible.
Extraordinary values in lawn
and percale Shirt Waists-all are
marked down to nearly one-half
their usual price.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-05
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Neurology Reports Of This and Other
Towns of the County.

Harry, the infant son Of z. J. and Name
Ferguson, died at the family residence on
South White street, yesterday. The funeral
will take place tomorrow, proceeding by
special l.. V. train at 1880 p. IN. for Mshanoy
City.
Michael Scanlan died at an early hour yes
terday morning at the residence Of his
daughter Mrs. Hughes, on North Plum
alley. Deceased was 81 years Of age and had
been a sufferer Of Brights disease. Another
daughter, Miss Lizzie, and son, Michael. Of
VIM. Penn, survive. The funeral will take
place tomorrow morning.
Luke Davis, aged SO years, died at 4:3O
o'clock this morning at his residence, 3l2
West Mayberry alley. The death was due TO
miners asthma. He was a native Of Wales
and came TO America when but child. He
was reared at st. Clair and for the past 2R
years has been a resident Of Shenandoah. His
death is mourned by his three brothers,
William and David, Of town, and George
Davis, Of Bethlehem. Two sisters, Miss
Emma, and Mrs. David Morgan. Of Phila-
delphis, also survive. The funeral will take
place on Saturday afternoon, at 1890 O'Clock
Services will be conducted at the residence
The remains will be taken on the 2.lO D. m.
Pennsylvania train to st. Clair for intermsnt
in the odd Fellows cemetery there. The
deceased was q member of Shenandoah
Lodge, No. sol, l. o. o. +.
Henry Eady, veteran of the civil war,
died at his home in Tamaqus on Monday,
aged SO years. He suffered from dropsy for
eight years. Ten children survive. Funeral
tomorrow afternoon.
Benjamin Sands, an aged resident of VIM
Penn, who died on Sunday last, was buried
to-day. The remains were brought to town
and inferred in the odd Fellows cemetery.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-05
EVENTS OF
THE FOURTH.
All Announced Attractions Were Carried
on with Success.
RETURNS FROM THE FIREWORKS.
The Brratie Explosives Claim the Usual
Number Of victims-several Suffer
Prem Discharges of Revolvers
Loaded with Blank
Cartridges.

The celebration of the anniversary of the
Declaration Of Independence was observed
in town yesterday in old-fashioned patriotic
spirit, with the exception that the co-opera-
tion given the parade fell far below what it
should have been. The program WAS car
ried cut as announced, but the organizations,
with the exception of the G. A. R. Post and
st. Mchaers German Society, had but a
small percentage of their members in line
The line Of parade moved as follows
Chief Marshall, William Maley,
Aides.-P. W. Bierstein and David HOlvey.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-05

FIRST DIVISION.
Chief Burgess.
Division Marshall, w. J. James.
Aids.
Grant Band
Watkin Waters Post No 146, c. A. r.
Henry Hornoastle Camp No. 40, S, of V.
Maj Jennings Council No. 367, Jr. o U. A. NJ.
Veterans of '9s.
SECOND DIVISION.
Marshall, Samuel w. Davis
Aids.-Tom Hall, Joseph Bendokas aud
Fred. Schultz
First Lithuanian Band.
Washington Camp No. 112, p. o. S Of A.
st. Michaels Beneficial Society.
Gen. Harrison Lodge No. PSI, X. Of p.
Society Sons of Lithuanian CitHns.
Anthracite Castle No. "a, X G.. E., and floats.
THIRD DIVISION.
Marshal, H. ]. Muldoon.