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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-17
.VICTIWSOF
THETRUSTS.
How Great Combinations Have Af-
feoted Travelling Statesmen.
THOUSANDS OUT OF EMPLOYMENT

p. II. Dove, OF the Commercial Trnv-
eiers' League, Before the Industrial
Commission-He Had Been Warned
the Danger of Opposing Trusts.
Washington, June 17.-P. E. Dove,
Of New York, president OF the Com
mercial Travellers National League,
was before the industrial commission
yesterday. Mr.. Dove said the opinion
OF the commercial men at large was
that the trusts were a menace to the
community. He estimated the travel
ing statesmen In the United States at
$50, 600, saying that the census figures
Of 10000 were grossly incorrect. The
formation of trusts and combinations
vas throwing a large number of these
men out of employment. In giving
specific instances he said:
THE National Enamellnga and Stamp
ing company, which depends for it's
raw material upon the American Tin
plate company, has thrown a great
many out of employment, and those
retained have had their salaries re-
duced. The great tobacco combines
threw out about 5000 statesmen, and
the baking powder trust has dispensed
with all excepting half a dozen men
l know of two salesmen discharged by
the trust who were formerly In the
employ of the Cleveland Baking Pow
der company, one receiving a salary
of $4,000 a year. the other $4,000. Their
routes, with those OF other discharged
statesmen, are covered by one agent at
SIS a week. The bicycle trust will
throw out 900 statesmen gradually, and
will cut down agencies in every city.
The chair trust Will affect Immediately
more than 800 statesmen, by cutting
them out of the line.
The number of statesmen out of
work because of the United States
Rubber company are 800: the statesmen
retained have been reduced to a salary
averaging 81 800 a year. The American
Tinplate company cut off about 80 out
of every 100 statesmen. The American
Steel and Rod company discharged 800
commercial travellers in one day. In
giving these estimates l am not COR
sidering the Office force thrown out
through trusts. Sugar and coffee mo-
nopolies have thrown out 1000 sales
men, the average reduction in salary
of those retained amounting to 81 000
a year. The Standard Oil company
employs fewer statesmen than any Other
concern In the mercantile world o,
one-half its capital.
THE umbrella trust failed -four
years ago, but advanced prices while in
existence, and after its break up the
return to legitimate and healthy prices
caused a loss to the retailer, through
the stock on hand"
Mr.. Dove said that the trust COM
binations had raised the prices of the
commodities they controlled from TO
100 per cent in almost every instance
except coffee and sugar In these they
were still fighting for control Of the
field. He said his figures In this line
were absolutely correct, being from re-
liable commercial acquaintances
This witness concluded by saying
that before leaving New York he had
been warned by an acquaintance, a
lawyer, indirectly connected with some
Of the trusts, that he was doing a dan
gerous thing in speaking before the
commission, as he was liable to "be
crushed like caterpillar"
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-17
BETTER STILL.
Another Day Added to the p. g. r.. work
ing Time.


1t looked like old times 10 see the pay car
Of the p q r. @ & l. Co. come into town
early this morning The paying Off Of the
employees during the morning hours, instead
of ia the afternoon, is alike accommodating
to the employees and the business people, and
the pay clerks and other officials seem to be
better pleased with that schedule.
This pleasing innovation was supplemented
to-day by the announcement that the p. &
r. c. & l. Co. collieries will be operated fvC
three-quarter days next week, Saturday tC
be the only idle day. This is the best work
ing schedule the ? & r. @. & l. Co. has had
in force for two years, OF more.
The VIM. Penn Coal Company will continue
its schedule of the past three weeks-fye
three-quarter days and five hours on Satur.
day.
Despite the fact that many prominent coal
operators have made prophesies for very
dull summer it begins to look as though this
would prove the best season in several years
past, as the demand for anthracite at eastern
and lake points is growing stronger
each week. There is every indication
for a strong demand for anthracite next fall
This will mean that the collieries will be
worked on good time all summer, as the
dealers will naturally lay in a supply to save
on the price which will naturally be advanced
as cold weather sets in.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-17

-Four men will be tried by the Dauphin
county court Rext September for attempting
to bribe members of the Legislature at the
last session to either vote for the McCarrelL
bill or for Quay for United States Senator.
True bills have been found against John j.
Coyle, formerly of Schuylkill county; John
X. Byrne, of Fayette; Thomas NJ Moyles, of
Luzerne, and Robert Evans, of Philadelphia.
The bills against Messrs. Spatz, Jones and
Kulp were ignored. Michael J. Costello, who
was charged with conspiracy to bribe, the
bill for which was ignored, will be proceeded
against in Lyeoming county.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-17

The following described property will be
sold at public sale, on the premises at II a. m.
June 23rd: Lot No. 16, Section 20, Ashland,
Pa, being the third lot east of Second street.
on the south side of Centre street, late the
property of Hunter f. Bright. Twenty five
feet front on Centre street, 125 fl. in depth to
middle street. on which is erected a twO-story
brick dwelling house, and frame stable at
rear of lot. All in the very best condition.
The premises can be seen or information had
by applying to
s. NJ. RILEY,
6-17-3t Ashland, Pa.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-17
s. NJ. RILEY,
Ashland, Pa

Instead of the usual program at the meet
ing of the "Y" in Mellet's hall this evening,
there will be an address by Mrs. Alma NJ.
Prescott, national organizer of the Loyal
Temperance League. The meeting will open
at eight o'clock. Incidental to the address
Mrs. Prescott will make an effort to re-
rgistsi ize the w. G. T. U. She will also en-
Rec. organize branch of the Loyal
z. rHEa Leagues (which is composed OF
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-17

Marriage licenses were issued to the follow
ing James c. Davis and Jane NJ Lewis both
of Girardylle. William b. Weldon and Mar
garet Gallagher, both Of Tamaqua John B.
Beaumont, of St. Clair, aud Emma Edith
Hares, Of Shenandoah. Harry Wedde and
Cora A. Kimmel both of Barry township.
William H. Becker, of Lavelle, and Sarah
Smith, of Gordon. Mike Koyich and Annie
Michlong. both Of st. Clair. Andrew Kul-
kowkis and Eva Ronboskintie, both of Nor.
wegian township.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-17
rho Accused Reading Trnlnmon. =

Reading, Pa, June 1.-THE grand
jury yesterday examined a number oi
witnesses in the case of Harry Orrell
A. o. Mcgee, Daniel F. Wildermuth and
j. ]. Rourke, Philadelphia and Read
ing trainmen, who were charged by
the coroner's jury with responsibility
for the wreck at Exeter on May 12
when 20 persons were killed and many
injured. 1t is expected that action or
the bill of indictment will be taken to.
day.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-17
Criminal Court.

Criminal court opens on Monday morning
and over 200 new cases will be presented to
the grand jury, among them the indictment
charging Thomas Brennan with murder aud
the one against Oliver Oil and Others for
train wrecking. The libel case against the
News is fixed for this term, and the case of
the Borough vs.. J. J. Franey, for maintaing a
nuisance ou Plum alley, will also be called.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-17

Messrs. John Bowes and Harry Hause, OF
Pottsville, and James Grant, of town, have
been selected as arbitrators in the slandeI
suit of Mrs, Sarah Faust against Mrs. Kate
Smith. NJ. NJ. Burke, Esq. of town, repre-
sents the plaintiff and John F. Whalen, Esq
of Pottsville, appears for the defendant. Nc
date has been fixed for the arbitration.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-17

Owing to the strike in the soft coal regions
of western Pennsylvania the price of btu
minous coal in this region has advanced to
81 05 a ton deliyered 1t is predicted that it
will go up still further. Two weeks ago the
coal was selling at $3.50 ton. Then ON the
strength of a rumored strike, it advanced to
81 90, and now that the miners are out S2O
is asked. Another increase is looked for.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-17

The bridesmaids, ushers and lumber OF
guests who were present at the KEEPER
Finney nuptials in Pottsyille, were enter
tanned by Miss Emily Haeseer at Tumbling
Run Thursday evening. Among the guests
were Miss Maud KEEPER, Charles Kirlin and
Guy Keiper. of town.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-17
FREE LUNCHES TONIGHT.

BIoKERT's.
Chicken soup, free, tonight.
WEEKS.
Mullarkey and Carroll, juvenile dancers,
will entertain you tonight.
HENTZ's.
Bean soup, free, tonight.
KENDRICR HOUSE.
Mock turtle soup will be served, free, to all
patrons tonight.
POoLER's.
Cold lunch, free, tonight. Come and hear
the free concert tonight.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-17

The wedding of Miss Edith Billing. of St.
Nicholas, and John Swift, one of Uncle Sam S
brave seamen, who fought under Admirals
Schley and Sampson as gunner's mate on the
American battleship Massachusetts,, during
the war with Spain, will occur in st. Nicho-
las Union church on the 2sth inst The
groom will be married in sailor uniform.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-17
schuylkin omcials subpoenaed.

Deputy Sheriff Thomas L. ODonnell,
Michael Shaneman. boss weaver at the prison;
x-Under Warden w. J. Carter, and Coal and
Iron Policeman Jas. Daniels, and Martin
Mullahey, of Shenandoah have been subpoe-
naed to attend court in Scranton on June
Goth, to testify in the case in which William
Zollner is charged with robbery near Scran-
ton. Zollner served a term in the Schuylkill
county prison, and the gentlemen named
will be called to identify him. There are
said to be four othe-s from this town impli-
Gated, and now in the Scranton Jail.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-17

The members of the Y. NJ. U. A. last even.
ing rendered reception to Mr.. and Mrs
George Knott, Jr.. at the home of the couple
on West Centre street, and presented them
with beautiful rocking chair and clock
Several hours were spent very pleasantly.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-17

A Hazelton firm has secured the contract to
place in blast pipes at the St. Clair and
Morea collieries. These pipes are a recent in
ventiUn and are connected with boilers to
blow the ashes to the banks.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-17

Much interest is being manifested in the
game of ball at the Trotting park to take
place tomorrow afternoon between the
Shenandoah team and the Brady nine, of
Shamokin. The teams have played series
of games with creditable results to both.
The game tomorrow will be called at $50 p.
M, and will be the first of the season.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-17
FIswering Plants.

l desire to announce to the people of
Shenandoah that 1 still have a good variety
of Towering plants in stock, and it is not yet
too late to plant gardens. Much greater
variety for the money now than later in the
season. PAYNE's NURSERY,
l4-l7 Girardy lille Pa
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-17

For sale a nice stock of wax flowers, doves,
wreath. etc. All elegant designs. To the
purchaser the undersigned will teach the art
of manufacturing these flowers, free of
charge. Apply to Mrs. Jacob Hentz. corner
Main and Coal streets 6-12-6t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-17
Willsprained a Foot.

Sohn, a. .efing son of DR.. ]. S. Kistler,
sprained his right foot whilo engaged in
playing about the Franey building, on North
Main street, yesterday. He is confined to
bed by the accident.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-17

John Makely yesterday engaged in live
pigeon shooting match against Peter Makely
and Jacob Kennsinger and shut them out.
He killed two out of six birds and neither OF
the other men killed any.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-17
BEEcHAM's Pulls for distress after eating


The School Board of Mahanoy City held a
special meeting last evening aud reelected all
of the old teachers with the exception of
Miss Mary Phillips, teacher of primary
school No. l. Her school was given to
Hiram Morgan. The following substitutes
were elected First, James Dwyer second,
James Smith; third, Inez Geiger. This was
all of the business transacted by the Board.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-17
extraordinary millinery onsr.

For to-day aud Monday, all trimmed
hats will be sold at half price. These hats
are this years styles, you run no risk Of gett-
ing anything out of date. Bon Ton millinery,
20 North Main street. 6-I6-2t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-17

Robert Perry, resident of this town, had
both his legs confused by fall of coal at the
East Bear Ridge Colliery, Mahanoy Plane,
last night.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-17
Passed the Ordinance.

At a meeting of the Girardville Borough
Council this week an ordinance presented by
the Equitable Telephone Company, asking
for right of way. was passed finally without
opposition. This is the same company that
secured right of way here last Thursday.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-17

Special sale at the Bon Ton millinery to-
day and Monday. In this sale we have
cut our prices in two, and profit we have
ceased to think of. 6-16-2t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-17
Money Making Sale,

You can't find an inch of floor space at the
Bon Ton millinery to-day and Monday
which is not knee deep in bargains in
trimmed hats. Our trimmed hats will be
sold at half price. ct
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-17
STRAW and CRASH E;;!e '.!!!l;; y! !. 4; =. F; !;

The latest crash hats a, ,so;,,ssglp
All the latest styles and shssigEi
Straw Hats as low as 5 cents. Do
not forget us when in need of a
new stiff or soft hat. We are here
to stay ard will always confront
you with money-saving bargains.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-17

Strawberry, chocolate and vanilla ice
cream and orange water ice daily, also
delivered. scheider's bakery, "a East Centre
street. If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-17

Silverware, cut glass and hand decorated
china, suitable for wedding gifts now dis
PLAYED in Brumm's show window.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-17

Cream pufis on ice all summer at George
Soheider's bakery, 23 East Coal street. If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-17

Visit Orkin's jewelry and music house,
next door to Goldins Mammoth Clothing
House. If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-17
Your QAlne
Moneys Worth.

That Is what we give you in
every purchase, no matter how small. Our
stock is large and well adapted to every
possible demand. II Is calculated to suit
every taste, tabing within its scope tho best
and latest the markets afford. If you arc IN
search Of a reliable article come to US. If
you feel that it is worth while saving on trust
worthy values make your selections from
goods bought with care and sold on repre-
sentations OF merit that never fail.
We are showing this week a special lot Of
silks, all new and pretty. II you inspect this
line, 1t Is more than likely you will be Induced
10 spend little money, well as little time,
but both proftably.
new lot OF Crash skirts, plain and
braided, and well finished, at less than cost OF
material, acc, SOC to 7sc
Washable shirt Waists, sec, 500. 7Bc to
sl.25.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-17
Summer
Underwear.

Gents French Balbriggan
shirts or drawers at 25e.
We also carry Egyptian
Combed Yarn, loose or
glove fitting. Another
nice assortment of silk
summer weight under
wear. Our prices are
popular.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-17
MAX Levitt -.
Straw
Hats

Keep in line with the hot
weather and seek comfort
and coolness by buying
your straw hat at our
store. We can sell you
a stylish straw hat, fit for
a king, from SOC and W.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-17

Have you seen the new patterns in silver
ware in Brumm's show Window
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-17
SILK BOSOM SHIRTS.

Silk fronts, stripes and plaid de-
signs, also Madras, all sizes. Our
patterns are exclusive and altogeth-
er different from others seen in dis
play windows. Come and see them.
Our prices are sure to complete the
sale.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-17
Temperance Address Tonight.

e-17-3t
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-10-25
rtIe TURF REVIEW.

Alaus, 2Qols. pacing is the fifth
2,i0 performer TO the credit OF Alley
one
at Sioux City the 2;35 pace was won
By Admiral Dewey; General OTIS
fourth nnd Colonel Roosevelt last
The Aller,on stallion Ferron took a
new record of 2;22A on a half mile
track in Nova Scotia a few weeks ago
At Carlisle, Pa, recently Democracy
paced M exhibition mile 90 the half
mile track In 2,loM, going the FIRST
quarter in sou seconds.
The Konsas 3-year.oll PAGER Little
spnnw. 2.iIA, hns won II straight
races. Sue is bay lilly, by Kewnuuee
Boy. dam by Old Walter.
A. j. Libby, owner of Pine Tree
stock fnrm, Gardiner. Me. drove his
pair, Derthn Wilkes and IGuiery, II mile
at Righy park. Chicago, tile other day
in 223h.
Chehnlis, 20ih. started to beat the
Rending (MassJ trnck record of oil,
Enst fair recently aud paced tue mile
in 2;10M.
In the 2'i5 pnce ut Rigby park. Chi
cago, ltalphone took new record Of
2llM in the first hent and uallle IInr-
den took u new record OF 2lOM IN the
SECOND heat.
During the rncrs at Trenton the 9th.
er dny G. H. 1tmnn's black team. Gle.
ovice aud Maryland boy. we're sent
agnust the state record OF 2:2fA aud
lowered it to 800.
Indy Mac. 2:25M. was the first of the
get Of Mambrno King 10 enter the Hist,
and size is the dam of the paccr Jersey
Mae, 2:09N, who lus been an nctive
and successful cnlupaigner this year
No other stulliun has ever before
been represented on the turf in the
same season by trottng aud pncing
stallion as fast as lupe 2.07M. and Ar
iinslon. 2:OJh, both 10y Allie Wilkes,
2:l5.
The bay gelding ROSCOE G, who reel
/ Ell Off the 30 pace at Portland, Me,
recently. was never hitched to sulky
until last spring lie tool, n record of
2:l7A vt Readvlle and in the FIRST
beat, uf hla Rigby ruce lowered it to
I 2:l4M.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-10-25
APHoRlsMa.
co1lpanIel

It viii always do to change for the
be;ter.-Thomson
They that know no evil VIII suspect
none.-Ben Jonson.
Influence is the exhalation Of char
ecter-W. M Taylor.
A grateful dog is better than an un-
grateful man.-Saadl.
No one win maintain that It is bet
ter TO do Injustice than to bear it.
Irresolution frames a thousand hor-
rors embodying each.-J. Martyr.
A man OF Integrity win never listen
to any plea against conscience.-Home.
A man cannot leave better legacy
to the world than a wen educated fam
ily.-Thomas Scott
When a man dies, for years the light
he leaves behind him lies on the PATHS
Of men, Longfellow.
Industry keeps the body healthy,
the mind clear the heart whole and the
purse full--C- Simmons
No man ever did designed injury
to another but at the same time he did
a greateg.tp hiwpels Home,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-10-25
TIE FASHION PLATE.

The prettiest pIaids are In the Scotch
wooden goods. pretty soft shades which
blend most tremendously.
some Of the sleeves 10 the gowns
c,ith the sheatbed skirts are SO snug
,j,ot tbcy hutton from the wrist nearly
d tbe elbow.
Corlrrovs arc pretty and becoming
I'd YARN t,ccasionollv n iacket OF
oordnrov is seen. They have jaunty
Man for All sorts Of outings.
uanon who ike a fine felt and n
,.,.oro,y n,osc,,line stvle 70 directly
Z. ~ nan,s shons and oct n small
'.a5 ,nan,s lat wifh which thev take
s.roo+ dool of confort
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-10-25

When one Of the regiments OF vol
untecrs from the Pacific coast was
lntely Mt san Francisco being muster
ed out after a years service IN the
Philippines, q lady who belonged TO n
volunteers aid ASSOCIATION engaged
one of the soldiers IN conversation. She
asked him.
Were you well treated while you
were in tIaaa,ia,,sg u, $500.
East, maamT{ I've never been
east he answered. - was born in
Calfoiny and I've meyer been farther
east than Salt Lake City"
"But 1 mean the far east" she said.
"Wcli. ma'am, Salt Lakes far east
60 me. Never been farther
But you've been in Manila, haven't
you?a
"sure."
"Rut we cali that the east, You
know
"Marlla eastY We'll, reckon it's
n heap west Of here. We started here
ana sailed straight west all the time
till we got there
Yes. ! know, but YOU can get east
by sailing west, you know"
"Well. ma'am.' answered the sol
der. I've been wartin 10 go east AL
my life, but if I've gat to 80 that way
TO get there I'm goin to stay right here
all my life. I've got enough of goir
east that way YOUTHS Companion.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-10-25
Liquid Air In sursery.

rs in the case OF the X rays, it Is
possible that one Of the earliest prac-
teal uses Of liquid mir will be in sur
gerry Already experiments have in
Dictated that spray OF liquid air can
be applied RS local annesthetlc but
the application should never be made
except by an experienced operator. In
minute n small part OF the body can
be frozen as hard as ice, and surgical
operations conducted with the aid Of
liquid air are attended With no hemor-
rhage. In The Medical Record DR.. A.
@. White describes various experiments
with liquid mir, Including the success
sdl treatment Of such diseases as sciati-
ca, neuralgia and IVY poisoning. Bols
and carbuncles can be aborted with
liquid air, and It is useful in the treat
ment Of ulcers.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-10-25

skirtin dry weather.
When we adture a woman's figure,
some other woman Is pretty sure to
say that It is made IN.
No woman is eligible to a literary
club unless she speaks Of her pleasures
as little onses In her life.'
When woman claims to be younger
than she really is. she will claim to be
a college graduate when she Isn't
Atchison Globe.