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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-23
TO MAKE PROFESSIONAL
Mrs. Charlotte Perkins Stetson's idea
of Domestic Service.
(From the St Louis Post-Dispa

(From the St Louis Post-Dispatch)
The suggestion by Mrs. Charlotte Per-
professional is not new. In fact, it has
been made so often that the wonder is
that women do not carry 1t out by Great
ing organized bodies of houseworkers.
In various cities, st. Louis included. wo-
men who are interested in the domestic
service question have founded clubs for
the convenience and education Of girls en-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-23

Gliston-"A telephone is a great conven-
fence. as you say" Bliston-''Found it So
have your Gliston-"Not exactly. Have
had the phone in the house and used it
only once That was when Tom Alley
called me up to borrow a five. But then
the theory is all right"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-23
COMING DRAMATIC EVENTS

Melodrama is offered in "Alone in
Greater New York at the Crawford the
ter tonight. The scenic effects include
the blowing up of a warehouse, the flight
of an elevated train and the North river
docks by moonlight. Miss Dorothy Lewis
heads the company presenting the piece
The prices range from IS to 10 cents
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-23

the blowing UP of a warehouse, the flight
of an elevated train and the North river
docks by moonlight Miss Dorothy Lewis
heads the company presenting the piece.
The prices range from 20 to 10 cents.
David Belasco's 1.-The Heart of Mary
in this city at the Crawford theater to-
morrow night The company now pre-
senting the play was selected by the au-
thor. The story is a theme of love and
handled by Mr.. Belasco. Some Of the in
cidents are based on facts and the atmos-
phere of the play is carefully studied from
history and from life in the south during
sale of seats opened this morning.
An exchange says of 1.-THE Pay Train"
which comes to the Crawford theater We'd
nesday evening: The Pay Train was
the attraction at Music hall last night
and it was enjoyed by a good sized house.
dramas and it never fails to give salts
faction. The story and plot are known to
almost every theatergoer and. the scenery
carried by the company was one of the
railroad wreck and the ship scene were
especially strong and thrilling. Special
ties We're introduced by different members
of the company"
After a season of darkness the Grand
opera House Will open tonight for
weeks engagement of the Ferris Come
dams in repertoire at popular prices. "On
the Ohio will be presented tonight and
the usual rule in regard to the admittance
of ladies free will be observed. Specialties
Will be introduced throughout the per-
formance-
World, Garnella and Mack, with their
supporting company, will be seen in the
and evening performance at the CraW-
ford theater next Saturday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-23

World, Garnella and Mack, with their
supporting company, will be seen in the
farce comedy Town Topics at a matinee
and evening performance at the CraW-
ford theater next Saturday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-14

the charge Of a smart gunner. whose PRIDE IN
his new post was a pleasant thing to see. Ana
besides these bulldogs, there were many rlhes
and bOardine-pikes neatly slowed in a small
arrnory in the waist But above and beyond all
these weapons were the men who would use
them-sturdy square-set British seadOgs, such
as you may now see any day swarming upon
he deck Of a British man-O'-war. but may look
for almost in vain on board the swarming thou
sands OF vessels that compose our merchant
fleet
The Lion soon justified all the high hopes OF
her builders and owners In spite OF her tthen)
great size and the taut spread OF her spars, she
was fer handler than any "Biy-boy' that ever
turned up the Thames estuary against mead
wind and 10y at least knot and a half the fast-
est ship in the East India trade Her fame
grew and Waxed exceedingly great There was
as much intriguing 10 secure berth IN the
Lion for the outward or homeward passage as
there was in those days for positions In the
golden land she traded to. Almost all the her-
archy of India spoke OF her anectionately as
one speaks Of the old home. and the newly ar
rived in her knew no lack Of topics for CONVEX
sation If they only mentioned her name in any
company For had she not borne safely and
pleasantly over the long, long sea road from
home hundreds and hundreds Of those pale
faced rulers Of dusky millions. bringing them in
their callow boyhood 10 leap at bound TO posts
Of trust and responsibility such as the proud
old Romans never dreamed of? She was so
tenderly cared for her every want so immedi-
ately supplied, that this socitude. added TO the
stanchness and honesty Of her build. seemed
TO render her insusceptible Of decay Men whose
work in India was done spoke OF her IN their
peaccful retirement on leafy English country
sides and recalled with old cronies our hrst
passage out ia the grand old Lion" A ne" type
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-14
THE STORY OF A "LION."
LIFE OF AN OLD EAST INDIAMAN DE-
sCRIBED BY FRANK T BULLEN.
From The London Spectator.

From The London Spectator.
An enthusiastic crowd OF workmen and sea
farers gathered one day long ago at BLACKWELL
TO witness the launching Of the Lion. Every
man among them felt a personal interest IN
the majestic fabric that, under the proud lapors
of those skilful shipwrights, had gradually
grown up out of the trim piles OF OAK, green
heart and teak and taken on the splendid shape
OF an East Indiaman, in the days Nhen those
Grand vessels were queens of the wide sea.
Green's renowned draughtsmen had lavished
all their skill upon her design every device
known to men whose calling was their pride,
and TO whom the Blackwell Yard was the CEN
tire Of the shipbuilding world had been en-
pIoyed to make the Lion the finest OF all the
great feet that had been brought into being
there Decked with flags from stem 10 stern
the sun glnting brightly on the rampant GRIM
son lion that lowered proudly on high from her
stem she giided gracefully from the ways amid
the thunder Of cannon and the deafening shouts
of exultant thousands And when. two months
later she sailed for Madras with eighty prime
seamen forward and a hundred passengers IN
her SPACIOUS cuddy, who so proud as her stately
commander? His eye flashed as he watched
the nimbe evoutions of his bonny bluejackets
leaning from spar to spar. and he felt that,
given fitting opportunity. he would nave no
overw helrninR task to tackle a French line-of-
battle ship, even though ne was but a peaceful
merchantmen For ranged on either side OF her
rosmy decks were ten eighteen FOUNDERS, under
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-14

stations OF Pyinbongyi and Poundaw. on the
Sittang section OF the Burmah Railway, that is
In the Pyuntaza subdivision. The Burmese on
seeing this marvellous tree let loose their super
stitious fancies in variety Of directions, the
most popular of which is to say the appearance
of the tree will he followed by the formation Of
two ponds near the site where the tree grows,
which will be called respectively Silver POND
and Golden Pond. and whatsoever will drink OF
the water Of the latter will become invulnerable-
The owner of the tree and his friends. who fore
see the destruction Of their property. all the
pilgrims wishing TO carry away a sprig have in
timated that any person touching the tree will
be afflicted in some dire way, and the clothes
worn by those who scratch its bark will ignite
spontaneously and the wearer VIII have bad
attack of sickness and burst a blood-vessel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-14

found between ATTITUDES ~ and % than nearer
to the South Pole But the value of sperm oil
has so fallen of of late years owing to the dis
covery Of petroleum. that whale hshine IS no
longer remunerative IT would be almost impos-
sible 10 catch whales so quickly and econom-
calIy as 10 make it worth while to 60 So far aiter
them There is a good demand for whalebone'
because no satisfactory substitute for 1t has ever
heen found The Southern right whale, now
ever. is smaller and yields less whaiebone IMAM
the Arctic whale. There is room for doubt then'
as 10 the wisdom OF undertaking the proposed
industrial revival
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-14
THE ANTARCTIC WHALE FISHERY.
A PROPOSITION TO REVIVE TT

Although little information has been allowed
to reach the civilized world in regard TO the voy
age of the Southern Cross which took Borch-
grevink's expedition to Victoria Land, it is
known that she fell in with whales in Antarctic
seas and that two of these monsters were
caught. The publication OF this fact has in
spred suggestions in England that the almost
extinct industry OF hunting whales in the South
ern wr.ters might be revived with profit.
This proposition is discussed in recent num-
Der Of THE Pail Mall Gazette by an expert
who signs himself South Sea Mariner" He
inclines 10 the belief that more whales are to be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-14
oysTgR-sHELL WINDOW GLASS.
From The Industrial Record.

From The Industrial Record
IN Manila where there is an interesting held
onen 10 the naturalist, the natives have queer
S1betitute for glass. 1t is bivalve shell OF
about nine inches of surface so tIdnspai ,IS
g., ,rirt can readily be seen through il, ana
admitting a mellow light in room where IL Is
used as a window glass. $500 e.,.
The shell is an attractive OBJECT p eIIgo.aS
.ioht and in appearance resembles isingiass.
NC yvouId almost imagine that II was soine
stiIfuI invention OF the natives couid not me
9Towth rings be readily observed. me outer
ga Of the shell is perceptibly rough, while the
s.o.t,lr ir nerfactIy glazed over. and in the ISht
has the pearly lustre found in many OF the mn .
sbeIIed nyster-like mollusks of the tropics. Inc
S"C .ii l(rouyn in China the common name be
inc the Chinese window oyster II is EMPLOYED
there also for windows. and used IN Ian'erns.
The Chinese grind up the shell ana max rom IRON
colOra
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-14
DEVELOPMENT.
ashinEtOn Star.

From The Washington Star.
''Who do you think is greater. SAID the ear
nest Young woman who is studying music, the
person who creates great work or the person
who ipterprets it,
We'll" answered Colonel Stilwell i can only
say this much: When | was in the Legislature
we could get up all kinds OF acts but we
never knew just what was in EN- TIL after
the lawyers took hold Of EN- in the regular
course Of business"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-14
BURnAH's WONDERFUL TREE.

From The Burmah Times.
There has appeared in thurman young %, pai ~
v.,r tr.a which has the look Of being made o.
pure gold The owner Of the field is karen
who lives near the spot, and has had many
thousand of visitors TO see ms WonderIui Tree
6,,r1ne- tbe last few weeks The field is near the
Kodok pickup" station, between the railway
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-24
THE WRECK
AT EXETER
Sensational Testimony introduced
at the Coroner's Inquest.
WANT TO SHIFT RESPONSIBILITY

Engineer orreu Declares He Could
HaveAvoided the Accident n Proper
Iy NotIhed-Train Dispatcher Rourke
Charges orreII with Recklessness.
Reading, Pa, May 24.-The second
day OF the coroner's inquest into the
cause or causes Of the rear end oolli-
sion at Exeter, on the Philadelphia and
Reading railway, ten days ago. In which
20 persons were killed and about 80 in
iured, was highly interesting, and much
sensational testimony was ELECTED.
There was a larger crowd present than
on Monday. Throughout the testi-
mony attention was very strongly
drawn TO the crew Of the second sec
tion, which ran into the forward eX-
press. and the coroner's Jury will un-
doubtedly be called upon to examine
their statements very closely before
concluding its verdict. The fact was
established that the first section was
late, that Engineer Orrell, OF the second
section, apparently did not know 1t,
that he ran AS miles an hour, that he
caught up with it within two minutes
at Exeter, and that before 1t could get
away the crash came
The desire to shift the responsible
ity was strong again, and there were
some contradictions on important
points. Engineer Orrell was asked
do you think the accident could have
been avertsd?"
"Yes," he replied, IF the rear brake
man Of the express had come back and
signalled me, and then If the signal
board indicated that the express train
was still there why would have
stopped my train"
On the other hand, train dispatcher
| Rourke shortly before the close OF yes
| terday's hearing, created a sensation
! by putting the blame strongly on Or
rell, who, he declared, was guilty OF
reckless running" This was the event
Of the day.
Engineer Orrell denied that he saw
any red signals at any of the four
| towers between Reading and Exeter
but Thomas H. B. Geiger, one of the
tower men, positively declared he sig
nailed the red to Engineer Orrell
The testimony of the entire day was
| of an essential character, and many oil
those who heard 1t were of the opinion
| that the observance of the five minute
rule between trains. which is now
strictly enforced, should not be deviat
cd from hereafter, and that collisions
would be avoided no matter how Teck
less an engineer ran. In a word, yes
terday's testimony showed a combina
tion of circumstances any one OF which
had II been overcome, would havi
avoided the wreck, and the coroner'i
jury will aim to make such recon-
msndation that will result in improv
ing railroad methods, II not going sc
far as to condemn any particular IN
dividual.
Enginer Orrell's claim that had th'
FIRST section not backed he would hay'
averted the disaster is given ful
weight, but Trainmaster Rourke's con
demnation of his method of running
was emphatic and positive.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-24
New Trains to the West.

The acquisition of the Fall Brook Railway
by the New York Central. which occurred
May LIST, is likely to open another quick
route to Cleveland. Detroit, Chicago, and all
points West, as a new fast train is being ar
ranged TO leave Williamsport in connection
with Reading cannon ball express No. s.
which leaves Shenandoah at 11;3O a. m. The
new train will reach Chicago about $3.50 p, m
next day, and passengers can go via Michigan
Central Railroad and Niagara Falls, or vii
| Lake Shore route
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-24
POLITICAL POINTS.

According to certain Democratic organs the
true Democrats are the Chicago platform
Democrats. All others are traitors; and it
seems the traitors" are in control Of the
party in this county.
Pottsvilles new Republican daily paper
will revolutionize affairs political, say the
projectors.
One Of the most popular Democrats below
the mountain is Lewis J. Brown. of Cressona,
candidate for County Commissioner. He has
many warm personal and political friends in
every portion of the county, and it is safe to
say that he " i'll be one of the Democratic
nominees.
James McElhenny, the popular Mahanoy
City bonifaee, is making an active canvass
for the nomination for Prothonotary, subject
to Republican rules. Mac" as he is famil-
iary known here, will and should receive
loyal support from his former neighbors.
Senator Losch is still at Hot Springs Ark,
and advices from there say he is rapidly re-
covering his former vigOr. The Major, when
he returns home, will be ready for the fray
next fall.
Shenandoah Jared well at the hands of the
present Board Of Commissioners-the town
receiving two clerkships.
The Quayites will control the next Repub-
lican state convention by large majority.
Republican politicians anticipate an un-
precedented array of candidates, and they
say the announcements will be made follow
| ing the Democratic convention. So far. how
ever, there are small number Of Republicans
seeking office.
Rumor has it that Brumm and Whitehouse
will be candidates for state delegate.
J. L. Stauffer, at present Democratic mem
Der of the Board of County Commissioners
does not fancy the job and will be candi
date for County Register.
| Ex-senator Coyle, one of the defendants il
the bribery cases, was in Harrisburg yester
day consulting counsel employed to represen
| him in the trial.
Schuylkill Republicans are hunting for
leader. Former Congressman Brumm, Eliza
| Davis, W. J. Whitehouse, Senator Loseh anC
Major Finney are all offering their services
gratuitously.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-24
Payne,s Girardville Nurseries.

W. Guy Payne, the Girardville florist, is
better than ever prepared to supply the
demand for plants for flower gardens. Now
Payne's nurseries can be reached either by
telephone or by electric cars, which pass his
doors. He has rose bushes in every variety,
in all sizes and at all prices; pansies in very
finest strains; daises, forget-me-nots, ger
aniums, scarlet sage and carnations. All
kinds of plants for bedding out Tomato
plants are our speciality, all of the best
varieties, Vegetable plants, cabbage, pepper,
culilower, egg plant celery, etc. Patrons
are allowed their car fare.
W. GUY PAYNE,
If Girardville, Pa.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-24
GIRL ASPhYXIATED.
The hemains Brought to the Relatives i'm
Town.

Town.
The remains Of Annie, 17-yeAr-Old daughter
of Nora and the late James Gaughan, were
brought to town last evening from haywood
N. j.. where the girl was found dead in bed
yesterday morning. The remains of the
girl are now at the widowed mothers resi-
dence on West Cherry street. Arrangements
for the funeral have not been made.
A week ago last Saturday the deceased left
town and went to haywood where she
entered the service of Mrs George Yesger.
Two sisters Of the girl are employed by the
same family. One Of them stated to a re-
porter to-day that on Monday night Annie
went to her bedroom after taking bath. 1t
was about eleven o'clock when she retired.
At seven O'Clock in the morning
she WAS found dead in her bed.
There was a strong odor of gas in the room
and an inspection showed that the supply
valve of gas bracket was partly turned on.
The bracket was low one located near the
head of the bed. The girl did not light the
gas in her room when she entered it to retire,
and the only solution that can be arrived at
Is that she must have accidently struck the
valve when disrobing and paid no attention
TO it. The family is greatly distressed over
the occurrence. and the mother is especially
shocked on account Of the suddenness with
which her child has been taken from her.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-24
AFTER BURGESSES.
Mahanoy city Council Decides to Enter
Criminal Prosecution,

Criminal Prosecution,
The strife which has existed between Chief
Burgess Bowman, Of Mshsnoy City, and tho
Borough Council Of the town, eliminated
last night in the Council deciding to prose
cute the official Borough Solicitor Ramsay,
when asked for an opinion, stated that the
payment into the treasury Of the deficiency
does not absolve the Burgess from charge Of
embezzlement although 1t may have some
weight with the jury in mitigation Of the
penalty. He said conviction could be So
cured on a charge Of mutiatiDg the books Of
a corporation and omittine to make entries OF
accounts with the borough. In case Of con
yichon the court would remove the Burgess
from office.
The CouRcil then instructed the law and
ordinance committee. in conjunction with
the president and Solicitor, to commence
criminal proceedings, the Solicitor having
stated that there was no other course by
which the Burgess could be compelled to
resign.
The case Of former Chief Burgess Stern
was next taken up and similar proceedings
we're decided upon. 1t being alleged that the
unsettled accounts on the borough books fol
his administration amount to Sl65.5O.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-24

At about six o'clock last evening two long
trains made up of coal, cattle and box cars
blocked the Lehigh Valley railroad from
Shenandoah Junction to the Centre street
crossing for half an hour, on account of a
coal car of the first train being thrown from
the rails by beer keg. 1t has not been de-
termined whether the keg was placed ma
liciously, or by accident. Some railway
officials are inclined to accept the former
view on account of the discovery made a
few nights ago. A brakeman discovered the
switch lock at Shenandoah Junction broken,
and the switch party open. Complaint is
also made that young men and Toys are in
the habit of placing pieces of rock and iron
on the rails between the Main street crossing
and Market alley. 1t is charged that a
crowd that frequents the alley in the vicinity
Of the ice house located near the railroad ha,
repeatedly placed such distractions
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-24

Harrisburg, May 24,--Mr. and Mrs.
Julius Caesar, colored, of Middletown,
were seriously stabbed Monday night
by David Watson, a colored teamster
at Camp Meade. The Caesars refused
Watson admittance to their home, and
this so enraged him that he broke in
sash and forced his way inside, at
tackipg Mrs. Caesar with a razor. Her
husband went to her rescue and was
also seriously cut. The surgeons say
Mrs. Caesar will not recover, having
lost too much blood from her wounds
Caesar was cut in the head, neck and
arms, but not seriously.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-24
The best gas mantle at the cheapest price
At Orkin's, South Main street. If
James Morrissey Died in Georgia.

James MOrrissey, who left Centralia very
suddenly ten years ago, and without telling
anyone Of his intentions, not even his family,
died last week in Georgia, Of Brights disease
of the kidneys. When be left Centralia he
was well supplied with this worlds goods
and his going was mystery. 1t was some
years before it was learned that he was fol
lowing the calling of commercial traveller
with headquarters in Georgia, but there was
no attempt made to effect union with his
family. In course of time his wife came into
possession of all his property a goodly
amount, and three years ago the family left
for Philadelphia, where they now reside.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-24

On Tuesday, May s0th, Lakeside park
under the management of jeff Yost, will
ment promises grand days outing for al
who visit Lakeside on that day. There will
be no lack of provisions to feed the crowd
and all the different means of amusement
will be in full blast. 1t will be grand gala
day, picnicing in the grove, dancing in the
pavilion. boating on the lake. Prof. Harry
Wise's orchestra will render the finest dane
ing music. The manager is determined t,
do all in his power for the entertainment o
his many guests on Decoration Day. Go suS
have good time.