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The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-08-12

A book published in Japan 1000 years
ago notes that at that time good silk
was already produced in "a provinces
Of that country.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-08-12

The latest returns of the national
banks show that there are 202 fewer Of
such institutions than there were at
the opening of 1894.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-08-12

The number Of vessels leaving the
harbor of Hamburg in the month OF
May has increased from 1879 in 1894
to 4935 in 1899.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-08-12

Poverty pals the most generous spir.
its; it cows industry and casts resolu.
ton itself into despair.-Addison.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-08-12

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow's Sooth.
ing Syrup the best remedy to use for their
children during the teething period.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-08-12
AN ADDRESS BY AGU|NALDO
APPEALS FOR RECOGNITION

Kenews His Stand-Says Spain Had No
Right to Cede the Islands to United
Statss-Chius sk 80 Han d-She Re
fuses the U. $. Common Privileges.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-08-12

Remember that you can buy Jesse Moore
A. A. Whiskey for the same price that Il
paid for ordinary whisky. For sale by al
FIRST class dealers and druggists.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-08-12

Piso's Cure for Consumption has been
q Godsend to MELVIN. B. Mcclellan,
Chester, Florida, Sept. II. 1895.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-08-12
Fence and Iron works.

PORTLAND WIRE q IRON WORKS; WIRE
and iron fencing; office railing. etc. 1884 Alder.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-08-12

At the present rate of increase the
United States will have in 1900 about
$4,000 physicians.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-08-12

The productive area of the Klondike
gold field covers from 1000 to 1900
square miles.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-08-12

Not skin deep-blood deep! Pure healthy
blood means pure, healthy complexion. Cascar-
cts make the blood pure and healthy. Drug
gists. 10c. 25c soc.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-08-12

The strike of the brickmakers in Chi
cago is practically off.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-08-12

III CLAIMANTS FOR DENCI0N
Il write to NATHAN 1 A4NSA/AN
BICKFORD, Washington. ID. c., they will
III receive quick replies. B. 5th N. H. vols.
Staff 10th Corps. Prosecuting claims since 1873.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-08-12

What's more miserable than discon'
tent?-Shakespeare.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-08-12
Death OF John d. Russell.

New York, Aug. l0.-John B. Russell,
a well-known manufacturing pharmacist,
is dead in this city.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-08-12
Delayed ut Manila.

The following cablegram has been re-
ceived at the war department from Gen
eral Otis:
Manila, Aug. 9.-Three days typhoon
has rendered work OH the bay impossible.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-22
NAVAL ORDERS

These naval orders have been issued.
Lieutenant G.. KaemmerlinE, ordered
to duty ut Fc1e River, Mass.
Lieutenant Commander j. p Micl1lev.
70 duty at Neatle G. Levy's. Philadel-
phia.
Lieutenant Commander William Fl.
Nauman, to duty at Bath.
Commander William A. Windsor. to
duty at Elizabethport, N. ].
Lieutenant William S. Smith to duty
at w. r. Trigg & Co.'s Richmond.
Assistant Paymaster q. Il. Hall, to
duty in the bureau of supplies and ac-
counts.
Colonies James Forney, G. c. Good
loe and Il. L. Denny and Captain Cyrus
Radford appointed board to meet at
the marine barracks, Washington.
Lieutenant Colonel NJ. c. Goodrich.
ordered to command marine barracks at
the Portsmouth (Va) Navy-yard De-
cember 81.
Lieutenant Colonel w. S. Muse, de-
tached from the Portsmouth (Vn.)
hayward and ordered to command the
marine barracks at the New York
Navy-yard January 8.
Commander Albert Ross has been de-
tailed as Inspector of the Maryland
Lighthouse district to fill the vacancy
caused by the recent death of Com
mander Wood. He VIII assume charge
OF his duties on January Is, Captain
Yates Stirling meanwhile acting as
Inspector.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-22
NAVY YARD NEWS.
Dorothea's Official ria1-Fortune For
Cunning Practice AT Newport /.
Massachusetts and Indiana

looming. IS Us go Is, :
The converted yacht Dorothea which
has been undergoing. thorough repairs
at the navy yard, left for her official
sea trial yesterday morning Mt : n
o'cscck. The little vessel has Just been
fitted with an evaporating and distilling
plant Of the most improved type, and
particular attention Will be given the
developments which are expected of the
new operations
The converted yacht Viking, which
has been practically rebuilt and fitted
out for active service, was formally
transferred from the Navy to the War
Department yesterday. A pilot arrived
from New York yesterday to take the
viking to Havana, and she will proceed
as soon as everything can be completed
IN connection with the voyage. It is
the desire of the Navy Department to
have the Viking in Cuban waters mot
later than the first of January
Assistant Inspector Reed of the u. s.
Army, arrived at the yard yesterday to
look after matters pertaining to the
transport Sumner.
The Massachusetts and Indiana will
arrive here shortly for the purpose of
transferring their crews to the Ken
lucky and Kersearge. now nearing
completion at Newport News. The men
will be quartered in the receiving ship
Franklin until the two big fighters are
commissioned for service
The tug Fortune will sail some time
during the early part of January for
Newport, r. l., to be used in connection
with the practice of gunnery.
The tug Alice will take a quantity of
ordnance stores to Newport News to-
morrow for the Kensearge and Ken
lucky.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-22
DIED SUDDENLY.

Yesterday morning a Greek named
Nicholas Thompson who keeps a small
iruit stand In n portion OF S. Goodman's
store, corner of High and Washington
streets, was found sick In a room above
his place of business. Goodman re-
ported it to his friends who sent for
an ambulance from st. Vlncent's Hos
pital 1t came over about II O'Clock
win Mr. Miller in charge. He and
Goodman started to the door with
Thompson. but before they reached
there he fell dead in Nliller's arms
thompson had been suffering for
some time with consumption, but had
not been confined to his bed The re-
mains were taken back in the house
and will be taken charge or by an
undertaken until they arc claimed.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-22
HAD TT RETURNED.

An old veteran from the Soldiers
Home arrived in this city Wednesday
enroute for North Carolina. He was
TO nave left on the evening train, but
while waiting for the time to arrive
he got a little too full and gave his
ticket and $50 In money to some bar
keeper to keep for him and forgot
who he gave it to, and could not go.
He met Officer Hoofnagle, to whom he
told his tale of woe. The officer went
around until he found who the man
had left his money with and got It,
lie returned it to the owner and the
man left yesterday happy and with a
profusslon of thanks to the officer
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-22
CAPITALIsTs COMING

A letter was received by gentleman
IN this city yesterday. in which the
writer. who is in the shoe business in
Boston. stated that Il party of Eastern
capitalists would arrive here shortly
On Il prospective tour. with view of
establishing a factory for the manu-
facture OF medlum-grade goods. The
syndicate now have under consider
alton one or more eligible sites near
Washington, which they also propose
looking up while in the South, and
from what could be CLEANED from the
letter they will come to Portsmouth
direct by the Merchants and Miners
Line, TO look over the field in this sec
ton before going elsewhere.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-22
Tile CITY OF Observation-Disclosures AND ADVERTISEMENTS

old friends and former associates. Mr..
Hume is at Chapel Hill Colleges
DIR. James NJ. Jarvlssfs confined TO his
home on account of Sickness
1t seems hard to get the Ferry ON
mittee together There was no meeting
again yesterday, afternoon for want Of
a quorum l,s} u O. II
a well known young man of the
county administered n sound thrashing
to negro boy yesterday afternoon be-
cause the latter used vile language in
the presence OF a lady. -.S
The work of erecting storage tank
for the Standard OIL Company at God
win and South streets is progressing
rapidly and Will soon be ready for use.
. Mr.. Frank II. Ridley, a student at
the University OF Virginia, is home to
spend tho holidays
Attention is called to the advertise
ment of lost vest Return as directed
and receive a reward.
Mr.. John A. Morris tells you that he
has marked his entire stock down to
cost and in Some cases below cost.
The demand for these goods has been
great. but there are still n number left.
You had better call early and secure
one OF the bargains. Sec list of prices.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-22
COUNCIL MEETING.
A Special Meeting Held Last Night
Clerk Thompson Resigns.

Clerk Thompson Resigns.
A special called meeting OF the City
Council was held at 1880 o'clock last
night, President j. J. King in the
chair. Members present: Messrs. Bal
lentine, Walker. Codd, Palmer, Will
liums. Slater. Reed, Overton. Crimson,
Montague, Murden. Reynolds, Brown
and Wonycott.
AIR. King said that he did not think
it necessary to state the object for
which the meeting had been called, as
that was pretty well known to each OF
the members present.
On motion of Mr.. Murden the Council
went into secret session. at which the
resignation Of City Clerk T. Thompson.
Jr, was read and accepted. after which
the doors were opened and the matter
of electing Il temporary clerk was dis
cussed
Mr.. l.. p. Slater was nominated to fill
the position until the first regular meet
ing i'm March. This proposition brought
about 4 lively tilt between several of
the Councilman. The matter was finally
settled. for the time being, at least. by
electing Mr.. Slater
After discussing several minor mat
tiers the Council adjourned.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-22
A JUDICIAL FLoGG1NG.
me First To Be Administered Here
Under the Amendment to the Lar

the First To Be Administered Here
Under the Amendment to the Lar
ceny Act of Virginia.
The first case tried for larceny I'm Thu,
Mayors Court under the amendment of
The larceny act OF Virginia passed by
the last Legislature, was that of John
Pearce, colored youth about IA years
o. age. who was nrraigned before
Mayor Baird yesterday morning, char g.
ed with the larceny of SIT, which the
boy stole from the residence of Mr.. C.
w. Walker, proprietor of the Ports
mouth Steam Laundry. The mother of
Pcarce was present at the hearing.
The hoy was evidently preparing to do
the Santa Claus act, as quite display
OF holiday goods purchased by the ac-
cuSed with part of the pilfered coin
was produced in court and admitted,
as evidence. and cut quite a prominent
lsure in the proceedings Pierce was adj
judged guilty and sentenced to re-
ceive fifteen stripes, which was duly
administered yesterday afternoon by
Deputy Sheriff Abbott.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-22
RUNAWAY ACCIDENT.

Yesterday horse attached to a de-
livery wagon belonging to G. D. Ken,
ny, in Norfolk, became frightened on
the corner of Chestnut and County
streets and ran away. turning the
wagon over and splitting the contents all
around the street damaging both them
and the wagon. Mr.. Creccy, the driver,
was thrown out and badly hurt One
finger was broken. knee dislocated and
his face badly cut. He was taken to a
physician. who dressed the wounds.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-22
WHO WILL SUCCEED MIR HUME

Much speculation is INDUCED in as
to who will succeed Mr.. John H.
Hume as president of the Peoples
Bank. a number of names have been
spollen OF, the most prominent being
Mr.. John T. King, one Of the directors
of the bank, but no steps have been
taken in the matter yet. The annual
election of officers takes place early in
January, and 1t is more than probable
that the election will be put off until
that time. There will have to be a
president elected for the Knitting Mills
Company.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-22
q a;nnn ,rrsnIu,in,,.

New Years day is n good time to
make resolutions. You rent-payers re-
sjive that you will not pay rent an
other year, but that you viii pay on
your own home. Beautiful lots in all
locations FOR an Nmos present 20 your
wives.
We can furnish you lots and houses.
Cali or address us and we will gladly
give you terms. The Seaboard Real
Estate Company, 2l4 High street Cup
slairs).
3 All kinds OF candy daily at the Candy
Kitchen. 1874 Crawford at. deis.1w.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-22
ROY DROWNED.

A colored man reported to the author
titles yesterday that a boy named Will
liam Jones. who was employed as an
oyster cutler on his boat, accidentally
fell overheard Wednesday night near
Craney Island and was drowned be-
fore assistance could be rendered. The
boys home was near Deep Creek. His
parents were notified yesterday.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-22
MIR c. c. MITCHELL.

The Democratic Executive Committee
of Newport News has endorsed MIR. c..
c. Mitchell for the appointment of
commemorative Attorney to succeed
the late J. X. NJ. Newton. Mr.. Mitchell
IS n brother of Rev. ]. w. Mitchell.
pastor of South Street Baptist Church.
this city, and went TO Newport News
about two years ago to practice his
profession.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-22
City Redemption Bonds
For Sale.
Office of the City Clerk.
Council Chamber.

IUIlSElIUutI., ' u, IICC' To, 1917
The City OF Portsmouth offers for sale
$4,000 OF it's redemption bonds. payable
in 20 years from January LIST. 1900 bear
ing interest ut the rate of per cent per
annum. payable scmi-annually, in Jan
uary and July. These bonds are denomi-
nations OF 500. $500 and $l.00), arc exempt
from city taxes and can be registered,
principal and interest, or principal only,
at the option of the holder.
Scaled proposals addressed TO +. Thomp-
son. Jr., Guy Clerk will be received nm
I'll Dec 9th, 1859. O'Clock p. a.. for the
purchase OF these bonds, the city re-
serving the right TO reject any or all the
bids
Communications other than proposals
should be addressed 10
j. w. BROWN. Jr..
de1i-td Chairman Finance Committee
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-22
MARRIED AT PARs0NAcn

\ very pretty marriage was cele-
bratcd ut the residence OF Rev. Mr..
li9oker, on Henry street. The con-
iri&iing parties were Mr. VIM. Sahyes
and Miss Lillian Wood, daughter OF
Capt, George w Wood. After the
ceremony reception was held at the
residence OF the bride, corner Henry
and Fifth streets. where they will re-
side.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-22

Charles r. Weton & Co. will remove
to EOS High street on January /, 1900.
Cut prices "a underwear until then.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-22
YOU. Can FIND
1T RIGHT HERE.
If You Are Looking for the Latest
News In Brief.
PERSONAL AND GENERAL

a Column OF Condensed Now. or an
Intcrc.tin= Nature Conoornin.
the srovcmcnta OF People You
Know md Havo HIeard or-mueh
information In I,t,lo space Com.
pied for rhoso 10 whom "Timc is
rioney" and WHO EuJoy Hewapa-
persnap Shots.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-22
Il E
POW E;I2 OF CASH

Was never better better demonstrated than in the Clear
ance sale we nauguraed few days ago. We are over
stocked on account Of the continued warm weather which
prevailed all the season.
The stock must be sold. We; have marked all Mems
Youths, Boys, and Childens Clothing down to the very
lowest possible price, and in some instances below cost
The demands made upon our stock in the past few DAYS has
been very great but some Of our best goods here yet
especially those in blue and black seges, woed and clay
diagonas
If you want Suit or Overcoat we we would advise you
to come now, before the stockis all picked over
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-22

You can get fresh candy a the Ports
mouth Candy Kitchen, 724 Crawford
street. de19-1w
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-22

For cold in head, Capudine is n
speeiy, safe remedy; also for all aches.
Il and 25c. Mt druggists.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-22

" OW YOU HAVE IT: NOW YOU
~ haven't The new and popular game,
Portsmouth. Try 1t at the PORTS
MOUTH ROWLING GALLERY.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-22

III OR SALE.-HOUSE NO. 4l3 CLIFF
y ford street in good condition. Apply
at Clio Dinwlddio street. de15-lw
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-29
RApPAHANNoCK NOTES.

M. A. Carey, Democratic candidate for
Prothonotary, returned home last evening,
after spending the past few days in New York
Misses Kate Murphy, Clara Leonhardt and
May Scully, three popular young ladies of
Girardville, we're the guests of friends at
Shamokin yeiterday.
Edward Barrett returned last evening after
spending the early part of the week on the
jury at the county seat.
Misses Bridget Hart and Jennie Murphy,
of Girardville, were among those who wit
messed Down in Dixie produced at Fergu.
sons theatre last evening.
Messrs. Michael Malarkey and Owen King
spent yesterday with friends at Mt. Carmel
The SO graduating class of the Girardville
High school held a sociable at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas, at Colorado,
last evening, in honor of Miss Annie Thomas,
a member of the class. A very enjoyable
evening was spent. There was singing and
dancing and refreshments were served
Among those present were Messrs. Harry Nc
Ginnis, Martin Moran, Howard Click, Wal
ter Biltz, Charles Schwab and Joseph Bir-
mingham, Misses Mary Gibbons Lizzie
Crosby, Katie Ryan, Katie Haley, Agnes
Murphy, Eliza Rogers and May Schlossman
A song sung by Miss Mary Gibbons, entitled
She was happy till she met you," recita
tiOni over the hills to the poor house." by
Mart Moran, and an exhibition of buck and
wing dancing by Harry McGiunis were
notable features of the Entertainment. Al
10 o'clock the party sang Home Sweet
Home, and then took the trolley car fol
home.
The comedy drama, "a Mountain Hero, u
which scored great success upon its last pro
ductiOn at the Palace theatre; Girardville
will be produced again tonight with numer
e,us new snecialties
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-29
Thlnk- Dewey would Accept.

Birmingham, Ala, Sept. 29.-Editor
Horace White, of the New York Even
ing Post. who is visiting friends in
this city, is of the opinion that Ad
miral Dewey would not decline the
nomination for president. Mr.. White
said: Il have noticed in all the inter-
views Dewey has given on this sub
ject that while he says he is a sailor
and not in politics, and would not
seek the nomination. he at the same
time has not said that he would not
accept it. l am firmly of the opinion
that he would accept the nomination
if rendered him. He for president and
Joe Wheeler for vice president is a
ticket that would sweep the country.
Indeed, Dewey would be elected no
matter by what party he was nomi-
mated"
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-29
Personal MENTION.

Miss Maude Jones, of Philadelphia, is q
guest of Miss Emily Loucks, Of town.
Miss Thomas, of Pottsville, is the guest of
Miss Feger, at the Hotel Ferguson.
Morris Heck man has gone to New York to
witness the Dewey celebration.
Miss Name Stab, of Montgomery Ly-
coming county, who is trained nurse at
Bellevue hospital, New York City, is spend
ing week with her cousin, Mrs. George F.
whitman, on North West street,
Samuel Richards, of Mahanoy City, who
has Just returned from service in Uncle
Sans army at Manila, will be a guest al
John Wyatt's hotel, on North Main street
to-morroW evening
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-29

Harry Horn and Miss Martha Powell, two
well known young people of Ashland, were
married at the M. E. church parsonage.
Wednesday evening pretty wedding was
solemnized at Tamaqua, the contracting
parties being Miss Nettie Pfeil and John
Chester.
Miss Media Kunkel and Howard Brode
both of Tamaqua were Joined in wedlock
They were supported by Miss Edith Brode
sister of the groom and Claude Hopes, oi
Mahanoy City.
Daniel Krieger and Miss Maggie Sherman
we're united in marriage at the residence Of
the BRIDES parents at Ringtown, on Wednes
day Rev. Pflueger, of the Lutheran church
oficiated Until recently the groom was d
private in the U. s. service.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-29
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Neoroiogy Hepor,s of This aud Omer
Towns ur the County.

Towns or The County.
William r. Evans, local superintendent for
the Home Friendly Society of Baltimore,
Md, has received letter informing him of
the death of his mother, Mrs. Jane Williams,
at Mold North Wales on the 9Th inst. The
deceased was in her 63rd year and died from
drorsy and heart failure. Mr. Evans is her
only surviving son by her first marriage.
Mrs Williams will he remembered by many
residents Of town having spent three months
here on visit to her son about fourteen
years ago This is the third death that has
occurred in Mr. Evans family connections
within the past six months, the other two
deaths being those of his wife and father-in-
law
Caroline, wife of Clark Defrehn, died at
her home, 2ls West Coal street. this morning,
after child birth The deceased was A years
old. One child, an infant, survives The
funeral will take place at nine o'clock next
Monday morning The remains will be
tau en- to Shnman's station, Columbia county,
for interment.
The funeral Of Patrick Breen, who died at
his home near Minersville, on the 25th inst,
took place this morning, at 10 o'clock, high
mass being celebrated in st. Vincent de Paul
church
William, son of John and Alice Stanton of
20 South Gilbert street, died yesterday after
noon, aged seven months. The funeral will
take place at p, m. tomorrow.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-29

THEATRICAL.

Are you tired after your hard days work,
and have the blues and want to drive away
dull care? Then go to see "Mr. Bluff of
New York" at Ferguson's theatre, Monday,
October End.
"a LIONS HEART"
Mr. J. G. Magic, who is directing the tour
of Mr. Carl A. Haswin in the great English
melodrama and London success, "A Lions
Heart" claims he has one of the grandest
and most elaborately staged melodramatic
productions eyer presented in America. Mr..
Magic ought to know, he having handled the
business affairs of Lillian Russell, Margaret
Mather and many other leading artists. AT
Ferguson theatre Thursday, October 5th.
GOOD SHOW.
"A Hot Old Time in Dixie" at Ferguson S
theatre last night proved mirth proyoker,
and from the raising to the lowering of the
curtain the audience was entertained by
something either amusing or interesting.
Tom Mcintosh, who has appeared here sew
eral times, was as funny as ever, and his wife
also contributed to the enjoyment of the
evening The contortion feats Of Pear
Woods were astonishing, and the rag time
airs and buck and wing dancing by the com
pany were heartily applauded. The singing
of Madame Bohee was of classical order
and earned hearty encOres. The company
can return here with assurances of a hearty
welcome.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-29

While party composed of Mrs, Jos. Kramer,
of Girardville, and Misses Hass and King, of
ShamOkin, were being driven in the direction
of Maysville yesterday afternoon in a double
seated carriage, they narrowly escaped a
frightful death. The carriage was approach
ing the Luke Fidler oOlliery plane trestling
when the driver noticed three fast descend
ing runaway bumpers, In an instsnt he
whipped up the animals and with leap they
jumped ahead, just in time to escape being
crushed to death beneath the bumpers which
had fallen over the trestle down to the road
way but few feet behind the frightened