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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-08-17
F.LcoN OF THE SEA.
Fishing in Cuban Waters With tn
Trained Remora

FISHING in Cuban Waters With tho
Trained Remora.
The occupation of Cuba and Porto
Rico by Americans, gradually taking
place, may enable some of the sports.
men among them to revive in those
islands an ancient sport which would
be decided novelty-fshing with
trained remoras.
1t was reported by the early voy-
ayers to the Antilles that the natives
of those coasts were accustomed to
use live remoras in capturing other
fishes, and such other marine animals
as turtles, by keeping their trained
captives tethered, and pulling them
in, prey and all, as soon as they had
attached themselves to a catch. 1t
must have been good sport, and one
we'll worth reviving.
One Of the Oldest accounts Of this
curious method of fishing is that by
Columbus or one of his companions,
given in Ogilby's america" printed
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-08-17

afternoon enlivened the occasion with
popular airs.
The Harvard and Yale supporters
filed two sections in the stand oppo-
site the finishes, but with the excep-
ton of single cheer on the occasion
of Fox's win in the hurdle race there
was none of the organized shouting
that is feature of the Harvard Yale
contests.
Judging from announcements made
by several speakers at the dinner
given to the athletes after the games
were over, it is evident that the two
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-08-17
Give sheep q Variety.

All animals on farm love variety
of food, and sheep are no exception to
this rule; but in some cases it is
thought by farmers that they are. for
there is probably no animal on the
average farm that receives SO little
variety of food.
Sheep will adapt themselves very
quickly to change along the line Of
food, and it is no doubt caused by no
other reason than their love for the
change. 1t is even said of them that
in cases where the pasture is of lux
uriant growth they will leave it daily,
and in some cases frequently, to nip
off sprouts of many kinds and also OBJ
uoxiOus weeds.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-08-17

his first ideas regarding improved live
stock breeding. He has gone home
with the feeling that he must drop the
scrub and raise better stock or none,
and in after years has become one Of
the foremost breeders and showmen
of his day, and is a benefit to the com.
munity in which he lives. A. Love-
Joy before the Nebraska Improved
Live Stock Breeders Association.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-08-17


Riverside New
the soldiers and sailors who fell the Civil War; the form
temple will be eighty feet height built of white
marble It will $250,00O.
third 1t the elevated
of
a York in
Republic unttng their
building the
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-08-17

lowed Captain vassal, both made
modest and appropriate speeches,
thanking the Englishmen for their
cordial reception and courteous treat
M ent and asking that they be allowed
soon to try again.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-08-17

FOR FARM AND GARDEN.
Level Culture Best for Cabbages

Cabbages grown on level land in
Arkansas produce 40 per cent. greater
yields than when grown on ridges
four inches high and 46 per cent.
greater than when grown on ridges
eight inches high. Level culture was
decidedly the best. In the same
series of experiments cabbage plants
set deep so that the bud was just level
with the surface of the soil produce
much larger yields than if set the
same depth as the plants grew in hot
bed.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-08-17

days results, he was very much afraid
that the tables would be turned on
them in America.
Captains Roche and Fisher, respec.
lively of Harvard and Yale, who fol-
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-08-17

ute in accordance with the ordinary
lstom in Englan1.
A pleasant feature of the day was
ne presence OF the London Victoria
1ilitary Band, which throughout the
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-08-17

A ton OF oil has been obtained from
the tongue of single whale
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-27
Too Much For Johnsnn.

Josiah W. Johnson, formerly of town and
now of Reading has prosecuted Oliver
Schlauch, of Nuremburg, for false pretence.
Schlauch gave $500 bail before Justice Grif.
tiths at Nuremburg last night. In October
1898, schlsuch owed Johnson about S45 and
offered note given him by a man named
OHare in settlement. The note was fol
S7S.74 and Schlauch said in the letter writer
atthe time that it was as good as gold" John.
son took the note and gave Schlauch the differ.
ence in cash. When johnson went to collect
the note recently he was sstonished to find
that, although O'Hare was perfectly good fol
the amount, the money in his hands had
been attached by another creditor oi
Schlauch'S, and it is alleged that the latter
knew of the complication when he gave
johnson the note
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-27
pERILOUS
POSITION |
A Miner Threatened with Death For Ten
Hours.
HIS ESCAPE WAS REMARKABLE
He was Pinned Down by a Fan and the
Lives of Those Who Worked to Save
Him Were in Danger Escaped
with a Squeeze.

John Berkawicz, young man residing in
this town, had surprisingly narrow escape
from death in the Kniekerbocker coliery at
Yatesville yesterday. He was practically en-
tombed for ten hours but the most remark
able feature of the accident is that. although
pinned down at the hips by an immense
boulder during all that time, he escaped with
his life, without fracture. and compare
lively uninjured
Berkawicz is a single man 90 years of age.
He was at work in breast No 80, top split
gangway. The breast is 32 feet wide and the
vein is l2 feet thick, and has a pitch of from
rs to 50 degrees. Berkawicz was engaged in
drillinga hole when a slip came from the
west rib of the breast and pinned him
against the upper jugglar aud rib The
slipping piece was q large lumb of sulphur
stone and it rested on the victims hips, his
head, shoulders and lower limbs being left
free.
1t was about 10 o'clock, noon, when the
accident occurred and for hours after large
force Of mining officials and workmen
lsbOred diligently and with the greatest care
to rescue the victiR alive. Towards evening
the working force was augmented by the
arrival of Mine Inspector Stein, Division
Superintendents Tasker and Mcdonald.
District Superintendent William II Richards,
of Mahsnoy City. The rescuing force also
included Inside Foreman Thomas Balliett.
Foreman Cation and Fire Bosses Zimmerman,
Fry, Broderick, Flynn, Watson and Buck.
The first step taken was an attempt to
break the sulphur stone that rested upon the
victim, but it failed. 1t was then decided
to draw the coal from the breast, but after
one car load had been taken out this work
was stopped by complaints of Berkawicz that
he could not Withstand his sufferings The
victim was offered encouragement with as
surances the greatest care and possible speed
would be exercised to get him
out, and coal was then drawn
from two manways. The work proved
as dangerous for the rescuers as for
the victim, in many respects, and no little
trouble was experienced from accommodating
gas. Finally it was decided to start battery
and load the cSal from the breast After
filling the chute and loading two cars Berka-
wicz's position became such that he was re-
leased from his awful position with little
difficulty. 1t was found that he suffered
only from severe squeeze about the hips.
Berkswicz was sent W the Miners hospital.
1t was agreed by all who took part in the
rescue that the victim had remarkable es-
cape from death, while the rescue was in
progress, as well as when the fall occurred.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-27
Robbers at rrnoIkviIle.

At $50 o'clock this morning four robbers
broke into the hardware and tinware store of
q. W. Leebold, at Frackville, and got away
with about ten dollars worth of goods Some
railroaders saw the thieves depart and gave
chase, but were halted by the thieves firing
eight shots at them, none of which took
effect. The robbers went to the plane hoist
ing house, then down the hill and back, by
way of the culyert road, to the Frackyille
electric light house. They slept there until
this morning, when G. g. l. Policeman
Samuel Wynn and others pounced upon two
Of them. The others escaped. All the
stolen property was recovered. One Of the
prisoners tried to draw a revolver but Wynn
was too quick for him. The prisoners were
taken to the Pottsyille Jail.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-27
THE OPERETTA.
An Excellent Production of "Cinderelia"
by Local Talent.


The production Of cinderella" a charm.
ing little operetta, at Fergusons theatre last
night, under the auspices Of All Saints
Protestant Episcopal church, was flattering
financial and artistic success. The lower
part Of the theatre was filled to its capacity
aud many balcony seats were sold Between
eight and nine hundred tickets were taken at
the DOORS so that the entertainment fully
met the expectation Of the promoters in that
respect. The production itself was pleas
ing surprise to many who realized the
difficulty Of arranging an operetta in
vOlving the participation of over a hundred
children and young people within short
time. The large audience was liberal with
applause and left the theatre well satisfied
The cast for the operetta was well selected.
Miss Ella Wyatt made a charming little
Cinderella" and Misses Bessie Rowe and
Media Jacobs, as Patience" and "Charity."
were just as vain and spiteful as two cruel
sisters could be. Miss Maud Gilpin, Court
Lady" sang the "Gossiping" verses sweetly
and the large chorus was also very satisfac-
tory. The role Of Prince was assumed by
Mr. Frank Hooh, alto singer in the choir of
the Nativity church of South Bethlehem. His
grace and voice was very favorably com
mented upon, and his entry with Gin
derella" Miss WYATT in the corridor of the
palace Occasioned hearty applause, Miss
Sarah Jones was a very pretty and pleasing
Fairy Grandmother" and Miss Edith
Brown made an acceptable Lady Guy"
As the irritable papa Mr.. Edward Boughey
was quite success and performed
his part very conscientiously. Master
William Davis was equally successful
as the "Courtier" and Master Philip Holman
deserves recognition for his part as attendant
to the Prince. The appearance of the fairies,
comprising forty little girls, was most pleas
ing spectacle, and the little ones did not
allow the expressions of appreciation to inter-
fere in any way with their graceful evoluti tions
and poses. The fairy circle song by the same
little people was a special feature Incidental
to the operatta were action songs by q number
of little boys. They sang we'll and we're
very amusing. The final number on the pro-
gram WAS the Looking Backward Lancers'
by sixteen young ladies in grotesque array.
and their appearance WAS a signal for peals of
laughter that continued while the dance was
in progress, and the curtain descended with
the audience still laughing and the little
artists confident that their efforts to please
had not been in vain. Miss Edith Morgan
was the musical directress of the evening
and acquitted herself fsultlessly.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-27

One of the attractions for Shenandoah on
Decoration Day is the grand picnic under the
auspices of the National Social Club, of town
to be held in the Columbia park. One of the
features will be a waltzing contest for a lady''
gold ring, which will be contested for at 500
o'clock. The famous Reilly orchestra will
furnish the dancing music. The National
Social Club, composed of our leading young
men, never do things by halves, and they
have a reputation of entertaining theil
friends royalty, and this occasion will be HC
exception.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-27
BOARD OF HEALTH.
Proceedings at Regular Meeting Held
Last Night.

At a regular meeting Of the Board Of
Health in the Council chamber last night
Nessrs. Spalding. Morrison, Holman aud
Schmidt were in attendance. The session
WAS brief one and chiefly devoted to the
reading Of routine reports.
Mr.. Holman called attention TO a nuisance
caused by stagnant water at the Lehigh
Valley Railroad, at the foot Of Catherine
street II was stated that there have been
two or three cases Of diphtheria in that
vicinity, and IL is believed the nuisance com
planned was the cause. The matter was re-
ferred TO nuisance committee
The neurology committee reported that
there were 20 deaths and six still births
during the month. OF % burial permits is
sued four we're for On-residents
The epidemic committee reported six cases
of communicable diseases for the month, two
diphtheria, three scarlet fever and one diph.
theritic Group. There were no fatalities
Another report showed that the cost Of
vaccinations TO the Board this year was but
Sl1.75. Last year the cost was S45.75, show
ing that the necessity for vaccination is
diminishing.
Frank j. Conry, acting Health Officer,
read his report, showing that 30 nuisances
were abated during the month. Health
Officer Conry's absence is due to his service as
juror at the United States Court in Phila-
delphia
1t was also reported that Contractor Bradi-
gan had resumed the work of clearing the
First ward creek, but had been Obliged to
suspend it the past few days on account of
the heavy flow Of the stream, which pre-
vented the blasting required President
spalding suggested that the work be re-
sumed at the earliest opportunity and pushed
to completion, as the creek is in q very bad
sanitary condition.
Commenting upon the return of deaths,
President Spslding said It was very favorable,
being actually four less in number than last
month. Only sixteen of the deaths were
due to diseases. Three of the remaining
four were due to mine accidents and one to
alcoholic poisoning.
Solicitor Burke stated that the Carl nuis-
ancs case, referred to at the last meeting, had
been disposed Of by payment Of the fine and
costs and abatement of the nuisance.
list Of nine authorized midwives was
filed with the Board. All the women are
Poles and Lithuanians
President Spalding said question had
arisen as to who would be responsible for the
Thomas Coal Company's share Of the expense
for cleaning the First ward creek should the
reported sale of the company's colliery to
the P. & K. G. & 1. Co. be effected before the
work is done. Solicitor Burke replied that be
had written at length on the matter to Gen
eral Manager r. c. Luther, of the latter
company, and that he did not anticipate any
complications.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-27
Sports AT MahanoY CITY.

The Nahanoy City Athletic Association are
making elaborate preparations for the open,
ing of the cycle season at their park or
Decoration Day. A program Of sports has
been arranged. commencing at 10 o'clock in
the morning with base ball game between
the Association team and Manager Wom
rath's pets from Pottsyille. The Citizen;
band has been engaged to furnish music fol
the day. In the afternoon, the Keystone and
Association teams win play 8 game. The
afternooa program will consist of four cycle
races, One-mile novice, One-hslf mile open
one mile open and two mile handicap. and 6
base ball game.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-27
Strawberries For Preserving.
IL quarts for Sl.0O. At Coslett's. 5.24-tf

James Eisenhart, of North West street
was painfully injured at Packer No. 2 colliery
yesterday afternoon. He WAS engaged with
four other men in lowering a SO-foot steam
boiler down rock bank when the rope that
was being used become entsngled about his
legs and pulled him down so that the boiler
rolled over his limbs from the feet to the
hips. His left leg was badly bruised An,
other of the worknen was caught by the
rope, but he succeeded in getting away SC
that the boiler did not roll upon him.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-27
Sale Of white BED Spreads.

We offer our numerous patrons the greatest
drive of the year. Three cases of white
quilts direct from the mill at special sale
prices. These quilts are perfect new goods,
hemmed ready for use and full size. 200
large spreads, worth 75c. only 49c $50 finer
spreads, worth Csc, only &c; extra large
quilts, Csc, worth SLIPS fine Marseilles quilts
at half regular prices, S1.47, $l.s7 and up
wards. This guilt sale should be attended
by all as it is rarely our opportunity TO show
such extra values.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-27

The residents of Barrys, Crsig's, Bow
mans, Glendon's and Sillman's patches, in
MahanOy township, are petitiOning for a free
mail delivery service, claiming that there are
800 families, embracing a population of 800
in that part Of the township, more than the
combined population of the part of the
township now enjoying the benefits of sucl
service.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-27

First Lieut. William E. Davies, of the
Volunteer Signal Corps, who was discharged
in April from that branch of the service, has
been appointed Second Lieutenant in the
regular army, Signal Corps, and has been as
signed to duty at Savannah. Georgia, by
orders issued from the war department on
Thursday. His many friends in schuylkill
county will be pleased to hear of his good
fortune
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-27

1t will pay all who desire to secure good
value in desirable patterns of all kinds to
give us call, as we handle none but the best
goods and give the lowest prices. A full
display of dress goods and trimmings, ladies'
suits, dress cloths, corsets, underwear,
muslins, ribbons, hosiery, lace curtains,
embroideries and laces
5-22-lw p. J. MONAGHAN.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-27
servIces Appreciated. A

desire to express my appreciation of the
excellent service and support rendered by
the children, young people and their parents
in the operetta production at Ferguson's
theatre, last evening, under the auspices OF
All Saints church. and desire to say that the
success of the affair was in a large measure
due to their individual efforts.
G. w. FAN FossRN, Rector.
Shenandoah, May 81 1899.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-27

A meeting of the soldiers that have been
discharged from the United States service
will be held in Robbins opera house on Mon
day evening at 8 o'clock, for the purpose of
making arrangements to participate in the
Memorial day parade. A ball will follow the
meeting.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-27
Specials at wilkinson's.

Another week of sale prices, that are
record breakers. We place on sale to-day
two thousand yards extra yard wide sheeting
% yards for 81 90. Three hundred all wool
carpet remnants worth 6Oc to 75c per yard,
only 2ac per piece. Our remnant table is
stocked with complete lines of seasonable
goods all marked about half prices.
L. ]. WILKINSON,
Main straAt TJovd straaS
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-27
Important Notice.

For sale, a lot of good bedroom suits, car
pets, tables dishes, curtains, pictures, cook
ing utensils, etc. Must be sold next week
Also, for rent, ten-room dwelling. Steam
heat, bathroom. closet and other conveniences
at 112 South White street. Apply at F. E
Magargle's store. 5v20-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-27
A RoY Hurned.

Roy Lynn, s-year-old son of John Lynn,
of Mahsnoy City, was severely burned about
the back to-day by spark from bush fire
he and another boy had started igniting his
clothing. The victim ran down the noun
tain to the town and fell exhausted upon a
pavement. Several people hurried to his
assistance and extipguished the fire on his
clothes with pieces of carpet.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-27

From the Miners Journal
Shenandoah hotel keepers are not pleased
with the commercial agents who leave town
before night and put up elsewhere. There
was time when a drummer was justifAble
in doing so, but the town has a number Of
good hotels now that furnish as good ac-
eOmmodations rs anywhere.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-27
Clean the streets.

Property owners and residents are re-
quested to clean the rubbish out Of the
cutters in front of their premises so as to
have the streets In proper condition for the
parades on Decoration Day, Teams furnished
by the borough will gather the rubbish on
Monday
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-27
The "Y' Program. .

The following program will be rendered al
a meeting of the "Y'' this evening Singing
"Yi" scripture reading, Miss Mansell; recita
tion, John 'Danks; solo. Matte Thomas
reading, George d. James; duett, Cora and
Eva Powell; reading, Edward 7. Danks
critic, Alfred J. Millichap.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-27

The members of Washington Camp No. 1888,
P. o. S. of A., will meet in Mellet's hail. on
East Centre street, at 9 a. m. on Tuesday,
sOth inst, to take part in the Memorial Day
parade and ceremonies of the day. By order
of FRANK B. WILLIAMS, Pres.
Attest ID. G. RICHARDS, soc'y. 527-2t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-27

Letters addressed to the following named
persons remain uncalled for at the local post
office; Mrs. Mary Potts, Andrew Miller,
George Hart, George Hall, Rev. Andrews.
d. W. BEDKA p. n.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-27

All members of Washington Camp No. lie,
P. o. s. of A., are requested to attend the
next regular meeting, Tuesday, May 30th, at
1880 p. M, as business Of importance to each
member will be transacted. By order of
W. Fl. Brown, Pres.
Attest ~. 8. WILLIAMS, Sec'y. 5.e7-st
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-27
A Truth TerseIy Told.

From the Miners Journal,
The Traction Company would make good
move by using West Centre street instead of
Coal. The latter street is entirely too
narrow,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-27

Mrs G. c. Irish, an esteemed resident of
Mahanoy City, is reported critically i'll. She
is suffering from congestion of the liver and
her condition was reported as alarming this
afternoon.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-27

A matter of speculation with many clerks
of town is whether the stores will be closed
on Decoration Day. 1t is believed at least a
majority of the business people will give
clerks holiday.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-27

It's folly to suffer from that horrible plague
of the night, itching piles. DOan's Ointment
cures quickly and permanently. At any
drug store 80 cents
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-27
Almost Lost His Nose.

Daniel Wagner, young man residing on
East Coal street, had his nose almost cut off
by fall of coal in the Cambridge colliery
yesterday afternoon. DR.. n. S. Kistler put
three stitches in the organ.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-27

All members of Washington Camp No.
112, P. o. S. of A.. are requested
to assemble in their hall at $40 a. m.
on Tuesday, s0th inst, to take part in
the Memorial Day parade. By order of
W. Il. Brown, Pres.
Attest :--J. S. WILLIAMS, Sec. 5-27-2t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-27

Go see the white show window filled with
presents suitable for graduates At Brumm's,
l8 South Main street. If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-27

Strawberry and chocolate ice cream de-
livered daily. At scheider's bakery, 81 East
Centre street. If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-27

Everybody is pleased with our improved
chipped dry beef. At E. G. Brobst's, corner
Jardin and Centre streets 5-5-1m