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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-24
SENATOR HIGGINS HOME.
First Return since lie Was stricken Down
at Harrisburg.

hN ttArFtHhurEs
Hon. John j. Higgins. the Democratic
State Senator from this district. returned TO
his home here last night for the first time
since he went 20 Harrisburg about seven
weeks ago 70 take the oath Of Office and
participate iu the reorganization OF the
Senate. 10 will be remembered that on the
day before the body convened Senator
Higgins was stricken down a. his hotel BY
| typhoid pneumonia. The next morning he
WAS unable to leave his bed in the hotel
and his removal TO the Harrisburg city hos
! pital followed. For three days after that
Senator Higgins mind was a blank, and
during the succeeding three or four weeks
his health was in such precarious condition
that the chances for recovery we're against
him.
Senator Higgins was met at the depot last
night by friends with carriage and removed
to his home ON West Cherry street without
delay. There he was cordially greeted by
many relatives who had assembled in expec.
tation Of his arrival The rocep-
tion given him by his mother was
one of intense cordiality, as it WAS
the first time in his life that the Senator
had been away from home for so long a
period The mother by the way. had not
AN'NlF1u Allt ollkhNt0l lukiluE OF Ner son 5
illness until bis arrival home. She was i'm at
the time he was stricken down and, so we'll
did the members and friends Of the family
guard the secret she remained under the as
sumiug impression that the Senator was de.
layed at Harrisburg on account of the Sen.
atorial contest. It was not until after the
first greeting that she observed his changed
appearance. Then she stepped back. looked
anxiously in his face, and asked, why, my
son. what is the matter with you? You look
pale aud thiu.' Explanations were in order
and Mrs Higgins learned for the first time
how near unto death the Senator had been
during his absence
Senator Higgins weighs SO pounds less
than he did when he went to Harrisburg
Although he recovered sufficiently to warrant
his journey home, he will not be able to leave
the house for a few weeks. He says his i'll
ness was brought on by a change from heated
TO cold cars while journeying to Harrisburg
lie agrees with his friends that his recovery
is chiefly, if not entirely, due to the constant.
careful attention given him by the hospital
attaches.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-24

The annual banquet of the Young Mems
Republican Club of Mahanoy City was a
hattering success last evening. There were
1856 members and guests who sat down to the
banquet board. The following gentlemen
responded to the toast assigned them: J.J.
Brown, why we Banquet - c. E. Breckons.
The Mission of Our Country :" ]. Harry
James, The Campaign p c. f. Berger,
The Local Situation :" Hon. R. H. Koch,
Our President :" d. c. Henning, THE
Army and Navy" D. G. Smith, THE
Birth of the Party :" Hou. c. N. Brumm.
Our Duty to Our Foreign Wards" 1t
was an evening of much pleasure and the
factional feeling was forgotten, says an
enthusiastic attendant. w. J Whitehouse.
James R. Deegan and John 7. Schooner were
not present
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-24
HELD FOR MURDER.
Michael Herraok Arraigned To-Day and
Remanded for Trial.

Michael Herrack, the man who has been
held in the Pottsville Jail on suspicion of
being the murderer of Michael Nichols, who
died at the Miners hospital from the effects
of an assault made upon him at the Bear
Ridge colliery, was taken from the jail this
morning by G. & l. Policeman Wynn, of
Frackville, and arraigned before Justice
Fistler, of POttsville, on a charge of murder.
He pleaded not guilty and was remanded to
Jail for trial at the March term of criminal
cnnrt
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-24

Matthew Curwella had his right thumb
mashed at the Cambridge colliery yesterday
afternoon by piect of rock falling upon it,
Dr. Stein dressed the member
Enoch Raymond sustained a severe cash on
the left wrist yesterday by a piece of coal
sliding down his drill while he was working
in breast of Packer No cOlliery.
James Mcdonald, aged 10 years and en-
ployed as a driver at the North Mahanoy
coliery, was kicked above the right eye
yesterday by mule. The kick made an
ugly, but not dangerous wound
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-24
Girvin's Bargain Counter.

Another counter full of bargains. This
time odd pieces in decorated dinnerware.
Decorated plates Sc. was S1.5O dozen.
Decorated plates &C. was 81 20 dozen.
Plain white plates, fancy edge, SC. each
Covered dishes, soc. was 75c
Fruit saucers, &c was 6Oc, dozen.
Plain saucers, 2 for Sc.
Decorated sugar bowls, 25c.
Galvanized water pail and bars star soap.
all for 25c.
Friday and Saturday.
GIRvIN's
2-23-2t South Main St.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-24

Miss Mary McKeone, 10 years old, stepped
upon needle that was upright in the carpet
on the sitting room floor at her home in
Turkey Run. The needle broke off and left
a piece an inch long in her foot. This morn
ing Drs. w. n, Stein and S. c. Spalding made
an incision three-quarters of an inch deep in
the sole of the foot and successfully extracted
the piece of needle, greatly relieving the
patient
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-24

George Phillips, Of Mid Valley, who is
suffering from conclusion of the brain at the
Miners hospital, was slightly improved to-
day. Phillips is brother-in-law of A. D.
Gable, of town.
The condition of Bernard Shaskus, the boy
who was run over by Traction car in town
on Tuesday, was not as good to-day as yes
terday, and DR.. Biddle has concluded to try
and avoid amputation of the boys leg.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-24
THE BULGARIA SAFE.
The Foundered Liner Arrives In Port--An
Well on Board.

Special to EVENING HERALD
Pouta Delgada, Azores, Feb. 24-The
Hamburg American liner Bulgaria arrived
here this morning, All well on board.
On February 1st last hurricane struck the
liner and she became disabled, the entire
steering geer being washed away. The
vessel also sprung leak, and many of the
passengers took to the small boats, and 25 of
these were picked up by the Weehawken.
Since then it was thought that the Bulgaria
was lost, and that the 1Ol passengers on
board went down with her, but her arrival in
port in this morning sets at rest all further
doubts All passengers are we'll
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-24

Twenty more recruits were sworn into the
U. S. Army yesterday by Lieutenant Moses.
They were assigned to the Second Infantry
and left yesterday afternoon for Admission.
Ala, in charge of Harry J. SHELTON, of
Cressona. Among the number were the fol.
lowing from Shenandoah: Edward Adominas.
Michael Scanlon, John T. Lavey, Dennis F.
Cooney, William J. Byrne and William
COsgrOye.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-24
Quay Thirteen short.

Special to EVENING HERALD.
Harrisburg, Feb. 24.-The same old story
is to be told in the Senatorial contest to-day
Senator Quay is thirteen votes short of cleo
ton, receiving 80 out of total of 1856 votes.
jerks received 65, Dalzell 12. and the remain
ing scattering.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-24

Andrew Rubuskoskie, bachelor so years
old, died Suddenly at his home 424 South
Jardin street, on Wednesday Deputy
Coroner Burke and Jury held an inquest
and concluded that the man died from heart
disease. The remains were inferred in the
Polish cemetery this morning.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-24

In endeavoring to locate the cause of
reduced flow Of water from Mud Run dam,
South of Frackyille, in the pipes leading to
Mahanoy Plane, the engineer investigating
the matter had hole cut through the ice on
the dam and found it 22 inches in thickness
Chickens and Ducks Stuffed with Mustard
10 cents per piece or 3 for 25 cents, At
Magargle's groeery. 2.28.3t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-24

Ex-Counciman A. d. Gable but recently
purchased new piano, and those who pro-
fess to know say it is one of the finest instru-
ments in the town. 1t has four pedals, and
by the manipulation of these the performer
can initiate eighteen different instruments
1t is greatly admired by those who have
saen IL
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-24

Mrs. Sarah Mcclure, who was one of the
victims of the Lehigh Valley R. R. wreck at
Dunellen, N. j., returned to her home in
Mahanoy City yesterday. She is still suffer
ing from her injuries, and it is believed they
are permanent. Since the accident she has
been In the care of friends in New York City.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-24

special meeting of the Borough Council
will be held this evening, in the Council
chamber, TO take action on financial affairs.
regular monthly meeting of the Board of
Health will be held this evening.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-24

Mrs. Kate Healey, in behalf of her son,
Walter, has entered suit against the Penna
R. K. Co., for $4,000 damages, for the loss of
part of his left arm and hand, on the de-
fendant company's road. The accident oc-
CURED at Mt. Carbon one year ago. William
Wilhelm. Esq, is counsel for the prosecutor.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-24

There are again rumors that the proposed
electric railway between Centralia and Ash
land will be built. Yesterday Dallas Sand
ers, Judge Marr and representatives of the
Shamokin-Mt. Carmel railway were In con.
sultation at Ashland
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-24

It's mistake to imagine that itching piles
can't be cured mistake to suffer a day
longer than you can help. Doan's Ointment
brings instant relief and permanent cure.
At any drug store, 90 cents.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-24

The Papal delegation at Washington has
been officially advised from Rome of the
appointment Of Rev. ]. w. Shannahan, Of
Philadelphia, as Bishop of Harrisburg
diocese.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-24

Word has been received from Atlanta, Ga,
to the effect that the Eighth Regiment, COM
prising the Schuylkill county companies,
will be mustered out on March 7th and will
arriYe home on the 9th. Several from this
town are included in the muster out.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-24

William Barnusky, 10 months old, 1877
North White street, was reported to the
Board of Health to-day as sufferer from
membraneOus Group.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-24
FREE LUNCHES TONIGHT,


BICKERT's.
Special free lunch tonight, Fish cakes to-
morrow morning.
NEIsWENDER's.
Fish cakes, free, tonight Vegetable souI
tomorrow morning.
WEEKS.
Oyst3. soup, free, tonight. Cold lunch
TO IL a. m.
KEHDRICK HOUSE.
Oyster soup will be served, free, to all pa
irons tonight.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-24

On meats, sausages, farmers butter and eggs.
Bausers meat market, Cherry and Chestnut
streets. 2-9-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-24
NciSWcntcr'S
AND
STABLES.

Best equipped stables in
this region. Conveyances OF
every description always at
your service. Horses for all
kinds Of purposes with a fine
selection to choose from. All
safe and reliable.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-24
THE ENEMY ROUTED.
Central Otis Reports That the Insurgent
Loss is over Five Hundred.
Special TO EVENING HERALD.

Washington, Feb. 24.-Geneal Otis cables
the Army department this morning that the
enemy has been completely routed He
places their loss at five hundred our loss is
slight. The city Of Manila is quiet and con
tidence has again been restored.
The military authorities have taken ex-
traordinary precautions to suppress any
further outbreak. 1t is believed that the
deadly fire which the insurgents met with
from the Americans will effectively quell the
disturbing element in the future
The officials here are much pleased with
the news from Manila and are of the opinion
that Gen. Otis and Admiral Dewey have
matters well in hand now.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-24

DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup is unequalled
for bronchitis, loss of voice. hoarseness, and
other throat aud lung affections. 1t cures
more qul, ky than any other medicine.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-24

Our watch repairing is always reliable and
is accompanied by a one-year guarantee.
Orlzins jewelry store. If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-24

The festival of Purim observed as period
of jOlity by jews began at sunset last even
ing. 1t will be generally observed.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-24

Johnny Comes Marching Home.

h
For private family Of six. Will pay So
per week. Apply at HERALD office. 2-2O-6t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-24

DIR. Kousa, Physician and Surgeon,
Has opened an Office in the Mellet building
East Centre street, second floor front. Pro
fessional duties in all its branches give careful
attention. 2-2l-6t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-24

Coco Argoline, the genuine article, for sale
at Kirlin's drug store. lO-6.tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-24
Pan-Tina / what Is IL ?
The Centralia railway.

The greatest cure for coughs and colds. Al
Gruhler Bros. drug store.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-24

The best gas mantle in the market for 25o
at Brumms. If
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-01-13
NOTICE OF SALE.

Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a judg.
meet and decree i'll foreclosure, rendered aud given
by the district court OF the second judicial district, in
and for the county of Ramsey and state of North
Dakota, ard entered and docketcd in the Office of the
clerk OF said court in and for said county, OIL the Goth
day of November, 1898, in an action wherein William
II. Brown Is plaintiff, and Benie Greenburgh, Eva
GreeaUurgh, @. II. Mears, AS. Drake, trustee; Guar
antee company Of North Dakota, q corporations; B s
Brynjolfson, Frank p Hawkins, Bank of Ninot, a
corporation; Il v Hoffman, Howard X Moore and
North Dakota Title Insurance and Trust company, o
corporation, are defendants, in favor of the said
plaintiff and against the said defendants for the sum
of twelve hundred and fourteen dollars and ten
cents, [sl2l4. 1O] which Judgment and decree
among other things directed the sale by me Of
the real estate hereinafter described, to satisfy the
amount Of said judgment, with interest thereon and
the costs and expenses of such sale, or SO much
will satisfy. And by virtue of a writ to me issued
out of the Office of the clerk of said court in and for
said county of Ramsey and under the seal Of said
court, directing ne to sell said real property pursuant
Of said county, and person appointed by said court to
make said sale, will sell the hereinafter described
real estate to the highest bidder, for cash, at public
auction, ut the front door of the court house in the
city of Devils Lake, in the county of Ramsey and
state of North Dakota, on the 18th day of February,
A. D., 1899, at 2 o'clock p. M, OF that day, to satisfy
said judgment, with interest and costs thereon, and
the costs and expenses Of such sale, or 30 much
thereof as the pro eeds of such sale applicable thereto
will satisfy. The premises TO he sold as aforesaid
writ, and u this notice, are described in said judy
ment, decree and writ, as follows, tO-wit:
The southeast quarter OF section two t2), township
one hundred and tfty.six (15Gl range sixty.two (62j,
EVER wAGNEss,
Sheriff OF Ramsey county, North Dakota.
E. A. Msglone, attorney for plaintiff, Devils Lake,
Nd. 4Ae
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-01-13
She Kept Her Appointment.

SAS III = npROAA AAACM
A. vas a young man in q cavalry
regiment who fell in love with B., the
daughter Of an opulent merchant. He
grew tired Of her, and when his regi-
ment was ordered to the east he left her
without explanations.
Returning home with more dust than
medals on his coat, he dined and went
to a ball, where B. was the daintiest
among the beauties. They danced, and
she showed no resentment on the score
of past unfaithfulness. Pressed by A.,
she gave him an appointment at a GER
tain church near her fathers house,
which had been their trysting place in
other days.
A. went happily to his club, and his
old friend, Major c.. offered him a
cigar.
81 met Lucy B. this evening" said
A., and he told his friend of the ap-
pointment she had given him.
The major expressed no surprise, but
said Lucy vas a good and forgiving
girl-for he knew what had gone before.
A. went to the church on the day
named, and there was a wedding. When
the ceremony was over, B., the bride,
came out of the church on the arm of
Major O., the bridegroom.
A. went home to his lodgings.-Pear-
sons Weekly.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-01-13
j want
more
applications
for Farm
.H
Loans.
WALKER.
On a r a

VkA U 4lAG8c SSS4kCs
II, have heard some very romantic
stories about your successes" said the
young woman as she looked out Of the
corners Of her eyes and adjusted her
mouth so as to make dimples.
"Yes?" responded Senator Sorghum
with q complaoent smile.
sit has been intimated to me that
you have made money out Of politics.
But, of course, one doesn't have to be.
lieve everything one hears"
"Well, these silver people did so bad
~ when they tried to make politics out
of money I dunno's a man would be to
blame for turning the experiment the
other way around"
"And then another person told me
that you got your very first start in life
as a curbstone faFir."
"That's libelous."
II thought So"
absolutely false. The way 1 got my
first start was this. I had a farm left
me, which wasn't good for anything
else, so I got it surveyed and had maps
printed and opened up an Office and sold
the whole thing off in lots. I'm not a
man of small enterprises. When I start
out to do anything, / do it with a will.
AS soon as I made up my mind to fake
I faxed a whole town. I wouldn't stop
with a curbstone. "-Washington Star.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-01-13

which are being extensively circulated
by certain papers which are unfriend-
ly to him to the effect that the state
has suffered in many instances be-
cause of his failure to secure the pas.
sage through the lower house of meas
ures which Hansbrough had pushed
through the senate, haveno foundation
in fact. They point out that the situa-
ton during the last two sessions has
been such that nc man could have a G
complished more than Mr.. johnson
has done, and that if measures in
which the state is interested have
failed, it is through no lack of endeav-
or on his part"
First, it will be observed, "the stor-
les g * y * have no foundation in
fact" and in the next sentence the
correspondent excuses Johnson's de-
linquences by declaring that "the
situation during the last two sessions
has been such that no man could have
accomplished MORE" etc. What kind
of a Situation" pray? Did not the
last two sessions-indeed the last four
or five sessions-have a good working
republican majority? And yet, in all
of his eight years of service he has not
put a line of law upon the statute
books of his country. Where is there
another such record Of eternal unfit.
ness and everlasting worthlessness?
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-01-13
Sure They We're Safe.

The method adopted by a rustic look.
ing individual to prevent the loss of his
hat and coat while dining furnished the
patrons Of a Market street cafe with
much amusement yesterday. The stran.
ger meandered leisurely into the place
during the busy lunch hour and made
his way to the nearest vacant chair.
Producing several yards Of Irvine from
his pocket, he removed bis hat and
passed the string once around the
crown. making it fast with q double
knot.
This, of course, caused q number Of
diners to suspend hostilities in order
better to observe the next move, but the
careful stranger appeared oblivious to
the sensation he was creating. Taking
of his coat, he passed the loose end Of
the string through one sleeve, and, after
securing the end to his wrist, hung hat
and coat on the rack. Assuring himself
that the knots were firmly tied, the
cautious individual sat down and pro.
oeeded to get away with a substantial
meal.-Philadelphia Record.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-01-13
Life's Changes.

While in the drawing room coach on
his way home from Philadelphia not
long ago a New Yorker found himself
face to face with a woman whom be had
not seen for some time.
why, Mrs. Blank" cried the New
Yorker, "how'-
At the woman's reproachful glance
he stopped. "Not Mrs. Blank" she cor.
reoted. II got my divorce from Mr..
Blank some time ago. I'm now Mrs.
Dash. Let me present my husband, Mr..
DASH" %whereupon a man got up and
bowed.
"You-you don't mean itl'' gasped
the New Yorker. st adn' t heard. You
and Mr.. Dash haven't been married
very long, have you?"
"Oh, no, indeed" said the woman,
"about 45 minutes, I think" consult
ing her watch. "We're on our wedding
trip now"
The New Yorker gasped again. Then,
"Bless you, my children, /" he cried and
fled to the smoking car.-New York
Sum.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-01-13
er before in the same time.

ever before in the same time.
ELMER M'K1NLEY.
Mrs. Mckinley writes: 81 thought I
would add a few lines to Mr.. McKin-
ley's letter, I must say that I found
the country far better than represent
ed: / like it here, and do not think
we will ever go back East to live.
When we arrived here last spring, we
had but $500 left, and now have got
100 acres of land bought on crop pay
ment, and a homestead of 100 acres,
and that is something we could never
have had in Indiana. I never saw
such nice garden stuff in my life as 1
have zen grow here. The water is
much better here than ! supposed from
what had been said. We have been
here but one season., still we are not
discouraged, and think any one would
be wise to come here and get a home
of their own. I a advise all my
friends to come here and locate.'
HAD NO MEANS TO START WITH.
Penn, N. D., Nov. Is, 1851 came
from Fall Creek, Wis, and located
two miles from Penn ten years ago. I
brought nothing with me, and now
own 800 acres of land with 16O acres
under cultivation. Ny crop this year
was, 100 acres Of wheat, 1850 bu.;
twenty acres of oats, 700 bu.; ten acres
of barley, $50 bu. I have helped to
raise twenty acres of trees, and they
do we'll here. We have good drinking
water here in wells thirty feet deep.
I like the climate first rate, and do not
see much difference between the
winters here and my former home.
This is as good a country for a poor
nan as I know of. I was never sorry
for coming to North Dakota, and do
not believe that anybody would regret
coming unless they had some sort of
bad luck. A renter in the East can
certainly better himself by taking q
homestead, or buying land, which
around here costs from So to SIS per
acre. +. r. GEssNER.