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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-02

Shenandoah Tribe, No. 1856. I. o. R. NJ,
and Juuiata COUNCIL, ID. of p, have com
pleted arrangements for a production of
Lyman II. Howe's Wargraph at Ferguson's s
theatre Monday January 9th. This will be
an interesting and thoroughly enjoyable per-
formance. demonstratiye of many scenes Of
the war with Spain. Among the stirring
scenes are the bombardment of Mantanzas by
the New York and the Puritan. In this
scene the fight of the shells are plainly seen
and the holes appear in the wall as the shells
penetrate the fortress
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-02

n NJ Frank, of Gordon; J. f. Derr Of
Tamaqua, President, and VIM. S. Thomas, OF
Wade. Secretary, the Teachers Permanent
Certificate Committee, will hold an examina-
ton for permanent certificates and for addi-
tional branches on the first Saturday in May,
1899. Only one examination will be held
during the year. A thesis must be written
by each applicant and presented to the secre-
tary or president not later than three weeks
previous to the examination.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-02

The attraction at Ferguson's theatre to-
night will be the fOur-act labor drama,
Strife, or Master and Man" Besides the
many thrilling scenes and climaxes, a beauti.
full story is told of the trials of the laboring
man with the capitalists. The play is also
well equipped with lots of comedy, aud
numerous specialties are introduced. The
usual prices will prevail and those desiring
seats in advance can secure them at Kirliu'.
drug store.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-02

A surprise party was rendered Miss Blanche
Robbins, of Shenandoah. at the home Of
Joseph Clifford, on East Race street, last
evening. The evening was pleasantly speut
In playing games and at seasonable hour
refreshments were served, after which the
guests departed for their homes highly
pleased with the evenings entertainment
ShamOkin News.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-02

All the public schools of town were re-
opened this morning. 1t was originally in
tended to have the schools closed to-day and
keep them open on Washington's Birthday,
but later Superintendent Cooper and the
teachers had consultation at which it was
decided that the latter would be the prefer
able holiday
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-02
FREE LUNCHES TONIGHT.
NEIsWENDER's.

NEIswENDER's.
Roast turkey, mashed potatoes and dress.
ing for free lunch tonight. Pea soup to-
morrow morning
WEEKS
Special vaudeville program tonight ar
ranged by Profs 7. j. Flood and Alfred
Wren assisted by local talent.
BICKERT's.
Chicken soup, free, tonight, Buckwheat
cakes and sausage tomorrow morning.
KENDRICK HOUSE.
Sour krOut and pork will be served, free,
patrons tonight
PETERS
Sour kTeut, pork and mashed potatoes, free
tonight.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-02

The HERALD desires to acknowledge the
receipt of a New Year courtesy from the
Columbia Brewing Company in the form of
box of its delicious beverage, We return
the compliments of the season and wish the
company even greater success in its business
than il attained in 1898.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-02

Wilkinson Hall, corner Main and Lloyd
streets, is for rent for select dancing or socia
entertainments. The hall is heated by steam
and lighted by Welsbsch gas. This large
room is especially adapted for select parties
For terms apply to owner,
12-29-4t L. ]. WILKINSON.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-02
You cen buy it at Brumms.
l227tf


The Myers-Leyburne Company on satur-
day night closed one of the most successful
engagements ever played at Ferguson
theatre and yesterday left town in sleighs ia
make connection at Mahanoy Plane with the
P. & r. train bound for Pottsville. where the
company will open a weeks engagement this
afternoon.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-02

The Columbia fair continues to draw its
large share of patronage, despite the many
other attractions offered in town, Today
being holiday special list of attractions is
offered, while many of the booths have
been replenished. A door gift will also be
offered
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-02

Regular preaching services were dispensed
with in the United Evangelical church last
evening, owing to the illness of the pastor,
Rev. 1. J. Reitz, who is suffering from an
attack Of la grippe.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-02

OF ladies' coats and oapes, Bargains in
woolen blankets. Bargains in curtains. One
worth so cents to close at 25 cents. Christmas
goods and handkerchiefs of all kinds at
sacrifice.
12-304t P. J. MONAGHAN.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-02
Pooler,s Concert Han Tonight.

Engagement of Bob Peasley and AL. Hentz,
in ieats of contortion, head balancing and
juggling. Good singing and dancing See
them and don't miss half your life. Poolers
concert hall, ll5 East Centre street. 1-2-2t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-02

Enjoy your sleigh rides while the snow
lasts. If you want a nice single or double
cutter team O'Haa Bros. have lots of them.
Sleighing parties, regardless of number Of
persons, can be accommodated at shoit notice.
Our stables are open day and NIGHT.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-02

DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup is a very ef-
fcient remedy. For coughs and colds it has
no equal. 1t is good for adults and children.
For Group and whooping-cough it is invalu-
able
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-02

DIR. Bulbs Cough Syrup has superior
merit. Try it for a cough or cold end be con
vinced. There are many cough Tema lies on
the market but Dr. Bulls COul h sy up is the
best,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-02

A merry sleighing party of 2l young folks
took advantage of the first heavy snow by
sleighing to Ringtown last evening. They
were quartered at Sohlichter's hotel, where
supper was served at midnight
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-02

At half past eight O'Clock this morning the
thermometer at the l.. V. Coal Company's
office at Lost Creek registered degrees be-
low zero.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-02

The advent of the New Year brought il
the Inauguration of the sleighing season
and advantage is being taken of it.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-02

The Retiring Captain General Overcome
by Emotion as He Bids Farewell to
Spanish Control on This Continent-Cu-
bau Officers Took Part in the Evacuation
Day Ceremonies, and Pledged Loyalty to
the Stars and Stripes.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-02

DR.. P, f. Burke has entered upon the per-
foImance of his duties as Deputy Coroner in
this district.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-02
COLLIERY CHANGES HANDS.
Susquehanna Coal Company Takes the
VIM. Penn Mine.

VIM, Penn Mine.
The lease of the VIM Penn collery held
by Stickney, Cunningham & Co.. of New
York, expired at midnight ON Dec 3lst and
the new lease has been taken by the Sus-
quehanna Coal Company, Pennsylvania
Railroad corporation operating mines at Nan
ticOxe and vicinity. 1t is understood that
Stickney. Cunningham & Co. will be the
selling agents Of the colliery's products. 1t
is not anticipated that any changes will be
made in the working force of the colliery, at
least for some time
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-02
CANNED GOODS.,.lS98 PACKING.
VOL. XIV.-N0 4

Fancy California Cling and Crawford Peaches Fancy Pears,
Plums, Apricots and Cherries.
Quality and extra size cans, for cents.
Extra Quality Standard cold packed, tor IS cents,
Ie0RN-Exta Fancy Maine for IS Fancy New York
State, for rs cents. Standard Maryland, for 25c
PEAS-Fancy Sed Early June, for Sweet Wnkled
for rs Extra Early June fine quality, fol
rs cents.
lHEAKS-New Lima Beans, 3 for rs cents White Wax
String Beans cans for rs cents Baked Beans
and for rs
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-02

IcOnt'RVea on Second PNgs.l
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-07-07

arranged, and that has been vastly i'm
proved upon. The exposition is grand
and beautiful by day. bu: when derk-
ness spreads it's sable wings then a
fairy city springs into existence, each
outline defined, each tower and min
aret clear cut and brilliant with my
Rad flashing stars of changing CHM
mering lights. Last year 80, 1000 cleo
trio lights were used In the illumina-
ton OF the court Of honor; this sum
mer 6.400 lights fash and CLEAN from
cornice and from arch, from balus-
trade to lofty spire. from pillared coll
onnade to guided dome reared high In
air.
The splendid electrical fountain at
the western end of the lagoon is a ver-
itable rainbow OF changing lights. now
clearest green, and then from sprays
and showers of crimson to all the col
ors of the rainbow mingled, shifting,
changing. a dream OF fieet.ng meauty.
Around the court, gardens OF tropical
plants bloom by day and blossom yet
more brilliant hues by night. Over
5000 lights clustered and colored to
represent the full-bloom flowers. lights
the foliage and gives the effect of fairy
gardens the like Of which has never
been eQualed or approached. Conceal
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-07-07
TO SUPPRESS MORE WAR NEWS
strict i~astructions Again't Talking IL.
sued to Omcers In the Department

strict I~a'tructions Again't Talking IL.
sued to Omcers In the Department
WASHINGTON, June y0-A censor
ship OF the news was declared yester-
day by the Wal department in tho
PRONUNCIATION Of an order signed by
Adjutant General Corbin calling at
tentlon Of officials and clerks to the
fact that news was being given out
which had not previously been APP
proved by him, and adding:
Under no circumstances will news
paper reporters be furnished any data
on any subject except by officers of
the adjutant generals Office or by the
Secretary Of War or by the Assistant
Secretary of War"
The order goes further in the en-
deavor TO suppress news from the
War department than was considered
necessary at any time during the war
with Spain.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-07-07
WONDERFUL EXHIBITION
Eome Of the Great Features OF the First
Greater America Exposition.
THE SUPERB ELECTRICAL DISPLAY
From July I to November 4 ths city OF
Msgn,acent Exhibition.

Since tho institution Of the first
primitive fair for the exchange OF
wares among ancient tradesmen. II
has been grander and more interesting
than Its immediate predecessors. The
Greater America Exposition will be no
exception to this rule. In the variety
and novelty Of its educational and
amusement features II will without
question surpass the exposition OF 1898.
Its exhibits are not only more numer-
GUS. but more novel and instructive
than were those of a year ago. The
amusement concessions. also nu-
merous, present many novelties and
all are grander in design and proper
TONS than those OF any former exposi-
tion. The tlluminations and pyrotech-
meal displays will be upon a scale OF
magnlhoence heretofore not attempted,
and a line Of special features and days
On contemplated of almost sensational
Interest.
One of the browning features OF
the exposition Is the electrical illumi-
nation. The display of last year was
conceded TO be the most effective ever
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-07-07
ARE COMING AT LAST.
FIRST NEBRASKA BOYS
HOMEWARD BOUND.
nulford Notifies Governor Poynter OF
Their Departure-Must Give Them
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Asking for
Observation-Disclosures Sails with zoo
on Board.

Governor Poynter has received the
following cablegram:
MANILA. July 1.-7:5s p. m.-Govcr-
nor POINTER, Lincoln, Neb.: Sail to-
day. Though Nagasaki, Yokohoma.
MILFORD, Colonel.
Acting on the cablcgram received
from Major Milford, Governor Poyn-
ter issued the following proclamation:
LINCOLN, July 1.-The executive
office is just in receipt of advices that
the First Nebraska has this day sailed
from Manila. The Homecoming OF
the gallant regiment is such q notable
event in the history of our state as to
call for official recognition and for
such a demonstration of welcome upon
their return as will fifty commemorate
their splendid courage and fortitude.
As chief executive of the state, and
in obedience to the dictates of my own
feelings, l recommend that the warm
welcome which the people have al
ready prepared in their hearts for our
returning heroes shall take shape in
nm organized and concerted movement
and that such a demonstration be ar.
ranged as will give ample proof to the
world that Nebraska appreciates her
noble sons who have by their valorous
deeds made their name famous through
out the world. In testimony whereof
] hereby set my hand and cause to be
affixed the great seal of the state of
Nebraska.
Done at Lincoln, this first day of
July, A. ID. 1899. w. A. POINTER.
BY the governor,
w, +. PORTER, Secretary Of State.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-07-07

ing that Of the TRANSIT mississippi Ex-
position. Manufactures building Is
filed with a b~ewildering display, and
there Is demand for more space than
can be found. In the wav Of live ex-
hibits-that is, machinery In operation
1T is probable that this exposition
will surpass, in extent and variety. all
previous efforts. Machinery Hall will
be filled with this exhibit. Silk weav-
ing from the beginning with the raw
silk to the completion OF the cloth;
the manufacture of hats, from the raw
material to the finished article; in
short, a hundred different articles OF
commerce being made IT the same
time, and under n roof. In the cleo
tricity building will be seen all that
is latest and most interesting In eiec-
trical apparatus and appliances; dyna-
mos, telephone exchanges. exhibitions
Of lighting, heating and cooking. In
brief, scores of interesting and curious
things such as can only te found In a
display Of this kind, and which must
be seen to be appreciated
The colonial exhibit Will consist of
many interesting articles of commerce,
industry, and manufacture, from our
foreign possessions. Implements Of az
culture. arms. vehicles, native dress
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-07-07
MURDER AT ElMW00D.
Fatal ARRAY Over u Game OF Cards at a
Reunion.

Fatal ARRAY Over u Game of Cards at %
Reunion.
Sunday morning at 10 o'clock at the
district reunion at Elmwood, George
Jones was shot and killed, and VIM.
Malone and Joe Hart were wounded
by John Harris. The shooting was
the outcome of a quarrel over n game
of cards. The parties are from st. Joe.
Harris and Jones were playing sew
en-up when they got into a dispute.
Harris claimed the stakes and put
the money in his pocket. Jones de-
manded it and the two waxed warm in
their debate Harris finally pulled
a gun and shot Jones in the stomach.
Hart and Malone were not engaged In
the trouble, but were hit by bullets
that missed Jones. Harris was ar
rested and, makes the plea of self-de-
Tense. He says all three Of the men
pitched onto him. The coroner was at
once notified aud his inquest may
bring out more details Of the ARRAY
than are now obtainable, and which
may shed q different light on the muir
lar
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-07-07
ClARK'S ARIZONA MINES AFiRe
IONS OF Eurning Coke Fell Toto tn"
I45-Foot Level at Jerome

Tons OF Duraing Coke Fell Toto tn"
Foot Level at Jerome
JEROME, Ariz, June 80. Fire broke
out in the Verde Copper company's
rcverbatory Tuesday night and was
burning fiercely up to midnight
The reverbatory is the largest in
the United States and back Of 1t a
few feet are n number OF coke bins
To the north are the vitals Of the
mine, the power house, representing
an investment OF $3.50, 600. A frame
work holding 500 tons Of coke fell on
the Ere and tons of the burning coke
fell through In open shaft and set the
l45.foot level Of the mine on fire. This
was controlled after a six hours fight.
The loss is not known ut this hour,
but IL will be heavy and will fall upon
Senator Clark alone. His income out
of these mines Is said to be $40, 900 a
day. The fire originated from fric-
tion Of one of the belts on the furnace
blower. Twelve hundred men have
been thrown out Of employ ment tenn
porarily.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-07-07

mile race track which has been built
on the north tract and where races will
be run at night. This IL to be one OF
the novel features OF the exposition.
Enough to say that the experience
of last ycar has been utilized to the
full, that the dark places have been
touched as with the wand OF q Wig
ard. and that Electrical S~uperintend-
ent Rustin has prepared a fairy scene
brilliant and gorgeous beyond compar-
ison.
In the mater OF exhibits the First
Greater America Colonial Exposition
has been most fortunate. When tho
exposition was first talked OF some
doubt was expressed an to the POSSIBLE
ity OF securing a sufficient number OF
attractive exhibits 10 all the immense
buildings, but that doubt has been OBJ
secured by the necessity OF economiztng
space in order that all who applied
, might be accommodated. The United
| States government building contains
a special exhibit. The untlre contents
OF the famous Libby Prison Wa Mu-
scum are displayed. 1t Is composed OF
the relics Of the wars OF this nation,
and IL of great historical importance
and value. In M part OF the building
will be shown an immense collection
of the relics and trophies Of the late
war with Spain; the campaign in Gu
, ba and Porto Rico. Froii the Philip
pine islands will come four a loads
of curious and interesting exhibits,
relics OF Dewey's famous victory. tro-
phies OF the war in and about Manila,
and interesting objects collected from
various parts Of the islands. In addi-
ton to all this will he the regular gov
eminent exhibit Of life-saving appara'
tus, ETC., and In a corner Of the build
ing the fisheries exhibit will be shown
The display in all the principal
buildings gives promise OF far surpass-
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-07-07
Monday, July 9.

Winslow l.. Bah of Omaha has been
admitted to practice before the inter-
Tor department.
A postoffice has been established at
Selden, Rock county, Neb., with VIM.
Selden as postmaster.
The monthly statement Of the direc.
tor OF the mint shows that the total
coinage for June was SlO,47s. 900.
The United States transport Solace
has sailed for Manila with forty-seven
officers n $50 men for the Asiatic
squadron, besides a large quantity of
supplies.
The transport Pennsylvania has
sailed for Manila with the Twenty.
fifth Pennsylvania infantry and a
large number of recruits for the army
in the Philippines. Col. A. $. Burt is
in command.
The cruiser Chicago, Rear Admiral
Howison's flagship, now in Delagoa
bay, Cape Town, has been ordered u
remain there until July "A, instead OF
proceeding south, as her itinerary
contemplated.
Gen. IL. G.. Wright, who made a
brilliant record in the late war, died ri
Washington after an illness of three
months. He also achieved eminence
as an engineer, serving as chief OF
United States army engineers from
1879 until his retirement in 1884.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-07-07
Sunday, July 2,

The comptroller of the currency has
issued a call for a statement of the con.
dition OF the national banks at the
close OF business June 30.
The war department has received the
intelligence that the customs receipts
at Havana for June have passed the
million dollar mark. The total since
American occupation is over S.. 900. 900.
1t is stated at the war department
that no concession of any kind will be
granted in Porto Rico, and that the
whole matter of concessions and appli.
cations for concessions will be referred
to congress at its next session.
A beautiful gift was Yesterday bv
the president through Secretary Hay
presented to NJ. Cambon, the French
ambassador, in recognition of his
services in the negotiation of the
peace protocol between Spain and the
United States. The gift was a beau
tiful loving cup encased in a hand
some jeweled box
The arrival of the steamer Nippon
Maru with the alleged cases of the Ash
attic plague aboard, has aroused the
the San Francisco health authorities
and arrangements are being made Ia
ESTABLISH on Angel island a camp of
detention" for such regiments as are
found to have been exposed to contag-
ION. The camp will accommodate
about 1900 men.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-07-07
BIG FORTUNE
Mrs. Bittenbender Of Lincoln Seekinf

Mrs. B~ittenbender of Lincoln seekinf
Part OF 1t.
Mrs. II. c. Bittenbender OF Lincoln
Is in Chicago attending n council OF
the Mercer heirs. In referring to the
meeting the Chicago Record says
"By special arrangement nearly 10
people who are imbucd with the idea
that they are lawful descendants 10
the property of Gideon Mercer VINO
resided in Scotland in the seventeenth
century, gathered at the First Metho-
dist church, on last Monday afternoon
to devise, II possible, n means OF fur'
thering their claims to an estate whic"
they estimate in round numbers 10 d.
5000, 900, O0O-chiefiy consisting Oh
funds in the Bank Of England, scotch
real estate, a good sized tract near
Mercer street, New York. and thirty
acres of ground in New Jersey" MRS.
Bittenbender was made chairman Oh
the executive committee of the orga"
ization,
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-07-07
COLE DECLARED NOT GUILTY.
Released Prisoner Shakes Hands with All
In the Court Room.

The jury in the Cole case at Bloom
ington, after being out n hour,
brought in a verdict of acquittal.
When the verdict was read Cole jumped
from his chair and shouted "Glory to
God" He then shook hands with ev-
erybody in sight, and finally left tho
court room clapping his hands. TINS
ends one Of the most sensational trials
ever held in Franklin county. On De
cember 2 j. p. Kreichbaum disappeared
and Toomau and Cole began to haul on
his live stock. Suspicion was aroused
and they were arrested. On December
IA the body of K%reichbaum was found
in a hole in the stable on the kreich'
baum place. Tooman and Cole were
tried for murder and Tooman was con
victed, the jury failing to agree in the
case of Cole, and a second trial was or
dered with the above result.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-07-07
Kansas Census Patronage.

TOPEKA, Kan, June 80. - Republi-
can politicians are aroused over the
fact that Census Director Merriam
has informed Senator Baker that he
will designate Congressman Ridgley,
Populist, as the dispenser OF the cen-
sus patronage in the Third district.
Mr.. Merriam in a letter to Senator
Baker cxplaines that the district Ia
represented by a Populist and the Pop
ulist party is therefore entitled to the
patronage. Mr.. Baker announces
that he will go to Washington to make
a personal protest to President Nc
Kiuley unless Merriam recedss from
his position.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-07-07
Wednesday, July q.

At Newport, Rhode Island, the ma.
'al men celebrated Schley's destruction
OF Cervera's feet July 3.
James A. Chambers has been appoint-
ed a Waterman in the public building
at South Omaha at 5000, "
Assistant Secretary of War Meikel-
john has announced himself a candi-
late to succeed Senator Thurston.
David Williams of Webster, South
Dakota, has been appointed census SUI
pervisor for the eastern district of
the state.
The evenue cutter McCulloch, with
senator Fairbanks, q member of the
joint high commission, and a large
party on board, dropped anchor in the
bay Mt Skaguay, and the Skapuay
chamber of commerce and city council
went on board and welcomed them, la,
ter taking the party around town, and
giving them a luncheon in the evening.
A semi-oficial note has been issued
at Paris declaring that there is nc
foundation for the rumors of a dis
agreement between the British and
French squadrons in Newfoundland
waters.
A collision between the two annie,
at San Fernando in the Philippines
seems inevitable soon. The insurgent,
are active all around the town and car
be seen working in the trenches I,
strengthen their position, Day an,
night forces are at work. 1t Is esti
mated that 1900 men were seen march
ing In the road north of the town yes
terday morning. The Americans turne,
out n manned the defenses, expect
ing an attack.