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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-19
pLsgusted wan the Klondyhe.

On the fifth of April, 1897, Samuel J.
Byerly, ]. j. Bateman and son, Charles, of
sunbury, and John and Jacob Graeber, of
Shamokin left to seek their fortunes in the
Klondyke. They took with them dred ging
machine and complete apparatus for taking
gold from the streams of that country, the
invention of Mr.. Bateman. From reports
received at Sunbury the party has met with
very little success and are now on their way
home poorer than when they went and dis
gusted with the country
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-19

Ex-senator COyle, who brought prosecu-
tions against Thomas J. Joyce. will be tried
at Harrisburg on the 2sth of this month for
alleged bribery A dispatch from Harrisburg
states that the Legislative committee, which
has charge of the case against Mr.. Coyle, are
contemplating bringing a suit against him
for perjury. The developments in the
bribery case will determine their course Of
action. There is belief, however, that Coyle
will never be tried
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-19

Bond of W. 7. Lee, treasurer of the shen-
andosh school district in the sum Of $50, 900.
with VIM. Neiswenter, W. H. Zimmerman,
NJ. Graham, M. Mellet, D. ]. Langton. T. F.
BradigaA, ]. b. Monaghan, Christian Schmidt
and H. W. Titman, as sureties.
Bond of John McAndrew, treasurer of the
Mahanoy Twp, school district in the sum Of
S15, ,OO0 with NJ. NJ. Burke, NJ. Mellet, P. ].
Ferguson t, j. Higgins and John Mahon as
sureties
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-19

William Davis, a bugler in Co. NJ, 27th
Infantry, and George Kantner, Of Co. L.
2sth Infantry, U. S. A.. stationed at Camp
Meade, are visiting relatives in town. They
will return to Camp Meade on Thursday and
the following day expect to leave for San
Francisco, preparatory 10 sailing for the
Philippines. Rough Rider John j. Beissel
and Charles Mclaughlin, of town, are also at
Camp Meade,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-19

Hon. NJ. c. Watson, Councilman John P.
Boehm and Charles Stau6eT. viewers ap-
pointed by the court to view and lay out a
change of route in the public road leading
from town, beginning at point at the
Kelley Run colliery and to end at the inter-
section of the Catawissa railroad and said
public road, have given notice that they will
meet at the house of Charles Reichert,
Brandonville, on October 4, 1899 The OBJ
ject of the view is to try and do away with
the very steep grade on the Brandonville side
of Locust Mountain. Teamsters have long
complained that this grade places human
life in jeopardy.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-19
JOYCE RETURNS HOME.
Given Reception when He Arrived aI
Mahanoy CITY.

Given n Reception when He Arrived nj
Mahanoy city,
Mahanoy City, Sept i9-Thomas J. Joyce,
founder and editor Of the Mahanoy City
Black Diamond. arrived at his home here
last evening after an absence Of fifteen
months, and was given royal reception
He was met at the train by a large number
Of influential citizens and escorted Ia
McElhenny's Cafe, where the e1-editor held
public reception. Among those who AS.
sured him Of their continued respect were a
number Of prominent residents Of shenan.
doah.
Mr.. Joyce is enjoying good health, not
withstanding he has lost sixty-five pounds
He is anxious to again enter the journalistic
field, and announces that the Black Diamond
will shortly be issued under his management
and that there will be no material change in
its editorial policies. He is the same genial
jovial Tom Joyce, and has a rod in pickle foI
some Of his msligners
Joyce went to Pottsville to-day, where he
was in consultation with leading Republican
politicians. The outcome Of this conference
is expected to have much bearing on Mr.
Joyce's political course in the future.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-19

The latest news received at Wilkesbarre by
friends of ex-State Chairman John NJ.
Garmsn, who is at Hot Springs Ark, is very
discouraging, and the family have poor hopes
for his recovery. Mr.. Gsrman went 10 the
Springs suffering from severe attack OF
rheumatism which pervaded his system. and
now has malarial fever.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-19
AN UNFORTUNATE WOMAN.
Taken to an Insane Asylum, Leaving Six
Children.

Mrs Isabella Clemants, wife Of Thomas
Clemants, of Glover's hill, was to-day taken
to the insane department of the Schuylkill
Haven slmshouse by Constable Thomas Bolin,
on commitment issued by Justice Shoe
maker. The unfortunate woman had been
pronounced mentally unqualified to care for
her family, or herself by Drs. Callen and
Church. She is the mother of six children,
one being but ten months old. The husband
is a worthless man and was placed in the
lookup last night by Chief of Police Murphy
on a charge of drunkenness and disorderly
conduct
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-19
A Real irish PInsr.

John Marion. one of Ireland's real Irish
bag pipe artists and vocalist; is entertaining
the patrons at Dan Brennan's cafe. All who
have seen and heard him pronounce him
first class performer. His stay here is limited,
and everybody ought TO enjoy his perform
ance. 9.10-5t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-19

James hcNelis. of Nebraska arrived in
town last week on visit to his brother,
Edward, of East Centre street. He has three
other brothers, two residing in Philadelphia
and one in MahanOy City. Two of them he
had never met before last week, they having
been born in this country subsequent to his
removal to the West.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-19

Samuel Reppert, of Schuylkill Esven, was
perhaps fatally injured ct the Schuyikill
Haven storage yard at eight o'clock last even
ing by being run over by a car loaded with
coal. Both legs were severed above the
knee. He was taken to the Pottsville hos
pital, where he lies in a critical condition.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-19

The choir of the Annunciation church OF
town last night went to Lost Creek and
serenaded Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Ferguson,
upon their return from their bridal tour The
couple returned the compliment by serving a
sumptuous supper and several hours were
spent very pleasantly.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-19

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Sept 19.-Much
destitution is said to exist among the
families of the striking miners in Nan
ticoke An appeal has been issued for
food supplies. Local merchants have
contributed -four, potatoes and meat.
The number of men on strike is close
on to $500, and they have been out
now over two months.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-19
BICKERT'B.

81 Ial lunch tonight. Filled beef and
dc sing tomorrow morning.
HENTz's.
II you want the best free lunch in town
try our sausage, buck wheat cakes and fried
potatoes tonight. Pea soup tomorrow
merning.
CHAs. RADZIEWICZ's.
Bean soup will be served, free, to all pa,
irons tonight.
WEEKS
Bean soup tonight. Vegetable soup to.
mOrrew morning,
POoLER's.
Baked beans and pork tonight. Largest
glass OF beer in town.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-19

Harry Vaudeville, of HazletOn, was yes
terday awarded a contract by the Lehigh
Valley Coal Company for exeavating 60, 600
yards of earth and the construction $500
yards of wall for the new mamoth breaker
to be erected at Packer No. L. The work
will be commenced the latter part Of this
week.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-19
Fire stops work m Two Mlpes.

Fire of unknown origin started yesterday
in the Burnside mine slope at shamokin.
Six hundred men employed in that slope and
those working in the Sterling, which is con-
neeted, were obliged to stop work. The
burning section will be boxed up and slushed
with culm
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-19

Patrick Mcdonald, of South Jsrdin street,
has received an interesting letter from his
nephew, Michael McGitf, who is with the U.
s. A. in the Philippines. The young man
states that he must not be expected to write
often, rs he is in the trenches four out of six
10
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-19

The wedding of Mrs. Kate Purcell, of
FOrrestville, and Thomas McCuster. of
Scranton, was celebrated at the residence of
the brides parents, Hon. James E. Brennan
and wife on Saturday. They will reside at
Scranton.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-19

An old telegraph wire fell upon the trolley
wire on Coal street last night an quite an
electrical display followed. A foolhardy boy
was stopped in the nick of time when he was
about to seize hold of the telegraph wire to
pull it from the trolley. The wire finally
burned through and dropped to the ground.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-19

The wedding of Miss Matte Yost, daughter
of JEFF Yost, proprietor of the Lakeside hotel
and Mr.. Frank Coddington, of GAINESVILLE, i,
announced. The wedding will be consum-
mated at the home of the brides parents
Lakeside, Wednesday evening.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-19

Fire destroyed three dwelling houses at
Locust Gap, occupied by the families OF
Michael Boylan Hugh Rorarty, John Gress-
ner, Patrick Coyne and Hugh Breslin. The
blaze started in Boylan's house and spread to
the others.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-19

Frank O'Boyle, one of Gilberton's most
prominent residents, met with serious acci-
dent yesterday at Boston Run colliery. He
was engaged in robbing pillars when fall of
coal occurred, breaking one of his legs. He
was removed to his home in Maizeville.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-19

The work Of moving the machinery from
the DelanO to the Weatherly shops will begin
this week. 1t is estimated that about the
best part OF a week will be required TO com
plete the tearing out and replacing of the
rPehinery.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-19

A widows pension of IS per month dating
from August l3, 1898 has been granted Mrs
Agnes Wurm, of West Centre street. Appli-
cation was made through Justice Shoemaker
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-19

Ladies, we can show you 400 styles Of
ladies tailor-made suitings in all the latest
fall shades. Call and leave your order with
us. If your dress doesn't ft you, don't take
IL. THE FAMOUS. If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-19

John Walters, waiter in an East Centre
street eating house. was severely burned
about the hands and neck yesterday, by the
explosion of gasolene stove tank. DIR.
Stein dressed the burns.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-19

Are favOrite dish with everybody. Like
wise our palatable fresh and smoked meats
Bauser's Cherry and Chestnut streets. If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-19
Change of NIeetinr Nipht.

Shenandoah Tribe No. 155, Improved
Order of Red Men, has changed its meeting
night from Tuesday to Wednesday. The
change will go into effect next Wednesday,
Goth inst.
SAMUEL MCCUTCHEoN, Sachem.
d., ~ = u Da
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-19

Philadelphia, Sept. 19.-While play
ing with a small revolver last night
Harry Hubbs. aged IL years, Of this
city, accidentally shot his brother
Charles, aged 10, in the stomach. The
boy died shortly after being moved tC
a hospital. The boy who did the
shooting is in custody.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-19

at Robbins opera house on Thursday even
ing. Only choice selections for dancing OIL
the program. All new music g-I9-3t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-19

The celebrated Rossmore make. The best
made hat for the money in the market. To
be had only at The FAMOUS. If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-19

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money if it fails to cure.
E. w. Groves signature is ON each box. 25c.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-19

Call at the Famous for the latest styles in
mems boys and ohildren's clothing at low
prices If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-19

Our merchant tailoring department is COM
pleted. You are invited to inspect the same.
tt THE FAMOUS.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-19

Pretty oil cloth squares for under heaters
cheap, at Fricke's carpet store. l5-6t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-19

Lucky Curve" fountain pens and the best
ink in the world at Brumm's. cliff
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-19

You can have a bigger choice of mems and
ladies' suitings at the Famous than in any
other four stores combined in the county. Go
and see them. Their prices for making up
are moderate If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-19
Fire at Locust Gap.

One good sale brings many more. This il
our motto. The Famous. If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-19

Mems and ladies' tailor-made suits made by
the Famous are admired by everybody. If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-19
FREE LUNCHES TONIGHT.

For Morbid conditions take BEEcHAM
Puts
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-19
John Garman Very III.

The biggest variety Of stylish neckweai
and shirts at THE FAMOUS. If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-19
AII-WooI Blankets .

1914 White Soft Finish, Se8.
worth S2.25.
II-4 Fine Quality, S3.79; worth
$3.50.
ia Extra Fine White, S5.l5, 6.25,
$3.50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-10
ARMY REORGANIZATION BILL.
senate Committee Alters Ii Hut
sIiuhtIy-Opponents Ready for lt.

WARRINGTON. ID. c., February y
The subcommittee OF the Senate Com
mittse on Military Affairs, having the
army reorganization bill IN charge. has
made such progress with the bill as 70
feel practically certain Of being able TO
report it 70 the full committee to-mor-
row.
The bill, as II passed the House, has
been changed I'm only few particulars.
The Indications arc that the bill Will
become the basis OF a spirited contro-
yeTsy in the Senate. While the friends OF
the BILL and OF tho administration, Will
make a determined EFFORT TO get the bill
acted upon. the opposition express as de-
termined purpose 10 aniagonize them
In this policy. Their purpose is TO meet
the bill with a proposition for tempo
rary expedient, to be added az an amend
ment 70 the army appropriation bill
They express Willingness 10 insert an
amendment authorizing the President to
an out the regiments authorized by ex-
listing law SO as TO bring the army up 20
$1,000 men. this force 10 be maintained
up to July. 1900. They further stipulate
that the extra force shall be stationed
outside the boundary lines OF the United
States
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-10
STATUS OF CLERKS.
Captain Lamb Gets His Bill Up in
the House.


WASHINGTON, ID. c., February O.
Special -Captain Lamb to-day secured
recognition, and called up his bill fixing
the status of clerks of the United States
District courts in the Eastern District of
Virginia, and legalizing the acts of form
er clerks. The report of the Judi
ciary Committee authorized one clerk at
Richmond. and the appointing of deputies
at the other places where the court is
held.
Objection was made by Judge Maxwell,
of Nebraska, and the bill went over until
another day. After the amendment pro-
posed by the gentleman from Nebraska
was understood. Representative Lamb
concluded to accept it rather than have
the bill defeated, ana will make an effort
10 call il up again tomorrow.
Hospital-Steward j. w. CORN and Harry
Langhorne, or the Fourth Virginia
Regiment. arrived here to-day, in charge
of Private r. +. Reddeck, of the same
regiment, whom they delivered to ST..
Elizabeth Asylum for treatment. Mr.
CORN and Mr.. Langhorne left Habana on
Monday morning, on the Plant-Line
steamer Whitney, and arrived at Tampa
on the following night. There they took
the Plant System train, with their charge,
travelling over the Atlantic-Coast Line,
and arrived here to-day.
Messrs. CORN and Langhorne called at
the War Department to-day and reported.
They will remain here until tomorrow,
and leave by an afternoon train for Rich
mond. They report the Fourth Regiment
IN fine condition, and the command in
good health.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-10
GARCIA's BODY At HABANA.
Guns of MORO Boom I'm snlute-A
Thousand Flags uaif-Mnsted

HABANA, February 9.-The United
States gunboat Nashville, bearing the
body of General Calixto Garcia. steamed
slowly into Habana harbor at l o'clock
this afternoon, the guns Of MORO Castle
and the American squadron saluting her.
The solemn booming announced the ar
rival to the expectant city. Everywhere
householders and ships lowered a thou
sand FLAGS TO half-mast, and black stream
ers soon surmOunted the Cuban banners.
Two companies Of the Eighth Regular
Infantry, with the regimental band, We're
lined up 10 receive the coffin which,
draped with the Cuban flag and bearing
a wreath Of flowers. was carried on the
shoulders of the members Of the Junta,
between the saluting ranks of regulars to
the hearse.
The silent crowd. with bare heads,
marched to the strains of a funeral dirge
10 the Palace. where the body now lies
in the Municipal Council Chamber. guard
ed by details OF Cuban and American
troops. on the order OF General Ludlow
all official flags will be kept al haif-mast
until after the public funeral on Saturday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-10
COLD EVERYWHERE EXTREME.
Deaths from Frcczing-Chesapcal
Hay Navigation Closed.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, February e.
The seyerest cold wave Of the season
covered Florida last night and to-day. IN
range Of the mercury was from 26 TO 81
degrees Only the young spring growth
on the orange-trees was injured, and
"drone" or useless blooms made TO fall.
Truckers suffered some loss upon crops
of beans, lettuce and tomatoes. Straw
berries were partially hurt. Ample warn
ing by the Weather Bureau enabled the
truckers and orange-growers generally TO
take precautions for protection. Pine
apples were not hurt
PEACH AND PLUM CROP CUT OFF.
MACON. GA, February 9.-Advices re-
ceived by the Telegram from the peach
growing centres in South Georgia, inm-
cate that the peach and plum crops have
been cut off at least a third, and may
be a half by the present cold snap.
SCV00TG CLOSED N MILWAUI.-.a.
MILWAUKEE, WIS. February 9-The
l.. ....... 10. temperature in this city to-day
was y below zero. Tonight. The mer-
curry is lowering around the p mark.
Two of the largest schools in the city
were closed to-day, on account OF the
cold
On the lines of the Wisconsin Central
throughout the State the mercury ranged
from 20 to "a below zero to-day.
COOLEST WEATHER on RECORD.
KANSAS CITY, MO, February g.
Never since the Government Weather
Bureau was established has such cold
weather been known in Western Missouri
and Kansas as prevailed last night and
to-day. In Kansas City the mercury reg
istered 20 degrees below zero this morn
ing, and al o'clock this afternoon : be-
low was recorded. There IS much suffer-
ing among thc poor.
Throughout the Southwest heavy losses
Of cattle on the ranges are feared All
points in Kansas show temperatures be-
low zero. Atchison reports p below; Lea
Nenworth. -; Lawrence ard Junction
| City, 10: Topeka. II; Fort Scott l3; Ga
lena, T. and Wichita, IL. Still colder wea-
Their is reported in Western Missouri.
Hopkins, in the northwestern corner of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-10
TIE YEARS REPORT.
MANCHESTER TREASURER MAKES
REPORT OF CITY's FINANCES.
SURPLUS OF OYER EIGHT THOUSAND.
This Amount IL Left over After All
Expenses Are Meta Good show
Session Looked FOr-Briefs.

The Finance Committee Of the Man
chester Council held meeting last night
and received the report Of the City Trea-
surer. which goes to the Council az their
meeting tonight Those present were
Messrs. w. W. Pool (chairman) John
O'Brien. J. II. Green. and Mathew Morton.
Judge Clopton. City Attorney, and Mr.
J. W. Bronaugh. Jr., City Treasurer,
were also IN attendance.
The Treasurer's report of the receipts
and disbursements for Manchester for
The fiscal year ending January 81, 1899
Is given here in full:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-10

and was able to do nearly all my own
work continued the use Of your medi-
cine, and feel that 1 owe my recovery to
YOU. / cannot thank you enough foryonr
advice and your wonderful medicine.
Any one doubling my statement may
write to me and will gladly answer
all inquiries.-Mrs. NELL HURST, Deep
water, Mo.
Letters like the foregoing, con-
stantly being received, contribute not
a little TO the satisfaction felt by Mrs.
Pinkham that her medicine and counsel
are assisting women to bear their heavy
burdens.
Mrs. Pinkham S addressis Lynn, Mass.
All suffering women are invited to
write TO her for advice, which will be
given without charge. 1t is an ex-
perienced woman's advice to women.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-10
sudden Riches Killed Them.

SCIO. o., February S-John Coleman.
the village grocer. who was fast becom-
ing a rich man because OF the oil boom.
was discussing the situation with his
friends last evening. when suddenly he
ceased talking and fell back in his chair
dead. William Woods died an hour after
he had received word that oil had been
found under his property. and that he
soon would be wealthy.
WHEELING, w. VA, February s.
Sudden acquisition Of wealth is said To
have been the sole cause Of Mrs ]. p.
Eddy's death at her home, in Richie
county, on Sunday. Mrs. Eddy received a
letter from small town In Central
Pennsylvania informing her that in the
division OF her parents estate she had
received $4,000 I'm cash and securities The
shock was too great for her, and she
suffered a nervous attack, which resulted
in her death few hours later.