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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-07
EXPLOSION
EXPLAINED
How the Brownsville House Came to be
Blown Up.
FIRE FROM A DEFECTIVE FLUE |
The Planes Communicated with Dualin
Caps and the conclusion Exploded
the Box of Dualin-stories of
Bye witnesses Graham's
Narrow Escape.

The mystery which apparently surrounded
the cause Of the dynamite explosion at
Brownsville yesterday afternoon has been
thoroughly cleared up When il was stated
that the explosion was due to dualin many
people shook their heads doubtfully and
asked what set off the dynamite This is
now satisfactorily explained The excite
ment Immediately following the explosion
was so intense that it was impossible to get
many rational statements bearing upon the
affair from those supposed to know something
of the facts Since then, however, several
people have come forward with statements
that tell just what caused the wreck Of the
dwellings
Among these people is Mrs. j Claude
Brown, who lives about l50 feet west Of the
place where the explosion occurred Mrs
Browns story is that yesterday afternoon
she went out to the front porch of her home
and saw smoke issuing through the roof of
the block occupied by the Ebermau and
Meyer families. Mrs. Brown hurried to Mrs
Meyers house and told her the roof of the
place was on fire. Mrs. Brown then ran
around to the front of the block and raped
on the basement door. John Eberman, son
of Edward Eberman, appeared and was told
of the fire. Young Eberman rushed out and
was about to ascend the porch to go into the
house when there was an explosion. 1t was
a comparatively slight one, but Eberman re-
treated and Mrs Brown ran across the road.
where she fell and at that moment the big
explosion occurred. Mrs. Brown was struck
by falling shingles and other small debris
but was uninjured.
This story leads to the conclusion that
defective hue caused fire in one of the
rooms on the second story Of that part of the
block occupied by the Eberman family, that
the flames communicated with a box of
dualin caps and the conclusion exploded the
box of dualin
William Graham barely escaped being
blown into eternity. He discovered the
smoke pouring from the roof of the Eber-
man house about the same time that Mrs
Brown did He went into the house and en-
tered the room where the dualin was stored.
He saw fire about the chimney and left the
room to get water from the yard at the rear
of the house. While he was there the explo-
sion occurred.
Mr.. Meyer has threatened to prosecute Mr.
Eberman for keeping the dynamite stored in
the house.
The property destroyed was owned jointly
by Solomon Haak and r. r. Beddall, Esq, of
town. They acquired the place but short
time ago. Mr.. Haak stated last night that
the property would be rebuilt at once.
Clinton Lindenmuth is suffering from
scalds received when he threw a bucket of
water on a kitchen range in one Of the
houses to prevent the fire in the range from
communicating with the debris of the wreck.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-07
GILKESONS LAST REPORT.
His Departmentwas PowerIess to Pre-
vent PhIIndeInhin RnnIS Inntinnra

MS depart ent Was PowerleSs TO Pre-
vent Philadelphia Bank Lootings,
Harrisburg, Jan. THE annual re-
port of the department of banking for
the fiscal year ended Nov. 30 last was
made public yesterday. The report was
transmitted to Governor Hastings by
Colonel B. F. Gilkeson before he re-
signed as commissioner Of banking.
Colonel Gilkeson goes into a long ex-
PLANTATION of the causes which led to
the failure of the Peoples bank and
Chestnut Street Trust company. Of
Philadelphia. What he says of these
is almost similar to a statement Issued
by the department at the time Of their
failure. He claims too much of the
capital Of the trust company was loan
ed to its president, the late William NJ.
Singerly, and that the department was
powerless to take action to prevent
this. AS to the failure of the Peoples
bank, Colonel Gilkeson says It was
brought about by direct examination Of
the banking department, and that prior
examinations showed its solvency. I'm
mediately upon the receipt OF the
last report of the condition OF the
bank he wrote TO its president, calling
his attention to the matters disclosed.
and demanding an immediate examina-
tion. The day the letter was received
by the president the cashier committed
suicide the bank closed and a tempo
rary receiver was appointed. Colonel
Gilkeson makes a number of sugges-
uons TO improve the system of conduct
Ing the banks, building and loan asso-
Citations and other corporations doing
business in the state under the SUPER
vision of the department.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-07
Deaths and Funerals.

The funeral Of May, 15 year old daughter
Of George and Lizzie Walters, took place this
afternoon from the family residence, 2O6
West Coal street. Interment was made in
the odd Fellows cemetery
Robert Cray, who was killed in the Ham
mond cOlliery on Thursday evening, will be
buried on Monday morning.
Mrs Honnora Casey, an old and respected
lady who has been resident of Big Mine
Run for the past thirty -four years, died at
Philadelphia.
Thomas d. Foulds, of Gordon, aged 80
years, died yesterday after lying on cot in
the Miners hospital for seventeen months
He was employed as brakeman on the p. &
R. road, and was injured at Mahanoy Plane
in August 1897.
Mrs. Mary Bast, relict of the late Gideon
Bast, of schuylkill Haven, died at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Taylor, in Ashland.
Mrs Thomas Miles died at her home in
Gordon, leaving husband and eight chill.
dren.
The funeral of Londuskie, who was killed
at the lime kiln on Wednesday evening by a
P. & K. passenger train, took place this
morning. The st. Joseph's Society and the
Kosciuscko Guards accompanied by the
Lithuanian band, attended the funeral. In
terment was made in the Polish cemetery.
Dominick Dempsy, resident of Hills
patch, near Mshanoy City, died suddenly
yesterday from heart trouble. He was so
years old and is survived by his wife and nine
children. The funeral will take place on
Monday
Charles Bensinger, of Mahanoy City, last
night received telegram announcing the
death of his son, Howard O., at Dubois Pa.
There had been no previous intimation of
the sons illness and the cause of death is
unknown. The deceased was 40 years old
He enlisted last May as a musician in the
10th Pa. Regt., P. V, l., and was mustered
out about three weeks ago For Is years he
was member Of the Silliman Guards and
Citizens Band of Mahanoy City. The re-
mains will be inferred at Ringgold on Tues
day.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-07

An interesting letter has been received
from George Lowrey, of town, who is a
comedian with "Old Southern Life Co." To-
day the company is playing at Salisbury Pa.
TIE dates for the 9th, 10th and 11th are
L, achburg, East Bready and New Bethlehem.
The letter referred to is dated the 5th inst
ard says Col. NJ H. Welsh was called from
the company last Monday on account Of the
serious illness of his mother at Lancaster, Pa.
All the business management was left to
Prof. Newton (well known here) and the
trt upe played to big houses on Monday and
Tuesday. Not knowing the combination of
the safe, Mr. Newton locked the money in
desk in the car, and left the car in charge of
the cook. After the show arrived at Latrobe
Mr. LOwrey, who was suffering from la
grippe, went to the car to retire early and
found the cook bouuf hand and foot, and
with a gag in his mouth. The desk was
broken open and $3.50 had been taken. Mr..
Lowrey released the cook and was told that
at about $3.50 o'clock three men entered the
car and one struck him on the head. That
was all he knew until Mr.. Lowrey released
him. Mr.. Lowrey is now singing with great
success He wants dat money back "
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-07

Thomas Foles, of Gordon, died at the
Miners hospital, Fountain Springs, yesterday
morning from injuries sustained on the 18th
of August 1897. The accident occurred at
Mahanoy Plane. Foles and others were rid
ing down the plane on barney" which
either ran away or was lowered too quick,
and Foles was carried down into the barney
hole. His right leg was broken in four
places and he sustained internal injuries The
deceased was a son-in-law of Hiram Spade, of
towu He was 81 years old and is survived
by his wife and four children, the oldest
child being eight years old The funeral will
take place from the family residence at
Gordon at 2 D. m ON Monday
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-07
STORY OF
TRIp4EGRIME
A Probably Innocent Man Serving
a Life Sentence.
MAKING AN EFFORT TO FREE HIM.

The wife Of a Man supposed to BE the
Real Murderer Furnishes Damaging
Evidence Against Him and Is Goina
West to Testify.
Gouveneur, ". Y. Jan. 7.-sherin
George a. Storrs OF Utah county. Utah
left here Thursday, accompanied by
Mrs Jennie Wright. They are en- route
to Utah In an endeavor to clear up a
murder mystery, and to free. II possl-
BILE, a man from a life sentence.
At the Pelican Point ranch. Utah, In
1895. three young men were shot down
one night in their ranch house. The
stepfather OF one OF the boys. named
Haynes, had had trouble with the men.
and was arrested charged with the
crime. The bodies OF the men were
found sunk in Utah lake and the prem
ises they had occupied were looted
Haynes was convicted on circumstan-
cial evidence and was sentenced to be
hanged, but a stay was secured and the
sentence commuted to life imprisou-
ment
A short time after the crime a man
by the name OF George w. Wright
left that locality and lived in various
leiA - va Nilf west lllldllN uIlllnE TO
Freshwater, Colo. He was a graduate
Of the Kalamazoo Law college. He
soon became prominent. bearing the
soubriquet of King Of Fresh Water. q
One morning a man with whom Wright
was a. odds was found shot to pieces
In his cabin. Wright assisted at the
coroner's inquest and wrote out the
verdict Of murder by a person un-
known Later Wright became involv-
ed in a questionable sheep deal, and
after being arrested jumped his bail
and fed. He visited his wife at her
parents home here, and then disap-
pesred.
After he left the west evidence OF a
positive character relating to the muir
der at Freshwater is said to have been
found against Wright, and after work
ing on the case for over a year Chief
Harder ELECTED a confession from Mrs.
Wright to the effect that her husband
had goods which figured in the Pelican
Point murders.
The Utah authorities were communl-
Gated with and found articles Just
where she said
Mrs, Wright said she is willing to
testify against her husband for the
triple crime providing he can be
caught. She says her lips have previ-
ously been sealed through fear of him.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-07
Iha MnPPranh.

One of the best and most exciting views
Howe's Wargraph will present at Ferguson 5
theatre next Monday evening for the benefit
of Shenandoah Tribe No. 1856, Imp. o. r. M,
and the Degree of Pocshontas will be the
destruction of Admiral Cervera's fleet with
the United States fleet in full pursuit and
action, the terrific cannonading, the thrilling
chase, the surrendering of the Spanish ships,
the sinking of the Spanish torpedo boat
PlutOn, the burning of the Vizcaya, all ac-
companied with realistic sound and smoke
effects, making the picture appear in all the
realisms of grim war. There are sixty just as
interesting scenes, presented without flicker
or quiVer
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-07

The Superintendent of the Girard Water
Company, Major E. Wagner, has published
the record of rain and snow falls for 1898 as
it occurred at the Lost Creek dams on Locust
Mountain. The total for the year was 55 So
inches, the greatest since 1890 The average
for the twelve years 1887 to 1898 inclusive
was 55:35 inches per annum, so that 1898 was
.63 inches above the average. The greatest
precipitation was in August, when 11.32
inches fell, while the least was in the month
following Sept, when there was but LA
inches. The total snow fall for the year was
75l inches and there was very little sleighing
with that mnch. The greatest rain fall in
one day was August 4th, when 81 inches fell
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-07

Three prominent Scantonians have been
negotiating for the purchase of the Miners
Journal, at Pottsville, but the proprietors of
the latter demanded too much. The Scranton
people have decided to start new morning
paper, friendly to Senator Quay in politics
The three men have had experience in the
newspaper business, and . will establish a
plant costing $4,000 including typesetting
machines aud perfectiug press The new
daily will be issued about March lst. E. P.
Leuscher, Esq, of Pottsville, is arranging
the legal details for the new syndicate.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-07
win Lose Hands and Foot.

An extremely pihful case is that of Law.
renee McCabe, aged sixty years, who is now
a patient at the Miners hospital. Last
Tuesday night he was on his way from st.
Nicholas to this town, where he resides. He
fell into mine breach and remained there
until morning, when passersby heard his
cries He was badly frozen, so badly that
the physicians at the hospital say it will be
necessary to amputate both hands at the
wrist and one of his feet at the ankle. He
is a single man
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-07
Church Notices.

There will be services in the Primitive
Methodist church tomorrow. Morning sub
ject, ''The Christian Race Course" Sunday
school at p. m. Evening subject, Christ
Ever Liveth." Every body kindly invited
Rev. G. E. Bartholomew of Cressona, will
occupy the pulpit of the Trinity Reformed
church tomorrow. German services will be
held in the morning while the evening SER
vice will be in the English language
Rev. W. L. Mcdowell, Presiding Elder,
will preach in the Methodist Episcopal church
tomorrow morning at 1890 o'clock. The
special services will be continued.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-07
More Remonstranoes Fned.

S. H. Kaercher, representing the Ginrd
Estate, has filed remonstrances against the
license applications of p. J. Ferguson, John
w. Connolly, Lewis Bender, Matthew Dun
lap, Elizabeth Ryan and George Thompson,
all of West Mahanoy township. This means
the same old fight over again. The appli-
cants are practically lessees under the Giard
EsIte, and their leases contain a clause by
which they are prohibited from selling in-
toxioating liquors on their premises Some
of the applicants lease from the VIM. Penn
Coal Company, who in turn are lessees under
the Girard Estate, and claim that because OF
this they may sell.-Chronicle.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-07

From Pottsviile Chronicle.
What do the voters of Schuylkin county
think of a newly elected county official APP
pointing lis wife as his secretary. What ex-
planation can this official give for such action?
Was not one man in this officials town COM
petent to fill that position? Did FrackviIle
really need deputy COroner2 Or could not
the Coroner himself do the work of the
deputy in that town, and thus save the
county that expense2
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-07
Under the sherifr,s Hammer.

sheriff TOole this morning sold number
of properties at Sheriff s sale at the court
house, Pottsville. Among them was the
of Edmund Harris, located in this
town on South Main street and at the corner
of West and Poplar streets. J. R. Coyle, at
torney, purchased the properties, the one on
South Main street bringing 500 and the one
on South West street $780,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-07

The first conviction for maintaining a
public nuisance in using soft coal was brought
about yesterday in New York, to which John
Hankin, owner of steam heating plant,
pleaded guilty. Judge Mcmahon said as this
was the first conviction under the new law
he would make the punishment fine of $25.
The fine was paid. The case is the outcome
of a crusade by the Department of Health
against the smoke nuisance.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-07
Officers Installed.

The following officers of Council No. "a,
Daughters of Liberty, of town, were installed
last night by District Deputy Samantha
Davis; Councillor, Mrs, Lucy James P. c.
Councillor, Mrs. Eta Guise Vice Councillor,
Mrs. Woods; Senior Vice Councillor, John
Hopkins; Guide, Mrs. Herbine; Outside
Guard, Mrs. johnson Inside Guard. Cora
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-07

Deputy Coroner Burke held an inquest
las.inight in the case of Joseph Londuskie,
who was killed at the lime kiln by P. &R,
passenger train. A verdict exonerating the
crew of the train from blame was rendered
The jury was composed of William Derr,
James Hand, J. j. Cardin, Thomas Mul-
lahy, Hugh DeVers and Anthony Onasheck
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-07

There was surprise sprung at the session
of Carbon county court yesterday when
license applications were considered. Every
new license was refused, the court taking the
position that the county is amply supplied
with the number Of saloons now in existence
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-07
Attempted Robbery.

An unsuccessful attempt was made last
night to rob the Tierney residence, on South
Main street. The thieves assembled to the
kitchen roof by means of q ladder. but after
they succeeded in prying open the bathroom
window they took alarm, upon hearing ap-
preaching footsteps.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-07
Health Rannrta.

Webster and Jennie Lehe, aged and
years, respectively, of 4O2 West Juneberry
alley have been reported to the Board of
Health as sufferers from scarlet fever. Edith
Lehe, years old, 4O3 West Cherry street,
has also been reported as suffering from the
same disease
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-07

Peter Lakunis, George Mockaitis and An
thony Rolinaitis were put under $4OO bail
each, last night on a charge of beating Robert
Lukowski on the head with blackjack.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-07
Grasp Your Opportunities

As they fly past Don't let this chance to
buy winter garments slip by you. All that
is new in ladies', misses and children's coats
are going at greatly reduced prices at r. F.
Gill's. 1t is never too late for bargains. If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-07

DIR Barker Resigns.

DR.. Barker, who has been resident physi-
clan at the Miners hospital the past year,
to-day resigned from the position and will go
to Philadelphia to take a special course at the
Wills eye hospital.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-07
THIGH FRACTURED.
Serious Result OF FAN Upon an Icy
Pavement.

Fred Jay, the window dresser employed
by L. J, Wilkinson, the dry goods dealer,
met with a serious accident this morning. He
slipped upon an icy pavement in front Of
Mr.. Wilkinson's store and sustained frac-
ture of the left thigh, "a inches below the
hip joint The fracture was reduced by Drs.
Stein Callen and Price
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-07

The Scot, and his descendants, at Potts
vile, are making great preparations for the
celebration of the birthday of Robert Burns,
scotland's national poet, at Union Hall, on
Wednesday evening, Jan. 25th
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-07

James Price, of Mahanoy City, received a
blow on the right eye last night from snow
ball and it is feared he will lose the sight OF
the eye
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-07

Misses Bensinger and Meyer will open a
dancing class for children at 4:3O p. m. and
for young ladies and gentlemen at 1880 p. IN.
in Dougherty's hall, Monday, Jan. 8. 1-6.2t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-07
FREE LUNCHES TO-NIGHr.
NEIswENDER's.

NEIsW ENDEK 3.
Sour krOut, pork and mashed potatoes,
free tonight.
WEEKS
Special vaudeville program tonight under
the direction of Prof. Flood.
BICKERT's.
Boston baked beans aud pork as free lunch
tonight.
KENDRICK HOUSE.
Sour krout and pork will be served, free,
to all patrons tonight.
PETERS,
Grand Army bean soup will be served, free,
tonight.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-07

Letters addressed to the following named
persons remain uncalled for at the local post
office Mrs NJ. Steeley NJ. G. Mcdonald, Joe
Jook, ]. A. Dewpue, Jacob Krauch, Chas
Klein, Dennis Cunningham and c. V.
Holmes.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-07

An experienced hand on stoves Refer
enoes required. Apply at Davisons Depart
ment stores, North Main street. 1-3.tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-07

Don't miss it. The last night of the en-
gagement of Hentz, wire walker and juggler
Bob. Peasley, the commedian. and Prof John
Hoyt. Some good hot sketches tonight at
Pooler's concert hall, ll5 East Centre street.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-07

Choice selection of 10, IA and IS karat
wedding rings. 0Tkin's, 129 S. Main st. If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-07

Use DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup for that
hacking cough 1t is the best medicine for
throat and lung affections One bottle of
this reliable remedy will effect cure.
Price 25c.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-07

born colds. This wonderful remedy positively
cures all lung affections in a remarkably
short time. Try it and be convinced. Price
25c.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-07
D. W. BEDEA, P. NJ.

Coal breaker souvenir spoons at Brumm's
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-07
Advertised Letters.

Coco Argoline, the genuine article, for sale
at Kirlin's drug store lO-6-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-07
CANNED GOODS...l89S PACKING.

Fancy California Cling Fancy
Plums Apricos and Cherries.
TOMAToES-Extra Quality cans, rs
Extra Quality Standard cold packed, 3 tor IS cents,
coRK-Extra Fancy Maine, rs Fancy York
State, 8 for rs Standard Maryland, for 25c.
PEASFancy Sed Early June, for Wrinked
for rs Extra Early June, fine quality 4 for
cents.
HEAKS-New Lima Beans, 3 for rs White Wax
String Beans for rs Baked Beans,
and for
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-11-09
PERMANENT LABELS.
A Matter of Some Importance to
HorticuIturists who Want to
Keep Names OF Plants.

The little wooden labels which are
used to mark the trees and plants sent
out from the nursery are not durable.
They are light affairs and generally are
fastened on with q piece of iron wire
which soon rusts off. If it does not rust
and break the limb will often grow
around it, and may become so injured
as to break off. The name is written
on with common lead pencil and the
weather of one year will wear it off, and
thus the name is lost.
If it is desired to keep the name of
the plant on label attached to it it
may be done in this way: Get a heavy
six or eight-inch label and rub it over
with white lead thinned with the least
bit of oil. Then with soft pencil and
before the lead is dry, write on the
name and anything else you may wish.
This will last for several years.
Now procure some No. IA or No. IL
copper wire and cut it in pieces foot
or more long. Make loop on each end,
give the middle twist around the label
and hang it around small branch,
hooking the loops together and pinch
ing them up tight. Such label fas-
tened in this manner will last for years
Edwin c. Powell, in National Stock
man,