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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-02
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING.
Routine order Of Business at Last nights
Session.

Routine order Of Business at Last Night.
Session.
The School Board held o regular monthly
meeting last night, with the following Drrec.
tors in attendance Messrs. Coughlin. Hanna.
/ BaIgh, Dove, Malick, KEEPER, Whitaker.
sullivan Dewitt, Martin, Britt and Commons.
! Superintendent Cooper, Truant Officer Smith
and Solicitor Burke were also present.
The only business transacted aside from
the routine WAS the election Of a ianitor to
succeed the late James Brooks at the Jardin
street school building There were three
applicants for the position. Thomas Dove,
ST.. Jahez Powell aud Anthony McMauiman.
On ballot Mr.. Dove received seven votes
and Mr.. McManiman received five ques-
tiun arose as to whether there was an cleo
| ton, some members maintaining that a ma
jOrity Of the Board membership as in the
election Of teachers, was necessary, but after
reference TO the school laws it was found that
a majority vote of the members present was
sufficient, and Mr. Dove was declared
elected.
Mr.. Coughlin recommended Mrs. Reilly, of
South Bowers street. for exoneration from
taxes and Mr. Dewitt recommended Mrs
Honora Waters. of West Coal street. Both
cases were referred to the exoneration COM
mittee
Superintendent Cooper presented report
of school attendance for the last month as
follows Monthly enrollment-Boys, 1878;
girs, 1420; total. 269s Average daily at
tendsnce-Boys, 1925; girls, 1917; total, 23i3
Percentage Of attendance-boys, %; girls, so;
average, 9I. Pupils present every session.
SAL
T,uant Officer Smith presented the follow
ing report:
During the last school month l visited the
parents of 210 absent pupils. The reasons
given for absence in most of these cases was
sickness but in some cases the reasons given
were neither legal, or reasonable. l respect
fully ask permission of the Board to prose-
cute the parents of these pupils. There
were four cases of truancy during the month,
one of the pupils, by the name of David
Lawson, is at present out of school. l have,
on several occasions, taken him from his
home and put him in school. The superiu-
tendent has punished him, but it has no
effect on him. l have visited our night
schools during the month and found the At
tendance fairly good and the department
good" The report was accepted and the re
quests referred to committee with power to
act.
The Finance committee reported that the
amount required for current expenses was
S4,O69.53 Since the last report Tax Receiver
Burke paid 50, 900 on his duplicate for 1898,
or a total of S21 900 to date. Treasurer Mul-
doom has balance of s., los on hand The
salaries of the teachers will not be due until
March sth, and the committee recommended
that salaries of officers and bills be paid, and
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-02
BurgIars Mt Mt. CARMEL.

Burglars paid visit to Mt. Carmel last
night, but their raid was a fruitless one.
They blew open the safe of the Anthracite
Brewing Company, but secured nothing. The
safe contained only papers that were of value
solely to the company. Mr.. P. ]. Ferguson,
of town, is one of the chief stockholders in
the company The burglars surprised the
watchman in the company's office. Before
the work was commenced John Flannigan
and another man, both Lehigh Valley Rail
road brakemen, passed the office on their
way to their train. The burglars halted
them, took them into the office, and bound,
gagged and blindfolded them. This was
done because the burglars feared the brake
men had discovered what was going on and
would give an alarm. The first charge put
in the safe failed to work, but second one
accomplished the purpose.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-02
The Conference closes.

The United Evangelical Conference at
Mohnsville closed yesterday, to meet one
year hence at Lancaster. The appointments
in Schuylkill county are as follows Potts
Vile, A. Brunner Schuylkill Haven, S.
S. Chubb Cressona, n. A. Barr Drehers-
vile, W. II. Snyder; Port Carbon, w. w
Yost Frackville, w. J. Scheify Tamaqua,
II. E, Fastnacht; Lansford. to be supplied
Barnesville. j. G.. Rosenberger; Mshanoy
A. A. DeLong Shenandoah, J. R. Hensyl
Ashland, II. NJ Wingert; Locust Dale, II
j, Kline Wayne, Jerome Carr Pinegrove
G. W. Marquardt; fremont, II. d. Kirdler
Tower City, S. n. Diesinger Easton, A. II
Snpder Catasauqua, r. NJ. Lichtenwalner
Mohnsville, II. ]. Click Lititz, I. j. Reitz
Sunbury, II. d. Schultz Philadelphia,
Bethel, A. NJ Sampsel.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-02
Election Held for Postmaster.

The Republican voters of Schuylkill
Haven, at the suggestion of Congressman
Brumm, yesterday held an election to de-
termine their choice of four candidates for
postmaster of that town. 1t was the first
election of the kind yet held in this county
and the result is said to be anything but sat.
isfactorily. The candidates weresMrs. James
X. Helms, Irwin W. Tyson, George F.
Denger and Lin L. Bowman Esq., and they
paid the expenses Of the election. Tyson
was declared the first choice and Bowman
second. Dengler received total of 26 votes,
the lowest man, while Tysons vote was 129.
The polls opened at noon and closed at z
o'clock in the evening The term of the
present Democratic incumbent expired over
a month ago, aud as Brumm refused to make
a choice and decided to have a vote on the
question, has pledged himself to endorse the
successful candidate, thus shifting the re-
sponsibility. 1t is said the successful can6i-
date is friendly to Senator LOsch, and there's
where the laugh comes in,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-02
THE SusOuEHANNA GORGEs.
Renewed Hope That Serious Damage
VIII BE Averted.

Renewed Hope That Serious Damage
WIN BE Averted.
Lancaster, Pa, March An easier
feeling exists along the Susquehanna.
and it is believed that the big ice gorges
that threatened such great destruction
will disappear without doing serious
damage. The snow on the mountains is
melting so gradually that there is little
probability Of the streams becoming un-
usually swollen. However, some appre-
hension is still felt because of the ice and
water passing down the channel on the
York county side at Columbia, which Is
now open to the middle Of the river, At
Washington borough the situation is
quite grave. In the lower part Of the
town water is over pavements and boats
are used in going from house to house.
Some places the piled up ice would have
to move only ten or fifteen feet to crash
into the houses, which would then be
swept away. No trains have been run
on the Columbia and Port Deposit rail
road since Sunday.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-02
Don't Let Anybody Interfere, But
Take Pan.Tina for coughs and colds 25c
At GTuhler Bros, drug store.


Harrisburg, March 2.-Senator Quay
arrived in the city last evening and is
the guest of Governor Stone at the ex-
ecutive mansion, where he was called
upon by large number Of senators and
members and other friends. Asked II he
had anything to say regarding the po-
litical situation, the senator said: II am
naturally gratifed with the fact that
over two-thirds OF the Republican mem,
bers of the legislature have from the
outset supported me and that there has
not been a single break in the lines of
these stalwart Republicans, though the
contest has been prolonged for two
months. Information that has come to
me since my arrival in the city is Of the
most encouraging character, and | have
every reason to believe | will be re-
elected"
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-02

The Lehigh Valley Coal Company has
made several promotions in its clerical folce
Thomas Brew, of Mahanoy City, who was
assistant to Mr.. Garfield at Lost Creek, has
been promoted to a corresponding position
with Mr.. Garfield with headquarters al
Hazleton. Mr.: Brew now has charge Of the
reshipping of coal on the Hazleton and Nah
anOy divisions.
George Drew, of this town, has been pro.
NOTED to fill the vacancy caused by Mt
Brews promotion, aud Maurice Price, for.
merly clerk at the Primrose colliery, Maha.
noy City has been promoted to the chief
clerkship at Packer No. collery, Browns
Vile.
William Palmer, Jr., assistant clerk at the
Primrose colliery, has been made chief clerB
TO succeed Mr.. Price.
Cream silver polish, the best in the world
at Brumm's. If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-02

To the Officers of the Home Friendly So.
eiety, of Baltimore, Nd, George A. Chase,
President
GENTLEMEN Please accept this grateful
acknowledgment of the prompt payment OF
the sum of one hundred and eighteen dollars
(slls) due upon the death of my son, James
G. Hopkins. find it of great help in this
hour Of trouble and thank your superin-
tendent, William T. Evans, and agent, Joseph
Feist, for their promptness in the matter. /
shall always deem it privilege to recon-
mend your company to my friends
RUTH HOPKINS,
2O4 West Huckleberry alley.
Shenandoah, Pa. March 2, 1899.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-02

The funeral of James Hopkins, the victim
Of the shooting in the Foltz house, on East
Lloyd street, took place this afternoon from
the family residence at No. 204 West Huckle-
berry alley. The services were held at the
residence. Interment was made in the Odd
Fellows cemetery. The members of Shen-
andoah Valley Council, Jr. o. U. A. NJ, and
Hope Section No. 10, j. T. of H. & T., were
in attendance at the funeral. j. P. Williams
& Son were the funeral directors.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-02

John Bolich, a miner, employed at vii.
liams colliery, met death in a horrible man.
ner yesterday afternoon. He was at work in
a breast when he was caught by fall and
buried under tons Of coal and rock.
John Shupitsky, of Mahanoy City, had his
head nearly blown OF by premature explos-
ion Of blast at Maple Hill colliery yesterday
afternoon. He was instantly killed.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-02

Mr.. A. II. Swain, who suffered the bulk cf
the loss by the fire of last Tuesday, is un-
daunted in spirit. His hardware business
continues. He has notice on the front door
of the store, directing his patrons to the Pear
alley entrance, where he is carrying on his
business as well as the condition of affairs
will permit
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-02

Ex-Sherif Charles W. Lentz, of Carbon
county attempted suicide on Tuesday at
midnight while intoxicated, by drinking
poison, says the Mauch Chunk Times. Ii
was secured elsewhere than at his home, and
after taking it his wife was attracted by hi.
cOnvulsive movements and groans. His con.
ditiOn is not serious
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-02
An Alleged Threvine Postmaster

Altoona, Pa, March 2.-W. A. Dono-
hey assistant postmaster at Barnes
borough, Cambria county, was arrested
yesterday by Deputy Marshal John Roe
on the charge Of embezzling $4,000 from
the money order department of the Of
fee. He was held in $4,000 bail.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-02

Arthur Tregembo, the young volunteer of
this town who while returning to his COM
pany, was injured in the Dunlaven wreck,
left the hospital at Plainfeld last week, and
is OK pected home tomorrow. 1t is believed
he Will suffer permanent injury in one leg as
a result of the accident He has made no
settlement with the railroad company as yet.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-02

Mary Michulski, in her evidence before
the Coroner's jury inquiring into the death
of James Hopkins, stated that she was a
to Mrs. Staskel, of Brownsville.
The husband of the latter called at this office
last evening, and requested that public
denial be made of that statement. He says
his wife is in no way related to the girl
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-02
Gard of Thanks.

Portz Bros, the tailors, extend their most
heartfelt thanks to the iremen and other in.
dividuals who rendered much service in saw.
ing their effects from the recent fire. As a
result Of the confagratiOn they have secured
temporary quarters in the Watson property,
3s North Main street.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-02

Washington, March 2.-In a list Of
nominations sent to the senate yesterday
were the following postmasters: New
Jersey: Marcellus L. Jackson, Hammon-
ton; Charles G. Cowperthwait, Mount
Holly. Pennsylvania: Augustus NJ.
High, Reading.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-02
Change of Residences.

David Lingham, of 236 South Jardin street,
has removed to the property No. 800 ON the
same street.
The residence vacated by David Lingham
will he occupied temporarily by James Kali
bacl, who suffered by the recent fire.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-02
same Old story.

Harrisburg March 2.-The same old story
no elections to be told as a result Of the
ballot for United States Senator. The vote
was Quay 90, jerks "a, Dalzell II, scatter
ing 80 total, 219. Senator Higgins was the
only member absent without pair.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-02

Several members of the Columbia Fire
Company, costly seated in the company S hose
wagon, serenaded Mr. and Mrs August Carls
at their newly furnished home on North
Market street last evening The ringing of
the bells and the gongs attracted large
crowd. Mr.. Carls extended the usual gener.
osity TO the boys"
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-02

The collieries of the P. & R. c. & I. Co.
will suspend operations tomorrow night un-
til Tuesday, next. The Kelley Run colliery
suspended operations at noon to-day, for want
of cars.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-02

Anthony Mitchkufski, of South West street,
had his right leg injured to-day by having it
squeezed between the bumpers Of cars at the
Suffolk cOlliery. He was removed To his
home.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-02

Commencing Saturday, March 4th the
Merchants National Bank will receive de-
posits every Saturday evening between the
hours of 9 and 10 o'clock
+. b. HUNTER,
3-2-3t Cashier
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-02

Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup cures Group.
II has saved the life of many child
Mothers keep this medicine always on hand;
it will save you many restless moments.
Price 25e.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-02

Portz Bros. the tailors, have moved tenn
porarily in the Watson property, IS North
Main street. Their business reputation in
the gents furnishing line and also the mer-
chant tailoring will be fully sustained at
their new place of business. 3-2-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-02

These Schuylkill county fourth-class post.
offices will be made money-order offices after
April 1st Llewellyn, Morea Colliery Oncida,
Quakake and Valley View.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-02

The Pennsylvania Railroad will run a
special excursion TO Washington. d. c.,
March 10, 1899 good to return until March
25th, 1899, inclusive. Round trip rate from
Shenandoah will be S. o. Time of trains
made known later, Side trips TO Old Point
Comfort, Norfolk and Virginia Beach at re
duced rates.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-02

Don't miss "Girvin's' special sale of new
toilet aud dinner sets. Also another lot of
that cheap crockery for Friday and Satur-
day. 3-2-2t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-02

James Leibig, prominent young business
man of Ashland, and Miss Emma Bridgen, of
Mahanoy City, were married at the former
place. ihey will reside in Ashland.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-02

Gas lamps fitted with best mantle globe
shade, etc. complete, 74c. At "Giryin's.
Friday and Saturday. 3-2-2t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-02

Up To Date IN stock and Prices
On meats sausages, farmers butter and eggs.
Banser's meat market Cherry and Chestnut
streets. 2-g-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-02

Dr. Bulls Cough syrup cures all
throat troubles Why wear out your throat
by incessant coughing when this reliable
remedy can be bought for only 25 cents a
bottle
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-02

Store Room and Dwelling For Rent.
40 North Main street. Stable attached
Apply to Mrs. Margaret Brehony, Mahanoy
Plane. 2-2S-6t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-02
FREE LUNCHES TONIGHT.


Vegetable soup, free, tonight, Fish cakes
tomorrow morning
HENTZ's.
Baked beans and pork tonight Special
lunch tomorrow morning
WEEKS
Pea soup, free, tonight, Cold lunch. to
IL a. m.
KENDRIcK HOUsE.
Sour krout and pork will be served free
to all patrons tonight,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-02
RID Yourself Of Rheumatism

Buy Red Flag Oil, s5c Al G1uhler Bros
drug store.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-02
Spring
WAIT FOR 1T /

The grand display Of spring and summer
millinery at the Bon Ton millinery, % North
Main street, on March 10th. It will be greater
and grander than ever A full carload with ali
the newest styles and latest designs In ready.to-
wear effects Sailors and walking hats from
ihe best up-to-date manufacturers in New York
Boston and Philadelphia. We are the leaders
IN millinery direct from the importers. Our
spring opening win contain the newest shades
in Ribbons, Liberty silks, Mirror VeITets.
Pongees Gauzes, Mauseline-de-Soiree, Chinons.
LAees, MEETINGS and Yelling. Also the latess
ornaments in hat trimming, SpAngles, Buckles,
Jets, ball-Pins, steels, Pearl gold, oridized and
Jeweled Novelties. Our flower stock viii be q
thing OF beauty and Joy forever. You cannot
help but admire the goods aud rejoice over cur
low prices.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-02

Cream silver polish, the best in the world,
at Brumm's. If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-02

89st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-12

unon those who FIRE the first shot but upon
those who compel 1t to Doe fired.
~Technicaly We have temporarily put our
selves i'm the attitude Of an asgressor, but VINO
yo,,ld not have done so when h. believed The
existence Of his country was at stake THINK
We must look fsir ahead 10 see The consequences
~ this war Instead Of the pacincaton OF South
Africa which is the alleged aim Of England
We shall have perpetual unrest These very
neonle for whom England is now fighting VIII
.,,,r against her IN time to come and protest
ogainst her rule as bitterly as they are now
,rotesftng against ours
..ror weeks l had seen Englands determine
zion to force a hostile issue. OF rather Mt Cham
harlain's am sure he is the only member
- ,he cabinet whose mind was thoroughly made
~, throughout an the negotiations hal Ms
attentions were is evident from the situation to-
a.,, Had the franchise been tho chief sTeF-
a,ce orr fve-year proposition would certainly
have been accepted ] have reason I" believe
,ba, England enters upon her warIike course
t,. no means unit Opposition to Mt 'ham-
nerlain's policy exists to Il greater extent than
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-12

a state Of war with Great Britain 70 be guilty
Of high treason
The news OF the Boer ultlmatum and on the
character Of the demands evoked a. first only
incredulity When the report was confirmed IN
credulity gave way TO a feeling Of stupor. when
was shortly replaced by anger az the imperu-
rence of the document. Then followed signs ~
relief ~ the relaxation Of the long tension ana
the final clearing up Of the situation by an
ultmatum
Although the Progressives do not profess 20
desire war for wars sake. there IS universal
belief that only war can effect a settlement
There IS little fear with regard 10 the posi-
bnity of a successful Boer attack upon Cape
Colony. II is believed that the garrison is we'll
able 10 hold IS own The fact is recalled that
IN 1851. when the British We're standing on the
defensive. they were almost invariably sue
cessful.
In the course If debate in the Cape House
81 Assembly last evening regarding the allega-
items u Boer naltreatment OF refugees from the
Transvaal the Premier. Mr. schreiner. impiored
the House not 70 believe the newspapers IN this
particular.
80 far rs know" he said. there Is no
truth I'm the statements that the Orange Free
State Railway officials have committed brutal
assaults upon refugee passengers, and the Of
fcials deny these statements
on the other hand. the reports Of outrage and
insult are plenufully corrohorated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-12
A CONTINGENT FROM CANADA.

ALLAN LINER EXPECTED TO CARRY A
THOUSAND MEN FROM MONTREAL
London. OCT. lit Is reported from Glasgow
that the Allan Line steamship Siberian has been
chartered 20 take one thousand men and officers
from Montreal TO South Africa
In shipping circles It - asserted that another
half million tons Of shipping Will be required
by the Government. and the owners are finding
II difficult 70 maintain their regular trade ser
vices.
Montreal Que oct 1.-THE Allan Line peo-
pie have not been informed that the steamer
Siberian has been selected to carry the Canadian
troops which VIII be sent 70 the Transvaal II
IS a fact however that the Siberian the Castil-
ian and the Bavarian have been chartered for
var purposes.
Ottawa. oct. lin response to limitations
that the Canadian Government would furnish
military contingent for service In the Transvaal
cable dispatch has been received from the
War Ofice stating that the Imperial Govern
ment vii accept two units or about five
hundred men for sucn service No officer higher
than a major is required. Indicating that the
contingent will be attached 10 an Imperial corps.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-12
TO CARE FOR BRITISH INTERESTS


An UNDERSTANDING REACHED AS TO THIS
COUNTRYs ACTION N CASE or WAR
WASHINGTON. Oct lit is practically settled
that the United States VIII look after the m
terests Of Great Britain In the Trarsvaal IN me
event Of war. Although Great Britain up 10
late hour today had made no formal request for
such action on the part Of the United states II
IS believed that there is a perfect understanding
between the representatives, 81 the two govern
ments Mr. Tower the British charge d'A-
flares. had another conference with Acting Sec
rotary Hill al the State Department to-day. at
which II is said an understanding was reafhed
that the United states would look after British
interests IN the Transvaal in the case Win
drawal Of the British representatives, should oe
made necessary by declaration - war.
The United States representatives. In the
Transvaal and also in thu British colonies o'
Natal and Cap Colony, well IS the consuls
in the Orange Free state. viii be busy men IN
the event 81 an outbreak ~ hostliities FOR. in
addition 10 the British interests which viii he
confded 70 their care their first attention must
be directed 10 those n American citizens These
arf-5y no means inconsiderahie IN extent and
value The hest Information that the state De-
partment has been able 10 gather tends - show
that thoro are no Jess than thousand Amer1-
can citizens in the TrausNaal ana the orange
Free state alone. These Americans are, as a
rule. men ~ standing. representing IN many
caeas e.rast manufacturing and exporting con-
Germs. as vel, ~ being charged with supervision
over the interests of American capitalists VINO
! have invested many millions ~ dollars 10 'na
! gold and diamond fields
London. oct II The Foreign Once confirms
the report that Great Britain has asked the
1-rf,ed states Government 10 empower its con-
! sular authorities IN the Transvaal ~ represents
| Rrifish interests thor, In case Of hostiiues