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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-11-15
NOTABLE BokR COMMANDERS

I--General j. =. Joubert
3-fsen. :. N. kock Seen. j. :, Joubert
3-Gen Hans Botha. 6-Commandant Weilbaeh.
4-Cnm. pnetorius. Cen T. Jonbert.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-11

EXPLAINED.
How the Men in Mahanoy City Conlery
Met Injury.
NAKED LAMP IGEITED THE GAS
The ccusc Of the Second Explosion is a
Matter OF Speculation and will
Probably Never be Solved
Definitely.

The HERALD is enabled to-day 10 give
technical and semi-ofticial details of the ex-
plosion of gas which took place in the p. &
r. G. & l. Co.'s Mahsnoy City colliery on
Thursday morning, last, whereby eleven
men we're injured and three Of them will
probably lose their lives In order that the
details may be better understood the accom-
psnying diagram has been made upon des-
criptions furnished by gentleman who has
been over the ground and is well versed on
the plans of the workings
1t will be observed that thero are two re-
serve pillars shown by the diagram. The
one between breasts go aud II was left to
support tunnel ia the upper level The
pillar between breasts 65 and 6s is intended
to support the turnout at the head of the
plane. The workings that figured in the ex-
posion were west of the bottom of the
plane. At every tenth breast Of the work
ings there is a reserve pillar left forming
the position of two Breasts as is the custom
throughout the entire P. & r, c. & 1 Co.
system. The seven-foot vein Is ten feet
thick and has pitch of from 30 to 40 de-
grees. The breasts were eight yards wide
and the pillars ten yards wide.
After the official investigation yesterday,
in which at least five hours was consumed by
Division Superintendent Rees Tasker, Dis
trict Superintendent William H Richards
and Mine Inspector William Stein in travel.
ing through the workings, there was dis
position on the part of the officials to be
reticent concerning the developments aud
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-11

Rev. j. T. Swiudells, who has been pastor
of the Methodist Episcopal church in this
town for the past year, will deliver his final
sermon for the conference year tomorrow,
and neXt week he will leave for the Phila-
delPha conference, which assemblies at
Maniyn k. The local congregation is sanxious
for his return to this charge and the indica-
tions are that formal request will be made
to tn conf, renee to that end. During his
pastorate here Re Swindells has endeared
himself not only to the congregation but the
community at large as well, and all would
sincerely regret his departure from oui
midst. So far as we are able to judge be has
ever been Jealous in the spiritual care of his
flock, and has taken a deep interest in al
matters which tended to upift the moral,
ana welfare of the people He is an able anC
eloquent pulpit orator, and it is to be hoped
he will remain with us another year.
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THE RISE
IN WAGES
Commercial Agencies Give Cheerful
Reports For the Bread winners.
GOOD BUSINESS IN THE FUTURE.
The General Advance In Earnings Of Cotton
is Ten Per Cent, Iron and Steel
Ten. and Coal Miners About
as Much

New York. March l1.-R G. Dun &
Co.'S weekly review Of trade says: By
far the best assurance OF good business
In the future is found in the general rise
OF wages The general advance in earn
ings OF cotton mill operatives, In most
cases - per cent, OF iron snd steel
workers generally 10 per cent, tinplste
and sheet workers from to 10 per
cent aud Of coal miners, in some large
districts, about as much, has set a pace
which most establishments viii follow
which have reduced wages in past years
OF depression. Those who fail to com
prehend what such a change may mean
have only to consider that a tenth In
crease in the wages OF all labor would
put into the markets a new buying de-
mand in amount about three-quarters
OF the entire value Of exports to all coun-
tries. The volume Of business shows no
signs Of decrease, and for the first full
week of March has been about 5l.7 per
cent greater than in the same week Of
last year and 60.9 per cent greater than
in 1892.
Bradstrects review says: Industrial
and trade activity is still a pre-eminent
feature of the general business situation.
Price strength. too, is notable, especially
in view of the mid-winter rise of Feb
ruary, except in the case Of the leading
cereals and wool. In manufacturing
lines the situation is one OF great ac-
tivity. Additional advances in wages
announced this week seem likely to swell
the number OF workers whose wages are
reported advanced to close to 175,0OO
The iron and steel trade is still excited
by reports OF feverish demand, made
quate supplies and further advanced
quotations
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RUSH AT THE HOSPITAL
Constant Arrivals of victims Keep the Sur.
geons Busy.

Dr. J. c. Biddle, the Superintendent aud
surgeon.in Chief at the Miuers' hospital, at
Fountain Springs stated this morning that
yesterday was one Of the busiest in the his
tory Of the institution. Victims from Maha-
noy City, Maple Hill, Shenandoah, Gilberton,
Shamokin and Mt Carmel kept the surgeons
at work all day yesterday and up to two
o'clock this morning At eight o'clock opera
tions were resumed. DR.. Biddle says he can
not recall day when so many serious cases
from different places were received.
Among the late admissions yesterday were
George Kurtz, laborer, 20 years old, single
and residing at Ashland. He sustained a
severe spraiu of the back and contusiOus Of
the head from a fall Of coal at the Bast col
liery. Adolph Grucinski, lsborer, 25 years
old, married, and resides at Mt. Carmel. He
sustained a severe strain Of tho back through
a fall Of coal.
George Robenchuck, a miner 20 years Of
age, and one Of the victims of the Mahanoy
City colliery explosion, was received at the
hospital yesterday afternoon. He suffers
from burns about the head forearms, hands
and back, but his condition is not very
serious
Dr. Biddle stated to-day that he would
operate on Patrick Brennan, the boy injured
in the Mahauoy City colliery explosion, some
time this afternoon. The boy remains un-
conscious and it will be necessary to remove
the pressure Of the fractured parts of the
skull upon the brain. The rest of the ex-
plosiou victims are doing as well as can be ex-
pected, but all except Robenchock are still in
dangerous condition.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-11

The seven-year-old son of Thomas Devlin,
of Cumbola, was inferred at New Philadel-
phia to-day.
The remains of Mrs. Mary Keihm, an
aged and respected resident of Frackville,
who died on Wednesday, were inferred at
that place to-day.
Augustus Smith died Thursday night at his
home in Pott5ville. He was in his seth year
and his death was due to pneumonia. Mr..
Smith was a veteran of Company G, 96th
Regiment, P. ", and served all through the
Civil War.
The remains of an infant child of P. J.
Barrett, of VIM, Penn, were inferred in ST.
Josephs cemetery, Girardville, this after.
noon.
Julia, the 15-months-old daughter of A,
Schmith, of South Jardin street, died yester
day from pneumonia. The funeral will take
place tomorrow.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-11

conclusions, but the HERALD has since
learned tina. the reticence did not shield any
thing upon which the paper had not already
informed the public. The cause of the ex-
plosion was the ignition Of the gas by two
workmen who went up into an old breast for
a plank.
Stephen Sileski and John Junkett, two of
the victims now in the Miners hos
pital were working in breast No. SO,
many yards west of the breast (NO. 6s)
in which the gas was first ignited.
These two men needed planks and they left
their place of work to look for them. They
walked east as far as breast No. 6s. This
breast was worked out three weeks ago.
There was battery at the foot of the breast
and manway door in it. Sileski and
Junkett opened this door, passed through it,
and went up the breast in search of plank.
1t was while thus engaged that they ignited
the gas and were the worst burned of the
men.
The details eff the circumstances leading TO
the second explosion (about five minutes
later, as some of the men say are as follows (;
Johu Mills and Bernard Sloan were working
in breast No. 7s Upon hearing the explosion
they descended to the 3rd lift gangway
and started east to inquire the cause of the
explosion, and the location. When they got
to (shown in diagram) they found a door
had been blown away. The door had been
stationed at the mouth Of the tunnel (D).
The two men were at this point when they
observed two lights at point some distance
| further east (Cl and opposite breast %, The
| two men were George Robenchoek and John
Klep. leaders who had descended to the
gangway from their breasts to ascertain the
cause of the explosion Mills and Sloan
hurried in that direction, and had travelled
about 50 yards east from the tunnel when the
second explosion which injured Brennan
Mills. Sloan and the other six men, two o
whom were the leaders referred to, occurred
The cause Of the second explosion may b,
considered speculative; but there is NJ
doubt that the gas was displaced to a pOin
on the gangway where some of the men wer
sitting with their naked lamps, because tn
gangway would, OF course, be the safet,
valve. so to speak, As to how that ga
travelled from breast No. 8s to the gangwa
no one can tell The force Of the concussio
caused by the explosion Of the gas was NOR
pronounced towards the west than the eas
from the fact that two sets Of timber weI
displaced In that diTeotion-west Of bTea'
No. 8s. Little or no damage was done TO III
colliery by the expl sion, with the eXceptio
that some of the breast batteries were blow
out and the brattice in the tunnel. whic
! runs from the 7-foot TO the Skidmore, WI
more or less disturbed. The colliery was
full operation yesterday.
Tue air course in that section of the mil
Q is west along the third lift gangway, into Il
4. tunnel (D) along the east side of the brattic
Q thence along the west side and out of Il
tunnel back to the gangway, thence ives
a thence in different directions and throul
!. the several breasts and headings back
breast 70, thence through heading In
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-11

Sheriff Toole this morning sold number of
among them being the following :
Palace theatre property in Girardville. to
Nicholas Heblich attorney, for 50, 900; hotel,
stables, ETC., and 4-acre farm, property of
Daniel II. and William Neiswenter, in Union
twp, sold to E. W. Shoemaker, attorney, ST.
1856; property of Thomas Mckinney in
Ashland, to Attorney Berger, for 500
property of Lewis T. Jones, in Delano twp,
to Attorney Shollenberger, for s.; property
of Savilla Henry in Ryan twp, to Attorney
Mulhoff for 81, ,425 ten pieces of property
sold as the property of Katie l.. and Daniel
H. Faust, in Rush twp, to Attorney Pilgrim,
for S35
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No Agreement Reached. .

Pittsburg, March 1.-THE scale COM
mittees of the coal operators and min
ers' organizations OF the Pittsburg dis
trict held several meetings yesterday,
but adjourned at o'clock until today
without having accomplished anything.
According to statements made by mem
bers of the committee no conclusion was
arrived at beyond the fact that the min
ers issued their ultimatum, which is in
accordance with the resolutions adopted
at the last district convention. 1t was
further stated that the only question
that came up for consideration was ma
chine mining Both sides were firm In
their stand.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-11
A BOY MANGLED.
Fell Under and Dragged by = Car st the
Draper COlliery.

Lawrence Kilcullen, driver boy IA years
old residing at Gilberton, vas badly maugled
and narrowly escaped death by falling under
a mine car in the Draper colliery yesterday
afterHOoJ He was dragged a number Of
yard by the car. His right leg was broken
in two places above the knee, the left leg
above the knee, and the left arm below the
shoulder. He also received severe contusions
about the body. The Miners hospital Off
cials say the boys chances for recovery are
fairly good
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-11

There are number of liquor licenses yet a
be heard by the court, among them being
several from Shenandoah. The portion due
the state from licenses to date is 500, ,525 90.
The amount due the towns named is as fol-
lows Ashland, 81, 500; Butler Twp, Sl,OsO
FraclIville, 81. .44O Gordon. $3.50 Miners
Vile, $4 320; Schuylkill Haven, 1890
fremont Borough, 81 800; Tower City, 1900;
Union Twp. 5000 Union Twp, North $50
Union Twp East 5000.
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of it. The parlors we're appropriately decor
ated for the event and on the eastern wall
was displayed the emblem "Emauon," ac-
companied by the club colors-gendarme,
blue and yellow.
The evenings events opened with an ad-
dress by the president, Mr. Saylor Longsdorf.
who related the history of the club and closed
with few remarks on its future. This was
followed by game Of progressive piggy"
Ii was very interesting and occasoned great
deal of merriment. The first prize was won
by Miss Sallie Price, Of Lost Creek, while the
BOBBY prize was presented to Miss Adelia
Daddow, of town. The piano selections by
Miss Nellie Price, of Lost Creek. were well
rendered and received. Members of the
club also contributed musical selections Mr..
Hutchinson was highly complimented on
the banquet and the service.
The following guests were present Messrs.
Roy G. Rubright, Charles NeisWenter, Richard
Rowse, Elwood JacOby Edward T. johnson,
John Kincaid, March Hassler and Mr.. and
Mrs. L. b. Brumm, of town. NJ. Saylor
Longsdorf, William Price. William d. Jones,
of Lost Creek; J. S. Beddall and W. J. Lewis,
OF VIM. Penn; William II. Underwood, Haz-
Teton; Oliver Hawkins and William Kumby,
of Centralia; and Misses Edith Erdman,
Adelia May and josephine Daddow, Annie
Keithan, Laura Acker and Laura Robertson,
of town. Nettie KellaT, Centralia. Martha
Jones, sallie, Nellie aud Jessie Price and
Edith Brown, Lost Greek; Jennie Morrison,
Brownsville; Lille Heintz, Ashland; and
Jean c. Glover, VIM. Penn.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-11
No Quorum To-day.

Harrisburg, March 11,-There was no
quorum present at the joint session OF the
Legislature to-day, the vote being as follows
Quay 8, jerks 4, Dalzell l, Irwin l. There
will be no quorum on Monday. Those absent
will not return before Tuesday.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-11
JoHN PoRTz.


Peter Butkanis, the man who had his left
hand aud part Of the forearm blown of yes
terday By an explosion OF dualin caps sud
dualin, set OF by a spark that fell from his
lamp, was injured at Kelley Run. and not
Turkey Run colliery. The accident was re-
ported at the Miners hospital as having oo-
CURED at the latter place.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-11

SHENANDOAH, PA, March s. 1899
This certifes that have received, this sth
day of March, settlement in full for losses
sustained by the fire Of February 2sth,
ha wing been insure in several companies by
Thomas Beddall, agent.
(Signed) JOHN PoRTz.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-11

Willie testifying against John Kennedy,
before Justice Rowe, three years ago, for
threats against the Poor Directors Lewis
Correll, Of ShamOkin, Warden Of the Aims
house, was stabbed in the abdomen by Ken
nedy; from the effects of the wound be died
yesterday. Kennedy is now serving time fol
the crime
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Inrestirntors Allowed Further Tlme.

Investigators Allowed Further Time.
Harrisburg, March 11.-Chairman
John II. Fow, of the legislative com
mittee to investigate the charges OF al
legged bribery in connection with the
consideration of the McCarrell jury bill
In the house, filed a preliminary report
yesterday in the house. The report de
clares that 'it will be impossible to con
clude their labors by March l3, the time
fixed by resolution. They therefore ask
that the time be extended to March 81"
On motion the time of filing the report
was extended.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-11

The following program will he given at
meeting Of the ''Y' this evening Singing,
"Y;' Scripture reading Edna Loucks; solo,
Matte Thomas; recitation, Dora Richards
reading, Clara Yost; address. John Lawson;
notes OF interest, f, T. Dsnks; critic TO be
appoiuted
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Lowney's Candy

Is sold on its merits. The name "Lowney" is
on each piece. 1t is sold in sealed packages
as follows Chocolate almonds, h., 15c
chocolate creams, I h., lOc.; assorted ehoco-
lates and bon bons ID SOC; h., 6Oc,
1t Hooks & Brown.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-11
On sprIng Goods Are Here.

We have several counters in Coverts,
Cheyiots, Serges, Poplins, HenriAttas and
Black Crepons. We are proud of this selec
tion and the prices at which we are able to
dispose of them,
3-lO.u r. +. GILL.
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her health, fade her beauty, - ''''''
and render her weak, ner- -
vous and discouraged. Woman's first dut,
seek health and If she Is not we'll. If she i
down from spring debility, out of order
weak and shaky nerves, has headache. bsc
Iemaie weakness or other weakening disea.
should take at once that great regulator q
'torative for women, DR.. Greene's Nervura
ano nerve remedy. This wonderful remec
restore her beauty, but best of all give he
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-11

Portz Bros, the tailors, who are temper.
arily located in the Watson property, will
have an auction sale on Saturday next, be-
ginning at o'clock, at their former stand,
No "a North Main St, Many bargains are
offered S.2-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-11

The local lodge of True American Ivorites
has passed vote of thanks to all who as
sisted the members in the exercises attending
the celebration of the lodges 2Srd anniver-
sary on the 3rd inst.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-11

The following is list OF letters remaining
uucalled for at the local post office E. F..
Atherholt, F. o. Kent, WIN. +. Osman,
Hattie Bishop, George A. Mertlin, Michael J..
Miller, Peter Miller John C. Delbaugh and
Estelle Morton.
d W BEDEA. p NJ.
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The Schoppe minstrels will rehearse in the
club room tomorrow afternoon at o'clock
It is expected that all the performers will be
present,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-11

Abram Mills of Wade, and Miss Sallie Fox,
of New Castle, were married on Thursday
evening at the residence of the brides
parents Rev. II, V. Sharp, pastor of the
Wade p. NJ church, officiated.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-11

OF sucn marvellous nealth and beauty wk
terests the women OF our land. The reaso
ne women OF eastern haFems never work,
fret nor worry From birth
they are trained to lives OF ease 7I1lIf \
and Incidence, with naught to tsss'l
do but eat, sleep and be merry. .n'SoSoes.ss,ste -
The bath, the toilet, the dance, F=5z5s,#ss
and the sweatmeats, make (z5iSS5 s5st5 Al
up the life of the harem's 49, q, a, ,es :
houri. What wonder s-5F al .
that with such care of 6 @ 81
haraalf lie N NH ~ ~
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EMANON BANQUET.
Members of the club and Lady Friends
Enjoy the Event.

The fourth anniversary Of the Emanon
Club was celebrated in the parlors Of the
Ferguson House last evening with a sump-
tuous banquet served by Mine Host Hutchi-
son The members of the club, and their
lady friends, and a few invited guests partook
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-11

There is difference between bargain for a
bait and genuine bargain. We wish you to
see the difference. We offer big bargains on
account Of removal TO No. l6 South Main st.
3-4.tf Z. B. BRUMM.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-11

Coco Argolne, the genuine article, for sa o
at KiTlin's drug store. lO-6-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-11

New Carpets and Dress Goods.
1t will be of great advantage to purchasers
to secure their spring novelties at our store
SAT- p. j. MONAGHAN.
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tain her healtl
b beautyl On
( h c contrary,
the life of the
average Amer
lean woman Is
made up of
work, fret and
W o rry, and
NhRaA 1aWuI...1f
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-11

Pension certificates we're issued yesterday
to the following: John Gilger, Pottsville,
50 per month"; NJ. S, Perke, Numedia, 50.
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Our watch repairing is always reliable and
is accompanied by a One-year guarantee.
Orkin's jewelry store. II
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Big reduction in prices. See our show
window for bargains, on account Of removal
to No 10 South Main st. Z. B Brumm.
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OF our 2sc. chocolates for Sunday eating.
You'll want another next Saturday.
1t HOOKS & Brown.
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breast 72, and up to the 2ud lift gangway
Breasts Nos. 81, 62, SO. "a aud II are filled
with rock, all these breasts having been
worked out.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-11

Special excursion Thursday, March 10th.
Train leaves Shenandoah at S:l5 a. m. Round
trip rate only S5.9l. Tickets good to return
until March Ok tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-11

Wanted, Good Coat Maker
At John Meldaizis', No. 1922 South Main
street. S1-6t
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BICKERT's.

BICKERT's.
Sour krout pork and mashed potatoes will
be served, free, tonight
HENTZ's.
Sour krout, pork and mashed potatoes, free
tonight.
WEEKS
specialties by the Lally children tonight,
Music by Max Hirsh.
KEEDRIoK HOUSE.
Sour kropt and pork will be served, free, tC
all patrons tonight.
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FREE LUNCHES TONIGHT.

Our watch repairing and our prices are un.
equalled. Orkin's jewelry store. If
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Special Excursion ON to Washington via
P.nna. railroad Thursday, March 10.
Train leaves Shenandoah at S:l5 a. m.
Round trip tickets, good to return until
March 25th, only $59l. If
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Three Years to Make a Murder.

Bauser's, Chestnut a Cherry streets
Fresh and smoked meats, butter and eggs.
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Vanilla Ice Cream
To-day and tomorrow. At Sheiders bakery
2s East Centre street. 1t
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Low Rates to Washington via Pennsyl-
vahia Railroad.
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d. w. BEDEA, p. NJ.
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ITVI oEIT oIIt CHU TIIITU-
tain her hanlhh nna