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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-11
FOUND IN
A TUNNEL |
A Telegraph Operator Found Lying
Unconscious on the Track.
OVERCOME BY SULPHUR FUMES
The Ma Attempted to wax Through the
Tunnel Immediately After the Pas
sage Of an Bngine-He was
Picked up by Track
walker.

The timely arrival Of track walker saved
a life in the Mahanoy tunnel Of the p & r.
Railway last evening. The person whose life
was almost sacrificed was NJ. NJ. Burke, the
veteran telegraph operator at the eastern end
of the tunnel Mr. Burke is 65 years old and
the greater part Of his life has been spent in
ailroading, but his experience last night was
the most thrilling he has ever met.
After supper Mr.. Burke concluded to visit
friends at Mahanoy City, and to have a
shorter and more level route he concluded to
walk through the tunuel A train had
passed through the place but short time
before Mr.. Burke started on his journey, but
he gave this no attention, believing tfat the
fumes of sulphur from the engine would have
sufficiently cleared through the vents in the
tunnel aud leave the atmosphere clear for his
passage.
The man walked to the center of the
tunnel without experiencing any inconven-
fence from the fumes, but at that point a
feeling of dizziness and weakness attacked
him. He hesitated moment or two in
doubt, and then summoned all his strength
to reach the western end of the tunnel. How
far he proceeded he cannot tell, and he does
not remember dropping to the track. His
last recollection is of the determination to
reach the end of the tunnel for which he
started.
A track walker started from the western
end of the tunnel 10 walk through it and
make his customary inspections. This was
about half an hour after the time MIR. Burke
started on his journey, and fortunately but a
short time after the latter was overcome.
When about two-thirds of the distance
between the western end and the center of
the tunnel the track walker found Burke's
PROSTATE form. The lower limbs were
stretched across the rail of one track and the
head over a rail of the other, so that in the
event of rescue not being made, train
passing in either direction would have
mangled the body. The track walker tried
to arouse Burke, but could not. He then
half dragged and half carried the uncon-
scious form to the western end of the tunnel.
Burke revived under the influence of the
fresh air, but not sufficiently to walk to his
home. Last night his condition was serious,
but to-day he was reported out sf danger.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-11

In conformity with spirit of economy
adopted by the Board of Directors of the Sol
diers' Monument Park Association of Shen-
andoah, Pa, they have decided to appeal to
the male citizens Of the borough for aid to
clear and beautify the site for the proposed
monument in a manner beneficial to the As
sociation and at very little cost and incon-
venience to the contributors, namely: By
having offers from volunteers to do work on
the clearing free of charge on any day, or
days, when the collieries are idle, or when
they are not otherwise employed. In recip-
rocatiOn for this service the Association pro-
poses to issue certificates of subscription to
the monument fund to each contributor to an
equivalent amount contributed in labor.
Any citizen who will so volunteer is respect
fully requested to call on, or send his name
and address at once to either of the follow
ing Directors Hon. NJ. G. Watson. corner of
Main aud Lloyd streets; P. W. Bierstein, 1O7
South Main street. A list of the volunteers
will be published in the newspapers from
time to time. 1t is proposed TO start the
work next Monday, weather permitting.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-11

The GAINESVILLE Iron Works has brought
suit against the Borough of Shenandoah for
the sum of s525 90 and interest. The claim
is for furnishing hot-water heater and three
McClave blowers at the time the pumps were
furnished, in December, 1894. The members
Of the original water committee rejected the
claim of the company, coutending that the
heater and blowers were provided for in the
original contract, and not as extras as claimed
by the company. The suit is made returna-
BILE to the next term of court, but Borough
Solicitor Burke and the attorney for the COM
pany, John Z. Coyle, Esq, at the suggestion
of the latter, have agreed to submit the
question to arbitration with view to a
settlement. The hearing will likely be held
on the 9th inst
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-11
Have You Seen Them 4?

If not, you've pleasure to come. At
present the best sight in town is our hand
some stock of New Goods, which includes
the pick of the market, in bright, fresh,
new styles and novelties in mems, boys and
children's clothing for the coming season
Our buying has been done with view of
offering you the best styles, the best qualities
and the best price concessions. Nobby
styles in neckwear Silk shirts, the latest.
Children's suits a speciality.
ONE-PRIcE-CLoTHING STORE,
l.. Refowich. Prop,
3-29-lm 10 and IL S. Main street.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-11
SUPT. LEWIS RESIGNS.
He VIII he Succeeded by Robert Quinn, of
shamokin, Next Saturday.

On Saturday next, the 10Th inst, Robert
Quinn, at present superintendent Of the
Shipman Coal Company, near ShamOkin, and
which duties he has most efficiently dis
charged for the past year, coming from
Pottsville. will assume the superintendeucy
Of the William Penn colliery, connected with
the Susquehanna Coal Company. Mr.. Quinn
succeeds William II. Lewis who has held
that position ever since the coliery was
opened, about twenty eight years ago. Mr..
Lewis retires.-Mt. Carmel Star.
Inquiry at VIM. Penn this morning CON
frmed the report as to Mr.. Lewis resigua-
ton, and it will take effect on the day given
above. Mr.. Lewis has not yet decided upon
his future, but will rest for a while before de-
termining whether or not he will remove
from VIM. Penn. He has been in the
harness" for many years and has earned a
we'll deserved rest When it became known
among the employees that the present super.
intendent had really rendered his resigna.
tion there was a general expression of regret,
as Mr. Lewis has always been held in high
esteem by those employed at the colliery.
There are many, outside of the residents OF
VIM. Penn, who would regret to see him
leave the region.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-11
THEpROBEIN
TWO CITIES.
Politicians Interested In the Quay Trial
and Mazet Investigation.
QUlYS DEFENSE is CONSPIRACY.
Friends Of the Beaver Man Delighted That
the Case is Now on, and Predict
an Acquittal--Promin-
ent Witnesses

Philadelphia, April 11-Ex-Unlted
his son, Richard r. Quay, we're called
to the bar Of the court Of quarter ses-
slons yesterday, and the trial of the
two defendants was begun. Judge
Craig Biddle was the trial Judge. Dis
trict Attorney Rothermel after over
two hours had been spent In selecting
a jury elected to try the ex-senator
first on that one OF the five indict-
ments in which he and his son are va
riously named, which charges Mr.
Quay and the late ex-State Treasurer
Benjamin ]. Haywood with conspra-
cy in using the state funds for their
personal benefit and profit, and in a
manner unauthorized by law. This
action practically leaves the ex-senator
alone on trial.
Beyond the selection of a jury and
the examination Of one witness.
Thomas J. Barlow, receiver Of the Peo-
pies bank, nothing was done yester-
day.
The only witness examined. Mr. Bar
low, led to the first clash between
counsel, and apparently indicated that
a determined legal battle. replete with
knotty points of law, will be fought
in the trial Of the cause The district
attorney called Mr.. Barlow to identify
books and papers found by him when
he assumed the receivership. Mr.
Shapley undertook to cross-examine
the witness with respect to his knowl-
edge Of whether certain books, which
the defense 1t is understood claims is
missing, are included in those testi-
fed to by the witness. This was OBJ
jected to, and after repeated efforts to
obtain an answer to the question in
another form It was abandoned, and
Mr.. Shapley said he would begin his
cross-examination this morning.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-11

From Pottsville Chronicle.

From Pottsville Chronicle.
Constable Frank NJ. Betram arrested on
Saturday NJ J. Lawlor, of Shenandoah who
with NJ. E. Doyle, both Of the Shenandoah
News are CHARGED with libel by Henry c..
Boyer of tho Miners Journal a suit having
been brought before Squire J. n. Conrad
against them last week. Lawlor entered
bail in the sum of 81, 900 for his appearance
at court, Doyle having previously entered
bail. Lawlor's security is A. b. Lamb, of
Shenandoah
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-11

Before the Nonpariel Athletic Club al
Philadelphia on Saturday night, John Boner,
of Summit Hill, again demonstrated his pugi-
listic ability by knocking out Charley
Stevenson, of Philadelphia, in SIX rounds.
The bout was rattling one in which Boner
appeared to have all the best of the argu-
ment. In the sixth round Boner started in
to finish Stevenson, was hot after him and
landed left hook, then straight right and
the Kensington champion was out for keeps.
1t was some time before he could be brought
to consciousness
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-11

Among the appointment Of Second Lieu
tenants in the regular army announced yes
terday as made by the President was that Of
Joseph w. Beacham, Jr., of Brooklyn, nephew
of Miss Sallie Beacham, of West Oak street.
of town. Lieut.. Beacham is a graduate of
Cornell, and upon the organization of the
Astor Battery last year for service in the war
with Spain enlisted in that corps and served
with it in the campaign which resulted in the
capture of Manila, returning with the
Battery rs its First Sergeant to which office
he had been promoted for gallant service in
action.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-11
Miss Morgan,s Hearty Reception.

Miss Edith Morgan received much high
praise for her rendition of the leading part in
The Woman of Samaria," which was given
by the male choir of Nativity Church, South
Bethlehem, last week The cantata was at
tended by a large audience chiefly made up
of the musical world of the Bethlehems
who all spoke favorably of the work and es-
pecially of Miss Morgan's part of it. The
high tenor solo sung by Miss Morgan, on ac-
count of the illness of the leading tenor, was
particularly commended.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-11

A large batch of appropriation bills for
private charities were reported to the House
last night In nearly every bill the original
amount of the appropriation is reduced,
owing to the depleted condition of the State
Treasury. The Children's Home, at Potts
vile, asked for So, 800, and received 81, 500 4;
the Pottsville Hospital wanted $50, 900, and
are given $4,000
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-11
Sorting Ont The Pntterns.

Osmand Richards, Lost Creek Eli Connor
and George f. Yost. Wilkesbarre; Daniel
Ogden, Shenandoah and Charles A. Goyne,
Ashland, all filing responsible positions in
the employ Of the Lehigh Valley Coal Com
pauy. spent yesterday in Hazleton sorting
out aud securing list of patterns at the
shops belonging to the coal company. prior tC
their transportation to other points.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-11

Mrs. Charles N. Beddall, former resident
of town, and now residing at Tamaqua, in
the course of a few weeks will come into
possession of the snug sum of $3.50, 900. This
big fortune was bequeathed to her by an
uncle and the will containing the provision
was probated in the Philadelphia courts last
week. The settlement of the will is now
pending. Quite an interesting story is con,
nected with the bequeathal.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-11
Financial Worry and Suicide.

Hazleton, Pa, April 11.-Townsend
W. Boone, aged 70 years, one of Halle.
toms most prominent citizens, who for
many years was connected with the
mining firm of A. Pardee & Co., and
until recently interested in the Lehigh
Lumber company, shot himself in the
head yesterday with suicidal intent,
and will die. Financial troubles are
assigned as the cause of the act.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-11

Justice Shoemaker disposed of the follow
ing cases last night and this morning
Dominick Smydzunis, assault and battery on
oath of Jacob Czeris, $500 bail Enoch Spsrla,
assault and battery on oath of Mrs. Magda-
lena Yeah, settled on payment of costs Mrs.
John Puczkowski, assault and battery on
oath of Mrs. Annie Powlowska, $500 bail.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-11

Silk mill projects are becoming epidemic in
this region. Almost every town of any size
has "a plan" under way. Now Ashland
comes forward with hint in that direction.
D. J. Dillon, of Patterson, n. j., who is a
manufacturer with a plant and not promo
ter, was in that town yesterday and wants to
locate there. The Ashland capitalists wont
talk, and are thinking loud.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-11

The HERALD last week stated that the
report of the purchase of the Pottsville
Chronicle by R. ]. Wilson, of Mt. Carmel
was confirmed and that he would assume
charge about the latter part of the month
Further evidence of the truthfulness of this
report is given by Mr.. Wilson. He offers his
Mt. Carmel paper the Daily News, for sale,
giving as his reasons for selling as having
interests elsewhere"
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-11

Garfield Jefferson was struck on the fore
head by an iron pipe in the hands of a play
mate. The blow caused laceration that re-
quired seven stitches.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-11

Revival meetings continue all this week in
the NJ. E. church Rev. Ellis E. McKelvey,
of Delano, will occupy the pulpit this even
ing. On Thursday evening Rev. NJ. L.
Swoyer, of Shamokin, will preach. The
meetings are largely attended, and the pastor,
Rev. swindells, is meeting with much en-
couragement.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-11

John Krucefski has secured no trace to the
$500 that was stolen from the till in his bar
yesterday afternoon. His wife still adhers
to the suspicious concerning a man who
loitered about the place yesterday, but no
steps have yet been taken towards making
an arrest.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-11
Big Time at Reading.

Cashmere Temple No. 81, d. o. X. X g,
Knights Of Pythias, which has number of
members in this town, is preparing for big
celebration at Reading on the 18th inst. In
cidental to the initiation of at least twenty
members there will be fraternal visit by
Ascalon Temple No. 81, of Washington, d. c.
Senator Mason, of Chicago, ILL.,, Senator
Mantle, of Butte, Montana, and Senator
Warren, of Cheyenne. Wyo., all members of
Washington Temple, will be in the visiting
delegation. An elaborate banquet will fol-
low the ceremonies.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-11

Wise's orchestra, of Mt. Carmel, will fur.
nish the music at Lakeside park this season
This was settled last week, when an agree
ment was entered into between the manage
ment of the resort and the orchestra.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-11

The Pottsville Water Company has paid
over to the heirs of the late DIR. Shannon, of
Schuylkill Haven. the sum of s45, 900, which
covers the amount of damages awarded in
the suit for possession of the Indian Run
water supply, recently decided by the
Supreme Court.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-11
Valley Railroad News.


From Hazleton standard.
1t is reported on very good authority that
George w. Brill is now considering a fatter-
ing offer from the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company.
The official bulletin announcing the re-
signatiOn of Master Mechanic Roth, was
posted yesterday. His successor is Mr.. Volk,
of Wilkesbarre.
The successor to George W. Brill, will in all
probability be Pittsburg man, and his name
will be announced upon Supt Keith's re-
turn.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-11

Special to EVENING HERALD.

Special TO EVENING HERALD.
Harrisburg, April 11.-There was no
change in the relative strength of the con-
Guiding forces in the Senatorial battle to-day,
ex-senator Quay being seventeen short of an
election. The vote was as follows Quay 90,
Ianks 78 Irwin 81
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-11

A message from the Miners hospital to-day
stated that Frank Lewis, of MahanOy City, a
brother of d. r. Lewis, of town, is rapidly
recovering from injuries he received in the
mines last week. The patient was injured
about the hips.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-11

Maggie Lecka was placed under $500 bail
by Justice Toomey last evening. charged with
being common nuisance and disturbing the
peace. The prosecutor is Enoch Sapella.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-11
Tim on His Dignity,

Tim Hurst denies that he has made ap-
plication for a position on the National league
staff of umpires. He said he would accept an
appointment if rendered him, but that he
would not apply for it.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-11

Policeman Heaton and Watchman Tempest
this afternoon ran into the lookup an intoxi-
Gated one-armed tramp who had made him
self a nuisance about town.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-11

The 2O-round bout between Jack" Nc
Cormick, of town, and Philip Huntzinger, of
MshanOy City, will take place at Hersker's
opera house, Mahanoy City, on Tuesday, 25th
inst.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-11
FREE LUNCHES TONIGHT.
BICKERT-s.

Potato salad and Hamburger steak to-
night. Special lunch tomorrow morning.
HENTZ's.
Liver aud onions, free, tonight. Chicken
soup tOmoTrow morning.
WEEKS
Bean soup free, tonight. Cold lunch to
IL a. m.
KENDRICK HOUSE.
Grand Army bean soup will be served, free,
to all patrons tonight.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-11

Little Colds" Thousands of lives sacri-
feed every year. Dr. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup cures little colds, cures big colds too,
down to the very verge of consumption.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-11

The congregation of the Methodist EpiscO-
pal church at Gilberton has made arrange
ments to hold an eisteddfod on July 4th,
next
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-11

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money if it fails to cure.
25c. The genuine has L. B. Q. on each
70 bIat If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-11
The working Time.

1t is expected that the P. & r. eollieries
will make four three-quarter days this week,
working on Thursday and Friday.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-11

Musical instruments with all their neces-
saries, very cheap, at orkin's, 129 South
Main street. If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-11
The h Leading Store

We have just received and placed
in our cloak room a nice line of
women 5 tailor-made suits, jackets,
silk lined, all we'll made and neatly
finished, at S. 90, $500, $1,000
and SI2.oo. Also a large line Of
seperate skirts in plain and figured
black mohair, brocaded satin and
silk tafieta at very little more than
the cost of the material.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-11
SPECIAL THIS WEEK,

200 dozen Ladies', Misses and Children's
fine black ribbed hose seamless foot, 10
cents per pair, worth l5c.
1000 yards fine unbleached muslin, 40
per yard, worth &c.
5pieoes Of black Henrietta, soc per yard,
worth 75C.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-11

10 South Main street viii be our new loca-
ton. Until then all goods sold at cost.
3-2s-tf E. b. BRUAiM.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-11

The largest and cheapest line of wedding
rings can be found at Orkin's, 129 South
Main street. If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-11

We will sell the best gas mantle made for
IS cents until we move to our new store room.
3-2S-tf E. B. BRUAIM.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-11
CARPETS,

On the second flour we are en-
abled to show you a line of carpets
that is well worth your inspection.
Velvets, Administers, Brussels,
Moquettes, Wilton, Ingram and
Rag---a large variety of each, in
the latest patterns and at prices
that will move them quickly.
WE SELL BUTTERICK PAPER PATTERNS.
P. ]. GAUGHAN,
NORTH MAIN ST.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-11

Accidents come with distressing frequency
on the farm. Cuts, bruises, stings, sprains
DR.. Thomas Eclectric Oil relieves the pain
instantly. Never safe without it.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-11
Out in State Charities.

Coco Argoline, the genuine article, for sale
at Kirlin's drug store. l0-8-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-11
suit Against the borough.

Bauser's, Chestnut s. Cherry streets.
Fresh and smoked meats, butter and eggs.
The times., 1899-07-06
CHINAMEN ON PARADE.
Imposing Feature of Yesterdays
Celebration in Snn Francisco

San Francisco, July 5.-The Fourth was
celebrated here yesterday by the largest
parade in years. About 5000 men were in
line and a curious feature was that the
Chinese who twenty years ago would not
have dared to appear on the streets of San
Francisco in a parade made as fine a
showing as any body of men in the line
today and received applause all along the
route.
The parade was reviewed on Van Ness
Street by Major General Shafter. The
parade was headed by regulars from the
Presidio, the Twenty fourth Infantry.
colored, receiving the most attention.
About 1000 recruits who have not been
assigned to regiments were in line. The
Chinese brought up the rear of the process
sion. They had obtained permission to
parade from the Chinese authorities at
Washington, and they had spared no ex-
pense to show their good will. The Six
Chinese Companies managed the affair and
spent $4,000 on floats and costumes. Rich
trappings were loaned by joss houses and
wealthy merchants.
The Chinese consul and associates were
in the parade and the procession was
closed with a fierce dragon. All the cos
tunes were of silk of beautiful co!ors. red,
blue, green, purple, and yellow. and the
banners were stiff with gold and precious
stones. Altogether it was the finest Chi
nese procession ever given in this country