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Evening journal., 1899-12-07
BUT ONE CASE
IN HEDGEVILLE
Health Officials Unable to Locate
Eight Dipitheria Patients
in That Locality.
NO EPIDEMIC as ALLEGED

THERE HAS BEEN BUT FOUR.
TEEN CASES OF DISEASE RE.
PORTED TO THE BOARD OF
HEALTH Il ONE DEATH - ONE
NEW CASE.
80 far as this department knows.
there is but one case of diphtheria in
Hedgeville,' said Secretary Wiggles-
worth, OF the Board of Health to an
Evening journal reporter this morning.
This statement was made in reply to
a query regarding an article appearing
in a morning paper, which stated that
eight cases of the disease had been To-
Gated in one house.
This morning" continued Mr.. Wig
ellsworth, Health officer McKenney
visited Hedgeville and endeavored TO
look up the alleged cases, but was un-
able odo so. He found one case, that
Of child. at No. IL Cedar street. and
reported it to this office. The house
was at once quarantncd. That is the
only case in that locality that has so
far been reported at this Office
At present there has been but four
teen cases Of diphtheria, OF which the
health board has been notified. One
death was reported yesterday, that of
William Sweeney the 6-year-old son of
John and Mary Sweeney, Of the south
east corner Of Second .and Walnut
slreets. -
no ,FEAR Or EPIDEMIC
From Mr.. Wigglesworth's statement.
there seems to be no fear of a diph-
iberia epidemic, as the disease is no
more widespread this year than 1t has
been at the same time during previous
years.
CASE TWO MONTHS AGO.
The morning paper containing
the sensational article regarding the
diphtheria epidemic stated that YES
tcrday a Polish woman residing in
Hedgeville went to drug store to get
some salve for a sore throat and was
told that she had better consult a ply
sician. She did so. and the physician
found eight cases of dipbtheria in the
house. All Of the eight had been going
around and possibly spreading the dis
ease
Investigation disclosed the fact that
some two months ago a Polish woman
residing In BrOwntown brought hel
child into the drug store Of j. Frank
Harmonson, Maryland avenue and Oah
street, and requested ten cents worth ol
salve for a sore in the child's throat
Upon examination DR.. Harmonson
found that the child was suffering
from diphtheria, and advised that a
physician be called. DR.. Werner was
summoned and found eight of the wo-
mans children suffering with the dis
ease. two of whom died later and the
rest have recovered Since that time
there has been but one or two cases oI
diphtheria in that vicinity.
PRONOUNCED AN OUTRAGE.
DR. HarmonsOn pronounces the state
ment made this morning regarding tn,
so-called epidemic as an outrage anC
an injustice to the public
Druggist S. c. McKeever, of Mary,
land avenue and Linden street. wheI
spoken TO ON the subject, said tha
there was no truth in the report, anC
was' much incensed that such a rumo
should have been circulated.
There is absolutely no truth in It,
said he. and it has caused the resi-
dents in this vicinity 10 be much alarm
sd. l cannot see why paper SHOULD
publish such a statement The onl,
case of diphtheria know Of in this 10
cality is on Cedar street. The Othe
cases referred to occurred two month
ego"
Evening journal., 1899-12-07
ANNUAL ELECTION.

The annual election Of officers OF Du-
Pont Pest. No /. G. A. r., will take
place this evening at S o'clock In the
rooms. Ninth and King streets. There
are several candidates fer the various
offices.
Evening journal., 1899-12-07
MoNTHI.Y MEETING HELD

The Delaware Kindergarten Associa-
ton held its regular monthly meeting
in Friends School, Fourth and West
streets, yesterday afternoon. After rou-
tine business was transacted religious
instruction Of children was discussed.
Evening journal., 1899-12-07
RED MEN AT LAuREL

The Great Sachem OF Delaware will
officially visit Rossakatum Tribe. of
Laurel, tomorrow evening. This is cne
of the most important fraternal benev-
olent organizations on the Peninsula.
Evening journal., 1899-12-07
CASES
CARRIED OVER
Another POstponement Granted
BY the Chancellor This Morn.
ing at Request of Counsel.
HEARING ON DECEMBER Is
NEITHER SIDE READY IN THE M
JUNCTION CASES AGAINST THE
WILMINGTON CITY RAILWAY
COMPANY AND THE BRANDY
DIVINE SPRINGS COMPANY.


DIVINE SPRINGS COMPANY.
Chancellor Nicholson this morning
again postponed the hearing OF argu-
ments in the preliminary Injunction
suits instituted against the Whining
ton and Brandywine Springs Railway
Company and the Wilmington City
Railway Company regarding the use OF
Sixth street.
To-day was the time fixed upon by
mutual agreement Of counsel for the
.contesting companies, at which argu-
ments pro and con would be heard by
the chancellor. His honor was at the
Court House at his usual time. 1915
O'Clock, and was ready TO take up the
matter
The Wilmington City Railway Com
pany was represented by Attorney VIII
lard Sanlshurv and tho Rrandywine
Springs Company by Benjamin Nielda
aud William S. Hilles. No other repre-
sentailves Of the companies were pres
ent The attorneys held a lengthy con-
sultation with Chancellor Nicholson.
during which posiponement was
agreed TO.
IN making - iaaati on Lon a--,aOet tpona-
ment OF the he1ripg qf' argtfients Alr
Hilles said. d" If your honor, please. az
Ter consultation with yourself and my
learned friends. Mr. salisbury and Mr.
Nields. / move that the hearing OF argu-
ments In the preliminary injunction
cases against the Wilmington City
Railway Company and the Wilmington
and Brandywine Springs Railway Com
Dany REGARDING the uef of Sixth etroQf
be postponed until Friday. Deccmbe
l5."
Chancellor Nicholson approved cf Afr
llilles request, and stated that afi-
davlts 20 support the bills IN each case
must be filed on or before Saturday.
December .. that any affidavlts ~ re-
ply should be filed before Tuesday Do
ccmbor ~; that countor-aifidavits IN
rebuttal viii have 10 be filed on or he-
fore Thursday December l4. and tnai
the rule and motion made be continued
until Friday December H., when argu-
monis on both sides will be heard
Evening journal., 1899-12-07

Five per cent viii be added 20 All
county tax bills after December 81.
Evening journal., 1899-12-07
nMuRpEN cATcHEs rHEM.-

Sea trout every day. sc. H.. at iia
King street c. NJ MuRDEN.
Evening journal., 1899-12-07
TWO lNJUNCTIONS ASKED.
AGAINST BRADFORD AMI
THOMAS & DAVIS COMPANIES.
NEWARK FIRM, 1T Is ALLEGED.
PERMITS WATER FROM PAPER
MILLS TO FLOW INTO AN
ANCIENT STREAM.

In the Court Of Chancery this nom
ing In which Chancellor John Il Mich
olson sat, H. Irving Handy ana William
b. kurtz made an application on behalf
OF James Hossinger for temporary
injunction to prevent the Thomas and
Davis Company, of Newark. from per-
hitting water that passes through the
various dyeing processes In
the wall paper mandatory
to empty into an ancient stream.
From this stream Mr.. Hossingers cat
tie drink. The application was contin-
ued 20 January 8. and instructions is
sued allowing beth complainant and
defendants to file affidavits on or be-
fore December 2S. II. II. Ward reprs-
Isents the Thomas and Davis Company.
William 8. Hillcs and William ~
Kuriz, on behalf Of Frederick l.. Kurtz
a stockholder, made an application for
and rule was directed to be issued Ia
the James Bradford Company the paint
and glass dealers, s and 10 East Third
street, TO show cause why receiver
should not be appointed to take charge
'Of and manage the affairs of the COM
pany, and also why a preliminary in
junction should not issue forbidding
the officers of the company from mis-
appropriating and misapplying funds
and money Of the company and from
paying themselves additional salaries.
A rule was issued made returnable on
December Is.
In the case Of James II. HOflecker
trustee OF the estate OF John Hammond
VS.. Jane Stanton. ct al, Mr.. Hoffecker
was authorized TO draw up q new deed
for property in lieu Of one lost or mis-
placed.
Evening journal., 1899-12-07

Five Der cent will be added to all
county tax bills after December 81.
Evening journal., 1899-12-07
HEPTAsoPHs TO ELECT

TIE CONCLAVEs PROPOSE TO oC-
CUPY ONE BUILDING NEXT
YEAR.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-05
The AIinstrels.

An audience that packed all parts of Fer
guson's theatre to the doors witnessed the
performance Of the Schoppe Bros. mnstres
last night. As a financial venture it was
success beyond expectations, and artistically
it was strongly endorsed by the large audi
ence, the applause being frequent and hearty
Messrs A. j. Carroll, p. J. Maher. w. NJ
Jenkins and E }. Coaney We're the end men
upon the Introductory, and Mr.. NJ. f. Durkin
the conversationalist Messrs. George B.
LOwrey and John ID. Jenkins were the
second edition of end men and the former
got OF several gags on local affairs
that drew forth great applause.
The instrumental selections by the Schoppe
orchestra and singing by Harry A. Goldin.
W. NJ. jenkins, Tom Hall, John d. Jenkins,
Charles Hilton and COoney and Hilton were
pleasing features of the first part The
BLACK Monk Overture" by the orchestra
was also highly appreciated. The second
part was opened with very clever and daring
acrobatic feats by Cadden, Gessley and Feeley
that were warmly and deservedly applauded.
The Big Four quartette won an encore, and
Down on the Levee" by jenkins, Maher,
Cadden, Giddons and Mcdonald was
well received. The last named two
were heartily spplauded for subse-
quent buck and wing dancing The
entertainment closed with an amusing sing
ing and dancing pot pourri under the direc-
tion of NJ. f. DurSin in the character of
Uncle Rastus." As a whole the perform
ance was fully up to expectations and in
many respects it was up to the standard of
many of the professional companies that
have appeared here. The young men worked
faithfully to attain success, and the HERALD
congratulates them upon the result. The
parade preceding the show was also a subject
of much favorable comment. The minstrels
were attired in stunning spring suits and
marched with the grace and snap of pro-
fessiOnals.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-05

Irwin Christ, son Of Isaac Christ, of the
Tamaqua Manufacturing Company, was mar
ried to Miss Ida Koch, of Barnesville, at the
latter place about three weeks ago.
Miss Maggie, daughter of Mrs. Thomas
Davis, of Girardvlle, and Harvey Bleam, of
Philadelphia, were joined in wedlock Mon
day evening. They will reside in the latter
city.
Matthew P. Blazis, popular young Lithu-
anian resident of town, and Miss Name
Kolwach, of Centralia, were married at II
o'clock this morning in the Lithuanian
church at Mt. Carmel. There was large at
tendance of friends of both parties at the
ceremony. Louis Kazunas, of town, was the
groomsman and Miss Violet Cuff, of Cen
tralia, the bridesmaid. The couple will
make their home in town.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-05

William Witakunis lies in critical condi-
tion at his home in Mahanoy City, as a re-
suit of an alteration. William Godavicz
threw a lamp at Witakunis' head The mark
was missed and the lamp crashed against the
wall. Godavicz knocked his victim down
and, with pieces Of the glass lamp, gashed
his face, head and neck in a terrible manner.
DR., Dunn put sixteen stitches in the wounds.
Godavicz was committed to Jail pending the
result of the injuries. The fight resulted
through GOdavicz being accused Of intimacy
with the wife of WItakunis.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-05
April Meather.

Professor Coles predicts that April will
prove very peculiar month, in which all
the seasons Of the year may be reproduced,
and many new features brought out for in
spection The shadow of the Death Planet
will leave the Roman Empire in about two
months more aud cause great sorrow. Have
you noticed how many prominent and
popular Romans have fallen since our predic-
tion of this planet in our February forecasts
Terrible war slaughter will be made in the
East and trouble may come to us on our
western border. April in the main will be a
fine month, the high flood vital forces will
rule and business will boom in America.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-05

Anthony Vincent. of South West street, an
employe at the VIM. Penn colliery breaker,
had David Luks, a chute boss at the place,
put under $500 bail by Justice Shoemaker
last night on charge of assault and battery.
Yozefa Czyzewski was put under $500 bail
by Justice Shoemaker last night on charge
of larceny as bailee made by Anthony
Mekulski. The woman is charged with un-
lawfully Withholding an accordian worth
$3.50. She claims to hold il for board due.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-05

If not you've a 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 Easter neckwear. Silk shirts, the
latest. Childrens suits a speciality.
ONE-PRICE-CLOTHING STORE,
l., Refowich Prop.
3-29-lm 10 and ~ s. Main street.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-05
Bauser's, Chestnut & Cherry streets.
Fresh and smoked meats, butter and eggs. t


Lawrence Shelly, aged 75 years, died at his
home in Minersville yesterday, survived by
his wife.
On Sunday William Zimmerman, well
known resident of Minersville, was taken
suddenly i'll, and died Monday morning,
from pneumonia. He was former resident
of Linglestown, near Harrisburg, where his
remains were taken.
Mrs Patrick O'Neill died at her home in
Fountain Springs on Monday afternoon.
suffering from pneumonia, She leaves hus-
band aud five children.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-05

Last Saturday evening Barney Hawley,
gate tender at the limerick street crossing of
the Lehigh Valley Railroad, was knocked
down by team on West Coal street. He did
not appear to have been seriously injured
and little attention was paid to the matter
until yesterday, when he complained of pains
in the region of the kidneys. An examina-
tion by physician showed that one of his
ribs on the right side was fractured.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-05

Mrs Friedman has changed her residence
from North Jardin street to South Jardin
street. George Seager will move into the
house made vacant by Mrs. Friedman, and
Rev. Yearick will move here from Lewisburg
and occupy the house to be vacated by
Mr.. Seager.
The Singer Sewing Machine Co., is now
comfortably located in the Price building, on
North Main street.
Daniel Horn is now a resident of town.
having moved his household goods from
BrandOnville.
Harry Reeves now occupies the Davies
property on North Jardin street recently pur-
chased by him.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-05

Rt Rev. Ethelbert Talbot, d. d. Ii. D.,
Bishop of the Central Pennsylvania Diocese
will administer confirmation to a class of
catechumeus in All Saints church this even
ing and deliver sermon. The service will
begin at 1880 o'clock The choir has arranged
the following program for the occasion Pro
cessional Rejoice ye pure in heart" Mag
niticat Garrett hymn, Come Holy Ghost -
anthem, duett, "The Lord is my Shepherd, -
II Smart offertory, They have taken away
my Lord" J. Stainer; recessional, Jesus
Christ is risen to-daY.n
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-05
In a Critical Condition.

Frank Bolonis, who was stabbed by John
Bubnis at Lost Creek No. on Monday night,
is said to be in a critical condition at his
home in lower Wm. Penn. 1t is said that his
injury was aggravated after the attendance
by DR.. Brady by the victim being waylaid by
Bubnis and his friends while Bolonis was on
his way home. In the second attack Bolonis
was badly beaten.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-05

Schneider and Brown, wholesale grocers at
Mt. Carmel, have purchased the wholesale
grocery business of John H. Goeser, Of the
same place. and it is said Mr. Goeser will
probably purchase the Rettig brewery at
POttsville.
1t is reported that R. J. Wilson, proprietor
and editor of the Mt. Carmel News, will pur-
chase the Evening Chronicle plant at Potts.
Vile
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-05

An operation was performed upon Miss
Mary Raymond, at Brownsville, last evening,
by Drs. Stein, Spalding and Dill. For some
time past the young lady has been greatly
annoyed by the rapid growth of tumor on
the little finger of the right hand. Yester-
day Miss Raymond summed sufficient courage
to have it removed, which was done with
success. 1t was the size of pigeon egg.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-05

Representatives of the South Bethlehem
silk mill company have secured site Of
l5O,O 900 square feet in Hazleton, free of all
taxes, and will locate a silk mill in that town
if the people will raise a loan of $50, 600 for a
period of ten years at per cent. A meeting
was scheduled for to-day to raise the money.
The mill will employ 1000 hands
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-05
George Brill Resigns.

George W. Brill. train dispatcher for the
Lehigh Valley railroad, now located at Haz-
Teton, yesterday rendered his resignation 1t
is said he will engage in the lumber business
with ex-Congressman Kulp. His successor
has not been appointed. Mr.. Brill has grown
up in the service of the company and many
will regret his retirement. He is well and
favorably known here.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-05
CRUSHED BENEATH CARS.
a Distressing Accident at Mahanoy Plane
This Morning.

James Sheridan. man about So years old.
employed as a car runner at the foot Of NAH
anOy Plane for 80 years past met with in
juries at three o'clock this morning that re-
suited in his death
Sheridan was running trip Of empty cars
down the siding when in some way unex-
planned, he fell under the wheels and the
cars passed over both his legs The right
leg was crushed up to the thigh, and the left
leg was terribly crushed below the knee.
Sheridan died al the Miners hospital at s1O
o'clock this morning An amputation OF
both limbs would have been necessary had
the deceased survived the shock Sheridan
home was in Pottsvile and he had family
Of adult children there.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-05
why Women Are Nervous.


The frequent cases of nervous prostration
or utter collapse of the nervous system un-
der which women "go all to pieces" as tne
saying is, have caused much thought and in
vestigation on the part Of physicians
Certain inorganic substances are well
known to cause various forms of nervous
diseases which are readily traced to the
poisons producing them. Further research
leads to the belief that alum is a prevailing
cause of sO-called nervous prostration for the
symptoms it produces on the nervous system
after its absorption into the blood are very
remarkable indeed. Experiments physiolog-
ically made upon animals by Orfla, Pro.
fessors Hans Mayer, Paul Seim and Others
show that alum frequently produces nc
visible symptoms for many days after its in.
PRODUCTION into the body. Then follow loss
Of appetite and other alimentary disturb.
ances and finally a serious prostration of the
whole nervous system. The most prominent
physicians now believe that nervous pros
tration" and many affections of the nerves
from which both men and women suffer are
caused by the continued absorption Of alum
into the system.
1t is probable that many medical men are
unaware of the extent to which salts OF
alumina may be introduced into the body
being under the impression that the use OF
alum in bread is prohibited. Alum, however
is still used surreptitiously to some extent to
whiten bread and very largely in making
cheap kinds of baking powder In families
where baking powder is generally used great
care should be exercised TO procure only
those brands made from cream of tartar
The alum powders may generally be dstin-
guished by the lower price at which they are
sold
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-05

The School Board will hold regular
monthly meeting tonight.
Tomorrow evening a regular semi-monthly
meeting of the Borough Council will be held.
On Friday evening the Soldiers Monument
Association will hold a regular monthly
meeting. The committee on site will have
an important report
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-05

While working on the night shift at ELAN
gowan colliery last night, Peter Staukuscz, of
town, received a laceration of the right
shoulder. 1t was caused by slight rush of
coal
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-05

The young daughter of Louis Lehe, of
West Cherry street, had the nail torn from
one of her fingers yesterday by having the
member caught between the cog wheels of a
clothes wringer.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-05
POWDER EXPLODES.
Two Men Injured in Indian Ridge Uolliery
To-day.

An explosion of powder took place in a
breast of the Indian Ridge coliery this
morning, by which Ignace Popaa, 80 years
old and single, was severely burned about
the head, face, neck, back, hands and arms,
and Thomas Lenney, aged % years and
single, was burned about the face. The
former resides on South West street and was
attended by DIR. JasinsB. Lenney resides at
Yatcsville. Popara said Lenney exploded
the powder, hut could not say how it was
done. Neither man is dangerously injured
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-05
ICE MAKING PLANT.
Company Organized Here and work on
building Started.

Another industry is TO be added to Shen.
andoahs small number number Of local
capitalists have organized company to be
known as the Peoples Ice Company, for the
purpose Of manufacturing ice The gentle
men interested are Christ Schmidt, Samuel
q. Roberts, NJ. NJ. Burke, f. b. Foley, Fred.
erick Keithau and William SChmileski
They have secured the property Of the
p. & r. G. & |. Co., aud the Lehigh Valley
r. K. Co., near the Kelley Run breaker, aud
a gang of labOrers are now at work digging
foundations. Masons and carpenters will be
at work before the end Of the week on the
building A contract has been entered into
FOR the machinery with the Vlter Mfg Co.. oi
Milwaukee Wis The plant is guaranteed tl
have a capacity Of fifteen tons daily.
The plant will consist Of an engine and
compressor, condenser, tanks, freezing coils
cake filters reboiers, deoderizers. maple
charcoal and Spring filters and also an elec
trio light plant aud a cooling tower which
enables them to reuse the water.
The company has ordered three new wagons
and expect to begin business by June lst
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-05

The court has finally acted upon the ap-
plication of Bernard J. Kehoe for new
license in the First ward, and has granted
the same.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-05

John Sanders, 81 years old, 800 West Coal
street, was reported to the Board of Health
to-day as a sufferer from diphtheris. The
child's parents are visiting the address above
given.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-05
FREE LUNCHES TONIGHT.


BICkERTs 3.
Special free lunch tonight. Clam soup to-
morrow morning.
HENTZ's.
Chicken soup, free, tonight. Extra lunch
to-u orrow morning.
WEEKS
Bean soup, free, tonight. Cold lunch, to
IL a. m.
KENDRICK HOUSE.
Pea soup will be served, free, to all patrons
tonight.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-05

We will sell the best gas mantle made foI
Is cents until we move to our new store room
3-2S-tf E. B. BRUMM
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-05
Nail Torn on.

See "Girvin's" display of window curtains
from 10c. up. 5-3t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-05

10 South Main street will be our new loca.
ton. Until then all goods sold at cost.
3-2S-tf Il. b. BRUMM,