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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-18

Thirteen colored recruits for the regu-
lar army were sent off on yesterday
afternoon. They go to the barracks AT
Columbus, Ohio.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-18

Mr.. /. Rosenthal has a new adver-
tisement of special sale of new
goods at specially dow prices i'll to-day S
paper.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-18

The British Guards Band arrived yes
terday afternoon at $40 o'clock ON a
special train from Goldsboro. Lieut.
Dan Godfrey was taken i'll at Goldsboro
and was unable to come with the mem
bers of his band.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-02

The many friends of Miss Lizzie Gable
rendered her birthday party at the resi-
dence of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Philip
Gable, Of 436 West Oak street last evening in
honor Of her twelfth birthday anniversary
Miss Gable received many gifts from her
friends, of which many were useful and very
beautiful. Games were INDUCED in and re-
freshments were served The guests departed
at an early hour, all well pleased with the
evenings entertainment. Those present
were Annie Dougherty. Alice Faust, Hattie
Staufer, Minnie Meyer, Helena Dover,
Edith Morris, Jennie Metzger. Rosie Brobst
Stella Eisenhower, May, Margaret and Lizzie
Gable, Lizzie and Nellie Britton, Ethel and
Della Bitler, Bertha and Marguerite Sim
mons and Walter Rupert, Albert and Joseph
Shappell Arthur Stauffer, Augustus and Ell
mer Dover, Clyde and Harold Goodhead
John Metzger, James Laing Michael Sim
MONS Garfield Davenport and Misses Fannie
Brobst and Martha Gable. and Messrs Harry
and Lewis Gable.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-02
STRAWBERRY AND VANILLA ZOE
CREAM, ORANGE WATER ICE.
Made daily at Scheider's bakery, 27 East
Centre street. Pure aud delicious I2-I-tf


A visit to the store Of Hooks & Brown, on
North Main street. affords a feast for the
eyes. This place has been the Mecca of
Christmas shoppers for years, but this season
the display exceeds anything the firm has
ever attempted Numerous special counters
and shelves have been arranged for the i'm
mense stock offered to seekers Of articles to
be used as Christmas gifts. The stock in
cludes almost everything that one can think
of. There are manicure, smoking and shay
ing sets, work boxes albums, cuff boxes and
glove cases, pasteles, all the latest styles
OF 1900 calendars, inkstands, ladies' dressing
cases, toilet bottles of every description.
photO-holders, medalliOns Of all designs.
and chinaware in all styles aud shades.
Then there is the doh counter with its Con-
gress Of Nations. Even the Filipino is repre-.
sented, and the, are dolls that smile, cry
walk, and talk, and some, like most women.
wont talk when they don't wish to- The
toy counter grosns under the weight of the
lire departments, Black Diamond express and
other ingenious eOntrivances to make the
juvenile happy, while the counter assigned to
games, puzzles, building block, etc. presents
a marvellous combination. The book counter
is most interesting one. Here good reading
may be secured at any price from cents to
five dollars. 1t would take too much space
to even attempt to describe the stock of
Christmas tree ornaments Messrs Hooks &
Brown offer this season. The display is
simply dazzling.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-02

The second number of the series of enter.
tainments being given at Mahanoy City
under the auspices of the Central Lyceum
Bureau, will be concert by the Carol club,
of Boston, on Monday evening next, and it is
looked forward to with great deal of inter
est by the lovers Of music and high class en-
tertainment here, as well as in Mahanoy
City. The Carol club, which has an estab-
hshed reputation as one of the most renowned
musical organizations in the country. will be
assisted by Mr.. Edwin Rood, the famous i'm
personator and dialect story-teller, who is
said to be a whole entertainment himself.
The Carol clubs concerts receive the warmest
praise of the press and people everywhere
they are given.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-02

The three-year old child of Daniel Kerr-
gan died at the family residence at Colorado,
at four O'Clock this morning. The funeral
will take place on Monday, interment will
be made in st. Joseph's cemetery, Girard-
Vile
Frederick Granzow. Jr., died at the family
residence in Ashland yesterday, aged 81
years. His death was caused by paralysis of
the heart.
Mrs j. G. Medlar, wife of the well known
real estate agent of Shamokin, expired on
Thursday night after a lingering illness of
over year. She was 80. years old and "a
husband and two daughters survive. She
formerly resided at Port Carbon.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-02

The Prudential Insurance Company is de-
fendant in suit at Pottsyille, aud Ellen
Sneck is the plaintiff In 1891 the company
issued policy on the life of Bridget Coogan.
of Pottsville. The policy was allowed 70
lapse, and Miss Sneck was induced by agents
of the company to take it up. After paying
money on the policy seven years, she wa.
told by the company that the law prohibited
speculating on human life, and that the policy
was no good to her. She then ceased pay.
ment, demanded the money she paid the
company, and on refusal brought suit to re-
cover same.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-02
Prisoner Crazed by Grief.

Anthony Steukavage, one of the seven
men convicted of murder in the tirst de-
gree for the killing of Joseph Rutkofski at
VIM. Penn, is on the verge of becoming a
raving maniac. Stenkavage is one of three
brothers convicted Of the crime and his
condition is indeed pitiable one. All
through the long hours of the night the un-
fortunate man cries out in his anguish, oh,
my God guilty of murder in the first degree.
Me no kill. Me no conspire and me no help
to do wrong that night. My God, me inuO-
cent of kill. Joe Rutkofski dead. Me no
help to do that crime" Stenkavage PAGES
his narrow cell day and night broken hearted.
His weeping and lamentations are heard in
the corridor of the county prison and has
deeply affected the prisoners whe occupy ad-
joining cells.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-02
Newspaper Gosslp,

Jack" McCarthys new departure in the
journalistic field at Reading is causing much
guess work among the quill pushers.
The Tamaqua Recorder has frightened its
pages by the introduction Of 'electros bearing
on local events. Brother Hearst is to be
congratulated for this evidences of enterprise.
The Miners Journal heartily agrees with
the HERALD that change in party mau-
agement is essential to Republican success in
this county. And for this our contemporary
is to be commended. Keep up the good
work
That new daily paper in Pottsville has not
materialized. 1t is said, however that ne
g1tiations are still pending.
Editor Sweeney, of the Daily American, is
issuing newsy sheet these days
One Of the brightest weekly papers that
reaches our table is the Tamaqua Register.
1t has recently been increased in size, and
geographically it shows up very creditably.
The Philadelphis North American is forg-
ing to the front, and its circulation in this
county is on the upward tendency John
Wanamsker is the reputed owner and he
also controls the leading afternoon paper in
that city, the Evening Telegraph. From a
business standpoint, Wanamaker has cinch
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-02
G. A. R. INSPECTION.
Enjoyable Meeting of wa,kin waters Post
Last Evening.

There was an inspection Of Watkiu Waters
Post No. 146 G. A. X last evening, which
was attended by delegations from the Posts
Of Mahanoy City aud Ashland Capt Barn
hardt, Of the latter place, was the insp, citing
officer and he complimented the Post upon
the result. Col. p. II Monaghan. of Girard-
vile, senta letter Of regret being unable to
attend. on account of Illness
Upon the close Of the ceremonies the mem
bers of the Women's Relief Corps prepared "a
collation. for the vets in the Post room and
it was pleasing climax to the events of the
evening.
The Post is in prosperous condition and
the members are enthusiastic over the I'D
ministration Of the Post Commander Joseph
Knapp, Of Yatesville, and give much credit
for the welfare Of the organization to his
personal efforts.
Next Thursday evening the Post will at
tend the inspection Of Severn Post az Maha-
noy City. and next Friday evening an cleo
tiOn of otiit ers will be held
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-02
Church Notioas.

On Sunday evening Miss Sarah jenkins. of
Mahanoy City, will sing two solos in the
Methodist Episcopal church, Lead us
Heavenly Father, Lead u.s." and II will
Drink of the Waters" Prof. John Hough
had kindly offered his service as an accom-
panist but it is to be regretted that the recent
change in the weather will not permit him to
do so without injuring his health. A suit
able substitute, however, has been found in
the person of Miss l.. Rosser, of Mahanoy
City. The sermon will be preached by the
pastor Rev. John T Swindells. A praise
and prom ise service will be held at 6 O'clock
led by W. G. Dusto
At the Calvary Baptist church tomorrow
evening will be given a special service of
song by the choir. consisting of solos, anthems
and songs. Recitations will also be given
during the evening The Young Peoples
Union will have charge of the meeting. Ser
vice at $3.50 p. m. A hearty invitation is ex-
tended to ALL
Services in the Primitive Methodist church
at 1880 a. m. subject, True friendship"
Sunday school at p. M; preaching at $3.50
p. m. subject, THE Reformation" This
will be the second sermon on the above
named subject Everybody kindly invited
There will be no service in the Reformed
church tomorrow morning, on account of
the pastors absence. In the evening, how
ever, the usual service will be held, when
Rev. t. j. Bower, of Frackville, will take
the pastors place. A large attendance of the
congregation is anticipated, and all friends
are welcome
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-02

1t was stated at the prison last night that
Gallagher, who shot Policeman Reinbold at
Tamaqua, had passed fairly good day, and
his condition is considered to be improving.
He has a fair chance to recover. Judge Marr
yesterday fixed bail for this man at 81, 500,
which has not been furnished, and Charles
A. Snyder has been retained as counsel to
defend the prisoner when the case is called
for trial
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-02

Three patients were treated at DIR. Hamil-
toms office this morning for slight injuries
sustained while engaged in working in the
mines. The patients were: Joseph Stro-
kaitis, who has an abscess on his right knee
resulting from a blow. Joseph Strobolis and
Stiney Sturgis are victims of bloodpoisoning
The formers right hand and the latter's
right arm are badly swollen from the results
Of cuts received some time ago.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-02
AGAINST
ROBERTS |
Has Resulted in Action by Repub-
lioan Congressman.
TO INVESTIGATE ELIGIBILITY.
Objection win he Made when lie
Appears 10 Take Che oath, aud
Then Special Investigating Com
mittcc VIII he Appointed.

mittcc VIII he Appointed.
Washington, Dec. AT a confer
ence of about % prominent house Re
publicans held at the Capitol last
night it was decided that the eligibil-
ity OF Representative Elect Roberts. OF
Utah, to occupy a seat in the house
Of representatives should he investi-
gated and determined, and that pend
ing the decision he should not be per
mitted to take the oath OF office
This decision was arrived at by those
present without a dissenting voice.
representative Taylor, of Ohio, who
will have charge Of the matter In the
house explained after the conference
had adjourned, that this proceeding
does not involve a prejudgment Of the
case, but, irrespective of party. Will
afford the members an opportunity TO
vote after thorough investigation
and complete presentation of the case
for their consideration.
Mr.. Taylor had made a study OF the
allegations and precedents and pre-
sented them at length to his coll
leagues He offered a plan of pro-
cedure, which was agreed to after a
general exchange of views The pro-
cedure is to be as follows:
When Mr.. Roberts appears at the
bar of the house to take the oath OBJ
lection is to be made upon the ground
that he Is ineligible. He will then
step aside, and after the other + en-
bers are sworn i'm the member making
the objection-who probably will be
Mr. Taylor-will recite the allegations
and offer a resolution for their in
yestigation by a special committee.
This will give the house an opportunity
to vote in the first instance upon the
question of pOstponing the admins
tration of the oath until after the al
legations have been investigated The
resolutions have not been formulated
yet but they will include the investi-
cation of the charge that Mr. Roberts
alleged conviction of violation of the
Edmunds act in 1889 renders him in
eligible by the terms of that act.
whether the fact that he is an avowed
polygamist renders him ineligible. and
whether the state of Utah, in electing
him. has not violated the compact by
which she obtained statehood.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-02
New Ones
AT
Low Prices.

Childrens Coats, latest Gretchen
double box plete in back, slashed
reveres, trimmed with four rows,
pearl buttons, and white Hercules
braid, corded collar, S2,s8.
AhOTHER-Fancy mixed goods.
full size collar, trimmed with two
rows silk soutache anone fancy
braid, two rows on cuffs and collar,
SL90 only.
Baby's Coats. White Cashmere
fancy cape, embroidered cape, at
$50.
White Cashmere Coat embroid-
cried puffed sleeves, circular collar,
at STAG.
Fine Cashmere extra long puffed
sleeves, full size cape, trimmed
with fancy ribbon and braid, three
pearl buttons, four tucks and fancy
braid around skirt and lined, S2.37,
Long Bedford cord cloak trimmed
with silk braid on yoke and satin
ribbon on collar, S2.37.
Child's Refers in fancy boucle,
all colors, inlaid cloth, cream and
black soutache to match, bound
seems.
In ladies and misses we have a
good line of Coils, Plush Capes,
S4.98, and better.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-02
THEATRICAL.
,,rHE sMuaoLERs.


hve-act melodrama. will be produced at
Ferguson's theatre tonight The company
Is headed by the popular comedian. Mr. Gus
Cohan. and a strong company. Special at.
tention is called to the scenic effects, which
are on an elaborate scale. carrying thousands
Of pounds Of scenery. insuring meritorious
entertainment. The prices have been re-.
duced to 10. 20 and 80 cents Numerous first
class singing aud dancing speciaties are in
troduced during the performances.
HEARTS or THE BLUE RIDGE"
Hearts Of the Blue Ridge, Hal Reid's
latest success, is heavily underlined for pro-
duction at Ferguson's theatre next Monday
evening, with the charming comedienne.
Miss Dorothy Lewis, in the stellar role.
Hearts Of the Blue Ridge" is a pastoral
drama. founded on one Of the famous feuds
so common in the North Carolina hill coun-
try and under the deft handling of this fam.
Gus playwright, the several characters are
shown in all their simple realism which is so
closely identified with the picturesque local
ity. Elaborate beautiful special scenery is
carried and thorough ly enjoyable production
is assured
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-02

The suits brought against the Mahanoy
City Water Company by the owners of the
various mill properties along Catawissa
creek for diverting the water from that
stream through the means of water works.
have been settled. The most important Of
these cases, those against the Shenandoah
Water Co, still remain to be tried.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-02

of all the shows that have appeared at the
Opera House this season, none has pleased
better than Pat MalOney's Irish Visitors
that opened last night to house packed to
the doors, every seat being filled when the
curtain went up and many had to be content
to lean up against the wall. OF the per-
formance too much can not be said in praise
OF the splendid array of talent in the Pat
Maloney show. The program is clean, bright
and humorous, the music is up to date and
catchy, and the specialties all Of the highest
order,the excellent work Of Mr. Tom Waters.
the well known Boston humorist, entities
the gentlemen to place among the highest
artists. To give all the artists the space they
are entitled to would more than FL column.
Judging from a strictly impartial standpoint.
we will say it is by far the most satisfactory
entertainment of the season. Worcester
Daily Gazette The above show will appear
at Ferguson's theatre on Dec 18th.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-02

A knock at the door brought David
Hughes, of Mt. Carmel, down stairs early
yesterday morning. AS he opened the door
four burly Hungarians pounced upon him.
A couple Of his ribs were broken, his head
and body were terribly cut, and finally he
was knocked senseless. The assailants were
arrested by the policemen.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-02
Chureh EntertnInment.

An entertainment will be given in She
United Evangelical church this evening. at
1880 O'Clock, under the auspices Of the Junior
Christian EndeavOr Society Rev j. r.
Hensyl, the pastor, will also take part in the
entertainment. No admission fee will be
charged and everybody is invited.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-02

Letters testamentary were granted to Kate
Boehm on the estate of Margaret Boehm.
late of Shenandoah, deceased; also to Louisa
Boyer on the estate of Homer T. Boyer, late
Of Mahanoy City, deceased. The wills of
James Preston, late of Shenandoah, deceased
and Margaret Shepton, late of Port Carbon,
deceased, were probated and recorded.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-02

All kinds Of trimmings trimmed hats for
ladies and children at cost price, Also, a
new wall case and twenty-four fancy hat
stands will so at a bargain. An excellent
opportunity and good bargain. Hoffman's
Millinery, 10 North Main street, Shenan-
doah Pa. Il-2O-2wk
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-02
uy yOur CIothlng at Harry LeyitIs.


Chief Of Police Reinbold, of Tamaqua.
who is undergoing treatment at the Potts
vile hospital for a bullet wound, is so far
improved that it is likely that he will be al
lowed to return home on Monday, il unfore-
seen complications do not set in.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-02

shoppers in search of bargains, especially
ladies desiring to purchase capes and coats,
cloaks and refers for children, should not
fail to read the new announcement of THE
Hub" in this issue. Special bargains are also
offered in Colts and plush capes for ladies'
and misses
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-02
Robberies at Girnrdvilla-

Robbers made a circuit of houses in Girard-
vile last night and got into two of them, but
secured little booty for their trouble. The
first Ice visited was the residence of John
Granger, mine inspector for the Girard estate,
on Mahanoy avenue, near Second street. The
robbers gained entrance through a window.
They got away with some silYerware aud an
overcoat. The residence Of c. & l. Policeman
Frank Bensinger was next visited and a purse
containing 81 and pair of handouts were
carried Off The robbers then attempted to
get into the residence of George Cress, the
tobacconist, aud had succeeded in raising the
second story window when Mr.. Cress was
awakened and he frightened them off.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-02

The members of sister camps are especially
invited TO witness the mock trial enter tain
ment to be given by Camp 112, P. o. S. of A,
in their hall in the Egan building next
Tuesday evening. 1t viii be treat for the
membership. FRANK SHREY, Pres.
Attest:-J. S. WILLIAMS. Sec'y. II
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-02

One Of the trolley supporting wires Of the
Schuylkill Traction Company, at the corner
Of Main and Coal streets, is broken and hang
ing dangerously low. 1t crosses another wire
connected with the charged wire.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-02
The PIaintin Wins,

In the case of William McAdams VS..
Aquilla J. Womeisdorf, tried before Judge
Mari, the jury yesterday found a verdict for
the plaintiff in the sum of S4s26
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-02

Barbey's draft and bottled beers can be
had, best in tOwn,at Schmickers, Peters old
stand. 10 North Main street Come and see
and hear the champion buck dancer and fin
est boy singer in the state. l21-2t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-02

Choice beef, lamb, pork and mutton.
pickeled pigs feet tongues aud tripe, sau-
sages. All kinds Of fresh aud smoked meats;
eggs and butter Cherry and Chestnut
streets. If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-02

The following letters remain uncalled fol
at the local post office w. T. Crowell, John
Goughan, VIM. Sheeler Joseph Wormald
Henry Hartman, Rev W. L LeFeore
ID. w. BEDKA, p. NJ.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-02

CHRISTMAS REMINDER.-See Orkins stock
of jewelry first. Next door to Mammoth
Clothing House. tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-02

Would be an attractive suit of clothes or
trousers. Elegant sample selection. Catchy
prices Faultless fit and labor Try me.
H. w. Landman. ia North White street.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-02

Has removed to 222 West Centre street,
formerly Manley's old stand. We sell cheaper
than Others and only the best. II.25 I'm
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-02

By knife slipping while he was mending
a pair of shoes John Schott, of North Jardin
street, received an ugly wound in the right
leg that required three stitches.