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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-21
RETURNS
ARE light !
The Noon Vote on the Borough Elections
Very Small.
LACK OF INTEREST DISPLAYED |
The Contests in the Second, Fourth and
Fifth Wards Are Marked by Activity
and the Returns May Assume
Pair Proportions Before
the Polls Close.

The Spring election opened this morning
in a very quiet manner and marked indif-
ference on the part Of the voters in the two
Of the largest wards in the borough-the
First and Third. In these wards there was
no contest on the ward tickets, and little in-
terest was taken in the borough ticket mp to
noon.
As the morning progressed the contests in
the Second, Fourth and Fifth wards became
active. In the Second the battle was be-
tween John p. Boehm, Citizens, and Michael
Mellet Democrat, for Council and Harry E.
KEEPER, Citizens, and Dr. James Brennan.
Democrat, for School Board
This contest is an interesting one, but not
more so than the contest in the Fourth and
Fifth wards for similar Offices In the Fourth
David Howells, Citizen, aud Con. Englert.
Democrat, are pitted against each other for
Council, while the School Dictatorship is a
bone of contention between James Thomas.
Citizen, and Michael S Korrigan, Democrat
In the Fifth ward William Brown, Citizens.
and Edward Murphy, Democrat are the con-
testants for Council, while the School Direc-
tor bght is between John T. Lee, Citizens.
and Martin Mcclure, Democrat.
All the P. & L. collieries suspended opera
tions at about nine o'clock this morning and
it was contemplated that this would result in
an increased vote during the midday
hours. Such did not prove to be the case.
however, and despite the hot contests in three
of the wards, only one presented poll of
votes at noon exceeding the number polled at
the same hour last Spring, and all were far
below the poll at noon in 1897.
One reason assigned for the light vote this
morning was that there was no Tax Receiver
or Chief Burgess in the field, and copse-
quently there was no real incentive of an
outpouring of voters. In other words the
election YVES distinctly of-year one.
The tardiness of the voters can better be
realized by a comparison Of the following
figures At noon to-day the total vote AZ
each poll was: First ward, 56 Second. l1s
Third, l09; Fourth, 1877 Fifth, l5s. The
total vote at each poll in the two preceding
years was ls9s-First ward, 20 Second, 10
Third, 40; Fourth, l43; Fifth, 100. 1897
First, PSI Second, 14s; Third, 262 Fourth.
179; Fifth, 235.
The high vote in 1897 was due to the fact
| that the borough ticket was headed by a
Chief Burgess and Tax Collector. Last yeal
the contests were similar TO the present, with
the exception that in the fights in the Second
Fourth and Fifth wards the respective forces
seem to be more equally arayed against each
other, especially in the Second, where the
Democrats are making the strongest kind Of
a fight to elect their candidate for Council.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-21
ATTEMPTED BURGLARIES.
It is Believed one Of the Marauders Was
Shot.


Attempts were made early yesterday nom
ing to burglarize Archie Smiths clothing
store and Paul Matthias saloon at Mahauoy
Plane. Smith believes he shot one of the
men who attempted to get into his place
At about 1890 a. M Smith heard a noise at
the front door of his store. He quietly went
TO one of the show windows and peepcd
out at the side Of the blind. He saw three
men trying to pick the door lock The burg.
lers gave up this attempt aud started to put
Jimmy at work Smith fred at them through
the window. emptying his revolver The
burglars tumbled over each other in trying
to get away and on the second shot, Smith
says he heard one of the men groan. The
man was carried away by his companions
Smith could find no blood stains about the
place.
Matthias says he was about to retire shortly
after midnight when he heard the rattle of
the latch on the front door of his saloon He
turned out the electric lights aud heard
hurried footsteps outside. Matthias said he
opened the door and went outside. He saw
the forms Of three men hurrying down the
street
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-21

The funeral Of the eleven -month-old child
Of Mr., and Mrs. Albert Pittz, Of Preston
Hill, will take place tomorrow, interment
At Girrdvills.
Mrs. Thomas Coakley of Lanigans, aged
"a years, died at her home at that place at
2:30 o'clock this morning, after an illness of
nine weeks from the effects of injuries re-
ceiyed from falling down a fight Of stairs.
She is survived by husband aud ten child
rem as follows: Cathariue, Patrick, Mrs.
James Carroll, and Mrs. James Tidi-
back, Of Lanigans Mrs. William Broderick,
Fowler's; Mrs. Matthew Leary, Norristown;
Mrs. James Smith, Shenandoah; Thomas.
Theresa and Sarah. The deceased was a
native Of Ireland and came to tnis country
when a child. She was reared in Pottsville.
Mrs Coakley's mother died about year ago
at the remarkable age of 10 years Mrs.
Coskley was good mother. kind hearted
neighbOr and friend and possessed the esteem
of all with whom she was familiar. The
funeral will take place Thursday morning at
10 o'clock, high mass being celebrated in the
Annunciation church, this town. Interment
will be made in the parish cemetery.
Fanny, wife of John Bowes, died at Potts
vile yesterday, aged 3s years
Margaret, daughter Of Samuel and Jennet
Cook, of Vaudeville, died yesterday, aged 2s
years.
An infant child of William Dagilias, of
West Coal street, died yesterday.
The funeral of Martin Prendergsst, father
of Rev Charles Prendergast. of Philadelphia,
will take place tomorrow from his late resi-
dence at Heckscherville. The deceased was
a well known mine superintendent
Henry X. Miller, of Locust Valley, died at
the home Of Jacob Deem there yesterday
afternoon, after a lingering illness. The
funeral will take place on Thursday after
noon.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-21
Purchased a CoIl,ery.

The Bertolette washery, situated at Girard-
vile, was visited yesterday by Messrs. Tyler
& McIurk, Of Audenreid. They purchased
the plant, which has been idle for the past
two months, and will put it in operation at
once. Later on extensive changes will be
made. Isaac Christ, Of TamaQua, architect
aud breaker builder, was also on the ground,
and as soon as the weather permits the plant
will be remodeled. Major Phillips, who is a
veteran in the coal business has been ap.
pointed superintendent and will arrive to,
morrow to take cha ge,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-21
FALSE PRETENCE.
A Brandonvine Man Claimed to own
Farm, But Didn't.

John Longenberger, of Brandonville, was
prosecuted before Justice Shoemaker last
night ON a charge of false pretence made by
Ellis F. Supowitz, merchant of town. The
accu ed was committed in default of $500
bail
The complaint was that Longenberger in
the months of October and November, last,
obtained from Supowitz goods to the value of
S21.sl, on credit. That the credit was given
upon Longenberger's representation that he
owned at Brandonvlle a farm which was
well stocked with everything necessary to its
proper management 1t appears that Supo-
WITT has learned that Longenberger owned
no ia rm
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-21

The weekly meeting Of the local teachers
institute was held in the High school build
ing last evening, Supt. J. W. Cooper presid-
ing. The following was the program of the
meeting Reading and approval of minutes;
singing, Come Thou Almighty King" insti-
tute; reading, self Reliance" Miss Palmer;
journal reading, Attention given to read
ing, writing and spelling" Miss Mcclure;
recitation, IAN Innocent Drummer" Miss
Fairchild; reading Your Voice" Miss
Creary; reading, Prose and Poetry for
Young Children" Miss Jones; journal read
ing, Notes on Discipline" Miss Burke:
reading, Thought Problems" Miss Baugh;
reading, Position of Pupils" Miss Tempest;
grammar, Misses Lambert, Clauser, Coughlin,
Lehe, Miles, Kimmel, Bierman and Mcclure
and Mr.. Sullivan.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-21
AmputatIon NECESSARY.

William jeremiah, % years old and resid-
ing at Mahanoy City, who had his left arm
crushed last Wednesday between a car and
timbers in the Buck Mountain colliery, will
suffer amputation of the arm at the Miners
hospital. In addition to the crush the arm
suffered from the frost. The colliery officials
are being censured for not providing the
young man with an ambulance. He was OBJ
liged to walk to his home, although the day
was bitterly cold.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-21
THE COUNTY SEAT.
Argument on the soanlan Bond wan BE
Fixed Next Monday.

Counsel for the Borough Of Shenandoah
will probably appear in court next Monday
and ask that day for argument on the ap-
piCation Of the bondsmen Of 1895 be fixed
There will be no testimony taken on the part
Of the borough, as the counsel for that side
have concluded that the testimony presented
by the bondsmen several weeks ago before a
Commissioner Is of such a nature that IL Is
not deemed necessary to combat it with testi-
mony on the part Of the borough. Therefore
the counsel for the borough will ask that a
day be fixed for argument without further de-
lay. The absence OF George J. Wsdlnger.
Esq, who represents some Of the bondsmen
may. cause a delay in the argument
Judge Lyon will hear argument in nun
Der Of cases now before him on the 23d inst
Petitions are presented under the road laws
for contracts with supervisors in Butler, Cass
Foster fremont, Mahauoy and Norwegian
townships
John F. Dolphin and r. p. Swank, attor-
neys at Mahanoy City, have been appointed
by the Court 20 defend Dennis Mccarthy. Of
Jacksons who is held for the murder Of his
mother
By agreement Of counsel in the case Of the
Peoples Building and Loan Association. of
Girardvile and Michael Ford ct ux., the
judgment heretofore entered into is stricken
from the record.
Monday next was fixed to hear the argu-
ment in the petition by electors Of KlinQars-
town, praying for the division Of Upper
Mahantongo Twp. into two election districts,
which petition was made some time ago but
against which objections were filed.
April 3rd was fixed to hear argument upon
the rule to enter judgment in the case of
Emma Ssidle VS.. Stuart Morgan, for want of
sufficient affidavit Of defense.
Mr.. Roads made application for Judgment
in the case Of Penn. Trust Co. vs. Fegley for
want Of sufficient affidavit Of defense
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-21
rho Philndelnhln strangIers.

Philadelphia, Feb 21.-The coroner's
jury in the case of Mrs. Lawler, the
aged grocery store keeper who was
strangled in her home on Tasker street
recently, returned verdict yesterday,
William Turner Is held as the murderer
and Samuel Dobson as an accessory.
Name and Irene Henderson are held as
accessories after the fact. All are col
Ored
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-21

Friends of the young lady who accom-
panied John Curry, of Yatesville, to Lakes
side, desire to correct the wrong impression
that has gone forth. She left here in the
morning and returned home before seven
o'clock in the evening. She bears a good
reputation and keenly feels the uncalled fol
notoriety some people give the affair. The
young man is still in town, and hasn't left
here, and if his mother is so anxious to find
him he can be seen.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-21

The friends Of James Fitzgibbons, formerly
outside foreman at the Richards colliery, but
now filling similar position at the VIM
Penn coll.ery, on Saturday evening assem-
bled at the Valley House Hotel, Mt Carmel,
and presented that gentleman with hand
some watch, chain and charm. The affair
was a great surprise to Mr. Fitzgibbons as he
was merely on a visit to his former home.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-21
No Quorum Present. .
Special 70 EVENING Herald.

Special 10 EVENING HERALD.
Harrisburg, Feb. 2l.-There was only a
handful of legislators present at to-day
joint session. Quay receiving votes, jerks
and Dazell 1. No quorum. There will be
no quorum present tomorrow, the pairs of
three-fourths Of the members not expiring
until to-morroM night.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-21

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Feb. 21.-Frank
O'Donnell, an engineer on the Central
Railroad of New Jersey. while leaning
out of the cab window, was struck by
u telegraph pole and had his skull badly
fractured. He was brought to the hos
pital in this city, where he died with
put regaining consciousness.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-21

Tomorrow being legal holiday the post
office will close at IL a. m. No money orders
will be issued or paid. The following places
will be served on the first delivery: Yates
vile, Ellaugowan, Maple Hill, Turkey Run
and Brownsville
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-21

Scranton, Pa, Feb. 21.-James Bry-
den, Of Carboudale, and Charles Brady,
of North Scranton, trainmcu on the
Delaware and Hudson railroad, were
killed yesterday, the former by being
squeezed between cars in the yard at
Carbondale and the latter by being run
down while walking on the tracks in the
Scranton yards. Thomas Glencross, a
miner Of Dunmore, was killed yester-
day 10y fall of rock at the Pennsylvania
Coal company's No. cOlliery,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-21
The ComInr MlnstreI shn,r.

The annual performance of the Schoppe
Minstrels will be given in Ferguson's theatre
on March 10th. Rehearsals are now in
progress which are being participated in by
the best musical and vaudeville talent our
town possesses,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-21
This is Cultured PottsvilIe. .
From Mahanoy City Record.

From Mahanoy City Record.
Two Pottsville married women, of respec-
table families, went into a prominent restau-
rant at that place on Friday last, and after
they had dined the waiter noticed that some
very pretty ornaments were missing A de-
tective was engaged, the ornaments found
and the affair hushed up.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-21

The men employed in clearing the schuyl-
kill Traction COmpany's track on Coal street
to-day simply shoveled the snow aside until
COunoilmen Bell and Neiswenter stopped
them. After about an hours delay the COM
pany put one of its rail trucks in use, and the
snow is now being hauled away.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-21

While prospecting near Numedia, Daniel
Billman, Of Girardville, struck vein Of sill
yer ore and yesterday the land was overrun
with farmers, anxious to purchase part Of the
land. None will be sold until after the vein
has been more thoroughly shafted.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-21

Hundreds of lives saved every year by
having DIR. Thomas Eelectric Oil in the house
just when it is needed. Cures Group, heals
burns, cuts, wounds of every sort,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-21

Tomorrow evening, at Philadelphia, the
marriage of Miss Clara Pierman, of that city
and formerly of Mahanoy City, to Fred
Kleindienst will be solemnized. The latter
is a brother Of Coal and Iron Policeman
Kleindienst of town
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-21
Removed to HIS Home

Daniel Houser the aged L. " R r. engi-
neer who had a rib broken and was other
wise injured last Wednesday while trying to
force through the drift at Elmwood cut was
removed from Mahanoy City to his home in
Mt. Carmel last night
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-21
Notice.

The entertainment and drawing by
Division IS. A. o. H., Of Lost Creek, to be
held in Temperance Hall on Wednesday
evening, Feb. %, will not take place until
the evening of March II. 2-ls-st
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-21

Increased pensions have been granted te
the following James Pambrick, Mahanoy
Plane, 80 to S., and Theo. Thorn, st. Clair
s. to S12.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-21

Kayton McYough, a miner, was injured
while at work at the Ellangowsn colliery yes
terday. He was loOsening some coal when
lump fell on his left collar bone and fractured
it, He is being treated at bis home ON North
Bowers street by DR.. " n Stein.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-21

A telegram received to-day stated that the
2O-round glove contest fixed for tonight be-
fore the Lenox Club in New York city, be-
tween jack Boner of Summit Hill, and
Tommy West, has been postponed until the
2Sth inst, upon Boner's request
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-21

DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup is sure to
cure incipient consumption. This remarkable
remedy will stop the wasting away of the
patient, and in a short time effect cure.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-21
County Politics.

From Tamaqua Register.
Charles Beard, of Tamaqua, will be the
Democratic nominee Tor Register Of Wills.
Charles Meyers, ex-County Commissioner,
is also expected TO be candidate.
1t is stated on good authority that Charles
S. Shindle will be a candidate Tor county
office.
William Leib, Deputy Prsthonotary, ex-
poets to get the Republican nomination for
Prothonotary.
Hon William Bachert, of Tamanend, win
be candidate for either County Commits
sioneT or Treasurer
Tamaqua will also have a candidate for
Commissioner. His name we are not al
present at liberty to divulge.
Emanuel Jekkyn, the present Register.
and John 7. Schooner. the present Clerk OF
the Courts, will be candidates for reelection
to the respective offices held by them.
The candidates for county offices are now
commencing to crop out. For county com.
missioners, it is asserted that the present in.
cumbents, Messrs. Kantner, Stautfer and
Kaufman, will all be candidates for this
office.
DIR. Bulbs Cough Syrup is most val.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-21

Hugh Friel, and aged resident of New
Boston employed as miner at the Vulcan
colliery, had one of his ribs fractured and re-
ceived Commissions on the back by fall of
coal to-day.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-21

Best equipped stables in
this region. Conveyances of
every description always at
your service. Horses for ali
kinds of purposes with a fine
selection to choose from. All
safe and reliable.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-21

Coco Argoline, the genuine article, for sale
at Kirlin's drug store. 1O-e.tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-21

Our watch repairing is always reliable and
is accompanied by a one-year guarantee
Orkin's jewelry store If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-21

Has opened an Office in the Mellet building.
East Centre street. second floor 'front.' Pro
fessonal duties in all its branches give careful
attention. 2-21-6t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-21

DIR. Bulls Cough syrup is pleasant to
take; it tastes good children like it no
trouble to administer it and it always cures
Buy the genuine, DR.. John w. BULBS Cough
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-21

Cream silver polish. the best in the world,
at Brumm's. tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-21

The best gas mantle in the market for 25c
at Brumm's. If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-21

DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup is a most val
liable remedy for all throat and lung affec-
tions. 1t cures a cough or cold in one day.
Doses are small. Results sure. Price 25 cts.
a hnttln
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-21
It's Queer How Quick


II VU5tI HOW QUICK
Pan-Iina cures coughs and colds, 25c. At
Gruhler Bros, drug store.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-21

Wanted, Girl to do Housework.
For private family of six. viii pay So
per week. Apply at HERALD office. 2-2O.6t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-21

Up to Date in stock and Prices
On meats, sausages, farmers butter and eggs.
Bauser's meat market, Cherry and Chestnut
streets. 2-g-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-21
Two Tralnmen and NT1ner KnIed.

Our watch repairing and our prices are uu-
equalled Orkin's iewelry store. If
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-02-18
COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS

Since last week the weather has mod
Grated sufficiently to thaw out all griev-
ances n complaints among the mer-
chants, and all the commercial men re-
port better sales in consequence. All re-
port a better feeling and disposition to-
wards them, hence their sales shcw UP
better.
George Durham of Portland, Erwin
Hodson Stationery company, is in the
city.
Elmer j. Carter, the harness man, oc-
cupied the attention of his customers the
past few days.
Ben Greenhood came over from Helena
yesterday and reports a good trade.
A. A. Kraft, the well known CONNER
clal man, was married in California last
week to a noted contralto singer of San
Francisco.
The United Commercial Travellers
council LOG, Butte, are preparing for the
second annual smoker in March. The
reputation OF these smokers is well un-
oerstood by all those who have had the
pleasure of attending them. and all know
they nave been a genuine success.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-02-18
NOTICE TO coo WNER.

To Benjamin Armstrong. your heirs or
assigns: You are hereby notified that we
have expended during the year 1898 one
hundred dollars &l00.00) in labor and i'm
proVelncnts upon each of the following
quartz lode mining claims, situated in the
Divide Creek Mining district, Silver Bow
county. Montana. a more particular de-
scr:pt.on Of which is found in the location
notices Of the said lode claims as recorded,
The Silver King. recorded in Book F, page
206; the Sage Hen. recorded in Book II, page
207; the Tacoma. recorded in Book J, page
20; the Goodwin. recorded In Book j, page
All; the Golden Bell. recorded in Book I.
page SO, in the Office of the county recorder
Of Silver Bow county, Montana; that the
said labor was performed and the said inn
provements were made for TIE purpose Of
of Section 1924, Revised Statutes of lhs
concerning annual labor on mining claims
for the year 1898. when said labor and i'm
provemeuts were made. If within ninety
Gays after the last publication of this no.
tice you fail .. refuse to contribute your
proporti2n, amounting to one hundred and
twelve dollars and ity cents ($1l2. 5). Of
said expenditures. as a co-owner, YOU in
terest In the SAID cl inns will become the
property OF the Undersigned, your CO.
owners, who have made the above de-
scribed expenditure according to the re.
Of the s i'd section.
PAT KIRLEY,
JAMES KIRLEY. ?
FRANK KIRLEY.
Dated this 9th Gay Of January, 1899,