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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-23
ELECTRIC RAILWAY.
Movement TO Change the Route From Coal
to West Centre Street.


Eyer since the schuylkill Traction Com
pany placed their tracks on West Coal street
the people residing along that thoroughfare
have complained about the condition Of the
street. At times il is almost impossible, es-
pecially In the winter months The company
has complied with the borough ordinance in
every respect, have paved their portion Of
the street and haye done everything in their
power TO avoid trouble but these complaints
from the residents in that section continue
The Borough Council has also entered
complaint about this particular thoroughfarr,
aud because of the narrowness of the street
IL almost impossible for the Supervisor to
keep it in a passable condition. For this
reason there is a movement ou foot to petition
the Borough Council to request the Traction
Company TO change their tracks. coming up
Centre instead of Coal street. The former is
one of the widest streets in the borough, and
If the company should accede to the request
they will not have the trouble they now ex,
perience and teamsters will be relieved Of
much inconvenience.
1t is said Manager Ash has had the change
under consideration for some time and it is
believed he would be only two glad to make
the change. The borough authorities, too,
would hardly oppose a move Of this kind, in
view of the trouble and annoyance Of the
past. There is hardly a meeting of Council
that there is not complaint made about tho
condition Of Coal street. and the only way to
avoid these complaints is to allow the COM
pany to occupy Centre street instead of Coal.
There is hardly member of Council that
could afford TO oppose a progressive move
along the lines indicated.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-23

Governor Stone has the testimony in the
hearing of the alleged bribers at Harrisburg,
and refuses to give it to the state printer to
have it printed in the Legislative Record.
The District Attorney of Dauphin county
will draw up the indictments next week.
This mornings North American says: "One
Of the accused is said to be willing to turn
States evidence if he is guaranteed protec-
tion by the Prosecuting Committee. There
is also talk that ex-senator Coyle, of Phila-
delphia, who is implicated in the scandal,
will tell all he knows about ex-senator
Quay's campaign for reelection if he is not
appointed bank examiner. Coyle has been
eager for State or Federal position for some
time, and he is very sore at Quay and Pen
rose for their failure to take care of him.
Bank examiner pays $40 day and if he is
given place of this kind he will be satisfied
and keep quiet"
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-23
Orphans Court Matters.

Estate Ellen Ryon, deceased court di-
reeted protest to be filed and to refer the
matter of increase of bail to Register of Wills
with instructions to take appropriate action
in the premises and also direct that notice be
given the said j. F. RyOn or his counsel prior
to the application for any order for sale of
real estate so that they may be fully heard
before any such order be made.
Estate Esther Dunstan, minor-Guardian
authorized to pay for clothing for ward, the
interest $50 as prayed for.
Schuylkill Trust Co., appointed guardian
Of minor children of Elias Schwartz, late of
Ashland, deceased. Seven bonds in $3.50 each
approved.
Court directed guardian to make private
sale of the Wm. Gibson minors interest in
the real estate. Bond in s., 500 with John
Veith as surety approved.
Estate Rebecca Scott, deceased.-Acct.
audited and confirmed.
Estate Jane Davis deceased, the with
drawsl Of former bond and allowing of new
bond in the sum of $1,000 with T. II. b.
Lysn, az surety is permitted and approved.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-23
EXETER
INQUEST !
Investigating the Horror That Cost
Twenty-nine Lives,
DEAD AND DYING WERE ROBBED.

The Next Move WIN BE to Arrest the
Ghouls, as II Is Believed They Are
known Brakeman Had Not Time to
Signal Properly.
Reading. Pa. May 23.-Coroner W.
H. Rothermels inquiry into the Phila-
delphia and Reading railway horror at
Exeter, in which 29 people were killed
and nearly 60 injured, opened here
yesterday with a large audience In at
tendance. Unusual interest was mani
tested by all.
The first witnesses examined in
eluded William Lutz, the hotel keeper
at Exeter; Robert A. Jackson. OF Nor
ristown; James Toal, of Exeter Major
Henry Pennington, OF Philadelphia; J.
Ellwood Sanders, of New York, and
William Q. Fox, OF Schulykill Haven.
Their testimony established the fact
that the first train ran past Exeter
station, and that IL was while II was
backing near the front of the depot
that the accident occurred. The rear
brakeman of the first train, Charles
Miller. said he did not have time to
run back very far before the collision.
Another fact fully substantiated by the
above witnesses was that the dead and
injured were robbed with the greatest
freedom.
Edward Sentman. conductor Of a
freight train lying at Exeter on the
night of the wreck, gave important
testimony He saw the collision and
saw the brakeman running up the
track waving a red and white light.
The air brakes of the second section
we're put on too late. other witnesses
said the trains were running but three
minutes apart.
Robert A. Jackson, Of Norristown,
who was a passenger on the second sec
tion, testified that he was in the third
car from the engine. He said he had
the window open. He heard the air
brakes put down, and upon looking
out of the window saw a man running
with a lantern, and the next the col
lision occurred. He was sitting on the
right side, but was uninjured.
Considerable testimony was ELECTED
showing that since the accident the
company had increased its precau-
ton in the running of trains. The un-
doubted testimony of two witnesses
that ghouls were at work robbing the
dead and dying was the most sensa-
tional Of the days proceedings and
the next move will be to arrest the
parties, as it is believed they are
known
Hind Brakeman Charles f. Miller
| of the first section, engineer Wilder
muth, of the same train, and M. w
! Brommer, the conductor, testified a.
to how they were stopped by the Goa
train, and how Miller ran back to stoI
the coming express. All the testimony
showed that the trains were running
exceedingly close together.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-23

All the children will be delighted to see
their favorite story given in the form of an
speretta at Ferguson's theatre next Friday
night Grown people. too, will enjoy the
beautiful music of this popular production
and the acting of the different parts by the
children. There will be a number of new
and well trained action songs. The Back.
ward Lancers" is warranted to convulse the
audience No time or trouble has been
spared in the preparation of the entertain.
ment in order to make it well worth the
money and time of those who patronze it,
The boy alto, from the choir of Nativity
church, South Bethlehem, is being trained
for the part of the prince" in Cinderella in
music by Prof. Daltry, of Nativity church.
and in acting by a gentleman of Fountain
HILL who is himself of wide reputation as an
amateur actor.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-23
NO BIG STEEL TRUST.
The Talked or Billion Dollar Combine
Not Perfected.

Il ho vi hilllOn tJOllNF tom DIN q
Not Perfected.
New York, May 23.-Leading men in
the steel and iron trade said today that
the Incorporation of the new Carnegie
iron and steel combination under the
laws Of Pennsylvania means the failure
of the contemplated big iron and steel
trust, which was to include the Fed
eral Steel company, with a joint capital
of nearly S1,000,000,00o. This opinion
was considered as corroborated by the
abandonment by the Carnegie com
pany (headed by Mr.. Frick) Of it's New
Jersey charter, recently filed, and the
fact that many of the sub-companies
of the proposed consolidated oompa-
nies filed notice at Albany yesterday Of
their intention to do business in this
state. The fees, ETC., incidental to the
taking out of a charter in Penhsyl-
vania, which was to have been paid
by Mr.. Frick's company, amounted to
nearly s1,0OO,OO0.
A member of the constituent or ex-
pected companies, speaking of the fail
ure of the gigantic combination, said
that, Notwithstanding it's failure, the
contracts made by the various com
panies and sub-companies with
the several tin plate companies will
remain operative This is regarded as
an important result obtained by the
attempt TO control the entire iron and
steel product in the country, from the
ore in the mine to the finished product
of manufacture.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-23
W. GUY PAYNE,
Girardville, Pa.

Judge Lyon, of Junista county, now hear
ing cases at Pottsyille, made an important
ruling yesterday afternoon in the case of ex-
Judge Koch sgaiRst Sehuylkill county, in
which he seeks to recover $685. which he
claims is due him as fees in cases which came
to him from his predecessor when Mr.. Koch
was District Attorney. Some of these are
mol pros cases. Judge Lyon decided that the
District Attorney was not entitled to fees in
cases that have been mol. pressed. If this
be true, and the decision is sustained by the
Supreme Court this county has paid thous-
ands of dollars illegally, Heretofore the
District Attorney has received fees for cases
of this kind.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-23

Lancaster, a,May 23.-Counsel for
Ralph w. Wireback, sentenced to be
hanged June for the murder of
Bank President d. B. Lands, yester-
day afternoon made application to the
court for the appointment of a COM
mission in lunacy. The petition stated
that nine physicians, insluding several
prominent experts, had examined
Wireback and found him insane. The
commonwealth objected and the court
dismissed the petition. Wireback's g
counsel will take writ OF error to
the supreme court and also ask the
state board of charities to intervene.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-23
Payne.s Girardyine Nurseries.

W. Guy Payne, the Girardville florist, is
better than ever prepared to supply the
demand for plants for flower gardens. Now
is the time to beautify your premises, and
Payne's nurseries can be reached either by
telephone or by electric cars, which pass his
doors. He has rose bushes in every variety,
in all sizes and at all prices pansies in very
finest strains; daises, fOTget-me-nots. ger
aniums, scarlet sage and carnations. All
kinds of plants for bedding out. Tomato
plants are our speciality, all of the best
varieties. Vegetable plants, cabbage, pepper,
culihOwer, egg plant, celery, etc. Patrons
are allowed their car fare.
w. GUY PAYNE,
If Girardville, Pa.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-23

The elopement fever has evidently not
be quenched Tamaqua is now the scene OF
sensational departure of young couple.
John Meredith, a volunteer soldier, made the
acquaintance of Miss Hattie Harder, a
Mauoh Chunk belle, and the parents of the
latter objecting to the marriage the couple
decided to elOpe. About week ago Mr.. and
Mrs. Harder had occasion to leave their
home, and upon their return found a note
bearing the information that the couple had
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-23

The circus now on the road under the
management of George B. Lowrey, of town,
appeared at Bloomsbury last Friday and
Saturday. apd the Bloomsbury Daily makes
the following complimentary reference to the
show: "The entertainment given last night
by LoWery Bios, on the common near Town
Hall was clean and moral in tone and well
patronized. The specialists were all first
class, trapeze work, clowns, rope walking,
singing. juggling, contortionist work and
rings. Every seat under the large canvas
was taken and many were compelled to
stand"
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-23
Out with a Weight.

Patrick Egan appeared before Justice
Toomey yesterday as complainant against
Joe AntOnowicz, the charge being assault and
battery. Egan said he was sitting in the
Antonowicz without any provocation, struck
him on the head with a scale weight, The
men gnppled and in struggle outside the
saloon Egan was again struck on the head
with the weight, Both blows caused ugly
cuts. Antonowics was put under $500 bail
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-23
Bonds were Not Delivered.

A. Pierson, of Philadelphia, who purchased
the entire issue of tho proposed new. county
bonds yesterday afternoon rendered the
County Commissioners a certified check for
s1s7, 900, the amount the new bonds were
barRained for. The Commissioners declined
to accept the check, for the reason that the
County Controller refuses 10 sign the bonds,
and after general talk over tho matter Mr..
PiersOn left the whole matter in the hands OF
his attorney, ex-Judge R. H. Koch. 1t is
likely that the question will be finally de-
cided in court
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-23

In the case of Lichtschtim & HOpkiu, Of
Philadelphia, against the Milwaukee In
suanee Company, which was tried last week
and verdict rendered in favor of the plain
titfs for S625. the latters attorneys have ap-
piled for a new trial The plaintiffs sought
to recover S2700 for damage done to their
stock by fire last year in Pottsville,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-23
No Successor t. Mr.. Campbell.

From the Ashland Telegram.
AS yet no one has been appointed to sue
coed the late Thomas j. Campbell, as super
intendent of the Z. & r. Q. & / collieries in
the Ashland district, embracing the Potts,
Bast and Preston No. 8 colleries. Ii is un-
understood in mining circles that no appoint
ment will be made, aud that the collieries
will be redistricled, the Potts colliery to be
attached to the Locust Gap district, and the
Bast and Preston No. collieries to the
GiraTdville district, and placed in charge of
the superintendents of these respective dis
tricts,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-23
Oil Out on Bail.

Oliver Oil, the young man who caused the
train wreck near Tamaqua last Tuesday by
placing spike on a rail, was before Judge
Bechtel this morning on a writ of habeas
corpus and, after hearing, was released
under S. 500 bail to appear for trial at the
next term of court John F. Whalen Esq,
appeared for the Commonwealth and d. B,
Graeff represented the accused
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-23
Important Notice.

For sale, a lot of good bedroom suits, car.
pets tables, dishes, curtains, pictures, cook.
ing utensils, etc. Must be sold next week.
Also, for rent, ten-roOm dwelling. Steam
heat bathroom, closet and other convenenees,
at ll2 South White street. Apply at F. E.
store. 5-2O-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-23
Suit Against Traction Company.

The Borough Council of Gilberton has
authorized its solicitor, ]. F. Dolphin, Esq,
to bring suit against the schuylkill Traction
Company to recover 81 600 paid by the bor-
ough TO Patrick Ryon, for damages to him
self and his team by reason of bad piece Of
road, 1t is claimed the electric railway
promised to repair the road complained OF
but neglected to do so.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-23
Pottsyille,s New Daily.

The Mt. Carmel News, formerly owned by
r. ]. Wilson, says that gentleman and Jack
Mccarthy are to be at the head of the Potts
vile now Republican daily paper; that
Messrs Brumm, Whitehouse, Schrink and
Haessler are the financial hackers, and that
the paper will be launched within the next
two weeks. It will be Quay organ.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-23
Stricken with Paralysis.

Mrs. Price, wife of ex-Supervisor John
Price. of Mahanoy City, was stricken with
paralys sis of the left side this morning. Her
condition is critical and little hope is enter
tained for her recovery. Mrs. Price is a
sister of Mrs. Jabez Powell, of this town.
who was summoned to the bedside this
morning
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-23

1t will pay all who desire to secure good
value in desirable patterns of all kinds to
give us a call, as we handle none but the best
goods and give the lowest prices A full
display Of dress goods and trimmings, ladies'
suits, dress cloths, cOrsets, underwear,
muslins ribbons, hosiery lace curtains,
embrOideries and laces.
5-22-1w p. ]. MONAGHAN.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-23
Fatal Coal OIL Lamp Aooidspt.

Lancaster, Pa, May 23.--Mrs. Eph-
rain Boyce, while filling lamp at her
home at Silver Springs Sunday night,
spilled oil on the floor and then in her
excitement upset matches, which ig-
nited the oil. Her clothing caught
fre. She died yesterday afternoon
from the burns inflicted.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-23

A team owned by NJ. L. Kemmerer, the
confectioner of town. and in charge of the
driver Mahlon Yeager, ran away at Jack
sons yesterday with disastrous results.
Yeager held on to the reins until they broke,
and he was thrown from the wagon, but es-
capped injury. The wagon was badly
damaged and the contents were strewn along
the highway.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-23
HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS.
Victims of Mine Accidents Received at
Fountain Springs.

NltAtIuH OF hine AeNlutnNs NtfeiNtu NJ
Fountain Springs.
Several admissions were made at the
Miners hospital, Fountain Springs yester-
day. Among the new patients are
Frank Miscol Of Morea, who sustained a
fracture Of the leg and other injuries by fall
Of coal.
William Walker of town, was admitted
for treatment Of injuries received three
weeks ago by a fall Of coal His back was
badly sprained and he received an ugly
wound on the leg
Felix Uncavage also Of town, and en-
ployed at the KnckerbOcker colliery, was in-
iured late yesterday afternoon. He was
caught between a car and timber He was
hurt about the back.
Patrick Gleason, Of Forrestville, fell under
a trip of cars in the Lytle colliery and one Of
his arms was crushed.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-23

Walter Gibbs, of Chicago, ILL.,, is a guest of
Mine Inspector Stein, in town. Mr.. Gibbs
was former well known resident here and
has been absent several years His father,
Walter Gibbs, and uncle William Grant, we're
killed together in the latter's colliery many
wears ago
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-23

Justice Shoemaker had two cases of assault
and battery before him last night John
Cation prosecuted Robert Kualkowski, who
waived hearing and entered $500 bail.
Anthony Gozda prosecuted Jacob MOzdynie-
Wiez and 5000 bail was furnished
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-23

Frank Blackwell. employed as hosting
engineer at the GilbertOn water shaft, was
sccidently injured about the face, while
using an axe cutting wood.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-23

Our improved Clipped dry beef is sue
cess. Its thinness adds to the flavor. E. G..
BrObst, cor. Jardin and Centre SITS, 5-5-1m
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-23
ICE CREAM AND ORANGE WATER ICE.

Vanilla, strawberry and chocolate. Daily,
80 cents per quart. Delivered at your home
Scheider's bakery, "a East Centre street. II
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-23

Catherine Willom, aged years of 42l West
Mayberry alley, was reported to the Board Of
Health to-day as a sufferer from diphtheria.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-23

Lizzie, the two'year-Old daughter of John
Grant of Turkey Run. yesterday fell from a
fence and sustained a fracture of the right
wrist. The fracture was reduced by DR.,
Stain
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-23

American and German Compressed Yeast is
sold by all grocery keepers. All first class
bakers use it. Fresh, reliable and quick.
Makes the best bread. Try it, 4-24-1m
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-23

Chief Burgess Bowman, of Mahanoy City,
is about to declare war on bicycle scorchers,
in response to many complaints. Last night
Truant Officer Littlehales Was knocked down
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-23
SEVERE KICK.

Stable Boss Suffers From Mules
Hoof.
While John Maley, stable boss at the
Kohinoor colliery, was in the act Of shoeiug
a mule in the mines the animal kicked him
above the left eye An ugly wound about
two inches long laid bare the skull. DR..
Stein attended the victim.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-23

The best gas mantle at the cheapest price.
At Orkin's, South Main street. If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-23

The Ferris bicycle. $50 wheel for S25.
Goody ear tires. At Orkins, South Main
street If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-23
MAX Levitt
UP-TO-DATE HALTER.
CORNER MAIN AND CENTRE STREETS.
Your 2llAN
Moneys w

That is what we give you in
every purchase, no matter how small. Our
stock is large and well adapted to every
possible demand. 1t is calculated TO suit
every taste, taxing within its scope the best
and latest the markets afford. If you are in
search Of reliable article come to US. II
you feel that it is worth while saving on trust
worthy values make your selections from
goods bought with care and sold on repre-
sentations OF merit that never fail.
We are showing this week q special lot Of
Silks ali new and pretty. II you inspect this
line, Il is more than likely you will be induced
to spend a little money, well as little time.
but both profitably.
A new lot OF Crash Skirts, plain and
braided, and well finished, at less than cost Of
material, 29c, SOC to 7sc.
Washable Shirt Waists, sec. soc. T6c to
s1.25.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-23

Received daily. All large berries. 10 to Is
cents per quart box. CosLETT's, 36 South
Main street 5-16-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-23
FREE LUNCHES TONIGHT.

Gas Nantes for lOc. Complete lamps. SOC
At Brumms.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-23

Special lunch tonight. Vegetable soup
tomorrow morning.
HENTz's.
Clam soup tonight. Bean soup tomorrow
morning.
WEEKS
Pea soup, free, tonight, Cold lunch, to
IL a. N.
KENDRICK HOUSE.
Bean soup will be served, free, to all pa
irons tonight.
POoLER's.
Cold lunch free, tonight. The largest
and coolest glass of beer in tO~n.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-23

Did you see the S35 Heating Bicycle in
Brumm's show Window 5-12-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-23
DECoRATIoN DAY WANTS.

Leave your orders now for all kinds of
plants and cut flowers. Coslett's 80 South
Main street. 12-l6-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-23

Spring sultings, SO, S11 and sic.
KELLY & CONWAY tailors, IL West Centre
treet. 4-5-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-23

Bauser's, Cherry q Chestnut SITS.
Fresh hutter, eggs, choice meats, daily. II
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-23

Splendid assortment. KELLY & CONWAY
Ferguson House block. 4-5-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-23

KKNDRICK HOUSE

Pea soup, free, tonight. Cold lunch. to