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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-12-30

Butte, Mont, Dec. PA special from
Missoula says: BY wreck on the North
ern Pacific six miles east of Bearmouth,
four men were killed and several injured
more or less seriously.
The dead are Engineer X. B. Rheim,
Fireman C.. A. Dickson, and two unknown
tramps who were stealing a ride The in
jured are Brakeman Wallace Mix, who
was seriously scalded and bruised; En-
gineer j. w. Beebe, and Conductor l., a.
Yake. Other trainmen were injured, but
not seriously. Bearmouth is 40 miles east
of Missoula
The cause of the wreck was the night
operator at Bonita, who fell asleep at his
post and allowed the freight train west to
pass, when it should have been held on
siding. lie took to the hills
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-12-30

Dallas, Tex, Dec. 27.-Dallas has not
known so many bloody ARRAYS on Christ
mas in many years as have been recorded
for this one.
Charles Miller shot Walter Meyers dead
in the street and fled. He afterward sur
rendered and claims he shot in self de
tense. Albert Hall got into a quarrel with
two brothers named Edward and Murray
Cecil, ond shot the Cecils. Edward is re-
ported dead, but Murray will recover.
Hall is fugitive a negro not known
to the police partially wrecked Chinese
restaurant in Evay street with a dyna-
mite cracker. He returned and hit the
Chnaman, Dock Coun, in the head with
brick. As the Chinaman turned to get
a pistol the negro escaped. The Chinaman
then fired on the first negro in sight and
killed jeff Thomas, an innocent bystand-
er. The Chinaman is in Jail. John Nc
MILAN and Clay Patton are suffering from
bullet wounds, and Z. Phillips had leg
broken in three places with bullet. They
are white men and were attacked in diff
fercnt parts of the city by men who es-
capped and whose Identity is not known to
the police.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-12-30
LawtOn Fund Is Growing,

Washington, Dec. 27.-The total sub
scriptions to the Lawton fund up to noon
Of Christmas day was $l4 1886. The
committee has determined to continue the
work at least until Jan. 2, when it is
hoped sufficient fund will have been
subscribed to place the widow and chill
dren OF Gen. Lawton beyond the possibil-
ity Of want, and enable the mother to
carry out the fathers fondest wishes, that
his children should receive a proper edu-
cation. 1t is not improbable that the fund
will eventually reach $4,000.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-12-30

ed that the smekless powder manufac-
tured for the United States army was
the best ever made, says the New York
Post and a contract was not long age
signed which involved the expenditure
Of about $1,00O,000 for supply of It.
But IL Is stated that recent experiments
at Sandy Hook showed that the smoke
less powder now on hand Is worse than
valueless. A ten-inch gun was being
fired with charges from u supply that
had been stored for about two years
and delayed defamation occurred,
which burst the gun, new one, valued
at 100000. An examination of the
powder revealed the fact that it had
undergone chemical changes OF some
sort and all of the supply on hand is
supposed to be equally affected. Ex-
perts will now try to discover the cause
Of the deterioration, so as to make the
needed change in the formula. Mean
while the contracts for manufacture
must be suspended, and If a war should
break out 1t might be necessary to use
the old variety of black powder. Ap-
parently large charges to the profit and
loss account must be allowed for In
estimating the cost of keeping up with
the times in warfare.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-12-30
Killed His Man.

Clinton, Ia, Dec. 27.-At Weldon, 10
miles southeast of here, Harry Summers
Jr., of Weldon, a carpenter, and Doc Mar
cum, farm hand in Piatt county, engaged
in a quarrel in a poker room, when Mar
cum shot and killed Summers
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-12-30
Crime of u blind Man.

Baltimore, Dec. 27.-Franklin b. Liv.
ington, blind man, aged SO, choked his
wife, Rosa Livingston, to death at their
home in this city, and then gave himself
up to the police, Livingston claimed his
wife tried to smother him in a feather
bed, but that he succeeded in choking heI
and put her body in bath tub
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-12-30
HubonIc Plague Spreading.

Sydney, n. S. w, Dec. 27z-lt is re-
ported that the bubonic plague has made
its appearance in Noumea, capital OF the
French colony of New Caledonia. Ten
Kanakas have succumbed to the disease
and four whites have been attacked. The
disease is said to be spreading.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-12-30
Fire nj HastinEs, Minn.

Hastings, Mimi, Dec. 27.-Nearly three
blocks of buildings in the business portion
of the town, principally fronting on Yer
million street, are burned, with a loss OF
about 100000. The fire broke out in X.
c. Libby & Co.'S sawmill evidently the
work of an incendiary.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-12-30

Mountain. about 40 miles northeast of
Boise. The lodges are large and mum.
erous, and much fine looking ore was
found on the groupings. A bunch of
claims was bonded to eastern people,
and tunnel has since been run on two
of them. the Magnolia and Joe Jeffer-
SON.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-12-30
sMoKELEss POWDER COSTLY.

Half a Million Dollars Worth Proved
to BE Worthless.
The vastly increased expense OF a
military establishment under the more
scientific methods now employed is
sharply illustrated In the discovery
that about half million dollars
worth Of smokless powder for seacoast
guns turns out to be worthless, through
an unexpected deterioration in its
quality. Military experts have suppos.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-12-30

When some people give parties, 1t Is
not SO much to entertain their friends
as ior the satisfaction of not inviting
their enemies.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-12-30

Ihere Is nothing so trying as a hard
Gays work once a week. IL you work
every day. you get used to II.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-12-30

Paris is to have an international con-
gress of deaf mutes.
Upholstery weayers at philadelphia
are on strike.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-12-30
NEWS Of THE NORTHWEST
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS ITEMS

A Review From the States of Wash
Angton, Idaho. Montana and Ore
gOn--Newn of the Past week
Rolled DOwa to Suit Our Busy
Readers,
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-12-30

Inc real test Of good country In
one where worthless men do we'll
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-10-27
HERALD Correspondence.

Pottsyille, oct 27.-The political atmos-
phere in Pottsville is at fever heat Rumors
Of all kinds are flying thick and fast, and it
keeps the boys" on the hump. There is no
denying the fact that She Democrats, in this
campaign, fnd themselves on the defensive,
while the Republicans are aggressive. Chair
man Quail, the Republican field marshal, has
invaded the Democratic strOngholds, and re-
ports received here from those sections are to
the effect that there will BE- a largely reduced
Democratic vote in November There is not
a candidate on the Democratic ticket that
has his partys united support The leaders
recognize this aud to counteract rs far as
possible the evil effects of weak candidates,
the Democratic managers have issued orders
for personal attacks upon Republican candi-
dates
These attacks in the party press, however,
will react; in fact, have already done so in
localities where the Democratic candidates
are seeking complimentary votes from Re
publicaus. 1t is hardly the proper thing to
abuse Republicans generally, and then in the
next breath seek their votes. There are
methods of attacking a candidate that are
fair and justi6ablei there are other methods
so infamous that instead of injuring the as
sailed they invariably react in his favor.
Nothing could justify from political stand
point, some Of the attacks on Republican
candidates, and the natural inference is that
political animosity has inspired the charges.
One Of the rumors ahoat yesterday was to
the effect that at least one Of the candidates
for Commissioner, and another candidate, not
definitely known was to retire from the
Democratic ticket, in order to save portion
of it. None Of the party leaders would con-
firm this, and at headquarters it was en-
phatically denied In fact, prominent
Democrat who is in a position to know were
such thing contemplated, stated there wa:
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-10-27
A Popular Candidate
For PrOthOnOtary !

political movements in his home town and
county. Personally he is possessed of those
elements of character which win the respect
and esteem of all with whom he comes in
contact, and as a natural consequence his
friends are to be found in every walk of life.
His election, which now seems assured, will
mean the success of an upright, deserving
young man, who plainly demonstrates the
force of American character, applied in the
right manner, and will be a splendid testi-
monial to the sturdy young element OF the
county.
1t has often been said that a mans home
town is the proper place to learn what
manner of man he is, and that is true. If he
is all right with the people whose daily as
sociate he is, he is assuredly all right no
matter in what place, position or post he may
be placed. Point out man in whose well
fare his neighbors are interested whose
business and political success they desire and
labor for; whose every honor is hailed with
jOy-such man is worthy of the respect
of the community at large. And such
a man is W. S. Leib, whose sterling worth
will be fully attested by the large majority
he will receive at his home, or wherever he is
known.
The contest for the office of PrOthonOtary,
therefore, viewed from the standpoint OF
public interest resolves itself into the choice
of the business mans candidate, w. Leib
who represents the popular ideal of com
petent candidate.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-10-27

Mr. William 5. Leib, O. Ashland, candidate
for Prothonotary ON the Republican ticket,
spent several hours in town yesterday and
in his canvass was assured of great success at
the hands of our townspeople. Mr.. Leib has
been an attache of the office to which he
aspires for many years and consequently is
familiar with all the duties connected there
with. He is courteous and obliging young
man, ever ready to assist with any business
you may desire on the hill. He has many
friends in both the Democratic and Republi-
can parties who have pledged him support and
under the present circumstances it would
seem a herculean task to even bulge the
stout bulwark he has set up against his Op-
pOnent. This, coupled with his widespread
popularity, will assuredly give him victory.
Mr.. Leib was born in Ashland, and is the
son of George and Margaret NJ. Leib. he
graduated from the public schools of that
town in 1883, after which he mastered the
carriage blacksmith trade in his father
factory. Mr.. Leib is a resident of Ashland,
and has been since his BIRTH excepting about
two years he lived IN Pottsville, after his
appointment as First Deputy PrOthonotary.
He is an accommodating and genial official.
November 9th, 1894, Mr. Leib was married
to Miss Sallie, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
George C. Leibig, of Ashland. Three children
haye been born to them.
Naturally public-spirited man he has al
ways taken an active interest in politics, and
has been prominently identified with the
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-10-27
pOAITICAA SITUATION
IN THIS COUNTY !
THE OUTLOOK is ENCOURAGING FOR THE RE-
PUBLICAN CANDIDATES-THE DE1O-
Gratis HAVE THEIR TROUBLES.

not word Of truth in the story, and that
the rumor probably emauated from some one
opposed to these candidates.
There is no denying the fact that the Dem
ocratic managers are in the dumps. They re-
alize, now that is too late, their serioss mis-
take in nominating men for office who figured
so prominently in stabbing the party in the
back in 1896 when their silver idol Bryan,
was making the fight Of his life. Then, to
add insult to inj Jury, as it were. those in con-
troll of the convention and who dictated the
nominations, repudiated the Chicago plat
form, the fundamental principles Of the Dem
ocratiC party as it is constituted to-day. Is it
TO be supposed, in view Of such base treachery,
that the loyal Democrats of the county will
sanction the ingrattude of the political Ben
edict Arnolds2 Hardly
Those Democratic voters Of the county
who lay claim to at least a small amount OF
political sagacity, know very well that If the
traitors succeed in pulling the ticket through
this year the latter will be in better position
next year-when Bryan will again be a
candidate-to put the knife in the gentle
man from Nebraska" Hence, they argue
now is the time to teach the traitors lesson
when no issues are at stake and when it il
merely greedy scramble for offices.
All these things combined make the Dem
ocratic managers distrustful of one another
1t is said that the secretary at headquarters
regularly elected by the standing com nittee
is under suspicion, and is only allowed t,
perform merely clerical work that the i'm
portant information generally considere,
state secretsl is kept from his knowledge
These things have caused natural sus
picion between the candidates themselves
and it would surprise no one to hear of
mutiny on the eve of-election Truly, on
Democratic adversaries have troubles 0
their own. STALwART.
Pottsville, Pa. Oct. 27, 1899.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-10-27

The production Of The Cherry Pickers'
at Fergusou's theatre last night was greeted
by an audience that filled the theatre 20 It's
capacity, apd the success Of the production
was attested by the curtain calls at the con-
clusion of the acts. The gun scene and the
ultimate triumph Of Nazare over Col. Brough
stirred the audience to enthusiasm. The
story Of the play is based on incidents Of the
British-Afghan war Of ls79-isSO aud it was
very effectively presented by the company
Miss Alice Irvings portrayal Of Nourmalle
was very graceful and the Nazare Of Garland
Gadeu was good piece Of dramatic work
Frederick Guests Ayoob, the spy, in the gun
scene was also effective As the rich widow,
Mrs. O'DonnelI-Duleep, Miss Margaret Ten
nant captured the audience by her alternate
droll aud sympathetic Interpretation Of the
part.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-10-27

Two beautiful silk banners were yesterday
shipped to societies in the western part Of
the state by the manufacturer, K Il Morgan,
Of town. One was made for All Saints
lSlavishl Society Of Snow Shoe, Pa, and the
other for st. Mary's Society Greek Catholic)
of Clarence, Pa. Each banner was 4Ox7O
inches in size and mounted on a walnut staff.
The banners were of silk, with red fronts
and blue backs, the former bearing hand
some oil paintings from designs selected by
the societies, and also the names Of the so.
cieties in handsome gold letters. The ban
ners were also decorated with fancy scalloped
white silk curtains. gold lace fringe and
bullion ornaments The gold lettering wa
the work Of that skillful artist, Mr.. K. D
Hagenbuch. The banners are two of the
finest ever turned out by Mr.. Morgan and
they add materially to the credit OF his es
tablishment.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-10-27
High school Foot Ban Team.

Now that the foot ball season furnishes
the predominating sport, the Shenandoah
High school team has been organized and will
endeavor to sustain their reputation of last
year. Out of total of fourteen games played
the team lost but one. The line up of the
team for this year is as follows Left half
back, James Maley left end, William Cough
lin left tackle, John Mcdonald {; left guard,
William Mccarthy; centre, Lawrence Bren-
nan right guard. James Wells right tackle,
Carby Stack; right end, Harvey Smoyer
right half back, William Conry quarter
back, James Dalius full back George Watson.
The'ayerage weight of the players is 13O
pounds. The eleven is under the manage
ment of Miles NJ. Burke, to whom all CON-
munieations should be addressed.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-10-27

Mrs. J. Woodward Barnes, superintendent
Of the State Sabbath School primary work is
visiting the union at MahanOy City and will
speak at public meeting to be held in the
Presbyterian church in that town this even
ing. Invitations have been sent out to the
Sabbath schools of Ashland, Girardyille,
Mahanoy Plane, Gilberton, Lost Creek, Wm.
Penn, Shenandoah, st. Nicholas, Yatesville,
Delano and Frackville aud it is expected a
full delegation will be present from these
places. MIS- Barnes is considered one Of the
ablest speakers in her line of work, and there
will no doubt be large attendance at the
meeting She spoke in the Trinity Reformed
church in town about two years ago.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-10-27
Letters Granted.

Letters of administration were granted
yesterday to Anna L. and jefferson L. Miller
on the estate of Isaac Hoffmeister late Of
Auburn.
Letters of administration d. b. n. C. t. b.
were granted to Louisa Lowenstein on the
estate of Solomon Lowenstein, late of
Tamaqua.
Letters of administration were also granted
to Mary A. Miller and E. o. Nothstein on the
estate of Jonathan Miller, late of West Penn
township, deceased.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-10-27

Mr.. and Mrs. f. B. Brumm last evening
celebrated the first anniversary of their
wedding at their home, 16 South Main street,
and entertained a number of their friends.
Dancing, games and vocal and instrumental
music, followed by turkey supper, made
the evening very enjoyable one. Among
the guests were Mr.. and Mrs. BENZ Beddall,
of Girardville; Misses Sallie, Jessie and Nellie
Price and Messrs. Morgan and William Price
of Lost Creek; DIR. and Mrs. Clifton Robbins,
Mr.. and Mrs. II. w. Titman, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Jacoby, Mr. and Mrs. NJ L. Shoe
maker, Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Kincaid, Mrs. R.
StOcker, Misses Lavere Robbins, Laura
Acker, Name Kincaid and Messrs. Edward
Boughey, Joseph Beddall March Hassler,
ElwOOd and Harvey Jacoby, Roy Rubright,
George Portz and John Kincaid.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-10-27

James Haffey, treasurer Of the Mt. Carmel
township school district was robbed of q
sum Of money amounting TO nearly $1,000
Wednesday night. The money was funds Of
the school district. Hafey secured the
money from the bank at Suubury that after
noon. and took it home with him. 1t was to
have been used this week to pay the monthly
salaries of the school teachers, which were
due to-day. A satchel containing $500 Of the
money was found yesterday near the railroad,
the thief having dropped it in making his
escape,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-10-27

"A Boy Wanted" banner was displayed on
a Schuylkill Traction car yesterday, adver-
tising performance of the theatrical COM
pany of that title at Mahanoy City. A
woman stopped the car at Brownsville and
asked what the boy wanted was expected to
do. She said she had 15-year-old son at
home who was out of job. The woman
gave quite an "act" when the meaning of
the sign was explained TO her.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-10-27

While Arthur Spero, of town, was driving
through Mahanoy City yesterday little
Lithuanian girl unwittingly ran in front of
the horse. She was badly bruised but no
bones were broken. 1t was a narrow escape
Mr.. spero did everything to check the horse
but to no avail
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-10-27
ANOTHER CASE
OF BLANKETS.
CAN GET NO MORE
THIS SEASON -
We will sell this lot at A7s
per pair.

Good Wooden Blankets, white,
with fancy borders at SLoS, S2Is,
s.. S2.9S, S3.25, s. 10 to $3.50
pair.
Children's, Ladies and Mems
Underwear. Union Suits, Oneita
Brand.
Children 5 Cloaks, 81, so to s4.75,
double collars, sizes 6 to I2, in
black, brown, blue, mixed greys
ard boucle
Broadcloth in colors, at eoc.,
fifty inches wide.
Mohair, 25c. up.
White Satin, size. per yard.
Tafetas, Csc. per yard.
Duchess Satins, SI.35 per yard.
Mittens for children and misses,
Ioc. a pair.
Ladies Silk Mitts at 49c. a pair.
They are beauties.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-10-27

The property on North Main street known
as Marshalps hotel and owned by the Oliver
estate, Of which Mrs. William Marshall, Of
town. and Mrs. Martha Burchill of Mahanoy
City, are heirs, was sold at public sale this
morning. George NJ. Roads, Esq. of Potts
vile, and John F. Dolphin, Esq, of Maha-
noy City, representing the respective heirs,
we're in attendance. Charles @. Burchill, of
Mahanoy City, bid the property in at S $50.
The bids started at g, 600
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-10-27

The societies of st. Clair will hold joint
meeting to protest against the action of the
christian ministers Of st Clair who have de-
cided not to ofiiciate at Sunday funerals here
after. The action of the clergymen is causing
much comment, particularly since one of the
town papers has stirred up an agitation
against it.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-10-27
Brewers in Conferenoe.

Representatives Of the various breweries of
the county met in the Office of w. j. White
house, at Pottsville yesterday, and had a con-
sultation relative to the existing difficulty
between the saloon men and the brewers of
the county, An adjustment Of the trouble is
on foot
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-10-27

Mrs. Anna Lukeczewski, Of South Bower
street, last night prosecuted Alex. Dwaak
before Justice Shoemaker for throwing stones
/ into her house, breaking windows aud door.
The accused furnished $500 bail.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-10-27

John Skeath, of Mahanoy City, formerly
division superintendent for the p & R. c. &
1. Co., has accepted a similar position with
coal company in Montana. He will leave for
that state next week with forty men.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-10-27
le best hat for the money at THE FAMOUS
"a BoY Mnntedn no More.

The performance of "A Boy Wanted" at
Mahanay City last night proved to be the
biggest 'rOas" administered To the theatre
going public Of that town this season. Those
who witnessed it say It was fierce.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-10-27

John Alex, aged IA years and residing on
East Lloyd street, had the fingers Of his left
hand mashed at the EllangOwan colliery this
morning, by having them caught in a cog
wheel Amputation Of two fingers may be
necessary. DR.. Roberts has charge Of the
patient
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-10-27

1t will pay parties needing carpets and oil
cloths to give me call. The latest styles
and lowest prices. Special bargains: All
wool blankets, Aannels and dress goods of
all kinds. Also coats and capes, at
l0-27-lw p. j. MONAGHANs.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-10-27

From Louisa Bernstel to Henry Bernstel,
premises in MahanOy City; from VIM. Berk-
heiser to Oscar E. Berkheiser ct al, premises
in Schuylkll Haven; from John p. Higgins
to John U Donnell, premises in Kline Twp
Fiat ulepoeis cured bv BEEcEAM,s Prrrs.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-10-27

Mrs. Michael Barrett, of Lost Creek, has
been admitted to the Miners hospital for
treatment. About two weeks ago she was
walking in the garden at her home and
slipped. She fell heavily to the ground aud
sustained a fracture of the right wrist.