f VENING VOL. X.--NO 52. SHENANDOAH, PA., TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1895. ONE CENT v Mere is an Opportunity. We have a number of sets of "The World and ... . ts People by Sunlight." You can get them cheap. They cost us 7 cents a number, or $1.82 a set, there being 26 numbers in a set. You can have a set for $1.30 CASH. Herald Publishing Company. Thn Heat Couch Svtud. (Tastes Good. Use In time. Isold by DniBKists. family, and I am continually advising to get it. Undoubtedly it is the I over used. "W. Dec. 29, 1894. 1 sell tion, and never have any plaints. E. Shorey, Postmaster, Shorey, Kansas, Dec. 21st, 1894. "J 'Toilet Paper in Rons. For iust one week Never before sold at less than 3 rolls for 25c. F. J. Fortes & Son, NO. 21 NORTH MAIN STREET, SHENANDOAH, FA. Full kine Common Sugar Syrup, 3c quart. Good Coffees. Choice plain, roasted Coffee, 25c Our Fancy Blond at 80c, is a combination of best coffee only. Fresh Creamery and Don't bo Afraid to Try Our Tho quality is all right; it bakes woll; makes good-, light whito ursau. vv o guunuiico every J5l IDDrivo In furniture that will muke the thin pocket book smile all over with glad ness. See what n buikII amount of money will accomplish just now: Ladles' Rockers 11.00 up. Bedsteads 1.90 up. Cupboards 3.90 up. Extension Tables 4.60 up. Cradles. ........ 1.25 up. Chamber Suits, 8 pieces. 10.00 up. Parlor Suits, 5 pieces 25.00 up. Come and see and be convinced that this is the cheapest place in the state to buy your furniture. Williams & Son No. 13 S. Main St. I presume we have used over one hundred bottles of Piso's Cure for Consumption in my othera 1 TafiT 11 C. Miltenberger, Clarion, Pa., Piso s Cure tor Consump- com- 3MM-JEiaC-VIII:Jal; The ileet Couch Hvtud. Tastes Good. Use In time Sola by Druggists. A most beautiful line just cut in price to meet hard times we offer 4 rolls for 25 cents. "A Nest of Bargains At KEITER'S 4 caas Sugar Corn 25c 4 enno String B ana 2oc 4 cairn Harrow 1'at I'ean. . . 4 cuiiB S'hi ilard Ponmtoes 4 cans 1'ie lYaclica 2 and Culitorniu PeuuhiM. .2 c .25 2 ccua Peur 25c 2 cum " A jiriuots . . . .25 2 or 3 eniiB Fancy Tomatoes. .25 2 or 8 cans Fancy Corn S5c 2 runs bilttd .Karly J uno f eas, zoc 4 bottles Fine Tomato Catsup, 25c 2 pounds California Walnuts, 25c Ready for use, good and cheap : New England Baked Beans, 2 cans 25c cf Syrups- Bettor Grades, 6, 8, 10 and 12c About Price. 1,000 yds. Tablo Oil Cloth, ' i yads wide, all good pattern , all portect goodB, best quality, Dairy Butter To-day. oarrol of it. Try it and save monoy TP FIVE OF THE VICTIMS DEAD Dreadful Result of the west Bear Ridge Explosion. SEVEN MEN ARE INJURED ! There Were Twelve Victims In All. Four Are at the Miners' Ilospltal. No More Deaths Expected. No mine accident in this section of the anthracite region since the accident at Raven Run, when ten men lost their lives, has caused as much Borrow and gloom as has ben brought about by the explosion at West Bear Ridge colliery, near Mahanoy Plane, yesterday. Ttie hand of death Is felt from Ashland to St. Clair, and the accident is mourned as most deplorable one. The people of Mahanoy Plane feel the blow with se verity and In gathering on the streets to discuss the accident many gave way to their feelings. The people of Glrardvllle are also deeply affected, as she loses one of her best known and most popular citizens, Thomus Durkln, by the accident. Durkin was a brother-ln law of ex County Commissioner Bowes. Tho dead men up to the present time number five. They are Peter Greenbach, St. Clair; Benjamin Redding, Mahanoy Plane; Thomas Durkin, Glrardvllle; Joseph Pitts, Preston Hill, and Peter Kline, Ashland. The injure! men number seven, and are Anthony Myers, William Goff, Edward Davis, William Davis, Dmicl Davis Williim Mlnne and John Leainy. The injured men are at the Miners' Hospital at Fountain Springs. It has been remarked as strange that so many of the leading mine uflidals should have reached the scene of tbe explosion in so short a time after It occurred. Ther were on the ground within three-quarters of an hour alter tho gas exploded. This was due to a coincidence. The offlciult had engagements in the ill-fated and neighboring mines yesterdaj morning and two of them were actually In the mine when the ex plosion occurred, not being more thuu 200 yards away from the seat of the fin and the place where the explosion i1 supposed to have tnken place. John Veith, general mining snperiu tendent for the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company ; John Skeath, division superintendent; Reel Tasker, district superintendent, and Mine In spector William Stein met at tbe bt. Nicholas colliery office at about 0:35 yesterday morning and were just about to leave there for Maple Hill colliery when they heard of the explosion at West Bear Ridge, which occurred shortly after 9 o'clock. The party immediately drove to the colliery and found that Myers, God, Mlnne, Leamy and the two Davis' hail been rescued alive. Two of them were in the colliery stable office and were slightly cut 'about the head. Otherwise they appeared to be all right. The others were in a more critical condition. The party of officials went down the slope and learned there were five men missing. Several attempts had been made to extinguish the fire, which origi nated in the north dip monkey from the effects of the explosion, which occurred at about breast No. 2(1, north dip, third lift, or Immediately Inside of the first sectional tunnel crossing from one dip to theother. Right over this sectional tunnel a tunnel Is driven connecting the north and south dips, aa ft return airway common to both dips. Finding that tho efforts which hftd been put forth gave no satisfactory rejillts In exlinisuU iIng the tire the rescu lug party ot wofKiueu turned their atten lion to recovrerinvc the bodies of Green Inch, Re Idiug. Darkin, Pitz and Kline. Tue attempt to put out the fire was made llmt because It wit deemed necessary to rxtlngaich it in order to recover the bodies. The latter attempt whs made by reversing the air current, which enabled tho workmtn to get Into the north dip monkey, with some difficulty, and they found the bodies of Redding, Greenbach, Dnrkln and Pitz in the order named. The rescuing party pu-hel on Its work as the recovered bodies were taken out on stretchers by other men. Two additional man ways were opened to admit sufficient air, and shortly after Kline's body was found. With the exception of those of Redding and Greenbach.noue of the bodies seemed to be burned much. Redding and Green bach were burned about the head aud face. The top of Dnrkiu's head was mi'slntr. which was no doubt caused by the concussion following the explosion All the bodies were more or less cut, but evidently more by conousslon'thin other wise. Kline's body was stripped of all lis olothlug and the boots were blown clean off mie of the other bodies. When four of the remains wete recovered the heads were rapped lu the shirts, the garments having been forced up like balloons by the oonoussion. Superintendent Velth took personal oharge of the rescuing party as soou as he reaohed the mine and conduoted the work until all the bodln were recovered. There were some additional explosions just before the resoulug party started Its work, but they did not amouar to inuuu. After the bodies had been recovered Superintendent Velth gave Instructions ; to his officials by which they could com- ' mence extinguishing the fire. Many of ' tho officials expressed an opinion that this could be nccomnllshed liv this morn ins, but the fire was still raging to-day. The method reported to In thoattempts to put out the fire 1b by pouring water upon It. The hose of the Mahanoy Plane, Mqizeville and Gllberton fire companies is in use and the lines are attached to the pumps Inside and laid along the gang, way, up the chute, into the monkey. All necessary preparations ware made to kerp the gas from the men engaged In this work, that Is to supply them with plenty of if resh air. As to the cause of the explosion, it Is a matter of conjecture; but It is reasonable to suppose that when breast -No. 32 was running, on the south dip, It caused a certain displacement of a considerable quantity of gas, which was discharged into the monkey nnd out through the air tunnel to the north dip, where the twelve men were working, and must have either blown the flame through the gauze of the safety lamps and ignited the gas, or caused an ignition In the meantime difficult to explain. All the men in the colliery were work ing with safety lamps. These twelve men werecmployed In sections in enlarg ing the monkey, a work that is going on at all times by reason of a continual gradual subsidence, which is always the case in the steep angle veins, and espec ially where the colliery Is being worked almost In the footstool of the basin. Major Heber S. Thompson and Inspector John Granger had a close shave. They were at the face of the south dip gang way when the explosion occurred examin ing the general condition of the mine. They passed some of the injured men on their way out, but remained in the mine uutil oil the bodies were recovered. Major Thompon was a very serious looking man. It was one of tho closest calls he ever had, his experiences in the civil war not excepted, and they were ot by no means a tame character. A report from the Miners' Hospital at Fountain Springs to-day stated that four of the men Injured at West Bear Ridge are still confined -there and, while the injuries are seiiouo, the victims are doing well and their chances for recovery ore good. These men are William G.iff, of Ashland, aged 45 years ; William Minne, of Ashland, aged 44 years; Anthony Myers, of Girardville, aged 43 years ; and John Leamy, of Mahanoy Plane, aged 51 years. Goff, Minne and Myers suffer from severe burns of the scalp, face, neck, h inds and forearms. Leamy Is the worst Injured. He sub tained severe lacerations of the scalp, face, ears, hands and forearms, a simple fracture of the ulna, a small bone in one of his forearms, severe abrasions of the face and contusions of tbe legs. HU escape from death was miraculous. The Fire Is Out. Special to thn Heralb. Mahaxoy Plane, Feb. 19. The fire in West Bear Ridge colliery is extinguished Operations have been returned In the mlues, except In that part where the explosion occurred. Dance at Robblns' Opera House, Thurs- dty evening. Schoppe Orchestra of ten pieces. 4t "The Dazzler." A large audience was dazzled and pleased by "The Dazzler" at the Stone opera bouse last evening. The comedy has been changed somewhat for the better since Its last production In this city and the company which appeared In it last eveulng Is the best thnt has played farce comedy In this city this season. Blng- hamnton, N. Y., Republican. "The Dazzler" will appear at the theatre this evening. Mrs. Tltman Burled. The funeral of Mrs. Mary M. Tltman took place at two o'clock this afternoon from her late residence, on East Coal street, and was attended by a large num ber of town people and residents of other places. There were many very beautiful lloral offerings. Rev. William Powlck officiated at the funeral service, which was held at the residence. Messrs. Charles Hooks, John Senior, John West, Isaac Connlck, J. J. Price and A. H. Roads were the ptll bearers. The remains were in terred in the Odd Fellows' cemetery. Peddlers Arrested. Simon Selge' was arrested in town yes terday by County Detective Amour for peddling without a license. He was dis charged by Justice Williams upon pay lng the C03ts. Anthony Simon, an Arabian, was ar rested at Win. Pen a yesterday by Detec tive Amour for peddling. He was dis charged upou paying the costs and prom. iiug to give up peddllug in Wm. Penn. Oysters and clams iu all styles at No. 11 West Centre street. Milk supplied to families. J.8B tf M. J. BKGLKY, Prop, Died. O'lUBA. On the 19th Inst., at Shenan doab, P., Mary, relict of Miohuel O'Hara. ruueral will take place on ifruiay, rauu liMt, High Mass at the Annunciation church tti 10 a. in. Interment In the An nuoolation cemetery. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. 3c Attend the dance of the Sohoppe or i ciiesira In Hobtmis Uera j duy evening, 21st mt. House, Thurs-4t BATTLE OF THE BALLOTS Strong Vote Being: Polled the Wards. in all PROTEST IN THE FIRST ! The Democratic Election Board Refused to Recognize the Authority of Over seers Appointed by the Court. The baMles of the ballots are on In town and in some wards they are red-hot. The Democrats ore making the hardest fight of their lives, and If they do not retain a majority in the Borough Council and School Board through the present election it will not be because they have not schemed in every imaginable work and strained their nerves to do so. In nerve strain they have been especially active, and some of the tricks they have resorted to are so audacious as to almost command admiration. They have not been confident during the day, however, except in the First ward, and in that camp the Tiger's tail stands straight in the air supported by the confidence that his party will whip the ticket 8 to 1. The Citizens party workers were making no boasts. They were calm and reserved. Only one ventured to say that there was a suiprUe in store. Councilman "Jimmy" Kane was among the confident Democrats. He ventured the prediction that his ticket would snow down the opposition. the election in this ward promises to lead to Investigations and proceedings in court. One of the strangest part of the affairs at this poll was the apparent dis- regard ol tne election law regarding a supply of sample ballots. Members of the Citizens, party claim that somebody de stroyed the sample ballots that were placed at the poll. The greatest complaint is against the action of the election board in dealing with the Overseers appointed by the court. It appears that the Citizens party petitioned the court to appoint two Over seers and the attorney submitted the names of F. C. Reese. Republican, and Michael Sullivan, Democrat. The court appointed F. C. Reese aud Maurice Mor rlson. This morning these gentlemen appeared at the poll and presented their certificates of appointment to conduct the election. Judge of Flection Mullahy and Majority Inspector Lally decided that the Overseers could not remain in the room and they were ejected. It was authoritively stated to-day that proceedings against the board will be instituted to-morrow morning. It was not stated what tho nature of the pro ceediugs would be, but it is certain that an effort will be made to ut least test the weight of the court's order with an elec tion board. The vote up to noon to-day in the several wards was pretty well up to the high-water mark. In the First ward there were 193 polled. This was considered big vote. In the Second 113 were polled In the Third 105, In the Fourth 133 and 170 In the Fifth. In the Third ward the fight for Council. man Is very hot and close, but the friend of Candidate James expressed confidence that they would land him safely. The fight in the Fifth ward was de scribed as nip-and-tuck by leading men ot both pnrtles. In the Fourth ward the Citizens candidates were confident success. Obituary. Mrs. Mary O'Hara, relict of Michael O'Hara, died this morning at her resi dence on North White street from Brlgbt's disease, from which she had suffered for about four months. The deceased and her husband were among the first settlers ot the town. She was a woman who enjoyed the esteem ot all her acquaintances and was ot a whole souled and most pleasing disposition. There are surviving four sons, Dr. P. II. O'Hara, tbe county almshouse physician; Michael J., James and Arthur, and four daughters, Katie, Nellie, Maggie and Mary. The funeral will take place at 10 o'clock on Friday morning. Notice. Shenandoah Tribe, 155, Imp. O. R. M, will move on Friday, Feb., 15th, 1695, from Refowlch's hall to Eagan's hall, corner Mainland Centre streets, and will meet every alternate Wednesday, commencing Wednesday evening, Feb. 27th, 1895, at 7, Lewis Hugiiks, s. Thomas Bellis, C. of R. 14 10-21-20 Should be Attended to. The roadway of North Main street, between Lloyd and Coal streets, la In such a condition ae to require the immediate attention ot the borough authorities. A hone yesterday fell Into a hole letween the rallslof iheTraotiou C'ompnny'n track, and n farmer lout goods from his wagon at the same plaje on the same day. Dabb has removed his gallery to Hoff man's old stand, West Centre street. Take Notice. No steamed oysters at the Soheifly Iloube before Wednesday, February 20th. There was such a demand on Saturday night that the stock ran out. The bar is supplied with the best refreshments in the county. Best and Fines !n tho tut;. 18 kr. plain Wedding Rings, Band and Fancy Rings , Dia monds, Sterling Silver and Platedware, Jewelry, Clocks and Optical Goods sold lower than ever. OLDEBHMT Jewelry w Stor Cor. Main and Lloyd Sts. Repairing done prompt and m aultless manner. KNIGHTS OF THE GOLDEN EAGLE. The Ninth Anniversary of the Local Castle CelebraUd. The members of Anthracite Castle, No. 74, Knights of the Golden Eagle, celebrated the ninth anniversary of tha organization in Refowlch's hall last even ing. The attendance was large and the entertainment afforded was very much enjoyed. The program consisted of vocal and instrumental music oud literary ex ercises. The repurt of the Master of Records was uu important fea ture, as it was tho flr3t mai. a since tho castle was instituted Tue comic singing by Messrs. Tatterson, Hughes, Jacobs and Reese was loudly en cored. Refreshments were served and added materially to the pleasure of the evening. The report of the Mos'er of Records showed tho following list of original officers of the cantle : T. M. Greenwood, P. C. nnd Representative , V . C., G. W. Johnson ; V. C, Martin T. Lawlor; S. H., John Ruffing; H. P., William B. Brown; V. H., William A. Thomas ; M. of R., John F. James ; C. of K., Roll W. Sheeler; K. of E., Marshal Myers ; W. B., G. H. Goodhead ; W. C, Henry Warnlck ; Ensign, Walter S. John son ; Esquire, Conrad Wink ; First Guards man, Harry Owens; Second Guardsman, James Thomas; Trustees, P. D Holman, T. M. Greenwood and Henry Warnick. The following were also charter mem bers: James Phillips, Joshua Richardson, William Gilflllan, W. Halus, James Goodhead, L. C. Erdman, Mart. Sheeler, James Brltton, James Kitto, May Zim. merman, D. J. Williams, James Reagan, John A. Wood, Silas S. Gay, August Strunk, Wesley Taylor, Samuel O'Donald, John W. Weeks, I. Elsenhower, David H. James, L. L. Parker, Julius Palmer, Oscar Weoder, Michael Brown, D. Brown, William Alnchnm and Gomer T. Jones. The following disbursements have been made during the nine years : Sick bene fits, 4,277; funerals, $1,300; nurse hire, $71.50; donations, $143; working expenses, $2,000; Investments, $1,512.50; total, $10,- 204.10. Balance on hand, $322.30. Average amount per term, $500.89. It is question able whether any other society in tho town has paid out aB much for benefits as this one has. The membership report made was as follows : Initiated during the nlao years. 240; suspended, 98; deceased, 8; expelled, 4; withdrawn, 3; total loss, 113; present membership, 127. The financial standing of the castle up to January 1st, 1695, as reported by the Master ot Records, E. D Beddall, is as follows : Cash on hand, $323 30 ; Invested in school bonds, $300; in borough bonds, $500; in saving funds, $702.50; parapher nalia, $300; total assets, $2,124.60. Schoppe'a orchestra of ten pieces will hold a dance in Robblns' Opera House, Thursday evening next. 4t We can give youjull value Tea and Coffee in A Good Rio Coffee, 28o. Excelsior Blend Coffee, 3oc. Is exceptionally line for the mouey Finest Mocha and Java, 86c. A Good Mixed Tea, 25c. This tea is equal to some prise tea at 40c, and you will find trouble to get Us equal anywhere for the money. Try it. Better tH at 40, 50, 00 aud bOo, mixed or plain. Graf's 122 North Jardin Street
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