. FIENDISH CRIME Tho Torriblo Secret of nu Eng lish l'i replace Discovorod. Highest of all in Leavening Power. Latest U. S. Gov't F FIVE PERSONS FOUND MURDERED ' i dinii "wunt'1 advertisement til the --Herald" will bring more nnav tho advertiser than through liny ot. nor eirou SWANTS the town Is moro read. One trial will convince yon Mot. fnr the Himnh reason that tl aid" l read by nil Hie people ot tl ;asant -no. gg: ? VOL. VII.- The Evening Herald. ALL the news fob one cent. Has a larger circulation in Bbenaudoah Ulan any other paper published. Circu lation tiootts nptn to all. WILL our liorougli fathers give Us decent streets this year? Councilman Jamks' committees will bo closely scrutinized. Gukhilla warfare Is the meanest. The anti-Quay jouruals are pursuing this course juHt now. What a funny j ike. Two Chester Tulllliar.(l9 died from poison believed no have been placed In their diuuer palls as a Itst. The Philadelphia Jlicoul, by Its unjust criticism of one of the patriotic orders of the state, has gotten Ithtlf Into a lnrge-slztd hole. IF-Pnslmaf ter General Wauamaker's suggestions were adopted by Congress America would have the best po. ltd administration in the world. Dead men tell no talcs, which Is why the experiences of some of tho drunkards who have been "cured" by the Keeley treatment will never he made public. No fair-minded citizen,' whether native-born or naturalized, will sanc tion the expression!) of the Philadel phia Record In its opposition to the P. O. S. of A. Gustav Williams, a Berlin shop lifter, has been fined J20 for having I called a telephone clrl who kent him waiting fifteen minutes "a miserable, brazen-faced woman." Wab it right to fine a Brooklyn Sunday school teacher $5 for thump ing a pupil with a Bible? Ministers have been thus assaulting Bob Iuger soll for years without punishment. New Youkeks are talking of a statue to Columbus. It Is to he hoped that by vigorous efforts they will get 25-Ci CENTS PER YARD FOH Floor Oil Cloth: others fnr ' 30, 35 and 40 cts. and upwards. Tho prettiest line of Oil Qloths and Carpets In Shenandoah. C. D. Fricke's Car-net Store. 10 B. Jardin St., Shenandoah. 1 mm ' when JUST -AEEIYED ! One Car of FINE MIDDLINGS, Also a Lot of Strictly Fancy Minnesota Patent Flour 250 BAEEELS V ' AT i$5.00 PER BARREL CASH. This ia not an adverUattm dotlae. but a fair, atralaht wy. Aojf'er. 1 own the flour. It is I have iV'O BBTlBli to offer ,i or months. I believe it XLOUR in the market, and tire satisaction in every rvspfct. Corner Pour Had Their ThroaU Cut and One Was Strangled to Death- Soma Think It Was tlm Wnrk or 'Mack the Hipper," Altlimmli tlm Hinllei Am Not Vlutllnlmt in tlm ltlpper'a Htyln The Mull's N.-tllin t Wlllllllllft, aipt He Hi Hern Arrested In Melbourne. Australia The Victim" Huppuacil fobs III Wlfeuml Clillil run. London, March 17. A tragedy unparal; lelcd In tho history ot British r thftnie to light yesterday tlirnj'rtHllen nlura, wliioli will lie the day succeed ing the Hccomp'lshmeut of the Gran' memorial. BnMB of our borough oUlulals' are realizing at last that criticism of their actions' does not necessarily spring from malice, but may have Its birth In diflcrence of opinion. Tho water question, for instance. LITTLE LOCALS. Whisperings of tho People Caught on tho Fly. The cold weatbur continues. "Win. J. Jacobs' and Daiiiol Ellis, Jr., have purcba-ed tho Uoho property on Wist Oak Btroot. Dully evidences of Urn II icrai.ii s p -pu- larity as an advertising mediuii find thoir way to our tnnclum Mrs. Paul Quiek.who occupied the dwell in; mtoly purchustd by William Neiswen dar, bin removed to tho old Kur z building, on Lino sir- et Attention is callod to an advertisement in another column concerning tho loss of a watch. It was tho property of a worthy young lady, a family heirloom, A tuilablo I reward will bo ptid for jts return to tho IIkkald office. Bucklon'e Arnica Salvo. The Bost.Salvo in Iho world for Cuts, Bruisos, Soros, Ulcers, Salt Kbeum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chat ped Hands, Chilblains Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi lively euros Piles, or no payment required It is guaranteed to give perfoct satisfaction or money romnood. 1'nco li cents per box. For sale hy C. II. Hagonbucli. For Ront. Cno dwelling house, centrally located, containing eight rooms, No. 13 North Jardin stroet. Also ono stoto-roorn and dwelling containing six rooms, No, 10 North Jardin street. Apply to Evan J. Daviks, 15 North Jardin street. Bring'your children to Ilall's and have their pictures tukon. gallery 3 14-tf Coming Evonts. March 17. 'Welah Congregational jhurch toa party in P. M. hall. April 19. Supper undor tho auspicos of Star of Bethlehem Lodge, "L P. A in P M. church ball. Mar. 30 "Tho Tattling Tongup," lec. turo by Kev. II. G. James in the P. 31, church, for tho benefit of a sick and needy family. April 21 Marigold Tea, Kobbins' Hall undor tho auspices of Lydla Degree Lodge, No. 112, I. O. O. F. April 21. A. marigold tea in Robbins1 hall, under the auspices of tho degree staff Lydia Dcgroo Lodgo, No. 112, I. O. O. F, With tho loth century dawned tho era of wonders. It has also proven an era of sur prisesfor notwithstanding Its giant strides toward knowledge, wo aro told that there are still In somo places a few citizens who have Fresh -DAIRY BUTTER and Fishing Creek BUCKWHEAT FLOUR. " c the JiUSX ELOUR I have. at any price. IJmve sold It to be tqual to any XANCY will uuarantee U to give en Main and Lloyd Streets. FAIR HANDS BLACK Novel Metllil Uneil liy- ln Michigan to . 15 THE COUNTY ' POLITICAL FIELD.' LIVELY LEGISLATURE AND SENATE CONTESTS. MORE INDICATIONS OF HARMONY. Some of tho Aspirants for Office Named Who the Local Can didates May bo Mahanoy City Candidate. II E woods of ha Fourth repr"Mtiltlve dlstrici h o full t lor tho Logislature this year and tho Re publicans have mi rea con fur complaint that there is not sufficient rjiHtrial In the fiild te nded from. Tbero aro so many candi dates ono is led to the conclu-ion that the convention will bo an interesting one. Tho Senatorial contest in tho 'JO h dis trict is becoming warm, indeed, ' hot. Robert A, Allison, of Port Carbon, .is the latest aspirant in tho field. II '3 onlry makos tbe contest moro inlerorting and some of tbe otbor candidates may propare to makeup thoir minds tboy aro not "in it." An obsorver of Republican county poli tics is forcod to tbe conclusion that, , al though the conventions this year will bo in teresting, thoro will b.i much less, friction than heretofore. It seems to bo the desiri of all parties that tho hatchot shall be buried and tbtt Wrk for one common .good shall be instituted. Any other polio--is suicidal and throws all tho chances inli the binds of tbo enoniy. As tbe time draws nigh It looks as if the Quay and Anti-Qiay squabbles will melt nut of the contests for tbe Legislature. The election of men on their merits with hands untind to act according to the die tates of their good judgments will cor- tsinly bqir bottor fruit than tbo oloction ot men on factional issues. Let all unite for square, consistent Republicans. Chairman James has issued his call for the oloction of dologates and announced his dates lor the conventions. The prim aries will behold Saturday, April 2d. If roports are true, the contest in the First Legislative district will attract con siderablo attention. 'Squire .1, J, Coyle, of Mahanoy City, is in tbo field to win il he Can, and if he cau hold tho Mahanoy City delegation solid he will secure an ad vantage ovor tho Shenandoah aspirants, as Mahanoy City has four delegates more than we have. Shenandoah has three aspirants, B. J. Yost, Adam Leckio and Frank 0, Reeso. Mr. Yost probably has tbe widest county acquaintance and would give the Democratic candidate a good tus lie. r ranic u. uoese is a pipular young mm, stands well with all factions of the party and is a hustler. In the Secoad district tho Indications point to lion. D. D. Phillips, as the candi date for Legislature. Bo can win and tbe Republicans will make no mistake in nominating him. In tho Third district it is hard to find a Republican who wishes to accept tbe nomination, which Is at belt an empty honor. The congre'sional pulse seems to beat for Bon. Charles N. Brumm. With all his faults, most people say, he is tbe strongest man that could be selected to lead the Republican hosts and with harmony In the ranks be ran bo returned to Oongreti. Bon, Ellas Davis' docision not to be a candldato for re-election to the Legislature may yet be overcome. Be is too valuable for retirement. In tho ovont of a deter mination to ndlio.ro to his decision bo should bo made county chairman. Matters aro not serene in Democratic circles. The prosecution ot ox-Chairman Healey by members of his party will bear bitter fruit. Eloctrio Bitters. This romody is becorping bo well known and so popular as to need no special men tion. All who have used Electrio Bitters sing the same song of praise. A purer medicine doos not exist and it is guaranteed to.io all that is 'claimed. Electric Bitters will cure all diseases of tho Liver and Kid neys, will remoyj Pimples, Boils, Salt Rheum and other affections caused by im puro blood. AVill drive Malaria from tho iystem and prevent as well as euro all Malarial fovors. For cure of Headache, Constipation and Indigestion try Electric Bitters Entlro sa-isfaction guaranteed, or money refunded. Price 50o. and $1.00 per bottle at C. II. Uagenbuch's drug store. Friends may flatter, but don't 8 peak of any other Cough Syrup except Dr, Coxe's "Wild Cherry and Seneka. lie on Ume, for prevention U better than Cure. All OOUffhft anil imldM throat nnri lima affect are cured by Dr. UuU'a Cough Syrup. Only ttuanu. OriUrs for Evkninq Behald thould be lJt at Hooka J- Jlrown'a news stand, iVb. North Main street. B.'st photographs and crayons at Dabbs. ! oZo : mS': FA, , THURSDAY. MARCH J 7, Tno Family of J. Q. Hutton Agreeably Surprised. , L-ut oveiimg -b ut 8:3) i-'cl.ffi 'a gl number of friends and nolghbo'S-of o-0-U niton's furnily called at tho fa nil') residenco, loaded down with refresh mebti-. and gifts, look possession of the Utiuje, much to the BurptiiO id the fum ly, and in tdo themselves at homo. J To say that Mr. ntid Mrs. Button win?1 surprised would bo putting it rathor mildly.- Tboy were sstotiished and, we might 8-y, almost bewildered, Tho guests wfcru'-rTot long in tbro.ving asldo all re.-tralnt and oiij iying themselves in all sorts of games, tc , whllo the elder ladies budi-d them-' selves' in tho kitchen pr paring tho refreih monls. Justbcfnro the coffoo was served tbe family was called togolhur when Mr. R A. 0 lover, in behalf of thoso present, pro ented a hand-ome silver tea servioe to Mrs. Button. Doth Mr. and Mrs. Hutton rpliod in feeling lorms at this mark of appreciation. Tho present is a beautiful ono and came fmm tho establishment of A. Boldenniin. of lown. The refreshments were then served and all had plenty and to spare. Tho party broke up at midnight and n'l returned to their homes well pleased with their ovonlng enjoyment. Tho following is a partial litnf those present: Mrs. Dilrd, Forncroy, Davis, Straup, Fielders, Olover, Hoover, Zltman, Jacoby, Trezlse, Boyer, Shoemaker, Heose, Kobbins, Finney, Kincatd, Lewis, Reynolds (Lost Crook), Crawford,' Kerns and Bcddall. 7 ' ! Misses Hoover, Powell, Finney, Wasloy, Faust, Haird.Falrchtld, Holmtin (Philadelphia), Pomeroy, Davis, Iioyer, Cather, Williams, Schoener, Mooro TAldcn), Thomas, Fowhjr, Jacoby, Houser, Daniels, Olover, Leckio, LewlSj bacger, Hutton, Reese and Parry. I Messrs. Thomas Dalnl, A. Trezlse, Dr. Straup, It. A. Glover, John A. Lewis, Alexandar Kitt cald, W. J. Lewis. A. Hoover, A. Lewis, II. M. Reynolds (Lost Creek), II. O. Doyer, A. B; L. Leckle, J. J. Price, Will Grant, J. A. TBman, A. D. Nlmocks (Wm. Peuii). Mr. Button has decided -to remove to Tallapoosa, Georgia, whore ho has seTSral properties and he and his family expect to leave in a few days. They will cr wtil: mem lue ueti wisuea oi luia community SB thoir now home. PERSONAL. John A. Lewis visited Locust Gap yesterilojr Kutlo Gelgur, of St, Clair, la visiting rofettlvtw in town. J. H. James, Esq., of Ashland, paid our sanutum a visit yesterday. Mrs. Edward llaylos anil Mrs. John Hasklns, were county soat visitors yesterday. J. N. Douglass, representing Edwards' Dess'cated Soups, of Newark, N, J., was In town yesterday. NEW MANAGEMENT. " Hall's Photograph Gallery Moots With Great Success. . f Tho old photograph gallery, formerly Hoffman's stand, Ir'J West C Mitre street, has boon leased by U. T, Ball lor a term ot yeats. It is now being remodeled and ros fitted, and when finished will bo ono of the most attractive places in this section of tbo state. No expense will bo spared, us Mr. Uall is an artist and will endeavor to make it as home-like as possible. All work will be finished hero, an extra force of hands having been employed lor thai purpose. He expects to nave everything complete by I April 1st. In tho meantime business will be carried on the same as usual. Hereafter, work will be fiuUhed promptly and in tho highest style of the art. O.vo him a cull and be convinced that ho is an artist worthy of patronage, 3 14 -It New Improvements. Thomas Q. Davios is making quttoan Improvement to his North Jardin street property. Tho prosont building Is now b lng raised several feet, and will be con verted into two handsome dwelling houses. When tho work is completed it will add greatly to the appearance of that portion of the town. An Important Difference. To make it apparent to thousauds, who think themselves ill, that tbey aro not af feclod with any disease, but that tbo sys tem simply needs cleansing, is to bring comfort borne to their hearts, as a coetivo condition is easily cured by utlng Syrup of t-.:gs. Manufactured by tho California Fig Syrup Co, 4w St, Patrlok's Da, The anniversary of Ireland! .patron saint was duly celebrated by our Irish- Amorican citizens bv a grand narado this morning by nearly all tho Oatbolio societies in town. The nir was cold and crisp and tho ground fr zsn so that thu marghert had dry roads to parado on. M. J Soan, lan was marshal and Jamos Kane assistant. Bsforo the parade took plac-i tbe socialist attended mate in the Annunciation churell. A Voice From Florida Dr. W. V. Hy. urn. Live Oas. Florida, i Red Flair Oil U one of Ihu mottsiioui ruluuuros om11. It s an uufAillntf reme jor iitiouintuitf u, rteuraittui uuu cpi itii i- an on ooaia uuu. eoiaair. Klrlln'K drug store. 2,000 olovh bound books, worth 60 (MUM, for tfl cent each; 6,000 26-cent uajr covered novels, all new, for 10 cents fesis, at Miu Reese's, "West Contro street, For. guion Hotel block. Uest photographs at Hall's gallery, 29 W. Centre street. 3-H-tf 1892. BRAVE, OFFICER " MERGET DEAD. INTENSE EXCITEMENT IN TA- MAQTJA YESTERDAY. IHIS ASSAILANTS ARE CAPTURED IJhoy Aro Now In tho Pottsvlllo 4lail There Was Great Fear tj of Lynching But all is Now Quiet. ANY of our readers, who were p raonally acquainted with Coal and Iron Policeman Alergnt were greatb- shockid upon reading in last evening's IIkh Atu tho intolligenco that the faithful officor had beon foully shot by a tramp while performing his duty, Tamnqua was in an excitod mood yester day, reminding ono of tho Molio Maguiro times. Tho shooting of Offlcor Merget was soon circulated and tbe indignation of tbe citizens of that place know no bounds ! The particulars of tho affair as near as wo can learn aro as follows: At an early hour yesterday morning a telo-gr-im ws received atTamaqua from Barnes- vlllo, a station on tbo P. & R. Railroad, tour miles north ot Tamaqna, announcing thtt tramps had committed depredations at E t Mahanoy Junction and Barncsvillo ard wero frightened off from tho latter pi- co and were then en route for Tamnqua. Officers Merget and Reinbold, of tho Coal & Iron Police, tho former stationod at tho depot at that place, sturted towards High Minos, about one-half mile nut of town, for the purpose of intercepting and oipturlng the burglars if they oame that way. They surpr sd the tramp while at tempting to break into a freight car. Tho Ulcer- commanded them to surrender and a bloody struggle ensuod, Both parties Opened a promiscuous fire, tho tramps shooting as thny retreated with the plucky officers at their heels. Tho police had dis charged their lust round when Mr. Merget full to tbe ground shot in tho gruin. Bis companion hastened to his assistance, not before be had sent a bullet into one of tho retreating figures, lteinhold hastened for holp and tho wounded man was removed to his homo near tho P. & R. depot, whero he died about one o'clock. Bis wife was In Reading visiting a sick rolative and she arrived home in time to receive bis dying blosing. Tbe family had no children. "When tho news passed from lip to lip that tbe brave officer had been mortally wounded, tbe entire population of Tamaqua flew to arms and started in pur-uit of tbe fugitives. The town was thrown into feverish excitement and threats of lynching tho desperate gang were freely indulged in. Men and boys armed with pistols and shot guns formed into squads, oach taking dif ferent directions until the country for a radius of thirty miles was completely covered. Tbe O. it I police wore callod into ser vice from every p iint and the chase for tho fugitives became a determine! one. Capt. Warrington, of Company B, tho town militia, sent squads to various places and led a contingent as far south as New Phila delphia. About 8 o'clock news wu3 received that tbo men had been captured at a point about 0 miles northeast of the town and in no time the depil was black with ponplo anxious for the arrival of tho criminals. At 9 o'clock thoy were brough to town and It was with groat difficulty that tbo police kept back tie crowd and cries of "lynch them" was frequently heard. Con Boyer bud a vicious looking follow at his side who eyed tbe mob with a stoady glance of his black eyes. Some ono cried "knock Can down" but another said, "let us be moro cool." The prisoner was taken to tho United States Hotel and a vast crowd pushed and surged, in the street. The ;plllco arrived with the other two men and shortly after wero -jgive'n aihearing befarfa 'Squiro Priser. Djttrlct Attornny Koh held tbo crowd back by making a speech and counseling moderation. This seemed to chock thorn in their purposes and thoy gradually fell back. Captain Christian appeared as tho prose autor and charged them with burglarly and murder, The 'tqulro mado out a ouuiimtrr.orit for each and thoy wero taken ts th tiition hnuio. One of tho men was l(ly wounded In the leg and Dr. Quldin JrcV the woun i. Tho man moaned with tjn and admitted that he llcod tbe fatal btlliet that took tho llfo of Merget. Be llllbslded into si.enoe after that and refuted to say any more. The othor two main tained a doggod silence and one of them IriHjiiently broko out in ourses against the Iraalmer.t he was subletted to. Tho potico and puistiing party capttirod thu fugitives in a lonely defile of tbe rooun tain uftor a stout resistance on the pari oi the men. Each parly opened fire, as soon at thoy met, but the pursuers closed in ou A small "want" advertisement placed In the "Herald" will bring more Answer to tho advertiser than Mirmlgh any other -porclrou -ry 71 VrT lte1 1 hrs WANT jew rend. One trial will convince you of thin fact, for the simple n non that tho "Her ald 1 rc.ul by all the pwple of the town. ONE CENT. .hem in quick order. Tnoy were ut orco llarmod nnd sovon revolvers wero taken rom thorn. The wounded man was weak from tho lo's of blood, nnd bo could only Irag bis aching limbs along whetr over taken. Tne prisoners wero handcuffed and brought to Potlsville on a special train, ar riving there about 1:30 this morning, bav ingon board Detective. John O'Brien, of thu P. & It, service. Captain Christian, Oi- II ers B iwbottom, Smith, Jenkins and Con Iioyer, District Attornoy Koch und his deputy, Arthur Shay, Drs. Ouldia and Halberstalt. Tho threo men gavn their names and res idences with a great deal of reluctance, The two handcuffed prisoners gave their namos as Edwin Everett Blukealeo, St. Lou's, und John Brown, Beaver Falls, Pa. Both Eaid thoy were 18 years old. Brown has a villianous look and he it was who wa-s in charge of Offi jer B iyor when tho crowd hungered for his blood. Upon Iheir arrival Brown complained of feeling ill and bi companion buttoued his overcoat. "Whilo he was being searched at tho jail be sharply rebukei Detective O'Brien and said, "don't tcr.r that shirt, go a little oa:x-" Blakeslee was first searched and nothing was found on his person but matches and lead poncils "While Brown was being stripped two stars in India ink were found on his shins. In pulling off his shirt they found tho let ters "J. K," in India ink on his loft arm. Bo i3 a bad one and sullenly refuaos to givo his namo until it was wrung from him. They worn removed to separato'colls. Tho wounded man said his nima was Tom Kelly and that his home was on Mab anlongu street, Potlsville. Be also said that his fathor still resided in Pot'.avillf, Bis underclothing was saturated with blood. Tho blood still flowed from tho wound and soakod through to tbo outer clothing Hi broast contained nn India ink picturo of a sailor leaning against an urn. A crots and tho words "my fathor ' wero stamped upon tho urn. The wound in his leg entered nbout four inches atuvo tho knee and took an upward eoucte, pass ing out on the baok of tbe tWgb. Kelly must have been ruon'vg whan ho rfelvad tW -woubA, m the course the bill took w uld indicato as much. Kel'y is btlieved to be the same fellow who lived in Pott -villenfewyearstfgo. Be had a very bad reputation and served u term in prison lur robbing Muggio Sheaffer, a notorious' character. Be says ho is 52 years old. Ho has u finely knit form and a handsome facu. Bis wounds nro not serious. Bo is suffer ing a great deal from exhaustion, due to his weary tramp across the mountains in, an effort to escape. Bis companii-ns dragged him along and would not desert him. That thero is "honor among thieves" is again vividly illustrated in this instanco. Kelly's admission of having klllod Merget will no doubt end his criminal career on the gillows. Bis pals are i qually as guilty. The latter are a youthful pair and coolly surveyed the crowd, nover flinching when it seemed impossible to save them fnm being torn to pieces by the mob. Besides the Boven revolvors a small bag of money was fouid in I heir possession. Tbey were a, 1 well dressed, Bomo of their clothes being new. Each wore a black overcoat that looked as if they had beon mudo by tho Baooe manufacturer. As Brown was being searchod ho wus uskod to remove his shoos. Bo ws a little alow ubout it and ho was then told to hurry. Bo rotortod very flippantly that he had "all day to do it." Blakoslee's stockings had boen raendod with red yarn and this was at first takon for blood. The darning was only done reeontly and this would seem to indicalo Ijiat his hoate is not far away. Ojroner Quldin held a post mortem ex amination on tho body of tbe dead offlcor last night. Bo empanelled the following jury : James Badosty, S. B, Lulz, John Johns, Frank Sower, Charles Allen and B. Glatsmire. Tho inquest will bo rosumud on Saturday. Tho romains of Mr, Merget will bo interred at Reading on Mondsy, Mr. Koch's remarks to the rabble in the stroola at Tamaqua no doubt prevented swilt rotribution'on tbo heads-of the pris oners. Be was cheered to tbe echo when his patriotic utterances appealed to tboir better natures. If you wish a good- photegraph of ypur self call at tho Ball Ralloy, 3) W Centre stroet, ' - - - .Wi4,u l . i ' - ' j i i-n :- Desirable Lodgo Room. A lodgo desiring a cosy meeting room on Saturday, or Sunday evonlngs of each week can bo accommodated at Mollot's ball, which has beon reeontly papered, painted and carpeted. Apply to M. Hellet. Keagoy Is Ahead. And he is on tho first floor. Remember, no steps to climb with your children, und bis work talks without money, "Baby Ruth Gavotte." The newest and most popular out, "Baby Ruth Gavotte," at lltumm's jtwelry and music store. 1 6-tt Coughing Loads to Consumption. . Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough at onco. Bali's new .mammoth photograph gal. lery, 29 "West Centro street. Give him a call. 3-14-tf 1a- -vV