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SHBNAKDOAH. PA.. FRIDAY. JAXUABY 12. 1894,
ONE CENT.
VOL. TX.-NO. 22
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t In Dress Goods. Come and see our windows. No
two prices. Every piece bears the mark of reduction
) price; will be sold at such prices only.-
It Is acknowledged by moat of the ladies now that P. N. CORSET is the best.
r nr. hq T-it tvt: Oi-
IT PAYS to buy good TINWARE. And cur Atitl-RuitiiiF
Tiuwnre is ab-olutely the best made. Every piece if
warranted not to runt if kept clenu. Come look at our big
attruetlouB now for TEN CENTS.
Fifty-four feet of Rope lOo
Heat Scrub Brushes 10c
Glues Rolling Pin', regular 23c, now lOo
Salt Boxes lflo
Sauce Pans.... 10c
Kugnr Bovvifl 10a
Japanned Trayp , 10a
Bread 1'nrs 10c
Twotiuart Coitee PotH lflc
Child's Tin Cup 2o
Comb and Brush Case ,. 10c
Successor to GIRV1N, DUXCJH & WA1DLEY.
Closing Out
Furs, Coats
lTllla C3Tl r. Also includes Silks,
ilia Flannels, Blankets,
many other articles, which will bo disposed of
will be marked at tho lowest prices. COIISETS reduced flora COo to 38c; from 7ooto 50o and
$1 to Too. Haudkerckiefs reduced from lOo, 50c, 75c and $1 to 23c Avail yourself of this
great opportunity and call oarly to secure bargains.
104-6 West Centre Stieet.
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sar ess
We open a new stock of
" FLOOE OIL CLOTH !
Two yards wide, at 50c a yard.
Jill Nov Patterns
Wo have yet offered at tho price.
Also a line of New Bag Carpets
Excellent quality and low prices.
A Lot of Moquette Bugs !
Beautiful Patterns at Greatly Reduced Prices,
From 85 cents up.
4 Special DHv& in GO Dom Men's Ctftton Mat lhgs.,
4 pair for 25q. Exoellont
Try our New Bloater WnckoroJ
Yim are 1iusIiib(B man, and used to
Btralght fetward busiuens talk facts facts
fVfte, Y-ur wife has been looking for a
Sawing; R!achme?
Cfo-amTbes? Suit,
Parlor Suit,
Or something else In our lino. Why not buy
It now. We are selling choapor than over.
J. P. WILLIAMS & SO if
Clearing Sale!
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S South Me in Street.
Sal P3
and Capes Reduced
Drees Goods, Tublo Linens, Napkins, Towol,
Underwear, Chenille Curtains and Covers, and
at any price. Our lino of Domeetio Goods
VMIANOY CITY, PENNA.
and the Bast Quality
quality, about half price.
fine, while mid fnt.
NEW MIMII
The Monotony in the Briggs
Trial Broken.
IMPORTANT TESTIMONY I
l.epntrsmon Toll of tlio Unfortunate Kpedl-
tlon Krone (Hrardvilln to Githcrtuu nnil
Olve Their Aversions of the Incidents at
the Xlot.
Special to tho Heiiaj.d,
Pottsvihe, Doc. 12. Yesterday after
noon's session of tho trial of John Briggs,
charged with tho mmder of James Tarflt,
was mafio moro Interesting than usual by the
testimony of men who formed a part of the
party on the dinkey which wont to Gilbcrtou
ou tho night of August Slit, last. Some of
the testimony caused qulto a stir among tho
spectators.
JOSKFII MCCOKT
Snorn: I reside iu tho East ward of Gilbrr
ton. I was within 4 or 5 feet of tho dlukoy
that night. I recognized Atr our and Ilenny
on tho dinkey. That is all I can remember
I saw. I heard Garrett Keating say ho waa
opposod to the Council tearing up the tiftck
in the lint place, but since they camo with
force of aims he .stood by tho borough. I
didn't hear the roply Amour made. I walked
away and a little while after I heard sotae
body holler about tho "Homesteaders" and
"Where are tho Glrardville militia?'' and sit
tho same instant I saw a man come out and
stick his gun over the dashboard of thediukey
and tired. I heard him say, "Horo wo aro,"
but couldn't catch what the other words woro.
I recognized John Briggs ss tho man who
fired the shot. I did not seo Flo. Mahony
there. I didn't notico anybody that had hold
of tho gun at tho time Ilriggs fired. I heard
other shots. I saw a flash right in fiont of
the car. I judged it to be from tho crowd
It was the Hash of tho second shot
and was fired about six or seven
seconds after the Arts. It was fired towardt
Briggs. Thero was sotno scullling going on
on tho front platfoim of tho dinkey at the
time the second shot was fired, but I didn't
recognize who were in the scufllo at tho
same time tho shot was fired at Briggs. Thore
was ajjush in the car door Hnd tho bull pasted
me and I thought it was time for mo to get
out. After tho third shot I moved over to
the north side of tho car, at about the ceuttr
and stood there J to G seconds, and iu the
meantime I saw man shoot on the south
ido of the oar, in au easterly direction. lie
11 red thico shots. I did not rccoguiao the
man who stood insido tho car. I stood thore
four or five seconds and I saw a flash como
up the street about 20 feet from the western
side of the dinkey and 1 ran into Foley's
hallway. I couldn't say how many Bhots
weio fired in all or in what direction tho;
were all filed from. I didn't seo any person
.drunk that night.
I'ATJtICK DOUQIIKUTY
sworn : I reside at Homesville. I was
working for tho Schuylkill Traction Com
pany on August 21st, last, as a repairsman.
I was called upon to go to East Gilborton
that night to relay the track. I went on the
dinkey. Among tho repairsnien wcro Patrick
Oovers, John Gallagher, James Can field,
Johu Canfield, John Sweeuy and Michael
Lally. Sweeny was one of tho bosses. Tlicic
were other repairsnien thero hut I didn't
tako uotlco who they were.
Q. Do you know whether any other
persons occupied tho dinkey outside of tha
ropalrsmen?
A. No, sir; I don't remember.
(J. Was Itfchaid Amour thore V
A. Yes, sir.
Q. Do yon know Itobert Benny?
A. Yes, sir; he wm tlieio.
(J. Do you know John liriggs?
A. Yes, sir; ha was there. I don't know
Arthur Wcuvlll or Wren Brown. I did not
carry any firearms. There weio some on the
dinkey. Amour and Briggs had firearms,
Mr. llruoim: We don't deny that there
were firearms there, if that will save time.
Witness: 1 didn't notice hon'minv utuern
carried fiieanus. I did not have any conver
sation with John Bliggs on the way or hear
him make any remarks. I heard iiicbard
Amour toll John Hi iggs, "Ilriggs, don't you
fire (111 1 give you orders." I didn't hear
anything eUe between Brigga aiid Amour. 1
didn't see anybody load guns or rifles on the
oar, When the dinkey got to Gilberton I
was standing in the doorway. A man out in
the crowd hollered 'omethlug about the "Gir
ardvlllo militia" and then I saw Briggs get out
on the platform and I was prepared to get oil
tho dinkey just us Iheaida shot go oil". I
ran as fast at I could until 1 got out of tho
tuwii ontirely. That !s all I know about the
oue. I was standing at the west door of the
dlukoy. At the time somebody hollered
'I'aliout theSutlittu" John Briggs was iu tho
dinkey. Wheu Briggs went out to the plat
form he said, "Here we aro" aud then fired,
lie wont out th dluksy door He walked
ou, gulte SMsyiil'l dou't know whether
Bltfiftjgbi4u bis hands lu the dlukey
tjJioii Uioeiimrk about "Homestead" was
rosde.
No oi oss examination.
JAMhS I'ANriKI.U
sworn : Tho witness said ho could not speak
English very well aud wantut to tOBtify In
Irish, but after n brief test it was decided that
the witness should mako his statements the
best ho could In English and District Attor
ney Byan should repeat tho answers.
Upon thin understanding tho following
testimony was ellcltod : I live at Homes
vllle. I was working for tho electric railway
company ss repairsman on August 21st, lait-
I liavo not worked for two months since and
am not employed by tho company now. I
wss on tho dinkey goiug to Gilberton.
I'atrlck Devitt, John Gallagher, John Can-
field, Michael I.ally, James Canfield and
John Sweeny and others I didn't know wcro
on the dinkey, loo. I didn't know Kiohard
Amour that night and I didn't know John
Briggs.
Q. Could you recognize any of the other
men you saw on tho dinkey if you woro to
seo thorn again?
A. I don't think. I saw guns on the cr
that night when wo went to Gilbcrtou, I
saw some 3 or 1. I saw one man load his
gnu. Wheu wo got Into Gilberton we got
orders to take tho tools out of tho dinkey to
get to work. I took my shovel and pick out
and stood a while. I couldn't gt
near tho trade with tho crowd of peoplo
shouting and hurrahing. Tho Gilborton peo
plo said, "Why don't yo como horo in tho day
tlino with yo pick and shovels to put tho ro.id
down and don't coiuo here at night time with
guns killing tho people." I went to work and
threw mo pick and shovol In tho dinkey
again and a man walked round to the back of
the dinkey and stood thero a whilo; and the
man, he says, "Clear out and go iu tho dinkey
and got out of the road hero." I went into
the dinkey and sat in tho corner in tho back
of thediukey and the wholo of the men did
como In tho whole of tho repairsnien went
iu. 1 saw Briggs standing up aud taking the
gun and going out. I saw Briggs taking the
gun. I stooped in the corner to save myslf.
IJwas in tho corner sitting with my arm up
and a rock struck me and knocked mo dawn.
And Brigga ho fired tl e first ehot. Ho didn't
swear. I was knockod down there when the
man (Briggs) went in front on tho dlnkoyaird
I seon hiin getting up with -the gun and got
out. I don't know what ko did with tbo
gun. I couldn't tay. I moan I didn't see
him shoot.
CJ, iDid you hear any rcnurks by the by.
standeis?
A. No, sir; I was a long tirao lying down
in the dUikey and wheu I got up I saw a hit
of stonuein the dinkey.
Q. Where wai John Briggs when you put
your hand up, to savo your head?
A. He Tent out of tho dinkey. He was
In the front of the dinkoy. I think It
at tho door. I don't know whether It was'
outside or inside. When I saw Brings again
ho was in the dinkoy with mo, going home.
Ilo got on a good piece down the road. I
went down the street a good pieco and then
got into tho dinkey again and Briggs came
into it to go home.
Q. Do joti know who fiied the first shot ?
A. 1 don't know. 1 couldn't tell.
Q. Do you know how many shots weie
fired ?
A. I can't tell. I was iu tho diukoy,
lying down. I couldn't tell by thoBtoues arid
tho bhots coming cracking against tho dinkey.
Q. When you got up in tho dinkey who
did you seo there?
A. I didn't seo anybody only myself
trying to get my way outside. I mot me boy
outside and ho told mo "what is tho matter ?''
aud I told him I got hot ou the hand.
At times Messrs. Ityun and firuinui got
souifwhat tangled in interpiotiiig tho
witnesses' brogue and explanations were
required to enable Stenographer ratterdon to
get the answers correctly iu hl3 note book.
When tho direct oxauiiuation was con
cluded Mr. Brumm said thero would bo no
cross examination.
JOHN SWEI3XY
sworn : I live at Big Mine Itun, I am not
employed by the electrio railway company. I
was employed by tho company ou August
21st. I was a bow. I went to East Gilberton
that night to relay tho track. They sent tho
dinkey lor mo and 1 went on it. I recog
nised a majority of tho peoplo on it. They
wuro l'atriuk Dougherty, Johu Canfield,
James Canfield, John Gallagher, Pat. Dtvitt,
Martin Farrell and Mike Lally, repalrsmen.
And I saw Charles Sbelthorn, a walking boss,
Johu Briggs, Amour, Ilenuio, tho motorman;
lid. Foley, of Shenandoah; Bill Djoley, and
there were others I didn't know. I didn't know
Weavill or Brown, or Williams, of Shenau
dona. Briggs nd Amour got on at Girard
vllle and some of the repalrsmen got tin
there, too, aud some of tho other men I
didn't know, There were firearms in the
oar. I don't know exactly who took them
iu. From Gliardville we went to JUli.luoy
riiiue. I only noticed Iiichard Amour
load a gun. I can't exactly say
how many guns there were, but
between 0 and 7. I don't remember
whether Amour loaded them all or not. The
firearms were loaded on the oar, on tho wy
to Gilberton. Briggs and Amour were the
only ones I otmjd identify as carrying fire
arms on tho cajjj.-They were mllltry rifles.
Tho gun marked "F" and "30" looked like
tho one Briggs curled. I didn't hear any.
thing said on the way to Gilberton about file
arms until we got to Malzeville, when I
heard Amour tell the men who had si mi
that in ease of any trouble for no man to fire
until he got ureters. I ke-iril no reply. As
we got close to where the track was torn up
at Uilbeiton, I got orders to get iny meu
ready for work and we went lu to get the
tools out. Just as we got to the end the
crowd was quite large and they were shout
iug. I went Inside until I got the tools out
on the track and then my men aud the othor
boss' mon went out and got along side of thi
Continued on fourth IHiye,)
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Citizens' Standing Committee
Adopts Rules.
A VERY BRIGHT 0UTL00I
Tho Crawford County System Wan Coiv
shlereil by the Committee unit C'nudl
ilittes-Itulf 9 to That Iln'ect Adopted to
tie Knfurceit In 1HI).,
The members of the Citizens Standing
Committee met last ovoning at McElhemij's
to consider tho adoption of rules governing
tho party, and at the same time to loam the
views of the various candidates for hoiough
ofllces upon tho subject. There was a full
attendance of tho latter, and if the interest
and enthusiasm displayed is any criterion,
tho Citizens' party should bo successful at the
approaching borough election. I'rtwent in
dications unmistakably joint in that dlrec
tion.
At the previous meeting of tho Steading
Comtnltteo rules were adopted for th
the jtovernnient of tho partr i primary olec'
tions. Last evening several oftbo candidates
favored the adoption of the Crawford county
system, hut tho majority wemcd to favor the
present system of voting for conferees. The
following numerously signed petitions woro
pTPPonted for the consideration of the com
mltteo:
Shknajjivjam l'a., .Inn. 1 1, 18fl4.
imi uimeisigzicu ciecmrs m too inirough o
Shenandoah respectfully submit that la
view ot the fact that under tho nrovis oim
tho Act of May S3. 1B03 the Chief Bergi-ss of
tlio bornugli win lie clothed with extraordin
ary powers, charged with resiousible duties
aun eieoieo lor a teini ofUneo ye-ars, tlio per
son chosen lor mat oltioe should bo a citizen
ot undoubted quaHfieatioiie for tho discharge
ui inu uuihw iiirreiu aiincneu ; and ins seieo-
t on should be maao in Mich a manner ss will
.Hunt the tullest aud clearest expression o
tlio voters' judgment, to tho end that the
moit competent candidates m.'iv be selected.
.Wo further represeut that the system of
making nominations now employed by the
Citizens' pirty is imperfect and umatlsractorv
I. mi,, u.itii-i hi, I'i'uinwuii jt iuji ami irrti
expression ot tho judgment of tho voters
oaiiuot bo secured, and tlio candidate) of the
pirty io often, if not always, the choice of
tno minority.
Wo therelnre recommend tint the Cjty
(Vimuittteo of the Cit zens' party abolish the
prisint conferee system ot making nnraiiri-
uuiis, auu buufftuutc ineieuir a regular sys
tern of balloting for candidate at the nrlm
itries, under which the nominees of the bor
ough, as well m tiie ward tickets, shall bo
chosen by popular voto.
Thocandidiitee, after expressing their views
ully iiin tho system, retired and Ihe Stund
ing Committee went into session behind
clocfd doors. Tlio question was consliUred
in all its bearings, and while ' he committee
api eaied to bo favorable to .in plan In vogue
in Crawford county, yet they felt, Injusti e
to all candidates .and tho near approach of
tho primaries, it would not bo advisable to
enfotco that system here at pioeut. The
following resolution, therefore, was adopted:
The namfs of all candidates for borough
offices shall bo placed upon one ticket. The
party depesitiug tho same shall place a oro
mark (X) opposite the name of those candi
dates bo desiies to voto for, aud the candi
date receiving the highest number of votes
for tho lespcctivo offices shall be entitled to
three votes; the committeemen, from the
various wards to meet tho day following foi
the purpose of computing tho veito and au
nouno tho respective nominees of tho party.
The above resolution docs not go into eflect
until 169.", and tho primaries to bo bold on
the 19th inst. will bo governed by the rules
adopted at tho previous meeting of the
Standing Committee, which are as follows :
I The primaries of the several wards shall
bo held ou the same night.
II. -The primaries hhall bo called upon live
days' notice published in at least one paper
Uvorable to the party In tho borough, and by
such notice in porder form aa may hu decided
upon by tho Standing Committee from time to
time.
III. Tho several primaries shall tie cuiled lo
order tiy thu Committeemen of tho respective
wards, a hu hall act as thuirtnun pvu tent, peud
ing a permanent organization.
TV. The permanunt ofiioers of each primary
shull be a Chairman, Secretary. Assistant Sec
retary. Doorkeeper and two Tollers.
v Tlio moinoa or voting snail ue ny oanot
and each man witlng shall hand bla ballot to
iim of the tellerB
name.
at tue some time giving his
VI. Tim teller or tellers upon receiving the
ballot or bullols shall dtstincily and loudly call
out the name of each voter, v. hi ill shall be re
corded by the Assistant Secretary.
VII. Bai'h nominee must pay bis nropertton
ate share towardx the expenses of the cam
paign, viz- printing, stationery, watchers and
hall root, such paymonta tu be made to ihu Sec
retary of tho Stand ng Con.mitui.' immediately
after Uli' nominations are made.
I'JSN'Olt, l'OIKTS.
The First National Bank, of town, baa de
clare d a sumi-annual dividend of 6 per cent
Tills shows that this institution is still in a
healthy condition.
Miss M. A. Dillon, of Mahanoy City, has an
important advertisement In to day's Hkkald.
IUud it carefully. She msaus wliat ill says.
Harry lloxby has a handsome new delivery
wagon iu use for the U. S. Express in town.
The Shonandiwh Regulars and National
teams will play a game of foot ball at tho
Trotting park Batuiday at 3:30 p. III., to test
the disputed chsuipionsblp which exists.
The contest promises to be very 1 uteres ting.
Mrs. Kate Moore, widow of Thomas
Moore, private Co, A, Hecood regiment, Secerns"
uafalry, received a pension of $6 per mouth.
"Squire W. H. Shoemaker was Instrumental
iu seouiing the pension.
Hear iu Mind
John A. iteilly's is the plane to yt lie
Durest wines and llquon, beet beet and ales
ud finest brands of i-lars. IP-10-tf
MINIS
John ft. ficiwiring, ot liatleton, wis a town
caller to day.
Lewis Kline transacted t mines at Frack-
vllle to day.
S. I'utd Kdwa'ds, Esq., of l'otlivlllo, stent
tho day here.
Kd. SUchter, of I'oUsville, came up on the
noon train to-day.
Attorney Heiiihold, of Mahanoy City, was
in town to day on business.
Lewis Wilkini, the KaiiMi giatil, lefttowu
to-dity for Scranton.
Charlos Kadzewlcz and Andrew Meliukey
weie county seat visitors to day.
William Wildower, of Wilkes Barre, spent
last evening in town among friends.
John A. Tltiuau boarded tho 13:13 Lehigh
Valley train for Mahanoy City to day.
Dr. J. C. Illddic, of Fountain Sprlngsjet the
light of his counteuauce thine on acquaint
ances in town to day.
Jerry Coaklcy, formerly of town, but now
of Philadelphia, camo up from that place to
visit his brotheiB aud sisters.
Henry Wledethold, wife and son left towa
at noon to-day for Berwick, whore they will
spend a few dnj'S prior to their departure fur
their new home in Philadelphia.
A. B. Lamb, of the Third ward, was ob'Ct
ed last evening to fill the vacancy ou the Citi
zens' Standing Committee, vlte James
McElhenny, removed from the ward.
Kd. Mason, an old soldier, a very worthy
citizen who is unable to ilo hard woik, is a
candidate for High Coustable and will ask
the Citizens' party for the nomination.
"The Trolley System."
A fair-sised audience witnessed the per
formance of "The Trolley System" last nnrht
in Ferguson's theatre. The play was under
the personal direction of Thomas Wateri, lr ,
and tho manner in which it was prodiu nl
adds ion eh to his reputation. Faddy Scanbin
In support of Mr. Waters, was very clever.
The specialties introduced were well received,
especially Scanlan and fjesley In their act of
"Fun in a Laundry." J. T). Jenkins elb-lted
much applause, and T W. Waters seemed to
meet with much favor, as he was called before
tho curtain three times. As nn Irish
comedian Mr. Waters it fast climbing tlio
ladder of Tama. it. A. Waters, tlio cornctist,
sustiiuecl his p4gt record, whilo the statue
bvso ball clog tournament wai tho Hurst we
havoevor teen. James O. Werntz iu his
black faco delineation and spado juggling
was greeted by the audienue's approval.
Master Dick Whaleu, as a i-outortionist, did
very well, Taken at a whole the perfor
mance was very good, and should meet with
euuecfs everywhere.
, Uuyle for Ciiunrll.
D. J. Doyle, one of tho enterprising
publishers of tho Sunday Xeu-s, who has
been a resident of tho Second watd fur 20
years, will bo a candidate for Council tho
coming olcctlon. His Democracy is unques
tionable aud tho Democrats will mako no
mistake in nominating him. Should his
o'ecllnn 1)9 accomplished ho would bo tho
watchdog of that body and the taxpayers
saved of much money.
lion, lit, h louuott.
The Borough f'ouncil met last evening, but
owing to tho absence of Mr. Qulnn, the
contractor, thero was little business done. J.
J. Rood, of Joanesvlllo, Superintendent ef
the iron works of that nlace. and A. J.
Wotuoledorf, of Pottsville, wero In attend
ance.
"Tlio Umlted .Mull,"
Elmer K Vance's famous drama of rail
road life, "Tho Limited Mail," which for the
nast threo seasons has been packing the
homes whereer it has been played, will be
given at Ferguson's tlfealro ou Tuesday
evening, January ltith.
Frisd oyttsn a specialty at M Elhonny's
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Ktiiiernt Notice.
All members of Shenandoah Lodge No. BUI,
I. O. O. F wishing to alteud the funeral of
our late brother, Alexander Garraway, will
meet on Saturday at 1 o'clock Train leaves
Gilberton. P. A I!. 1!., at 3:30 o'clock, for
Tamaeiua.
Fried oyttwa a rpceiaUy at MeWhennv'f.
9-1 t'f
"Il'aek I'rook."
Wednesday next will be the only opporu
tilty the people of Shenandoah and vloluity
will have to witness the production of tho
"Black Crook" lu this region. Trains for
Mahanoy City, Girardvllle and Ashland will
be held until after the performance. Don't
mite this rsre treat.
Have yen tried MeWhearay's fried oysters?
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Don't Tramp
All over town hunting
FRESH EGGS,
BUT Come straight to us,
We hare enough to supply
you all. Strictly fresh.
Remember vc positively
handle no limed nor ice
house eggs.
Graf's
132 North Jardin Street