VOL. IX.-NO. 237. SHENANDOAH, PA., SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1894 ONE CENT All Classes ox Summer Uooas Are being sold regardless of former prices or value. They must be turned Into money; nro you looking for bargains f Did you see the latest patent on Ladles' Underskirts f No vent and In pulling the string leaves front smooth and gathers back only. We have a nice assortment in lined sateen and fancy cloth. 116-18 N. Main St. This is Hot an Old Cfoas. fariFtrira, stiiiiiii ii mm, mm i waiolet. Special Drive in Shoes ! Just received from Boston Kid Shoes (D, E & E E widths) dollar less than tho regular price. ft 4-B fino as any $3 shoo evor .14 'liare bargains lor Ladies. I Our general lino of shoes is eludes all sizes and styles at all prices. "Wo Court Inspection. 4 S Main Street, X IS tv" -i- Jzr cttjst BBOEtrraa Frosh Ground "Whole Wheat Jifoir, sale rro-JDjir. V- To Arrive in a Few Days. One Ono JLT THIS CM A IB. Chestnut! It is a brand new one, fresh from the maker. So are the lovely China Sugar and Cream Sets, which we are selling at 25c per set. But what will that profit yon if you sit idly by and watch other people take them away. 8 South Main Street. 800 Paira of Ladies' Fino French all sizes, at $2.00 per pair half a Handled. up to tho Regular Standard and in Shenandoah, Pa utter. Old thingB are passing away tho dairy maid and tho old churn with tho old stylo Country Butter in all its variety of color and flavor, are being re placed by tho Creamery, with its improved system, mothods and appliances, resulting in fine butter, uniform in color and flavor. Our "Creamery Butter is always fresh and always good OLD TIME RYE FLOUR, and GRAHAM FLOUR. Two Care Choice No. 1 TIMOTHY HAY. Ono Car Fancy MICHIGAN WHITE OATS. Car HEAVY CLIPPED OATS. Car CORN. EEITER'S. IS IT A CASE OF MURDER ? Peculiar Circumstances of George Schmidt's Death. STATEMENT BY HIS WIFE ! After the Man Had Been Put Into His House Through a Window He Was Found Dead. John George Schmidt, aged 00 yean, and a well-known character about town, was fonnil dead In n bedroom at the hovel which he called his home, located nt the west end of Coal street. The hovel Is lo cated on property owned by "Lord Mc- Gulre." The circumstances surrounding the case are peculiar and public opinion is about evenly devilled as to whether or not a murder has been committed. Deputy Coroner Mauley has taken charge of the case anu win uom an inquest lo-nigm. Thns far the dead man's wife is the only person found who has been able to give a story of the affair. She is a small, very thin woman, in the neighborhood of urty years anu or somewnac dissipated appearance. The two rooms in which she lives are very small, about eight feet square. One is used as a kitchen and the other as a bedroom. They are striking ntctures of poverty and neglect. Mrs. Schmidt told a IlKiiAI.D reporter tunc her husDonu reacneu nome irom work at tho Fowler's Run reservoir at 0:30 last night and nfter washing himself and eating his supper asked the wife how much money she had. He took about n dollar and a half from the woman after a little tustlc and went Into a shanty nearby in which a number of Italians board. Mrs. Schmidt Bays she did not see her hus band alive again. At midnight she went to the Italian shanty, but the occupants denied that Schmidt was there. Mrs. Schmidt says she Is positive her husband was In the place at the time, because she heard his voice. Tho woman then went to tho Liord McGulrc a saloon, but could learn nothing or ner husband's where' abouts. He had not been there. After thelunsuccessful penrch. although convinced that her husband was In the Italian shanty, Mrs. Schmidt returned to her hovel and retired to bed with her two sons. At about half past twelvo the woman wos awoKened uy the sound ot something heavy falling unon the bed room floor. The "something heavy" proved to be tie body of old Schmidt. He had been nut into the bedroom through thR window, tho glass having been broken during;the operation. Mrs. Schmidt paid no heed to the body, uecause, sno says, ecnmiut was ued to coming in drunk, and as sho had locked the door sho supposed he had crawled through the window. The ten-year-old son, George, was more curious, nowevor. lie commenced search ing bis father's pockets (the mother says it was the boy's custom) and found a nity-cent silver piece anu a silver watch. It was through this search Unit. Schmidt's death was discovered. The boy tound the body was lifeless and In formed his mother, who jumped from the bed, which was but three feet from where the body was, and made an investigation that confirmed the boys statement. Mrs. Schmidt then alarmed the neighborhood, Mrs. Schmidt says that is all she knows about the case. There were no cuts on the body, but the right side of the face anu me loreueau were ienriuuy bruised. Schmidt's son, Henry, by a former wife, claimed the body this morning and took it to his home on West Juneberry alley. Schmidt is survived by four sons and tnree uangntcrs. The latter are married, They are Mrs. Jacob Bonnebever. of St. Nicholas; Mrs. Harry Smith, Gordon, and Mrs. Federman, Fountain Springs. Al oe ncnmiut, one ot the sons, resides in I'lttBDUrg. The other sons reside in town, uuu Uh ,uwu ILUUIIlf.u xutj Od.VUU Wild, who has the custody of the ten-year-old sou uy tue seconu marriage anu ner own lD-yeor-oiu son. Mrs. Schmidt savs she believes her Inn band was beaten while drlnk-inc beer In the Italian shanty and then dimmed into the bedroom through the window. She has an eye which is surrounded by all the colors of a rainbow. When asked how her lace became bruised she said her IS year old son got drunk a few nights ago and hit her in the eye with his elbow. Henry Schmidt, who has taken charge of tho deceased's body, is a hardworking uuu reupecutuie man wuo lives in a com fortably furnished house on .Tiineherrv alley. He said to-day that ho knew abso lutely nothing of the facts of the case and had taken charge of the body simply to give it a cnrisunn uuriai. The Shenandoahs will give tho Harris burgs a great tnsstlo at the Trotting park to-morrow aiternoon. PENCIL POINTS. Local News Gleanings Condensed for Hasty Perusal. Shamokln streets are being paved with nspnait. John M. Robblns Is putting In sewerage at ms r.ast worn street property. Circuses draw as well as ever here Hundreds ot people climbed up the hill yesterday. Detectives are traveling through the state arresting uartenuers ana barbers who sell lottery tickets. The "Y" will hold their retrnlar Snn. day afternoon braver meetlni? in Rnhhtnn butldlng.South Main street, to-morrow at 3:30 o'clock. Both old and young are In- vueu. The merchants of Shamokln have taken a hand in organizing a branch of the Y. M. C. A. for the benefit of the young men of the town. A gymnasium will be estab lished and the total membershln fee for a year will be tire dollars. The following letters remain uncalled for at the post office : Miss M. K. War mount, Miss Elnora C. Price, Henry D, Hersh, Howart, John Yungs, Sam Leyal, Rlgtherrnnn, F. Dlgmnn. William Shear!, P. M. Austin, M. Bailey, 2 William Burge, P. P. Campbell, John Cuslck, Michael O'Toole, Jeff Casper and Frank Dragoo. The Hnrrlaburc and Shenandoahs will meet at the Trotting park for the InBt time to-morrow. Don't fall to see them. Game called at 3:30. BASE BALL. Harrlsburg Downs Pottsvllle and Shenan. doah Wins at fit. Carmcl. The second gamo In the State League championship series between the Potts vllle ami Harrlsburg base ball clubs was plavjhd ai the former placo yesterday and reiflTted an a victory for tho Senators, leaving the teams even tn the light. The sooro was as follows : rOTTSVIIXR It. 111. I'O. A. B. 0 14 11 0 2 110 12 0 10 0 0 S 2 1 l l l 4 a Fuller, lbl 3 1 1.0 Hill, rf.-.J. 0 2 0 0 0 IHnliw. a. 0 17 2 1 wiuoii, , oiooo Fox, p..,4 0 0 0 0 0 TotalJ ,5 11 21 12 llAUniSHUltG. II. HI. I'O. A. E. Eagiin, If. 1. 12 10 0 nuston, rx, M i i i u o Walters, . at S 0 Hamburgslli...-. - 0 2 5 0 0 Jordan, lb...... . 0 0 10 0 C onroy, SB. 0 0 5 0 1 Moss, 8S..J. 1 2 3 6 0 Slimed, p4.... 2 10 0 0 Wright, &b 1 0 0 4 0 Wento, C..K 1 2 6 0 0 Total..!. .H 13 27 10 INH1NQS. Pottsvllle 0 120010105 Harrlsburg 1 0020600 x U Earned runs-Pottavlllo. 4: Harristmrir. 5. Two base hits Potts, DlRecns, Huston, 2; and Hamburg. Three base litt Wa!tor3. Homo runs Y ullor anil Ellis. Itase on balls Digging, Fuller. Huston. SttrotreL Wriffht and Conrov. Struck out TlRhe, Fuller, GoUlcn, Ellis, Fox, i onroy, 3: Wright nnd Eagan. wild pitches Wilson. Hit by pitched hall Hamburg. Timo hi game awo uours. umpires xiuuuuu anu v eizei. DIAMOND DOTS. Shenandoah plays nt Ashland to-dny. The Boston Nntionnl league club will positively play here on the 30th Inst. Tho Shenandoah team played nt Mt. Carmel veiterday afternoon nnd defeated tho Reliance by n score of 8 to 4. Yerkes pitched for Shenandoah and Alf. Jones, pi ureen itiuge, twirieu ior ino itenance. Harrlsburg vs Shenandoah at 3:30 to morrow afternoon. Trotting park. An Enjoyable Event. The High school class of '00 assembled last evening at the home of their former teacher, Mr. M. F. Conry, who will leave town on Monuay ior the Michigan uni' verslty, nnd tendered htm n glowing tes tlmonial of their esteem. Mr. Conrv be came the recipient of a handsome gold combination pen nnd pencil and an ele gant silver letter case, gifts of the class. Daniel Malone made the pre sentation with n few well-chosen remarks, and tbe surnrised recinient re sponded feelingly nnd expressed recipro cation oi tne sentiments .Mr. JUaloue expressed in behalf of the class. A series of very enjoyable games was conducted in accordance with a program previously arranged and nfter refreshment had been served a literary treat, consisting of uecinmations, speeches anu music, tooK piace io too delight anil edllica tion of tho nsseinbled merrvmnkerq. At a seasonable hour tho party dispersed nnd nssembllng outside the ex-teacher's noine tuat very auecting meiouy, "Home, Sweet Home." was rendered bvtweutv- flve well-trained voices. The following is a list of those who en loved tho festivities Misses Jennie Fitzgerald, Winnie Davis, Cecelia Younir. Bridcet McMnnamin. Gertie Levlne, Gertie Heese, Maudlfelper, Katie Mangam, Mary Lechlectner, Katie MoDermott. Emma Kolnor. May nnd Winifred Bellly, Kntie Lennhan, Katie Cnnville, Bridget Dovers, Annie Kane, Agnes Cnntlin, Mnry Burke, Mollle O'Hnra and Norah Stanton ; and Messrs. Luther 11. Edwards, Daniel J. Malone, Wnclaw Czyzowskl, Raymond Ehrhart, jouuj, i;onry anu aiartm J. uevitt. Hrpnf. Imll nt thn nVrt.Hnr. nn.V tn.mn row. Harrlsburg vs. Shenandoah. Game uuiieu lit i:ou. Instruments Lost. A pocket case of valuable surgical In- struments has been lost by Dr. J. S. Called. A Hbernl reward will be paid for return to 31 South Jnrdin street. 0-21-tf PERSONAL. Dr. J.C. Blddle, of the Miners' Hospital, spent to-dny In town. Mrs. Michael Hlnkln. nf Mt. Pnrmel U the guest of John Lewis' family, on West Dr. J, Pierce Roberts has placed on ele gant surgeon's chnlr In his office. It can ue put in over seventy distinct positions, Hugh O'Donnell. of Homestead fame, wiuieoseu tue periormance at Derguson'f theatre last night in company with P. J, Mulholland. Fine milk stews, fried, panned and rnw oysters at Begley and Schoener's, 12 West Centre street. Prime oysters supplied nt suuri, notice. thurtxsat Last chance to see the Hnrrisburgs play bu-uiurruw. uanie caueu at a:oo. Boy Injured. William Brennan. an ll-venr-olrt bnv residing on Sonth Jnrdin Btreet, in some unknown manner got caught this morn- iug in tuu wneei oi a wagon owned by Edward Fltzglbbon, of Hlngtown, and before he could be rescued was whirled around several times. The boy's legs nnd body were badly bruised, but there were no iractures. See the Harrlsburgs and Shenandoahs at the Trotting park to-morrow afternoon, nt 3:30. The Band Concert. The onen-nlr concert clvon lnnt nluhfc on Beddall's awning, corner of Main and centre streets, proved a very enjoyable auitir. it s given oy me x.iiuuanian Band under the direction of Prof. Zeltz, and many line selections were very artist ically rendered. Special Sermon to Boys. Ilev. William Powlck will deliver a sermon to-morrow evenlntr. In the Meth odist Episcopal church, especially to uuya. iiii iiub lire luviieu. Mcetlne for Insnectlon. A moaHnr..f .1,. C.l.nAl I J 1 1. . .. I - - .uo UUUUU1 UUtlHI U1U UCUU uniieu lur mm evening to inspect tue re cently completed addition to the Union street school building. ft jrv, Uokltn. ot, Potts, iuf.. ElllS.ll)-?. GLEANINGS OF THE DAY. Pickups by the Reporters on Their Rounds. RAILWAY OFFICIALS VISIT. Representatives of the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company In Town A Tour of Inspection. The girders ot the Lakeside Hnllway Company were to hnve been plnced In position over tho Lehigh Valley Hallrond tracks at Oak street yesterday, but the work wos delayed on account of the Lehigh Valley company having no engine to spare to haul the girders to the place. The electric railway officials remained on the ground until about half past three yesterday afternoon, when a telegraphic message was received from Delano stating that some officials of the Lehigh Railroad who were making a tour of the coal branches of the road were on their way to Delano. A few minutes Inter a special train of two cars In charge of John MoMulIen arrived at Lehigh Valley depot. The offi cials on board were Charles S. Lee, of Philadelphia, general passenger agent; A. W. Nonnomncher, of Bethlehem, gen eral ticket agent ; Mr. Tacy, of Philadel phia, auditor of passenger receipts ; Mr. Gomcr, of Philadelphia, general baggago agent; nnd A. P. Blnkslee, of Delano, assistant superintendent of the coal branches; the party was Joined by Mr. P. J. Ferguson nnd proceeded down the valley, but before starting Btated that the Lakeside Railway would be furnished with nn engine to put tho girders in place at two o'clock this afternoon. It was explained that the delay In furnishing the engine was due to tbe tour of the offlciols over the road. The Lakeside people were very much disap pointed, but 1)187 took It as gracefii;'jy , possible and madfi ArrlUlgfjMeuts iodothe work to-day nntl It Was begun this after noon. Tho girders will be in position bv Bundown this evening. Read Graf's nd. 9-21-2t Reward. Dr. J. S. Callen has lost a vnlunble pocket caee of surgical Instruments. He will pny a liberal reward for a return to his residence, 31 South Jardln street. 0-21-tf Get your repairing none at Holder man's. Back From Convention. Mcsrs. W, II. Dettrey, Harry Hafncr, John Fogle.Stephen Llndenmiith, Reuben Frey, of town, and Thomas Sanger, of Mt. Cnrmel, returned here last night from Lancaster, where they attended the ses sions of tbe State Council, Jr. O. U. A. M., nnd at the samp time Messrs. David Holvey. Thomas Wade, William Lang, J. S. Williams, Edward Williams, August Carl, Frnnk Codrlngton, Rees Powell. J. J. McGrail, William Stetler, George Cox nnd John McCobe returned from attend ance, at tho State Firemen's Association at Norristowu. MoEIhonny's fried oysters nro acknow lodged the finest In the county. A Good Time. The production of Fitz nnd Webster's musical comedy, "A Breezy Time," at Ferguson's theatre last night, was a very enjoyable ono nud kept the large audience In good humor from the first raising to the flnnl fall of the curtain. The comedy Is full of excellent specialties and the dialogues sparkle with humor. The cos tuming is also very good. Kathryn Webster's serpentine dance was a pleas ing feature ot tho performance. Spring chicken nnd everything In the epicurean Una nt McElhenny's. Important Notice. The committee appointed to make ar rangements for the parade on Business Men's Holiday, 27th lust., in connection with the Soldiers' Monument Association picnic, Is respectfully requested to meet In the Borough Council chamber on Monday, 2-lth Inst., nt 8 p. m. The marshals and committees on parnde selected by the various organizations that will take part In tho demonstration are aiso requested to attend. See the great game of base ball at the Trotting park to-morrow. Harrlsburg vs. Sheunndoab. Theatre Parties. The two boxes of Ferguson's theatre were filled during the performance of "A Breezy Time" Inst night. The one to the right of the proscenium arch wos occupied by Mrs. P. J. Ferguson nnd pnrty and tho one to the left by Messrs. Lee, Noune macher, Tacy, Gomer and Blakslee, the Leblgh Volley ofllclols who mndo a tour of the Leblgh coal branches yesterdny and who were the guests of Mr. P. J. Ferguson. Mrs. Brldgeman, R. C. M., tenchts violin (specialty) cello and piano. Corner of Jardln and Lloyd streets. 0-3-tf The Circus. Walter L. Main's circus drew lnrgo attendances nt the Trotting park yester day afternoon nnd last evening and every body expressed satisfaction with the performances, especially those in the rings. The show hna many very fine trained horses nnd other animals and the mrnngerle nnd other adjuncts of tho circus nre worth a visit. The circus is at Mt. Carmel to-day. Harrlsburc vs. Shenandnnh. At tho Trotting park to-morrow. Game called ut ii:ou. September Blanket Sale. To buyors of blankets during this month wo will offer the following special bar gains: Five hundred pairs In all, to go at 55 cents, 75 cents and il per pair. Tj. .1- Wrnrivcnw 0-11-tf 20 South Main St. Don't fail to see, the Harrisburg-Shen-nndoah game at the Trotting park to morrow, Geme called at 3:30 p.m. ATTEMPTED MURDER ALLEGED. An EUcngowan Fire Boss Makes a Serious Charge. Henry Ileilner, lire boas nt the Ellen gowan colliery, lies nt his home in Lanl gnns with his head cut In n dozen places and his eyes badly swollen, Ileilner has told a strauge story to Justice May, of Mnhanoy City, who was summoned to the former's residence to take a deposi tion. Ileilner states that while In Shenandoah one night last week he met Anthony Brennan, a miner employed nt the Maple 11111 colliery. They started homeward together toward midnight, quite sober. They had always been friendly; and on their way over the dark mountain road, tnlked In their usual loclal way. When In n lonely spot on the hill top, between Shenandoah and Lanigans.Breuuan, with out tho least provocation or warning, threw himself upon Ileilner, knocked him down. Jumped on him and punched him with his might upon the head and body. Ileilner, who Is n strong man, struggled for his life, but his assailant was lnrger nnd moro powerful. The punishment was Inflicted with something that felt harder than n fist, perhaps a rock or the heel of a shoe. Ileilner believed he was to be killed outright and cried for quarter, but tho man became fiercer as lie pro longed the attack. Hellner grew weak and lay half unconscious upon hl back. His nssnilant left him for a moment, but rushed nt him ngnln with a big boulder raised over his head which he was about to dash upon tho prostrate man. The victim was without strength to move; he lay still nwnlting the blow. The rock never descended upon Its victim, for at that moment a loud voice nenr by was beard to cry : "You rascal, what are you murdering thnt man for V His assailant dropped the rock, ran swiftly away and was soon lost to sight In the darkness. Ileilner realized nothing more until his rescuers, kome miners returning from work, deposited him nt his home In Lnnlgans. I'non this statement Justice M-dT. 8. sued a warrant and Brenna'- ,J nr. rested. He expressed sur' ov". n9 arrest and pleaded no .i.J nnnn helm. furnished r nd Brenuna Oysters I If yon wont good oysters go to II. Mchl's, lOfl Last Centre street, next door to Devers' barber shop. Tho bebt selected oysters iu the town. Private parlors for Indies. 0-15-th tat STATE MECHANICS ADJOURN. The State Session Closes and Delegates Go to Their Homes. LASCASTF.it, Sept. 22. The majority of the POO delegates to the Jr. O. U. A. M. state session have left Lancaster, that body ad journing yesterday afternoon. At the morning session a resolution was Intro duced nnd referred to the national repre sentatives providing for the absolute re jection of a candidate If four block balU appear against him. Tho nntionnl repre sentatives were Instructed to introduce, a resolution In reference to the ndoptlon of n permnnent password. A resolution Instructing the representa tives to do nil In their power to rescind tbe lnw In reference to keeping liquor deal ers out of tho ordtr mused a leugihy dis cussion nnd was evidcutly lost, as was another resolution instructing the repre sentatives to prepnro laws admitting col ored peoplo into tho order. A resolution was adopted asking the National Conncll to provide forthe decor ation of the graves of veterans where no Grand Army post exists to perform that duty ; and another ret-olutlon asking tho State Legislature to pass a law requiring each public school In the state to fly tho American flng. The committee appointed to ascertain the probable cost of publishing a periodi cal in the order's interest reported that it would be S0O a week for 100,000 copies. Tho question was referred indefinitely. A resolution was passed heartily indors ing State Councilor Kerr in his action In reference to the Riverside nnd Gallltzin school cases, and ho was placed in charge of these cases. A resolution to Instruct the Notional Representatives to ndvocate a reduction of from two dollnrs to one dollar In the Initiation fee wns lost. A resolution was adopted to Instruct the State Legllatlve Committee to use their efforts to have n law passed In the Legislature preventing the appropriation of state funds for i sec tarian use. At the afternoon's closing session a vote of thanks was extended to the stnto officers for their efficient work during the yenr. Questions of lnw were referred to the Board of Officers. State Councilor Crane and State Vice Councilor Johnson were Installed by Deputy National Coun cilor Montague. Past State Councilor Kerr wns presented with a handsome gold emblem of the order, after which the State Council adjourned. McElhenny's ladles' dining rooms ara the cosiest In town. Will Hold a Fair. The Rescue Hook and Lndder Company ..... ...... .ibu,,.vukD .1, uuiu n IHir during the holidays, on an elaborate scale. v ud ucm m vu cuuipauy a nan. ATnP!llipnnT. will (tnita 0nnnA. 1 ... , ... --.."j ..... u,..u Duitininiiiwnuu oyster soup this evening. Come and See Our Mackerel Display Saturday Evening We will have the barrels on the pavement where you can see and examine them all. Big ones, little ones, fat ones, cheap ones. Take your choice. 122 North Jardln St. ;1
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