VEN1NO
VOL. IX.--NO. 307.
SHENANDOAH, PA., TUT IIS DAY, DECEMBER 13, 1894.
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We have the goods, come ami see them. Towels, table linen and
napkins.
A large variety In colors of pin cushions. No city make, all own
manufacture.
Embroidered nil Bilk handkerchiefs at 10 cent. '
A better quality at 15 cents.
All embroidered with drawn work, 25 cents.
Gents' large initial silk handkerchiefs at 38c., last year's price(75c.
Buttermilk soap, 1 box, 3 pieces, 12 cents.
116-18 N. Main St.
The Last Milestone
How
The Brig-litest, The Biggest Stock,
The Cleanest, The Latest Ideas,
The Newest, The Lowest Prices,
The Prettiest.
Crfcas. xnrn,
Successor to EIRE D'J.HCAS 4 WAIDLEY. 8 South Main Street
Big Cut in Shoes.
500 Ladies' Fine Shoes
Formerly sold for $1.75, now go
"Wo have them in all styles
Upera Tipped Uuttoned, rhiladolphia Toe Tipped outt .nua, JJlucn
ers Opera and Philadelphia toe.
Wo are selling Ladies Fine Over-gaiters at 25c a pair.
14 South Main Street,
It Does Not
To buy, sell or use inferior coods. While the prices of straight
honest goods may sometimes seem high, poor goods at low prices
are never cheap. "Wo aim to sell good goods at prices as low ns
nro consistent with good quality and honest weight and meas
ure. A trial ot somo ot our
truth of this. In the COFFEE lino wo claim that our choice
Plain Roasted Coflee at 30c is
any package coflee nt a lower price. It is a combination of the
best grades only, carefully roasted and blended, so as to produce
a strong, rich, fine flavored drink. Our Roasted Java is the best
Old Government Java. Our
fine to's only, not a single cheap inferior tea in it. Our 60 cent
Black Tea is a choice artie'e. Our Ceylon, English Breakfast
and Japan Teas at 50c aro good
sell you a fair quality tea at
Our Creamery Butter is the finest
is the best wo can bny. Our
Orleans Baking Molasse3 is tho
Not a mixturo ol cheaper kinds of molassos. Our Table Syrups
at 0, o, 1U ana lza wo believe
For the Holiday Season
We offer a full line of foreign and domostio fruits nt very low prices. New Citron
and Lemon Feel, 2 lbs. for 25c. Fine large blue Raisins, 4 lbs. for 26c. Best Ondara
Layer Raisins, i lbs. for 25c. New seedless Sultana Halsins, 2 11m. for 25o. New
Cleaned Seedless Itaislns, very fine, 15c.
Currants, o lbs. for Hoc, as long as they last.
New French and California PHUNES. 3 lbs. for 25c. Also some of tho largest
and finest in the market at higher prices. We have new California Evaporated Pears,
Peaches, Apricots, Silver Prunes, White Nectarines, Pitted Plums, Pitted Cherries
and Dried Blackborrles, 3 pounds for 25c.
In CANNKD GOODS we have the finest goods packed as well as standard goods
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Standard grade, 3 for 25c. Whole Tomatoes
common goods at 4 loraac. unoice quality, a for 26c, up totne nnostjNortnernurown
Sugar Corn, our "Pride of Shenandoah" brand, at 2 for 25c, is excelled by none.
Marrowfat Peas, 3 cans for 25c. Early June Pens, 2 cans for 25o, Extra Sifted
Early June Pean, very fine, 15c. String Beans, 4 cans for 25c. Remember we sell no
"soaks ' at any price.
New FLOItlDA ORANGES from St. John River, large and fine, 25o a dozen.
New Mixed Nuts, 3 pounds for 25 cents.
Tomato Catsup, a very good article,
higher prices.
Tlaam Ever.
Suits, $25,01)
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of 1894.
About Your Christmas Frcsonts ?
at $1,29.
and shape Plain Opera Button,
Shenandoah, Pa.
Pay
leading articles will prove the
cheaper, ouality considered, than
50c Blended Tea is a mixture of
teas and worth the money. Can
25c a poun 1.
in the market. Our Minco Meat
Lard is guaranteed pure. Our Now
best now crop, open kettle goods
to bo straight sugar goods.
New Cleaned Currants, 3 lbs. for 25c. Good
for frying, 15c. In CORN, all grades
4 bottles for 25c. Also the finest goods at
At Keller's.
MR. DOYLE
HEARD FROM.
The Minority County Auditor on the
Almshouse Affair.
MISS O'BRIEN'S HISTORY.
Reviewed as Given Under Oath Before the
Auditors at Frackvllle Doyle Stands
by the Accused Steward,
The Herald is enabled to-day to present
to the public something entirely new in
connection with the almshouse disclosures
which have occupied so much of the
people's attention the past few days. It
Is new beomtse it embraces more of the
nformation upon which the outbreak
against tha almshouse officials was based
than any other newspaper report hereto
fore published. More than thnt It comes
from a gentlemau who was present when
the star witness in the ma.ter was first
Interrogated by the parties who precipi
tated the crusade and It gives substan
tially the contents ot that witness's
affidavit which has been withheld from
the public.
After reading this statement, or report
of an Interview, the public will be able
to determine just what Marlon Lizzie
O'Brien stated as against the almshouse
officials and at the same time judge the
character of the witness. The statement
is especially Interesting as it comes from
oueot the parties who was cognizant of
the preparations for the disclosure and
yet has not heretofore been mentioned in
connection with the prosecution of the
mission which has now thoroughly
aroused the county. Tho gentleman is
John E. Doyle, tho minority, or Demo
cratlc member of the board of County
Auditors.
It appears that on December 3rd, 1S91,
Thomas E. Samuels, Emanuel Jenkyn
and John E. Doyle, constituting the board
of County Auditors, William Wilhelm,
Esq., their counsel, and Justice of the
Peace McGinness met at Frackvllle to in
quire into certain matters pertaining to
the county almshouse at Schuylkill Haven
and had before them Marion Lizzie
O'Brien.
Miss O'Brien, according to her sworn
statement before the gentlemen above
mentioned, does not remember her father
or mother. The former is dead nnd the
latter is in an insane asylum. At the age
of four years Marion was taken in charge
by a priest of the Roman Catholic
church ot Philadelphia and raised by
him. She was sent to a parochial school
and received a common school education,
This she shows by the use of very clever
language. Arriving nt tho age ot fifteen
years Marion struck out tor herself and
became a domestic, engaging in the
service of families ot Tamaqua, Ashland
and GIrardvllle, eventunlly locating at
Mahanoy Plane. She was then about
seventeen years of age. At the latter
place Marlon fell In love with a young
man nnmed Flynn. It seemed she loved
not wisely, but too well. She went to
Frackvllle and became n party to an
Illegal practice. She allege that she was
an involuntary party to it and it must
have been accomplished while she
was under the influence of a drug
that was put In a drink furnished her.
She was lying In the house of a stranger
at Frackvllle. She sent for Justice Mc
Ginness and he took her ante-mortem
statement, supposing that the girl was
about to die. The woman of the house
did not want the unfortunate on her
hands, because her husband was away
from home and she was afraid she might
become implicated In the matter. Justice
McGinness was consulted and he caused
the girl to be transferred to the county
almshouse, where she received treatment
from the physician ot that Institution.
The question arises : With the girl's
ante-mortem statement in his hands, why
did not Justice McGinness place the case
in the hands of the District Attorney t
Marion says that after being two weeks
in the almshouse she rallied and recovered
her health fairly well. She was then in
the hopltal department and she iwears
that Steward Hartman saw her In that
department and said, "This U no place
for you to be in." He had her transferred
to the main building, showing her a fine
home and saying, "This shall be your
abode in the future." lie asked her how
long she wanted to stay and she replied
only until she recovered her health ; that
she didn't want to live upon public
bounty and didn't wish to be there when
the Grand Jury came along, beoause she
didn't want the outside world to think
she would be living upon public charity,
that she always earned her livelihood
while she was able. She stated to the
examiners that nfter being shown her
room Hart man commenced to take
liberties with her, but some noise being
beard npon the stairway interfered with
his Intentions. The next morning, she
swore, she went to Paddy Bergan and
said to him, "Paddy, it I tell you a secret
will you promise me for Jesus, Mary and
Joseph's sake, that you will never tell."
He promised and she related what trans
pired between her and Hartman.
Marion was then asked by one ot the
County Auditors whether she had inter
course in the almshouse, or almshouse
buildings, and she said she had not ; that
every attempt was foiled by Intruders;
but that Hartman drove her to Pottsvllle
and took her to house there and some
times she went on the trains and met
Hartman at certain houses in Pottsvllle.
She was asked If these houses were places
of assignation and she said they were.
She was asked If she had intercourse
with Hartman at these places and she
aid "yes," adding "But yon can't do any
thing against him for that, because he
paid me."
Anflltor Doyle asked Marion "How
much did he pay you ?" audshesnswered,
A Couple of dollars now and oar fare
agnlp."
Afdltor Doyle continued the examina
tion,
heard you were living In ft house of
nation at Pottsvllle Is that true f"
es. He wanted me to go to Heading.
'ho wanted you to go to Reading 1"
hy, Mr. Hartmani"
ou refused to go to Reading, then t"
I was afraid It would be too far
,y to receive medioal treatment.1
hen you concluded to live In Potts
he told me that I should stay In
lipase of assignation and make money
lire, and If 1 ever fell short he would
i&e to my rescue."
fWhere are you living now ?"
In Frackvllle."
t'Alnt you keeping house for n man
wfcose wife has left him ?"
'Yet : but I don't see why that concerns
aiybxly else."
Mr. Doyle dropped the examination and
Mr. Wilhelm proceeded to give the girl a
lecture, Baying, substantially, "We are
sorry for you. It is an unfortunate out
come of a love affair. At the same time
high officials should not be instrumental
iu encouraging you in the downward path
of life, either by word or deed, and we
hope in the future you will live a
righteous life."
"Mr. Doyle," said the Herald reporter
last night, "you have heard and read con
siderable about this case What do you
think of the whole matter from a disin
terested standpoint f
I believe Mr. Hartman to be innocent
of all these charges and as one of the
auditors of Schuylkill county, and as
one who, while nt tho nlmshouse, mnde
many observations of Its management
and interviewed many of its inmates, 1
have learned and fully believe that Mr.
Hartman is tho ablest steward that has
ever presided over Its affairs, and I cannot
believe him guilty ot such gross miscon-
duct as Marlon Lizzie O'Brien charges
him with."
"Well, then, you don't believe this
young woman under oath t"
"What t believe a prostitute ! No 1 1 She
has already committed one mortal sin that
kills the soul and why should she stand
upon ceremony in committing perjury."
"What do you think is the meaning of
this investigation f"
"I believe it to be a political scheme and
that if Mr. Hartman was not a slated can
didate for steward again the name of
Marion Lizzie O'Brien would not be heard
of in Schuylkill county."
"Upou what do you base your opinion?
"Because when you hear from a man
like 'Squire McGinness, who has done
nothing pro bono publico in the past and
becomes a great morul reformer nil of a
sudden, especially when political appoint
ments are being made, then we should
look upon his motives with suspicion and
throw a little salt upon his pretended
goodness."
"Are you a personal friend of Mr.
Hartman's f"
"I am not. I never was in his presence
longer than to be Introduced to him.
That was about six months ago, and
before that I never knew him, nor have I
met him since."
" You have beard about the meeting to
be held next Mondny in Pottsvllle ou this
matter f" queried the reporter.
"I have," replied Mr. Doyle, "nnd those
who participate should exercise great care
in regard to what they undertake as ap
pertains the character of the officials ac
cused."
PERSONAL.
Mrs. Max Gladtke gave birth to a son
this morning.
Thomas Waters, Jr., of St. Clair, spent
to-day in town with friends.
A bouncing baby boy arrived at R,
D. Hagenbuch's home last night.
Mrs. William A. father, of Bluefield
West Virginia, Is vlsltlug friends in town
Harry Preston and Fred. Aooruley paid
the IlKltALO sanctum a pleasant call this
afternoon.
Mlsu Katie Haveretock.ot Philadelphia
is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. John
Scheliley, of East Oak street.
Heeling Postponed.
The Mahanoy Valley Ministerial Asso
elation which was to have held Its regit
lar monthly meeting in the Methodist
Episcopal church In Shenandoah on Mon-
day afternoon, 17th Inst., will not meet
until Jnnaary, in order to give the mem
bers on opportunity to attend the public
meeting to be held In Centennial Hall
Pottsvllle, on the same date to take action
with reference to the almshouse horrors,
William Powick,
President.
Caught a Roof.
In passing over the Lehigh Valleylrall-
rond crossing at Emerlck street this morn
ing n horse belonging to Rynkawlcz, the
butcher, was made captive, a hoot becom
ing fastened between a rail and n plank
In its struggles the horse considerably
damaged the wagon.
GLEANINGS
OF THE DAY.
One of the Escaped Jail Birds Re
captured.
LUCKY CONSTABLE ARNER.
He Makes Fifty Dollars by Placing Michael
Welch In Custody Death of a Cen
tenarian Breaker Burned.
Miohael Welch, of Shenandoah, one ot
three men who escaped from the Potts
vllle Jail yesterday morning, was recap
tured last night at Delano. Frank Mullen
and George Boehmer, the other two fugi
tives, are still at large. It la not expected
their capture will be as easily effected as
Welch's was, as they are more cunning
and experienced.
As was anticipated, Welch had a weak
ness for home and as soon as he gained
his liberty he struck ouB for Shenandoah.
He walked as far as Weatherill Junction
and there jumped on a Pennsylvania
Railroad coal train bound for Delano.
Wheu he alighted at that place to steal
a ride on one of the trains bound for
Shenandoah he dropped Into the hands
of Constable Arner, of Delano, who had
been keeping a close watch upon all
trains. Welch was taken by surprise and
had not time to think of escaping before
the officer had him handcuffed and walk
ing towards the depot to await the de
parture of the next train for Pottsvllle.
Constable Arner will claim the (50 re
ward offered by the County Commis
sioners for each of the fugitives re
captured. If you want good cakes nnd pastry
during the holidays use Keiter's "Pastry"
Flour. 12 13-lw
Death of a Centenarian.
Michael Nenry died at his home in Del
ano this morning from old age. The de
censed was looked upon as the oldest ninn
in this region. His relatives cannot give
his exact age, but they are certain he was
upwards of 100 years old. He made his
home with a son and daughter at Delano.
He had charge of the tool roam In the Le
high Valley Railroad shops at that place
and remained oil duty up to a few days
ago.
Buy Keystone flour. Be sure that the
name Lessio & Baer, Ashland, Pa., U
p lnted on every sack. tf
Breaker Destroyed.
A breaker at Montana, near Centrnlla,
was destroyed by fire last night. The
origin is not known. The breaker had
not been operated for Beveral years and
no fires were kept up about the place. The
colliery was formerly operated by Childs
& Co. The Morris Ridge Coal Company
purchased it about a year ago, but had
not undertaken operations. There was
considerably machinery in the breaker.
The loss will probably amount to 850,000.
The Theatre.
"Mulberry ilend" was tue program
offered at Ferguson's theatre last night by
Maurice Drew's players and Lizzie May
Ulmer. The Interesting plot of the play
was very pleasingly presented and the
specialties Introduced were well received.
"Jack Roses," the burlesque on realistic
railway dramas, by Mr. Drew and Miss
Ulmer, was received with laughter and
applause. To-night "Streak O' Lighting'
will be produced.
Fresh oysters opened every day at the
White House. Oysters In all styles pre
pared at'short notice. 11 SO-tf
Worth Having:.
A very pretty souvenir for the Christ
mas season Is a panel entitled "Christmas
Morning." It represents two sweet chll
dren descending n staircase with their
arms filled with toys left them during
Christmas Eve by Santa Claus. It Is a
beautiful work of art and Is distributed
free to customers by the Grand Union Tea
Company, 28 South Main street.
More Disorder.
There was another fight In the gallery
of Ferguson's theatre last night and the
performance was frequently interrupted
by other disorder. When the audience
was leaving the theatre the pavement
landing to Main street became blocked on
aooount ot another fight. No arrests were
made.
News of the Collieries.
The Kehley Run colliery will suspend
operations to-night until Monday, next,
All the collieries of the Philadelphia &
Reading Loal &: Iron Company suspended
operations this afternoon tor the balance
of the week.
Council Meetlnjr.
The Borough Couucll held a meeting
last night and was In session over fou
hours. The whole session was taken u
by the consideration of bills for work
done at the iowler's Run reservoir and
the Brandonvllle plant.
Clothing and Storm Coats.
A large stock of men's clothing and
storm overcoats will be at Reese's auction
rooms, West Centre street, on Friday,
une stock: includes 1 10,000 worth of good
and all mu6t be closed out without delay.
Auction anu private spies. 13 13-2t
flolidag innouicenienf
mm u
We desire to call youi atten
tion to our most beautiml col
lection of novelties in gnl 1 ami
sterling" silver, diamonds -mJ
other precious stones, clocks,
bronzes, jewelery, silver table
ware, etc., all bought of tht
best and most reliable houses
in this country.
All goods carefully selected, ol
unsurpassed beauty, most attrao
tivo.graceful and unique in appear
ance, with the newest ideas of a
rich, exclusive character confined
in Shenandoah entirely to this
house.
Our stock is beyond doubt t'l
best selected and most magni
cent in this county. The ceh.
brated B. & H. Banquet Lamp
and gold fiuished Onyx Table-
specialty.
It will be to your interest to
give us a call. Prices the low
est at
A, HOLDEBMAN'S.
Cor. Main and Lloyd Sts.
Would Make a
Handsome Gift.
Sliepp's
"World's Fair
Photographs.
SOUND III CLOTH at $1.50. V
Cost more than $1.50 to print It. No work
on this subject so complete. Never sold
before for less than $5.00. See them and
be surprised. On sale nt
F. J, Portz k Son
21 North Main Sinei.
The leading house in the county for goods
at pricc3 which stagger you. Don't tor
get that
we give nwny loour customers absolutely
FREE on Jnnunry 15, lb05.
NEW VEIN OF COAL.
Mining Engineers Make an Impo tant
Discovery at Audenrlcd.
Daniel Thomns, of Morea, superintend
ent for the Dodson Coal Company, yes
terday discovered at the company's
Audenried colliery n vein of coal hitherto
unknown to the mine experts of this re
gion. In boring through the bottom slate a?
the Benver Brook colliery Mr. Thomaa
penetrated a black body of eurth that, at
a depth o. forty feet, proved to be a ten-
foot vein of solid coal. The discovery
will be of great Interest to mining engi
neers nnd scientists.
Best violin strings, Holderman'a,
Mrs. Brldgenmn, R. C. M., teache
violin (specialty) cello and piano. Corne
of Jardln and Lloyd streets. 9-3-tf
Best violin strings, at Holderman'?.
Oysters !
If you want good oysters go to II Mhl 8,
105 East Centre street, next door to Dcvcrs
barber shop. The best selected oysters n
the town. Private parlore for ladlos.
Bivtnsat
33 war
Of Peddlers and Fakirs.
Some People
Are always looking for goldltfollars
for seveuty-llve cents; but there is al
ways a hole in them. We are not
selling our dollars ot that rate; we
can f- , V a only sell the best the
market affords. Always bear thisja
"cheap"11611 yU bU? sometlllDe
122 North Jardin Street.