Even in VOL. X.-NO. 22. SHENANDOAH, PA., TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 1895. ONE CENT Christmas Goods, " ' " Suitable for Presents. ORGANS, TOILET TABLES, GOLD SOFAS,1; SEWING MACHINES, LADIES' DESKS, PICTURES, EASELS, MIRRORS, GOLD RECEPTION CHAIRS, TURKISH ROCKERS, RECLINING CHAIRS, GOLD ARM CHAIRS, Must be seen to be appreciated at JOHN P. Wl Closing iri322 All It you call we make prices to surprise you. Red underwear at half price. Gents' shirts or drawers from 60 to 40 cents. Children's underwear reduced to nearly half the price. All wool broad cloth reduced from $1.00 to 75c, from 83c to 69 cents. Clouds from $1.00 to TOc. Caps, homo made, $1.05 to $1 20. Other goods the sime.' 116-18 N. Main St. $ c tp ' f Sleds, Successor to GIRIM, DUNCAN & WAIDLEY, We Have Mow a full line of Men's, Women's and j Children's slippers for the holidays. .trices irom So cents up. Remember that wo carry a full line of the snag proof duck boots. Rubbers of all styles at the lowest prices. Joseph Bali, 14 South Main Street, Shenandoah, Pa. Us Long as It You can buy FULL ROLLER FLOUR at 3.00. "Wo guarantee every barrel to give entire satisfaction." Have sold several cars of it without a single complaint. It was bought beforo the advance in grain and freight rates, and is worth more money to-day. This is the lowest price ever known for flour of this grade. You run no risk in buying it at the prico and may save monoy. "Wo make a profit on it, and will sell you ono barrel or one hun dred barrels. As Xacmg as it leasts. Just Received Fresh ground "Old Timo"Ryo Flour. Wholo Wheat Grahamlour. ' ' ' " Fancy Pastry Flour. ' ' Fishing Creek Buckwheat Flour. We Offer To-day. Two Cars Very Choice No. 1 Timothy Hay. , Ono Car Very Bright Clean Ryo Straw. TO ARRIVE in a few days: LLIAMS & SON our goods must be sold. 8 South Main Street. Lasts a barrel of Choice "Winter 'Wheat r Two Cars Choico White Oats. Ono Car Yellow Corn. JUL THEY ATE AND MADE MERRY Councllmen Rejoice Over the Public Water Works. EULOGIZED EACH OTHER ! Mr. Morris, of the Jeanesvllle Iron Works, Was the Toastraaster as Well as the Instigator. The meeting ot the Borough Council called for last evening developed into n social gathering and had a sequel at u well-spread boa d la the pleisaut parlor of McElhenny'scnfe. President McGulre was on hand at the appointed hour and Secretary Curd In was also there, with the big minute book, but the ouly routine business transacted was the calling of the roll. The President stated that the meeting had been called at the request of Mr. T. M. Morris, representing the Jeanesvllle Iron Works, and that gentle man took the floor to state the object of the call. He said that his company hav ing successfully completed its contract to furnish the pumping station for the pub llo water works it had been decided to have a social gathering and present the Council with a portrait of the pumps in use at the station. The portrait, in an elegant heavy gilt frame, was placed on the President's deskr Councilman A. B. Lamb made a brief acknowledgment and a motion to accept theglttaud tender thanks to the company was adopted. Upon Mr. Morris' invitation the Coun cllmen and others who had assembled in the chamber proceeded to Mine Host McElheuny's parlors, where they found three long tables neatly and temptingly spread. Thlrty-nlna people took seats. I hey were Chief Burgess Burns, Coun cllmen McGulre, Kane, Meluskey, James, Jjainb, McElhenuy, Straughn, Gable. Gafflgan, Kems.Dougherty.Gallagherand Haud; Receiver of .axes M. J. Scaulan, Borough Treasurer T. F. Bradigan.Messrs. T. M. Morris and Samuel Garner, repre sentlng the Jeanesvllle Iron Works; School Directors John T. Lee and H. J. Muldoon; ox Councllmen Oscar Betterldge, Daniel J. Coakley and M. G. Wurm; Capt. George W. Johnson, John A. and Thomas Grant, Rev. John Gruhler, William Kim mel, Hon. T. J. HIggins, J. J. Franey, W. J. Morgan, M. E. Dcyle, W. G. Hess, William McAdams, J. J. Cardln, W. J. Watklns and Daniel E. Brennan. Mr. McElhenny, with the assistance of his able chef, Meade Peters, served an excellent lunch of oysters, chicken. relishes, fruit, cakes and coffee. Sus pended from the ceiling and close to a handsome banquet lamp placed in the cen ter of one of the tables was a placard bearing on each side the Inscription, "Pure Water and Plenty of It." Soon after the cigars and liquid refreshments made their appearance on the board an amendatory spirit on the part of some of the imbibers caused the inscription to read "Pare Water and Plenty of Beer." The banquet lamp had to be removed to relieve some of the Councllmen who strained their necks to" get glimpses of two pretty waitresses. Mr. Morris acted as toastmaster ot the evening and in his introductory spokeat considerable length on the virtues of the pumping Btatlon at Brandonville. He said his company has been unable to learn of any water works having as high a single lift as the Shenandoah plant. The Jeanesvllle Iron Works was first con sulted on the plant on December 20th, 1891. In closing his remarks Mr. Morris gave some sound advice to the Council men. He said: "In closing, lot ma warn you that you cannot expect to go along year In and year out without mishap. Whoa It comes, do not be discouraged. Take things easy and all will be made right. Just where the trouble Is to come from it is impossible for us or any living man to tell, as you have taken every ap parent precaution against accidents, but the unexpected will happen in the best regnlated plant. What you want is a good, sober, competent engineer; and in your selection la this matter, politics or personal friendship should find no place. It is a great responsibility, and one you should weigh well." (Applause.) Capt. George W. Johnson was called upon and responded In his usual ready and Interesting manner. In referring to past-history of the borough he said he was one of a joint committee appointed IS years ago to look up another source for a water supply to the town, but the pro ject was dropped through same negotia tions with the old water company. The borough has now what It has long wanted a full supply of good water. He spoke In a praiseworthy manner of the plant at the pumping station. The culmination of the project speaks better than words enn tell. Some people think the coal miners cannot do much. They may have the gingerbread in the cities, but we have the backbone. Rev. John Gruhler was called upon and responded briefly. He caused consider able merriment when he said, "I am an enemy of hypocrisy and hypocritical expression. Now the whole evening there has been before my eyes the placard, 'Pure Water and Plenty of It, Gentle men, believe me, I have not seen a drop," M. E. Doyle responded with a few words gracefully uttered and was followed by J. J. Franey, who related anecdotes and took occasion to Bay that If the water works coat 1200,000, or $250,000, they were cheap. Councilman A. B. Lnmb touched upon tue history of the public water works and said he was glad the project had reached completion. None who were not active In the movement or in touch with the com mittee can realize the trouble and hard work the project entailed. Oscar Betterldge was called upon to explain why he signed the contract to have the Jeanesvllle Iron Works furnish the pumps, and he responded by saying that he did so because he was the Presld eut of the Council and It was the wish of the majority ot the Council. Contractor William McAdami, of Pottsvlll. responded to many calls. He had an Inexhaustible fund of delightful wit ana uumor. ills recitations were excellent. iuuucunian jv. jj. uame sum be was one of the three men who went over the mountain to locate the stroma for the public water works. The works are now complete and the outgoing Councllmen ore ready to leave them In the hands of jsomebody eUe, unless the people decide to return them to Council. Councilman Dougherty, whohadearned ji reputation similar (o that of Holman, the great objector, found his vocabulary exhausted when called upon tj speak. ' Councilman Gallagher, the chairman of the water committee, modestly declined to indulge in a speech. Councilman T. J. James followed and paid a glowing tribute to Mr. Gallagher, saying, "A great deal of time and trouble has been spent on the public water works, but I think the main credit should be given to the chairman of the water committee for his work during the past year, during which time the most and hardest work was met." Councilman Kane said there Is not a citizen In the town who does not feel proud of the public water works. Ex-,'ouncilnian Coakley said he wos proud that he was a member of Council while the water works were being con structed. Treasurer Bradigan s-poke briefly on flnauces. All debts Involved by the con struction of the water works were promptly met and there Is a good balance in the treasury. Councilman Straughn delivered an essay on a Councilman representing two wards at one time in the Borough Coun cil, and causad considerable merriment. He referred to Councilman Dougherty and said he did not doubt that the gentle man could and would willingly represent the five wards with the same ease and complacency that he does the Third and Fifth. Samuel Garner spoke briefly, telling the Councllmen that they had a good plant at Brandonville. A oall upon Thomas Grant brought forth the response, "We have met the enemy and we are theirs." After Secretary Cardln gave an amusing recitation on "The Three Bachelor Coun cllmen" some one shouted, "Who Is the man who represents two wards 1" to which Councilman Dougherty responded with a tinge of defiance, "I am the boy who can support them. I neither boast nor brag, but I can defy the county." Song and Jest followed in rapid suc cession for the .balance of the evening aud until after two In the morning, when all parted In excellent humor aad some with the recollection of pure water al most obliterated. Mine Host McElhenny was complimented for the excellent service of the evening and given assur ances that the visit to his cosy parlors would not be the last. Benefit Entertainment. TheScanlanand Durkin Specialty Com pany, composed of local talent, gave an entertainment In Ferguson's theatre last night for the benefit of John Lawlor. The attendance was good and the benefi ciary will receive a sum that will be of considerable assistance to htm. Among those who participated In the entertain ment were Scanlan and Tempest, Cadden, Carroll and Feeley, John Jenkins and sister, Miss Sallle Belsael, Little Lydla, P. J. McHale, William Thomas, Shore and Council, Feeley and Jenkln and Thomas Waters, Jr. M. D. Durkin was the manager of the entertainment. There were clever specialties of great variety and the audience was well pleased. A nice holiday present a box of Bren nan's Havana cigars. $1.25 per box. Musical College. Spring term open May 0. The object of this school is to furnish instruction to all who take advantage for the least expend! ture ot money. It not only endeavors to inculcate the mere rudiments of muslo to both sexes, but will be found equally advantageous to students in every stage of proficiency. For catalogue, address, HEK11T IS. MOVBll, Director. 1 li-St Freeburg, Pa. Committee Meeting. A meeting of the Republican Standing Committee ot Shenandoah will be held in the rooms of the Shenandoah Republi can League, in the Refowich building, on Tuesday, 15th Inst., at 8 p. m. A full at tendance ot members is requested. W. J. WATkiks, Pres Pro. Tern. A. B. Laud, Secretary. Reese a Candidate. It Is authorltlvely stated that Max Reese will be a candidate for the Borough Council in the Second ward ou the Demo emtio ticket. SOME MORE OBJECTIONS. Remonstrances Against Saloon Li censes Increasing in Number. SOME OF THE GROUNDS ! Several Prominent Places Involved Be cause Basement Annex Places Are Conducted. As the license term of court draws nigh the Indications of determined con tests become more pronounced. S. G. M. Holiopeter; Esq., who Is the attorney for the localbranch of the law and order society, has been busy preparing remon strance! against the applications of sev eral people who now hold licenses, and will file remonstrances agatnitt all new applicants on the general ground that the licenses are not necessary. Yesterday Mr. Holiopeter filed a batch of fourteen remonstrances, most of them being against Polish, Lithuanian and Hungarian applicants. The parties against whom they were filed are John Strolese, Peter Kovolatky, Mike Lenar- towlcz aud Martin Baltzer, First ward ; John Augustltus. Second ward: Louis Komerowsky, Frauk Garney, Kaslmer Shupenas, Brllget Finnegan and Andrew BIsko, Fourth ward; William Dunsnla, Joseph Murawskl, Stephen Schwartz and George Sockolowski, Fifth ward. One of the most bitter contests will be waged against the Polish applicant for a license to bo used In connection with a house on South Jardln street, between Poplar and Laurel streets. It is said that the real applicant for the license Is a brewery. The house upon which the designs are directed Is located In the mldstof n nimljer of influential families, who have combined to defeat the applica tion. As the saloon will be located near the Calvary Baptist church the contest is expected to bo the more strong. There Is no saloon on Jardln couth of the corner of Centre street nnd the residents of the thoroughfare have always jealously guarded It In respect to saloon, licenses. This morning Mr. Holiopeter sent another batch of remonstrance- down to Clerk ot the Courts Shortall. They were filed against T. J. Hutchison, Mrs. Eliza beth Yodkois, T. F. O'Brien, 'Michael Costello and John A. Guldin. In speaking of these cases to-day Mr. Holiopeter stated that the grounds upon which the remonstrances were fllod are that two saloons are being conducted under one license, that is, basement and first floor places are being conducted, when the licenses were only intended for the latter. Contrary to expectation the license fights this year do not appear to spring from any organized movement, but rather from individual action. As early as last summer it was reported that there would be an.orgaulzed movement to cut down the number of saloons in Shen andoah; that a large array of the best legal talent would be engaged and a map would be prepared for presentation to the court showing the number of saloons on each square in the town and their proximity to each other. These plans seem to have fallen through, however, and all contests seem to be based on individual complaint and sub scription. "Moss Back Songs, or Give ns Some thing New," "That Little Knot of Blue" and "Kitty Adair" are the latest In sheet music at Brumm's jewelry store. 1-9-tf A COASTER KILLED. Met Ills Death on the P. & It. Railroad To-day. John Andrunaltis, a twelve-year-old boy, was killed at about half past two o'clock this afternoon while coasting on Laurel street, near the Shenandoah City colliery. As the boy neared the crossing on his sled a train of empty coal cars were being run backward, aad betore the en gineer could Htop the trala, the Bled aad the boy slipped under it. The train was stopped after two cars passed over the body. Philip Miller, the stone mason, was one of the first to reach the scene and he helped to remove the body to the home In Stout's row, at the foot of Poplar street. The boy's body was terri bly crushed. The right arm was cut off above the elbow and the left arm was severed below the elbow. Died. TllosiPSON. On the 13th inst., at Brownsville, Michael J. Thompson, aged oa years, funeral will taKe place on Thursday, 17th inst., at 9;30 a. m. High mass In the Annunciation church at 10 o'clock. Interment in the Annunciation cemetery. Relatives and friends reapect- luily invited to attend. l-15-3t Guests of the Girls. Quite a number of young men of town attended a social and dance at GUberton last evening. It was given under the auspices of the young women employed in Miss bnort's dressmaking establish ment, at GUberton, and the young women in attendance sustained all expenses, the young men- being their guests. The Schoppe orchestra of town furnished the music. Best and Finest !n tho inly. 18 kr. plain Wedding Rings, Band and Fancy Rings, Dia monds, Sterling Silver and Platedware, Jewelry, Clocks and Optical Goods sold lower than ever. Jewelry w Store! Cor. Main and Lloyd Sts. Repairing done prompt and in faultless manner. Writing Paper and Envelopes In Boxes. 21 of Each, About 100 boxes at This price for "one week. EXCELLENT QUALITY, SPECIAL GOOD FINISH. Have your guesses on the jar of shot at our store betore 3 p. m. January 16th.; F.J, Portz & Son 21 North Mam Street. HOSPITAL BILLS. Senator Coyle and Representative Wyatt Ask for Appropriations. Senator J. J. Coyle, of Mahanoy City, yesterday Introduced a bill in the State Senate asking an appropriation for tho Minors' Hospital at Fountain Springs and the organization of a Bureau of Mining. Representative Joseph Wyatt, of town, yesterday introduced in the House a bill appropriating $138,000 to the hospital at Fountain Springs. The Spring: Elections Will soon be here, bnt we ore always with you with low prices In ladles' and gents' gold and silver watches. Jewelry ot all description. Silverware and clocks. At Strouse's. Coal Cars Scarce. The coal cars on the P. & R. R. R. ar.. so scarce that the shippers at the Cam- bridge colliery are obliged to load thelr coal in freight cars. Bargains in Footwear. Call and see our variety in footwear. Great reduction In prices. A. F. Morgan's, 11 West Oak street. 13 18-tf Mrs. Brldgeman, R. C. M., teachea violin (specialty) cello and piano. Cornel ot Jardln and Lloyd streets. 0-3-tf Eggs, Don't use eggs six months old when you can buy good fresh ones. We have lots of 'em. Don't handle ice-house or pickled eggs at any time. draff 's 122 North Jardin Stroot.
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