Herald SHENANDOAH, PA., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1895. VOL. X.--NO 50. ONE CENT v Here is an, Opportunity. We have a number of sets of "The World and ts People by Sunlight." You can get them cheap. They cost us 7 cents a number, or $1.82 a set, there being 26 numbers in a set. You can have a set for $1.30 CASH. Herald Publishing Company. The IJest Couzb HvrUD. rmstes uooa. use id ume.1,1 ffilSold hv TlrnpffiqtK. tH , I ' lil i Mnl III I IM family, and I am continually advising others to get it. Undoubtedly it is the Best Cough medicine I ever used. "W. C. Miltenberoek, Clarion, Pa., Dec. 29, 1894. 1 sell tion, and never have any Shorey, Kansas, Dec. 21st, Valent Toilet Paper In Roils. For just one week we offer 4 rolls for 25 cents. Never before sold at less than 3 rolls for 25c. F. J. Porte & Son, H0. 21 NORTH MAIN STREET, SHENANDOAH, FA. Full Isine Common Sugar Syrup, 8c quart. Good Coffees. rUivnA rl?n vnnotafl ririffnr OK Our Fancy Blend at 80o, is a combination of best coffee oply. Our Java is straight Old Java. Fresh Creamery and Don't be Afraid to Try Our ( XjOTXIE.. Tho quality is all right; t bakes well; makes good, light wbitq bread. Wo guarantee every barrel of it. Try it and eavo money. Jit Kcit er's. Drive In furniture that will make the tbln pocket book smile nil over with glad ness. See what a small amount of money will accomplish just now): LnSles1 Rockers $1.00 up. Bedsteads 1.90 up. Cupboards 3.90 up. Extension Tables - -1.50 up. Cradles 1.25 up. Chamber Suits, 8 pieces 10.00 up. Parlor Suits, 5 pieces 25.00 up. Come and see and be convinced that this Is the cheapest placein thestate to buy your furniture. Williams & Son No. 13 S. Main St. I presume we have need over one hundred bottles of Piso's Cure for Consumption in my Piso's Cure for Coiisump- com- J ITho liest Cough Syrup.l Trotcs Good. Usolatlmo.1 1894. Sold by Druggists. ine 999 A most beautiful line just cut lin price to meet hard times. A Nest of Bargains At KEITER'S. 4 caaB Sugar Corn 25c 4 cans String J3eans 25 c 4 cant Marrowfat Peas 25c 4 cans Standard Tomatoes 25c 4 cans Pio Peaches 25c 2 cans California Peaches. . ..25c. 2oanB " Pears 25c 2 cans " Apricots .... 25c 2 or 8 cans Fancy Tomatoes. .25o 2 or 8 cans Fancy. Corii 25o 2 cans Sifted Early June Peas, 25a 4 bottles Fine Tomato Catsup, 25c 2 pounds California Walnuts, 25c Ready for use, good and cheap i New England Baked Beans, 2 cans 25c of Syrups. Better Grades, 6, 8, 10 and 12c About Price. 1 ArtA tiAa TnWn fill fllnfV 11 yards wide, all good pattornt-, all perfect goods, best quality, 2 y trds for 25c. Dairy Butter To-day. THE BOARD OF HEALTH. Does Not Think the Borough Coun cil is Courteous. DEATH RATE IN THE TOWN It Is Higher Than the Rate In London, Paris, New York and New Orleans. The Board's Annual Report. The Board of Health Inst night held the meeting that was prevented a week ago by the blizzard. The members in attend ance were President Spalding, Messrs. McIIale, Miles and Broughall, Secretary Scanlan and Health Officer Miles. The secretary reported that thirty two burial permits were issued since the last meeting of the board and that five cases of scarletina and one of diphtheria were reported. President Spalding took occasion to criticise the Borough Council for dis courtesy. Ho said the body had not acknowledged receipt of the board's second annual report and had apparently ignored it. It seems to bo a habit of the Council to ignore everything the Board of Health does. There is not the least manifestation of co operation on the part of Council. The public distribution of printed copies of the board's report had been withheld in courtesy to the Bor ough Council until the latter body would have a chance to see and pass upon It, but since It had apparently been ignored, President Spalding said he could see no reason why the distribution should he stayed any longer. He thought that, In common courtesy, the Board of Health should receive more recognition at the hands of the Borough Council. Mr, Miles said that as every communi cation sent to Council seems to have been ignored he was in favor of the Board of Health refraining from sending In any more. Mr. Broughall made n brief report as delegate to the stato sanitary convention, held at- Harrisburg, an! In commenting on the discussions at the convention called special attention to a statement made by the proprietor of a steam renovat ing works, who stated that a mattress cleaned at his place was handled by five of his workmen nnd every one of them contracted typhoid fever. According to the vital statistics furn ished by the second annual report of the board the total number of deaths In town for the fiscal year ending December 31st, 1894, was -400. These deaths were appor tioned, as to causes, as follows : Accidents, ST; bronchitis, 27; heart affection, 40; cholera infantum, 02; pneumonia, 39; marasmus, 87; ntentngltis, 27; croup, 11; diphtheria, 7; convulsions, 7; typhoid fever, 3; apoplexy, 7; consumption, 10; paralysis, 0 ; miscellaneous, 120. An important feature in connection with this part of the report is the average death rate shown. It is larger than the ratei shown by many ot the greet, crowded cities. The following averages for 1694 are furnished for comparison : London, 19.04 deaths to the thousand ; Paris, 20.05; New York, 21.8; New Orleans, 27.5 ; Calcutta, 30; Moscow, 34 5. bhenandoah's average is estimated on a population of 17.000 and it elves a rate of 27.6(3 to the thousand, exceeding the rates of London, Paris and New Orleans. The figures Used' here for the purpose of comparison were compiled by a tenement house commission at New "iork city, This commission has concluded that the density of population is only one of num erous factors determining death rates, Drainage and "general sanitation" are the most important factors, the commls sion says'. It concludes that people can live together with safety and comfort when they keep clean, but whan taken to gether, dirt and crowding are deadly. A communication from the State Sani tary Association urging the local Board ot Health's co operation against the pro posed amendment to the laws ot May 11, 1893, by which it is proposed to abolish boards In boroughs and leave the powers to the sanitary committees ot Borough Councils, was read and the secretary was instrncted tb communicate with Repre sentative Wyatt and Senator Coyle and Urge their co-operation against the pro posed measure. Oysters and clams in all styles at No. 11 West Centre street. Milk supplied to families. 1-29 tf M. J. BEC1LEY, Prop, Candidate for Coroner. At the earnest solicitation of a number of young Republicans of Shenandoah and vicinity Dr. W. N. Stein, ot town, will be a candidate for the nomination for Coroner before the next Republican county convention. The doctor has host ot friends north ot the mountain who will do everything honorable to have him nominated. Will Preach to the Camp. The members ot Washington Camp No, 112, P. O. S. ot A., will attend service In the Methodist Episcopal church on Sunday evening. 24th lust., and Iter, William Powlck will preach a special sermon to them. Everybody invited to a chicken and waffle lunch at McElhenny'a to-nlent. THE COST OF NEGLIGENCE. A. Lady Injured by Falling on an Icy Pavement. Miss Jennie Chrisman, who resides with her brother-in-law, Rev. William Powlck, on South Jardln street, sustained painful, but fortunately not dangerous.iojurles by a fall on an Icy pavement last night. Miss Chrisman went to the corner of Jardln and Oak streets to drop mall In a letter box stationed in front of the Primitive Methodist church. A number ot boys were sliding on the pavement. They1 were tied together by rope and slid against tiiss Chrisman as she was reach ing up to the letter box. Miss Chrisnrin was knocked down and her right temple struck the ley pavement with such force at to render the lady unconscious. Friends removed her to Rev. Potvlck's residence and medical attendance was summoned. It was found that while the injuries the lady had sustained were very painful, they were not dangerous. She was confined to her bed to-day. More at tention should be given to the pavement where this accident happened, and the authorities should do something to stop the sliding upon It. Last Sunday evening a little boy fell there and remained un conscious for several minutes. The police say they have tried to keep bays away from the place without resorting to ar rests, but hereafter they will resort to the extreme measures. Meanwhile the pave ment should be cleared of snow and ice. Chicken and waffie free lunch at McEl- henny's cafe. PERSONAL. E. H. Ratzburg left town this morning for Harrisburg. Miss Hannah Reese visited friends at Mahanoy City yesterday. P. H. Hopkins, Sr., and wife, ot Maha noy City, were gue3ts of town friends. Arthur Moyer, of Pontiac, 111., has returned home after visiting relatives here. Miss Katie Bradigan, of South Jardln street, is recovering from the effects ot a bad cold. Miss Vlrgie Graf, of Ashland, spent last evening in town as the guest of Miss Sadie Reese. George Glover, of Dudley, N. J., is a guest of Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Keim, of South "White street. William S. Brennan returned to-day from Buffalo, N. ., where he spent several days transacting business. Miss Lavania Cornwall returned to her home in Philadelphia yesterday, after spending the past few months here with her sister, Mrs. Charles Smoyer. Mrs. H. C. Boyer, Mrs. J. K. P. Scheifiy, Mrs. J. P. Williams, Mrs. Alice Maun and George M. Boyer went to Reading this morning to attend the funeral of the late Mrs. Daniel Boyer. Misses Annie and Lizzie Jordan, two accomplished young ladles ot Scranton, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Ferguson, and occupied a box In the theatre last evtnlng with Mrs. Ferguson and her sister, Miss Dillon, of Mahanoy City. I,. New carpets, oil cloths and window shades are arriving daily at O. D. Fricke's carpet store. 2-12-lw Theatre Packed to the Doors. The Seymour-Stratton Company played last night to a mammoth audience and the S. R. O. sign was out In the cold long before eight o'clock. This company of players cam to us as strangers, but by artistic work, good plays and a thorough knowledge of their profession have worked up the business to tremendous proportions and they can certainly count on good nouses in snenanuoau in me f nture. The "Two Orphans" was produced last night in a faultless manner, and the costumes In the second and third acts were attractive and costly. Lizzie Seymour, as "Louise," proved herself thoroughly competent to interpret this very sympathetic part and thrilled the heart strings of the entire house. Thomas Stratton, in the dual roles of the "Chevalier" nnd "Jacques," showed artistio versatility. The company gave a matineelbefore another very large audience this afternoon, producing "East Lynne, or the Elopement," In faultless manner. To-night the engagement closes with a production of the' great sensational comedy' drama, "The Dark bide of a Great City:" Chicken and Waffles Free at McElhen ny's. The people of Shenandoah and vicinity are cordially Invited to visit McElbenny'a cafe this evening and partake ot one o the grandest lunches ever spread before the nubile, con&lstlng of chicken and waffles. Everybody should take advan tage of this invitation and be present. Spilled Them. A young man of town hired a sleigh last evening for the "express" purpose ot showing a Mahanoy City young lady n good time, but while driving along the road to Yatesvllle entangled the runners of the sleigh with the rails ot the electric railway and spoiled his good intentions, the couple being spilled into the snow, Fortunately the horse did not run away and the couple escaped injury. Important Notice. All persons having left watoheb and clocks for repairs at Yost's Jewelry store are requested to call for them within the next thirty days. 2-15 2 1 A nice present a box ot flrennan's Havana cigars. 11.15 per bof. . TOPICS OF THE TIMES. Pithy Paragraphs From and Pencils. the Pens AN APPEAL FOR THE POOR One Way of Looking at the Approaching Spring Election Only Good Men Should be Chosen. The long and severe winUr has caused a great deal of suffering among the poor in Shenandoah, and numerous have been the applications to the overseers of the poor for assistance, and it is altogether prob able that if this severe cold weather con tinues there will be manj more who will need help. The knowledge that we have poor families should awaken our more favored citizens to the necessity ot a con certed action on the part ot the various benevolent organizations in supplying the poor with the necessities of lite. There are certain large hearted citizens who have done a great deal of work In a quiet way in assisting a number of their more unfortunate brethren, but It cannot be expected that one or a few gentlemen and ladles can supply all those who may be in need. It will require a general and an organized effort to cover the entire place. These suggestions are made in view of the probability that the severe wintry conditions are likely to continue through out this month at least, If not for a longer period. All over the country there Is a growing healthy sentiment among sensible citizens generally that when it comes to the elec tion of city, borough or township ofllcers party politics should be entirely ignored and personal fitness and worth given pref erence. It was. this sentiment that led to a decision at the Citizens primaries a few weeks ago that the Citizens party be continued in existence, so that the best men of both the Republican and Demo cratic ranks could be placed on the tickets of the party. All experience and observa tion proveB, certainly during recentjears, that ulne out of every ten cases of official corruption or unfitness are the natural results ot the abominable usage of utillz lng public offices merely as rewards and roosting nests for party services and with out the least regard for the interests of the community. We do not mean that we should endeavor to find neutral men who have no decided political convictions to fill our local offices. But we do mean simply, that the best and fittest should be selected as citizens, to conduct and man age public affairs, In an honest, intelll gent and businesslike manner, without regard to their political convictions, We venture to say that with hardly known exception, the very best local gov ernments are to be found in localities where the majority of the citizens had the good common sense to Ignore party' ism and elected those believed to be best and fittest men for the several offices. Thero Is certainly no good reason for' op posing any citizen merely because his political faith happens to differ from our Own. Indeed, as a general rule.those who are firm and outspoken in regard to their political convictions are usually more liberal minded, fair and trustworthy than those who for real or Imaginary business reasons deem It expedient to do the "good Lord and good devil" dodgo and vote strict party on the sly. At all events, the right minded people ot the country are rapidly drifting to the con clusion henceforth to cast no ballot in favor ot any candidate of either party who Is known or believed to be specially Indent! lied with any professional party. bdss, office broker or expediency policy shop-keeper. A townsman urges that a suggestion be thrown out to the saving funds of town that payments be suspended for three months as a relief to the members during the spell ot hard times. He says It has been done before and can easily be done now. ' Many members are obliged to make the storekeepers suffer In order to keep up their fund payments. The suggestion Is given here as it comes from the citizen and the matter Is left for comment to those who have charge of the funds. If such a step could be consistently taken It would certainly result In a release of the strain in many other quarters, and to;that extent the Idea seems to be a good one, Chicken and ny's to-night. waffles free at McElhen The Family Relieved. The Hoffman family, of West Coal street, that was reported In distress In yes terday's issue of the HERALD, has boeu re lieved by Poor Director Derr, who sup. piled flour nnd provisions. All the Go-Steamed Oysters. We us nothing but prime and select oysters. Chicken and oyster soups, fish cakes, Swiss chesse, boiled ham, sardines, &c. Yuengllng'i and Columbia beer oil tap. At the Sehelfly House. 911-tt Drawn for Jury Duty. William II, Glenn, John Delaney, John Daddow, Frank Balshernlck, Robot A. Glover and Michael Lawlor are residents of this town who have been drawn for duty at the term ot civil court beginclng Monday, March 16th. Best and Finest In Ills 18 kr. plain Wedding Ringst Band and Fancy Rings, Dia monds, Sterling Silver and Platedware, Jewelry, Clocks and Optical Goods sold lower than ever. HOLDERMAN' Jewelry w Store Cor. Main and Lloyd Sts. Repairing done prompt and in faultless manner. His Service Closing.. Rev. William Powlck's service ilspastor-1 ot the Methodist Episcopal church is about to close and he will remain with the congregation but three more Sundays, On March 13th, next, the Philadelphia Methodist Episcopal Conference will coavene at Germantown.andit is expected that the pastor will then be assigned to the Ebenezer M. E. church of Manayunk. Rev. Powlck expected to go to Manapank four years ago, but on account of the difference in size of the charge at that place and the one he was about to re linquish the conference decided that Lo had better take the Shenandoah charge; for a term. A year ago Rev. Powlck had a call from St. Paul's M. E. church at Philadelphia, but having In view thet previous call from Manayunk and expect tng a vacancy there In another year, the Presiding Elder persuaded the pastor tr remain in Shenandoah for that period ant now his removal to Manayunk Is looked upon as a certainty. It Is not known who will succeed Rev. Powlck here, but it is rumored that ex-Presldlng Elder Mere dith, at present located at Philadelphia, will be placed in charge. Dabb has removed his gallery to Hoff man's old stand, West Centre street. Church Notices. Mr. H.J. Hillegasi, a student at the Theological seminary at Lancaster, will occupy the pulpit of the Trinity Reformed church, on West Lloyd street, to-morrow morning nnd evening. Rev. W. H. Harrison will commence series of sermons to-morrow evening, at the Calvary daptiat church, on South Jardln street. Subject for to-morrow : " The Poorest Pauper in History." Whg was he I Paid Promptly. To the Officers of the Home Friendly, of Baltimore, Md B.L.Talley, President i I beg to gratefully acknowledge receipt. through your superintendent, William T. Evans, and agent, James Patterson, ot one hundred and eighty dollars ($180), th amount In full due me upon the death ol my husband, Charles Lehe. I wish toadil my testimony to the reliability, prompt ness and thorough business methods dis played In your society's transactions. Mrs. Rosanna W. Leue, West Cherry street. Shenandoah, Pa., Feb. 10, 1895. Carpets sold on easy terms at Fricke i carpet store. 2-12-lw Successful Revival. The revival season in the Ebeneze) Evangelical church, on West Chen- street, has been a very successful one an will be continued Indefinitely. Twent" one people have been to the altar and t" pastor ana congregation are very mr encouraged. We can give you full value m Tea and Col A Good Rio Coffee, 23c Excelslor Blond Coffee, Is exceptionally fine torn Finest Mocha and Javt,, 36c. tmlw A Good Mixed Tef'iElS This tea is equal to some tOot4Imj and you will find trouble r1"40, anywhere for the money, teas at 40, SO, 60 and 80c, n Graf7 122 North Jar i 1ITNI
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