VOL. X.--NO 55. SHENANDOAH, PA., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1895. ONE CENT ) ' It Here is an Opportunity. We have a number of sets of "The World and... ts People by Sunlight. You can get them cjieap. 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 lies " Cough Byru p. Pjj i Si Tastes Good. U8olntlmo.rJ1 Yj Sold by Druggists. BJ familv, and to get it. Undoubtedly I Best Cough Medicine I ever used. W. C. Miltenbeboer, Clarion, Pa., Dec. 29, 1894. 1 sell Piso's Cure for Consump- LlOU, UUU UUVUl iiuvu unjr Shoroy, Kansas, Dec. 21st, Valentines For just one week we offer 4 rolls for 25 cents. Never before sold at less than 3 rolls for 25c. NO. 21 NORTH MAIN STREET, SHENANDOAH, PA. Full kine Common Sugar. Syrup, 3c quart. Good Coffees. Choice pkin. roasted Cofleo, 25o Our H'ancy Blond at 80c, is a combination ot beat coffee only. Our Java is straight Old Java. Fresh Creamery and Don't bo Afraid to Try Our The quality is all right; it bakes well; makes good, light white bread. AVe guarantee every barrel of it. Tij itaud tavo money. A. Urive In furniture that will make the thtn pocket book smile nil over with glad ness. See what n small amount of money will accomplish just now : Ladles' ItocUcra $1.00 up. Hedstcads 1.90 up. Cupboards 3.00 up. Extension Tnblos 1.59 up. Cradles 1.25 up. Chamber Suits, 8 pieces- 16.U0 up. Parlor Suits, 5 pieces ...25.00 up. Come and seo and be convinced that this is the cheapest place In tbtistate to buy your furniture. Williams & Son No. 13 S. Main St. 39 I presume wo have used over one hundred bottles of Piso'a Cure for Consumption in my am continually advising others it is the turn- II II II III Ml I III I I . The Jlest CouErhHTrun.l 1894. ITostoaGood. Use In time.? Isold by BrucRlsts. 'i nil 1 fmwii 0 0 A most beautiful line just cut 3. in price to meet hard times. clj3sX In I&olls. "A Nest of Bargains At KEITER'S. 4 caas Sugar Corn 25c 4 cans String Beans 25c 4 cuub Marrowfat Peas 25c 4 cans' Standard Tomatoes 25c 4 cauB Pie Peaches 25c 2 tans California Peaches. . . . 25c 2 cans " Penrs 25c 2 canB " .Apricots 25c 2 or 8 cans vancy Tomatoes, ,25c 2 or 8 cans Fancy Corn 25c 2 caiiB Sitttd Eiirly Juno Peas, 25c 4 bottles Fine Tomato Catsup, 25c 2 pounds Calitornia "WalnutB, 25c Keady for uso, good und cheap : -New England Baked Beans, 2 cans 25c of Syrups. Bettor Grades, 6, 8, 10 and 12c About i Price. 1,000 yds. Table Oil Cloth, 1 J yards wide, all good pattern-, all perfect poods, best quality, 2 yards for 25c. Dairy Butter To-day. At Baiter's THE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETS Winding Up the Business of the Fiscal Year. MANY BILLS OF EXTRAS ! The Supervising: Engineer of the Public Water Works Threatens to Bring: Suit to Recover His Claim. The Borough Council last night held lis last regular meeting for this month, and it will probably be the last of the fiscal year, except the usual formal meet ing held to adjourn slue die just before the new Council organizes. The members present were Messrs. McGuire, Struughn, Gafllgun, Lamb, Gallagher, Dougherty, Hand, Stout, McKlhenny, Gable, Kerns, J mes and Meluskey. The street committee reported that it had received a message that Mr. Ash, the manager of the Schuylkill Traction Com pany, was out of town when the Council's communications were received at the olllco. President McGuire said it seemed that Mr. Ash 1b always out of town when Council has important matters to bring to his attention. The law committee was instructed to proceed to collect from the Schuylkill Traction Company all claims for damages made upon the borough by reason of the company not keeping the streets in proper condition. The law committee recommended that $250 be paid Mrs. John .Manley In settle ment of her claim for damages sustained by falling upon a pavement, and the te.'ommendatlon was adopted. Mr. Gallagher, of the water committee, said there was nothing of importance to report in connection with the public water works. lie said the first important step for the new organization would be the dntfting und adoption of an ordinance creating the oflice of a superintendent of the works and the election of thut official. This, he thought, should receive early attention. The present ordinance committee had been instructed to prepare such an ordinance, but action was de ferred owing to the plant not being complete. A lengthy communication from James Hyon, Esq., of Poltsville, was read. It demanded payment of u claim of A. J. Womelsdorf for extra services, amount ing to t'MK The claim Is based upon ulleged tpecial bervices rendered by Mr. Womelsdorf and his corps of engineers in making surveys, maps, etc., iu connection with the litigation of the borough in various suits to restrain the erection of the wa'er works, extending through a period of fifteen mouths. It is claimed that it was through bis efforts especial y that the borouga was successful in the suits. The secretary was instructed to write Mr, Womelsdorf and demand an itemized bill of his claim. Tho Chief Burgess was instructed to enforce the resolution of Council provld ing that in default of the Schuylkill Trac tion Company keeping the streets in proper repair steps be taken to enjoin the company iu the operation of its line iu town. The following communication was read It is iuleiesting from many standpoints and is there'or given in full : To the Town Council of the Borough oi Shenandoah : GUNTLEMKN : I have been retained by u committee of citizens residing on Lou, street, in your borough, and representing the propert) holders und taxpayers oi that street, to take the necessary legal Hteps to secure for them a better condition ot that btreet during the wiutervseubou. A personal inspection made of tbut street on Friday last discloses the exist euce of a blockade of snow on that street, nn hnth Kiilen ot the track of the railway of the Schuylkill Tractiou Company, tLe biiow thus plied up on both sides be ing snow other than that which fell there by the natural order of things. Ihave no hesitation in saying tnut it is my opinion thut every resident of tbaijstreet, who has been in any way uamageu or injured In ins business, or iu the use of the premises by reason oi said snow piles, Would have u good cuute of actiou against the boroueh of Sheimn douh lor damages sustained. But it is not the purpose of 11114 committee to bring a multiplicity of suits, nor to even lnstl tuie legal proceedings for the pteve.it difficulty if we can be assured that their rights iu this respect will be taken cure of lu the future. 1 have no hesitation either In expressing the opinion that every memberof Council ana the Supervisor U liable to indictment for maiutiining nuisance and, us such, numvernuie in tne criminal court without drawing this letter out to an unusual length, I beg to suggebt that it will not do to answer that this condition of things is owing to the conduot of the Schuylkill Traction Company. It is not to be expected thut evtry individual re siding on that street is, us such, to enter into u legal ooniest with this corpo'iitlon. They have received their franchise and rights so fur ua the use ot your streets l oouoerneu irom your bouy,unu tueiuuiviu ual property holders, therefore, ts justltled iu looking to vou to see thutthls corpora tlon does not exceed its rights, or violate the grants mid permissions to it extended. We rei-ptotfutly rt quest, therelore, and shull expect the Town Couucil to take immediate bteps to provide against a repetition of the difficulties, an noyuuoe and Inoonvenlenre which from time to lime exists on Coal street In the way of niakiug that street absolutely dangerous for the use of teams aud at some points entirely preventing property owners from approaching their property with tenuis uud vehicles. George J. WADl.lvt.Ki:. Mr. Lamb moved that a copy of the communication be forwarded to the Traction Company to show the pressure that is being brought to bear upon the Borough Council, but withdrew the motion and gave way to the instructions to Chief Burgess to enforce the resolu tion relatfve to proceedings against the company if it falls to keep the streets in proper condition. Secretary Cardin was granted $125 for extra cervices. On motion of Mr. Lamb the Chief Bur gess was instructed to notify all property owners to 'have their gutters opened, tn guard against freshets when the thawing season sets In. Borough Treusurer Bradigan state 1 that he received a communication from B. D. Wood & Co., the manufacturers of the pipe used in town for the public water works, asking If the $0,000 withheld from Qnlnn & Kerns by the Borough Council includes the money which was set uide pending n test of the pipes manufactured by the company. The Council answered that it has no contract with K. D, Wood & Co. The tabled claims of Qulun & Kerns were brought up again, but were again returned to the table. After a hot discussion the claim for extra services on the waterworks by P. J. Cleary was paid. The vote stood 0 to 6 and President McGuire gave the deciding vote. Ice cream at Ploppert's East Centre street confectionery to-morrow. Chocolate aud vanilla flavors. Send your orders. 2-22 2t The O'Hara Funeral. The funeral ot the late Mrs. Mary O'Hara, relict of Michael O'Hara, took place this morning, at 10 o'clock, from the family residence on East Lloyd street. und was A very large one, prominent people from many parts of the county being in attendance. High mass was celebrated in the Annunciation church, on West Cherry street, Rev. H. F. O'Reilly officiating, assisted by Revs. Carton, of Mahanoy City, and Duffy, of town. The remains were Interred in the Annuncia tion cemetery. Messrs. John W. Morgan, Michael Curley. John A. Ueilly, Michael Need ham, Patrick Ormsby nnd Martin Purcell were the pall bearers. Oysters and clams in all styles at No. 11 West Centre street. Milk supplied to families. 1-29 tf M. J. Beoley, Prop. Candidates Multiplying. Each day brings out an increase oi applicants for appointments under the new Borough Council. Among the latesi announcements nro Philip H. Gable, superintendent of water works ; William Gllflllan and I). O. Pritchard, police; Michael Nelswender, William Brown, Josh Tempest and Lawrence Manga u, supervUors ; Henry Shaffer, treasurer A. B. Lamb, Timothy Miles, Jnmes Bell and Oscar Betteildge continue as cundi dates for appointment to the water works superintendeucy. Chocolate nnd vanilla ice cream to morrow nt Ploppert's confectionery, on East Centre street. 3 23-2 1 Complete Stories Given Away. The greatest oiler now before the public is made by Pennsylvania Grit, in giving away complete novels, by the best authors, wl'.h every copy of that excellent paper. The great attractions offered by Grit itself. supplemented by a complete story each week, make a combination never before heard of. Agents aud uewsboys will fur nhh Grit, including the story, for five 0:11 ts. Oysters Given Away at McElhenny's. Everybody should grasp the opportunity and visit McElhenny's cafe this evening. He will serve free, to night, panned oysters on toast. Do not forget. Panned oysters on toast free to night. Read to morrow's paper for announcement of Saturday grand free lunch. 1 1 Hard Times Social. The Helping Hand Society of t,he Trinity Reformed church gave a Hard Times Social to a large number of its friends in Fcrgusoa's front hall last even ing. Singing nnd games ot all kiuda ere ludulged in until a late hour. DewlttSteedle and John Poll also afforded excellent entertainment. Oysters on toast at McElhenny's to night. Recovering From Injuries. William Needs, Jr., of South Bowers street, the young mau who hud his head squeezed between oars in the Wiggaus colliery, one day last week, Is making good progiess towards recovery under the care of Dr. J. S. Callen. Panned oysters on toast free at Mo Elheuuy's. Did Not Demonstrate. The Washington's Birthday demonstra tion, which was to have taken place at Mahanoy City to-day, was postponed on account of a failure of General Gobln to arrive, "Grit's" Story for This Week. "Moiwa's Revenge," a thrilling story by II. Rider Haggard, will be glvun away with Grit this week. Received Their Wages. The employes of the P. & H. C. & I. Co. in the St. Nicholas district received their wugea to day. TOPICS OF THE TIMES. Pithy Paragraphs From the Pens and Pencils. X PLEASING POT-POURRI ! Political and Other Paragraphs Sand wiched in a Manner to Make Their Effect Interesting and Pleasing. James B. Gentry, the actor who shot and killed Madge Yorke at Philadelphia on Sundny, win with Forepaugh's circus when it last visited this town, about four years ago. He played the part ot a fake farmer und narrowly escaped arrest for pretending to interrupt the circus parade. He also appeared In the ring during the performance, walking around with a large valise in his hand and multiplying blunders. Ex Councilman Oscar Betteridge wns going around town yesterday carrying In his hand a ten dollar gold piece which he was willing to wager in support of b statement that the new Borough Council will be organized with Democratic influ ence. He did not disclose the reasons for his belief, and it may have been one of his little jokes. It is hoped it was. None of the Citizens party who will take seatb in the next Council can afford to make a break, or do anything thut will bring one about. A glance over the list of political barters of the past affords no encourage ment for people who may feel inclined to sell their party. The experience of the burterer has been that for a few weeks or months he has been able to enjoy the .spoils and face the scorn and contempt of his fellowmeu, but nature ultimately asserts itself and the culprit then goes down, down, down until he finds himself ostracized scorned by the party he be- trayed and pitied by the party he as sisted. This is one of the lutest pieces of society gossip: Some weeks ago a man called at a residence in town aud placed uu electric bell on the front door. He iuformed the occupant! that the bell hud been paid f": and went uway. As no one in the family had ordered, or paid for, the appliance the affair was looked upon as mysterious. Eventually a young man who was paying attention to one of rhe young ladies of the household, cleared the mystery by saying tbut fre quent rapping upon the trout door ha i brought corns upon his knuckles and he ordered the bell as a Christmas present, lu some unknown manner n detiier iu electrical appliances who does business in a small place not far from Shenandoah, beard of this case and, concluding that he could be a source of relief to other young men with tender affection nnd sore knuckles,made a tour of this town to locate hou3esnot supplied with electric bells. He picked out one occupied by a we'l-to do family having a daughter who is receiv ing the attentions of a gentleman who cannot afford to have corns on his knuckle?. A man was sent to put up the bell, but wns told that none had been ordered and he went away. He returned, however, and, after stutiug that the bell had been ordered, put it up. No one in this family, ordered the bell. Since that time the young man who pays attentions to the daughter has received a bill from tho electrical dealer, but he, too, repudi ates nny knowledge of the transaction, and the only explanation the dealer gives is that he thought the same rule should work in all enses. It is only proper to soy that the family and the young man interested are by no means pleased with the bell. The movement to amend the Board of Health laws so us to abolish boards est ah libhed iu boroughs aud provides a biibsti- tute by conferring the powers upon the sanitary committees appointed by Coun cils, is not worthy of support. Ex perience iu this town has shown that the sanitary committee appointed by Couucil will not do their work. Occasionally Couucilmea are found who will give rome attention to the duties, but their efforts laok earnestness and promptness at the best of times und their will is almost invariably useless. Before the Board of Health in this town was or gunized complaints of u lack ot attention on the part ot the sanitary committee met the rejoinder, "What do you ex peot u Councilman to do for notn ing t" No one oun dispute that during its brief existence the local Board of Health has done more subitautiul sanitary work , than was performed through the Borough Council's com mltteei in ten years. The minutes of the Council will show a surprising small amount of work by the sanitary com mittee at any time. Just Received. Have you tried thobe Deep Creek and Poooiuoke (Va.) River oystern, steamed at the Soheitly House f It noi do not delay, as they will not be shipped after this month. They are the only flavored oyster in the local market. Twice Afflicted. Mr. aud Mrs. Philip i'arowsky mourn the death of a second child within a week Their two-year old sou died lust evening from diphtheria. Best and Finest ti&Jn (lis Count?, 18 kr. plain Wedding Rings, Band and Fancy Rings, Dia monds, Sterling Silver and Platedware, Jewelry, Clocks and Optical Goods sold lower than ever. HUMAN'S Jewelry ii Store, Cor. Main and Lloyd Sts. Repairing done prompt and in faultless manner. PERSONAL. A. T. Jones returned to-day from a visit to Elmlru, N. Y. Letter Carrier P. D. Holman and wife attended the auuivernary celebration o Doubleday Post, G A. R., at Tamaqua, to day. Thomas Waters, Sr., of Eureka, Mont gomery county, is visiting IriendsAb. town. Thomas Parker, of the Mahanoy City- Daily Record, paid the Hkiiald Sanctum a visit to-day. Mrs. Flower Stetler, who has been aa invalid for several mouths, is said to bb biuking rapidly. Mrs. Susan Fuirchild nnd her daughter. Miss Mahala, visited friends at the county sent to day. James J. Coakley, ex-clerk of this borough, now loc.itnd at Tremont. was aa attendant nt the O'Hara funeral today. Why buy stale fish when you can purchase! choice prime oysters ut the Scheifly House for one dollar per hundred. To be Married. Abner Powell, of New Orleans, is la Wilkes Barre visiting his broiher, J. C. Powell, of that pluce. He will be married to Miss Birdie Wnsley, of Shenandoah, on Thursday of noxo week. The families of both the young people are very well known throughout Schuylkill and Lu zerne counties, and the wedding will thus be of interest to a great many people.--Hazletou Sentinel. A Voice From Florida. Dr. W. F. Bynum, Live Oak, Florida, says : Red Flag Oil is one of the most successful pain cures we pell. It's an un titling remedy for Rheumatism, Neuralgia and Sprains. Red Flog Oil costs 25 cento. Sold at Gruhler Bros, drug store. Well Patronized. The Sohoppe orchestra social at Robblm opera houte las night was a flattering; success. The attendance was excellent and everybody seemed to tnjoy the affair Immensely. ' Special I. 0. 0. F. Notice. AH members of Shenandoah Lodge No, 5'Jl, I. O. O. F ure requested to meet iu their hall on Monday, 25th mat., at S p. m., uud bring with them their families and sweethearts for a royal treat. By order ot Harry Reese, X. G. JoeiUMi IIinks, Seo'y. 2-10 at Special Sermons. Mr. Doyle, ct hancasier, who is a gueat ot D.tvid Fauit' family, on Soutu Jrdiu street, will preach iu the Evangelical ohurch, on Wet Cherry atinet, this even. Ing. Joneph II. Kehler, of Aliemown, preached in the church last uveuiug. Dabb has removed his gallery to Hoff man's old stand, West Centre street. ' We can give youjull value Tea and Coffee in A Good Rio Coffoe, 88c. Excelsior Blend Coffee, 80a. Is exceptionally flue for the money Finest Mocha and Java, Stio. A Good Mixed Tea, 35c This tea is equal to some prise teaat'40e, and you will find trouble to get Its equal nuywbere for the money. Try it. Batter teas at 40, 50, 00 aud S0u, mixed or plain. Grraf's- 122 North Jariiin S.roet iil i 8L
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