VOL. X.--NO 136. SHENANDOAH, PA., TUESDAY, MAY 28, 1895. ONE CENT nN CherringtonBros. 122 North Wain Street, Shenandoah. Of the following1 Brands of White Sponge, Keystone, White Crescent, Souse-Gleaning Time ... Is now at hand and everybody is preparing to beautify their homes. Nothing changes the appearance of a room to greater advantage than pretty wall paper, handsome window shades, artistic room mouldings and curtain poles. Our line stands pre-eminently at the head of anything in this section of the county. We are sure we can please you in quality and price if you will but take the time to see and ascertain prices on these goods. Contracts taken and Satisfaction Guaranteed. P. J.. F2?f 25 & SIE? NO. 21 NORTH MAIN STREET, SHENANDOAH, PA. Jftovelties Prom Japan. A "Matsuri" Celebration We invite our thousands of patrons to see the many curious and useful things made by the Japanese people the victors in the late war with China. "Matsuri" is the name of a great celebra tion day in Japan when the people meet in their gaily decorated homes and exchange congratulations and are entertained by one another. Our window represents this celebration. After a week or two we will offer for sale any of these articles at cost or less. We call attention to our attractive stock of Japanese Fans, brought direct from their sunny land, and we can surprise you at the very low prices we can name for useful or decorative fans. Don't fall to see our window display. L J. Wilkinson, 29 South Mam St Mew Carpets. This week we offer a new Axminster and Moquette Carpets. A full stock of Velvet, Tapes ty and Body Brussels. grains at 35 cents, exactly the selling- at 50 cents. Ingrain at cents All Wool Incrrains Extra Rag- Carpets, all prices and styles. New Moquette Rugs at low prices. Linoleums at reduced prices. Specials in Canned Goods, We received today another lot of Fancy Northern Sugar Corn, 4 for 25 cents. The best we have ever had at the price. Also another lot of Fancy Cold Packed Tomatoes, 4 for 2a cents. Fine Table Peaches, 2 cans 25 cents. Cali fornia Pears, 2 for 25 cents. Alaska Salmon, 10 cents a can. A lot of TO ARRIVE. Three cars No. 1 Timothy Hay. Two cars Choice White Oats. One car Heavy Winter Wheat Middlings. One car Yellow Corn, Mother Bargain. This large beautiful ..ROCKER.. ONLY Williams & Son No. 13 Si. Main St. .3.0.G 000 Grocers Flour : Gold Medal, White Rose, Rye Flour. Snow Flake, Anchor, line of choice patterns of Also another lot of new In same quality as we have been 25 cents, reduced from 40 Quality A larere stock of Strictly Fresh-made FANCY DAIRY BUTTER. At Keiter's, OUR Mill ! The Publication of the "Herald" Reaches Its Twenty-fifth Year Today. SILVER SOUVENIR ISSUE. BRIEF HISTORY OF THE PAPER, WITH ITS MANY CHANGES AND THE ADVERSITIES. How a Newspap:r Is Prepared for Presentation to the Public Sketches or Editorial Staff and Other Workers Today marks the 23th anniversary of the establishment of the HERALD. In this age and In this country of rapid development and changes twenty-five years is n very long period. This will more plainly appeir upon n cursory re view of tho work accomplished by the Herald since the issue of its first copy, on a bright Friday afternoon in May, 1870, when, as tho first impressions ever made upon a printing press in Shenan doah were being run off, young Yohe was foully murdered and robbed on tho top of Locust Mountain, about a mile from town, thus supplying us with our first Important item of local news and first' sensation. Shenandoah had less than 3,500 inhabitants and several of the largest collieries were as yet unfinished. It was the first duty of the HERALD to direct public attention to tho magnificent deposits of coal underlying Shenandoah and vicinity and thereby secure its development) This accomplished and the new town launched upon the flood tide of prosperity, the next thing was to inspire confidence in its permanency, that those who had money would overcome the general prejudice against coal towns and permanently locate here. The paper was engaged in this work unUl the spring ct 18T5, and as the town Improved, the Herald prospered and grew in influence and reputation. Daring this period the Indian Ridge, Kohlnoor and other col lieries were opened and fully three fourths of the buildings were erected. Then followed the long strike of 1875 and Its disastrous results, combined with the ruinous and blighting Influence of the policy of contraction, then for the first time severely felt in this part of the coal region. The effect was to Involve the whole community in debt, ruin most of our leading business men and call a halt In the march of improvement. In the summer of 1875 were perpetrated the serious of outrageous murders which so incensed the order-loving portion of the community as to cause every man to make up his mind that the gang that committed them must be broken up at any sacrifice. The Herald, which several years ftefore had braved prejudice in denouncing the murder of Cosgrove, was quick to recognize the course duty marked out for It in this emergency. It assumed the leadership In the struggle that ensued, and did more to organize and cement public opinion against the murderers thin any other agency. It assumed the position that "Mollleism" must be wiped out, and it was. This portion of the coal region was thus made safe to live In. In later years the Herald never failed to assume an aggressive stand on any position in which it folt conscientiously right. It has always been In the field for the advancement of the borough's in terests and, although It has sometimes engendered the ill-will of some by advo cating certain measures in that direction, it has always had the satisfaction in the end of seeing Its predictions fulfilled, nnd In score of Instances has been more than vindicated. As Instances tho electrlo railways and public water works may be cited. Fully eight years ago the Herald urged our townsmen to take up the con struction of electric railways to connect all tho towns of the valley and predicted that If they did not take up the project outside capitalists would do so and reap the benefits of tho Investment. For several years the paper devoted columns upon columns of epace In urging the project. Many people scoffed the Idea. Some said the Investment would never pay; others declared that electrlo railways could not be made practicable In the hilly territory; others classified the suggestion as one of the castles in the air of the editor. Today the Schuylkill Traction Company operates two electrlo railway lines, covering about twenty-two miles, and the Lnktslds Electrlo Hallway Company has a line In full operation between Shenandoah and Mahanoy City. And both companies were put in operation and are controlled and operated by outside capitalists. Dur ing a later period the HERALD assumed the stand that the people who were agitat ing the establishment of public water works were either traveling under false colors, or did not know what they were doing. The grounds of the assertlonb were that the works could not be estab lUlied for less than double the cost the agitators figured upon and that the best and most economical method for the people was a purchase of the old water company's plant, even at a cost of f 125, 000, and make Improvements with the anuual revenue. The estimates of the agitators at that time ranged from i 00,000 to $90,000. The Herald maintained that the cost would run from $150,000 to $200,000. The project was started on $95,000 voted for the purpose by the people at a special election In Juno, 1892, and last February tho people were obliged to vote $50,000 more for the work, and tho plant is not in operation at this date. Besides this there are a number of litigations pending, one of which hinges on an award of $23,000 granted to ex-Senator William L. Torbert for land taken for the works and which the agitators figured upon at a nominal figure. In the years of industrial depression and shrinkage of values the HERALD has had its ups and downs, as have the people and interests upon which it depends for maintenance. The Herald today has a larger circulation than the combined clr culatlon of all county and other daily papers circulated In the town, notwith standing these papers have In recent years found a large number of subscrlb ers. The condition of Its advertising columns attests the popularity of the Herald with advertisers. It would be superflous to here follow the growth and prosperity of the HERALD with that of the town. We leave that to the Silver Anniversary Souvenir Edition of the paper, which is issued today at an expense of over $300. It is in 10-page form, printed on fine book paper with half-tone Ink, and filled with almost in numerable historical and biographical sketches bearing upon the town, the mines and the people and profusely illus trated with fine hulf-toue and other cuts, the whole making the best and most elaborate Issue ever attempted by pub Ushers of newspapers in Schuylkill county. Most of this issue has been taken up by subscriptions and the copies that remain will be sold only at the Herald office. They will not be handled by carriers. , Copies may be had at 5 cents each upon application at the office. Try Schelder'a Homemade Oread and Cakes. 23 East Coal street. 4-17-lm A Shocking- Scene. A fourteen-year-old girl made a shock Ing presentation of herself yesterday afternoon by staggering about Eist Lloyd street In an Intoxicated condition. She was the victim of a large crowd of jeer ing children and was hunted from one place to onother. The party who was responsible for her condition should be located and punished severely. The parents of the child, who are Lithuanians named Davis and reside at the corner of Lloyd street and Plum alley, should also be called to account, especially the mother, who sets frequent examples of drunkenness before the girl. Boston Baked Beans. Free to everybody tomorrow night, at the Schelfly House. Will Preach at Shenandoah. The Evangelical Association havegotten possession of the church at Shenandoah and Rev. W. W. Davis, of town, will open on next Sunday evening. Rev. Jackson White, late of Philadelphia, will occupy the pulpit of Salem church ou that even' lng. Ashland Local. t For baby's colicky pains use Luks' Syrup. Camp 112, Notice. The members of W. C. No. 112, P. O S. of A., will meet at Egan's hall, corner Main and Centre streets, on Thursday morning, May 30th, at S;30 o'clock, sharp, to take part iu the Memorial services of tho Grand Army of the Republic, By order of EVAN J. DAVIES, Pres. Attest : F. C. Heese, Sec'y. B 27 bt Babies made happy with Luks' Syrup. Appointed Foreman. James Foley, of West Centre street, has been appointed assistant lnsldu foreman at the Indian Ridge colliery to succeed the late Jeremiah Connor. Tomorrow Nlglit. B. B. B, at the Schelfly House. Good mothers use Luks' Syrup. JT Sessions of the Schuvlkill County Ministerial Association Held in Town Yesterday. SOME OF THE DISCUSSIONS. THE WORK OF KINDERGARTENS AND ITS RELATION TO SUNDAY SCHOOLS AND HOME INFLUENCE. Military Training and Discipline of the Youlh Considered The Clergy men Think the Training Belongs to the State. The Methodist Episcopal Ministerial Association of Schuylkill county met In the Methodist Episcopal church of town yesterday. The first session opened at 10 t. in. with devotional services conducted by Rev. A. J. Amthor, of Tamaqua, after which the following program was lakei. up : Reading of minutes of tho .session held at Port Carbon ; reports of the pastors, Revs. J. F. Mcrldlth, Shenan doah; A. J. Amthor, Tamaqua; A. D. Gable, Mahanoy City ; R. Kalnes, Girard vllle; E. Potts, Wm. Penn ; II. G. Main, Cumbola; J. L. Jones, Fruckville; J. D. Fox, Pottsville. All gave very encourag ing reports. The first subject discussed was "Kin dergarten as a new departure In Sunday ichool work. What value Is attached to it?" The discussion was opened by Rev. Gable, who thought there was no special benefit to be derived from the klndergar ten any more than from the Sunday ichool and from the parents of the chil dren, and that the public school la the place for every child at tho age of six years. Rev. Jones followed In the same vein of discussion. The afternoon session opened with sing ing and prayer led by Rev. J. n. Smith, of Gilberton. A discussion on "The Boys' Brigade Is it Advantageous to the Church, or not ?" was ably made by Rev. J. D. Fox. He thought it the duty of the state to dls clpllno the boys and prepare them for military life, and not the duty of the church. Rev. A. J. Amthor said he had a pe peculla desire for everything of a military character. He could not resist the fascina tion. But, notwithstanding that, he thought the present age was one of peace, and not of war, and onr boys should be trained to handle this subject mentally, and not physically. Revs. Meredith, Gable, Kalnes, Potts and others spoke on the same subject. Other subjects of an Interesting charac ter on church matters were ably discussed by several of the clergymen and an adjournment was taken at 3:45 p. m. It was decided to hold the next session at Wm. Penn on June 24th. A SACRIFICE. Large Stock of Goods From Sheriffs Sale. The undersigned has just returned from Philadelphia where he attended a sheriff's sale and bought a large stock of clothing and gents' furnishings at half the original cost which will be sold at a great sacri fice. Flno white laundered shirts will be sold at 29 cents, worth 75c. Children's knee pants 10 cents. Ellis Surowrrz, lw 23 South Main street, Shenandoah. A Runaway. Considerably excitement was occasioned on South Main street this morning by a horse belonging to Swalm, the hardware man, struggling to run away. A team of horses were standing In front of the store when a portion of the harness became detached. One of the horses commenced to kick. Several men attempted to un hitch the animal, but failed. Tho horse accomplished It by kicking off the hiir ness, but was prevented from running away after great difficulty. Consul erable damage was done to the wagon, but fortunately no one was injured. It Hits the Mark. Bill : Say, John, since I met you the other day I have been drinking Columbia beer and It Is out of sight. It quenches the thlist and does not leave a bad taste in the mouth, as some beers do. I don't have any headache since I have confined myself to Columbia." John :-"What did I tell you f Colum bia beer is the most wholesome beverage I can find. It don't fntoxlcate, or make you bilious." I. 0. 0. F. Notice. All membrs of Shenandoah Lodge No, 691, 1. O. O. F,, are respectfully requested to meet In their lodge room on Thursday morning, May 30th, at 8:30 o'clock, to par tlclpate In the Memorial Day parade, D. T. Williams, N. G. Attest : Joseph; HWKS, Sec'y. 6 28.2t Watson House Free Lunch. Pea soup tonight for free luncb and an elegant lunch of scalloped oysters In the morning. Mr. McGuIness, also re celvtd a nice lot of frogs this morning wnicn ue win serve m ae near future, Watch for this lunch. - The Busy Store 1 6 aid 118 North Main St. An innumerable lot, of mw goods have Just come luto our 1 g store and big couManruents will reach us early this week, therefore we expect your visit. Some of the specialities are displayed on entering the store. Our first cen tre table Is loaded with no undoubted bm-gain. A lot direct from the mill. Ciiildrev's Misses' and Ladie's Vests with half sleeves we oiler at 10 cents This, we think, Is the biggest offer this sea&onvtn ribbed underwear. Black Dross Goods. We continue to sell as advertised Inst week. Black Henriettas and Serges at the reduction St. 25 to 75c. COc to 40c. S1.00 to 75c. 50c to 35c. 85 to 55c. A Balo of Hnslm Remnants. Excellent qualltv, strong and easy to work, we offer at 5 cents. All nice lengths. A. Job of Outing Flannels. Vni-mpi-lt- cMil nf. 1(1 pant, n-a fT..M now at 0 cents. Just the goods for boys waists. P. N. Oorsets Still take the lead. The only per fect fitting corset In the market. Heminway's Silks For sewing and art needle work is the only reliable brand In the market. Every bkeln guaranteed. PERSONAL. G. S. Maurer, of Ashland, spept yester day afternoon in town. Miss Minnie Davis Is the guest of Miss L. McSurdy, of Ashland. Guy Sterner and Frank Portz, of town, rode to Ashland on their wheels on Sun day. Miss Hannah Davis, who was the guest of Miss Mame E. Davis, of Ashland, re turned home yesterday. ThnmnR Tlnilpv hR crnnn t.n Pnnlrnlrtfi. Carbon county, where he will take charge "V e9 flirt o t t lr I n r r9 tt olnnn A marriage license was granted Will iam Thickins, foreman, and Miss Ella H. Benslnger, both of Shenandoah. The groom is 65 years of age and the bride 29. Reading World, 27th. John" J. Creary, of town, has been ap pointed assslstant superintendent of the Prudential Insurance Co., In tho Ashland district, vice T. J. Broderlck, and will take up his residence in Ashland. Memorial Day Notice. See the lovely window I the mot beautiful Imported decorations for the graves of your friends, just what's used in Paris (the centre of fashion), for sale cheap by Mrs. M. F. Schmidt, 107 X. Jardln street. Kicked by a Horse. Charles Jones, Jr., the six-year old sou of Charles Jones, of West Raspberry alley, was kicked by a horse and severely injured last evening. The horse was grazing on the mountain north of Chestnut street and the child played with It. The kick made a gash two Inches long on the boy's chin and he suffered the loss of four teeth. Dr. J. S. Klstler dressed the Injuries. Of Course. There will be enough baked beans for all callers nt the Schelfly House tomorrow night. Free to all. On to Lakeside. v Wo have been reliably informedthat work of extending the Lakeside Eleclilo Railway to Lakeside will be begun short and pushed forward to completion to latter place this summer yet, reports to the contrary notwithstanding. . Dancing at the Park. Dancing at Columbia Park every Sat urday evening, commencing Saturday, June 1st. First class orchestra in attend ance. Opening dance at 7:30. It No! Can any party beat the Boston baked bean lunch as done up at the Schelfly House P Free to all tomorrow night. J8E Made A Mistake Napoleon took the peasjg j vice at Waterloo, jjt&e battle and thejiistory tfi the world was changed. You Make No Mistake In buying goods from us for we will treat you just right every time. 122 North Jardln Streit tlieA ad- 1 i
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