grnniniimiiwiiiininniiirmnniminminmirrHTW 1 A Buihcis rniMmnimJimrniiiriTmiinmmimrmifmnm rr For Family Trade I W paper can take the plate of a Herald. It is read daily by every member of the family 3 Advertisers appreciate tins. 3 Knows the home paper tomes Jirst, with home buyers. 'The IferalJ brings trade that can not be readied in another way. r tKiuiuiuuuiiuiuiuiiuuuiuiiuuuuiiuumiuumiu ibuauiuiiiiuiit'juiuunuiuuiuuiuituuiiiiiimiuiu VOL. X.-NO 307. SHENANDOAH, PA., SATURDAY, DECEMBER U, 1895. OXE CENT. v U. R. Williams Sc Son, HRISTMAS WILL In a few days and gift-buyers will be on the lookout for pretty things. We are prepared to supply the wants of everybody from a stock that has been carefully selected for the occasion. The large patronage that we are receiving daily from the large crowds of buyers that enter our store is an indication that our goods and prices are a fetching card. We are leaders in our line. Our large purchases always for cash give us an advantage over all others, enabling us to sell to you as cheap as our competitors can buy. Go Through Our Cloak Room. And see the pretty Coats and Capes we have to offer you at enticing prices. We have a large selection and you are sure to find the garment you arc looking for, less in price than you would expect to pay. Damask Table Linens From 20c per Yard Up. Napkins, Doylies and Hemstitched Table Sets. Ladies' and gents' fur-top gloves, kid gloves in all leading shades and colors ; LAWN, LINEN AND SILK HANDKERCHIEFS with and without initials, and silk umbrellas. These are items everybody will be looking for and are only a few of the many pretty things we have to offer. Xj.gaughan ' jKRlS KRING lur vast assortment of New and Novel Toys LOOK ! Express Wagons, Wheelbarrows, Tables, Chairs, Doll Iteds And Cradles. READ I Kid Dolls, Jointed Dolls, Sleeping Dolls, Dressed Dolls, Dolls of all kinds, prices ! Morg an's No. West Centre Street. The OLD RELIABLE Dry Goods and Carpet Store, 113 North Main Street. Latest Styles and Materials in Ladies', Misses' and Children's COATS and CAPES All New N ovcltlcs In Dress Goods. Elegant line of Blankets and Comforts, prices unheard of before. COFFEE Our Fancy Java, or In'regard to Tea, we occupy a front rank, all our Teas' being very carefully selected by competent judges, and a trial order will convince you that we can please the most fastidious customers. We offer nothing but good grades that are noted for quality, color and flavor, and they are sold at popular prices S. Main St. BE HERE No. 27 N. Main St. 35 would surprise even old "KIIIS" himself REFLECT ! Silk Japanese, Gold Embroidered Piano Covers, Lambrequins, Throws, Table Covers. at all at D TEA Man, supplied with reasoning and dis cerning powers, may improve his con dition by the exercise of these faculties. This can be applied with very good effect in the purchase of Coffees and 'Teas. A good cup of Coffee depends not only on the making but the brand of Coffee, the grade, the roasting and preparation are very important factors. We feel confident that we can meet all those requirements. A delicious cup of Coffee is a certainty if you use our Fancy Blended Coffee. At KEITER'S. The Jury Declares She bid Not Murder Llbblc Knapp. THE VERDICT LOUDLY CHEERED ! The Prisoner Heard the Words That Gave Her Liberty With Modest Dignity. The Remarkable Poisoning Mys tery Now Deeper Than Ever. WKI.MDOIto, l'a., Deo. 14. Mrs. Char lotte Howell was acquitted of tho olmrgn of murder In polftonliiR I.lhhle Kunp) Inst night. Tho verdict ot tho jury was grouted with uproarious applause. In tho eourt room. Mrs. Ilowoll remained calm until hor relatives stopped up to congratulate lier. Then horoyos filled with tears for a moment, hut she dashed them away and was herself agnln. Tho Mostrs. Dutton, of Now York, her two brothers, her sister and a fow other friends clustered about her as sho rose, from her chair a frco woman. Sho quietly nocoptod tho hands offered, nud when two or threo of tho jurors ap proached to bo presented to her sho met them In a dlpcnlflcd and modest manner, and with no demonstration of emotion. For tho first time in four months sheuto hor supper outside of tho jail walls last nlfrht. Major Merrick, ouoof horcounsel, took hor and her family to his homo for tea, and thoy remained thoro until today, when thoy wept back to Tioga. Jcromo B. Nilcs occupied tho entire morning session in a forclblo presentation of tho commonwealth's sldo of tho caso. Ho was followed by Judge Mitchell, who consumed nearly two hours and a halt in his charge to tho jury. This wns con sidered by nioinbors of tho bar a fair and Impartial statement of tho caso. Ho ex plained tho law ot murder, uud presented all tho points In tho caso, some ot which have been now and peculiar. Ho dwelt upon the fact that tho evidenco had been wholly circumstantial, and In structed tho jury that unless thoy could satisfy their minds beyond a reasonable doubt that Mrs. Howell had committed tho crime, and no ono else, it would clearly bo tholr duty to acquit her. Tho caso was given to tho jury at 5 o'clock, and exactly an hour later they had reached their vordict. Many of tho Jurors aro oldorly men, and thoy showed tho strain of tho twenty days' confinement. They appeared to bo rulioved and well sat isfied with their work. Tho Howell caso was onoof thostrangest In the criminal annals of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Howoll, who is tho wifo of Chauncey Howoll, of Tioga, Is a member of a well known Now York family, and hor two brothers, Dutton by name, aro among tho wealthiest merchants of that city. Sho was estranged from them from tho timo of her marriage until tho charge of mur dor was preferred against her, when thoy caino to her assistance. Tho Howells and Knapps wore neighbors, and a warm in timacy existed between Mrs. Howell and Llbble, who was 10 years old. Libido had a love affair, which oudod in a parting, and thereafter sho began to rcceivo lottors which would bo found tied to tho door knob, thrust in a broken window pano or thrown in tho doorway. Most of them, It was alleged, wcro found by Mrs. Howell. Last May Llbblo was taken suddenly ill, and Mra.Howoll took hor to her own honso to attend hor. On May 17 sho died, and subsoouontlv ovldcnco of poisoning was found. Mrs. Howell was soon afterwards j arrested. Tho letters, which wcro both ob- i scene and threatening in character, wcro all printed In Homan letters with a lead pencil. It was the commonwealth's pur poso to provo that tho prisoner had poi soned tho girl because of jealousy. Tho trial begun threo wooks ago, and on tho fourth day Mrs. Howoll was put on tho stand in hor own behalf. Sho created a sonsatlou by declaring that sho had been offored money and promised acquittal if sho would niako n confo.-slou. Tills prop osition was alleged to havo boon mado by detectives before tho formal chargo was motlo against her. It was denied by thoso implicated. One of tho witnesses for the prosecution was William Hlghtmlre, tho discarded lover of Llbblo Knapp, upon whom coun sel for tho defense attempted to faton sus picion. Tho medical testimony proved that tho girl had been killed by arsenic, but it was all along tho impression that no mo tive for committing tho crlmo had been fixed on Mrs. Howoll. It was also shown that others bosido horself had found tho letters, and thero was much testimony of an inferential charactor directed towards Hlghtmlro as tholr author. Thero was nothing adduced to show that tho relations of tho two women had over boon anything but warm and friendly. Thoro is gcnoral satisfaction over tho ro sult of tho trial, but tho case remains shroudod in mystery. There is no quostiou of the fact that tho girl was murdered, but nothing positive has been brought out to fasten tho crlmo upon any ono. The assortment of X-inas presents is at Ilruium's. tf Columbia Hecr kIvuh good taste to all who partako of it and betrays nobody. Why not uso a good beer made of highest and host products known to the brewer, instead of using othor brows inndo of inferior products. Columbia is the purest and best. The best BO cent Jersoy glovo at MAX LIJVIT'S, 15 East Centre street. A Now Organization. A new organization to bo known as tho Mask and Wig Club was organized last even lug at tho homo of Miss Jennie Rcddall, on South Jardin street, with the following oillcers: President, Guy C. Kelpcr!; vice president, Richard D. Ogden j secretary, M'Sl' Lottio Hurkhart ; and treasurer, Edward W. ShoQinakor. Tho club has a membership of 21, and will shortly begin tho rehearsal of a play, which they will present to the public during the winter. On a New Footing. We aro now in the Held with a complete line of New Fall Shoes. At Womer's, tho plaee to buy, to sceure best shoe values, tf PHILADELPHIA'S INVESTIGATION. iMilenre Sliimhijr tin Actltlty of rotten In 1'iilltteK. Piiii,ai)Hi.ihia, Dee. 1 1. Yostcrday'd BaWlon of tin ki'iiiiiu Investigating com mittee, wns ilevntej entirely to the inquiry Into the abuses that havo crept Into tho pollco bureau. A number of wltnosscs wore oxamined, showing tho aetlvo part tho polleo take In polities. Tho largerpart ot tho session was spsnt in showing that frequently policemen aro discharged from tho force for trivial reasons, wliiloln other instances men guilty of serious offenses aro retained on payment ot a small lino. In this respect n ooloml ex-pollceman.sald ho was discharged becauso ho left his bent for three mlnutos to get somo medicine. Mbit Leslie Xixnn told tho commltto she hail been betrayed by Policeman Baker, of tho Third district, and after tolling her story before tho police court said that that body simply lined Bakor?SJ3, and ho is still on tho force. Sarah Dougherty, of 018 Sears street, testified that her son. 25 years old, was ar rested by Patrolman Lo Cout a year ago last May for disorderly conduct. Ho tore tho policeman's coat. Sho offered to pay for it if ho would not arrest her son. Sho offored the patrolman 811, but ho wanted t-0. Sho raised tho amount by borrow ing; it was paid to Lo Cout and tho caso wns dropped. Tho damage to tho coat wns n ripped seam, tho witness said. Tho ollloor woro tho coat all tho season. It wns not much hurt. Tho patrolman, sho said, was si 111 on tho force. Charlos Deputy, (128 Sears street, said that Mrs. Dougherty called on him about tho matter, and he told hor to fix It up with Lo Cout. Ho loaned her $5 to mako up tho amount, and the man who was with Dougherty also paid Lo Cout2."0 to get out of jail. Magistrate Kane, he said, got Jl. fit) out of the ileal. Tho money was paid Lo Cout through Deputy, according to his own statement. Tho witnesses said tho ofllcors In tho Twenty-fifth district frequently inter fered with tho election oillcers on delegate elections. Lo Cout was allowed, so the witness said, by Sergeant Nicholas to lcavo tho station and canvass in the dis trict. Patrolman Hlley, ho said, left his beat and in full uniform was around tho polls electioneering. At llreen's Klalto Cafe. Delicious mock turtle soup free, to tickle the pt fates of our patrons to-night. lluy the Christmas present at Hrumm's. tf Kerjitlre More Knout, Thu hat and rap and paper box business of tho Shenandoah Manufacturing Company is increasing to such an extent that its largo factory is becoming too small. It is probable that in tlio hpriug a largo addition will lie hii'lt. -For the present tho company is mak ing alterations to turn tho entire first floor of the factory over to the manufacture of boxes and the bat and cap departments will be restricted to the upper stories. Tho com pany is kept very buy filling orders in both lines. For your fine drew kid gloves, MAX LEVIT'S, 15 Eaut Centre street. Tiro ltoss llurnutl. Lawrence Murphy, of Lost Creek, was badly burned about tho hands and face yes terday aftornoou by an explosion of gas nt Packer Xo. 2 colliery. Ho was employed as ilro lio-is at tho place and at tho timo tho ex plosion occurred was making his usual rounds. His injuries aro not considered dangerous. Ho was taken to tho Miners' hospital. Como ami lartal;o of It. The free lunch at tho Kendrick Houso cafo to-night will bo of an extraordinary nature. Lovers of fine free lunches who know how to appreciate them, should pay this cafo a visit and partako of an excellent dish of potato salad and calf's liver. Tho eating bar is supplied witli all tho delicacies of tho sea son. Chicken and oysters in all styles. "V" Progriiiii. The following is tho program to lie ren dered at tho meeting of tho "Y" this even ing: Singing, "Y:" scrinturo readiiiL'. MUs .Maggie Davis; reading, Miss Price; "News of a week," Jliss Williams; comic reading, Mr. iiashore; declamation, Miss Jennie Hughes; instrumental solo, George lioxby; reading, Miss I!rBks; question box. Saving riiud Notice. To tho Stockholders of The Miners', Me chanics,' and Laborers' lluilding and Loan Association : During this month there will be but ono Stockholders' meeting, at which duos will bo accepted, vU : Wednesday even ing, December 18th. David Mouoan, Pres't. 12-1 l-3t Jos. P. Knaii, Sec'y. Hail Ilo Itelatlves? William Wagner, aged 88 years, died in thu llerks County Almshouse Thursday night. He was a former resident of Schuylkill county and was a widower when lie entered the asylum in 1887. If there aro any rela tives tho olllcials of tho institution would like to communicate with them at once. Let tho AVImls lllow. Couucilmau Kerns has retired to his chateau at Turkey Run for the winter and thobUutecanliavono terrors for him. lie killed a homo raised hog weighing lllli pouudsyosterday. Special for To-dayl To every purchaser of ono pound box of Grand Union llaking Podqr to-day u beautiful child's set, consisting", of u knife, fork and spoon, or an Interuptliig story book entitled "Pleasant Hours" vill be, presented free. At tho GitANi) Union Tka Stohb, 28 South Main street, 13-13-2t Shenandoah, Pa. Advertised Letters. Tho following letters remain uncalled for at tho local post olllco : G. W. Cunby, O. M. Denger, Miss Fox, V. T. Glrvin. J. T. Gardner, Jacob Klrshnor, Frank S. Loch, D. L. Morgan, Prof. Gcorgo Moore, John Smltt, Zoungs Mfg. Co., J3. ) I'ouilur Mill Kxploslon. Tho stock building of H. A. Wcldy & Co.'s powder mill blow up yostorday, wreck ing tho entire building. It is located nt Tamaqua, and tho loss is estimated at f 1.000. special Inducements in sweaters, at MAX I.KVIT'S, 15 East Centre street. THE LOCAL POLITICAL FIELD Activity Appears lo he on One Side at Present. THE DEMOCRATS ARE MOVING But the CitlMtis' Tarty Is More Dlspoeed to Weigh Matters Before Making a Start Ward Aeeeeeorg Are Mak ing the Registration. The Spring election cimpaign U slow in assuming shape. Still, milliclent interest is manilVsted to warrant tho presumption that it will be opened earlier than usual, and when signs of activity make themselves apparent manyrepi'csentativoeitizcusof the respective wards will come forward as candidates for School Hoard and Cuimcilmanic nominalisms. There havo been no new names added to the list of oxpectod candidates since the publica tion made by the Hrhai.hu few days ago.with tho exception of that of Thomas J. llrougball, who hss been mentioned as a possible candidate for School Director in the Fourth ward. Mr. Hronghall has made no declara tion in regard to the matter and it cannot, therefore, bo wild that ho is a candidate. It would scorn from recent disiuelotis that His Fourth ward will be tho chief battle ground in the campaign, although many prominent mid well posted members of the Citizens party say that it will only lie a question of majority in that warn. One thing is quite certain, tho party can not, witn safety, rest upon its oars in any stage. The Democrats aro already on tho move, in fact have been on the movo almost since tho fall election, and somo of them are so well satisfied with what has already been arranged and planned that they aro actually counting upon victories in the First, Second, Fourth and Fifth wards, and intimate that they have a lighting chance in the Third. Too many such pretensions will appear ludicrous, but thoro is no telling what may happen with united and harmonious organi zation on the Domooratieside of the house and a lack of preparation on the part of the Citizens. The results of last fall's election in this borough seems to have convinced the Demo crats that their only bopo of success lies in the quantity of that kind of war sinew which helps- to llll the pockets of tho impecunious, and il'boodlo can win in tlio Spring olection tho Democrats will make somo surprising captures. On the Citizens side of the tleld the only movements thus far discernible are in the Standing Committee and the Shenandoah Re publican League, and in the latter they aro thus lar rather weak. The proper enthusi asm lias not manifested itself yet, but it is thought that the election of oillcers to be held next Friday evening will improve the condition of affairs and give more encourago- ' mcnt to thoso who seem to have the best I understanding of tlio true situation. I It is timely to remark here that the ward assessors aro busy making up their registers for the Spring election mid that Friday, tho 20th inst., will be the last day for registra tion. This is important and should be kept in mind, as each voter should be registered. AViitson Hou&e IVee Lunch. F.xccllcnt line hot lunch to-night. Mr. Ilartiiian's Hlrthilay. Steward W. II. Hurtmun, of the County Almshouse, celebrated his .list anniversary last evening, and in honor of tho event en tertained a large number of his friends at the county farm. During the oveninc Mr. If n rlmiin liita nwcnnfixl witli ,, 1,., ..l....... silver ice pitcher as a token of tho esteem in which no is iieiu uy me employes ot that inslltnlin,,. Tim ..vimltur ir.iu ft..,nt ........ ' I'vMfc pleasantly, and songs, music, recitations and speeches were participated in by those present, ami among tlio number we find Poor Director Dorr, Timothy Miles, William Iirennan, F. L. Magargle, Christian Schmidt and 1). R. Lewis, of town. Our latest stylo soft hat, which is a dandy, lias just been received. At MAX Li:VIT'S, 15 ICast Centre btreet. IVIiitt Ik Your .Honey Wurlli? To answer that question depends upon wnero you go to una It out. Wo mud d v bcllevo that wo can glvo you mora for your money in the way ot jowelry than you can get anywhere else for tlio holidays. A largo and complete stock at Maley's, 1(1 North Main street. Sell woll, wear well, run well, watchosat Rriimni's. tf Mt. (.'ainu l's Mandolin club. The Mt. Gunnel .Mandolin club will visit town this ovening and render a number of their choice selections at tho regular meeting of tho "Y" in tho Iieddall building. Those musicians aro imdor the tutorship of Prof. K. W. Wilde, of town, uud their playing is said tu bo of a high order. This Is tholr second appearance hero, and thoso who heard them speak lu glowing terms of their playing. A treat is in store for those whoattend tho "Y" meeting this evening. To anybody who knows the value of money, our low prices appeal most strongly. Then try the Fautoky Sikh: Stoke. Men's and Hoy's Crush hats, MAX LF.VIT'S. Kxerutlons Issued. Tho county has had executions issued against John I'rgal and Leo Long for f300 and against Henado l'otecavago aud George Sockoloskio for $1,500. Theso executions wero issued for tho purpose of collecting tlio amounts of ball pieces, tho parties named having gone ball forothers who wero charged with criminal offenses, but who disappeared ueioro tholr oosqe cumo before court. Knocked Insensible, Tho man who saw how cheap ho could buy his shoos at tho Factory Shoo Store, Iloddall uuuuing. Held for Assuult. William Mulhall wus arrested by Chief of Police Tosh this afternoon on u chargo of assaulting his wile and was put under ball for trial at court by Justice Deuglor. Uliy one of our perfectly fitting hats, MAX LEY IT'S, 15 Eat Centre street. (THE BUSY STORE 11G and 118 North Main Street. 135. NOTHING NEW UNDER THE SUN! It is old intcl everybody Knows it, that our store has been routinuallv on the "Upward" rouise. GOOD REASON FOR THAT. Because our prices have always been "Down, "away down below competition. Vc again ivc you good proof of that if you call nud examine our Christmas stock. Christmas Fancy Work. We have on liand a large number of Remnants in Satin, Surahs and China Silks. Short pieces is exaetlv what you want, reduced to Ladies' Sateen Skirts. Lined through with out ing flannel plain ruffle With Mohair braid audit -1 A f pocket 4i.47 With Mohair ruffle $1.75 A Useful Christmas Present. Ladies' Garters. Diflerent styles and a 11 A shades, a handsome present With large Rosettes of IJaby ribbon all with clasps Pin Cushions. All our own make, pink, yellow light blue, Nile green, red. Will suit.most any lady. Will clearly please ns a gift. $1-35. $t.5nnd$i.75. Wchavc alsoa large variety of Toilet Ilottlcs witU ribbon to match Cushion. Ladies' White Aprons. With stripes, with hems or' " embroidery JL Bureau Covers. The very latest. All open work. It will do you good to see the as sortment. Flour Cans. Large Japaued with lettering 53c Iread Cans. Square, well made, diflerent sizes. Cake Cans. Round with hinged lid, also dif ferent sizes. CHINA CUPS and SAUCERS. A Uirgc Variety' DOLLS. Still they go, and large consign ments are expected. With ' or without movable eyes. Muslin. Kid IJody or Dressed. ' MAX SCHMIDT. EXHIBITS of Holdennan's Jewelry Store and windows are unsurpassed in Eastern Pennsylvania. CALL AND SEE US. HAVE YOUR SELECTIONS LAID ASIDE. Prices Low. fl. HOMJEHPfc MAIN and LLOYD STREETS. You All Want . . . Fresh Eggs. We sell no pickled or ice house eggs. When we have them thej are fresh. We have some now. Graf's, iPhrktnm H7r 122 North Jar Jin St., Shenandoah.
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