r FIREWORKS AND FLAGS Largest and Cheapest Stock in Town. HOOKS & BROWN a. North Main St. EVENING HERALD SATURDAY. JUN'n 20. 1S00. EXTRAORDINARY PROMPTNESS. Tliu Ollieers ir Ihu Ilium' t'rli'iully Clllll piuiy Heartily ICcroiuniended. Sin. 1!. 1.. T.W.I.KY, 1'ItESf. : Allow me to mid n testimonial to the many hundred yuu have received in the prompt liiannor you settle your claims; also special thanks to your Superintendent, William T. Kvau, and agent, Frederick Aiomley, in tho ininiit manner tlicy discharge their duties. It is never too late for them to attend to business especially in time of need, as was the case with us. I was surprised when they brought me the check for $123.00 for the death claim of my beloved grandson, Kbenczer IUvics, who was drowned in a inino breach near Wiggaus lnit evening. Having dono the business with dispatch, paid it promptly, as I know they have done in every case that comes under their supervision, I give this letter to your superintendent and agent to publish to let the people know that the Homo Friendly fulfills eery obligation to tho letter. Signed Sins. I.ititi.y Davies, Shenandoah, l'a. ltljr l)rto In Hosiery. Wo have just received one cao of Mines' Fast Mack Hose, sizes S to HI, which wo will sacrifice, at 5 cents per pair. At II. P. Gill's. 1'rof. Itognrt I.eiucs Toun. I'rof. Iiogart, the Superintendent-elect of the Shenandoah public schools, lelt town this morning for his homo in Germantown, near Philadelphia, after spending several days hero. He stopped oil at I'ottsvillo and took the oath of olhce. I'rof. Iiogart was very agreeably surprised at Shenandoah and its people, and expressed himself in a compli mcntary manner, especially upon tho hearty manner in which he was received. He will not leturn until the contest is ended and his commission is issued. The hearing will likely take place at Knoxvillc tho latter part of this mouth. It is said a Schuylkill county detective is now in that town endeavoring to secure cvidcnco to be used by tho contestants. Don't lie Without llnttons On your shoes. Tho Factory Shoo Storo has tho best fastener in town and will fasten them on free of charge, whether your shoes wcro bought of us or not. 0-5-tf J. A. Movr.it, Man. They AVlTH Duped. "J. II. 1'orter it Co., real estate.etc." adver tised in Philadelphia paicrs for "clerks for real estate ollico ; salary $1 1 u week ; cash security required," and the ad. was answered by many. H. W. Hunsberger, of Xew King gold, and It. A. 1,'odebocli, n P. & IE. brakmau, were anions them. The former paid $40. A TaiuAiimi man also gave up $110.00, but his name is nut known. Tho men wero to collect rents three limes a mouth, and were com pelled to put up tho above mentioned deposits to secure safe delivery of rents. Tho victims were to meet tho "real estate agent" on Holi day last but upon Killing at the ollico "Sir. Porter" had sought pastures new in search of other victims. Show window full of presents for graduates at lirtimm's. Jlau Gone West. Sirs. John t'onry, of East l.loyd street, and her mother, Sirs. Julia Clarke, of I'otts villo, loft on a western trip for Niagara Fulls, Detroit and Slonroc, Mich., this morn ing. They will also attend tho commence ment exercises of tho University of Ann Arbor, of which tho former's soil, SI. F. Conry, is a graduate of tho law department. Is Your Toot Hlfr? Well, if it isn't too big you can buy a ladies' Oxford tie very cheap at tho Factory Shoe Store. Wohavojiiot received 300 pair of samples, sizes from 21 to 5. They are all $l.r0und $2,00 goods; closing them out at 72c. 0-5-tf J. A. SIovhr, Slan. larger stock of gold watchos at Holder man's than any whero else in town. 5-12-tf 1 AM ALWAYS I.N MY DENTAL PARLORS. Fillinu with all known matorial. Crown and llridge work. Examinations free. Ex tractions free, when new teeth nro ordered. Cleaning teeth fiee when I do your work. All extractions painless. Pure gas adminis tered, (luarauteo with all my work. Artificial teeth inserted and warranted. DR. J.N W. VAN VALZAH, Ferguson's Theatre Block, Corner Main and oak Streets. Take the Iron stairway on Oak street. Office Hours i 8 a. m. to 8 p. in. STEAM RENOVATOR Now In operation for tho spring houso cleaning. Carpets Cleaned, a Specialty, Feathers and Mattresses Renovated. Price I.lnt i Itenovntlnir carpets, Brussels and Inirr&in, 8e per ynnt. Heavier grades, -leper yurd. leathers cleaned, so per lb. Alnttriwcm cleaned and upholstered, hair, Si; cotton, Sl cheaper urudec, 8. Called for and Delivered Without Charge, by Your Command. Adur, STEAM RENOVATING CO., Bowers street and Apple alley, Shenandoah. E. B. FOLEY, GROCER, Has Moved to 27 West Centre St. Continued from flrt page. stmid and examined by Sir. Whalen. The prisoner testified : I noverntany time safd I would swing forSchwindt. mhs. i:ix!:sikiwi:r phesknt. At 10 o'clock this morning, and while tho prisoner was on tho stand, his wife made her first appearance in tho court room sinio tho trial, being accompuiiiod by her mother and youngest daughter. They took seats among the spectators and Sirs, nisenhnwer was ob serM'il throwing sharp side glances at her husband, the witness stand being soino ills stance to tho right of whero she was sitting. Tho looks Sirs. Eisenhower directed to her husband were Jjy no means of an all'ectlonato character. Sirs. Eisenhower stated on tho way to rourt that sho had been subpoenaed and would take tho stand in bth.ilf of tho Commonwealth. Elcnhuer continued his tostimouv bv saying that he really had no clear recollec tion of events on the day of tho shooting after ho left his little boy and ho could not explain why ho shot John Schwindt and didn't shoot the man who was walking with mm. He illilu t Know how many shots fired, how long lie had tho pistol in his hand, or whether ho fired any shot. llio witness also testllieii that when ho rambled nlong tho Catawissa Creek, as tosti- !.! ... I... 1.!. ..I.,... l. ... .1- .. "us lu ma anim, jiu liicm lu uiollll llllll self by catching hold of a root In tho bottom of n reservoir where tho water was four feet deep. Ho failed in tho attempt becauso tho root nroKe. Sir. Whalen ; How long did you hold on to tho root? A. I don't know; 1 didn't keep time, tj. You didn't have n Watcrbury? (laughter). Sir. llrumm : That's pretty good. Sir. Whalen ; Yes, I don't often get them olf, but when I do they aro corkers. (To tho witness) You can remember what took place at that dam six years ago, although your mind was gone, hut you can't remember what took place at the shooting, three or four months ago. Ituoss : ell. you sco. sometimes ticonlo get sick, but they get well in a few days; but at other times they get so sick that they die. Sirs. Herring's name was called, but she failed to respond and Sir. llrumm announced at 10: 1.") that tho defendant rested. . J. Natkins, of tho Evenino IIkrald, was called as n witness on rebuttal by tho Commonwealth and testified to tho conversa tion had with tho prisoner in tho lockup on tho day of tho shooting, during which the piisoner stated that he did not know that he had shot John Schwindt and that it it was so he was sorry, but if ho had si ot 11111 Schwindt ho was satisfied, as Schwindt hail broken up his home. The witness said Eisen hower was remarkably cool during tho con versation and did not have tho appearance of ncing insane. Sir. llrumm limited tho cross-examination to asking tho witness whether ho was, or pre tended to be, an expert on mental diseases, to which tho witness responded in tho ncsiitlrc. Justice T. T. Williams, of Shenandoah, was recalled and was examined in a similar manner us to tho appearance of tho prisoner on the day of tho shooting, a3 hearing upon his mental condition. Einlle ISeycr swore that after Eisenhower parted from his wifo the nrisoncr boarded at his house. He never noticed anything in his manner or habits indicating insanity, not even on tho day of tho shooting and before tuo snooting occurred. John P. lioehm, of Shenandoah, was called and testified that ho knew tho prisoner for live xir six years nun never saw anything in ins actions illllcrent lroni mat ot tho ordinary man. Savilla Eisenhower, daughter of tho nris oncr, was recalled and testified that her lather struck her mother twice on tho night of August last, one blow drew blood on the lorchead. Her mother lelt tho house and went to a neighbors,' Sirs. Hopkins, next uoor, ami remained tncro an ingnt. Her mother carried tho baby in her arms at the time, and there was also blood on tho baby's clonics. Sliss Itebccca Thomas, of Shenandoah. testified that sho was at tho Hopkins home tne nignt -ins. l-.iscniiower came tnerc, and she saw blood on tho mother anil child. Judgo Savidge adjourned court at 1:30, to enable him to make a train fur his home, until 1:00 o'clock Monday afternoon. The evidence is all in with tho exception of Dr. Uiddlo's testimony, who will be tailed to identify tho instrument ho used in per forming tho operation upon John Schwindt, the victim of Eisenhower's bullet. It will probably tako all of Monday after noon to submit tho points of law. Sir. llrumm will addiess tho jury on Tuesday and will likely occupy the entire day in summing up for tho defense Sir. Whalen expects to consume all of Wednesday, but it is said by those interested in tho conduct of the trial that tho caso will go to tho jury at noon on Wednesday. llichert's Cafe To-night. Chicken in all styles. Hard shell crabs. Soft shell crabs. Huso Hull To-morrow. Tho Famous team, of town, and tho Sllddlo Ward team, of Pottsville, will occupy tho diamond at tho Trotting park to-morrow afternoon. Tho home toam will bo composed of the very best local material, who will endeavor to administer defeat to tho boys from below the mountain. Sco A. Holdormau's display of jewelry, tf ' s Tour of Inspection. SIcssrs. Dallas Sanders, John A. Johann and sou, Charles, who aro heavy stockholders lu tho Schuylkill Traction Company, made u tour of inspection of tho entire road under oscort of Superintendent E. W. Ash to-day The party took dinner at tho Ferguson House, Llko biliousness, dyspepsia, headache, consti pation, sour stomach, Indigestion aro promptly cured by Hood's Pills. They do their work easily and thoroughly. Host after dinner pills. I 28 cents. All druggists. I Prepared by C. I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass. Tho onlyl'lll to tako with Hood's Sarsaparllla. MISCELLANEOUS. 1710U HAM5. llarbernliop, InclmlhiK two rt 1 volviiiK chulw, cup uufng, lamps, ruzcmt, oJipptrB, tstraiw, etc., lit n misonuljle price. A ply ut U5 South (Jllbc-rt ttrect. G-lJ.lu- IOIt BALK. Tho Komi will nnd flxturp. nml l llnti'l furniture cotnitUte. of tho Vntsnn House, No. 5 H, Main btrcet. Kurko, Att'y. Apply to M. "WfAXTHD. Active, reliable men to trnvel ami noil cit orders for fruit and ornamental nursery toek, IVrmnnent employment nnd Kod imy. Iteferente required. AddreB the It O. CllA&K CO., South Ymww So., Vldlftdelpliio. 5-0-20l-eod OTK'IC Notice Is hereby irlvcu that my wife, Matlio (.ilfflllis, left my bod nnd nanl. and I ill not le responsible for any di (its that she mny contract Vii.MAM fjiurriTiis. Sbeutiadoub, Pa. Juuc isth, lsuo, O-lit-Jt Pills' DROWNED WHILE BATHING. i:iicii07pr lluils Meets Dentil In nu Almn. iloned Mine ltreneli Tho result of disobeying his graiidnarents caused the death of 13-yenr-old Kbenczer IUVies, or 203 West Slaylierryalley.Iastcven lust, by drowning In an abandoned mine breach about three-fourths of u jnllo cast of tho Pennsylvania station, while bathing. D.ivios, in company with sovoral other bovs. among whom were John and Frank Jlillcr, ioo Licni, ,ioo iiubcl, Joe Klohards and sev- eral more, composed tho crowd which took a Imtli. After nil tho boys had liathed sulll- cicntly, they nil retired with the exception of w.iviev. tuo uracil in which tho bathlin-was dono Is about l!i feet sirnaro and its depth is not Known, iJ.ivics started to wado out in tho centro which caused him to sink out of sight. no enmo up again and held his right hand up lor niu, and as none ot tlio boys could swim. ho was compelled to drown within their sight. One of tho boys Immediately ran to town for an ollicer and met Chief Tosh on Slain street, who at onco went to tho scene. When they arrived tho boy was just being pulled out of tho water by John Lynch and Uobert Gray, who had been searching for him lor about ten minutes. W hen brought to laud llfo was oxtiuct, as ho had been In tho water for nearly 20 mlmltcs. rho boy is u grandson of Sir. and Sirs. Ebenozcr Davie, of 203 West Slayberry alley, and was about 13 years of ngc. His mother n led about nvo years ago, and his father, William Smith, left this locality about seven years ago. Ho is supposed to bo living yet and tho last heard of him ho was in Lrtzerno county. The grandparents nro nearly over come by grief, as tho boy was tho pride of tho household. Tho moment tho corpso was brought to tho house, his grandmother fell in a swoon, and it was necessary to apply res toratives. Tho hoy was an inside employe at Indian ltldgo collier-. l'iNi: feUMMiiie unii:kvi:ai:. Light lialbriggan shirts, 25 cents. Imported lialhriggau shirts, 35 cents. Jean Drawers, 25 cents and upward. Tho abovo prices are big bargains. At tho Ui'-to-datk hat store, 15 East Centro street. Tho Grand Jury Ileport. Tho Grand Jury this morning submitted tu court tho following report : In the Court of Quarter Sessions of I'eniisyl vnnin, lu nnd for the county of Schuylkill, June session, ls'.Hi. The Grand Inquest tif the Com monwealth of Pennsylvania, inquiring In nnd for tho county of chuylkill, In f line session of ls'.fO, would most respectfully submit the follow ing report. Wo h.ivo bad presented to us for our consider ation laobllls of indictment, of which number wo have returned S9 ns true bills, and lu 41 eases tho bills were Ignored. Of the bills Ignored 13 charged fWony. over which wo have had no disposition uf the costs. Six of the bills charged misdemeanor. We havo placed the costs in 22 cases on the prosecutor or prosecutrix, and in G cases on the county. We have approved and confirmed the report of viewers recommending the erection of a county bridge in tho township of Barry. We desire to cnll nttention to the'great number of petty cases that are returned by scleral of tho Justices throughout the county for no other purpose that the desire for tho fees they collet t. As we havo no power to place any costs In these cases upon the Justices who return them to court, wo would suggest that steps be taken to prevent such trivial mutters being returned, or. if returned, to give the Grand Jury power of placing part or all of tho cost on the Justices. An act of Legislature should bo passed giving the Grand Jury the power suggested. Wo return our thanks to tho court audits otlleers who assisted us in the performance of our duty. All of which Is respectfully submitted.. Gnouai: I). Hark, Foreman. Attest:K. II. MooilK, See'y. llring your watch and jewelry repairing to A. Holdcmiau'8 jewelry store. 0-20-tf Wood's College Notes. The Literary Society of Wood's College closed last evening for tho summer. A largo number of students and friends wero present. Tho program was good and well rendered. Sliss Fiery, a graduate of Emerson College, lloston, gave several readings iu a most pleas lug manner, which was a raro tieat to all present. l!ev. Alfred lleehiier gavo an excellent address, and thanked tho President, Prof. Wood, for organizing a work "in Shenandoah that has proven such a success and benefit to tho young peoplo of our town. Tho attendance at tho college is largo and tho progress of tho students excellent. Tho l'urk riiico'llreulicr. Tho new breaker being built at Park Place, to tako tho place of tho ono destroyed by fire, is nearly completed. Tho machinery is all lu position and nothing remains to bo dono but a few minor details. Work on tho structure commenced last February, but was delayed by tho weather, and it is expected coal will bo put through by July 1st. Tho belts will bo placed on tho machinery on Tuesday and later in tho week the machiuery will start up preparatory to rosumptiou of work. Children's Day. Children's Day will bo observed to-morrow at tho Calvary Baptist church, on South Jardlu street. Preaching in the morning at 10:30.. At2p, m. tho children will havo their oxorcisos, and at 0:30 tho young peoplo will take charge of tho service. An emble matic picco ci-Iltlcd, "A Voyage of Life," by fivo young ladles and seven young men, will be ono of the features of tho ovening service J'imirlte Columbia. Pure and wholesome, cool and refreshing, manufactured only of tho best raateiial and cannot bo excelled by any of ouroompetitors. Everybody calls for it. ' If you want a fine- wedding cake, let Otto make it for you. l'oiind Deutl In Hed. Win. K. Snyder, ft prominent young citizen of Shamokin, and the loading joweler of that town, was found dead in boil at his parents homo curly yesterday morning. Ho had long been a sufferer from rheumatic troubles, and it finally atl'ectcd his heart and caused his death. He was about and in apparently good health the previous night. The deceased was about 30 years old, and a nephew of John 11, Price, of Ashland. BUY YOUR HORSES NOW i pair Seal Browns, 2,800 lbs. i pair Blacks, 2,600 pounus. . I.Ti.U Tl.. -Iji 1,200 IDS. All Canada Horses. Horses can toe seen at the Commercial Hotel Stables, All horses are sound, well bred and well broken. The Foremost Champion in Advancement of This Greatt American Recommends Paine's Celery Compound to Those Who Suffer From Nervous Ills. Haifa century of pioneer work for tho ad vancement of women lias mado tho lifo of Elizabeth Only Stanton an inspiration to thousands, and an appropriate object of horn ago and congratulation. It is a year now sinco the immense ovation was given to Mrs. Stanton at tho Metropolitan Opera Houso in New York on thoannivcrsary of her SOth year, under tho auspices of the National Council of Women of tho United States. A recommendation from such a brilliant philosopher, so good a mother, such a great and trim woman everywhere. As Mrs. Stanton horsclf said iu reply to tho many addresses of affection and devotion from women representing homos all over tho land: "In this struggling world men often lean on tho judgment of mothers and wives, heuco women need a clear understanding of tho vital questions of tho hour." The guardlon angel in every homo is cer OPEN EVERYDAY Go to tho Shenandoah Dental Rooms fot painless extraction of teeth. Gold and Silver fillings. If your artiflcal teeth do not suit you call to seo us. All examinations free. Wo make all kinds of plates. Gold Crowns, Aluminum Crowns Logan Crowns, Crown and liridgo work and all operations that per tain to Dental Surgery. No charges for extracting when plates are ordered. Wo aro tho only users of vitalized air for tho painless extraction of teeth. SHENANEiOAH Dental : Rooms, (Tltman's Block) East Centro Street. Ofllco Hours: 7 a. in. to 8 p. m. 1 Bay Gelding, 1,200 lbs. 1 Black Mare, 1,000 lbs. Will be sold single or double. W. F. MILLER, Mgr. CAM tainly a woman, Upon hor shoulders rests tho responsibility for tho health of tho family. Xo wife, mother or sister who has the health or happiness of her family at heart, will seo day after day go by with nothing dono for some tired, sick or ailing mciubor of tho household. If sho is a wide-awake, thoughtful woman she will make it her lirst duty to sco that Tallin's celery compound is used to bring back tho vigor to the neglected nerves and tho poor blood. Elizabeth Cudy Stanton, writing to tho Wells & Itlchardsou Co., of Burllugtou, on Jan C, said: "Some members of my family havo been using your I'uino's celery compound, and I heartily recommend it to any ono who is run down or suffering from nervous, ills. Hereafter I shall always keep a hottlo on hand." It is tho plain duty of every wlfo and mother to watch tho health of those whom NEISWENTER'Sis PRIVATE HORSE SALE NOW GOING ON Best Car Load JUNE OFFERINGS., Largest stock of trimmed bonnets and hats, in all the latest summer styles, at the lovtfst prices. Trimmed Sailor low and high crowns, 25c to $1.50. Leghorn hats 50c up. Children's white and colored trimmed hats, 50c up. Infant's lace caps, iocto$i.Qo; silkhats, 50c. Infant's long coats, from $1.25 up. Infant's slips and christening robes, 25c to S3. 50. AT. KELLY'S MILLINERY 26 South Main Street. YOU CAN SAVE MONEY By Purchasing Your Groceries, Smoked Pleats, Flour and Feed at i.iuui itiiu rccu ai Meluskey & Son, 10s S. Main St. STANTON. the World Women. for the tho worry nnd weariness of tho otllco, tho storo or tho factory makes heedless of their failing health. I'ale lips and cheeks, dis turbed sleep, pain of neuralgia or rheumatism, headaches or that constant feolingof weari ness aro causes enough for imincdiato recourse to that host of all Invigorators, I'uino's celery compound. Thero is nothing vague or uncertain about its working. It goes straight to tho catiso of the mischief; purities the blood, enriches it in volume and iu quality, ami firmly but gently stirs tho organs that havo becomo sluggish. Paino's celery compound drives out impurities, restores strength, renews vitality, regulates tho kidneys, livcrand bowels, and makes peo iplo well. That is why it is tho wonderful remedy that It is today, and moro iu do mand than all tonics that promiso so much and accomplish so little. Every year con firms tho faith ofthepeople in Paino's celery compound. 1 pair sorrels, d and C years old, full brothers, white maines and talis, 2,700 lbs. Kicellent lire team. 1 bay mare, 5 years old, 10 hands high, 1,200 pounds. Well broken. 1 pair bay gcldlngs.lO hands high. 1 Band 8 years old. Will outstyje ' any pair ever shipped. 1 pair dapple grays, 5 and 6 years I old, 2,200 lbs. Very closely mated. 1 bay horse, 0 years old, 1050 lbs. Good family horse. 1 bay horse, 0 years old, 1075 lbs. Good business horse. t 2 first class mu'w. Ever Shipped. T FOR FANCY Groceries, Floiur, Feed, &c, At lowest cash prices. 1 ... T. J. BRGUGHALL, 1 25 SOUTH MAIN STREET, 25 B0UTH MjMN STREET, SHENANDOAH. PA. I