88 DO YOU WANT THE HERALD 7 i7r,4 i fublic through a re Crtatet tutincss because of its known large circulationaml renders rich results to its advertisers. gressive, dtgniiea, influential journal use the HERALD columns. I -m VOL. XIII.-N0. 82. SHENANDOAH. PA.. THUHSDAY. MARCH 31. 1898. ONE CENT Better Than Klondike. Invest your money where you are sure to receive full value for the same. Parlor Suits, 5 pieces, - $18.00 Wood seated chairs, - .45 Cane seated chairs, - .75 J. P. Williams & Son, 'S' -WATCH SPRING . . . ANNOUNCEMENT J. J. PRICE'S, Buggies and Carriages g & si COR. WHITE AND LLOYD STS., SHENANDOAH, PA. BOCK BEER BOCK On Tap at all ermtimmmnimnnn COLUMBIA BEER On Tap at all BOCK BEER BOCK E3 1 CYC L ES for 1 898. $50.00 WILL BUY A VICTOR. $40.00 WILL BUY A GENDRON. $3s.oo WILL BUY A DEYIOREST. $25.00 WILL BUY A WARRANTED WHEEL. All standard make wheels, that Bring your old wheel in and we will over-haul and repair it now. Have it ready for you to ride the first fine day. SWALM'S HARDWARE STORE. JUST RECEIVED Another Lot of &DAIRY BUTTE R. As Good as Creamery and Cheaper. As Long as It Lasts.. A special bargain in loose roasted coffee at 10 cents. Better than the package coffee. Our 25 cent roasted coflee is fine quality. Reduced from 30c. Our fancy Java is straight Java and the best we can buy. Reduced to 35 cents. FULL CREAM CHEESE Rich and Mild. A Large Stock of California and Pr nes at Low Prices. California Oranges. At Solid Oak Fancy Base Extension Tab'e, - $3.73 Iron Bedsteads, - . $ 35 Solid Oak Chanila Suits, eight pieces, - - 14.00 Iuill size well made couches, spring seat, full fringed, $ 3.75 Side boards, - - ' 5-5 FOR North Main St., Shenandoah, Pa. For Sale.. Will be sold comparatively cheap. Many are in excellent condition Reasons for selling are that they have been replaced with several carloads of new ones, winch ar rived this week. This sale Is a profit winner for horsemen. MANSION HOUSE STABLES, MAHANOY CITY. Customers mmmmmnmninins BEER Customers you will run no risk in buying, Fine Frosh VI a do :STRICTLY PURE LARD. No Compound. Evaporated Peaches, Apricots KEITER'S. Till! WUATlIKIt. Tho ferecast for Friday: Partly cloudy to fair weather, slightly highor temperature, and fresh nortliorly to northeasterly winds. LAMP CAUGHT FIRE. It llrouglit Out tlio Tiro Department I.nst Kvenlng. An alarm from box No. 23, corner of Main mid Centre atrccts, at 0:30 last evening caused general rush of nconlo to that section of the town with the 11 10 companies. The latter responded promptly,btit wore turned hack be fore reaching tho scono of trouble. There was really no occasion for tho alarm. A clerk In tho grocery store of Joseph Wi Puree)!, which s in tho IleUcnhergor building, on Last Centre street, was in the cellar under tho etoro gotting aomo goods when somo oil on tho outstdo of the lamp ho was using to giro htm light caught fire. Tho clerk was prompt n acting and throw the lamp into tho street gutter hofore tho blazo communicated with ny thing else. Somebody saw the clerk leayo tho collar with tho blazing lamp, and tho hook on tho firo alarm box did tho rest. Kcudrlck Hotiae Free I.micli. Puree of pea soup will be served, free, to all patrons to-night. "Send lloy Bt Once." That Is tho contents of a telegram received by Mr. and Mrs. James McLaughlin, of 413 West Chorry street, at eight o'clock last evouing. It camo from II. Hecker, an artist, who until rocontly conducted a studio on West Ceuti'o street, and was sent out from Elmira, N. Y. Tlireo mouths ago Mrs, McLaughlin was called to tho residence of Mr. Ueckcr, about a salo of furniture which ho wanted to dispose of as be was going to leave town. During tho course of conversa tion tho father stated that he was alio in soarch of n respectable family to tako chargo of his 3-year-old son, George, until the father and mother were located permanently when the release of the child would be demanded. Mrs. McLaughlin tendered her services and tho child was given in her charge. Yostor day afternoon a letter was received from LImIra, bearing the sad news that tho mother was in a dying condition, and begged to have her child brought on at onco. A telegram was sent on later in tho ovening. Tho little boy was put on a train this morning and sent to its parents under the care of the railroad employes. Scalp Trentinent. Katharine A. Illckey, 120 N. Main St. tf Excellent Performance. Ia line with his policy in presentlag strong attractions at his popular play house, Man aicr Quirk's booking for Kaicr's opera house last ovening was Madame Janausheck and her suporb company, when "What Dreams May Come" was produced. This wonderful woman enjoys a world-wide reputation.andal though age is creeping on this only appears to better fit her for the characters assumed. Slio is surrounded by a distinguished and compe tent company who performed their parts to perfection, and especially is this truo of young ltlair. Miss lianks, the daughter of Uenl. Hanks.aud Miss DeWolf are both charm ing young ladies on the staje. Quite a ntim ber from this town were noticed among tho audience. Shopping Notes. Tho wintry aspect of nature to-day should have no olTect on tho shopplue public in search of spring goods at remarkably low prices, and it will not have when they gazo at the attractive and splendid display of the coming season's choicest productions of dress goods and dry goods at It. F. Gill's now dry dry goods palaco. Our now home is largo and woll lighted, which will protect evory buyer from being decoived either in color or quality of our goods. A visit to our store will reward your many fold. R. F. Gill. Homeopaths Meet. A regular meeting of the Homeopathic Medical Society of Schuylkill county was held in tho parlors of the Ferguson House this afternoon. Soveral Interesting papers were read by the members. Among those noticed in attendance were : Drs. Uoyer and Hooud, I'ottsville; .Stcckol, Orwigshurg; Strnub and Kistler, Mluersville; Snyder, Ashlaud ; J. S. and M. S. Kistler and D. John Price, of town. Headache Quickly Cured. Dr. Davis' AntMIcadaelie never falls, V. A Golden Opportunity. Ill another part of this paper tho announce ment is made by a very able "instructor of telegraphy" that in fulfillment of a promlso long ago to teach a few ot his friends tele graphy ho has decided to form a class. This is a chanco for the boys of Shenandoah, Win. Penn, Girardville and vicinity and those de siring to learn tho art should lose no time in sending in their application. Jtleldalzls Care. Sour krout and pork, free, to-night. Society Items. At the close of Its meeting to-morrow oven ing Barbara Frletschio Council No. 84, Daughters of Liberty, will hold an apron social and ontertalunicnt. Itefrcshments will bo served and the members will Invite friends to Join them, Knights of the Throne Valve Association No. 4, N. A. S. ., will arrange for a date during tho early picnic season. (Storeroom and Dwelling For rent. Centrally located. Trolloy ears pais the place. A good opportunity for the right party, Both the storeroom and dwolling can bo rented, or separately. Apply at the IIebald office. 3-28-tf A Lodge or KIks (or Alaska. Grand Kxalted Ituler Detweiler has re eelved numerously signed petitions for a dispensation for a new lodge of Elks at Juuea, Alaska, and will likely grant it. The petition is siguod by the Governor and other prominent citizens. Mew Fresh Truck at Ooslett'i. Now fresh strawberries, tomatoes, head lettuce, asparagus and beans. Fresh fish every Wednesday and Friday. At Coslott's, 30 South Main street. 3-30-8t The Hale of Wags. The committee of the Schuylkill Coal Ex uhaugo has fixed tho into of wages to be paid miners In this region for the last half of March and the first half of April at one per ceut. bolow the $2.50 basts. This Is the same rate of wages paid last month. Illckert'a Cute. Special free, lunch to-night, to-morrow morning, Fish cakes I.ig Urokeu. Timothy Carllu, an 18-year-old youth ro siding at ltappahanuock, sustained n fracture of one of bis legs yestorday by falling over a box In the breaker of tho Wm. Fouu colliery lie was removed to tho Miners hospital. Flowers tor Kuster. A full variety of Faster plants in full bloom. They will arrive Thursday, April 7th, at Coslett's, 30 South Main St. 3-30-8t FOH GUM'S Spain Said to be Against This Government's Pro position. NEW YORK APPROPRIATES 1,000,000 Austria Will Not Aid tho Spanish Queen Regent ON A000UNT OP EELATI0HSHIP. Emperor Prnnotn Joseph Will Offor Nothing Strouorer Thnii Sympathy to HIsCouRln I'roHlclent MKluloy Ex pootB mi AiiHwor From tho Siwistn Government Tills Wook, nud Con RrcHtmcn Aro Willing to (irant Mm a I.lttlo Further Tlmo Tho Ilouso Upholds tho Spcnkor In Crushing n Cuban Ituiolutlon Introduced by Domocriitlo JLeiulor llnlley. Special to RVKHINO IlEHltD. Washington, March 31. As an indication of tho feeling of tho American people ever the Cuban difficulty, tbo Now York Legisla ture in session at Albany, this morning passed a bill appropriating one million dollars 33 a contingent war fund. The resol ution was recelvod by the members with much enthusiasm, and Was passed unani mously. The example set by tho Empire state will probably be followed by others. Tho question of Cuban independence has shifted Itself from Washington to Madrid, whero tho Spanish government is considering tho grave propositions presented by this government. The Spanish ministry held a cabinet council this afternoon, aftor the propositions had been presented to the queen regent, ad subsequently Minister Woodford will bo given tho final answer on the part of Spain, In anticipation of that auswor the capitol and Naval department to-day wore crowded with those seeking the latest nows. Tho President and his advisers believe that Spain will accopt the terms submitted, but advices from Madrid to-day givo them little hope for a peaceful settlement. A despatch received late this afternoon says that at yes terday's conference Sagasta was not inclined to acrce to America's demands. If this should be verified officially, President Mc Kinley will act at once. The propositions submitted by this country contemplate a complete and Immediate cessation of hostilities In Cuba, the return of the reconcentra- dos to their usual avocations, and the Independence of Cuba, this last feat' ure to be secured probably on an In demnlty basis by which the Island would pay a substantial sum for Its freedom from Spanish rule. These prop ositions take a wide scope, and there are many details In the alternative propositions, the purpose being to pre sent every possible plan promising; a solution of the Cuban problem so long as an end of the Cuban war and Cuban Independence were embodied In the ul timate result. It has been made per fectly clear to Spain that nothing less than a close of the war and the lnde pendence of the Island will suffice as an adequate settlement. Such lesser methods as have been contemplated from time to time are now put aside for these more advanced and positive tenders. It Is now for Spain to accept or reject these tenders, There Is no disposition to urge one rather than another, so long as the conclusion finally reached brings tho termination of the war and Cuban In dependence. Never before until now has the Spanish government, even for a moment, entertained such proposl tlons. Now, In the stress of the pres ent emergency, with declarations of war Introduced In the American con gress, Spain has reluctantly consented to consider them. This In Itself has given lively hope of satisfactory re sults. But It Involves a grave crisis In Spain, and It cannot be foretold what the final action at Madrid will be. Until yesterday It was believed that Spain would Indignantly reject a prop osition Involving the Independence of Cuba or American Intervention or the disappearance of the Spanish flag from the island, either through purchase by the Cubans or otherwise. There was the best reason for the official belief that as between peace and war on these propositions Spain- would choose war, but more hope apparently Is en tertained hero of Spain being In a yielding mood, aa the American plans for solution are being carefully weigh ed with a view to a final decision. As stated, that answer Is believed to be only a question of perhaps two or three days. When it Is received the future course of this government will bo determined. It Is the view of the administration that the present week will shape the policy of the future, whether It Is to bo one of peace or one of war. Naturally this critical Juncture has occasioned greatest Interest here, cou pled with no little excitement as word was passed, about that the last stage In the negotiations with Spain was reached. Many representative men of congress, senators and representatives, called at the White House and con ferred with the president. To the leaders In congress he stated that def inite results were expected from Mad rid by Friday. This served to allay tho Intense feeling which had been manifested In congress, and through the Influence of tho leaders further radical action by the senate and house was for the time being deferred. At the Capitol excitement was un abated. The meeting of the senate committee on foreign relations occa sioned a great deal of Interest because of the many warlike resolutions which were Introduced on Tuesday and re ferred to that committee. On the house side there was an Intensity ot feeling. After the vote on the Bailey resolution many llepubllcana went to th white House to confer with tho president and to express to him their hope that something might be promised whlcli would relieve the strained situation. The assurance of the president was given to these members that by Fri day night, at the latest, something definite could be expected. The Republicans of the house who are aggressively In favor of prompt and energetic action In the Cuban mat ter held another meeting last night, there being 115 Republican members present. Members who had called on the president during the day counsel ed a brief delny, In deference to the president's wishes, and It was tacitly agreed that If definite action had not been reached by Monday congress would force action. A committee of eleven was appointed to meet the pres ident today and report at a meeting tonight. The situation at tho Capitol Is one of waiting expectancy. Senators and representatives are willing to give the president an opportunity to carry out his plans, but there Is Impatience to have some Information regarding those plans and some assurances that they will not delay action too long. It was stated In a high diplomatic quarter that tho Spanish government within tho last ten days had addressed a note to the great powers of Europe fully setting forth the grave aspect of the controverts with the United States, and at least Inferentlally sug gesting that the time was now oppor tune for European Influences to be exerted. It Is said that this note led to the utterances of Premier Hanotaux In the French chamber last Saturday and has been the cause of activity at European capitals within the last few days In connection with Spanish American affairs. Up to the present time, however, no actual step toward meditation or Intervention has been taken by the great powers. The Spanish government has ear nestly hoped within the last week that likely Austria or France would take the Initiative without waiting to consult the desires of this government. This hope has proved vain, however, and It Is stated on high authority that recent negotiations in Europe have disclosed positively that, while the sympathy of some of the continental powers was toward Spain, no one of them stood ready to espouse her cause by media tion or by arms. Most had been ex pected of Austria, owing to the dynas tic relations between Austria and Spain. The present queen regent of Spain, Maria Christina, Is an Austrian princess, being the second child of Karl Ferdinand, archduke of Austria, and a couslnof EmperorFranz Josephof Aus tria. The young king of Spain, through the same genealogy, Is of Austrian blood. This creates a natural tie be tween Austria and Spain, but Austria has not felt ready to take the Initiative. A wild and uproarious scene occur red In the house yesterday when Mr. Bailey, the Democratic leader, at tempted to force the hand of the Re publicans upon a proposition to over rule the speaker and pass a resolution recognizing the Independence of the Cuban republic. He was cheered on by the crowded galleries, but the mem bers of the majority refused to support him. Many of them sympathized with the purpose of the resolution, Mr. Hull, chairman of the military committee, going so far as to endorse the propo sition under the .Impression that It pro vided for a declaration of war, but most of the radicals who on Tuesday were In favor of any sort of revolution ary methods had been won over to the policy of sticking: to the party or ganization and refusing to do any thing until the Initiative came from their side. They were rallied by two ot the leading advocates of armed In tervention, and the speaker himself, from the chair, made an Indirect ap peal to his party associates to stand firm, at the same time Intimating that If their impatience was curbed a little longer they would have the oppor tunity thev coveted. When the vote was taken only two Republicans, Messrs. Acheson and Robblns, of Penn sylvania, broke from the party lines. About a dozen more sat silent In their seats and refused to vote. The scene throughout was most dramatic, and the members and spectators in the galleries were wrought up to a high pitch of excitement. Several times, later In the day, during the consideration of the naval bill, whenever the Cuban question was broached, the members swarmed about tho speaker, and the galleries cheered This was especially the case when Mr. Cummlngs, of New York, spoke. Mr. Boutelle, who objected to a request for extension of his time, was hissed. The only Important action on the naval bill wa? the refusal of the chair to sus tain a point of order against the pro vision for a floating steel dock at Al giers, La. Permission was granted by the sen ate yesterday for the foreign relations committee to sit during the sessions of the senate. Following this action the resolution providing for the iec- ognltlon of the Independence of Cuba, Introduced on Tuesday by Mr. Allen, ot Nebraska, was, at the request of Mr, Frye, of Maine, referred to the foreign relations committee without dlebate. Beyond these points no reference was made by the senate to the Cuban queS' tlon. The measure making further provision for a civil government for Alaska was passed. The Spanish legation here late last night received a cablegram from tho governor general of Cuba reporting the pacification of the western prov inces so far advanced that It had been decided to rescind the reconcentrado order In these provinces, and allow all to return to their homes In the coun try. To aid In the re-establishing of the reconcentrados upon their farms the government will furnish adequate relief. POWDER Absolutely Puro tfEAHD BY JUSIIGES. Transfer of Property Leads Two Men Into Trouble. THEY WERE CHARGED WITH FRAUD A Settlement Was Reached and the Prose cutors Withdrew the Chirge-A Man From Mahanoy Plane Tells a Sensational Tale-Kre-shanls Does to Jail. The First ward court presided over by his Honor Jeremiah Toomey, was a scene of activity in legal affairs last night, during which u couple of inteicstiiig casus wero dis posed of. Ouo case was that in which M. 1). Mnloue, a representative of the Columbia ISrcwing Company, appeared as prosecutor against Matthew Proskcr and Anthony Krinkoskl, the former of Tmkey Hun and tho latter of Pear alley, this town. From tho developments in the eaio it ap pears that Proskor conducted a saloon at Turkey Hun and Krinkoskl Was interested in tho vonturo in some manner which has not appeared distinctly in the evidence. How ever, tho Columbia lirewing Company fur nished a quantity of beverage to tho two de fendants and whilo tho account was still open made tho discovery that they were disposing or their property. On complaint of Mr. Malone, Proskcr and Krinkoskl weroarrcsted by Constahlo Giblou and arraigned on a charge of fraudulently disposing of their property for tho purpoi.0 of cheating credi tors. Tho property referred to as lease hold. A charge of false pretence was also made. Alter all the parties interested got to gether before tho Justico tho defendants agreed to pay tho claim against them and tho costs, whereupon the suit was settled. AI1E THEY CANN-MAI.S? Among the complainants who occupied tho attention of Justico Toomey for somo rime was Peter Kossick, of Mahanoy Piano. He told a blood-thrilling story of trouble ho had with some of bis neighbors, and if his stato ments aro truo there is a new haven for missionaries in sight, for Peter says that three of his neighbors have declared them selves cannibals. Kossick occupies the front part of tho building ho calls his home. Joo lllakshar and his wife, Mary, and Joo Milosh occupy the rear part of tho house. Kossick has a 10-ycar-old son whom tho tenants at the rear do not liko and Kossick swore yesterday that they declared with all seriousness that they would kill tho sou, tako his body into their house, cut it up and eat it. Kossick urried to town when ho heard this and Coustable Matt. Giblon was assigned by Justico looiuey to make tho arrest. Giblon says ho found tho defendants living and con ducting themselves generally liko most of tho civilized people, and they seemed to bo bout as well posted as the general run of litigants iu this region. When Giblon made uown his mission the three defendants went to the oflico of a Mahanoy Piano justico and entered bail, thus avoiding tho expemo and ncouTcnlence of a trip to town. A MISCHIEVOUS KOOSTER. A Lithuanian with the suggestive name of etur Chickenawitz was arraigned last night before Justice Toomey, charged with maliciously breaking windows in tho liouso of Joe Akalofski, on Plum alloy. Ho was put under 300 bail for trial at court. CASE OF ARSON. Tommy Kreshemas was committed to iail this afternoon on a charge of maliciously setting fire to a pair of lace curtains iu the restaurant of A. P. Smith, some time ami. Crcshmas threw a lighted match in the shuw window. At Krpchlnshr Arcade Cafe. Sour krout, pork.mashed potatoes to-night. Hot lunch to-morrow morning. A lleautirul Gift. A very agreeable surprise was tendered Nora, tho eight-year-old daughter of K. F. GUI, this niorniug. Upon hor return from school she was invited upstairs to her sleep- ng apartment, only to bo struck with amaze ment at tho remarkahlo change in its ap pearance. All the old furnishings had been removed and replaced with new ones. Upon tho floor was laid a beautiful pattern of new brusseh carpet. A beautiful white enameled bedstead with brass trimmings had bocu placed iu the centre ef tho room. Also a new bedroom suit of eight piecos painted iu wliito and ornamented iu gold leaf. On the bureau was a hasdsomo mirror with several beautiful pictures, pin trays, jewel caso, etc., and a figure of tho blessed Virgin Mary. The wash stand was graced with a hand somely painted china toilet set, including cosmetics and toweling. A mantle nieco which had adorned tho wall was alio laden down with bric-a-brac. Tho whole is a gift of hor aunt, Mrs. D. J. Cloary, of Mahanoy City. Tho young lady was completely over come with joy. Sllvor Cream Polish, tho host in tho world. At Urumm's. (Iniilud Salary Scale. Chicago has come tho nearest to doing tho square thine by her public school teachers of any city in the Union probably. Tho hoard of education have adopted a grided salary scale for tho primary and grammar teachers, Incroasing it year by year till a maximum of $1,000 is reached. This is a good living salary, ami capable pcoplo will bo encouraged to cuter tho teacher's profession. To Cure Headache In 15 Minutes. Take Dr. Davis' Atl-Hoa Jache. All druggists A Good Chance, A dosirablo building, formerly tho Wledcr- hold property, is oucred for salo 011 easy terms on nccouut of removal. Contains all modern improvements, l or particulars apply at 33 Kast Centre street. 3-i!3-tf Clare Mutter, 3.1 Kant OaU Street, is tho authorized local agent for tho popular work known us "The Beautiful Lifo of Frauds Willaid," tho world's greatest tern pcreuco advocate und reform organizer. Tho work is profusely illustrated; rich, racy, and wonderfully intervstiug and instructive. All other popular works haudlcd by the same agent, especially Talmage's greatest und best book, "lJarth Girdled." A postal or other mcMtiga will be raspoudrd to by said agent, Jones' Humored ltetlrcmeut. Judging from reports, Gomer Jones, tho I.ohluh & Wllkesbarre Coal Compauy bupor iutoudont at Audonreid, will soou be re moved. Frequent references have been made to this lutuly by the newspapers. There , must be somo cause for tho rumor. HATS TRIMMED FREE -AT THE- 29 N. Main St Shenandoah. Our reat display of IJaster hat-, for this week is the most extensive and attractive display ever made in town. New in style, pretty and becoming, in trimmed nnd un t rimmed hats. Ilonticts, walking hats and sailors at lowest prices. LOOK AT OUR WINDOWS. Our trimmed hats are the latest ideas of the best American and foreign artists and exceed ingly attractive. We have the largest collec tion of untrimmed hats in the county. Ilonnets and Sailors from 49c to $1.98; Fancy Slraw Hats, all the latest styles and shades, from 25c to 2.i$ ; Trimmed Hats, all styles, from 4Qc to Jl2.oS ; on immense assortment of flowers from lc to $1 98 ; one hundred styles of fine Ribbons from 5 to 49 cents per yard. Feathers, Wings, Quills, Aigrettes and Ornaments at Lowest Prices. BON TON 29 N. Main St., Shenandoah, Pa. Plain Words About Baby Goaehes. . . Spring will soon be here and we are anxiously awaiting its balmy days. Why ? Be cause we are already prepared to have every wife call on us and see our new and extensive line of Baby ... Coaches Which we have selected for the season of '98. When it comes down to prices we can sell you wonders of makes at $5.00 and upward. M. O'NEILL, 106 South Main Street, Shenandoah, Pa. SWELLEST Of The SWELL. . . . This term fully answers the de scription of our spring line of gent's furnish ings which we are now show ing for the early season. In the way of Easter novelt i e s we stand alone, barring all com petitors. A Word on Our Winter Stock Which still remains on our shelves. It must and will be closed out regardless of cost to enable us to display our spring goods. We are not in the habit of stocking away any goods for future seasons. maxTevit, 15 E. Centre St. Up-To-Date Hat Store and Shenandoah's Greatest Gent's Furnishing Store. Looks Attractive. ' When you find greater attrac tiveness than you had expected you are pleased. If you find less, you are disappointed. When we give you more thau you expected you are pleased. Those who give you less dis appoint you. We always please our customers, for they find the goods more than we claim for them. Come and see what we give with Ono Pound of Daklng Powder. The largest articles in the market. T.J.BROUGHALL, 2S South Alain Street.
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