r i THE HERALD Creates business because of its known large circulation and rentiers rich results to its advertisers. DO YOU WANT To reach the public through a pro gressive, Jigmfiea, influential fturnal use the HERALD columns. 88 VOL XI11.-N0. U. SHENANDOAH. PA.. WEDNESDAY. A PHIL 20. 185)8. CENT 'i tfvtirittg Mttdk J. P. Williams & Son, lU SSO'HARA'S "" FOR jfo tft, .ft OPEN DAY SHENANDOAH ' and WATCH SPRING . I .1 EDEDirET'C North Main St., WAUL PAPERim WALL PAPER. Wc can sell you the latest style paper, as low as S cents per double roll and upwards, full length. We carry no old stock on hand, but sell you straight from the factory at factory prices. It will pay you to see our samples before purchasing elsewhere. Over 600 styles to select from. Rooms papered at short notice. Prices given on all kinds of painting:. Call on or send a postal card to ' GABLE & SAYLOU, No. 239 South Jardiu street, BICYCLESmRl898. $50.00 WILL BUY A VICTOR. $40.00 WILL BUY A GENDRON. $35.00 WILL BUY A DEFOREST. $25.00 WILL BUY A WARRANTED WHEEL. All standard make wheels, that you will run no risk in buying. 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. WE HAVE TOO MANY CANNED GOODS, To Reduce Stock wc Offer a Pew Special Bargains Corn. Maryland Sugar Corn, 4 for 25c. Fancy Northern, 3 for 25c. Tomatoes. Standard cold packed tomatoes, 3 for 25c. Extra size and fancy quality, 2 for 25c. Peas. Extra early June, 4 for 25c. Sifted early June, 3 for 25c. Fancy quality, sweet and tender, 2 for 25c. Gooseberries, 5 for 25c, Fresh Stock California NEW CARPETS. FLOOR OIL. CLOTHS NEW PATTERNS, Do you want a good Tapestry Brussels at 60 cent worth 75 cents. At KEITER'S. War Declared On Prices. A large aud beautiful new slock of Baby Coaches, .3.50 and upwards. AND AND NIGHT. MAHANOY CITY. FOR ANNOUNCEMENT! Shenandoah, Penna. Baked Beans. Picnic size, 3 for 10c. Standard large cans, 5 for 25c. Fine quality ,very cheap, 4 for 25c Extra quality, 3 for 25c. Fancy quality, 2 for 25c. California Reaches. Standard Yellow Crawford, 2 for 25c. Lemon clings at 15 and 18 cents, Regular 25c goods. Salmon. Red Alaska, 3 for 25c. Columbia River, 2 for 25c. Apricots and Eggs Plums, 3 cans for 25c. and Jamaica Oranges. . . . AND LINOLEUM. President McKinley Signed the Acts of Congress and Sent His Ultimatum to Spain To-day. SPAfOSH POSTER LEAVES THIS EVE.I.G He Leaves the Affairs of Spain and Austrian Ministers Minister Woodford is Ready to Leave Madrid. Si empowering the President to Issue at Once a Call for 80,000 VOItUjiTEEflS! MILITIA WILL BE TAKEN FIRST. Tim Mem ir tlm National fJtmrcIs Will lliivo tlio First Opportunity to 15 n. lint 111 DtiCunsd ortlm Natlon'H Honor. Klirlitv Tlioiisiiml Volunteers to Ho Cnllpil For Tlio SiuuilHh Mtnlitor Is llciulv to J.i-uvo Witslitntrtoii Spec ulators on Willi Streot Still Hollovo Tlu-ro Will lln No Wurlliro Tho Nnvy to lllookmlo (,'ulin. Special to KVE.VIXO IlUllALD. Washington-, April 20. President McKinley, at 11:24 this morning, signed the Cuban resolution passed by the Senate and House of Representatives, and shortly after wards notified Congress thut he had placed his signature to theso meas ures. Tlio Ultimatum Signed. Tho President at 11:!H) anuouuued that the ultiinatlon had been signed and forwarded to Spain. It will not be made publie until to-morrow, but a prominent Senator, close to tho President, suid the President in his note bases his ultimatum entirely upon the resolutions passed by Con gress. The text of the resolutions MINISTER 5VOODFORD. were cabled Minister Woodford yes terday, and was of courso, known tinoflleially by the Spanish govern ment. The Spanish Cortes meet to day, and it is believed Spain's reply will bo promptly forthcoming, us there Is no occasion for her to seek delay. There are those, however, who believe Spain will not reply, but tako immediate action for beginning active hostilities. Sugusta's appeal to Spain, published in these des patches elsowhero, has a war-like ring. Ho says that acts, not words, are now required to repel an odious outrage, (liven Until S:il unlay. Spain is given until Saturday, at noon, within which to comply with tho demands of tho United States. If an answer is not forthcoming by that tiiuo, hostilities will begin by the first of next week. It lias been announced lator that Saturday, at midnight, is tho further est limit for Spain to submit her answer. Tho ultimatum announces that if satisfactory response is not re ceived by thut time tho President will immediately proceed to carry out tlio act. of Congress, llurunbo Wuntk III riimpurtii, Spanish Minister lleruubu at Wash- In the Hands of the French ington was given a copy of tho ulti matum and he Intuited the President's MINISTER BERNAHE. messenger his reply, and with it a re quest for his passports. The Spanish affairs here have been entrusted to the French and Austrian Ministers. It was stated at the Spunish lega tion this afternoon that Minister Hernabo would leave Washington at seven o'clock to-night, preparatory to his departure for Spain. Minister Woodford. A dispatch from Madrid to-day says Minister Woodford is prepared to leave at a moment's notice, and fully expects his passports, or recall. "Anclo-S:ixon Solid." Hpeclal to Kvkmno IIi:kat.i. London, April 20. Tlio Daily Mail, tinder the caption "Anglo-Saxons Solid" prints opiulom collected by Its correspondents in many parts of the llritlsh Empire respecting the action of the United States. "The solidarity of Auslo-Saxou sentiment is, por liaps, tho moit noticeable feature that the Spanish-American dispute has brought into proniiucuce." The paper fires extracts from tho Canadian and Newfoundland press favor ablo to tlio United States. Tho press of Kingston, Jamaica, and tho public of Malta strongly uphold tho righteousness of Amer ica's cause, and wishes thorn success. No Coul For Spain. Special to Evcsiso IliaiAl.D. Ottawa, April 20. A member of tho Cana dian Cabinet said, in roferenco to tho report that persons in Halifax would sell coal to Spain, that "tho wishes of the liritish government aro well understood, and no coal or supplies will be furnished Spain in case of war. Our govtrmont will see to that, and is amply prepared to do so." Their Solemn Vows. Special to IIukald. Cadiz, April 20. Tho first available Span ish squadron Is still at St. Vincent, Capo de Verde. It comprises four cruisers, three torpedo-boat destroyers and three torpedo boats aud an auxiliary cruiser. A second squadron Is being formed here. It will be ordered to visit tho North American ports In event of war. All tho crews of tho squadron this morn ing vowed before the Shrine of tho Virgin never to roturu unlets they aro victorious. rrectiutlonii Redoubled, Special to Eveninq llKKALU. Key West, April 20. Tho first step to carry out tho determination of Congress that Spain shall vacato Cuba will bo tho blookado of Cuban ports. This is finally determined, aud naval olllcers havo received their instruc tions. All night precautious of tho United States fleet statioued here was redoubled last night. Carlos Arrives. Special to UVENINO Hl'.RAMl, Ostcud, Belgium, Apill 20. Don Carlos, tho pretender to the Spanish throuo, arrived hero this inoruing. Orders for llarly Action- Washington, April SO, 3 p. in, Important orders will very likely bo issued to tho navy aud army this afternoon, hi ordor that they may oe preparcu ioi emij avuuw (Other war news ouSecond aud Third pagos) PRESIDENT SIGJ1S. Ifll. Algpr U'ts the I'm Tlmt Allo.liil tlio Declaration. Hpcilnl to Kvksi.no llniAt.ii. Washington, April 20. All the members of the Cab inet were present this morning at the signing of the war reso lutions ordering Spain out of the Island of Cuba. President McKinley used an ordinary pen and wrote his name with a firm hand and without the slightest tremor. He then turned to Secretary of War Alger and handed the pen to him as a souvenir. Upon the conclusion of this formality all the members of the Cabinet shook hands and sat down to discuss emer gency measures. CALL F0RV0LUNTEERS. rmlilpiit Cllven Von or to Call lor 80,0(10 Volunteer!. Speclnl to Evening Herald Washington, April 20. Tho Important lent in Congress to-day was tho considera tion of tho bill empowering tho President to issue a call for volunteers. Tho bill was pre- iared by Secretary Alger, and introduced in Congress this afternoon. In the House unanimous consent was eiven for its consideration, and it passed that body. It calls for 80,000 volunteers which, it is ho- ioved, will exhaust tho entiro available strength of the National Guard at this time. Tlio total strength of the Guard as reported to the War department, is 113, 7G4 men. The 1'opo l'lends Willi Spain. Special to Evict i no Herald. London, April 20. A despatch to the Chroniclo from Itonio says there was a brisk exchange of despatches on Tuesday between the Vatican and Madrid. Tho l'opo does not despair oven now of convincing Spain of tlio necessity of abandoning Cuba, and thus averting war. Urging Autonomy. Special to Evening Herald. Havana, April SO Tho negotiations with tho insurgents in Cuba aro being pushed with fresh energy since the announcement of tho action of tho American Congress. Spain is now ofl'eriug to tho insurgent loaders I'uither autonomous concessions. Much anxiety pro- vails hero among all classes. Tho sticets are filled with people discussing tho situation. Patriotic Display. One of the most striking and timely pa triotic displays tho local business houses havo made is to bo seen in the north show window of Wilkinson's dry goods store at tho corner of Main and Lloyd streets. The tioddess of Liberty stands in all her glory aud iuspiriug colors with sword in hand, and beforo hor is kneeling littlo Cuba, pleading for that assistanco which will give her liberty. A background of national clor adds to tho boauty of arrangement. Mr. Wilkinson is to bo complimented on this striking advertising idea. Worse and Wure. Nearly all tho collieries of tho 1. k It. C. & I. Company shut down at noon to-day on account of a shortage of empty cars. The collieries will not resume operations again uutil next Monday, which leaves tho work ing time for this week 111 hours. Silver Cream Polish, tho best in tho world. At llrumm's. Larceny us llullee. John Salasiowicz entered bail before Justico Shoemaker last night on a charge of larceny as bailee mado by John lluzkowski. The latter alleges that ha was sued some timo ago and put uudor $000 bail. Ho gave Salasiewicz 50 as security upon furnishing tho bail. Itiizkovrski says ha appeared in court in due time and tho case against him was disposed of, but Saluslewici lefiised to give up tho foO, although thoro is no moro liability uudcr the bond furnished in the caso. Celebration nt TruckilUe. The sixth anniversary of Frackvillo Council, No. 828. J. O. U. A. M., will bo colebrated on Friday oveuing, April 29. Iu- vltatlons are to bo sent out fur tho entertain ment, which is to bo held in tbo Park Theatre Tho committee having tho matter In chargo is composed of I). U. Kvans, L. C. Anstock, S. S. Ilailoy, C. M. Stuart, C. Kramor, D. Fiddler, I. U. Miller and W. Treziso. 31eil From His Injuries. Harry Omlor, who was seriously injured at tho Preston colliery No. 3, and of which mention was made is yesterday's Hi:itAM, died shortly after his arrival at the Miners' hospital. Deceased was a young man 20 years of ago aud lived at the eastern cud of Ashland. 0ml POWDER Absolute) Puro TO UjGItE SAM'S AID Local Move Made In That Direction Last Klfht. IT IS A VOLUNTEER COMPANY 1 the Start Was Not Very Enthusiastic and the Preliminary Enrollment Was Not a Large One, But the Promoters Are Hopeful. Preliminary steps were taken last tilitht to ornatilnea roluntter company in town to liolp Uncle Sam in his fight with Spain. The response to the call wis not such that the patriots climbed over each other's backs to get up to the secretary's table and have thoir namos recorded, neither did the joists of the building where the meeting was held crack from the weight of the assctublaso. Tho at tendance, however, was such as to give the promoters considerable encouragement and on the basis that "largo oaks from little scorns grow" tho oraniation ihny yet de velop into imte a formidable company. J be meeting was held in Mellot s hall. comer of Centre Hteeet and Market alley, winch was thrown open free of charge by ex-Postmaster Mellot. The leading spirit of tlio meeting was (Japt. George W. Johnson, who was captain of the defunct and proudlv remembered Co. H, "th Itogt., N. G. P. He was nnde chairman of tho meeting aud Harry Hafner was assigned to thosocreatary's desk. In a preliminary address Capt. Johnson spoke in glowing tenm of the record of Co. H, dwelling particularly upen the pait it took in tho Pittsburg riots. The wibjcct of or- gauiMtlon was then taken up aud a roll of membership opened for a volunteer company. Sixteen volunteers presented theinbulves aud committees wore appointed to secure a room for meetings and also a drum corps. Au ad journment was then taken until next Friday evening, the meeting to be hold in the llor ough Council chamber. There was some talk to-day of disappoint ment over tho course the movement baB taken, especially among ex-members of Co. II, who claimed that tho original intontlon of tho call was to havo a meeting to roako artaugemcnte for tho ro-establishmcnt of Co. II. Olio of the cx-membcrs has intimated thai the original proposition may bo taken up independent of tho voluntary movoment above referred to. Jilckort'ri Calo. Special free lunch to-night. Baked beans aud pork to-morrow morning. Knjoyulile AlVttlr. The social and entertainment in tho Welsh Congregational church on South Wost street last oveuiug was a very pleasing and success ful auair. A nice sum was netted for the benefit of the church and the many patrons spent a very enjoyable evening. In addition to tho service of refreshments tho following profratn wasrendered under direction of Mr. C. G. Palmer, tho chairman for the eveniag : Address, Chairman; selection, Mandolin Club; recitation, Graco Mullahoy; singing, Lizzio and Gertio Shone; recitation, Albert Jones; song, Gertio Shone; "Song about my Dolly," by six little girls, Grace Mullahey, Cvolyn Shoppe, Mabel Leo, Ethel Kchler, Lizzio and Gertie Shone; rccitatiou, Elmer Davis; solo, "The Weak-knee'd Patriot," John Gilpin; recitation, May Fontsu; motion song, by children; recitation, Mamie Oliver; selection, male party; so.o.Miss Maud Gilpin; selection, Mandolin Club; recitation, Florry Gilpin; selection, male party; solo, Miss Edith Morgan; dialogue, Harry Iteeso and party; selection. Mandolin Club. nieltlulzls unfo. Frankfurts aud buckwheat cakos to-night. ItfturtiH Improved. James J. McCarthy, tho steam fitter, Is homo again from tho University of Pennsyl vania hospital, Philadelphia, and says the operation performed upon his leg there was highly successful. He went to tho institu tieu last February. The injury was caused by a nail penetrating tho leg whila Mr. Mc Carthy was at work in a cellar. The opera tion was peiformed by Dr. John Aslihurst, Jr., professor of surgery at the institution named. An Important Sale. Wo aro now show iug iu our silk depart ment a dosirabte line of novelties, suitable fur shirt waists, etc. They represent this season's choiuo aud cinbruco many beautiful cU'eeta. Our colorings in taffeta, cerisso, turquois, etc., aro grand. Black bayadere eli'ccts fur skirtings, also a, nice lino of chocks and remnants. Wo conduct cur silk depart ment on u cotton goods margin. It. P. Gill. Sculp Trent iiient. Katharine A. Uickoy, 130 Jf. Maiu St. tf Cats Causu Troublu, Two women of the Fourth ward had a wordy altercation yustorday over tho suddcu disappeurauco of two cats. Chargoa and counter charges wero mado with vohemcuce and tbo neighbors stood by momentarily ox pectiug a clash of arms. This did not occur, however, and the disputants separated thioaUuing suits for damagos for tlio loss of their pots. High art wall paper In all tho latest de signs aud colorings cheap at Cardlu's, 221 Wot Centre street. 4-lU-im Finger Amputated. John McAuley, of town, a machlnUt cuiployvd at tho Delano shops, was painfully injured while at work yustorday. Ho was tightening a bolt when his index finger was caught In thoiuachinory amUobadlylcrushed that the member was subsequently amputa ted. Keiulrick House l''reo Laiiich. Puieo of pott soup will be served, frto, to all patiuiis to-night. lUudus Ciuilluuvs. Thirteen Lithuanians left town this morn ing to seek their fortunes elsewhere. Eight went to Elkhoru, West Virginia, tureo to Now York and two to Massilou, Ohio. At Kepelitusld's Arcade Calo. Puree of pea soup to-night. Hot luuch to-morrow morning. Trout Uiitch. Charles Dorr, tho North Main street barber, yesterday caught fouttoeu fine trout ineasur. hie from seven to eleven inches. Ho had ono weighing a pound and a quarter on his Hue but It got away. Beautiful whlte-back wall per 5 cents a will lliuima lvunereil for f2 1111(1 UllWaills at Cardlu's art wall por store, Sl West Ccntro street. " u Hats Trimmed Free of Charge -AT THE- BON TON, 29 N. Main St., Shenandoah. Leaders of L-ow Prlcei Special For This Week All spring hats at reduced n . Hals that were $3.49, to day $2.49, all slvles. Hats that were f 2 "js to day $1.98, all styles. Chil.lr, 11 and mioses chool hats that wcic 4'j and () cents, to-day 29 COnts. Remember These Two Facts. I IKST That it is impossible for anv other milliners to approach the prices within 40 per cent, of the figures at which we have marked them. SICCONI) That it means an oppor tunity to buy the choicest original hau made in our own work-room ji re duced prices. Our assortment is complete in every detail, and w..l satisfy any taste or desire in the millinery line. BON TON 29 N. Main St,, Shenandoah, Pa. Leads Them All For Low Prices. Nevt door to Holdcrman's Jrwrlrv Store The Rich Designs And sombre hue of our furniture for dining roam, hall and library harmonize charming with the popular finishes of to-day and give a tone of solid clearance to the home that is both pleasing and restful. We are making a special showing of handsome pieces in Oak this week. Many are quite moderate in price. M. O'NEILL, 106 South Main Street, Shenandoah, Pa. 1 1 Max Levit Means Best." Spring hats this week new shades, sent us specially for the spring selling. Youmans, Dunlap, Knox. The top notch of elegance in men's hats. Display of sprhiK neckwear and gloves begins to-day. MAX LEVIT, 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 than 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 aud see what we give with One Pound of Daklng Powder. The largest articles iu the market. T.J. BROUGHALL, 23 South Main Street.
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