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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.