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WE HAVE TOO MANY
CANNED GOODS,
To Reduce Stock we 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 and beautiful new
stock of
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$3.50
and upwards.
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Baked Beans.
Ficnic 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.
HID
Given His Passports Before
to Spain the Ultimatum Cabled Him by
President HcKinley Yesterday.
A BOp SEfiT TO PRESIDENT f ItfflliEY 1
The President and Members of
Map Out a Plan of Action Hostilities May be
Expected at Any Hour Now Spain's
Warships on the Move.
Washington, April 21.
Intense excitement wis occasioned here this morning when
it 1 ecumu known that Minister Woodford, at Madrid, had been
given his passports by the Spanish government before he was able
to present the ultimatum of the President.
President MoKinley was about entering his carriage to accom
pany his wife to the railroad station when he was handed a
despatch from Gen. Woodford. The President immediately re
. tired to his private ofllce, and its contents was of such importance
that he did not at once go with' Mrs. McKinloy to the station.
The cable despatch informed the President that Gen. Woodford
had received his passports from Prime Minister Sugasta before he
could present the ultimatum of the United States.
The members of the Cabinet and prominent Senators and
Representatives were immediately sent for and notified of the
unlooked for action on the part of Spuin in breaking olT all
diplomatic relations with this government so suddenly. The con
ference lasted until 10:30 this morning, and a policy was mapped
out for this government.
After the conference Senator Davis, chairman of the Foreign
Relations Committee, mado a significant statement. He said :
"We have taken tae trick."
Assistant Secretary of State Day was seen after the confer
ence, but he would give no information. He said that a state
ment would bo given the public later.
The President believes that a formal declaration of war is un
necessary, and the Senators agree with him. At the same time It
Is advised that a manifesto be issued to the Powers notifying them
that a state of war exists.
When the information reached the Senate, that body immed
iately took up the consideration of the bill passed by the House
yesterday empowering the President to issue a call for 80,000 vol
unteers. An effort will be mado to have it pass the Senate and it
will likely become a law before adjournment. The President,
when the bill reaches him, will immediately issue his call and
place the army on a war footing. The Senate military committee
has already reported the bill favorably, with general amendments.
Later in the afternoon the State Department made public the
text of the ultimatum. It gives Spain until noon on Saturday to
answer the demand of this goverment that she evacuate Cuba
and immediately withdraw naval and army forces from the island.
A special meeting of the Cabinet was held this afternoon at
1:00 o'clock to consider the action of Spain and map out a plan
of Action.
QUEEN REGENT'S SPEECH
noctures Never Kucllng Dellanco to Our
Demands,
Madrid, April 21. The opening of the
Spanish cortes yesterday was a mag
nificent sicht. All the wealth and
beauty of Madrid gathered In the sen
ate, where every available foot of
space was occupied. There was a, ter
rific crush at the entrance leading to
the senatorial seats, many of which
were occupied by ladles. Large bodies
of troops were drawn up outside tho
building.
A wild cheer, at 2:30 p. m., announced
the arrival of the queen regent, who
was driven to the cortes palace In a
state coach, escorted by a detachment
of life guards. The cheering was taken
up within the building as the queen re
gent entered. The queen regent read
the speech from the throne while seat
ed, with the young king, Alfonso, on
her right, and the premier, Senor Sa
gasta, standing near the king, Her
majesty's words were Inaudible to all
but those In her Immediate vicinity.
At the close of her majesty's speech
there was renewed cheering, after
which Premier Sagasta declared the
cortes opened, and the queen regent
and the boy king, accompanied by the
court, left the building amid another'!
wild burst of enthusiasm.
The queen regent'B speech began:
"The grave anxieties which saddened
my mind the last time I addressed you
have Increased, and are heightened by
public uneasiness, conveying the pre
sentiment of fresh and greater compli
cations as a result of the turn which
events In Cuba have taken. These
complications were brought about by a
section of the people of the United
States, which, seeing that the autono
my previously offered In my message
was about to be put In force, foresaw
that the free manifestation of tho Cu
ban people, through Its chambers,
would frustrate forever the schemes
against Spanish sovereignty which have
been plotted by those who, with re
sources and hopes sent from the neigh
boring coast, have fettered the suppres
sion of the Insurrection In that unhap
py Island. Should tho government of
the United States yield to this blind
current the menaces and insults which
wo have hitherto been able to regard
with indifference, for they were not an
expression of the sentiments of tho
true American nation, would compel
my government, In defense of the na
tional dignity, to sever relations with
the government of the United States.
"In this supreme . crisis the sacred
(Continue! on Fourth Page.)
i!
He Was Able to Present
the Cabinet in Conference to
SPfiU ACTS QUICKLY
WoortforU Told to Go lieforo He Had
Time to I'reient Ultimatum.
Special to EVOTlKa Herald.
Madrid, April 21.
Tho Queon's speech to the Cortes yosterday
has fired the hearts of the Spaniards, but it
was not thought tho Ministry would take
the stand they did this morning.
After the opening of the Cortes the Min
istry met in council extraordinary and dis
cussed naval and military affairs, and the
position to ho assumed by the government in
reference to the expected ultimatum of tho
United States.
This mornine Spain broke oil' all diplo
matic relations with the United States by
giving Minister Woodford his passports.
This action was taken b.foro Gen. Wood'
ford was able to presont to tho Spanish gov-
ornment the ultimatum of tho United
States, which was cabled him yesterday from
Washington.
This was quite a surpriso to Woodford, and
he immediately cabled tho fact to President
McKinley.
Minister Woodford yesterday purchased
his ticket on the South of France railroad to
depart to-day, and last night dined at tho
British Embatsey. lie would have left Madrid
to-day even had he not received his passports.
The affairs of tho United States are in the
hands of the British Ambassador.
Mr. Woodford is making activo prepara
tions to get out of Madrid, and will depart
before to-night. He had made partial ur
ranrements previously for a sudden de
parture, Tho feeling hero is very bitter against
Americans.
National Subscription-
Special to EVKMMl IlEUALIl.
Paris, April 21. A national subscription
was opened hero foMay in bohalf of tho
Spanish govermout. It is meeting with
prompt and cll'ectlve support.
Wo have saved the people many dollars
through our One Price system, L. Uoldlu,
GARY RESIGNS.
Onirics Kinory Smith, or l'lilliidrlplilH,
IMniii, l'ostuuiRter-Oeiieriil.
Special to KvEXlXO IltiBALII.
Wiishiuiiton, April 21. Much surprise was
occasioned boro this mottling, when it was
announced that l'oBtuiastcr-Gcncral Gary
had tciidnrcd Lis resignation to the Presi
dent. Mr. Gary resigned because of 111
health.
The President immediately Bont to the
Senato tho name of Charles Emory Smith, of
Philadelphia, as his successor. Mr. Smith Is
editor of the Philadelphia Press, and is one
of the active opponents of Senators Quay
and Penrose in Pennsylvania. The appoint
ment of Smith Is received with anything but
kindness on tho part of tho friends of tho
Pennsylvania Senators, and will likely causo
a "coolness" to exist between them and the
President. The political opponents of Quay
hero aro well pleased, and bay the appoint
ment will have much bearing on staUi politics
In the presont campaign.
M'KINLEY THREATENED.
Dlscnvery Of All Infernal Machine S.ut to
tho 1'reslftent.
Special to TCvenino IIkrald.
Washington, April 21, 3 p. m. It lias just
been learned that an infernal machine was
sent to the White Houso this morning for
tho purposo of killing Prcsidout McKinley.
Luckily the machine was discovered by tho
polico boforo it reached tho President, or ex
ploded. 'o War In 1'uropenn Waters.
Special to Evening IIbbvld.
London, April 21. A despatch from Romo
to the Mail says tho powers, including Great
Britain, havo agreed to exclude war from
European waters, and hav decided upon the
course they will pursue in the protection of
international commerce. Uneasiness is felt
ill Madrid rcgardinr the movements of Don
Carlos and be is closely watched, lie left
Italy at tho request of the government.
Spain Golii); It llllnil.
Special to Eveni.vo Heiiald.
London, April 21. The Times this morn
ing in a leading articlo says the Spaniards
have but little conception of the magnitude
of tho task before them, their preparation
are inadequate, and unless they can retain
command of the sea to land provisions aud
munitions at llavana tho game is lost. It is
hard facts like these, not enthusiasm and high
courago,that will determine tho final issuo.
Cubans ItedlBe Autonomy.
Special to Evening Heiiald.
Havana, April 21. Tho announcement of
tho United States ultimatum caused great
excitement in the theatre hore last night,
the audience making bellicose demonstration
against the United States.
It is given out officially to-day that the
iusurgent leaders rofuse to confer with tho
commission from tho colonial govornment in
submitting autonomy, and a cessation of
hostilities.
Spanish Ships Moving.
Special to EvENisa IIebald.
Port au Princo, April The Spanish
war ships wero sighted yesterday to tho
southward of Jeremie, a town in Hayti 125
miles west of this port. It is believed that
these ships and the torpedo flotilla aro well
on their way to Cuba, and that Spain pro
poses to strike tho first naval blow.
Waiting For the First Gun,
Special to Evbning Herald
Brussels, April 21. Don Carlos says that
when the first gun is fired he will prove his
patriotism before being a pretender.
Tho Spanish Fleet.
Special to Evening. Hubalu.
Loudon, April 21. A despatch published
here this afternoon says that the Spanish
fleet was still at Cape Verde islands at noon
to-day.
(Othor war news on Second aud Third pages)
Thisspriugwehav tho finest lino of men's
aud boys' clothing and novelties for childreu
since wo havo been In business aud our Quo
Price figures are lower than the people used
to pay lor cheap goods. L. Uoldlu.
Silks for Shl.it WalatH.
We are now showing in our silk depart
ment a dcsirablo lino of novelties, suitable
for shirt waists, etc. They represent this
season's choieo and embrace many bcautilul
cllects. Our colorings in taffeta, ccrisro,
turquois, etc., aro grand. Black bayadere
ull'ects for skirtings, also a nice lino of checks
and remnants. Wo conduct our silk depart
ment on a cotton goods margin.
It. F. Gill,
Silver Cream Polish, tho best in tho world.
At lirumm's.
Calvury ltaptlst Servicer.
This evening at tho Calvary Baptist church
Rev. J. D. Killiau, of Mahanoy City, will
preach. During tho evening W. Waters,
leader of tho choir, will slug a solo. Services
will begin at 7:30 o'clock. All welcome.
Mi
BAKING
POWDER
Absolutely Puro
WU AT
POTTSVlliLE
Reception and Banjuet After Ills Lec
ture Last Niffht.
SHENANDOAH WELL REPRESENTED
The Lecture of the Free Silver Advocate
Was Enthusiastically Commented
Upon other Hews Front the
County Seat and Vicinity.
Special HKUALh Correspondence.
Pottsvillo, April 21. The chief attraction
at the county seat yesterday was tho presence
of William Jennings Iiryan, the free silver
advocate and candidate for th Prsildency,
as tho guost of the Ill-irctallir League of
Schuylkill county, a non-partisan organiza
tion. I ho distinguished ebraskan arrived
hero In tho afternoon and was escorted to tho
Penna. Hall hotel by a committee of recep
tion selected from di Heron t sections of the
county. Shenandoah was represented on
this committeoby M. J. Lawlor and John J.
Toolo. Tho Third Brigade band furuished
tho music. Mr. Ilryau held a brief recep
tion after his arrival at the hotel.
William Wilholm, chairman ot the Ill-
Metallic League, and Democratic County
Chairman Moycr introduced tho distinguished
guest to the hundreds of our citizens who
called to shako tho band of the great silvar
advocate. Jlr. Iiryan expressed himself as
well pleased with the recoption accorded mm.
aud well ho may, for it was ouo that any
American citizen might feel proud of.
Shenandoah was rcpicontcd to the num
ber of 200 aud inoio, aud sent down tin
largost delegation. They were enthusiastic
in thoir praise of the man as an orator, and
left for home on a special train on tho Penn
sylvania railroad whooping 'or up for free
silvor.
Jlr. Uryan's appearance upon the stage in
tho Academy of Music was greeted with
great applause. Nearly evory seat in tho
houeo was occupied, and many prominent
meu of tho county wore noticed on the stage.
Tho Third Brigade band rendered national
airs, and tho stago and auditoiium was dec
orated with tho national Hag and bunting.
When Mr. Bryan arose to speak, after having
been introduced by Itov. Jamus Powers, of
Pottsvllle, chairman of tho meeting, oue en
thusiastic freo silvcrite from Shonaudoah,
called out : "God bless you !" This brought
a smile to the countenance of tho speaker
and another burst of applause.
As a prufuco to his ramarks, the speaker
referred to tho Spanish-American dilllculty
in saying : "I am awaro our thoughts aro
turned toward the international relations tnd
wo aro wondering just what is to be done to
eud the present stato of alfairs that has con
tinued in tho Island of Cuba for nearly a
generation. But there is no use to ducuss
that matter to-night. We are all united in
that question. The President, in his message,
said it had become intolerable and advocated
action. Congress has adopted au ultimatum
aud by united action in tho government aud
with tho help of tho people there will even
tually be freo government in Cuba."
The speaker then proceeded to discuss tho
financial question from tho standpoint of
what ho styled independent bi-metallism. He
said he did not expect to convert all those
within tho range of his voico, but did expect
to convert some. His speech throughout was
vory conservative, and thero were those who
wero somewhat disappointed because it was
not more radical. They camo with the ex
pectation of hearing a firo-brat.d of tho Till
man older, and wero ngiceably disappointed.
Mr. Bryan, apparently, is not discussing par
tisan questions with tho vigor ha did during
tho campaign of '90, but is simply gauging
public seutimont on his favorito themo. Ho
began his address shortly after eight o'clock
and held the close attention of his hoarers
until 11:15.
Aftor tho lecture a banquet was served at
tho Penna. Hall when Watson F. Shepherd
presided as toastmaster. District Attorney
Bechtel responded to the toast "Tho outlook
in 1000." J. II. Pomcroy, of Shenandoah,
to "Bimetalisin in Schuylkill county," and
Rev. Dr. Powers dwelt upon the virtues of
"Our guest." Mr. Ilryau also spoke. Those
from Shenandoah who sat down to tho
festive hoard were: John J. Toole, II. J.
Mn Id oon, M. H. Masters, J. J. Krauey, Dr.
D. J. Langton, John A. Reilly. Jr., 1). It.
James, P. W. Biiirstcin, Rev. Anthony
Milukis, John Hums, J. II. Paineroy, T. J.
Mullahy, 11. M. Bradigan, M. J. Lawlor, P.
J. Mulhollaud, Dr. J. W. Hrwin. P. J. For
guson, M. M. Burke, Frank Toole and P.
Graham.
NOTES.
Dr. J. Sparks Parker is now rosidcut phy
sician at tho Pottsvllle hospital.
Mrs. Mauger, of West Itaco street, died
suddenly of hemorrhages.
Judge Bland, of lieading, heard arguments
nt thu court houso this morning.
Capt. Samuel li. Itussell, former warden of
tho county prison, is seriously ill at his homo
in Philadelphia.
IIUAKHMAN INJURED,
Patrick JIcGolrick, of Tamaqua, a P. & It.
Railway brakemau, was struck in tho ab
domen by a shifting polo which broke. Ho
was badly injured.
MARRIAGE LICUNSF.fi.
John Lancuski and Mary DeWalt, of
Pottsvllle; Michael Sura aud Thekla Pacso,
of Gilberton ; Harry F. Stauflor, f King
town, nud Mary J. Zimmerman, of Uuion
township; Cornelius Dougherty and Mary
Kouuedy, of Schuylkill township; Cornelius
A. Bradley and Elizabeth J. Cassidy, of
Brandonvillo ; Fied. Coleman and Hannah
J. Noy, of Ilegins township; William II.
Staller, of Palo Alto, and Carrio Dinfouderfer,
of Pottsvllle.
WILL HOLD U1S PI.ACli
Johh T. Shoenor, Clork of tho Courts, this
moruiuK notified his deputy, John J. Dufly,
who is Second Lieutenant of Co, K, N. G. P..
that in enso the latter is callod into war sop
vice ho will ho granted a leave of absence,
aud his position will remain open.
Duv.im i!i:conm:i.
George J. Wadlinger, administrator, to
Naomi Thomas, promises in Miuersville ;
John 0. Bullitt and others, to Jamus P. l'lau
uigau and others, premises in Middleport;
Elizabeth Reiuor to Thomas II. Muor, piem
isosiu Porter township.
WJLL I'llOllATUU.
Tho will of Charlotte Gehrke, late of Shen
andoah, doccused, was probated at tho
Register's olllec this morning.
CAK itomniD.
Christ. M'ller was sent to prison by Justice
LuU, of Ttunuqua, charged by M. L. Smith
with broakiug into a P. & I!, freight car.
TAX I'AYMKKTg.
Tax Collector David Cummiiigs, of Schuyl
kill Haven, made a payment ou hla lbUfl
duplicate aud John W. Woodward, tax
collector of Miuersville, mado payment ou
his lbOT duplicate
Hats Trimmed
Free of Charge
-AT THE-
BON TON,
29 N. Main St., Shenandoah.
Leaders of I ow Prices,
Special For This Week
All spiing hats at re.hu , ,
Hats that were f.My, to dav $2.49,
all sl)les. Hals 'that wric f .
to da) $1.98, all styles, (hi - 0
and misses school hals that c 41,
anrl 60 cents, to-d.iy 29 Cents.
Remember
These Two Facts.
FIRST. That it is impossil.h 101 aov
other milliners to approach the pneo
within 40 per cent, of the .rez t
which we have marked them.
SECOND. That it means ai , r
tunity to buy the choicest on. u, tiai
made in our own work-i r
duced prices. Our assuitmu 3
complete in every detail, ,n
satisfy any taste or deinp be
millinery line.
BON TON
29 N. Main St., Shenandoah, Pa,
leads Them All For low I 'tic
Next dour to Holdcrman's leweln --1 t
The Rich
Designs
And sombre hue ot
our furniture for dining ruo"i
hall and library harmonit
charming with the popular
finishes of to-day and give a
tone of solid elegance to the
home that is both pleasing and
restful.
We are making a spccul
showing of handsome piece
in Oak this week. Many are
quite moderate in price.
106 South Main Street, Shenandoah, - Pa.
Max Levit
Means Best."
Spring hats this week ikw
shades, sent us specially for the
spring selling.
Youmanc,
Dwnlap,
Knox.
The top notch of elegance in
men's hats.
Display of spring neckwear and gloves beglni
to-day.
MAX LEVIT,
15 E. Centre St.
Up-To-Date Hat Store and Shenandoah'
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
Powder.
Daking
The largest articles in the market.
T.J. BROUGHALL,
25 South Main Street;