--S THE HERALD Creates business because of its known large circulation and renders tich results tit its advertisers. DO YOU WANT 7fc fA rff public through a fro grtsthe, dignifies, influential journal use the HERALD columns. ft: .1 -86 s VOL. XIII -NO. 101. SHENANDOAH. PA.. Fill DAY. APRIL 22. 1898. uf; CENT (Swoting fitmtit. J. P. Williams & Son, l3JZT O'H OPEN DAY SHENANDOAH and -WATCH SPRINQ F-OR m till f .ft 1UP jjgp3 IIP . I .1 DCZJirPT'C; North Main St., Wall Paper.; We can sell you the latest style paper, as low as 5 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 & SAYLOE, No. 239 South Jardin Street, BICYCLES for 1898. $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 Rcduco Stock wo Offer a Few Special Bargain: 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 and Jamaica Oranges. N EWCARPETS. FLOOR OIL CLOTHS NEW PATTERNS, Do you want a good Tapestry Brussels at 60 cent worth 75 cents. At KEITEIR'S. War Declared On Prices. A large and beautiful new stock of Baby Coaches, $3.50 and upwards. ARA'S AND AND NIGHT. MAHANOY CITY. FOR- ANNOUNCEMENT ! Shenandoah, Pa. 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 LINOLEUM. A CALL FOR 10010 IN ! Congress Gives the President the Authority and He Issues His Call for FIRST SHOT FIRED OH SPMH Spanished Vessel Fired Upon and Captured by Amer ican Cruiser Near Key West. WOODFORD The United States Minister Stoned and Insulted on His Way From Madrid to the Frontier Attempted Capture of a Member of the United States Legation Fails. AVasiiingiton, April 22. Stirring scenes marked the day in Washington. From an early hour this morning, when a despatch was received from the Spanish front ier announcing that Minister Woodford had reached French soil after having been stoned and otherwise subjected to indignities, until late this afternoon the executive branch of the goverment made many moves of deep significance. It is now clear, after reading Gen. Woodford's despatch, that he has been a victim of a contemptible trick to which no other nation would probably have been a party. The ultimatum to Spain sent to Gen. Woodford were sontin plain English. Immediately after the despatch had been placed in his hands, and before he had time to carry out the directions it oontained, Gen. Woodford received a note from the Spanish Minister of For eign Affairs informing him that diplomatic relations no longer 01 isted between the United States and Spain. Everybody in ofilcial life understands that the despatch from Secretary Sherman was taken by the Spanish authorities from the telegraph office in Madrid, read by the members of the Ministry, and not delivered to Minister Woodford, to whom it was addressed, until juit before the note informing him of tho severance of diplomatic relations had been sent to the United States Legation. VOMJNTKER UILT., I'ASSED. The Senate and House mot at noon to-day, and consideration of the Volunteer my bill was imodiately taken up for consid eration. Yesterday the Senate ammended the bill as itcaine from the House, and it was referred to - conference committee. The report was adopted this afternoon by both the House and the Senate, and is now in tho hands of the President, who shortly after receiving it attached his signature thoreto. President McKinley later issued his call for 100,000 volunteers, from the militia of the country, to aid the regular army in the operations to compel the Spanish evacuation of Cuba. The number of men required from each state will be in tho proportion that its population bears to the whole country. According to this ratio, Pennsylvania will furnish 8,015 men from its National Guard, the seoond highest in the list, New York leading with 10,011. COAL KMriAJtC.O. The coal embargo resolution presontod by Senator Quay, of Pennsylvania, giving tho President power to prevent the expor tation of coal and other war material, passed both Houses, and was signed by the President this afternoon. It now becomes a law. A cablegram received from Las Palmas, Canary Islands, this afternoon states that the Spanish steamer Montserrat left that port on the 13th inst. with a valuable cargo for Havana. This vessel would prove a rich prize for a United States cruiser. flftar a Cabinet meeting this afternoon It was announced that Presldont McKinley con siders the war on and no time must bo lost now in Forcing the Issuos. Great excitement prevails hero ovor tho report that the Spanish warship Alfonso XII has been blown up in the Havana harbor. It is impossible to get confirming news just yet. SPfflySffOVEPKTS Sagnsta Says the Armistice la Terminated by Our Actlou. Special to UvKNiiio Herald. Madrid, April 22. The Spanish squadron of war ships, torpedo boats, and torpedo-boat destroy! is still at Cape Verde Islands. They are taltine en coal, but are awaiting orders, with fires banked, ready to sail when the word is given. rrinie Minister Saasta says that the period of the armistice declared In Cuba bad been vittutlly terminated by the rupture of diplomatic relations with the United States. General Blanco has been instructed to' ex pect the landing of American forces at Mautanias or Santiago de Cuba, and to he prepared for an American attack en Porto Klco. At a meeting of the Spanish Cabinet to day Marshal Campos said the United States had steadily aimed at seizing Cuba, but the island would noyer lose the sovereignty of Spain. "Forty million of people of Spanish origin in America," ho said, "were still favorably disposed to their motherland," The Spanish government has authorized the Minister of War te call out 80,000 reserve soldiers. Three troop ships have left Cadiz. Their destination is not known. El Liberal aunounccd this morning that the ultimatum of the Uulted States gorern- ment to Spain arrived In Madrid last eien. lug, but that the government would refuse to receive it." Volunteers To-day. ATTACKED THE FlflST SHOT. Spanish ship Fired on and Surrendered to the United States. Special to Evbninq IlEBiLD. Key West, April 22. Tho American fleot made the first capture in the war with Spain. This morning tho United States crulsor Nashvilla cited a ship carrying the Spanish colors and immediately gave chase. The vessel prored to be the Buenavura of a thousand tons, havlug on bosrd a cargo of lumber, which is deemsd contraband. The Spanish vessel was on hsr way from tho coast of Texas. The NashTlllo first fired a blauk shot, which tho Spaniards ignored, and a six-pounder was fired at tho fleeiug vessels, and the Spaniards immediately surrendered. She was taken into custody. The crsw consisted of twenty men. The lluenavura was captured at 7:05 this morning seventeen miles southward of Key West, and brought here by a prize crew. Hpalu und rrlvatoerlug. Special to Kvekino Herald. London, April 22. It was announced In tho House of Commons this afternoon that Spain had not yet given uotlco ot her adher once to the declaration of Paris regarding privateering. Alfonso XII lllowu Up. Special to EVEMlKOj IIesald, Key West. April 22. ltoport has been Te ceived that the Spanish warship Alfonso XII has been blown up In tho Ilavaua harbor. WOODFORD STONED. Tho United States Minister Attacked on III Way to tho Frontier. Special to Kvrkiso IIebalii Hendayno, Spanish Frontier, April 22. (Ion, Woodford loft Madrid yesterday after noon at 4 o'clock, and reached the frontier hero safely this morning at eight o'clock. Uon. Woodford had many exciting ex periences on his way, although a detachment of tho civil guards accompanied him to the frontier. The peoplo at the dill'cront Spanish provinces through which tho train passed made threatening demonstrations. When tho train reached Valladolia it was at ouco attacked and stoned, and most of the windows of tho cars broken, especially that ono occupied by the United States Minister. Tho attack became so threatculug that the civil guards were compelled to protect the train with drawn swords. At Segeria the students of the military collego gathered at the depot and cheered Spain, shoutiug "Long live Spain !" Similar demonstrations occurred at other stopping places. The Spanish polico made an attempt to capture a member of the United States legation on tho ground that ho was a subject of Spain. Tho attempt was frustrated, how ever, owing to tho presenco of mind and bravery of Gen. Woodford. The latter de clared ho could bo removed only by force. The United States Minister is now on French soil, and no fears nro entertained of further attacks from tho Spaniards. THE NATIONAL GUARD. KoUlled to B In Iteadiness to Depart At a Moment's Notice. The officers and members of the National Guard in this county have been notified to hold themselves in readiness to depart at a moment's notice. Tho call was issued by President McKinley this afternoon. Gover nor Hastings will issue his call at once, prob ably to-night. Tho railroad companies have sit etracked cars at Pottsvillo, Qirardvllle and Mahanoy City in readiness for the transportation of soldiers and baggage when tho call is issued by Governor Hastings. Spain Short of Coal. Special to Evening Herald. Barcelona, April 22. It is learned that Spain is incomparably worse off for coal than has hitherto been imagined. The govern ment's neglect to obtain a proper supply is attributed to its reliance upon the success "of the Intercession of the Pope and the powers. Tho result Is lllcely to he a premature col lapse of hostilities, followed in the end by the downfall of tho government and tho monarchy. Spain's Manifesto. Special to EvEsiNa Hervld. Madrid, April 22. In compliance with tho instructions of tho govermont, Gen. Correa, Minister of War, issued a call to-day for 30,000 reserves. Many are offering them- selvos to be enrolled as soldiers. Tho Spanish manifesto was published to day calling upeu inhabitants to "repel the invaders." America's First War Seizure, Special to Even i no Herald. New Orleans, April 22. Tho mules destinod for the Spanish army in Cuba were taken from the Spanish steamship Catalina, just before she left here, and held by the authorities as contraband of war. They wore part of a batch of 1,200 mules and horses purchased here by the Spanish agent for uso of the army in Cuba. Mtantouomuh Sails. Special to EvraiNs Herald, Philadelphia, April 22. The monitor Miantonomoh.sailed from this port at 2:30 this afternoon under sealed orders. She is supposed to be bound for Key West. Havana lllockn.de Started. Special to Evening Herald. Havana, April 22. Captain Sampson with the North Atlantic squadron has arrived off this port and arranged for the blockade. Ho requires more vessels to completo it, and has so notified tho naval department. Tho customer who thinks ho makes u bargain by "Jewing" down is mistaken. You get full valuo at our One Price store. L. Goldin. Russians Leaving. In an interview Iiov. John Konstankle wicz.pastor of the Itussian Catholic church at Shamokiu, slid that within tho next year or two at least three-fourths of tho Russians now residing In Shamokln and vicinity would emigrate te British Columbia and engage in farming. Altogether there are be tween 1200 aud 1400 Itussian families in that vicinity and nearly all who do not own property will leave for Queen Victoria's domain, unless tho work at tho mines hero about greatly improves. I mi I POWDER Absolutely Pure BOHOUGH GOUflGIIt I Proceedings at a Regular Meeting Held Last Night. APPEALS MADE FOR MORE LIGHTS Some of the Conncllmen Complain That They Are Being Ignored In Com mittee Work The Direct Pump ing Line to be Constructed. A regular semi-monthly meeting of the Borough Council wnB held last evening and over two hours woro spent In discussing vari ous subjects bearing upon dlfl'eront import ant branches of tho municipal affairs. The members in attendance at tbo meeting wero Messrs. McGuire, Straughn, Shoemaker, Brennaa, Lally, Coakley, Bell, Harkius, Murphy, Hand, James, Knglert and NIs wender. Tho roads and highways committee re ported that the stroetsnro in good condition. Tho rock on Poplar street against which complaint was frequeut.y made has been re moved and the debris used in repairing other streets. Tho following communication from Bor ough Surveyor W. G. Gregory was read : "Borough Council of Shenandoah, Pa. "Gentlkme.v : I havo uxamlned tho bridgo which crosses the L. V. R. It. near Koliinoor colliery and find that some nf the stringers at tho north end of the bridgo are split to half tbo width of tho stringer. I do not find any decay of wood whatever. In regard to the strength of bridge from meas urements and calculations made, taking into consideration the above stringers as tho basis, and in proper condition, I find that tbe breaking load is 19 73-100 tons." While tho document was under discussion Councilman Coakley complained that, as a member of the street committee, he was be ing ignored. He gave notice that if such treatment was to contiuue he would resign. Mr. Straughn said that not only woro minority members being ignored in the opera tions of the committee, but some of tho majority as well, and he bolleved Council should givo tho matter consideration. Mr. Bell replied that the two members named had not been notified of the meeting to con sider tho bridge matter becauso it was held in tho middlo of tho day, and it was not thought that either of the two members could make it couvonlent to attend. Finally the Surveyor's report was sont back for a direct opinion as to whether the bridge referred to is in safe condition, or not. A report of progress was made in connec tion with the properties in tho Fifth ward which wero tho subject of discussion at tho last meetipg, relative to connection with tho Bradigan sowcrago system. A lively discussion followed the statement by Mr. Straughn that Mr. Ash, of tho Trac tion and Lakeside railway companies, had stated that ho will furnish dump cars to haul away the mud scraped up on tho streets, as he did last year. Mr. James.moTed that tbe street committeo bo instructed not te allow Mr. Ash to haul away the dirt unless he makes the proposi tion in writing, and te do the hauling gratis. Mr. Lally offered an amendment striking out tho words "not to" aud the motion was carried as amended. The street committee was instructed to put Dunn's hill in good condition, aud also to in spect West Uuoklebcrry allay. The Chief Burgess said much annoyance is occasioned by hogs being allowed to run at large and tho ordinance governing the mat tor cannot he enforced because there is no pouud. The mattor was referred to the or dinance committee. Mr. Coakley said that tho Tax Collectors were willing to furnish tho Supervisor with lists of people who are unablo to pay their taxes, but willing to work them out on tho streota. It was decided, by motion, that the lists bo furnished to tho street committee. Mr. Hand said tho Finance committeo had furnished the Borough Solicitor with tho balanco due on the 1895 duplicate. Mr. James recommended Iteubeu Fry. of Turkoy Run, for exoneration from taxes aud Mr. Brcnnan recommended Patrick Gaughan, of West Chorry street. The four fire companies woro granted their appropriations for the year, the Defender company of Turkoy Run being allowed $150 aud each of tho other companiss being granted tho old sum $500. The Ordinance and Room and Stationery committees woro instructed to review tho bor ough ordinanco and suggest Improvements. fhe bond of Water Superintendent Bell In the sum of $10,000, with J. J. Kelly aud P. J. Conway as sureties, was road, accepted and ordored mod In the Prothonotary's oilice. Upon a statement by Borough Solicitor Btirko it was agreed to allow tho taking of testimony iu tho equity suit against the Lakosido Railway Company to go over until tho first week in May. Mr. Burke raised tho question as to whether, as Borough Solicitor, it was his luty to servo as Solicitor to tbo borough officers and Board ef Health. Prosidont Mc Guire said such had been tho custom of the past. Mr. Burke mildly demurred and the question was referred to tbo law committee. Tho lamp and watch committee reported that tho new uniforms for the police would be delivered to-day. Mr. James mado an appeal for an additional eloctrio light in tho vicinity of the lime kiln. Ho said that on account of tho darkness in that locality there are frequent complaints of molestation by peoplo obliged te travel be tween town and Turkey Run. Mr. Lally mado a similar pica for alight at Bridge and Centro streets, stating that an inoffensive youug man was assaulted there u short time ago. Mr. Murphy epoko of u request ho had mado for an additional light in tho Fifth ward aud said a woman had suf fered assault about two weoks ago at tbo placo referred to. Sir. Coakley said bo was sorry to hoar such reports coming iu despite tho fact tiiat the polico forco had been in creased aud thought tho attention of tbo Lamp and Watch committee should bo called to them when thoy occur, so that the police can be called to account at the timo. Tho complaints wero referred to tho committeo by Council. Tho contract forrcpairs to tho Rescue Hook and Ladder Company has beeu roferred to Glenn & O'Hcaru and work will begin within a few days. Tho Water committeo was instructed to get tho reservoir at Fowler's Run almost full and then proceed with tho work of making the direct pumplug connection with the town water pipes. At the same time a suggestion by Mr. Coakley to placo a lloatlntbo reser voir, in order to determine if It Is leaking will bo pat in operation. John Strolls, of the First ward, owes the (Continued on Fourth l'sgo.) Hats Trimmed Free of Charge AT THE- BON TON, 29 N, Main St., Shenandoah. Leaders of low Prices. Special For This Week All spi iiifj hats at reduced , n r Hats that were $3.49, to-day $2.49, all styles. Hats that were $2 QX, today $1.98, all styles. thilJr.n , and nurses school hats that were 43 and 'hi cents, tcwlay 29 CenlS. Remember These Two Facts. FIRST. That it is impossible for any other milliners to approach the price within 40 per cent, of the figures at which we have marked them. SECOND. That it means at, ..,pr:r tunity to buy the choicest origmaf h- ., made in our own work-room at re duced prices. Our assortment is complete in every detail, and wdl satisfy any taste or desire in the millinery line. BON TON 23 N. Main St., Shenandoah, Pa. Leads Them All For Low Pries Next dour to Holderman's Jewelry St rr The Rich Designs And sombre hue ot our furniture for dining room, hall and library harmonize 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 special showing of handsome pieces in Oak this week. Many are quite moderate in price. M. O'NEILL, 106 South Maii: Street, Shenandoah, ? Pa. ( 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 spring neckwear and gloves begins to-lay. 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 and see what we give with Ono Pound or Daklng Powder. The largest articles in the market. T.J. BROUGHALL, 25 South Main Street;
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