iewtfk THE HERALD DO YOU WANT 7i reach the public through a fro grettive, digtitfiea, influential journal use the HERALD columns. wtutt Of ,i tes business because of its known large (initiation ami renders rich results to its advertisers. 88 83 VOL. XIII -NO. 1013. SHENANDOAH. PA.. MONDAY. APRIL 25. 1898. ONK CENT J. P. Williams & Son, 'LSiSl gi0'HARA'S F-OR i J? .ft OPEN DAY SHENANDOAH and -WATCH SPRING . I I CDIZPjrPr'C: North Main St., W I 1 X I Wall Paper.; Wc can sell you the latest style paper, as low as 5 rents 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 nt short notice. Prices given on all kinds of painting:. Call on or send a postal card to GABLE & SAYLOR, No. 239 South Jardin Street, BICYCLESEOR1898. $50.00 WILL BUY A VICTOR. $40.00 WILL BUY A GENDRON. $35.00 WILL BUY A DEYIOREST. $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: CANNED To Reduce Stock 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, Presh Stock California and Jamaica Oranges. N BW CARPETS . FLOOR OIL. CLOTHS NEW RATTER IMS. 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 slock of Baby Coaches, $3.50 and upwards. .AND AND NIGHT. MAHANOY CITY. FOR ANNOUNCEMENT! . ? Shenandoah, Pa. Shenandoah, Penna, too many GOODS, wo Offer a Pew Baked Beans. Picnic size, 3 for 10c. Standard large cans, 5 for 25c Fine quality, very cheap, 4 for 25c Extra quality, 3 lor 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. His Withdrawal From Effect at IS SUCCEEDED THE SPANISH FLEET ON THE MOVE President McKinley Sends a That a Declaration of War Be Made at Once England Declares Neutrality and Orders Ships From Her Ports. WasiuXgtQS', April 2."). A special meeting of tlm Cabinet was held tills morning, and was called to further consider tlio message sent to Congress this afternoon recommending a war declaration. Secretary of State Sherman handed in his resignation to take effect at noon to-day. Tho resignation was accepted, and the President immediately tendered that portfolio to the present As sistant Secretary, William It. Day. The President urged upon the latter to accept, and he finally consented. Mr. Day's name wus then sent to the Senate, and he was confirmed. The week just closed, has been one of much excitement at the national capital. Admiral Saiupon's lleet at Havana has cap tured two now prizes the Jliquel Joner, a merchantman, worth 100,000, and the Spanish transatlantic liner Catalina, worth $1, 500,000. This makes six prizes in all, the others being the Huena Ventura, the Pedro, tho Mathilde and a fishing smack. The report that Morro Castle llred on tho tleet came from the fact that ten shots were llred on a newspaper tug which lost her bearings at nig at and got too close to land. Spain, in her olllcial decree recognizing the state of war, gives the American ships thirty days to get out of her harbors. ENGLAND'S DECLARATION. Great Britain has formorly recognized tho state of war be tween this country and Spain, and has declared neutrality. All other nations will do tho same at once. England has given American war ships, now in her ports, forty-eight hours to leave, and upon receipt of this information the squadron at Hong Kong was notified by our government to proceed at once to the Phillippino islands to blockade that port. It is probable that the first real action of the war will take place in Phillippino waters, and with the knowledge of the superiority of Admiral Dewey's squadron over that of tho enemy, there can be no doubt as to what tho result will be. For this reason Admiral Dewoy has been cabled to remove tho American ileet from Hong Kong and make his demonstration at tho Phillipino Islands at once. This policy will force the Spanish lleet to leave tho Cape Verde Islands at once, for tho neutrality rules will havo to be enforced by Portugal as well as every other maritime country. IMPORTANT STRATEGICAL CHANGE. The decision of Great Britain renders it impossible for tho United States to secure tho services of tho Albany before the end of tho war. It is also unlikuly that tho Somers will bo called home before tho expiration of tho forty-eight hours. Sho would run too much risk of being captured by Spanish vessels. There aro no United States warships in any foreign ports excopting those of Great Britain, China, Hawaii and Xicaragua. Great Britain's declaration has caused an important change in. tho strategical situation. It forces this country to make its contemplated movo against tho Phillippino Islands, and will also force tho Spanish squadron from tho Capo Verde Islands. This will bring about activo hostilities, and leaves the Spaniards in a crippled condition and at a great disadvantage. COHGHESS PPS DEGMl?flTIOfl Of WAf "Brcsi dent's Uytessage (stives (Lortgress ihc INeccscaru, "Fad: and that Body Declares 'War to 2L?:ist. Special Despatch to Washington, April 25. A resolution formally declaring war against Spain was introduced In the congress of the United States today. The decision to do so was reached after mature delibera tion, In order to safeguard the interests of tho United States. All the argu ments pro and con were discussed yes- t'erday afternoon at tho White House, at a conference at which President Mc Kinley, Attorney General Griggs, As sistant Secretary Day and Senators Davis and Hale participated, and on Us breaking up announcement was made that congress would be asked to de clare what It is held already exists. This was the most lmnortant Washington development on the first war Sunday, Tho president sent a message to con gress today setting forth tho facts In the case, and asking congress to for mally declare war in ordor that there may be no misunderstanding on the part of other nations. The most Im portant point In the message Is the an nouncement that Spain has made for mat reply to our ultimatum. Tho docu ment Is a formal acknowledgment by Spain, and also an acceptance by that country of the ultimatum as a virtual declaration of war. Congress Is there fore asked to recognize this condition of affairs, and to declare it to the world, using Spain's concession as a reason for It. The resolution will prob ably be rushed through both houses today, the Cabinet Took Noon. BY WjW.R- DAY I Message "to Congress Asking Eveninu Hkhald. The House passed the bill, In quick order, one minute and forty-one seconds. Tho friends of tho Administration express themselves as well pleased with this action in so promptly ondorslng tho l'rcsidont. If Spain adopts the policy announced by this government, that the neutral (lag protects the goods, If the vessel and Its cunduct are neutrul, only con traband goods In such ships are sub ject to capture. Of course all merchant ships must respect an ulteetlve block ado on the penalty of capture and con fiscation." Assistant Secretary Itoosevelt today announced that the government had purchased the steam vacht Allen for the auxiliary navy. This vessel, like so many others that have been acquired, Is of light draught and excellently fit ted for patrol duty In shallow waters. She Is of 151 tons gross register, 119 feet long and 20 feet beam. She was built at Chester, I'a., and hor home port Is New York. It was sold at the navy department that no additional information had been received of the movements of the Spanish lleets rendezvoused at Cadiz and at the Cupo de Vardo Islands. Evory step tuken by these tleeta Is promptly reported to the department by the agents abroad. One officer ex plained that It was very necessary to receive with the greatest caution re ports of the movements of the Span ish ships, us Spain naturally will try In very way to mislead the United States. SPAIN'S SQUADRON LEAVES They Will Depart From Capo III Vuuln Inlands To-iluy. Hpeclal to ICvkmnii HniiAi.ti. London, April 20. A special just re eelved from Cape dc Verde Islands says that It Is believed the Spanish fleet now at that port will sail to-day. Their destination Is not known, but they will likely sail 10 Intercept the Oregon, now on her way up the coast to American waters. Spalii' l'lt'tt Must io. Hpeclal to Uvntmo Herald Washington, April 25. Tho Portugal gov ernment lias replied that it will ordor tho Spanish war fleet away from neutral waters as soon as it is notified by tho United States that war ha? been declared. CALLING OUT VOLUNTEERS. The Order to tlm (luvernorH Kent Out ThU Afternoon. Special to Evening 11i:kai.d. Washington, April 23. OtliciaU of tho War Department woro busy to-day preparing tho communications that aro to be sent to tho Governors of tho States in compliance with tho President's proclamation calling for volunteers. Tho statement was mado that tho call will go to the Governors this after noon, giving them tho quota of troops espectcd to bo furnished and points of as semblage Pennsylvania's quota is a little over 8,000, and tho troops will mobelizo at Mt. Gretna. Gov. Hastings will immediately issuo his call which will probably be this afternoon at a lato hour. It is positively statod that tho I'rosidont does not contemplate a call for additional volunteers at present. Assistant Secretary of tho Navy Thcodoro Uoosevclt will bo appointed Lieutenant Col onel of tho Cowboy regiment which ho will at onco raise A dispatch from liridgeport, Conn., says that the fourth section of tho Signal Corps has refused to a man to volunteer. Quartermaster Johausen, of prizo crow of the gunboat Helena, who accidentally shot himself, died at Key West this morning. THE OREGON. Tho "itvy Department IIus "nt Heard From the Itiittleslilp. Special to Kvenihq Uekalu. Washington, April 25. Despite reports to tho contrary, tho Navy Department has not heard from tho battleship Oregon since sho left Callo on April 8, and docs not expect to hear anything from her and hor consort, tho Mariotta, until sho reaches Montevcdio, where she will tako on coal. There is reason to believe, hoWov.r, that hor next port will bo Iiiu do Janeiro. If tho Spauish fleet should leave St. Vin cent beforo tho Oregon and Marietta get to l!io, as now seems likely, United States vessels will possibly bo sent to meet tho battleship and gunboat and proceed with them to homo waters. Columbia In I'ort. Hpeclal to Evening IIeiiald. Newport, R. I., April 23. Ono of tho two vessels of tho Flying Squadron which left Hampton Roads Saturday night undar scaled orders, tho Columbia, arrived here this morning. Her officers know nothing of tho Minneapolis. Thoy separated after leaving Hampton Roads. Spanish (icneriil Captured. Hpeclal to KviiMMJ IIf.uali). Key West, April 25. It is reported hore to day that an Amoritau warship has captured a coasting vessol on which Gen. Faudo was a passenger. It is also bclioved that tho Spanish schooner Matildo, cargo of sugar, is in tho hands of tho American fleet. Knglnnil's Neutrality. Special to Evening Hcbald. London, April 23. Tho I'rinco of Wales presided at a meeting of tho Privy Council, called for the purposo of approving a draft of a proclamation of neutrality, Tho Foreign oifico will to-morrow publish a notico that warships of tho belligerents must loavo British ports within twonty-four hours. Tho British Admiral at Queenstown has ordcrod tho Spauish torpedo boat Auiez to leave her pier at that port before six n, m. today. Two Moro 1'rlzen. Speclttl to XSVFJNING llr.RALI). Key West, April 25. Tho Algonquin has arrived here with two Spanish prizo schooner! "Sofia" and "Caudia" in tow. (War news continued on Fourth page.) kIIIL POWDER Absolutely Puro POTTSVME LETTER. Sentence of Allen, Rentz, Martin anJ Meyers Deferred. LLNESS OF ALLEN THE CAUSE. Next Monday Fixed as the Day and Sen tences Will bo Imposed Separately If Mr. Alien Continues Ill-An-other Move by the Tax payers' Association, Special 11 khalu Correspondence. Pottsville, April 25. Tho court was slimly attended this morning in spite of the fact that tho sentencing of the recently convicted ox-County Comniisdoners Charles F. Allen, f Tamaqua, Frank Rentz, of Ashland, and ohn 1'. Martin, of I'inogrove, and present Commissioner Charles Meyers, of Cressona, was on tho program. The Judges were lato n taking their places on the bench. Judge Pershing occupied a seat between his colleaguos, Judges Bechtol and Koch, for the first time in many weeks, though ho has not been idle meanwhile. Ho dons a great deal of consultation work at his home. Judge Bechtol stated that tho District At torney had this morning fixed for the scn lonco of tho County Commissioners. Mr. Marr, attornoy for ono of tho defendants, statod that ho had been told that Mr. Allen was ill at his homo in Tamaqua and unable to bo present. Judge Bechtol said that, such being tho case, ho would fix next Monday as tuo day for sentence. Attorney Uracil, of Tamaqua, was called by Mr. Marr and he told tho court that Mr. Allen was suffering inflammatory rheumatism and, if reportB were true, he did not think Mr. Allen would bo ablo to reach court next Monday. Judgo Bechtol dismissed tho matter by fixing next Monday and if Mr. Allen should not bo able to attend then sentouco would bo imposed separately. Judge Bechtel also tated that the court deemed it Just to state that tho meeting of the Judges on Saturday had no roferenco to those cases. Two other important matters wero considered. howoTer. Tho court did not state what thoy woro. commissioners no nothing. County Commissioner Kantuer was uuablo to be at his office to-day, on account of ill ness, and couseqently no appointments ware announced. It is not known when ho will be there. AXOTUEK TAXl'AVKKS1 MOVE. Fergus G. Farouhar, attorney for tho Tax payers Association, asked leave to till notico that an appeal would bo taken against the unual statement for 1M)7 published by Con troller B. R. Severn last February. Mr. Whitehouso moved that tho matter bo laid over until noxt Monday, and Mr. Marr seconded tho motion. Mr. Farouhar stated that fcaturday, next, will be tho last of the 00 days allowed by law for tho appeal Judge Jtecntel ruled that he would grant loavo to file tho appeal. The meaning of this procedure is tfcyt the Taxpayers' Asso ciation wants the Coutreller's bondsmen to be responsible for cortain moneys which will bo set forth in the hill when filled to-morrow. llROKEUAQE KIDDLES. Tho motion to quash the thirteen counts in the indictment against Fred L. Schissler was overruled and a similar decision was mado in a similar case against J. C. Eby, of Reading, Schissler's partner. Tiio charges aro cmbozzloment and falso pretense, (ieorgo Vvadlinger and W. D. Seltzer. Esq., asked that exceptions bo noted and that a hill of particulars be filed, giving tho number of each stock certificate, a copy of it, etc. Charlos E. Breckoiu aud Charles E. Bergor, Esqs., objectod aud said tho particulars could not bo given for tho reason that tho stock had never beon delivered to their client. In his remarks Mr. Wadlingor used tho term 'short" and Judge Bechtel said. "I'icaso explain the word 'short' 1" Mr. Wadliuger: "It means selllmr what-vou havo not got." Judgo Bechtol : "That was tho lato Frank lin H. Gowan's definition, too." Mr. Wadlingor : "If you como with mo this afternoon aiiifbring a hundred or two in your pocket I will try to show your honor what it means." Mr. Brcckons: "Tell him asout that flOO. Georgo." At this point there was a general outburst of laughter aud tho subloct was dropped. NOTES. M. M. Burke, Esq., filed an application for a charter for tho Simon Dankanto Beneficial Soeioty of Shenandoah. Ho aim socured an ordor to cortify tho bond of Tax Collector M. J. Scaulau for 1M5 into court, in behalf of the borough of Shenandoah, which lias judg ment against Mr. Scaulan for $15,418,113. 1 wo weoks from to-day was fixed for tak- lug tostlmony in the case of Borough of Shenandoah against Lakoside Electric Rail way Company. benteuco in the Barrowsparrow liquor law violation case of West Mahanoy township was put otT ponding argument for a new trial. Tho court ordored tho transfer of Abraham Mosto from prison to tho Almshouse iusano asylum ut Schuylkill Haven. Tho saloon licensoot John W. Curtln, First ward of Shenandoah, was transferred to IVUr Yaualavigo. Al-l'OINTME.STh CONPIRUED. Tho appointments of Calvin W. Itrower as warden of tho prison, and Mrs. Brower, as matron, by tho County Commissioners on January 17th last, was confirmed this after noon by tho court for ono year from April 1. DEKDS ltKCOKDBD. Sheriff Toole to M. J. Lawlor, for proporty in North Union township, f2,500 : M. J. Lawlor and wife to Qeorgo A. Bitting aud others, premise in Union township, f 1,000. PEAD AT A LIHS K1I.X. Frank Sutler, aged 20 years, of r.ilo Alto, was found dead at Hoch's limekiln, Cressona, this morning. William Fredericks of 1'otU- villo, was almost dead whon found, but ho recovered. IIHOWER WtlL FIUllT. Warden'llrowor, in cuso tho County Com missionois movo him from ollico, will contrkt their right 011 the ground that thero is a Uw providing that soldiers serving In tho army cannot bo removed from ollico without just cause. Such a law is on tho statute books. CITATION ISSUED. In tho matter of tho estate of Johu F. Hig gins, deceased, permission was granted to withdraw the petition in citation, aud Judge Dunn directed u citation to issue fur an ac count to bo filed, or show cause why a cita. tiou should uot bo issued, returnable May 23rd for argument. conMirrEn suicide. Emanuel Christ committed suicide in a blacksmith shop at North l'iuegrovo Satur day night. Ho separated from his family In Illinois about a year ago and is supposed to Hats Trimmed Free of Charge -AT THE- 29 N, Main St Shenandoah. L-eacJecrsB of 1oa Price; Great sole of spring millinery this w ei. i.3 we must make room for our Leghorn ( 'pen' We offer hats worth $.?.()8, $3. 49 and $2.98 for $ J , SO, And a biv 1 it f r Also hats worth $6.98 and $4. 49 we will sell at $2.0. It will pay you to call at the Bon 1 mi an 1 see the line of children's trimmed l.ghcro hats for 25 Qt Also our flowers and feathe. BON TON 29 N, Main St., Shenandoah, Pa. Leads Them All For Suleaiul Low Frices Next Hour tr Holilerman's Jeweln store The Rich Designs And sombre hue ot our furniture for dininrr room. o 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 Main Street, Shenandoah, 1 Pa. I c Max Levit Means Best." Spring hats this week new shades, sent us specially for the spring selling. Youmanc, Dunlap, Knox. The top notch of elegance in men's hats. Display of spring neckwoar and gloves begin, 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 and see what we give with Ono Pound of Daking Powder. The largest articles in the market. ETC T.J. BROUGHALL, 25 South Main Street. havo been despondent.
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