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$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,
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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 Bargains
Corn.
Maryland Sugar Corn, 4 for 25c.
Fancy Northern, 3 for 25c.
Tomatoes.
Standard cold packed tomatoes,
3 for 25c.
TSxtra 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.
LFresli Stock California and Jamaica Oranges.
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SHENANDOAH, PA.
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North Main St.,
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TOO MANY
GOODS,
wo Offer a Pew
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Baked Beans.
Picnic size, 3 for 10c.
Standard large cans, 5 for 25c
Fine quality, very cheap, 4 for 25c
nxtra quality, 3 for 25c.
Fancy quality, 2 for 25c.
California Peaches.
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 25a
75 cents.
KEITER'S.
DEM II CONTROL;
MANILA IS NOW OK
Advices From Singapore Say the Americans are Now
. Governing the island, but no Official State
ment Received at Washington.
England Again Refuses the
Powers to
Special to Kvkmno Hkhai.d.
In administration circles to
expectation. A prominent member of the navy department
stated this afternoon that Porto Rico would be taken to-mor
row by Admiral Sampson, who left Key West on Wednesday
under sealed orders after coaling.
It is the confident belief
here will be little trouble in capturing that port and holding
Reports of a revolution at
insurgents will materially assist our fleet. The outbreak
against Spain in that island is assuming enormous proportions.
London May 0, 1:30 p. in. A Shaiiyhai special received this morning
says that Commodore Dewey, after crushing the Spanish iloet and dispos
ing of Cavite, bombarded Manila. Shortly after the batteries of the Amer
ican ileet were turned on the capital of the Philippines that city was on
fire. The dospatch gives no further particulars, except the statement that
there was a great loss of life.
Singapore, May G, 1:40 p. in. The
and are conducting the government of
gent leader, has landed In Manila Hay
Admiral Sampson's Errand.
Special to KVEKIKO IIKRAT.T).
Washington, May C. Secretary Long
Bald at the close of. oillco yesterday
that up to thai time ho had received
no word from Commodore Dewey. He
added, however, that ho felt no appre
hension over this lack of good news,
because In tho first place reports woro
not expected with tho cablo from Ma
nila cut, and furthermore, no fears
were entertained as to Commodore
Dewoy's ability to maintain his posi
tion. There was no doubt, tho Secre
tary said, that Commodore Dewoy's
ileet had annihilated the Spanish fleet,
and with this much accomplished
Dewey was master of the situation at
Manila. Tho powder and shot to bo
sent to Dewey will give 500 rounds for
tho big guns and several thousand
rounds for tho rapid flro rifles.
No news could bo gleaned at tho
navy department relative to tho move
ments of Admiral Sampson's Ironclads,
but from the confident tone of the'few
officials who are acquainted with tho
policy of tho department they are ex
pecting to hear very soon of news from
his squadron almost as interesting ami
important as that received from the
Philippines last Monday. A high of'
fleer of tho administration almost de
molished the theory that Admiral
Sampson was going to succor tho Ore
gon, now on her way from Brazil to
EXAMINING THE VOLUNTEERS.
Twonty-ono Mon Woro Itejootod In
Two l'oniiHylvnnlft Imtturlosi.
Mount Gretnn, Pa., May 6. A driz
zling rain fell yesterday at Camp Hast
ings, and beyond the llnal work pre
paratory to transferring the state
soldiers into United States volunteers
nothing was done. The regimental sur
geons began tho physical examination
of the enlisted men and lieutenants of
their respective regiments. Captains
and officers of higher rank will be ex
amined personally by Major Hall,
U. S. A. Battery A., Captain Warbur
ton, and Battery B Captain "Waters,
were examined. Only seven men were
rejected In the former and 14 in tho
latter. Recruits made up the de
ficiency. Both batteries were muster
ed In today and will be ready to movo
by nightfall.
Last night the volunteer Burgeons be
gan their examination of the men. It
is rigid and will be completed within
live days. After the exact number of
men physically competent In each com
pany has ben ascertained, any de
ficiency will be made up with the best
men on the waiting list until each com
pany has the required 78 officers and
men. The volunteers will be mustered
In by regiments. The work will most
probably be finished in ten days, and
the entire division will move In a body
to Washington or some point further
south.
More Trouble for Spain.
Special to KvKMMl HeiiAU).
Kingston, Jamaica, May 0. News received
hero from Porto Itlco indicates that the
threatened outbreak against Spain baa bo
gun, and that tho bltuatlon on the island is
very serious.
Request of Some of the
Intervene.
WASHINGTON, May 6.
- day everything is bustle and
of administration officials that
Porto Rico on the part of the
Americans are now holding Manila,
the town. Alexandrlno, the insur
from an American transport.
Join tho North Atlantic squadron. Ho
declared that tho navy department
was under no apprehension about tho
Oregon, for the reason that It did not
consider that the Spanish admiral of
the Capo Verde squadron would bo
willing to risk a combat with tho OrO'
gon, even with tho great odds in his
favor, as, even If overwhelmed in tho
end, the Oregon would certainly do
stroy one of tho Spanish ships, and
perhaps two, and tho Spanish govern
ment could not afford to exchange
pawns at this stage of the war. That
left open as possible points of opera
tlons for Sampson, either Porto Itlco
or somo port on tho Cuban coast. But
Just which theory Is to be accepted Is
not even hinted at by tho department
officials.
Notice camo to the state department
from Brazil that that government had
declared neutrality. There is now no
cause to regret such action on tho
part of Brazil, for however beneficial
tho delay has been to tho United
States In getting Its war ships safely
along the Brazilian coast, tho Issue of
tho proclamation Just now Is likely to
bo still more beneficial in closing Bra'
zlllan ports to tho Spanish flying
squadron if it should bo headed in that
direction. It Is now believed that the
Spanish flying squadron really has
turned back to connect with tho home
squadron at Cadiz.
Unglnnd Still ltciusen.
Special to KvKsnso Hbrald.
London, May 0. That tho Spanish Minis'
trylsqulotly at work trying toinducothe
Powers to Intervene and put an end to tho
war Is plainly evident. To-day certain
Powers again made overtures to Pngland to
interveuo, but tho latter goverment has again
refusod, Sho will take no part In such a
movement.
Ge. Woodloril Coming.
Special to KvEMiHQ IlKitAi.n.
New York, May 0, Gen, Stewart L.Wood
ford, late Minister to Spain, will arrive here
ou the steamer La Touralno to-morrow or
Sun jay, Beforo going to Washington ho w 111
bo tendered a reception.
Schley's Fleet Inci eased.
Special to Hkualu.
Hampton Itoads, May 8. The Plying
squadron was reinforced to-day by tho ar
rhal of tho cruisers Minneapolis and Now
Orleans. Commodore Schley'a lleet will not
leave here until news is received of tho des
tination of the Spanish squadron,
Alfonso XIII Safe,
Special to EvBMIHa HlniALU.
Madrid, May 0, Th Bpanlsh transport
Alfonso XIII, with 1,000 troops and consider
able M'clo on hoard, has arrived safely at
I'orto Itlco. Tho American ships woro
anxious for her capture.
WASfllfiGTOfl JEWS.
I.Ktcst Advices from the aiitltiiiul Ciii1Ih1
on tli (3 War Situation.
Washington, May 0.
The Nary department lias Information to
tlio effect that the Spanish troops in Cuba,
anticipating an Invasion by our forces, aro
being concentrated at the chief seaports of
tlio Island, abandoning tlio interior to the In
surgents. Tlio authorities aro Tory letlceut about giv
ing Information as to tho invasion of Cub.r.
It was learned to-day, upou what seems to be
good authority, that not los than 5,000
troops will land at somo point noar Havana,
probably to-day but not later than Saturday.
This is the advauco guard for the army that
is to attack Havana slrqullaneously with the
bombardment of that port by our naval lleet.
Tlnse troops, when landed, will join tho in
surgents. Actlvo preparations were being made to
day by both tho war and navy departments
for reinforcing Commodore Dewey at Manila
and sending out sufficient men and supplies
to hold the islands and maintain order. De
tails of tho expedition will depend upon tho
naturo of Dowoy's report, now expected at
any moment.
Tho Senate 1'inanco committed resumed
consideration of the War Bovcuuo bill. Tho
Democrats ou the committee, with tlio as
sistance of two silver liepubllcaus, havo con
trol of tho bill. Among tho changes they
propose is striking out tho bond issue, and as
a substituto place a tax of 2 per cent, ou gross
receipts of railroads and tho issuing of
$150,000,000 in greenbacks. The Senate will
not accept this, and tho bill will likely pass
in tho samo shape it came from tho House.
It may bo a wcok before tho bill Is reported
to tho Senate.
Tho administration doslres immediato
action by Congress on tho resolution for tlio
annexation of tho Hawaiian islands. Tho
House favors annexation, but tho Senate's
action cannot be foretold. Tho possession of
tho Islands is necessary, it is urged, for war
purposes, as coaling stations.
Inquiry at thu navy department at three
o'clock this afternoon elicited tho informa
tion that no official news was received from
Commodore Dcwoy.
Tlio report that tho cablo between Manila
auu riong Kong lias been repaired proves
erroneous.
FRANCE AIDS SPAIN.
The Cupture of the Lafayette Muy Cause
France Trouble.
Special to Evening Herald.
Key West, May 6. Tho big French liner
Lafayette, bound for Havana from Corunna,
on tho northwest coast of Spain, was cap
tured while trying to run tho blockade and
enter tho Havana harbor. She was captured
by the training ship Annapolis. Tho Lafay
otto is loadod with contraband of war and
has many male passengors on board thought
to bo recruits for the Spanish army at
Havana.
The Lafayctto left Corunna after tho dec
laration of war by tho United States and hor
capture by American vessels is looked upon
as a serious international aspect, as tho
Lafayctto has mounted guns and is a French
naval resorve vossel. This government will
probably compel Franco to explain her posi
tion in aiding Spain, ouo of the belligerents.
When sho first appeared off Havana she
was warned not to enter port, but made a
second attempt and was captured.
Two othor prizes havo been captured by
tho Amorican vessols. They wero small
Spanish bchoohcrs trying to entor Havana
harbor.
llrltlsli Consul Safe.
Special to KviiNi.va Herald.
Kingston, May 0. Information has been
received hero to tho effect that the British
Consul at Santiago do Cuba is safe, and that
everything is now quiet there.
The Temernrlo Sails,
Special to Kvknino llr.UAU).
Buenos Ayres, May 0. Tho Spanish tor
pedo gunboat Temerario sailed to-day from
this port. Her destination Is not known
She is far in tho rear of tho Oregon, at that
vessel sailed from liio Janeiro ou tho 4th Inst,
Neutral, lint Watchful.
Special to Kvi:n'INoIIi:iAU.
Berlin, May 0, Iu a speech from the
throne the German Kmporor declared that
Germany would fully act up to its duties iu
tho matter of neutrality, hut would protect
Germany's commerce from auy posslblo
injury.
Tho Keating Bicycle 303 days ahead of
them nil at llrumm's. Also a full supply of
cements, oils and sundries
Rill
. ill
POWDER
Absolutely Puro
GOUKGIIiJWEH
I SESSION
The Annual Report of the Borough
Auditors Submitted.
ACCEPTANCE OF IT DEFERRED !
Council Would Not Act on it Last Night
Because it Wanted Time to Consider
the Document to Avoid a
becond Audit, as Re
quired Last Year.
A regular meeting of tho Borough Couucll
was held last evening and there was quite a
large attendance of citlttecs, who had heard
that the meeting was to bo a lively one on
account of the submission of the Borough
Auditors' annual report, but tho hooplo who
put iu an appearance with the expectation of
witnessing a scene were disappointed, and
tliero was really nothing in tho muoting of
unusual interest.
After tho reading and adoption of the
minutes Borough Auditor George Ploppert
was given au opportunity to spoak and he
stated that tho Auditors wero roady to report
to Uouucil ou the uuancial condition of the
lorough for tho 13 months included in the
fiscal year. "In presenting the annual state
ment," he said, "it may nut appear as pleas
ant as it might, but you can lest assured it is
not with mallco or spleen on the part of the
auditors, nor havo they beeu prompted by
any citizen of this, or auy other borough.
Thoy have merely douo their duty to show
tho taxpayers tho expenditure of funds, anil
for what purpose. Mr. Ploppert concluded
his remarks witli the statement that the
auditors were present to give any informa
tion desired.
I'rosident McUuiru stated that Council had
no idea of the contents of the audit and,
therefore, tho members wero not iu a position
to ask auy questions. As to Mr. Ploppert
remarks about making things pleasant, ho
said tho Council did not ask for that, but
only for a correct and proper audit.
Mr. James moved to lay tho audit on the
table for two weeks to give Council a chance
to look over it and the motion was carried;
whereupon Mr. Stmughn asked that tho
Auditors turn over all books and papers iu
their possession belonging to the borough.
President McGuiro said, "The-Auditors will
please turn over all papers and bookb be
longing to tlio borough," and Auditor Plop
pert replied, "The Auditors will turn noth
ing over to this borough until Council will
consider that statement."
Air. Stratigliu then said that tho auditors
had mado their statement and announced
that their work was complete, and if they
refused to turn over any property belonging
to tho borough ho, as a member of tho Coun
cil, would feel like taking steps to coinpal
them to do so. A little tilt between the
President and Auditor Ploppert followed.
during which tho latter said it was the wish
of the Auditors that Council should look at
tho audit and President McGuiro replied:
We don't care what your wishes are, tlio
matter is now in tho hands of this Council
and it wants tho papers and books."
Mr. Straughn said ho was willing to extend
the Auditors any courtesy necessary, hut
Council ought to have tune to consider the
report and papers. As soon as Council ac
cepted tho report last year it was com
pelled to expend ts55 to havo another audit
mado and ho, as one member, didn't propose
to accept auother audit until he know it was
correct. It is not right, ho said, for Council
to accept an audit on two or thrco minutes'
investigation. Seven or eight columns will
requiro careful consideration.
I'residont McGuire stated that tho Auditors
refused to give up tho papers asked for and
wanted to know if auy action was desired.
Mr. James said, "I, as a Councilman, would
make a doraand fur tho papers and books be
longing to tlio Borough Council, and the
Auditors should not be allowed to leave the
room until that is done. They havo finished
their work, and now it is our turn. I move
we don't allow tho Auditors to tako thoso
books or papers out of this room.
Mr. James' motion was not seconded and
Mr. Straughn moved tint Council make a
demand upon tho Auditors to turn overall
papers the property of tho borough. The
motion was seconded.
Mr. Lally asked if tlio Auditors refused to
turn over tlio proporty, what steps Council
would take, and tho Prosidout replied that
Council should not anticipate tho action of
tlio Auditors.
Auditor Ploppert said, "Wo wish to hold
the books aud papers until Council soes that
tho audit is correct."
President McGuiro : "In your opinion it
is correct?
Auditor Ploppert : "Yos, sir; Ibolievcso
Prosideut McGuire : "Then It is for
Couucll to seo if it Is."
Mr. Straughn's motion was then put and
carried aud tho proddentsald, "Mr. Ploppert,
as chairman of tho Auditors, you aro re
quested to turn ovor tho pipers and othor
proporty in your possession belonging to the
borough." Mr. Ploppert replied "Horo they
are," and tho hooks and papers were carried
to the secretary's debk.
Later in tho evening tho bills of tho Audi
tors wero read and created a short, but warm
oxchauge of words. Mr. Ploppert's bill was
was for 78 for 30 days' sorvice at $2 per day
and ?5 for expenses. Tho bills of Messrs.
McDonald aud Byrne wore for i"S each.
The tinio computed was from March 11th to
May 4th, Sundays excluded. Mr. James
moved that the bill be laid ovor for two
weeks and, iu answor to Mr. Plopport's
query as to tho roason, ho said "I am trying
my best to live up to tho law. I don't know
what tho law Is governing thl Auditor.'
pay aud, for fear that I may make a mlstuko
or error, I want to have the law on tho
uuostlon. Mr. Ploppert replied that tho law-
allowed ?2 por day. Mr. James retorted that
ho was not asking Jlr. riopport what tho law-
was and he boltovod that Bomewhoro in the
statutes It is provided that eight hours con
stituto a day's work. Tho bills went ovor.
The committee ou Uoads and Highways
recommended tho placlug of a number of
street crossings in sovei-al parts of the town
namely : At Oak, Lloyd and Coal streets cross
inc Pear alloy ; Lloyd and Oak strocts, crow
lug Market alley ; Cherry and Ohoatnut
streets, Union aud limerick streets, crossing
Baspborry alloy j and Coal and Bowers
streets. Mr. James said a crossing should ho
placed at Jardln aud Chorry streets, that tho
matter was reported nine months ago.
A resolution by Mr. Lally that the tax rate
bo fixed tho samo as last year, 8 mills for
borough nnd fl mills for water, was laid ovor
until tho next meetiug upon tho 6ttcmont
by Mr. Straughn that tho financial standing
of the borough may allow a reduction iu tho
mills attor investigation.
Mr, Bronuan said James Toolo, of Turkey
(Continued on 1'ourtU Pago.)
FAVOR HOME LABOR.
Smith .V Campion (Jet llio I'livlng Contract
itt Mnlimmy Oil'
The Borough Council of Malum vC tv. a-
an adjourned meeting, last night .iwardc 1 1 no
contract for paving the street" w
uiwen uiub anil inroy uinoreut km' c I i a.
presented. The contract tra, ui.utJLJ. ta
Smith A Campion, the well knonti re . t.,
of Mahanoy City. The work t, t Jii
for $1.81 per square yard. ( uu:. I .it. '
unanimously for Smith & n t 'n
carrying out the wishes of ti ( t
favoring a home concern.
ii was oeciaea to accept uic jut j: '.l
block brick which is manufacture i u ( ntsu
Ohio. This was done by a vote of s to 7
It will lie remembered that t'. p nnU
voted for an $80,000 loan at the l.i t ck tiou
for the pu rposc of additional Mrti. I-MU2
Council has now derided to pavi 11 . .T.r.
yards aud expend (4.1,000 for tin. pu.u. .o tlm
year, leaving a Inlance of ? .000 t. be
expended in 1890.
The successful bidders, Smith I ..up. on
in the paving of tho streets of M.i1 n ,y ( i
will employ home labor, iu arcor -an- - w tU
the specifications of the contrai t I : j
mg the bulk of the large sum jn yet
home.
l'rult Stmnl l'or Sale.
liest location iu town, southeast earner
Centre and Main streets, Kg,u Building
Owner will sell cheap for casdj Apply at
the stand. i Z0- lw
Hats Trimmed
Free of Charge
-AT THE-
29 N. Main St., Shenandoah.
Leaders of low Prices.
Great sale of spiing milliner) tin vo:!:, aj
we must make loom for our Perdu rn ' 'p.- ning
We offer hats worth $3.98, $3-49 and
$2.98 for .0, And a bi lot fur
Also hats worth. $6. 98 and $.( 9 we
will sell at S.SO.
It will pay you to call at the Don 1 on and
see the line of children's trimmed I jliorn
lints for 23c.
Also our flowers and feathers.
BONTON
29 N. Main St., Shenandoah, Pa.
Leads Them All For Style and Low Pric-s,
Next door to Ilolderman's lewelrv Store
( (
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 I11
men's hats.
Display of spring neckwear and gloves begfiM
to-day.
MAX LEVIT,
- 15 E. Centre St.
Up-To-Date Hat Store and Shenandoah's
Greatest Gent's Furnishing Storo.
A WEARY
. .HUNTER !
How often people tramp and
tramp around for rare bargains and
fail to find them. The best plan is
to come directly to us. We ofler
the beat for the money. Not al
ways the cheapest goods for a
cheap price, but the best goods for
a given price.
T.J. BROUGHALL,
25 South Main Street.