The evening herald. (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, June 09, 1898, Image 1

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SHENANDOAH. PA.. THURSDAY, JUNE 0. 1890.
ONE CENT
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J. P. Williams & Son, tl
COR RENT. An eight-room dwelling house, good loca-
tion. On North White street. Call at O'Hara's Livery
Stable, Corner White and Lloyd streets.
SPRING DRESS GOODS AND SILKS
In all the leading shades. Also White and
colored organdies, embroideries and new effects
in cotton goods.
, OIL CLOTHS, LINOLEUMS s
At the old price, regardless of the advance.
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I DDirrT'Q North Main St.,
WINDOW SHAD
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gain
Window Shades,
Lace Curtains,
Screens, &c.,
So If you are In need of that
kind of goods we can save you money toy buy.
Jng here.
THE BEE HIVE,
Si. tvialn St.
Third
SWALM'S HARDWARE STORE
Headquarters for Screen ioors, Window Screens, Green Wire Cloth, Etc.
For Good Light
. White Bread
AND NO TROUBLE TO BAKE
USE AQUEDUCT MILL
Daisy or Moss Rose Flour.
Sold
Geo. A.
WholeWheat Graham Flour
Old Time Pure Rye
Brookslde
At KEITER'S.
War Declared
On Prices.
A large and beautiful new
stock of
Baby Coaches,
$3.50
and upwards.
Shenandoah, Pa.
W c are now offering great bar
gains In
Door From Post Office.
by
Keiter.
Flour
Fancy Pastry Flour
Best Granulated Corn Meal.
PUSH SQUADRON
ED NEAR
u
Scout Saw Four Vessels on
the Cuban Coast.
Special toKvEKiso Herald.
Koy West, Juno 0. It is reported
hero tliul three Spanish fillips liavo
been cited oil II iiviimi.
Ono of tlio vessels Is a battleship.
Tlieir names are iinkiiowii.
Nows comes from government
sources tliat Commodore Watson,
who is in charge of tlio Havana
blockade, lias a strong fleet with him
and a battle may be in progress.
Kumort) lend a semblence of truth
to the report.
Officers of the scout vessel which
discovered the strange vessels say
there was a largo cruiser, two small
ones and a torpedo boat.
The scout boat, when northeast of
Cardenas, saw a light ahead and put
for it. Tho light disappeared and it
was very dark at tho time. Tho scout
boat kept on and displayed a private
signal calling for an immediate
answer. There was no reply, but
instead three lights (lashed on the
masthead of each of the strangers,
showing that the vessels wore about
800 yards apart and steaming west
ward. Suspicions wore aroused on
tlio scout and all her lights wore
loused. She steered around to the
westward, and for a half hour kept
in proximity of tho strangers, onco
venturing within 2,000 yards of them
and thou left them.
Had rid Reports Say
Special to Kvknino Hkkai,i.
London, June o. The Westminister Gazette publishes a report that
Manila has fallen.
Despatches to the Exchange Telegraph Company from aris and Madrid
say it is rumored in those cities that the Spanish garrison at Hanlla has stir
rendered to the Americans.
Washington, June 9. The news of
surgent leader in the Philippines has
circles here. The government does not
possessions to the insurgents should
Spanish forces, as indicated they have
the insurgent leader, will likely establish himself at the head of affairs, as
that Is believed to be his one ambition.
Dcspatcltes received here this afternoon from a London source say that
Manila has fallen and that the Americans are now In possession of that city.
Tills Is probably correct, as late advices received from Admiral Dewey stated
that he was holding back the Insurgents from attacking Manila, and would
not permit them to enter the city. News of this character has been expecUd
by naval officials.
JUBILANTJILIPINOS
At Singapore Serenade United Consul Gen
eral Pratt Aguinaldo's Report tu
the Insurgent Committee.
London, Juno 9. A Singapore cor
respondent tologranhs: Tho Filipinos
in Singapore serenaded the United
Stutos consul General, Mr. B. Sponcor
Pratt, Tuesday night. Before tho ser
enade thoy presented him with an ad
dress thanking him for Bonding Agul
naldo to Admiral Dowoy, congratulat
ing Admiral Dowey and expressing a
deslro for tho establishment of a na
tive government under Amorlcan pro
tection. Tlio spokesman, continuing, depre
cated a restoration of tlio Islands to
Spain or tholr transfer to any power,
and expressed confidence that tho na
tives would provo their ability to gov
ern themselves. The Filipinos then
gavo cheors for Amoricn, England and
Admiral Dowoy. Mr. Pratt responded
n ml presented tho spokesman with an
Amorlcan line, umld greatest enthu
siasm. Tlio Philippine Insurgent committee
received yesterday u dispatch from
Agulnaldo, saying: "Wo have taken
all lu the provlnco of Uatnngas. Wo
have captured ten guns, COO rllles and
1,200 Spaniards from Spain, with 800
Philippine Spanlnrds, killing 300. We
uro besieging DIJo. In tho church thoro
300 Spaniards aro entrenched, who
must surrender soon. We hoar that
tho governor general proposes to capit
ulate." Cnnnila Will i:pl Spanlaids.
Special to Kvcnliig Herald.
Ottowa, Out , Juno 0. It is reported that
a messenger loft lioro for Montreal with an
order expelling the Spanish olllclals Currauza
and Dulioso from tlio Dominion,
Tho position of tho ships in Molo
St. .Nicholas channel created tho
belief that they started to intercept
the movements of tho invading
army.
The reported discovery of tho
Spanish warships on the northern
coast of Cuba has stirred up tho
naval officers hero.
It is stated that several powerful
ships will be sent to verify the report.
(I rout interest is manifested over
the news that the strange squadron,
to all appearances Spanish, was seen
in Mole St. Nicholas channel on Tues
day night by ono of the Mosquito
Hoot.
N'aval men here believe that they
are Spanish vessels, but are at sea as
to where they came from.
It is deemed possible that some of
Admiral Cervora's ships escaped and
formed a junction with smaller
cruisers that have been lying at
Porto Kieo.
It was rumored this morning that
tho strange squadron is now in the
harbor of Havana.
l'n.M'il OIV NtmiH.ii.
Special to KVKNINCl llKRAM).
Kingston, Jamaica, June . Tlio steamer
Alta, from New York, arrived licro yesterday
ami reports having passed four war sln'ps
cruising oil" Navassa n week ago to-day. Tlio
Alta's captain made, theimnill to h Spanish
ships, hut was not certain.
rianila Has Fallen.
'
the continued successes of the hi-
caused much apprehension in official
propose giving up Its newly acquired
they succeed In overpowering the
done in late despatches. Agulnaldo
AUGUSTH APPEAL
He Admits the Strength of Aguinaldo'a
Movement Even Before the Latest
Insurgent Successes.
Madrid, Juno 9. The following com
munication from Captain General Au
Riistl, dated at Munlla, June 3, 1ms
been published:
"The situation Is very grave. AruIu
aldo lias succeeded In stirrltnr up the
country and tho telegraph lines and
railways ara being- cut. I am without
communication with tha provinces.
The province of Cnvlto lias completely
rebelled, and tho towns and villages
are occupied by numerous bands,
"A Spanish column defends the 5in
pote Hub to prevent the enemy from
Invading the province of Manila, but
the foe ,1ms entered through Uulacan,
Laglna'nnd .Moron, so that Munlla will
thus be attacked by land and sen.
"I am striving to raise the courage of
the Inhabitants, und will exhaust every
means of resistance; but I distrust the
natives and the volunteeis, because
there have already been many deser
tions. Uacoor and Imus have already
been seized by the enemy. The Insur
rection has reached great proportions,
and If I cannot count upon tho support
of tho country the forces ut my disposal
will not sulllce to hold the ground
against two enemies.
General Correa, minister of war, and
Captain Aunoii, minister of marine,
have gone to the puluce to confer with
the queen regent as to General Angus
tl's communication. It Is leportod that
tho Spaniards at Manila have already
been compelled to taitu refuge in the
fortlMcntlon part of tho town.
Minneapolis In Tort.
Special to Kve.nino HcitAi.u.
Newport Nows, Juue 0, Tho cruiser Min
neapolis arrived hcio this morning.
Seo samples of our engraving in tho window
display of aluminum novelties, liruiuiu's.
WASHINGTON JEWS.
I.lllr.t Advice I'loni tlin Mltlimnl 'n pi ta I
mi the War Situation.
Special to Kvianaa Herald,
Washi.voton, June It.
It is stated that tlio war rovenuo Mil will
ho reported to tlio full conference committee
and to the Senate to-day, the liepublicau
confluence hating practically reached an
agreement at one o'clock this morning.
Tlio Navy Department lecelved a despatch
this morning from Captain J. V. Philip, of
tlio United States battleship Toxas, stating
thathoisalivoand well and that thoro Is
absolutely 110 foundation In tho report that
ho sullbrod Injury during tho bombardment
011 Monday.
Now that tlio invading army for Santiago
has left TampH, the government will hasten
the expedition to Porto Iilco. It is stated
that Major Cuppingcr will command tho
troops bound for Porto Jtlco and that General
Leo will bo second in authority, lloth icgu
lars and volunteers will go, and within tbu
next ton days it isbelioved that Porto Itico
will bo under the control of the United
States.
Tho government has positive information,
and which naval ollicial believe to bo tollable,
that Admlial CHinara's licet is still at Cadiz,
and is maneuvering in that locality.
In his proclamation of neutrality President
lleureaux, of San Domingo, says our war is
seriously allccting the interest of his country.
THE NEWS CAUSES
MUCH ANGER IN SPAIN
Special to Hvculng Herald.
Madiid, Juno 0. Tlio communication of
August!, Governor-General of tho Philip
plnos, sUtliig that ho enmot hold Manila
much longer and that tho city must fall, has
struck tho country with consternation and
caused public angor thtoughout tlio nation.
Tho nows excites vigoious censuro for the
KOerumont. In tho Sonato somo of the
Deputies vainly tried to raiso a discussion,
but wero not allowed to debalo tho niattor.
Prime Minister Sagasta lead tlio oiUcial
despatches fiom Manila, and tho news caused
a sensation. In reply to critickm Sagasta
said: "Wo lacked means. If wo had a
navy llko Gieat Iiritain nono of tho disasters
that liavo overtaken us would have oc
curred." Spain will scud neither ships nor men to
tho Philippines.
READING DEMONSTRATION.
A Letter of Itegret I'.cceUcil Prinn (iov-
enur HiiNtlngs.
.Special to Kvexino IIeiiau).
Iicadlng, Juno It. To-day's Sosn'ic-Ceiiten-
uial attractions draw largo audiences to the
city in addition to tho largo number of people
already In tho city.
A letter from Govomor D.miol II. Hastings,
regretting that ho could not bo present, was
read at a meeting of tho reception committee
at tlio court iiouso.
This evening tho visiting officials will bo
entertained at tlio homo of George II. llaor,
of tho Philadelphia and Itoading Itailroad
Company.
At 0110 o'clock this afternoon thoro was a
grani industrial parado of six divisions.
SPAIN PREPARING
FOR MANILA'S FALL.
Special to Kve.ni.no IIehaM)
Madrid, Juno !). The ollicial publication of
Augusti's communication is ascribed to the
Spanish government's dosiro to prepare tho
country for nows of final disaster to tho
Spanish arms at Manila.
Tim Oregon Sank tlio Terror.
Special to Kvemwi llKUAI.I).
New York, Juno 0. The Herald publishes
a Kingston despatch tonliimliig tho sinking
of tho Spanish torpedo boat destroyer Terror
by a well directed shot from ono of tho
Oregon's big guns. Tho Terror was attempt
lug to enter th harbor at Santiago under
cover of daikness.
Clintalll l'llllln Not Inlllreil.
Special to Bvk.niso Hkiialu.
Washington. Juno 0. Thoro is no truth in
tho report circulated yesterday that Captain
Philip, of tho battleship Texas, bad been
killed during the bombardment of Santiago.
Ho received no injury, and tliero wern no
casualties on tho American side.
Cniiimumter 11) 11 11 Sails.
Special to Kvi:mni) I1khai.ii.
Philadelphia, Juno 0. The gunboat Peoria
left Lcaguo Island this morning under sealed
orders.
it is lelioved tho yosscI will join ono of the
squadrons in tho Cuban waters.
Tho commander of the Peoria is Thomas P.
Ityan, of Mahanoy City, Pa., who, until re
cently, was a Lieutenant at Long Island.
l'loiitltig Cithln Station,
Special to Kvkni.nu Heuam.
Key West, Juno 0. Tho despatch boat
Mayflower, which is now on tlio way bore,
will bo converted Into a lloaling cable station
as soon us sho rejoins Sampson's licet, pro
viding tho cablo boat Adria succeeds in cutting
tho largo cablo connecting Culia with the
outer world. Wiros will bo placed 011 tho
Mayflower and communication between the
licet ami Washington ostablisliod.
Honor nt LaHijelle Collegt.
Twenty graduatos of tho several depart
ments of lifayette College, Utston, have
been selectod as speakors at tho commence
ment excrclsos. Among the men thus
honored is Claronco Danlol Crobuugh, of this
town. Ho Is a sou of Mr. and Mrs. A. O.
Crobaugh, of Last Coal street.
POWDER
Absolutely Puro
ROYAL
tsilL
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BOOING OF
A Co-0rerative Movemenl Instituted in
Town Last Nlffht.
ELECTION OF DELEGATES HELD!
They Will Attend the General Conference
of Representatives to be Held at
Soranton in the Near Future to
Formulate Flans For
Action.
In response to the call issued yesterday
afternoon for a meeting of the business men
to take co-operative action with tho business
men of Mt. Carmcl, Sliamokin, Hazlcton.
Scianton and other tuwus of the anthracito
region, about eighty representatives as
sembled in Schmidt's hall last night and
organized with the intention of uivinu such
aid to the movement as may be suggested
at a joint mooting of icprescntativos from
tho several places.
Mr. M. J. Lawlor called tho uicctini; to
order and stated tliat ho did so upon request
of soveral of tho business men in attendance.
lie stated the objects of the meetiiiL'. us lie
undorstood them, to bo flrst : to devise some
moans by which tho consumption of
anthracite coal may be increased ; ami,
secondly, to tako steps towards 01 ganiziug a
Hoaril 01 u rauo. He added that if no good
should come from such an agitation, thoro
certainly could bo 110 barm in lotting tho
world know just what aro the condition of
allkiiB is in tho anthracite region.
It was decided to form a permanent or
ganization and 51. J. Lawlor was olectcd
president and W. J. Watkius of the IltEALD.
secretary by acclamation.
1 lie president then called fui an expression
of views on tho movement, with such sug
gestions as any of those in attendance might
nave us to now tlio result aimed at can be
attained.
Mr. Arthur Spcio stated that tbo intention
was to liavo tho meeting oloct three delegates
to attend a convention to bo held at Surauton
during tho latter part of this month, and at
tliat convention tliero will be a general dis
cussion of plans and suggestions as to steps to
betaken. Ho also said that the movement
hero had been started by a visit to town bv
.Messrs. W. F. Stoin and W. K. Lord, two Mt.
Caruiol business men.
In tlio talk that followed Mr. Snoro's re
marks '.Messrs. Paul Houck, H. L. Whitoloek,
1.. J. vniKinson. l .1. Mtilholland, L.
Uefowicb, Hon. Joseph Wyntt and William
H. Hall participated, and It was finally
decided, upon motion of Mossrs. Paul Houck
and M. J. Seanlan, to olect threo delegates to
attend tho convention at Scran ton.
roinitialioiiB wero made and Messrs. M. K.
Doyto, Hon. Joseph Wyatt and L. J. Wilkin
son woro elected. Paul Houck. Hon. M. P.
Powder, It. A. Davenport, M. J. Lawlor, II.
L. Whitoloek and M. J. Seanlan declin od to
become nominees.
Tho question of establishing a Hoard of
Trado was next taken up and Mossrs.
Arthur Spero, H. L. Whitoloek, P. J. Mul
holland. It. A. Davenport, L. (ioldiu, L.
iiefowich, William Neiswondor and President
Lawlor took part in tho discussion, which re
sulted iu the meeting deciding, upon motion
ot mossrs. .Nelswendor und Snero. that a eoni-
inittco of tbico bo appointed to see the busi
ness men of the town and asortain if they
will organise u Hoard of Trade, and how
much monoy can bo raised towards bringing
industries into tho town.
President Lawlor appointed Mossrs. Wm.
Neiswondor, Arthur Spero and Juhn A.
lieilly as tho committee and tbu meeting was
adjourned until next Thursday owning, at
s o clocK, to hoar thoicpnrtof thocorainittco.
Tlio following is a list of tho merchants
who signed the call for tho meeting that was
circulated yesterday :
H. L. Whitoloek, T. II. Hutchison, Louis
Goldin, J. P. Williams, ISradigan !c Pros.,
Gruhier llios., It. F. Gill, C. Stroiiho, Michael
Pcteis, (1. M. Iloyor, Joseph Grosskettler,
W. J. P01U, li. II. Morgan, T. F. Milos, P.
J. Gaiighan, C. lloldeman, M. L. Kemmorcr,
L. J. Wilkinson, K. II. Hunter, T. SI. Sean
lan, Charles Dorx, M. P. Fowler, ,1. J. Price,
John P. iloehiu, Georgo Folmer, C. W.
Denglcr, I). I!. Lewis, I'.. F. Holder, Joseph
Wyatt, W. A. Millor, John F. Clcary, W.
Thomas Lee, M. J. O'Hani. P. F. Ilurke,
M. D 11. It. Severn, 1M. O'Donnell. J. A.
Iliekert, J. F. Higgins, Joseph W. Pureed,
Martin Ilciscnbcrgor, Then. Calls, P. J.
llrecn, M. Levit, II. J. Yost, G. M. Peters,
Howard Dodson, James D.inioll, Claudo
D.iuioll, Or. James J. llrennan, Dr. John I).
Iliennan, S. G. M. llollopetcr, Matthew
Lamboit, P. J. Mulholland, E. II. llrunim,
M. Mellet, F. IL Magargle, J. G. Church, M.
I)., C. M. liorduor, S. O. Spalding, M. D
II. W. Lawson, Thomas Dove. Samuel
l eblsor, Chailcs l'ovinskoy, John Mieldazis,
W. H. Ziniinoiman, J. II. Monaghan, F. J,
llrennan, P. W. Illerstoin & Co., C. G. Hall,
Jolm Weeks, Martin l ailrowski.W. J. Galviu,
M. J. Ilogley, Paul W. Houck, M. II. .Master,
L. Uofowich, W. M. llrewor, It. W. Stout, M.
D. Malouo, James II. Lessig, Jacob Noll, 1.
J. Creury, A. 11. Swalm, J. M. Kalbacli,
Lewis Klein, John Portz, City Supply Co.,
Georgo W. Koiter, 1). L". llrennan, James J.
Coakloy, J, T. Conway ,fc Uro., F. Koithan,
A. Waslcy, J. KchaelVcr, Harry S. Yost, W.
II. Marshall, Frank Schmidt, Charles Dietz,
C. W. Newhoiiser, A. Womur, Jobu Wagner,
Win. Niswentor, Thomas Scott, Kveuing
Herald, L. II. Foley, J. Fuiiley, J.Obolsky,
Frank A. Miller, A. Freeham, L. A. ilani
berger, W. G. Dusto, Kelly Si Conway. P. P.
I). Killiu, Jobcph IU11, James Dully, M,
Owens, John A. lieilly, J. J. Kelly, Grand
Union Tea Co., John Cosslctt, M. J. O'Neill,
M. F. Maley, A. Schmicker, M. J. ljiwlor,
1). W. lledoa, P. J. Ferguson, T. lliiohauau,
S, lllock, Fills Deull, P. YarociMky, H. J.
O'Hani, Wm. Krick, 1!. A. Davenport, 11. 11.
Zullch, George II. Krick, M. M. IStirko, 11.
J. Muldoon, M. P. Cumy. Georgo Hums,
1). Faust, II. C. Folmer, W. W. Jlynkiowlea,
J. S. Houaenick, John Ilradloy, Arthur A,
Spero, News Publishing Co.
SCIUNHIN SKl.KCTKll.
ThoMi having iu chaiuo the movement
have accopted tho oiler of tho Hoard of Trado
of Scranton, and tho convention to boom
anthracito ooal will bo hold at Scranton 011
tho 2sth inst, iu the Hoard of Trado rooms iu
tliat city. That organisation also volunteered
to take euro of tho delegates during tholr
stay iu that city. Circulars will be issued
milking tho convention anuuuucoiiiout and
giving other interesting data and bo sent to
ovory town in tlio anthracite region.
Criminal Court.
The next term of criminal court begins 011
tho 20th lust., and will last two weeks. Over
0110 hundred returns liavo already boon made
to tho District Attorney, and it Is expected
that 300 easos will go boforo tho grand jury.
Proscuts for graduatos at llruunu's,
tin: whatiikk.
The forccMt for Friday: Fan, Eighty
cooler and less sultry weather, and fn "i U
light southwesterly to westerly wiiuL
Justice's C'HNes.
Joe Anderson and William Uialeckl, of
town, weie arrested last night by Con-'.'.' '
Thomas Itolin, 011 chares of assault mid
liattory made by Michael Coyle and Anthony
Deaue, of Lost Creek. The accused were
put under $800 bail, each, by Justice Orccu
of Win. Penn.
Martin Seanlan, of town, was before ,I;.)tlc
Malia, at Htownsville, charged Willi a .uilt
and battery and desertion. Constnbli i:...r.
made tho arrest. 600 bail was furnished
Mrs. .Michael Hudak was put under ball I y
JiiBtico Shoemaker this morning. She w.
charged with beatiiiff Mrs. Mary 5Lrj. h
with a club.
Kenilrlck House I'ree l.imcli.
Sour k rout, pork aud uiiwhod potatot will
be served, free, to all patrons to-night
Who Did Win?
In tho game ot ball at tho Trotting park on
Tuesday between the Harbors and I trugg.sts,
tho former aggregation claims tho game l.y 11
score of IS to 17, which was won iu tho ninth
inning. They aie willing to deiiionstra'.
tboir winning abilities again aud i - ::
challenge to play auotlior game next Monday
at 1:30 p. m.
At KcpcliliinUI's Arottrin Cafe.
Cream of tomato soup to-night.
Hot liiuoh to-morrow morning.
Kxploslvos Stolen.
Thieves last night broke Into the storage
house at the Cambridge colliery and stolo a
box of dynamite and keg of powder valued
atfc20. The watchman discovered the rob
bery at about 11:30 o'clock.
ltlckort's Onto.
, I Beau soup, fteo, to-night. Fish cake . to-
morrow morning.
STRAW HATS!
STRAW HATS ! !
Up-to-date straw hats with up-to-date
bands at the tip -to date
hat store.
Change of Season
Creates a change in underwear
We have a large assortment ol
up-to-date summer underwear.
Up-To-Date Patriotic
Neckwear in all styles made ol
the finest ol silks at 25 cent's.
MAX LEVIT,
15 E. Centre St.
Up-To-Date Hat Store and Shenandoah's
Greatest Gent's Furnishing Store.
STARTLING
ASSERTION.
We are htill doing business at
our old stand, 106 South Maui
street. We are daily receiving
furniture which must lie turned
into money. We are bound
not to be undersold by any of
our competitors, and we are in
a position to uphold this
assertion. Call and see us and
be convinced of the fact that
we are beyond approach.
For the summer we will make a
specialty of
REFRIGERATORS
For family and business pur
poses. Let us quote you prices
aud styles.
M. O'NEILL,
IOQ S. Main St.
Furniture- Dealer and Undertaker
Measured Values.
When you come to think of the
things you have to buy you will be
astonished at the sum required to
provide all you must get. Put
down the items. They all seem
small, perhaps, but putting a price
to them you find they count up.
Now we are oflerhig you special
savings on everything you need.
Put our prices on the list you have
made and you will see the greatness,
of the saving.
I
T.J. BROUGHALL
25 South Mala Street.