a 8 THE HERALD Creates business because of ilsknrtvn large circulation and lenders tieh results to its advertisers. DO YOU WANT tutu 7b reach the public through a re gressive, dipufiea, influential journal use the HERALD columns. i -8B - s VOL. XIIL-NO. 1(M. SHENANDOAH. PA.. THURSDAY. JULY 7. 181)8. ONE CENT GREAT REDUCTION IN THE PRICE OF BABY CARRIAGES In order lo clean out the balance of our stock as quickly as possible. Carrlagce that were $20 00, ' 18 00, 17 00, ' IS 00, 12 00, 10 00, 9 00, " " 6 00, If you Vant a choice come at once as we think they will be all gone in a few days at these prices. J. P. Williams & Son, SaXSO'HARA'S jywLgP IBM OPEN DAY SHENANDOAH and SPRING DRESS GOODS AND SILKS In all the leading shades. Also White and colored organdies, embroideries and new effects in cotton goods. . OIL GL0TH8. L1H0LE0MS i At, the old price, regardless of the advance. . I rPT'C North Main St., W m I I X I mmmmmmmmmmmmmti 5E Qnmimmmmmimnmmfflmiinniiinmifnimnmnmia HE I If You Are in Needof Uji, Glassware, Chinaware, ?f Tinware, Agateware, 71 NOTIONS, S.C., TIIK PLACE TO THE BEE HIVE, i& S. IVlaln St. Third SWALM'S HARDWARE STORE! -33g2 SHOO-FLY. For Good Light White Bread AND NO TROUBLE TO BAKE USEfAQUEDUCT MILL. Daisy or Moss Rose Flour. Sold Geo. NAA Whole Wheat Graham Flour Old Time Pure Rye Flour Brookside Fancy Pastry Flour Best Granulated Corn Meal. At KEITER'S. $17 OO 15 OO 1. OO 13 OO 10 OO O OO 7 OO SO 13 S. Main Street, SHENANDOAH, lA. AND AND NIGHT. MAHANOY CITY. y Shenandoah, Pa. mow " " Millinery, Dry Goods, ItUV AND SAVE MONEY IS AT Door F"rom Post Office. Screen Doors, , Window Screens, Wire Cloth, Carriage Fly JJets, Team " " Dust Robes, W Ice Cream Freezers, Ice Cream Measures, Water Coolers. by Keiter. An Exchange of the Been Consumated on Equal CONGRESS ADJOURNS TO-MORROW Special to Hvknino ItnitAi.ii. Wn1iiiiKtuti, .Inly 7. Tho Army depart ment was in receipt of a telegram from (ien. Shuftcr this timmiug conveying the c,lad tidings that Lieut, llobson and his brayo men hail him exchanged on equal terms. Tho telegram also states that the men are all well. IJWTKXANT It. P. IIOBSON. This was most welcome news to President McKinley uud tho ollieials at tho various departments, and it will ho received with tho sanio degree of satisfaction hy tho American people generally, who have felt a keen anxiety for tho Merrimac heroes over since their capture Gen. Shafter's telegram does not givo tho names of tiio Spanish ptisoners exchanged for llobson and his men, hut they are of the same rank as the American prisoners. ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS T0-M0RR0W. HICelnl to Ul'KNIMl IlKHALD Washington, July 7. The House of Itep resentatives passed a resolution to-day for a final adjournment of Congress to-morrow. This will ho concurred in hy tho Senate. Tho passage of tho Hawaiian annexation resolution hy the Senate yesterday cleared tho way for adjournment. Tho luemhors uio anxious to get away from the eapitol. l'eace Tonus Discussed. Special to Evening Hehai.I). Washington, July 7. Tho governmcnt'has received no ollicial confirmation of peaceful overtuies on tho part of Spain, but tho ro port has caused u discussion of tiio subject among tho officials. It tan bo asserted thaf tho United States will demand the freedom of Cuba, and cession of l'orto llico and to allow this government to retain possession ot the Ladrono Islands. Opinion is divided as to tho Philippines many inclining to tho opinion that wo should glvo them back, but retain a coaling station. Others think wo should keep them. Most of tho President's advisors aro of tho latter opinion. Their Ideu. or the War. Special to Bvesixo IIkimlu. Madrid, July 7. Tho government will I'onimunicato to tho powers a protest it has received from tho Colonial Chamber of Com meicu In Cuba, declariug that tho Ameri cans, contrary to tho laws of humanity, have invaded tho island, sowing destruction and bombarding Us ports. Tho Americans, tho protest further adds, only desire conquest. IHiuiro Says tlio Mow Is Heavy, Special to Kveninu IIiiiiai.I). London, July 7. A despatch from Havana says Qcu. Blanco has issued a manifesto on the destruction of Admiral Corvera's l)eet, in which ho says "tho blow is heavy, but it would be beneath tho dignity of tho Spanish arms to falter in tlio defonco of our just cause oven before tills disaster," Ho adds that "Admiral Corvcra has Just performed what Is probably tho greatest act of heroism In tho annuls of the Spani.li Navy during the pieseut century." Nu Aulliontlu News, Hpeclul to Kvk.ninu IIkkai.ii. Washington, July 7. A proniiuout ollicial stated to-day that no authentic news had been recolvcd by tho government as to tho return of tho Cadiz licet. It was learned, however, that tho Eovorninont was in receipt of lutorccptcd despatches fiom Madrid In structlug Admiral Camara to go on to tho Philippines. Tills deopatvh may have been sent previous to tho destruction of Cervora's licet at Santiago. At Payne's nursery, Glranlvillo, you will Uud tho largest stock overseen in tlio county. Iff! I Merrimac heroes Has With the Spanish Terms. COWARDLY MARINES. Further Details of the Wreck of the French Steamer ill Which 562 Lives Were Lost. Halifax, N. July 7. In one of the thick Coirs which at this time of the year Imim like a pall over the Grand Hanks and Suble Island, in the North Atlantic, occurred In the early morn lug of July 4 one of the most appalling ocean disaster& Intlie annals of trans atlantic commerce, and in fact In the history of steam sailing uf the world. Without a moment's warning, almost, the French liner La Bourgogne, with 723 souls on hoard, was run down by the Uiltlsh sailing ship Ciomartyshlre, and such a teirllic hole was torn in the biir steamer's port side that she sank within half an hour, carrying with her to the ocean's bottom nearly GOO of her iiaM-enuers anil crew, while the balance who were not drawn down by the fearful suction struggled and fought for life until 163 were at length rescued from deatli by the crew of the Cromartyshlie, which ship survived the collision, The story of the fearful disaster from the few ollicers and crew who wero saved Is yet to be told, but If the words of the passengers who were dragged aboard the Cromartyshire and later brought into this port by the steamer Grecian are to be believed the last few minutes on board the Uourgogne wit nessed some of the most terrible scenes of horror and cruelty that have blotted the history of a civilized race. Instead of the heroic discipline which so often has been the one bright fea ture of such awful moments, the crew of the steamer fought like demons for the few lifeboats and rafts, battering the helpless passengers away from their only means of salvation, with the result that the strong overcame the the weak, and the list of 1C3 saved con tained the name of but one woman. The disaster occurted about CO miles south of Sable Island, which lies nearly a hundred miles off this port. The Uourgogne had left New York, bound for Havre, on the previous Saturday, while the Cromartyshire was on her way over to Glasgow, with a crew of 21 men. Although the transatlantic steamers all have a definite course,, tho Uourgogne was, to all accounts, 40 miles or moie to the north o these lanes. Collided In iv Voir. The fog was very dense, and the big Iron ship was bailing along with re duced canvas and blowing the fog horn. Suddenly out the fog rushed a great steamer, and In a moment there was a feailul etiihh. The Iron prow of the ship plunged into the port side of the steamer just under the bridge. The shock was terrific, and tore a tremen dous hole In the steamer, while the en tire bow of the ship was demolished. The steamer plunged on Into the fog again, her whistle crying for help and her rockets signaling her Idio distress, The Cromartyshire was rounded to, and her master, Captain llendetson, was considerably relieved In finding that she was In no danger of sinking. Olf to the eastward could be heard the hoarse call of the steamer, and as the fog began to lift all Hie boats on the ship were launched. Half an hour after the collision occuired the misty cur tain went up, giving a clear view for miles, and then It ws that those on the Cromartyshire leallzed the fearful struggle for life. On board tlio Uour gogne the collision had come so sudden and at such a time In the morning Unit few besides the crow were on deck, but the Bhock routed neatly everyone, and within a few minutes the decks were ciowded and the awful struggle for life began. Those rescued were picked up by the boats of the Ciomartyshlre, which put back as soon as possible. Along In the afternoon tho steamer Grecian was si- hted coming from the westward, and a few hours afterward the Cronuu tyshlre was taken In tow and arrived here yentcrday morning, Some of the scen-s mulcted on board La Uourgogne Just after the collision were terrible to .Itni'ss. Men fought for positions In the boats like raving maniacs, women were foiced back from the boats and trampled by men, who made self preservation their flrsi object. On bom d woro n large num ber of the lower class of Italians and other foreigners, who in their frenzy stopped at nothing that promised safety for themsolves, In a boat was a purty of 40 women, but so great was tho panic that not a hand was raised to assist In its launching. The oc cupants, so near saved, wore drowned like rats when the ship, with an awful hissing sound, went down. So desporute was tho situation that an Italian passenger drew his knife arid made direct at one who, llko him self, was endeavoring to reach tho boats. Immodiately his action was Imitated In every direction. Knives wero nourished and Ubed with effect. Women and children were driven back to Inevitable death at the point o( I Continued on Second Page,) CERVERA'S LAST SHIP. Story of the Destruction of the Spanish Cruiser Reinn Mercedes Off Santiago. Kingston, July ".The destruction of the Spanish ctulser Itelna Mercedes Monday niiJit accounts for the la U ship of Admiral (Vrvern's oncp splendid squadron. She lies today in plain view, her bow reeling on the base of the beach under HI Mnrro. l'att of her hull Is above water, and her masts and two stacks aie entirely out of water. It Is not yet known whether she at tempted to escape from the harbor or whether the Spaniards tried to sink her near the hull of the Merrimac. and thus block the entrance lo prevent the Americans from gelling In. Her sinking whs mot dramatic. Just after midnight she was scV-n drifting slowly out of the narrow entrance by one of the American scouts. In a mo ment the fleet was ablaze with signals, and almost Instantly an awful hall of shells was hammering down upon her. It is not known whether she returned the Hie, hut tile shore batteries opened and one six Inch shell fell on the In diana's forward deck, exploding be low. The explosion occurred In the men's sleeping looms, but all were ut quarters, and no one was hurt. No other American ship was hit during the engagement or incident which lasted only a few minutes. SPAIN PREPARING TO MEET WATSON. Special to Kvening llcrnUI, Madrid, July 7. It is expected here that Commodore Wntsin's first objective point will be tho Canary islands. Provisions, am munition, three torpedo boats, and some auxiliary cruisors will bo provided for the islands, and consequently, the ollieials say, American aggression there can hardly go be yond a naval demonstration. Tho report that tho government bus ordered Admiral Cumam to return homo to protect tho Spanish coast is again given out. The three torpedo boats have arrived at Paw from Port Said, on their way to Cadiz. Minister of .Marines llermejo is blamed for tho disaster that befell Cervora's fleet. The latter knowing that his gunners were not trained, and being short of coal and ammu nition, did not want to go to Cuba, but was foiced to do so by llermejo acting on lSlanco's advice. Siill'erlng .Many Ilanlililpi. Special to Evejo.0 Ilr.UAi.li. Xew York, July 7. Tho Herald received from its special correspondent, liicliard Harding Davis, now at Santiago, tho follow ing: "Judging from the quality and quan tity of the rations left behind them in tho trenches, tho Spaniards aro bountifully sup plied witli food. Their fire Is constant and heavy, showing no lack of ammunition. Tho city is protected by fl-inch guns, whilo wo have only sixteen 3-inch guns. It would bo impossible to tako Santiago with tho in fantry now hero. The troops should never liavo beon sent hero without the entire force of artillery at Tampa, and until It arrives thoy can neither advance nor retreat. They can only Ho on their faces or bo shot at If they rise. They have been in the most cruel heat and wet with frequent showers for three days. Thoy aro unable to move about. They aro under an unceasing fire. Some of them had beon without food for forty-eight hours. When food did come it was hard tack and colieo. Tho army is badly in need of artillery." liciiilorcHiiiuiitH lor Shutter, Special to Hvkxikq Hehai-d. Washington, July 7 Tim first regiment of Illinois volunteers, numbering about 1,000 men, have arrived at Santiago, and it is ex pected Gen. Iiandolph's attachment of light artillery and a regiment of volunteers will roach thoro to-night or to-morrow morning. Additional reinforcements, including tlio ix tecnth Pennsylvania volunteers, wil ieavo Charleston, S. C, on tho auxiliary cruisers Yale and Columbia in a day or two, number ing about 8,000 men. Those troops aro now being rushed to tho front. Army ollieials aro determined that Shafter's army shall be strengthened so that defeat will bo next to Impossible. Ailmlrul Cert era's l'laim, Hpeclul toliVEMSO IlKHAM). Kiugston, July 7. Admiral Ceryera stated to the French Consul that had tho Americans succeeded in capturing Santiago, Gen. Linares would have burnod tho city, and he (Corvera) would have turned the guns of his fleet on tho city and reduced it to mhos, ro. gardloss of friend or foe. Kuiiiuinber Tlio "Maine." A souveuior of Admiral Dewey or Tho "Maine" on u faiu-v titv ,,r ,,1,1,,., free witli overy S3 cent and 50 cent purchase in uirviu s, rriuiiy unit satuniay. Come early as wo have only a limltod quanity. GluviN's, 8 South Main street, lfov C. ItumtiauT, Mgr. 7-7-St Absolutely Puro POWDER THE SGHOOIi BOARD. Proceedings at a Regular fleeting- Held Last Night. LITTLE BUSINESS TRANSACTED! Tne Report of the Finance Committee Showed That the Board is Hard Frested For Funds and the pay ment or Bills Was Again Postponed. A ri'LMlllir tni.ptim.' nf Ilia Vnl.nnl ..-. held last evening witli tho following mem bers ill attendance : niri.Hnta rmu1,ll,i llanim, Sullivan, .Malick, Keiiier, Holvey! I)OVO. CoMllnra. I),, trill 'l,llul-..r It, In liaugh, Martin and Solicitor llurke' in t len dance. TllO Olieuini; of the hhIiiii wna n one, the best part of tho first hour and a half hcillLF mimntnpil liv tl,n ,,,,1,11.,.. .r minutes of tho preceding regular and several special mocuugg. John A. Hitler sent in a communication, requesting permission to stretch a 11 lift frnm his rosidonco to tho Lloyd street school building for tho purpose of placing an American flag upon it. The reiiupst was granted. The Hoard of Library Trustees sent in tlm following memorandum on its reorganization : President. Duiiel Oaden : Sec.rntjirv. M ! Whitaker ; I'inanco Committee, II. J. Mul doon, M. H. Kchlor and Patrick Selecting Committee, Daniel Ogden, M. P. Whitaker ami Thomas Mauley. Inspecting Committee, Supt. 'Cooper, A. H. Lamb and Joseph Cougblin. Librarian. Frank Hauna ; Assistant Li brarmi. M. If. ISHtt Tim tees asked that they be apportioned J mill of tue taxes lor library purposes for tho year. i.eierreii 10 me nuance committee. A communication of Mrs. Samli I Allmr. haltzer, requesting permission to lecture at tho next annual institute on school savings banks, was referred to tho superintendent. Tlio committee on textbooks and supplios requested iiermissiun to nilvertlw. fnr sup plies and was ompowercd to act. J no finance cummittco rcnorted that it u-n unable to recommend a tax lovy, as It had not received tho valuation for 1S0S. Tlio committee also reported that tho treasury was overdrawn to tho amount of f I0S. 13 and recommended that bills and appointments bo laid over. This is the second time the bills have been laid over. The com mittee oxpects to leceive some money from Tax Collector Scanlan by tho 15th inst.. but it is feared that tint itnimitit. wtu hardly moro than pay tho inteiost that will fall duo on the dato mentioned. It will probably bo necessary to negotiate another loan. The loan of f t.000 secured last month was exhausted almost entirely in the pay. meut of salaries. The Hoard adionrnnl In inept ut tint ...ill the chair fur the transaction of general busi ness. Kuiulrlck House Krea Lunch. Grand Army bean soup will be served, free, to all patrons to-night. County Court Xotes. Tho County Commissioners aio still hearing appeals from assessments. To-day St. Clair, Port Carbon and Polo Alto proper' y owners wero heard. The followint! deeds wero filed I'm record : From ltobort J. Heiser to Caroline K. Uausch, premises in Mahanoy City ; J. D. Focht and wife, to Annio Schafler, premises in North Manheim township. Tho Judges In tho contest court expoct to complete the work of opening tbe ballot boxes by tho end of next week. West Maha noy township was completed to-day. Friends of Judgo Dunn say the icsult so far has not changed his majority. Tho Dodson Coal Company has settled tbirty-thieo coal dirt rases against them, and secured releases from damages. Tho plaintill's received amounts ranging from f 13 to $t5c. Harden urower, who was dethroned hy J. H. Levan as guaulian of tho nrison. has filed a bill iu equity asking fur a nrollniinarv in junction against, Levan and other?, restrain ing them from interfering with tho plaintiff as warden. Judge Pershing, iu ohambers, granted a rule retainable in fifteen days. A Musical Attraction At Pooler's saloon, 115 liist Centre street. All lovers of music aro cordially invited to hoar "Ijiuy Poncell," the variety musician. Tills gentleman plays a variety of musical instru ments and novelties, and can entertain musical critics as well as 'ordinary talent. Don't fail to Iieur him i.ichiK. 'ri, i,.,. stocked with tlio choicest brands of beer, porter, ttlo, liquors and cigars. 7-0-lwk The Nickel Alarm Clocks ml vitrtfwml In. others as bclnc chean for SI ranii . r,, ti,i for U3 cents at Hruuim's. Their .Silver Wedding. Mr. nnil Mrs. V. I. T.!inntnn r,f l.l,ln.) on Tuesday evening celebrated tho 25th an niversary 01 ineir married file. Tho gath ering brought together all those left of the two homo circles, and will long lie reuioiu bered by those participating. Toolo's or chestra, of this town, rendered the uuisic, and at midnight the guests partook of uu oxcellent siireud. Mr. John Caul and Sin.. Peter Norris, of .Now Philadelphia, who wero groomsman anil bridesmaid for their guests, were present. Dr. and Mrs. D. J. 1ington of town, wero also present. Itlckert's Cule. Sausago and potato salad to-night. Clam soup to-morruw morning. The Trust Knocked Out, Yesterday afternoon tho Controller and Poor Directors opened bids for the placing of $32,000 of Insurance on tho buildings at tho county home, uud tho contract was awarded to Peter A. McCabo, who represents com panies outsic'o of the Insurance trust. .Mc Cabo was tlio lowest bidder, and tho county savos fSO by gi ing his companion tho con tract. Inquiry ut Ilurrisliurg shows ids com panies to bo reliable and bate. Tho agents of tho trust companies wero iu anything but an amiable frame of mind over the result. Gcraiiumns, fuchsias, pausics, daises, roses etc., lor spring planting ut Payne's uiiiborlos, Glranlvillo. Tuberose and gladiolus bulbs. Colliery lo Start. E23 Tho Mt. Carmol Item has been informed that tho Coutrulla colliery will start work within this month for a certulnty. Many mon ami uoys are being continually om ployed on the repairs and new work to bo uouo. Window shades from 10 cents and upward. Estimates given on large shades. F, J. Portu, 23 North Stain sticet. tf SPECIAL! Times are hard. People liave no money to buy first class goods at high prices, but we will olTer such goods at lowest cash prices. Goods that are high grade and up-to-date Summer Shirts, Summer Underwear, Crash Suits, Bicycle suits and golf leggings Straw hats, from ioc up to $2.25. Fashionable black and brown stiff hats, from $1 .00 to $3.00, and many other articles too numerous to make men tion of. We guarantee bargains Call at once for you are having a saving opportunity. MAX LEVIT, 15 E. Centre St. Up To-Dale Mat Store and Shenandoah' i Greatest Gent's Furnishing Store MANILA HAS FALLEN ! SO HAVE MILLINERY GOODS ! o -AT o Mrs. J. J. KELLY'S. Fine Snlit Straw Trimmer! s.U,.,-. ...i.,.A were $1.25 now 50c. all styles. Children s, M isscs and Ladies' low ,-r wo Trimmed White Knilnrtt m Tiw... t.. worth 75c , our price 25c, White Panama Short Back Sailms were $1.35, our price 63c. Leghorn Hats 15C Lilac Flowers, four sprays to a bunch, were 75c,, now 30c. Velvet I'ansies were 75c. now 35c. White Lillies of the Vnllev that wiri Sec. now 33c. Colored Roses from 5c. up. These ffoods Worp hnilMit tn.ilnv nml nic the finest of the season. Satin and Gros Grain liibbon, 5 inches wide :5c. Fancy Striped Ribbons were 75c per ard, now 35. Call and rct nrices or inntrb tlm Mr arc ottering bargains. MRS. J. J.. KELLY, 26 South Main street, next to Grand Union l ea Co., Shenandoah. STARTLING ASSERTION. We are still doing business . our old stand, 106 South M street. We are daily receiv furniture wfiich must be tun. 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 st-i --Mid be convinced of the fu we are beyond approa.-'i For the summer we will 'i, . specialty of REFRIGERATORS For family and business pur poses. L,et us quote you prices and styles. M. O'NEILL, 10 S. Main St. Furniture Dealer and Undertaker. DANDRUFF . , , Is the Beginning of Baldness. Wostphal's fluxil.ator Cures Dandruff and all diseases of the scalp. FOR SALE AT mm DuiDtt shqf Ferguson House Block. PLEASURE IIW STORE FOR YOU. There is more pleasure in taking advantage of bargains that are unquestionably money-savers than in season's pastimes. Our pleasure is mostly derived from the pleasures of our customers. What pleases them pleases us. Come to us lot Groceries. T.J.BROUGHALU 25 South Main Street.
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