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VOL. XIV.-NO 32
SHENANDOAH. PA.. FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 3. 1800.
ONE CENT
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J. P. Williams & Son, FmmZiB.
13 S. Via In St., Shenandoah, Pa.
JSO'HARA'S
FOR
OPEN DAY
Cor. Lloyd and White Sts.,
SHENANDOAH
and
Morgan's Fancy
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SLEDS ! SLEDS I I
A Large Assortment at tow Prices I
Sleigh Bells, Horse Blankets and, Lap Robes. Sleigh runner attach
ments. Change a wagon into a sleigh in twenty minutes.
Ice Saw and Ice Tongs.
SKATES! SKATES 1 1
.Now is the time to enjoy the sport ; full assortment at low prices,
Skates sharpened and repaired.
SWALM'S HARDWARE STORE.
Successful People
Are quick to act and never fail to grasp
opportunities. We are now offering after-holiday bargains in
Jewelry, Silverware and
Musical Instruments.
We can save you from $i to $2 on wedding rings. The remainder
of our stock goes at 75 per cent, below the prices of others. You'll
find in our store store the largest and best selected stock to choose
from. Do not forget us when in need of any repairing in jewelry. A
guarantee accompanies it.
ORKIN'S JEWELRY STORE,
129 South Main Street,
1 899-NEW YEAR'S GREETING-1899
We open the New Year yith a few Special Bargains
to dispose of
Four eans Early June Peas for 25 cents.
Three cans Fancy New York State Corn for 25 cents.
Three cans New Lima Beans for 25 cents.
Three cans of New Alaska Salmon for 25 cents.
Eight Bars of Best 5c Laundry Soap for 25 cents.
Three Pounds of Mixed Nuts for .25 cents.
Four Qts. Fine Table Syrup for 25 cents.
Don' Forget Our 10 Cent Loose Roasted Coffee
Good and Cheap.
WE OFFER IN HIGH GRADE GOODS
Our Fancy Tomatoes extra large
buckle bweet Sifted Peas. Iixtra
New York State Corn. California
Fancy 0. G. Java Coffee. Our 25c.
fornia Prunes, extra size. Strictly
iriead Kice. lune 1'uie bugar Syrup. Best Mince Meat.
Try our 6 and' 8 cent Table Syrup. Florida Oranges large, sweet
and juicy. New Norway Mackerel,
You can always find the best quality of Fresh Creamery and Dairy
IBatterat KEITER'S
For Sale 2000 bushels Choice Clipped White Oats.
At KEITER'S.
A Beautiful New
Stock of . . .
Chamber
Suits-a-
Just received. Ranging
in prices from
$15.00 m mm-
AT
AND
AND NIGHT.
rialn Street,
MAHANOY CITY.
Bazar, no. 23n
. Main St.
Oil Heaters,
Shenandoah, Penna,
surplus stock.
-New,
cans and extra quality. Honey-
fancy Maine Sugar Corn. Choice
Lemon Cling Peaches sliced.
Java Blend Coffee. Fancy Cali
Pure Kettle Rendered Lard. Fancy
white and fat,
ATTEMPTED MURDER.
A Colliery Flreinnn' Assistant Held Under
Suspicion,
A miinl..nii. aa.attlt m. ,,.n t,.l t la.1 nt Pji.t
Ttpar llMco nlllnro U.L.nn. IH I...
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twPAIl UI atlll fltFAA r'irtr (lit. mnmlna
TI10 victim was Michael Nichols, a flreman
at me coiuery, reaming at Matisnoy riauo.
The only witness of Ilia assault is a Hun
carlan laborer who worked with Nichols, aud
who tells conflicting stories of tho atl'alr.
One of them Is that, at the hour stated, he
and Nichols went lutn tho shanty at tho
Doner nouse. lie says lliey had not been
there Inlll when fnllr trnlnha nntarn.t ntwl
tacked hiui and Nichols with a piece of gas
pipe. The witness has a number of bruises
ami cratches on his faco which, ho says,
were Inflicted by tho tramps. Tho laborer
says he made, hlsescapo through the rear door
of tho shanty and notified the watchman of
urn coiucry 01 wnat liau occurred.
Tilt) WAtclllnan HV1 tin nrnnt tn hn ili.nv
and found Nichols bleeding and unconscious
011 bench. The victim's head and face
were battered almost to Jelly. Bosido him
was lound a wrench covered with blood and
hair, and It is believed this was tho weapon
Used. The boiler nml .I.qhItt l,.i
closo to tho colliery. The watchman says he
sw no tramps aiiout tuo place and could find
notracoof them after the assault was re
ported. Nichols was removed to tho Miners'
hospital at six o'clock this morning, lie
continued unconscious, and therefore his
version of tho story could not bo learned.
He is a man 33 years old and has a wlfn In
mo oiu country.
The laborer. whose immn I. Mil ir.iv
has been nlarerl unilnr nrrAsf onri 1. nnn. i
tho PotUvillo jail. None of his versions of
me anair aro cremted by the authorities. H
Is alleeed hn was fpnlnii. wrniian Mi.l.ni.
held a superior position at the colliery.
A message Irom the Miners hospital this
afternoon stated that Nichols was still un
conscious and that his condition was very
precarious. Dr. Hiddlo does not look for
recovery.
Verdict For the llerendant.
The lurv In Mia nf T P '),- ,i.
seeks damages from the Lehigh Valloy KaiU
road Comnanv for tninrlr. .net.iit.o.1
which has been on trial at Pottsvilln for two
weeks, tuts morning brought In a verdict in
favor of the defendant company. This Is
tho third time tho case has been tried, and on
the two previous occasions tho jury gavo
Zuber a verdict. Tim In
day night.
Secured a Position.
John Beisscl. who RnrvnH In ri,Ko
Roosevelt's Bough Eiders and has been living
with his Darents In town lnr. I,. rt,,,.i
from the campaign, to-day left for Williams
port, where he will locate. He has secured
a position as porter in the Park hotel in that
city.
Camp :i10, Attention t
All members of Washington Pamn w win
P. O. S. of A., are urgently requested to at
tend a special meetlrn? tn bn lieM nn s,n,r.i
at 1 o'clock, to attend the funeral of our late
uroiuer, joiiu u. Eisenhart. By order of
B. Q. Hess. Pres.
Attest: John Danks, Sec'y. u
The Chemical In .Service.
To the Publio ; The compauy has decided
to accede to the desfrai nf tlm Rnrnn.. r.....
cil, and the chemical engine will remain in
service until alter the action of the borough
authorities on Tuesday evening, next.
KtSCUE liOOK 4 LaDDEB Co.
1'ald For a Window.
Ono niaht. about n wpplr nan Tn ..mo r..,i..
of Iost Creek, fell against and smashed a
mrge pane 01 glass in one or tbe windows of
William Frickn'n ntnrn nn v..ii, r ..i i
street. Cauley was arrested yesterday by
xuicumuu wreary anci remained in the
lockun until this
damages and costs were made.
To-night's Entertainment,
The big homo talent entertainment, under
direction of Misses Hnrrnml T)nnL-i imi .
slsted by them, at Ferguson's theatre to-
uigut.
1. Curtain Kaiser.
2. "The Old Maid's Convention."
3. Mandolin and guitar club.
Statue poses, under a powerful calcium
light from Philadelphia.
.bigot liars or snnshlnc soap and a coal
scuttle for 25 cents. This week only. At
Qlrvlu's. 2-l-3t
Wrlat llroken.
Mrs. O'Neill, of Brownsville, while re
turning home after a visit to a sick neighbor,
fell on an icy walk and fractured her left
wrist.
Church Dedication.
St. James Reformed church, at Sheppton,
will ba dedicated next Hnmlnv rim sit, in.
Delegations from all parts of the region will
uu iu miouuance.
Ony one remedy in the world that will at
onco stop itchiness of the skin in any part of
the body, Doan's Ointment. At any drug
store, 50 cenja
ltoner Heats O'Urien.
Jack Boner received the decision tn the
fieht with Dick O'llrlnn lant nlohr ... irn.
ford, Conn., buf O'Brien got the big end pf
mo purse, i up men were matched to go 20
rounds at 158 pounds. Boper refused to
weigh in. He looked as if be would tip the
scales at 170 pounds. O'Brien was ut weight.
O'Brien received 900 aud Boner $300.
Extra Pay For 1'ottsvllle Carriers.
The Court of Claims veslerdav hamln.1
down judgments in favor of letter carriers of
rottsvllle, tor overtime work. The lowest
amount Is U2.15 and the highest Is $301.60,
Notice to Pensioners.
Mrs. 8. W. Pomeroy, notary publio, gives
notice to all pensioners that she will be iu
town ou Saturday, the 4th in&t., and perform
such amies as pertain to that busiuess.
Choice selection of 10. 14 and IS feuraf
wedding rings. Oikin's. 120 8. Main St. tf
The Anthracite Assoclutlou.
There will be a meeting of the Anthracite
Association during tho month of Fehrnarv In
Uazleton, where the different committees
will report the aniouut of work that has
been doue aud also what they have on the
tapis for the beueflt of the region. The date
has not as yet been set but will be soon.
I)r. Hull' Cough Syrup will rltl yuu
of a cold more quickly than any other known
remedy Don't let a cold go as it comes for
you may eudunger your life. Price 25cts.
Special Exhibition.
There will be a free exhibition of art
needlework from February 4th to 11th, inclu
sive, at Morgan's l'aucy Bazar, North Main
street, including embroidered dollies and
cushion tops. Don't miss It.
A Dislocation.
Mrs. William Jefferson, of Krebs' station,
fell upon ice at ber home yesterday and suf
fered a dislocation of the collar buue.
GOUfiGIIi
SESSION!
Scyeral Important Matters Were Dis
cussed Last 'jtlght.
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CHEMICAL ENGINE SITUATION I
A Committee From the Rescue Hook and
Ladder Company Makes a statement
Council to Bold a special Session
Next Tuesday Night.
A regular meeting of the Boroueh Council
was held last evening and was attended by
the following members i Messrs. Mcdulre,
Lally, Coaklcy, Bochm, Magargle, Shoe
maker, James, Boll, Straughn, Nelsweuter,
iirouuan, r.ngicri, Diurpny and llarkins.
Mr. T. F. Miles appeared In behalf of the
Shenandoah Firemen's Association and askod
that certain bills contracted be paid. In
speaking of the Association Mr. Miles said
the organization had proved of excellent
service to the Are department, in bringing all
tho companies together in a spirit of harmony
and promoting system iu work at fires. Tbe
bills were referred to the Law committee
with Instructions to report at tho next meet
ing on their legality.
Mr. Murphy reported .that Mrs. Reos
Thomas, "f West Coal street and Mrs. James
Uoyle, or West I.iue street, Jiad asked to be
exonerated from payment' of taxes. The
requests were referred to tlio Finance com
mlttee. )
The Finance Cammittee reported that the
final note of $3,000 issued td W. L. Torbort,
in payment of water works land, was about
to fall due. The proper oOlccre of Coiiucil
were Instructed to meet the interest and re
new the note for ninety davs. The Law
committee was instructed to look after the
uorougb's Interest in the matter, Mr. Bell
having reported that the Sheriff has levied
upun Mr. Torbcrt's property. This steu was
taken to guard agalust nuy defect in the title
to property beforo tho borough makes the
final payment.
Mr. Straugbn sprung a surnriso unon
Council by precipitating a step to reduce the
High Constable's salary. He said the bor
ough la now paying the High Constable $35
peruiomuanu tne ueaitu Utllcer f40 per
month for practically the lime work. He
said he believed it was no more than right
and just to tho people as a whole that the
salary of the High Constable be reduced.
lie moved that at tho expiration of the
present incumbent's term of otllco the salary
of the High Constablo be $15 per month.
i no motion was heatedly .discussed. Mr.
Euglert was opposed to the reduction and
thought the better plan would be to compel
the High Constable to do his duty and with
hold the salary when he falls to do so.
Mr. Boobm said be favored tbe motion ami
believed that at tbe uex'SSorganlzatlon of
Council three policemen should be dropped.
He said that when tho force was increased
last Spring the reusou givey was that the
wwu wouia oe Dctter protected with soven
policemen. On tho other hand, be said, we
find tho force of night watchmen Increased
to four.
Mr. Brcnnan objected to tho motion. He
aid: "As a Democrat, I dlflor with Mr.
Straugbn. I believe our salaried officers
should be tbe same as in the past."
Mr. Straugbn refuted the insinuation that
tho motion was a political measure. Ho de
clared that the motion was but one of several
measures he proposed to advance during the
present year, and that it was made iu good
faith, and for what he believed was for the
best interests of the borough at largo.
Mr. Lally thought the better plan would
bo to abolish the office altogether. He was
opposed to fixing a salary as low as $15 per
month,
Mr. McQuiro said lie believed the motion
should prevail, but he did not think it went
far enough. He believed the oillce should be
abolished so far as the borough could do so.
He said that, if the Chief Burgess and
Health Ofllccr do their duty, there would be
no necessity for a High Constable, except as
required by law.
Tbe motion was finally psssed as presented.
Mr. M. G. Wurm appeared and asked that
some appropriation be made by Council to
help tho Rescue Hook and Ladder Company.
He said tbe company had been compelled to
put Its chemical apparatus and team out of
service, because it did not have funds with
which to keep them in service. He said
several citizens bad promised assistance, but
thus far uoue had been received. The gen
eral belief was, he said, that Council should
give tho assistance, and thus place tho ex
peuse on the people as a whole.
There was some discussion on the matter,
during which Mr. Boehm deprecated tho fact
that all the responsibility in the matter
should bo thrown upon the shoulders of
Council and that not one property owner in
the town had responded to tho appeal of the
company that appeared in tl-e newspapers.
None of the Councilmen evinced a disposi
tion to oppose the application, except that
the majority wanted to ascertain figures and
facts upon which to base an estimate of al
lowance. In line with this Mr. James moved
that the matter be referred to tbe Fluance
committeo, with a view to ascertaining to
what amount it will bo necessary to increase
the itescuo company's appropriation, and that
a special meeting be held next Tuesday
evening to receive aud act on tbe report.
Tbe motion prevailed.
The uoxi question that arose was as to the
service of tbe apparatus pending the action
of Council and the company's committee in
attendance stated that tbe drivor bad been
laid off and tbe apparatus put out of service
until Council should decide whether it would
give assistance. They also stated that, under
a resolution adopted by tbe company,
Its members were prohibited from using
the apparatus pending such action,
under a penalty of five dollars. After
considerable additional discussion a motion
that Council pay the cost of keeping tho
apparatus In service pending tbe action of
Council next Tuesday night was defeated,
and a motion that the Secretary notify the
Rescue compauy of Council's action iu the
matter, and that the Fire Apparatus commit
tee request the committee of the. company
present to put the apparatus in service in
case of fire pending the action of Council
next Tuesday evening was curried.
Mr. Murphy said the floor of the Columbia
engine room was badly in need of repair, and
that an entire new Moor would probably be
required. The Construction committee was
instructed to make temporary repairs if
necessary and report at the meeting next
Tuesday evening as to what permanent re
pairs are required, and tbe cost.
The water committee reported that a re.
assessment of tbe borough had been made for
the water duplicate and several places added
to the list. The cost of tbe work was $14
and the hill was paid. The additions made
to the water duplicate by the re-assessment
aro: 2 saloons, 12 bathtubs, IS closets, 1M
families. 1 beer rtumn. 1 hnru a ,rla t
barber shop, 0 stores, 1 bottling shop, 1 bake
shop and 1 meat market.
Uiler or Police Murphy presented his re
port for tbe month of J.nu.rv .l.ii,. n
arrests. 4 paying flues and 4 servod time.
uxigings were furnished to U persons The
Chief Burgess collected $1 In fines. Justice
Shoemaker $3 aud Justice Toomey I. Tho
report on the electric light service showed
that 13 lights were out all night, and 27 part
of nights.
Borough Treasurer T. J. MuIUb v
tbe following report: Balanco on hand,
fii.ou.ou. nccipis ii. M, Ilurke, $30.00;
Board of Health, $21.75: Chief Burgess, $30;
Water Superintendent. l.l.'JI. tntal tn .
Mfl.10. Disbursements ordors paid, $4).
uio.o-i; coupons, $1,338.00; discount, $7.15;
iwuus reaeemeu, f 1,400; balance on hand,
(0,022.01.
Electrician Coughlin reported having made
repairs to the fire alarm system and recom
mended that a ground wlro be placed at cooh
box. He also said the wfm nenH .trAtMn,
In several parts of tho town to improve their
coodltion and guard against breaks In stormy
wcatuer. ueierrou to t ire Apparatus com
mittee with instructions to rennrt tuirtlrnlara
of work required.
lire Marshal P. J. Itevnoldi rennrted (hat
there were five alarms of fire during January.
He recommended thatthn fire nlnn lu ln.,ka.i
after, to guard against any of them freezing.
1 oe r ire Apparatus committee was instructed
to examine the plugs and put In condition
such as may need attention.
Mr. Bell reported that about $285 worth of
fire hose Is out of service nn iuvniint. nf dam
age from sovoral canses, among them the
driving of teams over tbe hose when in uw
at fires. It was the senso of Council that
any teamster who runs his wagon or trnck
over the hose should be promptly arrested.
Tbe report of Chief Burgess Tabor showed
that during January be collected $4 In fines
and $20.50 as license fees. Six dollars of this
amount was from balls, etc.
Mr. Neiswentor stated that tho Chief Bur
gess had required him to pay a license fee of
$7 to hold a borso salo a fow days ago. He
thought that a citizen who inn nenrlr Mm
a year in taxes should be accorded more
privilege man outsiders who pay no taxes at
all, still bo did not want to press the subject
until the Boroueh Solicitor
as the latter had promised to present a
written opinion on the subjeot of taxes for
horse sales.
A bill from J. J. Ilrnrilran for li nn ac
count of work done in cleaning the First
waru creek, was read by the secretary.
Messrs. James and Brennan objected to the
bill on tbe cround that the Hnmni.li rvmnnit
was tn the same position in the matter as the
r. w. u. & 1. Uo. and Thomas Coal Com.
pany, and no money Is to be paid until the
WOrk is ComDleted. On mnfinn nf Mr T.,no
the bill was referred back to the Board of
Health.
Dyspepsia bane of human existence. Bur
dock Blood Bitters cures It, promptly, per
manently. Regulates aud tones tho stomach.
Notice to Jr. O. U. A. II.
Notice is hereby given that a special meet
Ing of Maj. Jennings Council No. 307, Jr. O.
U. A. M will be held on Saturday, the 4th
inst., at 12 o'clock sharp, to attend the funeral
of our deceassd member, John B. Eisenbart.
Members of sister Councils Invited to attend.
By order of
Alfbed Richards, Councilor.
Attest : Q. D. Stebjjkb, R. 8. 3t
Don't fail to attend Qirvin's special sales of
glassware, granite ware and lamps this week.
Matches, 5 cents per dozen boxes. 2-l-3t
Mr. Newhouser's Statement.
C. W. Newhouser, the North Main street
morchant who is charged before 'Squire Shoe
maker with assault and battery on Mrs. Joyce
and her daughter, of Lost Creek, called at
the Hebald office to-day and requested us to
say that he Is innocent nf the rlisru ami
that he was justified In his acts. He further
statea tuat be would prove his assertion in
court.
Coco Argollne, the genutno article, for sale
at lurnn's urug store. 10-0-tf
Legal Question liaised.
George J. Wadllnger, Esq., In behalf of
uernara uouonoe, tne Democratic candidate
for Justice of the Peace in tho borough of
uiraraviue, nas niea objections to the nomi
nation papers of II. J. Johnson, the Republi
can candidate for the same office, the latter
not having been filed in accordance with the
Act of 1S03. which nrnvl.loa that i.,,H.lo,...
for Justices of the Peace must file their
papers 23 days before election. There are
many other cases similar to this in the
county. Argument will be heard before
Judge Becbtel next Monday.
Who Said They Have a Cough 1
Advice Take Pan-Tiua, 25c. AtGrubler.
Bros., drugstore.
Our Neighbor U Foxy.
From Pottavllle Chronicle.
Since this thing of endorsing men for the
vacancy on the Snnreme Pnnrt ltenni, i.a. i.A
come so general, why should not Schuylkill
uiso present a canumato to Uoveruor Stone iu
the person of Hon. O. P. Becbtel ? The latter
would certainly fill the bill as ably as any
gentleman who has yet been suggested, and
there Is no reason why Schuylkill county
should not be bouored with a representative
on the Supreme Bench. His nrnmnttnn
would enable the many members of tbe bar
with Judicial aspirations to take a shy at tbe
local bench.
The best gaa mantle In the market for 25c.
at Brumm's. tf
Cheap Excursion to Washington,
On Thursday, Feb. 23rd, the Philadelphia
& Reading Railway will run a cheap excur
sion to Washington, D. C, tickets good to
return on any regular train inside of ten
days. The train will be composed of "Royal
uiue vestlbuled Coaches" and a Pullmau
Buffet car, running as second section of the
train leaving Shenandoah at 0:53 a. m. Fare.
single rate for round trip. As Congress Is In
session, no better time could bo selected for
the trip.
Dr. Hull's Cough Syrup cures meaile-
aud whooping-cough, This wonderful
remedy will save the children irom many a
distressiug coughing spell and soon effect a
euro.
FHKB LUNCHES TO-NIQUT.
bickeet's.
Oyster soup, freo, to-night. Buckwheat
cakes and Ulmet's sausage to-morrow morn
ing.
NKISWENOEB'B.
Fish cakes, free, to-night. Noodle soup
to-morrow morning
WKEK8.'
Free lunch, oyster soup, to-night. Cold
lunch from 0 to 11 a. tn,
KKNDRICK UOU8E.
Oyster soup will be served, free, to all pa
trons to-nignt.
Help uotnea to Those Who Take
Red Flag Oil for sprains, burns, cuts. At
U rubier Bros., drug store.
QUAY STIIili
The Fifteenth Ballot Shows No Material
Changes in the Situation.
PROBABLY NO QUORUM TO-MORROW
The Anti-Quay Republicans and Democrats
Have Decided to Stay Away
From tbe Besslon on Satur
day and Monday.
Hpeclal to Kvisimi Herald.
Harrliburg, Feb. 3. The fifteenth ballot In
the Senatorial contest resulted as the others
in no election, The vote was as follows :
Quay, 00 votes; Jcnks, 58; Dalzell, 12; scatter
ing, 30; total, 101, Senator Quay was four
teen votes short of an election. There were
eighty-four members absent and paired.
There will bo no quorum to-morrow or
Monday. The Democratic eaueus last night
decided that members of that party sbonld
remain away on those days, and at a caneus
of the anti-Quay Republicans this morning
the same action was taken.
A brand new corps of rumors concerning
the Senatorial fight broke forth to-day, and
the long-delayed break is now set down for
next Tuesday. It had been decided yester
day to make an attempt to elect Senator
Magee to succeed Qjay. That such a scheme
was under consideration there is uo doubt,
but at a late hour It was deferred, aud It Is
now said tbe attempt will be made on Tues
day.
This is simply tho revival of a scheme that
was to be started after the thinl ballot, but
was sidetracked at that time. Senator
Martin's opposition to the springing of Magee
at yesterday's ballot prevailed. It was stated
that the sensation would be confined to the
breaking away of John R. K. Scott, of the
14th ward, and Lcssie Yates.of the 13th ward,
from Quay to some of the other candidates.
Other Philadelphians were expected to fol
low suit on other ballots. These men are
said to be controlled by Martin.
With each day of the deadlock Senator
Magee is more discussed as the key. It is be
lieved that once there is a break In the Quay
lines Magee's election will soon follow. Had
It not been -for tbe danger of some of the
Democrats flocking to Quay In the event of a
break, there would have been a concentration
upon some particular candidate some days
ago.
Tbe mombers of the Legislature, at least
some of them, are inclined to muzzle the
press so far as criticising candidates for office.
A bill was introduced providing for a penalty
of $1,000 fine and imprisonment for tbe
publication or printing anything defamatory,
false or scandalous intended to reflect on the
private life or character of "any public
official during the period betweeu his nomi
nation and election, and thereafter during
the period for which he shall be elected or
appointed, uuless the same shall bo the sub
ject of judicial investigation,"
State-Chairman Gorman, who has been
working for the McCarrell bill. Is being
roundly scored by his Democratic colleagues.
His action is declared to be in direct opposi
tion to tbe best interests of the Democratic
party. Colonel Guffey and the state chair
man bad warm words before tbe departure
of tbe former for his homo iu Pittsburir. It is
well known that Gorman has paid Democratic
emissaries here for tbe past week, and one or
two of them are from Schuylkill county.
Gorman's early actions here were regarded
with suspicion, but be stoutly denied he was
working for the McCarrell MIL He would
not even admit he favored it. Later be was
unable to conceal his great interest in it, aud
mounted tho high ground that it was a
measure that men of his party had always
advocated.
The McCarrell Jury bill was the sub
ject of a lively discussion at yester
day's caucus of the Democratic mem
bers of the house of representatives.
Mr. Creasy, of Columbia, ottered a reso
lution pledging the Democrats to vote
to postpone consideration of the meas
ure, when It Is taken up by the house,
until Feb. 21. Messrs. Spatz of Berks,
Dumbauld of Fayette, Skinner of Ful
ton and Squlrer of Wyoming opposed
the resolution and stated that they
would vote for the bill when It came up
In the house. The debate was brought
to a close by a motion of Mr. Fow that
the resolution be Indefinitely postponed.
The motion carried, and a resolution
was adopted pledging the Democrats to
remain away from the Joint session ot
ti e senate and house next Saturday
and Monday.
The McCarrell bill was messaged to
the house yesterday from the senate
and referred to the Judiciary general
committee. A meeting of the com
mittee was held and It was agreed to
report It favorably,
THERIGHT SPIRIT.
A Ititatuess Man Makes n Move in '.he
Klght Direction.
Wo publish below two communications re
ceived from property owners of the town,
whs favor rendering ass'stance to tbe Rescue
Hook and Ladder Company in their appeal
to the public fur financial aid. The com.
munlcations are directed in the right
channel, aud if moro of our business men
would follow su.t and pledge themselves to
give the company a portion of their hauling,
as one of our correspoudeuts has done, there
would probably be no occasion to take tbe
chemioal englue out of service. We com
mend tbe following communications to our
readers :
Editor Hebalu: I have read, with In
tense iuterest, the appeal of tbe Rescue
Hook it Ladder Co., and I caunot refrain
from saying that. If tho people of this com
munity fail to respond to their appeal, it is a
sad commentary upon our people. I here
with subscribe myself to tbe "Hookies" in
the sum of $5 00, and guaranteeing them
that they shall do all my hauling.
HOME I'ROTECTIOX.
Eu. Herald : The appeal of the Rescue
Hook & Ladder Compauy, I thluk, should
Dot go unnoticed by the business portion of
our community. They have reudered valu
able services to tbe people of tbe town. As
an evidence of good faith, I herewith donate
one dollar to the company. Yours Ac.
I'bivate Citizen,
Declared Insane.
Michael Kuzin, a Hungarian residlnz on
East Ceutre street, was declared Insane to-day
by Drs. W. N. Steiu and P. F. Burkeand will
be taken to the Insane asylum at Schuylkill
Haven to-morrow by Constable Phillips.
Kuzin is a married man. His plud has been
impaircu uy tne enecu 04 injury to his head
received Iu the Realty Run mines seven
years ago..
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