Itis Incontrovertible!! i , The Editor of the "Christian Million," ' i under tho hocioitiff of General Notes, on i August u, lS,,r i, W 1 , ite : "A good article 'will stand upon Its own merits, and we may rely upon It that nothing will continue lone which does not, In a more or less degree, harmonlre with the state ments which are published concerning It," Mr. Hall Calnc, Author of "Tho Deemster," "The Manx man," "The Christian," etc., when speak ing on "Criticism," recently, said : "When a thing that Is advertised greatly Is good It goes and goes permanently ; when It Is bod, It only goes tor a while t the public llndsltout.' The Proprietor of BEECHAM'S PULLS has said over and over again "It Is a fallacy to Imagine that anvthlnir will sell lust because It Is advertised. How many nostrums have been started with glare and snulled out In gloom? The tact Is, a man Is not easily gulled a second time: and every dissatisfied purchaser does ten times more harm than one satisfied does good. Assuredly the sale of more than 6,000,000 botes of UEUCHAM'S PILLS per annum, altera public trial ol liall-o-century, Is con elusive testimony 01 meir popularity, su rills hftTe for many yexr. been the popular tn whrreTer the hnsllah language fespuken, n stui t ithout a rival. In boiea, 10 cents i i h. at all drug stores. Bound To Come. What? Oh, That Tired Feeling. "You must fortify nnd help Nature to resist tho lassitude of spring by taking n good tonic. We seil or "nipound them to your special order. And your medicine shall be pure, and tasto as "good'' as wc can make It SHENANDOAH DRUG STORE, South Main Street, Shenandoah. Pa. Telephone Connection. Too Many Baby Coaches, Go-Carts. We must get rid of them. They are not going fast enough. To encourage our sales we invite you to see our stock and our prices. We can sell you any style you may desire at sacrificing prices. See Our Picture Stock. Another sweeping reduction We have some beautiful designs. For one week only you can buy them at 50 per cent, below the value. You won t regret your visit to our store. DAVISON'S Department Stores, Nos. 119-121-123 North Main St, SPRING SHOES A big line of Men's, Ladies', Misses' and Children's shoes await your approval. We call special attention to our exquisite line of Russet Shoes. Men's $5.00 " 3.50 2,00 Ladles' 3. 00 " 3.25 " 1.50 Shoes at $3.50. a 25. " " 1.25. ' 3.00. " ' 1.50. " " 1.00. These prices range in comparison h the Misses' and Children's ,v.K. Another lot of shoes going at 85 cents that are really worth $1.25 and Si . 50. BOSTON 27 South Main Street. Shenandoah, I. SPONT, PROP. POOR DOORS ABOVE POST OFFICE. Pa. REMOVED I The undersigned dealer in BOOTS AND SEOES has removed to 206 SOuth Main St., Where repairing will be neatly done and cheap. Custom work a specialty. A. CATTEL. IT'S AN IMPOSSIBILITY FOR MAN To cook at all and It I next to Impossible for a woman to cook satisfactorily unless she luv) the proper materials to practice the culinary art. JUvayou tried our staple and funcy palate jile&soEsT E. B. FOLEY, 27 Centre fit, COUNCIL'S CARES. ' Uiislness Left Ovir From tho ltpgulnr j Meeting Dlaposrd Of. I Tbo Borough Council hold atiotlior mooting last night to dispose of buslnoM left ou tlio I tablo at tlio meeting Thursday nlglit. The 1 members present tvero Mosrs. McUtilro, j Conkley, lloebin, Strnughti, Ilsll, Nelswen- ter, Honolls, llarkins, Trncy, llrciiuan. Hand anil James. The first business traiiMrteil was tbo pay ment of tbo state tits, amotimitiR to $6t8 30 Abraham Green, in belmlf of n committee representing the Itrseue Hook anil Iidclcr Company, stated that tbo company bad re ceived n bill for wator rout for three years, for tbo dwelling nt tlio rear of tho company's bendriuartcrs nnd asked that tbo company bo exempted from payment of water rent for the property, taking the position that firo companies slionld receivo water frco. Council took tho position that the water rent should be paid, as tho company is deriving rovenuo from tho proporty. High Constable Peter lteilly sent In the following communication : "X would like you to lot uio known what you want mo to do for tho amount of salary I rccolvo, as your Bur gess and Health Olllcer are continually re questing mo to remove nuisauces. Am I not entitled to some pay for the samo, or Is it In tended that I nm to work a full month for tho small Bnm of $15?" The communication was accepted nnd filed. Fire Marshal 1 J. Reynolds reported that there were two fires during the month, with but slight damage. The report of the Chief of Police showed that thorc woro 15 arrests. Of these 10 paid fines and 0 served time. The fines collected woro $10 by tho Cbiof Burgess and ft by Jus tices, a total of $20. Lodgings were furnished to 11 persons. The Chief Burgess submitted the following report on collections for tho month: Fines, flfl; theatre licenses, $5; ball licenses, fO; auction licenses, $18; building permits, $2; total, $47. A bill of Goyne Bros., of Ashland, for $27.74 was ordered paid after deducting $3 for haulage, tho firm having shipped tho material to town, instead of BraudonvtUo. An animated discussion, enlivened by per sonalities, was caused by tbo consideration of sevoral bills contiactcd by tbo chairman of committees without tho knowledge of the commlttco or authority of Council, and tbey were referred back to tbo committee. Among these was a printing bill contracted by tbo Chief Burgess, and a bill from the water coinmltte in which tho borough was charged for furnishing teams for plumbers doing work for tho borough. Tho action of Council last night will prob ably prohibit any tuturo trouble In this re cpectastuomombersofCounc.il have taken a determined stand upon the question. The discussion resulted in tho adoption of tho following resolution, presented by Mr. Straughn : "Eosolvod. That tho chairman of no com mittee has authority to contract hills without tho consent or approval of tho majority of the committee ; that no commlttco has authority to contract a debt lor labor or supplies ex ceeding $23, unless permission is first granted by Council ; provided, tbat there is no neces sity for immediate action and which cannot bo deferred until the meeting of Council." It was furtbor decided, by motion, that hereafter Council will take up tho considera tion of bills, beforo committee reports are re ceived, and that no bills will bo considered unless they are in tho hands of tho com mittees for consideration tho night previous to tho regular meeting of Council. A bill of W. J. Britt for repairing the paved portion of South Main street, dug np in re pairing a leaking pipe at the Brenuan property, was referred to the street com mittee. A bill from Michael Ilcffron amounting to $15.74, for repairing the wator main on Lino street, damaged by mine workings pulling down tho surface of tho street, was referred to the street committee, with instructions to make efforts to collect the bill from the Qirard Estate. After disposing of several bills on the secretary's tablo Council adjourned. Broker Convlotoil of "Gfrnnd Larceny. New York, May 6. Charles B. Towns, a stock broker of this city, was yesterday found guilty of grand larceny in the first degree in general sessions. He was charged by Surgeon J..B. Cordlero, U. S. N., of the cruiser New Orleans, with appropriating, in a stock transaction, 70 shares of stock of tho St. Louis and Southwestern pre ferred. Towns was remanded for sen tence. Miss Mary E. Jones, Dealer in and maker of WAX - AND - NATURAL - DESIGNS For use on funeral occasions. All kinds of deslrms always on hand and Hpeclnl designs made on short notice. Best materials, and all work guaranteed. White and black satin slipper with patent extension device. Cut flowers for the May Assembly, on Wed nesday. Mav 10th. Ivcave vour orders. We are also taking orders for Decoration Day. Cor. Main and Lloyd Streets. F RIEDMAN'S ENLARGED GROCERY, 213 W. Centre St. Wholesale : and : Retail. Eggs, 2 dozen for 25 cents, Strictly fresh. Excellent Farmer Butter. 17 cents. 4 and 5 pounds of prunes, 25 cents. 3 biggest mackerel, 25 cents. 3. A. Friedman, 313 West Centre Street. FOR SALE. One Block of Nine Houses - - - Situated on West Coal street, Shenandoah. The property entire la 1125 feet front anil 70 feet devp. Kaeh house has a froutage of 12 feet by 28 feet deep, with kitchen 10 liy 14 feel; all are two storlea, six rooms, tin roof. They have Just been thoroughly repaired, newly painted and papered, and new sills, outhouses and coal houses constructed, These properties are FOR SALE OR RENT Hither m n whole or eepnrately and on reason able terms. Hents reduced to $C per month. For farther information apply to M. R. Fowl or, Largest Stock. Largest Stores Largest Profits to Buyers. These are a few of the many patrons. Come and see our stock ware and carpets. We can save you more money in less time than any other store in town. No necessity of running to numerous stores to furnish a home. We can furnish you one from the cellar to the garret. Our stock and prices will cause you much astonishment, We are head quarters for baby coaches. STOVE REPAIRINO OP ALL KINDS. PICTURE FRAHES HANUPACTUREU, ALL SIZES. D. and J. Siegel, lee You eenicEc ops you have had tho or ft hard cold. You bo recovering from malaria or a slow fever; or possibly some of tho chil dren arc Just getting over the measles or whooping cough. Arc you recovering as fast as you should? Has not your old trouble left your blood full of Impurities? And Isn't this the reason you keep so poorly? Don't delay recovery longer but It will remove all Impuri ties from vour blood. It Is also a tonio of immense value. Give nature n little help at this time. Aid her by removing all the products of disease from your blood. If your bowels are not Just right, Ayer's Pills will make them so. Send for cur book on Diet In Consti pation. , . .;,9arvSi Yirtta to ouf Dootora, We hare the xclnilre services otsome of the rao.t eminent phyil cls.ni in the United Btatei. Writs freely and recur, a prompt reply. wlthnnl n , PERSONAL MENTION. Kov. W. A. Collins, of town, will occupy the M. E. church pulpit at Frackville to morrow evening, In the absence of tho pastor, Hor. Potts, who preaches at Wra. Penn. Christ. Gruhler, of Philadelphia, is a guest of relatives in town. Isiah, a four-year-old son of William Womcr, is lying very ill at tho family resi dence on Soath Chestnut street. Among tho Shenandoah peoplo who attend ed tho May Assembly in Armory ball, Mab anoy City, last night were Misses Nelllo Ileilly, Knto Maley, Annie Burko, Margaret and Nellie O'Hara, and Messrs. Frank Toolo, John A. Bcilly, Jr., Tobias Purcoll, James Crcary and James Bell. Thomas Campbell, formerly inside fore man at tho Indian Ridge colliery, is seriously ill at his homo in Ashland. Mrs. Bridget Mangam desires to express her thanks to tho many friends who rendered lior assistance during bcr recent bereave ment. Benjamin Jones, of tho local telephono ex change, was entertained by tho hello" operators at Mahanoy City last evening. Governor T.enry ff Vor Gtinm. New York, May 6. Naval Govenor Richard P. Leary, of the Island of Guam, of the Ladrone group, sailed to day on tho Yosemite for his Pacific ocean station. Captain Leary said bo fore his departure: "We have been sent out to govern Guam, and we are going to do It." Naval Governor Leary is a native of Baltimore and was graduated from Annapolis in 1860. In the war with Spain he commanded the San Francisco. Captain Leary will also be postmaster general of Guam. He carries all the paraphernalia of a postal station. Guam is to be mado a naval station.- Barracks for BOO ma rinos will be erected. Ice Cream, All flavors Man u 1 a c - tured daily, of town. Delivered to all parts Sealed PINK BAND Package. NewYork. FAMOUS . Bon-Bons and Chocolates, Made Only Ily 0 TENNEY COMPANY, rOK BALK 11X FRED. KEITHAN; Baker and Confectioner, 104 M. Main St. Cents per yard for home made rag carpet ; others for 40, 45, 50 and 65c per yard. Call and see our new line ot Brussels, Vel vets and Ingrain carpets. FRICKE'S CARPET STORE, i0 South Jardln Street. inducements our new stores offer to ot stoves, furniture, tinrare, hard - 103-ios south Main sl H Perh B grippe a may !Tako m m JmmllSlt'i nm -aril"- r rfTfr THE SCHOOL BOARD. l'rnceedlncs nt tin Adjourned Meeting Held Last Night. An adjourned meotlns of tho School Board was hold last night t transact bnslnoss left over from tbo regular mcotlug hold last Wednesday night and to Day bills. Tlio Directors in attendance woro Messrs. Cough lln, Hanna, Mallck, Martin, Dovo, Britt, Whlmkorand Devltt. Tho 1'iuanco commlttco reported that Solicitor Burko had advised that tho balanco of tho olght por cent, of the school bonds, to bo redeemed during tho fiscal year, could bo redeemed with tbo funds in hand. The com mltteo was authorized to draw lots to do torinluo what bonds shall bo called In. A temporary loan of $700 for ninety days. to meet current expenses, was authorized. An order was drawn iu favor of Solicitor Burko for $23, for sorvlccs Iu tho caso of Mrs. Mary Mcllct, who sought to bo tellovcd as ono of Collector Scanlan's bondsmen. Tho following resolutions wore prcsonted by tho commlttco appointed at tlio last meet ing and adopted : WlIRREAR. Tho nttanllnn of tho Shonan. doah SHiool District School Board has been callod to tbo fact that owing to a scarcity of finances, the Governor of this Common wealth is seriously considering a reduction of ourstato appropriation to tho pubic school system. Therefore, be it ltcsolvoil, That we inform tlio said Oov ernor of Pennsylvania, that a reduction us contemplated would soriously affect our dis trict nnu nocessttato a reduction or our school term to the dotrimcnt of our children. Resolved, That wo, mombors of the School Board of tbo district of Shenandoah, horcliy request Hon. W. A. Stone, Governor of tbo Commonwealth of Penna., to use all lionor ahlo moans to maintain tbo appropriation for tbo public schosls as granted by the Legisla ture. Kesolvcd, That a copy of tho foregoing resolutions ho spread upon tho minutes and a copy forwarded to the said Govornor. ltospectlully submitted, Thomas Dove, Jr. E C. Malick, M. J. WiHTAKnn, Committee All bills and salarlos were ordorcd paid, after which the Board adjourned to meet at tlio call of tho president, for tlio transaction of general business. TALES OF OUR HEROES. An Opportunity to- Secure the Hook Pre sented to SheiinndoRli l'eople. Tbo Herald has succeeded In maklns ar ratiBomonts with tho publishers of tbo "Hero Talcs of tho American Soldier and Sailor," whereby tho people of Shenandoah can secure this work at a nominal cost. Tbis work can only bo secured through our local agents, Messrs. Hooks & lirown, who will raako a thorough canvass. The book contains 000 pagos and 100 Illus trations and is finely bound iu illustrated cloth. It contains nil tho important battles that tbo American soldiers nnd sailors bnvo fought and graphically Illustrates them Special attention is given to tho late Spanish war, and among tho Illustrations are "The Destruction of tho Maine," Dewey's Vic tory," "Cervora's Dofeat," "Hobsou's daring with tho Merrlmac," "Tho defeubo of Camp McCalla" and many others. Tho books retail all over tho country at 2,00 per copy nnd thousands have noon sold The terms upon whlcb tbo hooks will bo sold hero are as follows: Any persou who will agree to take the Hisbild for six mouths will bo supplied with a copy of tbis exeoll ent history of our country's defenders for 73 cents. Hoinember, a $2 00 book for 75 cents, tho only condition being that you agroe to tako the Herald for six months. Tlio ITebald is progressive, enterprising, wido-awnko and always will bo. Its daily visits will keep you bettor informed than any other paper on tho nows of this locality, county, state and nation. Copies of the book can bo examined at tho storo of llooks & Brown, No. 1 North Main street. Church Notices. In tho absenco of tho pastor, Kov. James Moore, services iu tho 1. M. church to. morrow will bo conducted by tho two local preachers. The choir has prepared a special musical program, consisting of choruses. duets and quartettes. In tho Calvary Baptist church to-morrow evening, the pastor, Kov. II. R. Albln, will give bis fourth lecture on the personal coming of tho Lord to this earth. The time of Ills coming, and Ills reign on tbo earth with His saints for ono thousand years. During the evening tho choir, led by V, Waters, will render appropriate music. All will be welcome. Service at 0:30. Stroke of l'aralysls. Mrs. Llewellyn Beddow, of Mahanoy City suffered from a stroko of paralysis and is in a critical condition. Coco Argoline, the gonuine article, for sale at KIrliu's drug storo. 10-6-tf MISCELLANEOUS. WANTED. By ft young couple, rooms wltl bourdliig. Address, with terms, "11 11KHALU OUlCe. CKl-O-0 FOU KENT, A nine-room dwelling house, bath-room, hot nnd cold water throughout tho house, and all conveniences, located on North Jardln street. Apply at this offlco tf TMPHOVE YOUU WHITING. By sending 25o X for 30 assorted pens for business and line corresponding purposes 10 TUB 11AUT WT O UO., 3-29-tf Pottavllle, Fa. TOTICE. Desirable properties for sale. Ap- X ply to a. u. ju. uoiiopeter, attorney, snenanuoau, tHJi-u 7? STATE of Elizabeth Klock. deceased Mi Letter of Administration on the estate of Kllzabeth Klock, hvo ol t'.o Uorough of Shen andoah, Penna . liave been Rranted to Abraham ji. jviuvn , ui tut) uuruugu ui oucu tuiuuaii. Penna.. to whom all tier sons Indebted to said estate are requested to make payment, and those uaving claims or uemauuf, wm mane Know the same without dalaT to Or to Abraham II. Klock, Administrator r-JJWAUD W. BIIOKHAKKU, Auy, Shenandoah, Pa. 5-C-St-oaw We Have It, Just the Piece of Meat You Want. We'll fit the niche In your appetite and IIS the peculiarity ox yourpocKct booic. 8eleetefl cuts cost more than ordlnarv ones hut you'll find our prices for the best ones are lea. man outers cnorce lor equally koou pieces: Come after it If you prefer or we'll deliver It it you say the worn. BEL'S, IS II. 01 STREET CHEAP GROCERIES. Hay, Flour and Peed. NEW STORE. NEW STOCK, Our eoods are staple and sell retail at tvnoiesaie nnees, FOll BATUIIDA V. Farmer roll putter, lOo and 18o best creamery butter, 22oj hamg,tC boulders, Cc Ellis Guzinsky, 216 West Centre St., Shenandoah. Three doors below brick school, BISHOP His Words Will Inspire Paine's Who will douht tlio wonderful efficacy of Paine's celery compound in tho faco of tbo following cuJorsomcnt from tho Bishop of tho diocc&o of Ilurlington ? WELLS, KICIIARDSON UO Uentlemen : l have been askod why I recommend Paine's celery compound, and I desire to put on record frankly my reasons for this endorsement, hoping that my .words may inspire those readers who neeu health and strength, with faith to try Paine's celery compound and prove to themselves its worth. At the ianny Allen Uosnital.an Institution in which I am deeply interested. Paine's celory compound has been used successfully The Sisters of Mercy at Mount St. Mary's Acadomy on Mansfield Ave. rely upon Paine's celery compou nci as a tonic ana strength-elver. In my own household, one of tbo domestics has taken Paine's celery compound for llvor trouble of long standing and says, "It has done more cood than any other medicine." Several priests have spoken to me in praiso oi this remeay, ana i Doneve it has uio cou Window Guards, Stable Guards, Cellar Guards, Iron Railings, &c. REPAIR WORK PROM PTLY ATTENDED TO. FACTORY : 221-240 N. Emerlck St. RESIDENCE : 221 N. West St. Attractiveness Of Person. Satisfactory hair Is one of the most attractive features about your person. T.eat it nnd drcfe U and it Is to your advan tage. We do It at your home every day, Wednc.duy and BJurUuy excepted. Q UR extraordinary big values, in the purchase ol 25 cents worth of our choice meats, has become a winner. The people are all talking about it and they con tinue to become customers at our meat market daily. Try our inducement and join the rush. J. Dallus' Meat Market, 203 East Centre Street. Our market I. not exactly centrally located but thnt little extra wallc will bciietlt your purse. OF BURLINGTON. Celery Compound. tidence of ray associates. Even did I not know from personal obser vation of the worth of Paine's celery com pound, I should feel like praislnc It for the simple reason that it is prepared by the Wells & Richardson Co., a firm whoso members I have known for nearly a quarter of a century, and In whom 1 have perfect confidence Very truly, John S. Micuaud, Coadjutor Bishop of Burllnuton, Vt. Father Michaud, ono of tbo ablest priests of the Eoman Catholic church in America, was consecrated Coadjutor Bishop ol Bur lington in 1892 by the Most Rovorcnd John T. Williams, D. D., Archbishop of Boston, assisted by lit. Rev. D. Bradley and Rt. Rev. II. Gabrields, D, D. The dioceso then con tained 87 churches, 01 priests, 15 convents, one college. 0 academies, ono ornhanage. two hospitals, 18 parochial schools, and a Catholic population of 55,000. Father Michaud built the Providence Orphan Asylum, a command ing structure tbat 13 the source ot much pride, tho Fanny Allen Hospital at Burling Manufacturer of . . Wire Screens, Iron Fences, Fire Escapes, Preservation Of the Hair. The effect our treatment affords will astonish you We give It the attention that helps you to strengthen and perscrvo It by tho application ot our sliampoolug method. Dusto's Tonsorlal Parlors, Ferguson IIouso Block. Our New Jewelry Store, Now at 123 South Main street, below Krick's hard ware store. Come and see us. We have a larger stock to show you and are sure we can please you. Watches, Clocks, Silverware, Musical Goods. See our special line ot ladi s and gents' solid gold rings and wedding rings. Save your first money in matrimony by buying at our store. Ellis Deull, 1S3 South Main Street. Faith to Try ton, and a church which Is considered the hncst in tbo stato. His kind-hearted desiro to be oT servico to the peoplo and the great sincerity that breathes through every line of Bishop Michaud's recommendation of Paine's celery compound ought to leavo no doubt in any ono's mind of tho tremendous superiority of Paine's celory compound over all the remedies that have recently boon clamoring for attention. . Paine's celery compound will make you well, and enable you to stay so 1 The system strengthened, purified, and regulated by this greatest of remedies will resist all invasion of disease I Thero is no household that can afford to be without it. Its praises have been sounded by men and women in every walk of life by the wealthiest, the most famous, and by tho humblest, but equally grateful. Paine's celery compound is within the reach of evory one. It is a simple matter to test its astonishing efficacy. Good Eyesight! People don't realize the enjoyment in reading good advertisements, nor do they always appreciate good eye sight until they feel its power waning. At the first warning consult a competent optician. Examination free. Thos. Buchanan, Jeweler and Optician. 118 South Main Street. COLLARING A MAN IS EASY IF YOU HAVE AS MANY STVLES OP COLLARS AS WE HAVE. Tho very fashionable andrtcnslhle round pointed culls and collars are meeting with great favor Wo show all the styles made- All the new colorings In shirts for spring; ties, gloves canes, and umbrellas, at dor e prices. Portz Bros., North Main Street. 24 andoomo Comnloxlon mo greatest enarras a woman can Pozzom's GouruixioK Fowoaai f ROUT VIEW. 5H0WINO HEARD'S POTtHT IMPROVED BflGlAtt I AH Iia vug ui possess. glTtS It. f
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