tJOtttt VOL. XV.-NO 204 SHENANDOAH. PA.. PK1DAY. AUGUST 25. 1899. ONE CENT &0 Sold For Cash or J. P. Williams & Son, 13 S. Main St., Shenandoah, Pa. g0'HARA'S FOR ft. $ A OPEN DAY AND NIGHT. TELEPHONE CONNECTIONS. Cor. Lloyd nnd White Sts., SHENANDOAH and The Latest ! New Arrivals I Always at the Lowest Prices ! A real bargain in a striped 3 1-4 inch all silk Taffeta Ribbon, at 14 cents per yard. Worth 25 cents. Pompadour, Empire and Side Combs. The very latest designs. Cyrano Bead Pins. Morgan's Fancy Bazar, Mam . OIL STOVES. Call and See Them. Glass Lemon Juice Extractors. Jelly Glasses. Fruit Jars. Parafine Wax for Your Jellies. Sealing Wax and Strings. Swalm's . Hardware . Store. OUR FRIDAY To-morrow (Friday) we will place on two of the largest counters in our store a nice stock of Men's, shoes. The lid of every box will be store you are confronted with every available style. It is this way : First come, first served. Come early and secure first choice. You will never be able to purchase these shoes at such prices again. We are doing this In order to make room for our new stock of Clothing. Oo not forget when you are In need of a new suit. TLf NEW STORE, 33 North Main Street. Watson Building. HARRY LEV IX, Prop, New Carpets. New Oil Cloths. New Linoleum, 21 A full 5 styles w Tapestry, Velvet and INGRAINS. New Styles, Extra Qualities. RAG CARPET. All Kinds and Prices At McPhail Pianos. For 60 years made on honor Sold on merit. Strictly High Grade. AND OTHER MAKKS.- Lea sod on Time. FURNITURE AND MUSIC STORE. AND rialn Street, MAHANOY CITY. Chains, Hair Latest In Boblnet Brooches, Horse Shoe Hair Ties, Stock Collars Linen Collars. The Neatest and Best Burning Stove Made. SHOE SALE ! Ladies', Misses' and Children's removed. When you enter the line of new sprlngi In- Body iBrussels. KEITER'S. ANOTHER MAN DIES. i h ItestlH nl Ilia Kxiihinlott of the Kabtiier l'omler Mill. The explosion at tlio Kniitner powder mill. report oil In yesterday'sllKKAI.D. has rmultcd in another death. Harvey Jones, who was reportod fatally burned, died at Ms homo near Braudouvllle at eleven o'clock last evening. Jones leaves a wito nnd three children. About a month ago be quit work in. the mines at Boston Run, where he had beou employed for several years, to seek less dangorous work, only to meet a horriblo death In yesterday's explosion. About a week ago he sull'ered much loss by robbers entering his home. William Iletzeuhcrgcr, tlio man who was instantly killed, had 11 u Interost in the mill. Ho was a single man, and his parents reside in Carbon county. lie went Into the glaze bouse and as he entered the explosion oc curred, throning him about one hundred feet away. His body was burned black and frightfully charred to a crisp, but net mutilated Jones was in tho dry house at tho time and when tho explosion in tho glazo house oc curred ho sought safety nearby, lie had sulllcicut time between the two explosions to escape, but having no idea that the former would be destroyed, he remained where he was, and as a remit lost his life. He was horribly burned. William Van Horn was also near the dry house when the socond explosion oceurred, but escaped. He was painfully burned, how ever, while removing the burning clothes from Jones' body. The cause of tho explosion is still a mystery. About 200 kegs of powder were in tho building at the time. Tho plant is a complete wreck. As stated above, the glazo bouse was tho scene of the first explosion, followed by destruction of- the dry house, then tho stack house, engine house and boiler house destroying everything in the vicinity. The shock was felt distinctly for miles around. A similar accident destroyed a portion of these mills loss than a year ago. KNOCKED FROM HIS CAR. A Schuylkill Traction Conductor Struck by n Telegraph Pole. Yosterd&y afternoon as a Schuylkill Trac tion car was gliding aleng at Lost Creek in charge of Motorman Edward Amour the bell cord was suddenly pulled by an excited passenger to have the car brought to a stand, still. The causo of the suddeu stoppage was an accident to the conductor, Owen Dough erty, residing at Rappahaunock. Tho car was an open one, and Mr. Dougherty was engaged in collecting fares and while going along the foot board ho was struck by a telegraph pole with much force. The blow hit him directly in the faco and threw him down an embankment of eight feet. When picked up he was in a dazed condition. Investigation showed that he had received lacerations of the noso, ear and faco. lie was placed on the car which proceeded to Girardvllle. After several minutes he regained consciousness and his wounds were dressed temporarily by the passengers. Mr. Dougherty s injuries are not considered serious. Phoenix New UnlforuiF. Tho first uniform of a large contract re cently award to Philadelphia manufacturers for the Phoenix Hose Company of town was received yesterday. It is that of ex-Fire Chief P. J. Reynolds, and all who saw it pronounced it a perfect fit. The cloth used is bottle greeu in color. The uniform con sists of trousers, coat and vest. The coat is of the double-breasted frock pattern with two rows of six buttons each on tbo breast, while three smaller ones adorn each sleeve. It is Blmilar to that of the Columbia Hose uompany. 1Be cap is mauo ot tho same cloth as the coat, Across the front aro in- scribed the word "Phoenix" with the figure No. 2 underneath. The cap is of very neat design. The firm having the contract will furnish about 200 uniforms. Commercial Hotel Remodeled, Visitors to the Commercial Hotel will find a vast change since the hostelry has been entirely remodeled. It has been repainted and papered, Commodious bath and wash rooms have been added. Mr. Heckman, the proprietor, enjoys the reputation of having the best hotel and accommodations for the prices charged, in this region. The bar room is presided over by James Jacoby. Anhcuser Uusch St. Louis beer and the Pabst Mil waukee brews are sold In bottles at the bar. Lithuanian Itectory. The bricklayers erecting the new Lithu aniaa rectory are making excellent head. way. They have reached the secoud story. The first floor with its fine pressed brick front and arched windows and door presents a beautiful appearance. When it is completed it will be one of the inest attractive residences in town. Hay Fight the Ileef Trust. It may be of some interest to the butchers of town to know that tie New York butchers propose to organize an association, which may become national in its character. Their ob ject is to fight the Beef trust and abolish the constant increase iu the prices of meats. A Gold Medal Artist. Sam Slichter, the all around manipulator of milBical instruments and who holds the championship and gold medal of the world far guitar and harmonica duetts will delight you nightly at Weeks cafe, 8-25-tf Mr. Lewis' Aspirations. From Mabanoy City Itecord. David I. Lewis, of Sheandoah, brother of ur popular restaurateur, has, at the request of his numerous political and personal friends, consented to become a candidate for the Republican nomination for the Legisla ture in tbe First district next year. ricnieked at Itlagtown. The Christian Endeavor Society of the United Evangelical church enjoyed its annual picnic in SUuifer's grove at Rinstown to-day. The weather was favorable and the crowd of picnickers was largo which are indications that a pleasant time was enjoyed. With Cs Again. It was u surprise to many of the visitors 'about the Hotel Ferguson last evening to see tbe smiling countenance of Michael Coakley neuiaa me registering desk again. He will serve in the capacity of night clerk. He is popular with the traveling public. Gatherlug at Wm, I'enu, The Misses Seltzer, of Wm, Penn, last evening entertained a number ef friends at their residence. Powder Plant Hold, An important transfer of real estate and the powder plant of John 'Pitman was made to tho Ferndale Powder Company, this after noon. It consists of the former's powder mill and BO acres of laud in Union township along the little Catawissa creek, adjoining the property of the purchaser. The plant and land was valued at f 10,000 by Its former owner. The consideration of purchase is not given. The deal was made through . u. u. iioiiopeter, Esq, THE GOAIt TRADE Reading Officials Saj the Outlook Is Promising. A' FAKE DISPATCH SENT OUT The Stock on Hand Is Much Lets Than This Time Last Tear The Demand This Autumn Will Tax the Anthra cite Carrying Lines to Move the Coal Promptly. Philadelphia. August 25. A prominent olliclal of the Philadelphia & Heading Coal and Iron Company, who Is also officially con nected with the Philadelphia A Heading Railway, stated that the authracito coal trade is not in a chaotic state, as was announced In an article sent out from this city. ."Kates aro being cut," ho said, "but this is nearly always tho case 'and it cannot bo prevented," Regardlug the probability of prices going lower because of "trouble In the trade." the olliclal said he did not expect this to oecur. The Heading is an important factor in the anthracite market, and, as an evidence that there is no overproduction, it can be ststed authoritatively that the stock on hand of this company at tho presont time Is 15 per cent. lass than It was at the c rrespnndlng period last year. Tho trade Is as brisk as can bo looked for at this soason'of the year, perhaps mere so. The freight movomsnt on all roads has been extremely largo for several months. and, as this will doubtless continue during tho autumn, it is probablo that diUiculty will be experienced by the anthracite carrying tines in supplyiug tho demand for coal. Such a condition will naturally increase tho price, ana tho trade will not sutler from a monetary standpoint. The Beading official, on this theme, said : "The question this fall will be, where can we got cars to carry the coal? Tho equip ment Is now taxed to its utmost In moving all classes of freight, aud the largo general shipments will no doubt continue." The serious problem in tho trade, there fore, is to provide for tho movement of the increased demand that will surely bo created by the advent of cool weather. The bituminous coal trust, which will be formed by a combination of the railroad mines of the Pittsburg district, is being financed by Moore A Schley, of New York, through their agent, J. B Nicholson, who Is with the Pittsburg firm of George B. Hill & Co. Tbo coal men are represented in the project by Upson A. Andrews and J. C. Dyser, of Pittsburg. It is stated that options have been secured en all the mines in this district with the exception or that ef the Massillou Coal & Coke C about 100 in all. These options are on cash contracts, but it is understood the coal men will be given the preference in subscribing for the stock. The books will close this week, and it is said that the stock has been more than subscribed al ready. The capital .1 the company will be $H,000,000, one-half of which will be common stock. ODD FELLOW LODGES. This lleuevolent Organization la Onliilug In Numerical Strength, The growth of Odd Fellowship in this stato is surprising. The local lodges have materially increased their membership, aud corresponding good results have been at tained in neighboring towns. The fraternal features of the organization are too well known to comment upon. Tbe benevolent feature well, "The left hand knoweth not what the right hand doeth.' The latter feature is faithfully exemplified at the Orphans Home, near Sunbury, under the jurisdiction of tho lodges of Central Penn sylvania, including these from this town. A representative of the Herald had occasion to visit the home recently and was cordially greeted by tbe president of the orphanage, John Miller, and his estimable wife, who is matron at tbo institution. They rule the forty odd children under their charge with a kind but firm hand, and have tho respect and love of the little ones. A visit to tbe home would surprise one, for there could be seen how the inmates love Mr. and Mrs Miller, and to hear tboehildren call "Aunty" aud "Uncle" one would naturally suppose tho respected couple possess nephews and neices by tbe half hundred. The orphanage is situated near Sunbury and was once what was known as tho Hoover farm. The place is beautifully situated and is a model in every particular. Timo, aud a very short time, will see new buildings ereoted on the grounds for the use of Odd fellows in their old and tceble years aud in their dying days cau pass them away in peace and comfort and meditate of the days when they were young and then reconcile them selves to the fact that they are in tho hands of friends who will give them every attention- fur the good Samaritan Is a very prominent feature of tho I. O, O. i. Watermelons and Canteloupes. One carload for Friday and Saturday. All sweet fruit, cheap. Coslett's, SO South Main street. 8-23-lt Delicate Operation. A delicate operation was performed yester day at the county almshouse hospital by Dr. James Monaghan which it is believod will result in the full restoration of the mental faculties of Benjamin Greeu, an inmate of that Institution. The operatlcn was tbe rais ing of a piece of tbo bone of the skull which was pressing on thebruiu. It was necessary to remove about four and a half inches of the scalp. ATiout a year ago Green, whose home Is at Girardvllle, was injured by a fall of coal, He finally lost his reasou, and was taken to the insane department. Choicest new designs and largest stock of silverware at Brumm's. 8-25-tf Camp Fire at rrackvllle. The G. A. R., of Frankvllle, will hold their annual camp fire in Dewey park at that place, this evening aud to-morrow evening, Re freshments will be sorved ou the grouuds and music will be furnished by the Meredith band orchestra, Purchase Money Paid. The purchase money for the Schuylkill Haven rolling mill plant, 121,000, has beon paid over. The deed for the property has also been delivered in Philadelphia, lloner and Kennedy to llox. Jack Boner, the hard-hitting middle weight pugilist, of Summit Hill, la scheduled tomeetauk Konuedy, In a tweuty-fivo round go at tbe Uoney island Athlctio Club. Monday night next, for a purse. Boner's friends aro backiug him to win. urowsiuessisuispeueuuy hkix'uam's rn.ls NEW TELEPHONE LINES. Work uf Constructing an Indrprndrnt I.liifi to llrgln at Once. Tho indications am that those who use tote- phono service will not much longer bo at the mercy or a monopoly with exorbitant rates. Work on an Independent line will begin at once, if the statements of the projectors aro to be believed aud there is no Hood reason to doubt them. Two or threo years ago the Schuylkill Tele phone Company secured a charter and rights of way through every town in the county with tbo sinslo exception of Pottsville. The incorporators included ex-Senator Mona ghau, B. 11, Hunter, of town, Kdwln C. Price, of Ashland, aud others through out the county. On Wednesday even ing G. M. Green, of Philadelphia, repre senting tills company, appeared before the itiwii CouucII of Ashland, and aiked that the ordinance giving them the right or way. which bad expired 11 year ago, bo extended. Ho explained why tho company had been handicapped at Pottsville : that the ordinance at the county seat was bad passed second resil ing and will oome up for final disposition on Septomlier 5th., when it is expected to pass. Ho said it was tbo purpose to begin work or coustructlug the lino through Ashland at onco, as they have already commenced work on tho extension from Mt. Carniol, whero they connect with tbe Shamokin liuo, and will connect with every town in the county. The request was granted and the ordinance was extended for a period of tin o months ("ginning August 22, 1809. The ordinance adopted In Shenandoah, giving the company tho right of way, passed threo years ago, Is unlimited as to expiration, nnd will not have to be renewed. We now have two independent telephone companies seeking rights of way throughout the county, the other one being tbe Equitablo Telcphono Company which recently secured rights or way hore and has also an applica tion at Pottsville. All but one of the In corporators are residents of .Shenandoah. May we not expect more equitable telephone rates with such opposition? Pottsville Council is the stumbling block. We have just received a nice line of paint brushes, window nnd floor brushes, good having brushes from 5c. to 25c. At Glrvin's." 8-24-2t SCHOOLS IN AUN1I.A. Tl-o System Kstnbl tulic-d by tlio Unl- ttMl Slrtti' Military Authorities. Washington, Aug. 25. An Interest ing description of the school system established in Manila by tho United States military authorities is given In a communication received at the state department from Mr. Charles Denby, acting president of tho Philippine commission. "It will he seen," ho says, "that tho teaching of the English language is compulsory. Under the Spanish gov ernment a small fee was charged for tuition, but now It has to be entirely free. The question of whether book3 shall be furnished free ot cost is being considered by the military authorities. It is probable that parents who are able to pay for books will be required to do so, but tho poor will not ho charged threfor." Public schools were reopened Mon day, July 3, for the school year of nine months' duration. Regular attendanco at some schools of all children be tween the agea of 0 and 12 years Is re quired. One hours instruction per day In all public schools Is devoted to teaching the English language. PUACIlfcS! PEACIIKS!! A fine variety of peaches for table purposes or preserving will arrive at our store daily. Buy your Bartlett pears for preserving at our place. Coslett's, 30 South Main St. 8-23-lt The Lost Creek Picnic. To-morrow is the day set for tbe picnic at Brown's grove. Lost Creek, The afl'alr is being arranged by tbe T. A. B. Society of St. Mary Magdalene's church, and for whose benefit it is to be hold, Tho festivities will begin with a parade at 1 p. ni that will form in front of the T. A. B. hall. Societies from Shenandoah, Girardvllle, Mabanoy Plane, Ashland, Mt. Carmel and Shamokin will participate. Immediately after the parade a sweepstako pigeon shooting match will take plaoe on the picnic ground. This event is being anticipated with much in terest. In the pavilion music will be fur nished by an orchestra of six pieces. Mauy shady nooks for the comfort ol the picnickers have been arranged throughout the grove. The Hoy Fouud In a Cht, Daniel, tho 11-year-old son of Owen Mc- Connel, of Mahanoy Plane, was missing from his homo Wednesday evening after return ing from tbe B. C. church picnic. Searching parties were organized and a diligent search was kept up until yesterday morning, when a brakeman on tbe P. A R. railroad, while passing through the empty excursion cars, fell over something and, upon investigation, it proved to be the lost boy. He was Imme diately taken to his home. "Do You Need Any?" 1 qt. fruit jars, 45c, a dozen. Jelly tumblers, 18c. a dozen. Little preserving crocks, 5c. each. Parrifine sealing wax, 12c. cake. We have separate jar tops and eum rings. Also a nice lino of preserving kettles, 8-21-2t GIBVIN'B. llreach of Promise Case Settled. Tbe breach of promise caso in which Viola Houser sued John F. Arner for f5,000 dam ages for alienating breach of promiso has been setuca ana tne suit withdrawn. The case was withdrawn upon the promise of tho de fendant to pay the prosecutrix a money oou sldcratiou. The partiss reside iu Tamanua, laborers Heceive au Advance, Tho laborers of No. 4 Jeddo received notice that beginning with yesterday their wages would be incieased from f 1.25 to 11.00. This is the second advauce the employes of G. B. Marklo A Co. have received within a few weeks. Curbing Arrives. A oar load of curbing arrived in town yes terday to be used iu frout of tbe liunyon, Tittnan and Burns' properties, ou North Main street. The front of the Farmer's hotel will also be entirely re-curbed. Ills Cave Iu. A big cave-in has occurred at Lost Creek, No, 2, ou tho main road to Ashland Tho opening is so near the wagon road that a watchman has beeu employed to protect pedestrians and teams from damage. Its depth cannot be ascertained as the brink is filled with ashes dumped there to fill previous broach, and Is uot safe to approach. It is estimated to be 30 feet wide. The public path to LoH ureeK was also swallowed up. All bicycle sundries sold at profitable prices to tne buyer tor tuts month, tiuy now and save money in tbe future. Orkin's Jewelrv store, 7 South Main street, 7-17-tf TROOPS FOR THE GAPE I Great Britain Rushing War Mate rial to South Afrioa. BAD PEELING IN TBAN8VAAL. Tlio lloer Government Alno Pending: Kno mmiH CoimlicnmuntN or Animu iiltlnn ti llliiemniiitelii llrltou Ar retted lit JolimitHwlitiri!. London, Aug. 25. A aiiecial maga zine ling been constructed In the steam er Umvotl, which leaven the Thamea today for the conveyance of ammuni tion and stored to Natal. The consign ment includes 1.000,000 rounds of ma chine guns cartridges, 1,000 saddle treps and 100 tons of general military t.urei). The Marquis of Salisbury spent the afternoon and evening with Queen Vic toria. It is believed the grave situation of affairs in the Transvaal was partly responsible for tho premier's visit to Her majesty. The British steamer Arundel Castle Balled from Southampton yesterday with 30 officers and 770 men of various regiments bound for Cape Town. The men belonging to the British first class reserve, residing at Natal, have been ordered to hold themselves In readiness to rejoin their regiments. The Manchester regiment, number ing 1,000 men, sailed yesterday from Glbrnltar for Cape Town. dispatch from litiluwayo says that a Dutchman named Petrtis Vllgoen was charged there yesterday before a local magistrate, upon a warrant ulgned by the British high commission er. Sir Alfred Mllner, with Inciting the natives of ueuchanaland to rebel against the British authorities. Despite the virtual blockado of war material In Delagoa bay, the Capo government Is sending enormous con signments of munitions of war to Bloemfonteln. During tho present month over 2,000,000 cartridges have been sent and BOO rifles were dispatched last night from Port Elizabeth to Bloemfonteln. Tho patience ot the peo ple Is becoming exhausted, and unless the Imperial government acts quickly and decisively the gravest damage may ensue to British prestige. The Johannesburg correspondent of The Morning Post, says: The general Impression today, both hero nnd In Pretoria, Is that Great Britain Is pre paring to accept the proposed compro mise. Mr. Shelly, the local representative ot Burroughs, Wellcome & Co.. the Lon don druggists, was arrested near Jo hannesburg fort. The police subjected him to many insults, but soon liberated him In the absence of any specific charges. Bodily pain loses its terror if you've a bottle of Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil in the bouse. Instant relief In coses of burns, cuts. sprains, accidents of any sort. More Snppllo For Porto Itlco. Philadelphia, Aug. 25. Tho Porto Itlco relief committee met yesterday in the mayor's office nnd decided to com muntcnte with tho secretary of war to learn whether another ship can be ob tained to send more supplies to the Porto KIco sufferers. Contributions of supplies from this city and state are accumulating rapidly, nnd the commit tee hopes that the government will send another vessel here to take them away. The Porto Hico fund now amounts to $22,489. Mlno IlnndK on Strike. Carbondale. Aug. 25. The drivers, runners and doortendors at the Wilson Creek, Coal Brook and Lackawanna mines struck yesterday because ot a reduction of wages some time ago. About 500 hands aro out, A meeting of the strikers was held last night, nnd It was decided to have a commttteo confer with Superintendent Ross, of the mines. The question of hours will also be brought to the attention ot the mine officials. Picnic N'epit. Can be obtained at Banser's meat market. Cherry and Chestnut streets. Choice smoked meats, bolognas of all kinds and the best of iresu meats. tf Marriage Licenses. To Arthur C. Kinibcl, of Stroudsburg. Pa . and Mame Brode, of Barnesville j to Thomas O'Neill and Cecilia ilahon, both of Cass township; to Isaac D. Keber and Elizabeth Becker, loth of South Manheim township. SUNDAY 1IXCUKSION TO ATUANTIO CI1Y VIA PENNSYLVANIA KAII, ItOAD, UKI.AWAKK ItlVl'.K itmunic IIOUTK. On Sunday next, August 27. Special train leaves Shenandoah nt 4:25 a. m. Only $2.85 round trip. Through train ; no change of cars. Buy Royal Patent Flour. It is tbe best in the market. Deeds lleoonleil. Deed from L W. Weisslnger and Rebecsa. his wife, to C. F. Rahn, premise in Schuyl kill Haven ; from tbe same to George R. Kaeruher, premises In Schuylkill Haven ; from Algernon D, Brown to Louisa Waguer, premises in Pottsville; from Chas. Tlieis Weger to Frank Louis Weger, premises iu Schuylkill county. The Palace Theatre Troubles. The affairs of the unfortunate Palace Theatre Company, of Girardville. are in process of liquidation at present, aud the bond holders are getting bock about thirty per cent of their original investment. The common stock holders get nothing. Tbe receut Sheriffs sale of this property will probably cause a law suit there being a differ ence off 1000 between the bids at the first and secoud sale. A number of the boud holders have retained counsel for the purposo of col lecting this difference. It was rumored at the time of the sale that the building would be converted into a brewery. FllKK LUNCHES TO-NIQHT. bioekbt's. Special free lunch to-night. Filled beef ana dressing to-morrow morniug, Cll AS. liADZIEWICZ'S. Clam aoup will bo served, free, to all r trous to-night. rviAX LEVIT'S. SOFT SHIRTS AT HALF PRICE. The latest fall styles of neckwear are now being shown in our nortli window. MAX LEVIT UP-TO-DATE HATTER. CORNER MAIN AND CENTRE STREETS. "The Hub." ITS. hiiiiiiiiiiiiimiin ilMlUlMUlUlUMilllUlU luuiiuumuuuumaii, BLANKETS ! BLANKETS ! 37c a 45c a 60c a 73c a 95c a 99c a $1.35 a 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ( c ( ( "ThelM 99 For a window shade, or 5 lor a quarter. Others Of for 10 cents and upwards Shades made to fit any window. Come and iret cut prices ou carpets and oil cloths. FRICKFS CARPET STORE, i0 South Jardln Street. Just Received ! Imported Sardines in Oil. ' (Russian). " Swiss, Limberger, Brick, Minster and Club House Cheese In 25 and so Cent Jars. New Holland Herring. Magargle's, 26 EAST CENTRE STREET-1