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Robson Found CapabIe,

The naval retiring board which examined
Capt. H. b. Robson has reported that the
officer. who has been suffering from nou-
rasthenia, is not incapacitated for active
service. and he is therefore subject TO de-
tail.
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Hose.

Virtually giving a pair of stockings to those
spending 81 in this department.
Il Five pairs of 25c Hose for 81. Ladies' and
ChildTens sizes, fast black and russets.
u -Four pairs 3Jc Hose for 81. Ladies' and Chill
dren's Fine Isle Hose, IN black tans and russell.
ET1hree pairs soc Hose for 81. French Iisle,
fancy boot patterns, black and plain colors, in
Rernbrandt ribs.
IL Two pairs 81 Hose for 81. Silk and Isle
Stockings, In black and eolors. boot patterns, etc
CyThree pairs Boys 25c Black Ribbed Hose for
81.
Ns~ pair for Fred SILK Elastic Carriers, with
~ large ribbon bow and silver buckle. Cheap
ut zoe pair.
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Suits.
Ribbons.

Knights Of Pythias colors will be worn by man,
woman and child from tomorrow.
no yard for the Badge Ribbon, combining the
A4S h of p. eolors-red. yellow and blue.
Only BE yard for the 2ta-inch wide Satin and
Gros Grain Ribbons for badges. Solid red yellow
and blue
~ for silk Flag Badges. Only 15e yard for the
~ 11s-inch Ribbons, combining red, white and
blue.
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For Sale and Partition.

Mary ]. Pollard and her husband, Richard
D.. have filed a bill in equity against Kate
E. Lybrand and seven Others for the sale
and partition of sub lot 40. square S92.
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In the Police Court yesterday Joseph
Neurohr and william Gass were charged
with violating the liquor law in the county
In the one-mile limit and they demanded
jury trials
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BACK FROM THE ARCTICs.
Return of the Yacht Saxon From
Scientific Expedition.

The Saxon arrived at Peterhead, Scot
land, from scientific expedition to the
arctic regions. She reports that she landed
Prof Aubrey Battye. the crnithologist, and
one companion on .Kolquey Island. 100 miles
from the Russian coast. on June 2. The Sax
on, however, was obliged to abandon Battye
and his companion on account of the heavy
seas and the ice. which threatened destruc-
ton of the yacht 1t Is hoped that the two
explorers will be rescued by the next Rus
sian gunbolt which visits the island.
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BAILEY. To W. r. and Jessie H.. on August q.
1894, a son. wM- r. BAuEY, jr.
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THEY HAD A PICNIC.

hOouiums MAde Hush fOr the Con-
tents of a Push Cart.
The newsboys and bootblacks about Penn
sylvania avenue and 7th street had picnic
yesterday afternoon about 2:30 o'clock, when
a milk wagon backed into a push cart and
upset 1t. The candy on the cart was scat
tered over the pavement and the boys made
rush for 1t. Many Of them filled their
pockets before the Italian could stop them
and drive them off.
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b. Rich & Sons,
Ten Two
F Street, Next 10th

MIR. W. T. MOCkBEE, Past Grand Chancellor
X. of r., bsgs to announce that he will be glad
TO see all visiting Brother Knights at Messrs Il.
Rich 4 Sons Shoe Emporium, 1902 street NV.
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Veils.

25e to 81 80 yard for the autumn effects.
Single and Double widths.
unc is saturdays special price for choice of
A$S the 25c Wells.
zoe 70, the Soc Chiffon Yelling in
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.
MOuChOirs.

25c for Dainty Ail-linen Handkerrhefs. with hand
embroidery. The best possible value for 25c.
0Rc fer Mems Full Size and Best Quality
~ Japanese Silk Handkerchiefs. Initial in
corner.
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Lowest Prices
Vet For
Fine Shoes.

We are still closing out
the late John e. Little's
stock of fine Shoes at half
price and the odd sizes at
less than half price to
make room for large fall
shipments NOW crowding
i'm upon us. Great bar
gains for the hurrying ones.
just received importation
of beautiful genuine Tur-
ktsh Souvenir Slippers,
black, tans and reds, beau-
tifully embroidered.
During X. of p Encampment,
Only soc.
Dodge Bros. OxfOrds.
Dodge Bros have just sent us all their remnants
of Dark Brown and Chocolate Oxfords. Regular
price, $3.50
To Close, Sn.35.
All Mems Russets and
Patent Leather Shoes, to
close, Sass.
All Ladies' Fine So and
$3.50 Oxfords, to close,
SI.85.
We are daily receiving large shipments of Edwin
Clapps celebrated Fine Shoes for early fall wear
Full line Of Growers Ladies' Shoes for tender
feet, and all the latest fall patterns from other
wellknown manufacturer
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1sc for the New. Shell Dagger Hairpins, curved,
with carved tops; fac simile Of the very latest
made IN real shell.
d. shell prongs.
&c for the New Sterling Silver Hat Pins, in
floral designs.
1sc for the New Shirt Waist Sets. Rolled
~ gold. sterling silver and sIverine.
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At Southampton.
The training ship Essex has arrived at
Southampton
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Notions.

The PaIIis Royal Is first with the last boon to
women-the Francis Patent Hook and Eye In
England the rage, in France the favorite, In Amer
tea!
100 for card containing two dozen Of the
AVS Hooks and Eyes. To Introduce them we
will give away samples. We have also a waist
with them on, showing eoneusively their superior
ity-
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Gloves.

sl-2 for the latest English Walking Glove for
ladies. buttons, correct shades. -
Cu pair for the 4-button Kid Gloves made ex-
pressly for the Palais Royal. White, black
and autumn colors. g.
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lr goods may be obtained from
q. G. G. SHIFTS,
Cor. New York ave. and 14th 1t.
MERITS

MODERN PHARMACY,
Cor. 11th and + sts,
Keep q full line Obesity Bands, Pills and Fruit
Salt in stock.
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Activity on Both the Citizen
and Democratic Sides.
YESTERDAYS MEETING
Democrats Assembled in Robbins Hall
and Appointed Committee OF Twenty
Five to Prepare to Meet the Ciuzeug
Party Contest Counsel secured.

Both the Citizens and Democratic parties Of
town have their war paint on The former
has prepared papers for a recount in the
Fourth ward and contest on the Fifth ward
and borough tickets.
Yesterday afternoon the Democrats made 8
move. About two hundred assembled in
Robbins hall, corner of Main and Oak streets.
Justice John j. Csrdin called tho meeting to
order and the following organization was
effected Chairman, NJ N. Burke Secretary,
John J. Cardin; Treasurer, NJ. J. scanlan.
Several speeches were made upon the OBJ
jects of the meeting and on the rumor that
the Citizens party is to mata an attack upon
the recently elected DemocI tic borough and
ward officers The speakers were II. j. Mul-
doom, George PlOppert MI. Doyle, Council,
man. elect Patrick Hand, Councimen William
Mcclure and James Kane, T. J. Mulahy, A
J. Gallagher, p. j. Mulhollaud and Council
man L f. Gallagher,
After the action of the Citizens party had
been discussed and sarcastic attack had
been made by a First ward Councilman
against the Democratic deserter5 in his ward
in the recent election, the meeting settled
dOwR to committee Of twenty five, five
from each ward, with School Director Hams
as chairman.
The following are the members of the com
mittee: First ward-,Iere TOOmey, John I
Stanton, Andrew helusky Jere Conners and
Frank Hanna. Second ward-F. J. Bren
nan, Harry Bradigan, William s Brennan
NJ. j. Scanlan and Adam Tabor. Third
ward-John A. Reilly, NJ. L. Doyle, JOIN
Kelly, Carl Coogan and John Murphy. Fourth
ward-Michael Couners, T. J, Nullshy, John
F. Cardin, Walter Rynkawicz and Thoma,
Naney Firth ward-George Pl0ppert, Pat
rick Hand, b. +. Gallagher, John >. CardI
and Daniel Brennan.
After the adjournment Of the genera
meeting the committee went into eXeCutiv,
session. What business was transacted wa
not given out for publication except that NJ
NJ. Burke, Esq, was selected as counsel, with
power to employ additional counsel; and II
J Muldoon, f. J. Brennan and JoIe. Toomey
were appointed sub. committee 10 20 t,
POtt6ville to-day and ascertain what step.
have been taken by the Citizens party in
court.
The general committee will meet again
early this week, as soon rs the sub committee
is ready to report.
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The handsome silk.woven copy Of StuSrtG
famous portrait Of George Washington, which
WAS on exhibition at Max Sc It's dry goods
and notion store, on North Main street for
the past ten days has been removed aud
shipped back to New York. This portrait
was one of the most marvellous exhibits seen
in this town for some time snd Mr.. Schmidt
was put to considerable expense TO get it as >
part of the decorations at his place OF business
for Washingtons Birthday. There are foW
business men in this county the equal Of Mr.
Schmidt for enterprise, and he is q firm be -
lever in the theory that to draw sightseers TO
his place of business is to make new custom
crs. His shOw.windOw display during the
holidays was the u Ost beautiful and unique
of all others in the town and he completely
distanced all others in his WashiugtOn's
Birthday decorations. The policy must pay,
for Mr.. Schmidt has already made arrange.
ments with an advertising agency in New
York for a series of novel exhibitions at his
store and will begin them at an early day.
A the same time Mr. Schmidt is q firm be.
liever in newspaper advertising and an attrac'
lively written announcement by him can
always be found on the front page Of the
HERALD.
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EVANGELIST WILLIAMS.
Very Eneotivs Address to a Large Gather,
ing Of Men

Very Eneotivs Address to a Large Gather.
ing Of Men.
Evangelist George Williams the reformed
thespian, conducted service in the English
Baptist church, on South Jsrdn street, yester
day afternoon, for the benefit of men only
The gathering was large one but very few
seats in the place being vacant Rev. Harri.
son, the pastor, assisted in the service and the
choir rendered several special selections.
Mr.. Williams address, (it WAS really plain
talk based upon experiences and observations
in his own life), was listened to with great
interest and so much appreciated that when a
collection was made for the benefit of the
Reading Association donations were found
quite liberal.
The evangelist said his object was to throw
out red lights to show whore the breakers are
ahoSd in the lie Of men, especially those of
the younger generation and he warned against
self abuse inhdelity, drunkenness and adul-
terry with the utmost earnestness. He Wept
at times when telling Of his own experiences
as a victim of the liquor habit, but said that
one Of the redeeming features Of his
life before conversion was that he
had never been guilty of adultery, He are
Taigned the adulterer as the meanest and
lowest Of mankind and unsparingly scored
men who make insidious advances upon pure
and yirtuous girls and women.
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THE CONTESTS


Il 10 Understood the Democrats VIII
Contest the Election.
Special to EVENING HERALD.
PorrsvuLE, Feb. 26.--No papers were
dled at court this morning by tho attorneys
for the Citizens party Of Shenandoah, con
testing the election of the Democratic candi-
dates The delay in filing the papers is
probably due to the fact that tho attorneys
are otherwise engaged,
It is understood from reliable authority
that the Democrats have had prepared papers
contesting the election Of BauRh and McEl'
benny, in the Second ward straughn and
Hooks. in the Third; Morgan, in the Fourth
and Lee, in the Fifth, and Emanuel and Ne.
dalis High Constable and Auditor elect, re
spectively, in fact, every successful candidate
u pom the Citizens ticket at the recent cleo
ton. The papers will be submitted to court
tomorrow,
The Shenandoah water cases were called
up before Judges Bechtel and Weidmsn a.
noon today and will prObobly occupy the at
tention Of the court for the remainder Of the
day. s. II. Kaercher, Esq, opened the case
in arguing on the exceptions filed to the
bonds handed the court by the borough. The
argument is very interesting and will be
/ given in full tomorrow
After this branch Of the case is disposed Of
argument will be made for permanent in.
junction by the Shenandoah Water and Gas
Company to restrain the borough from inter
fering with the company's water shed.
Chrirman Betteridge and Treasurer Bradi,
gan appeared in court this morning and pre-
duced the records Of the Borough Council
which sre being used in the argument
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Patrick Whitaker, the Fourth ward Dem
ocratic Judge Of Election who was arrested
and put under bail on the morning following
election day on charge Of receiving and
counting illegal ballots, appeared before
Justice Walker Saturday night, with his
counsel NJ. NJ. Burke, ESQ., ready for q
hearing Justice Walker stated that Peter
Hiley, the complainant, had withdrawn the
charge. In answer TO "a question by Mr.
Burke as 70 the reason tho Justice said
Hiley claimed mistake had been made;
that he (hiley) only intended to have
Whitaker held as a witness against Anthony
Novosotky, who was arrested on Hiey's
complaint for voting on his first papers. IL
is stated that Whitaker will now prosecute
Hiley for false arrest and Imprisonment
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A TEMPERANCE PICNIC.
Fun with the Old Woman who Lived in
Shoe.

[Commuuicated.l
What crowded church on the evening of
washington's Birthday at VIM, Penn The
childreG's entertainment under the auspices
Of the infant department of the VIM. Penn
Sunday school brought together the largest
audience that ever assembled here on such an
occasion. Our little folks entertainments
are all well patrOnized, but this one surpassed
all former records and il was the greatest
financial success ever known to our church
for the cause of missions. The program, so
admirably rendered was 3 source Of great
encouragement to all concerned. MIS-.
Laura L, Knight our very efficient superin
tendent of the infant departme0t, ia desery-
ing of much praise for the time and patience
required to meet with such splendid success
She earnestly desires to give due credit to all
who so cheerfully helped in this noble work.
Miss Alice Seltzer as Organist, aud Miss
Maggie James, as vioinist, performed their
part in very creditable manner. Prof
Evan L. Jones and his brother, Richard, need
only be mentioned as giving entire satisfaction
in their selections, known as they are to be
first class musicians All readily agree that
Mr.. Robert Ii. Ledden is very deserving OF
mention for the hard work he did in putting
things in order. Others might be named, but
it would make our report too lengthy. We
are truly thankful to all who gave helping
hand. We can only mention the principle
characters, as follows Miss Lille Dovey
who represented 'Mother Merryheart," won
the admiration Of the very large audience in
the difficult part she had to perform, Among
the others who contributed to the enjoyment
OF the evening were Thomas G.. Fox, Arthur
James. Sarah Rarnett and Lila Whitman,
Sallie Zerby, Alfred p. Walker George Fell,
Ephraim Beddall, John Birklebach, Grace
James, Grace Bowman, Maude Knight
Horace Beddall and Charles H. Harris.
Messrs. J oseph S. Beddall, Thomas D. James
also contributed valuable service in connection
with the entertainment.
VIM Penn, Feb "A, 1894.
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PENCIL POINTS.

Old timers assert that this is the heaviest
snow storm Shenandoah has experienced
since the blizzard Of 1887.
Several collieries in this district were com.
pelled 10 shut down at 10 o'clock this mOru,
lug, and all were suspended at noon.
shenandoah City colliery was suspended at
an early hour this morning by the breaking
Of cable in the shaft. The cage was on tho
upward trip when it stalled in the snow and
ice that had accumulated in the guide rails
during the night. The cable parted and the
cage with a loaded car fell to the bottom OF
the shaft, and was badly damaged. For
tunately no passengers were aboard
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PERSONAL.

John Plopport went to Ntabauoy City this
morning
John Reber Of pottsyille, was in town
yesterday.
Sol. Foster ESQ, Of Pottsyille was in town
this morning
Edward Maley, of Mahsnoy City, was in
town yesterday.
Adolph Prince. Of Pottsvills drummed mp
trade here today.
Squire williams made Pottsvile a flying
visit this morning
Peter Hiley, of West Oak street, went to
poJt5yille this morning.
F - Meyer, of Pottsvine made business
calls here this morning.
John Becker, Of Delsno was visitor last
evening
John A. Reilly, Jr., was = Mshauoy City
visitor last evening.
Miss Bertha Burkhart, Of Pottsville is
spending few daysin town
Miss Jean Glover, of VIM, Pens, spent
few hours here yesterday.
Henry Thurman, of Mahsnoy City, called
on customers here to-day.
George Folmer, Sr., spent a few hours in
Girardville this afternoon.
Messrs. NJ. D. Malone and T. J. Mullshy
went 10 Msbanoy City this morning
| VII. Grant and James Coakley spent
| Sunday in Pottsville.
| Ell Sheriff VcCabe, Of POttsVilie, was
visitor to town yesterday.
Harry Bowling and Charles Reilly won't to
| Girard7ille yesterday.
Miss Name McBrearty, Of Centralis, was
| visitor last evening
Miss Lydia Eisenhower has removed her
kindergarten school to the Dougherty build
ing.
Joseph Purcell, of West Cherry street,
attended the funeral of Michael Moore vt
Phoenix Park ON Saturday.
Miss Maria Millward Of st, Clair, spent
Sunday in town.
Benjamin Slddal, Of Carlisle spent Sun.
day with town friends
Mrs Evan J. Davis, former resident Of
this town now located at Shamokin recently
gave birth to a SON
Mrs. Thomas Sanger, nee Miss Jennie
Williams, formerly Of shenandoah and now
of Mt. Carmel, gave birth to daughter on
Friday last.
Misses Minnie and Gerte Hassler, daugh-
ter5 OF }. l.. Hassler the painter and paper
hanger, went to Auburn this morning to
spend week with friends
Miss Lottie Leggett of William Penn, who
%I'' % "NoH 'he Eu's' ol MISS LlALle Lecklei OF
East Centre street, went to POttsyille this
morning for a short stay,
The many friends Of Miss Maggie Bosch
of West Coal street, will he panied TO learn
Of her serious illness Her condition was
such today rs to cause alarm.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Hinke and daughter
returned to their home in Nazareth this
morning, after spending several days with
George Wasley and family, of East Oak
street.
John Bowling, of Philadelphia, spent
Sunday with friends and relatives about
town. Mr. Bowling who for several years
conducted Pullman coach between jersey
City and st. Louis, was recently promoted 10
= clerkship in the Pullman companys offices,
in Philadelphia.
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Valuable Publication.

coyy of Labor Day Annisi, edited by T.
V. Powderly and A. w. Wright has just
reached this Office IL is an artistic work
and teens with invaluable data pertaining to
labor matters. It also contains excellent
portraits and interesting biographical sketches
of many Of the prominent labor leaders.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-02-26

Anothy Nov0sotky, charged by Peter Hilsy
with voting illegally at the Fourth ward elec-
ton, has retained counsel for the purpose OF
looking after his case and will demand a
hearing before Justice Walker, who put him
under bail in order 20 compel the presecu-
tion 20 show its side Of the case.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-02-26

March l6-Third annual ball of the St.
Patrick's Band, in Robbins opera house.
March 26-First grand ball under the au-
spices Of the Mouamore Social club in Rob.
bins opera house.
April 2O.--lce cream festival under the
auspices OF the Star Flute and Drum Corps
lu kIblins' Opera house
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Rooert r. Knight has opened grocery
store at No. South Jardin street, where he
has full stock Of the finest goods, and offers
them for sale at the lowest prices. Customers
will always receive pronpt and polite atten.
tiOn here and goods will be delivered 10 all
parts Of the town without delay.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-02-26

Great auction sale Of books, by tho best
authors commencing today and continuing
all week, at Reese's auction and commission
room. One thousand books will be sold with.
cut reserve. II
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All orders for advertising, job work and
Subscriptions can DO left at Beese's Auction
aud Commission rooms nuugherty building,
w. Centre street. where they will receive
7rowpt attention
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Rave yen tried MeElhsnny's fried Oyster :
9-l2-ti
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Buy Keystone floor. Be sure that the
name LEasIe & BAER, Ashland, Pa, is
printed ON every sack. 3-3-3tsW
Evening star., 1894-01-02
DEATH OF MIR. LUTTRELL.
A Man Well-KnOwn in Local Business
and Political Circles.

The death of Capt. Thomas J. Luttrell.
which occurred yesterday afternoon about
4 o'clock removes from local business and
political circles man who had many warm
and sincere friends, and few enemies. He
had a nature that invited confidence and
his strong sympathies and kindly DISPOSE
ton was appreciated by all who came in
contact with him. His sturdy honesty Of
purpose was as pronounced in his political
career as in his business life. The an
nouncement in The Star last evening of
the fact that he was lying at the point Of
death prepared the large circle of his
friends for the sad news when 1t came that
he had breathed his last. The facts of his
life which was printed yesterday
The deceased was prominent In Masonic
circles. He was a member of Hiram Lodge,
of Washington Commandery, No l. Knights
Templar, which organizations will be rep
resented at the funeral services and burial.
There will be a meeting of the District
democratic central committee this even
ing to take action upon the death of Capt
Luttrell The Confederate Veteran Associa-
ton. of which Capt. Luttrell was the vice
president. will also hold a meeting this
evening for similar action.
A brother of the deceased lives in West
moreland county, Va, and as he will be
some time IN reaching the city the funeral
services will be held at the First Baptist
Church, 10th and o streets on Thursday
afternoon at 2 o'clock