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OIsTE CENT.
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Herald.
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absolutely Free I
To every customer who purchases
goods to the amount of
i.oo
We will five as a present
Shepp's Photographs of the World.
P. Williams & Son,
Bummer Goods!
At Greatly Reduced Prices.
This week: Challies, 3c: White Goods from 15c
12c, 12c to 10c, 10c to 8c ; Black Organdies from
ic to 15c, and others.
ax Schmidt,
116-118 North Main Street, - Shenandoah, Pa.
to make Hooni for
s
have concluded to sell off all the Russet Shoes
I have at a Big Reduction".
Ihildrcn's Shoes, formerly $1.00, now 65 cents.
Jhildren's Shoes, formerly $1.25. now 75 cents.
All kinds of Women's Russet and
Oxford Shoes at and below cost.
14 Smith Main Street,
f Headquarters
I'OLl TIIU FOLLOWING -
Seasonable Goods ?
BERVING Kuttles, Jelly C-ij a, MnsotiH Jnrs, Pie'erve CrocKB,
utter jars, xenow uown, wooiien unwis, ricnic rmtoH, japan-
aci is xes, ice ureuni freezer, mm uatM, Tamo ui'cio'n, Blaw
i. Mlnolne KnlvfS. Fani'y Klnwei Poim. Han.lni: Uasl.-et. Ja-
kNut)Uius, I,eiiioiiiide fciets, Hickory Baskets. Will -w Baskets.
fss Wagous, Doll Coaohes. etc.. eti.
IN, DUNCAlff & WADLSY'S.
inducements to Euyers.
o AT THE o
People's Store !
ladies' BWck Oxford Tiea, patent tip, Cio, elsewhere $1 00.
ladles' Rusaet Oxford Ties 75e, formerly $1.2.5.
Hillds' Black Oxford Tie 50c, cheap at 7fic.
Ladles' Foxed Gaiters 00c, reduced from $1.25.
feu's IVuuis Shoes only 40c.
(r. ja sff" TE W 121 North Maln street-
iNIC GOODS!
Chipped Beef,
Chipped Smn.rD.er Sausage,
Lunch Beeef,
Sardines.
PICKLES !
1 V GLASS AWD BY THE DOZEN.
Sweet Pickles,
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A Local Board of Health Appointed.
AN EARLY ORGANIZATION.
Dr.-Spaluing nml jrpRsr. Ilrnuglinll, Mnlnnp,
Allies mid McIInle Comprise tho Moniber
slttti the Wnler Work llomls Won't Soli
nt Vour lr Cent.
ONSIDERABLK time
was taken up by dis
cussions at tlio meeting
of the Borough Council
last evening and tho
principal tbemo was on
tho public waterworks,
which arose beforo tho
meeting in half a dozen
different shapes. Splco
was added to tho session
by a heated argument In which Treasurer
Bradigan and Frank Hanna, secretary of tho
School Board, participated ; and among tho
most important acts of tho ovening was Ihe
appointment of a Board of Health.
The councilmcn present were Messrs. Bet
teridge, James, Gallagher, VanDuEon, Stout,
Coakiey, Kane, McUulro, Schclfly, Gablo,
Dougherty and Ilolman.
Tho discussion betwoon Messrs. Bradigan
and llanna arose over tho sowcrage question,
which has bcon beforo tho School Board for
somo time. Tho board claims to own a six
inch sewer which runs along Contro street,
aud it has found that to make it suitable for
draining the new school building on West
street thopipos must bo lowered. Mr. Hanna
asked permission to open tho street for that
purpose, and ho was asked if tho board did
not have an opportunity to connect with the
lino of tho new West Centre street sewerage
line. Ills reply was that sucli an op
portunity had been preseuted, but that
the price asked by tho parties
owning tho line was more than tho School
Board thought was reasonable. Tho company
wanted $300 to run Its lino to tho foundation
of tho building or $100 to run it into tho base
mont of tho building and mako all excava
tions and connections. Tho board considered
$200 a sufficient sum, and not being ablo to
mako terms on that basis had concluded to
alter and use its own drain.
Some of the councilmcn said they had no
objection to granting tho permit if tho board
would agreo to extendlhe lino to the borough
limits. Thoy considered this condition rea
sonable because private property ownors have
their outhouses connected with tho lino.
Mr. llanna said aa ho understood tho mat
tor, the outsiders connected with tho lino had
never paid their pro rata share of tho ex
pense, and the board contemplated to cut
them off, if tho law will allow them to do so ;
still he considered that an after consideration,
and if any objoctionablo matter apnea rod on
the surface from the pipes the Council would
have its remedy.
Some of the Councilmcn Insisted that the
extension of the line to tho borough limits
should be mado a condition for granting the
permit, and then there would bo no danger
of having objectionable matter on tho streets.
Mr. llanna said that if tho Borough Coun
cil aud the sewerage company were on the
co-operative basis and determined not to
grant the permit he supposed the School
Board would bo obliged to concede any tcrm3
the company might demand.
Tho remarks were objected to and Mr
llanna apologized, but addod that he had not
precipitated the sldo of the question that led
to tho remark.
Treasurer Bradigan then asked permission
to speak in behalf of the sewerage company
and said ho wanted it understood that the
terms demanded of the School Board for con.
nectlons were reasonable and far less than tho
cost would be to the board for a similar Hue.
Mr. Bradigan objected to Mr. llanna at
tacking his character an a representative of
the sewerage company by making false state
ments, and Mr. llanna jumped to his foot aud
objected to being called a liar. At this point
Chairman Betteridgo declared tho debate out
of order, and a few minutes later tho matter
was settled by Council granting pormission to
the School Board to lay a pipe from the corner
of Centre and West streets, or as far as may
be necessary, or as Council may direct, to
drain the school buildings only, subject to the
usual conditions that the street be left in as
good condition as before the work is com
menced. And here the matter dropped.
Mr. James stated that according to the re
port of the Borough Treasurer the public
water works bonds are not selling as fast as
some councllmen promised they would. The
bonds have been advertised for a. month in
three of the county papers, but only $5,300
worth of bonds had been disposed of. The
finance committee has reached the conclusion
that tho bonds cannot be sold at four per cent,
and that council will have to do something
without delay or work must stop for want of
funds.
Solicitor Pomeroy suggested that a commit
tee be appointed to consider the matter and
report at the meeting,
Mr. Gable moved that tho borough state
ment be amended and that the bonds be lamed
at six, Instead of four per cent.
Mr. Pomeroy raised the point that the
meeting was not a regular one aud no such
business could bo transacted, wkercupou Mr.
Qablo moved that the chair call a special
meeting for Thursday, 10th Inst., to take ac
tion in the matter and it was go decided.
On motion of Mr, Uolmau,ex-Tax Collector
Schmidt's bondsmen were released.
The escape made by a prisoner from the
lock-up was next considered. The construc
tion committee was instructed to make the
necessary repairs to the look-up and send the
bill to the West Mahauoy township authori
ties. The committee on flues reported that the
agent for the Lazarus Ellis estate had made
good tare of the flues on the Jardln street
property., but rofusod to repair a fourth one,
Tho committee was instructed to acquaint tho
agent of tho ordinance- bearing on tho matter,
and, If ho still refused, proceed to havo tho
$Ti0 flue Imposed.
Mr. James reported that tho committeo Ap
pointed to Investigate tho claim of It. K.
Doylo for $300 for services as socrctary of the
joint committeo on wttcr works was ready to
report. Tho comtuilleo reached tho conclu
sion that there was no understanding as to
salary for tho secretary j that It was under
stood that every member of tho Joint commit
too was to givo his scrvico gratis, and surprtso
was expressed when tho claim was mado;
therefore, tho rejection of tho claim was re
commended. Tho report was accepted and
tho recommendation adopted.
Mr. James also stated tlr.it Mr. Qninu Is
anxions to proceed with tho construction of
tho public water works as soon as Council
orders him to do so. Mr. Qulnn fears that
when the borough attempts to begin work on
tho reservoir on tho Shenandoah sldo of Lo
cust Mountain the Thomas Coal Company and'
tho Qlrardvillo Kstato may1 lutcrfcro. Engi
neer Womclsdorf has another ito in view In
such an event.
Council decided to glvo Mr. Womclsdorf
authority to chango tho location, of tho rcsor-
voir in caso of interference, subject to tho
consent of tho water committeo.
On motion of Mr. Coakloy, Bartley Sheehy,
of tho First ward, was recommended to tho
finance committee for exoneration from taxes.
Chairman Betteridgo then announced his
appointment of a local Board of Health with
the following members :
First ward Dr. S. C. Spalding, 1 year.
Second ward -T. J. Broughall, 2 years. Third
ward M. D. Malono, G years. Fourth ward
T.J. Milos, 3 years. Fifth wardJames
B. McIIale, 4 years.
Tho appointments wero confirmed and tho
socrctary was instructed to request tho ap
pointees to meet utan early date for organiza
tion.
Arnica & Oil Liniment is vory healing and
soothing, and does wonders when appllod to
old sores. lin
AMERICAN MECHANICS.
State Convent! n oftlie.Jr. . U. A. M, tc
he Held In September.
Tho annual stato meeting of Jr. O. U. A. M.
will tako place in Johnstown next September
and on September 10 a big street paradotakes
place, in which all tho local and visiting
Juuior Mechanics will tako part. AdalrV
opora house has been engaged for four days
and two nights, in whicli to hold tho session,
and as over 1,200 will attend tho house will
bo well filled. MaJ. Jennings Council No.
3G7, of town, will not go in a body, but a
number of the members will attend the ses
sions. Wm. II. Oettrey will represent the
local council as state delegate.
Tho general committoe has concluded to
offer a numbor of prizes, to bo distributed as
follows :
First prizo To tho council having tho larg
est number of members in line.
Second prize To the council making tho
finest appearance in lino.
Thinl prize To tho council coming tho
longest distance.
Fourth prize To tho council having tho
largest percentage of members in tho parade.
A prize will also be given to the comman-
dery making tho finest appearance in the
parade, but Cambria county councils will not
bo pormittod to corrpeto for these prizes.
Tho most Important feature of the coming
session of tho Stato Council will bo tho elec
tion of olllcers of tho Sta'o Couucil. Two
tickets are in tho field, one is known as tho
King or Bossoi ticket, the other as tho People's
ticket. Tho latter, as its name would indi
cate, is tho moit popular, and as thoy aro ad
vocatiug several popular reforms and their
nominees are men of excellent standi) g, both
In and out of the order they will probably bo
elected by a handsome majority.
One of the important features of tho meet
ing will be tho election of National repr,sent
atlves. There are a largo number of candi
dates. Baxter's Mandrako Bitters cure indigestion
heartburn, costlveness and all malarial dis
eases. Twenty-five cents per bottle. lm
31tuo Kxumtuera.
Judge Pershing has announced the follow
lug appointments of members of the Board of
Examiners of Miners:
Sixth District John McCutcheou, Shonan
doah; Thomas Morgan, Qilberton; Jacob
Gillespie, St. Nicholas.
Seventh District Edward Samuols, Ash
land; John J. Dovitt, Coal township ; North
umberland county, John Uraoff, Shamokin.
Eighth District Edwin Owiilyn, Lausford;
Thomas J. Devllu, Cumbola, aud William II.
Long, Donaldson.
Tho term of the members of the boards will
continue for three years.
U3E DANA'S 8AU8APAKILLA, its
" THE KIND THAT CUBES".
CaiiflliUte fur County Auditor.
Upon the solicitation of his numerous po
litical aud personal friends, Mr. James Cham
pion has finally consented to become a candi
date for County Auditor before tho Kepubli
can County Convention. Mr. Champion has
always been a faithful party worker, and has
held the position of Borough Auditor for a
number of years. His qualifications for the
ofilco are beyond question, and his nomina
tion would strengthen tho ticket. 8 0-4t
USE DANA'S SABSAPABILLA, its
"THE KIND THAT CUBES."
llroke its Nook.
A bronco owned by Jacob Walters, of Cath
erine street, and which was purchased from
the lot brought here a couple of weeks ago,
killed itself yesterday. Tho animal got out
of its stable and, while being chased by chil
dreu, ran against the stable head first and
broke its neck.
Vtr Jiotlc.
Owing to a scarcity of water In the reser
voirs, the patrons of tho company are request
ed to see that uo were Is used than is abso
lutely necessary,
7-23-tf S. D. Hess, Superintendent.
Uo to Smith'.
For the finest fruits and vegetables of all
kinds go to Smith's, 17 West Centra street,
Oeddall building. Everything In season at the
lowest prices. 7-29-w
IN SENATE AND IIOUS
Proceedings of Both Branches
of Congress.
Tho Now York Senator rresents a Hill In
the Semite for thn Itcprnl of the Purchas
ing CIuu'O of tho Sherman Uw-The Mes
sage ltccelroil With Close Attention.
Special to Kvenino Herald.
Waiuinotok, August 0.
frfr HE proceedings in tho
Senate yestorday wero
sjnj of great public intorcst.
!7c3ff l"Bl resiacnt smossago
-STtcE. was read and listened
-i:-, --s,- to rtrlth marked attcn
v. ' tion on both sides of tho
chambor, not a senator moving from his posi-
tlon during tho reading. Tho messago was
roferrod to tho committoe on finance, and its
Immediate printing ordered. Then the flood
gates of legislation were thrown open and cur
rent of bills on financial and other sub.
Jects was admitted. Mr. Hill (N. Y.) was
the first Hcnator to get in n bill for tho re
peal or the purchasing clause of the Sher
man net. Mr. Stewart, of Nevada, fol
lowed with two other bills, and n speech,
on the same aubjoct. In the speech he de
clared himself against the repcnl of the
Sherman not, as such repeal would, he
said, destroy silver coinage forover. A
resolution was offered by Mr. Lodge, of
Mans., directing the committee on finance
to report n bill for the repeal of the pur
chase clntise of the Sherman act and pro
viding for (i vote on the passutre of such
bill by the 22d of August, If not sooner
reached. This resolution waj supple
mented by another offered by Mr. Hule, of
Maine, fixing tho hour of meeting of the
senate from and nf ter tomorrow, nt 11 a. m.
These resolutions precipitated ndlscusslon
In which several of the ledlnc senators
on both Bides of tho chamber participated.
Thoy went over without action.
The president's message was awaltod by
the members of the house with great
anxiety, listened to with Intense Interest
and afterwards privately discussed from
various standpoints. When the reading
of I be raessnsn was nannhuled tha eleotlon
case from the Fifth district of Michigan
was taken up, and after two hours' de
bate Hlclmrdson, tho Democrat, was
seated on his prima facie title. After this
case had been disposed of n resolution was
adopted authorizing the speaker to ap
point the committees on rules, accounts,
enrolled bills, and mileage, with the mem
bership to which they were entitled in the
Fifty-second congress and referring the
rules of that congress to the committee on
rules. Mr. lleilly announced the death of
his colleague, William Mutchler, ond as a
mark of respeot to tho memory of the do
ceased the house adjourned until tomorrow.
Zimmerman nncl Tyler Divide the ITnnora.
Chicago, Auk. 0. Honors on thosecond
day of the internntU al wheelmen's meet
were divided between H. C. Tyler, the
eastern ernck, and A. A. Zimmerman,
whose quarter mile in 80 2-5 is excelled
only by his own world's record of 30 1-5
made at Detroit last week. Tyler volun
tarily moved back from the twenty yard
mark In the mile handicap to scratch in
an effort to break the track record, and
succeeded handsomely by covering the
distance In 2.11 2 5. This performance is
second only to Sanger's mile at Milwaukee
In 2.09 4-5. Zimmerman also won the two
mile lap race, scoring seventeen points to
Guy h. Gary's twelve.
Still PICktl,iB Tillman's Liquor law.
RllKRNVrtI.lt K n inif O Anr.llnntlnn
was made hpr hffnrn r.hn TTnlt-A.1 Rtafoa
court for a writ of habeas corpus to the
sheriff nf Kflcrnflplrl rrmntv fni- tn nn.li.n.
tlon of an agentof the Richmond and Dan-tii-
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viae ruuroaa, arrested lor violating the
dispensary law. The claim Is made that
the nrrent wnx nri-peteri wtilla eni.nmu1 In
Interstate commerce, and under protection
or mat law. Tins will bring up the ques
tion whether the dispensary laws of this
stote conflict with the interstate
law.
Onmp Heller Dlibamted.
Denveh, Aug. 9. Camp Relief, which
has been operftted by the state for the sup
port of Its idle and hungry men of the
city, was disbanded yesterday and 500
men who had been receiving food at the
camp were thrown upon the city, In ad
dition to the hundreds of others already
being fed by the charitable organizations
What to do with the large number of Idle
and hungry men is a .grave question for
the authorities.
OBE'S OBSERVATIONS.
What lie gees ami Hears During Ills
Travels.
Tho councils of ovory incorporated borough
in tho stato, undor tho act passed at tho late
session of tho legislature must appoint with
in six mouths after tho dato of Its passago a
Board of Health. Tho stale board has issued
a circular to tho local boards, wherein fivo
fundamental measures aro laid down for pre
venting or repressing an cpldomio of cholora.
Horo thoy aro: Protection of supplies of
drinking water; early discovery of cases j
prompt Isolation, both of the sick and of those
who have been in direct contact with tho
sick, or with their clothing and effects;
thorough disinfection ; prompt aud propordls
posal of tho remains of tho dead. It is espe
cially urged upon tho boards that the pre
vontlve steps bo taken immediately, and or
dinances at ouco passed for the enforcement
of such regulations as they deem necessary.
Theso suggestions are timely, and tho very
broad powers conferred upon tho local boards
by tho law should, If proporly exerted and
enforced, throw a groat safeguard around tho
public health.
In addition to theso suggestions to the
boards thcmsolves, the State Board sends out
another circular to householders and heads of
families relativo to homo and personal pro
cautions. Briefly enumeratcdi they are the
frequont aud thorough examinations of yards,
cellars, closets, etc., to guard against tho do
posits of filth, kitchen garbage and ho so re
fuse ; tho removal of stagnant water; tho dis
infection of vaults, and tho guarding of wells
and cisterns from pollution. Should cholora
prevail, tho boiling of all water and milk is
urged, and caroful directions given as to tho
disinfection of everything that has come in
contact with tho sick.
"Cholera can never spread in a commun
ity," tho circular concludes, "tho individual
members of which adopt these precautions."
This is undoubtedly true, aud whilo tho dan
gcr of cholera happily seems remote, nothing
hut good can como from a personal observance
of reasonable precautions.
After a patient hearing Attorney General
llenscl has rendered a decision refusing to
havo the charter of tho Gettysburg trolly
road annulled. He finds that a majority of
citizens in that section favor it, and that its
right of way was properly and legally pur
chased. There Is now no way by which this
road can bo prevented from envading the
battlefield than by the purchase of tho gcu
oral government of all the ground necessary
to nresorvft thatjuirrmt --- kjob,
I'EltSONAI..
Fred Frantz, of West street, Is dangorously
ill.
John A. Eoilly went to West Virginia yes
terday. Ex-Postmaster Kindt, of Pottsvllle, was a
visitor to town this morning.
J. Harry J ames, Esq., of Ashland, was in
town to-day talking politics.
Dr. J. C. Biddle, of tho Miners' hospital,
paid a brief visit to town to-day.
Ex-County Commissioner Moycr was a vis
itor to town yesterday afternoon.
M. M. Burke, Esq., went to Philadelphia
this morning to transact legal business.
Peter Quirk, Mahanoy City's popular sport
ing man, drove through town yesterday.
Mies Jennie Uillhouse, of Hazlctou, is
spending a few days in town with friends.
Michael U. Britt, one of our popular school
teachers, Is spending a fow days at Centralis,
visiting relatives.
John B. Coyle, Esq., left to-day for Harris
burg to secure a charter for the Columbia
Brewing Company,
William A. Davis and wife, of East Centre
street, returned last evening from a two
weeks' visit to Norwalk, Conn.
Go to McElhenuy's restaurant. 8-P tf
Satlifleil with Slontreal's Reception.
Montreal, Aug. 9. After a stay of a
little over a week the Italian ship Etna,
Admiral Maguaghl, left this port yester
day afternoon for Brazil. Notwithstand
ing the action of Mayor Des Jardines in
refusing to participate In the civic recep
tion to them the officers and men of the
Etna are highly pleased with the manner
In which they have been entertained while
in port Here.
Carter Harrison's Gloomy Prediction.
CniCAGO, Aug. 9. In an address of wel
come to the annual convention of the mil
itary surgeoim of the National Guard of
the United States Mayor Harrison said!
"Tuero are 200,000 people in Chicago today
unemployed and almost destitute for
money. If congress does not give us plenty
of money we will have riots that will
shake the country."
Gandanr's CbalWng to Stantbnry.
Toronto, Ont., Aug. 8. Jake Gaudaur
has again challenged Stansbury, the Aus
tralian oarsman. Gaudaur says: "I will
row him for a stake of $3,500 a aide and
the championship of the world over a
course three miles straight away on Lake
qulnsigaraond or any suitable American
course.
Th Illnltboro Murdar Mjitery,
RKADliJo, Pa., Aug. 0. It is the general
opinion that the police have not vet can.
tursd the murderers of William Plough
field, 1 it Birdsboro. thouehtheelrcumstnn.
tlal elvidence against one ot the men In
custody is very strong. It Is believed that
th murdwr wtu uot waxsUUd bj tramp.
l'oluts.
The Infant twin daughter of John Downey,
of East Lloyd street, died this morning.
The infant child of Samuel Wrae. of East
Coal street, was buried yesterday.
Tho Qraui Baud will go to Girardvlllo and
Ashland to-morrow night and parade through
the streets of both towns.
The Mahauoy City Water Com nan v has
shut off tho water supply heretofore furnished
tho 1', & K. collieries, and the latter wern
compelled to shut down in consequence.
James MclUhenny, of town, has purchased
tho good will and fixtures of thesaloon and tbh.
taurunt formerly ran by Michael Scheider.
The license was transferred to him Monday.
Mr. McElhenny is a man of good standing
and popular, has a large circle of friends and
will no doubt make mi venture a success if
courtesy, ability, attention to business and the
interest of his patrons are to be taken into
consideration.
McElhenny's saloon and restaarant, corner
White and Centre streets. Best of everything.
Slight Fire.'
A fire started behind the counter in E. B.
Foley's grocery store, corner of Centre and
Weststreets, yesterday afternoon, but a bucket
brigade made a call for the fire department
unnecessary. The origin of tho fire is un
known. A big blaze started near the cash
drawer, which contained considerable money,
and Mr, r oley narrowly escaped being severe
ly burned In getting the money from the
drawer.
Fell Iuto a Ditch.
Charles Bleneman, of West street, met with
an accident yesterday which wdl confine him
to his bed for several days. As ho was leaving
the ma,ch!no shop at Delano after his day's
work, ho slipped and fell into a ditch about
four feet deep. His body suffered a general
strain.
Fittf e lteimrt.
An immense volume of smoke nnnrlnr avaf
the mountain tops south of town caused a
report that a breaker In the Mahanoy Valley
was burning. The smoke arose from extensive
bush fires raging on Broad Mouutain. between
New Boston and WetheriU Junction.
II LEASE Mil,
The Lehigh Valley Breaks
Away From the Reading-.
DEFAULTS ON (SONTRAra,
Wilbur Itentgna as Itecelrer, unci John
Lowlier Welsh Succeeds Hint J.ehlgh
Valley to he Operated Under Its-Unti
Odlclnla the Local Sentiment.
,?
oxistod between tho
Special to KvEniNo Heiiald.
Philadelphia, August 0.
AILKOAD circles here
were greatly excited
when it became known
that tho Lehigh Valley
railroad, at the mooting
of .tho directors of that
company,had abrogated
tho lease which had
Beading and Lehigh
Valley since February, 1802, on tho ground
that the former company owed tho Lehigh
Valley Company a considerable sum of monoy
on account of tho lcaso, which it was impossi
ble to collect.
Tho money duo tho Lehigh Valley Is said
to be for material bills and other current ex
penses, which should havo been paid promptly.
The Reading Board of Managers accepted
tho proposition of tho Board of Lehigh Valley
without dissent and tho matter was brought
before Judge Dallas, of the United States
court, who came to this city for tho purpose
of hearing the caso. As there was no opposi
tion, ho mado tho necessary order, whicli ter
minates the contract between the two com
panies. This order also breaks oil contracts
between tho Lohigh Valley Coal Company
and tho Reading Coal &Iron Company.
Early in tho day Mr. Wilbur resigned his
position as receiver of the Reading Compiny,
and during tho afternoon Judge Dallas ap
pointed John Lowber Welsh to fill the
vacanrv. - - -
Tho breaking away of tho Lohigh Valley
practically ends the groat Reading combina
tion. It leaves the Lehigh Valloy as it was
previous to tho combine, or nearly so. There
was somo talk- on tho street to-day of ha ping
a receiver appointed, but tho officials of tho
company dony that there is the slightest
possibility of such action being taken. Tho
work of possession of thoir property will begin
at once by tho Lehigh management, and the
Reading will turn over and account for all
the property of that company j ust as speedily
as possible.
It is also rumored that tho Pennsylvania
Railroad company will becomo tho possessor
of tho Lohigh Valloy, thus giving them a
shorter haul to Now York. This report boars
some credulence, from the fact that the Penn
sylvania Company was understood to bo
dickering with tho Lohigh Valley previous to
tho great scoop made by Mr. McLeod.
Tho following circular signed by Charles
Hartshorn, vice president of the Lehigh
Valloy Railroad Company, and Joseph S.
Harris, president of the Philadelphia & Read
ing Railroad Company, was issued last
night
"The lease of Tho Lehigh Valloy Railroad
Company to tho Philadelphia & Reading
Hailroad Company having this day been
terminated aa of August 1, 1693, tho Lehigh
Valley Railroad Company this day resumes
possession and operation of its lines. All
officers, agenta and employes now engaged
on tho Lehigh Valley Railroad system, will
remain iu their present positions until other
wise ordered, aud will receive thoir com
pensation from the Lehigh Valley Railroad
Company for services performed after August
1, 1HV3,"
THE LOCAL. SENTIMENT.
The Annulment May l'reclpltnte Ulsastruos
mum rraue Klleeta.
So far as the railway neonla urn ,w.,.i
the annulment of the P. A n rv,, o
lease of the Lehigh Valley Railroad seems to
givo general satisfaction. nl ti.. i.
F VUV lUIUVt
employes of both roads do not hesitate to
express an opinion lavorablo to it.
But there are some neonlA whn ini,
- . 1 avw UVm
the split as a forerunner of evil to the coal
industry. Should tho annulment of the lease,
lead to a breaking up of tho ooul combine it la
teareu mat wose depending upon the mining
interests will suffer by a big drop in the basis.
Under the Reading lease that company sold
all the coal mined by the Lehigh Valley and
individual collieries, and now that the Lehigh
and Individuals must again seek its own mar
ket there must necessarily be competition,
ana arop in coal prices will naturally follow.
une gentleman ot town satd to-day that tha
only thing that worried him iu connection
with the change was a fear that there may lm
a receivership ot tho Lehigh Valley Cjmpany,
preliminary 10 a geaerti reorganization for
busiuoss on the old standard.
All the railway employes are delighted over
the annulment because they take the view
that more men are required to operate the
two roads separately than were reanlmd nn.
der the combined system.
USE DANA'S 8AK&APARILLA, rrs
"THE KIND THAT CURES."
Coughing Treads to Consumption,
Kemp's Balaam will stop tha couih at
no.
You arc iuTltcd to call nt
PrlcUe'a Carpet Store, No. 10
Hontu Jardln. Street, to see
lilanc-w line ot Carpet, oil
ClotH ana ftteKAca