Hie
bar
ness is rf
f win
W$ track of
USBrve much longer if
the present rate of depletion continues.
The trouble with the reserve under Mr.
Carlisle's vigorous and comprehensive
mlstmnngeiient Is that It won't stay re
served. It Is perhaps not surprising th t a
Democratic Administration should I reak
down all round In the more Important
functions of government, but It Is ri ,ther
strange that it cannot even gum a po' tage
stamp correctly. The current stamp) are
the worst otthetr kin 1. They are not up
to the standard in color and won't ntick.
This is what a nation gets which admi's
to power such an lmbec.le and at theaamo
time such a flagitious party. Tt ought to
he dipped in the gum arable of its un
successful philatelic experiments aud
hung up somewhere to dry.
Republicans can have no objection to
an extra session of the 54th Congress at
as early a date as President Cleveland
mny choose to call it. On the other hand,
they will welcome the opportunity of
rendering the country valuable tervlce
betimes. The question is, Will the Presi
dent call an extra session ? The Hepubli
can House would not be "on his hands,"
it la true, but it might interfere seriously
With his "personal comfort." There it
tome ground for believing that the talk
About an extra session U designed to
rouse the present Congress from its
lethargy and stimulate it to action. It is
easier to believe this than to believe that
Mr. Cleveland seriously contemplates
bringing the new Congress together not
long after March 4
Colorado, from whose robust; and ex
panel ve lungs weut forth a long, loud,
transcontinental howl that her progress
would be halted and her business ruined
by the repeal of the Sherman Silver Pur
chase act, Is already refutiuglherself, and
Bhonlug by her own testimony that she
scarcely knew what she was talking about.
The depression which the repeal brought
upon the industry of sllvei-mining has
been tallowed by so great an Increase in
the production of gold and so vast an fx
tension of operations in the deelopment
of mineral territory, that the abrogation
of the Shermun act, instead of being a
disaster, is likely to prov.i the greatest
blowing that Colorado has ever received
in the way of Federal legi-lation Lead
vllle, lor years the centre of the silver
producing interests of the state, Is the
scene of the activities like those which
characterized Its early dayp, and the yield
of gold from its tributary territory is in
creasing at an astonishing rate. The
energy and capital hitherto devoted main
ly to silver-mining are now directed to
ward the production of gold, and in all
the great mining districts of the state
there is a feverish, sager and successful
development of the yellow metal; which
seems entirely to carry Colorado Into an
era of larger and more durable prosperity
than she has sver known. The Centennial
state may yet feel in duty bouud to pass
a vote of thanks to the courageous states
mamblp which sensibly, even if rudely,
wakened her from her long and enchant
ing but still enervating silver drama.
Sin
Vt In
loMTry and is
n saving a great deal of
Knually to the people. A repre-
ve house in this line of business Is
'hat conducted by V. A. Davis, at 11(5 E.
Centre street. Mr. Davis has equipped
his dve house with the most highly
improved appliances adapted to the
cleaning and dyeing of garmenlsor goods
m lue piece, wuicn are turned out wim
color as good as now. A specialty is
made of cleaning flno fabrics, laces,
rancv nieces, and tliroucn tne excellent
work done, Mr. Davis has built up a large
ami constantly increasing patronage,
which extends throughout Shenandoah
and all Mirrounding towns and villages.
His prices are remarkably moderate, cou
sldering the fine work turned out, and all
goods received by mail or express will
receive prompt and careful attention.
Mr. Davis is an enterprising and success
ful business man, who fully merits the
large share of public patronage which
he enjoys.
M. L. Kemmerer, Wholesale Confec
tioner, 35 North Main Street.
The leading house In Its line in Schuyl
kill county and one of our most import
ant industries in every way, Is the well-
known establishment of Mr. M. L,
Kcmmerer, who conducts a splendid
business at wholesale In confectionery.
Mr. Kemmerer deals extensively in the
best makes of all kinds of confections
nnd his trade covers the entire state.
The floods Bhipped by him nreeverywhere
regarded as standards lor purity aud
excellence and are continually adding to
tbelr high popularity nnd prestage.
Special inducements are offered to th'
trade, all orders are promptly attended to
and filled with accuracy and the business
ol tne House is steadily increasing.
Honorable methods, first-class goods and
close attention to the wants and require
ments of the trade have given this
reputable nouse a nigh stand and tnealm
ol its enterDrisim: nroDrtetor Is to mam
tain the highest standard for his goods
and his name wherever be does business,
Mr. Kemmerer is a thorough business
man and his name is gilt-edged in
unanciai circles.
Joseph W. Purcell, Groceries, Flour and
Feed, 101 East Centre Street.
Owing to the keen competition in tbe
grocery business it is only the man who
thoroughly understands his trade and
caters to It most effectively who succeeds
Mr. J. W. Purcell has gained nnd holds a
large and influential patrouage by keep
ing only the finest goods and selling
them nt prices that defy legitimate com
petition. His relations with the sources
of supply are such as to enable him to do
this and his honorable dealings and
at ten' Ion to the wants of his customers
make his store a very popular place for
the people ot Shenandoah and vicinity to
trade. He carries a large and carefully
selected stock of tbe best staple and
fancy groceries lucluding the choicest
teas, coffees, canned goods, sauces, con
diments, &c, and all orders receive the
most prompt and courteous attention
He also deals extensively in the finest
brands of flour as well as all kiuos of
feed and mill stuffs and he elves his
personal supervision to every detail of
his buslncss.insurlnir satisfaction in everv
case. Mr. Purcell Is one of Sheuandoah'a
enterprising and successful business men
who has built up bis fine business bv his
own ability and industry and his name is
worthily neiu in nigu esteem uotn In
lluaucial and commercial circles.
Columbia Brewing: Company. W. M
Brewer, President.
The manufacture of malt liquors has
largely Increased in all parts of the
United States during recent years and in
quality his excelled the productions ot
European breweries. There is no com
pauy in the state that excells the Columbia
Brewing Company in the quality of Its
products, and the business done is large
and extends over this and adjoining states,
i his company possessos the most superior
facilities for the production ot an excel
lent quality of lager, beer aud other malt
liquors and tne good! they ship are con
sidered standurd in every way over all tbe
large territory covered by their trade.
The purity and excelleticn of every article
Ieavlug this brewery can bu absolutely
depended upon and all repi emulations
are faithfully fulfilled, Mr. Brewer
came ta Shenandoah from Chicago in the
summer ol 181)3. He has invested a large
amount of money In the Columblt Brew
ing Company's plant and his enterprise
la well illustrated by the fact that fa
purchased and brought from Chicago the
brew kettle, grant and cooler, that took
flrst prize at the World's Fair. These
large and handsome pieces of mechanism
are now in the brewery here and are
worth going to see. The kettle has a
capacity of 200 barrels. Mr. Brewer was
engaged in the malting business in
Chicago for SS years, Was one ot the
flaker, 104 North
in Street.
nown and popular bakery
fhment of Frederick Keithan, was
llsbed in 1873, since which time Mr.
Koithan has, through great energy and
perseverance, built up a lnrge and lucra
tive trade. The premises occupied are
spacious, conveniently arranged and well
equipped with all the requisite appliances
for the manufacture of fine family bread,
rous, uougunuts, cages, pastry, pies, etc.,
which are furnished, fresh, to consumers
and the trade every morning. The
materials useu at tms model establish
ment are first-class In everv rasnect and
its products are universally recognized as
the best in the town, Mr. Keithan makes
a specialty of hi-t rye and Vienna breads,
which have gained a wide reputation lor
their excellent qualities. He also manu
factures tbe finest ice cream nnd ices in
this vicinity which are in great demand.
J lie proprietor tins had several years
experience in this branch of Industry and
is one of our most enterprising and
progressive business men and citizens,
aud has, through his own unaided efforts,
built up one of the finest business
enterprises in this vicinity. The credit of
his aumirnmc concern is gut edged.
W. J. Dech, Carriage and Wagon
Builder.
The name of Mr. Dech is well known
all over this part of the state and is
always coupled with the best work and
most honorable business methods. As a
carriage and wagon builder he has no
superior in the state and all work turned
out of his establishment can always be
relied upon to be perfect in every respect;
indeed, the vehicles mode by him are not
surpassed by those of any other maker,
either for durab'litv or excellence. He
carefully selects all his material, employs
only expert workmen nnd supervises
everv detail himself, thus insuring the
best results. A repairing nnd horse
shoeing department iu which the greatest
care and attention is paiu to every piece
of work, and Mr. Dech guarantee? satis
faction In every ense. Ho Is not only an
expert mechanic and worker in iron and
wood, but also a thorough business man'
whose name stands men in toe cjmmer
clal circles of Shenandoah and surround
lng country.
Schaeffer's Harness Manufactory, 121 N,
Main Street.
Mr. E. M. Schaeiler has always main
tained a high reputation for the super
iority of his productions and fair and
square management of his business
affairs. He opened his present enterprise
herein 1882 nnd since that period has
built up a very large and prosperous
trade. The premises utilized are com
modious and fitted up with special
reference to the business and in his work
shop will be found a complete equipment
of tools necessary and a number of skilled
workmen are employed. The store io
neat and complete iu nil its appointments
and contains a line stocK ol everything
In the line of horse furnishings, embrac
ing light aud heavy, single and double
harness, suitable fortruck, road, carriage,
heavy draught nnd farm purposes, bridles,
halters, collars, saddles, &c, nil of his
own superior manufacture, and in which
none but the very best quality of leather
and trimmings is used, while he person
ally superintends every detail of the
manufacture. He also carries a general
line of fur nnd wool robes, blankets,
whips, f.y nets, hore boots, clippers,
breast pads, aud in fact everything used
on or about u horse. He is the sole agent
In the anthracite region for Barton's
patent mine hame. Mr. Schaeiler Is
thoroughly experienced in every detail of
this industry and devotes hie entire time
and attention to its conduct and enjoys
the fullest confidence of all with whom
be has had business relations.
David Faust, Insurance, 120 South
Jardin Street.
No intelligent mau now asks the ques
tion, "Shall Unsure f" but every wise man
asks, "With what agent and company
shall I insure t" In Shenandoah this
question Is easily answered by supplying
the name of David Faust whoso reputation
for integrity and taking care of his
clients' Interest is of the highest and who
represents some of tbe oldest, strongest
and most reliable Insurance companies
doing business in America. Those insur
ing with Mr. Fuust are always sure of
the fairest kind of treatment, their risks
firu liiujjcrijr ;ni;cu ill duuuu witufauj,
at the lowest possible rates, and in case of
loss, their claims are careiuuy looKeu
after by a competent and honorable man.
Ilia office has a clean and flattering record
for claims settled and is the proper place
for ail property owners in Shenandoah to
place their insurance. Mr. Faust is a
prominent factor In the social and com
mercial circles here and he is highly
esteemed by all classei in the com
munity. R. T. Knight, Grocer.
A leading and very prosperous grocery
house of Shenandoah, is the well-known
establishment conducted by Mr. It. T.
Kntsht, at 8 South Jardin street, ne
carries a fall and complete stock f the
grain, str,
company arcrar.es
Hon in the community nnd tcStr
are bo conducted as to commend their
place of business to the favor and confi
dence of all with whom It ban dealings
and to steadily increase Its prosperity
from year to year. William H. Glenn,
who manages the business, is verv Dollte
and popular both in social and commer
cial circles here and is one .of our most
enterprising and progressive citizens.
Home Friendly Sooiety of Baltimore, Md.
B. L. TALI.EY, Prest.
Gko, A, Chase, Secy. J
One of the most important questions which has for the past quarter of a century
commnnded public attention is the science of life insurance, and the most practica
ble and economical methods by means of which a person mny, through a moderate
weekly expenditure, make provisions for his fnmlly when death shnll have deprived
them of his support nnd protection. It hns been only by degrees nnd through care
ful study by experts like B, L. Tally thnt the most beneficial systems have been
brought to their present state of perfection, and in the science and theory of life in
surance wonderful progress has been made. The Home Friendly Society, which con
ducts its affairs upon the industrial plan, is among the most useful, liberal and be
nevolent institutions doing business in this country. Its plans are based upon the
most liberal and soundest principles, and its manager, Mr. William T. Evans, is a
trustworthy and capable officer. There is no doubt but that the Home Friendly So
ciety has a Arm hold on the public favor and confidence, and its business Is rapidly
increasing from week to week, as the death claims so promptly paid will nttest. The
Home Friendly Society has purchased the business of another company lately, which
will add greatly to its prosperity.
Hon. Joseph Wyatt, Dealer In Wlneu
and Liquors, Corner Main and
Coal Streets.
Prominent among the representative
men of Shenandoah special mention is
due to Hon. Joseph Wyatt, whose business
and public career have always been of the
most honorable, successful and praise
worthy character. In the conduct of his
linuor store and restaurant at his popular
stund, corner Main and Coal streets, ha has
made a host o: mends and customers
who appreciate and patronize blm
because of his upright principles nnd
square dealing and his affable manners
and personal qualities. These considera
tions aiso leu tne people, woo wanted an
able and honest repiesentative in the
Legislature, to elect him on November 0,
1894. and during his career there he will
without doubt distinguish himself for his
close attention to the affairs ot the state
and ably represent his constituency. He
is thoroughly posted on all the live ques
tions of the day and is an enterprising
and progressive gentleman who takes an
especial pride In the progress and welfare
of Shenandoah where his Interests lie and
of which ho is an honored and represents
tive citizen. He has resided in Shenan
doah four years. His youthful days were
passed In Mahanor City, where his
respected parents still reside.
Billlnger& Bro., Photoctrap is
Established in May by its present pro
prietors, the art studio and trail err- nt Till.
linger & Bro. has since that time main
tained a prominent position among the
leading establishments of its kind in this
section of the state. Messrs. Billlnger &
Bro. have kept pace with the progressive
spirit of the age in adopting all tht ap
proved processes and mechanical and
chemical improvements, which have been
from time to time Introduced in this in
teresting department of industrial arc,
and the line specimens of work that adorn
the walls of their reception room and art
studio, will not suffer by comparison with
those of contemporaneous artists in the
ious premises occupied by the rscep
) tlon room, nrt studio and gallery aro
: conveniently and elegantly arranged
with admirable light, modern npparatns
' and fine seenlc effects for producing the
best and raoBt artistlo results. Photo
graphs o? every style and size, single or In
groups, are guaranteed to give perf- ct
I satisfaction in every cane. All care is
given to art stlo posing, exquisite finish
and everything down to the least details
1 in retouching and printing is attended to
' in a manner to satisfy the most fastidious
I connoisseurs. Personally these gentle
1 men are highly proficient members ot the
profession, who enjoy the rsipect and
esteen of all classes In this community.
prol
superior Quality of his gf
orable methods unon which his
is conducted. Mr. Klein has trainer?
fullest confidence ot the trade at Inn
while as a citizen he is hluhlv esteempl
and regardtd es one of our most enter
prising ana successiui men.
Industrial Insurance
Wm. T. Evans, Supt.
Singer Manufacturing: Co.
The Singer Manufacturing Company es
tablished an agency in Shenandoah in its
early history. C. J. Quinn, the present
manager, took charge of the company's
business in this town in 1881. Mr. Quinn
is a native of Schuylkill county, and
backed by the merits of this great sewing
machine has sold thousands and thous
ands of them. The Singer Agency head
quarters In Shenandoah is one of the solid
business houses that gives tono and sta
bility to the town, and the people have
long since recognized the fact thnt the
Singer is the machine, and few people in
Shenandoah have any other. In fnct, few
In the world buy any other, ns stntistics
show thnt three-fourths of all the ma
chines sold in the world nre Singers. For
family or manufacturing purposes it hns
no equnl. Tbe two hnt nnd cap factories
here are equipped with Singers, theMaha
noy City overall factory, the Girardville
overall factory, the Ashland shirt fac
tory, the seven shoe factories at Orwigs
burg, in fact the manufactories of the
world use practically Singer machines.
This is the best kind of proof that the
Singer Is without a doubt the best ma
chine in the world. Mnnv of our renders
nre acquainted with these fasts nnd know
the truth of the assertion. The Singer
Company always takes pride in never
making an assertion that they are not
wining to uncK up. At tne worm's rair
the Singer carried off 54 flrst nwnrds.more
than nil the other sewing machines com
bined. John Roberts, Livery and "uneral
Director.
The livery of J. Roberts is not only
favorably known in Shenandoah, but has
a state reputation for the splendid Btyle
in which it is conducted and the peerless
turnouts of the establishment which
completely outclass anything to be seen
in Schuylkill county. Mr. Roberts keeps
a large number ot fine driving horses,
among which are some matched teams of
superior stvle and beautv. and his coaches
and sleight have been made to order for
him regardless of expense and are perfect
models of design and splendid In appear
ance, ins uguier rigs are also lirst clam,
and while he maintain! his stables as the
leader in their line and furnishes the
public with the finest outfits, his charges
are as low as those ot any other stable.
Special arrangements are made for
funerals, weddincs and all kinds of
Eartles and a prominent featnre ot the
onse Is that Mr, Roberts is an experienced
ana courteous mnerai director, n graduate
of Clark's school of embalmlnar. the onlv
graduate in this part of the county. lie
can go in auu uo ma wore snccessruuy
and nas the ability to do it. He supplies
st?
lam!
freslT
and eamefl
also an oxteufl
ages. etc.. which iW
in this vlclnltv. Ord58
over Shenandoah and vim
liability of this housolssncn than
ers are certain of vetting just wl
order in everv instance. Sir. 7,lnfl
superintends all the departmental
business himself so as to insure nnlfl
satisfaction nnd the high popularil
nis mantel is tne Dest proor that UJ
ceeus.
S. Hnak, "Wholesale Beer
Liquors.
This house has established and hi
high reputation all over this part
country for the superior quality 08
goods and its liberal business meti
Mr. Hank receives his liquors direc
the manufacturers and deals extent
in the best brands of whiskies!
brandies as well as choice wines!
champagnes. His beer, nle, porter,
nre an tuo products ot tne nest orevj
m mo country ana are nigniy
everywnere. lie oners the nor
inducements to the trade and
large territory in his business opl
Mr. Haak enjoys a wide reputiJ
the prompt and careful manner il
he attends to all orders and bis curl
and patrons can nlways depend vJm
ting lust what thev ask for. 'XT
the liberal methods upon which bli
ness is conducted Air. iiauK nan
the fullest confidence of th..
large, while as a citizen ht '
esteemed and regnrded as one c
enterprising and successful men. I
You Don't Have to Swear
Says the St. Louis Journal of Agn
in an editorial about No-To-I
famous tobacco habit cure. "Vj
of many cases cured by No-To-Bi
prominent St. Louis architect,!
and chewed for twenty years; tj
oured him so that even the
tobacco makes him sick." Nl
sold andlguaranteed by Mrs.i A.1
No cure no pay. Book fret
Romedy Co., New York or Chfcapo.
AMUSEMENTS.
pKBQUSON'8 THEATRE.
p, J, rsuouaov, lumuiu,
FRIDAY, JANUARY 4th, 9
The latest New York sensation
THE i POLICE i mil
A f vii i n n 1
realistic picture oiV
police life in New York City.v
produced with special scenery
and mechanical effects.
Ogden Stevens in the famous
role ot Inspector tsyrnes.
The Battery and arrival of the Patrol Boat.
Interior of Tenderloin Precinct Polico Station
The Inspector's Office.
The Pawnshop "Fence."
A Big Cast. New Songs and Specialties.
Brimful of Comedy.
Usual Prlces-
Beserved seats at K'rlln's drugstore.
JIERQUBON'S THEATRE,
F. J. FJSIIUUHUN, HABAUJE1
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8th, '
Lew
Dockstad
Minstrels
An ItinAmnai-ariln rl
comedians, singers ijl
headed by the inimil
uncKstaaer. nvoi
original, novel, pro
Several Sensational Sul
Reserved Beau st Klrlln's drug I