full "o of And Rsparrcd rnforesald Ru sport." lie Weather. Pweather lore, " founded on nat- carnnccs, is the only true weather nl.i ..-II . .. I 1. , Yves are continuously spent in thu opon tf-Ir, have always been considered tho most "woathorwlso" from their dally observauco of tho appearances of tho sky. So far as my own experience goes, I havo observed that a dappled" or "mackorol sky never long dry," ns tho old proverb says is a pretty sure fororunnor of a speedy down fall. Light, llcccy morning clouds aro another sign of rain. Another well known appoaranco is "Noah's nrk," which is when tho clouds represent tho shupo of tho hulk of u ship, and if tho ends paint In tho quarter of tho provalling wind it Is a certain sign that rain will speedily follow. A very palo uluo evening sky and sickly flickering stars aro an invariable sign that wo shall hnvo rain on tho morrow. With I regard to approaching storms, 1 havo al ways found a very gllttorlnr, sunny day, having a, peculiar glaro, to bo tho precursor of a storm, and a hazy circle round tho moon is an indication of stormy woather, Wo aro told by sclentlflo meteorologists that no ono can toll tho state of weather which wo are to have for more than 18 Hours, anu tins i nrnuy uenevo. lorn shiro (England) Herald. Prepared to Do llig Duty. Tho prosecuting attorney in a western Kansas vllliigu had been out with tho boys tho night before and taken a leading part in u frco fight, in which ono saloon had been cleaned out and considerable damage done to tho glassware and fixtures in an other. In tho pursuance of his regular duty as 'an official ho appeared bofore tho police 'magistrate the next morning, fully sobered and ready for business. In front of him was a staok of lawbooks, and ho held in his band n warrant for his own nrroat on tho ohargo of drunkenness and disorderly "Your honor," ho said, rising and ad tossing tho court with emphasis and de liberation, "as villago attorney I am hero to ftroseouto tins case, anu as defendant." he added, jabbing a long bowio knifo into tho tablo and laying a hugo navy revolver down by tho side of it, "I am bore, sir, to defend mysolf I" "Enter a nolle pros., Mr. Ferguson,' said tho magistrate hastily. Chicago Trlbuuo. TurntU the Tables. While a Howdoln college professor was Holding n recitation someinlsohiovous stu dent Induced a hand organ man to come op to tho hail near tho professor's door ana piny "rwcot .Mario," the boys u II join lng in the chorus. The professor came out, bat in hand, and passed it to ovcry une of tho students outside, exhorting them to bo generous. Taking tho money collected, he gave it to the hand organ man and told him in German to leavo th eauipus, which ho did without delay, while it slowly dawned on a dozon crestfallen students that a practical joke had ten perpetrated.- Lowiston Journal The Toast of tho Evening,' It is not always a pleasant thing to be called ui)i)ii suddonly to address a publlo meetiug or any sort, as is amusingly illus trated by tho following speech, of one who was certainly not born an orator, at the oponmg or a free hospital: "Gentlemen ahem I I Irlso to say that is, I wish to pnmonu a toast, which I think you'll all say ahtm I think, at least, that this toast 1h, as you'll say, tho toast oi I no occasion. "Gentlemen, I belong to a Rood manv of these fitngs, ami I say, gentlemen, that this hospital requires no patronage at least, what 1 mean Is, you don't want any rccouimt'iiuatirn You'vo only got to bo ill got to lie ill "Now, gentlemen, I find by the renort 'turning over thu leaves In a fidgety way) final ii'om tno j oar seventeen no, eight- n no, an,- yes, rni right eighteen Iindrod and fifty no, It's a 3 thirty-six eighteen hundred and thirty-sir. no less man iuu.uuu.uuu no, ulii" (to n commit ixjnian at his bide) Klir Oh. yes. thank Vou yes lea.ooo j.ooo.ooo no" aft- Kr a closo scrutiny of the rcnortl "two hundred and tii'.rty-ono ono hundrod and ninety three thousand, two hundred and thirty-one! Gentlemen, I beg to propose success to this admirable Institution!" To what the largo and variously stated figures referred no ono In his audlonco ever felt positive, tint all agreed, as ho had said they would, that this was tho toast of ,"ie evening. xoutu'a companion d havo auiblWWHrroobers to have ea lor cliaugo for a fo bill, so as to lo cate tho money drawer, as well as got It unlocked before they rushed In on tho man In charge of tho ofilco. But they declared that Sparks' Injuries were not tho result of iron knuckles or a slung shot being used on him, but a bump in file tod by contact with the vault or something equally hard. Una center table near tho money drawer were over 15,000 in envolopes for the lotter carriers, yesterday being their pay day. Although it was in trays that could havo been easily carried off, it was not touched. Sparks thought this was because thoso en velopes were covered by a newspaper. There was a much larger amount still in tho vault, which was open, and which was not touched. Tho detectives referred with suspicion to tho door in tho screen boing left open at a time when tho assistant cashier was ulono with $807 in his own drawer, another drawer equally full, $5,000 on tho tablo in envelopes and the vault ac cessible Sparks described ono of tho robbers as a small man with a dark coat, wearing a black muilbr, and thu other as a largo man wearing a long black overcoat, and having a black moustaeho. They loft tho screen door open, lie said, just as they found It. Sparks was arrested last night, and shortly afterwards confessed that he got away with tho money himself. Ho was short $2SD.:W, and wan to settle us soon as Cashier Tucker returned from lunch, when lie know he would bo caught. While Tucker was lunching Sparks took $583.08 from tho drawer, put tho $5113 in bills bo- tween the loaves of a magazine and $31,68 in coin in an envelope, hiding both. After his confession ho told where tho money was, anil ?j8.J.(8 was recovered, bparks is married anil belongs to a good family, His friends will makj up tho shortage of $283, but Inspector Salmon says that will not savo him from prosecution. The postoillco building adjoins Foun tain Square, in the center of the city, where tho streets uro always crowded dur ing the 'day. Tho fact of an alleged day light robbery in such a locality had much to do with tho local excitement. The Strike at Homestead. Homestead, Pa., Jan. 4. The trouble hero is not ended, notwithstanding a tem porary compromise in the 119-inch mill. The temporary sottloment was effected by the company agreeing to allow tho men 110 tons a day, whether that amount was worked or not. Tho men are inclined to kick over tho traces, becauso they would get pay for only 110 tons, evon if 115 wore turned out, and it Is a question whother thoy will accept tho compromise, which gives tho shcarsmcn's helpers tl.60 a day; whereas formerly thoy earned between $1 ami Jo. Aside from tho trouble In the 110 inch mill, a number of tho others are shut down because, tho men say, not enougli signatures to the scale havo been secured. At Bruddock, where tho ore handlers are on strike, tho company's ultimatum was madu known, and out of 400 men present only six voted to accept it. Urged to Desert the K. of I Columhus, O., Jan. 4. Tho Mino Work ers' Journal contains an address from Sec retary Patrick McBrydo, of tho United Mino workers, to thoso mcmbors of the Knights of Labor who do not approve of the recent convention at Now Orlonus in barring out tho representatives of tho miners, Ho urges them to refuse to longer pay taxes to tho Philadelphia machine, but tako stops to elect uolegates to a con vontion that will conduct tho affairs of tho K. of L. in tho interests of the mcm bors, Instead of tho personal interests of Hayes anil Sovereign. Kidnaped Ills Own Child. Wabash, Ind., Jan 4. A bold caso of kiduaplng occurred hero yesterday. Philip Scott, of El Heno, I. T., came to Wabash aud stole ills 4-year-old daughter from his divorced wife. Scott loitered about Mrs. Scott's homo till the little girl appeared, when he grabbed her and ran for tho Big Four train southward Olllceru aro after him. Much excitement was caused by tho kidnaping, and tho mother of the child Is frantic. , Arrested fur Abduction. WlLKEHUAMtK, Pa., Jan. 4. William Kunkle and Paul Halght were arrested hero an the chargo of abduction, In per suading a 14-year old girl to become an in mate of house of ill repute. Tho girl Is weak minded, and was only found after a long search. Tho woman In whoso house she was found has escaped. Two More Alleged Lyncher! Arretted. O'Neill, Nob., Jan. 4. Milt Roy and Jim Plnkorton are under arrest, charged with being members of the mob which Is supposed to have lynched Barrett Scott. The leader Is undor surveillance. The prisoner deuy their guilt. Scott's fato U itlll a mystery. the hiDH and loins. Chronic rheuma-' tisni. sciatica, lumbago or pain in the back are speedily cured. MUnyon's Homoeopathic Home Remedy Company, of Philadelphia, put up specif ics for nearly every disease, which are sold by all druggists, mostly for 25 cents a bottle. Professional Cavdo w. N. STEIN, M. D PBTSICIAN AND SURQEON. Office Boom 2, Egan's New Building, coi ner Main and Centre streets, Shenandoah, Pa Office Hours: 8 to 10 a. m.: 1 to 3 p. e.; 7 to 9 p. m. Night office No. 230 West Oak street iy, B. KIBTLEK, M, D JUTfliCLdA jIXD HVRQJlOlt. race- 1M North Jtialn street, Shenandoftk. M l TTOHJSJt i A T-LA W 'UllSTAHDCUn, ri. Office. Egan building, corner ot Main ant Centre streets. rbenand,ah. K. WENDELL HEBER, Successor to Dr. CHAS. T. PALMER, ISYJ: ANT) BA.lt SV1WEOS, 301 Mahantongo Street, Pottaville, Penna Laner anc Pilsner Beefs Finest, Purest, Healtheat. Chris. Schmidt Agt 307 West Coal St., Shenandoah. HOTEL KAIBR, OHA.B. BUROHILL, Prop. North Main St., MAHANOY CITY. Largest and finest hotel in the region. Finest accommodations. Handsome fixtures Pool aid Millard Rooms Attached. HARTMAN STEEL PICKET FENOt m the cheapest and best fence made. Cheaper than a wooden fence for residences, lawns.cem eterv lots or any kind of fencing. M. H. MASTER nas the ogenoy and carries it In stock at hip maroie ana granite woricfl, IZ7 N. jaiuih 31 Safe and Reliable Horses to Hire. SNEDDON'S LIVERY Fear Alley, Rear Coffee House. The best rigs in town. Horsea taken to board. Hauling promptly attended to. For Painting The Season is here and Paper Hanging Get yonr work done by Mahanoy City's leading artist, W. H. SNYDER, Perfect Work. Bargains In paints and oils, plain and stained glass. AH the new patterns in wallpaper. All dally and weekly papers. novels, novelettes ana stationery. 183 Wont Centre Street. Headquarters for tha Kvknimo JDlBALD. leal i not feol a? Nevertheless his attenn for political gossip for some dfl It is understood that Mr Hill wn3 to the last cabinet dinnor. but declined All tho members of the cabinet wore tho dinnor, besides senators and repre sentatives and othors from private life. There were fifty-four guests present. I ho full Marino band was in attendance. No Report on the Ricks Case. Washington, Jan. 4. Owing to the rc-' cent illness of Representative Bailoy.chalr- man of tho Hicks investigating commit tee, no report has yet boon prepared for presentation to the houso. His inability to mnko a repott makes tho outcomo of the proceedings at Cleveland more uncertain than before. What report the full com mittee will concludo to make is very un certain. Tho quostiou Is likely to bo de cided somewhat on party lines, with tho Republican members as supporters of Judgo Ricks and tho western aud south; oru Democrats favoring censure or im peachment. There is little probability that the matter will bo carried to a conclusion by this congress. Extravagant Waste Alleged. ' New Youk, Jan. 4. The Atchison Pro tective committee, of which Theodore W. Myers is chairman, has Issued a circular to stockholders of the company, soliciting contributions to a fund for the prosecu tion of an independent investigation of tho aflulrs of tho company, and tho prose cution of thoso upon whom rests tho re sponsibility for the alleged extravagant wasto and misappropriation of money ug gregating tl0,00O,OUO, aud for tho alleged falsification of the books of the company, A Father's Revenge. PINE BLUFF, Ark., Jan. 4. GcorgoLamp kin, a meat seller, was shot on the street and killed by J. S. Reap, another meat dealer, who llred two shots into his vic tim. Reap gave himself up and was placed in jull. Illicit relations between Lumpkin and Heap's daughter, In addition to trouble Heap subsequently had with his wife, preyed upon the unfortunato man's mind, aud the tragedy resulted. Desperate Duel with Sabers. NICK, Jan. 4. A desperate duel with sabers lias beon fought between two Ital ian oiHccrs, Tojanl and Vergori, near tho French frontier. The fight lasted an hour, at tho expiration of which time Vergori was killed by u cut on the right side of tho neck, which sovered tho carotid artery, Tojanl was so severely wounded that ho is not expected to survive. STOCK AND PRODUCTMARKETS Closing Quotations of the New York and rhilmtelplila Exchanges. " New Youk, Jan. 3. Tho stock market was characterized by weakness at the opening, which extended to almost the entire list, mid somo shares sold at lluures below the lowest point touched during the year 1891. Closing bids: Lehigh Valloy 3) W. N. Y. & Ia.. 5 Pennsylvania 60 Erie U5t Heading 125a I).. L. & W 158W St. Paul West Shore Lehigh Nav Wt N. Y. Central US N. Y. & N. K 33 Lake Erie & W... 1U New Jereoy Con . 87 Del. & Hudsou...ia3 Ex-dlvldend. General markets. PllIMDKLPlllA, Jan. 3. Flour quiet: win ter superllno. $:.1(k8".20; do. extras, S-'.2j 2.10; No. 2 winter family, S3 MS-'.liO; Pennsyl vania roller straight. S3.tj0iak3.75; western win ter clear, J3.50&2.70. Wheat quiet, steady, with fi'JKc bid and M.MiC. asked for January. Corn quiet, weaker, with 18)c. bid and ISHo. asked .for January. Oats quiet, steady, with 38c. bid and 33u. asked fur Junuary. Hay active; good to choice timothy. $13 54 13. DO. Beef quiet. Pork quiet. Lard firm; western steam. 87.10; city. $6.2H- Hutter firmer; western dalrj, 10glffo.; do. creamery, lSSt-'io.; do. factory, t315o.; Elglns, 3Ac.; imitation creamery, lSOlSc; N'ow York dairy. $10jliUo.; do. crcumery.lO'ftJo.; Pennsylvania eruumury prints, extra, 7o.; do. choice, "tic. ; do. fair to good, 23S3c.; prints jobbing at 38 -'He. Cheese Bteady; large, DSUS40.; Birmll.Dli'&l'-V.; partBkiras. 34(&9o.; full skims, 3t'io. Em weak; New York and Pennsylvania, 36c: re frigerator, lS-Jo.; western fresh, SiW&c.; southern, 3331c. Live Stock Markets. Niw YoitK, Jan- 3. European cables quote American steers at 10011c. per lb., dressed weight; refrigerator beef, 7W4iOHc. Calvei weak; barnyard calves lower: poor to choice veals, $5&8; barnyard calves, t3.363.75; weatern calves, f3.MIW..rjO. Sheep Bteady; lambs lower; Inferior to fair sheep, $3.50 3.35; inferior to prime lambs. J.XT.VBt U3H Hogs weak; inferior to choice, H.UK&HM. EAST Buei'Ai.o, N. Y Jan. 3. Cattle steady. Hogs slow and weaker for light grade pigs; choice corn fed Yorkers, $4.7oa 4.75; mediums. et.7Siat.80; good heavy. Si. 80 4.85; roughs, $3.6501.35; atngB, (33.75. Sheep and lambs slow and weaker; choice export wethers. S3.COIW.75', fair to good mixed sheep. $2.1533.03; common to fair, 81.75Q3; good to choice lambs, Xo3!a.t; fair to good luib, f3.:a3.60. 189 sued yev gross earuli in thu state, ba! ures in 181)3, of $ per cent. The oper however, beon dei lcavincr a los.t in net nai7iw? tlon of $4,801,171 38, showing tha't' reduc earnings havo beeu more than half pr viiled for ly nconomy in operation Ca tal stock shows an increase this year $21,740,851 L'0. and tho percentage of dl (lends declared rematus tho same vt lbU3 viz : a.O'J. Fanners Ilorewhip Tramp. Wkst Bp.ook, Conn., Jan. 4 T tramps, members of a gang who hit been robbing farmers in this section i the past two weeks, assaulted a teael who refused to givo them money Elu farmers went to tho "swamp" whero t tramps mndo their headquarters in adili luated Duilillug. Two were captured a drugged from the hut, stripped of th garments and both tied to 11 tree. Th three farmers applied whips to tho me legs and backs. Both shrieked at tho 11 cut, and kept on shrieking until twe: or twouty-ilvo lnslies hail been lnilicti Thoy were told that if they did not let in twelve hours thoy could expect wo punishment. Denincrntlc t.alus In Georgia. ATLANTA, Ga., Jan. 4. Tho interest tho county elections throughout Heor was slight, and the returns uro coming slowly. The result In tho state sho heavy Democratic gains In nil counn Many counties which were strongly Poj listlc in tho last two elections returned the Democratic fold. The negroes iu 11111 of tho countlos voted solidly with tho De ocrats. Out of 130 counties in tho stuuT tho total number curried by Populists will probably not exceed fifteen. Fugitive Found Locked tu a Car. NKWAISK, N. J., Jan. i. Theodore Finder, ot Cincinnati, was arrested In East Newark. Ho was found locked in a freight car, having como oast to escape ar rest for sandbagging a citizen and robbing him of (1,400. In his possession wore u number of whlto letters cut from win dows. Ho Is known as tho "Whitolotter" thief. Finder Is held awaiting extradi tion. When found ho was nearly ex hausted from cold and thirst. Small Demand for Locomotives. New York, Jan. 1. The Railroad Oiv zctto says: Locomotivo building has fallon off tremendously in tho past year. The decrease in tho nuinbor built is fully two thirds, as compared with tho previous year. Reports from thirteen companies mako the total 095 locomotives for 1891, against 3,011 locomotives built in 1803. Three companies building nearly ninety locomotives In 18U3 did not turu out a sin gle new locomotive In 1801. Diphtheria In an Orplntn Asylum. CAMDKN, N. J., Jan. 4. Diphtheria ol tho must malignant type lias broken out in the West Jersey Orphanage for t'ol orod Children. Dr. Aloxander McAllis ter, who was called to the orphanage Wed nesday night, found five cases, boven new cases developed yesterday, with six more in tho incipient stagos. Antl-toxine has beon sunt for uud will bo adminis tered. Tho orphanage is undor quaran tine. Charge Against a Female rhyslcian. ScKANTON, Pa., Jan. 4. Coroner Kelly has sworn out a warrant for the arrest of Mrs. Dr. King Vail for manslaughter, In having caused the death of Mrs. Thomas J. Wutklus, of this city, 011 whom slit! criminally oporuted, according to tho dead woman's anto-mortom statement. The doctor has left tho city, and her where abouts aro a mystery. Family Devastated by Diphtheria. Olkv, Pa., Jan. 1. The fuueral of four children of Jacob K. Lovan, of this village, who died of diphtheria, took placo hero. The remains of tho two youngest reposed In one collln. Thorn wore three graves. Two of tho survivors who were critically 111 aro reported to Iw Improving. The parouts are convalescing. Premier Howell Not Seriously III. HALIFAX, N. S., Jan 4, There is no foundation for the report that Sir Mau Kenzlo Bowell Is seriously 111. He had a Mvero attack of coughing yesterday, but his condition Is decidedly Improved, His physician says there has been no cause whatovtr for alarm. war mM0-t-y am Ko, 26 East centre Btrect, NI1ENANOOAII, I" A. Our Motto: Brat Quality at Lowpst C&sa Prices. Patronage respectfully solicited. THEATRE : CAFE! Formerly kept by Taos. Gibbons, Main and Oak Sts., Shenandoah. Fresh and cool Beer always on tap, Wines, Liquors, Cigars. Costello & Cassidt, Proprietors. Your Stomach : : : Cannot stand the same washing that your boots do, and the water yon drink Isn't even fit for that purpose. Use Lorenz Schmidt's Beer and Porter. JAMES SHIELDS, Manager Shenandoah Branch. Uhto yon 80 ro Throat, Pimples, Copper-Colored Spots, Acbes, Old Bores. Ulcers In Mouth, Hair Falllna? Write Cook llrmrdr Co., llOTMo onlcTcinile,t''hlcniro411or proof sof cures. Capital HSOO.OOO. l'atlentscured nine yearn ago today sonnd and welt. 1 no-pngg TmoU When in POTTSVILLE, Stop at PHIL. WOLL S HOTEL 200 North Centre Street Meals at all hours. Ladles' dining room tttacbed. Finest wines, Honors, cigars. Shenandoah's Reliable Hand Laundry Cor. Lloyd nd Wbl'.: 8ts. All work guaranteed to be urst-class in every particular. Bilk ties and lace curtain sa spec laity. Goods called for and delivered A trial solicited. JaWBi ,Wh A .WW Jtt jWm 1 Wholesale agent for Ftltiifu'i IiihI, I, I, Export Ligtr 11. Stucr File lau No finer made. Fine liquors and Clrars lajBonth Mala lit
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