STROUS !L QUR Roods nre decidedly the very BEST sold in this city. The finest line of BANQUET ItAfflPS, DlAffiOJiDS, OIRTGHES, JEOIELIY, Watch Making a Specialty Chas. Strouse, The Leading Jeweler, 4 S. MAIN STREET. FERGUSON HOUSE JEWELRY STORE. vyyfiyyyr J EVENING HERALD MONDAY. DKt'EMltUIt n, 1803. GREAT LABOR CONVENTION. Mcotlng of tlio American reiteration I.nbnr in New York. Mnw-YoilK, Dec. 0. Tho Inrgest emi gre! of labor leaders ever hold in Now York, m fur us the numbers represented nnd tlio intnrosts Involved ore concorned, liegun today at Madison Square Gordon with the opening of tlio flftoenth annual convention of tho American Federation of Labor. More than 510,000 organized working' men in tho United Statqs dinvo sent dole gates 150 in number to represent them. Perhaps a million ivorklngineu would be nearer tho murk, but tho ollleer.s of the federation arc conservative ns to numbers, nud only reckon those who ure in good standing with the subordinate unions. There is one woman delegate, Miss Frances Martell, who represents Chicago garment workor.s. Tho oxrcutlvo council of tho Federation aro at tho Ashland House. Too council constats of John McBrKl.-, president of tho American Federation of Labor; P. J. Mc Guiro, vice president; John 13. Lenmm, trensttrof; Augustm MeCr.ilth, secretary, and N. M. (iurluud, president of tho Amnl gamated Association of Iron nud fcitcul workers. E. C. Co way and J. Mnwdsley arrived from Kngland on the Utrurla yes terday: They represent about 300.0U0 miners and splniurs lu Kngland and Wales. President John McBrlde, of tho Fedora tlon, Is not a delegate, having been de feated u! the clout lou for d-'legatos from bis national union. He, however, ns pres ident, openM the convention. Impornns questions will como before tlio oonvjililon, including the carrylngout of a g-jii'jral eight hour movi-m.:it on May 1, 18'.)'.). Tb question of liariinmizlng nr. tionnl b idles will also be considered, a-id efforts will be ntado to extinguish tl c Knights of Labor as a trades union move ment nnd compel that body to become a purely educational one. Ex-President Gomp3rs will be n candi date for prosidunt in opposition to Presi dent McHride. Hut night Naliui In tliu Hlnlit Tiaie. Pan-Tina for coughs and colds, S.V. At (iruliler Bros., drug store. FILED THEIR ANSWERS. I'rotliouotui'y Docruii and Liiwjcr Merger Present to Court Their Delcnru. Ill accordance with the ruling of tho court, upon petition of P. M. Dunn, Esq., this morn ing Prothnnotary James It. Dcegan and Charles E. Merger, Esq., submitted their answers nud aflidavits. In his sworn statement Mr. Berger sii.vh lie ii employed a ono of the counsel for Hon. T. II. 11. Lyon to conduct the contest against P. M. Dunn, Esq., and that ho requested ono of tlio deputies to the Protbouotary to rcmaiu in his office io ho could have access to the olection returns; that said deputy considered it unnecessary to lcniain and gave deponent access to the vaults. The latter, accompanied by Walter Snyder, entered the vaults about 7:00 o'clock and remained there until 3:00 o'clock next morning ; that he examinod tho e lection returns, broke no seals, destroyed no papers, and defaced no returns ; that ho done his work in tlio presence of tho watchman, j His motive in working at night was to lie free from Interruption, and to obtain necessary information iu preparing his client's petition. Protbouotary Deegau, iu ids allldavit, i rroborates thu statement of Jlr. Itergcr, and buys he instructed his deputy to permit the examination, not considering that such examination wa any different to other records under dapouent's control. IU further rays that no alterations on tho rocords we:o made, none of thorn have been removed, and all wero found next morning in the place where they had been stored, and in per mitting the examination ho was prompted only by a spirit of votutwy to members of tlio liar, and that he intended committing no act that would bo a violation of his duty either to the court or to any person Interested iu said election papers. "I was run ovor by a lumber wagon. Did not oxpect to live. Was terribly bloated. My friends bathed mo with Dr. Thomas' Ixdectrio Oil, nnd I was cured. Wo have great faith in Thomas' Eclectric Oil." Mrs. Wm. P. Babcock, Norvell, Mich. BUY YOUR. Groceries FLOUR, FEED, HAY AND STRAW, Also Table and Floor Oil Cloths From El. E3. FOLEY, Cor. Centre and IVtit tits. E JEWELER! That Distress In tho stom acher feeling of fulness af ter eating is offoctually prevented by Hood's l'Uls. Tliey aid di gestion Rnd assimilation of food, movo tho bowels easily and thnt prevent and cure Blllousness,(Torpld Liver, and Constipation. They nro tasteloss and do not crlpo or cause pain. Bold by all uruggistB. US cents. Insist upon IToqd'b. PERSONAL. Mrs. Joseph Tcmplo is on tlio sick list. E. C. Malick spent Sunday with his parents in Sliamoklri. Miss Corljino Tempest, of East Cial street, Is seriously ill. Harry Hafner spent yesterday afternoon at Mahanoy City. Samuel U'ritton, of Mahanoy City, was a visitor to town to-day. Samuel Guulcr, of West- Centre street, is spending, the day at Ilazleton. Gcorgo H. Krick spent Sunday among friends and relatives in Shamokin. Miss Lizzie Ellis, of North Janlin street, is lying seriously ill with pneumonia. Misses Margaret Monaghan and Miss Dano spent Sunday with Centralia friends, - Harvey Hess, of tho News Budget, is visiting among friends in Philadelphia. Joseph Kittouhouso and Philip Bachman spent yesterday at their homes In Hazleton. Mlss3 Mary Egan and Mary llano, of St Nicholas, called on town relatives yesterday. Mrs. Howard Bciscl, of Hazleton, is visit ing Mr. and Mrs. James Hoaton, of Lost Creek. Misses Minnie and Emma Glenwright, of Miucrsville, wero guests of Miss Ida Kehler yesterday. Miss Florenco liciscl, of Hazleton, was the guest of Miss Lille 11 eat on, of Lost Creek, yesterday. Messrs. Harry Mcrket and Frederick Garner, of Ashland, spent last evening here among friends. Mrs. Mary Schmidt and children, of North Janlin street, visited relatives at Stahanoy City yesterday. Mrs. James Mauley and Miss Joo Lynch visited the former's parents at Mahanoy City yesterday. Mrs. A. A. Davis and son, Nelson, went to Hamburg this morning to attend the funentl of George Zweizig. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Smith and daughter, Margurrtc, of Philadelphia, are guests of Mrs. Smith, of East Opal street. Miss Annie Sproats, of Minersvillc, spent yestorrlay as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Josso B. Davis, of South white street. Mrs. A. H. Snyder, of Schuylkill Haven, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Snyder, of South Janlin street, yesterday. Messrs. E. J. Mauley, J. J. Walko'rand J. J. Moran, three of Mahanoy Plane's promi nent young men, called on town friends on Saturday. John lircslin entertain d a number of young ladies and gentlemen at tho home of his friend, Miss Julia Crcary, last evening, by singing a number of his popular songs. Mrs. Albert Davis and daughter, of Nor walk, Conn., who came hero to attend the funeral of Mrs. Anna Davis, the mother-in-law of the former, returned to their home to-day. Miss Emma Elsenhower has returned from Webster, Mass., to spend her holiday vacation witli her paicnts, on :5. nth White street. Miss Eisenhower reports lots of flno sleighing and is very much ploasid with her present position. Tlmrn'fl .lint AVlml You Want. Pan-Tina (25c.) for coughs and colds. Gruhlcr Bros., drug store. At llenten to Death The icniains of John Iliukle, ugod 15 years, who died in Baltimore on Thursday, have arrived at his former homo in Jit. funnel. The decoased hi-, relatives residing hero Irseenis that youna ilinklo left homo last August, contrary to the wishes of his parents. .After wandering around the coun try for several weeks ho landed at Baltimore and found employment on an oyster pungy, captained by Charles Parker, and went down tho Chesapeake Bay on an oyster dredging expedition. It was then his hardships be gan. He was compelled to work night and day and when be refused to perform tho labor he would be whipped, kicked and abused. Finally ho became unfit for work and the captain put him off tho vessel at a town culled Oxford, giving him a dollar to pay his way to Baltimore, lie remained in Oxford for several days until ho was taken to Baltimore Ho was covered with blood and was unconscious. He was conveyed ton hospital, whore it was found ho was suffering with a laconited foot and baud, a contusion ovor the left eyo and badly bruised about the body, from which lie. died. The captain of the hunt has been arrested, nud Jlr. Iliukle has entered suit against tlio company for JoO.OOO damages. ' Death of William llouelli. William Huwells died at one o'clock this alteniouu at tlio home of his son-in-law, Samuel Davis, on North Jardin street, iu his Btltli year. Ho died of pneumonia and bo uairo ill last Thursday. Tlio surviving chil dren are Jlrs. Samuel Davis, William Howplls, of KoaringCrOek, Thomas and John Huwells, of Cambria, Allegheny county. The de ceased was a resident of lioaring Creek for thirty years, but during the lmst two yonrs made his homo with, Mr.. Davis. Duo notieo of tho funeral will be given. Mahanoy City Business College. This excellent college, at 20." East Contrc ' street, gives Commercial, Shorthand ad Typewriting coureas equal to any in mo siaio at tho very lowest rates. Individual in struction. Day and evening classes. Student constantly entering. Cataloguo free. ivn-tf G. W. Williams, Principal. Coal lEutes Co lip. At Saturday morning's mooting qf the coal agent in New York city, tho freight rate on coal bound West was advanced fifty cents a ton, to take effect Jan. 1st. MISCELLANEOUS. SAJ.K. A valuable jiropf rty nt Nos. 2S anil SlStSouth JnHlIn street, store mid ik in (lie ironi una iwo uweu rear, All, mortem improvement Oharles HooW. on tho premises. Apply "TANTBD. An lionet, active gentleman or I lady to travel for reliable established house. Halary S7S0, payable 915 weekly, and expenses. Mtiiauoii permanent, jteicrenccs. Knclose self-addresied stamped envelope. The SIS Omaba llulidinSi U-U-2M Pomlnlon Company, Chicago," IOU &,LI!.-(lne of the most desirable prop ? ertles on Main street. Apply at 15. W. ttHOHMAKiyi's) rAtt0rnyatI,aiv. OSIee; t'orncr ' entrennd Market itreefs, lliLMm "TIIK BOY PREACHER," Itov. David I KvfUisj ji'iidlor W tlio li ItuptUt Church. , KiiB- ll.h Tlio suljoct of this sketch was recently called to the pulpit of tlio Chlvnry ltaptist church, on South Jardin street. lie is but SI years old, ami has already become popular with tho congregation. His natlvo placo Is a quiet, small village in Wales, and ho received tho greater part of his excellent education under tho nuspicos of one of tho Ioadlug church seminaries. His one and wholo ambition seemed to bo work ing in foreign missions, and when 22 years old ho received a call to opon tho Sailors' mission, at Calcutta, India. Jlr. Kvans had a serious time reaching India, hut firm to his purpose ho finally reached tho goal after two REV. DAVID L. EVANS. attempts. First, ho was landed on the Eock of Gibraltar, whoro ho know not a soul, and was seriously sick. Tho pcoplo wore kind to him, though, and nursed him back to health. Ho then returned to England, not having a ponny wheu he stopped off tho boat. His second attempt to reach India was intor- miuglcd with many rough sea voyages, but tho port was safely reached. Thero tho ele ments again almost got tho bettor of tho plucky young minister of tho gospel, for tho glare of the sun and intense heat affected his eyes, and ho almost beenmo blind. An opera tion was porfornied, and ho regained his sight. Ho was strongly advised to return to England, and did so. Wliilc in India ho saw and observed much of the highest grado of rituals, and after his return to England ho exposed ritualism in a way that had not been known to Wales before. From this point lie drifted to America with a view of loarniug the people and the ways of a new land. Tlio old desire to do evangelistic work again took possession of him, and he preached in many places as far as Pittsburg. Finally ho permanently located here. He is an eloquent talker, and the Baptists are highly pleased with him as their pastor. ' When you want good roofing, plumbing, ;s fitting, or general tinsmithing dono call on E. F. Gallagher 18 Wost Ccntro strcot. Dealer ir stoves. S-l-tf RAILROADERS' CONVENTION. Tho r.ntherliiR of tlio Knight of tlio ltoad at Hazleton Yesterday. The union meeting of the Brotherhood of Locomotivo Engineers, tho Brotherhood of Firemen and tho Brotherhood of Eailroad Trainmen, which took placo at Hazleton yesterday, was very largely attended and was a decided success. At 10:30 in tlio morning a session was held with closed doors, and very little was given out for publication. It was ascertained, however, that tho mat ter of tho ro-instatcment of the men who were leffidlo on the Hazleton division by tlio late stViko was thoroughly discussed. The striko agreement was to tho 'effect that these men should be taken back, as tho op portunity offered. It is now over two years and many new men have been hired, whilo tho domands of former employes iavo re ceived but littlo attention from those iu au thority. Thoy aro told that thero is nothing against them, ktit they hdvc not the authority to again employ them. It has been decided to lay tho matter before President Wilbur and ascertain why the employes of this division aro discriminated against. Tho aftcrnoou session was held with open doors, and was addressed by a number of tho state and national olllcers. F. W, Arnold, of Peoria, 111., was tho principal speaker, and after paying a tribute to the men interested in tho striko two years ago, lie strongl yurged a supremo federation of all railroad organiza tions, which met tlio apptoval of those presont. A monster union meeting will bo held eithor at Jlauch Chunk or Easton on May 31st, isnn. Christmas nud New Year Holiday ICatcs via Pennsylvania llallroad. For thu Christmas and Now Year holidays tlio Pennsylvania Eailroad Company will placo on sale excursion tickets between sta tions on its system east of and including Pittsburg and Erie and wost of Elizabeth and Sea flirt (except between the cltios of Philadelphia and Trenton proper), at re duced rates. Tho tickets will be sold and good going December 21, 22, 23, 21, 25, and 31, 1695, and January 1, lOPO, and will be good for return passage uutil January 7,' 1896, inclusive. Appointed Ills IleiiiltiiiH, As forecasted in thoso columns last week, District Attoruey-olect licchtolhasanuouneed tho appointment of M. P. McLaughlin, E. S. Bashoro and Jamou J. Jloran as first, second and third deputies respectively. Tho first and last named aro ro-appolntmonts, having sorved under District Attornoy Eyan. There wore ton applicants for tho positions, and artiOug tlio number was M. JI. Burke, Esq., of town, who was strongly endorsed by his largo circle of friends. Illvoo arc not clangorous to lifo, but tlioy aro u prolific breeder of miseryaml profanity. Doan's Ointment sivus instant relief, oven in the worst cases of this and othor exasperating discuses of the skin. l'urcliuseil l'ottsvlllo 1'roperly. 1 John, llogers, the First ward salooiikeopur, luii purchased tho Mciswinklo hotel property at rottevillo-and Intends to take charge of it in the Spring. HOLIDAY GIFTS ! Hull line of solid gold rings, all styles, dia monds, watclign, clocks and Jewelry. 11 karat solid gold olid gold filled watches, warranted IS yenrs"l'.lgln or Waltham movement at HI and upward, for ladles orsonta. Lodle' solid gold, silver and gold filled watchos and chains at nuMlerotu prices. Hull stock of 18k ring. " Complete line of sulphur diamond novelties, optical goods and musical Instruments. Gall and examine our stock. At E. DUELL'S; S. Jlahi Strec'f, Shenandoah, 206 Pa. 9 ,s Clothing Made of Glass. Is one of the striking inven tions of the age. Not much less striking is our variety of Glass Tree Ornaments. When you want to Clothe your X-mas Trees, don't forget that we buy early from Importers, hence get the cream of the market. China Tea Sets 5C China Tea Sets ioc Large Tea Sets 25c. and up Large Tea Sets, 24 pieces, $1 Bnttania Sets - 25c Beautiful Glass Sets 25c Including Crcnm, Sugar, Spoon nnd Butter Dish. Celery Trays 10 and 15c Preserves, square or oblong, 5c Preserves, larce. 10c Candy Trays 8 and ioc Penner and Salts 4c. each Berry Dishes, large, 10c Cnke btands ioc Banana Dishes, 35c. to 50c Nut Bowls 25c SPECIAL SALE THIS WEEK. Albums iu Brocade Plush for 75 cents. You 11 never tret them again at this price. fancy fetal Jloveltles Pm Trays ioc Ink stands and Pen Raokg 25c Chair Pin Cushions 15c iMgures, silver, 25c Hair Pin Boxes 25c Cup and Saucer Easels 5 & 10c Plate Easels 5 & ioc Match Safes 10 and 15c Paper Weights all prices. and THE 101 DEfflRTrim Is full of Novelties such as Horses and Carts, Iron Trains Engines, Hose Reels, Buckboards Drums, Toole Chests, Games Pianos, Stoves, Iron and Tin Horns, Musical Instruments Blocks, Manic Lanterns, Moss Animals ior yards, Black Boards Pop Guns, Harmonicas, Ten Pins Rocking Horses, Cradles, Dolls, Beds and Wardrobes, Chime Toys. Look at our Mechanical Trolley Cars for 10 cents. Box Nut Picks 25c Nickle Banks 10c. up PRESENTS FOR THE SWEETHEARTS In China, Silver, Cut Glass, Plush, Celluloid and Wood . ShavinYsets in wood case 75c Big mn on Finger Rings at 25c. and 50c, warranted 3 years. Chamber Sets in great variety from a 4-piece set up to 12 pieces. In our House Fiirni'shing Department you get good value, never un worthy trash. Street, Qirvifi Girvin's, 8 S. Main The Happy Housewives All housewives are happy when they receive a second supply of GOLD flliUAL" Flour, for they know it makes the best bread." You can get it of any grocer at $2.50 per half-barrel sack. Thos. E. Samuels & Co., Vholesalet 105 South Main Street, CHARLIE SING, - NO. S SOUTH JARDIN STREET. First-class Work at Low Prices. All Work done In first-class manner, and ana ironea, 10c; snirts ironed, sc; collars, 2c; cutis, 4c; undersmrts, 7c; underdrawers, ?c; handkerchiefs, 2c. CHARLEY SING, Manager. HOOKS & BROWN Holiday Gifts. OUR store has been crowded the past few days by people to see our line of Holiday Gifts. We have surprised them by the variety .and completeness of our stock. Have you seen it ? If not, be sure you do before buying else where. We can save you time and money. Gold ; ens, Pencils, Glove Hooks, &c, were never so cheap before, 75 cents and up. ROSE JARS. Hand painted, 3 uew styles, 50,65,75c CELLULOID NOVELTIES. Dressing Cases Shaving Cases . . . .' Necktie Holders Glove Holders' Work Boxes Jewel Cases ' At lowest possible prices. BOOKS. One hundred styles to select from. Our $i Uook for Boys cannot be beat Toy Books for Children for 5c. nud up Uxlortl iiibics, 2; indexed, 53 . . GAMES. Tho largest assortment in town. The New Chevy Chase Base Ball Game Hide and Seek Halma Parchcsi and numerous others . . Brownie Rubber Stamps Air Rifles v . . Alagic Lanterns Black Boards Doll Carriages Dolls of every description .... Banks Trumpets, &c, &c Mirrors Clocks , 100 Styles of Tree Ornaments . . Wheelbarrows Celluloid Picture Frames, &Ct, &c. INSPECT OUR STOCK. NO TROUBLE TO SHOW GOODS. Uemember the place, No. 4 NORTH MAIN STREET. M. C. WATSON 9 Wholesale and Retail Liquor Dealer. Cigars, Tobacco, &c. Agent for Reading Brewing Uo. s Beer and l'ortor. 11S and -113 S. Main St, OPEN EVERYDAY Go to tho Shenandoah Dental Booms for painless extraction of teeth. Gold and Silver nllings. It your artlncal teeth do not suit 'ou call to eee ns. ah examinations ireo, ,Ve make all kinds of nlates. Gold Crowns. muuiiiiuiM -juai uiunua. wunu and Bridge work and all operations that per tain to Dental Surgory. No charges for extracting when plates aro ordered. We are the only users of vitalized air for the painless extraction of teeth, SHENANDOAH Dental : Rooms, (Tltmon'n Block) Eost Centre Street. Office Hours: 7 it. m. to 8 p. m. JOHN F. CLEARY, I'UItE SELTZRIt WATER RflTTT HR i A.ctira, tor lieodaclia nnd Q1KORR ALU, WKIBS HKiilt. I.AClUlt 1I1IER, I'OKTEK. OF 17 and 19 Peach Alley, Shenandoah. Grocers, Shenandoah, Pa. Chinese Laundry, satisfaction guaranteed. Shirts washed BUY YOUR HORSES NOW At Wm. Ncinwcnter's Private Snlo ot WESTERN HORSES, now going on nt Ills stnblcs, corner Con! nnd Mnin fltrectH, Shenandoah. A FEJV CELEBRITIES : X Fine Mated Teams. 2 Jet Black Teams. , 6 Fine Roadsters. A'nd the balance of the car load are good workers and drivers. Our two black teams are . fine specimens of horse flesh' for undertakers. Every horse sold guaranteed. IVUL-UlfsJERY BUSINESS FOR SALE ! My entire stock and fixtures for sale. Inventory taken at cost and a satisfactory discount made. Noversncha chanco to get an established business for so littlo money. Lightest and best located storo in town everything going at cost and less. Fonr weeks left to get tho Ilig Bargains. Don't pay J moro elsewhere. Wo have tho bar gains ; como beforo they aro gone. MRS. Q. V. HYDE, N. MAIN STREET 29 TWO ADVANTAGES OF EARLY .... CHRISTMAS BUYING. FIRST The stock is complete. SECONDGift purchas ing can be accomplished with greater satisfaction owing to the absence of the later Christams sea son. R. H. BERGEMAN&CO., CHINA HALL, POTTSVI LLE. FALL and WINTER STYLES. Call and see tho brightest, breeziest, snappiest lot of Fall and Winter Suitings Shenan doah lias over had. We're experts on fit. We're dealers In new Ideas. We're leaders of reasonable prices. If you aro a hard roan to suit w want you to call. PORTZ & BRO., 2 North rvitaln St. For tlie Latest Styles and Lowest Trices In . . . Fall and Winter Millinery ! SALLIES SENIORS, . No. Ill North Main St., Shenandoah. SHENANDOAH'! Reliable : Hand : Laundry, Cor. M-OYD AND WHITE STS. All work guaranteed to be first-clsss in every finrtlciilar. Silk tics and lace curUlna a .spco olly. Goods called for and delivered. A trial older solicited.
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