EMTiinitriiiiiiiiiiriMiiTrmnnTTTmnnnmnTTTTTTTTTTTj EmrnrnimmniTTmmimimimimnnmTmmmmat For Family Trade Ko pater i an take the place of the Herald. It is read daily E Knows the Jiomt paper comet f first, with home hnyers. The Herald brings trade that can tint be reached in another loaf AC every member of the family 3 Advertisers appreciatt this. 3 muuiuiiuiiuuiiuiiiuiuiumiiuiiuuiuuiuiiuu'uu It'llllUlUilllUIU'MUllUUIlUilUlUUllllllimUUUUl'ii VOL. XL-NO 1. ! T I Ml y f Til r?M Ifcl ZM I U' II zi v(-ssr' iF i :z5r ' SHENANDOAH. PA. TOTDAY. TllWiamTCT? 90 iftOK aa J. R. Williams Sc (HRISTMAS WILL BE HEREaf In a few dtiys and gift-buyers will be on the lookout for pretty things. We are prepared to supply the wants of everybody from a stock that has been carefully selected for the occasion. The large patronage that we are receiving daily from the large crowds of buyers that enter our store is an indication that our goods and prices are a fetching card. We are leaders in our line. Our large purchases always for cash give us an advantage over all others, enabling us to sell to you as cheap as our co;..etitors can buy. 60 Through Our Cloak Roomate,-. And see the pretty Coats and Capes we have to offer you at enticing prices. We have a large selection and you are sure to find the garment you are looking for, less in price than you would expect to pay. Damask Table Linens From 20c per Yard Up. Napkins, Doylies and Hemstitched Table Sets. Ladies' and gents' fur-top gloves, kid gloves in all leading shades and colors ; LAWN, LINEN AND SILK HANDKERCHIEFS with and without initials, and silk umbrellas. These are items everybody will be looking for and are only a few of the many pretty things we have to offer. What Shall Give For ii you uavo uccn rcauinir our au vert lsemcnt suggestions, othorwiso you hail hotter CALL AND EXAMINE OUR STOCK, anil our past oxperienco of sonio eight years will readily assist you hy our suggestions. We Have Almost . . Everything That you can think of to mako friends and rela- tives happy on the grand est day of tho year. Morgan s No. 9 Aest Centre Street. The OLD RELIABLE Dry Goods and Carpet Store, 113 North Main Street. Latest Styles and Materials in Ladies', Misses' and Children's COATS and CAPES All New Novelties In Dress Goods. Elegant line or Blankets and Comforts, at prices unheard of before. Our Fancy Java, or Iii'regard to Tea, we occupy a "carefully selected by competent judges, and a trial order will inviuce you that we can please the most fastidious customers. vjf. offer nothing but good grades that are noted for quality, color and flavor, and they are sold at popular prices Son, S. Main St. No. 27- N. Main St. 01 lato tncro win oo no necu 01 ouerinir Tf Vnii ttliv I Wo will givo you a a4 nn iirJ.iL hook that you could not purchase in any hook store for less than 75c. Npl.UU YVUllll Or More . Christmas ? Man, supplied with reasoning and dis cerning powers, may improve his con dition by the exercise of these faculties. This can be applied with very good effect in the purchase of Coffees and Teas. A good cup of Coffee depends not only on the making but the brand of Coffee, the grade, the roasting and preparation are very important factors. We feel confident that we can meet all those requirements. A delicious cup of Coffee is a certainty if you use our Fancy Blended Coffee. front rank, all our Teas being very At KEITER'S. sin of mm ! Still Hovering; Over the Capitol at Washington. VENEZUELAN COMMISSION BILL I Might Have Iteached a Second Reading In tho Senate But For the Objection or Senator Allen, tho Ne braska Populist. Wasiiigto!!. I Tho spirit of. Ainerleiinlsm still it ovor tho Fcnnte yesterday, but, nl.iijuli every senator who spoke upon tho subject of tho crisis In tho Great Britain nmlVanozuolu boundary dlsputo Indorsed the position of tho presi dent, nil oppressed tho opinion that wnr would not result. Still, tho gravity of tho bltuntlon was not underestimated. Tho "war talk" of tho last few days attracted to the galleries largo crowds, who followed tho dobato with Intcnso interest. Tho Immediate quostlou before tho sen ate was tho house bill appropriating $100, 000 to defray tho oxpehsos of tho commis sion recommended by tho president. Thero was somo dlfferenco of opinion as to what disposition should bo mndo of it, tho gen eral opinion being that It should go to tho committee on forolgu relations. Senator Voorhcos, however, was for tho passage of tho bill Immediately. Mr. Morgan, chair man of tho committee on foreign relations, favored tho consideration of tho bill by his committee, but with tho understanding that it should bo reported back and acted on by tho sonato before tho holiday recess. Mr. Iiodge, of Massachusetts, was also of tho opinion that it should go to tho com mittee Ho as well as Mr. Hawloy, of Connecticut, thought that It should bo amended so as to requlro a report of tho committee within a certain time. Mr. Lodgo thought that tho report could bo mado by April 1. Ho bolioved that all tho Information couldbo obtained hero, though It might bo necossary to go to Madrid and Tho Haguo for certain documents. Mr. Shormnn, of Ohio, and Mr. Tellor, of Colorado, both of whom applauded tho president's courso, did not seo tho neces sity for hasto, Mr. Toller oven declaring that It mattered not If tho bill was not re ported for a month. Ho did not think tho delay would bo misinterpreted. Tho whole spirit of tho debato was that tho question of politics was not Involved, Mr. Lodgo spurning nil insinuations to that effect, in tho words of Daniel Webster, that party feeling stopped nt tho water edgo. Tho dobato, howover, had no practical result, ns Mr. Allen, of Nebraska, a Pop ulist, objected to tho second reading of tho bill. As tho bill could not bo referred until It had passed tho parliamentary stage further progress was Impossible wlillo Mr. Allen remained obdurate. Mr. Allen based his objection on tho ground of his opposition to precipitate action. Ueforo tho Venezuelan discussion oc curred Mr. Cockrell presented with a fav orhlo report tho houso resolution for a holiday recess beginning today, but Mr. Chandler asked that It lid on tho tnblo. Mr. Allon caused a broad smllo to go around tho chamber whon ho asked for the immediate consideration of a lengthy resolution reciting that, In vlow of tho possible contingency of war with Great Britain as a result of tho conflict ovor the Venezuelan boundary dispute, and that tho first essential in time of wnr was money, that tho committee on finance bo instructed to inquire into tho advisability of opening tho mints to tho free colnago of silver. Aftor somo good naturcd spar ring Mr. Gorman objected to Its consider ation. Tho president's message transmitting tho Armenian correspondence also was laid beforo tho senato. To Curtail llrewors Political Power. New YoitK, Doc. 20. Tho Commercial Advertiser assorts, upon tho authority of a brewer, that a largo lobby and money if necessary will bo sent to Albany this wintor to opposo tho passago of tho io called Raines oxclso bill. Tho brewers nro wllllug to spend $350,000 or more, it is said, to defeat tho proposed measure. Tho clause to which tho brewers object is tho one which provides for a tax on saloons In stead of a license Tho number of licenses In Now York city Is limited by rulo.of the oxciso board, and tho brewers control nine tentlig of thoni. Tho brewors nro thus In a position to wield a powerful Iniluonco over tho liquor dealers. They control the so called saloon vote. Au attempt will be mado to deprlvo thorn of this power. Dishonest Hankers Convicted. PHILADEM'JIIA, Dec. 20. Charles W. Raymond, ox-prosident, and Edwin M. Raymond, ox-enshior of tho Middletown National bank, who woro charged with misapplying funds, wero found guilty by a jury in tho United States district court. Joseph F. Raymond, who was ohargod with nidlng and abetting In tho misappli cation of the funds, was noquitted. The verdict of guilty against K, M. Raymond was accompanied by a recommendation of mercy. Judge Butler was not In oourt when the verdlot wiuj announced and sen tence was postponed. Tho jury was out eight hours. At llreen'H ltlalto Ciife. 1'unncd oysters on toast, free, to-night. Freo hot lunch evory morning. Meals sorvednt all hours. Tho riionlx I'alr. Tho Plucnix Hoso Company, of town, aro making preparations for holding their fair, which will open in their now building, on North Jardiu street, on Saturday ovening next, and will coatinuo for two weeks. Tho coinmittco is now engaged in gathering up donations made hy tho pcoplo, and thoso who havo not donated havo yet sufllcient time to assist tho firo laddlos In wiping out tho debt on tholr now building. Watson House, Free Lunch. Oystor soup to-night. Hot lunch to-morrow morning. Huy your mother or wife a carpet sweeper or a rug for a Christinas present, at Frickc's carpet store. IS-18-0t PHILADELPHIA'S BIO STRIKE. Klcrtrlrhuit Itnuly lo Join 111 It Wlicniucr Called I'pnn. Prtli.AiiKLiTiiA, Urc i i. Tho traction strike situation is practically unchanged. Cans wore run on somo lines yesterday un der heavy police guard, but at dusk they woro oil withdrawn. Tho fow that did run onrrlod very few piuseugers, tho poo plo olieerfully paying ten conts to rldo in rude Vehicles of all descriptions which nro run to different sections of tho city, while the oars of tho Hostonvlllo and Mantua lino, tho only company not In tho Union Traction company, aro overcrowded. Thero were fewer outbreaks during tho day and nono of consequence. Dosplto tho boasts of the company that thoy can got as many men as thoy want to man the cars, they havo certainly failed thus far, as tho city olilclals aro furnishing nmplo protection. Tho strljiers have nearly tho unanimous sympathy of tho public, and nt this writing havo decidedly tho best of the controversy. Tho strikers nro con lldont that thero will bo a favorablo set tlement before night. Up to a lato hour last night tho electri cal workers of tho company were in ses sion. They passed a resolution of sym pathy for tho strikers, appropriated fffii for their aid, and said they were willing to go on striko whenever the request was mado by President Mahon, of tho Amalgamated association. All day and night minora of arbitration woro plentiful. Tho strikers nro willing to submit their grievances to an arbitra tion committee, but tho company refuses to havo anything to do with nnybody as sociated with tho Amalgamated organiz ation. Thomas Dolan, one of tho board of directors and heaviest stockholders of tho company, said: "Tho president and management of tho Union Traction com. pany are prepared and willing to listen attentively, carefully and considerately to any grievance of their employes, If they havo rtny, but under no circumstances will thoy allow outsido parties to como bo twoen themselves and their employes. Tho matter is entirely In tho hands of President Welsh, and tho board Is abso lutely unanimous In their support of him." Cardinal SatblH'it lied Cup. Washington, Deo. SO. Tho deliver to Mgr. Satolll of tho zuchotto (a small red skull cap) and tho conslstorial letter in forming him of his olovatlon to tho cardl nalato, which aro preliminary to tho con ferring upon him of tho berrottn, took place at tho Catholio legation hore last evening. The duty was performed by tho Marquise Sacrapauti, tho popo's messen ger. Pino Fedora hats, several shapes and colors, at $1.50. At MAX LEVIT'S. Knnilrluk House- Free Lunch. Oyster mup to-night for all. Don't fail to attend tho I'licenis Fair on Saturday evening. THE COAL COMPANIES. Tho Tendency of tho Market Sliiy Cause, n Suspension at tlio Mines. Special to KviaiKa Herald. I'OTTSVll.t.K, Dec. 20 Advices received hero clearly indicate a restrictive policy on the part of tho anthracite producers, and it is believed that tho minus will lo operated on the basis of half time after January 1st. Tho operators say tho demand for coal will not warrant full time, and tho restriction is merely a business precaution. The restric tive policy for next month should havo a good effect on the market, hut it will not im prove matters about the mines, and tho news is not received very favorably by business peoplo here. Tho Lehigh and Wilkcsbarro and tho Lehigh Valley companies have already cur tailed tho working timo at the mines, and many individual collieries will shut down on tho 21th lust, until January 2nd. No oillcial notice has yet been issued by the P. & 1. ('. & I. Co., but it is believed they will work tlueo days a wcok after the holidays. It is claimed that with a mild winter all demands can ho sitislied with this curtailment. The scarcity of water is again menacing tho oporutiou of several mines, and as a con-t-equencen number have suspended opera tions. This is noted in tho Hazlcton and Klianiokin region, and in somo parts of tlds county. ' Look out for yourbelf and you'll look in on us, when making your selection of Christmas present, llrtimin's jewelry and music goods store. 1'uruhaw yuur Christmas presents at the l'liumlx Fair, and you will bo well pleased. School llourtl Meeting. Au adjourned meeting of tho School Hoard will bo held this evening for general business, and Iho school toachurs will bo granted ordew for thoir salaries. Ladies' and gents' gold pins at Maloy's. l'lno Chocolates And lion lions for Christmas iu large varieties at Ktuumuror's, 3o North Main street. 12-Ill-Bt Gold toothpioke at Maley's, the jeweler. Colliery Idle. Mnplo Hill colliery was idle yesterday afternoon on account of the cage catching in the guides, llepaira were made and the colliery started up as uual this morning. Huy your X mas presents atMaloy's. A CamlyluHft Xinus . you do not want to think of. Gqt the best ami purofet direct from the manufacturers, whore it is the cheapest. At M. Jj, Kni MHBHlt'e, 35 North Main street. 12-lll-Ot Fine assortment of rings atMaloy's. Iho l'lune Kcpulrcd. A breakdown occurred at tho Mahanoy Piano on Monday nccossitatjng all care to lie hoisted ovor tho Gordon l'lane. Tho former has bcon repaired and work again resumed. A $2.50 stiff hat for $1.00, for Saturday only. At MAX LEVIT'S. Wo'ra told wo havo tho "finest slock of holiday goods In town." Wonder if Us truo? Like to havo your opinion Jlrumm's. (lo to JIaley's, the jeweler, for your sterl ing silver novelties. 10 North Main stteet. They Are Declared a Nuisance to the 1 Public. i ALTERNATIVE FOR SALOONKEEPERS Either Use or the Pumps Must be Aban doned, or Seworage Must be Provided to Keep the Waste Water Off the Street Council Matters. Tho liorough Council held its IrsI meeting for 18ft3 last night and it was a short one and might very appropriately bo termed a ses sion of grievances. Tho Councilmen in at tendance wero Messrs. McGuiro, Straughn, Dougherty, D. K. James, Keest, Kane, llochm and Hand. John T. Leo asked that ho bo reimbursed for repairing damages to his wagon, occa sioned by hogs at largo on West Centre street running under tho horse and causing the animal to plunge about until two wheels and other parts of tho wagon were damaged. Tho matter was referred to thd law com mittee. (leorgo W. Ityou, Esq,, of Pottsville, ap peared as representative of Mrs. Ann Haley, who recovered a judgment for about $1,700 against tho borough several years ngo for damages sustained by falling on a pavement. He asked Council to empower Horough Solicitor Vomeroy to settle tho claim and, should this be done, a settlement satisfactory to tho borough could bo made. Tho caso was referred to tho Horough Solicitor and law committee. In making his report on roads and high ways Mr. Kane made an attack on beer pumps that led Council to tho conclusion that saloonkeepers must cither discontinue the use of them, or provide adequate means for disposing of tho water they waste. The streets become iloodod and when ico forms travel is mado vory dangerous. It was stated that unless Council took sonio decisive action in the matter tho borough would he put to more expense in keeping gutters and cross ings clear of ico than had been expended on the streets since lasf spring. Special atten tion was called to saloons on South West street, corner of West and Oak streets, cor ner of Centre and Catherine streets and corner of Coal and Market streets hy several members of Council and immediate action was urged in connection with Peter Hiley, the Oak street saloonkeeper. It was stated that ho is stubborn and apparently pays no. attention U notices from the horough au thorities. Mr. T. J. Ilroughall has put sowerago iu this vicinity and has offered to allow connections upon payment of pro rata share of the expenses. Mr. Hiley is the only one who declines tho oiler. It was finally decided that tho Chief Hur gess be instructed to have tho nuisances complained of abated and proceed in the proper manner iu conjunction with tlielior ough Solicitor, tho understanding being that Council sustain any proper steps they may take. A question was raised as to whether cer tain supplies required by the firo depart ment should bo purchased with funds from the appropriations made to the respective companies, or whether Council should pay for them. The supplies in question aro materials for cleaning apparatus. Tho firo apparatus coinmittco was instructed to con sider the matter and make a recommenda tion. A communication from M. M. Hurke, Esq., us attorney for Edward Flaherty was read. It stated that if Council does not abate the nuisance arising from the Egan property on Mayberry alley civil and criminal action will ho instituted against the borougii and its olliciais. President McGuiro instructed tho Chief Hurgess tu consult with tho Horough Solicitor and ascertain by what means tho nuisance can bo abated. Tho following communication was lead : "Sins : We heir to inform von Hint the Inntlntr nrouml and spitting of tobacco juice at the corner of CVntru ami .Main streets li.is gotten to ho such a uuUuufc uml himlcrauco to our tenant's huincH that we u-.k you to have it iibatcd. (i. V. 1IKIUIA1.1.& Himi." President McGuiro referred tho matter to thoChiof of Police, who stated that ho found difficulty in keeping lounger away when ImsinoH men congregate iu front of tiio utoroH with friends. Ho was Instructed to break up 'tho uuttoui aud make no exceptions. M. G. Wurm and Alfred Evans appeared and stated that tho firo companies of town haveorgauizeda beneficial organization under tho new law which gives tho companies one half per cent, of tho 2 per cent, state tux on foreign insurance ooinianleis. They asked that an ordinance be passed dliecting that when Council teceives this money from the State Treasurer it ho turned over to tho treasurer of tho fund. Tho matter was referred to tho ordinance committee. Hetler Tliull .Medicine. Christmas comes but once a year. If it was as good and wholesome as Columbia beer, wo would waut it to como more fre quently. Columbia beer is t lie nicest thing iu tho world to assist tho digestion of your Christmas tuikey or any other turkey. Ladies' aud gouts' gold watches at Maley's, 10 North Main street. A First-class Kutortulniueiit. The entertainment at Ferguson's theatre last evening, under tho auspices . of the Annunciation Literary Society, was given before a packed house and was au exceed ingly enjoyable event. The program con sisted of marches, broom drills, burlesques on national sports, vocal aud instrumental syloctions and a one-act drama, all of which woro given iu a very creditable manner. Tho entertainment was aKu a big financial succogk. jSI'Ki-JI.Vl. rtIK SATl'ltDAY. A lianiLmado fashionable Doiby hat fur $1.50. At MAX. LEVIT'S, 15 East Centre street. Special Tor To-day unit To-inoriow. A nico Mod given' away, five, to oory purchaser of one pound of our celebrated Grand Union Haking Powder to-day and to morrow. Cull early and receive one. At the (Imsii Vnion Tea Stork, 28 South Main street. - Sheuaiidoah, Pa I THE BUSY STORE 116 and 118 North Main Street. fSSb errs Christmas Zo HU TRcspcctUlllB, flDax ScfomtDt. 5CC. 25tb, IS5. THE LAST ANNOUNCEMENT BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS. What would you like to have for Christmas ? Let us suggest. IS IT A TIDY all silk, Gilt Embroidery. A HEAD REST Double China Silk with tossels. A SOFA CUSHION Table Cloth and Napkins. Handkerchiefs in Silk with Embroidery and Ini tials. LADIES' CLOUDS in Pink, Blue, Cardinal, Black and White. Ladies' Ice Wool Shawls and Fascinators. A Beautiful Bureau Set, open work all around. A Linen Set. A China Toilet Set. A Glass Water Set. A Glass Berry Set. Plated Table Spoons. Plated Forks. Plated Tea Spoons. Anything in China Ware. Large assortment of Toys And thousands of other articles can be had at our counters. If you don't wish to buy, call to see the window display. It will pay you the walk. ' MAX SCHMIDT. EXHIBITS of Holderman's Jewelry Store and windows are unsurpassed in Eastern Pennsylvania. CALL AND SEE US. HAVE YOUR SELECTIONS LAID ASIDE. Prices Low. , fi. HOIiDEHPjtf, MAIN and LLOYD STREETS. You All Want . . . Fresh Eggs. We sell no pickled or ice house eggs. When we have them they are fresh. We have some now. Graf's, 122 North Jar Jin St., Shenandoah.
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