4 EVENING HERALD iWTAUMsmcn 1870. Pabllshed every Evening, Eiccpt Sumlar, n II fiourn Jauiiin Sihkct, Kiuk Orkthb. She llernlrt In riellveird liiHhennn1onn unit the rroumllnfr towns fornix cent n week, pay blo to tlio carrier. Ily mull tS.OO ft year, or 25 rnt n month, paynhle In advance. Advertise ments charirod ncwi-dintf to spnea ami position. Tbe publishers rcervo the rlirht to change the position of advertisements whenever the pul ilcntloii of news demand It. The right In reserved to reject nny advertisement, whether dd for or not, that the publishers may deem mpropcr. Advertising rates made known upon application. Tttred nt tho )Krtoffleo at Shenandoah, Pa., as pMond clans mall matter. TELEPHONE CONNECTION. Evening Herald SATUItDAY, JANUARY 11, 18UT REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION. To the ltepuhllinn electors of Pennsylvania: Theltcpnhllenns of Pennsylvania, by their duly chosen reprewentfttlu-s, "will meet In Slate con vention Thursday. April 28. ISM. at 10 o'clock . in., In the opcm house, city of llarrlslnim, for the puriH.se of nomtnaptTig two candidates for rcprescntMtivo-nHarKe In OoiiKros nnd thirty two candidates for Presidential electors, the election of eight deleRnles-HUnrge to the Re publican National convention, and for the ransiH'tinn of sih h other business as may lie presented. By order of the Htase Committee. M. H. Quay, Attest. -.Ikhf. 11. Itcx, Chairman. W. It. Asmmu, Kecrebirles. Nkvi:r limit fora gas leak with a lighted match. A man in Virginia who did I' dead. Tiik mnch-tallied-of judicial rim test in this county is noon In earnest, and we will soon know what is what. Tin. Hoers of $iutli Africa and tho insur gents of Cuba are nt making a happy now yejvr lor either I)ni;l.iiid or Spain. If Lord Salisbury were as clear-headed, as tar-seeing aud as free from obstinacy as (iladstnne, there would lie no difficulty whatever in nettling the Venezuelan bound ary dispute. Hut he is not. JjOWF.Li.Hnid in IMS? that nogreatcrcjilnmity could Implied to tills country than war with England, except being afraid of war. His words beam to be appropriate to-day. Jt is a good ihing for every man to stick to his trade. A Shenandoah householder, who H not a plumber, attempted to put a washer in a leaking spiggot without first turning oil' the water, hut he'll nover do so again. In tho majority of cases, the filing of remonstrances against liquor liienses in this county is a mere farce, and a reform is sadly needed. It cannot come too soon, either. I'AXAUt is proud of the skip on the hack Itoscberry gave her on her patriotic impulses in'Jlio Venezuela matter, hut does not feel ipirtc n elated over tho slap in the face Premier (Ireenway gave her on the Manitoba M-hool question. What this country needs just now and laully, too is an incieaso of about one hundred million dollars annually in its revenue, a lot of war ships and a good lot of forts along tho sea coast near our largo cities, so that when a mako threats the next timo they will impress people a little more strongly. Mayor Warwick has publicly denounced Hie Senate Investigating Committee that is I.exowing Philadelphia as "unfair and mi Amcrican." The Combine is squealing early, and tho probe is drawing tuo near for comfort for somo of Philadelphia officials. His Honor Js evidently in a great stato of excitement, judging from the tone of his interview. The number of breaker fires recently leads to a very strong suspicion that they arc not all caused by accident. It is true that tho smallest spark will set a breaker ablaze, and when once started it is almost Impossible to save tho building. In the case of the Park Nn, 2 breaker much sympathy is expressed for both employer and employe. In the case of the former ho sustains a loss reaching into the thousands of dollars, while tho miner is compelled to endure the hardships of the unemployed In midwinter. , , the newspaper business. They are the suc Nact was passed at tho last session of I ml ,,, publisher,, of the Slienan tho Pennsylvania Legislature in reference to douh Nous JJudgct. the establishment of free public libraries in the several school districts of the common-' wealth, except In cities of the first and i rcoiid class. Jf Its previsions are .steadily mscrved for a few years every township, bor ough and minor city in tlio state can possess itself of a good collection of books for public hc at tory trilling cost to taxpayers. Tho in w law Is nut mandatory, but it gives authority to Boards of School Directors to levy a tax not exceeding one mill in any one year on tho valuation of property assijssed for school purposes in the district, to be col lertible as school taxes now are. No new buildings will ho required to house these libraries, as authority Is given to set asldo a portion of nny school house fur library pur poses, and tho books can ho made accessible on Saturday, which is a universal school holiday throughout tho year in the state. Tho success of tho Sheuaudoah free library, and tho manner in which It is conducted, hhould bo sufficient to encourago other school districts in tho county to take advantage of tho provisions of tho law quoted, Tiie public schools aud a freo library go band In Jiand PHILADELPHIA' S INVESTIGATION. Accused l'ol Icemen Will be (liven sn Op portunity to Defend Tlieimelve. l'lULAUKLrillA, Jim. 11. Yoitorday's session of tbe senate Investigation com mittee wns devoid of nny sensational re sults. Several ox policemen told of, po litical nsscsstnents being lovlcd, and cjther witnesses told lot tho prevnlenco of "speak easlo's" and of tollcetucil ntmslng cltUonH. Lato Thursday night Mayor Warwick Issued a publlo statoiucnt in which he de nounced tho committee's method of tak ing toitlmony as being unjust and un American. Tho mayor felt that tho no cused should have an opportunity to do fond themselves, and ho Intimated strongly that factional politics entered largely Into tho investigation. Ijnwyor Pcttlt replied to this yesterday, before tlio committee, and said that the accused would nil bo given an opportunity for defense, and that tho ponimlttoo would bo glad to rccolvo ndvlco and suggestions from tlio city officials. This was followed by Lawyer A. S. L. Shields asking that the coinmlttco permit him to eros exam- lno witnesses who had made charges against clients of his. Tho committee said it would discuss tho matter next week, and then adjourned until noxt Thursday. I'jX-l'ollceman Nnylor was arraigned be fore Magistrate South yesterday on a chnrgoof perjury preferred by Sergeant Richards. Kofcrence to tho olllclal testi mony showed that Nnylor had mado no charges against Richards, and It was fur ther shown that tho warrant had been sworn out on tho strength of nowspaper reports. Nnylor was released from custody. Religious Notices. Services in tho Trinity Iteformed church to-morrow at 10:00 a. in., nnd 11:30 p. m. Sunday school nt 1:30 p. m. Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening at 7::)0. Services in All Saints' Protestant Episcopal church on Hat O.ik street to-morrow at 10:30 a. m. and 7 p. m. The rector will olliciale. Sunday school at 2 p. in. Itcgular services will bo held in the United Kvangellciil eliurcli, ( Dougherty's Hall,) to morrow at 10 a. in. and 0.30 p. m. Preaching by the pastor, ltev. !. JI. ljichteiiwalncr. Sunday school at 1.3J p. m. Services in the Presbyterian church to morrow at 10:30 a. m. and 0:30 p. in. Sunday school at '2 p. m. ltev. T. Maxwell Morrison, pastor. Servii us to-morrow in tlio Primitivo Metho dist church by tiie pastor, l!ev. John Hath, at 10:30 a. m. and (1:30 p.m. Sunday school , at 2 p. in. First Methodist Kpiscopal church, 1'ev.J. V. Meredith, pastor. Services to-morrow at 10:30a. in. and 0:30 p. in. Morning subject, "Christian Dress;" evening subject, "Char acter, Position and Mission of the church." fi:l5 p. in., Christian Endeavor Devotional Meeting. Everybody welcome. Calvary Iiaptist church, South .hudin street. Services will lie held to-morrow at 10:30a. m. and (1:30 p. in", when the I'ev. David L. Evans will olliciate. Tlio subject of the evening sermon: "The World, tho Church and Christ." Sunday school at 2 p. m. Buy Keystone Hour. Ho sure that tho name I.ksski & Hakii, Ashland, I'a., is printed on every sack. tf Alulinnny City ItUHlness College. This excellent college, at 205 East Centre street, gives Commercial, Shorthand ...id Typewriting coursus equal to any in tho state nt tlio very lowest rales. Individual in struction. Day nnd evening classes. Students constantly entering. Catalogue free. 10-14-tf O. W. Williams, Principal. Iteineinher IT jou lime u Cough or Cold, Pan-Tina always cures, 2Tc. At Gruhlcr Iiros., drug store. ltlrthday Celebration. The home of Mr. and Mrs. James White, of West O.ik street, was tho scene of a pretty gathering last evening, in honor of tho !3rd anniversary of tho hirtli of Mrs. White. An evening of social pleasure was pleasantly spent, and Mrs. Whito was the recipient of several beautiful presents. Among tho happy participants of this occasion were tho follow ing: Mrs. Charles Palmer, Mrs. llobcrt Lloyd, Mrs. Hcnjainin Richards, Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Thomas Vaudii7.cn and daughter, Knnnic, Mr. and Mrs. Ij. Eiclincr, Mr. and Mrs. John White, Miss Katio Stanton, William and P. J. Stanton, and Mr. Sherman, of Chicago. All thoso present expressed themselves highly pleased with tho event, mid departed witli the best wishes to participate in many future similar occasions. Satisfaction guaranteed by Hell, tho plumber. jV Townsman Interletel. From tbe Pottavtlle Chronicle. II. Q. Hess, of Shenandoah, was a welcome caller at tlio Chronicle office last evening. Mr. Hess has just returned from an extensive trip through the southern statesand speaks in glowing terms of the prospects and possibilities of tlio south. Ho is an excellent conversation nlistandhisdoscription of the Atlanta exposi tion is a very Interesting one, viewing it from a Northerner's standpoint. Mr, Hess Is a veteran of tho lato war and served his country with distinction during that trying period, having enlisted at tho age of 17 years, running away from school to do so. Ho is also something of a musician and ut one time was identified with several good vocal or ganizations. Ho came to I'ottsville yester day afternoon and took in tho concert given ' by Sousa's Hand. Mr. Hess has two wins In 3A 1 & iovn By Gts Cures It Is not what we say, but what Hood's Sarsaparllla does, that tells the story of Its merit. The thousands oj people whom It has raisod from disease and dospnlr to happi ness and health, are tho strongest aud host advertlsem i'i Hood's Sarsaparllla has. No other preparation In existenco has such a record of ondertul cures, Thli U why Hood's Harsaparllla has tho largest sale, and re )u.(S for Its produc tion thelargeBt laboratory in the world. Now if you need a g od medicine, why not try that whlah ha done others bo much good. Remember Hood's Sarsapat illa Is the Only True Blood Purifier Prominently in tho publlo eyc.?l sir for 53 Hnnrl'c Dlllc act hiirmonloujly with nOOCl S PUIS Jijod'sSuMpiulla. iBc PERSONAL. Dr. J. W. Irwin visited friends at Pottsvlllo to-day. Sol. Haak visited friends at l'ottsvillo yesterday, M. It. Maftcr mado a business trip to Minersvillo to-day, .Chiof Burgess Burns was an attendant nt tho'I'ottsvllle court to-day. Mrs., Georgo l'illingcr, of West Lloyd street, Is su fie ring from tho grip,. Miss May Cathcr, of Rending, formerly of town, is the guest of town friends. Miss Maggio Ilaughncy, of Mahanoy City, was a visitor to town last evening. Mr. nnd Mrs. William Townscnd havo returned from n visit to friends nt New Boston . Fred. Hooks, of the enterprising firm of Hooks & Drawn, is visiting relatives in Uoycrsford. Councilman James McElhenny and wlfo left to-day for Philadelphia and will spend a week or two with relatives. A. T. O'Donnell, ono Of McAdoo's popular young men. Is visiting his friend, James Muliahey, of East Centre street. Tho many friends of Christ. Williams, of town, who Is receiving medical treatment at Philadelphia, will ho pleased to learn that he is steadily Improving. "Our Windcrlng Wlllo." Tlio Williamsport Newst of yesterday says: "The redoubtablo Bill Sctloy, the well known bill tosserand medical assistant, Is in Key West at present. He writes to this city that ho leaves for Cuba on January 10th to , play ball in Havana. If he ever gets there nlivo he will play hall to a cannonade accom-1 panlment and camion balls may find him n softer mark than that potato, which came herewith hlmfiom the wilds of LockHaven. 1 After leaving (Julia ho will go to Texas ami j manage tiie Austin hall team. The state is large and his voice will have n wide scope, if tlio stato does not become too hot for him." Maeques St. Core" tinder Arrest. PAl'.IH, Jan. 11. A journaliso named Rosenthal, who is Well known us a writer for Tho Figaro under the name of '"Jac ques St. Cere," and who ulso acted as l'aris correspondent for a Now York pa per, has been nrrestexl in connection with the scandal growing out of tho sottlomont of tho estate of tho lato Max Lebaudy, tho unfortunate, wealthy young conscript who was apparently hounded to death by blackmailers nnd others, aud who left his fortune to Mile. Mnrsy, an actress of tho I Comedio l'Ynncnlso. On Thursday It was announced that tho VIcomto Klrio do Civry, editor of The Echo do L'Armce, had been arrested on tho chnrgo of black mailing young Lebaudy, and tho sanio day it was stated that M. Balonsl, a bunker, also charged with blackmailing Lebaudy, had absconded, leaving liabili ties amounting to 0,000,000 francs, of which sum 2,000,000 francs nro said to havo belonged to tho Lebaudy estate. Scarles Again Itfuses to Answer lliiestions Wasiiinoto.v, Jan. 11. Tho district at torney put Secretary Soarles, of tho sugar trust, on the stand yesterday In the Chap man trial, but as soon as ho asked tho first question Mr. Searles read a written state ment, to tho effect that as ho himself was under Indictment for an alleged mis demeanor ho would avail himself of his constitutional right to refuso to answer questions that might incriminate himself. There wero arguments on tlio que.stlou, but no decision had been reached when the caso was adjourned until Monday. Tolin Mnltrlde's I'areuell. Massii.lon, O., Jan. 11. John McBrido has written out bis formal farewell to the American Federation of Labor. Ho speaks In generous terms of Samuel Gompcrs, and roitcrntes his determination, expressed during tho heat of tho lato eoiivoutlon, as follows: "I shall never again either sock or accept ofllclul life or olllclal responsi bility in tho labor movoineut, but when ever opportunity offers or occasion de mands my volco and pen will bo used to old and relieve suffering humanity and oppressed labor." ltucklen's jVrnlcu Salve. Tho best salvo in tlio world for cuts, bruises, soies, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, coins, and all skin eruptions, and positively cmes piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to Rive perfect satisfaction or moiiy refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For salo by A. Wnsley. ltroke Ills Arm In a Prize Vigbt. CLKVELANU, .fan. 11. Kddlo Connelly, of Now Brunswick, and Jlmnile Dime, of Amsterdam, N. Y wuru matched to box twelve rounds at tho Cleveland Athlotlo club last night at 1&) pounds. During tho third round Dime broke his right arm try ing to uppercut his antagonist. A bono snapped off two inches abovo the wrist. Tho match was given to Connelly at tho oloso of tho round. It wns oven up to that timo, Dimo's chances seemed good If tho light hnd been protracted. Canada to IHspoae of Her llullwny. Halifax, N. a., Jim. 11. It Is rumoccd horo that tho Dominion government pro poses to dihposo of tho Intor-Colonlal rail way to tho two great private) corporations In Canada, tho Grand Trunk and tho Can adian I'aelfle. Somo credenco Is glvoato this report by tho fact that leading Inter colonial officers woro recently summoned to Ottawa mid hold a eonforeneo with tho department of railways. Court Clerk Clmrned with Iitirceny, New Yop.k, Jan. 11. Tho Judges of the court of special sessions held a secret ses sion last night, aud at its conclusion caused tlio arrest of their chief clorkl'hoo. h McDonald. In Tombs prison it was learned from the commitment signed by Justice Jerome that the charge is grand larceny In tho second degree. NUGGETS OF NEWS. Ex-Governor Glbbs, of Toxas, has do sorted tho Democratic jKirty and joined tho Populists. The Iron ship Jennotto Cowan went ashore near Cariuannh Point, Vancouver Island, nnd was totally wrecked. Tho Now HrunswloU- (N. J.) Ilubber I company has reorganized, and will manu facture pueumntto tires for bicycles. Notwithstanding tho export of coal from Nova Scotia to tho United States trebled during 1H95, tho total output for tho year shows a largo decrease. A telegram from Progrosso, Mexico, an nounces tlio wreck of tho steamer Oxford off Aloyaus. Twolvo of the crow cumu ashore, but twolvo are missing. flrlp-ColdK-lleadacliu. Why suffer with Coughs, Colds ami Iu Grippe when Ijnxatlvo llromo Quinine will euro you in one day. Put up in tablets con venient for taking. Guaranteed to cure, or money refunded. Price, 25 cents. For sale by Kirlin's Pharmacy. Kentucky Democrats Holt tho Caucus. FliANKFoltT, Jnn. 11. Tho Dcmoerntlo joint legislative caucus last night nomi nated Souator J, 0. S. Blackburn as tho candidate of that party to succeed himself In tho United States senate. The deciding ballot rcsultod: Blackburn, 87j McCrcnry, 13; Brown, 0, Beforo tho roll call wns half finished, however, It beeamo apparent thtit a largo uumbor of McCreary mon had bolted tho caucus nnd were not. present. Thoso who declined to bo bound by tho caucus woro four senators nnd ten rcpro tantatlvos. Deadly l'lght In it Tennessee Town. Nashvillh, .Tun. 11. Reports havo just reached this city that a mob of (ltteen men, led by McCluo Williams, a notorious character, wont to Cellna, on tho Upper Cumberland river, mid in their effort to take In tho town a fight, resulted, In which four men wero killed Williams, t ho lender of tho mob, tho sheriff aud one nt his dep uties, and Kit Pnrrott, who a fow weeks ago killed a brother of Williams. Reports uro conflicting, but nroe th.ix u row oc curred and that several men wore killed. McIIoukIi's "ConfVloii" ItemteU. Albany. Jan. 11. There is tho best au thority for the statement that tho ro port of tho commission sent by Governor Morton to obtain n sworn statement from McGough, tho Dannemoni prisoner who alleges that It wns hn and not Hat Shea who shot llobert Hoss at tho Troy election riot In 1801, will form n complete refuta tion of the confession. It is probable that Shea's electrocution will tnke place on Fob. 4. It's a Curious Woman who can't have confidence in Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. Hero is a tonic for tired-out womanhood, a remedy for all its peculiar ills and ailments -and if it doesn't help you, there's nothing to pay. What more can you ask for, in a medicine? Tlio "Precription'' w ill build up, strengthen and invigorate the entire female system. It reRiilates and promotes all tho proper func tions, improM's digestion, oniiehes the blood, dispels aelies and pains, brings Tefreshiug sleep, and restores health and vigor. In "female complaints" of every kind and in all chronic weaknesses and derangements, it's tiie surest remedy. Nothing urged In Its place by a dealer, though it may hc better fdrhlin to sell, can be, "just as good" for you to buy. Send for a freo pamphlet. Address World's Disponsary .Medical Association, JUifl'alo, N. Y. Dr. Pierce's Pellets cure constipation, piles, biliousness. Indigestion and headaches. Opium SmujrjrlcrH Sentenced. VictokijV. B. C, Jan. 11. Advices from Hawaii by steamer Vi'arriiiiou stato that tho captain and crow of the schooner Hen rietta, tho captured opium smuggling oraft, have been found guilty and sen tenced at Honolulu. Captain Anderson nnd C. K. Gale, who claimed to a passen ger, were each given eighteen months and fined $50; the member of tho crew wero given three months each and lined tho same amount. Tins vessel has luen confis cated and will bo sold nt nucton. Charles T. Culick.W. T. Sownrd, John F. Howler, Hubert W. Wilcox, John H. Wise, Joseph Clarke, .1. W. Hlplknno and John LUlkol, tho remaining political prisoners, were pardoned and released. .Marvelous ltesults. From a letter written by ltev. J. Gunder man, of Dimondalo, Mich., wo are permitted to inako this extract : "I have no hesitation in recommending Dr. King's New Discovery, as the results were almost marvelous in the ease of lny wife. Whllo I was pastor of tlio Iiaptist church at Hives Junction sho was brought down with Pneumonia succeeding La Grippe. Terrible paroxysms of coughing would last hours with little interruption and it seemed as if she could not survivo them. A friend recommended Dr. King's New Discover)', it was quick in its ioik and highly satisfactory in results." Trial bottles freo at A. Wasley's drill? store. Itegular size 50c aud $1.00. Fourteen Thousand YVoro ltutcbereil. New Havkj?, Jan. 11. A letter has beon received from Klmrpoot by 52. K. Bagajian, a graduate of Kharpoot eollego and now n student of Yale, which describes tho mas sacres in the villages near tho city of Khar poot. The writer says that at least 14,000 people were butchered In that Immediate neighborhood. Tho letter also says that an American citizen, Morderos JSnilan glan, was killed. Mr, Bagajlan's father nnd eldest brother escaped to tho mountains,-but his cousin, a young girl, wob carried off byupartyof Kurds. The father, brother and uncles of Mr. Morderos, of Mllford, Mass , wero tortured to death bo causo they would not abjure their faith, Occtric lllttersT" Electric Hitters is a inedicinesuitcd for any season, hut perhaps more generally needed in tlio spring, when the languid exhausted feeling prevails, when the liver is torpid and sluggish and the need of a tonic anil altera tive is felt. A prompt use of this medicine lias often averted long and perhaps fatal bilious fevers; No medicine will act more surely in counteracting nnd freeing tlio sys tem from the malarial poison. Headache, Indigestion, Constipation, Dizziness vield to Klectric Hitters. Only fifty cents per bottle nt A. Wasley's drug store. Tlio jfclte Jolln IIoe's Instate. ' New Yohk, Jan. 11. A meeting of tho creditors of tho estato of tho lato John Hooy, ox-presldent of tho Adams Kxpress company, was held yesterday. According tothoreporlsglvonoutMr. llocy's float ing dobt nniountod to about $170,000, of which $70,000 was duo his widow for mouoy loaned. Kaeh creditor received 100 oents on the dollar. Only n fow mortgages remain to bo satisfied, and If a reasonable extension can he secured It Is estimated that ?JW0,U)J will remain for the benefit of tho hell's of the estate. Catarrh and Colds Relieved in 10 to co ! Minutes. Ono short pull' of the breath through the lllower, siippljod with each bottle of Dr. Aguew's Catarrhal Powder, dimises tills Powder over tho surface of tho nasal passage. ramitinH anil ueiiguiiui 10 use, it relieves instantly, and iiernuuentlv cures Catarrh, Hay Fever, Colds, Headache, Sore Throat, Tousilltls and Deafness. 50 cents. Sold by S. P. Klrlin. Governor Charged with Malfeasance. PlHKNIX, A. T., Jim. 11. Governor Hughes stands stands charged with of ficial corruption, and his personal reputa tion for lutegrlty aud honesty Is imiioacheil by a report of tho last grand Jury. Official crimes of malfeasance are alleged. Terri torial Auditor Lcltch aud Myron H. Mo Cord, uu ox-congressman from Wisconsin, are also implicated. Thoso three consti tute tho territorial board of control, the two associates being appointees of the governor. Tho grand Jury report nllfgos misappropriation ot territorial fund?. Minko oil' Itbcuinatlsni mid Teuratgla. Hub well With. Itcd Flag Oil,, 25o, At Gruhlcr Jlros,, drug store. llcst gas fitting is dono by 1. W Hell. TRADE The Froposert fintn c f Ilnnds Offers Oronnd for Confidence. New York, Jan. 11. H. G. Dun &Co.'s weekly rovlow of trade says! The new year begins with such uncertainty that business is somewhat retarded. ' Tho pros posed salo of bonds offers ground for con- I lldcuco In tho future, but no one Is able to dctcrmlno what Its oarllest offects may bo In tho money market, nnd for the timo It I Is a cnuso of hesitation rather than hope fulness. The industrial situation lias not ma I tcrlnlly changed, There Is much hesita tion in tho iron business, with somo ad vanco In IJessomor pig because ot tho ex pectation that Connellsvlllo coko nnd lake ore will both bo dearer, and yot finished products of Iron and steel nro on tlio wholo quutcd a little lower. Urndstrects' review says: General trado has not Improved appreciably. Somo wholesale houses aro sending out trail ers, whllo othors havo not complotcd tak ing account of stock Mild weather at I western points has Interfered with busl- j I noss in somo Instances, ami tho week con-J 1 tlnues to present characteristics of a bo-, tween season period, Tho Impression Is general that uncertainty us to financial action uy congress and disturbing politi cal conditions havo an unfavorable Influ ence on tho prospect for now enterprises. Mercantile collections east, west and north west aro complained of, but nt tho south tho comparative case with which they aro mado forms a conspicuous exception. Thero woro 440 business fuilurcs in tho United States this wock, nn exceptionally heavy ti'tnl. Iast week tho aggregate won lOMj in tho samo week ono year ago It was 405, and in the correspondiug wock of 1891, just after tho panic, it was 484, whllo in the like week ot flvo months prior to tho financial disturbance that year, tho total wns only 301. Ilninmoiitoti's lllp; 1'lre. Hammonton, N. J., Jan. 11. Shortly after midnight flro which started in n bakery destroyed tho Prossoy building, nnd quickly spread to adjoining buildings. Samuel K. Brown's building, occupied as a hardware sloro and dwelling; Herman Feldler's bulldlug and tho Wooloy build ing were destroyed. ThoIInmmontoullro brigado was unable to copo with thollamcs, nnd for six hours tlio flro raged. Help was asked from Atlantio City and Camden, and as soon as posslblo the latter town re sponded by sending an ouglno, which tuio cocded, with tho help of tho townspeople, lu controlling tho flro. Tho loss Is esti mated at 4-25. 000 to $30,000. Kcllef In Six Hours. Distressing kidney aud bladder diseases relieved in six hours by tho "Now Great South American Kidney Cure." This new remedy is a great surprise on account of its oxceeding promptness in relieving pain in the bladd.'r, kidneys, back and even' part of tho urinary passages in male or female. It relieves retention of water and pain in passing it almost immediately. If you want quick relief and cure this is your remedy. Sold by Isaac Shapira, druggist, 107 South .Main street. Vailed for Half n Million. Philadelphia, Jan. 11. Keen, Sutterlo & Co., of 421 North Third street, ono of tho largest exporting and Importing Arms of this city, failed yesterday. It is stated that tho liabilities will o'xeced iBOO,000. Tho Equltablo Trust company was ap pointed receiver by tho court. Tho firm was probably tho largost Importer of goat skins on this continent, having trading stations throughout South America and lu Asia and Africa. It also shipped coffees aud spices. John M. Feulln, auoxteuslvo glazed kid manufacturer, was forced to tho wall by the failure. Ills liabilities are $30,000. Fatal ltesnlt of a Debauch. LTNN, Mass., Jau. 11. Mrs. La Slolro, nged 53 years, wns burned to death in her homo yesterday nnd her daughtor-ln-law, Annio Ijb Moire, aged 28, was so terribly burned that sho is lying ut tho point of death at tho hospital. After the llro was put out tho father and son wero found In a closet connected with tho house, almost unconscious from intdxlcntlon. Both were considerably burned. Tho police say that a lamp was upset during somo sort of n fracas, and that the Inmntei of tho houso wero too drunk to put out tho flro. Heart Disease Relieved in 30 minutes. Dr. Aguew's cure for tho heart gives per fect relief in all cases of Organic or Sympa thetic Heart Disease in 30 minutes, and speedily effects a cure. It is a peerless remedy for Palpitation, Shortness of itreath, Sinothering.SpolK Pain in Left Sido nnd all symptoms of a Diseased Heart. Ono dose convinces. Sold by S. P. Klrlin. Havo tho leaks in your gas and water mains repaired by P. W. Bell, the plnmlicr. Steaiuor Mloweru Safe. SKATTLK, "Wash., Jan. 11. spcclaldls pntch from Vancouver states that tho Wnrrlmoo, from Hawaii, arrived at 4 a. m., and reports ns safe tho Mlowora, tlio steamship which was supposed to havo been swamped whllo endeavoring to savo tho Strathnovis. Tho Wurrimoo spoko tho Mlowora Jan. 2 about 100 miles south of Honolulu, bound for Australia, and all well, Miners Go llaek nt tbe Old Hales. Altoona, l'n Jim. 11. Tho minors of Tnylor & McCoy and tho Mitchell Coal aud Coko company, who struck on tho 1st of tho month for an incroasoof SOporccnt. for mining coal, returned to wdrk this morning nt the old Rite, tho operators re fusing to grant an iucrenso. Tlio strikers tried to mako the strike general, but nouo of tho other mines would Join them. Kinotherecl Ills Infant. KE2JTLANI), Iud., Jnn. 11. Albert Tollls. a fnriner living nine miles north -of bore, was brought to this plnce yesterday and lodged lu jail, charged with murdering his 8-months-old child. Tho Infant's cry ing annoyed Mr. Tollls, so ho placed his hand over its mouth and smothered it. Popular feeling runs high and violence is feared. The Weather. For eastern Now Vork, eastern Pennsyl vania and Now Jersey: Fair; light north erly winds. For a pain in the chest a pleeo of flannel dampened with Chamberlain's I'ain llalm and bound on over the seat of tho rain, aud another on the back between the shoulders, will afford prompt rolief. This is especially valuable in eases where thp pain Is caused, by a eold and there is n tendency toward pneumonia. For sale by Gruhler Iiros., ilruggUu When you want good roofing, plumbing, gas fitting, or general tinsmithing dono call on l'J, F. Gallagher 18 West Centre street, Dealer p stoves, 8-1-tf FINANCE MUNYONi RECEIVES A VOLUNTARY TRIBUTE OF GRATITUDE FROM MR. 6ARMAN. ; CHRONIC RHEUMATISM Of Eighteen Years Duration Cured by Munyon's Improved Homoeopathic Reme dies. Mr. Michael Garmnn, 723J Broad street, Johnstown, Pa., says: "Eighteen years ng my rheumatism began In my knees and hip nnd finally spread all over my body in suck a severe form that I hnd to use a cane to walk with. Tho pains in the shoulders also beeamo so bad that It wns ngony to lio down. My wrists, shoulders and knees were con tlnunlly swollen and I hnd to lay off work months nt a time. I employed doctors with out number and as to patent nrtdlclnes taken barrels of them. Liniments J uieit until the flesh was raw, all to no avail. Pains would shoot through me almost tear ing the joints apart. Three days after be ginning tho use of Munyon's Ithcumatisni Cure I noticed decided benefit and in loss than four weeks I mis completely cured. Have not had an ache or pain since.-' A Specific for Each Disease. Professor' Munyon puts up a separate remedy for every disease. His lthcumati6iii Cure never fails to relieve rheumatism in from ono to threo hours and cures in n few days. His Catarrh Cure positively cures. His Dyspepsia Cure speedily cures all form of stomach trouble. His Cold Cure nover fails to euro the most severe cold in a few hours. Tlio Munyon Hcniedles sold at all druggists, mostly at 25 cents a bottle. Personal letters to Prof. Munyon, 150 Arch street, Philadelphia, Pa., answered with freo medical advico for nny disease. PROFESSIONAL CARDS. p V. HUKKB, M. 1). 80 IS. Lloyd street, Sbeiinlidoab. Odlco hours s 7 to 9 a. nt., 1 to Sand 7 to p. in. J II. I'OJIKKOY, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Hbcnnndoali, Pn. M. llOitli ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Oillco lSgnn bulldinr;, comer of Main nnflS" Centre streets, Shenandoah. pltOI' JOHN JONES, MUSICAL INSTRUCTOR, Lock Box 05, Mnbanoy City, l'a. Having studied under somo of the beak mra-tcrslp London and Paris, will give lessons on tho violin, guitar nnd vocal culture. Tenns reasonable. jYddrcss In enro ot Strnusc, tho Jeweler. Shenandoah. nillinns of DoIInrs Go up in smoke every year. Take no risks but get your houses, stock, fur niture, etc., insured in first-class re liable companies as represented by DAVID FAUST, iSc Also Life nnd AreUlentnl Companle. JOHN F. CLEARY, 1'UItU SELTZER WATKJt A cure for headache unU. stomach troubles. CJINOElt ALU. WEISS llEEIt, LAC1KK DEKU. BOTTLER j OF . . . : POUTER. 1 7 and 1 9 Peach Alley, Shenandoah. Agent for Shenandoah and Vicinity --For-- eer-aPorter. Try Barbey's Bohemian Beer. CANVASSER WANTED. Are YOU busy ? Hen of all Kinds Wear Clothes. Ami our huMnnui is to make Clothes for nit jThiiivin m iinr ii. Custom Tailor Made Suits from 810.00 fo J30.00. Trousers from S2T1 to S10.00. We want a bright and energetic ....... in...A n....ni..i.,..,.n i.. uniint. i iiu.ii ... iiiiKDiHiimuiiuiinii piiiivi, oiuersiur them nnd It will Kiy him well to do jt. 'Address1, 8. .1. II. J15-21 J-Mh.yetto l'laee, New York. Evan J. Davies, LIVEIIY AND Undertaking ! 13 N. Jardin Street. JOHN DALTON,