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XII. NO .
SHENCTfflAH. PA.. FRIilfllY. JAM AKY 1, 1897.
HOLIDAY : GIFTS
. IJ ENDLESS VARIETY.
ARM CHAIRS.
CHAIRS.
ns.
TABLES.
HERS.
m HORSES.
rL.YS.
hARRlAQES.
irooi.s.
i
LADIES' DESKS.
HUSIC CABINETS.
SMOK1NO TABLES.
UMBRELLA STANDS.
MEDICINE CABINETS.
LADIES' TOILET STANDS,
PIANO STOOLS.
SEVVINO MACHINES.
WILCOX & WHITE ORGANS.
NEW ENGLAND PIANOS.
COUCHES.
P. WILLIAMS 8c SON,
MAIN STREET, SHENANDOAH, PA
THE CITIZENS PARTY.
Thomas Tomalonls is in
Condlliojj
Meeting of tlio Standing Committee Held j
Last Night.
Tlie Citizens Standing Committee held a
meetlnglftst night and transacted consider- .
able business towards getting the ticket of
the party in shape for regular spring election
to be held on the 10th of February, next. i
The resignations of B. J. Yost aud John L.
llassler, as members of the committee from
the Fourth and Fifth wards, respectively,
were accepted and Samuel Shone and W. J.
Wiltklus ware olnptml ft. All li.- mnmnnt. I
The vacancy In tho Second ward, oaused by j William Snyder, a
mo removal 01 air. walking, was filled by
the election of E. C. Malick. The officers of '
the eommltteo for the ensulnc vear mtn !
PY PROVE
i
A MIUUDER I
a Very Critical
HE SUFFERS FHOMIm JSSMT.
NEW .. YEAR'S .. GIFTS
f-obes 50c to $1.65.
fderwear and half hose.
of thf latest collars
and cuffs at our usual low
Lkwcar is still taking the lend hi the winter fashions.
r f i bargains in fashionable stiff and crush lltlts.
If Roliablo Facts.
(TO-DATE HAT STORE,
MAX UEVIT.
i-HOLIDAY GIFTS! 896
J)fl PEW SUGGESTIONS.-
fcovr OR CAPE.
ACKET.
IMPORTS.
Spreads.
SIN' EN.
JRTAINS.
MORIE SKIRTS-
PLAIN and INITIAE HAND
KERCHIEFS.
GLOVES.
POCKET BOOKS.
UMBRELLAS.
MUFF and BONS.
RUGS.
CARPETS.
CARPET SWEEPERS.
HASSOCKS, &c.
PRICE'S.
North Main St.,
Shenandoah, Pa.
LOSING OUT SALE I
t IUvE ONLY A VERY SMALL STOCK OF
IS, and GAMES
Rs we desire to CLOSE THEM OUT
ivr have CUT PRICES IN HALF.
"oy Window for Prices.
IRGAIM'S BAZAR.
elected as follows : President. Daniel Sterner ;
Secretary, V. J. WatklnB s Treasurer, John
Kflmago.
The rule adopted by the committee on
December 0th. 180B. will ffnvftrn tho Mm.
rolttee this year.
It was decided that the Citizens party
primaries be held ou Tuesday, January SWth,
1807, aud that the candidates for the different
borough and ward offices must have their
names and tho required fees in the hands of
the secretary of the oommltt not later than
Jauuaryie, 1807, at 7:80 p.m. Rule 14 of
the committee provides that In dofault of
payment of the required fees tho person, or
persons, so defaulting shall not be entitled
to have his or their names printed upon the
ticket to be used at the primary election aud
shall not be considered a candidate at tho
saino, nor shall tho officers of the primary
poll, count or credit votes for any candidate
whose name is not propeily nrluted unon the
rogular tioket iwued by the eommltteo for
tlie primary election.
Tho eommltteo has decided that the assess
ments for tho spring primaries of 1807 shall
be as follows: Iteceivor of Taxes, f2. 59;
Chief Burgoss, $8,50 j Borough Justice, $2 1
Borough Auditor, $1 ; Counollman, $1 ; School
Director, $1 ; Ward Assessor. $1 ; Judges aud
Inspectors of Election aro exempt from pay
ment of assessment.
Tho committee decided to meet on Wednes
day, 0th Inst., at 7 p. m., sharp, at which
timo all candidates for nomination on tho
Citizens ticket are expected to bo present to
make suggestions and consult with the com
mitteo as to arrangement for the campaign.
Flnl
keeper, and One of till
Accused They Hat
retted and Pul
$1,000 Bag
It Ward Saloon-
i Hoarders Are
ie Been Ar-
Umter
I.
BREWING : COMPANY
BREWERS OR...
jroduct of this brewery are made of
Ind hops of which we buy the best
Jor always to
MAKE THE BEST
ft can possibly be produced.
ption in Wall Paper.
Vrom 25centt to 20 cento; from 10 cent to 8 oenU. All other grades
nt'cnnhnIy. This stock must be disponed of at once, in order that I
can i-nlarirc my store. These bargains will hold good for n short time
Lout and take advantage of tho reduction.
IC H GLnrrifr paintbii, rAritn hanger anj
L-5 II OilyClCI, DHALKIi IN WALL PAPER.
S. Jardln St.; Shenandoah, Pa.
-1897
ORANGES.
FLORIDA and VALENCIA ORANGES.
is. -
I WALNUTS,
IS, -
NUTS.
Two Pounds fqr 25 Cents.
- Two. Pounds for 25 Cents.
Two Pounds for 25 Cents.
'OREIGN FRUITS.
,R PKS.
HS AND DATES.
RAISINS AND CURRANTS.
CITRON AND LEMON PEEL.
IP NEW ORLEANS BAKING MOLASSES.
IEAT. o: :o CRANBERRIES.
-Large and Small White and Fat.
SPRING '897
lllckert's Onto.
Boast pig will be served as freo lunch to.
morrow night.
I'u I r Grounds to be Sold.
Executions have been levied aeainst thi
property of the Jlahauoy Valley Agricultural
Association, at Lavelle, and the grounds and
buildings will bo sold by tho Sheriff to
morrow. The total claims agaluat the
property held by the bondholders who nrn
pushing for their mohey will aggregate
about $3,000, of this amount the William II.
Bright cstato have a claim for 42.000.
tho heaviest holders. Tho rest Is divided uu
in smaller amounts. Whon ono nf tl in iirin.
olpal bondholders was asked If thoy would
buy the property in, and continue to hold
tho annual exhibitions, ho said that he was
not prepared to s.iy. Tho fair grounds with
improvements, Including tho largo hotel,
cost about $27,000.
At KepehliiHkl'a Arcade Cafe,
Hot lunch tii-morrow morning.
....... Lnmp Itanloded.
At about throe minutes after midnight the
flro alarm boll sounded an alarm from tho
First ward. On account of tho general ring
ing in of tho Now Year the alarm failed to
attract tho desired attention and onlv tlm
Columbia Jlose Company responded, with its
iion nose wagon, its services were not re
quired. Tlie cause of tlie alarm was the
oxplodlng of a lamp in the dining room at
the residence of Michael Graham. A table,
organ and carpet in the room were scorohed
by the scattering blazo, but tho flro was
extinguished by the oooupants of tho house
before serious damage was sustained.
Buy your mother, wife, or sister a carpet
sweeper or a pretty rug for a Christmas pre
sent, all pncc.i at Fricko's Carpet Store.
lUiiollliced Dip World.
Tho solemn rites of icouptiou aud profes
sion were observed at Villauova Convent of
tho Immaculate Heart at West Chester, ou
Wednesday. Twelve young womon who
have gone through the preparatory course of
training mudo their Initial vows publicly,
and six others, who took the same tows two
years ago, wore admitted to full privileges
and recoived the habit of sisterhood. Arch
Bishop Byau conducted tho coremouy.
Among those who received the habit of sister
hood was Miss Mary K. Elliott, Pottsville,
who took tho title of Sister Mary Pcrpetua.
The Factory Shoe Store
has tho best assortment of mon's and women's
fancy and plain slippers, suitable for holiday
purposes.
A Social Gathering,
Misses Annie and Mary Kimmel. of North
Jardln Btreet, entertained a number of their
irienus last ovening. The evening was a
pleasant one, aud at an opportune hour tho
guests were treated to refreshments. Those
present were Misses Ida Kehler. Bebeem
Seigel, of Beading, Clara and Annie Yost,
Laura Robertson, Lizile Krann. Messrs.
Charles Katz, Harry Oleuwright, of Miners-
vino, and Joliu u. Dunks. The participants
voted their hostesses oxcelleut entertainers.
Biggest stook of New Year's piesents in
town at Brumui's.
.A case that may develop!
der was discovered on Sol
last night. The victim is
mnis, a man aged 38 years
nnd family. He is sufferlil
which he says he recefxl
Snyder, the First ward
one Simon Karparwltcz,
Snyder. The beating is I
taken place a week ago la
in Snyder's saloon. Toms
unmistakable evidences of
Ou the top and at the liact
two lumps fully as large a
From five o'clock last
o'clock Tomalonls ws in
tlon. At times four strontl
able, by their combined eel
in bed. After tho spell he
less for hoUrs. The victl
alarmed that hor busbar
called at Jnstico Lawlor'sj
swore out a warrant for thi
and Karparwltcz. Both v.
D. W. Stein visited the vi
with Chief Burgess Burnt
and upon subsequently
Justice Lawlor said Toi
serious condition. Ho w
man would die, but that 1
and Karparwitcz claimed
nothing of any assault, bi
that Tomalonls was boal
night ho claims to liar
Who the assailants were t
Eaoh was released under
was furnished.
Justico Lawlor stated
the night of the allegi
called at his office and
rested, but could give no1
the idenr cy of the mon.
othce ami nothing was hi
until last night.
A Hnnr,D reporter cn
house at 10:30 last night a
terprcter learned that the
from a stato of delirium
neioro. Tomalonls was
wife tried in every way tl
but failed. The victim o
and then tossed from Bi.
bed. He did not appear t'
actions were of a restless
frieuds tried to draw him
but ho only replied with
oion eyes. Through thi
Tomalonis stated that ou
alleged assault her lmsi
home by Chief Burgess P
TwrSiBCO IlWttlBlbT.hi3
tho doctor's care, t'pon i'
lonls stated that ho had b.
out provocation in Snydc
the assault Snyder struck
with a stovo raker and
parwitcz, assisted in the a
Into one of mur- 1
th J(.rdin street i
no Thomas Toma-1
itkl having a wife 1
If from a beating
sd.rfrom William'
iitoohkeeper, and '
ha Mtards with
alleged to have
. ,, . , ... j
,i oararusy rugui i defense. Shortly nfter leaving the offloe
onis neaa bears Another
Vnn Valkeuburg, oharglug him with oon
spiraoy to bribe Dr. N. J. Maokey, of
Lackawanna. Hail la the same sum was
entered.
After the withdrawal of the defendant
and his counsel the taking of testimony
wns proceeded with In their absence. Til
lurtl eworo that he hud received KK)0 In live
notes of $100 eaoh to pay to Representative
Weiss. He said the money was given to
him by Van Valkenburg. He subsequently
rofused live other ?100 notes from Soran
ton, and returned them to Vnn Valken
burg, who afterwards acknowledged their
receipt.
A dispatch from Hnrrlsburg says that
Representative Wolss omphntionlly denies
all knowlodgo of the caso.
SPAIN PuEDmSwJwho l3.h i
V&St1 WE ANSW
GUBAK HEF0rpkr I -
The Form "of A'utonomy Promised to InLfeft-
i UttLfi 1 LO I I
nn rniinM
If the Insurgents Aro WUllnc to Rely UnLLU I fl I I
ON EARTH ! 1
o o
TILLAKD'8 TESTIMONY.
In tho Case of Alleged ltrlbery Agnlntt
Vnff VnlUflliburg.
I'ottsviuk, I'a., Jafi. l.B. A. Van
Valkenburg, who wan arrested at Harris;
burg Wednesday night on a charge of at
tempting to bribe Representative Weiss,
of Northampton county, to vote for John
Wanamaker for United State senator.
went before 'Squire Kuebler yesterday, i
when the charge was read to him. lie 1
ploaded not guilty. J. Tillard, who mid
k.e Tas a detective, described at length al
leged interviews he had with Mr. Van
Valkenburgh, saying he had conspired
with and Induced Van Valkenburg to give
him money to bribe reprai-ntatlvea In
various parts of the state, notably in Lu
zerne, showing a photgriuhlc receipt
from Dr. Maokey, of Luzerne county, for
fl,8B0, and pledging himself to vote for
Wanamaker, and acknowledging that he,
"Tlllard," had kept $60 out of the original
gum of $1,800, whloh ho said had been given
him b? Van Valkenburg to give to Dr.
Maokey. Tlllard admitted that he was In
tho employ of Wanamnker's opponents.
CUBA MAY TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT
the Insurgents Are Willing to Rely
Upon Spanish Protntses-A Provincial
Assembly Whloh Shall Enac.t
Legislation For Local
Government.
WAgnvflfcsKX, Jan. 1. The form of an
tinomy vK Spain is willing to grant to
a severe beating,
of his head are
a good-sized egg.
vening until ten
i delirious condi-
meu were hardly
Jort to ksop him
remained speech-
ra's wife became
1 would die and
offloe, whoro she
i arrest of Snyder
ere arrested. Dr.
tlm in company
and a constable
appearing bofore
mlOnis was in a
iuld not say the
i might. Snyder
that thoy knew
tthcy understood
eu twice on tho
been assaulted.
ley could not tell.
il.OOO ball, which
asE night that on
usault Tomaloiis
ted some menar
Information as to
Tbmalouis left the
lard of him again
at Tomalonls'
irough an iu-
im had recovered
ibout a half hour
speechless. His
get him to talk
ily stared at her
e to sido on his
i bo In agony. His
iharactor. Sovoral
Into conversation,
.tares from wido
interprctcr Mrs.
the night of tho
and was brought
urns and Dr. Stoin
iu hat been under
nival home Toma-
eu attacked witli
's saloon; that in
him several times
the boarder, Kar-
Cuba was decided unon In Madrid vn.fcir.
The trial terminated abruntlv when the I rtay ROOnn1 ot the ministers presided
defendant watml . fn.ho. I UTr UT '"a queen rogent The decree still
entered ball. Thlg was done because of 1 , 1raoll1 hidoraements of tho ' wonder that it keel
.!, .l...i i . i,.... .. . .. I COrteg. but thin. Itlatmllatnul wrlll .1 .- 1
imiuimigu Ul JJBWOUVB A lliam g WBtl- , nll(. ',,.. ,, ' V ' ." U1C Jlltllp tfOtll S R
" "10 oojeouons 01 me : . . ml, .. . tj;---- r-'" -
in....w viuit .110 oimuiftii Huinuriium
believe the reforms can be Introduced in
Cuba without disturbance and turmoil
from any discontented factions. Thin in
formation reached the Spanish legation
last night, and Minister de Lome was au
thorized to make publlo the concessions
agreed upon. These reforms are to go into
effect immediately In Porto Hlco, and are
aunounoed In the desire to promulgate
them as a New Year's gift to the citizens
of Porto Itloo.
Ihese same meaning of relief, it Is said,
will be announced in Cuba 10 goon as the
pacification of the island la gnch that the
reiorins oau be broughk about without
such revolt as would now be caused by
the Insurgents. It Is claimed that should
tho rebellious portions of the Island lndl
oate their willingness to ncoept the sys
tem of home rule suggested by Spain, and
cease the insurrection, that the reform
Immediately would go Into effect Though
the decree announced Is Intended at pres
ent for Porto Hloo aloue, when they are
effected In Cuba they will bo on an en
larged soale, and Porto Hlco also will be
favored with the larger rights allowed
Cuba. Friends of the Spanish, legation
here state that these reforms were not
brought about by the intermediation of
tho United States. Senor de Lome said
today :
"The reform law wag voted by the oortes
in February, 1895. It was accepted then
by the Autonomist party, aud received a
unanimous vote In the party. Among the
voters were such conspicuous Autonomists
as Mentro, Giberga, Labra, Ferry, Fer
nando and Gonzales, alt Cubans. The
leaders of the Autonomist party of Porto
Rico have been in Madrid this winter, and
the royal decree entirely meets with their
approval. AVhat has been printed as a new
plan of reform Is nothing but the law of
1898 published by the Spanish legation in
uuiy inscin tne pamphlet ontitled 'Span-
Tlie latest and
the sake of baby,'
pretth
' at Bn
Pennsylvania's Senatorial Contest.
Haduisburq, Jan. 1. Senntor Quay
canio to Hnrrlsburg last ovonlng from
Philadelphia, and has taken personal
charge of Senator Penrose's oampalgn for
United States senator. Rudolph HI- ukeu-
burgaud Representative Robert btmlth,
of Phlladolphln, also arrived last ovening
and opened headquarters at the Common
wealth In the Interest of John Wana
makor's oandldaoy. Mr. Weiss says re
garding the alleged attempt to bribe: "I
knew Mr. Van Valkenberg slightly dur
ing the Inst eesslon.'when he wns secre
tary of the house committee on appropria
tions. I havo not to my knowledge met
him since. He has never npproaohed me
In anyway In the, Interests of Mr. "Wana
maker's oandldaoy. I expect to vote for
Senator Pejuose. '
Increased Working llours.
Altooka, I'a. i Jan. 1. Au order was
Issued yesterday Increasing the working
time iu the Pennsylvania railroad shops
In this city to eight hours a dav. and flvn
hours on Saturday, to go Into offeot next ' lsh Rule in Cuba.
Monday. This Is nu increase of ten hours
a week. Soveral thousand workintn will
bo benefited by this ordor.
Ilabblt ITnqter Arnlitontnlly Ijlllml,
Willi AMsroitT, Pa,, Jan. 1. 'Whllo
nunung ranmts yesterdax villla;
was accmontauvnuiod yMdhifl
Like tlie immoi tal C.eoi
on the wat path wi.h !,
hatchet chopping priies an.
never cuts the tmth. s i
in. in i
i. .
wuen you glance over H
quoted below :
250 lointed Dolls, jini.vt.ii iyes t
50c Nickle I rains, 2 .K
Jl.oo Tool Chests, yiji ...
Vic Ships, 25c . . .
25c 'ups, Saucets anil 11 11. s, m,
15c Cups and Sam cr w
15c After Dinner Cu. .ind sauru 1,
l-.n.unelcd Doll's Ci.nll. y .
Cmnbinatson Desk .ind lil;t k limit 1
25c Doll Coaches, 200
22 inch Dolls. 25c
l.00 Plush Alliums, .
$1.25 Celluloid Album-, 98c
Steam Engines, 25c, 50c to $i.iv
Magic Lanterns, 60 views, 2s. , v
4and 8 S. Main St,
a companion
iill" 11
loopigijhii
I. . il- iti , iin i.
Deed from KnlicH Wiolicli tn
Lehr, piece of l.uul in l'ingroo i
From Then. Muikle, et. ux , iu
Dyson, premises in Muni-viHo.
From (ieorgu Dy-nn to Matilil i
premUes in Miiiersvillo
A letter of attorney was til' i
Helming, Fbu., from Tin.- K v r . 1
Kx-Congrossmun Jamii B. K t
Recorder Srhrurmuu live deed-i lot 11
upon which the nw govenuuent l i
to be erected, at l'ottsvillc Tin tt
convoying property to the
James B. Bcatty, Williu
tore of the estate ol Anna
"Tho restrictions on thn nnnnlnfmnnd deceased. Charlmnajmn,.
nf noimf.lnia nm i.nf .,Aii. .1 . l- H niitl.Ull .
Kuvuruiiiuui.. i-i eari v .ftuwtjno 00 i
nimoluteil bvtJjn!fffiwceinai rofm MM f '
uiiimwr.s or J
Govern mr
.Marta 1 it r.
wer at
. w til
.'.tCCMfil
r oMi
01, i'OI
JXWileniMii'.
'TTflll Bfeet ut Maiteh Inn.
havo been prominent
tilled Tlironch n llriahlnff tnrtclor,
PiiiLAnEtniiA, Jan. 1. IJy the break- oourse eiecieu.
Ilo LifiUli
VulTLSPI l.L, lmaltlHU ouiniuuulty. arOEA-ffmoniZ
' I ..Miinlnnl iftnflrer -fcTrTnilrt VornnV
tiiu m LllO A.OIY xuiiv juiim, ituvi
ywi-jitJoTIIoiiow In the Held, could be ap
pointed counollor by the orown, and of
THE NEW ANI) THE OLD.
lay a large stock of New
tur Spring Trade.
Carpets. Hand-
KEITER,
I. O. S. of A. Olllcers.
At the regular meeting of WathlnetonOamn
No. 800, P. O. S.of A., the following officers
were elected : P. Pres., John GIrton ; Pres.,
Ira Schapbell ; V. Pres., W. J. Portz ; M. of
F., Israel Eisenhower: Oond.. Denial
"Maokey j Secy., John H. Dankg ; F. gecy.,
W. J. Seltear: Treaj., C. H. Haienbueh :
Insp., William Young ; 0. G Edward
Mason ; Trustee, Israel Eisenhower.
Wood's College.
Wanted. 100 youug men aud women to
fill positions as teachers of stenography, We
guarantee good iltiou to one hundred
cultured young men and women with good
personal appearance who will fit themselves
for teachers of stenography and typewriting.
WOOD'S BUBNANDOA1I C'Or.LBOB.
Allen Hiiro" Not Sold.
Two well known Massachusetts horsemen
named Murphy aud Wagner were iu town
yesterday and spent several hours with John
A. Tltnian, trying to purobae his trotter,
"Allen Dare." It is said a big offer for the
horse wm rejected. Mr. Tltnian refused to
talk on the matter, hut it has beeu learned
that one of the offers wag $1,000.
There Never Was a Better Cure
Thau Pan-Tina for coughs, 85c. At
Gruhler Bros., drug store.
Funeral Designs.
We mik'' up fnni ral dt-ipus in any -hape
rfoini and m lb. brt mail in r possible
Ki' . hr'it. Mica,. . wax wmli eU Kates
reasonable
Advent of the New 1'eiJ
Great Clu
Tho streets of tho bd
lively appearance last
nervous and timid people!
by the young people win
topusb. the old year 0
seemed that more tin 1
wore called into play
Towards the approach
clamor died somcwlnit, !
recorded the moraeuto
bordering on pand m
throughout tho boroUE'
young men with their
tried their best to drowl
the many church bells.
they were unsuccossifu
immediate vicinities. A
baud triod to discou'
the curbstones, hut
to the tin horn brigades
another attempt until aftl
morning, when those v
tho New Year wore wra
Morpheus. At shorn on.
ing a number of chor.
them the Primitive Me
F.vnngclical choirs, st:i
serenades in many pai
Grant, Lithuanian am
also appeared upon the
same hour and continil
about six o'clock thin ml
day the tin horn lirigal
appearance and as the III
thero are many people vl
was half way between
the Fourth of July in 1)1
To Odd l
On and after Januun
doah Lodge No. Sill , I
the new hall on N..itll
memliers will govern thi
Members of sister lodge!
to attend the dedic
Monday night.
Jo 11. si
Attest : Jos. Hi.nk-1
Holiday Kilt
The Methodist KpiscJ
Yatesville, held iU Chi
tainment last night, a
vocal aud instrumental
tattons was very hihc'
Misses Uanuali ,)one,
man, Josophinoaiul Ad)
Ida and Effie llrowu, 1
aud Lottie Matthew n, ,
HasMl, Carrie llolnlil
and Benjamin Free iti
I'Mward Hhappell 1'iiJ
tertalnment there waO
among the children
J.ettem 1
letters of adiiiinist. I
Mary Daveuport on
Davenport, late of Nol
coated.
Juiy WI11I
Sheiiff Hi.,tt nnd
Comrey and V.ius, d yta
Wheil f.if HUT If,
put it) tlie nh '
A Hit for Cju.
Ilcnililoil With
ter.
Irough presented a
tight and for hours
were kept on edgo
did all they could
iit of existence. It
orns and revolvers
than ever before.
If the midnight the
Sit when tlie docks
!is minutes scenes
uinm 'broke out
t. The crowds of
torus aud revolvers
1 tho loud peals of
Iu this, of course,
1 except in their
Ei itinerant Geiman
I.W selections along
sum gave way
Ind did yBW make
fer eight o'clock this
I ho had ushered iu
iped in the arms of
o clock this morn
il societies, among
Ihodist aud United
Irted out and gave
Its of town. Thr
Hungarian bauds
It reels at about the
lied serenades until
liming. At noon to-
Ides made their re-
ld goes to press
lithing Father Timo
lew Year's day aud
5 journey of 1807.
Bellows.
4th, next, Shenan-
I). O. F will meet in
White street. The
I'mselves accordingly.
i 11 1 e cordially invited
story exercises next
D. Thkzibk, N. li.
Soc'y. l'2-31-4t
lartMlnlileilt
.pal Sunday School, of
fistuias holiday enter-
pleasing program of
selections and reel-
-afnlly rendered by
Hid ie aud Mamie Free-
liie luiindorf, Hannah,
lllattie Shirey, (trace
lessio Hillabush, Husle
aud Annie Conway,
11, James Shirey and
lin the close of the eu-
1 distribution of Hiidy
I the Sunday sohool
i ranted.
aitlun were granted to
he estate of Thomas
Iwegian town-hip. de-
!el lilted.
,lury ('(immissioners
-leid.i.v tilled tho jury
IthntisiuKt unnie- were
s and Colds.
of a ladder placed against the wall of a
burninjr -building on Strawberry street
lix ilremou wore hurled to the pavement
from tho third story, two of them being
Injured severely, one so badly hurt that
ho died. Edward A. Dever, 48 years old,
of 428 Bnlnbrlg street, was the name of
the doad manr AU four men were mom
bors of Engine company No. 90,
To Urge Inteniatlonnr Illinetnlllsra.
Washington, Jan. 1. Senator Woloott,
of Colorado, tho chairman ot tho special
senate eommlttia toarraugefora'bimetal
Ho conference of the nations of the world,
Is going abroad this month to confer with
European blmetallista on the project The
purpose of hie vfalt are known and ap
proved by President-elect MoICluley and
his trip Is made at the request ot his as
sociates on the senatorial committee.
he Reading Archdt 0 . nry of th.
pal church will niei t J.u, 11 iry 1 1th it
Chunk. Hie othcei-an. ircliiU.i. o
James P. Buxtou of 1) if ton
Bev. A. Aliel.of Joltu-tjtv , Tn 1- n
A. Breese, of East I.n . 1. t 11111K.
Itrecn'fi Itliilto Cafo lpreo I.uuoli,
Clam soup to-night.
Hotluuch to-morrow morning.
Meals at nil hotim.
A Coming Nuptial Invent.
Tho announcement is made of the ap
proaching marriage of Mr. James T. Hughes,
of Ashland, and Miss Mary C, the bright
and attractive daughter of Frank C. Mo
Donald, district land agent for the P. & It. C.
& I. Co. The bride teaches in tlie publlo
schools of Butler township. The ceremony
will be performed at St. Joseph's church on
Tuesday, February 0th.
The greatest bargains in the jewelry line
at A. Ilolderuian's.
Snlo of Properties.
Tho sale of the saloon property on North
.White street, owned by Cleorg Pointer, to
Michael Mel let was consummated yesterday
by M. M. Burke. Esq.
Kcindrlok Hoiife Pree Luiieli,
Clam chowder to-ulght.
Hot lunch to-morrow morning. '
Post Offlnv Notice.
To-day being New Year the post office
will close at 11 a. m. Tho usual collec
tions will be mado at 7:15 and 10:45 a. m. and
deliveries at (1:30, 8:30 and U a. in. Ellau
gowan, Yatesville, Brownsville and Turkey
Run will be served with the 7:19 a. m. delivery.
The oliioot of the reforms In Cuba and
Porto Hlco is to transfer to tlie 'council of
administration' ot each Inland powers
which liltltortu have been attributions of
the government olllclals and exercised In
Madrid. The roforms as annouuoed state
that this council of administration is to
lie composed In the case of Porto Rloo of
six provincial assemblymen of the region
In whloh the next biennial elections shall
take place and councilors appointed by
the supreme government.
"The councilors appointed by the gov
ernment must be qualified as follows: To
be, or to have been, president of a oham
ber ot commerce of the Kcouomto Society
of Friends of the Country, or the Associa
tion of Agriculturists; director of the In
stitute of San Juan or dean of the corpora
tions ot lawyers of Juan de Porto Hloo j
to lie, or to have for four years previously,
one of the fifth principal taxpayers of the
island ; to have been a senator or repre
sentative to the oortes In two or more
legislatures; to havo been elected two or
moro times president of tho provincial
assembly, or two years mayor of San Juan
uo I'orto itieo.
"The council is to deliberate upon the
general estimates of expenditures and rev
enues of these Islands; upon tho general
accounts which the finance department of
tho Island must present annually within
the six months following the end of the
financial year; upon the removal or sus
pensions of mayor or aldermen, and upon
the petition j for legislative reforms that
emanate from from the provincial assembly.
"Tho provincial assembly le to oouslst
of twelve assemblymen, six from eaoh re
gion, with terms of oitloe of four years.
The election to fill the vacant seat Is to
take place every two years, the region of
San Juan voting at one election nnd the
region of Ponceatanother. The provincial
assembly to elect Its own president to
judge of the elections, returns and quali
fications of the assemblymen and to de
oide all questions referring to Its own or
ganization under tho law.
"Only the supreme court of the island
shall have jurisdiction over the appeaU
from the decisions of the provincial a
eenibly In these questions.
"Tho provluolal assombly shall resolve
in accordance with tho laws and regula
tions, whatever It may deem proper (or
the munugomont in tho whole Island of
, public works, posts and telegraphs, rail
1 ways and navigation, agiloulture, manu-
fautures, trade, Immigration and colonlza
. tlon, publlo Instruction, obaritles and toe
healthxlepartment
I "Although the budget for tho island
must bo finally voted by the Spanish par
liament, the Autlllec tend a numerous
and powerful representation to the oar teg,
. enjoying In this rospoct a great advantage
over the English colonies."
Remember If You Have 1 Cough u
Pan-Tina alw-iys mm - J5n. -Bros.,
drug store.
CLEANING-UP SALE
OFJLEFT-OVER.. .
HOLIDAY GOODS. . .
The closing of tin' !! 1 iJ,
selling has lelt biuM r inj
ments, and odds .im' m ul
others, all of which
MUST BE CLOSED OUT THE COWIfl
WEEK.
To insure this n lull, ....
reuuctions nave ueei nituh i i iu
the slightest relet nee tn o' li
These big sacrifices ipph ti.li. L:i
uons, lauips, I'ocii' x lioot- .irjj
aud Glassware, Tos, Claim - Uu
loid Toilet, Hand .fichu t
and Collar and Cu if
at all times and at all s.
never purchasable at t...
prices which will be pi. m l
them for THIS WEKK , ...
effect their quick claraiKi
r. J. Portz 8c Son!
81 NORTH MM STl:l ! ,
25
cents per ya; im '
pet, Ingrain inu .
three jti . ; it.
worth 35 cents a .
Remnants of OIL - U)lh
own pi ' e.
FRICKE'S CARP!T
10 8. Jardln Struut
POWDER
Absolutely Pure.
' Shake off Rheumatism and Neuralgia.
Bub well with Bed Flag Oil, ggc. At
Gruhler Bros., diug store.
St-ieu Pr Cent.
The i.tte ot toiji s to be paid to the col
liery cmployi- for the last halt of December
aud firs' half of January will lie seven pei
i nut above tin 50 basis. Tito tute nf wuge
lor the urn eiliiiu four weeks wts etatit 1.. 1
1 cut
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