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ONE CENT
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FOOT STOOLS.
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We are closing out our entire line of
high grade WOOLEN UNDERWEAR at the very
lowest cut prices as we carry over no stock
for the next season, which is of great
benefit to the purchaser Also full line
of heavy working gloves at prices surpris
ing to the closest buyer in this county.
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NAPKINS.
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Choice Tomatoes, extra quality and extra size cans Two
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Fancy Maine and New York State Sugar Corn Two and
three cans for 25 cents.
New Early June and Sifted Peas Two and three cans for 25c.
Fancy California Peaches Cans full of extra quality Yellow
Peaches in heavy syrup Three cans for 50 cents.
We also have good Tomatoes, Corn and Peas, 4 cans for 25c,
all straight goods We never sell soaks at any price.
We offer to-day another lot of
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SEWINQ MACHINES.
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NEW ENGLAND PIANOS.
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POCKET BOOKS.
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Shirt 8
cents Collars 1 cents
" New Shirts.... 8 "
Drawers 0 "
" Hf!se,pcrpalr 3 "
Cults, per pair 3
Hhlrt, Ironed. 8
'Undershirt ..... 6
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FIKST-CLASS LAUNDItY. GIVE US A TIUAI-.
PRIMARY DATE CHANGED.
Citizens Standing Committee nnl Caiiill
date Ilnra n Meeting.
TIjo Citizens Standing Committed and
candidates seeking nomination on Uio G ti
e-ens ticket held ft Joint meeting last night in
the office of T. It. Beddall, Esq., to confer on
preparations for the campaign. The meet-
In ir was attended by all tlio committee men
and about twenty candidates and, in addition
to being very harmonious, was productive of
much that nlU tend to make tho campaign a
successful one.
At its last meeting tho committee fixed
the 20th inst. as the day for holding the
Citizens primaries and the hours at from 0 to
8 p. m. Last night many of the candidates
expressed the opinion that it would be better
to hold the primaries on Thursday, Instead of
Tuesday, and that two- hours would not
aflbrd sufficient time in whioh to poll the
votos. It was finally decided, on a combined
Tote of committee and candidates, that the
primaries bo held on Thursday, SSth inst.,
from 4 to 8 p. m. It was also decided that,
excepting School Directors and Council, the
candidates pay an extra assessment of $1.50
to defray the expense of tbe primary boards.
The Standing Committee will meet again
at tho same time and place next Wednesday
night.
The candidates who hare thus far an
nounced tliomiolvoj and complied with the
rules of tho committee are John Dando,
Chief Burgess; C. H. Hagenbucb, Chief
llurgess; Piorce Walker, Chief Burgees; II.
C. Boyer. Third ward. School Director; Mar-
shal Baugh, Socond ward, School Director;
II. E. Shoemaker, Second ward, Council;
William H. Shoemaker, Borough Justice;
John T. Lea, Fifth word, School Director;
Goorgo Vangunas, Fifth ward, Council;
Thomas Paulukonis, Fifth ward, Council; A.
D. Gable, Receiver of Taxes; Israel Elsen
hower, Second ward, School Director. There
are a numbor of othsr candidates to be heard
from.
llreen's Klalto Cafe Free Lunch.
Clam chowder to-night.
Hot lunch to-morrow morning.
Meals at all hours.
Idleness at Contralto.
Idleness still reigns at Centralis and no
steps to rebuild the breaker at Contrails col
liery have yet btcn mado. Many of the
men thrown idlo have found work at Mid
Valley, lit. Carmel and other places, but
thero are still scores of them idle, with very
cheerless prospects ahead of them for the
winter. It is Tory doubtful in the minds of
many whether any work will bo done before
tho first of April. Tho people are fcollng
Tcry much depressed ovor the prospects
ahead of them, and some people aro suffering
for the necessaries of lifo.
At Kcpchlnski's Arcade Cafe.
Mock turtle soup will bo served as free
lunch during and between the acts to-night.
Hot lunch to-morrow morning.
' POLITICAL TALE.
Another candidate for Sheriff Is announced
in the person of Jos. V. Geary of Pottsvillo
at present County Survoyor.
It is reported that Wm. A. Holms of Potts
Tllle created a profound impression at the
Business Men's League meeting at Harris
burg by a recital of his experience in Schuyl
kill politics. Fatty should strike Dave
Martin for a place as polUoman after such a
hit.
Tho local political pot is bubbling over.
The contest is hottest for llurgess on tbe
Citizens side and Tax Receiver on the
Democratic.
The greatest bargains In
at A. Holderman's.
the jewelry Ihlo
She Has Seen lletter Days.
"Fast Mail" is an excellent scenic produc
tion, and has always given entire satisfaction,
but its courso has been run. Those who
composed the cast of last night's company
were very amateurish. It has doubtless
niade its last run and should be side tracked
buforo tbo new schedule for 1807 goes into
effect. Mt. Carmel Star.
Keudrlck lloaso Free I.uncu.
Vegetable soup to-night.
Hot lunch to-morr.v morning.
Obituary.
John W. Purceli, father of Joseph W.
I'tircell, the grocer of town, died last night
at his home in Phoenix Park, near Miners
Till. He was about 65 years of age and is
survived by his wife and seven adult child
ren. Announcement will be made of the
funeral arrangements.
CYCLONK OV ll.VItOAINS.
Wo have a full lino of mens' sweater
which must be closed out and will be at the
following prices: A $1.60 sweater for 85 cents;
our J2JJ5 turtle neck sweater at $1.35; our
3.75 sweater at $2.50. At MAX LEVIT'S.
Test Case.
Joseph Williard, constable of Eldrcd
townsklp, has brought suit against the county
of Schuylkill for unpaid fees for making his
rsturns. The constables made their usual
returns on Monday, but received no com
pensation, henco tho suit, which Is endorsed
by fifty other constables. The caso of Wil
llard will bo a test case,
Yon ought to see tho mens' calf extension
sole shoes, the Factory Shoe Store is offering
at f 2.00 per pair.
Dr. Szlupas to Lecture.
The Sons of Lithuanians have seoured the
service of Dr. Szlupas, of Scranton, form
erly of town, as one of the lecturers far their
course which will be announced shortly. H
will deliver it in the English language, and
will uss as ais topio: "The pressnt, past aud
future of the Lithuanian nationality,
l'or Sale,
Good heater, with pipe complete. Gibvix's,
8 South Main street.
Iloalth lttporU.
The following ewes of scarlet fever were
reported to tbe Board of Health this loom
ing: Albert Drumheller, S yean, West
Mayberry alley ; IlattlcCase, 11 years, West
Cherry street ,
Schoppe orchestra dancing school on
Saturday night. Excellent music and good
dancing. 1-0-tt
lte-surrecllou.
Indications are that the effurt to organise
Quay county will be renewed during the
session of the Legislature now ostnineneing,
to be made up of the southern end of Luierne
and several dUtrlots of Schuylkill county,
with Hazleton as the new county seat.
Mandolins and guitars and full line of
strings and trimmings. AtBrumm's.
Took the Vows.
Miss Annie O'Brien, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Michael O'Brien, Sr., of LoeustGap,
took the final vow as a member of the Order
of the Sisters of tho Immaculate Heart of
Mary at their convent in West Chester. She
will be known in the religious world as
Sister Mary Cornelia.
Window full of coal ornaments at Brumm's
jewelry store.
WMTIflG FOft
THE liErjDlGT I
The
Case of Superintendent
Closed This Afternoon.
Bojrart
NO ARGUMENTS BY THE LAWYERS
The Prosecution Depend Solsly on the
Charge of Assault With Inient to
Rape, Judge White Having Dis
missed the Charge of nape.
8eelal to Kvbhiko IIirald.
PiTTBBtmo, Jan. 7, 2:00 p. m. The caso of
the Commonwealth against Prof. C. I).
Uognrt was resumed here before. Judge
Will to, at 0:30 o'clock this morning. The
attendance at tho opening of the court was
very large. Great Interest is manifested in
tl'O caso by many people who gave it little or
no attention heretofore.
The prosecution Is now depending wholly
on tho charge of attempted rape and all
their forces are turned in that direction since
tho ruling mado by Judge White Just before
tho adjournment of court last night.
Immediately after the opening oi court
this morning tho Commonwealth recalled
Mr. Vates, father of Clara Yates, to tbo
stand and tho statements brought out were
substantially tho game as those made in the
affidavits of Mr. Vales, which were published
in Shenandoah several weeks ago. lie also
stated that ho never made a charge against
Prof, Bogart. and also testified that Prof.
Begart resigned his position as principal of
tho public schools of Knoxvitle, Pa., upon
tho request of tho Board.
Clara Yates was next recalled to tho wit
ness stand and testified that alA related her
story In the presenco of James Smith, of
Sbonandoah.
School Director Bailey, of Knoxvllle, was
next called to tho stand by the Common
wealth and mado a poor impression.
Tho Commonwealth closed its caso at 11
o'clock this morning.
The counsel for the defense shortly after
proceeded to open its esse and School
Director Ewiug was called to tho witness
stand.
Director Ewing sworo that Ir. Vates, tho
father of Clara Vates, wanted to withdraw
the charge he made before the School Board
of Knoxvillo, Pa., and was not allowed to
do so.
The defense will offer to show that Super
intendent Bogart committed no assault and
attempted none, and that tho School Board
at Knoxvillo accepted his resignation after it
had been suggosUd and tendered by Prof.
Bogart. It will also offer to show that in
sanity runs through the Vatos family and
that the remaining charge in this case, as
well as the ono which has been disposed of
by the court, were tho results of had dreams
Prof. Bogart's lawyers are confidont of
acquittal.
Prof. C. 1). Boeart was railed to tlia stand
in his own boiiotf.-Ills boarin'g was dignified,
yet courteous, and by address and appear-
unco he mado a good appearance before the
judgo and jury. He told n very plausible
and straightforward story.
Tho witness was under direct examination
when the court ordered a recess at noon.
Special to Evening Herald.
PiTTsnuno, Jan. 7, 3:30 p. m. The direct
examination of Superintendent Bogart closed
shortly after the afternoon session of ouurt
opened and was then passed over to tho
hands of tho Commonwealth.
rue superintendent was put to a severe
test on cross-examination, but ho withstood
it admirably and at no time varied from his
story in the main on direct oxamluatlou
Ho was on the stand until two o'clock.
Mrs. Bogart, wife of the Superintendent,
was the next witness, She testified that she
had made arrangements to meet her husband
at his office at Knoxvillo on tho night tho
assault is alleged to have been committed,
This was tho only question asked her and
tbore was no cinss-oxamluation.
School Director William Hunter, of Knox
villo, was called as tho third witness by the
defense and made a statement' contradicting
Mr. Vatos
Mr. Hunter said that Vates told hlni that
ho (Vates) saw tho story of Clara Vates in a
different light than he did at first and wanted
to drop the caw.
School Director Grimes, of Knoxvillo,
took the stand and vcriflod tbo testimony
given by School Director Hunter. Ho gave
Superintendent Bogart an excellent character.
The case will probably go to tho jury to
morrow morning.
Special to Uve.mnq IIbuald.
Pmsnima, Pa., Jan. 7, 4:20 p. m. The
case of Superintendent Bogart has been
closed and was given to the jury at 3:45
o'clock this afternoon.
There was no rebuttal evidence and no
argument by the lawyers on. either side.
Judgo White took up half an hour jn
ohargiug tho jury. It was the Impression of
those who heard the charge that it favored
the prosecution.
T11H JOltY'8 VJCKDICT.
Pitobvbo, Ta., Jan. 7, 8 p. in. The jury
returned to the court room after deliberating
thlrty.flve minutes and rendered a verdict of
"Guilty of assault with intent to rape."
Superintendent Bogarf s counsel say they
will make an application for a new trial to
morrow. CHARQE OF RAPE DISMISSED.
Judgo White Declared the l'rosaeutloii
Failed to Show It.
Siweial Herald Correspondence.
PirrsBURa, Jan. 0, The first day's pro
ceedings of the now moiiuntous Bogart trial,
so far as the attorneys for the defense are
concerned, is satisfactory. Judge J. W. F.
White, before whom the ease is being trlsd,
Is apparently fair and impartial. He is
termed by tbe members of the losal bar as
the "old woman" of the Allegheny county
becb, because of his quaiut and peculiar
rulings at times. Previous to assuming his
present duties in the courts at PUUburg,
Judge White was a minister of the gospel, a
Mothodlit.
The defense challenged nine Jurors, while
the Commonwealth set aside nine for the
time being. Twenty-eight of the panel were
called aud either accepted, gc refused for
good reasons, X".
Th leading counsel for the defeuto is D
I'. Patterson, Esq., who la ably aesleted by
A. N. Hunter, Esq., of this oity, and A. W.
Sehalck, Esq., of I'oltsville. Tbe Common
weal th has a strong array of legal talent, and
In this respect has mneli tho better of tbe
opposite side. When tbe case was fixed for
the previous tens of court the only counsel
for tbe Commonwealth was John Marion,
Esq., retained by tbe minority members of
the School Board of Shenandoah. At that
time District Attorney John C. Haymaker
took no part in the prosecution. He Is now,
however, directing the Commonwealth's side
in the examination of wttneseet, under the
promptings of tho private counsel, Mr.
Marrou. Besides these two lent lights, the
Commonwealth has still fuither strengthened
their side In retaining another private
counsel In the person of Thomas M. Manliall,
Ess.., who is considered the ablest attorney
now practicing at the local bar. In fliot he
has few superior in the state as a pleader In
criminal cases.
The first point raised at the morning ses
sion, previous to the selection of the jury, j
was that of the defense when Mr. Bogart's
counsel asked that A. Y. Beatly be sworn as
official stenographer to report the case. The
Commonwealth informed the court that they
had no use for a stenographer, and Judge
White refused to order him sworn in ae re
quested. A compromise Was effected, how
ever, whereby the stenographer was sworn In
aud will be recognised by the court, but is to
be paid by the defense.
Attorney Marrou made the opening ad
dress to the jury for the prosecution, and
gave an outline of what they propose to es
tablish by witnesses. Ills address was vory
short.
John 0. Vatei, of Knoxvllle, Pa., father of
the girl, Clara Vates, was sworn. He stated
that his daughter Clam, wag thirteen years
old. That on April 3rd, last, she attended
school ; her teacher was Mies Catherine
Norris and the principal of the schools was
Prof. C. D. Bogart. He could not say when
his daughter was born, hut was positlro she
was 13 years old. Ho was not cross-examined.
Mrs. Vates was tho next witness called for
the Commonwealth. Sho was on the stand
only a few minutes and confined her state
ments as to the age of hor daughter. Sho
swore that Clara was born on April 3rd, 1888.
Clara vates was then called and related tho
circumstances loading up to and following
tbo alleged felony. Sho told how the
pupils of room No. 7 had gono to the
woods for botanical specimens on the after
noon of April 38, and did not return until
5 o'clock. None of the nunlis were In the
building that ovenlng when she weut to it
to get her books. No ono had told her to
go for the books, although it was understood
that all tho pupils should return for them
when the trip to the woods had been com
pleted. Sho went about 7 o'clock. Prof.
Bogart was in his office at tho time and sho
weut in and talked with him. She spoke
of hw ho had helped hor work some prob
lems. Soon after her entrance, sho said, ho
locked the office door, and then assaulted
her. She said she had offered no resist
ance as she did not understand what ho was
about to do.
Tho girl recited tho detaili of the alleged
felony minutely. Her testlmosy was given
without hesitancy. Every word sho said was
closely followed by the large audience in tho
court room. Many women were present and
appeared to tako much interest in tho girl's
narrative
Mrs. Vates was recalled and related how
her husband had been informed when he
came homo from work the morning after the
felony ; that he left tho house and called on
Prof. Bogart j the two then returned to the
house of tho Vates family ; that hor hus
band was anxious to push the charge, but
she persuaded him not to do so ; that Prof.
Bogart asked Clara if sho had dreams and
tho girl replied that she had, and had
dreamed Prof. Bogart had done the samo
thing to her and her mother and father had
beaten Prof. Bogart,
On cress-oxamination tho witness admitted
that Prof. Bogart denied tho charge. Most
of the witnomt testimony was in terms un
fit for publication, as well as immaterial.
The same was tho case.as to tho testimony of
me witness' daughter, Clara, as to the terms
used.
Just previous to the adjournment of tho
court this afternoon the counsel for the de
fense made an important advance and mow s
that tho charge of rape against Prof. -Bogart
bo dismissed.
A buws of oxcitement went through the
court, and was especially audible where the
peoplo interested in prosecuting tho case
were seatsd.
The argument was brief and the court
granted tin motion. Judge White was
prompt in deciding the question. Ho stated
that, after hearing tho testimony of the girl,
Clara Yates, aud her mother, he was oou-
vinccd th it no rapo had been committed, aB
charged in the indictment; that if the act
was committed thero was no evidence of It.
Judge White added that the jury could, how
ever, should it flud evidence to sustain it,
rcnuer a veruict or assault and battery with
intent to rape.
The largest stock of rubber footwear in all
stylos and qualities can be found at the
Factory Shoo Store.
J. A. Moyeii, Mgr.
1'unerulH.
The funeral of Veronica, 11-month-old
daughter of Joseph Young, of West Straw
berry alley, took place this afternoon. In
terment was made in the Odd Fellows'
cemetery.
The funeral of the late Frank D. Kern
took place this afternoon. The services were
held at Philadelphia lait evening aud at
12:!K)thls afternoon the remains arrived in
town, accompanied by the widow and friends.
The oortege proceeded direct to the Odd
Fellows' cemelarv with t.l.o remoln. ri,
widow will return to Philadelphia to-uieht.
Buy Keystone flour. Be sure that the name
Lassia & Babs, Ashland, Pa., ia printed on
every saok.
Tonmlonls' Condition Crltlcul.
A message from the Miners' hospital to the
Herald is to the effect that the condition
of Thomas Tomalonls is critical and that,
owing to his precarious state, no. operation
has been performed. Tomalonls is the South
Jardlu street man who, It is alleged, suffers
from a beating he received iu Snyder's saloon
on Eat Centre street about three weeks ago.
10 ot. Cures Constipation and Liver Ills.
Dr. Aguew's Liver 1111s are the most per
fect mails, and cure like magic, Sick Head
ache, Constipation, Biliousness, Indigestion
and all Liver ills. 10 cents a vial 10 doses.
Sold at Klrlins drug store.
A Good Dividend,
In another column of this paper will be
found an official announcement of the de
claration of a aemi-anuuaJWvidsnd of three
per oerit. by the First Nlnoiul Bank.
Foreign Missions.
The services for the week of prayer in the
Trinity Reformed chuich will be held this
evening. The subject will be "Fereign
Missions." An Invitation is extended to all.
HIGH fiflliDED
PftOGEDOUE
of
Spaniards In Cuba Described by
Eminent Authority.
PITIFUL CONDITION OF PRISONERS.
The Loud Bill to Amend the Law Relating
to Second Class Mall Matter Passed
the House by a Vote of 144 to
105 Sample Copy Privi
lege Prohibited.
Wamiihotox, Jan. 7. The speech of
Senator Call, of Florida, ou Cuba, yester
day served as the medium of making pub
lic a letter giving a graphic description of
the Cabanas fortress at Havana, and the
surroundings of the American oitlsens
imprisoned there. The circumstances'
surrounding the letter attracted marked
Interest to it, as Mr. Call said It came
from n public man of high standing lu the
United States who would shortly oooupy
a place In tho legislative branch of the
government. This led to the Impression
that the letter was from Senator-elect
Money, whose recent visit to Havana has
attracted attention, but later Mr. Call re
moved this Impression by saying that the
writer was a prominent man from ft
northern state and a Republican. This
exempted Mr. Money, who Is n Missis
sippi Democrat.
The character of the writer was In
dicated from his frequent references to
visits In oompnny with Consul General
Leo. The letter dealt with thirtmmedlate
present, and described n visit made by tho
writer and General Lee to Cabanas fort
ress on tho morning of Deo. 30. It told of
tho pitiful condition of the prisoners, some
of them Americans, including Julio San
gullly nnd a young mnn who was the com
panion of Charles Govin, the American
nowspnper correspondent, killed in Cuba.
Tho recital of these prisoners was glvon In
full.
Tho writer also cave tho particulars of
another arrest which had not thus far
been reported. He said that whilo at Gen
eral Lee's office on the Monday previous
(Dec xS) he saw a son of Dr. Hattencourt,
an American citizen, who had been prac
ticing dentistry nt navana for tho last
year. The sou, also an American citizen,
stated that his father had mysteriously
disappeared on Saturday night He was
traced to the Cabanas fortress, whero tho
son, on paying fifty cents to a Spanish of
ficial, was allowed to send in food, nnd
later, on paying $1.50 to the official, was
allowed to send a cot to his father.
No charge was preforred against Dr.
Bnttoncourt, but it appeared that whilo
listening to u band concert in front of tho
Hotel Inglotorrn on Saturday ovenlng the
doctor hoard that somo ono had circulated
tho report that he eympnthlzod with Cuba.
Ho sot off to flud tho author of tho report
and contradict it. That was tho last seen
of him, and It was supposed the false
rumor hnd lod to his nrrost and close con
finement. Mr. Call referred also to letters
recelvod from tho wlfo of ono of tho sail
ors on tho ship Competitor, now impris
oned at Havana.
During the day tho senate passed house
hills amending tbe laws relating to tim
ber culture, and authorizing brevets to ac
tive or retired ofllcors of the army or navy.
Tho joint resolution requesting tho
British govornmont to pardon Mr Flor
ence Mnybrlek was indefinitely postponod.
The bill exempting settlers on public lands
from paying tho original government
price fixed on lands was debated, Mr. Pot
tlgrew of South Dakota and Mr. Carter of
Montana speaking in its favor, hut a final
vote wns not reached.
Tho Loud bill, to amond the law re
lating to second class mall matter, wag
passed by tho houso yesterday by a voto
of 111 to 10S. The opposition to the bill
made a strong light against it. The state
ments mado on the floor ns to its effect In
certain particulars were very conflicting.
Tho most important provision of tho bill
denies tho serial publications admission
to tho malls nt one cent per pound rates.
The hill albo denies to nowspapors the
"samplo copy" prlvllego nnd the privilege
enjoyed by newsdealors of returning un
sold publications at the second class rate.
Tho only other important change In tho
present law provides that publishers whoso
publications nre admitted as second class
mntter shall be required before depositing
such mall matter In tbe postofflco to sop
nrutothe same Into United States mail
sacks or bundles by states, cities, towns
and counties, ns tho postmnstor general
shall direct.
May Shelve the Cameron Resolution,
Washington, Jan. 7. Tho fact that tho
Cuba question was not considered nt yos
terday's meeting of the senate committee
on foreign relations Is taken as significant
by the opponents of the Cameron resolu
tion. They contend that if it had been
the purpose of tho oommittee to call up
the resolution for consideration in tho
senate It would have been taken up at
yesterday's meeting. Some members of
the oommittee, most of whom are Ilepub
lloans who have been supporters of the
Cameron resolution, express the opinion
that the oommittee itself probably will
not pass the resolution.
Children Cremated In Their Beds.
PlCKKNS, S. C. Jan. 7. The dwelling of
Rev. M. L. Jones was destroyed by fire
during the night and two of his children
I were b.uruetl to death. The father was
j i.-uiii uuiue ami seib me piaoe m
charge of his 18-year-old son, Elbert, and
his 16-year-old daughter, Mary. While
both were asleep the flames broke out and
spread so qulokly that they were overcome
before they were thoroughly aroused to
the danger of the situation. The bodies
were uurnea to a crisp.
TO CUIlt A COLD IN (INK DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money if it falls to sure,
88 cents.
Sum Old Story.
A fight to a finish between two young men
was one of tbe attractions at a Polish wed
ding on West Coal street last evening. They
pummeled each other much to tbe delight of
the spectators, and at tbe close they preMuted
a sorry sight. Battered heads, broken hats
ana torn elothlng was the result. Knives,
maees and revolvers did not figure in it this
time.
IHokert's Uute.
Our free luuch to-morrow moroine will
consist of oyster soup.
Orange Jllttwonu,
Frank Qarrigan and Maggie Maulon were
uuurisd In St. Stephens ehureu, Port Carbon,
yesterday morning,
Edison X-rays ou exhll itlon at 18 South
Main street. l,-4-8t
Yours was a right royal
response to our invitation.
You came, you saw, you con
quered your prejudices and
voted unanimously to come
again, and why not come this
week, before inventory.
We are offering many
things of beauty and utility at
a trifling cost.
We have about 50 Cham
ber Setts, of 10 pieces each,
marked down 10 to 33 per
cent, of former price, and we
would like to have you look
over our 5, 10 and 15c assort
ment of glassware.
GIRV1 N'S
4 and 8 S. Main St.
Chiiroh I)llculloii.
The new St. Joseph's Soman Catholic
church at Locust Oap will be dedicated on
Sunday next. The old edifice was destroyed
by the terrible wind storm that ravaged this
section tevorul moutbsago. The new church
has been made larger. During the dedica
tion ceremonies Bishop McGove m, of Harris
burg, and Vicar General Koch, of Sbamokfn,
and a numbor of clergymen and many
societies will be In attendance. The dedica
tory exorcises begin at 10:30 o'clock.
Tho greatest bargains in tho jewelry line
at A. Holderman's.
Sclmlek In rittsburg. v ,
A. W. Sehalck, a prominent attorney of
Pottsvlllo, was at the Jlonougahola last even
ing. Mr. Sehalck was District Attorney of
Schuylkill county and prosecuted some of
the Mollie Maguires. Ho was also chairman
of the Democratic Couuty Executive Com
mittee and is possossed of much political in
fluence among tho German Democrats in his
section of the state. Pittsburg Times.
to cum: a cold in onk day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. sJ
druggists refund the money if itfails to cure.
25 cents.
CLEANING-UP SALE
OF LEFT-OVER
HOLIDAY GOODS. . .
The closintr of the Holiday
selling has left broken assort
ments, and odds and ends trf
others, all of which
MUST BE CLOSED OUT THE COKIKG
WEEK.
To insure this result, swesjoltwr
reductions have been made without
the slightest reference to cost.
These big sacrifices apply to Books,
Dolls, Lamps, Pocket Books, China
and Glassware, Toys, Games Cellu
loid Toilet, Handkerchief, Glov
and Collar and Cuff Boxes, sftil
at all times aud at all seasons, but
never purchasable at the Iw
prices which will be placed ittHra
them for THIS WEEK, in or&r to
effect their quick clearance.
F.J. Portz 8c Sort,
21 NORTH MAIN 8TBEET.
25
cents per yard for rag car
pet, Ingrain and a pretty
three stripe caroet. all
worth 35 cents a yard.
Remnants of OIL CLOTH at your
own price.
FRICKE'S CARPET STORE.
10 S. Jaardln Strotat,
OUR HATS OFF !
To those who kindly and gen
erously gave us their patronage in
the past.
To all, we wish a happy aud
prosperous New Yar. During '97
we shall endeavor to merit the good
will of old friends as well
as new
ones.
Respectfully,
P. P. D. KIRLIN,
6 South Main Struut,
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