1 .0 . TUB HERALD Croat's business btcauit of Us known largt circulation and renders rich results It its udvtrtiitrs. DO YOU WANT To tenth the public through a to qrcssive, dtgmfiea, influential aurttal use the HI: KALD columns. V01. XH-NO 38. SHENANDOAH, PA., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1897. ONE CENT I FURNITURE IN ENDLESS VARIETY. ROCKERS GENT'S ARM CHAIR TURKISH CHAIRS PICTURES EAStES BAMBOO TABLES JARDANIERS ROCKING HORSES SHOO-PLYS DOLL CARRIAGES . FOOT STOOLS J. P. WILLIAMS 8c SON, 13 SOUTH tVIXIN STREET. SHENANDOAH, PA. SFEcini mwicmctm T0- -ur-T8-pnTE mi buyers. Just received a few of the newest and swellest shapes and shades in stiff and-crush hats. We want you to call for them and we'Usell them at our usual up-to-date lowest city cash prices. We also received something entirely new in neckwear at popular prices. flAX LEVIT, 15 E. CENTRE STREET. RELIABLE ADVERTISER OF PACTS. OUR STORE AS YOU SEE IT TO-DAY Is a wonderiandof grandeur, beauty and bargains full of suggestions to gift givers. Freshest of goods., and a vast variety to select from. Many articles and styles not to be found anywhere else. Easy opportunities to see everything. No solicitations to buy. No compulsion to keep after you have bought, if not satisfied Perfect satisfaction with qualities. ire lowest. J. J. PRICE. Are now arriving and the designs are magnificent. They are certainly deserving of first place on our counters and we concede it to them. We have them in plain and figured China, plain and figured Japs, plain and ligured Tailctjta, Duchess in white, black and colored figured Gros Grain, plain and figured any of these silks here at a lower price than you would have, to pay in any ot the large cities, .look tnrougn cur stock and you will agree with us. Butterick paper patterns always in stock. P. J. GATJGHAN, 37 N. Main St. COLUMBIA : BREWING : COMPANY ...BREWERS OF-... Lager Beer, Porter and Ale. All the product of this brewery are made of pure malt and hops of which we buy the best and endeavor always to . MAKES THE BEST that can possibly be produced. SING NAAH'S NEW LAUNDRY S 34 W. esntre St. Our Prices are as low as iiGWestr dNsye do FIrst-ciass Work, Mains ie unnc 19 -V To Dispose of andard Tomatoes 4 cans 25c AXtra Quality Tomatoes 3 ' ' 25c New Maryland Corn 4 " 25c Standard Maine Corn 3 " 25c Fine N. Y. State Corn- 3 " 25c Fancy Maine Sugar Corn 2 " 23c Standard Marrowfat Peas 4 " 25c Fine Early June Peas 3 ' ' 25c Choice Sifted Peas 3 " '25c -Just received CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA New Orleans Baking Molasses, Strictly Pure. Open Kettle Goods, Fresh Creamery and Dairy Butter, Received every other day. AQUEDUCT MILL FLOUR. "Daisy" Flour is a high grade. Blended Spring and Winter y Wheat Flour. "Pastry" Flour is specially adapted for pastry use. Old Process Rye Flour. Old Time Graham Flour. Pishing Cheek Buckwheat Flour. Fresh Ground Granulated Corn Meal. OUR CHOP IS STRAIGHT GOODS, NO OAT HULLS, OR CORN COBS IN IT, On. Saturday and Monday next, I will sell 7 Pounds of Lion Package Coffee for $tOO. At KBITER'S. LADIES' DESKS MUSIC CABINETS SMOKING TABLES UMBRELLA STANDS MEDICINE CABINETS LADIES' TOILET STANDS PIANO STOOLS SEWING MACHINES WILCOX & WHITE ORGANS NEW ENGLANDPIA OS COUCHES. Perfect confidence that prices ; North Main St., 'y Shenandoah, Pa. White Satin, niack Satin. Satin and white Brocaded Satin, black Armures, etc. You can purchase Sh'rt 8 cents Collar8 VA cents EES : ES : Hamlcrchiofs.. IK " ' (--- first-class launduy. giveusatjuai.. s Surplus Stock. Fancy Sweet Peas Fancy String Beans Fine Table Peaches California Apricots California Egg Plums ood 2 " 25c 4 " 25c 2 " 25c 2 " 25c 2 ' 25c Fine Cal. Peaches and Pears', full cans, extra quality, heavy syrup, - 3 cans 50c another Jot of- AND JAMAICA ORANGES. MURDEROUS ATTACK. Andrew Kays, of Jncksons, Tried to Murdor thotNooneys. Forjsome time past tljoro has been trouble between.the families of Andrew Kays and Jafflea Nooney, both of Jilcksons. The cli max was readied last night, at about 10 o'clock, when Kays appeared! before the Nooney residence with a breach-leading gun and flrod twice through the windows. Tlio occupants of tho house took refuge In a rar room. Kays re-loaded tho gun and firsd through a door pauel. Nooney bounded out of tin house and grappled with Kays and both men fell to the ground. Kays retained his grasp on tho gun with ono'.hand and with the other drew a knife and slasbod Nooney's hands several times. Nooney broke away and got back Into his house. Kays wont to his home and at two o'clock this morning was arrested by a MnhanoyrCity constable Ho was committed to Jail In default of $800 ball. Fob Kbnt. Two'roonft, suitable for offices. Musical Soiree. The musical soiree under tho direction of Rev. and Mrs. Stanley L. Krclm, of Heading, which was given In the Trinity Reformed oburch last evening, was a decided success. Despite tho many counter attractions in town, the church and gallery were com fortably filled. Tho audience listened vory atluntlvely to the selections rendered, and had the concert been given in a public place of amusement many of the selections would have been heartily applauded. Mr. Krebs, as n performer on tho violin, assisted by his wife at the piano, are musical wonders. His production of tho "Violin Gymnastics" in which ho imitated a guitar and violin duet, tno rippling 01 tbe waves, and an orgtn, were very natural. Ho may also bo styled a human cornet and bugle from the selections rendorcd with the aid of his mouth and bauds. Tho affair as a whole was a delight ful ono and very satisfactory. There is a general demand from those present that Mr. and Mrs. Krebs repeat their ontortainmont here somo time in tho near future. -Tho greatest bargains In tho jewelry lino at A. Holdcrman's. 1'. 13. Silver Tea. Tho Silver Tea held in the P. E. church last evening was a delightful affair. The at tendance numbered ovor 300 persons, who enjoyed the oscollent music furnished by tho Grant Band. During the course of tho even ing the pastor of the congregation, Rev. G. W. Van Fosson, in a few well choson remarks explained the object of tho Tea, after which a silver collection was taken up and a neat sum was contributed. A nice luncheon was also served to tho guests present, consisting of ham sandwiches, coffee, cake and ice cream. The receiving of guosts was attended to by Mrs. G. W. Van Fossen, Mrs. 15. D. Bcddall, of Wm. Penn; Mrs. C. M. Bordnerand Mrs. Albert Brumm. The pastor and congregation wish to extend thoir thanks to tho Grant band for thsir services rendered on the occasion. Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys aud bowels. Never sicken, weakon or gripe 10c. "The censUB-ruKer., Another crowded house greeted "Tlio Ideals" last night, and those in attendance were well repaid by tho excellent perform, auco given, in the production of "Tho Census Taker," with M. B. Streetor in the leading roll. In this character ho was given an opportunity for his abilities as a comedian and he took advantage of it. Miss Earlo gavo gave him good support, and the other members of the company sustained their previous reputation.' The selections rendirod by tlio orchestra, sspecially tho doscriptivo piece, "Trip to Conoy Island," were heartily applauded. To-night the company will pre sent an elaborate production of "Monte Cristo." To-morrow afternoon, at tho matinee, "Rip Van Wlnckle". will be pro duced. Prices 10 and 20 cents. The greatest bargains in the Jewelry line at A. lioidi rman's. A llrnhenmii'a Suicide. John Monday, nii'n irried aud 28 years of ago, committed suicide on ono of the streets qf Mauch Chunk last night. He placed the muzzloof a revolver to his mouth and fired, the bullot entering his brain and caus ing iustant death. Tho body was claimed by a sister of tho deceased, Mrs. George Young, ofTaman.ua. Monday was, until recently, a resident of Tamaqua, but owing to a lack of employment went to Mauch Chunk and secured employment as a braUemau on the New Jorsoy Central Railroad. Prior to his residenco at Tamaqua ho lived at Jit. Carniel, where he was a brakeman on the P. & R. railroad. Two years ago Monday was a member of the Tamaqua base ball club. Skating Positively Prohibited. All persons are horeby notified that skating is positively forbidden on tho reservoirs of tho Shenandoah Citizens Wator aud Gas Com pany, or from throwing 6tones, sticks and re fuse upon the ioe. A compliance with this notice will bo rigidly enforced by prosecution oi ail onenaers, SlIENANDOAlI WATEU & GAS Co., 3t 12, J. Wasley. Sunt. Looking fur a Hospital Site. Unless the recent destruction of the leg islative hall Interferes, the members of a sub-oomnilttee of the House of Representa tive will visit Malianoy City during the latter part ot the coming week to inspect the sitae for the American hospital. During their stay the members will be the guests of Senator John J. Ooyls, who will conduct their tour of the district. THE NI5WKST. We have tbe newest, swellest and most up-to-date line of neckwear in Pud's, Imperials. String, Teck and Four-in.Hand Ties. Wo guarantee the patterns have not been shown anywhere else In town. Call at .nce and secure first choice. At MAX LEVIT'S. Seriously HI. John J. Snyder, of Pottsville. and who la at present olsfk in a Philadelphia hotel, lies vory 111 In the latter oily. Mr. Snyder is tbe husband of MUa Emma Wasley, of town, and a few days after their, marriage, some weeks ago, he was taken 111 with typhoid fever, and iiu recovery is saw 10 US IB doubt. Printers Poll Out, W. G. nets, ono of the proprietors of the News Budget, and 'Joseph M. Hover, ouar- reled in tbe former's office yesterday after noon, une matter was followed by a suit be fore Justice Lawlor, in which Boyer charged Hess with assault and battery. Boyer said Hess struck him on the back with a mallet. Heas says he ordered Boyer out of his office for impudence and as the latter was a little slow in going he picked op the mallet and made a threat, but did not strike. Hess fur nished ftOO bail for trial. Filling Ioe Houses, The many ice houses of the P. & B. C. & I. Company are being filled this week. The ioe -is being cut at waste bouse run dam. GODflGIIt SETTLES A BIG MflD SUIT. Offers Made by Bsc-Senator Accepted Last Night. Torbert TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS SAYED I Agreement Entered Info by Which Council Gives Notes For $16,000 and Mr. Torbert Is to Give Deed to the Water Works land. The Borough Council held a regular meet ing last night and was Ifi session nearly four hours. The meeting will go upon record as one of the most Important held by the body since tho days when tbe public water works wire In course of construction, and the Conncilmen who took part in it are con gratulating themselves upon having made a deal by which the borough saves at least ten thousand dollars and is relieved of a most vexatious lawsuit. The first Important business of tbe evening hinged upon the report of Councilman Straughn, chairman ot tho finance com mittee. Ho stated that he had visited Potto ville and consulted with the borough's coun sel, A. W. Schalok, Esq., on tho question raised as to how payments made by flax Col. lector Scaulan should be credited and Mr. Sclialck's opinion corroborated that given by Borough Solicitor Pomeroy. Mr. Straughn then presented Mr. Schalck's written opinion on tho subject and after it was read Council man D. ft. James moved that a settlement be made with Collector Scnblan on the duplicate of 1801 and the motion was carried. On motion of Mr. McGuire it was decided that tho Solicitor and proper officers of the borough prepare the ueeessary papers to re lievo the bondsmen on the tax duplicate of 1803. John W. Curtin, secretary of the Board of Health, appeared with his annual report, a voluminous document. Ho tnado an offer to read it, but that formality was dispensed with in view of the amount of more import ant business on tho table, Mr. Reese made a brief report for tho fire apparatus committee, in which ho stated that tho fire department organisation was in the same condition as reported at tho last meet ing, ono of tho firo companies being still with out the fold. Mr. Coakley raised a point as to who has authority to release keys from fire alarm boxes and Mr. Iteoso replied that the flro de partment would decido that at its next meet ing. Mr. Hand reported that a defectivo flue on West Coal street had been put in condition. It was decided that $300 bo taken "from tho roads and highways appropriation, of which tbcro is a considerable balance, and placed to the credit of the room and stationery com mittco. This provision having been made, it was decided that the latter committee pro cure bids for renovating and refurnishing the.. Council ejiamber. The improvements will embrace individual desks for the Couu cilmen. Tho law committee reported that A. J. Womolsdorf had recovered judgment for his claim of $900 with interest against tho bor ough aud Mr. Lally complained that the judgment should not havo been oocured by default and without any representation in court on the part of tho borough at the timo. In reply to this Mr. Pomeroy stated that the case was held off by Mr. Womelsdorrs lawyers upon an understanding that a settle ment would bo reached and, after waiting several days, took judgment as a mattor of form to protect themselves. Mr. Gable, of tho Water Committee, pre sented a proposition from Mr. C. E. Titman representiug Hon. W. L. Torbert, which read as follows : "I will sottlo tho claim which Mr. William L. Torbert, of Girard Manor, Pa., holds against this boroiigh for $23,300 and the inter est, making a total of about $20,000, for $10,000, to bo paid as follows : $0,000 in cash If you have not got tho cash I will tako a three-month note; ono note for $5,000 for ono year, bearing iuterest from date of issue: and one for two years, bearing interest from dato of issue; the understanding being that these notes may bo renewed when due.if so desired Upon receipt of this I will deliver to you a deed for tho amount of ground you have spoken of, viz : 6 or 0 acres and the streams. If this is not accepted within four week from this dato (January 20, 1897.) all offers I have named you will be considered can celled." President James askod what position "tho casowaa in and Solicitor Pomoroy replied that the borough had appealed from the ar bitrators award of $23,300 to Mr. Torbert for tho land which was taken for the public waterworks. Mr. Tomeroy stated, in reply to another question, that Council had the right to settle the case out of court. Tho discussion of tbe matter led to ref erences to the case of Shannon against the Pottsville Water Company, in which the plaintiff a few days aro ssetir,1 judgmont for over $-10,000. Mr. Coakley said he was present during a part of the trial n.l tpituosses went upon the stand swearing that me lanu taicen was worth from $78,000 to f 100,000. Mr. Boohm said that he also was in attendance at part of tho Shannon trial and it struck him forcibly that tho claimants generally havo the best Btanding in court. The arbitrators, ho said, gave Shannon an award of $21,000. The water company ap pealed aud a jury gave judgment for $45,000. In that case there were 37 acres involved, while in the ease between the borough of Shenandoah aud Mr. Torbert is at least 45 acres. All this discussion was indulged witli a view to conclude as to whether It would be cheaper to accept Mr. Torhert's offer, or pro ceed with the appeal with the hope of laving the award made by the arbitrators cut down. A discussion of the boundaries of the land to be incorporated in the deed, should a settle ment be made, resulted In Messrs. Gable, Hand, Boehm and McOuire, of the water committee, being delegated to immediately consult with Mr. Titman as to the boundaries.. The committee retired and about half an hour later returned with Mr. Titman. Mr. Gable took the floor and stated that It had been arranged to Include in Mr. Torbert's offer the stipulation that tiie borough shall be entitled to thirty feet of laud on each side of each of the two streams Sowing through the entire length of Mr. Torbert's laud. Mr. Titman also spoke and said that the grant also included tbe land for pipe line privileges, that all the land within the Hues on the diagram presented would belong to the borough, and auy additional land would be sold by Mr. Torbert now, or at any future time, at $100 an acre. Mr. Titman also of fered to sign a personal guarantee that all conditions of the proposition and any agree ment that Mr. Torbert might make would bt faithfully carried out. The question of payment then arose as to when the notes should be given and Mr. Titman said that, with the borough already in possession ot tbe laud, and Mr. Titmau's personal guarantee In writing, be thought tuff notes should be given at once. Mr. Pomeroy said that, under theXronmsUnces, he believed the borough would Ira safe in oloslng the bargain at ence. On motion of Mr. Lally it was decided that the proper officers of the borough be auther ind to enter into necessary agreement and contract with Mr. Torbert, through Mr. Titman, for the purchase of the land. Mr. Lally caused an outburst of merriment by the remark that there were to be no extras. As soon as the motion was carried Solicitor Pomeroy proceeded to draw up the necessary documents and they were executed by Mr. Titman before Council adjourned. At tbe same time Council oxecuted and delivered to Mr. Titman the notes called for uuder tbe agreement, and so ends tbe famous land suit of Torbert against the Borough of Shenan doah, with tbe latter $10,000 aheffd of the award made by the arbitrators. Mr. Titman is to present the doed and blue prints of the land parcliased at the next meeting of Coun cil. The secretary read a letter from William Me Adam, of Pottsville, declining to accept $423 in settlement of his claim for $829.00. Tbe secretary was instructed to notify Mr. McAdam that Council considers its offer a fair one and is not Inclined to pay any more. Mr. Gable reported that the 20-inch valve In tbe gate house at Fowler's Run reservoir had bursted on account of the frost. Mr. Gable said the superintendent should have bad the- valve protected with a packing of hay, and Mr. Betterldge replied that the break occurred during tho recent extra ordinary cold weather. Complaint was made that tbe contractor is not prompt in bauliag coal from the railway station at Brandonvllle to the pumping station. The wator committee was instructed to attend to tho matter. Tho officers of Council were instructed to draw an order in favor of the Shenandoah Water & Gas Company for $219.03, should tho water committee find tho bill correct. Tho report of tho Chief of Police for January showed 30 arrests, 10 paying fines and 14 serving time. The collections amounted to $32. The roport of Firo Marshall Kantnor showed thore wore six alarms of firo duriun January, two being duo to oxplosions of lamps. The report of Water Superintendent Betterldge stated that 17 of the 05 fire plugs were found frosen and 03 are in good condi tion. One is still frozen and ouo hasn't sufficient pressure. Thirty-seven service pipes bursted during January and a number" are still frozen up. The month was a gevoro ono and a large amount of wator was wasted, as was shown by tho pumping record. Tho record for the month was 38,800,000. Tho collections for January amounted to $1,102.45 aud the total to date Is $12,202.48. The following report was submitted by Borough Treasurer llavios: To tlio President and Members of the Council ot tlio Borough ot Shenandoah : QuaiTi-EMEK: Your Treasurer submits the following report of moneys received nud ex pended in January, 1897: On hand January 1st 3 6,207 07 ltecelved of O. lietteridge. Collector... 2,129 90 " of sr. J. Soaiilan, " ... 9,000 00 " of SI. ,1. Lawlor, J. P. 12 00 " of J. .1. Cordln, J. P 10 00 " of.I.W. Curtin.Seo'yll. f 11. 950 ! ,0' Hums, Chief IliirneM. 79 28 of Schuylkill Traction Co., (proportion of cost of Coal stroet bridge) , 8 48 Total 417,817 10 Cr. by orders paid $ 6,328 50 Cr. by coupons paid 8 927 50 Cr. by bond paid 100 00 810,350 00 On hand January31st $ 7,461 10 THK S15CHET Of our Neckwear success is, you nan buy three designs alike in our establishment. Tho placo to buy them is at MAX LEVIT'S. JLarceny of Two Wntclics. On a charge preferred by Mr. L. W. Benebke, a jeweler, on South Main street, Constable Giblon yesterday arrested Christ opher Sauor, for obtaining two watches with tho intentions of selling them, and failing to return the goods or the money. He was given a hearing before Justice Lawlor, and committed to jail this morning. Ilroen's Itlalto Cafo I'rco I.uneli. Oysters on toast to-night. Hot lunch' to-morrow morning. Meals at all hours. Freo continuous phonograph entertainment. All tho latest songs and kind marohrs. Why Ha Dlrly ? The dlspW of various kinds of Amour's soaps at Kiiiur's store is being visited by many people. Mrs. Hlland, of Philadelphia, is constantly in attendance, explaining the qualltim of the soap, aud in order to more thoroughly introduce it, will oiler a special inducement during her short stay here to-day ai?d to-morrow, by selling seven pieces of fine lauudry and one piece of white toilet soap for 25 cents, tho actual worth being 40 cents. Everybody should take advantage of this, ns there is no occasion of being dirty with such good bargains. At Kepclilnskl's Arcade Care. Cream of tomato will be served during aud between the nets to-nlgbt. Hot lunch to-morrow morning. A Woman Assaulted, Anthony Conkus was arraigned before Justice Cardln last night, charged by Mary Beofsky with assault aud battery aud was committed to jail in default of bail. Tbe affair was the result of a jollification. Itlokert'a Cute. Our free lunch to-morrow morning will consist of baked potatoes and sausage. Heulth lteports. Lizzie and Victor Cussac, of East Lloyd street, aged 15 months and 3 years re spectively, were reported yesterday afternoon as suffering from diphtheria. When Health Officer Conry arrived at the house to placard it, one of the children bad already died. POWDER Absolute! Pure. Celelirnitd for its uuut UawniiiB htrt'iitftU and lealtlifuhusH. moa iUv food itKtfcttiut alumttiul ullfotiub oi Hlulu-iutiou common to tbe 4heap brands. KOYAL BAKING roWlU-K I O , NEW 1 OKJI, j P" pi THH itEPUBMGflfi tariff bill i Points of the Measure Which, Will Supplant the Wilson Tariff. FARMERS' INTERESTS GUARDED inorsftsed Rate on Cattle, Though Not So High as the MoKlnley Tariff-Increase In the Kate on Plate Qlass-Mo-Klnley Rates on Fruits and Berries. Washington, fob. S. The daily ses sions of the Republican members ot the ways and means aommlttM have brought the tariff Ulll which is to b laid before the next congress to a stage where the character of the measure can be somewhat gauged, and where certain of the most important schedules are definitely fixed. Four schedules have now been fairly completed, the chemical, agricultural, wines and spirits, and earthen and glassware schedules. AH of the rates which have been decided upon are sub ject to change before the committee finishes the bill, but most of them will probably remain as they have been fixed in the first draft of the bill. The most Important step In connec tion with the agricultural schedule was the estbllshment of rates of $6 a head on cattle more than 1 year old and of 25 par cent, ad valorem on cattle valued at more than $20 a head. Tho RIcIClnley rates on other live stock, in cluding the rate of $2 on cattle of 1 year old or less, are restored. The Wil son rates were 20 per cent, ad valorem on live stock, and while the new duty of $5 on oattle does not reach the Mc Klnley figures of J10 on cattle more than 1 year old, it is expected that, with the ad valorem on the more valu able grades. It will prove adequate to shut out Mexican oattle. It is against the Mexican stock that the increase is particularly directed, on the repre sentations of western cattlemen that their business had been ruined by the Importations from Mexico under the Wilson law. Much Interest centered upon barley, which the committee puts back to the McKlnley duty of 30 cents a bushel, because the farmers contended that the Wilson tariff had turned over the market Into the hands of the Cana dians, while the malstera who have been using Canadian barley have made a hard light against any increase. The McKinley rates have been restored on fruits and berries, mainly for the bene fit of the fruit growers of the Pacific coaBt. The fruit exchanges ot the country had prepared a schedule of rates below the McKlnley bill, al though above the Wilson rates, but they did not succeed in having their schedule adopted. Among the products In the agricul ture schedule which are returned to the McKlnley rates are breadstuffs, rice, dairy products, potatoes and starch, castor beans and flax seed, meats and meat products, eggs and poultry, vegetables and salt. The de mand of the farmers for the McKln ley rate of $4 a ton on hay Instead of the Wilson rate of $2, was granted. Chicory Is placed at one cent a pound, in accordance with the requests of the growers In the central states, who be lieve that they can capture the home market with protection. Hates on oranges have not been fixed yet, but the committee has decided to change the classification and make the rates higher than those of the McKlnley bill, for the benefit of the California Inter ests. In the chemical schedule many of the Wilson rates will be retained. The Wilson duties on soaps, and on sodas and kindred chemicals which are the raw materials of soap, are left un changed. The present rates on oils, Including castor oil, also will be re tained, except where ehanges are made necessary by the restoration of duties on the raw materials which enter into them, as in the case of Unseed oils. There will be but slight changes In the rates on paints and dye stuffs and their constituent elements. The duty on borate of lime will be two cents a pound, on refined borax three cents, and on boraclc acid three cents, which are compromises between the McKln ley and Wilson rates. The duties on lead in ores Is placed at one. cent a pound, on pig lead two cents, and on white lead and lead "acetates two and one-half cents. The committee has decided to retain the Wilson rates on wines and spirits throughout the wine and spirit sched ule. The schedule of the Wilson act was generally higher in Its rates than In tha McKlnley act. The committee has devoted some time to the consideration of manufac tures of iron and steel and cotton manu factures, but has not perfected these schedules. In the cotton schedule there will be few changes from the present law, except In rates on finer yarns and the most costly fabrics. The changes In the Iron and steel schedule will be limited to a few specialties, like cotton ties, on which McKlnley duties will be restablished, on tin plate, which has not been settled, and some forma of tube steel and surgical Instruments. No other sohedule has given the oommlttee so much trouble as tho one which Includes earths, earthenware and glassware. It has been claimed by all tbe pottery and glass Interests that the Wilson law has .proven destruotlve to their Interests, and that no system of ad valorem levies could properly protect them. Accordingly the com mittee has determined to adjust the Items of the sohedule to suoh specific duties as will be equal to the duties ot the McKlnley law, most of which was ad valorem. On acoount of the decora tive features of such wares, which often are the chief element la their value, It 1b particularly difficult to ad just satisfactory specific rates. Plate glass has been arranged as fol lows: Under 15 by 24 inches, eight cents per square foot (present rate five); ab.ivo lfi by 24 and not exceeding 24 by 30, twelve cents (present rate eight) ; above 14 by 30 and not exceed ing; 84 by 60, the present rate of twenty two and a half centB; all above 24 by 40, the present rate of thirty-five oents. Lumber will be the next subject whioh will engage the committee's at tention. Throughout the work the policy of establishing specific rates wherever it NICKLE GROWS BIG-a When it makes a pur chase at our store. 15C CelluloId SIde Combs With Imitation Silver Tops For Big values in all kinds of HAIR GOODS THIS-WEEK. 8 South Main St. was found posslole to substitute tnern for ad valorem has been followed. The Interests of the farmers. It is Btated, have been particularly observed In fix ing duties. Krmlrlck IIouso Free Lunch. Oysters on toast to-night. Hot lunch to-morrow morning. THE CLERKS MEET. Their Gathering Last Night Was a Vory I'litliuidnstlo One. Tho second meeting of the clerks who are interested in the early closing movement was held In Wilkinson's hall last evening, and was well attended. Quite a number of busi ness managers and proprietors were also iu attendance. It woe 0:30 o'clock when the meet ing was called to order by Chairman Fred. Jay, with JohnShoro, of Qoldin's Mammoth clothing house, as acting secretary. Opinions of representatives of tho various business bouses were listened to, some of them being strongly in favor of an oarly closing move ment, while others woro opposed to It. After a half-hour discussion of the question it was unanimously decided that a petition be cir culated among the husinesH proprietors ask ing them to close thoir store every evening during tho entire year at 7 p. m., with tho exception of Saturday and Monday evenings, aud the month of December. Misses Gertrude Tarrott and Bridget Dovors and Messrs. John Snyder and John Kiucaid were ap pointed as a committee to circulate tho peti tion, Tho next mooting will bo hold next Monday evening, when this committee will report and action will bo taken as to when tho early dosing movement will go into oflect. Much encouragement was given by several proprietors present. Second Case. We have received the sMinnil raja nf tl.n Celebrated Classio Dress Ginghams this sea son, worm iu cent per yard, which we will contiuuo to sell at 5 cents por yard. K. F. Gill. Hundreds Ot liairs of Rlinoa aa.va nn afnM. everv week, and wlmro An m.... go to pooplo of good judgment, who get ueuer vaiue at, mo JL''AcroitY SHOE Stobe than can be had anywhoie else. ON WHEELS. That's the way our uew goods are arriving and the way our old stock is disappearing. We arc compelled to out play Brownies ns errand Boys because they take up less room aud givo our cus tomers a chance to see our display of first-class Groceries. We intend to em ploy new Brownies right along, watch tor them, they will give you good bar gains. T.J. BROUGHALL, 25 South Main Street. CUNTS for a Window Shade or 3 for a quarter. Others 15c. or two for a quarter, spring roller. Shades made to fit any window, especially store win dows. Call for bargains in Carpets and Oil Cloths. FRICKE'S CARPET STORE. 10 S. JareJIn Streat. A SONG' in EVERY SEED Is the kind of BIRD - SEED TO GET Sold only at KIRLIISTS DRUG 3TORE, 6 Soutlt Main Street. (0) KIRLIN'S ROUGH SYRUP KURES, 0 1
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