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THE GOST OF
General manager R. C. Luther's Testimony Before the
Anthracite Investigating Committee.
HGTUflL COST AT THE fiWBtt, $1,951
This the Average Price Dui ing
Taxes, Insurance
The Witness Says, Jlowcver, That
Charges After the Coal Leaves the Breaker That Must he
Added There is No Market Por Anthracite at
PrcscnU'Other Testimony.
From a Staff Corresioiideiit.
PottSVILLK, April 30.
Tho anthracite Investigation Committee
arrived here last evonlng from Shamokln,
where they held two unimportant sessions
yesterday. Tho members of tho committee,
with Deputy Sergeant-at-Arms Cochran, im
mediately went to tho Pennsylvania Hall
hotel, where tho sessions of the committee
wore held to-day. During tho evening quite
a number of the prominent men of the
county soat called upon tbo members of the
commission, and tho latter expressed them
selves as well pleased with tho reception ac
corded them.
It was 10:23 o'clock when tho committee
met this morning, and tho session proved to
bo one of tho most important yet held by the
committee. Chairman Meredith and Repre
sentative Dunlap greeted the IIkiuld repre
sentative cordially, and Incidentally stated
that the reports furnished by this paper were
the most accurate they have yet read, and
oflered their congratulations upon the enter
prise exhibited. The meeting of the com
mittee attracted a distinguished gathering,
and among those present as witnesses and
spectators was noted General Manager It. C.
Luther and Superintendent John Velth, of
tbo P. & K. C. & I. Co.; County Commissioner
Frank Rontz, Poor Director Stephen Middle
ton, John C. McQInniss and D. It. James, of
the Cdmbridgo Coal Company: Mine Inspector
Stein, Superintendent W. II. Lewis, of the
rennsyivauuv tl yo.: .joiiu tvnanp, 01
Ellangowan, and others.
Senator 8. A. Loach was also an Interested
spectator and manifested "much Interest in
tho testimony before the committee. Chair
man Meredith extended tbs usual "Sena
torial courtosy" to tho Schuylkill representa
tive of asking tho witnesses any questions ho
may deem necessary, but Senator Losch de
clined tho invitation, stating that ho had per
fect confidence in tho members of tho com
mittee to carry out the inquiry without "out
sido interference."
Tho committee will remain hero to-day,
and go to their respective homes tormorrow.
This will closo the investigation in this sec
tion. Noxt week tho committee will visit
Wilkosbarre, and tho following week will go
to Scrantou, hearing witnesses In that neigh,
borhood. That will be the last visit they will
make, and will closo tho Investigation
finally. Tho committee will then prepare its
report for submission to the Legislature'.
They will close at Scrantou on May 13th, and
will have very little timo In which to make
their report. The resolution passed by tbo
Legislature provides that the report shall be
submitted on May 10th, hut as the Legisla
ture will not be in session on that day, it will
bo submitted on May 10th,
The most important testimony at to-day's
session was that-of General Manager It. O.
Luther, and itis given in full below. Just
before tho examination Chairman Meredith
called the witness before tho committee and
read to them (be resolution on which tbo
investigation is based. Til0 testimony fol
lows :
B. 0. IVTHHIl
Was the first witness called before tho com
mission and the examination was conducted
by Senator Meredith.
Q. What is your name and occupation ?
A. E. C. Luther. I reside in Pottsvillo
and am General Suporlntondent for tho I'. &
It. C. & I. Company.
U. Deuue, for tho Information of this com
mittee, tho duties f your position ?
A. I have ohargo of tho mluing operations
of tho company mining and preparation of
the coal, and ray duty is then with the ship
ment of tho coal. ,
Q. Then your duties as superintendent does
not extend beyond tho point of shipment?
A. No, sir.
Q. Through what section of this country
do the mines of tho company extend ?
A. Through the Schuylkill, Northumber
land, part of Columbia and Dauphin counties.
Q. How manyeolllerles have you?
A. We are working 50 now.
Q. Are those collieries on lands owned by
the company, or on leased lands?
A. Partly on lands owned by the company
and partly on leased lands.
Q. Wluttw tliesapaoity of your mines, if
run to their full ti tent?
A. About ten to twelre million tons a year,
If ran every day.
Q. What is the output of the collieries at
the present time?
' A. T.MT.OQO last year.
Q. Your year ends when ?
A. November SOth.
Q. Has then been a foiling oil' from
December 1. ls6, up to the present time, as
compared with the preceding year?
- A. Yet, sir ; to the extent of about 560,000
tons lew this year than last year, thus far.
I mean our own. (Referring to a paper).
Up to tbe first of April, 1867, there were
m,00i less than the same period during the
preceding year.
Q. How many collieries liave you in oper
ation at the present time ?
A. it.
Q. Can you give us any Idea of the time
tbe men have been employed since Dec. 1st,
1800, down to April 1st, 180T?
A. In December we worked IS 8-10 days;
January, 0 1-10; February, 8; March, 0 8.10
(bat is ten-hour breaker days.
Q. Now, Mr. Luther, can you give any In
formation as to the prices paid for uiiuiug
ooai, anu totue lauorersln and about your
collieries are they not the same as tbey
were iu, is or years ago?
A. Yes, sir; on the same basis as In 185,
GOAItl
the Year 1896, and Includes
and Royalties.-
There Arc Many Miscellaneous
Q. What Is that basis?
A. Tbe basis Is $C.S0 on tho price of coal at
Port Clinton, whieu mt the shipping point
at that time. It fixed tbe soale of wages for
the miner at ft per u&y when cool brouitht
$.50 per ton at Port Clinton, outetde laborers
$8.10 a week and Insido laborers ' $10 90 a
week. The pay of contrast minora varies
with tho character of the work.
Q. If coal advances above $2.(10 tho men
are paid an increase for their labor?
A. Yes, sir, one per cent, for every three
cents ovor the basis received for the coal.
Q. And a corresponding reduction if toal
goes below ?
A. Yea, sir; but is never allowed to go be
low 10 percent., although it has gone down
to 15, or SO percent, below. In tho second
half of May, J805, the percentage was 15 per
cent, bplojv tbp basis, and it ran to 38 or 17
below In Sootember and October. The com
pany paid eaoh month 10 ier cent, below,
and never allowed it to go Mow that, al
though it was under contract to pay 17 per
cent, below iu September and October.-
Chairman Meredith asked the witness if
he knew the distressed condition of the
workers in the anthracite region, as set forth
In the resolutions presented to Governor
Hastings nnd answered, "Js'ot to tho extent
that I have seen it stated. There Is some, no
doubt.
Q. Is It true that at ail times rou hnvn a
class of mou iu your employ who need assist
ance? A. O, yes.
Q. Don't you suppose that is tho condition
all over the country?
A. l os, sir; wherever there is lnbor you
(nd that tbp caje.
(J. Do you think that this condition of
aflalrs Is worso at the present time than you
nave Known it iu the past? t
A. Yes; I think it is a little. There Is a
little less day's work this ;w than before.
tj. What has brought abouf this condition
of alhiirs?
A. From our cud, tho want of eiders for
tho coal. That is all. There is no nkeo to
dispose of It.
Q. Do wo undorstaud, then, that your
company mines all tho coal that it can find
market for?
A. Yes, and a little more. We liave been
mining, the last four months, more than wo
pould dispose of, or could sell.
Q. The company you represent has at all
times been willing to sell all the coal it has?
A. Kvory time ; and work every hour It
Cull.
Q In tbo 50 mines you havo spoken of, is
tho cost of putting a ton of coal ou the oar at
me ureauer mo same in each mine?
A. No, sir.
Q. Will you state to this committee tbe
items which go to make up the cost of a ton
of coal on the car at the breaker?
A. Labor, supplies, material, miscellaneous
expenses, royalties, taxes, insurance, interest
on the plant, with a sinking fund for im
provements on tho phtnt.
Q. Taking all thope things Into considera
tion, will you state tu this committee what it
costs tho company to put a ton of coal on the
oars at the breaker the average price during
the year ending Nov. 30, 1800.
A. That is taxes aud insurance, and in
terest for improvements, and say nothing of
tbo capital invested, it costs $1.05 0-10.
Q. IX) you include royalties?
A. Yes, that is duo as soon as tbe coal Is
loaded.
Q. You say that s the actual cost of a ton
of cpjl at the breakor?
A. Yes; last year.
Q. Are thero no other items whioh come in
to inareuso that cast?
A. Quite a good many,
Q. 'taking those into consideration, could
you givo us any Idea of tho total cost ?
A. I could not tell what the oharges would
be after tho coal leavos the colliery. There
arosome. I cannot name them just now.
Miscellaneous would cover them. That
would bo as close as I could got to it. There
are some contingencies you can't always
future on. I don't take into rii.,.MnA
tho'intercet account. That is the actual cost
with the royalties.
0. Do you furnish tho men In your employ
with coal?
A. Yes sir.
Q. How are the charges?
A. Wo charge them jo cents per ton less
than the olroular prices.
Q. What nationalities do yon employ?
A. America in, Germans, Scotch, Kncllsb,
Welsh, Irish, Poles, Hungarian, Italians,
Slavonians.
Q. Did you evsr know of any displace
ment of Americans and tho employment of
Iluni or Poles iu their place?
A. Never by this company. It is a matter
of choice with the worklnainen themselves.
Q, Iu the employment ofrnen for work at
your collieries have these classes been given
preference?
A. Never that I kuow of.
Q. When you employ Hutu, Poles, Slavs
and others of their class do they iweeire the
same wftgee as other men ?
A. Yes. oertatulr,
w. vou
liave
wet) employed ae slate-
pickers?
A. Yes, sir.
Q. You liave those
them?
nationalities among
A. Yes, sir.
Q. Would you prefer to liave boys?
A. Yes. sir,
Q. Can't yon get them ?
A. No, sir : we have to take men aud pay
day's wages for what boys would do better.
Q. Cau you give this committee the aver--age
earnings of inside and outside men from
1898 up to the present time?
A. The average for 1898 for inside men,
iucluding boys, was fl.94 per day; outside,
$1,17 7-10; 1898, Inside, $1,97 8-10; outside.
$1.84; 1891, inside. $1,818-10; outside,
$1,151-10; 1886, inside, f 1.78 8-10; outside,
$1,114-10; 1890, inside, $1,010-10; outetde,
$1,82 0-10; 1897, thus far. Inside, $1,99 8-10;
outside, $1.80, or more thau at auy time Iu
the five years.
Q. Then the wages have been in excess
since 1892?
A. Yes; tbey average that.
Q. Can you tell us the amount of wages
paid out bthe company for the yestr ending
A. We paid f9,08,824.3 to labor,
APQrii Lhiem P,M 801 fr0,n Deo 11 im' 10
A. In 1800 8 l)1R 017 R8 fill- iha flraV f.,nr
months, beginning Dee. 1st.
Q. Can Ton five this rommlllm Il,n
amount paid iu wages slneo Dec. 1. 1898, to
April 1, 1897 ?
A. $8,408,038,20.
Q. A falling off of bow much ?
A. A failing off of 522,000.
Q. Do you know whether the Individual
companies have had e falling off?
A. I imagine they have.
Senator Haines: Dan you give the propor
tionate number of each nationality employed
by your oompany ?
A. Yes, to the ercVof tbe year 1868 we had
18,300 employes: 6.H8 Americans, 1,790
English. 6,025 Irish, 8,807 Germans. 188
fleotrh, 1,087 Welsh. 6,898 Poles, 8,180 Hons,
111 Italians, of which 12,000 were foreign
tm. In 1898 there were 18 per cent. Amer
icans. In 1898 there were 88 per cent , while
the English, Irish and Germans have fallen
off.
Senator Meredith : Can you give the aver
age earnings of contract miners per month 1
A. Last year, about $45 was the average.
u. uin tou irive ns tns ntice naiii nn con
tract work per wagon, or yard.
A. o, sir; Mr. Veith will give that.
Q When you sar the cost is f 1 95 8 10 ner
tou, do you mean any particular size ?
A. I mean every ton. W r ventre It hp
the total cost of mining for the year with
the total number of tons shipped.
Q. Would the prloe of store coal show a
larger amount ?
A. Yes, sir : very much.
Q. How is the coal in the anthracite remnn
mined by a combination ?
a. i iion t understand yon ?
Q. Is the ontputof coal controlled ?
A. I can't tell vou: I know nothing d
than my own end of the busfne
0. Is It not under a combination ?
A. I don't know of any combination. '
Q. Isn't there an arrancAiimnt fnr nn
allotment?
A. Yes.
Q. Do you resard that nllntmnnt a lu,,nt
to the'oompany, or miners?
A. To both. If It warn removed and
everybody should start in to-day we would
have to shut down entirely within ten days.
Q. It has been alleaed that If
at titlowater at Si ner ton less there Would bn
a greater consumption ?
a. inac wouiu aliect tbe iuinersmd the
company to a greater extent.
Mr. Luther said he did not think bitumin
ous coal competed seriously with anthracite
in othcrsizes than steamboat, but he professed
very little knowledge on the subject of bitu
minous coal.
uve vou a fund fur 11m l.on.nt r
widows and Injured miners?
A. Yes. (Referring to fanersl. Our fund
was started man v Tears uq hv tho mmnonv
contributing $80,000 In bonds, the interest
irom wlilcn was applied to the rand. Contri
bution were then made by each of the
workmen. Last year, 1898, that fund owed
the company tot advances $71,812, which had
been paid out iu excess to amount mnl,l
The-disbursements fnr tli vnr inramiJ t
about $115,814 and the receipts to about
$186,000, and tbe balance reduced the amount
due the compauy for advances to about $135,
00Q. The man are not compelled to contribute
to 1110 lunil, but they generally do it. They
pay 50 cents per month.
,r. c. m'oinniss.
of Frackvlllo. superintendent of fSmil,
colliery, Shenandoah, was called and said the
colliery produced about 30,000 tons of coal
last year, but during the last throe months
nan snipped only between 4.000 and 5.000
tons. He said he was only subpoenaed last
night und had no time to prepare, but prom
ised to forward the committee a wrlttnn
statement showing rates of wages, cost of
producing a ton ot coal, cost ot supplies, etc,
W. O. DAVIS,
Pottaville, agent for the Lehigh Valley Coal
Company, wns on tbe stand but a few min
utes because he could givo no Information as
to tho oonditlon of tho mines, cost of mining
coal, etc.
JOHN VEITH.
mining superintendent for tho P. & 11. C. .t I.
Co., testded that he has supervision of all
the mining done by the company at all tbe
collieries, of which 48 are running. He said
air. Lutuer nail giyen a the Iurormatiou
that could be given, correct and fully.
Q. What is the average price paid by con
tract per wagon or yard ?
A. Tho average Is 75 to SO cent.. In some
places from 50 up to $1.25 per wagon, and
about the same per yard. In some places the
price is t to $11 per yard, according to the
work and condition of the vein.
Q. Are tbe wages paid now by the com
pany the same as paid tbe men years ago ?
A. The same to my knowledge as. for (he
last 82 years. As a rule there has been no
reduction or advance.
.TOUN M'OL'IRI,
I'otteville, mine Inspector for the P. A It. C.
A I. Co., said the condition of tbe mines in
his district was favorable and said mine in
spection was a beuellt to tho owners and
miners.
At this point ltepresentative Orme asked
permission to address questions to tbe wit
ness, but was directed to nut his ouastlnna in
writing. Ho was evidently displeased with the
ruling and left the room after being allowed
to put two questions voibally. They called j
forth this answer from Inspector McGuire:
"The highest pree paid outside labor at the
mines is 880 or $00 jwr month aud the lowest
$8 or $6 per Hook,
A. Y. SUAGFCBR,
I'otteville, mining engineer in charge of the
Lawrence colliery, Frackville, said the rate
of wage paid there are the same as paid hy
the P. & it. C. I. Co. and for the last two
wooks of March $5,780.10 was distributed
among about 400 meu.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
James Archibald, of Minersville. cunneoted
with tha Albright Coal Co., was the first wit
ness. Had no company store ; charged $6 (ier
month for double houe ; cost $1400 to build
It ; knew of no destitution.
Poor Director Middleton testified that out
door relief was increased 25 per cent, in the
last four mouths. Paid out $11,000 since
January first, mostly in tbe coal regiou. Iu
his district the farmers only received $50 of
the $1,000 and over paid out, the balance was
paid to miners. Clerk John Gressang cor
roborated this testimony, and said $30,000
had been paid out as relief last year.
MIoliael Develin, of 8t. Clair, district
superintendent, and William tiauerbury, of
8t. Nicholas, testified as to wages paid.
Joseph Knapp, of Yatesville, outside fore
man at Knickerbocker colliery, merely cor
roborated a part of Mr. Luthei 's testimony.
SuperintendeutW.il. Lewis, of the Wm.
(Continued on Fourth Page.)
POWDER
Absolutely Pure.
Celebrated for Its great leavening strength
and uealtbfulnes. Assures the food airaiust
aluiu and all forms of adulteration common to
1 lie eueap ornnus.
UOY1L BAKING POWDKtt CO. NEW VOBK'
1 UNSUCCESSFUL BURGLARS
I - -
Ool n Shutter nnd Window Open Without
Krfeet. '
Burglars list night nnsucceesfnlly at.
tempted to get into the tellor shop of Adam
Biefski. on West Apple alley. They first
tried to bar open the door without surcess
and then turned their attention to tbe
window. The' outside shutter and the
window sash were forced open, bnt an inside
shutter which was heavily barred defied
their best efforts and they were obliged to
leave without gaining admittance to the
place.
Whitbuk-k's Shoe Stork fur meu's fine
Ilusset (kid) cmtk Tor shoot. Stylish and
cheap. 4-28-4t
X Sirl Thler.
A little girl yesterday afternoon stole some
tobacco and money In change from Al.
Sboener's oyster saloon, ou East Centre street.
Mr. 8hoener bad locked the d.ior of the
saloon to go home and get bis dinner. Upon
his return he noticed a woman tried to open
the door and walk anay. He unlocked the
door and then followed the woman to ascer
tain what she wanted. While he was thus
engaged a little girl who was standing on the
pavement slipped Into the saloon and com
mitted the theft. The girl has not Jbeen
arrested.
If end rick lluuso Free I.uneli.
Clam chowder will be served, free, to all
patrons to-night.
The Und In Sight.
Several days ago Judge Ikeler intimated
that the contestant's side of the Lyon-Dunu
contest would be required to cleee Its ease by
June 2, but further said that no final order
would be given until the full bench was in
attendance. The attendance has leen com
plete for the last two days aud at tbe close of
the session yesterday afternoon, Judge Ikeler
said a decision had been reached and that the
announcement would then lie made. In bo
half of his colleagues he then stated tbat tho
contestant would lie.requlred to close his side
on tbe date mentioned Wednesday, June 8.
ftotbing was said, however, as to when the
respondent might open his side. At yester'
day's session witnesses from Delano and one
or two towushlps were heard.
NelxwoiMlor'n, Cor. Coal and BIbIii Sts.
Oyster soup, free, to-night.
Hot lunch to-morrow morntug.
Meals served at all hours.
I'or 11 Jolly Time.
The saloon of John Pooler, ou Kast Centre
street, last evening passed into tho hands of
Prof. George Knecht, of Pottsvllle, and P. J.
Comiell, of town, lloth young men are
clever musical, song and dance artists, aud
will entertain their patrons nightly by the
latest and most up-to-date selections. The
beverages at the bar will still be selected
from the best brands and brews. For a Jolly
time everyone ought to pay the new place a
visit. n
Ladles' Itusset Oxfords at 75 cents. Chean
at $1.00.
Wuitelock's Shoe Stoke,
i-SS-it iJqan Block.
SU l'tr Cent Above the Knsls.
The'rate of wages for the last half of April
and first half of May Is six (61 nor cent.
above the $8.80 basis, according to tbo follow
ing returns or coal prices :
ThomiMton oolllcry ,
ltiohardson cpllery 2 99-6
Hellanee colliery . s.017
Ulto colliery Z7l
imw vuuiery . 2.G04I
Average $8.06 0 per ton or 0 per cent, above
the basis.
At Kepchlnskl's Areuile Cufe.
Cream of tomato wup to-night.
Hot lunch to-morrow morning.
ISlectloii or Ofllcers.
At a regular meeting of Lincoln Section
No. 87. J. T. of H. & T.. of Wm. Penn. the
following officers were elected: W. G Charles
H. Harris; First A. G., David Hopkins;
P. W. A., Thomas Scott ; W. A., William
ltick ; W. V. A., William Richards ; Itec,
Robert Ledden ; A. Itec, Joseph Leiser ;
U., Richard Ellis ; A. U., Edward Kursh ;
I. W., Walter Leavenburg ; O. P., James
Lewis; state delegate, Thomas Scott.
Reubeu E. Fry is the lodge deputy.
- Iilckert's Care.
Potato soup to-night.
faausage and baked potatoes to.morrnw
morning.
Traction Company's Karnlugs.
Under the good management of General
Manager E. W. Ash, tho Sohuylktll Traction
Company make a very fino exhibit in the
report of its gross earnings for tho six months
ended March 31, at $40,770, an Increase of
toai over the corresponding period of the
previous fiscal year; operating oxnenses.
taxes and insurance. 87.431. an incrmun nf
$078, aud net earnings, $10,318, a decrease of
tho fixed oharges for the half year
were jii.auu, leaving a surplus over all
expenses and Interest account of $0,848.
1HB I'ahous have a splendid Hue of
children's sul(s at low prices. Go look at
uieiu. 4-29-8t
Taking Higher Degrees.
Twenty-four members took the grand en
campment degree, at the special session of
Franklin Encampment, No. 4, I. O. O. F., at
Pottsville last night, at which were present a
number of grand officers of the order. Quite
a number also took the degree of the post
grand patriarchs. About 78 members were
present, and after the session luncheon was
served.
Men's shifting shoes In lace. Stylish.
99 ohntm.
Whit block's Swob Stoih,
1-88-H EOA.X BtOCK.
IrfHt, a Silk Wuteli Fob.
A gentleman's black silk watch fob con
taining a Toues seal, ou Maiu street between
Line and Cherry streets, or ou West Liue
street betweeu Main and Jardlu streets, while
riding a bicycle last eveniug. Suitable re
ward is offered to the finder upon Its return
to Fred. Jay, at Wilkinson's dry good store.
Only a few of those tailor made suits left
at the Famous at $5, $6 and $7 a suit. Us and
get one. 1-89-st
. Arbitration l'ostiioiitHl.
The coal dirt damage case of James Walsh,
of Mabaooy Plane, vs. tbe Lawrence Coal
Co., whioh was to have been lieenl before
arbitrators yesterday, was postponed until
May 15th, owing i to the indisposition of
Walters. Sheafer.Cf Pottsville, who is one
of the operators of the colliery.
New Undertaker.
T. J. Coakley has opened au undertaking
establishment iu town with his office located
at J. J. Coukley's, 88 North Maiu street.
Night calls at the Ferguson House. 8-1-t
Umbrellas from 50 oeuta to $7.00. Also old
umbrellas re-covered while yon wait. At
Brumm's.
WINDOW SHADES
A BURST OF BARGAIN SUNLIGHT.
On the grand highway that
. leads to good fortune; every
purchase made of us is a step
ping stone nearer the goal,
livery transaction is a bargain,
therefore a money saving in
vestment. Hence for bargains
now in Window Shades, we
have the style, quality and as
sortment, and at prices that
will astonish you. All shades
mounted on best spring rollers
from roc. up to 90c., compris
ing shades with atul without
fringe, laces and lace inserting,
high grade and low prices.
This is what we strive to give
you ; this is what we do give.
BEE-HIVE
29 South Main Street.
Near Post Office.
A PRISON Or SWORDS.
One or the Most Remarkable rieces of
ltecent Fiction.
Max Pemberten has been most happy in
his latest novelette, "A Prison of Swords "
Ills best friends consider it his masterpiece.
The opening chapter will be printed exclu
sively In next Sunday's Philadelphia Press
(May 8), and every person will want to read
them. The Sunday Press will also contain a
host of other features to lie found in no other
paper. Its sporting pages will be particularly
strong. Do not miss next Sunday's Philadel
phia Press.
Tltman ltestaurnnt.
Oyster soup, free, to-night.
Hot lunch to-morrow morning.
Colliery Notes.
The employes of tho Lehigh Yallev col
lieries at Lost Creek were paid to-day. instead
of to-morrow.
The employes of the Wm. Penn colliery
were dolighted last evening when orders
wore issued for them to report this morning,
which gives them five days t jis week.
Breen's ICInim Cafe Free Lunch.
Codfish cakes to-night.
Hot lunch to-morrow morning.
Meals at all hours.
Free continuous phonograph entertainment.
All tho latest songs and band marches.
Sloro Flsli Flunted.
Four cans of fish from the Pennsylvania
Fish Commission, Allentown, wore shipped
to Ashland this morning. They were di
rected to a prominent angler of that town to
be distributed in the streams in that vicinity
All $1.50 and $1.75 Derby aud
Alpine hats
4-29-2t
at $1.00 at Tiik Famous.
The Harder
Blows the wind of competition, the
higher up goes the quality of our
..GROCERIES..
and the faster is our hold on the
public. The string that connects
them with the buyer is "low
prices." Our aim is constantly
before us to make the tie stronger
every day. New opportunities do
it. We are offering goods at very
low prices.
T.J. BROUGHALL,
25 South Main Street.
10:
CENTS for a Window Shade
or 3 for a quarter. Others
5C or two for a quarter,
spring roller. Shades made to fit
any window, especially store win
dows. Call for bargains iu Carpets
and Oil Cloths.
FRICKE'S CARPET STORE.
10 S. Jardln Strt.
A : FAIR : SKIIM
And brilliant complexion some
times depends upon taking
SPRING MEDICiNES.
The best drugs to take are :
SARSAFARILLA. Used for chronio rheuma
tism, scrofulous affections, skin diseases
IODIDE OF POTASSIUM.-Valuable for chronio
ulceration, Inflammation, enlargements,
skin diseases, etc
YELLOW DOCK, Toalo. Ls.xs.tlve. Used In
skin diseases, etc..
PRICKLY ASH, Tonic, Stimulant. Used in
rheumatism and liver complaints.
DANDELION, Tonlo. Diuretlo, Laxative.
Used for dyspepsia, liver complaint.
These drugs all tend to aid tbe process uf
nutrition, and restore tbe normal
functions of the system. They are all
combined iu
..FOWLER'S
SARSAPARILLA
THE BEST
OF THEM ALL.
DRUG STORE.
6 South Mala Street.
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