netting M 7k reach the public through a prt- HH H grttttv, dtgnifitr, infuntia journal H H Htt the HhKALD relumnt. m VOL, XII -NO. 30G. SHENANDOAH. PA., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1G, 1807. ONE CENT. i "! . HATS TRIMMED FREE OF CHARGE. ..The latest, cheapest and most stylish Trimmed Hats and Bonnets in town. The Clondike Hat in all colors. Children's Neat Trimmed Hats in Striped Roaman and Plaid $ i. oo, worth 91.75 ; Trimmed Sailors, 25c and up; walking Hats, trimmed, reduced from $1.00 to 50c; Velveteen, 25c a yard; Fancy Velvet, 25 cents, worth 75 cents ; Children's Heavy Winter Coats and Reefers, from $1.00 up, trimmed in braid and augora; Coque Feather Boas, 35c xind up ; Ostrich Feather Boas, $3.75 ; Nun's Bonnet and Veil, complete, $2.00. K KELLY'S MILLINERY, No. 2 South Main Street, Next Door to Grand Union Tea Store Shenandoah, Pa. LADIES', MISSES' and CHILDREN'S GOATS - and - CAPES ! 0: :o Special Bargains to-day in Misses' and Children's Coats just re ceived in the new material. "Rallies' Fine Mackintoshes and Cravanetts, Plaid or Silk lined. -Special CHILDREN'S Your Choice of all . I .1 CDEZJirET'C North Main St., Tileae Beverages just suit the most critical drinker. It just suits us to have them drink it, because they are pure and wholesome. TIIIS WEEK'S SPECIAL LADIES' L DIEnilLOVES, J.?iape5 worth $1.23 a jmir, reduced to Children's and Misses' Reefers and 7flcs Good only for one week. Long GOatS. : KBBAf GAINS IH-r- LINOLEUMS CARPE1 S OILCLOTHS OP ALL KINDS, VERY CHEAP. P. J. flONAGHAN, na'na-h. IIcAdquAfter for ...... .... Commercial Travelers GOMMERGIflL HOTEL, J. Gil ANT MOVKH, Prop., Oor. Coal and Main streets, Shenandoah, Fa Ttrms; 91.00 per day 8 tabling Facilities Unsurpassed. Boarders comfortably accommodated by week or month. Our stock of Christmas NEW RAISINS. New Muscatels, M l. . , 3 lbs for 25c - 4 lbs for 25c - 3 lbs for 25c 2 lbs for 25c Seedless, Seeded, CHRISTfflAS-1897 New Cleaned Currants. New Citron, Lemon and Orange Peel. New Sliced Citron Ready for use. New Prunes, 2, 3 and 4 lbs for 25 cents. New Evaporated Peaches, Plums, Apricots and Pears. New Figs and Dates. NEW MINCE MEAT. We sell nothing but the best old fashioned mince meat. We sell no new style or cheap mince meat at any price, OUR MIXED NUTS for Thanksgiving consist of the beet grades. New crop. Paper Shell Almonds, Grenable Walnuts, Sicily Filberts, Texas Pecans and Brazil Cieam Nuts. No old nuts among them. Hew Crop J&w Orleans . Baking Molasses Pure, Straight, Open Kettle Goods. New Picklea by the dozen Fresh, Crisp and Sour. . . . New Sweet Pickles. . . . Crosse and Blackwell's Imported Pickles and Chow Cher. New York State Fancy Full Cream Cheese. i'nucy At 98c. I,A1)1K8' OI'IIOIJITHHHI) liOCKHltS $1.25. Pictures, Basels, Indies' Desks, Hook Chwi, Clilun Clostts, 1'nrtrnU l'mnit, Itnttan Hock em, Onyx Tnlflew, Voncy Tables, Muvto Cabinets, Hat Tre, KHnoy Mirrors, Gent's Arm Chairs. We navo a Large Stock to Select From, Cheaper Than. Ever. J. P. WILLIAMS & SON, 13 South Main Street. Ribbons, with Quill or Feathers, for Offer Of- LONG COATS. sizes for $2.50 each. Shenandoah, Pa. BEER ALE PORTER They also suit the most health iest drinker. Why ? because they have no equal. Good brews are the most comfort-giving and best tonics of the system. CHARLES DERR, TONSORIAL ARTIST (Sheeler'a Old Stand.) xoo NORTH MAIN STJJJJJJT. First-lass work guaranteed. Prompt aad olite attendants. Hair cutting a specialty goods is full and complete. ALL 1897 CROP. New Sultanas, - - 3 lbs for 25c " Valencias, - 3 lbs for 25c Layer Clusters, 2 lbs for 25c creamery Butter, Always Fresh. KEITER'S. THIS t,Al(OH AHM KOCKBH ONLY 1 THIS WHATIIttll. Forecast for Friday : Partly cloudy wentlier arm rresli to brisk southerly and westerly winds, with snow near tho lakes aud oast ward, and nearly stationary, followed by fulling temperature, and by n cold wave iu tlio western district. COYLE CHARGES PERJURY. Tho Kx-Senutnr Ilrlngs Suit Against Kdltor Tlinnins Jiijm, Tlio "unpleasantness" existing between tlie gentleman who once represented this district in the State Senate, and who now resides in Philadelphia, and tho editor of tho Mack Diamond, of Mahanoy City, will again Im brought to tho attention of the court of Dauphin county. A dispatch from Ilurrishurg says that John J. Coyle has brought suit before Aldorman Maurer, of that city, against Thomas J. Joyce, charging tho latter with perjury. Tho papers were served upon Mr. Joyce at his homo in Mahanoy City last evening. Tke present suit crows out of tlin mitln. tion of Joyco In the courts of this couuty of libeling ox-Senator Coyle and Hon. (Josoph Wyatt, in which tho former charges that tho two latter divided between them the sal.arv of Scrgeant-at-Arms. Coyle charges that Joyce perjured himself in tho trial of this case. lllckert'a Cale, Oyster soup, free, to-night. Fish cakos to-morrow morning, Unique Watch Case. In tho northern wind OW nf ITnl.lnrmfln'a jowelry store is a gentleman's gold watch case on oxuiultion. Tho vair.o of the nold involved does uot exceed fifty lll.ira. vnt tl... cost of production was $132. Tho case Is an nrusuc novc'.ty of plastic stylo and is executed in six aillereut colors of gold Purt of tho ornamentation 011 nnn M t. c.,,,,i by two horses' heads, diamonds representing tho eyes. Anothor untnue i)Ioe nf .n.. mentation is a water trough with striking imitation of flowing water In which genuine large-size diamonds figure. People who havo inspected tho caso have marveled at its beauty and tho unique workmanship. It is worthy of inspection. Tho exhibit wilt bo withdrawn after Saturday. Kendrlck House Free Lunch. Puree of pea sou n will It mrml. ft tn all patrons to-night. ' Hallroad ChnngeB. Quito a number of chances lmvn m-rnne,! on the Philadelphia & Koadlug Kail way re cently, or will in the near future. George W. Vernon, who has been traveling engineer for several years, and Thomas 0. Long, clerk to luomvision engineer nave resigncd.and M 0. McCroll, Kollef Association cleric, line liAon appointed city passengor agent at William port. No appointment of an assistant train. master at Mahanoy Piano to succeed W U. KeUbr who was appointed division tralu mastor on the 1st hist, has vet been announced. Tho duties aro beinc nerfoinied by Anthony J. Farrcll. formnrlv nf Inwn and It is currently reported ho will shortly no uppoimcu 10 tno place. Tho complote holiday stock la nnw nn nr. hibltion at Brumm's. 12-15-tf Milk Stealer Cuught. For sometime oast Mrs. Schmlckor, of South Main street, lias been deprived of the daily supply of cream left on me iront porcli every morning by Dairy man Mull. This morning Watchman Cleary was plaocd in guard for tho thief, and at an early hour a woman was bppii fn nil. i, pitcher in a basket. Sho proved to bo Mrs.' Sauiski, residing on Mavborrr nllny hi,. "was placed on tho lockup and remained there soverai Hours. As neither of tho nartinn In. tcrosted were disposed to prosecute the woman, sho was released. Ilreen's ltlulto Care. Oyster soup, freo, to-night. Hot lunch to-morrow morning. Compensated for Injury. Harry Andrews, of Alaska, and Dnttrtm FetUrolf, of Mt. Carmel. taluing railroad passes, and requesting them to report at P. & It. C. &. I. Co. llBftrlmmrt.ra at Pottsvlllo. They did so and had an anill- ouco witlt General Superintendent Luthor, who tendered them checks in the amounts of f 123 and $150 recpectlvely. This is a settle ment for tho iujuriMs received by tho burst ing of an air compressor pipe while caulking it in the Alaska colliery mines some timoago. Tho liberal action of Supt. Luther is highly appreciated. X-raas Elfts aro easily nlrt.H fmm fi,. largo stock of jowelry, silverware, hand decorated china, cut glass, umbrellas, coal ornamouts and music goods, which wo arry. ,1 khu sun every one's purse. Urumm's. Musical Kxumliiutlous. Tho London College of Music Is conducting serios of of examination! nf mmli. ir. whom, if proficient, certificates aro issued, which aro highly urized in theniufiiral wnrlH One of thoso examinations was held to-day at Lancaster and Mrs. Bridgeman of Mari etta, formerly of town, and sevoral of her pupils entered it. At ICepchlnskl's Arcade Cafe. Ltvorand onions will basorvml. fmn lnr. ing and between tho acts to-night. .uot luncu to-morrow morning. Iluchauan, the Jeweler, Will Itetlre From tho jewelry business and clnAA nut lilti entire stock at 10 per cent below cost. Christ mas shoppers in search of holiday gifts desir ing amazing bargains will do well by oalling on him. tie will dovote his entire attention to tho optical and repairing department. IJuohanau, thojoweler, 7 South Main street. 18-10-m Meldalzls Care, California bean soud will be served. fr. during and between the acts to-uight. Hot luncu to-morrow morning. The Coining Minstrels. Sam. Horder, Bony and Hughes, the acme quartette, Billy Lyons, Delmalna and Le Claire, Bula Chambers, Fied. Ward, also tho umous picture projecting machine, the wonderful bioscope aro a few of tho mauv oxceeding clover and pleating features of a lengthy but highly entertaining olio with Washburn's big double minstrel shows, which conies to Kaier's Grand Opera House. Mahanoy City, on Friday evening December tu. Tlie troupo travols in theirown special car "Mxcslsior," They Will Make Your Home Sweet, For they are beautiful, olaborate and cheap. uoid aim bronze pitchers, vases, statuary, ornaments, etc., at Holderman's Jowelrv Store, No. gi North Main street. 12-14-tf One Siollar for a Curouss. Telephone or telegraph to M. Ulrloh & Son, Ashland, Pa., when you havo a dead horse, mule or cow. They will pay you $1.00 and reiuovo It promptly. 11-SOtf Call at Holderman's Jewelry Store, and have your selections laid aside. 12-1 l-tf GITIZEflS The Standing Committee Arranges Some of the Preliminaries. NEW MEMBERS TO FILL VACANCIES Messrs. Sampsell and Patterson Succeed Messrs. Sterner and Shone The Primaries Are to be Held on January 22nd Time Also i Fixed For Entries. Tlio Citizens Standing Commltteo met last evening to organise and arrange prelimin aries for tho Spring olection. Three of tho five wards were reprosonted, thore being two vacancies. One was caused by the removat ot uaniol sterner from the Third ward and tho other by tho resignation of Satuunl Shone, of tho Fourth ward, on account of ill health. Tho vacancies were filled by tho election of James U. bampsell to succoed Mr. Sterner nnd William Patterson to succeed Mr. Shouo. The following permanent organization was then cflected : Chairman. W, J. Watkins: oecrcrary, j. u. aampsell; Treasurer, E. C, Malick. Tho committee then turned its attention to fixing tho dato for tho Cltizeus nrlmarios and tho time within which candidates must make tlieir announcements. Tho election day will fall on Fehriiarv 1KH. In order to giyo thocomniitteosufllclont time to got tlio nomination nation properly ar- ran!eu hofuro the day forfillngit wasdeclded tuat tuo Citizens primaries shall bo held oil Saturday, January 22nd. from 4 to 8 n. m. It was also decided to give ample time to thoso who coutomplato becoming candidates and such parties will have until January 15th in which to place their namos with tho secretary. This will give tho committee a week in which to arrange, print and dis tribute tho tickets to ho used at the primaries in tho respective wards. The commltteo will meet again next Wed nesday evening, at 7 o'clock, in tho Herald ofllco and all candidates for nomination 011 tho Citizens ticket may attend. It Is quite likely that businoes of importance to them will ho transacted. Moantimo names may bo filed with the secretary at his residence, 221 North Jardln street. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. They May Ito Obtained Cheaper Thai Hver This Year. Christmas novelties were never before so cheap as this year, and wo aro ablo to oirer our patrons greater value than over. Wo ollora combination package, containing all of the following articles, which will bo sent to any address for 50 cents : Firht Jenny Lind Organetto. This won derful little music box is not much bigger tlian a baso ball, but when wound up plays the three, following tunes very sweetly : "Roll, Jordan, Boll," "Star Spangled Ban ner," and "Swinging 'Neath the Old Apple Tree." Never before sold for lesa than $1. Second Three niovablo toys, including tho Cats' Wash Day,uhich will mako tho children scream with laughter, and u funny clown, who doos amusing tricks 011 two toy chairs. Third Two of tho latest and most popu lar games. Fourth A cheap but vory interesting Lifo of Napoleon. 40J illustrations. Remember, each and all of tlio above artictfts sent in one package to any address, prepaid, for 00 cents. Silver may bo sent if wrapped iu still" papor. Address, Wix. H. Weatiikiily, Locust Dale, Pa. CAUGHT IN TIME. Two Midnight 1'rowlera Found ut the Franey Hotel. Shortly after twelvo o'clock last night when Policeman Baltzer was patrolling West Coal street, William Ramor, tho barber, told him two men were actlug suspiciously around tho Franey hotel. Baltzer found Joo Packaloskl, alias "Smith tho Bum," and An thony Gruber at tho rear door of the saloon under tho hotel. Thoy said they were try ing to get into the place to get a drink. Both parties wore recognized as midnight prowlers with a history and, with the as sistance of Gordon Brown, tho policeman took them to the lockup. A largo bunch of keys was found on tho person of Gruber. This afternoon Chief Burgess Tabor sen tenced tlio prisoners to a rejourn of five days iu tho lockup. Itoportod Qtiny-l'eiiroso Qimrrol. Philadelphia, Dec. 16. A Phlladel phlan who lu well known In local busi ness and political circles and who spent the last three or four days In Wash ington, brought an Interesting story to Philadelphia of another row between United States Senators Quay and Pen rose. This quarrel is reported to have occurred on Friday last, and explains the statement made by Senator .Pen rose In his Saturday night speech that "no power In Pennsylvania" oould take Newltt out of the fight for receiver of taxes. Ulur Colllory to Clone Down. Pottsvllle, Pa,, Deo, 16. The Lytle colliery, at Primrose, one of the largest individual coal enterprises in Schuylkill county, will close down next week for two months. The object Is to remodel the main slope and make other Im provements. The suspension will not affect all of the 800 employes, as sev eral hundred will be engaged in making the repairs. Civil Hoi'Vlue H11101-111 i.Hiiuruo. Cincinnati, Dec. 16. President J. K, Proctor, ot the civil service commlislon. Is too busily engaged with official bust new at Washington to be able to at tend the 17th annual meeting; of the National Civil Service freform league, which meets here today. Hon, Carl Schurz, of New York, president of tho league, and Mr, George McAneny, Its secretary, arrived last night. "I can highly recommend Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup for croup. I have used It for several years and find it the best remedy ever tried. Mrs. Hannah Morrisen.Uurlingteu.W. Va." Hoods Iteoorded, Cyrus R. BeUel to Annie li. RIeger, premi ses iu Tamaqua, Uva E. Aughinbangh et vis to Sarah Wall premises tn Tamaqua. Ask your grocer for the "Royal Patent dour, and take 110 uther brand. It U the best Hour made. SERIOUS PHILADELPHIA FIRES. Jour lMmmnti nnil Two Clf Izons In jlirml Diirlntr Tlintp I'rourefls. Philadelphia, Dee. 16. While fighting a fire In the five story brick building at 1025 Market street last night Fore man George flaw, of Engine company Ho. 4, was struck by a live wire and fell from tlie third floor landing of the flre escape to the ground, sustaining Injuries from which lie will probably die. Foreman Iloliert Wllsey, of Com pany No. 1, was also struck by a live wire, but was not seriously Injured. JAhn Connors, of Engine No. So, was hurt by falling bricks. The tota.1 loss by the fire will easily reach $100,000. iBarller in the evening the leather gAods factory of Joseph A. Franks, at 218 Willow street, was damaged to the extent of about $10,000. Harry nines, aged 36 years, was knocked down by an engine on Its way to the fire, and was so badly Injured that he la not ex pected te live. Another engine struck and badly injured Valentine HofTner, aged 39 years, and Hoseman John Mc CUen, aged 2G, was thrown from a hose cart and severely bruised. THE C0NWAYS J5UFFERED. 820,000 Haiiingo by tho Philadelphia Flrn Last Night, Additional particulars regarding tho Mar ket strcot firo in Philadelphia last night show that Conway Brothers sufl'e rod a loss of $20,000 through it. Tho firm oonducts the 5 and 10 cent store on North Main street, Hi is town. It is in charge of Joseph Conway, ono of tho brothers. Tho building in which the fire took place was loused by Couway Brothors. Tho first and secoud floors were used as a retail store and tho top floor as a wholesale department and storage room. Tho firm had $10,000 Insurance Buy a nlco areca, or kcntla, for your friend for Christmas, at Pay no's greenhouse, Girardvillo. 12-15-3t MAHANOY CITY. Disappointed Hurglars Leave an Import ant Note Hehlml Them. Mahanoy City, Dec. 10. Tho beef house of Swift & Co. on North Main street was broken into by burglars last night. They secured only $1 iu cliaugo and a fow stamps. Thoy left a noto 011 a desk. It was written with red and black Ink. It was impudent in tone. Amoug tlio paBsagos was this : "Tho lioxt timo wo call wo will blow up tho big box." 1 ho letter also stated that the beof house peoplo were mean for not leaving more money. Tho remains of Robert Littlohales, who committed suicide at Mt. Carmol on Tuesday, wore brought hore last evening. Tho funeral will tako place from tho residence of tho parents 011 Friday, at noon. Istermtnt in the Charlos Baber cemetery, Pottsvllle. A young woman Elvinjr the name of Lee. has victimized the charitably inclined people of town to thotuuo of $25, She claimed to bo collecting for the relief of a widow in dis tress. Thomas W. Bcllvillo. for two years super visor of agents for the C. D. Kaler Brewing Co., left last night for Pottsvlllo to tako a similar position under Yuougling & Co. Cull at Holderman's for your holiday 12-U-tf presents. Ho Was a Tartar. Isaac Bovan was taken into custody on East Contra street last night by Policeman Koster for being drunk and disorderly. Ho resisted and Policomau Bolin went to Kos tor's assistance. In the scrimmage Bcvan kicked Bolin in tho faco and also kickod Kestoron the leg, but the priseuor was finally landed in a coll. Chiof Burcoss Tabor gavo him a sentence of 48 hours and Bolin will probably outer prosecution for as sault. A Sure Cure for Coughs and Colds. That's what Pan-Tina is. 25o. At Gruhlcr Bros., drug store. Courting of Mother Goose. By ren 11 est "Tha (Yinrtinc. nf t,,t,..r Gooso" which received such a hearty ovation at All Saints' church ou Thanksgiving night, will bo repeated this oveuing. Tho enter tainment will commence nt 8 o'clock. It is a treat for both young and old and should be greetod by a largo audience. Santa Claus will bo thore in all his glory as will all the funny Mother Gooso characters. An admis sion of 10 cents will bo charged. Just try a IOC box Of flumrnls Iho Urinal livor and bowel regulator over mado. Daylight Kobliery. Mrs. Edwin Zimmprs wlf. nf n orn....... tho P. S. V. railroad, residing in Pottsvlllo, was rooocu iu mat town m broad daylight, near tho P. & R. denot Tarila nn fVml a, win. As Mrs. Zlmmors mafinri a trot,,,. ,i.A i.,. placed a pistol in the lady's face, snatched our poeaeiuooK auu made good his oscapo. Up to Date for i alns and Aches. Everybody says Rnd T.'l... nn or.. t. - - - n huu jv Gruhler Bros., drug store. l'rlson Statement, The statement of tho tUrea OI thtl COIHltv nrtann fr.r V ....... 1. -rf 4 - SWa i'UfUUl DC 1 , shows a total expendliure ot $3,008.31 ; total receipts, fi,ai.4u. Average number of prig oners daily, 1018. Average cost of mainte nance, iuoludlne warden's d ct. Goods manufactured during mouth ; itag carpet, i.uuk yards; Ingrain carpet, 07J yards; pautaloon goods, 127 yards ; half hose, i.aiuj pairs. Oaeearete stimulate llvAr H,l tiAVfl and bowels. Never sicken, weaken i gripe, 10c Bvldouce Heard. Deputy Coroner Manlny. nt. nnnnfin.,lav heard the evidence of Cnnd unfair Dniiali.rti. Brakeniau Stalil and Engineer Feuley, of iraiu o. o, oy wmcu utiarles Kusoeiuaw met death below the P. & It. passenger sta tion yesterday. The inquest will be held to night. Payne's Girardvllle reAiiluniAA A full line of palms, arauoarias, sword ferns, eto. How Much They Worked. The Philadelphia and KmuM n If rVua 1 and Iron Company's collieries during the year closing November 30th. IgW .-nrtl m days of 10 hours eaci. During 1806 they ivuctteu no len-uour uays, or 40 days more than this year. The company employs, about 85.000 hands at their collieries. How's Your Cough 7 Pan-Tina oureait.aso. At Qmhler Bros., drug store. Preparing ltemon. trauma. S. O. M. llollopeter, Esq., went to Potto villa to-day to go oyer the saloon and hotel llsenao applications that have Immui filed for iuu uaxi term ot court anil begiu the prepa ration of remonstrances. One Minute Cough Cure cures quickly That s what you want ! C. H. lUgeuWh. FOSTER ON ANNEXATION Declnres Our Government Should Not Let Hawaii Slip. ISLANDS WOULD GO TO ENGLAND. The Ex-Seoretary Thinks That If Congress Rejects Annexation the Amerloans Now lit Control There Will Turn to Great Britain. Washington, Dec. 16. Bx-Secretary of State John W. Foster, who, while a member of the Harrison cabinet ne gotiated the first treaty annexing Ha waii to the United States, and who has since visited the Islands and taken much Interest In their acquisition, when asked today as to the status of the annexation question said: "The opponents In congress, of Ha waiian annexation will not have dis posed of the question by voting against and defeating this measure. They must decide what shall be the policy and conduct of the United States to wards the Islands for the future. Having refused the application of the Island government for Incorporation Into our Union, such an act necessarily carries with It the right of the former to determine its own political destiny, uninfluenced by considerations affect ing the United States. "Hut "such a course would present embarrassments to congress of no small moment. During the last admin istration of President Cleveland the house of representatives resolved 'that foreign Intervention In the political affairs of the islands will not be re garded with indifference by the gov ernment of the United States.' During the same session the senate, by a unanimous vote, went a step further and declared that "any intervention of the political affairs of these Islands by any government will be regarded as an act unfriendly to the United States." These utterences were in line with the policy of our government for a half century, but it Is possible and com petent for congress to change the pol icy of -the government at any time. Its rejection of annexation would in effect nullify the declarations cited, but there would still be another serious embar rassment to bo disposed of, to wit, the reciprocity treaty. "It would be easy to annul the com mercial clauses of that convention, and that would bo In harmony with the views long cherished by many of our public men, but the political clauses of that treaty present a different ques tion. They are two In number: First, a stipulation on the part of Hawaii not to lease, dispose of or create any lien upon any port, harbor or other terri tory to any other government; and, second, to grant to the United States the exclusive right to Pearl river har bor as a coaling and naval station. The tlrst of these political clauses might terminate with the treaty, and after the rejection of annexation it would be In consistent on our part to insist upon Its maintenance. The second clause, however, is held by the senators who ratified the treaty to be a permanent grant. "The denunciation of the reciprocity treaty would still leave us with the grant of the Pearl harbor. It Is the only place suitable for a naval station in those islands or anywhere within a radius of 2,000 miles. Whatever may be the sentiment of the American people as to annexation, I doubt whether any considerable body of them would ap prove of our surrender of this very val uable station for our growing navy, and for which we have paid so dear a price In our reciprocity arrangements. And yet with the rejection of annexation we must look forward to the certainty of Its eventual surrender, as our occupa tion would be Impossible with the Isl and under the domination of a powerful government. "It Is plain thnt the Islands cannot long maintain their autonomy. The most threatening present danger Is from Japan. That country may be per fectly sincere In Its declaration that it does not seek the annexation of the islands, but the current of events, if not cheeked, will lead Inevitably to that result. Tlie operatlqp of the existing Immigration treaty, as interpreted by Japan, will soon bring about the supremacy of the Japanese In the Isl ands. The authorities of the republic and the empire ate now at issue as to this treaty. It. requires no prophet to foresee which construction of it will prevail If the Islands are not annexed to the United States or some nower does not intervene. "Hut I do not think the Islands will pass under the dominion of Japan. If the people of American origin now In control of the government are rejected by congress they will, In my opinion, turn to their kinsmen, the English and Canadians. I feel sure that when It Is finally determined that they are not to be annexed to the United States they will lose no time lp opening nego tiations with Great Britain, nnd the result of those negotiations will 1 neither slow nor uncertain. Mr. Seward, one of the mint fni-. sighted of our statesmen, declared In the senate half a century ago: "The Pacific ocean. Its shores, its Islands and wie vast regions beyond, will become the chief theater of events In the world's great hereafter.' Possessed with this Idea, he brought Into our union the vast outlying territory of Alaska and sought the annexation of Unwali. Hts prophecy Is becoming a reality today in the wonderful devel opment of the commerce of the p. olflc. The opportunity which h sought In order to give our country supremacy tn UiIb vant trade will be thrown away r.iid transferred to our greatest rival ( we reject annexation now." Buy the X-mas gift at Bruwui't. He lias me Hawrtttient, ia-15-tf Have Your Head Animals Taken away, free, by leaving word at 106 North Main atraat. or talc,nhuiii to i Iih Hh.ii. aiuluah smliange. Sueuamluah Fertilising Uompauy. 11-80-Im Fur Kent. Store room and dwelling, 7 rooms. Apply atlll South Jaidiu street. ll-'iT-tf PITHY POINTS. Happening Tliroiujliout tlja: Country ClinitileltMl for llmtT l'flll. HsKletoti rlty rouuclls lmv dtMldsd to pave Broad street. The Iehigh Valley's new "ftjff ft!l have to wear their old C. A I. badges H ill design for the new ones meant an "laHf ' $8.75 each, which iu these hard times A too much liko luxury. offa- It Is reported the Lehigh YatW B. K. wi soon commence building loroinojfcwut their shops at liazleton. Owing to tho Inability of His JIoGovem to It present, theconnrmatioii whlrh were to lie held on Sunday t In St. ueu in- Ignatius church (enlrslia hi cleflnlt ly postponed. Miss May Penman, of Mt. (" white standing in front of her h evening, was run into by a Tuesday who WHS running to catch a trolley car ai town to the ground. Her left arm rai ken and wrist dislocated A charier has been granted to. Lykens and Williams Valley Street War Com- pany, with a capital of JSOO.OOOW."' lesteruay was tlie last nay iJlir shooting rabbits. W The shortage of Alex McMdjjgn, former treasurer of Kline township, haSwMn mado good, ills bondsmen, L. L. EMe, E. J. Dailey and John O'Donuell having paid the sum. si Judge Dunn heard testimony in the estate 01 tlie late Jolin J. lUtigaii, of UaUiVllio, lie- ceased. The case was adjourneU'to Decern t.n nt 1 on. w I'CI 1.1, ICUf. Sheriff-elect John Teole has in the sum of $60,000, with Trust Company as surety. The employes In the Ashland vlllo districts wore paid yestei Tho Lytlo colliery, of 1' Iargot individual coal enter! community, which has been Myuraghig daily output of 1,250 tons, williMOSe down, it is said on reliablo authorltyVjlQXt week souio time, and will remain nllo for two months. Rev. Owens, the new pastor St tho Welsh Congregatloual church at Potwlli), will bo installed to-morrow evening, at JftOO o'clock. Hazloton will have a "Frenofe' 1H" Mon day next. Italian bawls are soaCWmoii the newspapers mako no note of thjsjn. Yesterday was to have been 'Ty day at Coleralue, but as the payma did not materialize much dissatUfcctioomht amoug tho men, who may strike' as a itt of it. Jowelry, diamonds, gold wsjuuj, chains and rings. Tho selection large&detigus the latest and prices tho lowest, at jloldeiman'-. Jowelry Store, No. 31 N. .Main 12-U-tf HE WAS A "RINGER." Loral Pool Champion a Victim of a Stranger's Skill.' A stranger giving tho name of John Stewart aud claiming to represent a Now iork pool and billiard supply Iioums, ur rived'iu town yesterday aud viflted tho sev eral pool rooms. Ho said the main object of his visit was to mako sales, and eeeoudary to repair cues-. Among -the- Tliwes -he-visited was Broso Toolo's, ou West Centre street. Tho stranger entoied a few social games aud eventually displayed skill tint led bomo spectators to remark that they would like to see Lou Culberteou, the local champion, givo tho tenderfoot a run ut the balls. The suggestion was ouiakly snapped up and a mutch arranged for tho oveuing. There were two games of 125 points eaoh for $10 a side on each game. The s,trouger won ootn, winning each game by 30 points. IIo walked to the Lehigh Valley depot this morn ing whistling, "All Coons Look Alike To Mo" aud boarded a train for WilUetharre. Cut- bertsou, who Is tho champion of Schuylkill, took his defeat gracefully and said. "I'm satisfied that ho could havo pjayod better man no uiu 11 1 had mado betUPeHbrts.' For Christmas presents buy a nlep palm, or feru, at Payne's Greenhouse, oOjardvllla. 3t l'ut Turkeys for Christinas. Tho old reliable firm again 0 tho front with bettor facilities than ever. Fifteen years experience in selling turkoys. Our store is lined out with a cold stqruge to store poultry for tho entire towu tail-any time aud select your Christmas poultry now and havo it put away. No fear of having it spoiled. Always choice, frr and delicious. A completo stock of overyllnug Iu our liuo. 12-11.13t WoMKii's, 124 N, Main St. Thu Policemen Will, Judge Schuyler, presiding specially iu Common Pleas Court iu Luierno couuty. handed down an important decision yester day. Tho docikion was bused oa an act pro hibiting policemen of this state from charg ing, acceptiug any fee, or other compensation in addition to tlieir salary, except as public rewards and mileage for traveling expenses. Judge Schuyler decides that a policeman,' while actiug as a witness, ileal so, not la his ofllcial capacity, but us a pi irate citizen, aud is therefore eutitled to witnuss fees and com pensation for other duties apart from his reg ular work as policemen. Judge Sehuyler also fiuds that policeman are not entitled to pay for serving Mayor's subpoenas or taking pris oners to tho county jail. It is an acknowledged fact that Holder man's Jewelry Store, No. ill North Main St., surpasses all others in tlio county. 12-U-tf Married. At high noon yesterday Miss Clara Grant, daughter of the well know u Own township politician, John Graut, of Tbouuutoii, was married to William J. O'Donuell, of that ptece, at St. Kyran's church. The rector, Kev. M, Do Ian, officiated. Mary A. Ryan and Julia Grant, the latter a sister of the bride, and Uiohard Lipseit and John O'Don uell, the brother of the grouui, suppoited the oouple. Don't forget the Shenandoah Fertilising Company removes your dead sultuals, free ot charge. 11-80-lm A Trolley fur Mieiiptoii, It is currently reported by Qasl and Iron Policeman Jones that with tin begluuiug of sprlug the Schuylkill Traction Ufcaimuy will extend their line from Mattajtof City to Braudonville, Sbeppton and Queida. The right of way has already bee 11 Moored, end a piellraltutry survey uiade. Joprual. A Mighty Nice Thing for Oeugba. What If Pau-Tiua, 88c. At Onibler Bros., drug store. Yletlm Hurled, Cliarks Muaabinski, who w killed by a tan 01 cuai at (be Kohlaoor colliery. Tuesday momtUir. WU huriH tl,i. im.rnlnD 1. T 11. ua nia ii band and St. George's Lithuanian society escorted ilia mmlm sa St iw... Lithuanian church on South Jatdiii street anu tne cemetery. As delay Increases sulfbriui. always tun Dr. Bull's Pills on hand. They are the best uieuicuie to take lor a week and rnu-dow n sstem. )r John W. ltullls Pills are the rsM ited hl bond tSl'Sflhuylklll AMI Girard- rdfly, 'nil! rose, tho Wise In this G ristmas Thoughts Presents For All. There is (Teat fascie ation in buying aasaa needs and praiefiti for the family and friends, hut this is a most diffi cult question ioryosL. C onsult us, we made the market a study Profit by our experi ence, safe time and money and travel tec. The iiimd hint of our best efforts i mow laid before you in assortments that any stare may be justly proud of. We can satisfy yooj every possible wants. We have all lines of DRY GOODS Of the most staple as well aV'the1 Lata novelties ami Christmas Holiday Geedj. Thie mon h we offer some values that fsitjy sparkle with attraction. R. F.GILL MAIN STREET. LLOYD STITCH. GflfISTpS GIFTS FOR LITTLE HONEV. A solid oak bedroom suite, handsomely carved and has . . , --1 1 f- -.;nn..n .. a.m. ma v-igin. Jict,c. uur price is Six-foot solid oak ex tension tables 1 High-back dining chairs, 5OC Cane Seat dining chairs, 75c Who would upt buy at such low prices. Our stock is too big, wa must reduce it, hence such amaz ingly low prices. O'NEILL BROS., 106 South rialn St., Shenandoah, V. THE WELL FILLED STOCKING. No season is so joyous as Christmas. Wheu it comes to Christmas time people want their money to go as far as possible. We help fill the stockings by giving you lower prices on high grade good, than ever before. We have a stock of all new goods. Candy, Figs. Dates, Nuts, Oranges and Grapes. Let us interest vou in arncerW The best at the right prices is our motto. T.J. BROUGHALL, 25 South Main Street. DUSTO'S BARBER SHOP ! Attentive and skillful tonsorlal artiste always Neatest Shop in Town. W. G. DUSTO, Pron. Feronson House Block GIRVIN'S CHRISTMAS GIVING;, has au economical side. It is the price question that made yon hesitate. We will settle that. Come and see us. You are wel come. You are not importuned to buy. Hxauiine our stock of giv able things aud see how much you can get for so little money. We say more than iu any store we know of. TOYS AND GAMES iu the tipper store are the centre of attraction for the boys and girls. Almoet everything to amuse aud instruct. You will be sur nrieedhow much can he bought for 10. t c. or ?o cents. ' OLLS, DOLLS, nothiug but dolls on every ide. The price all the way from Sc. to. tio. FANCY GOODS. Everybody can be suited. Nice things for -little money. Glove Boxes, Handkerchief Boxes, Neck tie Boxes, from 25c to $2. Bisque Vases, Gretu til is3 Flower Vases, tiuna unc-ti wrnc, etc , from 5c tc GIRVI TWO fiT: H.U0 & s so M IbbSbIbIbIbIbbbbbbbH1 (BtnafJaBteBteBtftBtateBHEtHBteBl only genuine. I
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