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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
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