rOL. XII.-NO SHENANDOAH. PA., SAT UK DAY. DECEMBER 18, 1897. ONE CENT. TlltS I.ATUIKJ AltM ItOOKRK ON I A' 98c. ItOfJKKllS -,.p 1 . SO. I'lcturrs, Itnuoln, I.mlles' IMk, Hook Ctaes, China Closets, l'ortrnlt l'ranies, ltattan ltock cr, Onyx Tables, I'inoy Tnblss, Musts Oablnets, list Trees, 1'ancy JllrTors, dent's Arm Chairs. We Have a Larto Stock to Select From. Cheaper Than Ever. J. ,P. WILLIAMS & SON, 13 South Main 5trect. 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 Ribbons, with Quill or Feathers, for Si.oo, worth $1.75 ; 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 J5i.oo up, trimmed in braid and augora; Coque Feather Boas, 35c and up ; Ostrich Feather Boas, $3.75 ; Nun's Bonnet and Veil, complete, $2.00. KELLY'S MILLING No. 26 South Main Street, Next Door to Grand Union Tea Store Shenandoah, Pas HH CHRISTMAS GREETING I H A Few Suggestions for Useful Presents. A NEW DRESS, COAT, CAPE, SHAWL, BLANKET, DOWN COMFORT, ICE WOOL SHAWLS, SKIRTS, LACE CURTAINS, TAPESTRY CURTAINS, TABLE LINEN, NAPKINS, CARPET, RUGS, CARPET SWEEP ERS, UMBRELLA, PAIR of TOWELLS, HANDKER CHIEFS in Silk or Linen, in plain Embroidered or Initial, MUFFLERS, FUR COLLARETTE or SCARF, KID GLOVES, MITTENS, MACKINTOSH or CRAVENETTE, SAGGINGS, POCKET BOOK, BOTTLE of COLOGUE. Aljjjf which nro good and suitable present, I I PPIPF' North Main St., Jm Ju I rxi V Shenandoah, Pa. These beverages just suit the most critical drinker. It just suits us to have them drink it, because they are pure and wholesome. t COLUMBIA 1 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, CLEARANCE SALE OF LADIES4 COATS AND CAPES. And the largest assortment of I LADIES' CARPETS 111 ail qualities. CHEAP A DRIVE IN A HOME-AIADE ALL WOOL BLANKETS. BARGAINS IN CHRISTMAS GOODS. P. J. riONAGHAN, JSSh, Headquarter! for .... Commercial Traveler! COMMERCIAL HOTEL, J. GRANT MOYBIt, Vrop., Cor. Coal and Main streets, Shenandoah, Pa Trmit tl.OOperday. Btablinc Facilities Unsurpassed. Boarder! comfortably accommodated by week or month. CHARLES DERR, TON SO RIAL. ARTIST (Sliecler's Old Stand.) zoo NORTH MAIN STREET. First-class work iruaranteod. Prompt aid ollte attendants. Hair cutti nsr a speelaltr. 18 9T-H0LIMY-1898 A Full Stock ol Fine Groceries for the Holiday Season. Fancy California Canned Fruits. New GoodsExtra Quality. Heavy Syrup. Lemon Cling and Yellow Peaches. Burtlett Pears, Moorpark Apr'cots and Igg Pluni6. New California and Jamaica Oranges. Large, Sweet and Juicy. New Lemons Finest Quality. TUB tTMATHHll. Forecast for Sunday: Clear, colder weather and fresh northwesterly winds, probably with minimum temperatures of 5 or 10 de grees In the northern districts. COLLEGE FIRE. Students StifTsr Iasscs by a l'lre at Lafay ette College, Hnstoli. Special to KvmlRO Herald. Knston, Pa., Deo. 18th. Pardee Hall, the main building of Lafayette College, which was erected with funds donated by the lata Arlo Pardee, of Hnzleton, was visited by fire this morning. All but the east wing of the building was destroyed. The loss was about feo.OOO. Besides the loss to the building and ap paratus there is a heavy loss to students and professors. One student's loss la placed at 18,000. Beautiful presents that meet all demands and satisfy all wants at Itrumm's. 12-17-tf IN CRITICAL CONDITION. Sirs. .Tevons Suffers From a Fourth Stroko of 1'aralysls. Mrs. Henry II. Jovons is suffering from a paralytic stroko at her home, 334 South Jardin street. Her entire right sids is affected and sho has lost tho power of speech. Last night the victim's condition was re ported as critical and It was but very slightly improved to-day. This is the fourth stroke from which Mrs. Jovons has suffered within a year and a half. It Is said tho strokes are duo to a fracture of tho skull received by falling down stairs.. Wo aro never undersold. Urumm. tf The Phoenix Fair. To-night will mark the opening night of the fair under the auspices of the Phoenix Fire Company, to continue during tho festive season. Tho fair will bo conducted on the second floor of the company's house, which has been transformed into a bazaar contain ing numerous booths in which are displayed hundreds of articles which will be Riven away. On the first floor a sorios of enter tainments will bo given nightly. An or chestra will be in attendance to enliven the gatherings.- Tho public should look nightly for announcements. There is no larger or finer assortment of Christmas presents In tho county than at Brumm's. 12-17-tf Tho lllalto Concerts. That wonderful invention, tho nhonoEranb. is rapidly causing P. J. Brcon's Kialto cafe to become a popular-amusement rosort, Mr. Brcen's selections now number nearly 100. To-day lis received another lot of in strumental and vocal selections, among them being Sousa's recent composition. 'Kansas" a two step, and also "Lieut as a Feather" a very beautiful orchestral selec tion. . WEW RAISINS. All Kinds and all New Crop, 1897. Seeded, Seedless, Sultanas, Valeucias, Muscatels and Layera New Cleaned Currants. New Citron. Lemon aud Orange Peel, New Figs and Dates. In Our Mixed Nuts You Will Find Fancy Paper Shell Almonds and Finest Grenoble Walnuts, and Plenty of Them. -FOR UOOD MINCE PIES Use Keiter's Pastry Flour. Our Pure Kettle Rendered Lard and our Best Old Fashioned Mince If . ft I , ..1 1 XT r 1 . i , ... . ittoiv. j.ciHj4iuci vc Dn u new oiyte or i;ueap lumce Meat. At KEITER'S, For big hearted Christmas barcains eo to Brumm's. 12-17-tf For a Good Cuuse. The "Y", which has gained an enviable reputation for their many charitable works will to-night endeavor to swell its fund by giving a musical and literary cntortainment. It will bo given In their meeting room In Mellet's hall. An admission of 10 cents will bo charged. A dialogue "The Sweet Family" will bo produoed by eight young ladles. In connection with tho dialogue beautiful tableaux will bo given. A special invitation Is extended 0 all to be present. Buy tho Christmas gift at Brumm's. A Shining Mark. In the glitter of local business bolidav dis plays none shinp more brilliantly than that made by V. J. Qaughan, tho Nprth Main street dry goods doalor. In richness of dual ity the stock beams forth with a glow that mignetlzes the buying public. It is a treat to see Mr. Gaughan's stock of holiday goods, which includes various descriptions of em broideries, dress goods, papes and coats, fur goods and carpets. ISeueflt Kali. On Monday night a benefit ball will bs given in Itobblns' opera house for Thomas Martin, wno recently suffered the loss of an arm while engaged at his work at the Qllber ton colliery. The affair has been gotten up ny several 01 tho unfortunate man's friends, who are putting forth earnest efforts in his behalf. Indications point to a largo crowd. A large number of tickets have already been sold. A first class orchestra will furnish tha music for tho occasion. Just try a 10c box of Cascarets. tho finest liver and bowel reguiator ever made. MGEftSE PTTERS. All Applications Tor the Year Have Been Filed. AN IMPORTANT COURT ORDER! A List Must be Made of All License Holders Who Have Been Charged With Viola- Mono of the License Laws. Settlements Will be Ignored. All the applications for saloon and hotel licenses for the year 1808 have been filed in the Clerk of the Court's office at Pottsville and the next movement on tho program will bo tho filing of remonstrances. S. G. M. Ifollopetcr, Ksq., of town, is engaged in going over tho local applications as a pre liminary step to the remonstrance proceeding and lias thus far covered the First and Sec ond wards of this borough, and partly com pleted tho Third ward. When seen by a reporter to-day Mr. Hoi- lopeter said ho could in no my foreshadow tho program of tho future. It will take him several days to completo the Jovlcw of tho applications and Information as to tho num ber and nature of remonstrances will not be forthcoming until after that time The number of 1808 applications for the county aggregate 1,101, a slight Incroaso over last year, and aro divided as follows : New Catle 8 new l'MludelpliIa.. 22 New Ilinirirolu. 2 Orwigsburg 4 i-inegrovo o Plnegrovo Twp 7 Port Clinton 4 I'ttlo Alto tl fort Carbon 7 Porter Twp 12 Pottsville PS Itohn Twp 25 Itellly.Twn 12 Ituuli Twp 1? Ashland C2 Auburn 3 least Mrunswiclc 4 West llruiiswlck 1 Hutlcr 22 Iilytbo is Iiranch 5 Ilarjy ol Cressona g Cass 27 Kldied 5 r ml ley Foster 2 Frackvllle 10 Qllbrrton 89 Olrunlvllle 45 Gordon 0 Hubley 21 Heglns 3 Kline 20 landing-villa 1 nialianoy city MS JUahanoy Twu 1 wesc.MAiianoy 17 Alt. Uarbon 4 Minersvllle 31 North Manhcim 14 South Manlieim ,. 2 Mahnntdngo 2 Mlddlcport 10 McAdoo 4:1 Norwegian 4 liast Norwegian 4 ItvnnTwn ft scnuyiKiii Twp. Schuylkill Haven St Clair., 8 18 at Shenandoah lag Tremont 10 Treniont Two 1 Tnmaqtta 4.1 Tower City 12 union Awp ..... lu Kast Union Twp 21 North Union Twp.. fi Washington a West Penn 10 Walker 2 Wayne Twp fl Yorkvlllo 4 Total 1191 Out 1'our foundry In, To Insure clean and acceptable work, and prompt delivery of yonr Cb'ristinas laundry we respectfully reijuest all our patrons to havo their laundry In our possession as early as possioie Dsiore'tne Holidays. ltespsctfully Yours, Siiexandoaii Steam Launpev, Hennbsbv & Ounteb, Props. 12-li-3t When bilious or costive, eat n riumnl. candy cathartic cure guaranteed Oc 25c. Another llobbery. John K. Jones' warehouse was robbed last night. John's loss was not very serious, amounting in all to about 10 powder kegs. tie claims to Know the guilty party aud de velopments are looked for on Mayberry alley at any (line, 1 l 1 Have Your Dead Animals Taken away, free, by leaving word at 108 North Main street, or telephone to the Shen andoah exchange. Shenandoah Fertilizing Company. 11-30-lm Cainp HZ, Attention I A naturalijiatloii court will be held In the camp room an Tuesday, gs,t tntt. All mem bers and those of other camp arc invited to attend. By order of ' 13. A. D0H8BTV, Pres. Attest 1 J. S. WlI4JAMi, Sec. 2-18-at Casearets stimulate liver, kidneys and bowels. Never sioken. weaken or gripe, 10c Hand Crushed. John Costello, sonduetor of the P. $ It, yard shifter at Pottsville, had Ills hand caught while coupling oare and may lose oup Ills lingers. A matter of choice whether to sulfur, uninterruptedly with a aough or buy a bottle or l)r. Bull's Cough Kyrup and cure It. Letters Granted, Letters of administrations were granted to Albert I Iubensteln on the estate of Hur riet C. GrlOUhs, late of Ilutler township, do- ceasea. Also to E. J. and W. II. Matten. of Port Clinton, on the estate of Charles Matten, late or l'ott Clinton. Shenandoah has seven more applications this year than wero filed last year. The ap plicants aro divided among tbo wards as fol lows : First ward 00 ; Second ward. 31 : Third. 64; Fourth, 10; Fifth, 31; total, 189. Last year tho figures were: First ward, 59; Sec ond, 31; Third, 50; Fourth, 10; Fifth, 20; total 182. It is stated that tko number of remonstran ces this year will greatly exceed in number those of last year, but why tho increas arises has not been learned. The informant was not in a position to say more than that ho had reason to believe that there would bo an increase. Ono very important fact has been learned and the Hekald gives it first publication. The court has instructed tho Clerk of tho Courts to make out a complete HsK of all parties holding saloon or hotel licenses against whom returns havo been made dur ing the past year for any violation of tho llcenso laws, regardless of whether or not the casss have been before tho Grand Jury. Accompanying this order is tho declara tion that tho court will not grant a renewal of a license to any party against whom any return for violation of tho license law has been made and the caso has not been passed upon and disposod ot by the court. The first publication of the list of license applicants will be made on tbo 3-lth lust, in three newspapers designated by tbo court. On January 12, 1898, all applications by present Jholders of licenses for old stands against which no remonstrances have been filed will bo granted by the court. As to all cases where remonstrances have been filed, 01 applications for new stands and new appli cations for old stands a day will be desig nated by the court for hearings after it grants the licenses that are, clear on the list: The time within which remonstrances must be filed will expire on January 7, 1808. Perfumery from the best American and foreign makers. Queen of Violets, Queen of Hoses, Queen of Lilies, Queen Anne and Crab Apple Blossoms arehe leaders. Shenandoah Dbuo Stoue, 12-18-Ot 3 South Main street. Pretty Gifts. Inexpensive, but we)l selected and appro priate. Pur selection of sterling stiver novelties is large aui varied. Our prices make these gifts in a double sense. Maley's, 10 North Main street, It Cock Fight at Sit. Carmel, There was a cooking main held at Mt. Carmel Thursday night between Mt. Carnul and Schuylkill county birds. Five hundred sporte were in attendance. The Schuylkill birds won tho best three out of five battles, One thousand dollars changed hands accord ing to report. Iluyler's delicious Bon Bons and Chocolates In i, 1, 2, 3 and S pound boxes and fancy baskets. 8H8MAND0AH Dbuo Store 12-18-Ot 3 South Ualu stmt. POTTSVILLE NOTES. The Comity ConiinlMiloners Decide Upon Hands to be Itetleemeil. Special to Rvbsiro HEHAI.D. l"btvlt!e, Do., 18. The County Commis sioners this morning drew for the redemption offonr per cent, bonds to the amount of 117,000. Laura E. Moyer was appointed guardian of Kstber Josephine Sohulli, minor ohlltl of Lewis SchulU, late of Anburn, deceased Bond filed and approved. A marriage license was granted tn llobert Morgan and Itacliel Griffiths, lioth of Swatara. Letters testamentary were granted to Mary Ann Thomas on the estate of John J. Thomas, of Minersvllle, deceased. Ilreeli's lllalto On re. Sour krout, pork.masbed potatoes lo-nlght. Hot lunch on Monday morning. Special Church Notices. Special services will lie held to-morrow in the First Baptist church, corner of Oak and West streets. Itev. I). I. Evans, the pastor, will conduct the service In Welsh In the morning. Subject of the sermon, "The lleavny Ambassador aud His Message." Tho evening service will also be conducted by the pastor and entirely in English. Sub ject of sermon, "The Star That Leads to Christ." All are most cordially Invited to attend. Special services in tho" M. E. churoh to morrow. Rev. W. L. McDowell, D. D., a former pastor, and now the presiding Elder of this district, will preach at 10:80 a. m. All members of tho school ahould be glad to take part in tho services at 2 o'clock. The pastor preaches at 0:30 p. m. The subject for tke sermon on Sunday evening immediately pre ceding Christmas is "Tho Christian's Ground For Joy." New arrangements have been made for taking our Sunday church collec tions. Let all who can attend these services. "Wo are goiug to Kalamaso and will retire from business." Wo will close out our stock at 10, 20, 50 per ccut. (any old figure will do) below cost. But we are glad that the public cannot always be deceived by misleading ads. As for ourselves, we are not going to retire, but expect to continue at the old Btand and furnish you with goods for less money than any auction or other concerns advertising goods below cost. E. B. Urumm. 12-17-tf Tom" Joyce Sent Home. From Pottsville Chronicle. Thomas J. Joyce, editor of tho Black Dia mond, Mahanoy City, came to Pottsville this morning to be sentenced by Judge Savidge. He. however, for somo reason not made known to tho public, was ordered by tbo Judge to go home and remain there until sent for. Joyce appeared at the court house with his counsel, C. A. Snyder and B. W. Cumming. Tho latter held a consultation with Judge Savidge iu tho Judges' consult ing room, aud appeared shortly after when, accompanied by Messrs. Snyder and Joyce, ho left tho court house. It is intimated that the prosecution Is not desirous of pushing Joyce to tbo wall, but there are about 151 costs which must be provided for, and will be by mutual agreement, it is understood, between tho two partios. It Is intimated that Joyce promised to create some trouble if pushed too bard and, hence the letting up on him. All the latest and most popular selections of vocal and Instrumental sheet musiu 10 cents per copy, or 3 copies for 25 cents. Mus ical instruments sold also. Maley's, 10 North Main street. It Oentralla's New Breaker. The new breaker that has been under con struction for the Lehigh Valley Coal Co., at Centralis, for the past six mouths is com nleted, aud will bo formally turned over to tho owners by Contractor Christ next week. Tho machinery was tested yosterday, and everything moved off liko clock work, and to the greatest satisfaction of the contractor and the local olficlals who were on hand to see the start made. It js not definitely known just now when the breaker will he started up, but it Is thought that it will be soon after tho opening of tho New Year. Illckert's Cate. Our free lunch to-night will consist of mock turtle soup. It is an acknowledged fact that Holder man's Jowelry Store, No. 31 North Main St., surpasses all othors in tho county. 12-11-tf Young People's Alliance. Tbo eighth convention of the Sehuylkill County Union of the Evangelical Association will be held on the 20th and 30th iusts., in the Salem Evangelical church, at Creesona. An interesting program has been prepared for the occasion and will bo interspersed with music, ltov. J. S. Newhart is an active worker in tho cause, and will take an active part in tho discussions. All tho Evangelical ministers of the county will bo present, aud the basis of representation Is ope to every twelve members. J deas at Hater's. In addition to the large number of most excellent attractions presented at Hater's opera house, Mahauoy City, Manager Quirk has secured the Ideals for three nights, com mencing Deo. SO. The Tweutieth Ceitury Band and Orchestra is a must excellent ad dition to Mr. lllrumeein's Co. Ladies re ceive pomplinientary tickets for Monday night. Prices 10, HO and 30 cents. "Eagle's Nest" will be the opening play. The "woman's friend" is what Dr. Bull's pills may well be termed, for they restore perfect health, give strength and promote tuncton.al activity of wqrnari's peoullar or- gauioj. a op. Holiday Noyellles. Uur stock la composed of such things a every holiday shopper seeks. All gift' worthy. An interesting feature is our prices. Large selection of gold cuff buttons, Mies' aud gents' watches, sterling mounted fancies in oombs anil Uair brushes, out glass, nail files, paper outters, cuticle knives, ink erasers, etc., eto. Maley's, 10 North Main street. -Wt due liollar for (Jurewss. Telephone or telegraph to M. Ulrloh & Sou, Ashland, Pa when you have a dead horse, mule or cow. They will pay you $1.00 and remove it promptly. ll-80tf Don't forget the Shenandoah Fertilising Company removes your dead animals, free of charge. 11-30-lm A JUld Pointer. Don't deceive yourself Into thinking that that gold or silver gift you purchased at some departmout store, and which you are going to present to a friend, will please just as well as the one you purchased of a Jeweler. It will not You have saved a little money, but received a shoddy article in value. See at rouse's display of holiday Jewelry, brlc-a brao, etc., and compare prices and you will surely discard tinsel aud buy what is band soma. It Edw. C. Cook, 513 Adams Ave., Scran tou Pa., states, that be oonsideis Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup the most eJneacioui remedy for coughs, oolds, etc, he has yet found. WGOY'S VIGTOHV. Creeden, tbe Australian, Defeated in Fifteen Rounds. FORCED TO THROW UP THE SPONGE Charley White, the Veteran Trainer, Says MoOoy Is the Undoubted Ohamplon of All Middleweight Mayor "Oleasen's .Speech i tho Sporte, New" York, Dec. 18. Norman Solby, of Rush county, Ind., better known In pugilistic circles as "Kid" McCoy, la undoubtedly the middleweight cham pion of the world. He met Dan Creedon, of New Zealand, last night in the arena of the Puritan Athletic club, at Long Island City, and after fighting IS lively rounds made the foreigner throw up the sponge and acknowledge the "booster's" superiority. Long before the bis; event totTfi place the frame building lu which It wan held was crowded to excess, and beta were freely made with McCoy the favorite at 10 to S on. The "kid's" wonderful science and self possession were always in evi dence, and these, combined with the advantage of height and reach, enabled him to outpoint his more stocklly built nntagonlsL From the moment the men A V IN SENATE AND HOltoE. Civil Service Helium Pout After tli" llolldny Washington, Dec. IS. Thf tarda) completod tho cunMi the legislative. exi-cntK appropriation bill, exri-pimg. graph relating to thp iwi s agreement the dfh.ite ' n paragraph will go ovei nnt holidays. Two amend imnti Importance wore arlipu.l reported abollahpg the usa: Deadwood, S. C, and Hi Carson City. Nev., and Ne' La. The representatives fi former stales made a vlgl successful fight to continue prlattons for Deadwood .1 City. The house refused to senate amendment to the relief of the miners in the Up and It was sent to conference! A spirited debate was preoi the senate by the submissli Piatt, of Connecticut, of thd tha special Joint committee ate and house appointed to the use of alcohol In the s veloped that a wide dlvergen Ion exists among senators practicability from the poll of government revenue of present tax upon alcohol U arts. A joint resolution a invitation of Norway to an international fisheries next year was passed, llndei order 188 private pension passed. M Until llncliHlian, tile Jeweler, Willi From tbe jewelry business aud entire stock at lOper cent In-low mas shoppers in search of holiday ing amazing bargaius will dowel on him. lie will devote his entin to the optical and repairing Buchanan, tho jeweler, 7 .South S ited In by Mr. of 1 sn- tttlsSLte Ot de lta opin- Pto tna vlaw nsr tha fin the 9ns; the ate in iltlon Igpeolal Fb were etlre j out his . Christ ie desir- , calling "tention artment. street. is-ia-iat Ghristmas - Thoughts Presents For AH. There is (rest fascist ntjon in burins; kaaaa needs and presents far the fsmtrr and friends, but tie's is a most dial cult question for yea. Consult us, ws aaats the market a stidrl Profit by our experi ence, save time rvi money and travel Is. The ni cne) fruit of our best eflorts is sow laid before you in assortments that any stare may be justly proud of. We can satisfy yea every possible wants. We have all lines of DRY GOODS Of the most staple as well as the lotet novelties and Christmas Holiday Goods. Tab mon U we offer some values that fairly sparkle with attraction. jMlnlte,, My teflon- Iilu Ilarrtaburg, Dec. Is The trying to locate ite. a s; ChUroh of God minister at Ni field, whose satchel and bio, derby hat were yestoi.iay f0 the Susquehanna rlwi i.an city. Snarrier was m the wearing a silk hat, and the a ueruy, cut with a knit aide, is a mystery to the 0 blood stained pocketlmok. near tha satchel, which iea belief that the minister was by highwaymen and his boi Into the river. Mr. Sparrle: 75 years old, and Is well knoh In this locality as a preacher ana bffi agent. Special Sale on SaturdiiV Another lot of heavy 3-eeam Ureoro at 10 cents. 4 aud 8 South Main St. - lt-17-St fllltVINS "KID" M'COY. put up their hands In the opening round McCoy's stock began to ascend. It was "boosted" so rapidly that at the end of the sixth round McCoy's backers were offering 3 to 1 on their man, "McCoy is a wonder," was the universal comment when the fight was over, and no one, even those who bet against him, begrudged him his well won laurels. Charley White, who trained liob Fltz slmmons for his fight with Peter Maher, and later trained Corbett for his bout with Fltzslmmons in Carson City last St. Patrick's dav, was one of the most interested spectators in the arena. He watched every move made by both men, and when they had left the ring said; "In all my ring experience I hnve never seen such a magnificent ex hlbltlon by a middleweight as that given by McCoy tonight, and if Fltz slmmonB Is out of the business as n middleweight the "hoosler" has no peer McCoy cave an excellent Illustration of the Improved style of lighting In augurated by Jack Dempsey and Im proved upon by Jim Corbett. In"to- night's light ne was not even hurried, and now the best of us are simply guessing- as to how good a man the 'kid' Is. He has all the physical adv vantages, and If he takes good care of himself It will be a lone; time before he meets with defeat." The ring, which was pitched In the center of the club house, was about JO reet square, and when McCoy learned tms, just, previous to tne light, he said Llvory Stable ImprotA1 M. 0'IIara, of the livery Arm of O'llara Bros., this week made a numb r of improve ments about their headquarters by adding a harness room and remodeling their oftice. Entrance to tbe olDce can now be eflvoted either by White street or Lloyd street. Tbe remodeling enables Mr. O'llara to place sev eral mure horses In bis stable by the tearing out of a stairway which led to the wagon and carriage department. Call at Iloldermau's Jewelry Store, and have your (elections laid aside. 18-1 1-tf Shooting unit Slabbing. Dsnlat Ourry, of Central la. 19 year old,' 011 Thursday evening attempted to shoot Jubu Foy, who Intervened to save Dan. Murphy, son of Judge Murphy, from a severe beaten. Curry flrad four pbota but fotUmsMy all went wjub of ttie nark. Martin Breunan, of Vtlkhat, while vuiuug ui aiw on acoicu iuti, & name Kin, was stabbed In the left arm lit a saloon by a drunken man whewe Identity 1,1 refuses to reveal. I Christmas Qreens. Mistletoe, loose Hollv Holly by the yard, Holly Wreaths aud cut (lowers. SmWANlxiAii Dlll'U Si'ultK lM8-t 3 South Main street Our Now -M InNlm to wyen. Washington, Dec. 18. The wsldent yesterday sent to the senatekthe fol lowing nominations: Will Thomas, Jr., of Maine, mil Sweden aud Norway; Hamill ot Michigan, minister to Shin C. McNally of Pennsylvania, of legation and consul generi gota, Colombia; Edgar o. A Massachusetts, secretary of Hon at St. Petersburg. PAN enBEDON. "I don't mind fighting In close quar ters, but I always prefer a 8 foot ting. However, I am quite satisfied with anything the club has arraiured. and 1 ueueve 1 win win tonight." Creedon was equally sattertecl, and said: "The ama.llB.ees of the ring doea dot mutter, l win give a good account uf myself, and have no hesitation lu saying that I will win." After the two preliminary bouts had. been wound up satisfactorily yor P. J. Qleason walked up tha tiwla aisle and was received with vociferous cheers, When he reached the rtrlfcalde a, oosen men lifted him and. put him Into the squared circle. There were loud cries for a speech, to which the mayor replied. lie said In part; "Gentlemen, I am not John L gul. (Ivan, nor McCoy, nor CreedoM. I am the mayor of this city, and I bid you al Wfctnoine. This Is the first time I have entered the fistic ring scientifical ly, but I can assure 'you that My per-, son who came her? tonight to aee a prise fight had better go right now to hp box ofitie niul gft his meney back, This ring .will only lie o ryjplfd by men who uke part lu boxtng tHntests." KwHlrTek House Pre LhhsIi, Muck turtle soup will he served, free, to all natrons to-night. t till at Holderuuu'ii fur yuur huliday Present 13-Utf They Will MnUo Your II.. For they are beautiful, elahoi.ite 1 uoiu aim oronze pitchers. Mites ornaments, etc., at Itoldei 111.11 Store, No. 31 North Main at net. ItcpretipntH the Ynmie Kleme rrom jmiianoy City It conl I he candidacy of Charles T. stn the Shenandoah post olhV, is l.acs record of stalwart Iiei.i.l.lie.in btraughn is a vouue man wl.,, h aotive party worker for iu.u.j- yea neighboring borough, un.l Ins and activity have been n election to the office of l ouu. ilmai further honor of being Unm-n over that body. He fairly reprer the applicants for appumini' m theconutv tbe vounaot e 1111. nt. pointlneut would be ciciliuole : of that class iu the party, lie is tho support of influential Ji-riubl borough, and there is no .meet! appointed, the interests nt n.e peo carefully aud efficiently s, iul At Kcpchlnskl'a .1 eaile Cafe uream 01 tomato, tree, : Hot lunch ou Monday 111 Lieutenant ltlohardsnu'h Appuf Major J. W. Nesbitt, of Oakdal been appointed Pension Ai resigned as Keeper ol ih tenant William K. Kielim. City, foreman of the arse, charge. He will he prum. the return of Governor li Springs, Va. MelduUls cale Clam soup, free, to-night Hot lunch on Monday morning. I'ut Turkeys fur ClirUti The old reliable firm agon witn better nw.illries than years experience In nelline store Is Sited out with a cold sloral-e Poultry for the Biitlr tju-n riu and select your Christmas poultrJ wive 11 put away. No fear of spoiled. Always oholce, fresh an A complete stock of everything IS-ll-lSX wrmi'c-: luing. '1! sjuUrieiit. el&La has nt atFyntsbbrg, rseafflK Lieu- d V bRI mil? tirayjiet I I". -4 aanfteeu lurliMSi rw anjr time saw and having ii delicious our line kltJt-ftt, Jewelry, diamonds. and rings. The salaetina latest aud orices tha Imml Jewelry Store, No. St S. iait - F. GILL MAIN STREET. LLOYD STREET. GtflJISTpS GIFTS FOR- LITTLE HONEY. -(o)- A solid oak bedroom suite, handsomely carved and has eight pieces. Our price is Six-foot solid oak ex tension tables High-back dining chairs, 5OC Cane Seat dining chairs, 75c Who would not buv nt such low prices. Our stock is too big, we must reduce it. heuce such amaz ingly low prices. O'NEILL BROS., 106 South flaln St., Shenandoah, P. -THE- WELL FILLED STOCKING. No season is so joyous as Christmas. When 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 goods than ever before. We have a stock of all new goods. Candy, Figs. Dates, Nuts, Oranges and Grapes. Let us interest vou in firorerii The best at the right prices is our mono. T.J. BROUGHALL, 25 South Mala Street. DUSTO'S BARBER SHOP ! Attentive and skillful tonsorial rtits always In attendance. Ntsst Shop In Town. W. G. DUSTO, Prop. Ferguson Hqase Block. Of Iu.tert t tie Haviug beeu ppointe4 . am prepared ana will urua writing ot deeds, uiorl lessee, Hreeiuents and work generally. Manias rwwer 01 aiioraey uromuur estate bought aud sold. T. T, 8. Jardiu St.. Hbenaodaab, Ps Uny yonr mother, wife or sweeper or a urattv ni. A eut at Fricke'a carptit ator The Vulf Tliolo(s ttev. O. C. HoAWn . ..... the Evangelical church, will fill tl tne bueueter tivauaelieal cbureli 1 tierry aud West streets, at 10 Kuuilsy uext. aud liluatiiwn at same day. Re.der.lt will do y near him. IKiu't uiiss It. jssl". ihuins uAH... .1... niSBHJSP.XIIB III. 1 IT"-1' HUtrrlubH. 1 NMMMld to the TMBSMs hnniin all SSMSKa mt l.i,ul ruMML Ileal ft. tOalpit in Ifitser of mm . oa mmod to Santa Claus came and dropped into our store 10.000 toys for the children of Shenandoah. Let these few items show how much lower than tbe usual price our toys are. P'nnos 20c, 45c, 95c Hulls, Beds awl Cradles Enameled Cradle 35c Oak Cradle, large 35c Dolls Coaches aoe, asc, 35c 50c Dressed Dolls 45c Boo1' 5C ioe, is The largest books In town. . . .e ad 50c 50c Trunks 45c 75c Trunks , 650 1. 00 Trunk gjft Vur limit. Store-room and dwelling, 7 rounds. Apply atlU South Jardiu street. U-27-tf One Minute I'uugh lure .ur s quickly. That's what you waul : C. 11. lUgouWh. NOTICE. Ou Saturday we will gfva away another lot of China Pin Trays, with every 50c purchase. GIRVIN'Sl TWO STORKS. a St. m south main st. Ittt Xt&i 'vta sWf. '