THE HERALD C ealet iusiness bt canst f its tntwu large circulation and renders rich results to its advertisers. VOL. XH.-N0. 309. SHENANDOAH. PA., MONDAY. DECEMBER 20, 1897. 1ST TitlB LAiuufi aiiM itouicitutf g g q hockhhb sp I . .O. Pictures, ISaseh, Ilt' Desks, Hook Own, China Clntate, I'ort'mlt Frames, Ilattan Hock cn, Ony Tables, Funey Tables, MmloCnblncts, Hat Trees, J'ancy Mirror, Gent's Arm Chair. We Have a Large btock to Select From. Cheaper Than Ever. J. P. WILLIAMS & SON, 13 South main Street. 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 $1.00, worth $1.75 ; Trimmed Sailors, 25c and up; Walking Hate, 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 and up; Ostrich Feather Boas, $3.75; Nun's Bonnet and Veil, complete, $2. 00. KELLY'S MILLINERY, No. SG South Main Street, Next Door to Grand Union Tea Store Shenandoah, Pa. THIS VKATIIHIlj KorccssV for Tuesday: Cloudy, warmer weather, with snow or rain, nod north easterly to enstorly winds, high on tho co&sta. HELD FOR LARCENY. A Malinnoy l'lnnn Stan Arrested In Town (Saturday Nlglit. Several weeks ago William SmIsIMs and William Kalanowski boarded in the same house at Mahanoy Plane. Knlnnowskl dis appeared with $S, anhvercoat, hat aud other articles belonging to Saililtis while the latter was at work in tho mines. While Sadaitis was walking on Main street, i . this town. Saturday 'night, ho met Kal anowski and caused his arrest. At first the prisoner offered money for his release and when it was refused ho attempted to eeoape. When taken before Justice Shoemaker he denied tho charge made against him, but was hold In 300 ball. lionutiful presents that meet all demands and satisfy all wanta at Rrumm's. 12-17-tf llreen's Iltalto Cafe. Oyster soup, freo, to-night, llot lunch to-morrow morning. Klngtown Itobbers. ' Robbers visited tho homo of Amos Ilouser, at Hingtonn, last evening whllo tho family was at church. When tho family returned they found tho front door forced open, a clock had been moved from its shelf to a table and tho heater in tho parlor was red hot, tho thieves having given It full draft. The house bad tho appoaranco of having leen thoroughly ransacked, but tho only things missing were a pistol, pair of stock ings, a plo and a oake. Special sale of fancy Indian clothes, hampers aud wasto baskets this week. niijiN's, 12-20-5t 8 fegptaln St. m CHRISTMAS GREETING I 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 TO WELLS, HANDKER CHIEFS in Silk or Linen, in plain Embroidered or Initial, MUFFLERS, FUR COLLARETTE or SCARF, KID GLOVES, MITTENS, MACKINTOSH or CRAVENETTE, LEGGINGS, POCKET BOOK, BOTTLE of COLOGUE. All of which nro good und suitable presents, , I I PRIPF'Q North Main St., O- I rIVCL. Shenandoah, -Pa. He Was Touched. Early Saturday night Constable Oiblon was called to tho southern end of-Bowcrs street, where ho found Andrew l'echok drunk and with all the pockets of his cloth ing turned insido out. Pecbok was in his miuing clothes aud had evidently been robbed of bis wages. lie was taken to the lockup and discharged after becoming sober. No clue could ho obtaiaed to the parties who robbed him. These beverages just suit the most critical drinker. It just suits us to have them drink it, because they are pure aud wholesome. ff 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. Illckert's Cate, Sour krout. pork, mashed potatoes, free, to night. Vegetablo soup to-morrow morning. WALUItON'S I1IG HORSE SALII, MAHA NOY CITY.. Waldron will hold one of the largest sales ho ever held in this section next Thursday at O'llara's Livery, Mahanoy City. No matter what kind of a horse you aro looking for, you can find it at this sale. The horses will arrivo to-morrow night and will bo shown In harness to demonstrate their worklngand driving ability. Remember tbo day and placo, Thursday, at O'llara's stables, Mahanoy City. It Thore ts no larger or fiDer assortment of Christmas presents in tho county limn at Brumm's. 12-17-tf The Icy Pavement, Complaints are already being mado by pedestrians of people washing their pavo- ments on these cold mornings. An accident was narrowly averted on one of these, pave ments this morning when an aged man slipped and foil. Fortunately ho oscaped in jury. More precaution should ho taken by residents. LADIES' A CLEARANCE SALE OF LADIES' COATS AND CAPES. And the largest assortment of -CARPETS ill nil qualities. CHEAP. A DRIVE IN A HOA1E-MADE ALL WOOL BLANKETS. BAROA1NS IN CHRISTMAS GOODS. P. J. HONAGH AN, 305aS, For big hearted Christmas bargains go to" Brumm's, 12-17-tf Wrist Sprained. Daniel Ogden, of North Jardin street. Is nursing a sprained wrist aud bruised side, sustained by a fall caused in stepping upon some screen segments whllo walking from bis office to a car at Lost Creek. The in juries do not prevent him from attending to his business. Headquarters for. ...... .... Commercial Travelers COMMERCIAL HOTEL, J. GRANT MOYER, Prop., Car. Co & I and Main streets, Shenandoah, Pa. . T.rm.! 11.00 per day, Btabllng Facilities Unsurpassed. Boarders comfortably accommodated by week or month. CHARLES DERR, TONSORIAL ARTIST (Bhceler's Old Stand.) 109 NORTH MAIN STREET. FIrtc1a8s work guaranteed, Frompt and ollte attendants Hair cutting a ipeeiaitr. 189T-H0LIDAY-1898 A Full Stock ol Fine Groceries for the Holiday Season. Fancy California Canned Fruits. New Goods Extra Quality. Heavy Syrup. Lemon Cling and Yellow Peaches. Bartlett Pears, Moorpark Apr'cots and Egg Plums " - """" ' New California and Jamaica Oranges. Large, Sweet and Juicy. New Lemons Finest Quality. . i.v NEW RAISINS. All Kinds aud all New Crop, 1897. Seeded, Seedless, Sultanas, Valencias, Muscatels and Layera. New Cleaned Currants. New Citron. Lemon and 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 QOOD MINCE PIES- Use Keiter's Pastry Flour. Our Pure Kettle Rendered Lard and our Best Old Fashioned Mince Meat. Remember we sell no New Style or Cheap Mince Meat. At KEITER'S We are novOr undersold. Brumm, tf GOMrtSIOj. Freight Trains Crash Together In Mahanoy Tunnel. PITHY POINTS. THE CREWS I ONE CENT. BFhB AN OPEN BMPw GRAVE. (U inn Tka,.Ai,U HRSffil Presents For AH. .HbIIkI JKikD oujiag BsaKSrVSKsx fkmSlw but this it a most difi RSSBBm. Wm3Sm cu't 1ucs"'oa for jeu. HHHHhI j PnBf Consult us, we" nit HHHR tW 3 x Profit by our eaptrV BLHBHHi Trains Running at High Speed Come To gether, Causing the Engines to Re bound and Leave tho Tracks. Supposed .to be Due to a Blunder of Operators, Special to Kyenibo IIhrald. Buck Mountain, Deo. 20. Philadelphia & Beading freight train No. 80, running south, and the secomr-sectlon of the Newberry freight No. 80, running north, 'collided in tho East Mahanoy tunnel shortly aftor six o'olnek this morning and trafllo was delayed during tlffe entire morning In consequence of tho accidont. Tho engines were badly damaged. Tho collision occurred at tbo Buck Moun tain end of tho tunnel. Both trains were loaded heavily and running at a high rate of speed when they como together. Tho terrific force accompanying collision caused tho engines to rebound several feet in the air and then fall back on the opposlto side of the track. Tho cngincors and firemen of tho trains jumped before tho engines crashed together and escaped injury. Their escapes woro al most miraculous, however. Several freight cars woro thrown from? the track, but nono wcro damaged badly. All the brakomen escaped injury, but wcro al most suffocated by tho escaping sulphur and steam from the disabled engines. The situa tion was a thrilling one. The brakemrn ran to cither end of tho tunnel as soon as they recovered from tho shock and warned tho operators of tho con dition of affairs in tho lunnel, so that no trains woro allowed to approach cither end of tho tunnel after the collision occurred. Tho wreck crows woro summoned from Mahanoy Plane and arrived promptly on the scene. They mado slow progress, however, owing to tho cramped quarters tho tunnel al lowed for the clearing of tho wreek. By noon the work was completed. Meanwhile trade was delayed on tho tunuol branch of tho lino and all trains from I'ottsville and tho Schuylkill Valley points wore moved over the Frackvilio and Bear Bun route. Those in a position to know tho particulars are very reticent as to tho cause of tho ac cident, but it is believed to have been duo to a blunder on tho part of the night operators at ono end or tho other of tho tunnel. Ed ward Gihbert, who is employed at tho Buck Mountain end of the tunnel, was In consul tation the greater part of tho morning with some of the olliclals of tho railway company and it is supposed tho nccident was tbo sub ject of discussion. Pcrfumory from tho host American and foreign makers. Queen of Violets, Queen of Rosea, Queen of Lilies, Queen Anno and Crab Apple Blossoms are tho leaders. Shenandoah Druo Store, 12-18-Ot ; 3 Suuth Main street. Holiday Novelties. Our stock is composed of such thines as every holiday shopper seeks. All gift worthy. ' An interesting feature is our prices. Largo seloction of cold cuff buttons, ladies' Land gents' watches, sterling mounted fancies in combs anu hair brushes, cut glass, nail files, paper cutters, cuticle knives, ink erasers, etc., etc. Maley's, 10 North Main streot. 12-20-H Huylcr's delicious Bon Bons and Chocolates in i, 1, 2, 3 and 5 pound boxos aud fancy baskets. Shenandoah Dbuo Stoke 12-18-Ct 3 South Main street. Col. lirown's Successor. Osmond Bickert has succeeded Col. D. P. Brown as superintendent of tho Mahanoy. division of the Lehigh Valley Coal Company. Mr. Klckort was the assistant superinten dent before Col. Brown's rctdguatiou and it is believed be will hold tho superintendency porman e n tly. Buy the Christmas gift at Brumm's. Used a Flat Iron. Joseph Bruskl and Adam Saplce became involved in a quarrel Saturday night in a bouse on West street and Saplea made use of a flat iron with which he broke Bruski's left shoulder. Dr. Stein attended tho injured man and reduced the fracture. Forty new chamber sets. 12-20-5t styles At of 10 and 12 piece Gibvin'b, 8 South Main St. Caught In the Act. Thomas Devine was detected Saturday night stealing two hats and a sweater from in front of Max SupowiU's store on East Centre street aid was arrested by Constable Uibion on complaint of Isaac Caplan, a clerk in the store. Ten new patterns of dinuer seta ranging in price from 7.50 to f 17.00. Qibvin's, 12-90-5t 8 South Main St Vuletlilo Talk, Hero is a gift succtstfen to the fictitious holiday shopper. Diamonds and watches are with us in unequalled profusion, while our line of jewelry, brio-a-brao and other pretty holiday goods is simply hypnotizing. Our display of lamps, Jardiulers and mantle clocks is the newest, and consist of many pretty effects. Wo oxteud a cordial invlta tiou and ask an inspection of our line by holiday shoppers, btrousvs jewelry palaco, It North Main street. 12-20-lt autviN's. Itemember. We have both stores. 12-20-St 4 & 8 South Main St. Auburn's Water Works. The Auburn water works has just been completed, and tho test made yesterday was perfectly satisfactory. The pipe lino Is five miles long and taps two streams three miles from Auburn. lion. Ellas Davis is president, K. sr. KlUou secretary aud nV. D. Boyer treasurer. In tho spring the company will buna a large storage reservoir. iu.uou toys or c-ery description in our upper store, the homo of Santa Glaus. Oiuvin'8, 2-lv-St 4 South Main St. Krndrlck Uouse Free Lunch. Vegetablo soup will bo served, free, to all patrons to-night. Latest Yuletlilo Achlevmeut. When the keen winds and the freezluc nights are upon us and you aro seated bv tho open fire place, what is more acceptable than tuo sweet charms of music which peal forth from a piano. When it comes ta piano talk. O'Neill Bros, have kept abreast with tho age, and their instruments have become a house hold acquisition all over this and tho neigh boring region. Our constant development into this-branch and tho demand for our In struments attest our popularity as nover be fore, and may bo well accepted by intouding purchasers as evidence of their sterling value, luthsrmorc, it can be safsly said that in beauty and chaste elegance of design we are far in advance of competition. Wo sell our pianos for cash, nr on easy terms. Be sides our pianos, which aro tho leading, most popular and best makes, wo have our store room crowded with a superb selection of holi day furniture suitable for Christmas gifts. We nave a carload of pianos arriving to-dav which have been personally selected In New York, We extend a cordial invitation to everybody to witness our display. O'Neill Bros., luu south Main street. "We are going to Kalamazo and will retire from business." We will close out our stock at 10, 20, 50 per cout. (any old figure will do) below cost. But we are glad that tho public cannot always bo deceived by misleading ads. As for ourselves, we are not going to retire. but expect to continue at the old stand and furnish you with goods for lees money than any auction or other concerns advertising goods below cost. U. is. Brumm. 12-17-tf For Kent. Store-room and dwelling, 7 rooms. Apply atluHoutluaruin street. 11-27-tf M. IS, Church Services. Rev. WrL. McDowell, D. D., Presiding Elder, waa greeted by a large congregation In the Methodist Episcopal church yesterday, The sermou was full of evangelical truth. Four silver collection plates, the gift of Mr. II. L. Whlteloek, were publicly accepted and used at the services. The special offerings amounted to about f 100. The Sunday school was very largely attended, Over fifty dol lars was contributed by the school to assist in meeting the oxponses of the ChrUtmas celebration. j Call at I&lderman's Jewelry Store,) and have you r selections lam aside. lSS-14-tf Camp lis, Attention I A natutallzatlon court will bo held In the camp room on Tuesday, 31st inst. All mem ben aud those of other oampa are invited to attend, By order of U. A. Douhbty, Pres. Attest: J. S. Williams. See. la-18-3 1 Pretty OlftV, Inexpensive, hut well selected and appro, priate. Our selection of sterling sliver novoltlss Is large and varied. Our prices make these gift in a double wmse. Maley's. 10 North Main street. It Cascarcu stimulate liver, kidneys and bowels, Nover sicken, weaken or gripe, 10c Happenings Throughout the Country Chroiilelnil lor Hasty Peronnl. John B. Berkholser, for manv years pass enger conductor on the P. A R. road between I'ottsvlllo and Shamoklu, has accepted a similar position on the Jersey Central road. It Is estimated that DffiO.OOO will 1 paid tho P. & R. railroad employe this month, A Teln of Iran ore nine feet thick, smelling 00 per tent, pure Iron, has been located in Centre county. Curtis Hntrl', of Shamokin, was killed by an avnlancho of ooal In tho Big Mountain slope. The Berka county grand Jury has recom mended that the Commissioners erect a monument in memory of tho county's dead soldiers and mllors. Tho will of William Appleby, who died recently In Chester, bequeaths $1000 to the hospital and $8000 to St. Iaul's Prutestan'' Episcopal church, in that city. . The Weatherwnx Manufacturing Company which will manufacture door-knob, com monced operations Saturday at Bloomsburg, and will employ a largo number of men. Dr. William Corrlgan, of Hsrletoii, is pre paring to leavo for the KlondUe as soon as tho season opens up. The Carbon County Game Protective As sociatlou will put poison for foxes, weasels, &c, in the woods as soon as tho hunting sea son closes. The hearing iu tho equity suit of Bhioks and Wamsher vs. tho Lohlgh Coal & Navi gation Company, has been continued to some future date. Tho hearing was before Judge Savldge all week and adjourned at noon Saturday. Division 44, A. O. U., of Girardvlllo, will hold a bazaar in tho Armory Hall, at that place, ou Wednesday evening, March 10th, 1808. Messrs. Teter Gorman, of Mahanoy City, and John O'Donnell, of MacAdoo, owners of the Mansion House, Mahanoy City, havo de cided to make oxtenslvo improvements to that hostelry. A convention of tho Wosley Leaguo of tho Primitive Methodist church, of tho Maha noy district, will bo held at Girardvlllo, February 1, 1897. A convention of delegates from all tho local unions of tho United Mine Workers of America will bo held in Hazleton next Thursday evening. Ono of tho Sheriff's deputies who partici pated lu the Luttlmer shooting, was clubbed into insensibility at Ilazlcton on Saturday. Tho Pottavtllo papers say people in that town aro actually starving. It is estimated that there are 18,000 chil dren in Northumberland county between the ages of 0 and 10 years. Shamokin stands first on the list with 4,100. Thomas Quirk, a well known resident of Girardville, will movo his fumily to Phila delphia this week. Buy child's gum boots at Whitelock's Shoo Store for Christmas presents. 12-20-5t Don't forget the Shenandoah Fertilizing Company removes your doad animals, freo of charge. 11-30-lm rottsvllle Terrorized by Tramps. Spoaking of tho tramp- nuisanco iu that town tho I'ottsville Journal of this morning says : "A reign of tramp terror has been Inaugurated in I'ottsville. It has been caused by the rccont daring depredations, such as tho stealing of Mrs. Simmers' purse in broad daylight and the hold-up in different parts of tho county. The result is that tho peoplo aro leally frightened. Women are uorvous and afraid to go out on the streets at night, or oven walk along unfrequented thorough fares in the day timo. Tho sterner sex are also in a stato of agitation and it has como to bo common belief that nothing is too bold or outrageous for tramps to undertake." Whitolock's Shoo Store is tho place to Tjuy ladies' and misses' over gaiters and long leggings. " 12-20-5t Obituary. Mrs. Christian Horn, an aged resident of Ashland, died at that placo on Saturday. Sho was confined to her bed for the past sev eral years. Mrs. Louis B. Brown, neo Annio V. Nolan, former resident of Port Carbon, died in Philadelphia on Thursday. On Saturday Ephraim Uallman, aged 77 years, died at Palo Alto. Mrs. Isaac Snayberger, of Port Clinton, died on tho 17th inst. of consumption, The deceased was 48 years of ago. Andrew Sullivan, aged 54 years, died at Gordon yesterday. Mrs. Ernest Lobb, nee Minnie Sigfricd, formerly of Mt. Carmel. dlcd at her home in Penn Argyl. Tho deceased was 32 years old and loaves a husband and two children. CHANDLER'S PREDICTION Republican Defeat Would Pollow Adop tion of Gage's Plan. ADYISES AGAINST LEGISLATION. The Currenoy Question, He Declares, UhouU Be Let Alone During the Present Session of Congress to Prevent the SncctBs of Bryanlsm in 1900. I Washington, Deo. 20. Senator Chand ler, of New Hampshire, has written a letter to the Washington Poet in which he lays: "If the eecretary of the treasury and hie single gold standard associates will cease their demand for impossible cur rency legislation, congress will pass the necessary appropriation bills, prob ably take caro of Hawaii and Cuba, there will not be a serious party di vision during the session, and there will be an adjournment in May. Busi ness will revive, the treasury receipts will equal the expenditures, the bal ance of trade will continue in our favor and the Republican party will in No vember, 189S, elect a majority or the house in the Fifty-fifth congress. "On the other hand, If Secretary Gage continues to press upon congress a bill, the object of which, he says, Is first, to commit the country more thoroughly to the gold standard, and the Immedi ate effects of which Is to throw doubts upon the sincerity ol. the president's declarations In favor of .continued ef forts to secure bimetallism, a politi cal turmoil will arise In copgress which will split the now united Republicans Into fragments, while it will unite and consolidate the now Incongruous oppo sition. "It Is not feasible to retire the green backs; there is more probability that a bill will be sent to the president to Hoi loved to Have llee l'or ii 1'iiwpeott' Camden, N. J Dili found an open und four feet deep near day afternoon. Wsgt and from the hole, V lonely part rf a dense Police Linderman tlon, on the theory thift dug by Francis Lingo of burying in it tht Catharine Berry, wllolf to lure to that locality under the pretense woman had sent him response to an adve position as companh tracks are similar to t wagon owned by 14: stated that he loaned a Three persons, whoso divulged, state they from the woods late a shovel. He returned! next day. Due liv Llnan e Victim. SO. Two boys grave about yester- l tracks led tn latch was In a Wood. Chief of an InvestlB-a- the arrnvp wnn for the purpose body of Miss ' he endeavored two weeks ano that a wealthy o meet her in Isement for The wagon ose made by a John Gaines hovel to Lingo. lames are not Lingo coming night carrying the shovel the Iluchanan, tho Jewnle From the jewelry builnts entire stock at 10 per cent mas shoppers in search of 1 iug amaslng bargains will on him. lie will devote h to tho optical and reps Buchanan, tliojoweler, 7 Will ltetlro and close out his Billow cost. Christ- llday gifts desir 0 well by calling entire attention Ing department. Main street. 12-10-13t To Upbuild t'nraeo irnir. Eastern, Pa., Dec. 20!-lPresldent War field, of Lafayette collSjte, has issued a call for a meeting of S he local mem bers of the board of trustees, when ar rangements are to be ntttde for contin uing the different coutvUi of study dis turbed by the burnlaiMf Pardee Hall Sjutb on Saturday. President As a valuablo tonic and nervine for the noryous system Dr. Bull's Pills have no superior. Price 25 cents,, 00 pills in a box. The genuino bear tha Bull's Iload trade mark. Shun substitutes. Cake baskets, salad dishes, bisque figures and bric-a-brac of all kinds at Giuvin's, 12-20-5t 8 South Main St. Itedemptlon of County Ilomls. Mention was mado in these columns on Saturday that the County Com inissionord rows number of 4 per cent, bonds, issue of 1886, for redemption. Those drawn are as follows: Nos. 5, 70, 31, 10, 54, 23, 71, 13, 91, 11, 03 and 48 $ 12,000 in oil. ?600 Series Nos, 3, 51, 88, 20, 08, 33, 49 and 78 14,000 in all. $100 Series Nos. 135, 150, 134, 101, 17, 88. 1B7, 124, 140 and 81 $1,000 in all, or a grand total of $17,000. Laillei' over gaiters at 10 eente tho pair, at Whitelock's Shoe Store. 12-20-5t Just try a 10c box of Casearets, tho finest liver and bowel regulator ever made. Deeds Kecorded. -Deeds for the following transfers of real estate were filed with the Ilecordcr: From heirs of Philip S. Gares to Mary A. Gares. premises in Branch township; John W. Hies aud wife to F. ii. Hasenauer, promise in Pottaville; Richard W. Ktar and wife to J. II. Zerbey, premises in Pottaville. "I suffered for two years from a bad cough and pain in my chest. I tried a number of remedies, but Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup was the only one that euected a oure. P. J, Murphy, Ashley, Pa." Alaska 1'rospectors. - Dr. O. L. Erwin, a prominent dentist aud large property owner of Seattle, Washing ton, and a brother of Dr. J. W. Erwin, the dsn tit of town, ha been elected president of Iluitmau'i Alaska Prospecting Co,, of Seattle. When bilious or eostive, eat a Caeoaret oanay cainarua. oure guaranieedlOe 36c lluve Your Uoad 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 WILLIAM B. CHANDLER. Increase their amount. It is not pos sible to secure . the passage through either house of a hill making the green backs into gold notes or authorizing bonds payable in gold. The effort to do either thing will probably result, in the passage of a bill for the redemption of the greenbacks in silver dollars and for the payment of all United States bonds In gold or silver coin, in the dis cretion of the president, who will be commahded to exercise his option for the advantage of the government and not for the advantage of the creditor. 'With such an uproar in congress as these proceedings will create, with western congressmen embroiled therein, with presidential vetoes, as threatened by Secretary Gage, under angry discus sion, it will happen that all business enterprises and funds and stocks will be disturbed, prices will fall, insolv encies will Increase and the Republi cans will lose the congressional elec tions in 1898 as disastrously as they did In 1890, and beyond the hope of a, fa vorable reaction in 1890, at which time, therefore, a Bryan Democratic presi dent and congress will be chosen. 'Whether we are to have one of these results political safety or the other political destruction depends entirely upon the course to be pursued by Secretary Gage and those who are pressing him forward namely, the Gold Standard league, of New York, and the self constituted national mone tary conference. How much Secretary Gage cares for the Republican party e not known. Whether President Mc Kinley, whose good faith toward bi metallism are coming to the test, will ntop his secretary In his Insane career, is not known. It is to be hoped he will. But no political situation has been clearer than the present to sound ayes since the Republican party began Its marvelous career 42 yearB ago. There are times for all things. There is a time to move and a time to keep still, and now Is the time to ao keep. "It la simply political suicide for the Republican party in this congress to afllrmatlvely open the discussion of the money question ana to bring on yea and nay votes upon currency legisla ttlon. We ought to await the progress of International bimetallism, the ad vent of business prosperity and the fill ing of the treasury by the normal work ing, soon to be seen, of the new tariff law. Shall we wait for these things or rush on to self destruction? President McKlnley must decide. Will he act for his people' or for his plutocrats? Upon his answer .will depend the events of 1898." At Kolilllsklg .Vreuile Ouf. California bean soup will be served, free. during and between the acts to-uight Hot lunch to-morrow morning. the board, has instruatiil Dr. Warfleld to make all necessary! arrangements for temporary relief andlto call a meet ing of the trustees to arrange for re building the structure without unneces sary delay. Among the Lroperty saved by the students have, bMn found Dr. T. C. Porter's Pennsylvania flora and the new instruments lately added to the department of geology, flsillenbiicH, Of Plttsbm-R WnntH 11100 Pittsburg," Deo. 20.-4 toward securing the G. ment for Pittsburg in Saturday night by County a. A. R. assoo: plan will be agitated. Cincinnati gathering, with the encampment, li held here, it Is propos iudnmpmont. lie Initial step R. encamp was taken e Allegheny on, and the the coming connection should be to unveil a grand soldiers' monument, to cost in the neighborhood of lleved by the veterans 1900 will he the last ypl ments, and It is their af the organization wind this city. 000. It is he reabouts that for encamp- bitton to have Its career in Mehlalzls Vf Corn beef sonp will be set and between tho acts to-nii Hot lunch to-morrow mqj Spent Ills Mmioy Lancaster, Pa., Dec, Hanton, aged 08 years, Ing at the County hos suit of swallowing a mi pills Saturday night, whl up by turning on the g of the hotel at which h and closing all the mean Hanton came here abo and registered at the 1 as from Washington. himself as a penslone week's board at the hi advance, and spent ni until he went broke on ed, free, during i Sntoldpil. Thomas H. ed last even- al as the re- ber of opium h he followed in the room was stopping if ventilation. a week ago, ftman House represented engaged a jl, paying in ney liberally iturday. Tat Turkeys for Ctb' The old reliable firm aii with better facilities thai years experience in solllu store is fitted out with a coldl poultry for the entire town and select your Christmas pi havo it put away. No fea spoiled. Always choice, fre-i A oompleto stock of everyth lS-U-13t Womub's, 1 iHtmas. to tho front ever, fifteen turkeys. Our torago to store Call any timo iltry now and of having it and delicious, ig in our Hue. ( N. Main St. 1R Jowelry, diamonds, gold Hratches. chains and rings. The selection laMer, designs tbo t Uoldermau's i St. 12-14-tf latest and prices the lowest, Jewelry Store, No. 31 N. Ma There li jrtot fasda ation in bujisg aamc needs and prcMat fir the family and fiMBdit but this it a most difi cult question for yew. Consult us, we'smie the market a tredr) Profit by our pm enee, save time umi money and travel less. flie ripened Iruit of our best efforts Is bow laid before you in assortments that any store may be justly proud of. We can satisfy y every possible wants. We have all lines of &DRY GOODS Of the most staple as well as lie Utt novelties and Christmas Holiday Good. Thai mon h we offer some values that fairly sparkle with attraction, . F.G!LL MAIN STREET. LLDYO STREET!. GljHlSTPS GIFTS FOR LITTLE HONEY. A solid oak bedroom, suite, handsomely carved and has eignt pieces, uur price is Six-foot solid oak ex tension tables High-back dining chairs, sOCr Cane Seat dining chairs, 75c Who would not buy at such low prices. Our stock is too big, wo must reduce it, hence such amaz ingly low prices. O'NEILL BROS., 106 South flaln St., Shenandoah, Pa. -THE- WELL FILLED STOCKING. Of Interest to the ' Having been appointed am prepared and will proraH writing of deeds, mortgag leases, agreements and all work generally. Marrlag power of nttorney promptly estate bought aud sold. T. S. Jardin St., Shenandoah, 1! There's no mistake, we h stock of lamps to chooso fro; 12-S0-5t 8S I'ublio. I'otary Public I jy attend to tho , wills, bonds, classes of legal licenses and I rnished. Heal Williams. 123 Ive the biggest Qibvih's, l.nth Main St. No season is so joyous aa 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 you in Groceries. The best at the right prices is our motto. lleatun-Kdgar Nu William II. Ileaton, presidd zeus' National Bank of Asbj ried on Wednesday at Daytoul Jano Allen Edgar, of that phi are now on a wedding tour, their homo at Ashland. Buy your mother, wife orl sweeper or a pretty rug for a I eut at i ricke s carpet store. Ankle Vracturtl John Itomaltis, a reside:! ward, received a fracture of tl aud thigh TOifctJiY slipping o I home this morning. Bomaitil of the Lithuanian band. tlnls. nt of the Citi ind, was mar- Ohio, to Miss je. j. 110 couple li'hoy will make sister a carpet Christmas pres- 12-17-lw .t of the First le rigbtaukle a step at hie is a member Christmas Greens, Mistletol Holly by the yard, Holly Wl flowers. Shenandoah li 13-18-Ot 3 SoutlJ One Minuta Cough That's what you want ! Cure cure V. II ouickly. Uagenbuch. Get Your Laundry In. To lusure clean and acceptable work and prompt delivery of your 1'hrintmui laundry we respectfully request all our patrons to have their laundry in our possession as early as possible be faro tue holidays. Respectfully Yours, 8HKNANDOAII STKAM I. U NDBY, Uenneshy & Uuntek, Props. 12-lt-3t They Will Make Your Home Sweet, For tbey aro beautiful, elaborate, and eheap. Uold mid bronze piti berx, ae, statuary, ornaments, etc , at Hulderman's Jewelry Store, No. 31 Nortli Main streot. 12-11-tf Held I'nr Asau Adam I'utarnauski was null JutticeToomey for assaulting j nonki Saturday night. It is aii acknowledged facl man's Jewelry Store, No. 81 . surpasses all others in the coul Special Nolle All member of the Ushers' requested to atteml a special n at their rooms in the ftobmldtl loose Holly, aths aud cut I hug Stork Main street, it. under bail by Louis Koeha that Holder ortb Main St lty. 12-11-tf T.J. BROUGHALL, 25 South Main Street. DUSTO'S BARBER SHOP ! Attentive and skillful ton so rial arttifa alwun in ntreuuaum Neatest Shop In Town. W. G. DUSTO, Prop. Ferguson House Block. GIRVIN'S Santa Gnus came and dropped into our store io.ooo toys for the children of Uilienandoah, Let these few items show how much lower than the usual price onr toys are. Pianos....; aoc, 45c, 95c Dolls, Beds aud Cradloe Enameled Cradle '35c Oak Cradle, large 35c Dolls Coaches 20c, '25c, 35c 50c Dressed Dolls 45c Books 5c ioc, 15c The largest books iu town .... 25c and 50c 50c Trunks ....45c 75c Trunks 65c 1. 00 Trunks 85c Association are oetiug to-night (building. One inillur fur u C-l Telephone or telegraph to I Kuu, Ashluud, I'll., when youi horse, mule or vow. They wil uuu remove it promptly. All the latest and most pel of vocal and instrumental l ci nts per eopy, or 8 copies fori leal Instruments sold alsol North Maiu street. Important. kroHSS, M. Ulrleh & have a dead II pay you f 1.00 ll-30tf iular selections I beet musio 10 1 25 cents. Mm Mai ley's, 10 FOR THAT LAROE DOLL. The coutest closes to-night at 9 o'clock. Buy your dollars worth to-day and jive us your guess. The lucky person's name win De announced in to-morrow's Him- AU. GIRVIN'S TWO STORES. 4&8 SOUTH MAIN ST.
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