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SHENANDOAH. PA.. WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 29, 1897.
ONE CENT.
,QIG REDUCTION -IN.
LADIES' TlfflBpD HATS Hp BOfllETS.
Ostrich Tips, black only, (3111 a bunch,) per bunch...... 25c
Ostrich Block, per bunclTonly 50c
Ostrich Block, per bunch only , 7SC
Ostrich Plums " 25c, 35c, 50c. up to $1.2$
Clearance sale of Children's Coats, reduced to cost price. The
$1.00 kind down to 75c ; the $1.75 kind down to $1.50 and the $3.00
kind down to $2.00.
MRS. J- J. KELLY.
No. S SOUTH MAIN STREET,
Next Door to Grand Union Tea Store Shenandoah. Pa.
Hi HOLIDAY GREETING I fH
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,
LEGGINGS, POCKET BOOK, BOTTLE of COLOGUE.
All of which are good nnd buI table presents,
I I PDirPr'Cb North Main St.,
O- I rIUt.O, Shenandoah, Pa.
IThesa beverages just suit the
w&st critical drinker. It just
susta us to have them drink it,
be :ause they are pure and whole
90 ae.
1 '
COLUMBIA
CLEARANCE SALE OF.-
EADIES' coats and capes.
tAnd the largest assortment of
iARPBTS
in an qualities.
A DRIVE IN A H0A1E-MADE ALL WOOL BLANKETS.
BARGAINS IN HOLIDAY QOODS.
P.J.
IUfcdquarten for ..... .
, , , , Commercial Traveler
BOilHERGIlL HOTEL,
J. QUANT JIOYEU, Prop.,
Or j Coal and Main streets, Shenandoah, Pa.
JTerros: Jl.OOperday.
Stabling Faculties Unsurpassed,
ftendsrs comfortably accommodated by week
or month.
A Full Stock of Fine Groceries for the
Holiday Seison.
1 Fancy California Canned Fruits. New Goods Extra Quality.
Heavy Syrup.
Iemon 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.
NEW RAISINS.,
All Kinds and 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
Almonds and
-FOR GOOD
Use Keiter's
Our Pure Kettle Rendered Lard
Meat. Remember we sell 110
At
Holiday Presents.
THIS LAUOIStMUM
ItOCKKKjff
98c.
i).M,v
I.ADIK8' UI'HOI.STKItKDa I (fcl OK
. nociinns ;p
Pictures, Kneels, Ladles' Desks, Ilook Cases,
China Ulostt, 1'ortmlt Kromes, Rattan Koek
ert, Onyx TWPshey Tables, Music Cabinets',
Hut Trew, Fnoy Mirrors, Uent's Arm Chairs.
We Have a Large stock to Select Fiom.
Cheaper Than Ever.
J. P. WILLIAMS & SON,
13 South Alain Street.
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
vtonics of the system.
LADIES'
c H EAP,
30 S. HAIN ST.,
? SHENANDOAH.
CHARLES DERR,
TONSORIAL ARTIST
(Bhceler's Old Stand.)
109 NORTH MAIN STREET.
First-class work guaranteed. Prompt and
olite attendants. Jlalr cutting- a spe.ialtr.
You Will Find Fancy Paper Shell
Finest Grenoble Walnuts, and
Plenty of Them.
MINCE PIBS-
Pastry Flour.
and our Best Old Fashioned Mince
New Style or Cheap Mince Meat.
KEITER'S.
THIS WKATIII2K.
Forecast for Thursday : Partly cloudy to
cloudy, warmer weather, with snow iu tho
northern districts, and brisk southerly winds,
becoming high on tho coasts, followed by
clearing In tho western districts and possibly
by night on the seaboard.
WEDDING BELLS.
Tho
McIIale-Clallngher Nuptials Took
Place Thts Afternoon.
At high noon to-day Richard A. Mcllalo,
tho school teacher, mid Miss Anna A.
Gallaghor, daughter of Mr. nnd Mrs. Darby
Hgan, of East Lloyd street, were joined in
the houds of matrimony in tho Annunciation
ltomau Catholjo church, on Weat Cherry
street. Rev. H. P. O'lleilly ollloiated ut the
ceremony. Miss Maggie Qoff,.of Oerman
town, Pn., was the bridesmaid nnd Michael
J. O'llara the groomsman. The wedding
march was played by Miss Katie Golden.
There was a lariio attendance of friends of
tho respective parties. After tho ceremony a
reception was held nt the residence of tho
brides parents, No. 211 East Lloyd street.
The bridal couple left for a tour this nftor
noon and will spend a week in New York.
Thomas Kcnuey, tho well known motor
man on the Shenandoah branch of tho Trac
tion road, and Hiss Theresa Corcoran, one of
Oirardville's highly esteemed young ladies,
will bo married on January 5th.
Miss Susie Kershncr ond Daniel Kleckncr,
both of Tamaqua, wore married at the latter
place yesterday afternoon.
Edward McQouigal and Miss Bertha Win
ter, of St. Clair, were married yostcrday at
St Bonlfacuis Catholic church. Miss Lena
Phillips acted as bridesmaid while John
Winter, a brother of the bride, was best man.
Yesterday at tho home of the bride's
pareuts, in Mt. Carmel) Victor Thompson
and Miss Deborah Davis weio joined in
marriage. The contracting couple is promin
ent In Mt. Carmel society circles.
Jlreen's ltlulto Cafe.
Oyster soup to-night.
Uot lunch to-morrow morning,
No Changes This Year.
As foreshadowed in these columns several
days ago, there will be no changes In the
departments under the control of the County
Commissioners, All tho clerks in tho latter's
office, tho officials at the jail nnd others who
rocelve their appointment at the hands of the
Commissioners are to ho retained. The only
now appointee was Earl Martin, sou of Com
missioner Martin, as Mercantile Appraiser.
The only office on the hill in which there
will be changes is the Sheriff's, when John
Toole succeeds Sheriff Scott on Monday nest.
The former's chief deputy is Thomas O'Don-
nell, at the present time deputy in the Dis
trict Attorney's office, and the latter position
will be filled by Elmer Bechtel brother of
the District Attorney.
One of the Republican Poor Directors yes
terday stated to a reporter that himself and
his colleague will come together to-morrow
or the fallowing day and agree upon the ap
pointments. The bone of contention at
present is the Stewardship. There is a great
pressure brought tobearagalnst tho retention
of the present incumbent. Outside of that
positiou there will he few changes. Shen
andoah may lose one appointment In the
deal.
The iNew Year's gilt is now almost as
popular as tho Christmas gift. Its the proper
time to return the unexpected Christmas
token, or remember some one whom you un
intentionally overlooked. If yon want just
the right article, at just tho right price you
should get it at Brumm's jewelry and music
goods store. 12-27-tf
I.yon-I)unn Contest.
The Lyon-Dunn Orphans' judgeship con
test court resumed sessions yesterday, with
Judge Craig, alone, on the bench. Witnesses
for tho respondent wero examined. They
were from Fralley township, Shenandoah,
Ashland, Mahauoy township, Pluegrove
township, Cressona, Hegins, Barry and York
vllle. The matter of throwing out tho vote
of tho Fifth ward of Pottsville was not
argued, and will not bo until there is a full
bench present. James J. Powell, Fourth
ward of Shenandoah, was called in relation
to the vote of Thos.' Mayberry; the witness
bad a subpoeua for him, bis brother having
told him ho was in Boston. M.J. Scaulau
collector of Shenandoah, was arked whether
Mayberry paid taxes; the witness stated he
paid the '01 taxes in the Second ward.
WHAT CAN 1115 HUU.V AND 1I15AKD
At 1'ooler'. Coucert Saloon.
Mr. Pooler has in the persons of Messrs,
Connelly and Helm, secured tho strongest
attraction in town. Thoy are two variety
performers of unusual merit, and ard well
known Hi Shenandoah and surrounding dis
tricts, and after an absence of several years
have returned to the old house, 115 East
Centre street. They have a budget of new
songs und duetts which tbey are daily reu
dering. Also presenting their own original
Master anil Man" ami ' Swell and Outcast
These especially seem to hit the popular
taste. They havo many friends iu and
around Shenandoah and hope to have the
pleasure of seeing (he old friendly faces be-
fore the holidays close. 12-20-31
Kemlrlck House Free Lunch.
Cream of tomatoes to-night.
Hot lunch to-morrow morning.
Kiseujiower Itemoved.
Sh.riff AUx. Scott and Deputy Beddall to
day removed Theodore Eisenhower from the
county jail to Philadelphia, and placed him
iu tho Eastern Penitentiary to serve a life
sentence for the murder of John Schwindt,
Eisenhower was supplied with a new suit of
clothes, and when lie bade the prison ofilolals
good-bye he exprossed himself as well satis
fled with his lot and what his friends had
done in his behalf. It is safe to say that he
will not serve out his full sentence.
Call at Holderman's Jewelry Store, and
have your selections laid aside. 12-14-tf
Sir. Hater's Bnt.rnrlse.
Brewer Kaier, of Mahauoy City, stated to
a reporter jn Malta noy City that he will
harvest thousands of tons of ire this year
and have it placed iu his store houses iu
llazletou, unenannoaii, suanionin, jut,.
Carmel and other coal region towns. This
will be made possible by the harvesting of
tho ice from a big dam near Mahauoy City,
Bargaius in neckwear, gloves
brellas, at 120 North Main street.
and mu
lt
Went to the Hospital.
John Butka, the man who had tho sight of .
one of bis eyes destroyed by a fall of coal at
the Kllangowan colliery yesterday, went to
(he Miners' hospital to-day aud will probably
he popfiped there several weeks.
1'ubllo Sulo.
Robblus' opera house, situate on North
Main street, will be aoM at public sale to the
highest bidderon January 4th, 1888, at 2 p.
111., on the premises. The terms of sale :
$ 1,000 in cash on day of sale, $5,000 In thirty
days and the balanco on time. ts
JWUST STflp
FOR A TRIAL
An
Important Ruling In the
Commissioners' Case.
County
SEVERAL COUNTS ARE QUASHED
But Judge Bechtel Sustained the Greater
Number of the Counts iu the indict
ment as to Both Former and
Present County Com
missioners. At tho Pottsville court yesterday Judge
Bechtel handed dowu an Important opinion
n which he passed upon the motion to quash
tho Indictments in the cases of tho Common
wealth, through the Taxpayors' Association,
gainst Frank Itentr, John P. Martin and
Charles Meyers, constituting tho present
Board of County Commissioners, and Charles
Allen, Frank licntz and John P. Martin,
who constituted tho Board of County Com
missioners that preceded the present board.
Under the decision renderod the accused
must stand trial, although some of tho
counts in the indictment are stricken out.
Their trial will probably follow on tho heels
of that of County Controller Severn, who is
similarly indicted.
Of the 22 counts in the indlctmont against
the present Board of Commissioners tho court
quashos three and gives tho following rea
sons for the direction : Count No. 4 docs not
properly charge the offenso attempted to bo
therein set forth. It does not contain either
day, month or year, nor is thero any blank
left for tho insertion of either. Counts 15 and
10, on page 14, 15, 16 and 17, are drawn un
der tho Act of 1889, P. L. page 420. The 13th
section of this Act defines and punishes the
public officials for any wllfull failure to
carry out the duties imposed upon them" by
its several provisions. These counts are not
drawn under this section, or at least uot suffi
ciently charged uudor its provisions, but ap
pear to bo drawn for the purpose of charging
misdemeanor at common law. They are not,
therefore, sufficient, for tho defendants may
not be called upon to answer for a common
law and statutory misdemeanor for one and
the same act. "And now, December 28th,
1897," soys the court, the "4th, loth and 10th
counts are hereby quashed, and as to all
others, some nineteen in number, the motion
is overruled."
As to the counts against tho old board of
Commissioners the court rules : The second
count indicts tho defendants for making a
number of contracts, &c, without naming
tho individuals or parties with whom they
wero made. Tho count lacks precision and
certainty. Tho error is that the defendants
arc not charged with ono specific act or of
fence, but with a number of acts, each con'
stitutlng a distinct offense, which is too gen
eral. The special maimer of the fact should
appear that the defendants may precisely
know with what they are charged, and that
thoy may be able to plead the very fact ot
which thoy are to be acquitted or convicted,
to a second Indictment for the same offense.
Tho 7th aud Oth counts nro attempts to
combine preceding counts into one and is bad
for duplicity.
Tho twentieth count avers that the de
fendants did "wilfully, unlawfully and cor
ruptly draw sundry orders or warrants upon
the county treasury, for the payment of
sundry. Illegal bills, claims and demands."
What is said above regarding the second and
ninth counts applies to tho twentieth count.
It is not specific or certain.
The twenty-ninth count nvers several in
dependent, unlawful acts, and is bad for du
plicity.
Tho thirty-sixth and thirty-seventh counts,
which charge tho defendants with neglecting
aud disregarding their duties in certain re
spects under tho Act of 1889, are defective iu
that they do not charge "willful fuiluro'ion
tho part of tho defendants respecting tho
provisions disregarded,
Tho 3Bth count, which avers that tne de
fendants "illegally and fraudulently awarded
contracts to sundry persona for work to be
done iu aud about the building of new
bridges, the repairs on sundry bridges," &c
is bad for waut of certainty. It is on a foot
ing with the 2nd, Uth aud 20th counts.
And now, Dec. 28th, 1807, in accordance
with the foregoing opinion, the 2d, 7th, Oth,
20th, 20th, 30th, 37th aud 30th counts are
hereby quashed, and as to all the remaining
counts, the motion to quash is denied by the
court.
It Is an acknowledged fact that Holder-
man's Jewelry Store, No. 31 North Main St.,
surpasses all others in the county. 12-14-tf
Post Oltlce DIecussIons.
Now that the appointment of tho post
master of town has been decided upon the
selection of an assistant is the subject of
speculation and seems to arouse as much dis
cussion as the main topic did. It is now
stated that Edward Roberta has not got a
plumber's cinch on the position and that
some well posted people on tho inside say
H. C. Boyer, of Reading, will be brought
here by Mr. Rrumm and made assistant post
master. Others are quite as confident that
the appointee, will be Miss Kate Q lover,
while there are some who tay that if Con
greseman Brunim would keep his hands off,
William Keevee would be Mr. Bedea's selec
tion for the office. From the same source it
is learned that the retention of the two Demo
cratic letter-carriers Is one of tho considera
tions demanded by ex-Senator Coyle.
Capes and jackets almost given away at
130 North Main btreet. It
Victims Hurled.
The remains of Sam Gustus, who was
killed in the Indian Ridge mine by a fall of
coal it two o'clock on Monday moruing, and
Anthony Megias, who was smothered by guM
iu the Win. Peun colliery on Monday, ware
Interred in the Lithuanian cemetery on the
hill to-day. The services over the remains
were held iu St. George's Lithuanian church
on South Jardin street;,
One Minute Cough Cure cures quickly
That's what you want ! C. H. Ilugeubuoh.
Alleged Conspiracy,
From the Mlnort.' Journal.
Tho good people of New Philadelphia,
Silver Creek and vicinity have been living
under a reign of terror ever since Chri. turns
Day.
An organised band of fearless, law
rufliaus has created this coudltluu of thing.
It is a secret organization, composed of Lith
uaniani. bound together by ah oath, In com
prison to which that taken by members of
the oia-lime aiouie jiuguiiw was a mere
promise between children.
It is positively known that the organiza
tion numbers at least 28 members. They are
bound by oath to protect each other no
matter what crime may be committed ; to
punish and, if necessary, kill their supposed
enemies or persons against whom any mem
ber may havo a grievance ; to employ counsel
to defend mombers, who are brought to trial
and to see that vengeance Is meted out to
those who prosecute them.
Tho first victim of this society Is Joo
Kokonosky, proprietor of a saloon on Water
street. Now Philadelphia. Three times
within a few weeks he has been made the
victim' of their violence It is even said that
he wB known and hated by (tome of the
members of tho gang in tho old country and
that he is now being made to inner on ac
count of tho 111 will bred in their native
land. The result of the outbreak on Satur
day night was that nine members o the
gang were arrested and placed under ball
ten are at work, who are well nrqintlnted
witli the mourners ana uieir language, mm 11
Is expected that tho society will have a very
short life,
Special clearing sale of enpes aud jackets
now oh, at 120 North Mnln street. It
Durrnut ' Aptiilofvrioii Homed.
San Francisco, Dec. 29. Late yester
day afternoon the supreme court, after
having heard the matter arxued in
chambers, denied the application of
the attorneys for W. II. T. Durrant, the
condemned murderer of Blanche La
mont, for a writ of probable cause. It
was contended by Durrsnt's counsel
that Judge Ilaher erred in having- fixed
the date for the execution of their
client within less than CO days after
tho date uoon which he was recom
mitted to the custody of the warden
of San Quentln prison. The supreme
court denied tho petition unanimously.
Connors Hold For Ghlltivrar'n Mitrtlor
Norrlstown, Pa., Dec. 20. Martin
Connors, arrested at Ardmore on Mon
day, was yesterday given a hearing
and committed for trial on the charge
of murdering Conductor Galloway on
Sunday night. Motorman Charles E.
Matthias positively identified him as
the man who shot Galloway, and Mar
tha Booth, Mrs. Harry Barnshaw and
Miss ISmma Ober fully identified him
as one of the robbers. Connors denies
the charge, and says he never had a
revolver In tils hands In his life.
MlRslner l'renolior Lopntcd.
Harrlsburg, Dec. 29. Chief ot Police
Westen last night received a letter
from M. W. Sammon, West Pittston,
Pa., stating that Ilev. Samuel Spurrier,
the missing Balnbrldge preacher, whose
satchel and hat were found on the
banks of the Suspuehanna river In this
city two weeks ago, had spent last Fri
day night with him. Chief Westen
turned the letter over to the minister's
relatives to aid them In their search
for the old man. '
Shake Off Rheumatism and Neuralgia.
Rub well with Red Flag Oil, 25c.
Gruhler Bros., drug store.
At
An Arbitration.
E. W. Shoemaker. Esq., Charlos Radzewlcz
and J. A. Rellly, Jr., sat thts afternoon in
tho office of M. M. Burke, Esq., asarbltrators
in the case of Emll Heuschel & Co., cloth
dealers of New York, against Adam Bule
wski, tho West Coal street merchant tailor.
Tho firm claims about f300 for cloth sold.
Buiewski admits that he owes tho bill, hut
claims tho firm owes him f 100 for giving
information as to where Green, the East
Centre street tailor, secreted goods when he
failed. Henschel & Co. say they never
promlssd to pay tke reward and that, if they
did, Buiewski violated his agreement by
giving tho same information to others. The
arbitration was still on when tho Herald
went to press.
Notice.
All members of Anthracite Castle No. 74,
K. G. E., are requested to attend the funeral
of our late brother, Joshua Richardson, ou
Friday, Docember 31st, at 1 o'clock. The
members will please inset in the nail at 12
o'clock for tho purpose of making arrange
ments. By order of
Tom. Hall, N. C.
Attest : E. D. Beddall, M. of R. 2t
To the rublie.
As repairs are to be made to the main line
of the public water works to-night, it is
probable that the water supply will bo turned
off from 8 to 12 o'clock, midnight. This no
tice is given so that the consumers may gov
ern themselves accordingly.
It T. M. Stout, Supt.
Buy tho New Year's gift at Brumm's. tf
Obituary.
Joshua Richardson, a former resident of
Lost Creek, died at Ceutralla from hem
orrhages. The deceased was well known in
this town, and was a member of the local
lodge of Knights of the Golden Eaglo. The
funeral will take place on Friday, Iutorment
in the Odd Fellows' cemetery on tho hill.
Tho Connors Funeral.
The funeral of John, son of Mrs. D, J.
Connors, of Mahanoy Plane, will take place
to-morrow. Services in St. Mary's church,
Mahanoy Plane, 9 a. m. Interment in the
Annunciation cemetery, Shenandoah.
Go To Klondike.
Sohtethlng new in this region is a Klon-
dike social. Go to tho Primitive Methodist
church to-night and participate in one, nnd
have all dull oaro frozen up.
Killed One to Alhrry Another,
Clinton, Ia Deo. 39, Theodore Dur
toch and Ernestine Burtoch were ar
rested last night, charged with the
murder of CharleB Selhausen, the wo
man's former husband, In September.
The body of Selhausen was exhumed
and the autopsy disclosed poison. Bur
toch had boarded with Selhausen, and
the husband had become jealous, com
pelling Burtoch to leave. Upon Sel
hausen' death ho returned, and a
week ago married the widow. The
woman confessed, after her arrest, that
she had killed Selhausen with rat
poison, and Implicated Burtorh.
Don't forget the Shenandoah Fertilising
Company removes your dead aulmali, free of
charge. 1 1-30-1 m
Ot Interest to the Public.
Having been appointed Notary Public I
am prepared aud will promptly attend to the
writing of deeds, mortgages, wills, bends,
leases, agteemeuts aud all classes of legal
work generally. Marriage licensee and
power of attorney promptly furnished. Real
estate bought and sold. T. T. Williams, 133
S. Jardln St., Shenandoah, Pa. tf
The 400 Club Dance.
The 400 Club will hold another daroe
Tlmrsday night, and those who received In
vitations to the dauce held last week van
consider themselves invited ou this occa
sion. 12-20-2t
One Dollar for Carcass,
Telephone or telegraph to M. Ulrich &
Son, Ashlnud, Pa., wheu you have a dead
horse, mule or cow. They will pay you f 1.00
and remove it promptly. ll-30tf
TflE JAPS
AWAIT WAR
Twenty Warships Await Instructions
Outside of Nagasaki.
ACTING IN TOUCH WITH BRITONS
Japan Will Certainly Oppese a Permanent
Kuaslnn Occupation of Fort Arthur.
Count Ito Will rorm a Ministry
With a Vigorous Foreign
olley.
London, Dec. 29. A special dispatch
from Shanghai says: It Is reported
that a Japanese fleet of over 20 war
ships Is watting near Goto island, out
side Nagasaki, fully equipped for war
and only awaiting Instructions. This
lnoludes the Yaahlma and the Fuji, two
of the finest vessels. In the Japanese
navy, and the Chen-Yuen, that was
captured from China. The Japanese
fleet, It 1b understood, is acting In close
touch with the British squadron, under
Vice Admiral Sir Alexander Buller,
commander-in-chief on the China sta
tion. Japan will certainly oppose a per
manent Russian occupation of Port Ar
thur. The sudden dissolution of the
Japanese diet was owing to the war
spirit. It Is expected that the Japan
ese fleet will attempt to prevent the
landing of reinforcements from Odessa
for the protectlor of the Russian trans
Aslatlc railway in Manchuria. The
military party Is eager for action, and
extraordinary activity prevails at the"
military and naval depots.
A dispatch to-THo Times from Kobe,
Japan, says the dissolution of the diet
has greatly angered the political par
ties. It Is probable that Marquis Ito,
former premier, and Count Okuma, a
former foreign minister, will form a co
alition ministry, with a vigorous for
eign policy. "
The Paris correspondent of The
Mdrnlng Post says: "Russia has long
been negotiating to raise a Chinese
COUNT ITO.
loan of 0,000,000 In France to pay the
indemnity and secure the Japanese
evacuation of Wel-Hal-Wel. The ne
gotiations were broken off owing to
France Insisting that the Bank of
France should issue the loan and Rus
sia desiring that the Russo-Chlnese
bank should take the lead. A certain
coolness now exists between France
and Russia."
According to a letter which The
TlmeB publishes from a correspondent
at Tokio a cabinet crisis occurred In
November, due to the refusal of the
Progressists to vote an Increase In the
land tax, which Is necessary, owing to
the deficits caused by the late war.
Pasllament would have expired next
June, and the Progressists, with a gen
eral election In sight, did not desire
to risk unpopularity by voting to in
crease taxation.
However. Count Okuma, the leader
of the Progressists, left the foreign
office, says the correspondent, with an
enhanced reputation, and next to Count
Ito occupies the largest"-space In the
field of the nation's vision,
The Times commenting editorially on
this letter and Its dispatches says:
"The advent of a cabinet led by two
such statesmen as Marquis Ito and
Count Okuma may be regarded as an
event of great significance by the other
powers."
They Will Make Your Home Sweet, '
For they are beautiful, elaborate and cheap,
Gold and bronze pitchers, vases, statuary,
ornaments, etc., at Holderman's Jewelry
Store, No. 31 North Main street. 18-14-tf
Colliery Suspends,
Packer colliery No. 5, operated by the
Lehigh Valley Coal Company, has suspended
operations Indefinitely on account of tho
dull coal trade. About six hundred men and
boys aro idle in consequence of tho suspen
slon.
At Kepchluskl's Aroudo Cafo.
Pea soup, free, to-night.
Hot lunch to-morrow morning.
The Phoenix fair.
The Lithuanian band will give a concert at
the Phoenix fair this evening. R. C. R. Bur
tou, of Philadelphia, aud others will rende
several vocal selections. Peter Scanlan will
also assist in entertaining the public. The
door prize to-night will be a bag of Hour.
Mis Mania Tntcey, of West Lloyd street,
won the door prize last ntght.
Special Kntertaluuieiit
At Morris' Bijou, from December 24 to Jan'
uary 3, each evening, free to our patrons, by
1'rof. IMvia, of Wales, and Prof. Weber,
lately with Soma's band. All brands of
wines and liquors, fresh ale ou tap dally and
hot Tom aud Jerry, at the bar. 12-38-Ot
Miners Golug South.
A representative of a Southern miulng cor
poration is In the region socurtug minora
work In the coal mines at IGaletou, Va. He
secured twenty men from Shamokin and as
mauy more from Uasleton. It laid the
men average from fg o 8. per day and work
six days a week throughout the year,
lluvu Your Dead Animals
Taken away, free, by leaving won! at 108
North Malu street, or telephone to the Shen
andoah exchange. Shenandoah fertilizing
umpany. ll-30-lm
Jewelry, diamond., gold watches, ohains
and rings. The selection larger, designs th
lutHl mill ni-li'A. Mm Inuraa. at Ar.no m
' Jewelry Store, No 31 N. Mttiu St. 12-14-tf
"Shannon of the With."
Mr. W. II. Powor, one of America's most
talented romantlo actors, will be seen in
Mahauoy City again this year In "Shannon
of the Sixth," Edward E. Kidder's stirring
military drama. Mr. Power will be remem
bered by the hosts who saw lilm iu that town
last season as the dashing and bravo Litut.
Shauuon, of the Sixth Carbineers of tho
English army stationed in India. It is not
at all necessary to go into details concerning
the story of this powerful war spectacle.
TI10 scene is lai I in India during the terrible
rebellion of the Sepi.ys in 1857. This is a
very long jump for Mr. Kidder, who has
lieen identified with such tranquil plays as
"IVaeeful Valley," "A Poor Relation" and
ethers, but he risked the attempt, nnd IIkp
his other ellorts, success lias crowned his
labors. He has taken advantage of the
golden opportunity to clothe the offspring of
his fertile Imagination in a rich garb of
tropical sceues, to dress his characters in tho
bright hued uniforms of the English mili
tary, and Impose into the lines of tho play
all that pertains to love, adventure and
bravery, uot emitting that essential vein of
parkllug comedy fur which he is famous.
Mr. Kidder has materially Improved the
general action of the play, some of the lines
havo been changed to advantage, and addi
tional scenhs display added The sensational
cannon scene of the third act at the finale
remains the same, soul stirring, intensely
thrilling examplo of stage realism it was last
season. The oompany supporting Mr. Power
has been considerably added to and strength
ened, and neither time nor money has been
spared to make tho engagement at the Kaier
opera house, Mahanoy City, Thursday, De
cembor 30tb, oven more of an artistic
triumph than last season.
Itlckert's Cale,
Filled beef to-night. Sour krout, pork and
mashed potatoes to-morrow morning,
FlcdpecV r'.riTnf!.r'nilt;
Pittsburg, pec. 29. Forty per cent of
the Pittsburg district cdal operators
have signed a legal document binding
them to uniformity, and
expect to be
operating under the new p.
an by Jan. 1.
Thursday to
The signers will meet on
ratify their signatures and get mat
ters in shape for the new tear. Enough
signatures have been sec
bred to con
vlnce the promotors of th
scheme that
it can be pushed to sue
Those In
the agreement have the
operation of
the miners, and those w:
lout the fold
will be compelled to pay
n cents more
than the regular dlst:
t price for
mining until trley come
o uniformity
or uniformity Is proven a
allure. From
the present outlook It Is balleved about
one-half the mines in theldlstrict -will
be on strike after Jan. 15,
A 111c Coal Comli
Pittsburg, Dec. 29. ThS promoters
of the Citizens Coal company, which
will be composed of Pittsburg and Cln
clnnatl operators, have completed plans
for the new company. A 'meeting Will
be held In this city on Jan. 18 for or
ganlzatlon, election of officers, etc. The
entire capital, $4,000,000, was subscribed
yesterday, the plants of the Pittsburg
people being taken at 12,000,000 cash,
When all the operators had subscribed
the ncce! T-M'al was short nearly
$100,000. This deficiency was made up
by W. A. McDonald, the Cincinnati
Standard Oil man, who will In all
likelihood be president of the com
pany. Con! Hauling.
Tho undersigned will haul a ton of coal to
any part of town for fifty ccnt3.
Owen ukennan,
12-22-lw Wost Cherry street.
Election of Olticnrs.
The following election of officers was mado
by Washington Camp No. 112, P. 0. S. of A.,
last evening : Past President, E. A. Doherty;
resident, B. T. Mansell; Vice President
John Reese; Master of Forms, H. P. Gable;
Tronsuror, George H. Krick; Secretary, J. S.
Williams: Conductor, W. H. Kerslake; In
spector, Harry Aregood, Sr.; Trustee, H. E.
Dengler; Charter Trustee, Harry Arcgooa,
Sr.
An olectlon of officers in General Harrison
Lodge No. 251, Knights of Pythias, resulted
as follows last evening : Chancellor Com
mander, W. J. Watkius; Vico Chancellor,
Oscar Goho; Prelate, George W. Kclpcr;
Master at Arms, Isaac Wagner: Master at
Work. J. A. Snonsler: Icner Guard, A. L.
Graf ; Outer Guard, Stephen Tregembo, Sr.;
Trustee, S. M. FeUer, M. D
Dress goods, underwear and
blankets.
CHEAP, at 120 North Main stj-eet.
It
- J. Weeks' Cafe Nightly Concerts
In addition to the concerts which are
given regularly at this popi:
lar resort the
proprietor has secured the t
ervices of the
musical marvel. Larry Poncifll, for tho re,
mainder of the holiday sea4on. From to
night on Mr. Poncoll will play tho following
selections on his many instruments, accom
p.inled by Prof. John Thei
the pianist
While the Dance Goes ou
After the
Ball," Clogs, Irish reels, "Wul
shlngton Post'
march : polkas, "Tbor'U Co
pie a Time ; '
S,veet Rosie O'Grady,
"blocking Bird"
with natural imitations ; "J
ist Tell Them
That you Saw Me ;" "She M
ly Have Seen
Iris In Blue;"
Better Duys:" "Two Little f
Sweet Mario ;" Sunshint,
of Paradise
;" "Blue Bells
itations of tho
Alley " '"Mother was a Lady
of Scotland," with a tone in
bells, "Hot Stuff clog," "The
Side Walks of
New York ;" and Brilllngeri
s latest march
ections can be
music All of the above e
hoard on the musical bottles
Io. 12-22-8t
4
Call at
Holderman's
your holiday
12-14-tf
preseute.
Kxplaimtory.
Rev. J. O, Sehlenker, pas
or of the
G?r -
man Lutheran ciiuroh at Had
leton, writes
letter to ttev. John Gruhler
German Lutheran church of
following extract from the
Itself: "Bad news always
rapidly than good news. Oni
pastor of
town, and
letter explains
spreads more
of our Hasle-
ton papers, in some mysterioc
t way, got
and
printed tbo Information con
IIkkai.i). The same was c
flcially in the other two U
ained in
your
intradioted
tzleton papers.
No, I have not resigned, nor
There was a little trouble in
o I expect to.
my congrega,
atur."
tton, but nothing of a serious
Meldalsls Uafit
Fresh pork and mashed pot
a toes
fig.
to-night
uiam soup to-morrow morui
llucliannu, the Jeweler,
Vlll lletlre
From the jewelry business
ad close out
entire stock ut 10 per cent bell
w cost. Christ-
mas shoppers In search of holil
lay gifts
desir -
Ing smailng bargains will do
well by calling
latire attention
ou him. He will devote his e
to the optical and repairiil
g departmont,
Buohanau, the jeweler, 7 Soutl
li Main street.
12 - 10
llooius For liei!
t.
Two heated rooms suitable
for office
poses, oiuer conveuiencej, apjB
Iv at No 10.
Jaroin nt.
12 -.s-tf
HOLIDAY THOUGHTS
Presents For All.
if If frl (s(ris
alion in buying korat
needs and presca far
the family and friensts,
but this is a most dlS
cult question for yen.
Consult us, we tmato
the market a stady
Profit by eur experi
ence, save time t4
money and travel Its.
1 he ripened fruit of our best efforts Is now
laid before you in assortments that any store
may be justly proud of. We can satisfy ye
every possible wants.
We have all lines of
fDRY GOODS
Of the most staple as well as the tales
novelties and Christmas Holiday Goods. TWi
nion.h we offer some values that fairly sparkle
with attraction.
MAIN STREET. LLOYD STREET.
Holiday Gifts
F"OR
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, gOc
Cane Seat.djning chairs, 75c
Who would not buy at such low
prices. Our stock is too big, we
must reduce it, hence such amaz
ingly low prices.
O'NEILL BROS.,
106 South riain St., Shenandoah, Pa;
-THE-
WELL FILLED STOCKING.
No season is so joyous as
Christmas. When it come 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 hart a
stock of all new goods.
Candy, Figs. Dates, Nuts,
Oranges and Grapes.
Let us interest you in Groceriea.
The best at the right prices is crar
motto.
T. J. BROUGHALL,
25 South Main Street.
NOTICE TO PATRONS !
Our barber shop will close at
noon on
CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR'S DAY.
W. G. DUSTO, Prop.
Ferguson House Block-
sGIRVIN'S
Santa Claus came and dropped late
our store 10.000 toys for the children f
Shenandoah. Let these few items show
how much lower than theuftia' price nr
toys are.
Pianos soc, 4$c S
a
the
the
Dolls, Beds and Cradles
Bnameled Cradle 35e
Oak Cradle, large 35c .
of-
Dolls Coaches 20c, 25c, 35a
50c Dreued Dolls ....45a
Books 5c loc, 15a
The largest books in town, . .,25c and 50c
50c Trunks. 45c
75c Trunks .5e
1.00 Trunks 15c
As Announced
Yesterday,
The contest for the large dsll closed
at 9 p. in. and the happy possesser wh
guessed the name RL1ZABBTH, Is Misa
Carrie Stauflenberjj, of White streeU
GIRVIN'S
TWO STORES.
4&B SOUTH MAIN ST.
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