SELECT NOTES On the Sunday school lessons arc now on sale. Publisher's price $1.25. Our special price $1.00. Only a few left at this price HOOKS & BROWN, a rsl. Mailr-i St. THE Rt'SlI In the Spring will be Tremendous, The most profltnlile Iiii1ih-i 111 hv In Irnn liorUtlon and nu'rclinuilntUK um! In funil-liliiR I(hmI tuitl mippllc to tin niiiltitnilf nf (Iniil Seek' -in ilmit. n tivttvn Trading. Mercan tile imiiI -tfii.i ship Inn ncm, It vn lit ll It v II III no In 'V'S The Alaska Transporla ion and Development Company ,nc.rPrHral!tJ $5 000,000 -n-"b' Vo meet thli lU'innml. will own and operated OWN STEAMERS, BOATS AND BARGES ON THE YUKON, Connecting with its own line of large and Magnificent Ocean Steamers, Specially adapted for pnsen. it tnlin hm -u fry ing to tliat country an tintnene atnoniit of mtp pireH and ffiiilpini'nl for tht miner;, iim well um ItirulalilnK them traiiHi'nrt.ition for tlnni"lvi-s ami their itihhN, ami est thli-hhiK TrmtliiK Stations t dilTi rriit points. An opportunity is offered any per 11, he they of un. I or In 11:0 ineuni, to Inn (dune of f.toik in this emu pun and partiel-tatu in tin- HNOKMOUS DIVIDENDS sure to be earned within the next 12 inontlH. Shares arc offeied at $1.00 each pnr.iluc, iion-iuiHenalilc, mill will In1 olTereil Kir liuiltL'il time only. Safer than Savings Banks nd Bank Stocks alng larger dividends. While inimernu tminirn banks ami banks li i e Muspemted, truiifp'rtutlon ami trading companies were never seen In the Hat of failures This stock It out of the most desirable Investments offered thA public rho Incorporators and stockholders who are connected with this company are men of wide experience in similar undertakings and men whose names are sulllelcnt Kiiurutitcc f tandiiiK of the company, to wit : ALUKUTC. UI.ATZ, Vtea Val Itlatz lbcw Co., Milwaukee HON WM. 15. MASON, I'nited States Senator from Illinois P. O HOWARDS, Pass. Traffic M;r. C H. & I) It. U , Cincinnati. FHAXK A IIKC11T. of Chas. Kaestner & Co. Chicago. CHAH. II. HOCKWKLUTralllcMur. C 1. & L It. H (Monon Koute) ChiciiK" M C. ItlNKAUSON.CJetri I'ass. At. C N. O & T. IV U. It.. Cincinnati, O. Jl. W. (SHU'riTU. l-res. First National Hauls. Vicksburu, Miss. KItlCI). A OTTK. at eighteen yearn with Shelby Ilnk, hhelbyvillc, Ind J. M. PHIMJI'S, Cashier First N.ifl llnuk, Vlcksburff, Mss. And hundreds of others equally prominent. Address and make all money payable to The Alaska Transportations, Development Co,, l-'isllirllultilinir, Cor. Van Iturcn & Deurliorn SK, CHICAGO ILL lloney Saving Values. WHKIti:? AT DAVIIioN'H ITItNITHIIK STOItHH. Wl: IIAVK TIII-M, AMI LOTS OKTIIKM. Oflt I'llthT INIJl'l'IJ. MKNT 1'OK 1MH: 150 Solid Antique " Oak Sideboards" 450 Ity tlie cloe-in? out of a lare sideboard maun faitnriiiK business tlrm at the end of the year, 1 was afforded this luck-y oppoittintty to purchuM them and am therefor- pr pared to eater to tin trade with every inniKtnuble desinn. As th space in our lare store room Is at n piemlum which (leprlves us of displnylu less tnan one fourth of them, we call the attention of the public to come mid examine our samples. We Quote a Pew Prices : A idee antique oak sldeboa d, hat dsomely polished and carved, (J O Pfl with a platcKl.iss mliror, medium pQ OU Another design, much larger, with heavier carving, at $9.50 These prices are merely illustrations, for we have them at almost any price. We are com pelled to sell these. Kods at sacrifice prices, occasioned by the complaint made by the rail road companies t ho demand storage diaries OUt 1JNK OF Bad Room Suits, Parlor Suits, Lounges, Rockers, Chairs, Tables, Sofas, Springs and Matresses, Atlowcst prices, DAVIDSON'S, 121 and 123 North Main St. Near Robbius' Opera House. RUPTURE CURED. A Specialist on Rupture from Williamsporl will visit Shenandoah Every Thursday AT THE Ferguson House, from 9 a. m. till 1:30 p. m. Kupture permanently and quickly Cured or UO pay. vnrmcil guuinnicc iu uauiuic,j cure all kinds of Rupture without operation or detention from business. Absolutely no Danger. . . Examination Free. Jgtoo jicrsons cured In Sunbury, ShamoUn, M. rrmp1 nnd virinitv who can he referred to. Charges and terms moderate and witliin reach of all. 11IIST LINK Ol' GROCERIES, FLOUR, FEED, HAY and BTHAW. Floor and Table Oil Cloths. E. B. FOLEY, Centre St. To mi PITHY POINTS. Ff.titnlliun Ttirollizliliut Hit Omlulry li milclHil lor llit.tv I'ituah A number of ciim- of siutlet finer Hre reported it t Sliuinoklii. Jillu-s lluniliusu & Co. h.ive clmoil tlicil Kri en Rroceiy Mure at Wlilnnil. Tin1 llonnl of Tnutee of tlio Miners' IioiiiI invi Ht Fount iln Spring yistunhiy. Kilp M , im of Dr. IiSliollo, ot Uentr.ill;i, mill Miss Mm in Jiieksui, of Wellington, were inai rii-tl on Weilnosihiy. Thotniin Mel),iiinlil, of MeAilon, 'oft for Si .ittlo. Wnh , whore hu wilt Join lils bro ther on a tour to tin' Klondike. Tlic Schuylkill tkuit.il I'.ulors thli tn inl ine swunu to tlic linfW" ii aolil loitf lotleieil iku I 'u Inn tin ir Iiiimiiiiw iiuiintitit'tiuciit. Tin. city of Wilkulnriu lornvi to pay the Sjf ititi IlionU Water CoiniMiiy for wiuor con snineil. on llio uTouinl tliat tliu into li ox moil. int. i:i'citlonR ucre fill il yoti'nl ly liy A. .1. I'ilKI'lln HKlllll-t till' lui'IBO lipplli'lttiolli of r.itrii'k Mitjmil i.ihI IMwuul .MiQiihII, ol Ni'W rlnlitili'lpiiia. A rumor nnni'M I'mui an authentic oourcr that tnurlccn cri'tt- at tneent stationed at I loitloii u III shortly In' traiisfcin il to tliat I'aiiiiniua, ;iys the Tiiu.uiiia lk'rahl. Tlipoiiurthiic fraternity aie itri'.itly iutcrost- cil in the comliiK fight which will tnl.e place mi Jlolnl iy niKlit, iiftwieu Dixcy. an ash hiinl canine, mill lioh, L'entr.ilLi'n icpivsonU tlvu. John Kvitns railcil at tlio Hiir.vmi oltlce 'ten'.iy iiml cuiitnnltctcd the story tliat Ills .nil lan nay at Win lViin lie siys tliu tvagoii slid on the iro which caused thu aicldent. Hiadaclie Quickly Cured. Dr. D.ivh' Aiiti-IIeadiicho nccr faili, a.n'. OMIimiy. r.liene. er l)a is died this inotniui; at Ids home at Muizetillu. Ho was oil year of a(jc. Dim th was due to miners' antliina. Tlio de ceased iiaurvived hy f.x uhlldreu. llu was a liiother-in-law of l'oor Director Stcplien Mlddleton. John .1 nei, a nsideiit of St. C, lir, wai itdinlttrd to the l'ottsvillc hospital on Wedne-day, and died yesterday alienioon. Tlio deceased was 11 years old and uiimar led. J)'!utinllM I'pon tho l'ye. Dr. .1. 1. Ilrown will 1n the near futuro open ollices in llahanoy City, where ho will practice medicine and surgery in all its branches, incluiliii;; eye, ear, no and tliroat. Spectacles and oye-Klases adjusted, irtificial eyes inserted and operations upon cyo peifnrmed. 1-10-8111 ,1. 1'. JIbown-, M. 1). AlanlaK' IAcm'Iih,., James McFadden and Mary S. McIIale, of Giraidvillo. , QeoiKO Sliadle, of (iood Spring, and Kninia U. Horn, of Donaldson. Anthony Loniconiis and C liristitna Yick- cmuvice, hotli of Xlahunoy City. Anthony Andrulunis, of Gilhcrton, uud Annie Zucufsky, of Shenandoah. Joseph Smith and Katie hcmb.ick, both of Tainanua. Joseph Zegeslovski, and Cathanno Dom- janisik, liotli of Shenandoah. Tlio iolliirs for ii C'ureass. Teleihoiio or telegraph to M. Ulricli & Son, Ashland, l'a., when you have u dead hur-,0, inule or cow. They will pay you fi.OO and remove it promptly. ll.SOtf Miner Injured. I'.iiocli Iiayuinu, a Polish miner residing at HroH nsvillc, had tho entire left pide of his hodv hadly bruised yesterday afternoon by a fill of coal at l'ackcr No. I colliery. Ho was attended hy Dr. W. X. Stein, of town. AiioIIiit Ituslness Alt.ii to ltetlri. Having devoted my attention to another branch of business, I will close out my entiro tock in my fully equipped shoo store at genuine closing out prices. This is a golden opportunity. W'omer's, 131 Xorth Main street. 1-13 tf IV tins is (Setting Along. John I'etros, who was accidentally shot at C'entialia on .Monday afternoon, is improving and the physicians at tlio state liospitKl lime hopes of his iccovery, although his condition is still serious. Ofl.CHASES BloodfHerveFood" For Weak and Run Down Puople. UfUnT IT IC I Tho richest of nil rcstoru WI1HI 11 IO ! tlvo foods, beeuuso It re- filaceo tho essentials of lifo Hint c.ro ex mustcd by disease, Indigestion, high living, overwork, worry, excesses, abuse, etc. WHAT IT DOES! jKfflK digestion perfect It creates solid tlesb, muscle and strengtb. Tho nerves being made strong tho brain becomes unlive una clear. It restores lost vitality, stops all wast ing drains and weakness In cither sex, and as a fcmalo regulator lias no equal, l'rlco 60c., orllve boxes 2.00. Druggists or by mall. Wo can help you. Advice nnd book, free. w rlto Us About Your Case. THE DR. CHASE COMPANY, 1513 Cbestnut Street. l'lillnilalphlst C0R5ET5 For 5 a l l By Alua Stop That Cough. Hold that cold back. How? Hy using Manager Ben Berg's Celebrated Cough and Horehound Drops. For sale only at NEW YORK CONFECTIONERY COMPANY, 110 North Main Streot. EVAN J. DAVIES. Livery and Undertaking, No. 13 North Jardin St. This modern malady has hecorao dreaded not moro for its direct fa tality than for the weakness of body and mind it leaves behind it. Prolonged debility, permanent pros tration, melancholy and suicide fol low La Grippe. For this discaso thero i3 no remedy superior to Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. "Tho boat remedy for la grippo that I know of ia Ayors Cherry Pectoral." Kuv. JOHN K. C1IASI1, South Hampton, N. II. "My wife and five chilJron were ttVr-n down with la grippo, whilo tho dlsoasowaasu widely prevalent. I dosed them with Ayer's Clierrj Pectoral, and before U3ing quite two bottles my family was restored to health. 1 hnow of Goeral obstinate cases of the sr.ma complaint vhich wcro also cured by thii remedy." J. PAUMINTE1!, Paulette, Miss. " I was cured of la grippe by the use of Ayer's Cherry Poctoral." C. S. THOltrSON, Pub. "Signal," West Farmingtoo, 0. ectepal is put up in half-sizo bottles at half price 50 conts. MAHANOY CITY. A Mull Dies Wlillo Seated Comrortuhly niul Smoking. llahanoy City, Jan. M. Joseph Yeager, a well known resident of the 5th ward, died suddenly at his home this morning, at 0:30 o'clock. Yeager had been ill for some time, hut this morning ho arose and seated himself in an easy chair to enjoy a smoko beforo breakfast. Mrs. Yeager went out to get milk. When slio returned her husband was dead, hut reclining naturally In thu chair with the pipe stem between his fingers. Tho funeral of Mrs. Hannah Harlor, an aged and highly respected lady of this town, will take place to-morrow afternoon from tho family residence on North Main street. John Davis, aged 19 years and who was cm pleyed as a driver at the Hack Mountain col bcry lies in a critical condition at his home ii l.i.iii Mountain. Hu was thrown from a bumper of a iuino car against a platform and badly squeezed about tho abdomen. Thieves last night entered tho barber shop of James Xorris, in tho .Mansion House, and stole oleven razors. Kutranco to tho place was gained through a coal hole in the base ment. Mnginvnii's Oliliiiiiiiiiii'Diviiecp sfmiits Trenton, Jin. 11. The application of Mrs. Jlary Magowan, foimer wife of ex-Muyor Prank A. JlnRownn, for the settlnR aside of the Oklahoma divorce granted her husband was yesterday re fused br Vice Chancellor Heed. The opinion states that there was no proof before the couit of chancery that Ma Rowan was not a legal resident of Okla homa at the time he obtained his di vorce. l'ull 'Itl vol" iliuioi"s to fctt'iKn. Fall lllver, Mass., Jan. 11. At a gen eral meeting of the Spinners' union the spinners of tho King Philip Cotton mills asked permission to stiike, and Its was unanimously granted by the union. They will leave their mills on .Saturday unless the old schedule Is restored be fore that time. This will probably re sult In tho striking of the spinners in other line goods mills. Will Xot i'ro-oiilltn III- I.ni'ilslllp. London, Jan. 14. The Daily Chronicle understands that Lord William Nevlll, recently invol". td In the suit of n Lon don money lender ugainst an ofllcer of the uiiuids iii- a large sum due on promissory no'es eafhed for Lord Ne vlll, who the Jury decided had cdnalne-1 the slgnatuie of the oflKer In ctuesthu by fiaud, Is not III ely ti, be pr.i er i'toi. Mrs. Delia it. Joues. Granville, N. Y writes: "I have tho highest praise to give to Dr. Hull's Cough Syrup. We have ufcU It in our family fur live years with the best effects." Won (ileal Distinction. Tho nronrietors of the famous remedy, l'aiue's Celery Compound, proposu pushing its sales this season to un extent even greater than in formet years. This widely-known medicine has won for itseif a distinction and constantly increasing sale that could come nniv throiiiili its nossessing superior merit, nnd Its efHcucv In tho direction claimed for it can bo attested to by a gieat number of Shenandoah ticoule. It has been liberally advertised through theso columns and has had large sales here. Sull'eiers from blood poverty and general feebleness of tho system should take Dr. Hull's Pills, a superb blood purifier nnd vitallzer. Get only tho genuine, Dr. John W. Hull's Pills. liner Drivers to Organize. Tho beer drivers of tho various brews dis posed of in town are making earnest efforts to orisanizo Into a bouy auu auoiisu iuo worn lug hours. A meeting was held last evening in Louis Law-son's saloon, on Last Centre street, and was fairly woll attended. A meet ing for the samo purposo has been called for to-night. It is their intention to have the working hours reduced. The moviueutls to go into effect on Monday, tho 17th lust. to cum: a coui is onk day. Take Laxativo Hromo Quinluo Tablets. All druggists refund tho money if it fails to cure. 23c. Tho genuino has L. 11. tj. on each tablet. TO THE LAND OF SUNSHINE And l'luwem, the Hand of America, low em, the Hand uf Call. rurnlii. Via the true pathway, "Tho Iron Mountain Itoute," which traverses a rcgiou of perpetual sunshine, whero snow storms, blizzards or high altitudes uro unknown. Pullman first and second class palaco and tourist sleeping cars to points in Missouri, Arkansas, Texas, Old and New Mexico, Arizona, California, Oregon, Washington, Nebraska, Utah nnd Nevada, without change. Quick time, low rates, and all tlio comforts of modern railway improvements guaranteed to all who pur chase tickets via tho Missouri Pacific railway system. For rutcs right from your home, literature, and full Information, dropa postal card, J. P. McCaiui, T. P. Agent. 810 Italh road avenue, Kliniru, N. Y., or 391 Broad way, New York. 3-1-tf W. E. lloyt, O. K P. Agt. When bilious or costive, eat a Cascarets candy cathartic, cure guaranteed. 10c, 25c1 Boy Keystonctlour. He sure that the name Lehsio & Hake, Ashland, l'a., la printed on every sack. iiiteiTJ! f COUNTY SEAT NEWS. .Matter Drought to tlio Attention ot the lodges lit I'ottsvllle, Pottsvlllo, Jan. 11. Collector Llewellyn Human, of Delano, made tiavment on his 1897 duplicate, and Collector DUvurd Hall'y. of Kast Norwegian Township, on his MM duplicate.. In the McAdou church caho Attorney Marr Informed Judge Savidgo ho would prepare a delayed hilef when bo got time. Then argu ment will ho resinned hy counsel. Attorney Wllholin cuteied objections to .Supervisor Iloran, of Hist Norwegian town shlp, holding the olllce because ho whs once convicted of misdemeanor in oHice, which llsfranchlsed him for sjven years. Judge Savldge called the District Attorney's atten tion to the matter. TWO Molti: WKKK8 Fill! .tuVL'R. Judge Savidgo appeared In court room No. 1 this morning and said Thmua J.Joyce, re cently convicted uf libeling John .1. Coyle, had been uotllkd to appear this inornllm for sentence, but he had learned Hint tine bills Hero found against Joyce In llarrl-b.irg yes terday on n charge of pci.iury, rxpiirliu Joyce's presence theie to-day. Vmler the circumstances ho would fix two weeks hence, Monday, January 31st, for sentence Mr. Marr, one of tho counsel for Coyle, said he agreed, but Ml. Whaleu, also Coylu's luonsel. asked for Attorney Snyder, Joyce's counsel, whom hu thought could not bo excuse d from his license exception business. Ho finally agreed to the delay. matt. nr.Ki.is' CASE. Judge Savidgo aid that Matt, l'eklis, the Shenandoah saloon keeper recently convicted of selling lifitiuron Sunday, appeared yistei day for sentence after tho Judge left t he i unit house. Heklis hid paid the cos s of prosecu tion and, tiudor the ciiiumt.iiiccs, His llonors.iid he would uive llckllslhc minimum sentence on Monday, January 31, viz: fJO'J flue and SO days. District Attorney Iiechtel was instructed tonotily lteklis. Cascarets stimulate liver, kidnoyB and bowels. Never sicken, weaken or grtpo lhc, AMUsiJ.Mr.VlS. riatauso.N's hihatki:. Tho Wilson Coimdy Company presented "His Lordship" before a guud sized ivUiliunce last night. An Inteiestiug talo of lovo and villainy was woveu witli a thiead coinedj and between tho acts several pleasing spec ialties Hcio introduced. To-night "The Crimes of London" will bo produced. Ai the matinee to-morrow afternoon, "My Jluther-in-Uaw" will be thu bill. KAIKlt'g Ol'lIIU iimisi: TO XIOIIT. Leander lilandcn, u Lieut. 1'eicival tiraut in "Cuba's Von," which is tho attraction at Kaier's opera house, Mahunoy City, to-night, handles the part veiy ellectively. His por trayal of tho cool, self-possessed Lieutenant and his sudden transitions from a cureless easy manner to one of iuteusu alertness, are carefully worked out. While appearing to act, he is constantly displaying tlio most per fect business. Ho never lashes himself to a fury of excitement, but in every climax is the most indilleient on the stage. His work can be stamped as ono of the most cou sistcut and artistic intcrpictations in stage characterizations of the present day. He has heeu lately with tho Salt Luko City Stock Company, well pm;asi:d audii:xci:. Not a moro delighted audience, than that which witnessed "Sunshine of l'aradi-e Alley" at Kaier's opera house last nignt has left tho pretty theatre this season. Tin scenic effects wcro icalistic in every detail. and life on tho Kast Side was depicted in its truest phase. Tho Verdi Ladies' (Juartettt scored the hit of the evening, being com pelled to respond to three encor. s. Shenan doah turned out in largo numbers aga.n, two ears being required to accommodate the crowd. Manager Quirk is booking good attractions this seasuu, which has been u successful ono at Kaier's, Treatment lor Tailing llnir. Kathariuo A. Hickey gives lirst-class scalp treatment lor falling ot hair, will call on the ladles of Shcuandu.ih during January 1-lt) lw Town I'aliiteiH. Two young meu from New Huston named Long and U rati well eanio to town yesleiiU and undertook to paint the town icd. Tlu-.i got as far as North Cho'tnut stieeton theii contract when the lesidents drew tlio line Long and Grad well, who aie only 17 yeais old, respectively, had cumiueiiced to put the paint on too thick and Policeman Hallzcrwas called Tho hilarious pair thoiiglit this part of the game quito a juku and slatted In to have fun with tho "cop." li.iltzer took in tin situation with good nature, but firmness, and warned tho pair to seek rest with friends His advice was spurned and ho was told to go and file a remonstrance against himself. The ofllcer threatened an est and thishrougtit the answer tliat tlio peace disturbers were brothers in peaco and war and it would take a durrick to movo theni. llilt.er then sailed into the pair and finally laudid them in tin- lockup. Ono got there without coat or vest a badly damaged shirt, and minus a shoo Long and (Jradwell were very humble when before tho Iiurgcss and readily complhd with the terms uf settlement. Ono Minute Cough Cure cures quickly That's what you want ! C. H. llagjiibuch. Choir KiitertHiiieri Tho adult members of All Saints' choir wcro last evening royally entertained by Kev. and Mrs. Van I'ossen, at their home on South Jardin stieet. Tho house was hcautl fully decorated with greens and flowers and evciytbiug was provided In tho way ol amusements and dainty refreshments to con tribute to the enjoyment of the guests, Among thoso present were .Miss Kdith Mor gan, Mrs. Herriiigton, Mrs, Knott, Misses Smith, Suell, Haskius, (Irlllitlis, Ilrown Lawsou, Price, Harsley, and Mossrs. Tim mons, Martin, Herriiigton, F. Davis, I Davis, C. Itoughoy and K. liouglicy. ix oi.di:n timi:s i'eoplo overlooked tliu importance, of per. luaneiitly beneficial ell'ects and weie satistleil with transient action; but uuw that it is generally known that Syrup of Pigs will permanently overcome habitual constipation well-informed people will nut buy other laxs- tlves, which act fur a time, but finally in jure tho system. Iluy the genuine, inado by the California I igbyrup Co, Itaipei's Weekly. During January Harper's Weekly will contain a scries of articles uu amateur athletics in tho West, by Caspar Whitney, who is now making a tour of the wmld in the iutercstof the Wcokly, as well as a paper by Mr. Whitney ou "The industrial Move ment in Japan." Other features of particular Interest will bo aiticles entitled "Tho Status of Luropo in China," by William Llllot Orlllis, on "Across Korea on Horseback," by W. II. Jtckson j aud a two-page illustration of tho now (Ir.ind Central railway station, now in process of construction in New York City. Don't! If a dealer offers you a bottle ol Silvatlou Oil without labels or wrappers, or In a mutilated or defaced package, don't touch it don't buy It at any pi ice, you can rest assured that thero is somotblng wrong It may bo a dangerous and worthies cnuulcr felt. Insist upon gettinga perfect, uiihiokuii genuine package. Price 25c. Mure Canilidutf h. Ldward C, Mallck, of tho Second ward, ; ami MarBbul Meyers, of the Third ward, are tho latest candidates for nomination on the Citizens' ticket us School Directors. Ksk your grocor fur tho "Itoyal Patent dour, and tako no other brand. It U tho host flour made. Zisrdin,Jssii)g. Lewis Leho visited friends at Potlsyillc yesterday. Max Sclfhiidt, of Shainokin, was in town yesteiilay. Sol. llaak made a business trip to l'otts villc this morning. P. J. Stanton transacted legal business at tho county seat yesterday. Mrs. I. M. 1'etzor, of South West street, who wits seriously 111 the past few days, is reported improving. j Charles Peschman, secretary of tho Mahanoy City Y. M. C. A. branch, was a guest of town friends yesterday. I Thomas Scott, proprietor of tho Hotel 1 Kraney, was in SliHinoklu to-day, i ttcndlng the funeral of Mrs. Jacob Kcisor. I'be I'loiiita l.liulli'il A III Again Itun on the Southern Hallway. Tho I'lorida Limited, which Is tlio hjh- onj m of all that is elegant In modern rail- i way trains, and which during its former serviio 1ms bueii a prime favorite for tourists from the Noilli seeking the mild c'nuule uf Florida, will be nbnvd In servle. by tho Southern Hallway about tho llrst week ill January. 1MJS With its lettirn to se- vice this train, which will be solid Pullman wstibulcd betw-eeii Ne York, Philadelphia and St. i Augustine w ill piesent features In the way of luxurious and eoinfortablo appointments not heretofore picsented, ami which will he destined to add still further to its already well established popularity. The Soiitliei n Hailwa.v is having built for the Florida Limited serv'co threo tmius.eacli containing a dining car, two drawing room1 sleeping ears, a compartment car and a library and observation car, each car com- j plete In all its appointments and equipped , with the very latest devices and appliances for tho comfort and convenience of the pas-1 sengers. bile no scliQtluio lias as yet. neeu i lunoun'ed, it can bo staled that it wid ho tlio quickest over arranged between Phil idelphia and St. Augustine, and will bo so planned that passengers can leave Philadelphia at some convenient hour timing tho day and ar rive at St. Augustine beforo nightfall of the following day. Philadelphia Iteeord. Notice. Applications for lurther informa tion addressed to Jno. M. Heall, instnct Passenger Agent, Southern Hallway, 82S chestnut street, Philadelphia, will leceive prompt attention. 10-avtf iuo 111 im'tu'ior. New llnven Jan. II.--The Ynlo boat- Ins ofileUlH lust night sent tho t'ollow- lng replj to Cornell In regard to the httir'n letter eoiiternlnp the trlrnKUlar rtv e tlntlicnne sent by Yale to Cornell: "It has been and Is our earnest desire that Cornell shall accept our invltuthm to row nt Xew London this year, nnd we regret that in your reply a condition Is imposed which we are unable lo ac cord." Aiidi-ce's Itiilloou s.lirlitcd. Stockholm, Jan. 11. Professor Nor dcnskjold, the Arctic explorer, has In formed the Swedish Academy of Sci ence that the foreign office has received Intelligence that several persons worthy of credence saw Professor Andree's bal loon, early In Aumist, In British Co lumbia, several miles north of Ques nelle lake, In the district of Cariboo. The profess-or regards the news as be ing of sufllelent luipoi tance to call for closer Invebtlgallon. i:coiiomy In 1'iwtnl Doll very. New York, Jan. 14. Postmaster Vnn rott yesterday received directions from Washington to reduce the force of let ter carriers In this city at least 63 men at once. The reduction Is ordered on account of the failure of conjrress to arrange for a sulll'ient appropriation for postollii s. Should bo In every family medicine chest and every traveller's grip. They are imaliiiibleulien the utorrtarli 1b out ot order; cure headache, blllouineii and an uvtr uuuuuj. juua ana tmclcnt. ceuti. MISCELLANEOUS. I.TOIt SAM'.. A vnlinible Main street property ' htore, dwelling, yard, wareroom atiil slable Aditless, "O. 1 C," care of f Ikuai.d ofllee, Sb-naiiitoah, l'a. 1-H-tf 171011 HUNT Store r; d ilwelllng, 120 Ninth V Main street; nlato glass iloubto front Apply to C. W. Newhousur, 12: Not tb Main stlet't. 1-7-tf J.IOIt ltl'NT. Slore and dwelling, corner Coal I1 nod Vine streets Apply to "'illi.im Mc (Jillre, 1121 Mast Centre street. 1-1-tf VOTICi:. The undersigned is desirous of 1 closing up his accounts either in cash tr bj notes, for all bills that aro now due or over due Ibis month. All contracts, nod agreements, however, will bo carried out. I shall plaeo all over doe accounts in tho hands of proper patties foreolleetion M. 1'. P'owia-.u, January 0, 1MI3. 1-fi-lm JjlOU WAltD ASSE'SUlt, EVAN J. DAVIES, (Third Ward). Subject to Citizens party rulcB. poit sciiooi, DiiiixTon, MARSHAL MEYERS, Third Word Subject to Citizens' party rules. .17 DlllliCTOIt, PAUL W. H0UCK, (Second Ward.) Subject to Citizens pnrty rules. pOIt SCHOOL DHIKOTOII, E. C. MALICK, Second Wnnl. Subject to Citizens' party rules pun WAltl) ASSKSSOIt, B. F. PARR0TT, ThlrJ Wnnl, Subject to C'iticn' party rules. rmui. - enmr - stoke, o DLALKlt IN o FRUIT, CONFECTIONERY, CIGARS AD TOBACCO. WllOUMALl! AND ltUTAll.. S Wef3t Oontre Street. A gouuiiio welcome waits you at JOE WYATT'S SALOON. Cor. flaln anil Coal Sts, finest wblskoya, beers, porter and ale constantly ou tap. Choice emperance drlnka and cigars. 3M W T fnr over X, u;r 'all natj;?? of tlio Olobo f cr ! IB E M HI H 1JSURALQIA and t L,Uar Complaints, M OEBMAN MEDIQAL LAWS. pKjcibcilly cmmontl,hyiIcIan6i DR. filCHTER'S i PAIN W Wi.vtd ronnwlicJ I Ppmarkalilyiuirecssful 1 ! nniv li linl-iowi'li Trade Alnrlt" Anchor,' 1'. Ad. IllcldcriCo., I j PenrlSt., New Vork. 31 HIGHEST AYAK3S, 13 Branch Eoasos. Own Glassworks. 23 & 00 cU. lio Jul ecd i. rccouiuicudua by A. Wesley, 106 II. Main St., , II. Hagenbuch. 103 N. Main St., P. P.P. Klrlin, 6 fr. Main St. SsJ3 " "' iaoili A D!t, lliunil-tf' I E "ANCH01t .ITO. tAOirATi beet for B Coll-. iMprnMri(;Hfoiiincli i:nininiiirim. i .--3TJlAI I IUI II U.'.1I warn t& o i .i r: bi m TISMJ. 1 pmmriimmimmmiimtmmmmiimmmmmmmmim I CONWAY'S 1 FnPUS 5 AflD lOe STORE JlO. 7, 10S Worth Main Street. Next Door lo Gill's Dry Goods Store m-i SPECIAL St The following items e-o on sale precisely at 8:30 o'clock Saturday "3 morning, Jniumry 15th, thereby assuring nil equal opportunity for our "3j suburban patrons to nctlttirc what they want. 700 ilozcn glass tumblers cugravcil or plain, nt 12 cents a ilozcn; at other stores 50c. 7 pound sugar box for 10c ; regular price, 25c . Kcgular 20c broom for 5c. Tabic oil cloth al to cents n yard ; regular price, 25 c. These goods arc all sold less than the cost of manufacturing. t Our Worth. Price. Coal Hods 23c 10c OaK-lldrd Buckets iUu lOo barge (llasH Disb 20c loo " frying Pan 20c lOe " Meat l'latter tOe lOo f'binii l'l illt Dishes , I !5o 10c Vancy lllsnue Hlyures 2-Vj lOo Large tllass llutter Dishes 250 10c Aeate -'olaii(U,rs 25c lOo " Codec and Tea l'ots 25e 10c ' Wash Itasln 23o , lOo Notice. Nothing sold on the first floor above ioc. Higher priced goods on second floor. z 13 CONWAY'S I Famous 5 & 10c Store No. f, I lo2 North Main Street. Next Door to Gill's Dry Goods Store. Schuylkill Dental Parlors, -r- 7 North Jardin Street, A first class dental parlor where all the branches of dentistry are skill fully executed. Best Artificial Teeth, S8.O0. TURTII EXTRACTED WITH LAUfJHINrj OAS OR VITALIZED AIR. NO CIIAliGKS l-'OK HXTltACTfN'O WII15N THKTII AltU OIlDKnHD. BEST SILVUR F1LLINO, .... so;Cents QOLI) FILLINGS, .... $i.O0 and up TEETH EXTRACTED WITHOUT PAIN, - 2s Cents j AH our work is ae ompanled with a guarantee. SKATES. SWALATS HARDWARE STORE. Just opened a new lot. We have all kinds arid sizes again. SLEDS. 108 & ii2 East Centre Street. FURNITURE. Can be bought from us this year 35 per cent, cheaper than during any other season. This is our holiday induce ment. Fine Cane Seat Dining Room Chairs, . . . j5c Square Extension Table Handsomely decorated, $2.75 Bed Room Suits in Eight Pieces . . . $15.00 ONE CARLOAD OF Plush Rockers For Christmas Gifts, $1.00 up. CARPETS AND OfL CLOTHS At Pactory Prices. Call on us. No trouble to show goods. SPOONT'S, 108 & 112 Hast Centre Street. A Handsome Comploxion tbo greatost ciiarms a woman can 1 TOZZONl'B COMI-UiXlON l'OWDUUl r II is one 01 I possess, gives It. iee to Candidates I All persons who wish to be candidates on the Citizens' ticket at the In the He-rough of Shenandoah, must present their names and the required fees to the Secre tary of the Citizens' Standing Committee, JAMES 0. SAMPSELL, At No. 224 North Jardin street, not later than Saturday, Jan. I5 1898, at 7 o'clock p. ui. By order of the committee. SALEM- Our Worth, l'rlco , l'llnt O lass Tumblers White Cup nnd Saucer.. Ten Strainer Host l'aus mass l'lcklc Dish (llass Spoon Holder China 1 r 1 1 1 1 S'nilcer Conl Shove' Tin ( olander Kolliiu l'lus Wooden Spoons 1 lOo , lOo . lOo , 10c . lOo . lOo , 10c , 10c , lOo . 10c . 10a Bo 60 Rc 5c 5c 5c Bo So So 5c 5a 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Good Set ol Teeth, $5.00 SLEDS. SKATES. FREE EYE EXAMINATION ! Examination Made at tho House or at Onr Store. THOMAS BUCHANAN, OPTICIAN, No. 7 South Main Street. Christ. Schmidt, Agent and Bottler of . . . n 1 nnrn Porter and Weiss Beer. FINEST, .' PUREST AND .' HEALTHIEST, 203 W. Coal Street, SHENANDOAH- PA i n ELECTION OF II,
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