(Cuming THE HERALD Crtatesbuttnest because of its known large circulation and rentiers rich YOU WANT To reach the public through m prt gressive, digntfiea, influential journal -use the HERALD columns. results to its aavertisers. VOfj. XIIL-NO. 284 SHENANDOAH. PA.. THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 24 1808. 8 m i J. P. Williams & Son, "ST. 13 S. Main St., Shonandoah, Pa. SSJSO'HARA'S r" '"for . fL ,ft OPEN DAY Cor. Lloyd and White Sts., SHENANDOAH and Headquarters for Carpets, Linoleum and Window Shades BLANKETS, AND It COMFORTS. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 J. J. PRICE'S, GREAT ?.-L'-.t i( If ) x My S Jr' rrri nTnrriT rf '., Is stocked '"''' t trimmed hats, and all kinds of trimmings. lr'- .. tt ye Carrv a Full Line of Underwear nnd Shoes. NEW YORK BARGAIN STORE, NJO.'23 SOUTH MAIN ST., SHENANDOAH, PA. Roasting Pans, Bread Pans, Cake Pans, High Grade Enameled Ware, Carving Sets, Knives and Forks, "Rogers Bros." Table and Tea Spoons. SWALM'S HARDWARE STORE. Our Thanksgiving Stock Is Full and Complete. New Valencia, Sultana, Muscatel and Layer Raisins. New Seeded Raisins and Cleaned Currants. New Citron, Lemon Prunes OUR BEST MINCE MEAT Is the low grade mince meat at any price. New Comb Honey. New California and Jamaica Oranges. New Crop Messina Lemons. Cape Cod Cranberries. OUR FANCY GILT EDGE CREAMERY BUTTER Is strictly fresh. Shipped direct from the creamery every other day. At K SETTER'S. TheWMteisKing AGAIN VICTORIOUS. The While Scwlnp Machine was awarded highest honors, the Gold Medal, at the Omaha Exposition. $30.00 and up. QUEEN MACHINES, $19.SO and up. All Arc Warranted for Five Years. LIBERTY MACHINES, $15.00, AND AND NIGHT. rinln Street, MAHANOY CITY, g DEESS GOODS IS ALL THE & NEW STYLES and COLORINGS. 3E: Tapestryand L-aco Curtains. TABLE COVERS. Dry Goods and Carpet Stoie, BARGAINS. In Ladies' Coats and Capes. This year's creations. Plush capes and Astrakhan's, from $2.25 to $20.00. A full line of Fur Collarettes, from $1.75 and up. Full line of Satin Skirts and Waists. Also Velvet and Cloth Waists at the very lowest prices m IO Mil I IMfr-paV with a choice assortment of ready- SWALM'S Headquarters for and Orange Peel. and, Figs. New best we can buy. We keep no . . . New Fishing Creek Buckwheat Flour. POblTIGM RiAItTO I Gossip Among: the Leading Statesmen of the County Seat. JAMES GRANT FOR COMMISSIONER Th-ao Who Seem to Know Say He Will aet tho Plum-David M. Oraham Will Contest the Seat of Hla Demo cratic opponent John F. Kins, of Town. Special Hr.RALn Correspondence, 1'ntUvilIc, Xnv. 23. Humors are flying thick on tlio political rialto these days, Some oC them cull hu credited, wbilo others have not thu semblance of facts to base tho stato menu upon. Tho principle subject for dis cussion among tho statosmen just now is the plums to fall from the political trco, of the Democratic variety. The District Attorney, Controller nnd the Poor Dlicctors each have a trvu to shako on or about January 1st, and It's dollars to doughnuts that tho crop that will fall from tho.-. brunches will bo inadequate to supply the demand for this luscious fruit. And then there will be trouble. Dlstsict Attorney-elect Cunimiugs has at his disposal thrco deputies and a clerk with salaries attached as follows: First deputy, $1,800 peryoarj second deputy, $1,200; third deputy, $000 ; clerk, $000. These salaries are fixed by law, and cannot be changod by the salary hoard. Whilo It is not olllcially announced, yot the names of those, published in the Hisi'.ALD as the successful applicants can bo accepted as the ones who will fill those positions. They are Jame3 J. Moran, first deputy; II. O, Jicchtcl, second, and M. J, I'leming tho third. The clerk has not been definitely decided upon, but is likely either to bo William Kramer or G. H. btroigol, the lattora former resident of Shenandoah. Iiotb theso young men are circulating petitions in their own behalf. Mr. .Moran, tho chief deputy, while a natiyo of lleckschervillo, claims Oirardvillo as bis place of abode, and tbo statesmen from Dutlcr township claim him as their prize as a result of tho lust inovu on the political chess boaid. And they are entitled to much of tho glory. Sir. Moran is well and favorably kuowu, and bis steady advancement is due more to his owu personal cUbrts aud cloio application than to anything else. When but fifteen years old be lost one arm by an acci dent In a coil breaker, and from that tlmo on he applied biuiBclf closely to his studies, euluied a law olUco, was admitted to the bar in lslll, elected County Auditor four years previously, und In 1B03 was madu thlid as sistant deputy under District Attorney Uecblel, which position bn now holds with much credit to himself. The second deputy is Harry O. llochtel, sou of Judge O. 1', llechtel, und at present solid tor lor thu County Commissioners. Duriug his luvumbency in that position he has ttie proud record of trying moio cases for the county, without assistauco or extra cost to the county, than any of his predecessors iu a like period, Mr. llechtel is a graduate of Havcrford College, and five years ago was ad mitted lo the Bar, having read law In the utlli'O of the man uuder whom he will serve after January 1st. His fiiends predict that ho will prove an able and emcieut assistant to Mr. Cuminlngs, and thore is no reason to doubt that assortion. The third deputy, M J. Fleming, is a native of Donaldson, and entered the law ollices of John F. Wbalen Kstj., in 1800, and a year or so later was ad mined to the liar, lie is a married man and is favorably spoken of. Tine, there is some dissatisfaction among the faithful over tho selections made, but that would he the case no matter who secured the plums. The retirement of M. P. Mc Laughllii, Kti., the present chief deputy, who has served so faithfully in thutotlice for tho past six years, is not received favorably by ids numerous friends. THE COMMISSIONERS' OFFICE. Much speculation is indulged iu among the Republicans as to tho Cotnraisslunership While tho vacancy has existed for some time, thoie is uo immsdiato nectsslty for haste In appointing a successor tu Commissioner Slevers. Tho two present members are con ducting the business of the otlice satisfactory to all concerned, and have been attentive their duties, with tho exception of the week in which Commissioner Kantncr was Indls, posed. Controller Charles A. Snyder's namo has been frequently used in connection with the Coiumlsslonership, and there is not much doubt that ho could have the position were ho to press his claims. It is freely admitted that ho would make a good official, as he has donu in tho position ho occupies at present His numerous friends have urged him become a candidate, and while ho might accept tho position if tendered him. he is not a candidate in the sense of petitioning his friends to urge his claims. It would not surprise me, however, to hear of some one else appointed Commissioner, and Mr. Snyder made Solicitor for the county as tho successor of H. O. Bechtel, who goes to the District Attorney's otlice, In that event, both Boll IJeddall, of l'ort Carbon, and Jolm Kauffmau. of the lower end, are being urge for tho Commissloncrship. But let me give you a tip. Do not be surprised should this fat plum fall In the back yard of James Grant, the ex-Poor Director of your town will stake my reputation as a prephet on him as a winner. tub poou Dimerous. Messrs. Wslborn and Korean, the two Democratic members of the Board of Poor Directors, who will control tbo appolutiuen at that Institution after January 1st, have held a number of conferences but have not yet made announcement as to their choice, In fact. It can be stated they have not agreed on any one for the sevorul places. The bone of contention Is tho stewardship. For thi place there is a small army of hungry Demo crats who nave greatly uisturoeu tne peace mind of the Directors, una wlien the an uouncements are made thore will necessarily bo much dissatisfaction. M, J. Leahy, Mahanoy City, is urging his claims, but th knowing ones say he is not In It. The a peluttos at the almshouso will ho announced on January 1st, If not sooner, hut will not assume their duties uutlj April, ANOTHKK CONTEST, A local newspaper, a day or so ago, pub. llsbod a statement tu the efl'cct that the friends of Senator Quay in tills county w urging defeated Itupubllcau candidates contest tho seats of their successful oppon ents, und cited three candidates that wou contest. Thu writerulso furnishes the furlh Imnorlantm information that Frank Willlug Leach Is at the head of the scheme, and that ho even used the long distance telephone accomplish his object. To show huV muph truth there is 1 11 t 1 :, -mmm4:Wm- jf' floougr) southing suywltbtlraw bis 1 1 (Zfyid'biTd? &r? njutRjjrj wooded' ' Y K'Tbcugrnlcave? ibapgarojbeo sUrm t H&vp faped wijj,;ibc-Sfras5 arjd floWerjj ' WJrfJail this ?i&dTbarKb;'ivirj2 Day. . asms Mpat if tbc Yields where waved tbe fFr'saroers ar)d Utiiz gueroorjs "Arid gr&tefuj, 'we, Returt) dtfivbcartfelt tbar)(jsto beax! r J. UVWieW seems to uf -,.. -.11,- . ,usC i srarp leaves are Wore1! tup.jCDiiiy, rjortijerr) Blast, life and Joy flow Mm balfowcdv home's domain there ikre'tbose, thf'pp'or W?d- ate :-ktwh El .1 1 W J Kt r -T. rT I- I - I i Tofad tbem iSarj act d rXT7Tltt!f) if '0 be22&r'caberdin "i j Tbcyvevpr thankfulness 'That sympatroze witb hosehat tjcljeve distress aijd-pa stilts IK ys the kelfisrlie'er attain Arjd who sivs; enjoy tbeymore l'f tu. u i: 11 .. 1 1 UK fiaim;s w-y i;ove statement, and how silly It. must appe.tr to tne avcrago ronuer, it H only nccessvfy to say, that evon wcro theso Republicans iu questiou seated they would be of no benefit co Senator Quay in h's fight for the Senator- ship, for the very good reason that these con tests could not lie decided before Senator uay'a successor is elected. rieitbor Dr. Reltzol nor Harry Becker, two of tho candidates referrpd to, havo any idea of instituting a contest. David M. Graham, tho Republican caudidato for Senator, lias not only decided to contest Mr. HizglnV lection but the necessary legal nailers uro already being prepared, and aie now iu the hands of a lawyer in this town, ready to be prcsouted to court, which will prob ably be next Monday. Tho court will ignore them, aud theu the State Senate will act upou them. Mr. Graham was defeated by only 500 votes, aud tho computation of the soldier vote on Friday will decrease that majority to about 33S. Tiieie uro irregulari ties in Sheuaudoah, Mahanoy and Duller townships, aud at one or two other places, which, if sustained, will give Mr. Graham a majority and scat him iu the Senate The latter was hero on Tuesday, and uppeared confident that he would bo seated ns the Senator from the 30th district. Rr.x. Christinas trco ornaments and trimmings. Undoubtedly tho largest and cheapest stock. ortz's, 21 North Main street. A beautiful assortment, -21 (it I The Company Iteorganized, A meeting of tho creditors of tho Keystone Wagon Works, of Reading, which was closed some time ago, was held in that city on Tuesday, when it was decided to re-orginize tho company witb a capital of $150,000. James A. Kleos, formerly of this town, will man age the plant as before, but iu other respects It will bo a new soucern, and a now charter will bo applied for. A number of people in this town and vicinity uro stockholders in the company. Tho little folks love Dr. Wood's Norway Pino Syrup. Pieasaut to take ; perfectly harmless. Positive cure for coughs, colds, bronchitis, asthma. County rrisou Statement. The county prison statement for the month of October shows the cost of maintenance to be $333.50, with a total expenditure of $1,771.51; sales from weaving and knitting, $880.31; cash receipts, $517,08. Averago number of prisoners, 15(1 1-0 ; average cost of maintenance including tbo warden's tablo, 7 cents per day. Goods manufactured during the month: Rag carpet, 1,1455 yards; Ingrain, 200 yards; check, 17U yards; half hose, 1,007 dozen pairs. Dolls from 1 cent aud upward. With or without apparel, or carriages. Porlss's, 21 N. Main street. Splendid assortment. 11-21-Ut Church Dedication. Tho Greek Catbulic church of St. Clair was dedicated with appropriate ceremonies this morning. The building has but recently been remodeled aud presents s neat appear ance. A short street parade preceded the dedicatory oxorcifes. Several promlneut Greek clergymen were present. Remember If You Have a Cough or Cold, Pan-Tina always cures, 23c. At Uruhler llros., drug store. I.leut. Kaiuclt Contalesceil, Lieut. L. V. Rausch, of Mahanoy City, who has been ill for somo time, has conval esced so far as to make his appearance on tho streets again, showlug, however, tho ellects of a severe illness. lllekert's Cute. Oyster soup, free, to-morrow morning. The Allii.holiso Inmates, A census of the various wards at tbo Schuylkill Haven almshouse show thu fol lowing: Malu building, 57 male, 54 female; insane, 02 male, 41 female, 5 on parole ; stone house, 7U males; hospital, 55 males, 23 fe males; infirmary, 27 males, 02 females. Tner& Never Was a Better Cure Thau Pau-Tina for coughs, 25c. AtGruhlcr Bros., drug store, I.leut. Stvlter ut Suiiliuiy. Lieuteuant F. I', Sivller, rccruitiug ofllcor for tho rcgulir army, will open an olllce in Snubiiry, November 27th and 28th, for tho purposo of enlisting men for the dlU'crent brunches of tho United States Regular Army An exquisite selection of celluloiu novelths may be futind at Portz's, 21 North Malu St, Hour Krout, l'ork aud Mathed 1'otatuns Free to everybody at Moade Peter's restau, rant to-night. Call and try It. -7 f- ray: .way? injmcr are bjowp a)d bar colder) orain in air. a filerjteous sJttrc " Jqatrjst tne season; tror for mercies jtver? cdurt decayV i:f u'ai.i i qrivep jasi yji ! refer?" f it t It Y1. r , ifs (hat kt SM'dddrUi ivincjif best show J otbers'w:oe ; Ji r' , lm&f i.ti! i V A lejw 117 sior HEIL AACDONAUf Copyright, 1S08. by the Author. Tho leaflets are gloaming In russet and red, Tbo turkey Is dreaming In peace overhead, The butternut patters In nature's gray lap, The rod squirrel chatters. The pancake's on tap: From Home to Nantucket "Wo dance nnd we cheer And bet our last ducat Thanksgiving Is here! .4i VU5 MSB JUX The hunting dog circles While whisking his tall, The farmer bedlrkh-s Tho pig without fall. The crow's wildly cawing High over the wood, Tho housemaid l.i pawing The dough for the "pud," The football Is bounding O'er fields that are sere, And every horn's sounding, "Thanksgiving Is here!" The choreboy is pumping The cow that looks glum. The partridge Is thumping Away on Ids drum, The pumpkin Is glowing, The bloom's on tho pie, The chill wind Is blowing, Tho overcoat's nigh, And by the haze curtain That hangs o'er the weir We're morally certain Thanksgiving Is hore! Then let us be thankful And let us be gny Oh, let us be prankful And sing nil the day! Though frnll as a wishbone Is joy such as this. Let's c 'inK to tho wlshbono And imdillng In bliss And hull the cranberry. The Kolilnoor's peer. And at and be merry ThanksRivIng Is hero! R. K. MUNKITTRICK. Christinas flirts. Sample caso now open for inspection. The Dofendor, Travelor and Amorican Rights cigars. Put up in boxes to suit you. Ail salos guaranteed. D, Brooks Knclly, 37 Kast Contra street, Shonandoah, Pa. tf If A La MING Absolutely Pure' L . 4 '! ; clad from pure grspocrtamottartsr THANKS ARE OFFERED United Services In tne Keformed Church This Mornlnp. SERMON DELIVERED BY REY. RE1TZ The Closing Meeting of the United Evangel istic Services Was Largely Attended and Very ImpressiveRed Cross Collection. Soveral of the Protestant congregations of town united in Thanksgiving services in the Trinity Reformed church, on West Lloyd street, this morning. Tho uttendanco was very largo and the church was filled to its capacity. Tho services were of a very appropriate and Impressive character. They opened at teu o'clock with tho rendition of an anthem, "Thanksgiving," rendered by a united choir under tho leadership of Prof. J. J. Price, tho choir leader of tbo Methodist Kpiscopal church. This was followed by an invocation by Rev. II. W. Koehler, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, after which tho congre gation joined in singing "Before Jehovah's Awful Throne." Rov. J. T. Swindells, pastor of the Methodist Kpiscopal church, read a scrlpturo lesson and Rov. I). I. Evans, pastor of tho First Baptist church, oll'ered prayer, which was followed by auother hymn, "Tho Owl of Harvest Praise." At this point of the service a special plea was made fur a Thauksgiving ollering tube donated to tbe Red Cross Society, aud the congregation responded generously. The choir rendered another anthem, and then the sermon of tho day was delivered by Rev. I. J. Rcitz, pastor of tho United Lvaugelical church. Tho discourso was an able one, and very appropriate to tho occasion. Thetext was taken from Psalms LXVII;5-0: "Let tho people praiso thee, O God ; let all tho people praiso tlico. Then shall tho eartli yield her increase ; and God, even our owu God, shall bless us." The service closod with prayer by Rev. James Moore, pastor of tho Primitive Metho dist church, a hymn by the congregation, and benediction invoked by Rev. R. R. Albiu, pastor of tho Calvary Baptist church. Tho meeting was under the leadership of Rov. Robert O'Boyle, pastor of tbo church in which tho services were held. THEY GIVE THANKS. Het. or DlU'crent Walks of Life Who l!ue Much to be Thankful For. This, a day of thanks, is generally observed by the average Schuylkill countain, unless it ho yo editor, who must keep his nose to tho grindstone day after day. Theso hard worked nnd poorly paid mortals havo little for which to give thanks. One of tho happiest men in the town is Controller-elect Muldoon, aud as a result he did "tbo grand" for his largo circle of friends to-day at his well known hostelery. Boniface David R. Lewis is ono of tho most thankful beings in Shenandoah. He still touches the political button, and the other fellows do tho rest. County Chairman Quail is thankful for that trito old saying, "He who ruus away, lives to fight another day." Councilman Neiswenter feel" tho need of annual thanksgiving, and he observed the event by tendering a few friends an oystoi supper. He was on tbo wrong slue, you know. Senator Quay, theso days, has little for which to bo happy. His political enemies are too activo. Could wo but fathom the Innermost thoughts of our friend, Treasurer John Ferdinand Fiuney, u tale sad, indeed, would we unfold. But, then, tbe plum tree has borne its fruit, and iu tho Major's opinion it Is sulllcicnt to be thankful for. While devouring his turkey and cranberry sauco to-day Salesman T. J. Mullahey pon dered over tho bright prospects of affixing county instead of borough to the titlo of the otlice he now holds one year hence. Tom is said to be a winner. Auditor Ploppeit is not by any means tho happiest man in town. Wero lie a physician tilings might bo difl'ereut, don't you know. Councilman James is thankful that Bryan and tho silver qucUiou enough said. Hands up ! Postmaster Bedea and his subordinates sat their turkey with much relish. They wero given a half-holiday from their arduous duties. Leo. Bamberger, tho good-looking and ad'ablo "commercial traveler with head quarters in Now York," would enjoy tho scasou more wcro Dewey given another chance to "do" tho Spaniards. What about Schley? Tho Honorable Gustavus Shrinck is sorely perplexed, and no turkey graced his tablo to day. "Jack's" word didn't go this time, and that post oliico is now further away than over. Keudrick House Free Lunch. Chicken soup will bo served, free, to all patrons to-night. Troubled ly an Old Wound. Richard Amour is ill at his home on South Jardin street. Ho is troubled by tho injury ho received In tho railway riot at Gilberton a few years ago. He was shot in the right lung uud tho bullet was nevor extracted. Every winter tho wound causes him trouble. Ills condition caused apprehension last night, but it was improved to-day. Johnson's Cnf, 3(1 Kast Centre Street, Leadlug oyster cafo In town. Oysters served In all stylos and to your own tastu. Judge Gordon Leaves the lleiich, Judge James Gay Gordon, of tho Common Pleas Court, Philadelphia, yesterday resigned from the Bench, greatly to tiio surpriso of the public. He will resume tho practice of law. The resignation tukes efl'oct ut once. Or. Hull's Cough Hyrup cures sore throat. Don't delay when you are bothered with u sore throat. It may lend to bronchitis. This remedy is u sure cure. 1'ilce only L'5c. Costly Touch Dtiwn. A lady of town yist;rday guvo her infant son her pocket book with which to play fuot bull. Thu iutuul throw it into a stove and tho tiro consumed It with tho contents, amounting to teu dollars, Nelsweiider'a Cafe. Excellent pig roast this afternoon and evening for free lunch. Potato soup to morrow morning Our stock of chluawaro and lamps are worth n visit. Wo can suit you. Portz's, 21 North Main street. U-L'l.Ot IVIAX LEV IT' Woolen Underwear. FLEECE LINED, Prom 35 Cents Up. HEDICATED RED FLANNELS, At Bargain Prices. Our underwear for gentlemen can be had in all sues. OUR NEW LINE OF FALL HATS At our new store are entirely something new in head wear for this season. Our prices are remarkably low. Remember the place. Cor. Main & Centre Sts. MAX LEVIT, UP-TO-DATE HATTER. Formerly at 15 East Centre Street. Cape and Coat Opportunities.-- Ladies intending to purchase winter garments should be interested in our announcement, since it will place within their reach some or the choicest creations for the season, ju9t as we said at satisfactory prices. Our opportunities are wonderful und yet they are greater than they look. Ladles', Misses' and Children's PLUSH CAPES AND COATS, FUR COLLARETTES, PLUSH CAPESj CLOTH CAPES, ASTRAKHAN CAPES. Our styles arc a temptation to any caller. They are fetching and there is no better proof of price economy than the values we ofler for the money. All of this season's selec tion comprise style, careful finish, dressiness ana gooa service. R.F.GILL No. 7 North Main Street. Hemanents pet Brussels Car pets, Oil Cloths and Linoleums cheap at FRICKE'S CARPET STORE. i0 South Jardin Street. Call and see our new line of Carnets nnd Oil Cloths. OrNeiirs ! The best in quality the best in style the best in value gives the best satisfaction. Latest pro ductions in dining room, library and hall furni ture. Also white enam eled iron bedsteads with brass trimmings, restful easy chairs and settees. M. O'NEILL, 10S S. Main St. Furniture Dealer and Undertaker THE MAN WITH THE HAMHERI The man who wields Jjje; hammer with the most flourish Jfdijnakes the most noise isn't alwnyftSie$ne'who drives the most tiils,.f?TTTiTiuvU?i may he bent, his hauinerjrwiaS when the day's work Is done he'll 'be behind. We drive bargains, not nails, but our stock is up in quality. The blows of our hammer are accurate and regular. We are mak ing a winning record every day la our GROCERY line. lln T.J. BROUGHALL 28 South Mala Street.
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