mmmmm THE HERALD DO YOU WaNT ttttlttt Creatti business because ef its knrwn large circulation an,! renders rich Ve reath the publxe through a prei gressive, dtgntfiea, influential touma results In its aavertisers. use the HERALD telumns. SHENANDOAH. PA.. THURSDAY. DECEMBER, 8. 1898. nN'r' (MOT VOL. XIIL-NO. 296 I t1 J. P. Williams & Son, furnitZe,canstoRe. 13 S. (Via In St.,.Shonandoah, Pa. SaiSO'HARA'S FOR FIDE LIVERY OPEN DAY Cor. Lloyd and White Sts., SHENANDOAH and Headquarters for Carpets, Linoleum and Window Shades BLANKETS AND COMFORTS. 3'E 3E 3 3 . I .1 SZDDSrPT'C Dry Goods and ment we have NEW YORK BARGAIN STORE, IMP. 23 SOUTH MAIN ST., SHENANDOAH, PA. 21111, HARDWARE : STOR Roasting Pans, Bread Pans, Cake Pans, High Grade Enameled Ware, Carving Sets, Knives and Forks, "Rogers Bros." Table and Tta Spoons. SWALM'S HARDWARE STORE. 1898HOLIDAY PULL STOCK-ALL NEW QOODS, RAISINS New blue muscatels, 2, 3 and 4 lbs for 25 cents. Valencia. New lj.. PRUNES 2, 3, 4 and 5 pounds for 25, cents. EVAPORATED FRUITS-: New Figs and Dates. ' New Citron, Lemon and Orange. New Florida and Jamaica Oranges. NUTS Almonds, Cream, Filberts, Pecans and Walnuts. CANNED GOODS--1898 PACKING. Fancy California Ietnon Cling and Crawford Peaches. Fancy Pears, Plums, Apricots and Cherries. TOMATOES Extra Quality and extra size cans, 2 for 25 cents. Extra Quality Standard cold packed, 3 for 25 cents, CORN Extra Fancy Maine, 2 for 25 cents. Fancy New York State, 3 for 25 cents. Standard Maryland, 4 for 25c. PEAS Fancy Sifted Early June, 2 for 25 cents. Sweet Wrinkled, 3 for 25 cents. Extra Early June, fine quality, 4 for 25 cents. -New Lima Beans, String Beans, 4 nnd 3 cans for DEANS- New Orleans Baking Molasses, best quality, 10 cts, a quart. Don't forget our strictly Fresh Fancy Creamery Butter. Fresh Dairy Butter. V At KEITER'S. The White is King AGAIN VICTORIOUS. The White ScwinR Machine was awarded highest honors, the Gold Medal, at the Omaha Exposition. $30 00 and up. QUEEN MACHINES, $15. BO and up. All Are Warranted for Five Years. LIBERTY MACHINES, $15. OO, AND AND NIGHT. lain Street, MAHANOY CITY. DRESS GOODS IK ALL T HE NEW STYLES and COLORINGS. EE Ta p c s try and Lace Curtains. TABLE COVERS. Carpet Stoie, EXTRA! READ THIS! Feather Boas, 23c. Plush Capes from $2.50 up to $20.oo; Astrakin Capes at the same prices. Also a full line of Cloaks at the lowest prices. Reefers from 69c. up to $7.00. Collarettes from $1.65 up Heavy Skirts from 99c. up to gio.oo. Silks, - 'us and a full line of Waists. Tn tlif Mill! a full line of hats and all kinds of trimmings. Ladies' and Gent's Natural Wool Un derwear, 35c. A full line of Children's Underwear. SWALM'S Headquarters for SEAS0N--1899. NEW CROP and NEW PACKING. New Seeded. New Seedless. New Sultana. New Layer Raisins. NewiPeaches, .PearsT, Apricots, 3 cans for 25 cents. White Wax cans for 25 cents. Baked Beans, 2 25 cents. A BOROUGH MULCTED. Won lleforo Arbitrators, Hut Lout on Trial lleforo n Jury. A Jury at Pottsvlllo tills morning rendered n verdict mulcting the boiough of Oilberton In damages in the case brought against it by Patrick ltyan, of that town. M. M. Ilurko, Ksa., of this place, represented the plaintiff and tho borough wna represented by S. H. hdunrds, hsq., of l'ottsvillo. Iho case was arbitrated last summer nnd an award of no causo of action was entered. Tho plaintiff appealed and on Tuesday a trial before a jury was commenced. The jury retired last night. Tho case Is one of interest to borough olllcials, as it Involves a question as to what Is notice to them of tho condition of high ways. On August 10, 1SD7, Ryan was driving In his milk wagon along tho main street of Oilberton when both wheels on the right sido of tho vehicle went through tho cover ing of a culvert. Iiyan was thrown forward against the milk cans, and then backwards over tho seat. He was injured in the groin and kiducys. Dr. Kntorlino, formerly of Mahanoy Piano, and now of Trenton, N. J., was one of tho witnesses. Ho testified that ltyan was ucrmancntly Injured. Dr. Donahoo, of Mahanoy Plane, gavo similar testimony. Solicitor Edwards made an effort to have tho court take tho caso from tho jury and direct a voidlet of non-suit, but Judge llcchtcl refused to do so, stating that it was for a jury to say whether, under the testi mony, tho dofeet in tho highway was nolle ablo and bad continued for so long a timo as to givo tho borough authorities constructive notice of Its existence. Tho defenso was that tho borough had no notice, cither actual or constructive, of tho defect, and that tho Supervisor and street committee had exercised duo caro in keeping the streets and highways of the borough in good condition. Counsel for tho plaintiff succeeded in showing that a gontloman named Kyan, a member of tho Council from tho Middle ward, and who was also a member of the street committee, had detected a break In-tlio bridge some days beforo tho accident. Tills. plaintiff's counsel claimed, was direct notice to the Council. Tho suit- was for J5.000 daniagos. The jury rendered a verdict for fl.OOO. Nelslveurior'g Cafe, Chicken soun. frpi f.n.ni(rlir.. Pnrnrn to-morrow morning. nllner fitill Missing. William, alias "Ilntah." Znllnnr 1,.. tint been seen since Ills exciting escape from the Schuvlkill ITarnn rnnftrjlr,,. In rrtwn vootnp. day. Many of his friends believe that he win remain away, wlillo others maintain a contrary opinion. The charge is not as serious as at first reported, although ho will no doubt be held on au additional charge of escaping from an olllcer if arrested. IIo Is not wameu lor criminal assault. Tlio girl who orosecutus him is an inmnta nf rim alms. house at Schuylkill Haven. She was a resiaeni 01 mis town ana lor a time au ln rnate of a resort on North Chestnut street Keudrlrk House Free Lunch. Sour krout and pork will he served, free, to all patrons to-night. A County Charge. Bryan Monaghan, an old aud well-known character about town, to-day complained to Justice Shoemaker that ho had no home, could secure no work, aud doslrcd to ho com mitted to the almshouse for the winter. A friend had furnished the old man with a railroad tickot for tho trip to Schuylkill Haven. The Justice made out tho commit ment. Mew Kec'.nr. The nulnit of tho St. Stanislaus Pnllah Roman Catholic church, on West niirrrv street.has again been filled after a vacancy of several weeks. The now rector is Ilov. W. V. Matulaitis, who until recently filled a charge at Minersvlllo. Woumn's ltellef Corps. Members of tho Women's Relief Corps, auxiliary to the G. A. R., are requested tu meet in tho Post hall, Friday evening, as tho inspecting olllcer will bo present. By order of Mus Mary Sciiwindt, Pres. Attest : Cassie Lewis, Sec'y. It 500 "silk initial" handkerchiefs to go for 5 cents, at GIrviu s this week. 12-G-2t Finney Wants an Increase, Sub-Treasurer John F. Ftimoy, accom panled by W, J. Whltohouso, was in Wash ington yesterday in au effort to secure the former's confirmation by the Senate. Mr. Finnoy also wants his salary Increased from f 1.500 to $5,000, an 1 asks for an additional clerk and an additional counter on his force -uvergreenti n,r uie Holidays. Holly wreaths and wreathing, mistletoe and other ovontreens. Leave vour orders at the bhcuanuoah drug store. Telephone con 12-8- -3t l'lsh Cakes With Oyster Soup Free to everybody at Meade Petor's restau rant to-night. A nice dish awaits yqu. DruiririHtH Mt. The Schuylkill County Pharmaceutical society new its regular meeting at the Union House, Ashland, to-day. The annual elec tion of officers for the ensuing year was among tlio Important business transacted, Car Load of l'oultrv. We will receive a car load of poultry, nrinclDallv ducka and ireesn. wlilnh will i.n disposed of at wholesale, at tho Lehigh Valley depot, either Saturday or Monday. 12-7-3t Shenandoah Pbouuoe Co. At Payne's nursery, GIrardville, you will find tho largost stock overseen in tho county. Will Not Contest., Authoritative Information was received to day to the effect that David M. Graham last night decided not to contest the election of John F. lliggins, of town, as State Senator In this district. Mr, Graham so Informed the Uebald to-day to that effect and said all proceedings have been dropped. Dr. Hull's Cough Syrup prevents con sumption. One-fifth of the deaths in cities is from consumption, caused by neglected colds. Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup always cures colds. 1'nttsvllle'a Deputy Curoner. I It Is said that Coroner-elect Illeiler has ap pointed Dr. Charles A Veith, tou of Supt. John Velth, of tho P, & R. C. it Co., as deputy Coroner for Pottsville. Try Cream Silver l'qlish. Best on the market. At Brumm's, Finger Maihril. Peter Stehula, of Turkey Run, a miner at the Gilherton colliery, had the iudcx fluger of his left hand mashed while at work yes terday. Di, Stelu dressed the Injury. Ftr Sale or itrnt. A nice new dwelling with bath room at tached, Just h est of the Brownsville school house. Apply at M. it, Burke's law ottlce. St FlWGIflli TROUBLES I The School Board In a Tangle Over the Tax Levy. TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION OBJECTS. Mr. Schaefer Informs the Board They Have No Legal Right to Levy More Than Thirteen Mills-Adjourned to Meet Again This Evening, The School Board held their first meeting for tho month of last night, aud most of tho business considered had n bearing on tho financial affairs of the district. There was barely n quotum present when President Coiighlln rapped for order, the following Directors answering to tho roll call: Messrs. Sullivan, Hauna, Baugh, Malick, Dove, Holvey, Britt and whltaker. Superintendent Cooper, Solicitor Burko and Truant Officer Smith were also in attendance Tho County Commissioners informed tho Board that the total assessed valuation for the year 1808 was $2,109,007. A motion made by Director Hrilt that tho subscription to tho School Journal be re nowed, was withdrawn upon htatcnicuts made by Directors Dove and Hanna, to tho effect that tho expenditure of foil In that manner would bo lll-ad vised under tho finan cial condition of tho district. Superintendent Cooper submitted his re port, and after being read was adopted, and tho committees referred to wero requested to meet the Superintendent. Tho report is as follows : The fourth month of tho term of our dav schools closed DecemLer 0, with tho follow ing results: Monthly enrollment Boys, 1232: girls. 1430 : total. 2C0. Averaco dailv attendance boys, 1111 ; girls, PU7 ; total, 2381. Pcrcoutago of attendance boys, 05 ; gills, 91 ; total, 03. Fifty seven visits were mailo by citizens and 21 by Directors. 1 no first mouth ol the even in- school closed on tho same date with these results: -Monthly enrollment Boys, 530; girls, 40; total, 585. Avcrano daily attendance Ilovs. 331 ; girls, 31; total, 3j. Percentage of at tendance Boys, 77; girls, 1)0 ; total, 79. Fifty-five pupils of these schools nttended every session ; sixty-six visits by citizens, and 27 by Directors wero made. Dunne tho first tew ovenlncs after tho opening of these schools there was much trouble in somo of tho rooms. Most of those who weut to school chiefly for mischief have been dismissed. Now the schools arc moving reasonably quiet and many aro taking an Interest in their work. In regard to the day schools, sickness has somewhat interfered with our attendance. Negligence on tho Dart of nareutsisonoof the difficulties which wo bavo been unablo to overcome. Somo of our pupils aro failing to comply with the compulsory education law. we navo at least one Incorrigible truant in the person of Master Joseph Sciiwindt. Ho has been punished repeatedly lu tho Super intendent's office, and so far as we havo been able to see without any bene eficlal ctlect. He seems to have been aban doned by his parents and the little fellow is Eoing from bad to worse. The Truant OlUcei and myself desire to meet the members of the Commilsorv Education 'Committal nv evening uoxt week, that may be convenient to tno cnairmau aim members ol the com mittee. Wo want to consider Master Schwindt's case and several other cases that are not complying with tho law. We dosire to can tlio attcntlou or the Heating and Fuel Commltteo and the Building and Re pairs Committee to tho fact that we are having the same trouble In heating the new wnite street building that we have had in former years. The Truant Olllcer reported that ho had visited tho parents of 157 absent pupils, the reasons given in most cases being sickness. There were 13 cases of truancy during the month, and eleven of these aro agaia in school. Ho stated that Thomas Buchanan had hecu out of school for two days and has not been homo during that time. County Superintendent Weirs submitted a report upon tho attendance of teachers during Institute, and the absence of two or three for a short time was satisfactorily explained by Supt. Cooper. Mr, Whittaker offered a motion that the proper officers bo instructed to pay off the temporary loan of $3,500 at tho Merchants National Bank to-day, which was adopted. The Secretary read a communication from the Taxpayers Association In reference to the amount duo on Tax Collector Scanlan's bonds, as follows: Pottsvii.i.e, Pa Dee. 5, 1808. To the Members of the School Board, Shen andoah, Penna, Gentlemen : Iu the interest of tho tax payers of Shenandoah, wo have retained John F. Whalou, Eq., as attorney to repre sent them iu tho proceedings now pending for the collection of the balance of taxos duo by Collector Scanlan of Shenandoah, Wo havo requested him to appear at tho hearings now going on, and we would request that the School Board grant him additional authority to act in conjunction with their Solicitor in tho carrying on of such proceed ings us aro necessary to protect tho borough aud Its taxpayers. The cost of such services will le met by us, aud we hope that you can pass such action as will give him full author ity to protect your Interests which aro to a great extent those represented by us. Very truly yours, , Wm. L. Sheafer, For the Estate of P. W. Sheafer, dee'd. Tho Phlla. Reading C. & I. Co., By If. C. Wilson, Asst. Land Agent. J. ne uirara ismio. By IlEBBii S. TiiosirsoN, Engineor. Mr. Whltaker, chairman of the Finance Committee, offered the following resolutions, which wero adopted op motion of Dovo: To the School Board. Gentlemen : We. your FInancn rum. mltteo, recommend that the offer of the fol lowing named gentlemen : W, L. Schaell'er. (for Schaefler Estate), Heber S. Thomnsnn (for Girard Estate), and K. C. Wilson (for P. & R, C. it I. Co.), oflerlng tho services of meir solicitor, jonn t: Whalen, Esq., to act In conjunction with our Solicitor, M, M. Burke, Esq., in tho proceedings necessary to protect the School District for the collection of taxes duo by Collector M, J Scanlan, of oueuanuoau, uo accepteu, Mr. Whltaker, chairman of the Finance ROYAL BAKING POWDER Absolutely Pure ttlu treat pure gnp crtm el Urltf . Committee, submitted a lengthy and Inter esting report, with tho following introduc tory: To tho School Hoard, ficutl nnce anmmlttco, nftcr careful Investigation and consideration of tho BlTalrs of the school dls- mci, rmprciiuiiy suunni tno fallowing report On the eighth of Inst Auirust we submitted u report of the financial condition of tlio district Whlcll rCVcnlcd A VPrtf illannii,nn(..n sn.n ,.r nffnlrs, and owing to our not having received from tho County Commissioners n ct-rtlflcnt of tlie sesscd valuation of tlio district nnd also, owing to the uncertainty of what the amount of tho valu tlnn would be, you wero obliged to dffer the levylnv of taxes pending the adjust ment of tho matter The vnbintlnn has now lipnn niltntn,l t.. Va are gratified to find tlmt instead of the Binn..nt IjpIhk decreased, as wo were led to bellevo wo Id happen. It bos b-cn Increased from J2,:iW,291 for 1S97. to S2,4G8,O07 for the present year. Another source of encouraporreht Is found In the fact that the methods and measures of economy und retrench out Inaugurated a few inon'hs iro have exceeded out expectations In their cftect on th Improvement of the llnnnclal standing pf tluyllstrlct Compared w lib last year i kiiik uxpenent'c, up to Novem ber 30, shows that for the present year a reduc tion of expenditures will he effected as follows iteming nnu repolrlni.', f2,Z TO; expenditures for tu Hon. SLavim? fuel ,i n,.ti.,.rU.w.t.,a SMW.O0, text books and supplies. S7S30O: Insur ance, SI, u.tO; library expenses, 8I,7C000, miscellaneous expenses, $23000; total Havings. 811,2211.00. In our estimation, tlio Hoard, thus far In the nrc-ent year, has tlntm nil fi,,r rr.,,i,i ,...ULtt.i.. i... done In the way of economy of management without Impairing tlio efllclency of our schools, and yet we cannot assure ourselves that we will nm nvo a snjtui oellclt or receipt at the end of the year However, we think Uinta faithful nclherence to our present policy nnd methods will result In a satisfactory condition of affairs at tho close of the school year, and continued strict economy will wipe out any deficit now threatened. l our committee realizes, as wo bellevo every member of tho Hoard does, tlmt our Indebted ness ennnnt b Iner a.,.l 1. .Lot could not feel Instilled under present circum stances in further Increasing the burdens of our people by nn Increase of tho tax rate. When the I,, .i , . '""ner years was elgbtfen mills, the borough rate was ten, and the .ounty five, making n total rate of thlrtv-three mills. Hut ns the school rate was reduced, the horoufh and c unty rotes were increased, until now, with a school rote of fourteen mills, n borough rate of thirteen, and a county rate of eight, a total rate of thirty-five mills bos been reached, t nder the present depressed circumstances sur rounding us It becomes our duty to so manage our afiatrs that ne em, rret i.. Jl eclpts produced by the fourteen mill levy, since "liv increase in the nlrfL- i.tni. ,., I. ....!... . ,-----" -'--j "iK" " ,llM,lllu ..,,....;,,. . ,.,, . ururiunme to our people. In consideration of tho facts above stated wo lirracnt ine 101 owlm- p.Hma . nn.l the adoption of the resolution appended. The report shows temporary loans outstand ing to the amount of $21,000.00; total nubilities and expenditures, 871,001.00. Among the esti mated receipts are the fo lowing amounts duo by tho tax collectors: 31. J. Hcnnlon, on '03 duplicate 8 4.01S 01 ai. j, Hcnnlnn, on '06 ' 10,180 32 I'.uw. lturke, on '07 " 5,781 58 Other resources make the total recolpts for the year, S70.2G0..-W j lenving on appurent deficit of S791 62. The following resolutions wero appended loine report ami action t hereon ivna ,inrrm.i uiiui iu-nigur.s meeting. iceimvp,l Tl.ot 1, l I j , . .. . . "I - . ,n 'cieuv oraereu oy inn. ........... .......,,. rmenunuoHii sclinol district Hint n.t-...a icvy iiir hip year ikm snail he at the rate . . i : . "nils on ine dollars or assessed valuation, distributed as follows: For redeinl- Mnnnf litnlml ln.1.1.,...!. 1 I... . l , it, . ...-i "i'niitT-1 iiii'i iiiieresi, zy mills; for school purposes, 11 mills; for library Mil isrl, y,, llllll, iree,ilt-,l Tlmf I, t l. I... . , School Hosrd of Shenandoah school district that tho tax levy for the year IMS shall be at the rate or H mills on the dollar of assessed valua tion, distributed as follows: For redemption of Donoed indebtedness and Interest, 1Y, mills: for HCllfWtl ttll-Iir.U.a II milt.. I Irt V mill., aim mr iiorary pur- poes, mill. r Upon the conclusion of the reading of the report Mr. Whltaker state,! tl,-t scntative of theRchnptrnr Pstuta ,ntton.t Hoard that tbey objected to the assessment of i i uiuis lor sciiooi purposes, claiming that It was contrary to law. ami tlmt tim nn.i could not legally levy moro than 13 mills ior iiiai purposo. nils statement oyokod considerable discussion during which Mr. Hanna took Issue with thn slumr,,. i.-.i... and quoted the school laws to Bn.tni,, i.tl position. He contended that the parties oh jeetingwere in error, thattbnv hod i-i,i.i nut tuny iniormea inemselves, and that it was rank nonsense to assume a position of that kind. Ho said that thirteen mills would not meet the eennml at 1 C II I, n , ov. mo uniutl. bo icitor Burko was called upon for an "i""'""i Balu ,nac under the law you havo a richt toWviprrtim.f purpose and 13 mills for building If ucces- oaijr. miir coHimiiioo has levied 14 mill. pportionlnir them as foil IHI'C I'l.. ...... 111- for schools. 1 mill r. t : i , , , ' - "utiii nuu 3 ior bonded indebtedness and interests. Whether or not me s per cent, of your bonded in- debteauess. which the 1 AW Enva .ml, mn.l ... - JWM Ul UO, oil annually, must be included iu tho general mini, or wneiner that can be covered by a special and seperate levy, Is the question he- luiu vuu. I iwtHni run nn n mi im. .......... that tho Board could not exceed thirteen mills. The solicitor siir-iresteil tlmt tlm ,on. l... laid over until this evening, when he will suuiuii a written opinion., On motion of Dovo the Board, after pass imr linon hills Riltniimn In ...an p .uub mis uveu- Ing for consideration of the tax levy and ucueiui uusiuess. All kinds of vecetahlns anu pianw at rayne's nurseries, GIrardville t-iecino cars pass the door, 5-0-tf A 1'opular Sheniuuloithan. From llazleton Sentinel. Five years ago E. T. Westervelt established the local agency of the Home Friendly Insuranco Co.. and hv hard, earnest n-nrL- i, has built up the business and incroased it irom year to year lu a manner that must ho exceedingly gratifying to the main office. Popular with everyone, a tvnirnl InlK- ,..,,.,1 fellow, everyone congratulates him on his success and sives him the clad lmml on thta anniversary day, with the best of wishes in ine miure, wuleu stretches away iu the distance with Its untold possibilities. lllckert's Cute, Fish cakes, free, to-night. Oyster soup to morrow morning. Iteply to Our Competitor. In reply to the article published by a "business competitor" last evening, we, the undersigned, wish to inform that "business competitor" and ulso the public who have been misled, that the design of our wagon has not been taken from his Moreover It Is a suggestion of our own and can bo verified at any time by the manufacturer. And furthermore this wagon has been paid for and rolls freely aloug our streets without having any debt attached to it. Regarding our business we can stato without hesitation that It Is being conducted under the firm names of D. & J. aiegel and not under an assumed name. Our business career dates back nine years and the reputation wu have sustained among the public guiirantees us u steadily In creasing trade each day. It D, it J. SlEflKL. For the Heat Oysters In the market go to A. J, Schoeuer's, IS East Ceutro street, wholesnlo aud retail, Morris River Coves, Blue Points, Rockaways. Oak Glanders, Sounds, Clams, eto. Also two pool tables, cheap. 13-u-lw Geranumus, fuchsias, panslos, daisc -osea etc, for spring planting at Payne's nurseries. Ulraruvllle. Tuberose and. gladiolus bulbs. seofliNG HlGflHAGOfl. In the Report of the S mate Nica ragua Canal Committee. GRAVE DANGER OP EMBROILMENT Our Government, Snys thoCommlttcu, Should Ahsuiiio u Determined Atti tude to I't-uvoiit CouMumniutloii of the Itopilbllo'H Latest Coneosslou. Washington, Dec. 8. As a result of the meeting of the senate committee on the Nlcarauga canal yesterday Sena.tor Jlorgan gave notice of an amendment to the Nlcarauga canal bill authorizing the Immediate issuance, with a guar antee by this government, of $5,000,000 worth of bonds for the redemption of all outstanding stock except that held by the governments of Nlcarauga and Costa Ulca, and the cancellation of all obligations. He submitted at the same time a report upon the situation with reference to the canal, dealing exclu sively with the fact that the govern ment of Nicaragua granted a conces sion to construct a canal to another company than tho Maritime Canal company. He deals with this transac tion in severe terms, upholding the rights of the Maritime company for" the present and for an extension of Its concession for ten years more. The report arraigns the conduct of the re public of Nicaragua, as well as that of the American citizens securing the new concession, in the most severe terms, attributing the course of Nicaragua to Jealousy of Costa Hlca, and that of the concessionaires to "obstruct a great national policy In selling out to a trans continental railroad company for the defeat of a supposed competitor. "It would be well for the reputation of those concerned," the report says, "in thus dishonoring governments for their personal advantage and using their powers to create Jealousies be tween states If It could appear that their conduct Is not also corrupt." The committee adduces as a justifica tion of the new report the seriousness of the situation, saying on this point: "The serious consequences likely to result to the United States from this I unprecedented and unwarranted action of the late government of Nicaragua, and the evident purpose to force our govenment Into payment of a large sum as compensation for the future consent of the republic of the United States of Central America to the cre ation of a maritime canal through the San Juan river and Lake Nicaragua, requires the committee to present the grounds on which it Insists that this proceeding Is without any support in law, justice or equity, and that It vio lates the hitherto cordial relations of the United States with Nicaragua." The report takes Issue with the con tention that that country owns both banks of the San Juan river, calling at tention to the fact that Costa Rica has equal rights, since the arbitration of President Cleveland, as the owner of one bank of the stream. Attention Is called to the fact that In making the concession of right of way granted by Nicaragua no mention was made of Nicaragua's claim, rendering It Incum bent upon Nicaragua to put the canal company In possession of the channel of the river. "Here," the committee say. "was a breach of the agreement for which the canal company had paid $150,000 that entitled the company the return of the money and to other dam ages. It also imposed on the United States the duty of compelling the re dress due them. If redress had been sought." The report concludes: "Dy conduct equivalent to main force Nicaragua prevented progress In the work on the canal, and put a cloud upon the credit or the company that could not be other wise than disastrous." The committee contends that the cir cumstances of the concession point to the fa.'t that the concession provides for a charier tn be granted to the United states. "In this attitude." the committee con tinues, "the duties and the responsibil ities of Nicaragua are very high, if they do not even rise to the dignity of solemn pledges and consequent sover elgn responsibilities to the United btates, whose intervention Is sought in tne cnarterlng of the corporation." Dwelling upon Nicaragua's course in the matter the committee say: "How this unexampled condition is to be dealt with otherwise than bv an ex press and determined attitude on the part of the United States is a question that carries with It the danger of seri ous embroilment in the near future. If Nicaragua Is not held to the perform ance of her agreement years will elapse and many dangers will be encountered before even a start can be made toward the construction of a canal." Coco Argollne, the genuine article, for sale at Klrlin's drug store. 10-B-tf Trouble Over Wages, Jabez Burkes last nlgbt sued Morris Ilcck raan for wages as a hostler amounting to 13. Uo claimed that tho terms upon which ho was employed were that he was to receive $13 a month and bis boaid. After working me secono; week lie asked for his wages and was assaulted. A suit for assault and battery was also entered. After hearing theevidenco in both cases Justice Toomey gave judgment In favor of Heakman in the civil suit, but held him under f-300 bail on the charge of assault. Ilaliy Horn on a Train. Says the Maiicli Chunk Times : "While the llutl'alu express was speeding over the Read ing road from Ilethlehem to Philadelphia, ono of the passongers, Mrs. John Hums, of Haven Itun, gave birth to a baby boy. She and her children were on their way to Phlla delphla to joiu Mr. Burns, who is employed mere." Holiday Jewelry Shoppers. Sco our holiday stock. We have an eleeant eoloctlou. All goods sold on their merits No misrepresentations, Orklu's, 12a South Main street. tf The National Hall. Tho National Club at tntrn l.r.1.1 ... nual bill last evening In Robbing' opera house. The attendance was 1 lirirf, nml (). affair was a success In every respect. Don't Let Anybody Interfere, But Take Pan-Tina for Mvlimmi o At Gruhlcr llros., drug store. IVIAX LEVIT'S. CHRISTMAS GIFTS. MUFFLERS, NECKWEAR, (JLOVES, A1ACK1NTOSHES, SWEATERS, CANES nnd UflBRELLAS, FULL DRESS CASES, SILK HANDKERCHIEFS, PANCY HALF HOSE. LATEST LINEN COLLARS AND CUFFS. We have them all. Call and see them. They are awaiting your In spection. LEVIT, UP-TO-DATE HATTER. Formerly at 15 East Centre Street. OUR COAT SALE Still continues to have every possible interest attached to it. Shrewd shoppers know where to buy best to their advantage. Our bargain list conveys but a small idea of the many good things awaiting those who visit our store. Ladles', Misses' and Children's PLUSH CAPES AND COATS, FUR COLLARETTES, PLUSH CAPES, CLOTH CAPES, ASTRAKHAN CAPES. Our styles are a temptation to any caller. They are fetching nnd there is uo better proof of price economy than the values we oDer for the money. All of this season's selec tion comprise style, careful finish, dressiness and good service. .F.GILL No. 7 North Main Street. RPTTlHPTltcof Brussels Car" IVLlIlllLllLOpets, Oil Cloths and Linoleums cheap at FRICKE'S CARPET STORE. i0 South Jardln Street. Call and see our new line of Carpets and Oil Cloths. O'Neill' ! 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, ICQ S. Main St. Furniture Dealer and Undertaker DON'T MISS THIS! Large rocking horses, - . Good Iron sled, fancy. Toy trunks, wth lock, . . Toy drums, with wlilatle, Lartre blackboard, on atunil. . . Mc, worth Ota 43c, 75o t9o XSc So lfc S5o Ma 15o 75o Uo 89o 89o 20o Mo, 20c, 25c, 10c, 23c, SOc, 10c, 48o, 45c, 25c, 25c, 10c, Fancy doll hammock, . . l'retty dressed doll. Fancy color medallion nlcturen. . Large Iron tank, . . Doll coach, with Darasol. Pretty pink cracker Jars, - . I- etty decorated salad lmml. . Pretty decorated comb.brush tray, rrciiy aecorateu vases, Our line of holiday cooda can not be beat, iu price, quality and variety. Our doll department con sists of a variety of over ioo dolls r . irom i cent up to gi.oo. GIRVIN'S, Roj C. Rubrlght. 8 South Uila SW 4 ,&djsgrji. jjmmWmrmS
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