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SHENANDOAH. PA.. THURSDAY. DECEMBER, 8. 1898.
nN'r' (MOT
VOL. XIIL-NO. 296
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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
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