The Herald r.sr iit.isin:i) is;. '.'All the News Thai's Fll lo Prim." Published every evenlnir, nrrA SMindny. at S South Jnrilln street, Slieiiandimh, 1'n. I.ONO IIIVTANOI! TKl.l'.l'IIONH. Tho Herald Is delivered In ulioimudo.li mid tln siirroiiniliiiRtnwin for-lxwntsR w ik, pay able to tin' carrier. Ily nmll H Oil n y. nr, nr 21 cent4n month iyiible In ndvnnee Ad vertisement chars"! ueronlliiK o spscciind pntlthm T inbltah-M reserve the right to ehatnre tt.e ti sltl'-n f advertisements whencvirthe ptiMlcitltni tf news demand It. The rlKht I rewrvwi to reject nny odvrrtiement whether pnhl for or not, thnt the. publishers mm iIpmii improper. AcUer tlslinr r.tf made known upoimpplh-ntlon Kntcnd at the po-t niltee at Shenandoah, Pn , n second cla. mall matter. tuimday ni:ri:.Mni;it sr. ibhh. OUil COUNfRY: Pirst. Last and Forever. The Lesson That Abides. Since the close of the war with Spain the country lnm been deltiut'd with f.-rviil, patriotic oratory and passionate appeals through the pri"s In hehalfof Oreater America and its alleged ohlltrntions to Immunity commonts tho Philadelphia Star. An outsider temporarily sojourning within our nates might have sup posed that tho whole nation was re ceiving a new baptism of loyalty and imudfestiiif,' afresh its devotion to the highest principles ot human government. Unfortunately, there is such a thing as national hysteria. Tho multitude is often alllicted 11 Uh the individual. Overstrained nerves will givo way and uilbit ions of weakness are sure to follow. 'Vvue patriotism Is the essence of things honestly be lieved and the spirit of justice faith fully carried out. The great Itopub lio rests upon noble aspirations, ideal ized and exemplified. The immortal Declaration was not merely the passionate utterance of a trying and perilous hour. It em bodied in wonderful words tho de liberate judgment and purposes of mighty men, who looked forward as well as backward ; who stood at the parting of tho ways ami summoned all mankind to witness a new and permanent departure in alTairs of government. It was intended to bind the Infant nation, thus crystalized into a living and inspiring force, in the bonds of an indissoluble union P .... n .U .w.n.l renoWBMp that guaranteed uio pres ervation of the rights of all. It do II W.IH IL IIII'IIVH ... I ll 1UII1..1U U"VJ' fended the weak and restrained the strong. It was sought to write in imperishable letters across tho na tional firmament a solemn warning and a sacred obligation that should never bo brokon. The anniversary of tiio encamp ment of the Continental Army at Valley Forge has been celebrated, as usual, by song ami story, by sermon and speech, in comfortable places and blazing banquet hulls. How many of even these patriotic participants realize the lesson that should abide with the descendants of the ragged heroes of a hundred and twenty years ago? How many fully comprehend the heavy responsibilities of this hour, the occasion of festivities, the duty to humanity and to c try in volved in tlie execution uf the trust of citizenship in uiinlay ' How many rightly consider the opportunities to help the needy, to rescue tho fallen, totrengthen the weak, to, feed the hungry, to clothe the naked, to bind up broken hearts, to save wrecked lives, to comfort sorrow-stricken homes ? The true spirit of humanity must over bo mindful of these things. Out wardly the nation is niarvelously groat and strong, prosperous and happy, yet in every community there is a call for help that is Imperative. Tile battlo with want and suffering is ever on, nnd In this town more men will go to bed hungry than ever saw Valley Forge, and to these must be added twice as many helpless women and suffering children. In a hind of freedom, good govern ment, industrial prosperity and social order, it ought not to bo. Patriotism means love of country and true re gard for human kind. The long, dark days of winter are upon us, and woe abides In many worthy homes. Tho sweep of physical disorder intensife the sorrow and distress. Let tho op portunity and the duty go hand in hatid. Let the fearful spectacle of wnrir. nnt. tin tmlMiilttf.il rn turn fn -'our midst while the more fortunate urn nnlnvltii the treasures of this life: 100 Doses in a la peculiar to and truo C?.4o! only of Hood's Sarsapa- DULUG rllla, and la proof ot its superior strength and economy. Thsro is more curative power in a bottle of Hood's Sarsaparllla than in any other. This (act, with Us unequalled record of cures, proves the DvSb ineuiuuiu iui un uiuuu Hood's best medicine for all blood diseases is Sarsa parilla The One True Dlood Purifier. All druggists, SI. r,,.. cure Liver UUj easy to flOOd S PllIS take, easy to operate. 250. WAKTED i:rric(iTir mkv t .licit ufilnu gut ou. hard N11 re ry 6u k. Eipwnw and sitfar to Uotte leaving bum-, or on mitMtloD to lo eal ' t;i)U. J'rnjintpt ei Dlurioent. Tb basiar BV THE CHASE UarriM) Add re 'MUP.SF.RiE5 1 $rJi'ili1!V'tX& nib EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS Is duo not only to the oi-ipinnlity and simplicity of the combination, bntnlso to tho euro anil swill with which it is manufactured by seltmtillo processes known to the CAi.ii-tut.NiA Via Svnui' Co. only, and wo wish to impress upon all the importance of purchasing the true nnd original remedy. As tho genuine K.vmp of Figs is manufactured by the Camfouma Fin Svmtp Co. only, a knowledge ot thiit fact, will nssist one in avoiding tho worthless imitations manufactured by other par tics. The high standing of tho Cam fouma I'm Svutti' Co. with the medi cal profession, anil tho satisfaction which the genuine Syrup of Figs has given to millions of families, makes the i. nine of Hio Company a gunranty of the excellence of its remedy. It is far in mlt-ance of all other laxative, as it acts on tho kidneys, liver and bowels without Irritating ot weaken ing them, and it does not gripe nor nauseate. In order to get. its bcnefleinl "trects, please remember tho name of .lie Company CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. NAN 1'ltANCISCO, Out I.OMNVII.I.K. ICr. NKW VllltK. N. V. Till: NICARAGUA CANAL. Urpoi't ott ho CoinititHHloiierH Kxpootcd In a l-Vw Dii.vh. Wnshlnfjton, Dec. 27. Admiral Walk- chairman of the Nicaragua canal commission, when questioned ns to the time when the report of the commis sion would be sent to congress, said thnt the time could not be stated lellnltely, ns the report had not been ligned nor entirely completed. He pre sumed, however, that It would be ready within the next very fow days. In answer to further Inaulrles the admiral said that there were no differences of opinion amone the members of the commission, except possibly on the question of cost, and that difference might be adjusted so that the report would be unanimous on all points. Pome months ago Admiral AValker stated to a committee of congress that In his Judgment the canal would not cost more than $125,000,000. Another member of the commission fixed the maximum nt $140,000,000, but Btated thnt It might cost considerably less, and It had been the opinion of the third mumbei of the commission that the cnnnl would not cost more than $90, 000,000. All were agreed, however, that those tlgutes wete and could be only approximations. There were too many considerations and contingencies that might change the result materially. All members of the commission are agreed that the construction of the canal on the route proposed is entirely feasible and should be prosecuted with all rea- 1 ..,..,,111 . ., . Ordinary household accidents have no terrois when there's a bottle, of Dr. Thomas' Electric Oil in the medicine chest. Heals bums, cuts, bruises, sprains. Instant relief. .VI - I I!l lit' l 1-C. Patorsun. J., Dec 27. Ailolph Xeuf, a bartender, employed by Mrs. Marie Zlsrher, who keeps a small hotel In this city, died yesterday after suf fering teat agony. Jt Is thought his death was cjiusetl by arsenical poison, and that the poison was placed In the milk used bv the household of Mrs. Zlscher. Mrs. SClscher. Mary Doty, a servant. Fritz Ilngerman, an employe, and Fritz Seffen were also poisoned, but will probably, recover. The milk will be analyzed. Up to Date for Palm an! Aches, Everybody says lied Flag Oil, 25c. At Qruhlcr Bros., drug store. AiroucTllii'- ".I Klon. New Yoik. Dec. 27. Felipe Agon- clllo, personal representative of Aguln aldo. leader of the Philippine patriots, left this city last night for Washington. In Washington Agonclllo will await the arrival of thtee eminent Filipinos who are en route with additional Instruc tion from Agulnaldo. Since his ar rival In this city from Paris Saturday evening Agonclllo has been almost con stantly In conference with visitors. He said that there was no change In the situation, and probably would be none until after the arrival of his three fel low countrymen. A Card. We, tho undersigned, do hereby agroo to refund tho money ou a 50-ccut bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to euro your cough or cold. Wo also guaran tee a 25-ceut bottlo to provo satisfactory or money refunded. A. Wasley, C. II. Ilagen huch, Shenandoah Drug Store, and P. W. Illerstetii & Co. lM4-33t-dv THE INDIANS PROTEST. Wnntu .Mllllniiitml iiHitinioforoTholr I. mill-. Am Allotted. Spokane, Wash.. Dec. 27. The gov eminent has run against a snag In al- lotlng lands In severalty on the Col ville Indian reservation, peopled by 800 Indians. Indian Agent Anderson and Allotlng Agent Harry Humphrey have been trying tor some time to allot the lands, but have met with resistance, the Indians being opposed to surveys and allotments unless the government pays them for tho land, as the Nez Petces and Cour De. Alenes were paid for theirs. There are about 1,500,000 acres on the reservation, and the con tention of the government Is that the Indians have no title to It. The gov ernment proposes to allot 0 acres to each Indian in severalty, and give them nuthing more. The Indians, led by t'hlef Aura Pnghuln and Chief Bernard, demand that they be paid ubout $1,500, 000, claiming this under the report of a commission which exumlned into the mattpr some time after the reservation was set apart by President Grant's proc lamation in July, 1SV2. A truce has been secured ou the promise that the two chiefs will be taken to Washington this winter by Agent Anderson to see tio president. Under the truce sur veys are proceeding. The Colvllle reser vation contains a number of thriving mining towns, among them Republic, where Is located the famous Ilepublla mine. The north half of the reserva tion was thrown opan to mineral lo cations In July, IS'jG, and the south half In July of this year. A Sure Cure for Coughs anil uoldi. That's what Pau-Tina it, 25c. At CI rubier Bros., drug store. tun Filipino Conomss Ad.lniti-n Without IVii'mnlntlntiuCon Ht 1 1 tit lull ( 'nlil not KomIiiiim. Mnnlla, lice. 27. Tho tto-called con Brefp of the rev ilutlonnry government or tho Filipinos, which tjis been In wesslon for nomt' time nt Mnlolos, lina unexpectedly mlluiirned. owlnrr to the dlinculty of forniulnthiR a constitution, The cabinet ot President ABUlnnlda, .il.p'.lnted nt rtnroor on July 1G lnat nnd nam 'd In the Hacoor proclamation Is sued that day, has resigned. General Agulnnldo, who has been at Maintop, enmc from thete to Santa Anna, a suburb of Manila, He then Isltcd Pateino. nnd now. It Is report 'd. he has tfotie to Cavlte Vlejo, the old town of Cavlte. Ilellahle advices say that while he was nt Patcrno he was Indefatigable In his efforts to overcome the policy of the militant factions, which Is hostile to the Americans. It Is probable that his Inlltience will nvull to avert trouble. The Filipino cabinet, proclaimed at Bacoor on July 15, In conformity with a decree issued by the revolutionary irovernmeiit on June 21, was made up of the following personnel: President of the council of ministers, with the ad Interim portfolios of foreign affairs, mnrlne and commerce, General Kmlllo Agulnaldo y Fatny; secretary of war and of public works, Senor Don Balda rioro Agulnaldo, nephew of General Agulnaldo; secretary of the interior, Senor Don Leandro Ibarra; secretary of agriculture, Senor Don Mariano Trias. Innocent Muffer Tor tho Guilty. Texarkana, Tex., Dec. 27. Two per sons wore kilted and another seriously Injured yesterday In a shooting affray near Fouke, Ark., a town 18 miles from here on the Texarkana and Shreveport railroad. Two men named McKnlght and Flrquln quarreled and fought over a wagon trade. McKnlght drew a revolver and tired at Flrquln, but shot wildly and mortally wounded White Easley, a young man, who stood nearby. Easley died within a few minutes, but while life lasted he drew a revolver and shot Into McKnlght's house, killing an 18-year-old daughter of McKnlght and seriously Injuring a younger daughter. McKnlght Is under arrest. What do the Children Drink 7 Don't give them tea or coffee. Have you tried the new food drink called GRAIN-O? It is delicious and nourishing and takes the place of coffee. The more Grain-0 you give the children the more health you distribute through their systems. Grain-0 is made of pure grains, and when properly prepared tastes like the choice grades of coffee but costs about 1-4 as much. All grocers sell it. 15c. and 25c. MlHstotiurh'i For Cuba. Cleveland, Dee. 27. I.Indus Cody, a wealthy real estate dealer, who Is an enthusiastic supporter of President Simpson, of the Christian Alliance, will depart for Cuba Jan. S for the purpose of starting mission work on the Island In behalf of the alliance. Hev. Samuel L. Henlcks, of New York, wjll ac company Mr. Cody. He Is also a work er In the alliance, nnd can speak Span ish. One of the large tents used at the Christian Alliance camp meetings will be set up at Santiago, and the work commenced there. A .Soven Dny Itnllrond Itnco. Omaha, Neb., Dec. 27. A seven days' race ugnlnst time will be Inaugurated on Jan. 1 between the Chicago and Northwestern and the Chicago, Bur llngton and Qulncy railroads. The prize Is the $750,000 contract for the carrying of the overland malls between Chicago and Omaha. The Burlington now has the contrnot. The winner of the prize will be the road showln? the best time for seven days Women Should Know It. Many women suffer untold agony and miser)' because the nature of their disease is not correctly understood. They have been led to believe that vomb trouble or female weakness of some sort is responsible for the many ills that beset womankind. Neuralgia, nervousness, headache, puffy or dark circles under the eyes, rheumatism, n dragging pain or dull ache in the back, weak ness or bearing-down sensation, profuse or scanty supply of urine with strong odor, frequent desire to pass it with scalding or burning sensation, sediment in it after stand ing in bottle or common glass for twenty-four hours, are signs of kidney and bladder trouble The above symptoms are often attributed by the patient herself or by her physician to female weakness or womb trouble. Hence, so many fail to obtain relief, because they are treating, not the disease itself, but a reflection of the primary cause, which is kidney trouble, In fact, women as well as men are made miserable with kidney and bladder trouble nnd both need the same remedy. Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root is the great dis covery of the eminent kidney and bladder specialist, and is easy to get at any drug store for fifty cents or one dollar. To prove its wonderful merits you may have a sample bottle and book telling all about it, both sent absolutely free by mail. Kindly mention Shenandoah Herald and send your address to Dr. Kilmer & Co., liinghamton, N. V. Di'inlly Duel With Bobbers. Tacoma, Dec. 27. Three masked rob bers burst open Peter Pepe's saloon door, nt Twelfth and K streets, calling him to throw up his hands. Without further warning tho men began firing at him. Pepe seized his revolver from a shelf and replied. Policeman Brown heard the shooting and rushed to the scene. About a dozen shots were ex changed before one of the robberB was dropped with a bullet through his chest. Ills name Is James Garrett, of San Francisco. He has been In Tacoma for about three weeks. Patrolman Brown was wounded In the chin. Tho other two men run out and disappeared.' The wounded highwayman is dying. Tiilceu From Olllcorw and Lynched. Harmony Grove, Oa Dec. 27, Jeff Bolton, colored, was lynched at Wood's Bridge, two miles east of this place, Saturday night by unknown parties. This Is the negro who Is charged with having shot at Mr. Van Wyler ont night last week, and of having set fire to Van Wyler's barn Thursday night. A warrant was issued for the negro's arrest, and he was tried at Dry Pond Saturday evening nnd committed to Jnll In default of bond. The officers started with their prisoner to Jefferson Jail, but were met en route by a mob of masked men, who took the prisoner away from them. To Cure Void In Out) ly Take Laxative Brotno Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money If it falls to cure, 85c. The genuine has L. B". Q. on' each tablet. tf Bab Coitiin means pain, danger ttnd posaiblo death for some wives. For others it moans practically no discomfortat all. there is no reason why child birth should bo a period of pain nnd dread. Sot. cnu months before a It is a liniment to be ap- womnn becomes a mother she should prepare herself for tho critical ordeal fillcd ex ernnllr. It relaxes the mus cles and re lievos the distension, gives elastici ty to overy organ oon cornod In childbirth, and takes away all danger and nearly nil suffer ing. Best results follow if tho remedy la used during tho whole period of preg nanoy. It is the only remedy of tho kind in tho world that la endorsed by physicinns. $1 per bottlo ut nil drug Btores, or sent by mall on receipt of price. Prtr.E Books con. There is a prepara tion innuo winch la intended for this puriwso alone. Tho nanio of this wonderful preparation la Vlothor's Friend. taining invaluable in formation for all women, will bo sent to nny ad dr jss upon application to Th Budfleld Regulator Co, Atlanta, (U. Smith anil .lnfl'i'les Mntohod. Victoria, B. C, Dec. 27. Articles of agreement have been signed here for a boxing match for $10,000 a side be tween "Denver" Ed Smith and Jim Jeffries, champion heavyweights of the Pacific coast. They will meet before the Olympla club, at San Francisco, to ward the end of January. Smith has been training hard for the past six weeks, and says he will enter the ring In better condition than ever before. Ohio's I.nfnyistto Monument Fund. Columbus, O., Dec. 27. President Peck, of the Lafayette memorial com mission, acknowledging the receipt of contributions from Ohio for the Lafay ette monument fund, writes to State School Commissioner Bonebrake that the toMl contributions from Ohio up to date amount to $5,283.91, the largest amount contributed by any single state except Illinois. Arm Urolion In I'i'Izo Fight, Clevelnnd, Dec. 27. Johnny Lavack, of Cleveland, and Frederick Green, of Toledo, fought last night before the Imperial Athletic club, at Sandusky. In the fourth round Green broke his right forearm, and the contest was given to Lavack. The men are feather weights. Tell Your Sister A beautiful complexion is uti Iraposslbillt without good puro blood, tho sort that ouly oxists hi connection with tho good digostion; a healthy liver and bowels. Karl's Clover Hoot Tea acts directly on tho bowels, liver and kidneys keeping them In perfect health. Prico 85 cts. and BO cts. Sold by P. D. Klrlin and a guarantee JUIhs Clnrn Sutro Wedded. Los Angeles, Cal., Dec. 27. Miss Clara Sutro, daughter of the late Adolph butro, the famous San Francisco mln Ing man, mayor and millionaire, and William J. English, of Chicago, were quietly married Sunday afternoon at the residence of night Rev. Bishop Montgomery, who ofllcluled. The broth er of the bride was the only witness to the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. English contemplate a trip to Spain, and upon their return to this country they will take up their residence In Chicago, the home of the groom. Mr. English Is a widely known attorney. Fire I Fire I rirel Insure your proporty from loss In tho oldest and strongost cash companies : Phlla. Underwriters Insurance Co. of North America and Fire Association, Hartford Fire Ins, Co., Araorlcan Fire Insurance Co., Westchester Fire Ins. Co., United FIromen's Ins. Co. T. T. Williams, 12.1 S. Jardin St., Shenandoah. CraslioilTnt'o a Freight. VIncennes, Ind Deo. 27. A bad wreck occurred yesterday at Emtson, on the Evansvllle and Terre Haute railroad, In which three trainmen were seriously hurt and a score or more passengers bruised and scratched. The Nashville limited express going north crashed Into a freight train, demolish ing both engines and wrecking several cars. The Injured are: Conductor Lew Stlnson, Evansvllle, Internally; En gineer Henry Ott, Evansvllle, ankle sprained. The freight. In taking the siding, failed to clear the main track. lloudly Duel 1111 the Street. Little llock, Ark., Dec. 27. At Har rUon, Ark., Frank .Pace, ex-pro'secutlng attorney, and his brother Henry met M. L. Aderholtz, a prominent stock man, on the street and a duel ensued, In which Aderholtz was mortally wounded. The trouble grew out of a dlfllculty a few days ago between Ader holtz nnd Captain Pace, father of tho brothers. In which Captain Pace was dangerously shot and a bystander kill ed by a stray bullet. Now York Police Ciiptnln Dead. New York, Dec. 27. Police Captain Robert Young, of the Grand Centrnl station, died yesterday at his home In this city of Brlght's disease and heart trouble, aged 02 years, He was ap pointed to the police force In ISfiO, and during the draft riots he was seriously Injured by being si ruck In the head with a stone, Thiee other captains of the New York police fiirce, O'Keefe, Groo and Meekln, have died during the present yeaij Tho Czar'n Dlxnriiiunictit Cniit'tirouco. London, Dec. 27. The Rome corre spondent of The Daily Mall says: The conference based upon the disarma ment proposals of Emperor Nicholas haB been fixed for St, Petersburg about the beginning ot May next, prior to which the ItiiHsInn government will submit nlllclnlly to the powers u defl nlte phm of disarmament, In order to enable them to formulate modifications or counter suggestions, T 1 1 re t.'re 1 li 11 1 eit 'n i' '1' h o I r 1 1 o 1 11 o . Hlllsboro, Tex., Dec. 27, Mrs. Isabel, her daughter, Mrs. Ossle Malone, and Mrs. Malone'3 Infant child were burn ed to death In their home near here. The women could be seen hi the house', but It was Impossible to rescue them, though evcrv effort was made. The tire started by the use of kerosene to light a tire. mm if SANA'S CHRISTMAS RIOTS. Many Sorlnus ArtYiiyw Between Union and Xou-Unlon Miners. Pana, Ills., Dec. 27. The Christmas festivities resulted In Innumerable drunken brawls and encounters be tween union and negro non-union min ers. Eleven of the latter are In Jail, and as many more are nursing serious wounds. Two negroes fought a duel with knives In West Pana, and both were b idly cut up. James Meyers, a non-union miner, was assaulted last night by unidentified persons, and his liilurles nre reported to be fatal. A negro miner named Snyder nttempted to shoot his wife yesterday afternoon. A bystundcr turned the gun nnd the charge entered Snyder's right lung, making n fatal wound. The provost guard yesterday arrested 20 persons, nmong them Citv Treasurer Corwln, Mine Operator Overboil, ex-Deputy Sheilffs Buckley and Ilyburger and Secietary-Trensurer Klllson, of the local miners' union, who were found with arms upon their person. Mrt. Million Critically 111. New York, Dec. 27. Mrs. Isabel Mai Ion, the writer, Is ciitlcally 111 from pneumonia ut her home In this city. Her physician last night said he feared she had but a few hours lo live. Mrs. Mallon has been confined to her bed two weeks. In October her mother, who was her Inseparable companion, died after a lingering Illness. The shock was a severe one to Mrs. Mallon, and for several weeks she Was confined to her bed with nervous prostration. As the writer of "Bab's Babble" Mrs. Mallon gained a national reputation. Shy wrote these letters year after year until a short time ago, and they were always bright, entertaining and clever. She has also written extensively for the Ladles' Home Journal. She recently completed a book, not yet published, entitled "The Business Girl." How Zola Kscnped to Kuglnnd. London, Dec. 27. The Paris corre spondent of The Times gives an inter esting account ot the way In which Emtio Zola escaped to London after the sentence Imposed upon him last July In the trial on the charge ot libel brought against him nnd M. Perroux, managing editor of The Aurore, by the officers of the Esterhazy court martial, M. Zola has lived at various country places In England quietly ever since. It appears that his Purls friends had the greatest dlinculty to persuade him to seek refuge In England, the course they considered best for the Interests of Dreyfus revision. Bucklen'a Arnica Salve, mi I . . 1 I .La ... .1 1 .1 fnr 1 IJ- VOOil bttlVU ill ! U L1 iw. uuw, . .., 1 . -i. . BnMB UrUlSeS, Bores, UlCOra, oail, ruvam, ididi bu. tottor, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles, ...... .Anl,I.n,4 Tt la irllflMnlAlul tl frtvA ut .iu rj iwiuiivu, 1. . m ' ,r norfect satisfaction or rnony refunded. Price 1 . . . 1 - 1. . irHiw cents Dor oox. r or biwo -o. 11 wuw The tlu.il I lectured Oft". Bud 'I sr. Dec. 27. Owing to the fail ure of the seconds to agree upon con ditions, It has been decided to abandon the proposed duel between Baron Banffy, the Hungarian premier, and Deputy Heronsky, of the opposition In the lower house of the Hungarian par liament, who, in the course of last Fri day's debate upon the government's policy, called the premier an Impostor, cheat and traitor. Klondike's Increased Hold Output. San Francisco, Dec. 27. A special from Dawson City says: Reports from all creeks In the vicinity of Dawson City Indicate that the winter's protJact of gold will exceed that of last year's by more than 100 per cent. Several persons are reported to have been froz en to death. One of these was found In a kneeling position bes.Ide his sled and dogs. Premier Diinuy'H Tostlmonv. Paris, Dec. 27. M. Loew, president of the criminal chamber of the court of cassation, spent two hours at the mm iHtrv of the Interior vesterdav nftpr noon, taking the testimony of M. Du puy, the premier, on the Dreyfus case. A Mighty Nlco Thing for Couehs. What? l'au-Tiua, 25c. At Gruhler Bros., drug stoie. Hal: . in Not Aeei'iit, HlnKhntnpli.il, N. Y., Dec. 27. Vice President W. F. Hallstead, of the Dela ware, Lackawanna and Western rail road, who was said to be slated for the presidency of the road on the resigna tion of Samuel Sloun next February, announces that he will not accept the post ion. The r.cceptance of the ofllce would require Mr. Hallstead's removal to New Yoik, and he says he proposes to pass the remainder of his life In Scranton, where he has lived for 40 years. HolillerM' Souvenirs Hold Up. St. Paul, Dec. 27. Something over 100 packages of mall from Manila, sup posed to contain souvenirs of the Phil ippines from the Thirteenth Minnesota volunteers, sent probably as Christmas presents for friends and relatives In this city, are being held at the local postotllce for a ruling by the treasury aepariment as to wnetner auty must be collected. The packages have Just arrived, and were held at the request 01 collector of Customs Peterson. Shenandoah Satisfied With the Work Done and Many are Express ing Appreciation. What Is more satisfactory to anyone than the knowledge of work well done and the ap preciation of those we do it for. We have a most natural ptlde of the success achieved in Sheuaudoah, and the public utterances of the people, So many citizens have frankly acknowledged the be 11 lilts obtained, and do not heBitate to express them that others may profit. Our representative has investigated some ot the cases that have come to our notice, and found the statements correct in every particular. Mrs. W. S. I.liideiiniiith, lives at 332 Mayberry Alley, and by her kind per mission vre publish what she says. "I used Doan's Kidney Pills which I pro cured from Klrllu's Pharmacy, and I had not taken many before I was so much better that I found It unnecessary to continue with the treatment I had pain In my back, giddl ness when I stooped and an acute lameness across my kidneys. Doan'sKldney Pills cer talnly proved moat satisfactory. My head has pained me less since taking them al though I did uot before know that it was my kidneys that caused my headaches'. This loineily also regulated the kidney secretions and lelievrd me of much annoyance. I can recommend Doan's Kidney Pills as being a most effective preparation to enre disordered kidneys." Doan's Klilney P11U for sale by all dealers Price 50 cents. Mailed by Foster-Mllburn Co., Buffalo. N. Y.. solo anonta for the U. 8, Remember the name 'Doau's and take no substitute. "QOLD DOST.' Which Half is the Better half The housewife's duties are harder than men realize. Cleaning alone is a constant tax 0:1 her strength, n never-ended task. More than half the work of cleaning she can have done for her, if she will, and the expense will be next to nothing. WASHINGTON. HOLItUY TOUR VIA PENNSYLVANIA RAIL- KOO. December 27 Is tho dt.to selected for the Personally-Conducted Holiday Tour of the Pennsylvania Kallroad to Washington. This tour will cover a period of three days, afford ing ample time to visit all tho principal points of Interest nt tho Natloual Capital, In cluding tho Congrisslonal Library and the new Corcoran Art Gallery. Ilound-trlp rate, covering all necessary expenses fur tho entire time absent, transportation, hotel accom modations, guides, Ac, $1-1,50 from New York, $13,50 from Trenton'; and" $11 50 from Philadelphia. Proportionate rates from other o Inti. SPHCtAL TEACHERS'' TOUR, A special teachers' tour, identical with the above, will be run on tho samo date. Tickets for this tour, covering all necessary cxponscs, includlue accommodations at tho National Hotel, Wlliards Hotel, or tho Hotel Regent, $2.00 lesi than rates quoted above. Side trip to Mount Vernon and aJmlsiion to the grounds, fifty cents additional. Side trip to Old Point Comfort, returning via tho Cape Charles route until January 1, $4 00 add! tlonal. For Itineraries and full Information apply to ticket agents ; Tourist Agent, 1100 Broad way, New York ; or address Geo. W. Boyd, Assistant General Passenger Agent, Broad street station, Philadelphia. For Infants and Children. The K'md You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature Aliened Military Plol In France. London, Dec. 27. The Paris corre spondent of The Dally Chronicle says: It Is asserted that the French police have seized several bundles of letters, whose contents prove that a military plot Is already In thorough working order. The Paris correspondent of The Weekly Sun, of London, telegraphs hl3 paper that he has knowledge of a mili tary coup planned for tomorrow, though he gives no details of the plot. The Paris correspt ndent of The Sunday Special, of London, hinted at similar knowledge, addlns that the court of cassation would give Judgment against Dreyfus on Thursday, yielding to the government's plea of state necessity. Snnstn'M CoSflltli"! Critical. Madrid, Dec. 27. Although the latest bulletin regarding Senor Sagasta's con dition, which was Issued last evening, says that he passed a quiet day and that the fever has diminished, it is feared by some members of the cabi net that he will not recover. A rumor Is In circulation that his respiration is much more difficult. Admiral Sampson In WaMiliiuton. Washington, Dec. 27. Admiral W. T. Sampson, who recently arrived at New York from Havana, reached Washing. Ion last night for consultation with the Mllclals here. Two Young Skntors Drowned. Woonso.!ket, R. I., Dec. 27. Herman Xlseo, 12 years old, and Arthur Leed 1am, 9 years old, weie drowned while ikatlng on thin Ice at Harris pond yes terday. HOOD'S PILLS cure Liver Ills, Biliousness, Indigestion, Headache, 4 nleas-nt laxative. All Druggist Dr. Jackson points to the startling fact that there are now 20 million Catarrh victims in this country aud the number rapidly increasing. It has already become the National Disease. Are we to become a nation of Catarrhites? It looks like it. The Aboriginal Indians are said not to hare known the disease. That proves it is not caused by ourcllraata and must have been imported. Its growth waa slow but persistent. Forty years ago there were less than 40.000 cases In the U. 8., to-day there are 20 million. Soon there will be SO nulUou. Where is It to end? Bhatt we not awake till It has fastened Its fangs on every man, woman and child in the laud? How hhall we prevent It unless we take imnied i te and vigorous steps to stamp out the plague? Thi9 putrid disease knows no sex, no class, no nation. It Is everywhere. A germ (microbe) disease It spreads by contagion. The canon breath and expectoration of the poor victim are loaded with these microbes. Others breath them in, they find lodgement and never release their hold till the victim lies down In death, unless every microbe la killed. But can they be killed? Yes, but not by any "blood medicine." No Ca tarrh germ was ever found In the blood. The trouble is local aud must be treated locally. A balsam has been discovered that is sure death to the Catarrh microbe, making a radical aud permanent cure. It is Brazilian Halm. It has cured teqs of thousands In the past 15 years. It also cures all the' troubles caused bv Catarrh. as Sore Throat, Old Coughs, Ilrouchltfs, Asthma and Lung troubles. The swallowing ol the laiarrn pus maKes ine Momacn raw ana nicer ntcd. The Brazilian Ualm soon makes a radical cure of the Stomach aud alhuentarv canal. It lithe cheapest remedy on the marktt, a $1.00 bottle containing a whole month's treatment. As all sufferers with Catarrh and Asthma have run.down systems we will till January next put a moutu's treatment 01 loiicoia tauieis, tree, la with everv 11.00 bottle of DraiUlau Palm. This Is the best Tonic and nerve and strength builder known. You get all lor $1.00, a month's treatment ol both. Now is the time to treat your Catarrh. Do not delay. Ask your druggist and take no substitute. If he will not get it, .end direct to us. 11. P. J cksom & Co., M'f'g. Chemists, Indianapolis, Ind. SHENANDOAH DRUfJ STORE, Wholesale Agents. "HOLD DOST. (If I iWKetfWflsninrj Powder. OUOi Does the better half of cleaning ; does it better than any other way known; does it easily, quickly and cheaply. Largest package greatest economy. THE N. K. FAIRBANK COMPANY, Chicago. SU Louli. New York. Boston. Philadelphia OLD POIHT COMFORT. Six-Day Tour via Pennsylvania Railroad. The first of tho present scries ol personally- conducted tours to Old Point Comfort via the Pennsylvania railroad will leave New York and Philadelphia on Tuesday, Decem ber 27, Tickets, including luncheon on going trip and one and three-fourths days' board at Old Point Comfort, and good to return direct by regular trains within six days will be sold at rate of $15.00 from New York ; $13 50 from Trenton; $12 50 from Philadelphia, and proportionate rates from other points. For itineraries, and full Information apply to ticket agents ; Tourist Agent, 1100 Broadway, New York, and 789 Broad street, Newark, N. J. ; or nddress Geo. W. Hoyd, Assistant Goueral Pas-eni;cr Agent, Broad Stieet Station, Philadelphia. A MOIJKItN MOTIIKK Has found that her little ones are Improved moro by the pleasant Syrup of Figs, when In need of the laxative effect of a gentle remedy, than by any other. Children enjoy Hand it benefits them. The truo remedy, Syrup of Figs, Is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only. Will You Winter In Florida 7 This will bo the greatest season Florida has had for years. You ought to go and go via the Southorn Hallway. Its tho best route. If you will write John M. Bead, District Passenger Agent, 828 Chestnut street, Philadelphia, Pa ho will arrange all the details of your trip for you. On Every Bottle Of Shiloh's Consumption Cure is this guar antee : "All wo ask of you is to use two thirds of tho contents of this bottlo faith fully, thou If you can say you are uot benefited return the bottle to your druggist and ho may refund tho price paid." Price 25 cts., 50 cts. and $1.00. Sold by P. D. Klrlin and a guarantee SOLOMON HAAK, Agent for the Famous BERGNER & ENGEL Phila. Stock Ale, Sparkling Still Amber Ale, Bottled Pale Ale, Blown Stout, Half and Half, Beer and Porter. Also agent for the Famous L0RENZ SCHMIDT'S Mt. Carbon Beer, Porter and Lively Ales. A full line of the finest brands of Liquors, Wines, Cigars, &c. All orders left at Solomon Haak's, 116 South Main Street, Will receive prompt attention. Look For the New York Cheap Shoe Store. All Kinds of Latest Shoes Hen's, Ladles' and Children's Rub ber and Leather Boots, worth now Ladies' shoes $1.25 8 .89 Sten'g " 1,60 ,99 Children's shoes CO .39 Leather llootfi 1.80 1.39 Men's rubbLrs, 28o up. Ladles' rubbers, 15c up. Children's rubbers, 10c up. Look for our repairing prices. Men's half soles and heelp, Aoc. Ladles and children's etfll lower. Patches, 3 cents. Do not forget the place. NEW YORK CHEAP SHOE STORE, Near Jardin St. 33 West Centre Street. YOUR EYES. J. D. COLDREN, Of Schuylkill Haven, The noted Itefractlonlst, who has testimonials from the best people of tho county, at to hU ability, will be at GRUflLER'S DRUG STORE EVERY WEDNESDAY OF EACH WEEK. If vour eyes cause you any trouble call and see him. Glasses furnished If needed and no medicine. EXAMINATIONS FREE. fRABOWSKY HOTEL, 1 M. GRAB0WSKY, Prop.' 819 K. Centre St., I'ottsvllU, Pa. 1'lne old 'Whiskeys, Olns aud Wines, at the bar, A choice Hue of tlcors nnd Temper ance Drinks. Accommodations for travelers. Meals nt all Iioiim millions of Dollar Go up in amoko vcry yer, Take risks but get your houses, stock, fy nlturo, etc., insured in fi rat-claw re. liable companies as represented by DAVID FAUST, sUfnen8! A lit. LIU andAeeldsnUI Oomrao's,