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VOL. XV.-NO. 157
SHENANDOAH. PA FRIDAY. JUNE 30. 1809.
OKB CENT
J. P. Williams & Son,
13 S. Main St., Shenandoah, Pa.
O'H
FOR
nil LIVERY
OPEN DAY
Cor. Lloyd and White Sts.,
SHENANDOAH and
1 .
UNCLE SAM
Foela as yonnff tut the yotingcfit,
und he la right ln,ltwltli YOUNG
AMKItICA In their exuberancy.
: Wohavoirepared to assist him and
all tin; ieoplocf Shenandoah to celebrate
i this JULY 4th In a most lively manner
by furnishing the largest sized exhtbl-
tlon pieces for the lowest prices.
! Dewey Bombs, the best thing in the market,
j Manila Showers, Vesuvius Foun
; tains. Candles, Rockets, Whistling
Bombs, Cracliar Jacks, Roman Canities,
Colored Sauclssons, Triangles, Yanio
I Spanko, Thunderbolt and Giant Dyn
j smite Crackers.
Now Boys
Altogether.
Two, Three!
Morgan's Fancy Bazar, 23 North Mam st.
All house-keepers know that It Is next to Im
possible to find goad Enamelled Ware
delftwarej
Is as good as any ever
smooth and a thing of
SWALM'S HARDWARE STORE
A FEW WORDS ON HATS.
A nice dressy hat nowadays adds a pleasing appear
ance to your personal outfit. It don't cost you a great deal of money
to add that appearance if you -would
ing our south show window and
special sale. We can supply the most fastidious with a nice black
light, or dark brown stiff hat as well as a nice Fedora, crash, or straw
hat. We have many kinds to select from. The announcement refers
also to our stock of summer shirts, neckwear and collars. You need
not go elsewhere, because our assortment and our prices are equivalent
such as will complete a sale at any time.
Don't Forget us For Hen's, Ladles', rtlsses' and Children's Shoes.
HI
NEW
38 North Main Street.
Watson Building.
New Carpets, i
New Oil Cloth, I
.3
New Linoleum.!
Tapestry,
Velvet and
ft
INGRAINS New styles, extra qualities.
RAG GARPETS
At
Get in the Push.
It is a good thing. We
have opened for the
spring and summer sea
son an immense Hue of
Baby Carriages
A carload fe the extent
of our stock, the larg
est yet consigned to one
dealer in Shenandoah.
Our prices suit the con
dition of the time.
FURNITURE AND
MUSIC STORE.
ARA'S
AND
AND NIGHT.
nnln Street,
MAHANQY CITY.
This one Is for Dewey's
Safe Return.
made and besides it is
beauty. ,
spend a few moments In examin
see the offers we give you at our
STORE,
HARRY LEVIT, Prop
A fulHUlno of new aprlngl.
styles In
Body Brussels
All kinds and prices
KEITER'S
A PRETTY WEDDING.
le Wcbli-StaufTer Nuptials Wero
Sol-
etnnlxed Iint Kvenlng.
A Tory pretty bums wedding took plaeo
last evonltig, at tho residence of Mr. and Mis.
John StauHbr, Ho. 113 South Gilbert street,
tbe contacting parties being their daughter,
MIssMalzIo Staufler, and Franklin Wtbb.
Bov. II. W. Koehler, pastor of tho First
rcsbytorlan chnrcb, ofllciated at the cere
mony. Tbe bridal couple rvero at
tended by Charles Staufler, brother of tho
bride, aud Miss Carrlo Feist Miss Allco Needs
played tbe wedding march. Tho bride was
drosscd In cream silk and tho groom In con
ventional Mack. Tho bride and bridesmaid
carried bouquets of beautiful roses, and tho
bridal party formed a very pretty sceno as
they grouped In readiness for the coromony.
After receiving tbe congratulations of their
numorous friends the brldo and groom led
tho way to tho dining room, whoro a bounti
ful repast was served. Tho gifts, which woro
many and beautiful showed tho high estcom
which the couplo are hold by
their many friends. Mr. and Mrs. Wobb
will begin housekeeping at onco in their
owly furnished homo, No. 110 South White
Street. Those from out of town who attended
tho wedding woro Mrs. Henry Mehlman and
son, Ashland; Misses Irene and X'lorenco
Weaver, Tamiqua ; Miss Lena Wenz, Brook
lyn, N. Y.; Miss Katio Mcntz, York, Pa. J
Misses Lizzio and Trossa Krapp, Mahanoy
City ; and Messrs. John Blttler, Blngtown,
and Joseph O'Connor, Mahanoy City.
The town peoplo in attendanco woro
Bov. and Mrs. Koohlor, Mr. and Mrs. John
Staufler, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Foist, Mr. and
Mrp. Harry Puree!!, Mr. and Mrs. John
Hmlth, Mr. and Mrs. Ilonry Smith, Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. William
Llndenmutb, Mr. and Mrs. David Feist, Mrs.
Bitlor, Mrs. Joseph Schappol aud son, Mrs.
Harry Lord and daughter, Misses Carrie,
Stella and Amy Feist, Lena and Kate DIetz,
Gertrude Qoodhead, Alico Needs, Sadie
Smith, Ida and Lottie Dornbach, and Messrs.
William, Joseph and Qcorgo Foist, Solomon
StauObr, Alexander Lonah, Howard Dodson,
Elmer Boberts, William and Benjamin James,
William Needs, George L. Hafnor. Eli
Snyder, George Schappol, Charles Dlotz,
Milton Stauuer and Joseph Stanton
"Tako a peep" at Brumm's patriotic show
window display. 0 30-tf
Town Jottings.
Tho Atlantic Eofining Company has lost
horso through colic. It was valued at $150.
J. J. Franoy has recoived a lotter from tho
Lehigh Valley Bailroad Company rofusing to
give him permission to cross tho compauy's
tracks in making excavations at Oak Btreet
and Plum alley.
A mulo bolonglng to John A. Bcllly picked
np a nail with ono of Its hoofs yesterday.
The nail was extracted at Elliott's black.
smith Bhop.
P. P. D. Kirlln is putting In a handsome
onyx soda wator fountain at his drug store.
Watermelons havo made their appearance
In tho local market, and aro plentiful
Tho Borough Council will hold a special
meeting to-night, at 7:30 o'clock.
A special mooting of tho School Board has
been called for this ovoning, at 7:30 o'clock,
lor general business.
Tho Board of Health will hold a regular
monthly mooting to-night.
If you want to savo money on hats attend
tho special sale at the Bon Ton on Saturday
and Monday, St
Fussed With IllgU Honors.
A largo class graduated at MUIorsvlUo
State Normal School yesterday, and in the
advanced courso L. B. Edwards, of town.
passed in tho following studies: Solid geome
try, spherical geometry, higher algrcbra,
trigonomotry, snrvoylng, chemistry, latin.
astronomy, philosophy of education, educa
tion of man, moral science and thrco other
studies in addition to tho regular courso and
received the degrees of B. E. and B. Pd.
Prof. Ehrhart, of Mahanoy City, was one ef
tho examiners.
Komelus, the Muscular Marvel,
At Blckert'a cafe to-night. The king of
strong men, and able to lift a ton. Also dis
plays other seomingly Impossible feats of
human strength. 6-SS-tf
Silently named.
James Coogan, residing on West Coal stroet.
and a miner employed at tho Wm, Pcnn
colliery, was slightly burned about tho face
and hands by an explosion of powder yester
day afternoon.
Special bargains in trimmed hats at tho
Bon Ton Millinery on Saturday and Monday,
20 North Main street. 0-20-3t
Mr! Ogilcn'r Now Position.
Blchard L. Ogden, a former Shonandoah
boy, employod for tbe last two Vears In tho
labrntory of the Carnegie Steel Company at
Uuqueson, Pa., has been appointed chief
chemist of the Atlantic Steel Co., at New
Castle, this state. New Castle is a thriving
town, situated In Lawrence county, near the
Ohio line.
Every woman should attend tho special
millinery sale at the Bon Ton on Saturday
and Monday. All goods at half prices. St
Picnic Postponed.
Tbe plcnlo of the T. A. B. Socioty, ef Lost
Creek, in Brown's Grove, on tho 4th of July,
has been postponed until some future date.
it was abandoned on account of tho many
other attractions on that date.
Shephnrd's lightning
Ice CitEAM Feeezers.
2 qt. freezer, (best) f 1.25.
8 qt. freezer, (best) f 1.40.
Special for a few days.
8-29-2t "Girvin'i."
Prayer Meeting This Evening,
The regular weekly prayer meeting of the
Presbyterian church will be bold in the
locture room this evening, at 7;30 o'clock.
Tveryl)ody Have a Good Time
Qn the Fourth of July at D. Brooks Knelly's
cigar store, No. 31 West Centre street. Free
lemonade and prizes ranging from 1.00 to
$50.00 to be given to the lucky ones. 6-30-3t
Nose Broken.
A. II. Ormes, of South Bowers street, was
struck on the noso by a piece of coal thrown
by an unknown person at the Turkey Bun
colliery yesterday. It is believed his nose Is
broken,
All trimmed hats positively at half price at
tho Bon Ton millinery on Saturday and
Monday. St
Klectlon of Officers.
Washington Camp No. 183, P. O. 8. of A.,
held a regular mooting in Millet's hall and
elected the iollowing officers: P, P., F. B
Williams; Pres., T. II. Snyder i V. P.,
George Shappell ; M. of F., W. J. James
Inspector, W. A. Blchards; Outor Guard, A
L.Graaf; Trustee, James Patterson ; Dvle
gate, W, J. James ; alteruato,D, G. Blchards,
81.00 Suitor Uat at 40 Uents
At the Bon Ton millinery's special sale on
Saturday and Monday. 8t
ADDRESSING
THE JURY.
End or the
Elliott MtvriW
Slcnt.'
Case Is In
MR. BRIM
THROUGH
District Attorney Bechlel Will Close Bis
Bumming Up BeforSjBouit Adjourns
Te-nlght and Tofisorrow Morn
ing Judge Beciitf will Charge
the Jftjry.
-4
Pottsvllle, Juno 80, Interest in tho trial
of Thomas Bronnan continues. Last evon-
Inethn dofendant was oti tho stand and ad
mitted doiug the shooihg, while an andlence
that crowded every bit of space in the big
room listened with brMthlea attention. It
was a spectacle that- knight excite pity in
many. He said Ills nJlDa was a blank most
of tho time from n half hour after be drank
the speak-efsy whisker. At least half tho
attendants wero ladle, tho wifo and slator-in-law
of the District Attorney being among
them.
Tho Jury is kept at 'Col. Feger's Ponna.
Hall Hotel, aud Is gU an every exercise by
the tipstaves in cbargaV Tho members are
kept in strict socluslorrl
A verdict by to-night is not Impossible It
is expected the speeches and Judgo's charge
will havo been delivered by 4 o'clock In the
aftornoon.
DEFENDANT TESTIFIES.
Late yesterday afternoon, after our report
closed, Thomas Brcnnsn, the defendant, was
called to tho stand to testify in his own be
half. Ho seemed self-possessed on tho stand,
and spoke In an even, clear tone and his
voice could bo heard in all tho court room,
It was shortly after 4 o'clock whoa Bronnan
aud his counsel retired lor consultation, and
upon tboir return tbe dofendant took tho
stand.
Bronnan said ho was born at Silver Creek
and was betweon 33 and 34 years old. Under
the examination of Mr. Brumm ho stated
that, on June 2nd, he walked home with
Thomas Doylo and John Coylo. They drank
two half-pints of whiskey, which had been
purchased at a speakeasy. Ho did not buy
any of it. Ho drank most of the liquor and
from tho time ho left them be could not re
member what had happened. He did re-
membor talking to Comer, his hoarding boss.
Ho also remembered that bo asked for
drink when they got to Pottsvillo on tho way
to Jail, but couldn't remember whether he
got it. Thli was all ho remembored until ho
camo to his sonses In tho Jail. He bad no
recollection of haviug conversed with any of
the witnesses, who had testified that ho had
spoken te them.
Q. State whether or not yon wero In the
habit of going armed sinco a constable, when
on tho strcot : of carrying a rovolver?
A. Yes, sir.
Q. Is it a flve-chambored weapon I A. It Is.
Hero the defendant ldontiflod the revolver.
Q. You always had It with youT A,
nover went out without it.
Q. It is a self-cocking weapon? A. Yes,
sir.
Q. Stnto whether or not yon intonded to
kill Harry Elliott?
The Commonwealth objected and then tbe
witness askod Mr. Brumm to repeat tho
question which he did. Ho replied emphatl
cally :
"I nevordid."
Q. Stato whether you had any difficulty
with Harry Elliott?
A. I never had any difficulty with Harry
Elliott. I novor had a cross word with him
In my life.
Q. Do you remember making any threats
that day ?
A. No, I do not.
X SEVERE CHOSS-EXAMINATIO.V.
On cross-examination District Attornoy
Beehtel endeavored to rofresh Brennan's
memory and succeeded. Ho was evaslro In
his answers to questions as to whether he had
not talkod to certain persons after the shoot
ing.
Ho was askod whether he lad not said
that he shot Elliott and would shoot the
othor s of ah, Mr. McGovern. He
would not deny that he said it. Neither
would ho deny that he had said ho bad shot
Elliott and would bang for It.
"i shot niM 1"
By adroit questioning it was finally brought
ont that ho did remember going to Elliott's
house and speaking to Mrs. Elliott. He
didn't remember speaking to Sadie Elliott or
seeing the baby. He said ho saw Elliott on
his knees washing and also recollected that
he spoke about being docked,
Brennan was then qnestlonod about the
shooting. He said ho would not deny having
shot Elliott. After more porsistont qnes
tionlng tho defendant said
"I shot him!"
By more questions his mind was refreshed
and he remembered mooting Edward Hani
gan after tbe shooting, and that he had
spoken to others about the witnesses.
He also remoiuberea that wtien he came
home ho changed his clothing and took his
revolver out of the bureau drawyer.
O. You state tho only difficulty yon had
with Harry Elliott was about tbe docking of
your time? A. Yes sir. , .
Q. Didn't you remember making threats
against Elliott to Patrick Comer, theboardlng
boss. A. I do not.
Q. Did you make any threats to Fogarty
about Elliott, or daring the past year didn'
you say somothlng to Thomas Fogarty about
Elliott and McGovern ?
A. I don't remember makiag threats: but
I said something about Elliott and McGovern
during the year, like men will talk about
politics. I don't remember complaining to
John Coyle about them beforo June 2nd that
Elliott had docked my time. I won't say
that I did not say it. Doyle and Coyle got
tho whiskey we drank that evening. I
drank the biggest portion pi the first half
pint. I can't say who went for the socond
I drank the biggest portion of that, too
did not pay for either.
Q. At what point on the road homo did you
lose your recollection 7
A. I remember leaving Doyle and Coyle at
the Furnace. I remember coming down
Water street toward Pat McQuail's in New
Philadelphia. It Is a quarter of a mile from
the "Y" to tho Furnace. Wo could walk
that In five minutes,
Q. Do yon recollect going to your room
that evening and taking your rovolver nut
the trunk and putting in your pocket?
A. Yes, air.
Q. Do you moan to Bay that you remember
Harry Elliott kneeling on the floor; that his
wlfo was there with him; and of having
some conversation about yoir Urae; and that
you wish this Jury to understand that you
can not recall tbo fact that you shot him?
A. I recall the fact that I ihot him: I don'
deny It The faco of witness was a study.
It almost lacked a ray of hope. I don't re
member leaving the Klllott house or of sav
ing to Drobst and Slattcry at the station "I
shot him aud I'll bang for It" or "It !i my
rn now." He oould not recall that be had
made any remarks to Miss Silk or that he
had asked Conslablo Walters in Mr. Quail's
oon to road the warrant.
To othor questions ho answered that Attor
noy Beehtel was a little too qulek or he'd
nown that ho didn't say be met Flauagan
in tbo'Squtio's office, but around there sotno-
whero.
Tho witness was subjected to a most severe
croH-oxnmlnatlon. the questions being shifted
pldly to cover different local I tie.
Q. Isn't it a fact you and Harry Elliott had
fall out about polities nnd tho docking of
your timo, that you determined to ihoot him
nd did shoot him, etc., etc.
These preceding questions had not been
permitted to bo made without a warm pro
test from Mr. Brumm occasionally. Ho at
this point objected to tho length of tho
question and It was rend by tho stenographer.
The wltnoss answored that ho oould not
answer llvo or six questions liko that in one
reath. Tho Jndce said there was no neces
sity of repenting the question as the witness
had answered It.
The District Attorney at 8:37 o'olock said
e had but a fow mora questions to ask and
requosted tbo Judge to adjourn court to tbo
following day.
A number of tho defendant's ladr friends
crowded about him and shook his hand be
fore ho was led to prison by Sheriff Toolo.
THIS MOKNI.VO'8 SESSION.
District Attornor Beehtel rnnt!nnffl ih
cross-examination of Thomas Brennan, tho
ueicnaant.
Q Do you remember crntrlno nn ft. m.nn
with Constable Walters?
a no, sir.
Brennan wouldn't sav bn hud. nr h.il nnt
said to Patrick Comer after tho February
lection that Elliott 1T "a n.tfnn
and he'd got even with him." Ho bolioved
tho testimony ho gave yesterday to bo cor
rect aim wouiu stand by any admissions ho
bad then mado. He rocollccted saylne to
Fogarty that they. Elliott and Fogarty, had
been watching and nagging him at his work.
Brennan was on tlm stnml hut i,n
and soemod glad to leavo It.
GOOD CHARACTER.
Blchard Holahnn. Jr.. ilnnn vi. r
Mlddloport, knew Brennan all his life timo.
Q What Is his reputation for peace and
good order?
A. One of tho host.
On cross examination hn u n.
heard of Brennan beating, or threatening,
Morris, rarrell or Kenna.
James Collier, of Now 1hltnillnhl .iw
10 defendant walking nn tlm i...t
beforo tho shooting. Brennan was stagger-
iug. a ininK rotor Ualley was slltingnear
me at the timo.
Cross-examined : I don't know hnw fr h
was away from mo. Am sure he was intoxi
cated, becauso I novor saw him staeeerlne
boloro.
Ko-dlrect : When arrested hn ma full TTn
wanted a drink and Walters said ho had
enough.
Cross-oxamlnod : I Wrrl htm o.v n.
stable Walters what he wanted with him, and
somo other talk.
William Walters. rorjiNd T fmll,,l
Brennan with a hlllv and nlnnnrfl a. a nnl ln
officer.
District Attorner; Yon dt.ln't f,ir)-i, 1,1...
With a revolver? "
A. No: we unlr dra them 1.111? and n.lr
of handcuffs.
James Walsh was called bythodefenso as
lumiuuuweaiiu wunafta tn civn artnr.riia.
covered testimony.
uian-i you tell l'otor Dougherty that
Bronnan was so drunk and niM ihit
- uu uuyiuiuK 10 mm r
uujcctcu to. sustained.
Q. Didn't you know ho was drunk ?
A. I took him to bo drunk.
Q. Wasn't he unmanagablo?
A. I don't knOW! T didn't t tn An an.
uuiut mini mm. tie soemea to Do very
angry and wild.
Cross-examined : He threw tho bootjack
aw luuui 01 mo uoaruing nouse and
mauo mrcais against Elliott. This was bo
fore tho shooting; whon he came from work,
auo ueiense here rested.
REBUTTAL TESTIMONY.
Ihe District; At tnrni- n!,l thr, y.A r.
witnesses in rebuttal. Mis llimnt silt
was the first and the Commonwealth offered
her evidonco to rohut that of tho defense as
to intoxication. Mr. Brumm objected, but
was overruieu, court saying defonso had
raised the question of Intoxication and tho
vAiujujonweaun nao the right to robut such
eviuence.
y. What was Brennan's condition when
ou saw him on the porch of the Elliott
iouso ? A. He was sober.
Mr. Brumm asked her nhnnr. Ttmnn.n'.
couuuci a 1 me Hoarding bouse, and aho per
sisted that she believed him sober.
il. lou aro a school teacher and answer
my questions that way ? A. Yes sir.
Q. Mr. Elliott ent vntl vnnr iMinnl 9 A VBS
sir. " ' "
Mrs. Henrr Elliott, thn wM
Brennan was sober but very pale, like ho is
now. Miss Sadie Elliott nM hn w0 .ni,a.
auoj wre noi cross-examined.
Anomas rnco bad atood within fifteon
yaras or Bronnan and ho said ho looked
sober.
Miss Mamo Collier nnucil thn lnf.,r,.1n.,i
the street and shn thinkfl hn w.a io, ui.n
did not measuro the di2tAnci
uaviu Jones, loader boss and time-keeper
.uiivui uk colliery, saw iirennan right
aiieriao snooting and, to the best of his
miuwicugo, ne was soDer.
James McGovern, the party threatened b
Brennan. was called tn thn .tonH Tn i,i
opinion Brennan was as sober as ever he saw
him.
Cross examined:
11. YOU beloni? to this BArmt onotatw that
r-uiuu ooiongea to r A. Which one do you
Q. Do you belong to two?
A. Yes. I belone to the Tnmnnranm S-(tv
and the A. O. H.
U. Do you mean to say the Temporanco
Socioty is a secret society ? A. Well, it is In
HUT,
Iterotue Commonwealth, closed at 10:25
o'clock.
Counsel for tho defenui Rnent &nma ttmn
considering law points for submission to the
court, nine or these were read bV Mr.
uyson. Then Judge Beehtel ordered tho
ajisi:
net Attorner
to proceed with the
speeches.
Mr. Brumm Olked the nnrnmnnwonlth
what verdict they desired and the District
Attorney replied "A verdict in tho first
degree I declino to say mare.'1
The court refused to direct a mora ineelfln
answer and Mr. Brumm began hU speech at
7, tl . , ' ,w un'ltJo uc.u ngroeu not iq
iii'rui n'aiAnb h.n. I i .
auiu jue time to do taken by either aide.
Mr. Brumm made an elonuent nddm..
said, in part, that if this, deed wai impelled
ujr auuiu ui;ui utuu.uouua organization
anarchistic or otherwise, then it would. In
aeca, nave Deen a horrible crime. If bv an
taaonlsm to social enndltlnm It
Just as much so. Everything shows this was
tne act oi a niau man. Tbe asslnations of
ino 1,-zar Alexander, President Carnot, of
France, and the Empress of Austria were
referred to as examples of Becret and plotted
killing. These crimes and the murder of the
martyrd Lincoln and Booth, tbo attempted
asslnnatlon of Manager Fricklo were cited as
oxamples resulting from machinations of
anarchistic, oath-hound societies, and the
peoplo taught that by such acts they show
their patriotism and the act of a hero. Such
is not the case with tho prisoner at the bar,
Theso classes of murders have not been
touched upon by tho evidence,
Mr. Brumm referred to the enormity of tho
crime, especially as it was committed by an
officer of the law. He said he would make It
as black as he could; he would spare
noining ana nonoay. iirennan Vf&s.
(Continued on Fourth Page)
THE WREST
111 BEIiGIDIH.
Opposition to Eloctoral Bill Assum
ing Alarming Proportions.
TEE ASPECT REVOLUTIONARY.
Ittotm Contlnno Dolly nnd Nlirhtly In
tlio StrootK or llriiaola Tho Motor
Attnck tlio.Onnilnrme; With Pnvlnir
Stones nnd Shootlnc In lndnlttod In.
Brussels, Juno 30. Tho agitation
ngnlnst the electoral reform bill Is
assuming more alarming proportions.
At tho conclusion of a great meeting
In tho town hall last evening thou
sands attempted to cross the Grande
Place, tn which the town hall stands.
The gendarmes charged with drawn
swords, and the crowd retaliated with
stones. Shots wero tired on both sides.
Three persons were wounded, and n
police officer was severely stabbed
with a shoemaker's knlfo.
Tho rioters, on being dispersed, as
sembled at another point. A largo
crowd gathered In the Huo Roynle,
tearing up the paving stonqa and using
these as missiles. Finally tho civic
guard was ordered out to relievo tho
police.
Despite these nttompts to suppress
the disturbances rioting continued to
Into hour, many persons being In
jured. A featuro was the general tear
ing up of paving stones to bo hurled
at tho pollco nnd guards. A tramway
conductor received two bullet wounds.
Ultimately the troops wero called
out. About 35 arrests were mado,
many of those who wero taken into
custody being In possession of ro-
olvers.
Yesterday tho city woro a completely
revolutionary aspect. Tram cars wero
overturned and used as barricades.
The commander of tho civic guard
asked to be supplied with 15,000 cart
ridges. Streot lamps woro smashed,
tho rioters pricked tho horsos of tho
gendarmes with needles, and many of
the animals fell with their riders. Sev
eral inoffensive onlookers wore Injured
by tho swords of tho police. It Is ru
mored that thcro are some womon and
children among those. It Is also ru
mored that tho woundod tramway con
ductor has succumbed to his Injuries,
but the report as yet Is unconfirmed.
The electoral reform bill, which was
introduced by M. Van don Peoroboom,
seeks to perpetuate the clerical domi
nation of the country. It provides for
proportional representation In dis
tricts electing moro than three mem
bers. Tho Liberals and socialists ro
allio that Its effect would be to main
tain the Catholic representation In the
smaller constituencies and practically
to exclude the Liberals and Socialists
from tho larger districts. A new
Beernaert ministry is prod ic ted as tho
outcome of the agitation. In any
event tho crisis Is one of the most
serious that has occurred In Bolglan
history.
Tho Liberals, being In a hopeless
minority In parliament, abandoned
the Idea of fighting tho bill by parlia
mentary methods, and started a cam
paign of obstruction.
The scenes In tbo chamber yesterday
Quite beggared description. M. Van
den Peeroboom was dubbed "murder
er," "bandit" and "minister of civil
war" by the Socialists, who declared
that they would appeal to tho king.
Fireworks I Fireworks 1 1
At "Glrvln's."
You will fi nd us headquarters for fireworks.
B Inch cannon cracker, lo.
12 Inch cannon cracker, 10c
1 dz. box paper caps, 2c.
4 hall romau candle, lc.
12 ball roman candle, 4c
Sky rockots, lc. to 6c.
0-20-2t . "8 South Main St."
Vacnncy nt the l'lane.
Josoph Goff, assistant foreman of tbo Mah
anoy plane, has been placed in charge and
Thomas McCann made night foreman pend
ing the appointment of a ruperintondent to
fill tbo position mado vacant by the death
of Blchard Morgan.
Always Fresh and Itellable.
Our choice meats, butter, eggs. Bausor's,
Cherry and Chestnut streets. tf
The Uarrosparrow Children.
Ono of tho four Barrosparrow children,
left homeless by tho parents being sent to
Jail and the Inhuman conduct of their grand
mother, has boen taken by Mrs. Fatten, of
Lost Creek. She will keep tho child until
her parents are released. Other Lost Creek
women Intend to look after the other three.
Schelder's Dainties.
Strawberry, chocolate and vanilla Ice
cream and orange water Ice, dally, also
delivered. Schelder's bakery, ST East Centra
street. tf
ltetldent Teachers Favored.
Tho School Board of East Union township.
which includeathe towns of Green Mountain.
Shoppton arid Oneida, has decided in making
the appointments of teachers for the enanlng
year to confine tboir selections wholly to ao
tual residents of the district.
Children's I.eghora Hats at 08 Cents.
Trimmed in silk chiffon and lace. At the
Bon Ton millinery on Saturday and Monday.
Will Issue tbe Horn!..
The Commissioners havo decided to Issue
the proposed bonds to H. Fierson & Co., as
authorized In the opinion handed down by
Judge Marr. Unless they later decide to en
large the reservoir at the Almshouse, the full
Issue of 178,O0O will not be given out,
A Good Opportunity.
For sale a nice stock of wax flowers, doves,
wreath, etc All elegant designs. To the
purchaser the undersigned will teach the art
of manufacturing these flowors, free of
charge. Apply to Mrs, Jacob Hentz, corner
Main and Coal streets. 0 29-tf
F11K15 X.UNOI1KS TO-N1Q11T,
BICKXBT'S,
Clam soup, free, to-night,
to-morrow morning.
Special lunch
crus. uadziewicz's.
Clam, soup will be served, free, to all pa'
trons to-night.
rooum's.
Oyster soup, free, tc-nlght. Free concert
by I'rof. A. Wright to-morrow evening.
MAX LEVIT'S.
Soft
Shirts for
Summer
Days.
Not the ordinary kind. Not
the kind cveryoody wilt
wear, bat exclusive kinds.
Top notch novelties in
Madras and in Silk.
Not Many of a Kind
But Many Kinds.
WE LEAD IN STRAW HATS.
SUMMER UNDERWEAR.
MAX LEVIT
DP-T0-DATB HATTER.
CORNER UAIH AND CENTRE STREETS.
A Glimpse
Of Our Stock
Will convince the most skep
tical that we have by for the most
complete and varied assortment in
the city. The low prices ar; a still
greater nttractlon. We take our
stand on the side of reliable goods
at small prices. Anybody who
ever trades here knows we do busi
ness on that principle, We operate
our store on a determined policy of
fair, square dealing. This means
that we give the customer the bene
fit of the lowest prices possible.
Extraordinary values in lawn
and percale Shirt Waists all are
marked down to nearly one-half
their usual price.
The 50c ami 65c Kind (or 25 Cents.
The 75c. Kind for 39 Cents.
Tub 51.00 and 51.2D Kind tor 75 Cts.
Remnants of Wool Ingrain Car
pets at 25Q. each..
P. J. GAUGHAN,
NORTH MAIN ST.
They will Interest you and
so will our prices. Our dis
play is larger than any In
tonrn.
M. O'NEILLr
10 S, Main St.
Furniture Dealer and Undertaka-
CENTS per yard for a fine
Velvet Carpet, worth Si. an.
Ninety-eight cents per yard
lor a uocty Urussel, w
5 i. 35. at
FRICKE'S CARPET STORE,
t0 South Jardln Street.
Sliced Ham,
Dried Beef,
Lebanon Bologna.
IHPORTED AND
DOHESTIC
See .
Line 'if
Of
Roekers.
SARDINES.
Magargle's,
26 EAST CENTRE STREET,