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VOlli XV.-N0173
SHENANDOAH. PA.. THURSDAY. JULY 20. 1800.
ONE CENT
Sold For Coah or Loa ood on Time.
T P Williame r Cati FURNITURE AND
"
13. S. Main, St., Shenandoah, Pa.
SgJBO'HARA'S
FOR
fl LIVERY
OPEN DAY
Cor. Lloyd and White Sts.,
SHENANDOAH
and
All the Waists Reduced !
Pick and choose at whim and will, you can't
happen on anything but a superb bargain
Every waist we own is cut to cost and under.
$1.O0 Waists are cut to 80c.
I.38 " " " 95c.
I.25 " ' ' 85c.
-95 55c.
Tho stock ootuiila ol Poquu, plain and dotted) plain Percale,
lone cloth, Ac. Only a few of a kind.
Morgan's Fancy Bazar, 23 North Main St.
OH STOVP
U1L 01VVC.
Call and See Them.
Glasss Lemon Juice Extractors.
Jelly Glasses. Fruit Jars.
Parafine Wax for Your 'Jell
Sealing Wax and Strings.
Swalm's . Hardware . Store.
TABLE LINENS,
Pattern or by Yrd.
LACE CURTAINS,
TOWELING,
HOSIERY,
EMBROIDERIES,
HEN'S NECKWEAR,
NOTIONS,
BED SPREADS.
TBI NEW STORE,
33 North Main Street.
Wataon Building. HARRY LEVITT, Rrop.
New Carpets,
New Oil Cloth,
New Linoleum.
styles In-
I Tapestry,
INGRAINS -New styles, extra qualities.
RAG CARPETS All kinds and prices.
. At KEITER'S.
McPHAIL
PIANOS
For 60 years mnde oti
honor Sold on merit.
4
Strictly High Grade.
AND OTHER MAKUS.
MUSIC STORE.
AMD
AND NIGHT.
lain Street,
MAHANOY CITY.
The Neatest and Best
Rnrn;no- efn,;n Mn,,0
tes.
THESE are several of the de
partments of our store which
we are about to close out en
tirely. This is done to make room
to add a new branch which we will
announce shortly. These goods
will go at prices that will sell them
selves. These are no remnants but
the choicest of manufacture. Don't
delay but come and save money
when you have the opportunity.
A full 'llne of newl'sprlngt
Velvet and
Body Brussels.
ATTEMPTED ROBBERY.
Mr, IlnrilFinaii, of Viite.vlllc, Hit. nn Kx-
citing Kxperlrnce With ItoliWii.
A bold nttcmnt at rnliliArr twin niititn nt n
o'clock yesterday morning M the liorao of
airs, uariieninn, a widow residing witli her
two children nt Yntcsvillo.
Mrs. Hardeman was awakened by a noise.
in the. klti-lion, lint, thinking It to be her sou
returning homo from work on tlionlgbl elitft,
ho paid no attention and fell asleep attain
Shortly after slio was again awakened by li
latch on a trunk In her bedroom failing
to tho lloor. bho opened her eyes and
was startled to so two strango men In tbe
room. Ruth woro miwko.1 nnd had their coat
collars turned up. Tho woman sprang to her
feet and was stopped by a drawn revolver
held close to her faro by one of tho burglars.
biie paid no attention to tho threats tnado and
screamed for help. The Bcreams awakened
hor son and daughter who wero sleeping in
adjoining rooms. When tho robbers heard
tho approach of tho children they lied from
tho house.
Tho burglars gained entrance to tho houso
through the rear kitchen door. Thev lit the
kitchen lamp and left it burning without
putting on tho elobo. When tho frighteucd
occupants camo down stairs tho kitchon was
filled with smoko. An examination revealed
that tho trunk in Mrs. Hardeman's bed room
had been ransacked, but tho robbers secured
nothing.
Mrs. Hardeman states that one of tho
robbers halted from Shenandoah, that sbo
was posltivo of having seen him at intervals
on the streets. Sevoral weeks ago an at
tempt was, made to rob hor homo. It was
not discovered until tho following morning.
Several palings had beeu torn ofl" the fence
and tho window was raised soveral inches.
A palmloaf fan eivon with a Inn niirrlia.n
or over ou Saturday. At Qirvin's. 7-20-2t
To the l'ublle.
We would klndlv rnnne.f. thn
moro saving with tho wator. Tho amount of
water wasted is greater than tho amount
used. TliA Aiimilv fnmtalinrl fK. l.n.A..nui.
plant has for somo time beon exhausted. Wo
uiu uuppiyiug mo enure Dorougn, ana all tuo
colliorles in tho vicinity, and havo been doing
no 'fltnrA 1ftet mnntli Ttin Artn nn ...
supply is, therefore, very great, and unless
care is exercised to prevent tho enormous
wasie, wator win becomo a precious necessity
before the summer eloses. It is to the
Interest of tho public to seo that all hydrants,
faUCGtfl. etft nrn In cnml rnnotr Tf mm to
exercised the supply will bo sufficient for all
Shenandoah Wateb and Gas Co.,
It E. J. WA8XEY, Supt.
Hospital Admissions.
William TaHf.U mln..- on i,i t
jurcd by a fall of coal at the Ellangowan
vuiuorjr. ijaceraiions 01 tno leit ear and
right side of head with lacerations of tho
irontai none.
Steve Koako. laborer at Pino Will fnlllnnr
37 years old, back and ribs fractured bv a fall
of coal. Tho lungs aro involved and the
victim's condition is critical.
Lucas Keulaskl. a latinrnr nt UTt
25 yoars old, both legs broken by a kick from
a mule.
Trip Through the Mines.
Tbo workings of tho Shonandoah City col-i:--,-,
: . . .
hv.j noiQ'noinw yvaivmny aiiernoon uy
nenr ntnl Pliarina Pino fmn t
grand officers of tbo Order United German
neu juen, ana Messrs. Martin Umbacb, John
Welter and John Cashner, of town. It was
tho Initial trip for the visitors and proved of
vast interest to them. Every point of in
terest iu the largo mine was shown tho party
by Silas Frost, tho Inside foreman, and his
many courtesies wero much appreciated.
Don't miss OlrYln'fl trlaaawnrA ..
Saturday. 7-20-21
Held For Assault.
Frank Antlnnwi. nrt rn-itn
. . - ., .. ...... ...... . i ...... Auuia
Ignatowicz wero each placed under f300 bail
uy jusuco loomey this morning, on a charge
Of assanltand hftttftrvmnrlrtliw Afatf T7naUlfl
"J
The lattor was released from jail under bail
yesteruay on a cnarge or assault made by tho
partieB he now accuses.
Defender ricnlo.
A grand clcnio will his hnln h-c ihr. tw..-
der Hose Co. No. 3, In tho Turkey Eun base
ball ground, on Saturday, July 29th. Tho
proceeds will be used to liquidate tho dobt on
the company's hoso house. A game of ball
will be played in tho afternoon between local
teams.
"A Illg Wlndowfnll."
Bare bargains in glassware for Satnrdav.
only a limited number.
Large 25c. cako stands for 10c.
Large 25c. fruit stands for 10c.
Largo 20c. bouquet holder for 10c.
A big assortmeut in our window for 10c.
GlttviN's.
7-20-2t 8 South Main St.
First Delivery.
Tho PeoDln'a Artificial T,n rVmxn. ri
tho first delivery of its product about town
to-dav. Tlift Tirndnof. u-u. a oiiManf P
curious inspection and very favorably com-
uieuieu upon, ino plant is now In full oper
ation and it is Intended to keep a regular
supply upon the market.
Sunday School IMcnlo.
The Sundav schnnl nf ihn TTnlto.1 7ff.Mrr.ll.
cal church held Its annual picnic at Lakeside
io-aay ana it was well patronized. This
morning's train carried 225 people and tho
noon and afternoon trains carried many
more.
To Whom It May Concern,
This Is to certify that I performed an au.
topsy on the body of the late John Groody,
who died at his liorao, 227 West Lloyd street,
on February 0, 1800. And further state that
I found no trace of poison in his system, and
that I am of tho opinion that said John
Groody died from fatty degeneration of tho
heart, kidneys and liver.
William N. Btkin, M. D.
Boaslde Excursion.
Fourteen residents of town nartlM natail tn
the Philadelphia and Beading excursion to
Atlantio City this morning.
Glance at onr nhntv tvlnflnn-a tnv l.Aa4IP.,l
Jewelry. Special prices on Ladies' Buckles
and Neck Clasps. Orkin's, 7 South Main
street. 7-17.tf
"" Kenning Appointed.
Governor Stone yesterdav annnlntnd Dlrl
0. Uenning, tho Bepubllcan nominee for
Judgo In this countv. tn fill th ....n
caused by the resignation of Judge Tersblug,
to lako euect August oth next.
John Tanney Very Hick,
John Tanner, of Green T!l,l r7A tnA flrA
boss who was so badly burned about two
weeks ago, Is In a precarious condition. Blood
poisoning has set in and ht mnno f-L,l
will hear of his dauger with much regret.
Try Our Meats, Uutter and Hggs.
.iv sum Mtiimii ad iuii)iti gouus can
be Bold for. Always fresh and well Iced.
TEACHERS
EliEGTED I
All Former Teachers V ho ArpHed Re-
Elected last Night.
THERE WAS BUT ONE WITHDRAWAL
Miss Lambert Succeeds Miss Coogan as
Teacher of Drawing-Salaries Re
main as Latt Year With One
Exception-Twelve Night
School Teachers
Elected.
Tho School Hoard held au adjourned mcct-
ug last nient lor ino irantariirm nr ,.r,,.i
busilifMU. but mora miiai'IhIIi ... aIa...
anu nx mo scnooi term, salaries and tax
All the member,, tlin Il..dnl unr., t.. .i
tondance, namely i Messrs. Helper, Coughln,
Hanna. Sullivan. I1jmi.Ii Matt-l- nnrD
Martin, Holvey, Broslin, Connors, Kerrigan
j)riu, ivuiiaKoranu l.eo.
Secretary Hanna read
from the County Commissioners, stating that
tho assessed valuation of the borough had
uecu nxed as follows: First ward, $000,415;
Secoud ward, f373,l5 ; Third ward, f50U,035;
Fourth ward. g2S!L3K nrth n.nl er.u.
432; total, f2,428,402. Tbo valuation was
accepted by tho KoUd and ordered recorded.
TllO Hoard nf T.'hr-irv Trii.tr.u r...w.P,.l
among' othor things of minor importance.
mat Misses juua lilies and Magglo E
1'almcr and Mr. Martin Dovltt had beon an
pointed assistant llhnir t.inB. Tilt, ntnnrt wnm
also accepted by the Board.
The next report submitted was the follow
ing, submitted br the committor,
and salaries :
'Yonr Tpnrlipra nml Cttnfnn "v.. ti
, , . . 'M I WO jV III 111 I l iuu
would rospectfully recommend the followiug:
1 ! V 1 . ' KVtkLln VYltD
year, and that ono hew teacher be appointed
w mi mo vncaiicy, ana tuo twelve night
school teachors be elected.
"2nd. Thrit iliA c,.l,l i, ,.i .l
and that the schools open Monday. August
"3rd. Thnt tho nlorln. .i .
- . . .w.j . ...... t.iu MUIUKS
last year, except that the salaries of each of
Ji-ni i ii B1'uo grammar ecuoois do lllty
vtv, uunura per mouiu.
"4th. That all applicants who are not ap
pointed to regular or night schools, except
rnlatinnn nT .nrli aiTnln.r..l ..... i i t
----- -- - . .-v ..(...uiiiidu lni.urjB, U BUU
stituto teachers; and that tho Superintendent
uiuai, uiiiiu mo icacuer who snail substituto,
and conflno himself to the parties thus an.
pointed.
"5,Il Ye .herewith present to the Board
tho list of old applicants and those for night
schools: and nli mtnmnn!Milnn t i.i
r 71 , , Hum iliiba
MaUSoll a-tkinrr fn.tirnnin(lnn . I.l.. r
. r..uu.u..uu iu CU3II1UI1 Ul
drawing teacher. Also application of Miss
Mary hitaker to bo placed on tho list of
ouusnmiu uawuurs. we iurtner recommond
that no teachor bo debarred from promotion
by reason of not having mado application for
promotion.
"J. II. Mabtik,
"Frank Jl anna,
UEOBQE JIOLVEV,
"Teachers and Salaries Committee."
Tborcnortwaa .ircnnto.l nn.l n,
, I " " I tLUUI-
mendations taken up seriatim, Messrs.
Whitakcr and Breslin dissenting because
iney uiu not concur with tho recommenda
tion in tho third nnrnprnnl. nf il1A n.
- . " O - " V. ...w IVUII,
regarding salaries.
Tho first refommendation of report, on the
election of teachers, was then taken up and
Board elected tho 59 old nr,.i.i
as follows : '
Clara B. Cltne. Michanl TT n.lft t-.. t.
- - -1 MMU.Ua i-,
Lowis, Anna M. Denglor. Bridgot A. Burns,
Annio E. Mansnll. T.IIa r n'r n
, . w w lAuugu.
Mahala Fairchild, Bichard A. McIIalo
Maggie E. Cavanaugh, Nellio Baird, Jane T.
naiaueri,, iieroert u. lioeks, M. J. Whitaker,
Ella M. Clauser. Marv A. T-annrtM ti... '
Connelly, Mary E. Fox, Margaret Coughlin,
Mary Roberts, Eliza' J. Finnerty, Annie Mc
Nealis. Hannah B. Mnrrt
Sheehy, Frank B. Williams, Maggie C. Bren
nan, Alice Lehe, Amelia C. Schoener, Mary
A. Lynch, Julia Miles, Maggie Palmer, Mary
E. McGuinnena. Annln T. wihu.. t-.
Cunningham, Sadie Danlell, Sallle E. Faddeu,
auuio m. jvimmeu, uorluno Tempest, Patrick
Sullivan, Annio Burke, Mary Monaghan,
Maud Kelner. Martha Rl.tol.l. iii.i.
Flynn, Annie B. Blerman, Julia Creary,
Nora Graham, Julia Donahue, Mattie Baugh,
Hattle Jones, Mary C. Kassler, Martin H.
Devitt, Bridget McGuiro, Lizzie Bellls,
Nellio L. O'Hara, Maggie A. Campbell, Sallle
Boche, James M. Mullahoy, Mary A. Connors.
Miss Annie E. Coogan, who was teacher
and supervisor of drawing and modeling, was
not an applicant for appointment this year.
The balauco of tho teachers and salaries
committee reoort was then tabnn nr. ), ra
tions and adopted, there being no opposition,
excepias i tmra paragraph, relating to
salaries. This paragraph was adopted by a
VOte Of 11 'to 4. tilt) dUsAtlilniF nuinl...
being Messrs. Whitaker, Breslin, Sullivan
and Kerrigan.
Tho only teacher affected by the action is
Bichard A. MVIInlo 11a tnnr.1,. tn ..
grade last year at $55 per mouth, while all
oiuer wacners in the samo grado received but
$50. The reduction equalizes all salaries In
mat grade.
Tho Board then nrrrf.Atliil tn till tl.n
position caused by Miss Coogan not being nn
annlicant. Mr. Hanna nominated flc. t.,
T. Lambert, who taught In tho first grade
grammar school. Jlr. Whitaker nominated
Mr. P. J. Sullivan, of tho second grado prl
mary. Miss Lambert ronetvpd 11 vntM anri
Mr. Sullivan received 4. Ho received the
votes of Messrs. Whltakor. Korrinan. lirA.iin
and Sullivan.
Tho Board then tonic
minutes and, upon re-assembllng, proceeded
to nu tuo vacancy in tbo corps. The uoml.
nces wero: Luther Tl TMnarrl. f
Olblon, Lizzie L. Hand, Agnes Can'tllnand
uirneiius uampbelt. Edwards was elected,
receiving 0 votes. Hand and Campbell re
ceived 2 votes each and Cantlln and cn,ln
ono each.
Au election was then held to fill tho va
cancy in tho first grado granimardepartmont,
caused hv thn nrnmntlnn nf Xrl.n T ...! .
( - -- w MIIUUQIl,
Mr. Martin nominated Luther B. Edwards,
sir. uresun nominated Miss M. A. Campbell,
Mr. Coughlin nominated Miss Salllo Eocho
and Mr. Britt nominated Miss B. McGuire.
Edwards was elected, Tho yoto was: Ed
wards, 8 j Campbell, 5; Boche, 1; McGuire, 1.
An election of twelve evening Bchool
teachers from a list of thlrty-six applicants
was next taken up. and tho following shows
tho vote cast, tbe first named twelve being
declared elected ! Mary Giblon, 14 ; Agnes
Cantlln, 14 j KatloBrogan, 14; M. A. Wade,
13 ; Michael E. BelUy, 12 ; Katlo Flaherty,
12 j Lizzie L. Ilaad, 11 ; A. McMenamin, 11 j
Mary Parker, 10 j II. Barnhardt, 0 j L. M.
Llewellyn, 0 ; Millie Boyer, 0 ; Mary
Downey, 0 ; M. E. Lochleltnor, 5 ; Annio G.
Kane. 4 : C. E. Younnn a
A. Stanton, 4 j Lizzie North, 4 ; James
B16CK, uzzk uougberty, Jonulo
FlUgorala, Margaret Burko. Kato O'Connor.
E. P. Grnehor and Celia MoAndrew 2 votes
oacli. Tho clovon applleants not nsuird
hero received no votes. Among thow not
elected were six who taught evening schools
last year, namely: Gertie Levlue, Mary
Lochleltnor, M Jetwle Glover, Lisaio North,
Cecelia Youngo and Harry Gable.
On motion of Mr, Dove It was decided that
Miss Glhlon bo tmlgned to tho boys' evening
high echool and .Miss Parker to the Turkey
Kuu school; nnd tho remaining teachers
wero roforred to the committee ou evening
schools aud superintendent for assignment.
Tho term of the evening schools is to be
four mouths and the date of opening is to be
fixed at a later meeting of tbe Board.
Tho salaries for tho evening schools will be
the samo as last year, $88 per month for tho
high school, $35 fur Turkey ltun, and tho
rest ti6 per month.
Tho finance committee, submitted a lonotliv
report showing tbo estimated expenditures
for 1809-1000 to he $77,050 00, and tbo esti
mated rosources $13,005.57, leaving a balance
of $31,053.43 to be rninl hv tA Inn- Tl.n
committco recommended that tho tax levy bo
14 mills. 2 for hulhlinira and 1, sat I nr. ...rl r,,t
and 12 for school purposes. The gross amount
ii moiax uupucnto will bo $35,801 02 and,
rlth reductions for abatements, commis-
ions and exnnnrAltniia anini,,itlnrr n fta nAA
...-... . W S , V.'.,
tho net amount nf thn diinlinatA will v. uo
201.02. lcavlncf An nniuirAnt dAfiAlt nf tttKi at
The report was accepted and tho tax levy
auo as rocommenueu.
Secretary Hanna renortpJ tlmt H,a
tax duplicate will lj ready for writing next
Monday. Tho secretary and financial com.
mltteo were instructed to havo It written and
havo the proper olllcers proiaro tho warrant
for tho tax rcceivsr.
Mr. Martin asked tint tl.A innn.ir.i.
Telephono Company bo grauted permission to
placo a guy post in tho rear yard of tho Main
Street School bulldtnir nml Mr TTnnita
that tho matter bo referred to tho building
ana repairs committco, with power to act.
Mr. Dovo amended that the committee, bo In
structed to refuso tho permission. Ho and
Mr. Holvey said thoro were enough poles
placed on tho grounds ; that tbo telephone
company plants them whoro they pleoso,
without consultinir the convenlAnrn nf .,,..
body, when they havo the power to do so,
auu mo privilege nsKeu lor should be with
held as a lesson. Tho amendment was de
feated and tho original motion carried.
Mr. Leo stated that snmn Im imi (ntn
old Whlto street school building, through a
cellar window, went upstairs and opened a
door with tho aid of a screw driver, stolo a
pair of gum boots bolonging to tho janitor,
uuuueu me cenar, anu would probably havo
flooded the upper part of the building had
not tho valves been closed against them. Mr.
Leo said tho janitor knew some of the boys.
On motion of Mr. Baugh tho janitor is to
bring tho Eniltv Darttes hefain thn
on buildlnir and rnnalr.. tf thn rnnmln.. .
orders, and power to act was granted.
A request or Superintendent Cooper for a
leavo of absonco for two. or tlimn waaI-. u...
granted.
Just boforo tho Board illniim,l Snnnrin
tondent Cooper, In behalf of tho school
icacners, mvitea the Directors and reporters
to partake of ice cream at James H. Morgan's
parlors, on South Jardin utmot ThA i,,i..
tlon was promptly and unauimously accepted
Iturned to Death.
Mrs. Josenhlnn MntinrlnblA nf Aet-i.j
uiuv wtiu. a norrioio aeatn yesterday. While
pokiug the fire, a burninc rnal foil Into
apron ana in a lew moments she was en-
veiopea in names, llerson Harry, who was
standing outside the house, and hor daughter
-uira, wno was upstairs, wore attracted by
tho screams of tho frantic woman. On ilmi.
appearing on tho scono thoy set to work
immeaiaieiy to extinguish the flames, which
they succeeded in dnlrnr hut nnt until n.A
unfortunato woman was fearfully burned on
mce, ucck, arms ana uouy. Bho died a few
hours later.
Certainly we enfrmvA. P-nn tn Aur n-in.iAn.
and seo samples on gold, silver, aluminum
aim glass. is, BRUMM.
Ilesleged With Applicants.
Dr. H. O. Heitzel. of Mahannv f!ltv .Ir.
his recent nnDointment
sus for Schuylkill and Berks counties, is in
receipt of scores of letters dally from appli.
cants who desire to bo employed as census
enumerators under him. Many of tho let
ters. COntaininBf the nnnlfrattnn. navr. l,rIAf
biographies of tho sendor attached, which
uinivo very amusing reading.
Bargains.'
A SOOcial lot of ladle.' nnd mt.cA.t u1ml...
hosiery, reduced from 20 and la
cenU per pair. Bargains In ladles' separate
skirts, corsets, ribbons, laces, feathor
cushions, curtains, oil-shades and pillows. A
nne assortmeut or wash goods and dress
goods of all kinds. Hoadnnarteri fnr nnni.
7-15-0t P. J. Monaqhan.
Mrs. Boone Awarded Damages.
Tho Supremo Court vesterdav
the find in trs In tho lnwp.r
awarded Mrs. Anna E. Boono $2,000 damages
against East Norwegian township for injuries
sustained by her husband threo years ago
which resulted in his death. In May of
1890 thoy wore drivlnir to tt.nlr hnmn. tn ct
Clair from Port Carbon. When near Crow
Hollow theh horse became frightened and
turning to ono side dashed ovar a i.i
bankment. Mr. Boono struck bis head on a
stoao and died almost Instantly.
'I suffered for months from snr thmat
Eclectrio Oil cured me in twenty-four hours."
41. H. Uist, Uawosvllie, Ky.
Death In the Far West.
Mrs. Michael Douchertv. nn
resident of Schuylkill county, now residing
at Mount Vernon, South Dakota, met a pain
ful death on tho 7th Inst., hv th I rrnttlnr. nt
gasollue which she was using inclcansing
ueus.
Editor James' AVUilnm
From tho Ashland Local.
Kewsnaners that raise the erv nf natlnn.iu.
and try to make it an issue In Schuylkill
nolltica will discover tlmt tlipv .r. m..in.
great mistake. Nationality should not be
consmerea in selecting a ticket. Nationality
ueiiuer iuuki a man oeuer nor worse than
his fellows.
Policeman Smith Arretted.
M. L. Smith, of Mahanov fHtv a mAn...
of the Coal and Iron police, was arrested at
Heading on tbe chargo of disorderly couduct.
Ho drew a revolver when arrested and
snapped It at the police officer. lie was In
toxicated. Smith was lnrl-fut nnnml th.n.i
morning was released upon tbe payment of a
nne oi fii.a.
FllKB LUNCHES TO-NIGHT,
bickebt's.
Sneetal free lunch tn-nlrlit. Plan. .A,,n to
morrow morning.
CIIA8. BADZIKWICZ'S.
Hice 80UD will be served, free, tn nil
to-night.
poo urn's,
nice soup, free, to-night.
SEGY. flliGEH
GOES OUT I
His Resignation in (he Hands of
President McKinlcy,
AND IT WILL BE ACCEPTED
Assistant Soorotary Moiklcyolin in
Tomporory Control.
GOSSIP AS TO THE SUCCESSION.
No Official Informatton as to Who Will Be
Called Upon to Enter the Cabinet, Bat
the Names of General Horace Porter, Gov
ernor Roosevelt, General Harrison Gray
Otis, General Cotbln and Assistant Sec
retary Meiklejohn Aro Again Brought
Forward by the Political Gossips.
Washington, July 20. Secretary Al
ger yestorday tendered to the president
Ilia mat tn n t Inn nf Mi a n-nr rmrtfnltn
Tho resignation will become effectlvo
Aug. l, tiiougn it was tendered "at tno
pleasure of the president." Gossip has
begun already as to his successor, but
Is entirely speculative, for, notwith
standing tho reports that Mr. Alger
would not long continue, at tho hond
of tho wnr dAtmrttnont. hin nrtnnl rnaln.
nation camo suddenly and unexpected
ly, mat it wouiu come uy tno end or
the year was generally believed, but so
little was It expected at this time that
some of tho cabinet officers, when tho
news urst became public, woro In
clined to regard the announcement as
premature, tho announcement that It
was actually In hand coming to them
in the nature of a surprise Formal ac
ceptance of tho resignation has not yet
been made by tho president, but will
be In a letter to bo written within tho
net day or two.
No official statement as to the cause
of tho resignation was procurable
olther from tho president or from Sec-
GEORGE D. SIEIKLEJOnX.
rotary Alger, nelthor of whom would
talk nn thn aiflilAot Mnr wna thn lot-
ter of resignation obtainable at thU
time, .for tne present nothing will be
made ltnown officially concerning tho
severance of tho nttlrlnl rnlatlnna h.
tween tho president and his war min
ister, but later on the official corres
pondence closing the latter's career as
chief of the wnr dennrtmnnt ilnnlitWa
will be given to the press.
Iho closest Inquiry falls to ollclt any
Information as to tho intentions of tho
nresldent resnectini? thn nnnnintmnnt
of a successor to Mr. Alger as secre
tary oi war. Names aro montioned,
but they are only thoso which have
already been suggested with more or
loss of plausibility in the press dls-
puicnes wunout securing either con
firmation or denlnl frnm nnv wnll In.
formed nflrsnns. Thn mnmhnra h
cabinet wero all disinclined to talk
about the succession, though ono did
remark that tho president had mado
no mention nf a nnmn tn htm nnA ha
believed that no decision had yet been
reached. Ho also convoyed the imnrea-
slon that no nnnnlntmnnt wmiirt h.
mado Immediately, but that Mr. Meikle
john would bo allowed to direct af
fairs for some time to come. Among
tho names which havo been mention
ed from tlmo to tlmo In this discus
sion when talk of Secretary Alger's
forthcoming resignation has been rife
have been tlinnn nf nnnnrnl TTnmn Dn.
ter, of Now York, now ambassador to
r i unco, uovemor uoosevelt, of Now
York. General Harrison Gray Otis and
Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn.
ine name oi ueneral Corbln has
boen mentioned In
an ad interim appointment, ponding
tbo selection Of a nnrmnnonr nnnnnr
of tho office, but an officer close to tho
general saiu tnoro was no basis for tha
report. There was somo talk also that
General Corbln mlt-lit ha oK-an ,
portfolio permanently, although this
was regaraea as improbable, even
among General Corbln's friends. There
would be precedent for such a course,
however, as In the case of General
SchoQold's cablneut service. ,
The transfer of Attorney General
Grlecs from tha llfinflrtmnnt nf lnntlnA
to the war department has beon BUg-
Bestoa oy inoso who are figuring on
oucremry Aigers successor today. It
Is urged that thn i rff-Al V Innpnnnn.l
w o'j uuuu3i;u
legal questions which are constantly
coming before the war department ns
a consequence of our new possessions
make It desirable that Its executive of
ficer should be a man of legal at
tainments and experience. In this same
connection tho name of Hon. Elihu
Root, the well known New York law
yer. Is mentioned. General James H.
Wilson, of Delaware, now In the vol
tnteer establishment and governor of
the province of Matanzas, Cuba, Is also
spoken of. General Wilson was a well
known soldier In the civil war and
slnco has been prominently Identified
with business enterprises.
Adjutant General Corbln was scon
during tho ovening. and while not
wishing to discuss any of tho facts con-
(Cooauatd on Fourth Page.)
IV1 AX. LEV IT'S.
Our Annual
Mid-Summer Sale.
Of gents' fine straw and still
lints is now occupying the
attention of our customers,
nnd keeps them guessing
how we enn sell such quality
of goods, styles and shapes
at such remarkably low
prices. We nre doing this
in order to close them out,
because we carry no stock
over from one season to
the other. Come early aud
secure first choice. This
opportunity is very short.
Summor Shirta of all
Kinds at Half Prloo.
Do not forget us for summer under
wear. Our stock and prices arc
sure to meet with vour favor.
MAX LEVIT
UP-TO-DATE HATTER.
CORNER MAIN AND CENTRE STREETS.
A Glimpse
Of Our Stock
Will convince the most skep
tical that we have by far the most
complete and varied assortmeut iu
thecitv. The low nnVrta nr ffii
greater attraction. We take onr
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 dealinc. Tltm
that we give the customer the benc-
nt ot uie lowest prices possible.
Extraordinary values In lavrn
and percale Shirt Waists all are
marked down to nearly one-half
ineir usual price.
The 50c and 65c Kind for 25 Cents. 1
The 75c. Kind for 39 Cents.
The Sl.00 and SI.25 Kind for 75 Cts,
Remnants of Wool Ingrain Car
pets at 25c. each.
P. J. GAUGEAN,
NORTH MAIN ST.
This Hot
Weather
One needs a cooling
beverage that will gently
tone up the system while
It quenches the thirt.
Lauer's
Beer and Porter
Just touches tho epot.
They are cooling, satisfy
ing and invigorating.
These brews will be
furnished in case lots for
family use by applying to
Christ. Schmidt,
Agent and Bottler,
203 W. Coal Street
SHENAMnnAu
6c
For a window shade, or
S for a quab. .r. Others
for 10 cents and upwards.
Shades made to fit
window. Come and get
cut prices on carpets aud oil cloths.
i0 South Jardin Street.
COFFEE
3 lbs for 25c
10 cent couee mat is belt
advertised so much is not Iu
with this brand. We guaran11
every Dound sold. vmi .i
none better for the money. 1
Magargle's,
26 EAST CENTRE STREET.