I 23 VOL. XV -NO SHENANDOAH. PA.. TJiTKSDAY. AUGUST 24 1899. ONB CHNT Sold For Cash or J. P. Williams & Son, 13 S. Main St., Shenandoah, Pa. SX0'HARA'S FOR m LIVERY OPEN DAY AND NIGHT. TELEPHONE CONNECTIONS. Cor. Lloyd and White Sts., SHENANDOAH and The Latest ! New Arrivals ! Always at the Lowest Prices l A real bargain in a striped 3 1-4 inch all silk Taffeta Ribbon, at 14 cents per yard. Worth 25 cents. Cyrano Bead Chains, Hair Pompadour, Empire and Side Combs. The very latest designs. Pins. Morgan's Fancy Bazar, 23 North Mam st. Alf QTHVPi The Neatest and Best Ulb 1UY Lt' Burning Stove Made. Call and See Them. Glass Lemon Juice Extractors. . Jelly Glasses. Sealing Wax Swalm's . Hardware . Store. OUR FRIDAY To-morrow (Friday) we will place on two of the largest counters in our store a nice stock of Men's, shoes. The lid of every box will be store you are confronted with every available style. It is this way : First come, first served. Come early and secure first choice. You will never be able to purchase these shoes at such prices again. We are doing this in order to make room for our new stock of Clothing. Do not forget when you are In need of a new suit. T NEW STORE, 38 North Main Street. Watson Building. HARRY LEV IT, Prop. New Carpets. New Oil Cloths. 1 New Linoleum. 23 A full line of new sprlngi P styles in- Tapestry, Velvet and INGRAINS. New Styles, Extra Qualities. McPhail Pianos. For 60 yertis made on honor Sold on merit. Strictly High Grade. AND OTHER MAKKS.- Lea scd on Time. FURNITURE AND MUSIC STORE. rialn Street, MAHANOY CITY. Latest In Bobinet Brooches, Horse Shoe Hair Ties. Stock Collars Linen Collars. Fruit Jars. Parafine Wax for Your Jellies- and Strings. SHOE SALE ! Ladies', Misses' and Children's removed. When you enter the 3 3 3 3 Ms Body iBrussels. RAG CARPET. All Kinds and Prices. At KEITER'S. POWDER MILL EXPLOSION. Hie Kmiliier Mill Ncur Hriimlonvllle r Completd Wrtrk. The powder mill owned by County Com missioner Kuntuer, and located about mid way between Hranilonvllto and Shcppton, is a complete wreck. An explosion occurred at noon to-day, and one man wan killed and two otliors forlously Injured. Wliat caused llio cxp'osion is not known. William Kltzenborgcr, whose home la near Braudonvillc, was Instantly killed by tlio explosion, nud his body was horribly mutilated. Henry Jones, another employe was badly Injured. Ills wholo body was burned. He wan removed to hit home about n mile distant by Policeman llcnton, of town, who was passing the destroyed mill at tho timo. James Van Horn, another omployo, es caped with only slight Injuries. REPUBLICAN NOMINEES. The Slate Convention To-cly Whs n Very Tnme Affair. Special to KvBSlstd llr.nALli. llarrisburg, Aug. 34. Tho Republican state convention, which met hero to-day, was a very tame nfl'nlr in comparison with assem blies of like character in tho past. There wasn't anything to fight for, the nominees having becu previously decided upon by the gentlemen now In control of tho party machinory in the stato It was a Quay con vention, and the delegates merely recorded tho Senator's wishes. J. Hay Brown, of Lancaster, was noml- natod for Judge of thoSupremo Court. Judge Archibald's name was presented to the con vention, notwithstanding his friends knew before hand that he had no chance of elec tion. James M. Harnett, of Washington county, who is Lieutenant Colonel of the Tenth Penna, Volunteers, was nominated for State Treasurer without opposition. Josiah It. Adams, of Philadelphia, was nominated for Superior Judge. Tho name of Judge Dimner Beebor, the present incum bent, was also prcseutcd to tho convention. The platform deals largely with national affairs, and declares tlat-footcd for tho uotri natlon of President JIcKlnley. Tho plat form, too, rails for gold and endorses every policy that tho President bus advocated, and strongly backs his conduct of tho war. Oov ornor Stone's adininistntion is endorsed. Schuylkill county is not represented here to the extent that it generally is on occasions of this character. Still quite a number of the leaders are on the ground. Dr. Charles E. Quail, tho county chairman, accompanied by Messrs. Ilrumm, White house and Schrluk, was early on the ground. Tho chairman's greatest interest was in tho selection of members of tho State Executive Committee from Schuylkill couuty, and ho was successful In carrying out orders in securing tho appointment of Hun. Charles N. Brumm, of Mincrsville, and W. Thomas Lee, of Shenandoah, as members of the committee. Not satisfied with hogging things in tho couuty, the Chairman and his "boss" entor tho larger field of state politics. Tho Schuylkill contingent loft for their homes this afternoon. A Manila Newspaper. Wo are in receipt of a copy of "Freedom," a nowspaper printed at Manila, Philippine Islands. It was addressed to "the loading newspaper of Shenandoah" aud naturally found its way to this otlice. Tho copy re ceived is a newsy number, and bears data of June SO. Drowsiness la dispelled by Bkkcham's Pills Purchased a Speedy Horse, John Titman, of Shenandoah, tho well known horseman and powder manufacturer, has purchased a mate for Maryland Bay, that showed a half mile at the Belmont track yes terday in 1.04. Ho refuses to divulgo the name of the mare until he runs up against Nichols' team and gives it the dust. Maha noy City Becord. A Cluster Crowd. One of tho largest plcnio excursions that ever left Mabanoy Plane went to Lakeside yesterday, there being one thousand tickets sold and twenty-two passenger coach os crowded with people It was tho annual picnic of the members of Father Uogan's parish. Jjnliiue Funeral Carriage. J. J. Franey, the undertaker, has pur. chased a unique funeral carriage, built entirely of brats, handsomely ornamented and stands about two feet high. It has four minature wheels with rubber tiros and is perfectly noiseless. It can be used for any available space desired. This new addition to Mr. Franey's undertaking establishment Is a valuable one and will be appreciated by his many patrons. It has attracted much favorable attention. Watermelons and Cantelonpes. One carload for Friday and Saturday. All sweet fruit, cheap. Coslett's, SO South Main street. 8-23-4t Treasurer Finney III. John F. Finney, Assistant U. S. Treasurer, at Philadelphia, has been seriously indis posed for over a week, and will be obliged to take a short vacation In order to recuperate. Fraternal Visit. Quite a numbor of the members of Mai. Jennings Council, No, 387, Jr. O. U. A.M., of town, will this evening pay a fraternal visit to their sister Council at Frackvllle. The trip will be made in largo 'busses. Uhance of Residence. C. & I, Policeman James Daniel! to-day cliauged nls residence from East Oak streot to North Main street;. He has taken posses sion nf TT. W. Titmnn'o rAnt1o ron.rulnltt.l dwellings adjoining the High school building. lllg Contract, David Siegel, of the firm of D. & J. Siecel. the South Main street furniture aud stove dealers, has returned from his annual visit to the Buck waiter Stove Works, at Koycraford While there he placed an order for BOO stoves, ranges and heaters, for his establishment this season, "Do You Need Any?" 1 qt. fruit jars, 45c. a dozen. Jelly tumblers, 18c. a dozen. Little preserving crocks, Be. each. 1'arrifluo sealing wax, 12c. cake. We have scparato jar tops and gum rings, Also a nice line of preserving kettles. 8-21-St QiRViN'a. The County Leacue. The Schuylkill County League of Game aud Fish Association, will hold their semi annual jneetat Mahanoy City on September 13th. The fall shoot for trophy will take GliOSE OF VAGATIOfl ! In a Few Days Boys and Girls Will Buckle on the Harness. SCHOOLS WILL OPEN ON MONDAY Superintendent Cooper Is Arranging the Preliminaries, and Everything Will be In Ship-Shape When the Holl is Called on Next Monday Morning. Tho public schools of SheiminUmh will open on Monday next, when the srhnol boys and girls will lay n(ldu their playthings and summer diversions und buckle on the harness attending school days once more The vaca tions, to the school children, have swiftly passed away. The tcaohers, too, are once again prepared to mould tho youthful mind. tho summer vacation having been spent by most of them in recreation that they may be the better prepared to tako up their arduous duties. And this is no small task. ltight hero a word to parents on the threshold of another school term. It might bo pertlnont to say : 'Be reasonable in your demands on superllitendcut aud teachers; render them all tho assistance you can, rather than retard them, for theirs, at itt best, is in deed a trying labor: tin not bo ready to find fault; work with all School authorities, not against. Do this, nnd by the time the coming term shall have closed, you will have seen the fruits of yonr following tho above coun sel In better teacher! and correspondingly better schools aud hotter children. Superintendent Cooper, who has ably and conscicnciously given his best efforts to main tain the high standard of our schools. Kicked up by an efficient corps of teachors, Is busily engaged just now In issuing tickets of nd mission to the various grades. This work began this afternoon at 2 o'clock, nnd ho will continue to igue these to-morrow and Satur day, at his olllco in the Main street building, between tho hours of 2i00 and 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon. Auy changes that may be desired on the part nf parcntsshould be made known to the Superintendent before to-mor row. This Is deemed advisable In order to make up tho rolls, which is by no means tho least difficult work dovolving npon that official, in time fur the opening of tho schools. The School Board havingderided to strictly enforce tho law governing vaccination, children seeking admission to the schools must present a certificate of vaccination from a regular practicing physician setting forth that the child has been vaccinated. As is customary at the opening of the school term, a meeting of teachers will be hold in the High school building on Satur day afternoon, at 4 o'clock.. The Superin tendent requests that thoro be a full attend ance THE GAME SEASON. Np.rt.iimu Are Auxlonily Looking 1'orwnrd to the Opening Day. Local sportsmen are looking forward with great avidity to tho 15th of October, when the game season opens. The season will last only Wo months, closing December 15th. tjnail are very abundant this year In this stato, and pheasants and wild turkeys aro more than commonly plentiful. The Increase of these species of game is mainly ascribed to the wholesome operation of the provision in the new law preventing the killing of game tor the markets. In the absence of such a restriction quail aud other edible eamo were the victims of wholesalo slaughter. Most of it was shipped to New York city after having been killed in this state. Tho penalty for killing a deor for tho purpose of selling It Is $100. and for kill ing a wild turkoy, pheasant, quail, grouse or woodcock is 25 or imprisonment of one day for every dollar of fine. The killing of more than ten pheasants, fifteen quail, ten wood- coch and two wild turkeys In ono day is pro hibited. Two deer only can be killed in one season by auy one porson. No deer can be killed lawfully lu streams or hunted with dogs. The only month In which they can bs shot is November. Deer ha7e become comparatively tame owing to the protection they are receiv ing from indiscriminate slaughter. 81m Sllchter at Weeks'. Those who have not heard Sim SUchtor are missing a raro treat. He Is certainly tho best musician wo have over had the pleasure of listening to. Mr. Weeks has been highly complimented by his many friends and patrons in wearing this brilliant youngartitt. Sim Slichter holds the championship and gold medal of tho world for guitar and har monica duett. His musical aot Is the most refined and finished that has over come to Shonandoah and will be at Weeks' Cafo but a few nights before closing his engage ment. 8-23-2t Deeds Uncorded. Deed from Rose L. Enzensperger to Logan B. & L. Asso., premises in Trcmont; from P. W. WIest and wife to Christiana Schmeltz, premises in Springville; from Schuylkill Haven Iron Co. to Thomas H. Rlckert, premises in Schuylkill Haven ; from Thos, II. Bickert and wife to Schuylkill Haven Iron Co., premises In Schuylkill IJavou from John Schmidt and wife to August Knecht, for lot aud uouso in Yorkville. CLAMS AXIJ FISH. Fresh clams aud all varieties of fish for Friday. We sell them cheap. Coslett's. 30 South Main street. 8-24 It Marriage Licenses. To Wm. Sovitsky and Mary Rojinsky, both of Shenaudoah ; to Georgo Scheibley, and Mary Seaman, both of Tremont ; to Harry A, Shepler and Kate McAlister, both of Tremont ; to Wm. D. Jones, of Lost Creek, and Jennie Morrison, of Shenandoah ; to Alexander Thompson, of Branchdale, and Aulluda Schaffer, of Llewellyn j to Andrew Lewczyk and Victlna Sustalc, both of Shen andoah i to Francis Oradwell and Jaue Pillinger, both of Shenandoah. AVii Caking lv "aw Powder t cniroDIAJTEEv PURE v Makes the food more delicious and wholesome SOVU BAK1M MOVE TO FIX DREYFUS. Former Minister of War to Publish Anal yst nf German Telegrams. Iteuncs, Franco, August SM it. Oodefroy Cavalgnae, former Minister of War, is about to publish a brochure In whleh he will attempt to explain his attitude in the Dreyfus aUalr. He will analyre those telegrams, the original text of whleh Is in (lerraan, and will endeavor to prove Captain Dreyfus' guilt by them. It Is said that the government commissary wilt try to adopt a sympathetic attitude toward Esterbaiy during fnture sittings. But he is expected to receive a terribly erush ing sethaok If ho does so. Maltre Labor! is also indisposed to provoke Ksterhazy more than Is neeeemry. In the meantime the chances that Kster haiy will he arrested in England before long aro daily increasing. The olmrge against him will probably bo criminal libel. He recently wrote n blackmailing letter to a London paper. libelling Sir George Lewis, tho solicitor, and a member of tho royal family of England, which was clearly meant to lio the Prince of Wales. STATE OFFICERS ELECTED. Ion, It. II. Koch Uleeted State Trustee or the P. O. S. or A. The state convention of tho P. O. S. of A , now in session at Wilkesbarro, elected the following state officers : Stato president Dr. Cameron Schulti, of Danville. A. L. Eckert, of Pottsvllle, re ceived 39 votes on the first ballot and was then dropped, two more ballots being found necessary. SUte Vice President Dr. D. E. Keiss, of Hugbesville. State Master of Forms W. G. Thomas, of Lnnsford. State Treasurer Irvln S. Smith, of Read ing. State Recording Secretary Wm. Weand, of Philadelphia. Stato Couductor S. M. Beidler, of Phila delphia. State Inspector Alfred Franklin, of Phila delphia. Stato Guard J. W. Benjamin, of Scrautou. Stato Camp Trustees D. C. Elliott, of Palmyra; It. H. Koch, of Pottsvllle, and H. J. Stager, of Philadelphia. The convention by unanimous vote decided that the next stato camp should bo held at Lebanon. Tho following from this county wore elected delegates to the National Camp, which meots at New Haven, Conn.: Calvin 11. Phillips, Frackvillo ; G. S. Maurer, Lavelle ; B. G. Hess, Shenandoah; D. G. GensemorBud 8. M. Helms, Pinegrove; Dr. J. V. Klock, Maha noy City ; A. L. Laubenstein, Ashland ; R. U. Curnow, Tamaqua. Sco the bridge madoof tho best silver polish iu tho world in Brumm's window. tf 1 to rough of Qllherton Appeals. The Borough of Gllberton, through Its at torney, John F. Dolphin, appealed from the decision of arbitrators filed last week in a suit to recover damages from tho Schuylkill Traction Company, the amount the borough was compelled to pay Thomas Ryan for dam ages to his wagon aud injnry to himself. The Court of Common Pleas will review tho case l'EACIIr.S lMIACIUMII A fine variety of peaches for table purposes or preserving will arrive at our store dally. Buy your Bartlett pears for preserving at our place. Coslott's, 30 South Main St. 8-23-4t Insane Fatlents Transferred. Owing to the over-crowded condition of tho Insano department of the Schuylkill Haven almshouse, six patleuts, four women and two men, were transferred to the Har risburg asylum yestorday. An insaue woman was admitted to tho county asylum. The State Board of Charitios will strongly recom mend a new building for the insane depart ment. They made an Inspection of tho Couuly Almshouse on Tuesday. SUNDAY KXCUIfSION Tt) ATLANTIC GUY VIA PENNSYLVANIA KAIL ltOAD, DELAWAKF. IlIVIIK ltKIDOK KOUTK. On Sunday next, August 27. Special train leaves Shenandoah at 4:25 a. m. Only $2.85 round trip. Through train ; no change of cars. May Leave Pottsvllle. Rev. A. R, Bartholomew, pastor of tho Trinity Reformed church at Pottsville for the past seventeen years, has been unanimously chosen pastor of the Salem Reformed church at Allentown. He has as vet made no de cision. Buy Koyal Patent Flour. It is tho best in tho market. Coming tllccle Meet. The Mahauoy City Athletic Association will hold its next meet on Labor Day, September 4th. Following is tho list of events and prizes : One-mile novice First, ?3.00 silk umbrella; second, $3.00 pair shoes. Half-mile dash First, $15.00 diamond; second, f 12.00 clock ! third, $5.00 umbrella. One-mile lap race First, $20.00 watch; second, $10.00 silver pitcher ; third, $5.00 um brella. Two-mile handicap First. $20 00 diamond; second, $10.00 bathrobe; third, $5,00 pair shoes, We have just received a nice lino of paint brushes, wiudow and floor brushes, good shaving brushes from 5c. to 35c. At "Girvin's." 8-2l-2t Catholic Population. A recent official compilation gives the Cathollo population of the Philadelphia arch, diocose as 405,523, distributed by counties as follows : Philadelphia, 330,500 ; Soauylktll. 52,218; Montgomery, 14,023; Delaware, 12,115; Berks, 19,000; Carbon, 9,599; North ampton, 8.029 ; Chester, 7,780 ; Bucks, 5,711 j Lehigh, 4,743. Entered for the ltacei. "Marl," Dr. Fetherolf's speedy maro, is entered for the races at Qrwlsburg fair, com mcuclng August 20th. Tho animal has a tecord of 8 12 and several times during (he lost month has shown her heels to circuit chasers in New York state in straight heats. Quite a following will bo there to see "Doc's" favorite go." POWPCa CO., NCW V0RH GHlflESE TO BE PPT OUT General Otis Has Applied Exclu sion Laws to Philippinei. FILIPINOS OPPOSED TO 0HIKB8B. Former CoiimiI Wllllnm llellvr Thnlr Kttiliiotnn From the Inland Would Muter lolly Alii In HrlnttlitK tho War to n Clite. Washington, Aujr. 21. The state de partment lias been Informed through a diplomatic channel that General Otis 1ms applied the Chinese exclusion laws to the Philippines. The information was a surprise to the author I ties here, both state and military, as the matter has been under consideration for some me. n"d it was not known that On era I O s had put the exclusion laws into effect. The first Intimation in that direction came In a dispatch received a few days ns?o from the Chinese consul at Manila, tellins tho Chinese legation here that the exclusion laws against Chinese had been applied to the Philippines. The dispatch was brought to the attention of the state department and inquiry made as to how the action was brought about, as the Chinese government has been moat solicitous since American military control was established In the Philippines that the United States ex clusion laws should not be extended over tho Islands. Tho state department knew nothing of such an extension, nnd the war department was equally without Information as to General Otis' course In this particular. Accordingly tho Chinese officials were advised that any action taken by General Otis In applying the exclusion laws to tho Philippines was not the re sult of instructions sent from here, but was doubtless due to an exercise of his authority as governor general of the Philippines. What further step the Chi nese authorities will take has not been determined, on Minister Wn Ting Fang is out of tho city. There Is little doubt, however, that he will seek to have General Otis' order held In abeyance until the authorities horn pass upon the general question which has been under consideration between the two governments. In this connection the state depart ment has received an Important letter from Mr. Williams, our former consul at Manila who still remains there In a confidential capacity. He says tho na tive Filipinos are strongly opposed to Chinese labor and In his opinion the exclusion of the Chlneso from tho island would materially aid In bring ing the war to a close. He places tho Chinese population at 52.000, which is considerably more than other estimates from official sources. Tho Chinese government has shown more anxiety as to the course of this government townrds the Chinese in tho Philippines than towards those In Cuba or other parts of the world, mainly be cause the Philippines are so near China and large numbers of Chinese aro al ready established there. They carry on tho bulk of the retail trade, having an extensive quarter In Manila, and send out traveling salesmen, carrying packs. to the remote interior of the Islands. Some of the official reports, Including those of Admiral Dewey, have paid a tribute to the work performed by tho Chinese, and Naval Constructor Hob- son has recently reported to the navy department on the value of Chinese labor in naval and commercial pursuits in the fnr east. This has led the Chinese officials here to believe that tho exclusion laws would not bo applied to the Philippines, and they are still hopeful that General Otis' action will be a temporary move, incident to military occupation and not part of the permanent policy of this government toward the Islands. The only action taken here as to the Chi nese exclusion laws has been in ruling that they were not a part of tho im migration laws and did not apply to Cuba and Porto Rico. Bodily pain loses its terror if you'vo a bottle of Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil iu the homo. Instant relief iu oases of burns, outs, sprains, accidents of auy sort. O. A. It. Kncnmpmont. Philadelphia. Anc 21 with coDtlon of a fow minor riptaiia ti,o ar rangements for the encampment of the uiumi jriiiy oi me uepuuitc wnich be gins here a week from next Monday, are complete. The general committee has Issued the order of the naval parade on Sept. 8, which la to be one of the big features of the reunion. Ad miral Sampson's fleet will bo anchored In the Dolaware river opposite the elty. The Grand Army parade on Sept. 5 will be reviewed hv Pruiitt m Klnley from nn Immense stand on the euBt imtza ot me uuy nan. General Miles and Adjutant General Corbln will attend the encampment. SnlcUlo'. UiiHiie'efM,rnl Jump. Wllkesbarre, Pa., Aug. 24. William Reich, aged 41, of Derwlck, Pa., at tempted to commit suicide here by Jumping from the North street bridge into tho Susquehanna river, a distance Of 40 feet. The water in the river, how ever, was very low and he did not drown. When brought to the shore It was found that an ankle and wrist were brokon. All bicycle sundries sold at profitable prices to the buyer fur this month. Buy now and savo money iu the future. Orkln's Jewelry store, 7 South Main street. 7-17-tf .Mils IlroMli Promoted. Miss Norali A. Brown, a popular young lady of Mahanoy City, who had been a mine In the Miners' hospital during the past two years, has been promoted to head nurse of the operating department of that institution. The young lady is a sister of Mrs. J. Claud Brown, of town. FHKB LUNCHES) TO-NIOUT, BICKKBT'g. Special lunch to-night. Clam soup to morrow morning, C11A8. iupziewioz's. Rice soup will be served, free, to all patrons MAX LEVIT'S. SPECIAL SATURDAY BARGAINS. lilOUORAOK AND FASHIONABLE MATS AT .MARKED DOWN PRICES. EVERY MAT IN OUR STORE BE LOW THEIR REAL VALUE. MAX LEVIT UP-TO-DATE nATTBR. CORNER MAIN AND CENTRE STREETS. "The Hub." IhJiiiHUilUlUUitlUil miiuumuiiimumu uuiuiiuuiuummiuu BLANKETS. 37c a 45c a 60c a 73c a 95c a 99c a $1.35 a ( c t c I c I c ( c 1 1 99 For a window shade, or Kj 5 for a quarter. Others jf for io cents aud upwards. bhades made to fit any window. Come and Ret cut prices on carpets aud oil cloths. FRICKFS CARPET STORE, i0 South Jardln Street. -TRY OUR-H SWISS AND BRICK CHEESE. It is delicious for luncheon. riackerel. Five and ten cents. A nicer lot at two for twenty-five cents or 16 cents per pound. Magargle's, 26 EAST CENTRE STREET puce in me park. to uigui.