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All shads, Ml sizes, all qualities.
Men's, Boys' and Children's Suits.
: A full line and a good selection.
We.are new beginners in the clothing business and intend to con
duct it in the future, making it a specialty. We can safely say that we
give you a lull dollar s value for
find our prices lower than elsewhere.
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Wool, Fleece Lined.
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NEW GOODS.
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We have just received a full
stock of Choice New Fruits.
New Prunes. New Figs and Dates
New Valencia Raisins.
New Muscatel Raisins.
New Seeded and
New Cleaned Currants.
New Evaporated Peaches.
NEW CITRON and LEMON PEEL.
New Mackerel.
Our Mince Meat. We Sell the Best Only.
New Buckwheat F.'our.
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Pianos.
For 6o'fyears jinade oti
honor Sold on merit.
Strictly High Grade.
AND OTHER MAKKS.
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FURNITURE AND
MUSIC STORE.
ARA'S
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naln Street,
MAHANOY CITY.
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U-Want
Your
Money
Back?
Well, you will get
tha full worth of It In wear
ing our FAST BLACK HOSE
at 15 to 25 cents nil J that In
the same thing as the cash.
We have nn elegant stock for
children, ladles and gents.
From 7 cents per pair upward.
lUPHOIiSTEfY
U-WANT-A
new Irt of unholsterj
FltlNUES.and GIMPS to
renovate that lounge or
cnnir. vt e nave tneni,
bake and cook to your own
pipe aim ciuuwu aim evciy
want when setting up a stove
Levit's vSLr
every dollar you invest. You will
Flannels, Camel's Hair. Natural
of Shoes.
STORE,
Main Street.
HARRY LEV IX, Prop
Seedless Raisins
NEW SWEET JAMAICA ORANGES,
Cranberrie's
KElITEZR'S
JUMPED THE TRACK.
Dornllrl FrrlRlit Cur rorreil I'at Way
lulu Garden.
The Kmplrc freight train of tho Lehigh
alloy IUIIroad that rawed east through
town shortly beforo eight o'clock Saturday
tght met with nn accident that caused con-
idcrablo damage hut dolayed the train hut
short time. Tho tralu M n very long one
and had two engine at raoi end. When It
pproached tho Lloyd street crowing it brake
beam of the twenty-first car dropped and
caught In the sills of the Inch as the train
proceeded. Tho car wasloadod heavily with
licet zinc. The train run ou until tho rremt en
gines and Heveralcars were soniodistnuie post
the Eiuunek street crossing. The track was
torn up for a distance or about a hundred
yatds and the derailed car was forced part
ay into the garden cast of a liuuio Ioeateu
at the southeastern corner of Kmcrlck street
and tho railroad. Tho car ami feuco wore
badly damaged. There are a number of
witches In this locality. Thoy were promptly
made use of and, hycuttingloosnthowreoked
car and shifting tho forward and rear Motions
to tho west-bound track, tho tralu was able
to proceed on its journey after only a short
delay, leaving the derailed car tn the oace of
wreck crew and several navvies, who
worked yesterday. '
MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION.
rolest Against the Seating ol Cougre.it-
man-Klect Itobnrt.
A meeting of tbo local Ministerial Associa
tion was held this morning, in the Hist
rcsbyterlan church. The members in at
tendance weio Kevs Evans, Yearlck, Ilensyl,
Stewart, of Wm. Tenn, Albln, Koehler and
.Monro.
It was decided that tho offering at the
Union Thanksgiving service to bu held in the
United Evangelical church at 10 a. m. on
Thursday, the 30th Inst., be donated to the
Pottsvlllc hospital. The union service will
be different this year than they have in the
pa9t. Instead of having a snrinon preached,
Kevs. Alhin. Yea-ick aud Swindells will de
liver addresses, The united choirs will be
led by Edward ltosewall, leader of the Uuited
Evangelical church choir.
Tbo Association also decided that letters be
sent to Coiigressniau-clect J. I!. Kyan and
lilted States Senator Holes Penrose, protest
ing against the permanent seating of Con-
gressman-elcct Brighatu II. lloberts, of
Utah.
The next meeting of tho Association will
be hold on December 11th, next. The sub
ject for discussion will ho "What is the
Present Outlook of the Cbutch T
0 copies sheet music fur 25 cents this week
only; big selection. Drumurs. 11-7-ti
Trouble lAir Nleliter,
It was reported in Pottsvillo that tho
Ministerial Association of that town would
prosecute Jiseph Nichtor, the Kecorder-elect,
if he takes tho oath of olUco on tbo ground
that he had violated the election laws in
making promises, etc. It was also reported
that Hon. R. II. Koch and 13. W. Cumralng,
Esq., were back of the movement, but thoso
gentlemen deuy the rumor In so far as it
relates to them, Nichtor makes light of the
threats and says he will positively take the
oath of office on January 1st, next.
Ilrennan'a Cafe.
John McQrcin, of Philadelphia, the noted
musician, is now at Dan. Brennan's cafe.
Drop in and bear him aud you'll not regret
it. 11-11-Ot
The Davis Funeral.
The funeral of Hon. Ellas Davis will take
placo from his late home at New Castle, with
services thoro, at 1;30 o'clock Wednesday
afternoon. The interment will bo made In
the Odd Fellows' cemetery at Pottsvillo, and
will bo attended by the Masonic fraternity
and Camp 75, P. O. S. of A., of St. Clair, of
which orders the deceased was a member.
A Timely Warning.
Health Officer Conry calls the attention of
business people to tho danger of neglecting
water thrown upon the pavements wuen tlie
places of business are being cleaned. This
morning water froze In several places ad the
Hoalth Oflicer saw several children on their
way to school slip and fall on the icy pave
ments.
SnporlntPiidPiit .to hps Displaced,
Ilazleton, I'n., Nov. 13. Gomor
Jones, superintendent of the Lehigh
and Wllkebbaria Coal company's work
ings at Audearled and Honey nrook,
whoro the famous strike culminated
in the Latimer shooting two years ago
and at which mines thero have since
teen numerous strikes, has been super
ceded by William Mack, of Wilkes-
Larre. Several thousand men of whom
Jones had charge paraded and gave
expression of their delight over tho old
superintendent s deposition.
Shetland Poor,
A beautiful Shetland pony arrived in town
Saturday night. It was consigned to Miles &
Qaughan, the North Main street grocers, and
shipped from 8hadcland, Crawford county,
Pension Granted.
Mrs. Mary J. Laing, of town, widow
John Lalng, has been granted, through Jus
tice W. H. Shoemaker, a pension of eight
dollars per month, dating from April 17, 1899,
Diphtheria relieved in twenty minutes,
Almost miraculous. Dr. Thomas' Electric
Oil. At any drug store.
Pennsylvania Day
At National Export Exposition, Philadelphia
only $3.65 round trip via Pennsylvania rail
road, November loth, llctets good to re
turn until November 17th Inclusive. Valid
on all regular trains each way. Tickets In
elude admission to Exposition.
Read the Trading Stamp Association's ad
vertisement In to-day's Issue of the IIkkalp
Begin to collect blue trading stamps now, 5t
Don't Miss It,
People of Shenandoah and vicinity who de
sire to witness the production of a high class
operetta should not fall to remember that
"Prince Ferdinand and tho Enchanted
Sword" will be produced at Ferguson's the
atre ou tho 21st Inst.
To Cure TuGrlppe In Two Days
Take LaxatlvoBroino Qutnlno Tablets All
druggists refund the money if it fails to cine,
E, W. Q rove's signature is on each box. 25c
Saloonkeeper Dropped DphiI.
The residents of Qirardville were shocked
to-day by the sudden death of Edward Carey,
the Parker street saloonkeeper. Mr. Carey
was conversing with several people In his
saloon, at about 1 o'clock this afternoon
when he fell to the floor, dead. The cause of
death Is given as heart trouble. Deceased
'.was SO years old aud his death Is mourned
)y his wife and one child. The defeased
was widely known and the bereaved wldo
has the sympathy of a large concourse of
friends.
HEWS FOT
POTTSVlIiliE
November Term of Criminal
Court
Opened This Morning.
MANY DECISION HANDED DOWN I
The Wm. Perm Murder Case Has Been Bet
Down ForTrlal HextMonJay-Deputy
Treasurer Delbert Appointed to
Succeed the Late Ellas Davli
and Qualifies.
I'littsville. Nov. 13 Judges lleehtel. Marr
and llennlug wore presont at tbo opening of
criminal court this morning aud before pro
cording with the calendar Judgo Becbtsl
handed down the following derisions:
Charles F., son of Albert and May Kramer.
given for adoption by Robert J. Bowers.
The clnrter of St. .Michael's Beneficial So.
iety of Sheuiuidonh was ordered recorded.
Warrants Mr possession were granted under
tho Wright Act ou the two romalning de
fendants in the cane of Elmira U, & I, Asso
ciation vs. Adam Dnkits.
Decisions by -Judgo Uenniug :
K. W. Slim-maker vs. (HtlzMti.' rtnlltllno
and Loan Association of Shenaudoah; rule to
stiike ntT appeal made absolute.
Ice Manufacturing Companr of German-
town vs, Unhid Mountain Ice C'uiutiauy:
new tiial refubui.
Evan M. Evaus vs. Mary J Evans: the Is3ue
being framed by the filing of an answer, the
papers were returned.
Joseph M. Judickl vs. Jacob Mitchell and
wife; rulo to Strlko oif judgment as to Mrs.
Mitchell grautcd.
An application for the formation of an In.
dependent school district out of a part of
North Manheim township known as Mt.
Carbon was refused for tho reason that the
Act of Assembly had not been complied with
by the petitioners. The court said tho pur
pose was a laudable one.
November 27th was sot for argument of
luo motion lor a new trial in Books and
Olbbsvs. Qirardville School District.
Decision by Judgo Marr !
Tho rule to open the stated ease as to
Anthony Breslin in Joseph Deppin vs. W. A.
Bergstiessler and others, was discharged.
MOTION C0UBT.
Frank Scanlan, clerk in tho Commissioners'
office, Is foreman of tho Grand Jury,
Keport of viewers to divide election district
in Ryau township was confirmed.
Report of viewers to lay out new road in
Ryau township confirmed.
An alias subpoena was Issued in the divorce
suit of Annie P. vs. Charles Hupper.
A rule was granted to set asido the Sheriff's
sale In A. D. Hepler vs. Ellas Klinger.
A decree to satisfy a mortgage in Frederick
Schediger vS. Tamaqua B, & L, Association
was granted.
The report of viewers to lay out a road In
tJusu township was confirmed.
Viewers' proceedings to lay out a public
road between Shenandoah and BraodouvlIIe
were continued until next term of court.
A rule for judgment In default of affidavit
of defense in Citizens' B. & L. Association vs,
Hannah Shields, administratrix of James
Shields, was taken.
A rule for an allowance for counsel fees and
support was taken In tho divorce case of
David R. vs. Mary Richards, and a similar
rule was taken in the Kurtz divorco case.
A rulo was grautcd to set aside tbo service
In Thomas F. Beddajl vs. Citizens' Insurance
Company of Missouri.
An alias subpoenea was granted In the
divorce case of J. Florence vs. Thomas E.
Phillips.
Frank P. Krebs was appointed examiner la
the divorco case of Mary A. vs. B. U. Moore.
The petition of Daniel Freller. clerk of the
almshouse, to have Patrick Mallen, an In
mate and pensioner, gtveu a hearing t. de
termine his mental condition was filed.
Richard McCaffrey, Robert Allison and
wiiuam isecK were appointed viewers to
vacate that part of Howard Avenue, Potts,
vllle, east of 12th street.
Viewers were appointed to lay out a public
road in Eldred township.
A rule to show cause why the remaining
proceeds of the Sheriff's sale in tho case of
M&yborry P. Hefner should not hi paid into
court for distribution was granted.
A EUHETV HELD.
In Commonwealth ex. rcl. Solomon Miller
aud others vs. Aaron Nestor, constable, and
William Bebler, as surety, a rule to show
cause why the execution should not bo stayed
as to Bebler was discharged and a new trial
refused. This is a case in which Nestor was
going to make a levy on goods owned by one
Snyder, but the latter prevailed upon the
constable not to make a levy. Meantime the
Sheriff made a levyand saleand tho creditors
lu the first proceedings now seek to hold the
constable and his surety.
JUDGE M'CLURE COMISfQ.
Judge Bechtol announced that Judge Mc-
Clure, of Union county, will hear argument
for a new trial in the case of Henry Grow vs,
Pottsvillo borough on Monday, December 4th,
COUNSEL APPOINTED.
On motion of tbo District Attorney this
morning L. D. Hougawout and J. G. Smith
were appointed counsel to defend George
Maiczcn, who will bo tiled for a murder com
mitted at Coal Dilo about four years ago,
TUB TBACTION CASES.
Argument in the case of the Shenandoah
Borough vs. Lakeside Electric Railway Com
pauy was fixed for next Monday.
Schuylkill Traction Company vs. Borough
of Shenandoah ; no date for argument will
be fixed until testimony Is taken.
TUB WM. I'KNN MUBDEB.
The case in which eleven Lithuanians are
charged with tbo murder of one of their
countrymen at Wm. Penn, will go before the
Grand Jury on Wednesday. The suit in
which Marczen is charged with murdering
man at Coaldale, will also be presentedto
the Grand Jury. The above cases will prob
ably be tried next week,
CRIMINAL COURT,
Judge BecbtuI disposed of several criminal
court cases this morulug, in which pleas of
guilty were entered.
Sentence was deferred in the cases of Harry
Smith aud Robert Wilson, P.ttsville uuis
auce cases.
Edward Boyer, larceny of a dog on oath of
Edward Brode, pleaded guilty; costs, -5 fine
and 3 mouths from date.;
Edward Burns, chcatiug boarding-house
keeper of $7.50, pleaded guilty ; costs, fl fine
aud 1 day s imprisonment.
Alexander Lavcnbcrg pleaded guilty to
malicious mischief ; $5 flue, costs and fou
months.
Michael Curtis, cheating boardlng-bonse
keeper of f 15 ; fl fine, costs and one day1
Imprisonment.
The case of William Roberts, an Ashland
saloonkeeper, charged with sbootlug by
Martin Lynch, Is on trial beforo Judge Slarr.
Johu Joghon created a diiturbaneo at the
entrance of No. 1 oourt room to-day and
Jdge Henning sent him to jail until nine
o'clock to-morrow morning.
.MB DKIDERT APPOINTKU.
Samuel Delbert, first deputy under the late
County Treasurer Ullas Davis, was this morn
ing appointed County Treasurer by the
County Commissioners. This action was
taken after consultation with .Mrs. Davis, the
widow of tho late official. The office h
closed to-day by advice of the court, and will
not be opened until the bond of Mr. Delbert,
in the sum of I'W.OOO ((50,000 to the county
and $12,000 to the state) is filed and ap
proved. Tha court house efilcials will at
teud Mr. Davis' funeral In a body on Wed
nesday afternoon and several beautiful floral
offerings are being prepared.
RAR ASSOCIATION MEETS.
Frank P. Dewcvs. who died at Washington
last weok, was a member of tho Schuylkill
County Bar Association. Judge Beohlel spoke
feelingly of tho deceased this morning and
djourncd court to allow the Bar Association
to take appropriate action. Judges Beebtel,
Dunn, Marr and Hcuutug wcro present.
Resolutions of condolence and respect were
read aud Judge Beebtel. S. B. Edwards. Esa..
Judgo Uenniug, Capt. E. D. Smith and
William Wllhelm. En.. naid tribute to the
deceased.
Samuel C. Harris, formerly of Pottsvllle.
and who left there early in the 70's to become
general coal sales agent for the J. & R. C. &
Co., died at the Hahnemann hospital at
Philadelphia Saturday eveuing, where ho
was operated upon a few days before. His
widow is a cousin f Judge Beebtel.
MR. DEIBEBT QUALIFIES.
Satruol J. Delbert this afternoon filed his
county and state bonds as County Treasurer,
with the Union Safe Deposit Bank of Potts-
ille as surety. Tbo former bond was ap
proved by tho County CommUsiouers and the
latter bond by tho court. Mr. Delbert was
worn In by Recorder Jeukyu aud tho County
Treasurer's office will he re-openod to-mor
row.
ORPHANS' COUBT.
Henry Blew Estate, Sheriff's inquisition
confirmed.
Ralph Oliver Estate, return of salo con
firmed.
Edward Connelly Estate rule to show
cause why an account should not be filed was
granted.
George Watkius was appointed guardian of
Milton E., minor child of Benjamin Sykes,
late of Qirardville, deceased.
MABBIAOE LICK.VSKB.
John Whalen, of East Mabauuy township.
and Mary E. Whitaker, of Honey Brook.
John Miernlcki and Helena Trybuler, of
Shenandoah,
Hugh Burns and Annie O'Rourko, of Mah
aaoy City.
Jacob Baranekas and Monica Banzute. of
Snenandoah.
Michael Subaczns and Annie Yarowlfkutio.
of Shenandoah.
Martin F. Fahey and Annie V. Haninhv.
of 3henaudoah.
Tomoczls Skucziro and Martle Szokalls. of
Shenandoah.
LICENSE TRANSFERS.
Richard T. Lewis. Fourth ward of Maha-
noy City, to Henry Swalm,
Staney Plowcynlk, Third ward of Shenan-
doab, to Edward J. Early.
A NEWSPAPER'S TROUBLES
The Miners' Journal Publishers Acaln
Involved In Litigation.
Pottsvillo, Nov. 13. There have been
rumors during the past month or so that the
owners of tho Minora' Journal newspaper
plant would air their grievances by legal
process, and the first suit was Instituted on
Saturday, aud it is said more are to follow.
C, L. Knight, of Tamaqua, was arrested in
Philadelphia and on Saturday was arraigned
before 'Squire Fister, of this placo, on a charge
of cheating aud defrauding, preferred by C,
K. Schwrar and C. G. Oblenets, of this
placo. The former is editor of tho Journal.
Knight is alleged to have made certain false
representations by which he agreed to sell to
Messrs. Schwrar and Obleness stock of the
Miners' Journal Company, the proceeds to
be placed in the treasury of said company
and be used for the improvement of the
plant. The money $1,000 from Schwrar
and $3,000 from Obleness was paid over last
August, and It is alleged, that a part or the
whole was appropriated by Knight to bis
own use.
Mr. Knight waived a hearing and In do
fault of $2,000 hail was committed to Jail
Ho is a son-in-law of J. K. P. Schiefly, of
lamaqua. and is well known In Shenandoah,
On Saturday afternoon tho accused furnished
tho necessary bail before Justice Shoemaker
for his appearance at court.
Trade with merchants who give blue trad
ing stamps. They give trading stamps with
all cash purchases. They can sell cheaper
tbau ever, for trading stamps bring cash
trade. ll-10-5t
Crime Decreasing In Schuylkill.
Crime is on the decrease in Schuylkill
couuty. The number of cases returned for
the fiscal year ending in November for the
pasc three years, as shown by the criminal
docket, is as follows : 1697, 2102 cases: '93,
1073 cases ; '90, 1224 cases. The falling off In
the number of cases returned for trial this
year compared with last year is quite remark
able, thero being a difference of 7-19 cases.
The County Treaturer.hlp,
The power to appoint a County Treasurer,
a vacancy being caused by the death of Ellas
Davis, is vested in the County Commissioners.
under the provisions of the Act of 1611. Mr,
Davis bad less than two months to servo, and
it Is likely that the chief deputy, Samuel
Deibert, will be appointed for tho unexpired
term,
New Itqllng,
Under the new ruling of the General Hall
ruaa fassenger Agents' Association a new
style certificate Is being prepared for the
clergymen. It will cost each holder one
dollar and will entitle them to half faro rates
on fifty-seven roads In the United States.
Gas mantels, 10 and 15 cents. Orkln
ewelry and muslo store, 7 8. Main St. tf
Wages to be Increased.
There Is a rumor, that has every appear
auce of being authentic, says the Tamaqua
Courier, that the coal crews on the P. & R,
Railway will shortly receive an ad lance in
wages apd that their hours of service will be
rearranged.
Call at the Famous Clothing House, Oak
street windows, uud see the boautiful articles
given free to all who collect blue trading
stamps. Everything cheerfully shown and
explained. lMO-St
Th- Total Output.
Production of antb.-acite coal for tho month
of October was officially reported at 4,000,
000 tons, against 4.763.U00 iu 189S. Thi
brings tho total for the year up to about 39,
400,000 tons, agalu't 32,787,000 tons the cor
responding period last year. The retail price
of anthracite coal, all sizes, has been ad
vanced fifty cents a ton at Boston.
AGTMTY
IK MTAk J
Thoy Are Hampered by the Trans
port of Heavy Siege Guns.
THE SKIRMISH HEAR BELMONT.
Innl'lulit nt Kentlwortii the llrltlxli
Hnil Only Olio .Mrt.tr or Cape I'oMoo
Wnniidml, Wlilln tlio Ihior Carrlwl
OiTSIx Diwil l'riini Olio Spot.
London. Nov. 13. ThU mornlnu's
news from the Mat of war in Houtn
Africa continue fairly satisfactory.
There are signs of greatly Increased
Doer activity in Natal and alone the I
ivMtern frontier. All the dispatches
lend to show that the Ilrltlsh are hold
ing out ably Colonel Uauen-l'owell
reports that all was well at Mafeklng
on Nov. G. Ladysmlth's latest date
is Nov. 9. While nothing adverso Is
heard from the latter point, and con
fidence Is felt In General Whites abil
ityprevious experience having shown
that the Boer artillery is not very ef
fectiveIt Is beginning to be proved
that the acquisition of nrtlllery, which
has destroyed the former mobility of
the Boer forces, has also failed to give
them any romiiensating advantage.
On the contrary, the reverse is me
case. It is hem Here mai, u me uu
had not been hampered by the trans
port of heavy guns and their rescue
from tight places, General Joubert
might ore this have been In I'ietermar
Itzburg. Unless the Boer heavy nr
ttllory Justifies itself by reducing Lady
Hmlth, it will again hamper him In tlio
eventual retreat from watai wnen
General Buller sends the relieving
force. It Is believed that the Boer
retreat will be over the Brakensberg
range into the Zoutpansnerg uisinci,
where every preparation for provision
ing and maintaining the Boers Is said
to have been made for the last stand,
and where It will be difficult to dis
lodge them. Already It Is rumored
that thev are in straits for food around
Lady-smith and may. thereiore, ue
obliged to abandon the siege.
The war oltlce tins morninp ishuuu
the following ofllclal ctlspatcn irom
Cape Town, dated Sunday, inov. j-,
noon:
Colonol Gough. at Orange Kiver. re
ports that during the reconnaisanco
of 15 miles to a point nine miles west
of Belmont, on Nov. 10. the officers
of the patrol first enme on a Boor po
sition taken upon a great seml-clrculnr
ridge, standing out into a piateau.
They endeavored to mako tne uoers
develop their strongui uy uamuusirui-
lng with two squadrons oi me iimu
Lancers nnd a field battery on the
left wing, with one and ono halt com
panies of mounted Infantry on the
right wing, and with nrtlllery in tne
middle of the plateau out of the In
fantry Are.
The enemy uogan oy nnns m. uu
cavalry from a gun nt the nortn ena.
As the cavalry, in open oruer, ueguu iu
circle around thorn, the hills seemen
full of sharpshooters. The mounteu
Infantry endeavored to outflank the
enemy's left In order to discover the
laager, coming under a heavy and un
expected fire from a few skirmishers.
Dnr cuns fired several appareimy in
fective shots, but the enemy uiu nor.
TBsnnnd. havlnc withdrawn with tne
wounded. The enemy uia noi nre on
an nmbulanco. Colonel GougU with
drew his force after a demonstration
lasting three hours and returned to
camp the same afternoon near Orange
niver.
The war ofacc Issues the rollowmg
rtlsnatch from Genel Sir Redvers
Buller. dated Cape Town, Nov. 11,
10:40 p. m.-
Colonel T'ekewlch (Br!Mh com
mander at Klmborley) reports that the
enemy were very active on Nov. 4,
nrlnclnallv with the object of driving
off cattle. The Orange Free Stnte
troons retired rapidly before Colonol
Turner, without firing.
At 12:30 the Transvaal troops ad
vanced on Kenllworth. Major Snonk-
man, with a squadron oi lumuenoy
Light Horse, was hiding In the bush
and gave the enemy a warm reception.
The Boers retired firing. colonel
Turner reinforced Major Peakman and
at 12: 40 p. m. the enemy opened fire
with one piece of artillery at nearly
4.000 yards range. Two guns of the
Diamond field artillery were then sent
In support of Colonel Turner, but the
enemy's guns had ceased firing after
the nfth round. Consequently our
guns did not come Into action.
Our casualltlos in the Kenllworth
engagement were limited to Major
Ayleff, of the cape police, who was
wounded In the neck. He Is expected
to recovor. The Boers carried off six
dead from one spot, probably killed
by our Maxim. The total Boer loss
was probably heavy.
What's the secret of happy, vigorous health
Simply keeping tbo bowels, the stomach, the
liver aud kidneys strong aud active. Burdock
Blood Hitters does it.
Will .Make a Test Case.
The Town Coo noil of Tamaqua, at the
solicitation of property owners, put lu
sewer and notified property owners that
connections must ln made within a certain
time at a stated sum per connection. At the
expiration of that the borough made con
nectious whore property owners had failed to
do so. Some of the latter refused to pay aud
the bills wero placed in the bands of the
Sheriff for collection, the notices being served
by that official ou Saturday. Several of the
property owners will make a test case, and
the in liter will be ventilated In court. The
result wilt be awaited with interest.
Hi i'Ham's Pills will dispel the "blues.1
Itauser'a Up-tu-Date Meal Market,
S ,iug cbtcken aud spring lamb. F.osh
sau ues puddings, fresh and smoked meats,
Corner Cherry aud Chestnut streets. tf
FllKK LUNCHES TO-NIGHT,
CII18. BADZIEWICZ'S.
Vegetable soup will be served free, to
patrous to-night.
WKEK.B.'
A nice dish of pea soup to-night.
FOOUCB'S,
Pea soup, free, to-night,
all
VI AX LEV T S
Will buy heavy fleeced
lined underwear in
all colors. ShirU or
drawers.
$1.00
Will buy a nice
shirt or drawers in
the best of camel's
hair goods.
MEDICATED RED FLANNELS.
NATURAL WOOL.
AUSTRALIAN WHITE WOOL.
Gent's half hose, all kinds,
at lowest prices.
Our hats and neckwear are inter
esting for every buyer.
Remember we sell the genuine
Stetson hat.
MAX LEVIT
UP-TO-DATE HATTER.
CORNER MAIN AND CENTRE STREETS.
NEW ARRIVALS
-FOR OUR-
I.
CORSET COVERS,
Fine Muslin, plain yoke, ioc.
Fine Muslin, lace yoke, 15c.
Fine Muslin, 2 In. lace 00 V 22c
Fine Muslin, V yoke tucks,
seeming & embroidery. 25c
Fancy yoke, lace and embroid
ery, lace trimmed, 49c.
DRAWERS.
Misses and Ladies', 1 to 8,
- - - ioc to 23c.
Ladies' Umbrella Drawers,
fine cambric, three tucks,
fancy ruffle, deep lace trim
med at 49c.
A special, deep embroidery,
trimmed ruffle, hemstitch
ed, - - - 53c.
A beauty, four tucks aud 6in.
fine open embroidery, 67c.
Large Size Drawers, 39c.
CHEMISE.
Fancy inserting, square yoke,
trimmed with ruffle and
lace, - - 69c.
Fancy insertion, square yoke,
tucked and trimmed, 39c.
GOWNS.
Ladies' Gowns, six tucks, lace
iusertion, ruffled neck and
sleeves, - - 49c.
One with fancy yoke, ruffled
and open insertion, 57c.
SKIRTS. a
Fine cambric, 13 in. deep,
double ruffle of lace, Si. 49
Deep embroidery ruffle, $1.23
Deep lace and insertion ruffle
at $1.27
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"The Hub
99
NEW
CARPETS
Linoleums, Oil
Cloths and window
shades. Best assort
ment in town.
Remnants of Ca--
p.ts and Oil Cloths cheap.
FRICKFS CARPET STORE,
I0 South Jardln Street.
Just What You
May Want.
Norway Mackerel.
Shore
Whole Cod Fish.
Spiced Russian Sardines.
Kippered Herring.
" Haddies.
Canned Shrimp.
" Lobster.
Imported Canned Frankfert
Sausage.
Ulmer's Fresh Sausage.
Maple Syrup.
IMPORTED SWISS, BRICK and LIUBER6ER
CHEESE.
38C
Magargle's,
26 EAST CENTRE STREET