.Httnlf i..TT 1. ,,,, FOR CHRISTMAS 4 i J,- EassGIFTS! Pianos! Organs, ., . i' Seyvfiig niacliincs, Music cabinets, Ladles' desks, ., Morris chairs, China closets Pictures, easels, Picture irafmb, Officethalrs, Falicy tnirrq TOO NUMEROUS T, D Wi11ioio P Cam J. 1 . W111UU115 OL v3UH, MUSIC STORE 13 S. Main St., Shonandoah, Rai gJ0'HARA'S FOR OPEN DAY AND NIGHT. ! TELEPHONE CONNECTIONS. C0r.-LUoyd.ana WJiItdSts., SHENANDOAH and 38 aifiM .d TOYS and ' fi. Morgan's Fancy Bazar, - 23 N. Main St SILVERWARES At Swalm's Hardware Store. . O " f - ' 1 Win. Rogers Teaspoons, Si.oodoz .Tablespoon, 52.00 doz 'Knives, Fotks,.?3.5'q " Soup Ladlts, Si. 25 each; " Berry Spoons, 75c each " Butter Knives, 35c each ' " Sugar Spoons, 35c each tea SetS "Silver Ice Pitchers. SUvc :oxxxxxxxxixxxxxooooox; Q CORNER OF" fVl A) tM A Kxxxxxxxxxxxxi SPECIALTIES ! Scanned goods i o TOM ATOES.-:Q-9'ce co packed, 3. cans for 25 cents,' ' Extra quality nnd extra size'eari, '"i'6,;cts,: ,i b J.. ,Jv, 1,1 l . Chbiqe lylaryland '""Frne'Nv Y. state suaar corn, cans for 2"; cents. i . The fmestlIaine PE'A'S.-Fanty Early June Choice Marrows, .... uooa niarrowiars, 3 cans lor 25 cent?. , L IMA 1 BEANS. Extra quality, 3 cans for 25 cents. Fancy QTRlMn RFAMP Good I lull, I ' II 1W. '- -- di. 1 di inniMn T WO SO.U.PS,-rCo"centIted kinds gOQL.. cheapj-cpn A4 c. ,.i venient 10 cents a Can. -" ";; ;ft:LQ or oil c lot h . The largest stock and bestaseortment of Floor Oil Cloth we have ever offered mui -jc2 .".i:.J. At KEITER'S. Book cases, Rocking1 horses, Doll carnages, Black boards, .Children,s.diair3,.Chiffomers,:, Indies' toilet tables, Fancy rockers, Piano stools,. Koot rests, Children's covl ( f 0 nENTlbr?; j '1 FURNITURE. AND, K AND rtaln Street, MAHANOY CITY. xoox$6o; (Lamps;, Carpet Sweepers, Sleds, Pen Knives, Pocket Knives, Skates, Silver Cracker Jars, Silver Water Sets, xxooooo$ HO OLD STQGK rr I ottered to our patrons.. Tbo ns siriluent of Jloliday ifes and "Uppers Is jiew, frCslCairia atylltb. nntl i l,r fpinlity is nil tlia cbiilt) be desired. OurHnepf Alen's, Vomen's. and Children's Fancy Slip pers ...... For presentation, purposes, ahoufd receive your attention. You cannot find inore elegant goods nor loWer prices. j E. Manning, ND OAK STREETS. IV GAMES HII .. Fancy quality, the largest caiis aticl m est goods packed, 2 cans Tor 'asTcpnfs. Good tomatoes, medium size, SjCans 25c, corn, 4 cans for 25. cents. corn, 2 cans for 25 cents. and Sweet WrmkTed gacfi 10 cents; ' - . , 1 quality Maine, 2 can,s forSjCts. aualitv. a eahs fnr'Hc MtxA Choice. white wax; for j. 5 cents. Fancy stringless," -2 cans-fdriefs,! i J ' 1 ., vJ cans for ?e nnrc TRUSTEES. FEES. ArgunK-nt lii Ihn felmmnJonli Feed nil j , l.umbrr Company (He. r- Yesterday (feoriie J. Wadllnger, E1-. wt M mull to rat office In I'otlsville to pi upon the exceptions filed by Nicholas llcb lioki Uai.Vtothe "account of J. 0. Brown, FrankiCun'ry slid Mtitlhew Slln, as trusteea of'tltaHheuaridoak Feed and Lumber Ofn pany. Thoaccouut was filed some months ago and to thin account tlio uictnWs of tlia itm, Meant. Kohblns, Olemt and O'lIAani. utJected. The trustees rhfrgid for lMtt vices In' - titer nelghborbeod or t 8W ' The exceptants claimed these charge wre exburbltttit. The trustees Insisted that tbey werubniy reasonable coiiipohwtldn for the e.f vines Ttrtdered. TMce iepsratb hearings vVcra held at which considerable testimony wits taken, 'and the wbole matter wis argued before the auditor yesterday, Mr. Heblleb represehtlng'the ilnii and M. M. Bulk, &n . representing the trusteed It will bo recalled taat Ibe trusterthlp originated in Jane, ISPS. M that rltue I lie flnu bad been dligdlVed and the niemheni were unable to dlscnUu!lc the dittkulUes that arose, between' tfiem Tha wif Into court anil, bail., trustees appointed -who took charge of tlio books of t,liuJru), stri(Jalitc,ntI out accounts an'd made coffectldiis for neirly a year. Tbo 'uiouutC accounts (Hrued over to the trustees was. (01,00), Of this arau'unt.tboy collected arid- adjusted aftout 300(5., , Mi t5 (bo; truetete ;filtd -.tbelrso-cinnt tbe atl'ulrs of . llit; ctnl. ami lumber cbtupany iVere turned over- to-T. M a tout, who has slntcbceti actlfiR'a's tlrollrm'KaJent. Just the thing for a.Xmis present to. the distant. friends a coal luk staud, toothi pick holder, Sewnlj; act or ouo of the many novel; ties made from coal at rfruhftn's-, " 'lS lS-tf ivhlle'jJiiiriiK niniier. Ceqrge:SIaufe'fcf,'jl(;ea years, ipil. . resi dent of Kew lioston, died suddenly yesterday while entinn.his iinucriu tbe breaker engine room at tbo Vulcan.-collieryt,; .His djsatlr.was due to adioruoirbago. The deceased wa yotitiK aiul Unmarneil man, auij jlUbouiib.a crlpplo from a stroke Ot1 jl if jlyVii received In his early daytbevWa's'tno dnljfipport of bU ajed parent, ,0" ' ' a ' 'j. '' You can buy It at llrti turn's. 12-lSttf An Aril. lie Cabinet I'lipto Unlrnilui' Free, to' -eve'ry prrrchasir it 'the Grand Tulon Tea C'omparty's store. 15-10.20 21 A t'rfispenms Lodge. Shenandoah Council No. 1377, Koyal Arca num, is enjoying quite a boom In member- ship. At a regular meetiug held Inst night two applicants we're. admitted to membership bud ten additional applications were placed uu tbe secretary's desk. Splendid holiday gifts at Davison's. l'roiupt Payment. Mr. J. SI. Faust,, I8Uoilfh"Veot street, agent for tbf 'Danville Fn lusu'ranee Com pany, received a check' from tbe Danville Fire Insurance Conipauy for (39(1.00 iu full, for.l'aulena.-Falferr lire loss on-slaughter house which was recently destroyed by Are. Tbe Danvlllo Kiro lusurauce Company al ways has paid its losses promptly and. satis factory. This Is unother eVrdbfiCB that people will be dealt fairly with if they sustain a Ions on their property wheffiusurcd'lirthe above company. J V 12-31-5t Dressed turkevs. eeese.'ducksaridchrckils. Lowest prices. .tiuser's! JJherryjand Chest nut streets. 12-21-3t irluger Cut On. Cbarles Beaumont, ot Jacksons, had the little linger of his right land cut off and the tblr11",lngeroflhcjSanje.haud badly lacerated UsfTueidayby) an iron pipe falling upon the'm wfilte be"Vas'aT work in tbe Knicker bocker colliery. Fancy shirts at reduced prices. Holiday bargains. At Slax Levit's, 12-21-3t Wo do insist on. the purity..of car confec tionery, SI. L. Kcmmefer &Co, - di-4.1St Donation fo theC'l'ooiv ' The,re .will be a public J6nati6n to tho worthy poor of our town, under the. auspices of the "Y,"' All wbodealro to brighten the homes'of' tbCse people majf 'do so y sending their contributions to-the ' Y r room lu Mel left's hall on Saturday ovenlng, at- 8 -'o'clock. High "L'Wilo-m.uflieri al lowrlc'os. fl'o' U Slax Lavit's.' ' ' ' " 3t T V' UolPs'llnllllllilck Free, with every pound of Grand Union taking l'owdorr-at the- Oraud- Union Tea Company's Store. ff i i t ;' 1 CltizeusiitHDdluif' tluiiuultte. A nieetlng'of 'the Ottzeift I'aFfy Slandlng" Lominittcu.lvlll te held at o, 8 South Jar: am street on rnuay, kjiio lust., at 7 p, .fpr the I'nrpowffarrasgjpgo rejectve names 6f ' iaudidStea' preparatory to the spriug election, lly order of 12-20-21 QJtSmimkfKi Hress Kid Olpves. JJeece lined. . AtrSlBJj fievft'js..' ' '"C -'' 3 Injured by it IlUst. Charles Gretcbakj. residing'at 354 Soutb West street: waBfatalJyJnJured at Iudiau Eld go colliery at uoou to-day. He was work' ing In a breast and had just ignited the fuse for a blast when, tha.cbargq exploded before v.tcvun vuuiu kc. iiato u, eaie.y. k ue flying debristruck tbe itisq; aud. bi .entire body fs covered with contusions and cuts. He was removed to liiibOine-ln tbe apibulance. . Keep warm by bjiyigg .Diivlson's staves.1 Dun,-Ireuiiau's Attraotlous, . . beginning ou Saturday, Srd'lnst., l-'rank-lin .Jloir. of l'hilalelphia, versatile come- diaus and vocalists, will open a holiday en gagement at Dail. Brenuan'srafo. This team is a star attraction and renders all that is new in the-vaudeville "world. (Jo and bear tbetu, aud enjoy yourself during the- boll days. ' ' ' ' '., '?-g'Q"-t Our solid gold rings are exactly to yonr taste. Ellis Deull's, 123 Soutb Slain St.. tt j : ine iiergner sua ungei isrews. These famous Philadelphia-. brewria have sent to their agent Jtere Mr Solomon Iaak, South Afrlra. Sit. Haalc is endeavorlnc tn tncreuse.'the demamlvit' these brewaidii town auu jjas piacuu itio uew siPPLv U tap at lie saloon of I'etor lliley; corner bf Wist and uak street. .Jhjs beec Is really rbftb atrial. Christmas Tree 1'or QO CVnu and up Ji'qfe,irfii)(x'jJlabrBDd!CoaKH. Adiiilttrl (0 tneililHpltul. 1 John Dlllnian, aged ten yearsi , wfese parents resida at CatAwl4al 'was admitted to tbe JlinejyWpital yeste.njay stifTerlilg' from" ah'snclent yoytusujjx at the Jeg-- Tho boy was hurt at tbe Kohlhoor; colllcry "a few Mnnll,oiv '" tI..ml,l The, apoolnttnent'of- r W: TJ's'flil 4 post master of Schuylkill JIaven.. has Jheen eon firmed by the SenaU.- Winter begins to-day. SHENANDOAH. PA. THAGTION THOUBltES i Testimony Taken nn the Injunction Suit This Moraine THE CASE READY FOR ARGUMENT. Engineer Bowman and Contractor Brltt Ttitlfy That the Brace Rods Flaeed by Schuylkill Traetion Gem paa' fere ObstruoilooB, and. Mot Essential to the P.oil. ' There waa quite an assemblage at tbe otuco pf IluroiiKb Solicitor SI. St. llurke this morti ing, the nocasion liting the taking of testi mony lu Uihiilf of tho borough tu the Injunc tion suit brought against it by the Schuylkill Traction Company to restrain the removal of tbe brace the company fastened between the rails when it laid iui new track ou Slain street The company claims the biacea are essential on account of tbe height of the new rails above the sills. Tb bsrougb elalmel that tbe braces Interfered with the street paving and that tbey were uel essential to tbe support of the rails, becapsu the paving brick was amply sulllclent. Among tbnse In attendance at the bearing were M M llnrkn, (.. representing tbe borough ; (iuy I:. Fariubar, t , ot I'otts-villi-, represeutlug the Schuylkill Traetion Couipany ; E. W. Ash, manager of the com pany; Chief llurgcv) Tabor, Councilman John P Boehm. Superyisor llreunap, Richard Dtbb. tbe photographer, William J. Dritt, tho paviug contractor, .Mark Iluwmau, In spector of tbe work. Court Stenographer Martin F. Moore, of Pottsville, was prvseat as Commissiouer appointed by tho court to take tbe testimony Councilman Itell was also an interested spectator at tho meeting. Sir. D-ibb was tbe first -witness called. His evidenre was only important as to bis pho tographing of the track with the braces tn position, by instruction of the borough authorities. Several points were photo graphed. Slark Bowman testified, from his ex perience as a civil ongineer. that the paving work could not have been completed bad the braces been allowed to remain tn position, anil that tbe rails were made perfectly solid and straight by tho pavlug. Contractor Briti swore that bad the braces remained be could not have completed tbe Street paviug. Chief Burgess Tabor testified that be served notice ou Mr, Ash to remove tbo braces and he said he would not do so. Councilman Boobm swore as to bis know ledge of the stroqta of the borough from his fivp years' service as Councilman and one year as Chief Burgess, and as a member of tbe picient street committee. He also stated that be told Sir. Ash when the braces were being placed that tbe company was -doing something tbe borough could not permit, and .Mr Ash replied that be would not re move the braces, as they wero necessary to the completion of tho track. Tbe street committee then held a meeting and Sir, Boehm was instructed to again see Sir. Ash. He d)d so and Sir. Ash said bo would not re move the braces. That night- the Borough Council held a meeting and, as a result, tbe written notice referred to Jiy the' Chief Burgess was served on Sir. Ash. The taulng of testimony was concluded at noon aud that part ot the case is now closed. The next Step will be to arrange for an argu ment before court, which will probably take place some time next month. A lot of knives worth from 75c to (1.00 reduced to 50 cents fur this week only at Swalm'i). l?.18-0t VM. I'EXN. Stiss Kate Kantner, of OUbciton, spent Sunday with Sirs. S Q. Walk'iir.' ' ' Sirs. Adolph I.inkat Is visiting her sister in New York city. Slisa .Winnie. Morgan, who was visiting- her brother here, returned to her home in Sha luukln, . ' 'Confectioner Kciumerer, of Shenandoah, received the coutract to furnish the treat for the Wm. I'enu Sunday sctuol, Which" will occur next Sunday muruiug. Clock, silver novelties, and silverware, solid gold riugs arld wufches, musical Jnstru- nieuts.eto., at Utkin's jewelry stqre. 5t i Appointed Deputy BlierlfT. Commissioner-elect George Opie' assunies the duties of 1i s ollfce ou January 1st and his eleel jun causes a vacancy in Sheriff Toole's corp'a of deputies. ' There has been quite a,number of applicants fpr.tbe position, among the number beiog SI. J. Scanlan. tbe ex-Tax Collector, of towu It was stated to-day that Sheriff Toole had made bs seb;ctionvand the lucky man is William Brenneina'ir, of I'otts vllle, brother of tbo well known furniture dealer of that place. Wo are never undersold. Bruuiin.- tf Coats, Capes, Carpets ,nd o'l cloths cheaper than elsewhert Christmas goods and btankeU. Wa euaran ,,1 irrni,!., u'a.n..i -M .'.- uuua W " ' 1 U , LI II n L 1. , ijee. tho best value for the mnnnv. A cleani 11 sale of underwear. Come at one a. I2-15-8t P. J. SluJUOtUy. New Tuwder Company, - A charter, basleen granted at Harrlsburz to the Black Diamond Powder Company, of ocramon, capiianzeu at foy.uug. una op die promoters .aud, leading stockholders of this company is our townsmau. iienlster I. C. Iteete. Some of the eadiag coal operatqfa aim mpiuii.pa pi lujucuy ana- county are nnanciaiiy lntereneq in ine company. Sir. rteosolsat present directing tbaerection of tne puut. Roger teaspoons, f 1.00 per dozen, walro' Turkeys, Ducks and Geese Olveu Awiiy, Befliuuintr to-nlabt and durina thlsenth week turkeys, ducks and geese will be itlven a wnv. trea.atTiul. O'Brien's nafe. (la them audsecire your iniultry for your Christmas dinner, tree. . , 12-lBt IHen'a Iteludeer Aloclia Gloves' Silk lined, latest sbadps. Our.spec(al price is $1.00, At Max Uvit's. at Alter Tax CtilUrtors, ' Tbe Columbia COUntV culllnilMtnnera hit. oriered . legal proceedings agajnst'tax col lectors holding, unpaid county dupllrates aatea prior to JblW Te best place In town tn buy clothing, "trry iviL-p, next uoorto Ji,, u. Watson's. A Christmas Souvenir, AtT Orltrilfn -a 1 J , I c, t nf,ntn ,-ilnn.l. . ! .. , . .... ' ..... u-u.mw. .J u ,u MltUUSI, I II Ktl In rich colors and holding three pbotoe'rsphs, will be given away,' fitelto every- pur chaser at the Grand Union Tea Company's more, i no uiiosomest souveuira yet pre ion ted. tf THURSDAY. DECEIOEIl 21.18DJ). lllHATItlOAI.. "thk world aainst hk . Aanes Wallace Villa and her Splendid earn pany played to standing room only at our opera house at both perfotnwDres yeeteraVy and gained, If possible- mm fetor la tbe hearts of on r nrenlit. Sh i ...... r the Verv fir.t wratnp n,l.l.M l. ..k.ll ! spellhotiiid Irum beginning Ui olid, t.ur'e K. I tnu . ner daughter, aly prwvd bftK Hi rwfhariil'.gitrewi, and Iter gawirt wre the admiration of th tv. ..,...i 1. all that oau Rdeslrarl. aiid the seags. dances I and e4taefl tVattow IntrOliirW ate aKter.- I laueriMin, j , lee. 1st. IW At' Fergusona theatre, THday evetilrfg, lv. . I tMTJitQttT'ai't.AV. ' 1 (Jhhtlee Cbwlt and companr last night prnlUced "A Country ttercbant" at ff1i ' sou's theatre before a iruall bkt apprveiatlve atHllew. Ttie ptay rntbdlea a pretty stnry of New Hngland life and Mr.. Chw.s' in,. persOoaUou of fheVd rillsg puatftiktter was tw.j vice jtau 01 unaraeier acting, out io oast was weak lb sorbs rff j-ecbt. As a M the performance was a good one. ien are several goed singers iu. tbe cm. piliy". AliL MKXT tt(K. One of the enjoitrbte featutea which go to lake un the nrrftirnwnf nt T.r.ti 1 3tvM t LV..,uan'. .1. . .. vr 1 .... neejs tbaalmndsnee df high claw and thor oughly entertaining specialties which are given between the acts of (be play. Little Irene, assisted by her father. Will If fv.. in a new and richly Costumed act; Ilattie Chew, tho winsome soubrette; Frank Wallace, oniue4ian and parodist; George F. Sloore, the original uronuway nude, contribute to the specialty port.on of tbe program. Particular atlenlinn Is aiven to costuming aud scenic accessories. A bevel war tn advrt!- u-m ... that flue gold plated lamp? See it in Brtinitn's mow wiuuow. li-IS-tf Dreming bibles at Davison's. Deaths unit Funerals. Tbe funeral of Airs, Catharine took place this morning from tbe family residence iu Slahsuoy City. High Mass of Itequtem was celebrated at kl iVnl oliurch. Interment at the parish cemetery. Jaurence i-laherty, an aged resident of Park Place, died at bis borne yesterday after noon, His death was due to a severe attack ol pntumuBla which he contracted over a week ago. Tbe remains of John Carroll, who diml t his home In St Clair, were interred at that place this morning. The funeral of Sirs. Sarah A. lln-v.r hn died suddenly at Pottsville. took place this aitcrnoon, interment being made at Schuyl kill Haven. A large number of friends and relatives were In attendance at the funeral services over the remains of John Davis, at Frack- ville, this afternoon, Patrick Carney, formerly of St. Clair, died yesterday afternoon at tbe home of his consln, A. B. Carney, In Slihanoy City, aged -10 years and unmarried. About three years ago he went to Colorado, and returned to this couuty two months ago in ill health, suffering from asthma. The fuueral will take. place, to-morrow moruing, interment at Sf Clair. Tbe remains df Henry Shaefler will airlve here to-morrow, at 11:35 a. m . via tbe Penn sylvania railroad. Tbe cortege will proceed irotn the.depot to tbe Odd Fellows' cemetery, where interment will be made. Fire Sale Specials. One lot cm too flannel, full width, 3 cents per yard. Yard wide sheetior. i ccuts. Lancaster filnubam. .t ennts. thtrruvc lininir 2 cents the yard. At Wilsinso.v's, Slain ana i.ioya streets. 12-21-3t Contracts Closed, Christ Bclimldt and Walter Kynkawicz last night returned from a trip to New York and Philadelphia, where tbey made contracts for tbe now brewery machinery and other appa rates. For Sale, Cheap. A doubhbeatr, a walnut bat rack and a baby coach, good as new. B.iby couch at f 7. cost flO when new Apply at 34 East OiV street. 12-21-3t Gentlemen's linen handkerchiefs, hem stitched, 5; 10 and 1J1 ccuts. Slax Levit's, Injured by HhIIs. The two-year-old child of Isaac Eisenhower of town, fell from Its bed this morning aud dislocated one of its arms at the elbow. The young child of Uuglebert Schwib, of houth 1'rsir alley, fell from a parlor chair this morning' and sustained a fracture of the collar bone. Hall Christmas Niglil. The Ullte Club will hold u kM in Itobblus' bull on t.'liristmas night Riley's' orchestra with piano accompan'mcnt. 12.14-0t A full line of gents' handkerchiefs, silks aud linens, plain and faucy borders. Special holiday assortment. Go to Slax Levit's for them. 3t Ball For Murphy. Upon application made to tbo court yester day afternoon James Murphy, one of the men arrested for the robbery of Jonas Hummel, was permitted to furnish a bond lu tbe sum of $2,000 for bis appearance at tbe next term of court. The ball was furnished and Murphy was re'eased. Welsh aud Burns are still In jjalL Mixtures from 6 cents a lb. up at 11 I" Kemmerer & Co., the leading mauufacturiug confectioner, 33 North Slaiu street. 13-1-ltjt For yonr swell and up-to-date neckwear go to .Max Levit's. I2 2l-3t Married. Miss Hattfo C, Pier&ou and Joseph S. I(olleubacb, both of Stabanoy City, were married at the residence of the bride's par ents in that town latt evening by He v. (litiQ Brant, pastor of tbe Protostaut Episcopal church. Miss Lizzie Price was tbe brides Diald and James Pierson, a brother of the bride, tbe groomsman. We have Toques at 25 and SO cents, Slax Levlts. . 18-Slat Getting Nearer Home, The Armour fjeef Company baa trans ferred George Drew, a former resident of town, to the hraucdi b,pu,se at Hanticoke, He will assume the position of cashier at this new place. Sir. Drew is at present employed )u the branch office at Hackeusack, N. J, aiBSOLUIEEv'PURE Makes the food more delicious and wholesome nam wq GEN. IiORD ROBERTS I Defend Irish Soldiers From Charges of Disloyalty, HIS MF.38A6I1 TO THE AMERICANS. "I I'rel ,urr llir .In.llfr- of Hir Omar JliTlli I'lu-lr r'Hpnlhy." IVmm Tlmt llriirrsl llrtlitien la In m ItiniKfrou. I 1 4 1 tt . I carton, 1 ). 81. 0nrl tord Roberta, who ia to Imre- full eoramand of the Hrtttwh troop In South Africa, aeoompamletl by ldy Hntwrta and thlr tvt (laughters. rrtTd In Um dcwl yMtrtlay. harins; traveled from Dublin v,Hh Mr. Chambwlaln. Thtr (leparture from Dnblln was tnttrketl by cheering crawda, bnt the general made a quiet entry Into lximlon. After ro Ing to a private hotel he spent about an hour at the war office In consulta tion With the Marquis of Lansdowiie, the secretary of state for war. Then General Itoherta rettlrnetl to the task of parkins; hie effects and Interviewing the officers selected for his staff. When "Little Bobs." the belOTed of Tommy Atkins, received a press repre sentative he was dressed In the deep est black, In vivid contrast with his snow white hair and mustache. Ills dapper little figure was as straight as ever, but the keen eyes that have so oftfti scanned Hritlsh victory were slightly dimmed hy the great personal sorrow that has befallen him. Hat In spite of thin and the multitude of da tails that claimed his attention. Gen eral Roberta willingly assented to send this parting message to the American people. "Circumstances naturally forbid my speaking about the campaign ahead of me, except to say that I have entire GENERAL LOIID ROBERTS confidence tn the British soldier, nnd that I believe the traditions Of our army will be upheld In South Africa. For the friendly Interest and sym pathy exhibited by many Americans 1 nra most deeply grateful. 1 feel suro the Justice of our cause merits this. Though we may be at war, I can safely say that no unnecessary harshness and no acts of inhumanity will mar the fair name of this branch of the Anglo Saxon race. I cannot too warmly ex-, press my admiration for the spirit which prevails in our colonies. The action o Canada will always be a glorious page in history. "The 1 epulis which indicate that disloyalty exists (n the Irish regiments are absolutely untrue. In the Tiour pf danger my countrymen lmve ever been iimong the tirst to lay down their Uvea fpr their queen and their country, nnd whether It be against the Boers or man o any other nationality the Irish soldier will be found loyal to his queen and brave in battle." The activity of the military sltun. tlon la agoin becoming accentuated In the public mind, owing to the com plete; absence of neww, Nothing has been, heard from Lord Methuen since pmulfiy. and It la feared that his com-1 munlcatlonB have been rut. If this be so, his position is dangerone A correspondent of The Dally Newtt, telegraphing from .Mcddar River last Stiturday.. siisa. Tha Boar pocjtlnn, already formidable ou Dec. 11. haa since bean gruntly Htrengthened. tx tendliW for an rte oMi nillap. It Is entrenched aix-oidiHg to the most mod em methods. The latest dlepatctins rftcolvexl' seem to show th,at the British fore are Standing cm the defensive at a)l nointft. Absence of news from Gejientl duller has Utl LP a aurmibe that Ua l trying to Join General White by a .flank movement, The apnea for yemanry'siid; vol unteers are being responded" to with the greatest enthusiasm In all paFta or tne country, ine government expect tbe total yeomanry and volunteers to reaoh 8.6W. Haron CUaanam wll com mand, with Lord Lonsdale as adjutant general. Parlor tables at Davison's, T11 the Hiuokrr. 1 Haw w 1 . Ur a Tlun,. U C , !... bit you for a X-iha prsneut? Sheuaudoab urug DUJrs.. . . ix-iul Ilnyler's candy in baskets, prettier. Shenandoah Drug Store, Nelblng ID-St 1', It. l'ay Days, The Philadelphia & Reading Coal A Iron OnmnanV will thAlr LAmnlnr&s In tlx, C I Nicholas aud Boston Itun district to morrow , afternuou. and thce, In (he Stalmuoy City , distrh t on Saturday afternoon 1 S-pletidiirhrTstinas gifts in Jewelry. Ellis ' Deull's, 123 South Slain street. 12-20-lt Powder powotR CO.. tsiw oru j ROBBED AGED COUPLE. j Fire 3U.kcl Mm Sot-are a7A la Ca.h I Hound Tlim 1'sst la CKnlri. Andrew Lftekweud, ) T yean, and his i aged wife ily n tsWstdy bua at the 1,11c. ' thriving villa f Hetl , tunm.1. iwwr Mt iOrlpl. Tkey ore vi -,.,nlrir and lire within ta ma!. Very -'ini uiii t . Iiwia tamilv. whe hecupr itwi other eo"1"" of I We doable kpta and in- their tlw mur j neighbors. The Mk,in r(mlnl u j uiMnaad are aais inaid t rnsidrA.ie 1 money aoarderl emsr. 1 StoeWay etaflltsc aVe tnntr mkM mm apfMrr at Mieir 010, . m,,k ,,iH man Lwikwncd. Wbn keasi. -lonn .Mir, and Orancd tke door, thay lrr r.--. olrn. ud euoiaModcildilaarMaiVe S ,.. "money or hislllV UtrSinaVwtau M. hn and t,. t ' tied him a claotr ."'At 'St ntnnient his I aged wsfV eete.i oaV ttii Nbr too u ; sciaad astil osmSsI.'si..; " 1 'tit ,k..'-.J.l i"tr larrw mswcKsn ins 'i ,ue rr,in gr rat t collar awlifalSttll Jmio i,I - in a , boxandcra lmf of-etothf. Scimi ibn sad a tow Otber rtWe iatM tbo Ml g art MVg tkeSKMl Mmple ltd j to the ntusif. IVM.w, dilti, oil Sf r Lwkmtnd leimsed blMSarlf snd ihen mtt hi.' wife fr, I An altemM waWalate to roh the Uatii- moth store at Centrnlla but the burglais were frlgbtened away. It is liaety these men ware partof tae gaiig which robbed tbe Lock woods. Whr nav otboM tl'.W ,i,u.. r... h. j... tableepomis ami ' f Ira iru oii ran bay them at R'ututn'4' Air $tJWi' Teaspooss at t .'. . . 1J I8-U Vuu l"aut l'et.,1 Kkl glevea fur 1 1.O0, Hut ti,, m ,,i,; t the best idacc. Star levit's. u ' ' " M,T'- Witltlrtfl.'s llorselare tlrre Aud they are a One lot... Ti er . u be een i O'Uara'a stables.,. Tbsre ai. inv urj.l ( every kind suitable to.wLn i-,- mrki-t in this vicinity demands. Tbei ,it. -.,,,1 auction to-morrow afternoon I -l,-n;i begin at V m. aud;w(tl take pl 1 niu ur shine. Our motto is "Terio- ' 4-1 ( . m and see the steek we have i'-iu t 10 t.,o You will agree-that It 'fa t- lii..- :t ,, horses Waldron luts evreli, I n-r,- Mnat you don't knew alout'inj b -v., may -r. lect, Waldron. orany'brhn Miloye- will cheerfully explain tuw'yoa K.-mrmWr the ue Ukrn plaee tenlorraw tlternon at , O'Hara's MaHes, at T pi m , r un u- hn e -rer . Doya CoM.tr Given away, Ire, with n.ry pound of Grand Union BaktngyPowdt-. t ih.- firaad I Union Tea Company's Store l.io.jii.2i I L-ave vonrfirder fVr'IInllv s'r, ik. ,.. at shenandoan Iirugorc. u lust The Jr. O', tr.' Jl, Tr,,ullr. Judce Weiss, at lIufrlVjt. jr.,.t...l Iorary Injunction yea'terday uu a i-tm,,u ol Derry Council Xu. 40.' of HumuieWtowu, to restrulu the Statu Council oflii . r- at Philadel phia from levying a'tiilHeri i'ie per cap ita tax of seven and a hall enb for the National Council of the Jr O I A.M. This action follows the supenaeu of the ut Council at Scraulon lasf5pt mlier for failure to adopt a resolution endorsing- the National per capita tax. Slake uomktake but go to Mai Levit's for your gent's kfd gloves 1 .' -Jl 3t Keep Time With Clirl.lmaa. Clocks in porcelain,' csln-i bn.nre and wood. Good time-keepers and lowest of prices are Christmas Inducenenu at Orkifi'- jewelry store, next door t the I'amtroth clothing house. ' 12-18 St The Ileal FUllug Clniltlne Is to be bad at Harry LevitY North Main street. To filiit in Sheimniloah. From Mahanoy Qty America. The St. Nldiolas choir is ence-cd to sine in the SIctbodist Epi;eopal . 1 inb, Sbenan doab, next .Sunday,- LaatHaoday the Vuloan Quartette, composed of tbe following gentle men : David Davis, David lino. Kdward Ilosser and Johin Iwis ssog the twenty third pam; and -Kdward Krr. the oou- larbaritone, rendered a toUei,iitld, 'Calling for inee." 'Ibe slncer-i ui tbe Slahaoor City Welsh Congregational i bun-h are in demand in that section, and the congregation of the Sf &.chureh; of JShseanduab. are well pleased with their artistic dslncry. Pearl Kill Clt For$1.00. You cab buy iKui only at Max levit's. ' 12-21 3t We Slaiul-CurrK'.il. In calling atteutfoti tn tt political an. qouneement nf n9 vM a.,,.l,tA .. . Chief BureeM li"arMiT i yesterday's i-ditiou, It was miiJ that Mr. runn was a eanataate tnret yiisrs ago roi the same oflice This wa- an error. Mr Brown has never appeared be- ro the people ior auy omce previous to the r.-eiit time. IIoW WOUld 11 mid mnn.,1,,1 l,,,nu!n . do for a Xmas gift! Hrun.o, hns something new and good in fountain pern 12-lS-tf Oo-Carts Olven Away. L. D. Davison, ihe Nortti SI uu street fur nlture HmI.p ul 1 1 .. . . , . -. i , c V, M J -', I I ct, to every purchasei frota''io until fbrist- n.o. 1-1.1. i ..." ... . -. .un is an ejegaut onwrtuuity lur every bouse-wife to seclire a , lucle. 20 4t It's a wise totrSBeTlbal reijuds to pur. candy. Try your torigfre'pii c-.i r line. M. I. Kemmerer & Co. U t 1st Extension tables at Davison - !'. t Coins aud Bee 1h in. Dressed, fat" turkeys, gee, ducks ano obickeos. Choice cms of hot. iarub, pork and veal. Pill ifiie of ssnoke I unt. tgg ana ouner. At Uauscr's, - Don't purchase your ,14. jift 11 ntil you tee n ru win a stock a lid wtlcii ills i-ru-oa. Slorf Hnntti for' Kent. . ol April 1st, 1000, now 6eJ)iet Uy Fn.uk Sebmldt, 116 North MliiT(4fetL Apptly at 2 us--tf store. Cliatter for Utile Folks. A story book. 280 pagea 'and BM illustra tlons, free. ithcvery.iouuciof Grand Unto llakiug l'uwder, At the. Oiaud Union Tea Company's store. 13.1U-W SI THEE LUNCHES TO-NIGHT, BiqKEBT'a; Fine lunch to-night. Flfb cakes U-worntw marniug. Special lunch to-night. PoUto sop to morrow morning, CI1AB UADZIEWlOt'S. Kice soup will pe. seryodifreo, to all irons to-night. , i WXtKB,' Hot tamalcs to-ulght. poolkb's. Our special holiday attra 1 mwi'I begin to eutertaiu our patrons to-i, r.-w evening, (WIS CENT 1 MAX LEVIT'S SPECIAL HAT BARGAINS! $1.00 $1.75. Will purchase a fashionable hat, black or brown. Special all this wf ek . Wei) worth ti 50 amrj tery best iu appearance. $2.5o .You buf oak.of these haisvand you WOHt ' riifcr the purchase. They give double wear. The Genuine Stetsdn'.Hat We carry iu stock in the 1 "real'' thine;. We sell them at factory prices only. LEVIT UP-TO-DATE HATTER. CORNER MAIN AND CENTRE STREETS. AT- "ThcHub. VWAVVVVVW COME AND BE MERRY WITOS. S the Delis, smk are sleeptag, others wide awake. Twins are Mi, Dressed Dolls, KM Mis, All Kinds of Dells, 5c. up. (VvVvVvVS Dressed Doll from 23c up. Tree Ornaments, gold and stiver. Colored Berries & Fancy shapes. Lanietta Bags, ic each. " Candles and Holders. . j ?, nl Lamps for Christmas Yards.'"' 11 Harmonicas, 3c. up. " , ,,"., Pianos, 25c. 48c, .740, oev- MeMlophoiies, Drums. ;, 69c, 98c. ..MWP Wash Sets table, writigerwaslt board, etc., 10c up. Books, finely colored illustra' tiotis, ic. - ' !"' Blocks, 5c, 9c. . . ."7 Fifty Blocks in a box, lec.-j; Iron Toys, endless variety, '7c tip Engine and Cars, 10c to 9c. Mechanical Toy?, latest novelty. Trunks, Wagons, Horses, . Car riages, Go-Carts. " .,, . Aniuiak of all kiinfe ic up; ' " Games, a large assortment from. 5c, to $2. 98. Swings, Beds, Cradles, Banks. Toilet Sets, Manicure Sets, Shatf ing Sets, Work Boxes, Can non's Toilet Waters and Per fumerj'.Handkerchief Boxes. Silk Umbrellas sterling silver tips on horn & ivory bandies. COMFORTABLE ROCKING CHAIRS AT LOW PRICES. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS ! Carpet Sweepers, all prices. Rtigs, all kinds. Foot Stools,4 all prices. rew goods just received at FRICKFS CARPET STORE, i0 South Jardln Street. gnmm.mmmmn.ntmmK MEW country dried 1 N cherries and apples. 5 CALIFORNIA Peaches, Eggs Plums,'. Green Gages, Apricots, Pears CANS. Lemon Peel and Citron. . Flavoring Extracts, Spices. TRY flAQAROLE'S OWN BRAND BAKINQ POWDER. 1 IU Magargle's, 26 EAST CENTRE STREET 1
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