tf Wtlttt VOL. XVI NO J SHENANDOAH. PA. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 30. 1899. ONE CENT FOR HOLIDAY 'GIFTS! Pianos, Organs, Sewing machines, Music cabinets, Ladies' desks, Morris chairs, China closets, Pictures, easels, Picture Irames, Office chairs, Fancy mirrors, TOO NUMEROUS TO HENTION. COME AND SEE. J. P. Williams Son, 13 S. (VI a In St., Shenandoah, R. SSO'HARA'S F-OR "Hue OPEN DAY AND NIGHT. TELEPHONE CONNECTIONS. Cor. Lloyd and White Sts., SHENANDOAH and Farewell 1899 ! Welcome 19oo ! You will want to din in ushering w ..Mayjand NINETEENTH CENTURY I We have anticipated your wants aud novrsliow an immense stock Blank Cartridge Pistols, OF Blank Cartridges, Tin Horns, rannons. Dynamite -Morgan's Fancy Bazar, - 23 N. Main St iWALM'S JKARDWARE STORE! KATES, LEDS, TOVES. :xxxxxxxxxxoxxxxxxxxxxxx a: E. MANNING, :-: Cor. CXXXXXXXXS SPECIALTIES ! o -CANNED GOODS! o Tr-Nl ATPvrro ChniV-e cold ' Fancy quality, the largest cans and fin est goods packed, 2 cans ior 25 cents. Good tomatoes, medium size, 5 cans, 2.rc. CORN Choice Maryland corn, 4 cans for 25 cents. Fine N. Y. state sugar corn, 3 cans for 25 cents. The finest Maine corn. 2 cans for 25 cents. PEAS.-Fancy Ear,y Junfc Unoice marrows, 10 ceius. Good Marrowfats, 3 cans for 25 cents. , in 1 DC" A MC Fxtra ciualitv. 1 cans for 25 cents. Fancy quality. Maine, 2 cans for 25 cts. STRING BEANS. Good.quality. 4 cans for 25 cents. Choice white wax, 3 for 25 cents. PLUM PUDDING. Two cans for 25 cents- SOUPS.-Concentrated six kinds good, cheap con venient 10 cents a can. FLOOR OIL CLOTH. The largest stock and best assortment of Floor Oil Cloth wo hnve'ovcr offered, At Book cases, Rocking horses, Doll carriages, Black boards, Children's chairs, Chiffoniers, Ladies' toilet tables, I Fancy rockers, Piano stools, i Foot rests, Children's couches. FURNITURE AND MUSIC STORE. A.ND rtaln Street, MAHANOY CITY. make a noise out the Crackers, &c. "Merry Christmas" and ;'A Happy New Year." Change With, the Year. Put shoes nn tlio feet which fire t rnitrt1U', styHsli, and durable, Ouih lire tliu kind to Im y. Good, i-1 tar throng a. No defects or purr iraterUl hidden by a pleas ing evterior KverythtiiK ia a It should be except priced, which are a little too low We arc showing a very pleasing; line of Men's, Women's and Children's Slippers At very modest prices. Main and Oak Streets. oacked. x cans for cents. Fvi-rn nualitv and extra size can. IO cts. and Sweet Wrinkled, 2 cans, 25c. I'ancy stnngless, 2 cans tor 25 cts KEITER'S. E! GERMAN STEAMER. ON TUB ROCKS OFF ENGLISH COASf. Tba Vessel Goes to Pieces, But All Her Passengers Were Saved British Man-of-war Takes a German Steamer at a Frln. Special to Kve.iinii HnnAl.l. London, Dec. 30. A largo German mull steamer, tlio Pctolas, bound fot Rotterdam from Santos, Urazll, went on the rocks lat nleht durine a terrific- galo in llast Hay, about a quarter of a nillo ofTDuugencss, the south- rn extremity of Kent. Tncs and llfo saving crow went to tho as- Blstance of the vessel aud Succeeded in setting all the passengers and crow safely ashore Tlio steamer's hull Is bully broken and the heavy seas will in all probability beat her to pieces. A llrltlsll Capture. Special to RVEKIHQ IlERALU. I.orcnco Marqucz, Africa, Dec. 30. The German steamer lliindesrath, one of the fleet of the East African Lino, has been captured by a British man-of-war and taken to Durban as a prize. Troops Sail. Special to KvENino Herald. Havana, Dec. 30. The Fifteenth Infantry sail for home to-day. They will bo dis tributed between Governor's Island nud I'lattsberg. Another 'Tease' Sold. The popular Tease piano, the agency for which in Shenandoah is retained by M O'Neill, has found another place in the house hold of Daniel Bradley, the Last Centre streot butcher. Tho instrument is beautiful in design, sweet In tone and of the colonial style. Through the agency of Mr. O'.Velll the name Pease" lias become a household word in Shenandoah. Mulc null Song Ht Pooler's. All who wish to spend a pleasant evening should not fail to visit Pooler's cuueert saloon, where you nan hear Y. Thomas Kvaua, the silver toned tenor vocalist and Prof. John A. Hoyt, pianist and vocalist. Also John A. Newton, violinist. Mr. John Pooler will slug some of his old comic songs, which never fai. to please. There will be an entire change of program each night. Every body welcome. tf Social authoring. The Luther League of the German Lutheran church held n social gathering at the residenco of Mr aud Mrs. Hess, on Locust Mountain, last evening. All kinds of games were indulged in aud vocal aud in strumental music was rendered. At n late hour the guests were invited to the diuiug room, where they partook of a sumptuous repast, after which they left for their homes, being well pleased with the evening's eutur- talnmeut. Thin Is Overcoat Weather, Keep warm at a big reduction. You can't do better anywhere than at Harry Lovit s, 3S North Main streot. 12-2U-tf New Calendar. The Columbia Brewing Company of town has issued calendars for 1000 which are of beautiful design and rich in colors. The de sign on each is a bunch of roses, a perfect re production of uaturo except the odor. T. T. Williams, the insurance agent, has issued a calendar which is excellently adapted for omce"as well as household use. New Year gifts are almost as popular as Christmas gifts. It s the proper time to re turn the unexpected Christmas token, or remember those you unintentionally over looked. If you want tho right article at the right piices you can get it at Uruiums. tf The Coldest Day. To-day was the oldest experience here so far this season. At 7 o'clock this moruiug the thermometers in town showed the temperature to bo S decrees above zero. At tho same hour it was 4 degrees below at the Lost Creek dams, and 6 above at 11:3) a. m. Attractions at Wyatt'g, M-, G. Baker, of Mnhanoy CJity, and John Cv.t, better known as "Johnny Smoker," the base ball player, wil be the vocalists at J. Wyatt's restaurant to-night and New Year's Day. 12-30-2t Child Seriously Humeri. John Brooks, the two year-old sou of Will iam Brooks, of Buck Mountain, was seriously burned yesterday while playing -with firo. The child bad been left alone, for a short time and amused himself at the stove by burning a pioce of paper. His dress became ignited and his screams brought a little girl to his aid. . A bpecial Concert By the Beethoven quartette, of Scrauton, at Morris' Bijou on New Year's Day. Solos, duetts, trios and quartettes during the day and evening. To enjoy a leisure hour, drop in. ' 12 30-2t Onlcers Elected. An election of officers held by the Ushers' Association last night resulted as follows : President. W. E. Powell; Vice President. II. Robertson; Treasurer, W. G. Dusto; Sec retary, J. W Reese; Chaplain, Ocorge James; Trustees, M. llaessleraud Edward Danks. A Good Dining Itooni airl Wanted. Call at BIckert's cafe. 12-21) 2t Tendered a Social. A social was hold last eveuing at tho resi dence of Mr. aud Mrs. Benjamin Evans, ou West Cherry street, in honor of their guests, Mr. and Mrs. William Bashore, of Trenton, N. J. The Shenandoah Choral Uniou was in attendance. Vocal and instrumental music and games formed the pastimes of the evening, and refreshments were served. Store Itoom for Kent. April 1st, 1000, now occupied by Frank Schmidt, 110 North Main street Apply at storo. 12-B-tf Will Locate Hern. Matthew It Stetu, sou of Mine Inspector Stein, of town, has sold his drug store at Miuersvillu and wil embark in (lie same business here as soon us he cau securu a suit able location,, Bass or contralto solo, a new song entitled, "Davy Jones," and otbA now music at Brum ill's. 12-20-tf v The December Accidents, Mine Inspector Stein, of the Sixth Anth racite District, has compiled his returns of accidents for the month ending to-day. There were three fatal and eleven non-fatal. Will Probably be Called, It Is quite probable that Rev. T. L Martin, who has occupied the pulpit of the Congre gational church of town the past two mouths, will receive a call in the near future to fill tb pulpit permanently. THE BOER, BIS AND Impressions of Them as Resident of the Transvaal Now Visit ing This Town. GlflGfllBSTAHGES LEADING TO THE WAfl I Since learning of the arrival of Mr. South Afriuu, manV residents of town his personal Impressions of tho Doers, the condition of their government, tlie relations of the Hoers to the Ultlandors, and the circumstances leading up to tlie existing war between Great Britain and the Transvaal. Mr. Jack. son was een yesterday at the home William Stein, on West Oak street; He is a gentleman of retiring disposi tion, hut of marked intelligence and displays a thorough knowledge of the commercial and political status of the South African Republic. His home of adoption Is in Johannesburg, where he has been engaged as an auctioneer of live stock and vehicles for several years. He wus boru In Cradock, Cape Colony. As a resident of Johannesburg he is known us one of that part of the populace called Ultlanders. The term "Ultlander" interpreted means foreigner," or "otltlander." "Uit," or the correct proiiumihition of the term "The South African Republic," said Mr. Jackson to tho HerAlu reporter, "is made up principally of the ltders. Of course, of late years, there has been a great influx of all uationallies, principally English speaking pcoplo, into tho country, creating a very mixed population. The principal farmer in r'ape Colony, in the Orange Free State and in the South African Republic are the Boers, or Dutchmen, as we uali them. They restrict themselves principally to farming In the present generation, however, there are many of the farmers' sons wild have taken advant age of tho improved facilities for education and they havo become some of our brightest lights. They have proved intelligent aud apt pupils and have taken up branches in various professions, such as law, medicine, civil engineering, etc.. ahd many have proved themselves remarkably smart. This has been within the past twenty-five years. But, as a whole, tho Boers are not progressive. They prefer an easy going method of exlstenco and appear to be perfectly satisfied if they can produco enough to meet the necessities of life. They are a very hospitablo peoplo and visitors to their farmt are almost always re ceived cordially. Of course, you will occasion ally meet with meu of other disposition, us you whl in all parts of the world, but as a whole, they are generous and hospitable. In u social sonse they are of a very retiring and modest nature. We business iron meet them frequently aud have very pleasant chats, but ' social calls are seldom, if ever, exchanged ,Tho Boer will drive Mil from his. farm to the city, hitch his team to a post in front of a store, enter the place and proceed to pur chase the goods he desires. He generally carries a list of what he wants which ho has prepared before leaving home. While the goods are being put up he will scat h.mself in the store. All his pipe and converse freely aud cheerfully nn current topics. When his order Is filled he will place the goods on his wagon and start back for" the farm. That is about ail we see of tho Boer. "The people are rather inclined to idleness taan industry, but they consider themselves hardworking people. To peoplo who come from a couulry characterized by enorgy and progress this claim appears a fallacy. Of lato years, however, the Boers have been taking more interest lu education thau they lmd in the preceding years, and they are makiug great strides iu that direction. Tho government of the Boers is iu peculiar cuutruit to tho exigencies of the country. It is a young government and unequal to the requirements created by the great influx of a varied population. Iu other words there has not been a corresponding advance lu the system of the government with the great increase of population aud the great aud steady development und progress of tho Re public. This is not the fault of the Boers, but their misfortune. The influx of resi dents has been too sudden and great fur them. Their for.n of government is primi live and their officials lack tho training and ccpacity to cope with the demands of the times Tbey think they are doing all right, and uo doubt are, so far as their own limited sphere is concerned, but their form of gov ernment affords neither justice or equity to THE RATE OF WAGES. Six 1'er Cent. Above the Itasts for the Last Half ot December, The rate of wages to be paid by the P. & R. C. & I. Co. for the last half of December, 1899, and first halfol January, 1000, is six (6) per ceut. above tbe f 2 50 basis. This is tho highest point the basis has reached within the past two years and a half. Red flannel, natural wool, camel's hair, fleece liued underwear, men's and children's, nt your own price. Harry Lev it's, next door to M. C. Watsou's. 12-20-tf A Pleasing Entertainment. The concert exeicise in the Calvary Baptist church last night was a source of much pleasure to a large audience. There was a distribution of candy upon the close of the entertainment aud Rev. R. R. Albin, the pastor, received a substantial purse from the congregation. Mr. John liunu, who has been superintendent of tbe Sunday school for the past eleven years, was presented with a handsome rocking chair. Troutinaii Iiniiroted The condition of Grant Troutman, -who was injured at the Cambridge colliery yes terday, is much Improved to-day and It is be lieved be will recover. No fracture of tbe skull has been fouud. The severest Injury Is that sustained lu the neck, tbe muscles hav ing beeu badly sprained. aV4i Baking Absolutely Mokes the food more om UKINS IilFE GOVERJUWEfiT 1 Received and Related by a Robert Jackson from JoliRiinpHbtirt;, havo expressed a desire of learning of Ills father-in-law, Mine Inspector "Oyt," in Boer is always "ate" and "oyt-lont-er." those who have developed the rotintry and raised It from bankruptcy to aflluenco. As to the causes leading up to the existing war between the Boers and England my per sonal impression is that the trouble is due to a dispute as to the right of franchise Take, lor Instance, Johannesburg, iny homo. About three-fourths, or seventy-live per cent of the revenues of the South African Republic are paid by the Ultlanders of that city. Notwithstanding this the Boer gov ernment has often refused municipal rights to tbem. Johannesburg is still regulated as when it was a rough mining camp that is. as it was ten years ago. Thero aro many in stances I can quote to show the existing evils of the government as to the Ultlander. At first a residence of ouc year was required to entitle the Uitlander to become a burgber (citizen). Then it was increased to two years, again to three, still again to four and again and again to Ave years, until recently a residence or fourteen years was required be fore the Uitlander could become a burgher. "Take a local form of government which is called the Sanitary Board. The Ultlaqder is given butaslight representation upon it. The Boers are always the predominating mem bersand, should any measure pass which the government is not likely to countenance, the presiding officer (the Burgbcrmsster, as he Is called) has the veto power, and exorcises it. The Burgbermaster is also a Boer. "Take schools of the city. They receive government aid and are open to the children of all residents aud both the Boer and Kugllsh languages are taught in them, but Boer teaching predominates. If English schools are desired they must be private ones, with out government aid, notwithstanding three fourths of tho revenues are paid by the Ultlanders. "There is another form of discrimination, which is brought to my mind by the query as to why the Ultlanders themselves did not rebel. The question js easily answored How could they rebel when the most strin gent laws are In force, prohibiting tbem from keeping, or carrying arms of any kind. The Uitlander Is subject to the severest penalty should he carry a firearm without a permit issued by the authorities. The Boer gets his permit almost for the asking. With the UH lander it is quite a different thing. "The Ultlanders, having opened and devel- oped the resources of tho country, and being principal taxpayers, ask for equal rights and representation in the affairs of the govern '.jent, aud In the disbursement of the revenues. Petltious after petitions have been sent to the Volksraad (pronounced fulks-rabd) which means the Uouso of Congress, praying for these concessions, but the Ultlanders have never received auy redress. To add insult to the disappoint ment they were laughed at by the Volksraad "At no time during my residence lu the South African Republic have I received the Impression that the Ultlanders were anxious to have England rule over the Transvaal. LThey are quite satisfied with the existing government so long as it is liberal and fair to thoso who bear the burden of the taxation, for the Uitlauders have been instrumental iu developing the country and have brought it out of a state of bankruptcy." SUPERINTENDENT CHANGES Michael Uolden Leaves Win, l'enu to Go tO WIlllrtllHt.HTll. Michael Golden has resigned from his po sition as inside superintendent of tbe Win Penn colliery, to take effect next Monday morning. He will be succeeded by William J. Lewis, now assistant inside foreman at Luke Fidler colllerv, Sbamokin. Mr. Golden becomes general Insi 'e super intendent of the Short Mountain and Will- iamstown collieries, succeeding William Reinbart, who has beeu promoted to tbe superintendency of the Union Coal Com pany's collieries in tbe Mt. Carmel and Sha mokin district; vice John L. Williams, re signed. Mr. Golden was at tbe Wm. Penu colliery two years and a half. Buy Royal Patent Flour. It is the best in tbe market. Cooper Won the Mutch. Fen Cooper, the champion wing shot of Schuylkill county, defeated Miss Uuntzinger, of New Jersey, known all over the country as ' t he Little Hawk Eye" in a sbootlug match at tbe Mahanoy City park yesterday. The contestants shot at 25 birds each. Cooper succeeded lu killing 21 out of the 25, while Miss Uuntzinger killed but 18. Cooper has accepted the challenge for a return match fur f 25 a side on New Year s Day. For Morbid conditions take Beeciiam's Pills. Powder 'Pure delicious and wholesome powdis CO., new vow. BOARD OF HEALTH. Shert .Meeting Held Last Mght-lludnett or Itoiitlne Order. A reKiiUr monthly meeting of the Board uf Health was held last night. In the Council hamber. MeMrs. Spalding, Malone and Holman tfenretary Curtln and Hoa'th Officer Conry were In altendanre. The seMlnii was brief one. Tho necrology committee reported 17 eatlw awl 3 still births In tho li ninth far the month ending on the tilth intt. Three feurths of the deceased wore rhildren. Two of tbe deaths reported were due to mine ncrt- lents. None of the deaths were due to con tagious dloeaM Secretary Cnrlln reported having limed ts burial permit. SO lo-al and .1 nen-reeidents the taller being 2 from Whl. l'enn aud 1 from Lott Creek All the Interments were made In town cemeteries. Three scavenger permits were issued, they I laving been taken up by Oeorge K. I.e1tzel. The secretary aim reported having Mid Borough Treasurer Mullahy fSI.DO. repre senting receipts for permit and scavenger's yearlr license. Concerning the Thomas Coal Company's share towrds the cot for rleaning the First anl creek, the secretary reported that lie forwarded a hill for the proportionate amount (f 111.60) with a letter and received answer that the company was willing to pay f200 as Its shire. The letter was turned over to Solicitor Burke. After hearing this report tbe Board in structed tho secretary to notify Solieitor liu Tie to proceed and collect the claim made by the Hoard. The Epidemic Committee re Ivor ted that uring tho month there was one case of scarlet fever and one case of diphtheria, without any fatality. Health Officer Coury reported having abated 23 cases of nuisance reported to him. Health Officer Conry also made a report on the hoir nuisance. He stated that mini owners of hogs bad made away with them ud he expected to have a complete comnli ance of tho Board's older iu the near future. Till: VTItlOAL. "SIIADO., DETECTIVE" TO-NIOHT. The Irene Myers Company gave another excelleut production of "The Burglar" be fore a large audience at Ferguson's theatre last evening and Little Irene gave an effec tive impersonation of Editha. Walter Wil son was strong as Bill Lewis, the burglar. nd the support given by the company was commendable. The eugaeraent will close to- ight with the production of "The Shadow Detective," a play abounding In thrilling tuations. "tue maiiwAVMA.v." DeKoycn and Smith's wonderfully suc- etsful comic opera "The Highwayman." will be presrutod in this city next Wed- esday eveuing, January 3rd. Its run of seventeen weeks at the Broadway theatre. New York, followed by a triumphant tour of the United fatatcs aud Canada, assures our music loving public of a treat in store Arthur Deagon is still siuging Captain Scar let aud Is supported by a big cast and a Urge and remarkably strong singiug chorus. The original aud complete stage production will be used hero, including the old English stage coach. "CHATTANOOOA." Chattanooga," Lincoln J. Carters thrill- ng aud romantic war play, will be produced Saturday, January 0th, afternoon and even ing, at 1-erguson's theatre. A startling scene of the play is the running away'of an engine and tender from tbe audience at the rate of CO miles an hour. The cavalry charge is produced iu sucli a realistic mauner as to take tbe auditor to tho battlefield in real life The matiuco prices will be 15, 25, and 35 cents. Night prices, 25, 35, 50 and 75 cents. Reserved seats at Kirlin's. To Cure I-nGrippe In Two Days Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money If it fails to cure E. W. Grove's signature is on each box. 25c, The Iteseue Hall. The twenty-sixth annual lull of tho Itescuo Hook & Iiddvr Company of town, to be held at Bobbins' opera house on New Year's night, January 1st. 1900, is awaited with great Interest by pleasure seekers. A first cla-s orchestra has been engaged for the oc casion anu uoiegaiious iruni tlio lire com panies of several towns of the county will be present. Tho committee is sparing no pains 11 arranging to give the patrous a royal time Fiue meats at B.iuscr's Choice cuts of beef, lamb, veal and pork, pickled pigs feet, tripe, tongue. Full line of smoked meats. "Eggs and butter. Dig Vaudeville Attraction. Beginning Saturday night the following vaudeville attractions will be offered at Schoener & Stettler's cafe : Hayes and Con nelly, champion lingers, buck and wing dancers. Lately at Keith's theatre. Phila delphia. John Collins, baritone vocalist, of louy Pastor s theatre, New York. These are tbe best attractions yet offered in town. 12-29-2t Letters Granted, Letters testamentary were granted to Til io J. Marsdcu on the estate of Ruth A. Beyerly, late of Pottsville. deceased. Letters of administration were granted to D. II. Llewellyn on tbe estate of Rees Llewellyn, late of Shenandoah, deceased. "I bad u running, itching sore on my leg, Suffered tortures. Dean's Ointment took away the burning and itching instantly, aud quickly euected permanent cure." C. W, Lenhart, Bowliug.Green, O. Advertlied Letters. Mrs George Morgan, Mrs. Harriet Brown Frank Kaufman, Edw. Dress. Uen. M. Betz. Joseph A. Schneider, K. Radburg, G. L Willlumsand Dr. R. Stansburg Sutton. D. W. Bedka, P. M STUAWHEltHV AND VANILLA IOK on. am, ou.VNji: watkk ick. Made daily at Schetdcr's bakery. 27 East Centre street. Pure and delicious. 12-1-tf Watch Night Services. Watch night services will be observed to morrow night in the Bethany United Evau gelical church. The services will begin nt 9 u'oluck. A sermon will be preached by Rev J. R lieusjl, suitable to the occasion. Sub ject, "Rehearsal of Our Past Lives." AUaie welcome to be present. ritBU LUNOllff TO-NIOHT, BICKEET'S. Chicken soup, tree, to-night. IIEMTZ'8. Sour krout, pork and mashed potatoes to night. New Year' Day we will serve an elegant turkey lunoh. We don't ask you to call at certain hour but come when it is couveuient. We will serve luuch all day, CU AS. B ADZIKWICZ't. Mock turtle soup will be served, free, to all patrons to-uijtut- MAX LEVIT'S SPECIAL HAT BARGAINS! $1.00 $1.75. Will purchase a fashionable hat, black or brown. Special all this week. Well worth $2 50 and very best in appearance. $2 g" You buy one ol these hats and you wont recret the purchase. They give double wear. he Genuine Stetson Hat We carry in stock in the "real" thing. We sell them nt factory prices only. MAX LEVIT UP-TO-DATE HATTER. CORNER MAIN AND CENTRE STREETS. xxxxxxxxxxxtd: HE HUB FiXXXXXXXXXXXfC DON'T MISS THE Coat and Fur Sale 1 THIS WEEK. FOUND. A sum of money during the rush on Saturday night. Owner can have same by proving property. "ThcHub. 4 c NOTICE. ? a ...... i r -tt: j f- I Shades just received. I From 6 cents up. I Frickes Carpet Store, 10 South Jardin street. yimmmmmmmmmmmiz S TEW country dried I E IN cherries and apples. 3 CALIFORNIA Peaches, Eggs Plums, .j. Green Gages, ' Apricots, Pears. ICANS. Lemonl'Peel and Citron. Flavoring Extracts, Spices. TRY nAQARQLE'S OWN BRAND BAKINQ POWDER. Magargle's, 126 EAST CENTRE STREET t-
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