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LEBANON, MONDAY EFENING, DECEMBER 12, 1892. NO. 80 Amalgamated Men Charged With Providing Poison to be lised by the Cook. MEN TO BE POISONED. Several Persons Bud to Have Lost Their lives by the Scheme to Get Non-Union Workmen Out of the the Conspiracy was Membors of the Amalgamated Said to be Implicated.

Dec. newspaper here declares that it has discovered conspiracy to poison by wholesale the nonunion men at the Carnegie steel plant In Homestead. The developments made, it Is said, implt members of the advisory committee, members of the Amalgamated association and officers ot some labor organizations sympathizing with the locked out men at Homestead. As a result of this conspiracy it Is alleged tuat several persons have lost their liven, while scores of others are still suffering at their homes and in hospitals Irum the effects cf poisonous drugs administered to them with criminal Intent. Nine or more persons more or less identified 4rith the strike are under arrest ostensibly on less serious charges, it la alleged, bnt really for the purpose of averting suspicion until all those who are claimed to be in the conspiracy have been secured.

The name given of those charged with administering poison is Robert Beatty, who wai arrcutcd at Louisville Saturday night. The Alleged Conspiracy. Jt will be remembered that shortly aftei tfhe arrival of the state militia at Home- and the nonunion men had commenced work in the mills many cases ol artckncss were reported, but were all attributed to the impurity of the water, and the oompany got a supply from other sources. Despite this precaution the sickness continued. The first intimation that the officers bad that the men were the victims ol a conspiracy to poison them was obtained more than two months since, It Is said.

It In such a manner, however, that it impossible to make arrests immediately, and it was not until Saturday that the evidence was deemed to be sufficiently strong to warrant Hie apprehension of at least one of those who are alleged to have iieen implicated iu the Borgian conspiracy to get rid of the hated nonunion men. According to the story told a reporter by two men who were friends ot one of thi chief cooks at the works and who wett offered' jobs as assistants, the cook toU them of a plan to poison the food of the employed in the mill so as to make nick and render them unable to work. He detailed the plan he had been pursuing toad asserted that nearly all the slcknes) twas caused by the poisons he bad placec Untie food. He said he was to get tS.OCK tt he succeeded in closing the mill. He tailed them to accept the places and said 'it would be an utter Impossibility for them to be detected.

Thff Told Frlck About It. The story declares that, realizing the Jielnousness of the proposition, the two men revealed it to Chairman Friok, of the Carnegie company. On advice of the company's attorneys the two men met the toook. proceeded to Homestead with him were duly installed In their positions. Tiie day afur their arrival a number men were reported sick, and tho cook tolc them bow he had placed the col teed the food, aud told them to watch for an opportunity to use it in the food.

1 Fearing that the two men could not be tv.o Pinkertons were engaged to ioep a close surveillance on the informants well as tho cook. The latter became auspicious and at once discontinued the lose of the powders. Orders were then given £hat the workmen should take their meals outside the inclosure, the reason being given that the company was tired of furnishing meals. Some later the men reported tha Che death of some of the men had unnerve! the cook, and they believed he would make Ja clean breast of die whole plot if be were placed under arrest. This was done, one confronted with the facts as above the cook broke down and made confession, in which he gave the tot those who employed him, the amount ononey be hnd received and the manner in hu had carried out his part of thi crime.

Six Deaths Reunited. He states that he frequently visited th camps of the militia and dosed the prepared in tho cookhouse. Bin were always followed by increased sick- cess among the members of the nations guard. This confession was taken bys Stenographer in the presence of witnessei After making the confession the cool that he should not be placed in Jail, and his wishes were complied with. He has, however, as well as the two orij Snal informants, been kept under snrvel lance night and day.

Charles Olosser died two weeks after going to Homestead. is said that since the confession was mad the cook the body was exhumed and Uu Stomach submitted to a chemist for analy els. A reporter called upon Mr. Frick fa learn if possible the Carnegics' account the crime, but that gentleman positivel refused to be interviewed. At Homesteai story was pronounced ridiculous.

£. I. Beck, counsel for the Carnegis company, limited, confirms the story cf poisoning. He says his information is that at least six deaths resulted fnra poisoning. A Homestead druggist jphyrician are implicated.

The powdei given to a dog and it died in a few A number of arrests will prob be made In a few days. Deny the Btport. Secretary Killgallon, of the Amalgamated Association, disclaims having any knowledge of the poisoning affair cays the ides that any member wontf take part in such a plot is preposterous It is stated that sensational developments Will be made soon. EX-SECRETARY ELAINE WORSE. leporta Flying About Washington Thai Be la Orlng.

WasmsoTOK, Dec. Elaine if much worse. He had a relapse yesterday, tere are many flying about, one which is that the distinguished statesman Is dying. It is impossible to obtain any infonna- ion at the Blalne mansion because per latent ringing at the doorbell fails to iring any response. The physicians decline to make any statement for publication, bnt admit the seriousness ot the situation.

A prominent Republican and aa intimate friend ot the who has lever been denied an audience by the 'lumed called at the house unable to see him. This friend aaked be was refused admission and was old that Mr. Blalne waa too 111 to aee an; fact that his condition was seriout and that the family feared the worst: HoMtUlB for Prompt Tariff Reform. KBW YOBE, Deo. Benton McMUlin, of Tennessee, of the can- Mates for the speakership of the Fifty- ilrd house, gave these views about the tariff: "I think there should be a prompt and general revision of the tariff.

I do not aink the mere touching up of the present tariff here and there will give the people he relief that they have the right to Mr. McMillin said that some legis- ation is no doubt necessary to stop or at east restrict immigration, especially In view of the possibility of an outbreak oJ cholera next spring. Constable Jury HOMESTEAD, Pa, Dec. 12. ConstabU Isaac Jury has just died from injuries oeivcd while intoxicated a week ago.

Dur Ing periods of consciousness Jury spoke been assaulted the night he was He was an important witness the strikers charged with murder and riot. Whether Jury was assaulted Strikers or their friends is not known, bu en investigation will be made. BEATTY MAKES A DENIAL. Bays fiC Was Arrested so That He Oonl not Procure 1 LOUISVILLE, Dee. Beatty, in jail in this city as one of th members of the poisoning conspiracy a Homestead, was seen by an Assooiatec Press representative.

He denies tl charge of being implicated any way I the poisoning of the non-union worl men and says he was arrested at die in stance of tho Pinkertons to keep him from biinging forward witnesses to prove that the Pinkertoos on the Little Bil fired first He says he came here to see bis wife and incidentally to look for wi nesses. He adds that an attempt was made to arrest him at the Pittsbur wharf for assault and battery, bnt left the boat and took a skiff, boarding £he boat after she left Pittsburg. Furnishing Young Boys with Liquor. It is stated that in the Fifth ward here is a house that bears quite an unsavory reputation from which hoys, not et out of their teens, are sseu to issue orth strongly under the influence of toxicants. If liquors are sold in this lace the police should be made acquaint- of the fact and then have the fe- nalr saloon keeper pulled in.

Yesterday i.uuiber of boys, between the ages of 6 and 18, were seen along the C. L. railroad in an intoxicated condition, and was stated that they were furnished with the liquor by the above person. Hymeneal. Mr.

William Louser, of the firm of xmser this city, yesterday was inited in wedlock to Mrs. John H. Moy- residing near Annville. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. B.

W. Schmauk. Mr. James Coldren and Miss Carrie Kunkel on Saturday were united in marriage by Rev. Dr.

D. E. Klopp, and esterday they (rave a dinner, which was of by over one hundred per- LZBAEON TRACTION COKPAHY. Charter and Articles of Association Placed on Becord Today. The charter aud articles of association of the Lebanon Valley Traction Company waa placed on record in the Recorder's office this morning by 8.

P. Light, solicitor, and is as follows: First. The name of the proposed corporation is the Lebanon Valley Traction Company. Second. The place or places where its business is proposed to be conducted is in the city of Lebanon and the towns of Palmyra, Annville and Myerstown, and the adjacent aud intervening towns In county of Lebanon, and its general nice is to be located in the city of Lebanon.

Third. The said corporation is to ez- perpetually. Fourth. The names and residences of be subscribers aid the number of shares uliscribed by eacb are as follows: Lyman Nutting, Lebanon, 39 shares. J.

H. 29shares. Adolphns Tteinoehl, shares. Harry H. Light, Lebanon, 28 shares.

S. P. Light, Lebanon, 28 shares. J. and U.

Kreider, Annville, 29 shares. Samuel Brightbill, 28 shares. Fifth. The number of directors of aid corporation is fixed at seven and the arnes and residences of the directors who are chosen for the first year are as ollows: Lyman Nutting, J. M.

Shenk, Adol- hus Reinoehl, H. H. Light, 8. P. Light, Lebanon, and H.

H. Kreider and imuel Brightbill, of Amiville. Sixth. The amount of the capital lock of said corporation is (100,000 divided into 200 shares at the par value of $50 nd $1,000, being ten per centum of the apital stock has been paid in cash to be treasurer of said corporation, whose and residence is H. H.

Kreider, of Annville. MDBPHY FOR TOUTED STATES SEBATOB A Tomer City Policeman. Mr. John Hissner and wife, of Philadelphia, are visiting in this city. While here they will disinter the body of their shild, which died some time ago and nter it on another block.

Mr. Hissner at present is a conductor on a Philadel- street ear and formerly occupied a on our city police force. John looking well and says that be is well ileased with his position. the Old Paper Hill. Messrs.

Brooke Foster, Charles Foster Caleb Westenberger have taken a ease of the old paper mill property on STorth Eigthth steet, and will use it for foundry pmposes. Mr. J. K. Knerr's ease expires April 1.

1893. The above retlemen will go into the foundry busi- ar.rl uftur tha 1st of January will start in opi.rati.ic» for the erection of a fonnndry. Shots Find. At about 2 o'clock this morning several shots were fired in the vicinity of Eighth and Cumberland streets, but the police are unable to state from whence emlnated. Officer BIngler says that IB believes that they were fired by rays from the country on their way home and that the shots were fired out of sheer wantonness.

Light Brahxas Chickens. Mr. 8. 8. Bomberger, of North Cornwall township, today shipped by Adams Express Mr.

Martin P. Moyer, Fort White, four light brahma chickens, whose aggregate weight is 36 pounds. The rooster weighs over IS pounds and a finer lot of chickens it never has been our pleasure to gaze upon. Salt of Baal Estate. Geo.

B. Sohock, trustee for the sale of real estate of William Seibert, sold property in Millcreek township to A. S. Brendle, for $2,150. A.

S. Brendle, sold the same property to J. Henry Bennetch for the sum of $2,950. Hood's Pills act especially npon liver, rousing It from torpidity to its natural duties, cure constipation and assist dilution. Associated Pren Disbanded.

The Associated Press has gone out ol existence, having been consolidated with the United Press, which has been its principal competitor for some years. The NEWS still furnish its read ere with the latest news by Tound OB the Streets. RKADIKQ, Deo. Rnhf, was found on the streets of this city yen terday morning hi an unconscious condition and a bloody hatchet near by. He has not yet recovered consciousness.

His condition Is serious. Sugar for the The branch wholesale grocery house of Kranse, Ineham Hiester, this city of which Mr. J. B. Kohr is manager, has again received a car load of sugar.

Th firm at this time are pushed with orders. The Italian Sentenced To-day. READIKO, Deo. court here to-day Pictro Buceieri, the murderer tho Catholic Bister Hildaberta, was sen teneed to be hanged, the Governor to fix the time. Heavy Lass by Firs.

BAJJDO, Deo. six o'olocl yesterday morning the Denver Ri Grand railway round house was destroy ed by fin. The loss is estimated $400,000. Iriin getter. Dr.

Reuben Schwartz today shipped Mr. W. B. Rathnnff, Green Castle, a handsome Irish setter. The doctor las week spent several days in that secHoi on a gunning expedition.

Why worry about a present for yon Brother, Father or best Friend, when going to Baitt Co. can make selection that Is sure to please. 708 Com berland street declO-tf For the finest New Orleans molasses to C. W. Shiftier 819 Cum- erland street.

The How Library Boom- The petition of the members of the ar and officers of the court, presented Major P. G. Mark to tho court, in re- ation to the placing of shelving and fur- Iture in the new law library room, was nbmitted to the County Commissioners Judges McPberson and Reinoehl at oon today. County Commissioner Painter informs us that shelving will be pnt in position nd the room furnished and placed in eadiness for the transaction of business nd keys furnished to the attorneys and officers of the court. It is to be hoped the county commis- ioners will enter npon the work as peedily as possible and that it will be urnished in such a manner as its impor- to the transaction of business of he public demands.

Fresh Butter and Eggs always on hand at Shiffler's "Central Grocery," 819Cnm- street. A Lively Saturday Hight. The streets of Lebanon on Saturday evening were crowded similar to a boll- lay. The shop keepers did a most ex- ellent business, the show windows were arrayed in the most attractive style and all persons passing along seemed to be fter purchasing their Christmas gifts, waa evidenced by the mysterious lackagos men and women were carrying. But not all persons abroad on Saturday night were after presents.

The drinking saloon did a fine business, and numerous drunks appeared on the streets and some of them succeeded iu creating quite an incitement by indulging in pugilistic incounters. The conduct of ol hese men was reprehensible in the extreme and it would not have been cut of ilaoe if a number of them had been given edging in the station house. PKESOHAL KKHTIOH. Mr. Frank B.

Ramsay, of Beading, ipent Sunday ou this city. Miss Gertrude, daughter of Mr. Jacob Smith, Altooha, arrived on Saturday in city and is stopping with her aunt, Mrs. John Stains. Mr.

and Mrs. Tbos. Krai I spent Sun- lay In Womelsdorf. Mr. Willian Fairbnrn has secured a jitnation at the Keystone House, taking he place of Mr.

Elias Jones, who today charge of the Lebanon Valley bill- ard rooms. Dr. Jacob Cooper, of Jonestown, was the city this morning. J. W.

Uhrich and D. K. Boyer, of Jrantville, were registered at the United States Hotel today. Dr. George H.

Bonder, of Jonestown, today was in this city. A. S. Brendle, of Schaefferstown, today was In the city on professional business. G.

H. Horst, cashier of the Hyerstown was a stroller on the streets ol Lebanon this morning. Mr. Joseph Coover, proprietor of the 'cover House, Myerstown, was in Lebar non today. Mr.

Adam Fry.inerchant at Bellegrove, Is a grand juror this week. Messrs. Allen Dougherty and Bird Deduff spent Saturday in hunting and report game scarce, as they only shot one rabbit. GRAND OPENING -PF- Ijoliday ftnrnitnre, Dec. 5 to Christmas.

We will offer to the public some of the grandest bargains ever shown in the Furniture trade. Brass Tables, Onyx Tops, White and Gold Tea Tables, Rockers in every style, White and Gold Bronze XV Nat, and Antique Oak, Reed and Rattan HaU Racks Clothes Boxes, Foot Rests, Parlor Suits, Re ception Chairs, Couches, La dies' and Gents' Secretaries, Music Cabinets, Gentlemen' Teilets and a full assortment Novelties. Any or all good stored and delivered the 241 of December. Franfe's fate te 732-734 CUIBEELAID ST. Televbone Coneetioas, El.

iVhy Speaker Crisp was not Invited to Speak at tie Heating. )ver Eighty Members of the Legislature Pledged for Cbanoe for the anH-lIurphyUes-Crisp's Friends Claim the Blight was not from Mr. Cleveland's Ee- iponiibility Bests with the Victors. ALDAKT, Dec. Edward Mnr- by, was first mentioned for United tates senator there was little show of op- josition, but it is believed that therS is ow active opposition being developed.

It is claimed here, however, that Mr. Murphy las 85 votes pledged to him among the )emocratic assemblymen and 15 of the IT democratic senators' votes. The statement interesting, because it is claimed that uose pledges are of an iron bound nature and cannot and will not be broken. The only fighting chance of the auti- inrphy men, led by Senator Brown, seems to be that of keeping enough of the mera- jers out of the caucus to prevent 81 pledged otes being obtained. If this cannot be one Mr.

Murphy's name alone will be presented to the joint session, except that of Senator Hiscock, who will receive the complimentary nomination by the Repub- icans. President-elect Cleveland Speaks. NEW YORK, Dec. the prominent speakers at the banquet of the Re- orm club were Presideut-elect Cleveland, tori Schurz, Roger Q. Mills, Congressman torn L.

Johnson, ex-Governor Campbell, if Ohio; Governor-elect W. J. Stone, of Missouri; Senator Carlisle, W. C. P.

Breck- nridge and General Patrick A. Collins. It was generally believed that Speaker Crisp, of the house of representatives, would be one of the speakers. Late in the evening it was noticed that Mr. Crisp had lisappeared.

When ex-Secretary Fairchild was asked for an explanation he said very rankly that the gentleman from Georgia lad not spoken because he had not been invited to speak. 'There were so many Democrats ofprom- nence," added Mr. Fairchild, "that we could not let them all speak, so we had to unit the number of speakers." Those who are booming Mr. Crisp for be next speakership openly charge that he failure to ask him to speak was the irst gun of his opponents. While tha He- 'orm club leaders disclaimed any intention if showing discourtesy to the speaker, his friends insisted that he had been made the victim of a gratuitous insult.

E. Ellery Anderson, who presided, denies bat he had any knowledge that Speaker Jrisp had prepared a speech, but Mr. Jrisp's friends say the slight was not accidental. Senator Gorman, although in the city perfectly well, did not attend the banquet. Mr.

Cleveland was received with hearty tpplause. He said: A plain feature of this gatberiug. which I am sure warms the hearts of all of us. Is onr of one of the grandest and most umplete victories ever achieved in tho strug- rtfl for right and. justice, and.

our glad greet-- nff of the brightest light of triumph our generation has seen, bursting from tUo clautte of lefeat and discouragement. A great responsibility rested upon the victors, he said. Conditions involving most important interests must be revised and modified, and perplexing problems menacing safety must be settled. Con- he said: The mission of oar party and tho reforms we contemplate do not involve the encouragement of jealous animosities nor a ilo discrimination between American in- erests. In order that we may begin with free tanas we should vigorously oppose all delusions which have tbelr origin in uu-Democratic cachings or in demagogic attempts to deceive he people.

A Plea for Economy. We should strive to rid onrsejrag and countrymen of the idea that there Is Anything shabby or disgraceful in economy, whether in jublic or private life. If extravagance in pubic expenditure has prevailed In tho post it affords no excuse for its continuance. The cultivation of such a sentiment Is not only a high duty, bnt an absolute necessity to consummation of the reforms we enter upon. jYe shall utterly and disgracefully fall If we attempt tbese reforms under the influence oi tatty partisan scheming or the fear of zing personal political fortunes.

They raq only be accomplished when unselfish patriot- am guides tho aspirations of our people and regulates the action of our chosen servants. We who are to be charged with the responsibility of making and executing tho laws should begin our preparation for the task a rigid self examination and by a self pnrgat from all ignoble and unworthy tendenr.es Jireatening to enter Into our motives and le- rigns. Then may we enjoin upon all -or jbuntryjner- the same duty, and then may we tope to perform faithfully and successfully the work intrusted to our hands by a cound ng people. Carl Schnrz declared that the Demo- pratic party could keep Its power only as a party of progress and reform. It would be strong sp long as it had the moral forces in American politics on its side.

Roger Q. Mills devoted himself to the tariff. He declared that the Democracy arrange taxation for the single purpose of raising revenue for the governmen! ind further said: We most take the tax oS every raw materta that enters Into the manufacture of goods that we produce. Coal, the metals and all the fibers most be pnt on the free list, and so must all those things that enter into the manufacturing of the articles in which the skill of the Amerl can laborer is superior to the skill of tho labor any other country. Then, too, the toxei must be taken off finished goods that ore of common necessity in so far as those taxes are purely Mr.

Crisp the Story. WASHINGTON, Dec. Crisp who is here, denies the report that the left the banquet hall at York before the dinner was concluded. He was temporarily called from th.e hail, but ou his return found that his seat bad been occupied am took chair near his fprmer location and remained until the banquet was concluded He declares that his invitation was to tin dinner and nothing whatever was sale Death of Hn. Caroline D.

Hedrioh. Mrs. Caroline D. Hedrich, wife of )avid G. Hedrich, died at the residence, MO South Fifth street, on Saturday ight at 11:15 o'clock, of herorrhages, 54 years.

She had been afflicted with a cough for some days past and onsulted Dr. E. Z. Sohmucker for reef. On Saturday evening she was very heerful and the cough seemed to be Hayed.

She retired about 11 o'clock nd while in bed was seized with a onghing spell. She felt something well- ng up in her throat, and on discharging rom her mouth discovered it was blood, 'he family quickly assembled in her oom, but the hemorrhage proved be- ond control, though Dr. Schmucker re- ponded to their call. lu ten minutes rom tho time she began to cough she dead. Mrs Hedrich was born in last anover township, Lebanon county, ud leaves a husband and these six chil- ireu, viz: Emma, Mary, Mrs.

Carrie attazahn, Frederieksbnrg, Lebanon Louise and Millie. All he daughters live at home except Mrs. attazahn. She has five brothers and ne sister: John Hotter, St. Clair, ichnylkill county; Abraham Dotter, Philadelphia- Henry Dotter, Tremont, Icbnylkill county: William Dotter, East Janover, Lebauou county; Andrew potter, P.

R. ticket agent at Lebanon, iiil Mrs. Sarah Fagan, Lickdale, county. She was a member of Zion's B. church, a devout Christian, pos- bssed an amiable disposition and ful- every duty that fell to her lot in he family or social circle.

The funeral take place on Thursday afternoon at Times. Fine Shoe Grease sold by E. H. Light, Si North Ninth street. The Harriibnrg Fostmastership.

Tho Philadelphia "Times" refers as 'ollows to a former Lebanonian, who for years has made Harrisburg his iome: "Colonel William Rodearmel, the veteran newspaper correspondent at Har- isburg, was a city visitor yesterday. He a prominently mentioned for postmaster Harrisburg arid his appointment would generally well received by the people that city. There will likely be no change in tho head of the Harrisburg post office until the expiration of Postmaster Black's commission unless inefS- should be proved, but in the event or a new deal llr. Rodearmel's many mds believe no mUtakelwouId bo made his appointment. He has always aken an active and vigorous share in iemoeratio politics during the past 20 ears and gave an especially unvarying and ardent support to Mr.

Cleveland for nomination and election the past three Presidential years. In 1888 he was Na- delegate for the Dauphin-Perry- jebinon Congressional district in tha Jt. Louis convention, which unanimously nominated Mr. Cleveland." of the Speaker's Friends. There was but one topio of conversa lion among tho members who came to the House before the hour of noon toda; and that was the treatment of Speaker Crisp by the Reform Club, of New York, on Saturday.

Very general indig nation was manifested, and among the Democratic supporters ot the Speake the indignation found vent in stronj words. Even among the men who hat opposed the election of Mr. Crisp to the Speaker's chair their was a deep feeling of resentment. One of the Texas members who hac fought vigorously for the election of Mr Mills, said, laconically, "It illustrates only that Mugwump courtesy is cm a pa with Mugwump politics." The Republicans shared in the general indignation Politically, of course, they were no averse to a little family quarrel among the Democrats. Personally they hav the highest respect for Mr.

Crisp and i makes them angry that their presidin; officer should be treated slightingly. Th consensus of opinion that the occurrenc will redound greatly to the Speaker's ac vantage. Try the Crown Acme oil. For sale E. H.

Light, No. 332 North Ninth street, Lebanon, Pa. dec5-3w FLEA FOE OLD TABtETJES. The Old Fashioned End of Pennsylvania Apples Wanted. Some of onr exchanges are making earnest pleas for a return to the old- fashioned apples we used to have in Pennsylvania many years ago when those who are now iu middle life were boys.

The West Chester "Local News" says: The glory, luscionsness, richness of flavor vnd solldness of the old varieties Pennsylvania apples are becoming luxuries more in the memory of the oldest inhabitants than in the appetizing enjoyment of the epicures the present. Tho famous "Rambo," imperial "Golden Pippin," the delicious "Romauite," rich In its cider, producing and fragrant juices; the unrivalled "Belleflower," the odor of which perfumed the palate long after it was eaten; the mellow "Smokehouse," that had poetic qualities iu its flesh, thonfih its name was unsavory. The "Greeninc," which retained its flavor during an entire winter, as did the these were and are still in degrees peculiarly Pennsylvania apples, each of which had a taste peculiar to its variety, bnt they are becoming extinct, replaced by apples of Eastern and Northern growth, which are either devoid of flavor or they all taste alike. Concerning these new varieties the Harrisburg "Independent" says, "they fail to gratify as did the old Pennsylvania apples, the project of the orchards of Bucks, Chester, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, York and other counties iu the eastern portion of the State. All Western Northern aud Easter a State apples have hue one odors in their juices the same, as is the taste of all pork similar, and the flavor of all potatoes raised in the same region, alike.

Pennsylvania fruits of all varieties have their distinctive flavor and odor, while those of the West are tasteless, as a rule juiceless, and speedily decay." It is to be regretted that tho old highly- flavored juioy varieties have been allowed to die out to tho extent they have, and our farmers should again stock their or- aharils with tho regular Pennsylvania varieties. Special bargain days for every day of this week, from Monday morning to Saturday night, a special holiday treat for the general public at A. E. Ganlz's store, 769 Cumberland street, Lebanon, Pa. My special bargain days ever since July 3d, every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday of each week have proven to the purchasers in general to have been BAK- GAIN DATS IN PACT me to make this a the samo induces bargain week all through, in holiday goods, ladies' and children's coats, dress goods, shawls, notions, carpets, oil cloth and all other dry goods from lOto 20 per cent, off from Grand Opening Headquarters on Im- and Domestic Toys, at Hotten- itein's Candy and To; store, 12 South Preached a Good Sermon.

Rev. A. M. pastor of the M. church, at Cornwall, filled the pulpit of Trinity U.

B. church jes- morning, Rev. Kephart preaoh- ng iu the Cornwall church at the same time. Rev. Viven preached a most acceptable sermon from Romans 8:38.

'All things work together for good to them that love God." The sermon abounded in clear, strong, convincing arguments, was eminently practical, and spiritual throughout. It was attentively listened to by the large congregation present, and all enjoyed the rioh feast had been prepared for them. "Just arrived." Finest new Princess Paper Shelled Almonds, at Shiffler's grocery, 819 Cumberland street. decl2-lw Funeral of Mrs. Edw.

Weaver. The funeral of the late lire. Edwin Weaver took place this afternoon, from her late residence on East Cumberland street. The services were conducted at the house and interment followed on Mt. Lebanon cemetery.

Two Large Bears. This morning on (he 6 o'clock train bound west, there were two black bears which were kept jn the baggage car and were muzzled. They in all probability were performing bears. All kinds of oil sold by E. H.

Light, No. 332 North Ninth street. dec5-2w regular prices, Tours respectfully, decS-mwfs 3w A. E. QANTZ Keep the Pavements Clear.

Now that the Christmas holiday has set in it will not be out of place for merchants to keep their pavements olear of boxes, barrels, eto. As soon as goods ire unpacked the boxes should be pnt oat of the way and not permitted to ob- itruot the pavements. The streets will 'rom this time forward to Christmas be crowded Kith men, women and ohildren lent on holiday purchasing and after night there is nothing so annoying as to ind the'passage trays obstructed. Keep pavements clear anil then there will ample room for all. Again Broke His teg.

Cornelius Gorhart, residing on North Tenth street, is indeed an unfortunate man. On the night of July 9il he fell and broke his leg' and it is but a few weeks agq that he has been enabled to be up and about ou crutches. Saturday even- ug at the corner of Eighthjand Cumberland streets, ho slipped on a banana peel and fell and in doing so broke his leg. Dr. A.

B. Gloningsr attended to his in- uries. Mr. Gerhart is an old soldier of Rebellion and such accidents press extremely hard on a man at bis advanced age. Heavy Forkars.

Some heavy porkers were slaughtered in Sheridan last week, among which we notice the following: W. G. Eck, 8,750 Mauds; John G. Miller, 1,491 pounds; F. A.

Zeller, 2,610 pounds; Monroe Matthew, 2,800 pounds; Lewis Dejjler, 1,600 pounds: David Hefley, 2,650 pounds; William Brooks, 1,319 pounds; Henry Mellen, 2,556 pounds; Darius Anohen. bach, 2,863 pounds. THIS AND THAT. Mr. William Bucuer has been granted a pension.

The C. L. railroad employees oo Saturday were paid their month's wages. Philadelphia leads the country in the manufacture of quinine. There are 8,500 enlisted men iu the Pennsylvania National Guard.

A bill before the next Legislature will attack the railroad relief societies. A cat that barks like a dog is the curio ou Joseph Ulmer's near Lancaster. Chester public school pupils deposited 1125,31 in the swing bank this week. Henry Leininger, of Avon, whe leased the blacksmith shop of Henry Haak, has thrown up the contract, and secured a situation with the East Lebanon Iron company. One-half dozen $3.00 cabinets, and one three-fourths life size crayon, 16x20, for the small sum of 63.00 at L.

H. Wolfs studio, 841 Cumberland street. Street Commissioner Beard today repaired the gutter crossing ou the East side of Eighth street aud Walnut alley. About two weeks ago Rev. Carson shipped by Adams express several fine Brahma chickens to bia wife in Florida.

He has received intelligence that they reached their destination in splendid condition. For a good burning oil use the Crown Acme OU. For sale by E. H. Light, No.

333, North Ninth street, Lebanon, Pa. dec5-2w This is the time of the year that the Sunday schools attain their highest at: tendanpe. Mr. M. B.

Helmi, ono of the drivers of the United States express teams, this oity, had one of his fingers mashed by a piece of casting falling on it. Barton Lynch had William Dorsey arrested for having committed an assault and battery on him. Lebanon Valley Castle No. 6, Ancient Order Knights of the Mystic Chain, wil hold a public installation on the teconc Tuesday in January. As a preventive of the firip Hood's Sarsaparilla has grown into great Klvor.

It fortifies the aystem add purifies the blood. If your light isn't bright oall on E. Light before night, No. 332 North Ninth street. dec5-2w Stole a Hat and Cap.

Last Saturday evening while the streets were crowded some person walked up to the clothing store of Wolf Shine, on Cumberland street, and stole a hat and cap from the rack in front of the store. Mr. Shine states that these thefts are of frequent occurrence and it would afford him a great deal of pleasure for once to detect the guilty party. Prohibition a Failure in Dorth Dakota. Bishop Shanley, of the Catholic Church, North Dakota, has written a letter declaring that prohibition is a flat failure in the State, ahd stating that wholesale dealers qre selling three times as much liquor in the State as formerly.

The Prohibitionists are after the. Bishop and deny his statemems. The largest, best and cheapest assortment of holiday goods to be found in Lebanon. Clocks, watches, jewelry, cutlery, silver and glassware, things useful and ornamental. Call, examine and judge for yourself, J.

K. LATTDEBMILOH, 844 Cumberland at. deolO-6t Purchasing The Pennsylvania railroad company is negotiating for the purchase of a farm from Mr. Simon Nissley, located near Mt. Joy.

It is said that the company ottered Mr. Nissley (200 per acre. He asks $300 per acre. The company has already purchased 30 farms. Can Wreeked.

In the yards of the Lebanon Mann factoring company, Saturday afternoon a ear was left standing near to the switch of a siding when another car came down the siding and collided with it and as a result both care were badly wrecked. Hone Took HI. Dr. Harvey P. Seltzer, veterinary snr geon, last night was summoned to Jonestown to attend a sick horse belonging tc Mr.

Harry Light. Orders taken for oil and served by H. Light, No. 332 North Ninth street. dec5-2w Opening Session of December Term of Criminal Court.

OPIHIONS DELIVERED BY THE JUDGE. Business Transacted is the Common Flear. Hade by the Constable: of the Various of True Bills Found Thret Prisoners in Jail for Trial at This Court. The December sessions for the trial ol riminal cases in the court of Oyer and Terminer and Quarter Sessions of this onnty convened this morning at 10 p'olook. Judges MoPherson, Light and leinoehl on the bench.

OBPHJJ59 1 COnBT. Estate of Jacob Shenk, deceased. Chas. J. Killinger, presented the petition Rachel Shenk, widow, who has elected not to take under the will.

Ordered be filed. Estate- -of John S. Spangler, deceased. On motion of C. R.

Lantr, the onrt confirmed the report cf Chas. M. Zerbe, esq. Estate of Henry S. Smith, decased.

G. Adams, presented! the petition Kate Smith, to have Jacob Bnoher ap- ointed guardian. Estate ot David Dodge, deceased On motion of ran 3. light was appointed guardian of Emma I. and David Dodge.

Bail in J200 on ach ease and Seth Light appeared as urety. In the assigned estate of Henry Miller nd wife to Benjamin Gibble, assignee or the benefit of creditors. "December 12, is not neces- discuss the exceptions filed to his report. The subject has been ade- inately treated by the learned auditor, pith whose finding and couclusions we gree. Exceptions dismissed.

Report onfirmod and distribution decreed in ac- ordance threwith. JOHN B. McPHERsos, A. L. J.

Estate of Jacob Shenk, widow's ap- iraiseraent confirmed on motion of Chas. I. Killinger, esq. Estate of Charles W. Mengel, deceased; widow's appraisement confirmed.

On motion of P. S. Keiser, the ourt confirmed absolutely the first and ioal account of Samuel Wise, executor Anna Bowman, deceased. Elizabeth Weimer now for the nse of M. Boltz vs.

Amelia I. Karoh. admin- strator of Joseph J. Karch, deceased. "Sxseptions filed.

In the matter of the petition of Frankin G. Stichler, for the appointment of bree persons to view and ascertain the amages done to certain property at iixteenth and Forge streets. On mo- ion of W. D. Fisher? the court ppointed Conrad G.

Gerhirt, Samuel 3. Horst and Isaac Kalbach viewers to eport on January 23, 1893. COMMON PLEAS. Josiah Funck, presented the ao- ount of John L. Saylor, assignee of Brubaker Wert.

Adam Behny vs. Bertie Behny. In livorce. On motion of Col. Seltzer the court appointed J.

JI. Fnnck, commissioner to tikke testimony. Estate of Joseph J. Karch, deceased. The report of Ool.

Seltzer, auditor, confirmed nisi. OPINIONS DEI.ITEKED. Joseph R. Euston vs. John Sohn, De- eember 12,1892.

The defendant's own conduct has put it out of our power to illow him to appear unno pro tune. He cnew of the award against him on the lay it was rendered and knew also that le must appeal, but he did not even in- mire within what period the appeal must le taken or what other steps were necessary. If this is the cause of his failure was carelessness. If he was relying on Frank Seitzinger to look after the matter he did so at his own risk. In either event he must bear the consequences either of his own or Seitzinger's neglect.

Rule discharged at defendant's cost. JOHN B. MCPHERSON, A. L. J.

CONSTABLE BETURN8. Constable Sohn, of the First ward, reported Walnut street, between Seventh street and Church alley, in a very dangerous condition. Constable MoKinney, of the Second vard, reported Harriet Lowry and Eve dowry as having bastard children, of rhich George HonaSus and Light Hoffer are respectively the reputed fathers. Constable Good, of Millcreefc township, reported railroad bridge near Newmanstown index boards loose. Constable Mohn, of Cornwall, reported ndez boards not all up.

Constable Bates, of Union, reported Susannah Kreiser as being the mother of a bastard child, the name of the reputed father being unknown. Constable Lutz, of Swatara, reported bridge at John Fritz's house in dangerous condition. TRUE BILLS. Commonwealth vs. Hiram Garrett; receiving stolen goods.

Com. vs. Hiram Garrett; obstructing process. Com. vs.

John Geesey; larceny. Com. vs. David Stand; wantonly pointing fire arms. TRIALS.

Commonwealth vs. Samuel Uhrioh. The defendant was charged by Joseph S. Miller, at September sessions, with having committed an assault and battery npon him on Jane 14,1892. The defendant is constable of Londonderry township.

The Commonwealth proved the assault and battery to have been committed at a music-al entertainment in the Academy Hall, at Palmyra, and without cause. The defense was that the prosecutor was one of a number who created a noise and stamping; was ordered to keep quiet, which he refused to do, and was then put out with force. Adjourned to 1:30 o'clock. AFTERNOON SESSION. Court re-assembled at 1.30 o'clock, with all the judges on the bench.

SHERIFF'S DEEDS ACKNOWLEDGED. Sheriff Bowman appeared in open court at noon and acknowledged the following deeds: To Adam L. Light for property of Samuel Longenecker, iu Swatara township, for To Jacob F. Oberholtzer for property of Solomon Grab, Bethel and Swatara townships, for $6,780. To Lizzie 0.

Oberholtzer for property of J. H. W. Oberholtzer, Bethel township, for $850. To Isaac Kegerreis for property Aaron J.

PeiSer, Jackson, township, for $209. To Daniel H. Light for propeityo Darius E. Tontz, city, for $3,205. After a further discussion, as to the law, between Mr.

Fnnck and Judge Mo- Pherson, his Honor held that the matter: was for a jury and counsel entered npon their arguments. Jury out. District Attorney and Fnnck, esq. for Commonwealth; Thos. H.

Capp and John B. Witmer, for defendant. Com. vs. John Geesey.

The defendamp in ic ted for havin ff on October 34 i 1893, stolen a basket from the front ol the store of Nicholas Shepps, on street, north of the Lebanon Valley rail- 1 road, and was caught in the act. Upon being arraigned he plead guilty, through his counsel, J. G. Adams, esq stated that he had been in prison ever since, and had a family who was suffer- ng by reason of his confinement. The cases of Commonwealth vs.

Hiram- Garrett, charged with receiving stolen' and obstructing ittached as the NEWS went to press. COMMON FLEAS. Emma Sherman vs. John A. divorce.

On motion of S. P. Keiser the Court appointed J. M. Funck.

commissioner to take testimony Lizzie A. Gilbert, vs. Harry C. divorce. On motion of S.

P. the Court appointed J. commissioner to take SENTENCES. vs. John Geesey.

Sentenced Jay a fine of $1 and costs, and be COFBT HOUSE JTOTES. Josiah Fnnck, had Jacob Oberi holzer, of Bethel, by reason of ill discharged as a petit juror. Jacob G. Adams, had Keiffine, of Jackson township, by of deafness, excused as a petit juror 3s Cornelius Smith, of Annville, was appointed foreman of the grand jury. EliasLudwig, of Millcreek railed to answer as a grand juror.

Joseph Kohr, Sixth ward, was serve as grand juror. Tipstave Kreider was placed in cb the grand jury. Joseph Fenstermacher, Geo. hard, Owen Eastman and John H. Light were appointed tipstaves for tho week.

SiH Samuel Boltz was called as a UIUUA ummu as a uror.bnt having died at his North Annville township, did T' John B. Witmer, of Palmyra, ended to professional business at court oday. Rev. J. W.

Mattern, of was an attentive listener in court thisf morning. Sheriff Bowman has fourteen prisotti" irs in jail, of which number three for trial at th's session of oourfcj John Geese, forlarceny of a basket October 24; Hiram Garrett, for stolen goods, November 28, and Uouple, forgery, December 5. This; smallest number of prisoners for 5 at any session of the criminal for the past quarter of a century. only twenty-seven cases on the ist and shows a remarkable freedom the people of this city and are enjoying at this time, and DistrioSift Attorney Keiser lays down his office great Credit to himself and the county, LOST. OST--WHOEVZR WANTS TO CAL1, THK attention of the public to anything money every day that ne fails to adveftfeYto Ssf iIlB -3 to buy or sell or rent; evervbodv wuo 1 las lost anything aud wants to find It uund sometlimK and is lookins for the owner- everyone who wants to reach the public on ubject, quickly and cheaply, should use ttev- XEwa columns.

ASTED-MAN OF GOOD ADDRESS business ability to sell nrst Idrtresn, w'lth CashT lyatem Co, Box 973, Philadelphia, fa. FIltST-CLASS COOK- Is wanted at the W.m Penn Hotel wages will be paid. Apply decg.lw» JuM The case of Commonwealth vs. Samne Ulrich was again attached. J.

M. Funck. of counsel for Commonwealth, belt that from the testimony of defendant himself there was a technical assault committed and so held by the court. Thos. H.

Capp, contended that the defence was made out as the Constable bad been ordered to that part of the hall to keep quiet those who were there, and that although notified to do so, he refused to do so, when the Constable performed only his duty in ejecting him. WANTED. care Dally News. RENT OR SALE. AND INSTHUMENTS AT silver band Instruments, forma erly used by the Liberty Comet Hand, ot city, are offered at private sale ana wilt sold reasonable.

They are or the Boston Musi-S cai Manufacturing Company make and araiur- as good condition as when purchasea, consist- i ng of two Bass Horns, one Bo Bass, Bart- four Tenor, one Tenor Slide, four Jiree Bb Cornets and three Eb Cornets Clarionets, one Plcalo, one Bass Drum aud inare Drums. The above Instruments can be seen and terms- secured by calling at the residence oJ Witt on Fourteenth street, between uecliZw dress this office Trustees. SPACE FOBS! rates call BUSINESS ftU, East Cumberland street, (S.hucar's- julldlng size of room, 20x70 feet. sion given at once. This Is a desirable room any Kind of business and Is heated with Also, two rooms on second floor of same luilding, 36x50, suitable for i Also, one room on 3d floor, feet, sultav Jle also lor manufacturing purposes.

For JOHN H. SHUSAB, Grocer ec lm lebanon.fa. STOBB BOOM AND Dwelling House, on Cumberland street" one square from the Bouse. The store Room lias been used as a grocery store rears ana the Dwelling is sultabll for a board- ing house. Can be rented together or sepsr-K ateiv For particulars call at the Peoplefe 5 15x28; Voom-itta-chSl, cau room.

Possession given Immedlasel to MISCELLANEOUS. EMOVAL NOTICR-A. W. 3 movedhla office to AND mn. ll June 22, Market will be open to tteLebtJS nonMjirket House on Somn JHgnte streets wrery M.

ALARY OB. COMMISSION TO A tohandlethe Patent Chemical tlonof the age. Erases ink ttor seconds. Workslike magic, Mper proflt. Agents malting $50 per week.

WeT want a general agent totaac charge of tory. and appoint sub agents. A rare to make money. Write for terms ol erasing. Monroe Eraser Mfg.

Crease, Wls. TITISS MARTHA B. HEUJHAN, AT JSO. 1YJ. South Seventh street this city, pared to do all kinds of Private MUUBerjW Stamping and Fancy Work at short anaii satisfaction guaranteed.

septlO-3nv should be sold before Jan. 1st Equals any $2 Shoe wear. I know JOB want a pair. Have them in any sty lev MILLER'S iSioft Store.