Lebanon Daily News from Lebanon, Pennsylvania • Page 1

LEADS THE ROCESSION The business toom is coming, Coming at a lively pace; In --try's wheels are humming, And the NEWS leads in the race FALL IN L'NE. No time for making an excuse, The boom is coming along; Now plant your aA in the NEWS And soon you'll sing another song. VOL. XXV. NO.

11-L LEBANON, THURSDAY EVENING, JANUARY 21, 1897. HIT I IKffl Senate Object to Certain Provisions. THE PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS, fcctiprn 1 Arprfiprlatior Bit! Fattet tbe j-rnAir ftalt Frero.m ot Micl Concoct le arv Ol ccaimlt Blty vunvrt rvr, re i nor to I have i- 1 lii. 1 cl Ihe treaty ol w.th Groat Britain -e ili.it dii). -i i- .1.

IK- II p.in viil.in.-.Hi-: xplii'ltly -r ve M.iii.vocl.vtriiK- the Nicaragua ej ninl Kind of rweden were the 20 ly pi-nits' tniirhrtt upon In the Tho Ivtween the r-ir Julian rautKvI'oto was not al in. Olney tiled to convince the ronmiitt.v that I he draft already agreed should K- r.itilled without, a chanszc, luit Ins were e.ildly nveived AiHither will be h. Id .111 Wedno 1h committee, when the subject canvassed with greater delilioration Vi-t Ivi-u possible Stvretary Ol Hoy will nor Iv invited to nnp nprain. prukiMi- tint llv treaty will it TIn-iv will It is quilt' JlOt IMIj with resrarti an.l it is possible lliat Kiurr n-car i-f Sweden will not ho niiined when the d-'cunuMit is returned the state Then- is a movement to have ihe treaty tlisciisscsd in open session after it has reported from the coinniituv. It is believed that nothing eau be pained .1 secret debate where Ihe subject is already no (renerally understood.

The question arisen whether, in the ovent of as seems likely, tho treaty will have to lie sent to rival Britain or the British einhassador can expedite matters by using the cable to advise with hi? -irospei-t of aetion before the close tlie present eontrress seems to have improved, but this diM-s not neeessarily mean ratification in that time. If tin-assurances of Great Britain, presented through Sir PaunccfuU'. lliat r.either the n- ron dnctrir.r nnr Ihe Nicaragua i-anal is to be wiih MIICCIV. it is. hoped that the prir.t llie senate tor putting these exceptions in the bond of a-m-eincnt will be accepted l.y the other side.

In that way a complete unilvrstandlng will be reached, and the treaty will be ratified. Proeeedlncii of Congress. WASHINGTON Jan. 21. Rennte pro- eeeded with the eonsideration cf the Nica- raglia canal bill.

Mr. Turpie continuing his speech in opposition. He has not yet concluded, and this is the third day of his Epcoch. His remarks yesterday were bit antagonistic to tho Nicaragua Canal company, the senator characterizing its methods' as those of Peter Funk. Mr.

Morgan will ask to hnvc a time fixed for a filial soon as Mr Turpie closes. The executive and jndieial appropriation bill, carrying npproxlimiw- ly $23,000,000, was passed during Ihe session. Mr. Petti-trow of South Dakota severely criticised thi- executive authorities for concluding tlie Venezuela boundary agreement, which, he said, was complete surrender cf Venezuela to Great Britain. His resolution calling on the secretary of state for information was referred to the committee on foreign relations mri-ci'im-nt was secured for taking up ihe bill fvr an international monetary conference on Tuesday next.

1'erkins of introduced a liill which is intended to pave the way to the establishment -jf a bureau or department i if i be government to be devoted tc the mining industry The resolution re eites by way of preamble that the mining interests i'f the United States have no clear representation in the organization of the government, and it provides for the appointment of a commission, to be composed of the commissioner of the general land office, the commissioner of labor and tbe director of the geological survey, whose it shall 1 to determine the lies! meiliod ofapcertjiining all the fact-: of general importance relating to mines nnd mining within the United States, whether by .1 milling bureau, secretary of mines and mining, a commissioner mines the secretary ing means and to re the interior bill provid securing all necessary in Yost-Tacker Contest In the Home. The house spent its time debating Yost -Tucker contested election ease from the Tenth Virginia district. Much interest, was manifested in the ease owing to the fact that tbe Rep-iMicniis on the committee which reported the CUM: were ili- vide- 1 four siding with Mr. Tucker, the llemocnit and sitting member, and but two with the Kcpublican contestant. Sir.

The latter is a member elect of the next house, and Mr. Tucker is one of the mo--t prominent and popular Democrats on the floor. Mr Tucker had 892 plurality on Ihe face of the returns, but several Virginia, which, the contestant claimed, if counted, would have reversed the result. Mr Yost himself was accorded the privilege of addressing the house in his own behalf He was very sarcastic in his reference to the Democratic election of officials of the Old Dominion, characterizing them as "chivalrous who assaulted the mentally weak and unarmed and rob Led them of their fights The others who spoke were Messrs Codding (Hep.) of 1'ennsrlvania and Jenkins (Kep of eoti-in' ir behalf of Mr. Tucker, the sit- liii- memb.T.

and Messrs. Grosvetior (Hep of Ohio and Daniels (Kep.) of New York fer Mr. Yo-t. the contestant The debate be at 4 :30 o'clock this aftcriwn. Mr T-iekor probably will ad tires-- tbe house ii own 1-ehalf.

and Mr. Mi-Call the committee, will close in support of the majority report confiriiiini: Mr Tucker's right to the Uoth sides" profess confidence, and the Colonel Failure. Th rn cf il-i- 1 Hoi Tin- ton Deposit liank or 14 last precipiMteil Ilio fiiilure who was tho pros tin -so three institutions. JuC.g for were yestenlay cntorod. exeetiti'-ri-s issued thereon to thi iff.

Coloiu-l 1 is tlie owner of Dell i valuable real C5- The vreilitors are of Pittslmrp. the First- Xationa! and the bunk. SUCCESSOR. A. Barrlt Nominated and Will I3e Elecled Sebator From tlaa'al.

TOPEEA. Jan William A Harri? LinwoOd nominated for United Crates senator in the Populist caucus on Ihe thirty-fifth ballot On the thirty-fourth ballot he had 5) votes. 1 less enough. and on the cert ballot he secured votes Half a dozen men rose to make nomi- catiec unanimous, and the chairman announced him the choice of tho caucus Th? thirty-fifth ballet stood Hnrns 57. King Breidentha! 5- Littio o.

Sladden 2 Martin. Senator PfSer drorped out a few ba t'etore Frtt wil' meet ID leericr Tuefdav at noca whes allot las night's WILLIAM A will be elected I'uitod Mr. Harris is 5-1 years old and native ol Virginia He came Kansas in IStin aod wns a Democrat uutil ISHO. During the last 20 years he has been a farmer. In 18s) he was elected by the Pop nllsts asconffresaman at large and held MIP place until Iti94, when defeated by Ropre seutatlvo Blue, the present Kepublicau in fUllroad In Hindi of Receiver.

CHICAGO, 81. Tho Metropolitan West Side Elevated railroad is in the hands, of a receiver. A bill to 1'o-ecloso tho mort page protecting the issue of 515,000,000 on bonds was filed lu the federal court, and Judge lowalter appointed Uickerson McAllister, the chief engineer of the road, as the receiver. The bill was brouplit by Adrian Iseliu, and George G. Haven nf New York, to whom the bond mortgage, as trustees, was made by the company on Aug.

I. 1SH2. The bill was a simple statement ol a default in a portion of last August's interest account and the charge that the road would be unable to meet the February Interest. The answer of the road admitted the; charge of being in default on the August interest and unable juiy the February interest due in a few iays. Criminal Cases In Federal Court.

A1.BAXV, Jim. In the United States district court John Doyle, on trial for burglarizing the country "postoflice at Marcy, miles from Utica, was found guilty and sentenced to three years' imprison- neut in the Albany county jwniteutiary ind to pay fine of $25. Mrs. Addle C. Thorn of Kings Ferry, accused of transmitting 11 false and misleading affidavit I'nited States pension commissioner, was put oil trial Her daughter, Mrs.

Mary E. Pavcy. and Cornell, lawyer of Brockport, N. are implicated in the crime George P. Williams of Rochester appears for the defendant.

Burned His Competitors' Stores. HOLLIDAYSBDRG, Jan. A jury In the Blair couuty court convicted R. Bruce Hutchinson, well known and wealthy dry goods merchant of Kipple, this county, of employing four ineeudia rics to burn the place of Pheasant. Wag ner, his rivals in business.

When the men accused of the burning were arrested, they told tlu- officers that. Hutchinson had agreed to give them $100 to do the work. lintchinso'n was then arrested. The trial Listed three days Hutehinson's defense was that the prosecution hnd been trump exi to rnln him injmslness. DR.

JOHNSTON ON TRIAL- The Case Called This Mornlns In I lie New Bloomlield. Perry Cotinty, Court. The murder trial of Dr. T. L.

Johnston, New Bloomfield, ia arousing great m- erestatthat place. Hundreds were in court on Wednesday expecting the case to be called, but other business prevented and the case could not be taken np eport to ntil tbis morning. nui mis II-UIU-UK. The widow and children of Druggist ing means for securing an necessary George S. Henry arrived at New Bloom- formal ion concerning mining and related jj an( are stopping with a friend.

Ine industries in the United States. Dr. Johnston also is on hand and wili testify in behalf of her husband. Counsel for botli sides are ready and a hard light will be made. Tbe defendant has employed some of the legal talent in Harrisbnrg and Philadelphia, ind it is believed that the plea will us msanitv at the time of the shooting.

Medical experts will U-ftrmony lor sides and the cafe-, it is believed, ill hinge upon the testimony of the experts, as the cannot be denied. na to The case was called at clock this morning and evening sessions of court will be held. There-are a large number of witnesses on both sides. D'ftnct he is prepared to shatter isanity theory, but this remains to be seen. South Lebanon Bepoblloan The Republicans of the south precincj of South Lebanon township will hold their primaries at the Ke-cmpnt Hotel on Saturday, January 23.

from 6 to 8 clock tMTg'f AppraUem Appointed. A Meredith and Frank G. Werner ere appointed today by tbe court as ap- raisera in the assigned estate of Frank B. Long. Dooafon for Follcemaa Boyer.

A local castle of the Knights of th. Golden Eagle will give a donation to fa trolman Boyer, who is dying, this even ing after their weekly meeting. Columbia Eteam bread and Vienna bread, at A. H. Royer's, 428 Isorth Ninth street.

0 aril Doc. and sheri methods don't go t-ite j'low Xew York -Tan. The senate after a iir'-tracted dchato adopted the Lexowreso- lution ti'i- lnvestipition of trusts. As Fcniblyinan introduced a bill au thorlzing the i-iinstruetion in York ciry of a courthouse for the appellate dl- of '-he supreme court. Extraordinary Lynching In the State of Louisiana.

VICTIMS HAVE A FIESCE BATTLE. It used to be considered sensible to advertise only just before the holidays. Of course that was stupid. The dull sea son ia upon dullest i the year. We want to boom our ousiness NOW and that's why are offering unheard-of bargains in furni hire.

Our reputation is a guarantee of the quality and prices. FRANTZ'3 FURNITURE 733-34 Cumberland St, After tin -Good tlitl Enjoyed Mil! Ihe Miirderi-ri H'ere strung fr nod Itiddled Wuh 'Vet Tcr Burning at .1 in 1 lynch- fi ClTV. I.rt np the n. .1 rcve. a- lui-t- Oui Williai knuu-n.

to ha t-ccr; the ir.oj-t uxtr tragedy of its ever rcir.Kii 1 aniuls of the 1 The cvci.ts dp the triple a Period of nearly M.I pro-out also a iiieture of In cr.tury '1 hi5 little place but hours dis- trcni the eity of New is 1-11 the main Hue of a great, ailroail systoin ami is in an ohl and well eonntry. no frontier town settlomeiit nf lurlurians ever indulged .1 more fantastic execution of the death i-unity. Throe, hundred men approached the onrthonpc, the pro.iter part, on horseback, 'hoy found Deputy Wainwright, in the rtel and forcoil him to deliver up tho eys Lvfore. he had time to hide them The work of pettinp into the prison was sim- lo. saw his esei-ntioiiors comiug nd slipped olT his shirt so that he would ready.

Joiner was told that he would 0 taken, too, and Immediately set up 'i wail. The throe negroes wore iod out into the ourt frreon, whero horsomen stir- oiindod them and waited until tho cap- lin (tf the stjiiad alinounood his readiuess 1 depart. Before going theeaptain thaiik- tho people and said that if anyone vanled to join in and take, a liaud in the xecutiou they were welcome. The three aptives, with long ropes atlached to their cchs, were led by the horsemen to the lit- 0 Zion church on Oak stn-et in this lace, aud there it was decided to hang Villiams to tree that has done duty be- ore ns a gallows. nnd Joiner were conveyed to he scene of their crime, a distance of 12 uiles.

A rainstorm was prevailing when the nc of inarch was taken up. Joiner and ohnson walked about a mile. when.Tohn- on paid lie would go no farther, that he vas exhausted. A wagon was procured, ud both negroes wore hustled into it. 'lie rain came down in torrents, and the ight was dismnl.

When Independence was reached, a halt mado, and those who desired were iven 1111 opportunity to view the negroes, ftcr which tho inarch was again resumed. When within two miles of the oro'ipicd by the Cottons, some of ic crowd set up a yell, and much proniis- lious shooting was indulged in. -lust he- ire reaching Cotton's place a few linos of Nearer. My God, to Thee" was hummed 1 doleful tune. Arriving at the place where the mur- ers were committed, Johnson and Joiner ere made to jump out of the wagon, oiner had in some way loosened the rope his hands, and he made a daring break freedom.

He got off only few feet, owever, when some bun grabbed him. Fonglit Under the Joiner sot up a piteous moan and hogged is raptors lu him. lie Iholl ro.iiliest- 1 to he permitted to light Johnson, s.iy- llmt had -rot him ill! all th" Johns-m signified his desire to ght, and they were given an opportunity i gratify their passion for a fisticuff. Johnson, though much smaller than otniT, put up a good light and dealt some telling blows. The spectacle of ic two mcs, who were ou tho very brink eternity, fighting in the pouring rain, vas indeed a strange one.

They were finally conveyed into differ- nt rooms of the Cotton house, and by ireats of severe torture Joiner was asked tell all lui knew about this murders. Fi- ally, by a little torture and more threats, admitted the crimes. In tlie meantime nother squad had Johnson off getting his onfession. putting them to oatli bv burning them. every one raillies'ced in this suggestion, ami three ii- liros were started, one for the men, ho were nil wet.

to dry their clothes by id the others presumably for the purpose burning the negroes. Jlost of the men ere eager to burn Johnson anyway, and is generally believed that he was put on le fire for a minute or two, others coded for him, and tho programme was Jotaer confessed killing Mr. John Coton and Mr. Men-ill Stevens, and Johnson -iterated his first confession made when ewas first caught, to the effect that he illed Mrs. John Cotton, Miss Agnes Mil- and Miss I.i/.zie Miller.

After this statement by the negroes the men conveyed them several hundred yards rom the Cotton residence, and hanged hem side by side and lirod a volley of hots into their bodies. Joiner's head was Imost shot- off and Johnson was filled bullet, holes In their confession John. and Joiner said that, two section hands vorking near Independence wore there nd took part in the murders. Their olv robbery It is a notice-able fact lj.it the two iH-irnies thev io Bell and Chnrles Brooks, left Indepond- noe the day after tho Cottons won- mur -ind have nut born heard of since. Revival Services In Ti laity.

An unusually interesting revival tor- ice was held in Trinity U. B. church Wednesday evening, which was largely attended and greatly enjoyed. Many -earts were touched when a highly respected young man boldly, but modestly, walked out to the altar ajjd said: "1 want to be saved." Later on a young iady came to tfce altar to receive tbe counsel and prayers of the people 3od. The service was deeply epi ritual Many unsaved persons are uuved to serious reflection.

Frank Day Frank Day, who was arrested here for a Lancaster robbery, was sentenced on Wednesday at Lancaster tbe eastern penitentiary for 5 vears. Day's Partner, was given a 7 sentence. NEW IRISH SOCIETY. HONEY BflCK Its Mtlin If the Study and Perpetuation of Hibernian History. Jan.

new society, ganuctl for the purpose of setting forth and perpetuating the history of the Irish race in this country, was formed at die licvcro Houso. The mime of the new ganizatiou is the American-Irish Historical society, and the lirst meeting incliufcd HE HAD A STROKE OF PAEALT81S from all the New rcpi'csentativi rtates, while letters commending the id were re.id from a large number of pron i- iii-iit Irishmen in all parts of the count! Amonj: those present were Thomas J. Gi r- of tins city, Joseph Smith and Geor Demp.sey of Lowell, Thomas B. Law: ci Worcester. Johu C.

Linehan, insurer cc commissioner of Xew Hampshire; Rqv. Kaau of Concord, X. Osborn Howes of "Boston, J. J. McCoy of Chido- uiij Kev.

F. Linehan of Biddeford. Me. Hon Thomas J. Gargan presided and outlined in his opening remarks the ojb- ject of the new society.

Ho said that the Irish r.ice had played a prominent part fn tin- history the country from its rbjst settlement, but no history of the deeds.bl the brave men had ever been written. Insurance Commissioner Linehan bl New Hampshire believed it was due the memory of the ancestors of the present Irishmen in this country, the men of the Revolutionary times, who made such sacrifices, that the society should be formed. following: officers were elected foi what will 1)0 the parent society: President general, Hear Admiral Richard W. Meade of Washington; secretary general, Thomas Hamilton Murray of Lawrence, treasurer general, John C. Linehan of Now Hampshire; librarian, Thomas B.

LawlBI of Worcester; executive committee, in addition to ihe above officers, Theodora lioosevelt of New York, James J. Roach of Boston, Joseph Smith of Lowell, Augustus St. Gaudans of New York, Thomas ,1. Gargan of Boston, Maurice Egan, E. A.

Morelev of Washington and T. Russell Sullivan of Boston; vice presidents, one from every state and Ne Kngland, James of Mair T. W. Maloueyof Osboru How of Massachusetts, N. J.

Hanson of Rhoie Isla nd a ud Joseph Swords of Connnecticujt. Jail Delivery lu New Hampshire. LiACOMA, N. Jan. jsil breaking episode Avas added to the history of tho Belkuap county jail hei-e last night.

The escaped prisoners are Albert Pike, under sentence for breaking aud entering, and Jesse Reynolds, Patrick Briscull, Henry Kumas and Jerry MeColley wea-e being held for the grand jury on various charges. The men broke j.iil in a bold manner. They demolished the cell locks by using the iron posts of their bed frames aud with the posts as weapons made theJi way to the roof of the jail, getting out ou the roof through a skylight. That tlioii plan of escape had been carefully mado is shown by the fact that they had torn rip the sheets and knotted them into a rope, by which means the ground was reached from the roof. The men then scattered, and apparently were a long way off whqii the alarm was given.

CuIIora Looming Up. indications are that the result of the senatorial election in Illinois will be to place. Senator Cullom in the cabinet. As has already been indicated in these dispatches, the treasury portfolio has been open in the hope that the senatorial complications might terminate in such a way that Mr. Cullom could be safely spared from senate, Mr.

Mason, it is understood hero, is a thorough supporter of the administration, and it is believed that his election will make the way clear to a formal teiidei of tin- place to Senator Cullom, unless oth er developments seem to require that the position shall go to another section of the country. Firemen Plead Guilty to Anon. WALTHAM, Jon. the district court here Patrick E. Clark, Johr l)oyle and John K.

Green pleaded guilty to setting fire to the barn of Thomas Carroll in Watertown on Aug. 14. Tncy were held in 81,500 for the grand jury. Patrick Clark also pleaded guilty to setting fire the storage house of Samuel Coolidgo al Watertown on Jan. 17 and was held in SI, 000 additional.

Two of the men are volunteer members of Hose No. 2 of the Wa teitown fire department, and it is charged lint they set the tiros to mid to their income as firemen. They receive fS for each fire they attend. Mason Formally Elected. SPRINGFIELD, Jan.

th- joint assembly, by a strict party vote, ex- Congressman W. E. Mason, the choice ol the Republican caucus, was formally elected United States senator to succeed John M. Palmer. -The vote was as follows: Mason, 125; Altgeld, 77.

Senator Shelby M. Cullom was unanimously commended tc President Elect McKinley as eminently qualified for a cabinet portfolio. Czar to Visit China. LONDON, Jan. correspondent of The Daily News at Vienna says: "I am informed that Li Hung Chang took home with him the news that the czar and prob- ablv the czarina will visit China upon the opening of the Siberian railway and will then visit Peking, Tokyo and Seoul.

Hc will then invite the monarchs of China, Japan and Korea to be Ills guests at Via- Be Wasbed Canceled ALBANY, Harden, an employee of the Leonard Publishing company of this city, was arrested in the post- j.liice last night by Federal Detective Coloman, charged witli washing canceled postage stamps. His operations in this line are said'to be extensive. He said he had nc defense to offer to the charge. He is 2i years old and recently married. The In Bombay.

Jan. dispatch from Bombay to The Daily Mail says that case of plague has appeared in the servants' quarters on the grounds of the government house. All of theservants' houses there were immediately burned. It is stated that Dr. Heffkina has discovered plague vaccine.

Another Expedition Aeainst LONDON, Jan. Daily News Rome correspondent asserts that active negotiations are on foot to arrange tor on Anglo-Italian expedition agaiust the aer- vishes. Not Mcetine Enconraeement. LONIOV. Jan.

Chronicle says: "It is Sieved that Senator Woleott of Colorado his little support in London for the idea of a new monetary conler- sncp Weather Forecait. Rain or snow; warmer: easterly fa winds. ome. Afterwards he hid a poplexy and one of b's limbs was para- vzed until Wednesday evening, when ome of bis frit-ads him to bold a rayer meeting. ni'e Ihe tirst prayer being offered Shaeffer felt a peculiar utl'ience coming over him and the aralysia left him.

While otheis were slill kreelmg in rayer be loped up and exclaimed that was cured. He was able at once to walk, although only a short time before could not move the limb unltss he iii so with his hands. a short ser- ice of prayer he accompanied bis friends Salem TJ. B. church and was in an nn- sual happy mood all evening.

His remarkable cure affected him very much nd he attributed it entirely to the power the Holy Spirit. Tbe matter occasion- considerate interest among the peo- le wben they learned of the manner in he had been cured. ATTEMPTED TO ROB- inrglars Away by tho BiitkiDgi of Large IK-fT- Wednesday evening, between the ours of 10 and 11 o'clock, an attempt made to burglarize tbe cobbler shop nd tobacco store of Adam Behny, 3-10 orth Eighth street. It wss learned oday that tbe butglara bed already ucceeded in breaking one of the canes the rear windows in the shop, facing he Etnbich orchard, but the handsome arge watch dog belonging to Mrs. Em- icb, was quartered in the basement and tightened them away by bia loud arking.

Had it "not been for his the shop and neighboring ftores ight have becu burglarized. Tbe sta- on house is but two doors north oi the at ion acd the police evidently were on leir beats or they would have discov- red tbe thieves. The manufacturers have given us orders to hand you back your Money if 's CURE does not cure your Cough or Cold. Better try it. Price, a bottle.

Boger's Drug Store, 47 SOUTH E1SHTH ST FUNERALS- MiLs. MARY Funeral services over the body of Mrs Mary, wife of Owen Callil-an, were held this morning in St. Mary's Catholi church by Rev. Adam Christ. Interrnen was made in St.

Mary's cemetery. Un dertafcer J. F. McGovern was in charge Filn Cared In 3 to 6 Dr. Agnew's Ointment will care a casts of Itching Piles in from 3 to6 nights.

One application brings comfort. Fo Blind and Bleeding Piles it is peerless. Also cures Tetter, Salt Rheum, Eczema Barber's Itch, and ah eruptions of th skin. 35 cents. Sold by Geo.

Schools, druggist, Rt! Remarkable Experience of E. Shaeffer, This City. ast KveiihiE Wli'lo Were Fraj ins He Sudrfen'y Ki-ceiteil tho Tsi of Ills Afterwards A'tended A Whole Family Nearly fruit ser- About a weeKago Edsv. Shaeffer, ealer, one evening whiie at-ending ices in Sa'em U. B.

church, of which he a member, was tfken i 1 hid tnd went stroke of NEARLY ASPHYXIATED. Entire Family sullVrs From Escaping Coal Gas. The firmly cf Wm. Largan, residing Front and Walnut streets, on Tuesday ij-ht narrowly escaped cYath gas S( aping from a stove. It appears tbe family, to tbe number seven or eight, re-tired early i the evening and everything feemed I right until morning, ben one or two of the family arose ami elt sickly.

The other members were nally aroused and-all were found to be an'nnconscious condition. Dr. Peter- was sent for and attended Ihe amily. They are all getting along nicely was a na'rrow escape for the entire amily. THE'SICK.

Frank K. Krause, stenographer and yre writer in Geo. D. Krause ardware store, who has been confined his home with illruss for several days, as again resumed his dutifs. AVilliam Boyer, residing at Second and lililin t'oets, janitor of the Garfii-ld hool building, is confined to the home ull'erirg with a carbuncle on his right Wm.

K. Manfield, music dealer, iscon- ned to his room at the Valley House the grip. Bank Association Officers. The annual election of otliiersof Group of the Pennsylvania tankers' lon, unit 'raring Lan- aster, York, Milllm, Jniiinrn, 1'erry, Adams, Franklin, Fulton nd Northumberland unties, took pli ce the board of trade, at. Harrisburp, Veduesday afternoon.

The result fol- ows President, E. M. Henderson, Car- sle; secretary and treasurer, P. Dnncan, 5uncannon. executive committee, P.

lavmnker, Lancaster; James A. Meyer, Jofumbia; W. E. Alricks, Harrisburg; K. J'loyer, Mechauicsburg.

Hone Kicked Baker Friddcll. John T. Friddell, baker, of 030 ut street, is Confined to his home with badly bruised light leg. This morning when about to harness one of his horses the stable another horse kicked him on the muscles above the knee. It was with considerable difficulty that he the house and had Dr.

W. F. Klein 'rets the injury. He e.xpccts to be about igain by tomorrow. Presented a Cake.

if ie ie-jular meeting cf Lebanon 3a1tle No 314, K. G. Wednesday evening, six new members were au- to the order. Second Guardsman Peter S. Beist agreeably surprised present by presenting them with beautuully iced cake, which was one awav with in a short time.

Ad- RETURNS HEARTY THANKS For Many Expressions of Good Rev. II. S. Miioll, Lutheran Minister. The Rev.

B. S. Smoll extends hi? hearty thanks and congratulations to the members of Walmer's, and Sattazahn's congregations, of which he is Lutheran pistor, for the many gifts which tie and his family have received at their Bar not only do the gifts alone deserve praise and thanks, but also the true spirit of Christian fellowship which manifests itself in euch donations. la the pastor's uvssion only to expound tie Word of God and slore the minds of his auditors with its truth, or also to be influential in its applications to the do. in2sand actions of mankind, and in its htiuj; reganitd as solemn duties of life to be followed Presuming it to be the latter responsibility resting on him, we can easily conjecture the pleasure and Christian admiration with which such presentations ate received, when they a once show that the pastor has been successful, in so far that he has decentralized men from their ownselves, and that selfishness no longer "melts the Christian pearl of charity." G.

S. S. CHEAP INSURANCE- In the Firemen's Mutual Aid Association of This City. The cheapest and most carefully man acccl beneficial organization in the city is the Firemen's mutual aid association. The membership fee is tl and an additional $1 for advance assessment.

The treasury constantly has on hand as many dollars as tbere are members and tbis amount is paid to the fam tly of a deceased member a day or two after death. The association was organized in 1878, and since then there have been 21 deaths, including that of James M. Gossler, and the total membership is 347. The present assessment is due Feb. 4.

It is the cheapest kind of insurance. Men of good health acd habits may become members. Daniel G. Miller, at the Valley National Dank, is secretary, who will furnish any desired information. Will Institute Clay Circle.

GrandChief Washington Aaron Barlett, of Pleasant Hill, Grand Scroll Keeper G. C. Mehrer and Grand Treasurer Harry Davis, both of Philadelphia, and George B. Scheetz, Fiank AV. Bittner and George Schaetfer, of this city, all officers and members of the Brotherhood of the Union, drove to Clay, Lancaster county, this afternoon.

The purpose of their visit is to institute Clay council, No. GS, B. II. (H. 0.

of this evening with a membership of 59. Three Lebanon Appointees. The senate and house appointments were announced on Wednesday at Harrisburg. Among them we iind that Marshall L. Case is appointed a transcriliinK clerk in the senate, Milton 1C.

Broderick is made juniror of committee room and Clarence E. Hoverter, of Jonestown, is a page. Toe latter two are house appointments. Prohibition City Committee. E.

H. Light, chairman of the Prohibition city committee, has called a meeting of that organization for Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock in room 4. of the court house. The meeting ia called for the purpose of nominating candidates for the different city offices. Woiklng In New tJtraey.

John Behney, son of Mrs. Emma Behney, of the Railroad house, who was employed at Worchester, has sa- rured employment anil is working at Plainfield, N. J. Return From Connecticut. Harry Ellenberger, of'Norwich, returned to this city, Wtdnesday afternoon with his family and will again reside here.

He will," in all probability, enter the tonsorial business. Meetlrg at Harriibmc. John K. Fertig, chairman of. the Republican county committee, and Al.

Houck went to Harrisbnrg today and are attending a meeting of the executive committee of the state league of Rapubli- can clubf. Went Weet Tor llorser. Harry E. Light, horae dealer, today eft for the west, when be will purchase nother carload of horses. In Olden Times 'eople overlooked the importance of per- uanently beneficial effects and were sat- sfied with transient action; but now that is generally known tb.it Syrup of Figs will permanently overcome habitual con- well-informed people will not uy other laxatives, which act for a time, ut finally injure the system.

There In a class of People 7ho are injured by the use of coffee, there has been placed in all the rocery stores a new preparation called jRAiu-0, made of pure grains, that takes le place of coffee. The most delicate tomach receives it without distress, and ut few can tell it from coffee. It does ost over as much. Children may rink it with great 15 eta. and cts.

per package, l.y it. Ark for made by Dr. Ilersh Alderman Miller, John Simmons and £.. P. tank.

Aveut to This morning Mrs. Harry White, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred M. Clough, vbo formerly resided on Lehman street but who several months ago moved to N'ew Brighton, left on the rain for the latter place, to pa a visit upt H.

C. Brill, of the bolt and nut works, accompanied her to the eastern tales. Bind heel Breaks. This morning as Nimrod Light, grain and coal dealer and postmaster at Avon, accompanied by his daughter, was driv- ng on Lehman street the hind wheel of his war-on broke down in front of Dr. A.

S. Smith's residence. A piece of scanting was secured and Mr. Light was able proceed on his return home to Avon. Wedding Pottstowii.

Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Merkel and Mr.

and Mrs. Frank Fulmer were passengers on the 2:01 train this afternoon for Pottstown, where this evening they will attend the wedding of Elmer Dengler to Miss Jallie Reifsnydcr. The bride is sister of Mrs. Merkel. Special January Term ot Court.

When tLe fourth day's sessions of the special January term of civil court opened at lock this morning, be fore Judge A. W. Ehrgood, the case trespass brought bj John F. Fishei against Samuel M. was resumed The case promises to take up the entirr day's session.

Over Seven Feel Tall. Col, A. A. Powell and wife, of Cincia natti, Ohio, are stopping at the Colonis hotel. Col.

Powell is a travelling sale: man and is over seven feet in height He attracted, much attention today the streets. Your ch- lea for the best lady's coat i the house, regardless of former price, fo at Stambaugb. Haak's. 19tf iRAIK-0. li-tf Merry Scene at the Home of Mr.

and Mrs. Isaac Wolf. THE WOLF-BRIGHTON NUPTIALS On North Eltvt-nth Street, in the Presence of the Fami'y mnd Kecep- tlon Will be Held This Evening -Xumer- Jons Handsome Were Recelied. Tbe Mr. and Mrs.

Isaac Wolf, 541 North Eleventh street, was the scene of a beautiful wedMirg at 4 o'clock this af-ernoan, when their son, Samuel A. Wolf, was united in holy matrimony to Miss Mary A. Brighton, ot Peter-buiy, Lancaster county, in the pretence of only the members of the family and the im- mfdiat relatives Promptly at 4 o'clock the bridal party en'pred the pallor, which was brilliantly i'luminatfd and decorated with plants and llowers.and the procession was made np as follows: John G. Shank and Walter G. Strickler, usberp, who performed their duties in tine style; then the bridesmaid, Miss Ella Fu'mer, of Petersburg, Lancaster county, an intimate associate of the bride, and the groomsman, Christ M.

Haber, book keeper in 0. Shenk's store, who were followed hy tbe bride nnd Broom. Samuel A Wolf and Miss Mary A. Briehton, who looked beautiful in their handsome wedding garments. The bride wore a charming suite of whitu oreaodie and carried a bunch of bridal rosep, while the groom wore evening dress, with a rose in hia coat lapel.

Immediately after tbe wedding tbe newly married couple received many congratulations. Tbe reception will be held this evening, between the hours of 7:30 and 10:30 o'clock, at the fame residence, for which a large number of invitations heen issued. An elegant wedding breakfast followed the wedding. The cbuBle were the recipients of many useful and handsome presents. The groom is the successful proprietor of the tonsorial establishment, on South Ninth street, and is very popular.

He is a prominent member of Co. Fourth regiment, N. G. of Camp 65, P. O.

S. of and of the Delta wheelmen, aa well as a number of other organizations. For the present the newly married couple will remain with the groom's parents, on North Eleventh street They expect to make their wedding tour in several weeks. THOU'GHT IT WAS FIRE- The Heavy Windu This Morning Cauwd tbe Striking of tbe Ganuwell Alarm. This morning between the hoars of 12:30 and 1:30 o'clock frequent alarms were Btruck by Ihe Gamewell tire alarm, but they were so irregular that it soon became apparent that they were not intended as an alarm of fire.

Supt. John Oliver, of the fire alarm system, was seen today and stated that owing to tbe heavy winds the electric and fire alarm wires on Willow street, in the vicinity of Sixth and Seventh streets, bad come in contact with each other and this started tbe alarm bell. Tbe repair was made today by Mr. Oliver, who also itated" that' the wires are entirely too close to each other. The striking of the alarm continued for quite a while and was heard by many persons.

Chief HartnHn and Second Assistant Reilly turned out shortly after tbe alarm was struck, bat their services were not needed. Register Hoffman A Time. Register C. E. Hoffman has fixed Saturday morning January 0 30 o'clj in the court house as tbe time of testimony in the matter of letters minstration on the estate of Sum" ler, late of Union were granted Amos Fake on tJ January 2 and now Mrs Mease, Hos er's sister, asks revoked.

American The convention of the association of tbe Jnhior American Mechanics, ia Harrisbnrg. These President, Lewis Brini vice president, F. S. secretary, AViUmer Grow treasurer, T. 8.

Vevins, Mnsser, district held at elected: -Reading; f'Altoota; Tbey We W. 6. Shugar morning left for Pres spent tbe day with an nni who slaughtered leveral and tbe occasion was. an for them. No doubt the two young men were dated.

Try Oraln-O Try Graln-Or Ask your Grocer today to show you a ackage of GRAis-0, the new food drink mt takes tbe place ot conee. The child- en may drink it without injury as well is the adult. All who try it, like it SEAIN-O has that rich seal brown oi iocha or Java, but it is made from pure rains, and the most delicate stomach eceives it without distress. the price coffee. 15c.

and 25 cts. per package, old by all grocers. I'V-tf Adopted Laws. Notice is hereby given that the Board Health has adopted the Sanitary Code Pennsylvania and the laws of the tate Board of Health as a whole. JOHX WALTER, M.

President. Attest: A. C. HEBSH, Secretary. 12-lw Cabinet photographs, 50 cts.

per dozen. "Little Queen Photon," 25 cents per Two WeeaV Cani-aMlng Trip. Robert Darkes and Howard Rhine, of this city, left this morning on a trip through the northern part of-thib and through Schuylkill conntyi They are canvassing for Kiae Tocal photographers, and will gone two wee 8 McOofd's Trju. Alfred McCord will be placed on trial on Monday in the Philadelphia eottj-ty courts for the murder of Hewty Adams. George B.

AVoomer and Warren esqa, of thia city, who will defend Mi-Cord, will-go to the city Monday morning. Political Doing, at Er-Postmaster L. H. of Jones- lerque town, has been elected chairman of committee of vacancies that may ONE CENT. TWENTY YEARS AGO- Reprint From the "Dally Newt" of Decades Ago.

AVilliam and Harry Heilman, who had been conducting the Central hotel ia Lebanon for sometime, expected to leave here dnrin? February and take charge of a hotel in "Pinegrove. Wednesday afternoon while John Hartman air! wife were on their way home from Avon, on the turnpike, the horse slipped and fell, upsetting the sleish and throwing out the occupant! 1 Harttnaii held a baby in her arms and when thrown out fell upon the child, injuring it somewhat. On tbis day Jacob Rocdel, boot and shce manufacturer on Cumberland shipped to William Yeo, St. Clair, Schuylkill county; one hundred pair of home-made boots. Samuel U.

Reinoehl moved into his home on North Eighth street. An item says: "Wednesday evening Prof David Shotf, Lebanon's live insurance agent, temperance lecturer, etc, in company with hia clerk. Peter Ferry, and ten ladies, started for Cornwall a large sleigh, to have a grand time cf it, to use the professor's own words, thing was a high-toned aff lir.entirely moral, we were all dressed to the pink of, perfection, not minding expenses I and was determined to have a'bally time, and we had it." Card Party. Miss Florence Gleim, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Fred E. Gleirn-, Eighth and Lehman streets, Wednesday evening entertained several of her young lady and gent emen friends to a card party. Whist and eachre, and music and dancing were the pleasurable features of the evening. Lunch was served and all letnrned to their homes delighted. Mculeal by Local Talent.

A musical will be given this evening in the lecture room of St. John's Reformed church and the proceeds will go to. benefit a worthy cause. Some of the bet loa-1 talent and Miss Rebecca Cornett, cf Reading, will take part in the entertainment, which will no doubt prove successful in every respect. Ben-ember the Musical.

Do not forget the grand musical in St John's Reformed lecture room this evening. The music, vocal and instrumental, will be of a high order, rendered by first- class musicians and the object for which the musical is given is a worthy one. Go this evening and spend a delightful hour. Monthly Meeting Held. St.

Catherine's guild, a ladies' auxiliary of St. Luke's cnurch, held their regular monthly meeting Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The ladies transacted important business pertaining to work in the parish. Name for eteam Laundry, The name of the Commercial steam laundry has been changed recently to "Commercial steam laundry, limited," but it will be conducted under the same management as before. DANIEL A.

FRANTZ, FUNERAL DIRECTOR. NIGHT CALLS. No. 109 North Ninth Street, LEBANON, PA. WANTED? AN ONE WHO HAf poultry to use ostr-esh creeoctr bone, ttio besi tliiuir In the world to nuke lay all winter.

postal and I will call. CHRIVT YOST, Fifth St and Schaeffentown road, Lebonou, MAS, so, situation cierlr or atalstant hoofc- Jteeper, manufActarinK btudneas preferred. Tune yeai-a experlenre lu Iron mllli. Kufer- e'Ce. Addreaa, NEWS OEFICiS, Lebanon.

Pa. COUKG MAX TO JLEAKN TV tho tailoring trade. Apply a-a-tt JFIJfB 5wo-STOBT dwelling, containing 10 nonbebil-. compr Ninth and Heno Ziminerman eatato. Is offereil for rent.

Apply io 8. H. HENTZ. janlii-if yp. llghtq Street.

T7Ori SToKB UOHM8. One Jb one 13xT the Republican primaries to be the Back hotel tonight. O. the present school director, is said to be a strong candidate for re-election. Attended the Obsequies.

Charles Andrews. dozen, at tbe janl5-tf ELITE STUDIO, 833 Cumberland street. THREE DOLLARS FIFTY CENTS will purchase you a set of ROGER'S SILVER PLATED KNIVES AND FORKS ONE-HALF DOZEN KNIVES, Harry Andrews. Peter Sando and their wives, Mies Sando and John Andrews, of this city, went to Reading this morning to attend the fin- era! of Harrison Harner, there today. was buried COStMAND cheap, and one cf the flnest Bean CISMER THREE Drawn C.

s. Juror. George F. Lanser, of thi? been drawn as a petit Juror to the Febrnary sessiong of thetjmted States aietrict court, beginning Febrnary 15, at Philadelphia. Commencing With Brand POORS OI'E'i Aj 1.30.

Arnold Watford's ONE-HALF DOZEN FORKS, PENSIONS GRANTED. Sarah A. Bnck of East Hanover owa- Hhin baa been granted an original by the commissioner of Candidate for School Director. Frederick Snyder, formerly of the KMT STUPENDOUS SCENIC PRODUCTIONS, The Brand of Cain, The Smugglers, Streets of New York, Mystic Mountain. 15.000 POUNDS OF SPECIAL ADMISSION: 10, MATINEES, 10 2O A 3O CTS.

nd 2O CBHT9. di Sold Kiltie's Property Sheriff Reuben Stine 1 this morning of H. ra township botcher who do- last week after confensing to The properbrought $375, J. K. Lauderim Reliable Jewelefei; 30 reara.

834 Cumberland Kf-pubilcan at The Republicans of Mi------ ship, (Ricnland district,) wUl hold then primaries on January 23, from 3 to 7 o'clock, at Eckert's hotel. i Samuel A. Wolf, of this city, and Mi-i Mary A. Briii-hton, of Petereburij, Lancaster county. Monday nigMwhw- cent ticket.

me Smugglers." nled by one paid cent ticket. Monday night, Rewrved seats on Mle at Miller's Mnsic Stow, Cumberland street. SCELLANEOUSH Veteriiury.Surfleon, the BwrX Wai.3P«» Hrti LEBANON, W..