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The Color Line Ij Still Veintlous National Committee Ready to For Sftata to lie i Acted V'pon. ST. Lone, great and email, black and whito and all the intermediate fibadcs of complexion, from all over tbe Union aro swarming into this ble town. For the Inst week they have been dropping in at odd intervale by ones and twos. But now they are coming by the carload, and It will be a week before they will bare ull arrived.

Although it is almost a week until the convention will be culled to order, tlmro is a vast amount ol preliminary work to be done. There scores of contests to be argued before the national committee, whioh meets today, and added to this is a vast deal of rootine work to be done. It is asserted that, backed up by the made by MoKlnley's managers, C. W. Fairbanks of Indianapolis will be made temporary chairman ot the Republican convention and M.

Tunrston of Xebras- ka will be permanent chairman. Then come in tbe nature of a sur- pilio, as neither had been prominently mentioned during the canvass for tbe po- sltione. It bad been understood that the selections would be either Merriam of Minnesota, who refused the honor a month ago; Balkeley of Connecticut, Alger of Mloh- 'Igan, Evans of Tennessee, Warner Millet New York or Hastings of Pennsylva nla, with General Charles H. Grosvenot of Ohio as a possibility. These men were carefully considered as to their peculiar fitness for the position by JloKJnley managers, and for one reason or another were rejected.

During the heat of the campaign Senator Thnrston had been one JOHN M. THUHSToy. MoKlnley'fl most active supporters. Al tlmo lib was mentioned aa the man to nomination speech for MoKin- ley, and wlion Foraker received that honor an agrcoroont was mndo whereby Thuretnn was to reooive ono equally high. When C.

W. Fairbanks was in Cleveland threw weeks ago, he win considered as the proper man to preside over the convention during its first arduous deliuera- tlono. IlisbocnnoBS nnd sairaclty us one ot ConiiuUHil on Second Faire. TWENTY YEARS AGO. Beprlnt From the of Two Decades Aff4k WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7.

Manno Kck, who was awarded the contract to tear down the old Catholic church, preparatory to erecting a new edifice, on the morning of this day employed ten men, at a dollar a day, who were loafing around the court bouse, to help him in the work. He expected to complete the job in ten days. Work was commenced on the morning of this day npon the cellar of the new house which Cyrus llauch intended erecting in East Lebanon. George Heibg had the contract for dipping the cellar. The Jackson township echool board wet Monday and the newly elected members, conpistini; of Levi Steiner nnd Andrew Tice, took their seats.

The following officers were elected to serve for one year: President, Joseph Fainter; secretary, Valentine Urieh; treasurer, John Gockioy. Tuesday evening John B. Shaak and Miss Jennie F. Miller, both of town, were united in marriage by the Rev. W.

Kreiuer, pastor at this tiuie of the First Reformed church. The funeral of A. 1'. Helms, of rotts- ville, took place on the afternoon of this day at Jlyerstown. Deceased WHS a member of "Myerstown lodge, No.

35S, 1. O. of (J. a'iid member of the Fellows funeral aid society of Lebanon. Monday night the cellar of John Fisher, residing on Xorth Tenth street, was broken into and robbed of bread, pies, etc.

Will GJ tu Virginia. J. Will Betz, of 1221 Brandy wine street, returned Momlay eveninc the Presbyterian hospital, Philadelphia, where he was examined. The doctors have ordered him to ppend some weeV-s in the mountains of Virginia and he will leave next week. Mr.

Betz is recovering from ail operation for chronic appendicitis. Societies Meet. The ladies' mite s'X-itfties of Salem Lutheran ami St. Murk's Reformed churches met Tuesday evening, the former at the hoYne of Mrs. B.

Conzolman, 533 Lehman street, ami the latter at the home of Mrs. George IX Rise, 152 Kighth streot. Pure blcod is the safeguard of health. Keep the blood pure with Hood's Sarsaparilla if you would always be well. Best A FORTY HOURS' DEVOTION.

A Solemn and Celebration Brought to a Cloee. The annual forty hours' devotion which was bepin in'St Mary's Catholic church on Sunday morning was brought to a close Tuesday evening by the holding of impressive and solemn services. Members of the Sodality, to tiie of 300 or over formed" a procession and marched through the different aisles of the church ar.d presented a pretty scene. After the march of the procession "yas finished the following program of services was coiie over: A hyum, Landi Sion and Yen' Cieator were reu- dered after which the sermon was preached by Rev. Father Peter Christ, of Hliamokin." His subject, "Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist," was well discoursed and attentively listerieil to.

Then the litany of faints was chanted by the "(I, Sslntaris," afrer which the benediction followed. The services were closed by sineiuc the "Te Deum." The church was crowded to its fullest capacity. Following were the priests in attendance: Revs. II. Christ, Gettysburg; Peter Christ, Shamokin; Hemlef, New Oxford, Foin, Harrisburg: Kane, Lancaster; Berger, Lancaster; My were, Mt.

Smith, Cornwall; Bender. Brooklyn, N. and Adam Christ, of St. Mary's, this city. DEATHS.

ALMOST RUN DOWN. MISS GERTRCDE A. LHillT. Miss Gertrude A. Light, eldest daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Joseph H. Light, died at an early hour this niorn- inc; at her home, 831 Willow street, of spine disease, after a lingering illnefs. Nine weeks ago today Miss Light was seized with rheumatism, which later resulted in an affection of the spine. During her illness she sullered intensely but bore up with Christian fortitude.

Every effort was made to save her young life but it was unavailing nnd she quietly passed into her long and peaceful rest surrounded by the members of the family and a few immediate who watched at her betlside. Miss Light possessed a rich, full alto voice. During a little more than vear she had been a member of St. John's Reformed church choir and frequently sang with the popular Orpheus club. Several years ago she sang with the Trinity U.

B. church choir, of which church she was a faithful and consistent member. She often sung in public and her success was unbounded. It was with great sorrow that her inability to appear in the opera "Mikailo," which was given last neason by the Orpheus club, was learned by the public. The family have been thrown in the deepest grief and despair by their loss and have tbe sympathy of a large circle of relatives and friends.

Deceased was aped years. She wr.s a loving, dutiful daughter, a kind and affectionate sister, and was a young lady of admirable qualities and attributes, a delightful companion, popular in social and private circles and her'demise will be sincerely regretted by her many friends. A father, mother, one sister, March and one brother, Frank survive. Due notice of funeral will be given in these columns later. STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.

QUITE A BREEZE Has been stirred up in this by the low prices that we are selling Furniture at. How can we do it By buving in large quantities and selling at close prices. Call and examine the prices of largest stock of furniture in the CUX. Frantz's Furniture Bazaar, 732-34 CUMBERLAND ST. An Electric Car Struck by Uglitirng at Hie Half-Way Lightning stuick the open car on tlie Myerstown street electric railway, as it nuareil the Half-Way house, at about 0 o'clock this morning, during the heavy electrical storm.

The woodwork on the roof of the car was set on fire but was quickly extinguished and the only damage done was the burning out of the lamp circuit. Tbe car was in charae of Motorumn Spotts and Conductor and had a fair number of passengers aboard, mostly workingmen, who were on their way to their work in this city. The oar was running at a fair rate of speed, when the passengers were startled by an unusually stroke and immediately became panic stricken at the electrical display in tbe car. dashed from tbe car into the rain when" the car was brought to a stop. After an investigation the trip was continued to Avon.

Will Leave lor St. Louis. L. E. Weimer, one of the delegates to the Republican national convention, which meets at St.

Louis next Tuesday, will leave tomorrow afternoon and on Saturday will join the delegation leaving Pittsburg. He will be accompanied by his eon, Mayor John A. 'U'eimer, who has received an invitation from, the Mayor of St. Louis to attend. They will stoi" off at Cleveland and other places.

L. E. Weimer received a handsome delegate badge this morning. Kodn Bud An interesting and delightful entertainment will be given tins eveninc, in Laudermihch's hall, by the Rose Bud society, composed of a number of little girls." The proceeds will be donated to the Good Samaritan hospital. The entertainment will be especially enjoyed by the children, and being for a worthy cause it is hoped that a large attendance will be present.

A ticket" of admission costs onlv live cents. Will the ClHSS. The graduating class of the Lebanon high school will lie entertained at the residence of Miss Emma Schmauk, North Eighth street this evening. An elaborate musical and literary program has been arranged for the occasion. Attended the Coiumencemet.

William Brandt, who is employed in a large drue store in Philadelphia, arrived in this city Tuesday evening to attend the annual commencement of the Lebanon high school, of which he is a graduate. His sister, Miss Gertrude, isa member of the class of 'V'6. He left again this morning. Political Meeting. A large crowd gathered in front of the Rising Sun hotel, Oampbtllstmvn, Tuesday evening, to to an address by candidate for conirress, Hon.

Henry Honck. The meeting was called to order by Walker Johnson, a well-known citizen of that town. Fine Lot of FrogK. Frank Dimmerling anJ Shaeffer Bollman on Tuesday night visited tbeSwatara, in the vicinity of Jonestown, where they succeeded in catching a large number of frogs, amounting to 2o or 30 pounds, Left for Washington. C.

Mrs. Harry I). Rise and daughter left on the train this morning for Washington, P. where they will visit the family of William Householder, formerly residents of this city. Medical Boitrd in The medical board of pension examiners met this morning at the United States hotel and examined five applicants for pensions.

The Press and Four o'clock club will play a game of ball next Tuesday afternoon at Avon Inn. Everv member and friend of Salem Lutheran church choir should attend the organ recital and uiusicale on Friday evening, in the mam auditorium of the church. A Desperat; Tramp Captured Near Palmyra. HE OUT HIS THEOAT ATO WEIST With a to Cm WelUng- ton Toder, Was Promptly Knocked Down ami J. O.

StaunVr Committed Him to Jail. Monday night an attempt was made to break info the residence of Wellington Yoiler, who resides npar Palmyra. Mr. Yoder heard the thieves at work and on making an investigation disturbed the marauders, who made a hasty exit, running through a grass field near the house. Although Mr.

Yoder gave chase they succeeded in making good their escape. Tuesday, while Mr. Yoder was away from home, a tramp came to tbe house and asked permission to go into the grass field, which was granted, although a watch was kept on his movements. All of a sudden the tramp, who by his actions was evidently hunting for something, stooped down, picked up some- nn.l nlanlnn it in HlR nnpltP.t. HlR- UOUJU UC Yt US 11J1UIU1CU fcut.

tions and immediately started hi pursuit of the fellow and when near the railroad caught up to him. Immediately upon seeing Mr. Yoder the tramp took a razor from his pocket and made a cut across his throat and wrist, after which, with the razor in hand, he leaped at Mr Yoder and made a desperate attempt to cut him. Mr. Yoder promptly knocked him down and held him until help arrived, who took charge of his transship and kept him a prisoner until Voder visited Squire SJauffer's office and secured a warrant for the tramps arrest.

Palmvra's constable boing away from town time, the squire deputized Mr. Yoder to act in that capacity. After securing his prisoner he took him before Squire John G. Stauffer, who, upon hearing the evidence, promptly committed him to the county jail, to which place he was taken Tuesday night. The tramp, when brought before the iruui me wounds.

What his object was in cutting his own throat and wrist before attacking Mr. Yoder cannot be understood and was a strange proceeding. THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY. The Celebration of the Orcanlmatlon of tfce Central Pennsylvania Diocese. The Diocese of Pennsylvania, comprising all counties east of the Allegheny mountains to the Delaware, except those of Philadelphia, Chester, Delaware.

Montgomery and Bucks counties, met in annual convention in St. Stephen's Episcopal church, Harrisburg, today. Rev. A. M.

Abel, of St. Mark's, Jonestown, and Rev. J. M. Koehler, the deaf mute minister from Philadelphia, left Tuesday "afternoon.

The latter held services in St. Luke's church Monday eve ning for the benefit uf the deaf mutes of this city and county. The meeting at Harrishnrg wili also be marked by the celebration of the 25th of the founding of the Diocese of Pennsylvania. The first primary conveution of the Diocese of Central Pennsylvania was held at Harrisburg in the fall of 1871. Previous to that time the Dioceafialso included that of Pittsburg and Philadelphia, which are now separate and apart from the Central Pennsylvania Diocese of this state.

The convention will be attended by a number of noted divines of tbe Episcopal church and also a number of inv delegates. At" the opening of the session in St. Stephen's church, Tuesday evening it presided over by Rt Rev. Bishop Nelson S. Rulison.

of South Bethlehem. There were present 75 ministerial delegates, and 56 laymen, representing 30 parishes. The business sessions of the convention will open this morning. The lay delegates from St. Luke's city, are A.

D. Hoffer and Thomas H. Capp. Commencement at Lebanon Valley. Next week the commencement exercises of Lebanon Valley college, will be held.

On Sunday morning Bishop Holt will preach the baccalaureate sermon. Tuesday evebing tbe public alumni meeting will be held and on Wednesday evening Hon. William N. Ashman, of Philadelphia, will deliver the annual address before the literary societies. On Thursday morning the commencement exercises will be held.

There are six graduates in music, six in the scientific and one in the classical department. Will Attend the Dedicatory Ceremonies. Bishop Dubs, who has been spending several days in this guest of Rev. B. J.

Smoyer, North Fourth street, left Tuesday morning for Herndon, Northumberland county, -where he preached Tuesday night. He will also visit Pinegrove and Williamsport. At the latter place he will be present at the dedication of the first Williamsport church on Sunday. On the 21st inst. he will also attend the dedication of a church at Reading.

The bishop is a learned divine and wherever he preaches is greeted by large audiences. Left for Pittsburg. Mrs. Giesz, wife of Rev. H.

Giesz, of Jonestown, passed through here Tuesday afternoon on her way to Pittsburg, where she will spend a month with her mother, who resides there. Mrs. Giesz makes this trip to her home every summer about this time. F. II.

College. The 60th annual commencement oi Franklin Marshall college, Lancaster, will be held Thursday morning. Tuesday evening Jas. M. Beck, delivered the annual address before the literary societies.

This morning a reunion of the literary societies and meeting of the alumni association was held. Admission programs, for which 25 cents are charged, admit youtothegrand organ recital and musicale, in Salem Lutheran church, Friday evening, under the diiection of Dr. Stocks Hammond, -KAUFFMAN'S- Sooimer Millioery! To Reduce Our Immense Stock We Goods at Unusually Low Prices. 31) Ladies' Trimmed Hals at S1.9* to S3.9S llatsever shown for the lirice. SI Young Ladies' and Girls' Trimmed Hats nr.

SL51I to S2.9S. Finest kind of Hats. Si Children's Trimmed Hats. Finest Hats, finest Trimmings, at specially low prices. Ladies' Sailor Hats, 25c, 33C, 49c, T5c.

Sailor Hats in Panama, Satin and Milan Braids, S1.S, $1.47 and $1.75. Children's CB.US. Ribbons and Flowers. Superior assortment at bargain prices. 813 CUMBERLAND ST.

Maddened Horses Dash on 'he Payement and Escapes are Made. John H. Bressler, of 55 Xorth Fourth street, had a narrow escape from serious injury this He was standing at the First National bank 'With several other gentlemen when, without a moments warning, a team of two horses, dashed over the pavement, having become frightened at an approaching electric car. Seeing the team coming toward him Mr. Bressler dived headforemost over the railing on the porch at the Central hotel, and was just in time to escape being struck by the irantic horses.

His companions also escaped injury. The horses were subdued by some bystanders. The driver and the agent jumped off the wagon when it strnckj the pavement- TRANSFERs'lN REALITY. Mrs. Linda Stine Kaub and Augustus Kaub, of Philadelphia, have deeded, for the consideration of 51, to The Society for the Relief of Ministers and Their" Widows of the Reformed Church in the United States, the Baney mansion, now known as the Daniel Stme Memorial Home, at Myerstown.

The instrument was placed on file in the recorder's office this morning. Ella L. Haak to Agnes J. Tice, for two lots in Myerstown. Considerati $400.

Calvin Tice and his wife to Ella L. Haak, for two pieces of ground at Mverstown. Consideration, $400. FUNERALS. CHARLES MILLER.

The funeral of Charles Miller, of Fredericksburg, who died Sunday morning in tbe Good Samaritan hospital, was held this morning from. his late home. Services were conducted in St John's church by Rev. Geisz and interment was made in the church cemetery. Funeral Director D.

A. Frantz was in charge. School Directors Organize. The school directors of Independent District met Tuesday evening their rooms in tbe Harrison building, Seventh and Maple streets, and organized for the ensuing year. The officers are: President, Stanley R.

Ulrich; secretary, Win. V. Light; treasurer, Milton B. Blanch. The new member of the board is Jacob G.

Gerberich. Visited an Old Acquaintance. Dra. J. E.

Porter, of Pottstown; G. W. Kehl, of Reading, and Rev. O. H.

E. Rauch, of Royersford, pastor of the First Reformed church, were the guests of Rev. I. C. Fisher, pastor of St.

Mark's Reformed church todav. The latter was a class mate of Rev. Fisher's at Ursinus college. They returned at 2:01. Will be Photographed In a Gronp.

The class of '96, Lebanon high school, will have a group photograph taken at Rise Gates' gallery tomorrow. This is an annual custom and was 10 have been done today, but the weather would not permit it. A photograph of the class will be hung in Supt. Boger's room, at the high school. Final Rehearsal Held.

The final rehearsal for the grand musical concert, which will be given in Salem Ev. Lutheran church, Friday evening, by the choir, under the direction of Dr. Stocks Hammond, of Reading, was held Tuesday evening in the church. Tho concert promises to be very uuccesa- ml. it Iron Mill Idle.

The throttle valve at the engine in the 10-inch rolling mill at the Pennsylvania bolt and nut works burst at an early hour this morning and caused a suspension of operations. Operations will be resumed as soon as the valve is replaced. Returned From Europe. Horace Brock and family, of Mt. Lebanon, arrived at New York on Tuesday evening from Europe, where they spent a year.

Thev will take up their summer residence, it is said, thirteen miles south of Philadelphia. All are reported to be well. Cracks In the West Hall. The west hall near the northwest corner of the Eagle hotel is cracked to a dangerous degree. This morning carpenters were placed at work to brace the wall.

The trouble was caused by the settling of the foundation walls. Committed for SO Days. Jack Mumford, who was arrested for drunkenness and disorderly conduct, Tuesday night, at Seventh and Willow streets by Officers John Boyer and Smith, this afternoon was committed to jail for 30 days in default of $5 fine. Into ft Bicyclist. As C.

J. Barr, of the East Lebanon iron works was riding down Weidman street on his wheel Tuesday evening, a team drove by a man, whose name could not. be learned, ran into Mr. Barr badly smashing his wheel. Board of Directors Meeting.

The board of directors of the Mt. Gretna United Brethren carnpmeeting association are holding a meeting on the camp- meeting grounds this afternoon. Business pertaining to the approaching carnpmeet- ing is being considered. Bought Two Sea Galls. George M.

Stanley" several days ago purchased two beautiful sea gulls from a gentleman in the northern part of the county, which were caught along tbe. Swatara. The dne bird had been shot in the wing and the other in the leg. Hand Pierced by a Heat Hook. Butcher Isaac Shirap, employed Stohler's butcher shop, on Tenth street, near Lehman, had his right hand pierced by a meat hook, on Tuesday, while hanging meat.

After dressing the wound he went to his home at Bismarck. Will be Married In Ohio. Invitations have been issued announcing the marriage of Dr. Astley Grant Krum. of this city, to Miss Carrie Merriam, daughter of Dr.

and Mrs. E. D. Merriam, Conneaut, Ohio, Tuesday evening, June 23, at o'clock. Pytfauuic Dologfl.

Three pages will be advanced to the rank of esquire this evening at a meeting of Acme lodge, No. 427, Knights of Pythias. LETTERS GRANTED. Deputy Register Cummings has granted letters of administration to Lizzie Schmaltz on the estate of Philip Krick, of North Jackson township. Will Give Entertainments.

The Philips family show arrived in this city this morning and pitched their tents on the lot, corner Fourth and Chestnut streets. Marriage Licenses, Daniel W. Yoder and Sarah Strickler both of Millcreek township. Services by Rev. H.

Glesft. Rev. H. Giesz will preach next Sunday at Klopp's at 9:30 a. m.

and at Zoar's at 2 p. m. Don't forget the grand organ recital and musicale, in Salem Lutheran church, Friday evening, June 12. tills head we will print political communications, newspaper or other articles from responsible persons and paid for at our regular rates, but we wiil in no wise assume responsibility for the opinions expressed in auy of them: and we also reserve the right to reject such articles or portions of them as in our Juuginent are unfitted for our A Reply to the Houck Affidavits. LEBANON, Jan.

10, 1S96. The affidavits of the Houck brothers hardly deservea reply as there is nothing in the record of either that entitles their sworn statements to any respect. I am perfectly willing that my reputation for truth and veracity should be compared with theirs. Alfred Houcfc has to my knowledge within the last two weeks deliberately advised his father to repeat a campaisn falsehood after the latter admitted "that he was misiaken. He has since repeated this story in every speech be has made.

The business and political methods of the younger Houcks are pretty generally known to our people. There are others to whom the same things Tfere said, as recited in my affidavit of yesterday, and when it comes to a question of veracity between the Houck brothers and myself, I am willing to abide by the verdict of the people. I have not the same personal interest in this campaign that the Honcks have and all the known facts of Mr. Houck's campaign verify my statements. HARKY H.

BOGER. EBITOR voters of Lebanon county have it in their power to send to the Legislature a man who will represent them not only by his simple presence there, but one who will carefully guard the interests of his constituents in all matters affecting the welfare of the district, a man who will bring to the position Intelligence, keen business forethought, and what is best of all good, practical common sense. This they can do by voting at the primaries on June 13 for Philip II. Reinhard, the candidate of the people for the Assembly. Mr.

Reinhard has BO "barrel on tap," but has sufficient confidence in the people, of Lebanon county to believe that they will give him their support, because of his ability to fill the office to which he aspires, and will not withhold their votes because of his lack of funds to carry out the methods, usually adopted by some other candidates, namely that of "setting them up" on all occasions. He has an abiding faith in the integrity of the voters of this county, and by virtue of his long service for the Republican party has a right to expect the support of every true Republican in this district He is not a party to any combination or slate, and if elected will go to the Legislature unhampered by any promises or obligations to any faction, andean thereby give bis best efforts for the good of the whole people, and for the district he represents. Let his friends rally to his support and by their votes and influence make possible the election of a man whose qualifications are unquestioned, and one, who will serve the people for the people's good. Money seems to be a recognized factor in politics at the present time, and in the absence of this it becomes necessary for the friends of Philip Reinhard to put forth their claims for his nomination in no uncertain manner, and once for all show our sister counties that politics in Lebanon County are above the purchasing power of the "mighty dollar." Vote for Philip H. Reinhard, the friend of the workingman, and of the people.

HONESTY. lion. Menry HoucfcVDeninl. MR. EDITOR: Certain affidavits are published dragging my name into certain political "deals" therein sought to be set out.

Mr. Boger asserts that my name was discussed during these conferences. If such be the fact it was without my knowledge or consent. The first intimation I gave that I would be a candidate when over the telephone I gave my consent. This was on the day I was registered.

Mr. Boger states that a bargain was entered into by which I was to challenge Mr. Woomer to a joint debate and stump tho county, capture the conferrees and deliver them to Mr. Olmsted. 1 never heard of such a plan, never entered into it, never dreamed of it.

I never go on the stump until I learned cf the slanders being secretly circulated throughout the county. I know absolutely nothing of any arrangement being made with Mr.Olmsted, and am not a party to any such scheme. HENRY HOUCK. Harry Itojcr anfl Ralph "Dandies." Shortly before the time appointed for the examination of applicants to be admitted to the bar, I met Ralph Light on the pavement between the Eagle hotel and Eighth street, when he stated to me that he would present himself for examination, he would fool with Woomer, (his son being a member of the examining board) until he was through with his examination, and that then he would come out openly for me. He said this without any solicitation on my part.

Having heard that Harry Boger went to Mr. Woomer's office frequently, and having previously assured me of his support, I questionad him about the matter, and he replied that as his father was a "candidate for superintendent he would go to Woomer's office and get all their secrets, and after the election of his father he too would openly support me. This conversation took place in my son's office. HENRY HOUCK. Alfred K.

Houck's of the Roger-LIgbt-Shlrk Tale. The affidavits which appeared in the NEWS yesterday are a mixture of truth and falsehood, so arranged as to make it appear that Henry Houck is running in the interest and spending the money of Mr. Olmsted, of Harrisburg. It is true that some months ago Messrs. Boger aud Light attended conferences held by many Republicans to devise ways and means to defeat Mr.

Woomer for Congress; that Mr. Boger occupied the position of spy on Mr. Woomer, and as such, kept 119 informed of that movements and intentions; that we did agree to support either Mr. Wiater, of Perry, or Mr. Fox, of Dauphin; that Mr.

Olmsted'snameorMr. Houck's was never mentioned; that no talk was ever had between Boger and myself about any collectorship, and that I never promised him the deputyship; that I never knew that Hon. Henry Honck would be a candidate for Congress until the day he was registered; that I never told Boger or any one else that Olmsted had been promised the Lebanon districts at $50 each; that I never told Ralph Light that James Snvder was to run in Olmsted's interest: "that I never spoke with Mr. Olmsted regarding anything connected with any congressional matter; that I never discussed with anyone "how papers were to be fixed," and that what Shirk says is entirely untrue from beginning to en3. This affidavit can be substantiated by men of character and standing.

ALFRED R. HOUCK. Affirmed and subscribed before me this 9th day of June, 1S90. LASDIS A. GSRBEBICH, Alderman.

Harvey B. Houck'a Denial. One Harry Boger.in his the following statement: The first direct" statement that Henry Honck would run was given by Harvey Honck to this deponent at the P. R. station on the Sunday after the confer- when he said to this, deponent that he had spoken to his father and was snre that he would run, that Olmsted would furnish all the money necessary to carry the county and that Mr.

Henry Honck would then deliver the conferrees to Olmsted; that Mr. Houck would make speeches throughout the county and challenge Woomer to a joint discussion and sweep the county. This statement is a lie in every particular, a close inspection of the affidavit of Boger wiil prove its own falsity. HARVEY B. HOUCK.

Affirmed and subscribed before me June 9, 1896. LANDIS A. GERBERICH, Alderman. A DESPERATE ACT. A Weak Attempt to Malign Mr.

Houck. Judas Iscariot and the Tail-End-of-the- Democratic-Party to the rescue 1 Woomer is beaten, he is falling, he is down! Pile up your affidavits to support him Ring the changes once more on Olmsted's money Swear to it so that people will believe it 1 A desperate case requires a desperate remedy, out, aleck, sometimes the cure is worse than the disease. What a pitiful spectacle is presented of three young men in the furnace of public execration and indignation What a weak attempt to malign the character of Prof. Houck after his repeated manly denials on the stump in the face of all men It has failed; it has rebounded and covered his would-be slanderers with confusion; The answer to it is most effectively given in another column, so plain, so strong, that he who runs may read. It is a foul act, so plainly bred in disappointment and reeking with malice as to not only rob of its imaginative terror but to make it absolutely harmless to everybody but themselves.

THE CRY OF "OLMSTED." Mr. Houck Again Charges It Is Done to Divert.Suspicion. There was no band at Campbellstown last night either to welcome Mr. Houck in his political tonr or to "whoop up" the boys, but, notwithstanding, over 250 men gathered in front of the Rising Sun hotel, W- K. Shoemaker, proprietor, to hear one of the strongest appeals ever made by any candidate for the people to stand by him.

It was about 8:30 when Walker called the crowd to order and introduced Hon. Henry flonck, who, after speaking of the bygone times when he lived and taught school in Campbellstown, and the many changes both in places and faces occurring since then, struck right out into the midst of the slanders and libels circulated by his enemies. The speaker ripped up the loosely woven falsehood about his increasing, when in Congress, the school term and teachers' salaries, and next made tatters of the charge that he has aU his life been a political office holder. He compared his work as county superintendent and in bis present position with that of Mr. Woomer's, and showed up tbe glaring disparity money receipts for such services.

He asked again -what Mr. had ever done to entitle him to a third term and repeated his on in. dubitable authority. that.Mr. Woomer had proposed to Mr.

Weiss, Oimsted'u manager, to withdraw from, nny contest for Congressprovided he Woomer) was given the Lebanon county patronage. In this connection Mr. Honck displayed Mr. Woomer's record as a "financier, in the sale of groceries to tho poor house; -in his exacting tolMrom. -eempoaitionv the register of wDJSFin the shape of ao- praiser for colIatfOJflE inheritance tax; in his receiving per yearas Congressman, when he spends time in Lebanon; in his appointinenirof his son, George, as at so that the clerk might lord it in a finely niahed law.Jibrary and write anonymoiis squibsilMrfalsehoods to newspapers; in his engagement of Jlucrative position in a bank through which he could control men's votps by loosening or tightening, as occasion required, of the purse strings.

Mr. Houck referred to certain affidavits made by twoLebanonians, Boger and Light, pretending connect him (Houck) with some supposed deals wherein. Boger and Light claimed to be parties. He went nn to explain why Woomer cried a "Olnisted, Olmsted, Olmsted" from every corner and every to divert suspicion from his own (Woomer's) snake-in- the-grass methods in politics. The speaker explained fully where ho received the money he is spending, citing an instance of a friend living opposite him tendering $1,000.

Returning to the subject of a third term for Woomer, Mr. Houck told of interviews of four and two years ago with that individual and how Woomer had then promised him and promised the people that "two terms are enough for anj man and that he would stand back after serving two terms." The speaker closed the address with a hnmorons story and asked his auditors to make old Londonderry answer in no nncfertain way on June 13 that the people cannot be bulldozed bvi patronage, hoodwinked with promises or misled by lies. At the close of the speeeh Mr. puck was vigorously congratulation of friends and promjpes of support from all quarters. This evening Mr.

Houck will speaJMn Annville. Orphans' Home excursion on Thursday, June 11, to county, under the auspices of -Bon Lutheran Sunday school. Fare $1.90: Children, 95c. Train leaves C. L.

depot at 6:25 a. m. A Mandolin and Guitar accompany the excursion. No postSon- ment on account tif'the weather. SnScial train from Duncffnbn to eta to be had Cumberland Areet.

A. C. ZIMMERMAN, 8-3t Chairman Committee. Only Hare. The stock of Fine Clothing wj lively be closed out in the weeks.

Weil's, 737 Cumberland'' Two suits for the price of one. jlO-wf Admission programs to the organ recital and musicale in Salem Lutheran church, Friday evening, for sale at Miller's Music store. Snatch This bit of knowledge as you go through this paper. We have without doubt the Largest, Finest and Cheapest line of Shoes in Lebanon Valley. Come and see.

Commonwealth Sons of America Building, 24th Annual Commencement of the High School WAS HELD ON TUESDAY EVENING Twenty-Four Boys and Glrla Receive Rev. P. O. Croll Delivered the Address to the S. or A.

Ball Tastefully Decorated. The 24th annual commencement of the Lebanon high school was held Tuesday evening, in Sons of America hall, and a class of 34 girls and boys received diplomas. The exercises were of a high order and Lebanon may well feel prorid of the excellent and thorough coarse given its rising generation. The hall was tastefully decorated with the national colors, which were displayed with a lavish hand, as well as potted palms and plants and the class colors, crimson and yellow. An audience of the families and friends of the graduates and those interested in education' filled the large hall to its utmost capacity and crowded the corridor.

The exercises began promptly at 7:30 o'clock, when, to the stirring strains of a popular march discoursed by the Perse string orchestra, Ihe class, consisting ot sixteen girls, gowned in pretty dresses ot white material and with radient faces, and eight boys, who wore the conventional clack, filed on the stage, which bad been raised in the northeastern part of the hall. City Superintendent Cyrus Boger, the high school faculty, the board of school Eev. P. C. Croll and Bev.

E. H. Romig also occupied room on the platform. The audience, which now packed the ball, rose as Rev. E.

H. Bomig stepped forward and delivered ah earnest, fervent prayer, in which he asked for His ing for the class of young people who are about to enter upon the serious struggle with life in its reality. Superintendent Boger then introduced Modie Cohen, the salutatorian, who in a clear and distinct voice thanked the audience for their apparent interest in the class and extended to them a hearty welcome. He spokaof one's mission in life and cautioned it is what we make The trials of school days, the hopes of the scholar, his search for wisdom and knowledge were dealt with in a pleasing majmer hy the young orator, who com- manded the undivided attention of the entire audience. He was applauded.

Miss Edith A. Shaak was next introduced and delivered "Virgil's Description of JJumor," and although in all probability not many of her audience could get an intelligible translation of the recitation, nevertheless her pronunciation and delivery was excellent, and the recitation well rendered. After a selection by the orchestra, John C. Houck spoke ably on the subject of "Athletics." He contrasted the puny, sickly student and the sturdy, strong student of today and showed that happiness is identical to a sound mind and body. The body is the home of the mind.

He urged the indulgence, of all athletic games, but cautioned 1 against excess. He named many of our Jormer presidents, statesmen and divine; who knew the value of athletics. Miss Leo Gninther read the easayt, "On The Threshold," which was a-jfitting SheTeferred to -aMfe-class- which now enters a new life, full of hope of the future. The evolution ol oar government, the deeds of the martyred Lincoln and onr public school system, the advancement of the present century was presented. For the 2pth century she gave as among the possibilities-travel through the air, the harnessing of Uiaga- ra and the transformation of the western plains to farmer's gardens.

Frank Fernsler recited a German piece, "Ein Gedicbt," and by his true and able rendition of the difficult selection, won unstinted applause. The orchestra played a stirring piece, after which Miss May V. Bucher read her essay "Past, Present and Future." She told of the Orient; of ancient heroes, patriots, literature, oratory, architectural designing; of Homer, Virgil, and others, prominent hi ancient history. The World's Fair, the Rebellion, the advancement of our nation, which is second to none, with its scenery, products of mine and soil, commerce, colleges, freedom of the press and free school system. "It is a privilege to live in this age." The past and present are pledges of the future in which wonderful things are to be done.

Possibly the annexation of Canada to the United States, the new woman in politics and in full control, the control of electricity, etc. She gave the destinies and possibilities of her classmates with becoming humor and was vigorously applauded. Paul E. Smith delivered an oration on "Onr Navy." Beginning' with Paul ones' great victory, he outlined the advancement of the navy to the present time, reciting the different wars in which it was prominent and compared it with that-of England, declaring it superior by reason of the compactness of our nation and the large territory of John Bull. He called attention to oar skilled and fearless seamen, who are able, active and energetic, the school ships and naval academy.

Navies grow slow, and a modern man-of-war is a veritable pledge of peace. Great things were promised for the future. Miss Katzenbnrg recited "The Lamp on tfiSPrairie." The manner in which 'she recited showed careful reading of tie lines, which won her much applause. Miss Laura Hartman, the valedictorian of the class, waa next introduced. She delineated the difficulties which most be overcome in the battle of life and -referred to tbe class motto, "No victory without labor." She pictured the life of childhood, the days at school and their end, with the dreams of the future.

Perseverance, not laziness, and self culture insures a bright future. With well chosen words she thanked, on behalf of the class, the board of control, the city superintendent and the faculty for their interest in the welfare of all; to her classmates she addressed her kindest words and cautioned them never to forget the many happy days spent together in the school room. In turn she addressed the audience, to whom she returned her warmest thanka for their appreciation of the exercises and the mf shown in their advancement. Rev: P. C.

Croll made the address to the graduates. He spoke to them in a kindiv tone, giving much good advice, if followed, can but result in "reat good. The system of education was paid a high tribute by him: some comedy was interspersed at the expense of our city government; he cautioned his hearers to make the right start inlife and persevere in maintaining a position of honor. The class then received their 'diplomas from Prof. Charles K.

Witmer.and while still standing, sang with much spirit the class song, which was composed by one of the class for this occasion, and is as follows: i XJLASSSONG. We're standing as schoolmates the time The wide world awaits rtis with smilcs-and 16 heoions na onward to. courses that sever. Theses of ourjchool days, the friendship of "years. CHOBUS.

Oi memories of school days, so cherished and Of fleeting all, -j3 Of bright dreams of childhood, of fancies strange and rare, Tbese, ne'er, ah never, shall we moro forget. 'Tis with joy and with sorrow we greet -iSp" Our ereetinjt and farewell together we-'d And as forward we're moving oar battles to 3 Oh kind friends, remember onr class, Ninety- Slx. Miss H. V. Katzenberg played the ac- companiment on the piano.

The benediction was pronounced by. Rev. J. K. Knerr, after which the pro- fusion of floral designs and boquets, which occupied a prominent space- the platform during the exercises, were distributed among the class and latera.gr congratulations followed.

class is composed of the tollowinfp Gertrude Brandt Rebecca TJrich Emily Chaney Jennie Williams Lillian Feese May V. Bucher Ada Gallagher Leo. Guinther Laura Hartman Modie Cohen Gertrude M. Garrett John H. Yingst H.

V. Katzenberg Paul M. Spaneler Abbey Margut J. DeWitt Kerr Ella Seitzinger Frank U. FernslerV Jane Reinoehl John C.

Houcfc Edith A. Shaak Paul E. Smith Erma Slike Augustus Light Kan Over By Ulcycle. Monday evening Chester Honser, aged 5 years, while playing la the streetatii-S tbe corner of Fourth and streets, hi attempting to get out of the way of one bicycle ran into the way of a lady rider and was thrown down. The wheel passed over the boy's body and he o.

received a cut above the eye and on the- lip. He was carried to his grandmother's home nearby and a physician summoned who dressed the injury. Confined to His House. First Al. Roth, of Camp 42, Sons of Veterans, is confined to his resi- dence, on North Ninth street, with an attack of illness.

Mr. Roth attended State encampment of the Sons of Vet-fg erans at Gettysburg last week, and -was" not feeling well when he left for place. Junior Mechanic News. At the regular meeting of Qnittapa- hilla council, No. 748, Jr.

0. V. A. this evening, five candidates will be tiated. The new degree team of conncil will also be organized.

Tbe Modern Beauty Thrives on good food and with plenty of exercise in the Her form glows with health and her face blooms with its beauty. If her needs the cleansing action of a laxatiytf remedy, she uses the gentle and pleasant Syrup of Figs. Made by the California. Fig Syrup Company. WANTED: $30.00 A sure to workers.

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185 a month. State age, experie and references. Knclose stamp. v'T HUl 1023 Filbert Phi phla. DESIRABLE ROOMS VOH offices, second floor, Cumberland lv at T7OK JC alley, four rooms with kitchen.

sion given at once. Apply to V3 DAVID F. JnnS-tt TiO Cumberland OR BMOK HOUSED southwest corner Ninth and Miffing streets, this city. The property will he rented: in the whole or in parts. A large atabe on rear of lot.

Possession given at once. Ap 2tf 813 CCMBHrtLANP ST OR BENT OR erty. No. CT9 North. Ninth street is offered for rent or sale.

The honse lias ten Steam ana gas. Lot extends to Partridge a enne. Terms very reasonable. Apply address P. HfiCKEn marSOtf.

45 North Nint SECOND AND THIRD- floor above Coldren's queenware to HKNUTf8HKNK.a -tf KOOM. aUlTABL for store or th Ninth street. Also, store room, Norii'V' South Ninth street, now occapied by Merkel, and a room, 20 by 30, onthe seccni floor of the same bmldinsr. Apply to- 7 MOSES A mart-tfSt South Ninth R-RENT. MISH COAL VABDS and FOONDBY, Seventh and Lebanon, Pa.

Best ped Coal Yards in the City. FB martl-tf Attorney lor BOB BENT-TWO-STOBY HOUSE two-story kitchen attached, No. 1608 West Wauiut street, Cheap rent. 23tf j. KBEIDEB, Cotnmisslonere' Office.

MISCELLANEOUS. ONEY TO TO LOAN ON first mortsage Ap ADIES. I MAKE BIS WAGES AT Jj and want ull to have tho same ty. The work is very pleasant and pay $18 weekly. This wno deception.

I fad Lawrence. Mich. A N.NUAL nual eramtnation for teachers ot tl city schools will be held Tuesday, Jona CTRDS BOOEB. Superintendent. TAYINU OUT SHBOODS -JS LA and all supplies furnisheil.

'WM SEMENS junel-tf EAL WEST CLASS menta in real estate is all parts of city and suburbs. -Apply to, OT F. Houses for Rent. 46 North. Ninth street- FRiSK BKlfKER A.

Attorney-ttt-Law. jraOUMBEXLAH STREET pRIVATE MILLINERY. Materials Satisfaction Guaranteed 1 MARTHA R. HEILMAN 33 S. 7th St.

LJARVEY HAUEH, ARCHITECT. NUTTING BUILDING, Organ Recital SALEn LUTHERAN CHURCH, (In Alain Auditorium) Friday Evening, June Direction of DR. STOCKS HAMMOND. Pipe Organ Solos, VoealSolos. lections by a large and specially drifted tor the member and friend of the Hon.

and evenrloTer of-choice vocal stmmental mnsic ahonid be certain to attend" the Grand Concerti" Doors open.