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1st THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, SUNDAY mSrNING, DECEMBER 21, .1902 NEWS OF PENNSYLVANIA 3C PHILADELPHIA'S GREAT DEPARTMENT STORE DECEASED VETERAN SAID TO HA VE BEEN YOUNGEST SOLDIER IN NORTHERN ARMY YOUR CREDIT IS GOOD TERMS imi TO SUIT No money down at the time you buy We sell everywhere OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL 10 O'CLOCK We bef to apgisgize to thes whom we were unafcls to xait upon promptly Saturday, and would suggest that you shop early. Ycur Credit Is Good. MELLEY, HERCULES, AGED 102, IS DEAD In His Best Days Plymouth Strong man Liffed Cars of Coal From Rails I 624-630 HflRKET FROHT HHP H0RH1S 1 3 AND NOW FOR THE BARGAIN CLIflAX A ilerry Christmas to All Special to The Inquirer. triT vix.RiPPr ry rw. -i.

T.jmt-e XL Melley, said to be 102 years oll and at I Clean Sweep of our $250,000 ehristmas Stock. All the stocks must go before the first of the year. VVe have planned to make the three short days between now and Christmas wonderfully busy days by offering the remainder of our tremendous X-mas stock at unheard of prices. Rapid clearance must be made before our annual stock taking. Prices have been cut regardless of cost.

1 the thousands who have put off their shopping until the last minute, and to those who are looking for unexpensive gifts, this is a rare opportunity. Of course, the crowds will be great they have been all week. But we've able and willing attendants to look after your comfort. If the Christmas drain on your pocketbook has been heavy, remember I wh fMrWi In four credit is good. No money is required down at time you buy feS TERMS MADE TO SUIT LATH ILL-IAM TAYLOR.

one tijie considered the strongest man in the anthracite regiou, died at his home in Plymouth this morning, of heart failure. I For the past thirty jears insurance policies have been taken out extensively on the old man's life by persons who expected his death at any time. Mcllcy, however, continued to live. One year ago last June he suddenly disappeared and for ten days the holders of the insurance policies searched high and low for a clue lo his whereabouts without avail. Two weeks after bis disappearance he was located near Shamokin and brougiit home.

He stated 'that he went away "to fool those gambling on his life," and that he had intended to find some quiet village and die r.s an unknown in order to defeat them. On account of his terrible strength he JOHN V. TAYLOR, THE FATHER. THIS Kpff l.tl to The Inquirer. iv.

1 VjWtnn tieth Regiment. V. A Infantry. Folding Desk IM.vWillii'.ii nam (rii.tid Armv vet-. Iteisl GiIt fffS 3 111 fill I Chairs fM 1 if 4 '3 ibeouitti le honorably.

Duriusr nin service Taylor participated (Exactly iike cut Hifhiv lo ibheJ of the state believed youngest in the I7iirri! ha been tatcs to on-' finish; carved panel in many escaping uninjured. He was a great favorite in State Grand Army tireles, baring altendtd many js anil in front. Worth $1.98 Si ince the war iie bad an aim cut off ftr 4 II rm tm lllaa It-- i III a was called Jimmy the null. lie was able in his best davs to lift a car of coal in a mine aeeinent ana later had his hmbs fractured by falling from a house he was paintine. 3 irrP li-t in the northern unny il'ivin- the ivil Wiir, at the hoi, it.

ot his f.tth-( also a veteran of war, earlv tiiis Morning from a ton of diseases. hen lie a it months and 2 days old. Tiiylor wen to Huiil inpiluii, iind joined the Hi'hf y-fomtli Ked-nu-nt, Pttin-'. Veteran Volunteers, then funning at (hat la o. Owing to Ins tender lie was aeoepted as a drummer hoy.

1 T- -was dixliarged from i9i inonil Kins, from the rails and place it on. a siding. Horseshoers May Go on Strike Suet'iAl to The Inauirer. SCRANTON, Dec. 20.

The horseshoers of the city are contemplating go pure white stones. John Y. Taylor, father of the deeeased, is the oldest Federal Army veteran in Northumberland county, having enlisted in Company K. Eiprhty-foiirth Regiment, 1. V.

Autrust LI. 1SG1. He was a lieutenant at the time the war broke out and was mustered eut as regimental nuar- mm Worth S33. 20 IIE EN WILLIAM TAYLOR. WHEN LIFTED.

Special Monday up I A special purchase enables us to sell these first quality stones at this big reduction. ing on strike. I hey will meet to-morrow hi a mm worth inn Fancy Chairs CarveJ and plain: every kini that you can think of there are more styles than vou'M have time CS me service i. trom Jknijtla ton unattached company, from and draw up an agreement, which they a tt TarC, Hospital- af-hintrui. bavins ontraeted i lot tsi die, October lMl, ami sened tmnn TI Tnnr-l, f.

Gifts tor everybody on your own terms. No money is required down at the time you buy. will request their employers to sign. Those ll.nejw wh-Ae at the iront. lie left the his enlistment of nine month after whieh I vice and is a Tirominent A.

R. man. Charms tin refusing will be called untair and a strike I l-'J kJ 4a '1 ht i to si e. $1 rec-mient and enlisted in Captain piling- he jeeame a member ot Company E. Fit- He is 74 years old.

Plnmond Brooches (15.00 up Brooches 50c up Eanings $1. (Ml up studs i I up result, according to plans outlined. irsrnetto Chalnii 1 1 ,0" pp Men'n Cr'a'ns $1.50 up CufF Bnttons iOc nn Diamond Rins up Men's 3-Mone Rings up Cluster Kims up Signet Rfn $4. .10 up liaiiies' liold Watc es. il up S-rt Pins 1..

up I Batiy Chains. 7.iir up Fobs 50c up Lockets 1 .00 i Men's Gold Watches fs.OO up Bracelets up GHOST'S CRACKED WHEN HURLED FROM Ilia II WINDOW What Little Money VAIN SEARCH FOR WEALTHY WIDOW PORKER CAUSES REICN OF TERROR a 98c si. order 2 This Handsome RocKer Will Buy For 25c Combination BOOK CASES 64 different styles in oak and mahogany. We are ottering 20-inch oak, Polished finish, beveled mirror, at $12 '-ft i 1 fcigj'' A BARGAIN TABLE full ot fancy bric-a- Special to The Inquirer. JIAIUXOY CITY, Doe.

20. Joseph Polinskie undertook to play ghost for the amusement of a few friends this morning. Enveloped in a white sheet he entered the lied room of a slumbering friend at an early hour and, emitting a bloodcurdling shriek, ftood over the bed. The sleeper gave a start, but instead of becoming terrified reined his nocturnal visitor and threw him bodilv through a second ftory window into the street. Polinskie, who is now tinder a doctor's brac, busts, steins, etc, worth uo to 50c.

In Mad Career, Hog Bites Boy in Face and Puts Mt. Carmel People to Flight For 49c This Solid Oak Bookcase (exactly like cut), polished finish, four large shelves will fold up when not in use. Special to-morrow $1.98 Worth S4.50 A BARGAIN TABLE Care, witli sis fractured ribs, a broken jaw aad other injuries, said this afternoon full of fancy vases between groan? that his friend did not appi eciate a joke. smoking sets, alarm clocks, worth up to For 98c ONCE BREAKER BOY, NOW COAL BARON REPORTED GOLD FIND STIRS COATESVILLE A BARGAIN TABLE Parlor Lamps 21 inches hand-dec rated globe and vase; fitted with lift out oil fount Worth S5.00 Verv ff? QO special. full of saiad bowls, bureau sets, cake Hantlome Couch.

74 inches 27 inches wide, solid quartered oak frame; covered in 3 toned veiour. with plain or tufted Ju spring CO "1Z edge. Worth S12.0U dishes, worth Special to The Inquirer. MT. CARMEL, Dec.

20 A reign of terror existed in the northern portion of towD to-day, when a vicious hog, running at large, attacked men, women, children, horses and cows. The hog inflicted an ugly wound in the face of Stanney Wishok, a 10-year-old boy. A team driven by R. S. Muir, superintendent of the Lehigh Valley Coal Company, was attacked and badly bitten about the legs before they could escape.

Many other horses were similarly treated. The hog is still at large and travel in the section where it is monarch of all it surveys has practically been abandoned. Spe( ial to The Iuquirer. Dec. 20.

Much interest is being manifested over the up to 62.00. Furs for Christmas Gifts Coats, Scarfs, Boas, Misses' and Children's Sets at Clearance Prices. Xmas Sale of Overcoats At $8.50, $10, $S2, report that the discovery of gold at Thorn-dak, three miles east, of this place, may pro of greater importance than was lirst txp Hrted. Tie farm of Louis 11. Gunnermait has produced rock which, it is said, assayed 5(1 to the ton.

It is now about a year since the matter was agitated, but at that time some doubt was felt about the ore being in paying quantity. ic metal Mas discovered in flouts of vtficinic rock. If was traced and after considerable work the mother vein was lota The, body has been traced for som considerable distance in one $18 and $20. All worth 'S More bjiecial to The Inquirer. LKES-B AR Dec.

20. The verdict of the jury in the. case of the Lehigh and YVilkes-Barre Coal Company vs. I lines et hich was in favor of the defendant to-day, makes a wealthy coal baron of ex-Congressman William H. 1 lines, who started in life as a poor bleaker boy.

The verdict gives Mr. Hines the right of possession of ISO acres of land in Newport township, one-third of which is coal land. There is estimated to be from 860,000 to 1,000,000 tons of coal in the tract, which is worth The case was an ejectment suit and was on trial for two weeks before Judge Ferris in Pleas Court. It was one of the most interesting as well as the most complicated cases tried here in years and the defense went throueh old records, deed's and 'patents of lanJ back to 18o9 to prove title to the property in dispute. SAYS ROOSTERS CROW HIS PATRONS AWAY 1mm MRS GEORGE WALLACE.

S2S or 35 Sea' Coats, Skinner satin lined, Made box front, new bishop sleeves. CA lor J7. 50 Black Marten and American Stone pTvJ Marten Scarf. $7 OR for 15 Boa. large brush tail.

One of the most desirable fu s. $8.98 for 16 American Stone Marten Scarf. cn J7Z for $18 Extra Long Isabella and Sable Fur B0asvery large brush tail. $2.98 for $7.50 Electric Seal Aluff, satin lined. $1.98 for Children's $3.00 White Lamb Sets.

Special to The Inquirer. WII.KES-BARRE, Dec. 20. The whereabouts of Mm. George Wallace, the well-to-do widow who mvsteriouslv dis- They are useful presents and wiil help make men happy These are the strongest overcoat values ever offered you anvwhere.

The coats will prove this. They are without fault, both in fabric and tailoring. The fit is perfect. There is snap and individuality in everyone of them. Some are silk lined, others with serge and ven'e-tion cloth.

Come see them. Don't forget, we require no money down at the time you buy, and make terms to suit you. Gets $5332 For Rap on Head appeared from her home in this city, is Spec al to The Inquirer. 'still unknown. The police have searched A'yrOONA, Dec.

2 everywhere and run down clues in other Special to The Inquirer. LANCASTER, Dec. 20. By a suit in equity the local court is asked to determine whether or not chickens are a nuisance. H.

M. Hillegas. a hotel proprietor of Columbia, prays that his neighbor, Peter Reinhart, be legally restrained from rais-in? because they keep up such an inordinate crowing and cackling at all hours of the night that the hotel boarders cannot sleep. The proprietor alleges that he is losing custom. The court reserved its decision.

If the earth to ii decision rendered to-day in lilair "1L swallowed the woman she could had com ty court, it will cost John B. Stroup long, in black the superintendent of Tvrone Paper Mill, $1 OS for 4- C00 Scarfs, extra 1 and gray. Widow's Death Recalls Tragedy MUNCY, Dec. 20. The death of Mrs.

Fannie B. Petrikin recalls a tragedy at Washinifton in JS57. when at a hotel htr husband, Hon. J. M.

15. Pet not have disappeared more eomp'etely. She has wealthy relatives, who are leaving no stone unturned to discover her whereabouts. Six children await the return ot their mother. Js.VliS'J for the alleged assault on Elislia A.

Fields, an employe in his charge. (Stroup is larired with having struck Fields on Fifjfr tut1-" the skull with a pole with such lorce as break the club and prevent Fields rikin, who had gone there to attend the inauguration, drank a cup of coffee that" i 'l ti 11' iii working since that lime, which was DETECTIVE SAYS HE WAS INVITED TO CRACK SAFE SEARCH IN VAIN FOR -s BODIES IN SCHUYLKILL JUDGE GRAY SENDS MINE BOY GREETINGS of blowing up the safe in the Xew Holland postoffice and stealing a quantity of stamps, and cash. The government's testimony was furnished bv Cyrus Sandte, an intimate Contractor W. P. Stuart Dead Special to TV Inquirer.

HAP.RISBURW. Dec. 2. William P. Stuart, contractor, aped a forme? resident of Philadelphia, died here to- nau oeeii iutsuueu.

a lie iuone was a mystery until it was found that the coffee was intended for the incoming President, who was also a' guest at the hotel. a mistake it had been given to the wrong man. on February 10, 1001. Fields asked damages. I thief entered the stable of Kitteniine.

stole his valuable trotter and cuttt and escaped. Special to The Inoulrer. r.f Pennsylvania, has rcslaned. He has been connected with the militia for ten years past. SHARON.

Alex. Johr.son, a Swede, convicted of attacking a 7-year-old girl, was sentenced to eleven years and four months at hard labor In the Western Penitentiary. CARLISLE. Scott MeFarland. of Mt.

Holly Spring, was found dad along the of tbe Cumberland Valley Railroad, near Middlesex. It is supposed bo was struck by a train. AT.LENTOWX. The work of the registration friend of the accused, secretlv employed Hay. Ueeeased, when a vounir man.

as a detective, who said he was asked to employed at the first lighthouse built at LANCASTER, Dec. 20. United States Commissioner Britker to-day gave a hearing to Martin Fryberger, Alfred Dunlap and John Lippincott, on a charge join the trio on tne nignt iney cracked Atlantic t.ity. Subsequently he hftd held for further in Philadelphia charge ot and other the safe. The case was investigation.

ig contracts large cities. i Hall $rayiic assessors of Lebitfh county has been conipl ted SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, Dec. 20. While searching for the bodies of the Bast boys, drowned several days ago in the Schuylkill River here, fhe boat capsized, throwing Edward Bast, Charles Epler and Harry Coldren in ten feet of water. By strenuous efforts they reached shore.

Searchers have vainly resorted to dynamite charges hoping the Bast bodies would rise to the surface. It is feared they will never be recovered. Sirlr'ltVjwl Special to The Inquirer. SCRANTON, Dec. 20.

When James A. Gorman, an attorney from Ha-zkton. left for his home this afternoon he carried an immense box tilled with Christmas gifts, that Judge Gray was sending to Andrew Chippie, the Hungarian boy whose case developed before the commission, aroused so much sympathy. Chippie is the boy of 12 who testified that ne went to work at the mines at 4 cents an hour, and that the company withheld what was due him and applied it to a debt owed by his father, who was killed at the mines. Credit Cash Price.

HARBURGER BROS. 102 S. Eighth St. MANUFACTURERS and their report shows that there are 2b.tSi voters in the county. PERKASIE.

At Hatlield yesterday afternoon a north-bound trolley car jumped the track, plunged into a trolley pole and was partly demolished. No one was injured. YORK. Dr. Adam Smith, late a carrier of rural mail, was found dead In his (stable as he was preparing to go out on his trip.

Heart disease was the cause of death. POTTSVILLE. On account of the lower part of Schuylkill county being badly infected with i I -w Kf YA YM' Sues Borough for Husband's Suicide T2 Special to The Inquirer. Furniture Retailed al Factory Prices EASTON, Dec. 20.

Mrs. Minnie of South Bethlehem, has brought ERTJIOI SAYS MINERS HAVE WON THEIR CASE small-pox. the Almshouse. County Prison and other Institutions have been closed against visi Li! mis tors. OGOXTZ.

William L. Elkins has donated a morris lot valued at StiOuO to the congregation of the Offont Evangelical Lutheran Church, C. G. Speiker. pastor.

The church building will be suit in court here to recover $20,000 from the borough of South Bethlehem. 'She asks that amount for the death of her husband, alleging that the borough would not furnish a nurse for her husband when he had small-pox; would not allow any of her relatives to enter the quarantined house to aid in caring for the patient, and that her husband, in his delirium, drove her out of the house and then, during her absence, hanged himself. erected on the site in tbe spring. CUSHIONS FOTTSTOWX. Henry Willeauer.

aged 70, TO GIVE AND AH the Credit You ant who served during the Civil War in the Fourth Pennsylvania Reserves, and who after wounded and captured was sent to Libby Prison, died Special to The Inquirer. rOTTSVILLE, Dec. Charles N. Brumm, special counsel for the United Mine Workers before the Strike Commission, addressed tne Mine Workers' convention at Alinersville to-day. He said the miners are certain to win their fight, and the only question is as to how far the commission will go in granting an increase of wages and snorter hours of work.

After balloting for forty-eight hours James Clark, of Ashland, was elected a member of the Executive Board. The convention next year will be Ijeld in Shenandoah. tiere yesterdav. SUSQCEHAEXNA. In the United States Bh-ch Veneer i'- mr- Brass Rod il Reversible 1 r- yj -itfr3si Cushions II Court at Scranton, Charles Boyden.

of Susque hanna, one of the most extensive lumber dealers STATE NOTES In Northern Pennsylvania was declared a bank ALL on us for all the rupt. Mr. Boyden is a former Treasurer or Susquehanna count-. CREDIT vou want COATESVILLE. Oscar Davidson, aged 16 ALL COMPLETE EXACTLY LIKE CUT This Chair is HIGHLY POLISHED SOLID OAK 42 in.

high 32 deep ytars. of Lancaster, is under arrest at Centre- i Dia- i ville. charged with ttterlng the barber shop of Joseph Middleton and stealing a lot of ra zors, shears and a small amount or money. COATESVILLE. By the breaking of a beam on a coal car In a west-bouna treignt on the Pennsylvania Railroad here Friday night ORWIGSBCRG.

Mabel, the 6-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thorn, was probably fatally injured in a coasting accident. HAMBURG. A coal famine prevails at Sho.

makersvllle. The town has several coal yards with not a pound of the mineral on hand. CHESTER. The corps of cadets at the Pennsylvania Military College has been provided with handsome new fuli dress caps. WILLIAMSPORT.

Constable Robert Mitchell, of this city, and John E. Brosiug, Homer Cupp and William Yoder. of Cogan House town- MAHANOY CITY. Patrick McGinn, watchman at the County Almshouse, died at his home here. wreck was caused which delayed all pas 30 wid Ladies' Gold Watches Plain and with diamond settings, $15.00 TO $35 00 3 senger trains for several hours, ao one was Charges Husband With Abduction Special to The Inquirer.

LANCASTER, Dec. 20. To recover possession of her 5-year-old daughter Mrs. Mary Dierolf, of Cincinnati, has followed her husband, John Dierolf, to Mt. Joy, t.iis county, and to-day instituted proceedings against him.

In her petition she alleges, that the father, who has begun a oivorce suit, took the little girl from her Cincinnati home on the pretext of going out for a walk and then boarded an east-bound train, kidnapping the child. Injured. LANCASTER. A team belonging to Rev. J.

R. Xewcomer. a Mennoriite minister, of near Mountville. was struck by a freight train at Stoner's Crossing and a horse and two mules monds, Watches and Jewelry. Don't stint yourself either in the number or quality of your gifts.

Don't buy trash. You can come to us without hesi-t at ion select something good and pay for it a dollar or so a week, as convenient. Magnificent stock of Dia HAMBL RG. The Consolidated Telephone company win open an exchange office here Jan the only Furallisre swe the I MAKUFACTUR1H6 ATI1HE UoLE-M'S) RETAILERS 72 rUt )l inthis DFALERJ. PROFIT Xoty NPRXX I uary as well as at Boyertown and Kutz- were killed.

Christian Newcomer, a son or the owner, had a narrow escape from death. LANCASTER. The annual statement of the Lancaster County Railway Company shows that during the past year almost five million passengers were carried on the trolley lines of this city aud county, without a single accident. This is an increase over last year of a mil Gas at Ten Cents a Thousand Special to The Inqnirer. COUDERSPORT, Dec.

20. The' town. SnEXAXDOAH. The Philadelphia and Read ing. Cambridge and Susquehanna Coal Com panics paid out fully to their employes nere Saturday.

lion and a quarter. POTTSVILLE. Four new applicants for ad GLEXSIDE. TheLutheraus in the vicinity of Glcnside have organised a mission and purchased a lot on which a church building will 3 Bradford Gas Company, composed entirely of manufacturers of Bradford city, has leased hundreds of acres of gas lands in this county and next week will start forces to dig a. trench for a ten-inch pipe to extend from Card Creek to Bradford.

The company will use five million feet of gas a day at a cost of ten cents a thousand. Gents' Gold Watches be erected. mission to practice at the Schuylkill County Bar passed the examinating committee and will he sworn In on Monday. They are R. C.

Collins, of Pottsvllle; Frauk Toole, of Shenandoah; John Graeff. of Tamaqua; Aurelian Leffler, of Open and nun $16.50 to $60.00 ILLIAMSPORT. At Hall Station, the summer home of W. C. Hall, of Philadelphia, was entered and considerable booty secured and case much furniture destroyed.

Solid Gold Links set pn fft with genuine y'-' ship, were arraigned before Alderman Kellcn-bach for violation of the game laws in using UP THE MAIN LINE dogs to hunt deer. Each was lined $100 and costs. They will appeal. Gold Rings Set with rubies, sapphires, opals or eme- Special to The Inquirer. BRYX MAWR.

Die. 3enuie V. CHESTER. Captain William J. Matklin.

of Company Sixth Regiment. National Guard Winterbottom. a student of Bryn Mawr Col- lege, goes to ber home in Chicago to spend 1 the Christmas holidays knowing that at least Pearl and Diamond $15.00 and upward. 8 4 Nrw4fyfcga mrrhMlyiii five iktsous in Bryn Mawr who did turns for ber during the year will hare a merry Christ- Instructive as Well as Amusing Our STEAM ENGINES mas if fowl can make it so. Her memory of monds in unique and beautiful mountings probably the most perfect collection of gems in Philadelphia and every conceivable kind of Jewelry in rich, new designs.

We ask little because it is our policy to sell much by asking little. No matter what day you come no matter how much we're rushed vou'll get our best attention. little kindnesses recelyed is pood, and to show Ladies'. Solitare Diamond Rins $12.00 up I her appreciation she has ordsnd of a local dealer five large turkeys to be delivered to as YORK. Twenty-four track foremen of tlie Baltimore.

Harrisburg and Columbia of the Northern Central Railway Company were given a banquet by Supervisor Pitcher in celebration of the award of a prize to him for having kept his division in better shape than any on tbe line. XORRISTOWN. Wiiliam A. Murtha. aged 3.

a WL-ll-known merchant, died suddenly. He 1 was on his way to consult a physician when overcome on tbe streets. Ho was hurried to i his home, but before a physician arrived be i was dead. Valvular heart disease Is said to have been the cause. XORRISTOWN.

The contest in the will of I. Newton MacCarter. late of Bridgeport, has not yet ended. Mrs. Lillian Stanley, daugh- ter of the deceased, who lt Her case, in which she sought to have the will of her father sot I aside, has appealed to the Orphans' Court.

Mr. i MaoCaner's will bequeathed everything that be possessed to a sister-in-law. POTTSVILLE. Company F. Fourth Regiment, N.

G. whose rating in the State devision at the last Juspectlon whs per has finished qualifying the full command of sixty- three men at ritle practice. There is one sharp- I shooter, fifteen first-class marksmen, forty-seven second-class marksmeu and two veteran marks- men who will receive gold medals. mnu i tn i i i 1 1 ii 1 7 ii -itas id. terlxttom is a eeneral favorite at Bryn Mawr aud noted for her liberality.

She is fond of sport Solid Gold I Lockets 1 Set with Dia- (J a. i This Couch Locomotive and Train Ladies' Fancy CLVSTER RING with genuine pearl settings and anv 1': Full Spring Seat, Spring Head jp Exactly Like This Cut. colored centre stontli i For Ladies or Gentlemen. desired. $5 to $15 ami can oe seen naing ner own norse over the roads in all kinds of weather.

It is never too cold nor too warm for her to mount her horse and take a cross country run. BRYX MAWR. Dec. 20. Diphtheria is still prevalent to an alarming extent on the outskirts of Bryn' Mawr.

The second death from the dreaded disease occurred yesterday. The victim was 9-year-old Sarah E. Parker. WAYNE, Dec. 20.

Wayne No. 3S1. P. and A. at their annual meeting elected the following officers: Worshipful Master.

Alfred S. Warden. -J. D. Lengel: Junior Warden.

Harry H. Tussey; Treasurer, Thomas B. Joues: Secretary. Dr. C.

H. Smedley: Trustees. Tryon Lewis. L. K.

Bur-fcett. Kfank W. Cur; Repreaentative, James W. Coer. EiiEDSATE DELIVERY GUARANTEED RUNNING WITH STEAM Well made.

Handsomely finished. Model Engines All size up to half horse Dower. WeU made and practical. Send for holiday catalogue. Wm.

P. Walter's Sons 1233 MARKET ST. MHRBORGER BRS, SUSQUEHANNA. The burglars who recently entered the residence of Farmer Highmao. at Conklin Centre, having heard through the newspapers that six of tbe silver spoous stolen were valuable on account of the family associations connected with them, have returned that portion of the plunder, sending tbe package throiijh the mall.

9 at A representative wiil call if you wish. em I'd 8 OPEN EVENINGS TIL. XMAS OPEN EVENINGS TILL XMAS. yjr-n WFyrssagai nssgssass 4 3.