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FEIDAY ETEXING THE HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH DECEMBER 26. 1'JU 5 STEELTON SPENCER CHARGED WITH ASSAULT Bobt Sjwncrr Hud Farrow Fwapr Constable's Trembles Christmas In Slrrltou Yesterday John Xumemakfr was arrested ori the serious charge of aggravated assault anJ battery, preferred by Robert T. Spencer. It is claimed that peneer was aeeom panyingr a man named Kobert Davis home and when they reached Front and Trewiek streets, aeeidoutly ran Xuraemaker, who beear.io en raged. In the words that followed it tis said that Xumemaker drew a knife, rushed at them, missed Dais but cut Spencer in the wrist jusV missir.ir an artery.

Xumemaker will be given a hearing before Justice iDunkle this evening. While effecting the arrest of Haves Sevoy yesterday moi Chief Busev was interfered with by Charles 'Princeton and hit in the eye. Princeton had fallen on the pavement and pfter Buser helped him up struck tha fchief and gave him considerable trouble. Assistance was called fof and Borough Treasurer Sutton and Councilman Burley responded and helped place the man in the ock up. Frineeton was taken before Joshua Dunkle and arraigned on the two charges of interference with an officer and assault and battery.

In default of bail he was held for court. Pevoy as given thirty days by Burgess Lewis. A reign of terror existed for about an hour in the vicinity of Mohn street last evening about 5.30 o'clock. Several colored men who had been drinking heavily (luring the day congregated on Molm street near Front and began nourishing and shooting off revolvers. The shots attracted no little attention, but before the authorities could run them down the terrorizers had gone.

The report had rained credibility during the day that one of the men was shot through the ear. Tost announce the coming Pteel ton Y. M. C. A.

vs. Philadelphia P. R. r. Y.

M. C. A. basket ball game for Wednesday evening at o'clock in 'Fulton Hall. The Ladies' Advisory Board of the Y.

M. C. A. is making extensive arrangements for the open house on New Year's day, hich is to surpass all previous efforts in point of congeniality and comfort. Lunch will be erved from 2 o'clock to 9 o'clock and during the evening an original entertainment of music and literature will be rendered.

The Steelton Gas Company hab placed on trial four gas lamps in the V. M. C. A. ounce and reading room.

The lights giving satisfaction and it is likely that the building will be equipped with them. At the close of the Central Baptist Christmas entertainment last evening the pastor, the Rev. G. T. Schools, was presented with a well filled purse.

The Rev. Schools is now iii Virginia visiting1 his mother. Faring his absence the pulpit will be tilled by the Rev. Selinge of the Bap7 Seminary, Chester. Last evening the annual of cifts was made to the scholars of the Sunday school of the Centra!) ru; ui cr.urcn.

ice cnurcn was beautifully decorated and the following interesting programme was ren Angel ong, choir; prayer, the Rev. G. T. Schools; introduction. r.ie Lehman: recitation.

William Keim; exercise "Why Did He Come?" class of girls; singing "The Xew Born King:" recitation. "Merry Miles Morrison: exercise. "Ring the Bells for Christmas;" singing. "The Guiding Star." choir: recitation, "The Christmas Star;" recitation, "They Followed the Star." Madella address, the Kev. G.

T. Schools; recitation. "Santa Claus' Sister." Lil lie Sherbaugher: recitation. Ella Morrison; singing, "What the Bells Say," choir: exercise, "What Shall We Give the 01 .1 Y'ear:" singing, choir; recitation. Mabel Gelnet; recitation, Helen Miller: recitation.

"The First Jennie Troutman; exercises, "When Christ Was Born;" recitation. "Christmas Farty," Clober Hartmaa; benediction. The pupils of the A grammar school of the Major L. S. Bent build ing played the "Courtship of Miles Standish" Wednesday afternoon, in the presence of a large number of patrons of the schools.

The cast fol lows: "Miles Georee Ullrich; "John Alden," J. Harry Hum mel: Viola Rheam; "Mag istrate." Charles E. i Mes singer." John B. Rupp: "Eider," Roy Z.Horner; "Indian," Benjamin H. Leeds.

The services in St. James' Catholic Church yesterday were appropriate end very interesting. The church was lavishly decorated with greens. The walls and ceiling were festooned with laurel end holly, while the altar was banked with palms and potted plants. The services of the day were conducted by the Very Rev.

G. L. Benton. The first service occurred at 6 o'clock, "when high mass was celebrated, St. Clair's mass being sung by the choir.

The service at 9 o'clock was largely attended, the music being furnished by a choir of children. mass was celebrated at 10.30 o'clock with excellent singing. In ad dition to the regular sinking of the choir, Miss Edith O'Rourke. of Harrisburg sang "Sancta Maria" and Maria." The sermon was preached by the P.ev. G.

I Benton, on "The Mystery of the Incarnation." "Vespers and benediction at 7.30 o'clock closed the services for the day. Yesterday morning Class No. S3 of the Centenary Lnited Brethren Church surprised its teacher, Mr. H. J.

Sanders, by going to his home and rendering a musical and literary pro gramme. The class was assisted "ot Misses Grace Books, Maria Y'oun Mrs. Charles Erisman. Mrs. Elizabeth and Miss Anna Myers.

An address was by the Rev. A. R. Myers. V.

alter Huntsberrv on be. half of the class nresented to Mr. Sanders a set of Matthew Henry's ientarv cn the Bible and an The Christmas entertainment of the Church was held Wednesday evening; and was largely attended. The infant department was well represented and pre ents were given Jo those securing Dives, Pomsroy Stewart IDk'es, Pomsroy Stewart Dives, Pomeroy Stewart Dives, Pomeroy Stewart A Sav ing of One hal omen an George Hiney, on Locust street, yesterday. George Sharer, of Xorth Front street, is visiting friends at his former home.

Hagerstown. Regan Huber, of Xorth Front street, is visiting at the home of his parents in Chambersburg. Mrs. E. J.Wetzel, of Landisburg.and J.

E. Wetzel and Mrs. Clara Stouffer, of Harrisburg, were the guests yesterday of Mr. and Mrs. S.

E. Wetzel, of 303 Pine street. The Eev. J. J.

Hollern. of Columbia. was visiting yesterday at the home of i his mother, on Christian street. Mr. and Mrs.

Gresely, of Philadelphia, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Long, on "South Second street.

Mr. and Mrs. Keefer, of Pine street, were visiting yesterday at Mt. Holly. Mr.

and Mrs. Eambo, of Wilmington, spent Christmas with their daughter, Mrs. Homer Litzenberg, of 303 Pine street. Xeal McGeever, of Johnstown, is the guest of friends in this place. Bently Benner, of Sharpsburg, is visiting his sister.

Mrs. George R. Brashears, of 1 South Front street. Mr. James Lichtenberger, of Princeton University, is spending the holidays with his parents.

Mr. George W. Douglass, wife and family, of Gap, spent yesterdav in (town. 1 Mr. Grant D.

Buser, of Philadelphia, was the guest of his parents here yesterday. Mr. Webster A. Xorris, Chester, Fpent Christmas with his parents in this place. Mr.

Oscar J. Johnson spent yester day at his home, in Lancaster, Mr. Joseph Miller is in Pittsburg. 1 Mr. Lee McXeal went to Lancaster yesterday.

Mary K. Miller is visiting at her home in Orrstown. Cumberland conn Mr. and Mrs. E.

L. Daron were in Mechaniesburg yesterday afternoon. Special services were held in St. John's Catholic Church yesterday and were in charge of the Eev. John Dan ecker.

Christmas exercises marked the close of the parochial schools, Tues 1 day. They will reopen January 5th. I Improvements have been made at the Paxtang Hook and Ladder and the Citizen tire houses. H. I OH EX Call and see our f.ne line of ood3 lor tne noiiaays.

202 sireet. I Tobacco jars unique as Arthnr R. Gerdes, of Xorth Front SOrtment at ORG AS'. street, is tne jruest ot mends at Cam den. J.

Mr. and Mrs. Slater Boyd, of Philadelphia, were yisitingt the home of IS X. 3rd St. to Th Qif Is 1 ree roun Coats msDun Klectrieity is the motive foree employed on 1,625 miles of rail in Italy.

on The Stock Comprises 1,259 Garments, Purchased from the YJorld's Greatest Producers of Cloaks, Bauman Sperling, of New York UR sale of Bauman Sperling's entire stock of Women's and Girls' Coats and Jackets bean this morning under the most auspicious circumstances. We shall not speak at length here of the enthusiasm expressed by discriminating buyers over .1 111 1 1 1 IjT tne remarivaDie values mat nave Deen Drougni ior The stock comprises a list of money saving inducements that is rare indeed. Coats worth from $35.00 to $39.50 are marked those on which the actual retail prices ranged from $27.50 0 $28.95 are on special tables at $12.95. so on through the entire stock of one thousand two hundred and fifty nine garments price cuts of an equally interesting character have been made. The materials are Kerseys, Mixed Suitings, Coverts, Che viots, Montenacs, Broadcloths, Silk Velours and Raritans.

They are made up in the following styles: Monte Carlos, Norfolks, Blouses, One half Fitting Backs and Box and Ripple Backs. The lengths are 19 mch, 20 mch, 21 mch, 22 mch, 25 inch, 27 inch and 30 inch, and the shades: tan, castor, red, brown, covert, navy blue, plain or fancy com binations, navy blue mixtures and blacks. To the Bauman Sperling stock we have added 379 Monte Carlos and Jackets from our own racks. These include silk, velour and cloth Monte Carlos and blouses, Xorfolks and short tight fitting and loose jackets. The Least Expensive Garments Are Those at $2.95 new members.

The teachers of the school presented a teacher's Bible to the superintendent. L. E. McGinnes. The Eev.

YV. B. Cook received a purse of money from his congregation. Nest Sunday evening the Second Church of God will present the following interesting Christmas entertainment: Music, "Merry Christinas to All," Sunday school; opening ad dress. Pearl Seiders; Rev.

O. J. Farlinsr: dialogue, "Christmas Greeting." Marion Bretz and Grace Bret; recitaion. "Jimmy's Sylvia Master; singing, "Bring Them recitation, "Christmas Bells, John Master; recitation, "Follow Star of Love," Iva Miller: reading, Hark! Hark!" Raymond Danly; 1 quotation, "December," Mamie Bretz; recitation. "Hazel tanta Claus.

An me Brvan; song, "Two Orphans," Daisy Coultrider: recitation, "Greet ing to You All," Harry Danly; reading. "Christmas Eve," Minnie Sample; recitation. "Children Raymond Hoover; music, "Christmas Bells." school; dialogue. "Soldiers' I Raymond Hoover and Cleve land Master; recitation. Bavara Bryan: recitation.

"'If Santa Claus Should Stumble," Carrie Seiders; reading, "Two Little Stockings," Pearl Seiders; recitation, "Christmas." Flossie Reager; duet, 'Saviour, Lead Me. Lest I Stray," Mabel Coultrider and Bertha Chubb; recitation, Bertha Still; reading, "Christmas Wishes." Grace Bretz; recitation. "Christmas Night Visions," Daisy Coultrider; quotations, Flossie Rea per; recitation. "Christmas," Carrie Seiders; recitation. "Christmas Doll," Annie Seiders: reading.

Goldie Bretz; recitation, "Santa Claus Rhyme." Minnie Bretz; address, the Rev. O. J. Farling; song. "There is Sunshine in My Soul." by ladies; closing address, Sylvia Masters; distribution of gifts by superintendent of the Sunday school, Milton Still; song; benediction.

A large number from this town at' tended the Xonpareil ball at Lebanon YYeunesday evening. In the buck and wing dance Mr. James Chambers secured first prize. Those attending from here were: James Chambers, "William Coleman, David Carr, Harry Fitting. Mervin Bogner, Fredreii Xebinger, Earl Miller, Harry Cobura, John Murphy, James Collins, Clarence Bogner, Randolph Lebo, Ryle lemmey, James MeCalL Special Officer Holmes arrested Edward Kelley for being drunk tnd disorderly.

At a hearing before Justice Dunkle he was sent to jail for ten davs. St They're worth from S4.50 to $5.95. The best are $35.00 to $39.50. Read these prices and then look at the garments: Our Price $2.95 $3.95 $hA5 $5A5 $5.95 Actual Retail Price $4.50 to $5.95 $7.50 to $8.75 $8.75 to $8.95 $9.50 to $9.95 to $11.00 $11.50 to $12.50 Our Price $6.95 7.95 9.95 11.95 12.95 9.95 Actual Retail Price to 15.00 to 17.50 19.50 to 21.50 22.50 to 27.50 27.50 to 28.95 35.00 to 39.50 321 Market Street. rpets and Rugs Harrisburg Carpet Co 321 Market Street.

ATENT MEDICINES Any Urf yoi want. have most all kkids. If we don't hoe 4at yoa want ill ot It for yot. Prices the lowest. CLARK'S 306 Broad St.

"Florida by Sea it Take Merchants Miners' Trans. Co. steamers from Philadelphia or Baltimore to Savannah. Connections for all Florida and Southern points. Tickets include mealsand room on steamer.

Send for Tonr Book. W. P. Turner, O. P.

Baltimore, Md. "FINEST COASTWISE TEIPS IN THE WORLD." octl3 mar23 Head the "Telegraph" every day. The kind you want and at prices you will be willing to pay. P. K.

BOYD Estate, Samuel S. Speese, Manager. 31 S. Second St. Third and Broad Streets THE AFTER CHRISTMAS CLOAK SALE Starting Saturday, Dec, 27 To morrow morning we shall inauguarate by far the most important Cloak Sale we have ever held coats for the whole family.

It was intended to hold this sale in January, hue many receive money gifts at Christmas and there could be no way of making the money do as much good as by investing in coats at to morrow's prices. PiiS Trading Lot 1. Women's light tan jackets, odd sizes, were $5.00, for this sale $2.00. Lot 2. Women's Black Kersey Coats, silk lined, that were $10.00.

for this sale $5.90. Lot 3. Misses' long Cloth Coats, in sizes 6, 8. 10, in blue, castor and grey, were $7 to $9.50, for this sale $3.75. Lot 4.

A dozen different styles of high class Velour, Silk and Cloth Monte Carlo Coats for women, reduced 1 3 in price. Lot 5. Children's Fur setts reduced one third. Misses' Boas and Muffs reduced to $2.25. Lot Large Marten Cluster Scarf, 6 large fluffv tails, for this sale $5.00, was $7.50.

60 inch long Boa $7,50. NOTICE. Notice Is hereby given that the following accounts have been filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Dauphin county, and will be confirmed by said court on the loth day of January. Wo. unless cause be shown to the contrary.

rr Qni.nnnt nf th Pfiprinal and Trustees of the Emaus Orphan House for the vear enuing uecemocr The third account of York Trust Company (formerlv The York Trust Real Es tat9 and Deposit Company) Receiver of Anchor Building and Loan Association of York. Pa. The final account of Benjamin M. Nead, Sequestrator of the Downinetown Kphrata and Harrisburg Turnpike Company. The third account of Jesse Wingert, committee of the estate of George JIc Kee, an habitual drunkard of the city of Harrisburg.

Pa. The first and final account of Simon Dietrich assignee of Fredrick Fauber and Mary assignee of Fredrick Fauber and Mary his wife, of Jackson township, Dauphin county. Pa. Account cf John A. Herman, assienee for the benefit of creditors of B.

Franklin Hoyer, of Steelton, Dauphin county. Pa. The first and final account of Anton Plotzer. committee of the person and estate cf Joseph Hohl, a lunatic. J.

G. DIFFENDERFER, decl2 5 3t Prothontary. Pmi.t tt Pnmmntl PlpilR nf X)mi lll VVU. Countv. i0.

wi January j.erm, 1L 03. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that application will be made to the above Court on the 29th day of December, A. D. I'aO. 1 nr'HiNlinn A nt tt IWTi" fit the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the supplements tnereto, uy jonn Diigui bill, Charles Glasser, William A.

De Haven. Rosa Young, Charles S. Schaeffer, et. all of whom are citizens of Pennsylvania, for the charter of an intended corporation to be called "THE CLUB" of Harrisburg. Pennsylvania: the character and object of which is that of a permanent social club for the promotion of the intercourse and enjoyment of its members, and such kindred purposes as the club may from time to time determine; and for these purposes to have, possess, and enjov all the rights, benefits and privileges conferred by the said act and its supplements.

The proposed charter is now on file in the Prothonotary's Office. JOHN FOX WEISS, Doc. 5. 1002 5 4t Solicitor. BRIDGE PROPOSALS.

Sealed proposals will be received at the Office of the Superintendent of Public Grounds Buildings, Harrisburg, until 12 o'clock on Wednesday, January 14, lii3, for the rebuilding of the substructure and super structure of the bridge over the Shenango River, at Pulaski, Lawrence County, Pa. Bids must be placed In separate envelopes endorsed on the outside with the name and location of the bridge and the name of the bidder. Plans and specifications can be had on application to the Superintendent of Public Grounds Buildings, at Harrisburg, Pa. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders or their representatives In the Reception Rfom of thn Executive Department, at Harrtsburg, at the time above named. By order of the Board, T.

L. EYRE. Superintendent. WILLIAM A. STONE.

E. B. HARDENBERGH. FRANK G. HARRIS.

Board of Commissioners of Public Grounds Buildings. dec24 liv Harrisburg. Dec. 12, UKC THE ANNUAL ELECTION for nine 9) directors of the Harrisburg National Bank will be held at th banking house on Tues dav, January 13, lU, between the hours of 10 and 12 o'clock A. 11.

W. L. GORGAS. decl2 5 Cashier. Chiropodist A Mmnlear Jin.

M. ROBIX90S Corns. Bunions and In growing Nails viiifnHy treated. It S. Third Street Second Flovr.

Jiours 9 A. JL to 6 P.iL w. Sable Fox Boas, 69 in. long, $12.50, reduced from $15.00. Electric Seal Jacket for women at 815.C0, reduced from $20.00.

Lot 7. Long Raglan Coats for women, full silk lined, were $20 and $25, for this sale $10.00. LotS. $5.00 Silk Waists at $3.50. Dressing Sacques reduced.

Lot 0. 14 suits for women, in black and colors, "ri iiiubiiy size jo. mebc: weie sold from $10.00 to $20.00. For this sale $5.00. Lot 10.

Handkerchiefs that were used for display during holidays are marked from 12 cents to Oh Lot 11. Dolls, toys, games, all cut to half price. Pictures, Bric a brac, left from Christmas trade, one third to one half less. ROBINSON CO. 1 We can supply you with Poultry, Fresh Vegetables and all that is Newest and Best in Table Delicacies.

Sweet and Juicy. STUDEBMER lit Sffa State and I 9 zecona sneers. Fre IMPORTER OF NED We have the prettiest patterns in French China ever offered for the price. Dinner Sets $25.00. We have the best 10 piece Chamber Sets, perfect goods, pretty patterns, 1.84 per set.

Try one of our $1.65 nickel Central Draft Lamps, large shades. Several patterns of Blue Dinner Ware open stock. Jardinieres, Umbrella Stands. Metal Goods. 5 Market Squara.

You Simply Can not do without I A Bell Telephone 1 Makes a very appro priate Christmas present. We lead others follow. i 1 The Penna. Telephone 2 208 Valnul Street. Contract Department 4 write Insurance Give us a call ham Vie can fix and see how You up.

E.B. RANKIN 200 Walnut Street. James 1). Hawkins, Funeral Director and Enibalmer 30Q Cumberland Iltrriaburg, Fa..

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