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Wiiitrwliifrit VOL, NO. l. UAE1USBUEG, TIIUHSDAY EYENEfG, JAXUiEY 4. 1U0U. ESTABLtSEIED 1S31 REPUBLICAN SITE CONVENTION Slate Chairman Reeder Completes Arrangements.

TO BE HELD ON APRIL 25th It "Will be the Largest Convention Ever Held. A GREAT CROWD EXTECTED Republican Stale Chairman Reeder Avas Acre to day and says ho has completed all of tho arrangements for holding the Stale Convention in Harrisburg on April 25th. While here General Reeder conferred with ome of the local leader? and secured possesion of tho Opera House for tho convention. The old Republican headquarters, the Loehiel Hotel, has again been as tho gathering place for the Republican leaders, and the candidates will all have headquarters there. General Reeder says he expects that tho coming convention will be tho largest and mot enthusiastic ever held in the State, and that there will be a larger attendance of the rank and file than ever before.

This he frays will be due to the fact that the good times have placed money in pockets of men who heretofore could not attend conventions without feeling the lots of the time and the heavy expend. General Reeder says that MeKinley's in this Stale will be over 300.000, and he will not be surprised to sec it reach close to 400,000. "In fact," said the State Chairman, "the vote for McKinley in this Sate will be practically unanimous." The presence in Harrisburg last night and to day of several of the prominent Republican leaders gave rise to the rumor that a conference was being held on important political matters and it was said that a meetrng had been held at the Ex futive Mansion. General Reeder said today that there was no conference whatever, and that he had not been near the Executive Mansion, and he was quite certain that if the other prominent Republicans were guests of the Governor, of which he knew nothing, they were not with him for the purpose of talking polities. It is Mid that the qutionof who will be Ihe next Republican candidate for Auditor General is about settled.and that Senator Hardnbergh, of Wayne county, will be the man.

Senator llardenbergh has developed unexpected strength in the past few weeks and it will be impossible to defeat him, even if the leaders were so inclined, which they are not. Senator Ilardenbergh has another session to serve in the Senate, but if he is elected he would not go into the Auditor General's department until Ihe first Monday of May, 1901, and by that time the legislative session would be over. CAPITOL HILL. Governor Stone has reappointed the follow irg members of tho College and University Council: Ex officio, William A. Stone, Governor; John P.

Elkin, Attorney General, an! Superintendent cf Public Instruction Nathan Sehaeffer, retarv; C. C. Harrison, Philadelphia; W. J. Holland, Tittsburg: George W.

Atherton, State College; T. L. eip, Allentown: J. D. Moffat.

Washington; George Edward Reed, Carlisle; Edward Brooks, Philadelphia: J. M. Ccughlin, Wilkes Barie; G. M. Phillips, West Chester.

I Amos II. Mylin, cx Auditor General of Pennsylvania, was yesterday elected president of the C. R. Williams Company, a new financial corporation in Pittsburg, with a capital stock of $1,000,000. Among the stockholders are Colonel James E.

Harnett, State Treasurer elect, and Herman P. Miller, Librarian of the State Senate. Hon. Henry M. Houck, Deputy State Superintendent of Public Instruction, has returned front Dushore, Sullivan county, where he delivered an address last Tuesday evening before the county tciehers.

NEW YEAR "WEDDINGS' nobfi Uj'frn. A very pretty wedding took place in the Etudy of Bethlehem Lutheran Tabernacle at 6.30 last evening, when Miss RoMbelle Myers and Mr. Harry B. Ilu ber were made man and wife by Rev. Marion J.

Kline, the pastor of Bethlehem. The contracting parties were attended by Mis Minnie Huber and Mr. Char.es 1). Huber. Mr.

and Mrs. Huber will reside at 1720 Fifth street. Sinipn Johnston. Rev. Dr.

George B. Stewart, of Auburn, York, yesterday afternoon united in marriage Mr. George E. Simpson, of Huntingdon, to Mis Eva K. Johnston, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Andrew P. W. Johnston, 40. North Second street.

The ceremony v. a a simple affair and was performed in the ire enre of th immediate friends and relatives of the contracting parties. The bride was dres ed in a pretty white wedding Alter a brief trip Mr. and Mrs. Simpson will take up their residence, at Hunting ion.

The groom is county clerk of the Huntingdon ounty er.urt and is a re'atlve of the. IIn. .1 Simpson Africa The bride is a daughter of Civil Engineer Andrew P. Johnston of tbf Pennsylvania Bairuad. thia city, and is an estimable young wo rrnn.

nanperl ilU. John Banjrert and Miss Maggie Silk were married yesterday lv Alderman Spavi. I In Society. The engagement of Miss Ella S. Hcr lvsmcr, of Allentown.

to Mr. JoJm Romgardner, of this city, wi'I shortly be announced Miss Hergeshemcr is a rising artist, one of this year's prize winners at the Academy of Fine. Arts, Philadelphia, and id well known here. Guests from city alinnded a tea given on New Year's evening by Henry Fox at her home near WLaiams port. Select readings followed the tea.

Among the guests at the large New Year's party at "Glen Tilt," the handsome home of Mr. and Mr. George S. Peine roy, near Wernersville, were Mr. and Mrs.

William II. Ben net hum, Miss liar net Bennethum and Mr. Claude Benne thum, of Cottage Ridge. The guests were taken to Wernersville from Reading in a epecial car. One of the features was a variety entertainment.

Each, guest, upon leaving Mas presented with a souvenir Ilaviland plate and a box of candy. Collegcward the Harrisburg boys and girls are directing their several ways after a most delightful holiday vacation. Among those who have returned to their studies are Xorraan Pitcairn, William Bergner and George Moffitt, to Princeton David Watts, to Haverford; Albert Jones and Walter Buihnell, to Lafayette: Oa'ide Engle, William O. Roop, Mis Alma En gV, Miss Maud Burtner, William Sites, Mr. Burtner, Mr.

Shelter, to Lebanon Valley College; Gomming, to Bloomsburg Normal. The Yale contingent will leave, for New Haven Saturday. MRS. OLMSTED The Dauphin Difrlct In Society at the Xntional Capital. Special to tho Telegraph.

Washington, D. Jan. 4. The controverted point as to whether the present gay season winds up the nineteenth or begins the twentieth century was not an e'ement in the send off of New Year's day, 1000. Nature was at its best en expansion lines Overhead the sun wa as bright as it ever looked down upon the Queen of the Antilles or Luzon.

The temperature, while not quite Alaskan, wa3 rather llar risburgy in midwinter. Among1 the official receptions that at the residence of Postmaster General Smith was one of the most brilliant It was a distinctively Pennsylvania gathering. Among the receiving ladies was Mrs. Olmsted, the young and beau tiful wife of the Dauphin Lebanon Repre crunuic. n.

vy.iusieu is uoing ine social honors of the capital district of the Keystone State with great acceptability. Mrs. Olmsted's day at home at the Shoreham will be Tuesdays. The attentions shown her by the Pennsylvania and other ladies in official and social life promise so delightful drawing rooms under her social regime. Randolph Keim.

TALE'S Sl'CCFSSFlT, COXCERT Eulversity Boys Please Their Friends and are Delightfully ntertained. The Yale Glee and Banjo Clubs scored a biff success at the Opera House last evening, and the welcome given them was sufficient proof of it Never was there a more enthusiastic audience and the col'ege g'ees were greeted with round after round of applause. There was an abundance of jollity and rollicking swing to the old songs that went straight to the heart of ever' one in the house. And it was the old songs that touched the feeling of the old 'grads," taking them back to the times when, they themselves were undergraduates. Everywhere there was happiness and a thorough appreciation of the good work the men on the clubs were doing, and the clubs knew they were being appreciated and dia all the better.

The absence of all formality made the affair all the more enjoyable, for the stage had been turned into a drawing room and it was as though the men were to their friends at their homes. The decorations were Yale and Yale b'ue was everywhere predominant. The Alumni are to Ik? congratulated en the splendid success of their arrangements for the men in the clubs were loud in their praises of the good time they had had. And the dance at Chestnut Street Hall after the concert was another success, over a hundred peo p'e, besides the clubs, taking part. The trip will conclude with concerts in Washington, Philadelphia and Brooklyo Y.

W. C. A A gospel meeting for the Girls' Branch will be held at the association rooms, 1102 North Third street, tc morrow at 4:30 P. M. Bessie Roop will lead and will speak on the subject.

"Pure Thoughts. Pure Words. Puie Actions." Special music will be rendered. The Saturday classes will meet as usual this week. At the gospel meeting next Sunday afternoon texts that have been selected for the year 1900 will be given.

Come prepared to give the txet you have choosen for the new year. The following programme, arranged by Beatrice Spier and Bertha Hoopes, will be rendered at the Branch musicale to be given Saturday, January 6th, at 2 P. M. Recitation. Bertha Gastrock; piano solo, Catharine Heikes; recitation, Elizabeth Garner; recitation, Anna Gill; piano solo, Eva Groff: recitation, Henrietta recitation.

TIortene St rouse; piano duet, Catheme Heikes and Katha rine Reily; recitation. Rhcdua Mayers; recitation, Catherine Reily; piano solo, Grace Harper. City Democracy Also Meets. Report frcni the various e'ection districts were received at last evening's meeting of the City Democratic Committee. There were a number of withdrawals of candidates.

Selectman Valentine Hummel is contesting tVr a. rencniination in the Third ward, his being Charles Dciker and Rudolph Spicer. William Shertzcr ha. cmluied to make the fight for the ncir.irutirn for Select Council in the. First ward.

'Ihe Democratic primaries vill be held Saturday evening. CITY HOSPITAL. Mr. Annie a in the medical waid, di 1 la evening. The aim ic W.

Hauer, which was 1 1 during a Knurl of July celebrati.Mi. It. 1k giving him considerable pain, and to day a further ampu taticn was made Dr. n't. caM a man a f.

cl he may be fooli. enough to tight. FUNERAL OF SAMUEL MclLHElV Largest in History of Lingles. town. At Least One Thousand Persons Attended the Obsequies.

PASTOR FLEEGAL'S TRIBUTE Friends from all portions of Dauphin county paid, tribute to the memory of the late Republican leader, Samuel Me llhenny, by gathering about his bier at his late home in Linglestown this morning, when the lat rites for the. dead were solemnized by Rev. J. T. Flcegai, pastor of the Church of God, formerly pastor of the Naglc street Church of God, this city.

It is estimated that fully 1,000 people were present at the funeral services. It was the largest funeral in the history of the town, honoring the mem SAMUEL McILHENNY. ory of the man who had for so many years been such a prominent, upright and useful resident of tho place. Pastor Fleegal's funeral address and eulogy in the Union Chapel after the interment was heard by the greatest congregation ever gathered in that prettily situated house of worship. He spoke of the deceased as he had known him through daily companionship for some time past, and his tribute found an echo in the hearts of all within those four walls.

The floral offerings were exceedingly numerous and beautiful and included a number from county officials and friends in this city. The body wa attired in black, lay in a handsome black cloth covered casket Soin of (lie Many Present. Many of the Harrisburg party attending the funeral met at the court hou! at 8 o'clock, driving to Linglestown in closed cabs. There were present from this city: County Chairman John Fox Weiss, District Attorney Albert Millar, former District Attorney George Kunkel, Pro thonotary Diffenderfer, Coroner Krause, Sheriff J. S.

Reiff, ex Sheriff C. W. Sellers, Treasurer A. G. Rniseley, Recorder Gios, Sanitary Officer W.

D. Block, ex Prison Warden Simon Duey. Rev. W. J.

Schaner, John E. Fox, David Seibert, George W. Straw, Daniel A. Stevick, Samuel Simmers, Thomas S. Peters, George A.

L. Rowe, Frisby C. Battis, E. E. Beidleman, ex Poor Director John C.

Lyme and ex Commissioner Jamea D. Hawkins, Martin Zoll, Oberlin; Andrew Wolf, Swatara township; ex Steward E. F. Humme' and Lockup Keeper James Carpenter. From Hummelstown came Prison InspeeUr W.

H. Ulrica, Dr. Thomas G. Fox, Deputy Prothonotarv Harry Holler, John Grecna walt, Dr. W.

C. Baker, ex Sheriff We Is Buser and William Fox; from Deny, ex Representative M. L. Uersihey, William Minnich and Dr. A.

G. Rider; from Ly kens, Dr. John M. Baker; from Midd'e town, ex Trcasurer A. L.

Ettcr and J. S. Longenecker; from Sunbury, James and John Corson; from Steel ton, J. H. Heagy, P.

S. Blackwell, J. V. Bailor, E. C.

Keller, William Kline, Frank Wicker sham, from Berrysburg, County Commissioner Deibler and Hon. E. S. Keifer, Londondei ration. S.

S. Page and Dr. McDaniell, Iligu. pire. Commissioner Smith and County Solicitor R.

S. Care reside at Linglestown. John Mcllhenny, a brother of the deceased, came from Tiffin, Ohio, to attend the funeral. The Tiineral Nrvim, The services at the house, beginning at 10 o'clock, and at Widow Grove cemetery, were rather brief. At the bouse there was singing by the young people of Union Chapel, Miss Jane Care, organist, reading a passage of Scripture, and prayer.

At the grave there as the burial service of the Church of God and a prayer by Pastor Fleegal. The pall bearers were the three sons. Prison Inspector John Mcllhenny, Deputy Sheriff George Mcllhenny and Deputy Recorder Wiiliam Mcllhenny, and three sons in law, John Lyme, Calvin Lingle and Dr. J. P.

Sm th At the house ''We'll Never Say Good Byc in Heaven," and at the "Jesus, Lover of My My Got to and "The Haven of Rest were sung. Address oT Pastor ITeeffal. From the grave the friends proceeded to the Union Chapel, where further services were held, consisting of singing, an address and a prayer, Paslor Ficegal taking for hi text the words found in Romans, viii, lti: "The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit that wo are the children of God," said that the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead solved the of the immortality of life, not by argument, but by demonstration, and has guaranteed to us a. like immortality, not of the soul only, but of the. whole man, spirit, soul and Ixidy; peace for the conscience, strength for our moral responsi bilities, and an Assured victory over death by an immortality which reaches beyond the grave into the infinite future.

"We are not a hained." said Rev. Mr. Ficegal, "of Ihe terms upon which salvation is offered unto all who believe. It extend all' un reakah'e privileges to the poor, the ignorant, (lie outcast, an 1 the degraded, and proclaims: 'Whosoever will let him Jesus, himse'f, ent. the not of invitation when he said: Come unto Mo all yo that labor and are heavy laden, ind I will give you We are not ashamed of the way in which it deals with the great problem lying just beyond the line over which we discover individual salvation, unity of God and of the race and the brotherhood of man." Then Pastor Fleegal entered upon a fitting eulogy of the late Mr.

saying that we find in the deceased one of the strongest men as citizen, neighbor, a. leader and a statesman, and thai, the love and respect in which he was held by his neighbors and friends was well attested in the great gathering at his funeral to day. The pastor said further: ''We enjoy more religious and civil liberty to day than ever before. These privileges we. owe.

to some one, those who have devoted their time to the good. It a go rd thing to live for others' good. Mr. Mcllhenny was always doing good acts. I thought as I bid him good bye for the last time the other day that this community could better have spared someone else." Rev.

Mr. Fleegal then related a recent conversation! liad with Mr. Mcllhenny during which the deceased said: "If we work we'll get paid." The pastor said that Mr. Mcllhenny was a strong politician, a non religionist, and that thers was nothing of the hypocritical about his last house," he con I tiuued, assured me of his preparation for death. This assurance is worth more than all that he could leave to his children.

His influence will live for a long time in this country, and hen the grass grows over his grave there will be many to say: 'He gave me a start in DEATHS AND FUNERALS. Mr. Oliver AtttcU. The funeral of the late Mrs. Oliver Attack took place this afternoon from the family residence, 218 Briggs street.

Interment was made in Harrisburg cemetery. Rev. Dr. George S. Chambers, pastor of Pine Street Presbyterian Church, officiat ed at the services.

Mm. Mary Sherk. Funeral services were conducted at No. 271 Broad street this afternoon a 2 o'clock by a. German Baptist minister, assisted by Rer.

Mr. Burtner, of Otterbe'n U. B. Church, over the body of the lae Mrs. Mary Sherk, widow of the late Jacob Sherk.

Interment was made in Ray sor's cemetery. Four grandsons, Wen dall Fackler, Jacob Sherk, E. Parthemore and Joseph Wolf were pall bearers. Jotiii I. TeSylvia, Services were held this morning over the late John L.

De Sylvia at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Margaret Stewart, of No. 112 Walnut street. The services were conducted by Rev. Mr.

Dolly, of Baltimore. The pall bearers were six grandsons of the deceased. The body was taken to Duneannon for interment. Mr. I.nsk.

Mrs. Amanda Lusk died yesterday at the home of her sister, Mrs. G. W. Shank, 235 Harris street.

The remains will be interred at Columbia to morrow. Mrs. Mary E. Young, The remains of the late Mrs. Mary E.

Young were interred in nan isburg ceme tery yesterday afternoon. Deceased was the widow of the late Joseph F. Young and services were held at 599 South Front street and were conducted by Rev. D. M.

Gilbert, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church. V. Rarncs. Mrs. Edward V.

Barnes died yesterday at her home, 1274 State street. Death was due to paralysis. A husband survives. The funeral will take place Friday afternoon and interment will be made in Harrisburg cemetery. Willmiti ft, The funeral of the late William B.

Crownshield took place this afternoon from the late home of the deceased, 160S North Sixth street. Interment was private and was made in Harrisburg cemetery. The services were largely attended and were conducted by Rev. Luther DeYoe, pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church. A large number of former co workers of the deceased cn tho Traction Company's lines attended the services.

The pall bearers were brothers and brothers in law of the deceased and were H. E. Crownshield, B. F. Crownshield.

R. L. Crownshield, W. L. Van Camp, S.

D. Ensinger and A. L. En singer. Tilt ROBKKTS CASK Ills Again Before the Investigator Washington, Jan.

4. The Roberts investigating committee resumed its sessions to day. It was expected that ex Secretary John G. Carlisle would be present to sum up the. case against Roberts, and that Mr.

Roberts in person would make tho argument in his own. behalf. Word came from Mr. Carlisle, however, that he had not understood his personal presence was desired, but he waa ready to submit written arguments on any of tho questions involved. Chairman Taylor, Ohio, stated that the statement of a witness absent in Utah had been received, but a Mr.

Roberts declined to admit it in an informal manner, the matter would have to be taken up later. Mr. Roberts said he wished to present matters tending to show the untrust worthiness of the witnesses appearing against him. It included a published card signed by Thomas J. Brandon, disclaiming having given out certain information relative to Roberts; tlso court records in which Roy Brandon was a party.

Mr. Roberts also offered a telegram from the proprietors of the Salt Lake Herald, concerning the testimony of Mr. Mc Dan'cls. Taylor excluded the te.egram, however, saying there was no color of right or propriety in receiving a telegram as testimony, in view of Mr. Roberts' refusal to admit tho statement of the absent Utah witness.

Mr. Schroeder, head of the Gemtile delegation here to oppose Roberts, then opened the argument against Roberts. The argument wa largely technical. Col. I'i'X ser as nn Author.

Col. J. H. Baxtresser, chief clerk in the County Treasurer's office, is gaining quite a. local reputation as an author.

He has written several very interesting stories, which he has read to large audiences in the hurch of God, Middletown. Colonel Baxtresscr's latest story is entitled "War Without Arms," which' he read last Tuesday evening. The story tells how a young doctor was carried to the J. verge of ruin by whiskey drinking and gambling rooms, and then saved just in the nick of time. Colonel Baxtresser will read one of his stories in this city, at the Fourth Street Church of God, early in February.

The story is his first effort in literary lines and is entitled QUAY WILL BE SEATED That is the Opinion of Prominent Senators. INSURGENTS NOT IN IT The Committee Will Report on Constitutional Aspects. SENATOR PENROSE TO SPEAK Special to tho Telegraph. Washington, D. Jan.

4. The Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections are preparing their majority and minority reports in the case of Senator Quay. They have decided that tho Senate is not concerned in tho efforts of the "insurgents" to prevent the seating as they do not represent the voice of tho Reptiblican voters of Pennsylvania. It is shown by figures on tho basis of the election last November that Colonel Bamett, against whom the "insurgents" directed their best efforts that the greatest strength they mustered was 54,000 in the highest and 40,000 in tho lowest of the two Republican Judges, Colonel Bar nett receiving 111,000 plurality, which wtis considerably above an off year majority. The best opinion here front Senators is that Senator Quay will be given his seat.

The windy exhibit of the champions of the minority in American politics simply strengthened the committee in the belief that Senator Quay is the choice of the overwhelming majority of tho people of Pennsylvania for United States Senator. The Senate comunitteo present the case; in its purely constitutional aspects. Upon this there is a decided conviction that the Constitution contemplates at all times the full representation of a Stato in the Senate. 'If the Legislature through the contrivances of a minority is frustrated in doing its duty the Governor should step in and the Senate may be the court to determine the case. The matter will come up next week.

Senator Penrose will deliver a constitutional argument on. the subject. Randolph Keim. Anumer uerman vessel eizeu. 4y Berlin, Jan.

4. he imperial mail steamer General baa been detained at Aden and occupied by British troops, with the object of searching her cargo, If which is to bo discharged. The General is owned by the German East African line, tho owners of the Bundcsrath, previously captured by the British cruiser Magicienne, off Dclagoa Bay. COMPANY INSPECTED An Excellent Showing By This Crack Military Company. The inspection of company of the Eighth regiment, last evening at the armory, proved a memorable event.

The popular military organization never appeared in more attractive form and occasioned so much favorable comment as on their appearance last evening. The friends of the soldier boys were out in large numbers and they encouraged the good work by liberal applause throughout the evening. The inspection was made by Major Miller, Inspector of the Third brigade, who made a thorough examination of all Of the equipments and gavo the company a thorough test in the various movements. The principal inspection was on guard duty. While the result is not definitely known it is a general opinion that company D's record is a good one.

The officers and men received a number of compliments on their excellent appearance. Only three members were absent and these were accounted for in accordance with the rules and regulations, of them are on furloughs. Included among the distinguished guests were 'Colonel Hoffman, Lieutnmt "Mai or Mcntillus. VViVli 1. 1 Major Gherst, Major Richardson, Captain John G.

Gilbert, captain iuaurice ciu ney and Lieutenant Nicholas Tack. The non commissioned officers were examined at the close of the regular inspection and the results were highly satisfactory. iiiis evening company I will be inspected and to morrow the Governors Troop Avill go through the ordeal. A WARRANT FOR HERSHEY leuths on tho Trail of the Defaulting TreaitTr. Lancaster, Jan.

4. The County Commissioners stated to day that they learned on Saturday last that ex County Treasurer Hei shey was $05,000 short lus accounts and immediately swore out a warrant against him on the charge of misappropriating public funds. This morning they to put an expert on the books at once. A transcript of the account of each tax collector will be made and sent to the collector for verification, and itt this manner it is expected to get this portion of the books straightened ou 8 without the aid of the missing cash book. The county has three sources Of revenue, taxes, sale of bonds and liquor license fees, and it is believed that the items of the last two can be easily traced.

As soon as the work of the expert is completed and the exact amount, of the defalcation ascertained the County Commis tinTiors will make a demand on the bonds men The warrant for Ilershey was given in charge of the Eureka Detective Agency, with instructions to spare nothing in securing his arrest Ccin.mun'cation was. at once opened with all the leading detective agencies in the country. The artist sells his high priced pictures in a satisfactory frame of mind. No Higher Tax Rate Subcommittee Wrestling: With Extra Appropriations i roblein. The Republican members of both branches of city Councils are determined thatheie shall be no increase in the city tax rate for 1900.

The Joint Finance Committee has been wrestling with the general appropiiation ordinance for this year, and have concluded not to allow one dollar more in excess of the estimated revenues of the city. The sub committee, T. G. Calder, chairman, which considered the ordinance', showed rare judgment in allowing appropriations for the necessary expenses of each department and pared down other estimates which they thought were too high, so as to come within the revenues at hand. ine general appropriation ordinance for this year, which has been decided upon by the committee and will be reported to Councils for passage, provides for the expenditure for the ordinary and neees lry expenses of the various city departments, interest on the city's bonded debt, interest on siii ng fund, and the State taxes.

The amount of money set aside by the committee for these items is $163,954.27. 'j. valuation of city property for the year is estimated at $25,000,000, which with a tax rate of seven mills the same as last year will yield a revenue of $175, 000. From this latter amount must be taken $4,000 for rebates for the prompt payment of taxes, and $2,000 for errors and exonerations, a total of $6,000, which leaves a balance from, the net revenue of $169,000. To this, however, must be added received rom the Mayor as lines, forfeitures, licenses and sewer and awning permits, which brings the entire source of the city's revenue up to $177, 000.

However, in addition to the general appropriation ordinance, there are several other requests for money not therein provide for. The Highway Commissioner wants in addition to his regular expenses, $8,000 for the repairing of the Mulberry Street Overhead Bridge, and $6,000 for brOKen stone for the streets. The Chief Engineer of the city Fire Department also wants in addition to his regular appropriation, $4,000 for the purchase of new fire hose. The Mayor also asks for $150 extra for the purchase of a safe in his office, and the City Electrician iwants $250 for two new fire alarm boxes! This makes a total of $18,400, which is $5,400 in excess of the amount of revenues in sight. This will be another question for the committee to settle.

There will have to be a pruning somewhere, and how to make $13,000 pay or $18,400 will cause more than one nightmare. It is safe, however, to say that the request of Fire ief Luiz for $4,000 for new fire hose will be allowed, as the committee realizes that better fire protection is an imperative demand. MORE ROOM NEEDED Baltimore Merch mdise Company Wil Increase 1 heir Store Facilities. The most important business change announced this year is the' enlargement of the Baltimore Merchandise Company's store at No. 4 Market Square.

The busi ness of this enterprising firm has increased so rapidly and to such a large extent that a second change has been found necessary within two months. With this in view the three story brick building at No. 6 Market Square, adjoining the present store has been leased for a number of years, and work will begin nt once on the improvements. The new addition will add many thousand feet Of floor space to the big store, and tho latter is to be made one of the most popular department estab i lishments in the city. The firm will con solidate the two buildings and the changes will include a new up to date front, a basement 28x100 feet; rooms on the first and second floors 2Sxl50 feet, and an elaborately furnished reception room for the accommodation of the patrons.

In the rear of the store will be the offices, cashier, wrapping ind delivery partments, and in facilities and accommodations the new store will be right in Tine with the leading establishments in other cities. This increase in store room by the Baltimore Mechandise is the strongest evidence possible of the high standing of the firm Its business has been carried on by original progressive business methods and a trade second to none in the city is enjoyed. It is tho intention of the firm to please everybody and goods are exchanged no matter how much worn, if they prove unsatisfactory. No complaints will' be al lowed. The stock will at all times be found as advertised.

The quality of the goods is of the best and the prices reasonable. The additions will allow the introduction of several new lines of goods which will be up to the standard of the present stock. Preparations are now in order for the big changes, and in order to get all of the present stock out of the way the store will be closed to morrow to al'ow the arrangement of the goods for the great annexation sale to be inaugurated on Saturday. AN EXCELLEAT FIRE RECORD Losses in This City Rncb but $7,00 Since July lt. Chief George W.

Lutz, of the fire department, reports the following record of fires since July 1st: Box alarms 16, general 2, false 1 (from box No. 232, wire crossed), auxiliary 3, telephone calls 21, still alarms 11. The losses were very small, the total being $7,000, all of which was covered by instirance. Tha Chief is highly gratified over the result and hopes the good work will coiutiniue. He highly compliments the firemen for their prompt and efficient service and is grateful for the hearty co operation accorded him.

The nursery is sometimes a training school for nurse. LAST EDITION The London Imperial Volunteers Enrolled. SPLENDID CEREMONY Latest News From the African War. South THE FIGHTING CONTINUES London, Jan. 4.

The enrollment of the, second contingent of London Imperial, Volunteers to day wa3 the occasion fori a scene of popular interest and enthusiasm. The approaches to tho Guild Hull were thronged with representatives of all classes, everybody cheering and the band playing lively music. The scene at Guild Hall was highly picturesque and impressive. It opened with a civic procession of the Lord Mayor, Sheriff and Aldermen in their robes Of office, headed by thu sword and mace bearers. The scarlet, grey and green uniforms' of the various battalions filled the chamber with variegated colors.

The contingents comprised tho honrable artillery company and detachments from the other volunteer regiments. After a speech from the Lord Mayor at the conclusion of which he read a congratulatory message from the! Queen's secretary, the detachment warf sworn in separately, each man the Book" and receiving the Queen's shilling from the hands of the Lord Mayor. The American hospital ship Maine arrived at Las Palmas, Canary Islands, yesterday and reports all on board A report comes from Berlin thnt Great Britain's reply to Germany's ren.c enta tions on the subject of the Bud nth is regarded as unsatisfactory and pi i nating. Orange. River, Cape Colony, Wednesday, January 3.

There was a small skirmish, near BelmOnt this morring. The British fired a few shells, but the Boers did not respond. A detachment of about 40 Boer attenipted to rush Klouiontein this morning, 'but was beaten back by the mounted infantry. Possibly this force consisted nt fugitives from Sunnyside. Reinforcements, of infantry and artillery have been di patched to General French from Do Apr, JioOf Laager.

Ladysmth, Tuesday. Jan. 2. Six horsemen made: a dash from Lady smith a few tiignt? ago and though pursued they escaped. It is believed the parly, included Colonel Rhodes, brother of Cecit Rhodes, and Div Jameson.

Sterkstroom, Jan. 3. General Gatncri to day met the invading iOrces at Cyphcr gat, near, the British advance camp nl Bushmanshoek. The Boers retired hurriedly shortly after the British opened fire. The enemy occupied Molteno and Cyphergat to day, but the latter place ist reoccupied by us.

Hoof Laager, Ladysmith, Monday, Jan. 1. The garrison of Ladysmith. during the night, threw out feelers on all sides, exchanging shots with the ooer pickets. At midnight, a couple of shells fell in the Boer camp, killing a burgher.

General Joubert preached in camp Sunday. Thft Rev. Mr, Merring, who has just arrived here from America, addressed the burghers tnis afternoon, dwelling on the expiring century witnessing the life struggle of a people, is morning shells fired with confectionery and containing the season's greetings, were sent into Ladyfmilh. Federal shells are selling in Ladysmith at from 30 shillings to 5 pounds sterling. BAX1SI1ED FROM FRAXCE French Conspirator Driven! from arl.

Paris, Jan. 4. Th High Court (Senate) in secret session to day condemned Mm. Buffet and Deroulede to ten years banishment. M.

Guerin was sentenced to 10 years confinement in a fortified place. Saluces was sentenced to 10 years banishment. BALLOT BOX STAFFERS Inflicted by the irad Jury fn Philadelphia, Jan, 4. Tho grand jury to day returned true bills of indictment in tho election fraud causes in the Thirteenth division of the Seventh ward during the recent election for Slate Tresi urer. There are nine defendants, as follows: Samuel Salter, Deputy Philadelphia.

Joseph G. Rodger, licuteo ant of Capitol police, Washington: William Cook, Harry McCabe, Clarewej Mee. er, James T. also of John Silbcrman, John Scullon onl John of this city. There was bill against Georgo Kirklnnd, of Washington, who acted as minority inspect in the division named and who furnislitd the information on which tho arrests wers made for a local newspaper.

Silbea man, Scull en and Hanna a.ro Tlwi charges on which the men ara ruder p.rreslj are conspiracy, making fraudulent election returns, placing ballots in tho box: illegally and iropea soinaiting election officers. The cases will be tried about the mil die of this month. Jl' on rll to P'uband. York, Jan. 4.

Members of the Junioj Order American Mechanics predict tha fitty per cent, of the lodges in this county will refuse to pay their per capita, tax and will disband after the. expiration of the time limit for reinstatement. Two of the councils in this city have paid their tax, and the two remaln'ng councils have decided to disband. There arc 2,000 members in the order in York county. WK A ii Ell iti.POKl Washington, Jan.

4. Forecast for Eastern Pennsylvania: Threatening tonight and Friday with snow flurries in north portions Friday afternoon; warmer Friday; variable winds, becoming light southerly. SHILLING.