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WEDNESDAY EVEiNIXG Mil. LIYSEY FOUND. He is V.ivins: in Retirement in the Great City of Cliicagro. Ex State Treasurer William Livsey, who left the State in the summer of 1891, and whose whereabouts have ever since been a mystery, has been found in Chicago by Colonel George Xox McCain, of the Philadelphia Press, who tells an interesting story of his visit to Mr. Livsey.

Here are some of the features of Mr. McCain's story as told in the Press to day, sent from Chicago: I spent several hours yesterday and today with ex State Treasurer Livsey at his home. He is living in Chicago, but away from the noise and tumult of its congested streets. In which one of the three divisions of this great city, north, south or west sides, he resides is not material to the detail of this narrative. The house is of the better class of apartment dwellings and is on what might be called the border line between an excellent neighborhood and one that is not so pretentious.

It is five stories in height and built of Pompeiian brick, trimmed with graystone. Mr. Livsey and bis wife occupy the first floor flat, consisting of five or six rooms, in the build 1 "I 1 1 mg. Glass paneled aoors open irom me vestibule into the street. My visit was a surprise to Mr.

Livsey, but despite its unexpectedness his welcome was cordial and unrestrained. "Look here," he said, with a little, half amused laugh after the first greeting, "how in the world did you know where to find me?" While Mr. Livsey has, never changed his name or passed for other than what he is, his name does not appear in the Chicago directory, though it is over his doorbell in the apartment house. He has changed but very little in personal appearance since he left Harrisburg so abruptly in 1891. His hair has whitened somewhat and the lines of his face have grown a trifle deeper perhaps, but otherwise the passing years have left no impress on his strong, well marked features.

In his conversation Mr. Livsey was frank and outspoken within certain limits. Once or twice only he said in a firm way, "I don't think we had better discuss those matters at this time." An impenetrable inysterv has surrounded the movements of exState Treasurer Livsey subsequent to his appearance and up to the present, and the narrative of his wanderings will be read with interest now for the first time. The talk on this and kindred subjects was unconventional. He discussed with a certain restraint his own position in the past and the place that he occupies to day in relation to developments in Pennsylvania, "I have never lived or traveled anywhere under an assumed name," he said with emphasis.

"When I left Harrisburg in July, 1891, I went straight out to Milwaukee. I remained there until some time in August and then returned to Pittsburg for a little time till I could close up my private business affairs. I sold my house and came to Chicago. Before settled down anvwhero I made si. traeted tour of the lakes.

I got away as far as I could from newspapers and tele graphs; indeed, nearly out of the world. came here to Chicago, where I've lived ever since. The proof of my assertion that I haven't lived under an assumed name is given outside there in the hall, where you read my name in the panel over the bell. My name has not appeared in the city directory. I have lived in my pres ient apartments for some years now." Mr.

Livsey, why did you leave Harris burg and your official life as you did? iWhat were the' motives that actuated you to drop so abruptly out of sight?" I asked the question with a misgiving that it. would not meet with any ready response, "I'll tell you," he said, without hesitation. "During all my life I never courted or encouraged newspaper notoriety. I never in all my public career tried to get my name in the newspapers. This is true of my career in Pittsburg, as it was in Harriaburg.

I was averse to anything of the kind. I'd go to my desk and stick at it from morning till night. I don't believe, though I say it myself, that anv of ficial, before or since, gave up as much time to the duties of the office as I did. I think perhaps I made myself unpopular with the newspaper men, sometimes, by iny aversion to being interviewed on any subject or to getting my name in print. result was mai got on witn very little publicity.

however, the Bardsley matter began to crop out I became a target for the reporters. I was bombarded by them day and night. I was discussed in the newspapers editorially and locally, and interviewed and followed around and talked about till I grew sick of it all. Then came the investigating committees, and I didn't propose to be bothered and worrited by them, because I knew nothing about that matter, and so one day I determined to end it, and I packed up and left. didn't leave because I was personally guilty of any wrong doing, remember that," said the ex State Treasurer, with expressive emphasis.

"I want that distinctly understood," he continued. "I didn't leave on account of any wrong deing in connection with the Bardsley business. Perhaps I made a mistake in gding away as I did, but I. was tired of the worry of it all. I've thouerht it over often since, and as I say maybe I made at mistake.

I guess I did," and the ex State Treasurer and ex cashier of the State Treasury looked across at his questioner through his gold rimmed glasses with a quizzical glance in his eyes as though he hadn't even yet quite settled the doubt on that point to his own satisfaction. "Speaking of the Bardsley matter, there is a very general impression that While that may not have been the main reason for your leaving when you did that you know a great deal about the trouble in which he became involved," I suggested. "That's a mistake. I suppose, though, it was a natural one under the circum Btances. But I never met John Banl.

ley more than once or twice in my life, and then not to have any extended conversation with him. I knew absolutely nothing about his troubles in Philadelphia, of his speculations, or his connection with the Keystone Bank. I was never in the Keystone Bank in my life and knew no more about its affairs than you did at the time. "There are some people who will doubt any assertion, but I assure you that I have told you the truth about the Bardsley jnatter. Because I didn't know anythiii" about it, and because I did not propose to be worried by committees and reporters, I left.

1 afier a11 time, when that matter is dead and gone, you come out here and find me," he went on, in ABSOLUTELY Makes the food more delicious and wholesome ROrAt BAKINa POW0FW his half quizzical way, "and what for? Xot to tell the people, I hope, that I'm living in affluence, surrounded by evi, dences of wealth. This doesn't look like it, does it?" And he indicated the modest parlor, with its plush furniture, and the dining room beyond, with a wave of his hand. this isn't an evidence of great prosperity," he continued, with a hint of sarcasm in his tone, as he pointed to one or two worn spots in the carpet, "This is the furniture and carpets I brought from Pittsburg seven and a half years ago. And yet I suppose there have been newspaper stories written and believed, describing the life of ease tha.t I live, and telling how I was rolling in wealth. Well, you can see for yourself just how it is.

rInis is where I have lived and how I have lived for years." "Why haven't you gone back to Pennsylvania during the past seven and a half years?" I asked him. "I am afraid there are some things that you cannot fully understand or appreciate," was the reply. "I have a fixed disinclination to plunge into the hurly burly back there again. I have had a very busy life. I am getting old and I haven't long to stay down here at best.

Do you know that I am in ray sixty seventh year? You look surprised, but it's a fact. I was G6 my last birthday. As I grow older there has beeii less disposition to get back into the wearying strife of life. I do not feel disposed to break the of my present existence and be pulled and dragged hither and thither. That's why I haven't gone back.

Then, latterly, there's another reason my wife's condition. She cannot well be. moved and I have been compelled to help her. There are a number of reason, you see." "Mr. Livsey, 'there is another impression about in the tSate, and it has become intensified during the past year, that there is some other great and ulterior reason that has kept you away from Pennsylvania all these years.

Do you care to say anything on that subject?" "To what do vou refer?" "Well, the State Treasury." "I was cashier of the State Treasury when I left Harrisburg. The cashier has little knowledge of what goes on in the Treasury outside of the routine of his duties." "But how about ycur own terms of office as State Treasurer?" "The Treasury never lost a cent through me. I turned over every penny that was in my possession." "Were there any personal notes or collateral of that kind reckoned among the assets?" "Not when I closed my term. Everything was as I tell you. I know nothing of what has" transpired since.

What has taken place in recent ears is something I know nothing about." "Do you expect to return to Pennsylvania?" "That is a question I don't care to discuss at this time." 1 A MLS5CAI, SUCCESS. The arsre Audience at Chestnut Street Hall Last Kvehins Vastly Pleased. The concert at Chestnut Street Hall last evening was a big success in every particular. The large audience was more than pleased. It was one of the best entertainments in the musical line given in this city for some time.

The singing of the chorus of 76 voices under the direction of Prof. E. J. Decevee received enthusiastic applause. A number of difficult selections were rendered in a masterly manner.

The solo features of the pro grame were a treat. Miss Bennethuin sang with much, effect and in an artistic manner, Salutaris Hostia," by He v. Father Ganss, accompanied by Mr. George W. Updegrove on the violin.

Miss Laubenstein, Mrs. Mr. Schantz, and Mr. Margam, rendered admirably "Lord of Heaven," by Rossi. The rendition of "Annie Laurie," by the ladies' quartette, consisting of Mrs.

Senseman, Miss Seaman, Mrs. Bowman and Miss Chayne, was one of the features of the concert. Miss Seaman, Mrs. Senseman and Mrs. Bowman also rendered solos in a truly artistic manner.

Their efforts were well received and occasioned considerable high praise. The solo by Mr. Edward G. Rose was well received. Mr.

Rose is one of the leading male singers in this city, and his efforts are always of a high order and receive much favorable comment. The violin solo by Mr. Updegrove, accompanied by Frank Seal, pianist, was an interesting number and was loudly applauded. Special mention is due Mr. Gwilym Watkins, whose superb tenor voice won him many new admirers.

The singing of the quartette composed of Miss Bennethuni, Miss Alice Barnitz, Mrs. Bowman and Miss Elma Jackson, whose rendition of the "Wonderful Cradle Song" was highly pleasing; and the quartette, consisting of Miss Kiester, Miss Craig, Mr. Watkins and Prof. Sourbeer, rendered successfully "Softly Falls the Shades of Evening." The proceeds went to the. fund of Olivet Presbyterian Church and a neat sum was realized.

All the praise possible is due every participant. They added to their already large number of laurels, and their work was a lasting credit to this city, which is fast forging to the front as one of the leading musical cities in the State. Kon of Veteran) Officers. The following officers were elected last evening by John F. Jlartranft Camp, No.

15, S. of Captain, W. S. Hess; first lieutenant, E. B.

llavtman, camp council, D. D. Ilaimnelbaugh, W. O. Foster and J.

E. F. Bear: delegate to division encampment, E. B. llartman, alternate, D.

W. Cotterel; delegate at large, C. Day lludy; alternate, W. F. Itaysor; delegates to Deatli Benefit Association convention, to be held at Atlantic City, February, '99, W.

O. Foster and A. S. Fisher; alternates, C. T.

Charters and E. B. Hart man, jr. Tctter 'rrior' Fleet Officers. At a regular meeting of Harrisburg Branch, No.

i00, National Association or Letters Carriers, the following were elected officers for the ensuing year: President, John A. Geigcr; vice president, Richard II. Weaver; recording secretary, Thomas J. Carpenter; financial secretary, J. Alfred Slentz; treasurer, T.

H. Bach; sergeant at arnis, H. C. Winger; trustees, John M. Mmnma, George A.

Ilcllinger, Vernon 11. Minnis; collector of M. B. John A. Snyder; delegate to national convention, T.

J. Carpenter; alternate, George W. Warden. Committee Prayer Meellnjj. The committee prayer meeting will be held at the Young Women's Christian Association, 1102 North Third street, Thursday at 4.30 P.

M. We send bicycles to Africa. URE NEW VOHK. MISS McCOKMICK'S DEBUT It Was ale at a Reception at Her Brother's Mansion. Mr.

and Mrs. H. B. McCormiek formally introduced Miss Anne McCormiek, sister of Mr. McCormiek, and daughter of Colonel Henry McCormiek, to society at their handsome Xorth Front street home last evening with one of the largest and most brilliant receptions ever held at a private residence in Harrisburg.

Over 500 cards were sent out for this function, and the guests present numbered about 300, of whom fully half were from other places than Harrisburg. Everything connected with this coming out reception revealed the direction of an artist in such matters. At the rear of the large reception room was banked a profusion of green plants, which formed a fine background for the great mass of floral offerings to the charming debutante. Professor Chappell's Williamsport Orchestra was concealed behind a screen of green plants in an addition to the house and the electric lights behind the floral screen very greatly enhanced the scene. The parlor and reception hall were beautifully decorated with immense sprays of violets and lilies of the valley, banks of palms and cut flowers.

The reception began at 8, and as the guests arrived they were received by Mrs. Henry McCormiek, Mr. and Mrs. II. B.

McCormiek, Miss Hannah Gross and Miss Anne McCormiek. The gowns of the ladies of the receiving party were beautiful indeed, as were also those of many of the guests. Miss McCormiek wore white satin ith pink trimmings and held lilies of the valley and violets. Mrs. H.

B. McCormiek was gowned in blue silk and Miss Hannah Gross in blue mousseline de soie. The collation was furnished by Holland, of Philadelphia. It was after 11 when the reception came to an end. The out of town list of invited guests was as follows: Mr.

and Mrs. Furguson, Hoguestown; Mr. and Mrs. Ely, Bryn Mawr; Mr. and Mrs.

Victor Wierman, Lewistown; Mr. and Mrs. Robinson, Miss Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Robinson, Thomas Rob mson, 1'ittsburg; Mr.

and JVlrs. William Robinson, Bethlehem; Mr. and Mrs. E. Buehler, William Buehler, Miss K.

Bueh ler, Evanston; Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Beaver, Belief onte; Misses Masters, Dobb's Ferry; Mr. and Mrs. Wister, Miss Margaret Wister, Miss Wistey Duncan non; Mr.

and Mrs. Werts, Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. Wood, Mr. and Mrs.

James Park, Miss Caroline Ervin, Pittsburg; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Clark, Newark; Mr.

and Mrs. Chandler Hale, Washington; Misses Bryson, Bethlehem Mr. and Mrs. W. Franklin, Lancaster; Miss Alice Wilson, Mrs.

Cm tin, Dr. and Mrs. Harris, Miss Kate Harris, Miss Adelaide Harris, Judge and Mrs. Beaver, Bellefonte; Mr. and Mrs.

Rose, Nantilly; Miss Mary Rose, Nantilly; Miss Brock and Miss Sara Brock, Lebanon; Mr. and Mrs. Georgs S. Comstock, Misses Comstock, Mechanicsburg; and Mrs. Mitchell, Messrs.

J. and George Mitchell, Buffalo; Mr. and Mrs. Gratwick, Buffalo; Mr. and Mrs.

William Bailey, Thorndale; Mr. and Mrs. Rollin Wilbur, Bethlehem; Miss Mary Linn, Mr. and Mrs. John Linn, Bellefonte; Miss Maria Chamberlin, Carlisle; Mrs.

Maggie Horning, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Philadelphia: Mr. and Mrs. E.

Smith, Lancaster; Mr. and Mrs. Weimer, Lebanon; Dr. and Mrs. Gloninger, Lancaster; Mr.

and Mrs. J. Wister, Philadelphia; Dr. and Mrs. Finney, Bellefonte; Mrs.

Fred Brooke, Miss Cluner Brooke, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brooke, Birdsboro; Miss Hanna Bucher, Mechanicsburg; Mrs. James Maguire, McKeesport; Miss Ruby Goodwin, Boston; Leonard Goodwin, New York; Mr. and Mrs.

W. H. Myers, Reading; Mr. and Mrs. J.

W. Repplier, Reading; Mr. and Mrs. B. D.

Coleman, Lebanon; Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Fahnestock, Mr.

and Mrs. T. II. Hubbard, New York; Mr. and Mrs.

Frank Wyeth, Stewart Wy eth, Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. Parder C. Wyeth, St. Joe; Mr.

and Mrs. Thomas Kennedy, Chambersburg; Miss Ellen Anderson, Miss Janie Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. John Parker, Hoguestown; Mr. Mc Clung, Nashville; Mr.

Bobbins, Mr. Hasle hurst, Mr. Thome, New York; Mr. Town sand, Philadelphia. Press, Philadelphia; Miss Bodine, Philadelphia; Miss Lawson, Williamsport.

THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Ills Itenort tiivenSonie Interesting Iii oriiim ion. Washington, Dec. 7. Attorney General Griggs to day submitted to Congress his annual report of the operations of his de partment. "The war revenue act," he says, "has been especially productive of doubtful questions and many instances of advice and direction to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue relative to different features of that statute will be found in the report of that oflieer.

The attention of Congress is respectfully called to them in order that, if it be deemed necessary or advisable, Congress may correct any defects or inequalities in the law which the interpretation cf the Department of Justice has made. "Very soon after the outbreak of the war with Spain the department was called upon to take charge of legal proceedings for the condemnation of vessels and cargoes captured by our navy as prize and brought into our ports for adjudication. "The amount realized from the 'sale of captured vessels and cargoes condemned as prize is "In ten cases apjeals have taken on the part of the claimants to the United States Supreme Court from the. decree of the district and are now pending. "There was an increase of IS in the number of cases on the pellato docket of the Supreme Court of the United States and a decrease of 02 in the number disposed of, the number remaining having been reduced thereby from 38.3 to 313.

"The attention of Congress is called to the necessity of providing a more complete and adequate form of a government for Alaska. The power of Congress to provide a form of government adapted to the peculiar conditions of this territory is undoubted. The machinery of justice is entirely inadequate. he powers of United States Commissioners in that territory should be increased so as to enable them to hear and conclude, minor cases of both civil and criminal nature, with right of appeal to the territorial district court. Much complaint arises from tho oj orations of.

the fee system in connection with the office of United States Commissioner. I recommended that a change in the method of compensating these officers be made, so that their compensation shall be paid entirely by a fixed salary, and all fees covered into tho Treasury." jtlnrrlefl Quietly. Rev. Father Cermanus Kohl last even ing married Walter Bannan and Anna Fitzgerald at the parochial residence. It was a quiet event.

The only attendants present were Miss Mary Brahony and Mr. Thomas Fitzgerald. The young couple will reside in this citv. I'iitertialn'l Rev. Dr.

George B. Stewart, pastor of Market Square Presbyterian Church last evening entertained the young men of the society connected with his church. The was an enjoyable one and the at tendance was largo. THE IIARIilSB UIlGr TELEGRAPH. DECEMBER 7.

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STATE POLITICS. Washington, Dec. 7. A movement seems to be on foot among the friends of ex Secretary of the Commonwealth Reeder to have him appointed to his old position by Governor elect Stone. Every one of the Pennsylvania Congressional delegation has received letters urging him to use his influence with Stone to have Reeder selected.

Philadelphia, Dec. 7. Senator Quay came to this city from Washington yesterday to consult with his counsel in reference to his coming trial, and his rooms at the Walton were the mecca for many of his political friends. Among the numerous callers were Governor elect Stone, Lieutenant Governor Lyon, State Chairman John. P.

Elkin, ex Secretary of the Commonwealth Frank Reeder, Senator Meredith, Representative Marshall, of Allegheny; Senator Durham and ex State Treasurer B. J. Haywood. Neither Senator Quay nor Chairman Elkin had anything to say about the Senatorial fight, and Governor elect Stone Mas not prepared to announce the make up of his propos ed Cabinet. Representative Marshall, however, in response to a question, stated that he is still a candidate for the Speakership of the House.

SPORTING TIDINGS. Pittsburg has signed no less than thirty six players for next season with several more in prospect. Outfielder Dick Harley is tired of playing in St. Louis and wants to go to either New York or Pittsburg. WrecU Cleared Up.

The wreck near Clark's Ferry yesterday was cleared sufficiently to allow trains to get through in the afternoon at 3 o'clock. None were sent around by the way of Sunbury, Selin's Grove and Lewistown. The trains went as far as Halifax, where orders were received that one track was clear and to proceed east at once. The train due at 11:20 A. M.

arrived at 4 o'clock. A second wreck occurred at lleekton late in the afternoon, caused by the derail ing of two gram cars. tlrejfory'n November Report. At last evening's regular monthly" meeting of the officers of the P. R.

R. Y. M. C. A.

the following report was handed in by the secret a ryvFrank Gregory, for the month of November: Attendance of visitors and readers, 500; attendance at four gospel meetings, 837; attendance at four Thursday night meetings, 31; attendance at four Saturday night meetings, J4; attendance at eighteen noon prayer meetings, 20; total attendance, 1,481. Nuni bcr of personal visits by general secretary, 38; number of books drawn from library, 10; number of letters written at rooms, 30. The IlnrrinlMiri; Crews In WrecKs. Thirteen cars of an eastbotind freight in charge of Conductor Brinley, Engineer Snyder and a Harrisburg crew, were wrecked ati Shock's Station by the dropping of a janney coupler. No person was hurt.

Four cars of a westIound freight in charge of Conductor John Horning, Engineer McNeal and a. Harrisburg crew, were wrecked in the East Columbia ycards Saturday evening. Three tracks were blocked and the wreckers had hard work to clear the tracks. Comment on the Mewiijfe. Among Congressional comments on President McKinley's message appearing in tho Pittsburg Times of yesterday were the.

following: Representative T. M. Mahon. Republican, of Chambersburg: "The President's message covers the whole situation. I am in favor of holding the Philippines until something can be done which will prove a benefit to the natives.

1 hardly think there is need for an extra session of Congress." Representative M. K. Olmsted, Republican, of Harrisburg: "The message is certainly a very complete and exhaustive Stale paper. 1 am in favor of the retention of the Philippines for the present at least. 1 am heartily in favor of building the Nicaragua Canal by the Government, but do not think that an extra session of Congress is necessary." ItiMtallntioii and Banquet.

Susannah Rebekah Lodge, No. 217, I. O. O. will install the following officers Thursday evening, December 8th: N.

Mrs. Sadie 1 limes; V. Anna Monroe; secretary, G. A. Hollinger, A.

Margaret Blair; treasurer, Dr. C. T. George; trustee. L.

L. Baker. Several candidates will be initiated. A banquet will follow. Anti.Inliflel l.colnro.

That veteran anti inlidel lecturer from Boston, Mr. 11. L. Hastings, who has been in Harrisburg on former occasions delivering his great lectures on the Bible, will again visit this city under the auspices of the Young Christian Association next Sunday. He will address a meeting tor men only in Association Hall at P.

when lie will give one of his strong est lectures, "The World Wit limit the Ri hie." In the evenimr he will sneak nt. (V.v cnaut Presbyterian Church. CUMBERLAND VALLEY. The Carlisle Indian School Helper says: "The young man from Porto Rico has arrived. He is about 16, speaks very little English, but is fast making friends among the California and New Mexico boys who speak Spanish.

He will soon learn English. In his first interview with Major Pratt he volunteered this information: "Me Boston; Me Concord; Me come Carlisle." When he saw it snowing this week he thought it was ice cream, such as he had been treated to in Boston, coming down from the this no sweet." His name is Juan Sultano, now an Americano. Mrs. Barbara McKenrick, who resides with her daughter Mrs. Leonard Yeager, Carlisle, was 73 years old Sunday.

Her son, Samuel, of Currensville, surpris ed her by a visit. He was accompanied by his son, Louie. tour generations were represented, and during the evening many friends called to extend congratulations. Mrs. McKenrick was the happy recipient of many presents.

Another freight wreek occurred in Chambersburg on the W. M. R. Monday morning at the same old place just this side of the curve at this end of the overhead trestle south of town. A new B.

O. boxcar on extra east bound freight drawn by engine 65, jumped the track there and was followed by a coke and two coal cars. The cars were somewhat smashed up and about 200 feet of track torn up. No one was hurt. Sunday's Philadelphia Inquirer says: "A young man, who is supposed to be Clare Leroy Thompson, of Chambersburg, and who had registered at a Filbert street hotel, created a scene at Sixth and Market streets yesterday by his strange actions It was apparent that he was dement etd, and after being taken to police headquarters he was removed to the Philadelphia Insane Hospital." Died William H.

Shirley, of Southampton township, Franklin county, aged GO years; Dr. George Boteler, at York, formerly of Waynesboro, aged 00 years; Elmer Yeager. aged 25 years, at St. Thomas; William Wolf aged 78 years, near Carlisle: Mrs. Catharine Miller, widow of the late Peter S.

Miller, at Churehtown, Cumberland county, aged 83 years, and Mrs. Jane Henderson, widow of late H. J. Henderson 70, of Latrobe, formerly a resident of Chambersburg. JIUST TAKE CARE OF ITS MILES ThS.P.C.

A. After Che Government Willi a Stick. West Chester, Dec. 7. Special Agent Thomas" S.

Carlisle, of the woman's branch of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, returned from Camp Meade, near Middletown, after investigat ing the condition of the United States army mules at that place, which were left there when the soldiers were sent to other encampments, and the result may be a suit against the Government officials for cruelty to the animals. Some clays ago a complaint was lodged with the agent in regard to the mules, stating that they were without any seni blance of shelter and were being other wise ill treated. He at once visited the site of the recent camp, and found that there was no cover for the animals. Wlrile there he called the matter to the attention of Major Von Schroeder, who is in charge of the camp ground, and stated that unless the matter was remedied at once a suit would follow. The Ma jor promised to do all his power to secure shelter for the mules from the Government officials, and Agent Carlisle gave him until Friday to carry out the reform in the treatment of the mules.

On that day a second visit will be paid to the place, and a suit will follow if tho animals are not found in comfortable quarters. VEAR ATH.i.MI WIXTER SEA SHORE RESORTS. Direct Lines Vi i Philadelphia A Read ttlS Route. Some few years ago whenever winter health resurts were mentioned, every one mind turned at once to places in the Southern States, but that idea is now obsolete. Atlantic City, well known as the greatest of summer seashore resorts has for some years been steadily increasing its winter population and now claims to be the ideal all the year resort.

Its position on the southern Jersey coast, with its magnificent beard walk, nearly facing the south, consequently receiving the full benefit of the mun; the balmy, saline air wafted from the Gulf Stream, heated by a tropical sun; its fine, "open all the year round" hotels, heated throughout with steam and with commodious sun parlor, protected from outside air, but exposed to the sun's rays; hot, sea water baths, cannot fail to make good its claim. Cape May, one of the oldest, and, "bc fo' the wah" the great fashionable re ort, has since the entrance of the opposition road, now a portion of the Philadelphia Reading Route, awakened from its long slumber ami is rapidly forging to the front. With the advantage of being further south, up lo date hotels equipped with all the latest approved appliances of steam and electricity, and additional railroad transportation, it bids fair to ere long rival its sister city as a winter resort. Both above cities are on the Atlantic City Railroad, the Southern New Jersey portion of tho Philadelphia Reading Route, and have frequent, fast trains to and from Chestnut and South Street ferries, Philadelphia. "Lakcwood in the Pines," the well known ultra fashionable winter sanitarium, is too well known to need description.

It is Joeated on tho New Jersey Southern Branch of the Central R. R. of N. which, connecting at Winslow Junction with the Atlantic City R. forms a short and quick route to and from Philadelphia and points in interior Pennsylvania.

Through Pullman Parlor Cars during the season. Tickets are Bold and baggage checked through to any of above resorts from all principal stations on the Philadelphia Reading Railway and its connection. For further information, apply to any Philadelphia Reading Agent, or address Edson J. Weeks, General Passenger Agent, Philadelphia. our tli SI root Chnreh Entertainment An interesting entertainment was held at 1 oiii th Street Church of God, last evening, at which the following programme was rendered: Organ voluntary.

Miss Ij. A. Forney; prayer, Rev. Peter H. Hershey; address, Charles S.

Meek; piano solo, Miss Carrie Shelley; male quartette, Messrs. Bajdiste, Booser, Selly and looser; recitation, Miss Buelah Iloverter; vocal solo. Miss Elizabeth Herman; recitation. Miss Mabel Paltoii; vocal solo, Miss Mabel Shelley; social; guitar solo, Charles Forrest; duet, Misses Fannie Schooner, Bertha StaulTer; recitation. Miss Helen Gardner; duet, Misses Mabel Pat ton, Buelah Iloverter; recitation, Harry male quartette, Messrs.

Rap tiste, Booser, Shelly and Booser; piano solo. Miss Verna Spoiisler; singing, Be With You Till We Moot Again," once; mandolin solo, I. Somiiictti: organ recitation, W. A. Laverty: piano solo.

Miss Vcina Spon der; mandolin solo, Sitnonetti; benediction, Rev. P. M. Hershey. Taxes on beards are levied in Japanese cities.

A number of new mines of gold, silver and copper. hae Imh ii discovered near Chuk'huua. Mcaro. THE SOIL OF ALASKA Experiments to Prove What Food Products It Can Raise. Dorlaf tlie Short Season Oats, Barter, Flax, Potatoes, Were Urowa and Matured by Prof.

C. Georareson. Experiments with a view to determining' the adaptability of a variety of food products of the United States to the soil of Alaska have been conducted during the past season by the department of agriculture. Congress, stimulated by the immigration to that country because of the Klondike gfold discoveries, appropriated $10,000 for the purpose of making the experiments referred to, which have been conducted by Prof. C.

Georgeson, the special agent of the bureau of experiment sta tions. The professor has just returned to Washington from Sitka where he made his headquarters during his stayr in Alaska and he brings back some interesting reports of the possibilities of the soil in the vicinity of the capital of the country. Prof. Georgeson succeeded in growing and maturing oats, barley, flax, potatoes and a number of vegetables. He also planted grasses and clovers which made considerable growth in the comparatively short season they were in the ground.

It has been contended that oats, barley, flax, could not be matured during the season, and that good potatoes could not be produced, but the experiments show to the contrary. The potatoes were of a very desirable quality, and some of them were brought to this city and tested and found to be superior in many respects to those grown in this vicinity. Reservations of lands for future experiments were made La the vicinity of Sitka, on Caodiac island, in the Cook Inlet region. Some experiments were also begun in the storage of forage plants in silos for feeding the animals during the winter season. Next year the experiment will take a widei range and will include those for th feeding of United States animals on the native forage plants.

At this time Secretary Wilscn has agents engaged in the northern countries of Europe in collecting varieties of the hardy seed plants of that climate for testing in the Alaskan possessions. NEED OF FAST CRUISERS. More Vessels of the Type of th Brooklyn and York Required to Make Onr S'avj Efficient. There is a strong feeling not only among naval officers, but in congress as well, that the most pressing need of the navy is in the direction of armored cruisers of the type of the Brooklyn and New York. When Cervera's fleet arrived at Martinique and sailed for Curacoa the navy was unable to hunt down the Spaniards because the United States bad only two armored cruisers of the approximate type of Cervera's four ships.

Pattleships are of course the best fighters, but they sacrifice speed to batteries, and the United States evidently needs armored ships with one or two big guns and a heavy battery cf quick firing guns, and with a speed of over 20 knots an hour. There are now in the navy 13 battleships built and building, but still only the two armored cruisers carrying eight inch rifles and a dozeu rapid fire guns each. The Brooklyn and New York are rated at 21 knots, and are armored sufficiently to stand an attack from anything except battleships. Secretary Long, while a firm believer in battleships, thinks the United States should have at least five more fast armored cruisers. FRESH BEEF FOR TROOPS.

H'aT Department ArranelnK for a Supply for Interior Garrisons la Cabal The war department has made a contract with J. W. Overton, of Texas, for furnishing beef to interior garrisons of United States troops in Cuba at 0 cents per pound. This beef is to be driven to the garrison points and delivered dressed to the commissary department. These interior points will not include places which can be reached by rail from seaports, and only such towns in the interior where small garrisons are stationed.

The subsistence department will supply the seaport and railway poiuts with dressed beef from the United States which can be transported in refrigerator ships. A Comprehension of Providence. A country parson went to see a humble parishioner, says a writer in Longman's Magazine, and if possible to com fort him some little under heavy trouble which had befallen. The pastor found the homely old man in bis desolate cottage, alone. He said many things, and added that we must try to take all atlliction humbly, as appointed to us by Proidence.

"Yes," said the good old man, who was imperfectly instructed in theologj, "that's right enough, that is; but somehow that there old Providence have bin ogin me all along, but I reckon as there's One above as'll put a stopper on he if he go too fur." Map Stamped on Tbln Steel Plate. An English topographical novelty is a map stamped in tinned steel plate. The first experiment is a raised map of London and vicinity, representing about 320 square miles, on a horizontal scale of nn inch to a mile and a vertical scale of an inch to 1.000 feet, such a map being old for 15 shillings. The snirfnce, showing all natural undula tious, is enameled in colors. AVe Make Drier Pipes at Home.

Brinr pipes that were once almost exclusively imported from England nt France arc now made In this country. liif eliener t.oes 1 tlie Kondan. London. Doc. 7.

Ixrd Kitchener, of Khartoum, S'ular of the Kgyptinn forces, started to day on his return to the Soudan. A crowd of friends bade him farewell at therailrrad station. met t'nme Here. Yost onlay S. F.

Moiit.or, of this city, was awarded the contract to build lft; addition to the shoe department at Sect land Industrial School. K. M. Knsmiiijrer, al of 1his city, will furnish the lumher. 11111! the architect is Lloyd, Jliah 'School gradiiuto.

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10 Payton Stock Company December 12th and week Ikemnan Thompoon. Those who have, hitherto refused to accept "The Old Homestead," which will be presented nt tho Grand Opera ltoiifc this evening, without its prototype and author. Mr. Denman Thompson, will be pleased to learn that during its presentation here they will have an opportunity to witness this famous actor in his original creation ot 'Joshua Whitcomb," the Swanzey farmer, who goes to the metropolis to look for an erring son. finds him, and returns for a life that will be presumably one of peace and quietness.

The east is the best the play ha.s ever had, and the settings are realistic of the views specified. Tony Farrel I. 'Tho an Irish pastoral remedy, will be presented at the Grand Opera House on Friday evening by Mr. Tony Fanoll and a company of refilled comedians. The play is written by the greatest of all American authors, A.

Ilearne, and tolls all of those pathetic stories of cottage life for which he has become so famous. Xo man of tnis generation ha.s so successfully appealed to the of tho public as the author of 'Hearts of Oak," "Shore Acres" and "The Hearthstone." erK Rxl Itor. The coining of that funny farce comedy, "Peeks Pad Boy," at tho Grand Opera House on Saturday afternoon and evening, will delight every small Iniy, for there is 'nothing short of a circus that will make the eyes of tho small 1hv sparkle with delight as quickly as a sight of the flaming osters along tho walls announcing the coming of "Peek's Bad Boy." Tlie l'aylou Ntoek Company. Grand scenic productions will lie the rule every night next week at the Grand Oiera House by Corse Pay ton's big stock company and the strongest dramatic company of players that has ever appeared in repertoire at Kpular prices. The company carries a special car for the trans Mirtation of their scenery ami properties.

Ie Wolf Hamper. "The Charlatan." which will It presented at tho Grand Opera House on Thursday, Deeemlier 22d, by DeWolf Hopper anil his eonnany of players ill prove no exception to the rule. Nothing omes from Kline's pen that is not clo. knit, lucid and dramatic. Tlie Indian May Kill 4ane.

Parke Rapid Dee. 7. The United States deputy marshals on their return here from tho Indian country founl a dispatch from State Game Warden Ful lerton ordering them to discontinue their attempt to arrest the Indians who had been killing game off the reservation. This was done to avert tho danger of bloodshed. Onr Knte Yeel.

San Francisco. 7. Tho. official time of tho toriedo destroyer Farragut ha been computed and her record is 30.G an hour, with 42(i revolutions of thn screw. The Farragut is tho fattest vessel Hying the American flag.

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