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a a HERALD ESTABLISHED 1870 UNION LABEL POTTSVILLE, PL Pabilabed every evening, except Sunday at South Jardin street, Shenandoah, Pa. TEN HERALD PRINTING COMPANY, TELEPHONE CONNECTIONS. ShaHeraid is delivered in Shenandoab and, the reichboring towns for six cents a week, payable to the carriere. By mail $8.00 a year, or cants month, payable in advance. Advertisements charged according to space and The publishers reserve the right to change the position ol advertisements whenever the publication of news demands it.

The right da reserved so reject any that advertisement, whether paid for or not the publishers make www deem improper. 'Advertising rates EDO upon appliration at the at Shenandoah, Pa as second class mail matter. STRAUGHN, EDITOR AND MANAGER Evening Gerald. THURSDAY JANUARY 3. 1907 President Hill advises the railroads of thie country to spend $5.000,000,000 for improvements in the nest years.

Dunne, of Chicago, way run again, but a reaffirmation of the platform on which he was elected would ambeing. President Diaz bas engaged American expert to manage the railroad adairs of Mexico. This is next best thing to a rate law. Brazil also complains of a lack transportation facilities to market crops. The moving of freight op as one of the greatest problems the fertile western hemisphere.

Brazil is clamoring for Japanese labor and Mexico is receiving a share of it. Are all the Japs in evidence the real thing, or is China drawn on something "just as The latest goosebone foreshadows some cold weather in January and more of the same kind in February. As a wise bird the goose imitates the almanacs in weather prophecy. New York immigration officials estimate that in 1907 1.280:000 aliens will enter this country by way of that city There is a difference of opinion as to whether congratulations are in order. A writer expresses a fear that the general use of electric power will resalt in the muscular atropby of the ace.

He forgets the popnlarity ranging to straps and other athletic ports. Whether President Roosevelt will Senator Forakar ator line, is the the new year to 50. other questions must A statistician says it forty-mile solid train 10 silver dollars of par value this year's agricultural yield United States. The trouble to get the cars, not the products money. The American idea that the Japs are always thinking of butterflies and blossoms is largely due to the fulmina tions of John Luther Long.

It is rue that the Japs have a lively appreciation of the beanties of nature. but bey also bave a keen eye for business. 100 pounds of Mauser's best patent flour, $2.50. At Yarowsky's, 283 West Centre street. 31-3t Resolutions of Condolence.

At a M. regular of meting of held Local 1516. 0. W. A.

on December 30, 1906, the tollowing pref amble and resolations were unanimously adopted: Whereas, The great and Supreme Ruler of the universe has in His indinite wisdom removed from our midst our worthy and esteemed brother member. Thomas The Noon: and and Whereas, long intimate relation with him in the faithfal discharge of his duties in this society makes it eminently befitting that we record our appreciation of bim: therefore Resolved, That the wisdom and ability which be bas exercised in aid of our organization by service, contributions and counsel will be held in gratefol remembrance Resolved, That the sudden removal such a life from among us leaves a vacancy and a shadow that will be deeply realized by all the members and friends of this organization, and will prove a serious loss to the community and the pablic. Resolved, That we tender to bis afflicted wife and family our sincere condolence and our earnest sympathy in their affliction at the loss of one who was kind husband, a loving father, a good friend, true christian and upright man. Resolved, That a copy of these resospread upon the records of this organiaztion, and that they be pablished in the Evening Herald, and copy forwarded to the bereaved family, and that our charter be draped in mourning for a period of thirty days. Michael J.

Cosgrove, P. F. Deane, James H. Whalen, Committee. Progress! Prosperity! Sach is the 1907.

This spirit is typified in the 1907 edition of the New York World Almanac. the Standard Reference Book for all America. The record of the events of 1906 promises continaed commercial and civic growth for 1907. Among those who use and indorse The World's Annual Encyclopedia are editors, authors, bankers, brokers. financiers.

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Italian Church for Mahenoy. Mahanoy City, Jan -The Italian residents of town and vicinity, decided at a meeting that they would erect al church for themselves. Rev. Father Michetti, of Pottsville, who celebrated mass in St. Fidelis church at 9:30 o'clock Sanday, attended the meeting and was highly pleased with the project.

Afond has been started for building porposes and the responses have been most generous. Five trustees have been appointed to further the movement, which has an auspicious beginning, and they are confident that in the very near future they will be enabled to build a church that will be a credit to themselves and the manity at large. John Jachetti, 8 prominent resident of Gilberton, and fellow countrymen of that town are taking a deep interest in the movement, being desirous of having an Italian congregation with their own church in which to worship. Beware of Ointnents for Catarrh that con tain Mercury, mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whole system when entering it through the mucous purfaces. Buch articles should never be used except on prescriptions from reputable physicians, as the damage they will do te ten fold to the gopd you can possibly derive from theme Halle Catarrh Oure, manufactured by F.

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Pottsville. Jan. 3. -Judge 0. P.

Bechtel, of Pottsville: Frank P. Spiese, president of the Tamaqua National Bank, and Dr. C. B. Dreher, of Tamar qua, are among the members of the Board of Directors of the United Hayti Corporation, just formed, which has a capital of $15,000, 000.

The new corporation will control the National Railroad Company which has the only line on the island, but thirty miles of it baving been completed. The entire road will be in operation by midsummer. Did You Know? Father William's Indian Tea, gathered in the Rocky Mountains, acts directly on the Mucous Membrane, purifies the blood and cleanses the entire system of the microbes and germs of Catarrh, Hay Fever, Asthma, Bronchitis, Cougbs and colds. To all sufterers of these troubles, we re commend it, believing a course of Father William's Medicine will produce better 1 results than any other in the market. Tea or tablet form, 20 cents.

For sale by D. J. Owens, druggist. Sporting Notes. a George Girardville, Parry were and matched Robert to Green, shoot at of 15 birds for $400 a side.

The match will come off March 17th at Giraldville to MicaOreek Portland, Sin one round on Friday scheduled for 15 on the jaw ended it match between Tom phonse Steurs at Montreal on Friday night, Steurs won the first fall, but had to quit afterward on account of a broken elbow. Hob Hart, who had very little work to do with the White Sox last season, has signed to sit around and wait for a chance to get into the game next season. It is said that Mike Grady will finally land in Cincinnati. On the Bridge at Midnight. Comedy characters like Germany, the professor, and Reddy, the newspoy, in On the Bridge at Midnight," are hard to match, and the excellent company the management has provided this season for this famous scenic melodrama should add to the attractiveness of the play The bridge scene will be given as elaborately and faithfully as ever and showe what the com biped skill of the scenic artist, stage carpenter, dramatist and producer can do with the resources of modern stage.

A story full of heart interest is unfolded during the action play and a dramatic company of unusual merit will appear. At the New O'Hara theatre. Monday evening, January 7th, The Great Lafayette Coming. The performance of The Great Lafayette and his company of forty which will be given at the New Hara theatre Tuesday, January 8, is replete with novelties and will likely prove one of the most interesting and amuging of any that will be seen in Shenandoab this season. The company has scored an enormous hit wherever it has appeared and all of the theatre managers are endeavoring to secure it for a return date.

Early in the spring the company goes to Europe for an extended tour through England and on the continent. Cute Cupid's Conquests. Moses Dercott Miss Ellen Geise. both of Mahanoy City, were married New Year's day Grace Reformed church parsonage at, the pastor. Rev.

H. A. Keyser. Lloyd A. Bartholomew, of Oressona, and Miss Jennie May Merwine, of Bethlehem, were married at the home Rev.

0. E. Bartholomew, pastor of Marke' Reformed church, of Oressona. CASTORIA. Bones the The Kind You Have Always Bought Alleged Poisoner Held For Trial.

Philadelphia, Jan. Bridget Carey. who was arrested a month age on suspicion of poisoning her children. Mary, aged 8 years, and Annie, aged 6 years, Was committed for trial by Coro ner Jermon at an inquest held in the cases. The finding of the coroner's jury that the children died from Ar senical poisoning.

General George Bell Dead. Washington, Jan. Gen oral George Bell, U. S. retired, died at his residence in this city.

He was a native of Maryland and was graduated from the military academy in 1852. He was breveted four times tot gallant conduct during the Civil War. COURT HOUSE HILL READY FOR MONDAY Pottsville, Jan. 3. -Judges Bechtel, Marr and Shay met at the court house and considered the appointments that will be announced next Monday.

This is done every year by the court and the list includes the court crier, hisassistants, the committees to take depositions. the law librarian, the bar examining congnittees and the mine examining boards. The court decided on all the appointments and they will be handed down at the regalar session next Monday, the 7th. Few changes will be made in any of the positions except in the mine examining board where several vacancies have occurred. It is probable that Decatur Moore, who bas officiated in the capacity of Orphans' Oourt stenographer last year in the absence of a regular appointee, will be chosen by the court to fill the position regularly.

He has given satisfaction. COMMISSIONERS APPOINTMENTS. The Oounty Commissioners will. in all probabilities, make the appointments clerks in their office and of the cuart house for 1907 this week, having been prevented from announcing them Monday on account of a big press of business incident to the opening of the new year. No changes are anticipated in the present efficient force.

PRISON INSPECTED. Commissioners Boyle. Brown and Gardner made the monthly inspection of the county prison. They everything in good shape and compli-, mented Warden Malholland on the system that prevails at the bastile. The almshouse will be inspected within the next few days.

WANT AN INCREASE, A petition for a general increase in the salaries of all clerks in the row offices will be made to the salary board at its session next week. The petition bas been already signed by a majority of the clerks, who argue that the cost of living has materially increased within the last year and that the clerks who live out of town are forced to pay car fare and for meals have little left at the end of the year. TAX PAYMENT. Cose Bros. holding large interests in Union township made a payment of $698.89 upon their holdings in that district.

Owing to the regularly appointed tax collector baving resigned. no official has been found to 61l the vacancy existing in the office of tax collector. Ladies' and gents' suits and coats, ade to order. Altering, repairing and cleaning neatly done. Plush capes and 309t wade over in latest styles.

My work speaks for, luself. A postal w.11 bring samples the door. M. Goldman, the Philadelphia tailor, West centre street. tf REGION HAPPENINGS TOLD IN SHORT.

PITHY PARAGRAPHS! Borough Connell meeting this evening. A small black pocket book containing a sum of money was lost between Dr. J. S. Kistler's and Market street.

Finder kindly return to this office. Slippery icy pavements were the cause of many downfalls and much temporary humiliation this morning. Three children of Raymond Faust, of Quakake, have died of scarlet fever within the past week. Michael Genergie and Victor Shovnoski, of town, were admitted to the men's medical ward at the Pottsville hospital for treatment. Frank J.

Hagner, formerly of Cressona, was appointed night chief train, dispatcher for the P. R. Railway at Reading, effective January 1. Charles Kreider, of Reading. has been appointed general boiler inspector on the Reading system, to succeed the late Philip E.

Peyton. Pottsville bad 333 deaths during the last year. P. R. Conductor J.

McKeone, of Schuylkill Haven, was struck on the head while on a train near Auburn by a "tickler'! and severely injured. It must have been a brick in disguise. A healthy man is a king in his own right; an unhealthly man is an unhappy slave. Burdock Blood Bitters bailds up sound health -keeps you well. GOV.

HANLY'S DAUGHTER SHOT AT Mrs. Harry Garman the Victim of Insane Man. Laporte, Jan. -Mrs. Harry C.

Garman, wife of an instructor at Purdue University and daughter of Governor J. Frank Hanly, was shot at by William. Coe, whose actions recently, it is declared. have indicated an unbalanced mind. Coe used a shotgun.

Several of the shot penetrated Mrs. Garman's sealskin coat, but she escaped injury. Several shot also struck Professor German, but did him DO harm. Professor and Mrs. Garman were beIng driven to Laporte by relatives after spending New Year's day at the home of Professor Garman's father, Noah Garman.

As they passed the residence of Coe, William Coe came out into the road, and after the buggy had passed levelled a shotgun at the party and fired. Professor and Mrs. Garman continued their journey to town and reported the affair to the authorities before starting for Lafayette. A deputy sheriff and assistants left for Coe's home to bring him to jail. It is said Coe's team was frightened by Professor Garman and his father, who were shootinf rabbits, and Coe threatened to get even.

Erie Freight Handlers Strike. New York, Jan. 3-About 350 freight handlers employed at the terminals of the Erie railroad at Jersey City went on for an increase wages. The had been receiving cents strike, an hour, and they demanded 20 cents an hour for a 10-hour day. Soon after the freight handlers quit work the Erie placed 300 Italians in their places and at the old rate of pay, it was stated.

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The -Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS OF GENERAL PUBLIC INTEREST A. R. Ploppert was at Ashland yesterday on a business mission. Mr. and Mrs.

John Smith, who bad been visiting the former's mother at Bloomsburg F. bave returned bome. Joseph Manley came from Mt. Carmel to attend the funeral of his ancle, John Sullivan. Jne bas just recovered from a long siege of illness and was warmly congratulated by friends.

Mrs. Flegel, of Lost Oreek, called on friends in town, Mrs. W. E. Zweizig and daughter, Effie, of Tobyhanna, are guests of the former's mother, Mrs.

A. A. Davis. Miss Nellie Sheehy returned to Phila delphia after spening the holidays with relatives. Claude Davis returned to Philadelphia to resumed his studies.

Miss Pearl Levine returned to Philadelphia, where she is attending a conservatory of music. F. J. Portz and wife are their son, W. J.

Portz, at Arlington, N. J. John Scheuhing, wife and children; of Philadelpbia, are visiting on. P. M.

Conry. Miss Mrya Sheeby returned to Blossburg after visit to relatives in town. Miss Marie B. Higgine returned to her home at Potteville after a visit to Miss Margaret Bell. Miss Sadie Bolich, of Bellefonte, is the guest of relatives in town.

Miss Elizabeth Holman has returned to Douglassville after spending the holidays here. She was accompanied by her sister, Delpha. Frank Carden returned to Philadelphia this afternoon to resume his studies at the Medico Ohi college. Try Brobst's special coffee, 25 cents per pound. Something great.

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Garrett, Mayor, Girard, Alabama. It is to Laugh Heartily. "The Hottest Coon in a farce comedy of more than ordinary merit will be the next attraction at O' Hara's New theatre for one night only, Thursday, January 3rd, 1907. This comedy is now in its year of success and just a little better than ever, for like old wine it improves with age. L.

E. Gideon, manager of the company, has had the play rewritten and has engaged a company of colored artists to present the same on a high class and artistic manner for its fourth annual tour. The musical numhers, of which there. are over twenty, are the very latest and unusually fine, and there are many specialties of more than ordinary merits. The company is made ap of leaders, the best and brightest colored artists in the theatrical profession.

A bright, clean and up-to-date program is guaranteed to all who may attend. The company numbers twenty-five people. They travel in their own parlor car and carry their own magnificent uniformed band. See the parade at noon. Seate now on sale at theatre.

Prices 15, 25, 35, 50 and 75 cents. Box seats $1. QA toe The Kind You Have Always Bout: Signature of Cat Hf NECROLOGY REPORTS OF THIS AND OTHER REGION TOWNS Frank McCollough, one of the first settlers of Girardville died on Monday evening at the home of his son-in-law, Michael Oarden at Minersville. The faneral took place from his late reeldence at Girardville this morning with requiem high mass in St. Joseph's church and interment in the parish cemetery.

The funeral of William Ferguson will take, place from the family residence, 7 South Bowers street, at 8:30 o'clock Saturday morning with requiem high mass in Annunciation church at 9 o'clock and interment at the parish cemetery. David Athow, an old resident of Ashland, was buried at the Brock cemetery there after services. He was in his 73d year. Mrs. Mary Dolphin, an old and 68- teemed resident of Ashland, was buried at that place.

Accidents will happen, but the best regulated families keep Dr. Thomas' Electric Oil for such emergencies. It subdues the pain and heals the hurts. Bears the The Kind You Have Always Bought Signature of Cash NEW OHARA THEATRE THURSDAY JANUARY 3rd. The Farce Comedy Success Hottest Coon In Dixie.

A great company of Comedians' Vocalists and dancers headed by the famous colored comedians COPELAND AND PRINCE 20 MUSICAL NUMBERS 9 BIG SPECIALTIES 25 ARTISTS-25 Magnificent Uniformed 1 Band Big Street Parade at noon. Prices--15, 25, 35, 50, 75. NEW OHARA THEATRE. ONE NIGHT ONLY MONDAY, JANUARY 7th The season's scenic sensation ON THE BRIDGE AT MIDNIGHT Four great acts of plot, humor, stage pictures and odd characters. The memorable scenes of this play include the celebrated reproduction of Chicago's Famous Jack Knife Draw Bridge.

Two great comic characters hits and a remarkable cast by a strong company. Prices, 15, 25, 35, 50. 75 Seats now on sale at box office. MOJ HAR AICIAl THEATRE JOHN MAJOR, Manager. CHARA Business Manager A GUARANTEED ATTRACTION Matinee and Night.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 4th, 1907. GORDON and BENNETT Present the Eminent Author- -Actor CLARENCE BENNETT In the Successful Pastoral Comedy Drama "THE WARNING BELL." A Story of Old New England, by Author of The Holy City" and "Royal Slave. Elaborate Scenic and Electrical Effects. Brimful of Pathos and Humor. Six Big Vaudeville Acts.

The Sweetest Story Ever Told. NIGHT-15, 25, 35, 50 and 75 cents. Prices: MATINEE -15 and 25 cents. Seats on sale at Box Office. Friday IS Bargain Day You have all heard of our tremendous bargains on THIS day.

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12 dozen Satteen Petticoats $1.00 and $1.50 values at 75 cents. The above articles are sold only one to a customer. Come early and avoid the rush. Weghave a special line of $8, $10 and $12 suits that will go at $5.00. DON'T MISS FRIDAY AT L.

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1 T. LYOR Lawyers, Ogles, 40 Forth Main el BEENANDUAA Seburiail) Teleppone Don WARNING BELL" A story as pure as the morning dew Wafted from New England hills Showing how different from Home Sweet Home Is the pace that sorely kills, It tells of a stern old father Of a mother, who's love is pore Of an erring dangbter driven from home To a life of shame and lure. It tells of life in a Cape Cod town Where all the characters dwell, Ther's a lesson to learn, that no one shoold In the play of The Warning O'Hara'8 new theatre. one night only, Friday, January 4th. New seeded raisins.

new currants, fall weight. A Reily's. tf Epworth League Officers Following are the officers of Chapter No. 1109, Epworth League, at the M. E.

church, the prayer meeting topics from January 1 to June 30, 1907: Pastor, Rev. G. W. Sheetz; President, Dr. H.

M. Waeley: Firat vices President, Department of Spiritual Work, William Reeves; Second Vice President Department of World Evangelist, Miss Lilly M. Llewellyn; Third Vice President, Department of Mercy and Vice President Literary and Social Help, Miss Hannah Davies; Fourth Work, R. W. Hartwell: Secretary, Miss Amy I.

Feist: Treasurer, J. W. White; Organist, Miss Ellen R. Morgan; Jr. League superintendent, Rev.

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We invite your inspection. Also a full line of groceries. Yours truly, B. MORGENSTEIN, 222 W. Centre Street.

CANDIES AT REDUCED PRICES To close out our surplus stock of Christmas confections we have cut the prices on all lines--box and fancy mixtures. Call early for bargains. C. GUIMES, 136 North Main Street. P.

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