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111. LEBANON, THURSDAY EVENING. DECEMBER 28, 1899. ONE CENT. Daily Y.

M. C. A. OPEN HOUSE Interesting Exercises Will Be Arranged for That Day, THE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN Are Invited to be Present and Participate Phonograph Concert and Music by Imperial Trio -Also by Lebanon Banjo Club and Arion Quartet Crumbine. Will Recite.

Open house will be kept on New Year's day by the Young Men's Christian association at their rooms, 814 Cumberland street. observance will be from 2 to 5 o'clock in the afternoon and from 7 to 10 o'clock in the evening. Elaborate preparations for the event have been made and an joyable time is assured all. The exercises throughout the day are open to ladies and gentlemen but in the evening are for the latter only. The program for the entire observance follows: -New Year prayer and consecration service, conducted by Pastor E.

S. Bromer. 2 p. concert. Furnished by the Miller organ company.

p. Imperial mandolin and guitar trio, Messrs. Beckley, Artz and Hershberger, assisted by Mr. Frank B. Rutter, banjoist.

4 p. of gymnasium work. 7 p. Refreshments, served by the Women's auxiliary committee. 8 p.

Program furnished by the Lebanon banjo club, the Arion mixed quartet and Lee L. Grumbine, reader. 9 p. year meditations, conducted by Pastor E. H.

Romig. WATCH NIGHT SERVICES. Watch-night services held the Rocherty U. B. church next Saturday evening and in St.

John's U. B. church, Pleasant Hill on Sunday night. Services to begin at 8 p. m.

We invite all who can to attend these services. Revival meeting services all of next week. L. R. Kramer, pastor.

THE PRIZE RING RULES. Author, Marquis of Queensberry, Opposed to Pugilism. The Marquis of Queensberry was a good deal in the public mind ten years ago, when he spent considerable time in America. He is not more than 55 years old now, but a lifetime of antagonism to the existing order of things seems to have prematurely aged his appearance. Things have not gone smoothly with him.

A curious notoriety attaches to his name in connection with the prize ring, more byaccident than any association of his own choosing. On the other hand, circumstances of his family life led him to assume a combative attitude on the question of divorce. which threw him into social ostracism. As the author of the "Queensberry rules" he Is most widely known. The contests of the boxing ring are conducted under rules ascribed to him.

But he has vigorously protested against being taken as a patron of modern pugilism. "As a matter of he declared when in this country, "I take as little interest in the prize ring as any man in the world. My name is eternally mixed up with the subject because in my school days I formulated some rules for amateur sparring matches. They were never intended for use in a ring. I never stood at a ringside but once in my life and that was at the Kilrain-Smith fight in France.

I was tired an disgusted before the fight was half Another Flurry of Snow. There was another flurry of snow early Wednesday evening and all indications for a brief time pointed to an old-fashioned storm. Nevertheless the fall was of duration and very light, barely giving earth a white covering. The weather is favorable for snow and the ground is in fit condition for it. Hummelstown Barn Burned.

A barn on the farm of the Jonathan Miller estate, in Lower Paxton township, near Hummelstown, was destroyed by fire Tuesday evening. Nine horses and 16 head of horned cattle perished. John F. Holtsman is the tenant and the greatest loss will fall on him. The total loss is about $5.000.

KRUMSTOWN. Dec. Firestone and family, of Avon, were the guests of his father, I. W. Firestone, over Xmas.

On Saturday evening Isaac Root and Miss Sadie Spangler were united in the holy bonds of matrimony by Rev. A. J. Bachman at the Reformed parsonage, in Schaefferstown. All friends wish them a happy and prosperous journey through life.

Wm. Hollinger and Wm. S. Patches have announced themselves as candidates for supervisor. M.

H. Layser is a candida for register assessor. Master Isaac B. Firestone, learning the dit rist business with W. C.

Kline, Myerstown, visited his parents over Xmas. W. S. Patches slaughtered three porkers last week weighing 300. 303 and 430 pounds respectively.

The exercises of our public school, taught by Mr. Batdorff, were enlivened Friday afternoon by the appearance of Santa Claus. Each pupil was presented with a beautiful cloth bound book and a school souvenir containing a photo of the teacher, together with the names of his pupils. The pupils also presented the teacher some glassware and a beautiful lamp. The pigeon match on Monday was fairly well attended.

More pigeons could have been disposed of if they could have been obtained. Only eight birds could be allowed to each marksman. The score follows: Harry Blecker, Milton Shanaman, John Wenger, James Rabold, Harry Leitner, Robert Shanaman, 1. Out of five William Stewart shot three. Calvin Leitner shot two out of three.

W. S. Patches sold his tobacco to Cohn of Lancaster, for 10 cents through. Calvin Patches came home last week to stay with his father over winter. A.

F. Batdorff visited his parents and relatives at Schaefferstown on Xmas. J. S. Snyder erected 2 new boiler and engine house adjoining his bologna and butchering establishment, in which he placed a 10-horse power engine and a 14 horse-power boiler.

This was done to supply the great demand for bolognas which he EVERHART WAS DISCHARGED. Harry Everhart, whom GeorgeShow. ers charged with the larceny of a pair of pantaloons. was discharged from arrest before Alderman Herman. The evidence was not for binding him over for March court.

BIRTHS AND DEATHS. Number for Last Six Months in Gity and Gounty. Deputy Clerk of Orphans' Court Kochenderfer has received the returns of assessors of births and deaths in the city and county, not including the Fourth ward and Cold Spring, from July to December inclusive, as follows: Deaths. First 37 23 Second 19 19 Third 13 8 Fifth ward, E. 44 20 Fifth W.

17 Sixth 15 Seventh ward. 35 North Annville. South Annville. North Lebanon, North Lebanon, W. South Lebanon, South Lebanon, Cornwall West North Londonderry 20 South Londonderry.

Union Swatara Heidelberg Millereek, Newmanst'n. Millereek, 18 North Jackson. 15 South Jackson. 30 Bethel, Fredericksb'g. 29 00 Bethel, Mt.

11 Jonestown East Hanover. 00 North 12 West Lebanon. 21 Londonderry, Lawn. 18. Total in in city.

county. 453 177 226 113 Grand 630 339 The Fourth ward returns were received today and show seven births and five deaths during the last six months. MAN SWEARS OFF. Peculiar Oath Administered by Alderman Miller on Wednesday. Wednesday afternoon a certain male resident of this city, who had been celebrating Christmastide by imbibing too frequently of ardent spirits, appeared at Alderman Miller's office and said he desired to have an oath administered to him by which he would abstain from drinking intoxicating liquors until the night of July 3, 1900; providing, however, that if he visits another state he will have the privilege of partaking.

The man took the oath in good faith, and it is considered quite an unusual one. Alderman Miller has had much experience in administering oaths but never before did he have a case like this. SOCIETY EVENTS. CHURCH SURPRISE PARTY. Thursday evening, December 21, a pleasant surprise party was tendered John L.

Steckbeck, residing near the Sand Hill, in North Lebanon on township. Forty-seven members and friends of the Ebenezer church arrived at Mr. Steckbeck's residence at 7:30 o'clock and brought with them donations and money to the amount of $25. evening was pleasantly spent, and aC an early hour the guests departed for their respective homes. BIRTHDAY SURPRISE PARTY.

A pleasant surprise party was held Tuesday, Dec. 26, at the home of Mrs. Daniel Ulrich, in South Annville, In honor of her 60th birthday. Mrs. Ulrich was taken away on a visit by her son, Adam Ulrich, and when she returned her friends had all assembled at her home and it was a genuine surprise.

But she soon recovered her selfpossession and made all welcome. A fine turkey dinner was prepared by the ladies, to which all did ample justice. She received a number of presents, among which was a beautiful easy chair, from her children. The following were among those present: Mr. and Mrs.

John H. Ulrich, Mr. and Mrs. William Ulrich, Mr. and Mrs.

John S. Ulrich, George Ulrich, Clarence Ulrich, Adam Ulrich, Harry, UIrich. Harry Nye, Misses Lizzie and Rebecca Ulrich, Mrs. John H. Kettering and children, all of Annville; Mrs.

Forney, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gingrich and daughters, of. Hummelstown; Stephen Heilman, of Lebanon; Philip Heilman, of Westmont: Mr. and Mrs.

Harvey Martz and sons, Willie and Henry, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Heilman, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Heilman, Mr.

and Mrs. Samuel Hossler and child and Mrs. Samuel Hossler, Henry Heilman, jr. After having spent a pleasant time all returned home well pleased with the day's visit. Early Closing Movement.

Mr. Editor: The time granted by the Business Men's Association to the various stores of our city to remain open during the weekday evenings has almost expired, and now the merchants, as well as the clerks, are looking forward with eager anticipation to the time when they shall again close at 6 o'clock. The success of the movement is only a natural sequence. A movement of this kind from a humanitarian standpoint, if from no other. cannot do otherwise than tri-1 umph.

This may be a selfish world, but there is a cord of human sympathy running through the members of the human family which is being touched by the spirit of Him in whom was no selfishness, and it is no longer considered just, neither is it popular for men and women to be compelled to spend from twelve to fifteen hours for a day's work in any business or profession. The success which the movement has attained in Lebanon in the past, coupled with the eagerness of the most prominent and large majority of the merchants of our city to have the movement go into effect promptly on January 2, 1900, is only an indication of the popularity of the movement. A Cumberland Street Merchant. J. B.

MILLER SON. PURE REFINED Sea Salt, 3 lb. pkg, 8c, FOR THE BATH. It has all the medicinal advantages of natural Sea Water. By simply dissolving the salt in ordinary water this can be used as a luxury, for its exhilarating influences and as a medical agent, Peanut Butter, 12c Jar.

Peanut Butter spread upon thin slices of bread or crackers makes dainty morsel for an evening luncheon or for school children. A recommended for Insomnia, Dyspepsia, etc. J. B. Miller Son, 9th St.

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Goode delivered It is a Adverti sure hesitate G. W. CAPTURE, How He Was Taken a Spy and Condemned to Death. AN OFFICER SAVED HIS LIFE He Was an Aid on Aguinaldo's Staff and Knew the Young Artist WellFirst Correct Account of This Affair Is Given in the Philippine Maga zine. for October, Published at Manila The "Philippine Magazine" for 1899, published at Manila, gives the most accurate account of the capture.

imprisonment and release of Artist George W. Peters, who is now visiting his parents, at Hebron. On Jan. 30, 1898, Mr. Peters was at San Juan del Monte, about two miles from Manila, with his camera in search of some views.

He saw a group of Tagalo women washing their linen in a creek and was preparing to take a snap shot of them. He left his pony a short distance away and while at work was surprised by a band of FIllpinos, who, him for a spy, cap- GEORGE W. PETERS. tured him and hurried him off across the creek, although U. S.

soldiers were not more three hundred yards away. We quote from the article, as follows: With savage haste the prisoner was San Juan del Monte. Here he WAS thrust forward, and carrled to the quarters of Com Commandante Franco, at given a hearing and immediately forwarded on to Caloocan. In charge of two officers and escorted by ten Igorrotes -the wildest most savage of the Filipino tribes-: the journey of six miles, through dense undergrowth was commenced. What had become of his horse Mr.

Peters did not know he did the journey on Wondering what would be the end of the affair, yet vaguely recognizing that he was being treated as a spy, a document in his possession, caused the captured man's thoughts to enter another channel. This was pass signed by the adjutant of the 23d Infantry, giving him permission to take photographs at Fort Santiago. Dimly recognizing that such inight strengthen the ultimate arbiters of his fate in their suspicions, he resolved to destroy it. But how? Suspiciously watched by a dozen pairs of eyes, how was it to be done? To achieve this object alone. were the captives thoughts and actions directed, during his rapid transit through the wild tropic jungle.

Stealthily observing his savage guardians, at length an opportunity presented, itself, and the might be incriminating document was transferred from pocket to hand. So far, so good! Then in some peculiarly accidental manner, Mr. Peters' hat fell to the ground. The prisoner stooped to recover his headgear; the paper had been transferred from hand to mouth unnoticed. The rest was easy.

Gradually moistened and reduced to a pulpy substance, it was a simple matter to make a slow meal of the harmless, vet possibly Langerous slip of paper. Caloocan was reached in due time, and piloted by his escort through hundreds of yelling Igorrotes- -naked, save for a loin cloth--who flourished their spears with horrible gestures as to what they would like to do with the captive, he was locked up for night. Taken to Malolos the next day, Mr. Peters was promptly tried, convicted, and sentenced to death as a spy. In the prison which now confined the subject of this narative, were several other American prisoners, captured two or three days previously, five of whom occupied the same cell.

Threatened with such an ignominious death, Mr. Peters bethought him of his late visit to Malolos, and dispatched, to the best of his ability, messengers to the various officers, whose acquaintance he had made on that occasion. As the hours rolled on and none of them came in response to his matters looked grave insummons, deed. Having no conception that Captain Zalceita was in Malolos the -his aid had ofnot been sought. When young to ficer entered the cell, hope spang the sentenced man's Zalceita, breast hearing of at once.

It appeared that his own account the affair, had, on on rortunate it was come to investigate that such was the for the prisoner case. conversation, a brief period A suspense, and the convicted spy. short again a free, an unsuspected citiwas zen of the United States. To be congratulated on on exceedingly narrow escape from an ignoble death. Several weeks later it strangely happened that the pony and the camera were restored to Mr.

Peters, both having been in possession of American soldiers, who gladly returned them to him. Captain Zalceita, through whose tervention Mr. Peters was set free, was an officer attached to Aguinaldo's staff. He was a particular friend of the artist and could speak English fluently. But for this the probability is that Mr.

Peters would have been executed. AS he had been condemned to death. Penn'a Music Teachers Meet. The tenth annual meeting of the Pennsylvania music teacher's associaAltoona on Wednesday. Prof.

George T. Ettinger delivered the address of welcome. to which Prof. C. A.

Marks responded. The association has a membership of 114, and after a short discussion decided to meet in 1900 000 in Philadelphia, John A. Deltzler. of 633 land street, still has a large variety of skates at low prices. Money Maker.

manta in the NEWS returns. These who triad it do not to say so. THE JUBILEE SINGERS Gave a Splendid Entertainment Wednesday Night. BULLET STOPS THE NONSENSE Student at Ursinus College Shot a Member of the Senior Class -Dividend Declared on Stock of American Iron and Steel Manufacturing Company -Man Took Strange: Oath. Wednesday evening Fisher academy was filled with a large, enthusiastic audience, which greeted the celebrated Blayton's jubilee singers, under the management of the Brockway lecture bureau.

who appeared here under the auspices of the Y. M. C. which has thus far been giving the people one of the finest courses of entertainments ever before enjoyed in this city. This was the company's second appearance in our elty, and from the hearty and generous applause given the singers the entertainment was thoroughly enJoyed.

The singing was excellent in every particular. Each number was followed by hearty applause and in several instances the encores were numerous and persistent that it seemed as if the audience were unwilling to let the singers go. The comie fenturea of the entertainment completely captured the large andience and all enjoyed a hearty laugh. The first part of the program consisted of campmeeting. rag time and plantation melodies.

After a short intermission the entertainment was concluded by rendering a number of varied selections, includinz solos, duets, quartets, choruses and an exhibition by Mr. Washington. a famous whistler and warbler. For the closing number the company sang Sousa's popular march and two-step. Stars and Stripes Forever," with splendid effect.

DIVIDENDS DEGLARED. on the Preferred and Common Stock of the A. 1. S. M.

At a meeting of the directors of the American Iron and steel manufacturing company, held in Philadelphia on Wednesday. a dividend of 50 cents a share was declared on the common stock and per cent. on the preferred stock. The dividend on the preferred stock la payable January 1, according to contract; the dividend on the common stock is payable January both to stock of record December The books of the company will not close for the diridend. The diviare declared from the earnings the company for the first three months of business.

W. W. Gibbs said that the company has decided to estabquarterly dividend periods. Mr. Gible further stated that after paying the dividends just declared the comwill have a surplus sufficient to the preferred dividend for the engear and also considerable to ex of the amount required to pay the dividend of 50 cents on the common Car Load of Cun Stocks.

Former Jury Commissioner Vitiam Kline, of West Hanover township, Is in the city and will leave tomorrow mornlag for Palmyra, from where he will a car load of gun stocks to the peating arms company, at New HaConn. Mr. Kline has been sendgun stocks to this firm for the past eight Independent. Attacked With Epilepsy. Imae Garrett, who boards at 221 North Partridge avenue, was seized early this morning with epilepsy and as the result of several attacks his conAttion became serions.

It was decided remove him to the hospital, but change for the better in his condition to the decision not to do so. WITH THE SICK. Mrs. J. H.

Roberts, of 138 Camberland street is seriously ill with Bright's Her condition on Wednesdas was critical, but today she is reported to be stronger. Runaway Team Recovered. The team of W. S. Roger.

of Kleinwhich ran away early morning. was found late In the afternoon at the Millbach Springs, where having stopped at creamery, the animals were accustomed to deliver milk. Won Silver Tea Set. D. D.

Hollinger. of 1307 Brandy wine street, won the silver tea set, ralued at 310, recently given away at the Lebanon auction house, Ninth and Scull streets. Will Try Guard Duty. Guard duty will be thoroughly tried this evening at the special drill of Co. I at the armory.

The work is in actire preparation for the approaching annual inspection next month. LETTERS GRANTED. Hoffman today granted letters and of E. W. adeninistration dris on the to estate of Elias Edward Edris, late of Bethel township.

C. L. Train' Crew Entertained. At Conewago today the Cornwall Lebanon passenger train crew were the guests of Dr. Alexander at an eleturkey dinner served at his gant beantiful country residence.

NUINE AGA COFFEE, 115c lb. Just received a consigument of this coffee fresh from the roasters; this ent in bait: try it and you will price ate no other. 150 OIL, BEST degree 110c gal. This oil we guarantee the best 130 degree test, the same you pay 12c for elsewhere. Bring your can and we will deliver it for son in any quantity son want.

JAS. P. GATES. 112 NORTH NINTH ST. Nose Willow.

People's "phone 100. Goods delivered. I CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL. Children of St Luke's Sunday Schoo Have Pleasant Wednesday evening the chapel adjoining St. Luke's Episcopal church, Sixth and Chestnut streets, never presented a more beautiful picture, for was the first time that the children the parish held their annual Christmas festival since it has been refurnished.

The decorations were pretty and consisted of a Christmas tree, handsome ly decorated with toys and novelties, many of which were made by the girls, who have formed themselves to a society of St. Agatha, which doubt will be one of the helpful organizations of the church. The other decorations were wreaths of laurel and holly, and mottoes with words appropriate to Christmas adorned the walls. A large, beautiful picture, representing an angel descending from heaven, was also displayed, having been presented to the Sunday school by Charles Balers, the well known artist. Many of the children's parents and friends attended the festival, which was in charge of Rector J.

M. Page, assisted by the superintendent, T. H. Brunner. The service began with the opening hymn, followed by a prayer by the rector and reading the lesson for the evening.

Then followed the singing of carols, "The Angels' Lullaby." "Oh Come, all Ye Faithful," "The Shepherds," "The Cross is on our Brow," "0 Wonderful Glory," "Ring the "Under the and "Cheerily, Cheerily Singing." The superintendent made a few remarks to the children and was followed by the rector, who spoke to the children about Santa Claus, saying there was a real one, how it originated in Europe many years ago and got the name from St. Nicholas. At the conclusion of his address and just as Mr. Page was about to leave to gO to the Good Samaritan hospital to attend the annual Christmas service. Hon.

T. H. Capp. who WAS occupying a seat in the audience, arose and on behalf of the parishoners of St. Luke's Episcopal church, in very neat speech said it was one of the pleasantest duties of his life to present Rev.

Page with a check for neat sum of money, which was given a token of the esteem in which the rector is beld by his parish as well also for his loyalty and faithfulness to the work for which he has been chosen. Mr. Capp concluded by wishing Rev. Page happy and prosperous New Year. Rev.

Page was taken complete by surprise, but after recovering therefrom he cordially thanked Mr. Capp and the parishoners for their kindness to him. After the distribution of oranges and a box of candy to each scholar and the little visitors present the festival was closed. It was the most successful festival held many years by this Sunday school. JOINED IN WEDLOCK.

Etchberger. KELLER-FARLING. BRANDT-FERTIG. At the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Jeremiah Fertig. 314 Canal street, Independent District, Miss Sallie Fertig and George W. Brandt were joined in holy matrimony by Rev. D. 8.

Longenecker, pastor of Memorial U. B. church, on Dee. 23. The groom is a die setter at the Amer-ican iron ani stet manufacturing company's central works.

LINEAWEAVER- KEENER. At Colebrook, on Dee. 23, Rev. 0. Leidich, pastor of the Lutheran church of Palmyra, united in marriage Henry W.

Lineawearer and Miss Sadie F. Keener, both of that place. The groom is a carpenter. CHRERGER. Palmyra, on Dec.

Harvey D. Ziegler and Miss Mary E. Etchberger. both of that place, were married by Iter, 0. 0.

Leidich, pastor of the Lutheran church. The groom is a farmer and his bride is a daughter of William At Annville on December 23, George V. Keller and Miss Annie L. Farling, both of Palmyra, were united in marriage by Rev. J.

E. Heister, D. D. The groom is publisher of the "County Ada weekly newspaper, and the bride Te a daughter of Daniel Farling. SWATARA.

Dee. Ida Shaeffer was passenger to Lebanon on Wednesday. Protracted meeting will commence in both Union Salem and Bethel churches on New Year's eve. The Christmas festival in the Bethel church will be held Sunday evening. December 24.

Where are our reliable weather prognosticators who predicted such a long and severe winter? Especially the would-be prophet who confidently assured us of ninety days solid sleighing. Jonathan Brandt, one of our most highly respected citizens and retired farmers, has rented a house and will more to Fredericksburg on or about April 1. M. H. Loser, jeweller, was a passenger to Lebanon today.

John Kern will take charge of his father's farm, situate near Jonestown. next spring. Henry W. Kern, will retire from farming, and expects to locate in Jonestown, where he probably will reside in the near future. 'The old Donmoyer mill dam, which was destroyed last spring by the heavy rains, is being rebuilt and will in the near future receive the finishing touches.

From present indications there will be an unusually exciting contest for the office of supervisor in our district at the next spring elections. Current reports state that already eight candi-523 dates have announced themselves. HAMLIN. HAMLIN. Dee.

funeral of Elias Edris was held from his late home on Friday morning and was largely attended by friends and relatives. Revs. Jacob Moyer and E. M. Wenger officiated.

Text. Amos 4:12, "Prepare to meet thy God, Israel." He was aged 69 years, months and eight days. Isaac Rittle Son, undertakers, had charge of the remains. Wm. C.

Hunsicker. David Merkey, Ellas Bensing And Adam U. Hunsicker were pall bearers. Services in the Union meeting house and interment in the cemetery adjoinIng. The funeral of Levi Tice, of Shirks.

rille, was held on Saturday forenoon. Services in Klopp's Union church and interment in cemetery adjoining. Rev. S. F.

Hartzel officiated. He was aged Rittle Son had charge of S4 Fears. the remains. Both Christmas festivals held in our churches were well rendered. attended and instructive and well Levi S.

Kline, the well known auctioneer, passed- through our village on Tuesday morning on his way Gise to and the Blue Mountain house, where Leeber had sale of cows. On Saturday, December 30, the membert of the Reformed church will hare election for pastor, to All the an vacancy made by the resignation of Schuyl- of Rev. Hibish. Rev. Kayeer, kill A happy New Year to all the connfg.

is the candidate. readers at the AT GOOD SAMARITAN The Annual Christmas Service Held at the Hospital. WAS A PLEASING AFFAIR Was Participated in by 1 Members of St. Luke's Church and Officers of Hospital-Fine Address by Rector Page and Good Singing by Choir -Presents Given Invalids by Mrs. Horace Brock The annual Christmas services at the Good Samaritan hospital, an event that always is fraught with much delight and interest, was held Wednesday evening and was unusually pleasing to all who were present.

The officers, managers and physicians of the hospitat and some invited guests were present and the invalids, for whose special benefit the exercises were held, received much help and comfort therefrom. The vested choir of St. Luke's sang as a processional "Come Hither, Ye Faithful," "and marched all through the wards. They halted in the large hall where they sang "Shout the Glad Tidings! Prayer was offered by Rector Page, who also delivered a very happy, appropriate address, in which he paid a high compliment to those who work so faithful for the interests of the hospital and have made the institution such a grand success. Rev.

Page PAR assisted by Rev. Porter in conducting the services. Before the close the choir sang "Where is He That is Born King of the Jews?" Miss Sarah Hammond played the organ and Harry Smith accompanied her with very good effect on the flute. All the music was well rendered and thoroughly enjoyed. At the close the choir sang a pretty recessional, again passing through all the wards.

After the exercises were over refreshments. consisting of ice cream, cakes, candies, were served to all present. Mrs. Horace Brock, according to her usual custom, presented the invalids, choir men and boys as well as the guests with a box of candy and orange for each one, and provided clothing for the sick patients. To the choir boys she gave each beautiful book and to the choir men a handsome calendar.

These gifts are very much appreciated. Louis Reizenstein, in behalf of the employees of the Industrial works, presented a check for $300. which was a welcome gift. Altogether it was a happy affair. The singing by the choir, the splendid address by Rev.

Page, the excellent refreshments and the handsome presents by Mrs. Brock brought real Christmas cheer to all who were fortunate enough to be present. The hospital is splendidly managed and is doing a good work in this community. It deserves the hearty support and encouragement of all the people. BULLET STOPS NONSENSE Student at Ursinus Would Not Put Up With Pranks of others.

The faculty of Ursinus college, at Collegeville, is greatly perturbed over let wound in his right knee. One of sent Herbert Cole to his home at Riegelsville, Bucks county, with a bulChristmastide of that a institution and shooting affair which marred the the members of the senior class charged with firing the shot that wounded Cole. The shooting was the outcome of the dormitory pranks which were the feature of the last night prior to the Christmas holidays. It was just when these festivities were at their height that the thought occurred to the participants that it. would be a good thing to lock some of the seniors in their rooms.

Rendered irascible by previous annoyances, the occupant of one of the rooms warned his tormentors to desist under penalty of being shot. This warning was considered a "bluff." and the uproar was intensified. Suddenly, the report of a revolver rang out within the room, aud a bullet whizzed through a panel of the door. a wound. His exclamation, Cole felt a stinging sensation in his knee and soon the blood oozed from shot." put a quietus to the revelry.

Cole was borne to his room and the injury dressed. when it was ascertained to be more painful than dangerous. The affair was reported to the faculty who took the matter under consideration. It is alleged that on a previous occagion the same student's revolver was brought into play for some real or fancied grievance, when he narrowly missed shooting a fellow student in the head. Hiram S.

Illig Will be Deputy. By a confusion of names it was published in Wednesday's issue of the "News" that ex-County Treasurer J. L. Shultz would be the deputy Capt. J.

G. Batdorf, the new treasurer. Instead Hiram S. Illig, Capt. Batdorf's brotherin-law.

of Newmanstown, will be the deputy and to him ex-Treasurer Shultz will explain the business of the office. TRANSFERS IN REALTY. Alderman D. C. Smith has sold to D.

B. Hoffer the Louis Tice property. Cumberland street. Consideration, private. All ladies interested in the Good Will fair will meet in the engine house this evening at 7:30 o'clock.

25 CENT GLASSES. Twenty-five cent glasses are worse than none at all. even though you see with them. They will surely prove injurious if worn for any length of time. The best are always the cheapest in the end.

Leech. Stiles Co At Lemberger drug store from a. m. to 5 p. m.

every Friday. WANTED 25 Girls TO WORK IN THE CUTTING DEPARTMENT OF THE LEBANON INDUSTRIAL WORKS. Apply to L. REIZENSTEIN, Seperistendent. XMAS AT BERNVILLE.

Fine Cantata Rendered Monday Evening A representative of this paper the pleasure of attending the Christmas festival held by the school of Frieden's Lutheran church, at Bernville, on Christmas, Dec. 25. when it rendered the beautiful cantata "The Holy One of Israel," assisted by the Frieden's Lutheran chureb choir. The main auditorium and chapel were filled to their capacity. The exercises opened with a voluntary on the organ, by Miss Mary Miller, organist.

followed by a processional hymn, by the school. "The Son of God Goes Forth to War." The cantata was then taken up and rendered very successfully, each one filling his or her part very satisfactorily. The primary school also did nobly in the way of motion songs, duets and choruses. The address was made by the pastor, Rev. J.

J. Cressman. The school sang the Lord's prayer, followed by the benediction by the pastor. The school then took up the recessional hymn "Onward, Christian Soldiers," and marched in a body out of the main auditorium into the chapel. At the close a pretty voluntary was well played by Miss Mary Miller, the organist.

It was composed by her brother, John S. Miller, of Bernville, brother and sister of our townsmen, Harry G. and Frank B. Miller, merchants at Ninth street and P. R.

railway. This music was very acceptable to the large audience and closed the most successful festival that was ever rendered in thai beautiful town. Persons from Lebanon, Reading, Mt. Pleasant, Mt. Zion, Schaefferstown and other places were present.

The same cantata will be repeated next Sunday evening, Dec.31. A HOUSE WARMING. Foosgaengers Celebrate Completion of Their Annex. This has been a day of unusual interest and delight to the Foosgaenger club, for they and their friends have been celebrating the completion of the annex to their cottage, at Murray Station. The yule log on the hearth and the swinging crane received praise from all present, while the chef in the kitchen faithfully attended to his duties.

The graphophone and the music box furnished fine music and made the forest resound with sweet concord of sounds. The entire building is decorated with pine and laurel and presents a beautiful appearance. Orations before or after dinner are not allowed there, and toasts are not appreciated except that same old one that cheers on arrival and departure. The record book allows any visitor to make use of its pages, when the embarrassing unexpected call speech can be entered and read at leisure, some other day. OFFICERS ELECTED.

Original Music. ACME LODGE K. OF P. Acme Lodge, No. 427, Knights of Pythias, Wednesday evening elected these officers for the ensuing six months: P.

John Bowman; Abner Hartman; V. Frank Yocum; M. of John Leonard; prelate, William Frank: M. of Calvin Moore: I. Frank McAdam: trustee, David Bender.

LEBANON DIVISION, A. O. H. Lebanon Division No. 1, A.

O. has elected the following officers for the ensuing year: President, William McDevitt; vice president, William Welsh: recording secretary, George Prendergast; secretary, M. J. Glennon; treasurer, Jas. F.

McGovern; Chas. F. McGovern; sentinel, W. Harry Schnepp. LEBANON CASTLE, K.

G. E. At a meeting of Lebanon Castle, No. 314, Knights of the Golden Eagle, held Wednesday evening. the following offleers were elected for the ensuing six months' term: Past chief, Anthony O'Brien: noble chief, Noah A.

Boyer; rice chief, Reuben A. Henry; high priest. Wm. A. Swanger; venerable hermit, John Simmons; master of records, Robert L.

Miller: clerk of exchequer, J. G. S. Raber; keeper of exchequer, A. C.

Hersh; sir herald, M. M. Miller: worthy bard, John B. Peiffer: worthy chamberlain, N. A.

Shepps: ensign, Henry Gamler; esquire, Elias H. Jones; first guardsman. Ira W. Bensing; second guardsman, P. Schropp; trustees, Joseph H.

Diehl, P. S. Berst, Fred. Treida: representative to Grand Castle, Dr. A.

C. Hersh. Arrested ForWednesday night Officer Harry Beard arrested Joseph Rothgaber charged with drunkenness. Today he was discharged by the mayor, and immediately afterward he was arrested by Constable Yost charged by John A. Bollman with assault and battery and surety of the The prosecutor alleges that on October 30.

while he was on his way to the People's National bank to make a deposit, he was attacked on South Eighth street near Cumberland by Rothgaber. The accused was committed in default of bail by Alderman Euston for March court. Found a Purse. Harry Boyer, employed at Charles George's place, North Ninth street. found a purse containing A sum of money, which the owner can have by applying at the above mentioned place.

BUYERS. TAKE NOTICE. THE STORES WILL CLOSE EVERY EVENING EXCEPT MONDAY AND SATURDAY EVENING AT 6 O'CLOCK. BEGINNING JANUARY 2. 1900.

AND REMAIN CLOSED UNTIL FUTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN. LEBANON BUSINESS MEN'S ASSOCIATION. dec5to31 Treasurer. Anxiously! and" health at looking this for season aids of to frequent comfort changes. Chest and Lung Protectors and Chamois Vests are the surest safeguard against Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis and Pneumonia.

Our stock Includes CHEST and LUNG PROTECTORS at 370, 50c and 75c. VESTS, $2.25 te $3.50. BOGER'S DRUG STORE, 47 S. EIGHTH ST. The water rents for 1899 are now due and payable to the city treasurer office first floor city hall.

On and af ter January 1st, 1900, 8 percentage will be aided to all unpaid water rents. GEO. B. MARQUART, TWENTY YEARS "AGO. Reprint From Two the Decades.

This THURSDAY. DECEMBER 25 years ago day the being "New Christmas tweet lished. not HENRY BRANDT BICESLER. Another little form asleen little spirit gone Another little voice is bu And a littleangel born: Two little feet are onthe way To the home beyond the skies. And our hearts are like the void comes When a strain of music A pair of little baby shoes And a lock of golden hair; The cradle where our darling lay.

And the dresses he used to wear; The little grave in a sunny spot. Where the flowers love to grow; And these are all of the little hope That came Ave months ago. AN AUNT. Plans for New Church Submitted. Architect Ritcher ou Wednes: day submitted plans for the propose new Mark's Reformed church, Eighth and Miffin streete.

There are several other competitors including York and Philadelphia architects. Announcement of the award 19 pected at an early date. christmas Services Postponed. The Christmas services of Kaut man's U. B.

Sunday schook about one mile north of Aunville, which were to be held on Sunday, December been postponed on account of the in clemency of the weather to afternoon, December 31. o'clock. "GRASP ALL and lose alt. ManY are 60 intent on "grasping all" that they lose their health. Hood's parilla has helped many business InAn on the roadto success by making and keeping him healthy.

HOOD'S PILLS are gentle yet tive. 25 cts. For Chamber Sets go to COLDREN, For Fine China go to COLDREN, For Fine Lamps go to COLDREN. For a general assortment of Halides Gifts go to COLDREN. COLDREN sells.

Lampa and. Chias the year round. Try him. DANIEL A. FRANTZ Funeral Director, Night Calls, 109 N.

Neth WANTED. WANTED. Powder from house to WANTED house. Quick seller. Big commission on the road: ply H.

BOUCK 28-11 Lebanon House shaper -75. work. CIGAR Good MAKER wages ON and WASTER work. Apply to D. B.

LONE POR RENT. -THE LARGE Ninth Street, Suitable for graph gallery. Possession Jan. 1. dec9-tt MOSES FOR and RENT- Cumberland THE streets, FARMERS' with HOTEL TENTH Immediate possession given.

JOHN Apply dec6-ti Tenth and FOR SALE. FOR Breslin, SALE. -THE deceased. CIGAR STORE OF celred cember by 80. the undersigned up to Saturdar.

Cash bide will be The right to reject any or bide reserved. Send bids to GRANT 27-48 A NOR SALE -5, 10, 15, 20 ACRE LOTS UPON which are building stone in The lots are within 15 minutes drive from court to house. Houses, Lots and den Apply ELON E. KEELER, dec21-1m 132 N. Eighth 84., or 329 N.

FOR SALE -A WELL BUILT TWO STORY Dwelling, with adjoining lot. Good tion, at Pleasant Hill, Apply at dec9to80 365 NORTH NINTH 8T. THE FINE BRICK HOUSE, NO, 18. BOUT Second street, is offered for sale cheap, on easy terms, Owner leaving city. Apple GRUMBINE 11-tf 706 Cumberland FOR Houses and -REAL Lots.

ESTATE, CONSISTING of in all parta of city West Lebanon, Reincehlsville, Pleasant Hill, Also, the A. Reinoehl, dec'd, Farm fu North Lebanon township, Also, the Planing erty, 118 feet on Cumberland feet on Front street and 154 wall R. R. com lend, creek, with and other buildings. two 154 boilers, with front complete: one 15 engine, turbine wheel, and 14 Ail parties wishing to secure hon for selves will find it to their advantage fore purchasing elsewhere.

Bold on Apply at REINOEHL LUMBER OFFICE sw OR erected SALE. in Berwyn THE Park, HOUSE is NOW Also, building lots. AMA AN MISCELLAN OUS. POUND. LARGE AXLE at NUT OWNER have same by calling THIS OFFICE NOUND.

A GENTLEMAN'S Owner can GEO for left hand. calling at THIS OFFICE DROPOS 41.8.- SEALED under PROPO: be received. by the of the res aurant privileges Monday on the 1. at 1:30 clock, tor the ley fair grounds up reject any or all bids reserved aid Bids be companied by securities for dec6t 19- Chairman Finance elnoehlR -Best Lumber Quality Co. Family Coal Penna.

No. People's No. 7. A. A.

Reinoehl, UndER COVER. COAL 661 NORTH EIGHTH LEBANON, PA. Penn'a Telephone Ne. 117 A. FRANK SELTZER, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, 778 CUMBERLAND STREET.

Lebanon, Pa. O. G. KLOPP and Under Screened Cover Coal fard-Front and Green Streets. Dr.

Marriott P. Hooper, 505 CUMBERLAND PENN'A. Calle promptly attended to the City or Dr.W. H. Holsbers Gives attention DISEASES OF THE AND EAR AD THE CORRECT FITTING OF GLASSES but Can be at life coins to any and a once, sat.