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MOUNT CARMEL, WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 24, WOO. PRICE ONE CENT MEANNESS FERSONIFIED. IT'S LIKE FINDING MONEY. 9 SANDY FARLEY GOES TO JAIL Fired Three Shots at His Wife AN AGED CITIZEN PASSES AWAY Samuel Bergstresser Died at o'clock he was given a hearing before 'Squire Amour. Mrs.

Farley repeated the story as given above and was corroborated by Mrs. Tanney. Mrs. Tanney also told ol how he threatened his wife a few weeks ago. $2000 bail was askd and this could not be furnished.

Sandy was taken to Sunbury this morning. The revolver is now at Amour's of the bullets struck a door knob and was flattened out. The knob was broken and these parts were placed in evidence. The shot fired at Mrs. Tanney landed in the wall.

He was placed in the lockup ovc night and during the early part ot the evening made things lively by calling for the janitor to bring him a doctor and examine his head. A peculiar thing was his keeping quiet in the Squire's office. To get any Suit or Overcoat at the reduced prices during IKE GOLDSCHMIDT'S CLEARANCE SALE. Prices of all kinds of clothing have advanced and will go still higher, but it is our rule to carry over no goods. IT WILL PAY YOU To lay in your supply of Clothing tor next season, as the reduction on some Suits and Overcoats during this Sate puts them on vour back at HALF PRICE, according to their bv us to-dav.

Ladies' and Children's Jackets, Capes and Furs J2 to off regular price. Special sale of colored shirts this week. The $1 kind for 75 cents. Shirts worth 75 cents for 48 cents. 3 8 3 3 3 Zikie 3-oldsolxTDacLb The most contemptible quality ot meanness that ever comes to the surlace in a human being is that which often exhibits itself at fires in our community.

He was there in all his meanness at the fire on West Third street Monday even ing. Mr Fisher had placed his pay and that of his boy in a purse together and some bills had been paid by Mrs. Fisher and the balance, nearly forty dollars, was in a small box in the dining room when the fire broke out. Some miserable specimen of humanity was far en ough lost to all sense of honor and manhood to steal box and purse. One man heard a boy remark that he had found a purse.

He did not know the boy who immediately disappeared in the gathering darkness. A revolver was also taken from one of the rooms upstairs. Two hundred dollars in paper money that was snugly tucked away was found by one ol the neighbors and carried to his home where it was salely laid away until the fire was over and then returned to the owner. Any family whose household goods are being consumed by fire has trouble enough and the fiend who will step in and steal Irom the family at such a time should be hanged by the neck till all of the meanness is choked out of him. When a fire begins some one should station himself near with a shot gun and shoot such miserable wretches.

The community would be better off without them. WANTED A good girl wante'd for dinning room work at the National Hotel, at once. Aidcn ISenidick quo Vadis. Hundreds of local readers ol Sien-kiewicz's nel, "Quo Vadis," will find interest in Chas. W.

Cease's dramatiz ation of it, which will be given at the opera house to-morrow night. Report says that it has been playing to crowded houses everywhere, as it will doubtless do here. The cast i6 said to be very strong, and the entire production lavish and in many respects a beautilul example of scenic stagecraft. There ligious element cfthe play is very strong and the celergy of all denominations are said to haye placed their marks ot ap proval upon this play, pronouncing it a great instrument of good, which should be listened to by all classes. Notice to Republicans.

The Republican primaries lor the bor ough ol Mt. Carmel will be held at the respective polling places in the diflerent wards on Saturdry, January'27111, 1900. between the hours of I and 7p. the purpose of nominating candidates lor the different borough and ward offices. Candidates will register the old council room on North Oak street on the evenings of January 23 and 24, 1900, Irom 7:30 to 8:30.

By order of C. E. John, trough Chairman. Smith, Secretary. 93 td Now a Reporter A.

J. Bradley, formerly of the Daily News, but who has tilled a similar position on the Pottstown Morning News for the past year, has heen pro moted to the position ol reporter on that paper. Mr. Bradley is an able printer and is a good writer. We feel confident ol his success in his new undertaking.

His scores of friends in hjs place will be pleased to hear of his proraotion. He entered upon his new duties on Monday morning. Master Georgie Jones, the famous boy baritone, is with John W. Vogel and Arthur Deming's Big Minstrels, which come to tne opera nouse, February, 3rd, Girard Shut Down The Cirard people took a half day off yesterday. The pump in the boiler-house broke at about the noon hour and the colliery was obliged to suspend operations lor the balance ot the day.

They are working today as usual, however. The Girard people have all the machinery in place to test another vein of coal. This place seems to be making bids lor a place among our best collieries. The iceman isn't in it with the bargains in mens, boys and childrens cloth ing at Stiels. Married on Saturday.

On Saturday evening at the parsonage of the United Brethren church by Rev. A. Arndt, the pastor, Miss Carrie Zimmerman and Frank M. Rickert, both well known people ol this place, were united in matrimony. The happy couple w.ll take up housekeeping shortly.

The best wishes ot a host ol friends is extended to them. Repairing the Hi.lt I A force of men are at work in the in- icriorof the hotel ot William Dooley. Tne floor is being repaired and other improvements are being made. 9.30 Last Evening AT ADVANCED AGE OF 83 He Came to Mt. Carmel in 1870 and Engaged in the Hardware Business.

Samuel A. Bergstresser, one of our best known citizens, died at the home ol his son S. E. Bergstresser on North Oak street, last evening at half past nine o'clock. His death has been expected tor several days.

It was due to enlargement of the heart, superinduced by old age, he having cejebrated his 83rd birthday oti the 26th ol last December. The funeral will take place on Friday, services to be held at the house by Rev. Dr. Mitchell, pasiorof the Presbyterian church. Interment will be made at the Mt.

Carmel cemetery. Samuel A. Bergstresser was born in Union County on December 26th, 1816, son of John and Ann (Auchmuty) Bergstresser, of Scotch Presbyterian ancestry. He moved to Northumberland county with his parents in 1817 and removed with them to Dauphin county in 1825, and returned to Northumberland county in 1834. He worked as a millwright until 1816 at which time he lo cated at Elysburg and embarked in the general merchandise business, which he successfully continued for twenty-three years.

On June 9th, 1846, Mr. Bergstresse was married to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of John and Eleanor Case, of this county by whom he had seven children, of whom two are living, James C. editor of the Insurance World, published' at Pittsburg, and Samuel who now successfully conducts the hardware store on North Oak street. Mrs. Berg, stresser died on April 1869.

On January 16th, 1872, he was again married to Miss Ann daughter of Dr. Joseph C. Robins, of Elysburg, who died on March 25th, 1873. In 1S70 he removed to Mt. Carmel and ensaeed in the hardware business.

His son Samuel Edward, was taken into the business in 1876. The firm name was S. A. Bergstresser and Son until in 1883, when thesenior member retired and the business has since been conducted sue. cesslully by S.

E. Bergstresser. He made his home with S. E. Bergstresser, and although out of the business, was continually about the store and assisted materially.

He has been in ill health for many years. During the Fall of '88 he fell and broke his leg. This inter-ferred very materially with his heahh. During November, 1899, he had another fall and was kept indoors lor some time. On New Years he was taken bedfast and has not been out of his room since.

Mr. Bergstresser voted for more presidents in his lile than any other man residing in Mt. Carmel, and possibly more than any man in the county. He cast his first presidential vote in 1840, it being for Benjamin Harrison, the first whig president to receive a majority in Pennsylvania. His majority was 342, and Mr.

Bergstresser prided himself on beiner one to swell the majority. He vot- ed the Republican ticket from the time the party was organized. In his time In his he voted for fourteen presidents. Henry Wertz, who died a year ago, enjoyed the same record. He and Mr.

Bergstresser could'entertain a crowd in re lating incidents ot the early history ot the Republican party. In 1853 Mr. Bergstresser represented Northumberland county in Legislature, and in i860 he was a delegate tr. the National Republican convention at Chicago which nominated Abraham Lincoln tor the Piesidency. He was well known throughout this section ot the.

state and his friends were He led a life ot usefulness and at all times was active in promoting the interests of the community in which he resided. He lived a ripe old age and up antil the time ot his taking ill could be found around the hardware store of his son and was ever willing to assist in waiting on a customer when the clerks were busy. There is hardly a man who was not acquainted with Mr. Bergstresser. He was an elder of the Presbyterian church on Hickory and Fifth streets, ol wh'ch he was a member tor many years.

His death cast a gloom over the entire com munity. Yesterday Afternoon. SHE ESCAPED UNHURT! He Wanted Her to Live With Him and She RefusedHe Then Drew His Revolver. Alexander Farley, an account of whose attempt to kill his wife appeared in this paper last evening, was arrested about six o'clock last night and given a hear in? belore 'Squire Amour. In default of $2000 bail he was this morning taken to Sunbury jail to await the next session of criminal court.

It is likely that he will receive a heavy "Sandy," as he is familiarly known, is I an old man. His gray hair and white beard should command reverence from all, and doubtless would if he would but carry himself as he should. As he was marched from the lockup to the office ol the justice of the peace last evening, walking between two officers is certainly ascene which is not likely to be appreciated by the most depraved. He was ar rested in a hotel on South Oak street by Coal Iron Policeman Victor Thompson. He denied all knowledge ot the affair of which he was charged.

In the 'Squire's office he said nothing. A reporter of the Daily News went to Green Ridge last evening and interviewed Mrs. Farley and gleaned the following account, which was afterward repeated by the woman in JusticeAmour's office: Mr. and Mrs. Farley lived at Green Ridge Switch until the iSth ol last March.

Then because Mrs. Farley came to Mt. Carmel with her daugh ter he became angry and threatened to do her harm. The wiman's daughter and son-in law were present and pre vented him from laying hnnds on her. She then left him and has since been living' with her children, some of 4 whom are nearly matured, at Green tlge.

Sandy has, it seems, on various -iasions endeavored to get the woman vto return to him. This she refused to do, fearing he would do her injury. It will be seen that it has not yet been a year since the couple separated. Mrs. Farley and her six children reside at No.

63, Green Ridge. Four of the children belong to Sandy, while two are named Duffy, their lather being dead, and their mother marrying the second time to Farley. Mrs. Farley heard a man about her home yesterday morning and peering out of the window noticed Sandy. She had all the doors locked, he was unable to get in.

He went away and in the afternoon again visited the place. Being unable to get in again he went to the home ol John Tanney. He persuaded Tanney to get Mrs. Farley to come to her house as he wanted to speak a lew words to her. She consented and was in the house but a few minutes when he opened the old story of how she had cruelly deserted him and wanted her back.

She again refused to live with him and he pulled the revolver from his pocket. Mrs. Farley gave a scream and ran into the dining room, endeavoring to close the door behind her. Farley got the muzzle of his revolver in the crack of the door and ti red two shots. Mrs.

Tanney was tugging at his coat tail endeavoring to pul! him away. He quietly placed the revolver Over his shoulder and fired a shot at her. Mrs. Tanney screamed and left loose of his coat. It was then that Sandy succeeded in' pushing the door open to the dining room and getting inside.

Here a struggle took place and Mrs. Farley succeeded in tripping him over a chair. She called lor help and Mrs. Tanney rushed in with hotjwater and threw it over Sandy. He released his hold ol the revolver and the women quickly grabbed it.

Then Mrs. Farley went to a place of safety. Sandy left for Mt. Carmel and stated that he would be back with another revolver and would kill his wile. Word was sent to Mt.

Carmel for police and Coal Iron Policeman Victor Thompson, ot the Union Coal Company, appeared tn the scene. He secured all the inlormation possible and later Mrs. Farley swore out a warrant for the arrest ot her husband. He was arrested on South Oak street And landed in the lockup. At eighi 25 and 27 North Oak Street." gloves have been added.

A number of young ladies work in the shop and not only do the men use the gloves but the ladies are taking lessons in the art of self delense. One of these ladies put the gloves on with one of the men the other day and the way she handled her "dukes" was surprising. She "biffed" the gallant man several "solar plexis" blows in a manner that would have done credit to a-Jeffries. On the Stroke of Twelve The above was the title of the comedy drama which held the boards at the local opera house last evening.Vhe show va5 a good one and delighted apacked house. The company was evenly balanced and all executed their parisin an aoie manner, tne cnaracter ot te Hebrew was carried out in such a manner that the best critics pronounce him the best character of that style that has ever appeared at the local play house.

The show, on a whole, was a good one. It will be given at Pottsville to-night. The prison scene was the best ever seen here. In a Precarious Condition The condition of Reuben Smeltz, of Bear Gap, who yesterday fell off the root of a barn, landing on his back, is quite critical. His lower limbs are paralyzed and the upper part ot his body is badly afflicted.

Dr. Huhler of Elysburg, is attending him and has little hopes of his recovery. A SUCCESSFUL SUPPER. The Colonial supper given in the Y. M.

C. A. rooms last night by the Ladies" Auxiliary of the Y. M. C.

was a big success. The rooms were decorated with straw, potatoes and corn. The ladies cleared a neat sum by the venture. Miss Belle TenEyck, of Clearfield, a charmingyoung lady, is being entertained at the residence of D. D.

Bolich on the Avenue and Hickory streets. i Notice to the Public. I will not be responsible for any debts unless contracted by myself. George A. John Sr.

Mt. Carmel Pa, Jan 22, 1900 3t CLOTHIER-TAILOR, There is a bright young man in town, at least he says he is smart, who was converted to the principles of democracy recently; how it would not be proper to state in this public manner, and like most proselytes he is more enthusiastic in the work pertaining to the party than many of the staunch old party men. Last week this youngster was busily engaged in front of one of our prominent business places early in the evening in an attempt to win over to democracy (for the spring election) one ol our oldest and staunchest republicans. The young man argued long and earnestly and he thought most persuasively. The old gentleman was visibly impressed with the style and quality of the argument and finally consented to vote the democratic ticket at some future time and this is the way he qualified as to time: "Yes, young miin, I will vote the democratic ticket lor you when I become so crazy that it becomes necessary to remove me to an insane asylum and then if I could in some manner escape, I might vote the ticket for you" and the old man put a great deal ol emphasis on the word It was down in Camptown.

There is a drain there which crosses Centre street and which empties its waters into a gutter running along Chestnut street to the creek. Several boys arranged to have a little lun at the expense of pass- ersby. One of these boys got into one end of the drain and as some one would pass would call to them to help him out. The result was that more than one man got his feet wet in an endeavor to assist the man or boy from a perilous position. The boys would enjoy a good laugh and the citizens would go on swearing.

They worked the wrong fellow eventually and he stood and advised the noble youth to be sure and take a good bath while he was in. He was also advised to wash his face and clean out his mouth. In an up town shop a set of boxing TUCV CTT TUC MCkl ULI I I I L. IVIL.IV. J.

M.Swartzell and A. R. Barr, both special officers ol the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, by E. M. Swope, ot Petersburg, arrived in town yesterday afternoon and had a consultation with the local C.

I. Policeman. Mr. Swope is the merchant who was robbed of knives, razors, part of which was recovered by the local police. He identified tne goods as being that which was taken from him.

Justice Reed withdrew the charges against the men now in Sunbury jail and they will be taken to Petersburg and given a trial. They are also wanted lor breaking into the Pennsylvania depot at that place. The man arrested at Shamokin will also be taken along if the justice at Shamokin withdraws the charge against him. The local police deserve much praise for their efforts in locating where these men stole the goods. "Quo Ot all the dramatized versions of "Quo Vadis" that have ever neen produced the one that will be at the Opera House tomorrow night is by all odds the best.

It has drawn the largest houses and received the greatest meed of praise from theatre going people in all parts ot the country. The company is composed ot artists and the scenery is of the finest and most picturesque. The costuming has been given careful attention and from all that we can lrarn ef the company from exchanges and otherwise we are led to believe that play goers will have a rare treat tomorrow night. The pure religious element of the story has not been left out. and the character ot Peter, the most beautiful ol the book, will be excuted as the writer intended.

Remembe, this is a "play intended for thinking people and people who ap. preciate something of a high order. It has the endorsement of hundreds of opera house managers and the clergy. Notice to Contractors Proposals will be received at the office of the Girard Coal Company for driving a tunnel about no feet long, 7 feet off the rails, and 12 feet wide, from vein No. 10 1-2 to vein No.

10. Bids will be open until Feb. 1st, 1900. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. Girard Coal Company, E.

M. Jones, Gen. Manager. Completing the Work The committees from the clerks as sociation are finishing tne worn 01 calling on the merchants regarding the early closing movement. They have met with gre success and feel highly elated.

It is likely that all the merchants town will close their stores at seven o'clock every evening, with the exception of Saturdays and nav days. From (he first ol June until the first of October tlie stores will bj closed at six o'clock. In Critically III. Mrs. Frank Simmers, of West Third street, is confined to her home through sickness.

She is somewhat improved to-cfay, however. Beware of Medical Pirates. Those that offer substitutes lor Dr. Alexander's Lung Healer. There is no other remedy on earth that is better, and is doubtful it there is one that is its equal in the cure of all kinds of lung troubles, coughs, colds, croup or bronchial affections.

It is the caretully prepared prescription ot an eminent physician and guaranteed to cure. Money relunded in any case wheie it fails. 25c. a bottle by all dealers. 98-tf improving the Property.

Saloon-keeper Dolan, of Conncrs-ville, who is always interested in the tidy appearance of this place of business is engaged now in making extensive repairs. William White is the contractor. Welcomes a Little Robert Farrell, of Market street, is rejoicing over the arrival into his home of a bouncing baby boy. GIRL WANTED For general house work. Apply to Mrs.

Daniel D. Bolich READY PAY STORE. OUR FINEST FLOUR AT $2.25 PER HUNDRED IS A BAROAINjAND BOUNDTO Please You Every Time GUARANTEED. W. S.

THIRLWELL CO..