The Allentown Democrat from Allentown, Pennsylvania • Page 2

POSTMISTRESS ARRESTED Miss THE DYING YEAR Eighteen hundred SMltittobn Stimtwt CROOKEDNESS IN A MAN'S BUSINESS LIFE REVEALED BY" DEATH. Some three weeks ago Aaron II. Wagner, long a Justice of the Peae in Lower Milford died quite unexpectedly at LOCAL RECORD. 3J Toy stores are crowded. tW Time to rent for next year.

A MERBT that most joyous of all the holidays of the year, is witd us to day. No other day in the year's calendar is so freighted with hope and joy as Christmas Day. No other gift can compare with that which the angel choir celebrated and christened in the song of good will to men. No other love like the love SABBATH SCHOOL FESTIVALS. -The usual Christmas festivals are announced by the sabbath schools of our city, and interesting exercises will be held by tbe great majority of tbem.

Preparations have been nnder way tor some time, and the children having get iheir hearts upon making them affairs which shall please and satisfy, we have no hesita tion in predicting complete success. For davs past the churches have been with and eighty nine has nearly cnu.p'eted its cycle, and the holidays, with tbnir present jos and fond recollections are again ni'on ns. The old year, with its triumphs and failures, ia dying, dying, dying, and the new year, freighted with the destinies of thousands, iB pressing on apace. Tbe earth will soon again have made the little trip of about miles aronnd the sun, and arrive on sched A DISASTROUS WRECK ON THE RAILROAD AT LAUKY'S STATION. On Saturday bef -re daylight, a disastrous and fatal wreck occurred on the Lehigh Valley railroad, at Laury's Station, and in which Monroe Mustek, of South Easton, the engineer of the Buffalo Express, waa fatally injured, and fireman Irwin Godley severely hurt.

The accident was caused by the Express passen. ALLEN TOWN, PA. Lillie M. Kooub, the deputy postmistress at WeisBport, was on Friday last arrested on tbe serious charge of having rifled letters that passed through tbe office, and on being at once taken before TJ. 8.

Commissioner Kirk-patrick, at Easton, for a hearing, she was bound over in the sum of $1000 to appear for trial in the TJ. 8. District urt at Pdiladel phia. Complaints fave for some time past been made to the post office department relative to tbe miscarriage of letters passing tbrongb the mails some of which contained money, and finally to ascertain to a certainty where the trouble existed a government detective was t3 Seven days to the close of the year. tT The boatmen are in winter quarters.

hia home near Dillingersville after a very brief illness with what was pronounced to be cancer of the stomach From the time of hia election to the office of Justice he was very frquently called to settle decedents' and assigned estates, and apparently To Alvortit-r. TUB DEMOCRAT" 18 THB OLDEST ESTAB Snooting matches are now in season. LISHED IS AND LABOKbT ENGLISH iiHviPIl IN LRHIOH COUNTT, HAS A ule time, and another notch will have to be cut in the tally stick of passing eventa. Father Time, old and gray, his beard white and frosty with winter snows, stands npon iy The health of AUentown is excellent. be discharged all aucn trusts taitutuiiy.

lie was a sober, steady man. free of all bad LABUKB CIBCULATION BV MANY HTJN- DBICD8, 18 MORE OENEKALLT BEAD THAN young people of either sex twining wreaths of laurel and feslooua of evergreens to adorn nave aud transept and chancel with the freshness becoming the chief festival of the ecclesiastical year, and this employment has furnished jilaiiBible and well improved opportunities for tete a tetes in which of course nothing has been the subject of conversation but the propriety of certain texts and the ger train running into the rear of a train. Th'citxsi and several cars of the freight train were bliy wrecked. The engine of the Express passenger train was thrown from the rails, and Uuded on its Side on the lawu in front of the residence of Mr. Alex.

C. p. Luurv. imn dit.i.i tW Daylight is wonderfully abort just now. sent.

on. Among the various points visited that complemented mortal powers by the pos sibility of immortal life. No wonder the angels Bang No wonder men are made glad No wonder the children are merry It was on this day that love was signaled and set as the law whereby all motives shall be measured and all results judged. No other motive than tbiB can gild and glorify human conduct, and none other can win the reward of immortal life. With our finite faculties we can scarcely comprehend all that this gift implies, but we know well enough that with nut it all other gifts would be as valueless as duit.

Christmas, as said, comes to us radiant with ANT BNOL18H NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED HEBE, AND IS THEBEFOKE BY FAB TBI Will there be any sleighing this win mCHT MEDIUM TUBOUOH WHICH ADVER the battlements of the world, ready to step from the Old Year into tbe New. Bick through the dim l'aet he traoee the path which his scythe hath mown through nations, peoples and kindred. Beneath his feet monuments have crumbled, in his track cities have smouldered, while the distress of millions has sprung into being as be nasaed. ter? habits, and held the confidence and es teem of all hi3 neighbors in fnct of the people of his township generally. He in 'h settlement of estates was of course required to enter bail, and never had any trouble in securing it.

Soon after his death those for whom he had been acting TISERS CAN BEACH TUB PUBLIC. t3f The small boy awaiteth impatiently WHlnay. December 25th, 18HU. a freeze. old old People are settling np the year by the officer upon his tour of investigation Weissport was included, and to trap tbe guilty but unsuspecting thief artfully devised deooy letters were mailed at Harrity and other offices, all of them to the address of the detective himself at Weissport.

Each of these decoys oontained three dollars in bills, each bill with a private mark. The letter from Harrity fell into the hands of Miss Koons, as it was intended it should. She found that, it had been imperfectly sealed soimperfectly, in fact, as to slightly reveal the contents. Aud this was purposely done by the crafty officer. business.

as assignee, executor and administrator began to look into the condition of their af fairs, as he had left them, and to their great artistic eft'ecis of suoh and such arrangements. The pleasurable anticipation on the part of tbe children of receiving Christmas gifts greatly intensities the interest felt by them in the Christmas school festivities, and is a gr-at incentive for them to uerform their part in a creditable manner. Festival entertainments will be held as follows Christ Reformed, Second and Court streets, this Tuesday evenine. Pec 2Hh. love.

It is full of the preseDceof joy. It holds out to mautiud the most blessed of hopes. It is How swiftly, as an arrow from a strong bow, '89 has flown How rapidly like chariots lad6u with the trophies of victory the days have swept away The time is near at baud when the Old and the New Year shall meet. I3T The windows are brilliant with Christ from the track, with the etigiu-er, Monroe Musick, pinned beneath it. The freight train, which was run into, was pulling into a siding to allow the pHsenger train to pass, and was moving slowly.

About two thirds of the length of the train had gofc upon tbe siding when the pissenger train, which was Ute and running at a high rale of speed, dashed into the rear of it at exactly 5:12 o'clock. The express train was drawn by the big engine, No. 60G, W. P. Henry," and was made up Federal Election liillx.

Three Federal elect ion bills have already been introduced in the Senate. The He publican politicians think it would be a splendid thing if the concessional election! could be controlled and manipulated mas goods. will be closed over taj" Country schools surprise it was round tnat tney were in very bad shape, in that moneys that had come into his hand8 had disappeared no one knew how. and that everything was Christmas. and for a moment look each other in the face, and then separate forever.

How beautifully has the poet pictured tbat solemn hour "Out from the spire and the turret pealed the The deteotlve soon after the mail had reach a rock for the feet of the weary pilgrim where upon be may stand, and in the memories of the day behold the beDeficences which promise tbe universal brotherhood of man. The Btar that shone from Bethlehem is becoming the beacon light of all tbe world farther Its rays are dispelling the darkness, and from tbe orient to the oocident, from tbe arctic to the antarctic oircle, the day is coming when the heavens will be illuminated with the intelli Don't be in by ctllciala appointed by the President. Xot Ions airo the New York Tribune called a harry about getting the sleigh down. Immauuel Evangelical, Turner street, near Ridse Avenue, Wednesday evening, Iec. Ebenezer Evangelical, Church street, near Turner, Wednesday evening, Dec 25th.

Unptist, Sixth and Chew streets, Wednesday evening Dec. Salem's Keformed, Chew street, near Seventh, Wednesdav. Dec. 'JOlh. at 2 D.

m. tW Are you going to swear off again on upon Congress to "devise methods for protecting the rights of the people" tnthndn which would aDDlV tO COD- in a topsy-turvey condition, indicating that funds had been misappropriated, that he himself, as is alleged, had long been bankrupt, and that he had kept up his credit on moneys not belonging to him. Not onlv this, but he also got money out New Tear's? ed Weissport called to ascertain whether there was any mail matter for bim, and being informed that there was nothing to his address, he produced his credentials as a government official, and at once accused tbe young lady, who, now aware of tbe man's official char aoter, and of his almost absolute power, was bo tboroughly frightened at tbe terrible situa tlon in which she was placed, that Bhe was unable to compose herself sufficiently to make ffresslonal and Presidential elections Sheriff's sales, at the Court House, Fri About, the same time the Lewiston Jour Like the distant songs of angels in their fields ot asphodels And chubby childhood went sparkling to his aged father's side. And the New Year kissed the Old Year, and, the Old Year gently We speed tbe dying, with thanks, and welcome tbe new year with confidence and hope. ThiB year will go into history as a memorial year of floods.

Devastation and death have gence, the kindness and love which breathes through the words "Peace on earth, good will to men." day, Jan. 3rd. ot nine cars, composed or four express cars, two Pullman sleejiers, and three passenger coaches, and was in charge of Conductor J. M. Halter.

The engine of the express train plunged to the right of the track, and turned over on its side. Engineer Musick stuck to bis post in his efforts to stop tbe train, and was pinned by the legs beneath the boiler of the nal, edited by Congressman Dingley, of KT" Wrap your hydrants carefully and of Bank on endorsements of his neighbors on various pretexts, and in some instances on false representations, as in the case of a St Peter's Lutheran, Ridge avenue and Chew street, Wednesday evening, Dec. 25th. Salem's Evangelical, Linden and Fountain streets, Wednesday evening, Dec. 25th.

St. John's Lutheran, Fifth and Maple streets, Wednesday evening, Dec 25th. Ziou's Ke'formed. Ha milton and Church streets, Wednesday evening, Dec 23th. avoid trouble.

Maine, declared mat me unai Tespousi hilitv for free and fair elections of nation any denial, ohe wsb told in a menacing manner by the officer that it would be better VST As the year shortens our subscription al officials rests with Congress," and called for the enactment of a national list lengthens. been scattered broadcast, not only over our own land but throughout Europe and ABia. The record has been a sorry one indeed in this respect. Pennsylvania led with the IST The ooantry vendue season will open law so framed as to secure, so rar as possi' hie. a free ballot and a fair count in elec neighbor, who while having one time entered as a bail for $200, latterly suffered himself to be persuaded to sign a new note in blank, and which when presented for the renewal of the old note had been filled in for $800.

One of his neighbors is bail for him with various estates for $23,800. and another for $4,000. He was a irector In a few weeks. Christmas links the cradle to the cross. That chain of light and love now encirclos Christendom, There was a time and not long since when it touched and held but two or three of the innumerable Beets into which organized Christianity is divided, but now all sects unite, with more or less heartiness, ac cording to their hereditary bias, in celebrating the day which belongs to no sect, and even those who have no connection with any sect, and repudiate altogether the beliefs npon which Christianity is supposed to rest, gladly join in a festival whoBe memories and asso tloos for Congressmen and Presidential electors, over which the Constitution gives Conarfss absolute control." The Iowa cy Farmers, look to your meat houses and beware of tramps.

engine. I he platforms of the express and passenger coaches were smashed, and the passengers received a severe shaking up, though fortunately none of them were hurt. The wnxk crews from Pack-erton and Bethlehem were dispatched to the scene, an 4 the woik of liberating the engineer and clearing away the debris was begun. Engineer Musick retained consciousness all the while bis rescuers for her to openly confess to the abstraction of the money, when, as is alleged, after regaining her composure, she finally confessed to the stealing of the letter. The girl is a dangb ter of Mr.

William Koons, butcher at Weiss port, and is 22 years of age, and has always borne a character of whicb any lady might feel proud. Her parents are among tbe most esteemed and respectable people of tbe place, and it is but proper to Bay that they keenly appreciate tbe situation in which their daugh ter has placed herself. Presbyterian, Finn ana court streets, wea-nesdav evening, Dec. 25th. New Jerusalem, Hersh's building, Wednesday evening, Dec.

25th. St John's Keformed, Sixth and Walnut streets, Wednesday evening, Dec. 25th. St Stephen's Lutheran, Seventh Ward, Saturday, Jan. 4th, In St Michael's Lutheran Church.

Methodist Episcopal, Linden and Law streets. Wednesday evening, Dec. 25th. Ht Michael's Lutheran. Ninth and Turner streets, Wednesday evening, Dec.

25th. I'nited Brethren, Linden street, near Ninth, Wednesday evening, Di'C. 25th. State Jleoister, Assistant Postmaster Gen' of the Fennsbur National 15anE, ana A good Christmas present the Demo- eral (Jlarkson's paper, comes to the front Johnstown calamity, which was supplemented in different sections of the country with similar disasters. Then there were engulph-ment of vessels at sea, and terrible fires with awful sacrifices of human life in both instances.

The floods devastated many sections of tbe country and rendered thousands of people homeless. Fires, like the ones at Lynn, Boston, Philadelphia and New York, recently, have thrown thousands outof employment. cbat for one year. with the statement that "no fair-minded ciations are cwmeiy twinea witn mo buuukk mysterious looking t3T Everybody has a man can deny that the general govern ment has the right to supervise the elec' package these days. acted as agent for the institution at Emaus on a fixed day each week he sitting for the reception of new notes, and for receiving money on papers due, or in final settlement.

Some time ago a certain drover of the neighborhood received notice that a note discounted for him would be come due on a stated dav soon after, and tlon of President and members of Con. areas." Yet the Constitution of the Uni- St Luke's Lutheran, Seventh street, near Liberty, Wednesday evening, Jan 1st. St. Paul's Lutheran, Eighth street, near Wal CSV" Buck beer is an unusual holiday deli Tbe year, we repeat, has been darkened by many calamities and domestic distresses. oacy offered at Easton.

MA8QTJERADE BALL. Tuesday evening, 31st (New Year's Eve,) the City Vocophone Band will give a masquerade ball in Music Hall. The dancing community are were at work about him, and directed them in their efforts to release him. A few minutes after 8 o'clock he was gotten out, nearly three hours being consumed ia getting the heavy boiler off him He was placed on a passenger train and taken to St Luke's Hospital, where he died at ted States, in Article 1 1, Se ction 1, Clause 2, relating to the choice of Presidential electors, provides lint "each State shall That's the EST Lazy men are long lived. ANOTHER GREAT DRAMA AT MUSIC and purest instincts of our common nnmamty.

Christmas has conquered alike the prejudice which springs trom ignorance and the prejudice which springs from euperstition it has survived alike the assaults of well meaning enemies and the injudicious championship of too zealous friends it haB claimed universal recognition not because of this or that tradition, this or that creed, but because, beneath all traditions and above all creeds, is the human and divine affection to which it appeals the affection which binds man to his fellow man, and all men to God. Resistance to this claim, in the shape of indifference and raising the money he went to Wagner and reason we are so happy. appoint, in such manner as tne iegisia ttire thereof may diiect, a number of elec t3T" Diphtheria is carrying off many little 2 o'clock in the afternoon. The east nut, Wednesday evening, Dec 2oth. From a knowledge of those at the head of these proposed festivals we have no doubt that they "will prove to be what others have been, a pleasing reminiscence to teachers and children the former in having contributed to the happiness of those whom they have undertaken to guide in the path of rectitude, and to the latter as one of those pleasing associations of the halcyon days of youth which remain imbedded in tbe mind for life, now and then, ones throughout the oounty.

tors equal to the whole number of Senators and heoresentativts to which the State paid on the indebtedness. agner, However, marie no return of the money to the bank, and as a result when soon after the drover heK a cattle sale at Macungie a representative of the institution came to VST Henry Kurtz, of Catasauqua, observed looking forward to this event with happy anticipations, and we wouid advise our friends who wiBh to join in the sport to "make no delay" in securing their tickets. Good muBic by tbe AUentown Band's string orchestra, all new, costumes elegant and grotesque, along with the other attractions of a masquerade, will make tbis a very fine affair. TbOBe who do not care to appear in costume should be present as spectators and enjoy the sight of nuns and knights, peasant girls and princes, his 89th birthday on Friday. may be entitled In the Congress and, of course, the general government has no more right to supervise" the choice of HALL.

"The Enemy," a powerful military drama, will be tbe attraction at. Music Hall next Saturday evening, Dec. 28th. Tbis iB said to be a very strong company, carrying tbeir own scenery and mechanical effects, and giving a finished performance in every detail. The New York World, speaking of the play, says Tbe latest military suocess, The Enemy," was presented to a large and demonstrative audienoe last evening with Marie Hilforde in the leading role, and a good supporting company.

Miss Hilforde neglect, haB gradually melted away as its Mr. James F. Romich recently moved the place and proposed to buy live stocs to the amount of the note. Tbe drover soon produced satisfactory evidence that he had discharged his obligation to the bank, and from this city to Weidasville. Presidential electors in Maine or Iowa than it has to supervise the administration of the Prohibitory law in those States.

even amid Bcenes of trouble and distress, vividly appearing before the mental vision like a green spot in a desert. bound track was blockaded by the wreck, but passenger trains were but little delayed, being run around on the west bouad track. Eugineer Mustek's injuries were very serious. Both his legs from a short distance above the knee to near the ankles were crushed. The flsh was bdly burned also, and his rescuers kept pouring cold water on his limbs while he was pinned fast.

His engine passed through the caboose, mounted a car loaded with ore, pass ing over it, and Dually landing on the lawn. He was a married man, 40 years old, and The almanacs and calendars for next year are now being distributed. squaws and monks, Chinamen, clowns, the McGinty's, and hundreds of other characters. There Is something attractive about a mas All efforts to pass a Federal Election law bill will be a useless waste of time, for if was most charming. She has a commanding THE IRON TRADE The iron trade is in a more unsettled condition than it has been meaning reached the popular comprenensiou, so that now Christmas is the one holiday ot the Christian year which requires neither law nor gospel for its maintenance the one sacred anniversary the Christian world could not and would not spare.

The democratic universality of the observance of Christmas proves the limitless range and irresistible power of the emotional forces it represents and expresses. In Catholic Italy, Wagner was subsequently taKen to tass by the board of directors, he confessing that he had applied the money to his own use, and that he had neglected to make re port to the bank. Dozens of like acts of HT Thus far there have been 196 days this there is any one thing on which tne Democrats of the House are thoroughly agreed year upon which rain has fallen. it is that no such unlawful and villainous Our city banks will hold their annual elections on Tuesday, Jan. 14th.

scheme shall go through that body. Without A Policy. querade, and they afford a vast deal of pleasure and fun. While those who join in the dance under the guise of some famous historical or mythical personage will certainly enjoy the evening, tbe others who look on at the mingling of tbe many varied characters will have almost, if not quite, as good a time. Rules securing the utmost respectability and decorum will be strictly enforced, and the exertions of all concerned deserve to be presence, very graceful and expressive, and her acting is of a high order.

Tbe piece iB the best military drama ever seen here, having tbe merit of being pure, clean and elevating. Romance and comedy are deftly interwoven, and the story is intensely interesting. The scene of military life was vividly portrayed to tbe auditor by introducing mechanical effects, dramatic action, situations and realisms never seen here before. The scenic effects were very fine." at any time during the year. Consumers throughout tbe country are undecided as to whether it is better to buy now or wait.

The probable course of prices is the uncertain factor. Consumptive demand is enormous, aud while producing capacity is being ex panded as rapidly as possible, there are well grounded doubts, in tbe opinion of hundreds of heavy buyers, as to the ability of the pro ducing capacity to meet demand, and they apprehend tbat speculative prices may be 1ST The time when the young man indulges crookedness have come to light since the Squire's death, and his victims are to be found by scores. The developments so far made are the almost exclusive topic of conversation in the lower end, and the deceased having always been considered a reputable man, the surprise is indeed great. The IteDublican warty throughout the In his annual swear off" is near. resided in bouth -is ton.

He was known as one of the fastest and most careful engineers on the road. He was a r.m of Thomas Musick, of Sttgfried'a Bridge. About ten years ago his engine went over the embankment at the curve at the in Protestant Germany, in Calvinistic Scot land, in Puritan New England, in Mormon Utah, in every nook and corner of the earth where the Christian faith in any form has pen etrated, the observance of it is fixed on such firm foundations that no revolution, religious, country has never been in a more pitiable KT Sleighs, buffalo robes and bells have position than it is to-aay. wun every department of the national government in been dead stock so far this winter. rewarded with a most successful ball.

It is not known to a certainty, Dut gene 1ST Hunt up all the old battered toys now forced upon unwilling makers and buyers Its possession, it is weaker now than it was when out of power. It is in the and send them to the poor children. social or political, can disturb, much less de stroy it. We may imagine the disappearance of every religion, every society, every government now existing in Christendom, but we cannot imagine, under any possible combina naiuful attitude of a party without lead' PIGEON 8HOOTING MATCH AT BAL-LIET8VILLE. On Friday next, Deo.

27tb, a great pigeon shooting match is to come off at the public bouse of Mr. Sylvester Wood- era. without policy, and without a purpose. IW Look at your direction tab on this pa VISITOR FROM THE A. M.

Hollenbacb, son of Mr John H. Hollenbach, storekeeper at Lyon Valley, Lowhtll tsp for the past two years located at Akron, Ohio, where be holds a good paying position with H. Diehl merchants, as carpet sales man, came East last week to spend the holiday rally believed, that the Squire speculated largely in stocks in Philadelphia, and that he sunk the moneys that can not now be accounted for. It is suspected that he lost in his first ventures, and tbat be plunged in deeper afterwards to re deem himself, but that luck was spring above the Lmon Dpot, Bethlehem, and he was caught beneath it, though he escaped wit but slight iniury. In jumping firema Godley sustained severe injuries, his head being bdly cut and bis face scrChed where he struck on the cinders, Vhen brought to his home in South he said, We were making r.o time, and knew nothing about per, it shows now mucn yon owe.

The city railway cars are a great ac The message of President Harrison was a deplorable disclosure of weakness. The party had been looking to him for some sign of leadership, but he has utterly failed to twint the way in any direction. Not commodation to weary pedestrians. season with the old folks at home." He is against him, and that he thus brought within thirty to Bixty days. The iron centres are all being watched with the deepest interest.

Great activitv prevails in lake ores. Already between 3 000 000 and 3,500,000 tons of it have been bought for delivery next year. Prices have advanoed, and all users of ores are anxious to secure the acceptance of contracts for supplies during the coming year in order that tbey may know tbe cost of their material. Forge iron quotations are 817 50 to SIR No. 2 foundry, $18 50 to 19 No.

1, $10 50 to $20. Of the 46 lurnaces in tbe Le high Valley 31 are in blast at present with a weekly capacity of 12,073 tons. tion of circamBtances, tbe disappearance or Christmas. Whatever else may die and be lorgotten, Christmas will Burely live and be remembered forever live and be remembered, not by a portion of the people, but by tbe whole not by one class or condition, but by all classes and all conditions. As the idea embodied in Christmas is essentially and entirely democratic, bo also is tbe observance.

ring, in Ballietsville, North Whitehall tsp. It is expected that the Beveral gun clubs of the oounty will be largely represented on the occasion, and if bo some fine shooting may be expected. Several hundred birds have already been secured. The match will be conducted In accordance with the Long Island rules A given number of birds will be en tered in each contest, and tbe side killing the J3B Pork slaughtering goes on in an active only this, but he has prevented all the manner in the surrounding country. the cop'j traia until after we rounded the curv8.

The coal train was pulling in on tr.e siding to get out of our way, and had other Republicans whom the party trusts ST The total cost of the new county bridge upon himself disgrace and dishonor, ana that owing to this death came to him as a blessed relief. Letters of administration were on Friday taken out on his estate, aud a full investigation is now to be mare into his business as left at the time of his death. from coming to tne rront. The result is that the Republican party at ScherersTille will be about 82,400. well and hearty, and highly pleased with the city in which he has his home.

He is everywhere being cordially welcomed, and most hospitably entertained, and enjoys his sojourn among bis old-time friends immensely. Tbe store in which he is employed in Akron is one of the largest in the city. He is a most efficient clerk, pleasant mannered and affable, and tbat his services are considered valuable may be accepted from tbe fact that he gets a big round salary, and has been with his pres ent employers for so long a time. He returns greatest number within a prescribed rise and boundary, after having been released from a Ef That juvenile plague, the chicken-pox, no flagman nut. Musick at once applied the brakes and reversed the lever.

He then opened the throttle its full length, and having a big head of steam, both cylinder heads were blown out. I then jumped, and Musick remained at his pt." is drifting on the political sea like a ship without either rudder or captain. There Is no Republican who can say for instance has made its appearance in this city. This Sweet day so calm so bright. The bridal of the earth and sky-will be celebrated by the Pope in the Vatican, and by the pilgrim climbing the 8acred Stairs" on bended knee by the prince in his palace, and by the peasant in his cottage by ANOTHER GREAT SALE OF CARRIAGES, SLEIGHS AND HARNESS 19 The last hand organ of the departing what the policy or uis pany is to-aay on the tariff, or what it may be to-morrow.

year appeared on our streets last week. The express car of tbe passenger tram. spring trap, will be declared the victors by the judges. There will also be sweep-stake shooting, in which all wing shots are invited to participate, under conditions to be agreed upon between themselves. Of course the mere announcement of the match will draw a great crowd into attendance.

Pigeon shooting is a rare sport, and matches of tbe above kind have become very popular within the past and several cars of the coal train, were to Ohio in tbe course of a few weeks. Whether it will reduce tne surplus by reforming the tariff or by abolishing the in fST Turkeys sold very readily in market wrecked. The passengers were badly the past few days at 11 cents per pound. HBINEYM AN8VILLE-P TJNCTU AL shaken up, but not injured. The engine AN UNHAPPY who remember the well known French clown, who caused so much amusement a couple of weeks ago in "Fantasma," at Music Hall, this city, little knew that tbe poor fellow waa suffering because of bis wife's unfaithfulness.

His full name is Louis Francois Pizzarello. He married Marie Antoinette Masselle, who bad an income of her own, in Paris, in May, 1873. Six children have been born to them. Ten years ago he went to New York, and when ternal revenue, or by spending the public money in subsidies and pensions, or wheth er it will do anything at all, are matters tar The oonntry roads are in a terrible con dition, owing to the late snow and rains. is a complete wreck.

It is one ot tne fastest on tbe road, and was recently built for the purpose of drawing the Buff lo Ex Tbe second great sale of sleighs, carriages, wagons, harness, will come off at M. H. Ott's South Allen House, in Sonth AUentown, on Saturday, Jan. 4bh. Tbe stock is new, and will be sold without reserve to the highest bidder.

Of sleighs there are a great number, all of popular and fashionable makes. The carriages and wagons are all of the best built, and buyers will have no difficulty in making selections. As to the prices tbat depends upon tbe bidding All vehicles put up will be sold, regardless of tbe bids, be they high or low. Mr. Ott is the oldest and largest dealer in these parts, and the vehicles sold by few years.

In tbe evening there is to be an old fashioned frolic. the master of millions, and by the beggar crouching at his door by the fine lady in her boudoir, and by the poor sewing girl in her garret by thecurled darlings of fond mothers, and by the little vagabonds of the Btreet by tbe scholar with all the learning of the ages in his brain, and by the ignoramus who does not know the alphabet by tbe saint who would make a heaven of hell, and by the sinner who would make a hell of heaven by the child just escaped from the nurse's arm and by the Involved In hopeless obscurity at the pres ent time. PUPILS Mr. W. M.

Stump, teacher of the public Bohool at HeineymanBville, Weisen-burg tap makes report of the following named pupils having been in attendance every day during the month ending Dec 16 -b, to wit Levi A. Walbert, Willie A. Knerr, Austin 6. Bleiler, Chester E. Ihrie, Henry O.

HP Goose bones disagree, and the weather press tram. The locomotive destroyed was Id what marked contrast is this groping does'nt know whether to be cold or warm. a new one, having been on the line only two by bis art as a harlequin be won success and uncertainty with the Qxed, resolute and openly proclaimed purpose of the months, and was the heaviest passenger THE "DEMOCRAT" AHEAD OF TIME. Kind friends, we this week send tbe Demo cbat out a day earlier than usual in oruer that it may take part with its fifteen thou At several places in the county that Marie and two of their sons, Rene and Leon, came alBO. Before leaving France she had engine on the road.

It was built by John terrible scourge, diphtheria, still prevails. become enamored of a musio teacher, named Ihrie, William A. Bleiler, Annie L. Hantz, Leda M. Werley and Flora Werley.

The following missed each one day William J. and Ellen Seiberling Number of pnpila Democratic party to revise and reform the tariff, to place raw materials on the free list, and to bring the national income sand readers in to-morrow's joyous meetings and greetings around tbe Cnristmas hearth. old man tottering on tne verge or tne grave by the loftiest and lowliest, and the richest and poorest, by tbe noblest and the meanest. Sponge your windows with aloohol, Maurice Surrantin, ber husband says, and upon bim expended an income of 1200 francs and you won't have them crusted with ice. him have always given the best of satisfac Won, DEATH OF AN AGED BETHLEHEM which an aunt had left her for tbe education down to the level of the national expenditures by cutting oil every unjust and su- We come to you with no desire to intrude into your domestic circles except as a welcome visitor As the constant companion of your jsys and sorrows for the passing year of her children.

Tbe music teacher bad tW Hen in the iron trade throughout the perlluous tax. wife and three children. He followed Mme. Lehigh Valley are pleased with the outlook. enrolled, 41 per cent, of attendance 88.

The attendance was not as good during tbe month as nsual. The Fifth Reader class is composed of 12 boys and 4 girls, and most of tbem are grown np, and tbe weather having been favorable for out door work, many were kept away. Pizzarello to New York, and at Brooklyn last April, in the bouse at Nos. 10 and 12 Law Coming To It, by those if any such there be to whom life has brought only choicest blessings, and by those if any such there be to whom life has brought only bitterest curses. How could it be otherwise? How conld this story, forever old and forever new, fail to catch tbe popular ear and charm the popular heart? Strip it of all religious sigmfl cance call it, if you will, myth and not history, fiction and not fact, and still there remains tST Venturesome dandelions are showing their golden beads in many sheltered nooks.

I. Kinsey, Master Mechanic, at a cost of $9000 or $10,000. Tbe cab wse was smashed to pieces, and several cars of the freight train were badly wrecked. The flagman of the freight train, Mantz, disappeared after the accident. An investigation made by officials of tbe company showed that tbe blame for the accident rests with the crew of the coal train.

They had orders to take up twenty minutes of the passenger train's time, and then lay at Laury's. Instead of twenty, it is charged, tbey took twenty-seven minutes, and the rear brakeman, who has since disappeared, failed to display the proper signals until too late to avert tbe accident. rence street, tbe youngest son, Paul, as is Notwithstanding the persistent abuse alleged in tbe complaint, saw enough to just! we claim the privilege of wiBbing you a heartfelt Christmas" a greeting that means all tbat the words import. We want to take part in all your happy re-unions, where the sons and daughters, gathered from near and from far, once more assemble around the old parental hearth where the happy and misrepresentation with which the Re South Bethlehem Is to have a shawl fy M. Pizzarello in asking the divorce which publican speakers and papers have assailed GRATIFYING We extend to our 15 000 factory in the vicinity of its new carpet Mrs.

Julia Ann Stuber, widow of Michael S'uher, of Bethlehem, died at Baid place on Wednesday last, in the 83rd year of her age. She was born at Hellertown in 1807. Deceased was twice married first to Samuel Line, of Salisbury, who died in the year 1840, leaving her a widow with three daughters In the year 1844 she married her late husband, Michael Stuber, and three children blessed this union. Thirty two years ago tbe family took up their residence iu Bethlehem, where they have since resided. One of the children is Mrs Matilda Tom bier, wife of David S.

Tombler, of AUentown. be bas sued ror Tbe answer to tbe complaint gives general charges against the hus President Cleveland, and the ridicule they have heaped upon his suggestions of legis memories of youth come back in all their Who would be a turkev ben. fed and band. The wife wanted a trial by jary, bat this request Judge Andrews denied. The fattened in a pen, killed and ate by hungry men? suit will be tried at January term of the Su lative reform, they are rapidly coming over to his views.

From declaring that no revision of the tariff was necessary, and preme Court of New York. tbe ineSable grace and beauty, tbe celestial sweetness and simplicity, the wonderful blending of the human and the divine, whicb nothing can resist. In all literatnre, sacred and profane, there is nothing comparable to It in these indestructible, immortal elements. Tbe shepherds watching their flocks by night tbe rush of angelic wings and music of an 1ST Going to see Christmas "nntzes" will freshness, and all tbe old family ties are brightened up and burn again with their former fervor. A CHAMPION COW.

-Dr. Joseph P. Engleman, of Cherryville, has a 3 year old cow on hia farm which has made tbe follow ing daily milk record in tbe present month FAIR AT MOUNTAINVILLE. The readers the congratulations of tbe ChriBtmas time, with the wish tbat their lots may be cast in pleasant places, and that tbe choicest gifts of heaven may rest npon them and their households. Our labors continue to be appre ciated, and as an evidence of it the circulation of the Dkmocbat has steadily grown, and tbe good work goes on.

For this expression of confidence npon the part of the Democracy we are profoundly grateful, and we assure tbem tbat they will always find the Demo cbat true to the Democratic faith. We shall always be pleased to see our friends from tbe country when they are in the city, assuring be a seasonable pastime with old and young folks. Mountainville Cornet Band is at present en GREAT SHOOTIXfi AND TtAFFLE MATCH AT MOUXTAIXVILLE gaged in perfecting arrangements for the HT Spelling matches are coming aronnd EARLY CHRISTMAS tiHual there will be services at dawn in Zion's Keformed chnrch to morrow morning UhriBtmas day. TheBe early morning Ber holding of a fair and festival in tbeir large Always on tbe lookout to make the Democrat complete in every department, we- once more to remind the people of olden times. thiB week have lor our sporting menus Dec.

18 quarts Dec. 7tb, 18 quarts Dec. 19 quarts Dec. 9 19 quarts Dec. 10th, 19 quarts Dec.

11 quarts Dec 12 20 quarts; Dec. 13 21 quarts; Hall at said place, commencing on Satardar Jan. 11th, and to continue open some wees Beautiful fancy articles will be for tale, and elegant gifts voted to individnals. Tbe display of useful articles will be larg and the information tbat on ew 1 ear's Miss Maggie Dankle. of Albnrtis.

is recovering from a severe and painful attack of quinsy. them tbat tbey will always find a cordial welcome in the Democrat office. Deo. 22 quarts; Dc. 15.h, 22 quarts; Dec 16.

22 quarts. We venture to say tbat that reduction or rates or duty were inad missible, they are now all but unanimous in admitting that revision must be had at once, and that large reductions muBt be made. After heaping every possible malediction on the head of Cleveland for his course in the matter of pensions, they now approve his declaration that a sweeping reform Is needed in the pension laws, so that there Bhall be uniformity of treatment Instead of the present danger of fraud and injustice through the passage of Individual pension bills, in which the nnwortby are apt to get the prizes and the worthy to get the meager slices. Even his warnings in reference to the present lack of system in the admission of new citizens, and his suggestions of reform gelic voices the heavenly hymn, dropping uke a benediction from the skies, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men the strange star, guiding tbe wise men ot the Bast to the manger in Bethlehem the Virgin Mother and her God born Child wisdom worshipping at the feet of innocence and myrrh npon an infant's shrine; maternal pride and love mingling with maternal fear and wonder the shadow of tbe cross falling upon the light of the cradle the mysterious joy of the present softened by the mysterious sorrow of the future the fairest of lives going forth to meet the varied, and tbe visitor will be sure to find any number of rare and beautiful things Our livery stable proprietors have their there are few cows equal to this one in point of profit, and tbat Mr. Engleman has a perfect TRAVELING FOR THE SALE OF A sleighs in order, preparatory for a winter's campaign.

on exhibition. Choice refreshment will be served by tbe ladies, and each night a PATENTED FENCE. Mr. J. S.

Peter, pro right in denominating her tbe boss milk producer in his section. IS" The new District Attornov. Harrv G. number of articles will be chanced oft', and votes taken for a. number of valuable articles prietor of Peter a hotel, in Washington tsp is at present traveling through Montgomery county for the sale of tbe right of construction and nse of the patented farm fence of tbe DID THE CLOTHING BELONG TO Stiles, is preparing to look after evildoers sharply.

Tbe great feature of tbe fair wilt be the music BLOCH? An opinion now prevails in the furnished nightly in tbe form of a abort concert entertainment by various musical orp.n- vices have been held for Beveral years, and on eacb occasion with great satisfaction to the members of the congregation, as well as to others comiDg into attendance. The services will be more than ordinarily interesting. Rev Qernant will deliver a short sermon bear iug specially upon the event marked by the day, while tbe music by tbe cboir will be extra attractive, and render tbe occasion one of great interest. BIG EAR OF while Mr. David Wert, farmer, residing at Lynnville, was engaged in putting away bis husked corn, he chanced to find an ear having 18 row with from 57 to 62 grainB to the row, and 1080 grains in all beating the ear recently spoken of in our columns very considerably.

So far Mr. Wert has the biggPBt and most produc tive ear of corn heard from this season. Somehow corn did not grow as big in tbe cob as in former years, wben we frequently had ears to report having as many as 46 rows and from 1500 to 1600 grains to the ear. Empire Fence which he some time ago ac XST If kid gloves are laid noon a damp quired by purchase for said territory, as also upper end or the county that the bloody clothing recently found near Stony Run by some hunters, and which some days later was izations and individual instrumental perform towel for two or three minutes they will go on wiiuout, tearing. ers of high merit who have volunteered their services.

Between musio and tbe many other the right to some forty odd counties in tbe 8tate of Ohio. Mr. Elias Best, of Beet's Station, holds tbe same rights for the State of methods, are treated with respect, and the Republican Congress is urged to take the advice under consideration. turned over to Detective Lyon, of Reading, belonged to a Hebrew peddler named Isaac attractions visitors can certainly not fall in IS Ask your neighbor to subscribe for the most terrible of deaths the tenderest of idyls confronting the Bublimest of tragedies what story the world has ever heard, or ever will bear, can equal in pathos and in fascination the story of Christmas As the centre and pivot of this story is a child, it seems peculiarly appropriate that ChriBtmas should be what it is, the children's day. That the natal anniversary of Him who sa'd, Suffer little children to come nnto me, and forbid them not, for of Buch is the King Delaware, and Mr.

Lewis Geiger, of tbe finding much to entertain and interest, and Democrat. If he refuses don't lend him yours any more. we hope therefore that tbe attendance will be same place, for Carbon Pa. Tbe fence is said to be a very superior one, and, as we If this wotk of conversion goes on at its present rate, by another year the lately rabid maligners of ex-President Cleveland Blocb, who was In tbe habit of visiting Wana maker's Station, on tbe Berks and Lehigh railroad, fortnightly. Blooh has been missing for some time.

Many people in Lynn entertain tbe belief that he was waylaid, robbed and murdered. large throughout the continuance of the fair, and tbat tbe Band, which is a creditable and understand, sells very readily. tW We suppose the new year will be ush will be expressing their deep regret that ered in next Tuesday night br the usual deserving organization, will realize a subetan tial benefit. DECORATIONS. The exterior and inte day, Jan.

1st, a shooting match is to-come off at the public house of Morgan Person, at Mountainvillp, for a full grows live deer and two mammoth sized tut key gobblers. The best shot takes the deer, and second and third best the turktys. Participants in tbe match will be restrict ed to the use of ten bore or fowling guns. In the evening there is to be a nine for turkeys and ducks. It is expected tbat there will be a large turn out of the sporting fraternity on the occasion, and such as may wish to see fun and some fine shooting and lively dice shaking should, by all means be present, as there will be plenty of both.

REINHART. THE ALLEGED FORGER. Martin B. Reinhart, wbo was jtiled here in the early part of last week on a charge of having passed a forged check for 5100 on a storekeeper at Cooperabnrg, is an old jailbird, having been released from tbe Doy tea-town jil only in August laet after serriog' a term of 6 months. On Tuesday, December 10tb, be if quested Mr.

Croutbamel, of Doylestown, to lou bim a tram to go to -Quakertowa. On Saturday following, after having passed tbe fraudulent cbeck at Coop- -ersbarg, he wrote to 'Squire Hendricks, of Doylestown, requesting 'mm to go to Coopere- -burg and get tbe team. Reinhart is years old, and has a wife and two children at Doylestov, but doss not support tbem. CP.E AMERY ROBBED. Tbe Creamery of M'.

Peter Faust, atSigmund, was broken ir.to one night recently and rubbed of about 60 he was not elected for another term. waste of powder. rior of quite a number of tbe stores along CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL AT MOUN- A WORD TO THB in Hamilton Btreet have been decorated with HT Ex-Postmaster Hulsbizer. of Heller Congress, search of a nice Christmas present for tbeir TAINVILL E. The Evangelical Sunday School, of Mountainville, will bold its annnal town, has moved to South Bethlehem to en gage in business.

laurels and evergreens, thereby attracting tbe public. Tbe external decorations are a mode of advertising, aud if all of AUentown' busi Wednesday was bill day, and under the gentlemen friends should not miss calling at Christmas festival on Sunday evening nest, eali of the states projects were intro Krauilich Gent a Furnishing Store, No. 710 Hamilton street. He baa received a large ness men would annually follow this example tf Shut the door now. if von never was Dec 29th.

Tbe exercises will consist of dialogues, declamations, recitations, and German assortment of choice new goods, and his duced, many of them duplicates or nearly so. Among them were bills to organize a naval reserve force to create a tariff in the habit of doing it before especially the tbe city would present a handsome appearance along the principal streets, and those and English addresses. The school house shelves and counters exhibit almost every priming omoe aoor. WISCONSIN Joel and Peter Blose, of Slateilale, one day last week returned from the WeBt with a car load of Wisconsin horses for supplying the market of their neighborhood. The stock innB in age from colts to fully developed working animals all of superior breed, good colors, and in fine condition.

Tbey have them on what is known as the Lehigh Furnace Farm, and from what we hear they will be sure to please buyers on sight, both as to quality and prices. thing tbat is desirable for a holiday present atistical bureau to transfer the revenue dom of God," should be especially dedicated to children, is certainly tbe moBt fitting recognition of tbe true purpose of the day, tbe true spirit of its lessons. The gifts and ad ness which Christmas brings to childhood are surely a more acceptable offering to tbe All-Father whom CbtiBtmas helps to reveal to us than any service or sermon in chapel or catbe dral, any prayer or praiBe from priest or pontiff. What chapel or cathedral is so holy as tbe stainless sanctuary of childhood's Ireart What prayer or praise so pure and perfect as childhood's radiant smiles and joy ous thankfulness? And what anthem trom grand organ and noble choir, echoing among sculptured arches and columns, windows rich with many-colored glass, and altars consecrated by tbe devotion of generations, mounts will be handsomely trimmed with evergreens, and great pains have been taken to make tbis the best festival yet held by the school. All who would make the finest decorations for the attraction of the eye would reap the largest Bbare of tbe holiday trade.

beautiful gloves. Bilk and wool ulnars, tW Alum and sugar pulverized is a pleas marine to the navy to forfeit all unexpir handkerchiefs, walking sticks, ailk umbrel ant and good remedy for a hacking cough, es chriBtian-loving people are cordially invited las, elegant suspenders, moustache toilets. pecially lor cniiaren. cd land grants; to reduce drop-letter postage to one cent an ounce at free de ELECTRIC HOUSE AND STREET to be present. traveling companions, whisk holders, match cases, cigar and cigarette cases, Let livery ouices to esiauusu a graauaiea in BT Christmas will never be a blooming AN INFORMER SADDLED WITH 8500 everybody call and examine his goods and success until we all have money enough to MOVES TO ALLENTOWN WITH HIS come tax to pay Colonel George John IUyan 100,000 damages for having been COSTS.

In the case of George Romig, saloon-keeper at Mertztown, recently bound learn bis prices. uuy everything we see. FAMILY. Wm Brey, of Zionsville, con arreBted as John ourratt; to pension sol templates to move to AUentown with bis over to answer at (Jourt at Heading tor Belling LIGHTING COMPANY AT CATASAUQUA. A company has been organized at Catasauqua for providing the place with an electric light plant for dwelling and street illuminating purposes.

Several of the big industrial establishments are already pro vided with plants for thuir ou uses. Tbe new company is to be known as tbe Catasau qua Electric L'gt't and I'jer Co. Applies The present composition of the weather diers and sailors over 50 years old, or their family after tbe holidays. "Bill" is a sound HEFTY PORKER. Abont tbis season of the year, when tbe yell of the expiring porker Honor on Sundays, to minors, and keeping a nearer to heaven than tbis simple carol, Btill seems to be two parts of rain to one part of gambling houBe, tbe grand jury ignored the widows, at a montb to retire letter is beard in tbe land, and when everybody and democrat of way back, and hia many friends in the lower end are sorry to see him go, as sung by children in English streets on Christ auDsuine, wen snaien.

bill. Bully Lyons was tbe prosecutor in tbe carriers on half pay after twenty years' ser mas morning voicing the Christmas thought case, ana saddled wun ine costs, rune otner everybody's neighbor are blowing about th', eight; of their bogs, it may not be oat of place to remark that Mr. Bonneville B'jrtz he never failed to do good missionary work wben election day came around. He will The individnal denoslta anbiect to of children everywhere like bills on which the prosecutions had been vice to create the postal telegraph of the United States several bills for the repeal of the tobacco tax, and some for the total check now lying in the three banks of Easton tion will be made at Jjuuiry term ot Court for a charter. brought by bim, were also ignored, and tbe costs put upon bim, the whole amounting to however have a wider field in bis new home, and it is to be hoped he will keep up tbe good amount to $1,782,942 87.

When Christ was born of Mary Free, In Bethlehem, in tbat fair citie. Angels sang there, with mirth and glee, In Excelsis Gloria. abolition of the Internal revenue service work. WORKING NIGHT AND DAY. Work 8505.74.

On Wednesday, in the House, the H7 As Christmas falls upon our regular residing near Macnngie, the other day, slaughtered a bog that made the scaler squeak nnder a weight of 532 pounds, drw aed. Tbe lard yield was large, and there, were ponder one hams, and lots of sausages. 'lr. Bu'z evidently knows how to make pigs stretch their on tbe new Lehigh Valley passenger depot at WATER PIPES LAID. The water de- Ways and Means Committee reported a SENTENCED.

Judge Butler, in the Uni Fourth and Hamilton streets ia being carried pubiioatian day this week's Democrat is issued a day in advance. worth of butter. Tbis waa tbe second raid npon tbe establishment within a few ontbs. No arrests have been made cj yet, 'jUt Mr. Fanat is on the track of tbe jiet, aod bas fair prospects of landing hn in prison ere many days.

Itia hinted tbe man witb the one borae team haJ better da more of hi hauling iu day time, Dd go to elep at night. TERRIBLY BsED. Andrew Brou-gha', ooe of tbe settlers of South Bethlehem, and an 0u employee of the Botblebem Iron Corarj-jyt was so terribly bnrned on Saturday n' ght a we-k mo'vn iron while opening a run- way of the'No 4 blast furnace, partment the past season laid down 14 949 concurrent resoiut ion tor a recess from De ted States district court, at Philadelphia, on on day and uight continuously, an electric feet, or nearly three miles, of new water pipe cember 21st to January 6th, and it was Tuesday of last week sentenced Djvid lilein, light plant having been pat iu operation to BT" Vendues will be nlentv next snrinff. in Al of the streets of our city, independent of of Fleetwood, who pleaded gnilty to with nidee over considerable buir by feeding and careful attention. afford illumination for the hands to work by.

Advertise yonr sales in tbe Democrat if von agreed to 155 to 36. The Social House committee investigating the Silqott defal Herdsmen beheld these angels bright, To them appearing with great light, Who said: 'God's son is boru this In Excelsis (iloria. The King is come to save mankind, As iu Scripture truths we find. Therefore this song have we In mind. In Excelsis Gloria.

Then. Lord, for Thy great grace. 250 feet of specials. Of the total number of holding $543 pension money collected for desire a crowd of eager bidders. teet of new piping 675 feet were ten inch Mrs.

Betsy Frederick, a soldier widow, to nav a fine of $390 aud coats, which will make The new depot will be 77 by 1US teet, witn a tower 102 feet high, and will have all modern improvements. It will cost about $100,000. Mr. William Reiusmith, of this city, has the contract for tbe brick work. mains 8280 feet six-inch 3522 feet four-inch 840 feet three inch, and 276 feet two inch foT" As the new year is almost at hand we cation has at last agreed upon a report by the terms of which an appropriation will be asked to make good the losses sustained the amount of tbe Buit to him over 81000 It COAL FOUND IN BERKS COUNTY Considerable excitement has been created by tbe announcement ot tbe discovery of a vein of good quality of anthracite coal abont one Nineteen fire plugs were put up, making the was stated tbat Klein had made restitution of know of no better or more acceptable present to send to a friend than the Democbav.

by the members of the House. Mr. IIol total number in tbe city 184. tbe money withheld, and for that reason he that ne 'jiel from tne en.cia ui ji eustaine d. He waa the father of Councilman man and Mr.

Hemphill could not be in Grant us the bliss to see Toy face, Where we may sing to Thy solace, In Excelsis Gloria." The Demockat wishes each and all of its was not sentenced to prison. 'At the late term of court at Stronds- PAY DAY AT AN UPPER MILFORD duced to unite with the majority in this Brougb 1, of South Bethlehem, and oi bv if. J. Brc nghal, cue of the pastors of St. John's Cath olic Church, Philadelphia.

MINE. Mr. Joseph Kuhns, one of Upper APPOINTED EXPRESS MESSENGERS burg the District Attorney had only two indictments to lay before the grand jury. agreement. many hundreds of readers a glad, joyous cel and a bair miles from Robesonia, Bervg county.

Small quantities of the coal taken out of the ground, tested in stovM were found to burn freelv and compare favorably with coal brought tnr Schuylkill county. Exploration, ODCe be mde to determine the itent t- vein. Mr. Charles Esser, employed for about a mi i lord most prominent democrats, was greeting his many friends and transacting ebration of tbe Saviour birth. May each Condition of State Schools.

On tSf If you own anything tbat von can't THE SHORTEST DA Y. Saturday last, POSTMASTER AT EGYPT. Mr. O. Leh was laBt week appointed postmaster at Egypt, Whitehall in place of Mr.

John Meriz, who was appointed iastspring by Butz Jones, pious John Wannamaker'a advisers here, but who somehow didn't tit tbe peg hole be was put into. Mr. Leh, wbo ancceeda bim, ia one of tbe bosses at the Cement Mill, and will allow tbe ffice to remain at its present place, Long's Store. the afternoon he was stricken with paral business at the county seat on Friday. He is a mining contractor, and along with other business transacted daring bis stay in town beat red hot or nail fast, you had this winter better take it into tbe bouse and sit on it.

year past on one of the delivery teams of the Adams Express in this city, was last week promoted to tbe position of messenger between EaBton and Wilkesbarre. His salary is 885 per month. Mr John" Lackey, another Dec 21st, waa the shortest day ot tae year the actual time between eun rise aod sun-sec ysls which ended his life three days later, borne into which this paper goes be brightened by the spirit of the time. May every heart be happy in tbe assurance that it is the recipient of God's unspeakable gift. May the flavor of ChriBtmas time, Glory to God, and good will to men," reach from these days of drew upwards ot $2200 out ot bank for pay tne last annual report or in.

n. js. uigbee, being only 9 hours and 20 minutes. Tub aaye will increase in length but slowly for eome Keep the sidewalks clean and frea from ing tbe monthly wages of his employees on of the company's delivery driverB here, was Ice, and it may save broken bones. Besides, superintendent or ruoiic schools, was submitted to Governor Heaver, and it is time.

A montb hence, on Jan. Jisr, iuo euu MENT. Hr. Dallas Dillinger, Alhri crier- hM bef9D PPtd by Judge ant to audit the accounts of the several house officers Clerk of the Orphans' oourt. Prothonotary.

Register of Wills, Re tbat day. promoted to a like position, bis run heing De ill in hut one mitiU'e earner, ana there is a law requiring this thing to be done. tween New York city and Elmira. His salary now in the hands of the public printer. SHORT LIVED STRIKE.

The employees bappy family gatherings out into the coining year, and make the true spirit of ChriBtmas abide with us the whole year round. BUTCHERING ACCIDENT-THUMB BITTEN OFF On Wednesday last while per month is S90. tSf A number of our yonns folks are at sink beneaih our sight 54 minutes later, making tbe difference only 35 minntee. Then however daylight will again rapidly lengthen. In this report the late superintendent says: "The schools now number 21,889, an Increase since last year of 547.

The Mr. Miller, residing in Lower Milford tBp SUED FOR DAMAGES. William nome irom uolleges and Seminaries enjoying the holiday vacation with parents and friends. was engaged in butchering, a hog that was ACCIDENT AT A SLATE QUARRY. IP.O ORE IN DEMAND.

The present Krause, of Slated ale. has instit uted an aotion against the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company being Betzad for killing turned upon him, increase the previous year was only 280 One day last week while Evan W. Williams, in some of the iron mines on the Flats i Lower Macnngie entered npon a strike higher wagea some ten days ago, but or' threats on the part of the operator 8 beds to shut down altogether over the malcontents after being out turned to their work glad to old pay. This is a very time V3T We shall be obliged to those aellinit aud catching cne of bis thumbs in its mouth Lewis Maok and John raules, employees in i boonx in the pig iron businew, and the consequent restarting of lone idle furnaces, has created a lively demand for iron ore. A very corder, and Clerk of yuarter Sessions.

Mr. Dillinger is well qualified to perform the duties, and he will undoubtedly discbarge them with credit to himself and to the satisfaction of all parties. SUSPENSION BRIDGE BETWEEN HOKEND AUQUA AND CATASAUQUA. The State Departmental Harrisburgon Tuesday of last week issued a charter to the Cata for 7,000 damages for changing tbe course of the creek feeding his mill dam. He owns a tbe greater portion of it was bitten oft' He is The Increase in the number of pupils Is 13,170, differing little from the increase of the previous year.

To meet this increase arms or otner real estate in L-enign count) if they will send ns tbe figures at which now nursing the band very caretully, and the Lloyd slate quarry, nearSlatedaie, Wash ington were trying to set a steam drill on a scaffold on the rock side of the working large roller mill near Slatedale. The Com they sell. with seemiDgly good results. of pupils we have 540 additional schools. 19 Those who wonder where all the cand pany in building its railroad branch five years ago changed tbe course of the creek so that now much alluvial matter is carried into the This gives to each additional school only bed, one of the pins or bars holding tbe treetling gave way, dumping the three BAD ROADS.

The public roads in the large quantity 01 ore iuog uauaeu Riuu-maD's mine, near Alburns, to await a demand for it, recently found a bnyer, and during the past few weeks shipments have been lively, and tbe entire lot bas no disappeared. goes should watch tbe children on Christmas. 24 pupilB, while the general average of country are in a very bad condition just now, men downward about six teet, along with it is a wonder what an amount the averaee eauqua and Hokendanqua Suspension Bridge Oomnanv. with a capital of 825.000. Tbe pupils per school is slightly beyond 43.

and as a consequence ot which travel is ren the drill. The two first named escaped dam and deposited there. DEDICATION. The newly erected Re nine ioi can put away. dered very disagreeable and even dangerous This average is far too high, and there ithout injury, but Mr.

Paulea sustained IS" The Texas Tribune says: "Tbe late The frequent rains have made the roads bo must be many crowded schools in the severe onuses, ana is connnea to nis oeo tST Bneak thieving is becoming verv rrev formed Chapel, near Salisbury Square, Salis atruoapherio freshness bas brought on many soft that wheels sink clear np to tbe axle. bridge is to be ereoted next spring, and wid doubtless prove a great convenience to the people of the two towns. It will be used for foot travel only. State. There has been a very large in alent in the country districts these long win making it very difficult to get along.

oases of cougb and cold, and Dr. Bull a Cough 8yrnp is in great df tnand." bury is to be dedicated to tbe service of God on Sunday next, Dec. 2SKh services afternoon and evening. Rev. Hartzell, tbe great ter nights.

Loosen the dog and keep the crease In the number of graded schools during the year, viz 506. The whole number of graded schools is now 10,117, hot gun loaded for emergencies. BUSY ESTABLISHMENT. Davis "What wound did ever heal hut by de COLLECTIONS FOB THE ORPHAN8' Evangelist, and other preachers, will officiate, Thomas, foundry mun and machinists at Cata grees Tne thousand cases aaiiy cured cy WThe Emaus Moravian Sunday Scbool Tbe christian public is invited to attend. HOME.

Rev. Tboa. N. Reber, Superintend nt of Rnthanv Ombaas Home, at Womels nearly one-nair or an our scnoois." Salvation Oil. had to pay $100 for printing on slips of ppir sanqaa, have closed a contract for furnishing the Hudson River Tunnel Co.

with a very large lot of castings, and with other orders in TEMPERANCE a meet-ing of the Woman Christian Temperance Union of Lehigh County, in thirty, on Wed nesday last, the president ad sscretary re-signed on aoconnt of the partisan character of their old affiliations, and- a new league was then formed on a con partisan basis. EMAUS PIPE two new pits established at the ttojaus Pipe Foundry will be brought in nsa with the 'opening of tbe coming month. The furnace, cinder bank nearby is at present being deare nd leveled for ereotlon on the site thereof, of a new stock bouse for the Pipe WorkB. THE POTATO ROToTtrary to the pre dictions and fungologiste, the potato rot ceased J8t a 3 soon as the po tatoes were taken out of te soil. That Is to say, though rot in tbacrop while growing waa never before so pre valent, rot in the i larvested crop is less than iBnal.

rlnrf. on Sundav we delivered an address on AN UNHEALTHY 8E TAKE NOTICE. Tbe Banks and Public ten unrisimas songs mat were copied Hum colds, laryngitis, bronchitis, fevers of more three dinerent copyrighted song books. band tbey will be able to keep going tun Offices will be closed to-morrow, Cbrie'DM, and on Jan. 1st, in order to give an opportunity under the effects thereof.

Fortunately he was insured at the time in one of the many accident insurance companies, and during tbe period of bis disability will receive $20 per week. ELECTRIC LIGBT8 FOR THE COPLAY CEMENT WORK8 The Coplay Cement Works, at Coplay, will soon be equipped with electric lights A 25 arc light Amenoan dynamo, and a 25-double arc, have already been reoeived, as also a Westingboose engine for driving the machinery. Tbe lights will eacb have 1,000 candle power. The work 1b to be done nnder tbe supervision of Superintendent Bowman, of the AUentown Electric Light and Power Co. Missionary work before Solomon's Missionary Society at Macnngie, and in the evening again preached to a very large audience.

A special or less severe type, pneumonia, scarlet fever, handed during the entire winter. II iscock has Introd uced a bill into the U. S. Senate to justly compensate soldiers who were conQued In Confederate prisons during the late war for thirty days or more after the expiration of the time for The celebrated Till family, an English diphtheria, chicken pox, influenza, are prevalent in all parts of this oounty, and an fW Fresh shad were served at the Ameri traveling oonoert tronpe on the road in this oountry for several years past, gave an enter collection for the Home amounted to $42. PARDONED.

Peter Angatadt, of Knt can hotel, in tbis city, the other day. The firBt absolutely well person, young or old, is Bel dom met. which they enlisted. The bill provides tainment at natn on Haturday evening last, lot catue to Philadelphia last week from town, convicted at March term of Court, that they shall receive $3 per day for every Florida. They were of good size and in fair condition, and were disposed of wholesale at ty LewiB Wright, a 16 year old boy, who FARM 8TOCK TO BE SOLD BY THE SHERIFF Sheriff Scbaeffer, of Berks, last such day's Imprisonment until the day of at Reading, of larceny, and sentenced to one year's imprisonment, was last week pardoned ran away from bis home In Leavenworth, 50 and 60 cents each.

their discharge. week levied on tbe farm stock of Joseph Fen by tbe Pardon Board sitting at Haxrisburg KaDsas, was arrested at Bethlehem one day His rapidly failing health was the principal tast wees lor pegging ror a gang or tramps. Btermaeber, of Loqgswamp, on an execution for SI, 519 67 issued at tbe instance of Samuel SEND THEM IN. Our friends throughout NEW TURN TABLE AT COPLAY. -The ET A Doll of Congress on the question reason urged for his release.

Lehigh Valley Railroad Company is putting of the location of the World's Fair, made Long Son. V9T On Sunday week tbe Old Gosnenhoppen the country will oblige by sending us short items of news, such as accidentB, incidents and occurrences happening or transpiring in in a new tnrn table at Uoplay. Tne locomo bv a New York Daner. suited as follows cnurcn, in Montgomery oounty, was re-dedi NEW R. SIDINGS AT FULLERTON tives of local trains are for tbe present being cated.

Dr. W. H. Mann, of Philadelphia. Chicago, 67 New York, 4s St.

Louis, 22 1ST James Ott, who waa ejected Sheriff of Bicks county in 1H1S by a majority of 39 vots, died in Philadelphia recently, aged 84 years. At tbe time of bis el tction to office he their respective towns, villages, or neighbor turned on tbe C. ST. a. a.

table at uatasau Tbe L. V. R. R. sidings at Follerton are being extended as far north as Johnson's to all to avail themselves of tbe privilege and pleasures of tbe season.

Notes maturing in the Banks on said days mnst be attended to a day ahead. DEATH FROM 8Ca RLE FEVER. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Herbert, of Aiburtis, recently lost a three year old child by death from Bcarlet fever.

At the sni 'ira another child of the family was ill with tbe maiedy. R. LABoilSG FORCE CURTAILED. The force of repairmen in employ on the Perkiomeo Railroad baa been curtailed in numbers, oue band having been discharged from each section. NEW TELEGRAPH LIS E.

Tbe Western Uoioo Telegraph Company have com-m-med the construction cf a lire along the Pen sylvania, Ponghkeepsie Bjsiob Railroad. MONTGOMERY CuCNrV bCITERFOR Samuel C. Freed, of Linfinld, Montgomery county, it-ctotly shipped 130,000 pounds, or oO gross tons of batter to Europe. uenvereii tne aeaicaiory sermon in the morn hoods. Bend ns the plain facts, and we will Washington, 8 non-commiuai, 100.

a i i hi t-a-t qua. ing. Steel Works in order to accommodate the in Frank G. Field, a son of Mis. D.

H. Neiman, of Easton, by her first husband, died on the 8th at Custer City, Dakota. The remains were brought to Williamsport, for interment. Mrs. Neiman is a daughter of tbe late Stephen Gould, of tbis city.

ESTATE APPRAISED. The estate of the late Jonathan L. Bum, of Lower Macnngie, was recently appraised, and according to the inventory bled in tbe office of the Register cf Willa it is of a value of S4217 47. NEW BOILER Charles Col Mrs. Jefferson Davis is entitled to a was engaged in tbe tanning Business in Qua kertown.

The damaged pier of the Pennsylvania. creased trade at tbat place. lum, of tbe AUentown Boiler Works, at pension by reason of her late husband Ponghkeepsie and Boston railroad bridae at present has in course of erection on Third JAILED. Charles Hinkle, of Rittersvllle having been in the Mexican war. i a BUTCHERING AO I T.

George Bereer. ct East Penn. Carbon county, while Slatlngton has been repaired, and the first coal train passed over it on Tuesday of last street, between Wainntand Foundry, a new who recently beat bis uncle with a billy, was on Thursday lodged in jail in this city to frame workshop hy 60 teet in dimensions. enaaeed on Tuesday of last week in butcher wees. er The New York Sun says that Pre si dress them up, if need be.

WELT BOTE ALMANAC Every family in Lehigh county should Becnre one of these desirable, home made almanacs. It is full of interesting reading, and is handsomely print ed. To be bad at tbe Friedensbote book Store, and of storekeepers generally. SLATE IN MONROE slate bed of superior quality has been opened in Smltbneld Monroe oounty, await trial lor uis uueuce. ing a steer was caught nmter tbe tailing ani dent Harrison is a preposterous failure, GOLDEN EAGLE HALL The Knighti Any person knowing of a child la this mal and had a leg broi.en.

and John Wannamaker Is his prophet." of tbe Golden Eagie, of this city, have select SUDDEN DEATH. Jacob Miller, of community tbat doesn't expeot a toy shop and a well filled oonfeotionery establishment ed a lot at Fifth and Linden streets on which The next, te gular term of Court Trumbauersvuie, died suddenly. He retired in bis nsual good health, and by midnight OT The government is about to coin to erect a hall. The lot is 40 by 120. and CONTRACT FOR CARS.

Tbe Lehigh Valley Railroad Company bas given the Lehigh Car, Wheel and Axle Works ac Fuller-ton an order for 1000 thirty -ton box thrown in, for Christmas, will please send commences Monday Jan. bin to continue It to this office. We want to label It. 1 costs $4,000. 10,000,000 new pennies.

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