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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-18

1ue lOuS-udlreu SlIdIISpf spoke rapidly.
Yes, sir. | am in Washington Oh bust
ness. Business Of national Importance
| am here, sir, to promote an act of sim
pie Justice And [ will not leave until
have accomplished my purpose"
May | ask what that purpose is?' in
quired a bystander.
You may. 1t is to secure the removal
Of the national capital
"TO what point"
''To Skinnerville, sir. Skinnerville, 173
miles due west of Kansas City, on HI
vote creek. Ny name is Skinner. sir
and on what grounds. Mr. Skinner,
do you base your extraordinary claim?"
'The very best, sir. Now that the gov
eminent has decided to annex the Philip
pines to this glorious republic, the center
of population Of these United States will
be found to be at Skinnerville, exactly at
Skinnerville, sir, and in Skinnerville's
name | make my lawful demand that the
national capital be removed thither and
at once. Plain Dealer.
-:O:-
An English clergyman who had been
greatly annoyed by the continued inter-
ruptions to which he had been subjected
by the whispering that went on during
the delivery of his sermon, stopped
abruptly and, looking round at the CON
gregatiOn, said: 'Some time ago, while
delivering my sermon, [ was frequently
front of me who gesticulated, moved
about and whispered to his neighbors,
and at last | addressed to him a sharp
reprimand for his unseemly conduct.
When the service was over my clerk IN
the vestry mentioned the matter to me
and asked if | was ignorant of the fact
that the person addressed was an idiot!
| have since then always heSitated to
reprinand any of my congregation Tor
interrupting me, in the fear that l may
be addressing an idiot who is not re-
sponsible for his actions" Silence
reigned throughout the delivery of the
remainder Of his sermon.
de 'cIipse er de moon,' said the colored
exhOrter, lis warnin' ter sinners-dem
what prowls roun in de night time, seek
in what dey may devour. De moon git
so shame lookin' at 'em Ell dey wicked
ness dat he hide his face Ell tu'n de gas
dOwn-dat's WHAT
But" said a member of his congre-
cation, ''de moon didn't stay III 'cllpse
but mighty short time!'
Il knows dat. But den, you see, de
moon is run by Providence, en- Provi-
dence is mighty pitiful en- forgiyin' p
Atlanta Constitution.
At a meeting of a certain local vestry
lately it was debated whether or no a
chandelier should be purchased for the
town hall.
well, gents,' at length put in one of
the economy members, ''it's all very well
for you to talk o. wasting the ratepayers'
money on a chandelier. but what | want
to know is, when you've got it, who's a.
going to play on it?''-Tit-Bits.
Rev. DR.. Howley-"My dear sir, am
a minister of the Gospel, and. as intend
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-21
GENERAL WOODS WELCOME
The Cubans Wei Satisfied with tho
New Military Ruler.

Ne" miAiAnFg huAeEs
Havana, Dec. 2I.-The welcome given
General Leonard Wood yesterday on
entering Havana was, according to all
the old residents, without parallel in
the history OF the island. The elabor-
ate display of bunting in the harboT
and the multitude of boats and bands
showed that the hastily formed recep-
tion committee had done excellent
work Moreover, there was a hearth
ness in the cheering that was quite un-
usual. There was a constant stream of
callers at the Hotel Inglaterra, where
General Wood will remain until Cen
eral BroOke's departure. During the
next few days General Wood will only
attend to routine work at the palace
The retiring governor general will
leave for the United States on Sat
urday, remaining for some time in
Tampa before going further north.
The local papers devote considerable
space to the reception, declaring that
General Wood is the most acceptable
man who could have been appointed
to bring Cuba out of her difficulties
and into a quiet harbOr, The Lucha
says
His first act is enough to ingratiate
himself with the Cuban people, because
he declared that he had no intention to
issue a proclamation. This is a novelty
which Cubans will keenly appreciate,
as IL indicates that he means to rely
upon deeds rather than words"
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-21
The Increase of Immigration,

New York, Dec. 21.-Immigration
continues to be unusually heavy for
this time of year. For the month of
November 26,48O immigrants came to
this port, as compared with is, 1875 dur
ing the same month last year For the
preceding four months the arrivals
were So 1882, against Ga ,O20 for the same
months last year Most OF the nation
alities are represented, but the Italians
figue most prominently, followed by
the Austro-Hungarians, The English
irish and Scotch show a decided de
crease. the Germans claim about the
same number and the Italians have
increased about 80 per cent. Austro-
Hungary has doubled, and there has
been an influx Of Syrians, Arabs and
Armenians.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-21

In the Engagement In which the
Brave Omcer Met Death Thirteen
Americans Were wounded and the
Fleeing Rebels Left six Dead.
Manila. Dec. 21.-Major General
Lawton's body was brought from San
Mateo to Manila yesterday afternoon,
his staff and a squadron Of cavalry
acting as escort. II was found neces-
sary to bridge the river.
The funeral will take place from his
late residence here. mansion formerly
occupied by a Spanish general. The
body has been placed temporarily in
a vault i'm El Paco cemetery, where
many of the American soldiers have
been inferred, and a guard of honor
will be maintained. When Mrs. Law
ton and her four children shall have
completed their arrangements for re-
turning to the United States the re-
mains will be taken on transport,
with an escourt of officers, for final
interment. as is thought here, in Ar
lington cemetery.
General Lawton's death has caused
universal sorrow in Manila. No Amer
lean officer had greater popularity
among all ranks. and in his dealings
with the natives he commanded their
respect and confidence to a remarkable
degree The mayors whom he in
stalled in the neighboring towns are
arranging to attend the funeral in a
body.
To his executive ability and personal
leadership is chiefly due the brilliant
execution of the plan of campaign in
I hu ha
insurgents from San Isidro to the Gulf
of Lingayen. That section of the ISL
and, which had to be traversed during
the very worst season of the year, pre-
ssnted difficulties considered by all ac-
quainted with it to be almost insur-
mountable. but General Lawton thor
oughly covered the program assigned
him. When he reached Tayug and
found that the other division had not
arrived he went through to Dagupan
on his own responsibility. Although
he imposed great hardships on his
men, he invariably shared their lot
cheerfully.
Thirteen Americans, including three
officers, were wounded in the engage
ment at San MateO, where General
Lawton was killed. Captain Brecken-
ridges wound is not considered dan
gerous, although the bullet penetrated
his arm and side.
It is estimated that the insurgents
numbered 500, and that half Of them
were armed with rifles The Ameri-
cans numbered / 300, but the command
had been much depleted by sickness.
The wagon train found the roads i'm
passable and was obliged to return.
The insurgents retreated to the
northeast, leaving six dead.
They have other forces near Tay-
tay. This region, although close to
Manila has proved the most difficult
from which to dislodge the enemy. It
is now reported that the insurgents
intend to concentrate at Santa Cruz,
Laguna province, and in the district
east of Laguna de Bay.
The American secret service reports
that Aguinaldo has Joined the Mari
| quina force.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-21
HAGUE PEACE TREATY.
President Mckinley Sends the Doc
ument to the Senate.
NEED FOB IMMEDIATB ACTION

secretary tlnH tnilH Attention To the
Fact Thnt a Sufficient number Of
RnuncntionS VIII soon Be Obtained
60 Organize the Tribunal.
Washington, Dec 2l-The president
yesterday sent to the senate the treaty
negotiated by the powers Of The
Hague last July for the pacific settle
ment OF disputes between nations and
the declaration 10 prohibit for FIVE
years the launching Of explosives from
balloons. The senate Immediately rec
moved the Injunction OF secrecy The
presidents message was a formal let
ter Of transmittal, except that it in-
vited attention TO an accompanying
report from the secretary of state.
urging immediate action by the sem
ate. The secretary says In his report.
THE undersigned secretary of state
has the honor to- lay before the prns'-
dent with a view to their transmission
to the senate To receive the advice and
consent of that body TO their ratihca-
tion, a copy of q convention for the
pacific settlement of international dis
putes signed at The Hague boy the
plenipoteutiaries of the United States.
Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Mexico,
France, Montenegro. The Netherlands
Persia Portugal Roumania. Russia,
Siam, Sweden and Norway and Bull
garia. and a COPY of a declaration TO
prohibit. for a term Of five years, fhe
launching of proiectiles and explosives
from balloons or by other new meth
DDS of a similar nature.
THE original of each of these two
instruments was signed in a single
copy. which remains In the archives OF
the Netherlands government The de-
partment of state is advised that since
July % the signatures of the plenipo-
tentiaries Of Italy. Austria-Hungary.
Luxembourg and Servia have been at
tached TO the convention.
'ln signing the convention the fol-
lowing declaration was made by the
plenipotentiaries Of the United States
Nothing contained in this convention
shall be so construed as 10 require the
United States OF America to depart
from its traditional policy Of not in
truding upon. interfering with or en-
tangling itself in the political ques-
tions or policy or internal admins
tration of any foreign states. nor shall
anything contained in the said CON
vention be construed to imply a re-
linquishment by the United States OF
America of its traditional attitude to-
ward purely American questions
81 respectfully recommend that the
attention Of the senate be called to the
importance of immediate action being
taken on the convention, In view of
the fact that a sufficient number OF
ratificatiOns will soon be obtained TO
authorize the organization of the trib-
unal, and the large part taken by the
United States in the preliminary work
renders it desirable that this country
should not occupy a secondary place
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-21
No Right 20 Ugliness.

The woman who is lovely in face, form and
temper will always have friends, but one who
would be attractive must keep her health. If
she is weak, sickly and all run down, she
will be nervous and irritable. If she has
constipation or kidney trouble, her impure
blood wi cause Pimples blotches, skin erup-
lions and wretched complexion. Electric
Bitters i, the best medicine in the world to
regulate stomach, liver and kidneys and to
purify the bh cd. 1t gives strong nerves,
bright eyes, smooth, veivety skin, rich com
plexion. 1t will make good looking,
charming woman OF a rundown invalid. Only
so cents at A. WasleY's drug store.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-21
. a - II . H IA.
Bears the = The Kind You Haze AISayS Bought
Signature Of &EHHAIZ<1I


= eUcrnIOn IrGes W0mnn suffrnBe.
Detroit, Dec 2l-The longest con-
vention of the American Federation Of
Labor ever held ended yesterday af-
ternoon. For the first time in many
years no proposition was made or
action taken even remotely connected
with the money question or other
pending political issue. Among the
closing items of business transacted
was the adoption of a resolution ap-
pealing to congress to submit to state
legislatures a constitutional amend
ment to prohibit disfranchisement Of
citizens on account of their sex. Louis
vile, XIV, was selected as the place
Of the next convention Samuel Gom-
pers was unanimously reelected prest-
dent of the Federation
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-21

Altoona. Pa. Dec. 2l- Burglars last
Friday ni attempted tu enter the
Convent of ra Sisters of ST. Joseph.
at Gauitzeu uecoeded In fore
Ing open ,he r. at door. when Luke
Hanueseay who works for Father
Ryan. ran into them In the porch
They held him mp and searched his
pockets. securing one cent At this
stage of the att ir Father Ryan and a
number OF others came To the rescue
and the reverend fred on the burg
lars. who returned 10. and a lively time
cnsued but the crowd soon succeeded
in drivius the burglars on Commit
tees were sent to each Of the coileries
having coke ovens TO drive out the
buns who conpregate at these places
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-21
sIight pisturbance Dbl samoa.

Berlin, Dec 21.-Advices received
here from Apia. Samoa, say a slight
disturbance has occurred at the village
of Luatvanu, owing to depredations
upon the property of three chiefs who
were expelled for refusing to pay the
poll tax imposed by the consuls of the
dreibund. The consuls have demanded
that the guilty parties be sent TO Apia
for punishment, which has been prom
faad
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-21
A Fund For Lnwton's Family.

Washington, Dec. 21.-General Law
ton died a poor man. although but
few beyond his circle of immediate
friends knew of the small pecuniary
return that had come to him from his
life work in behalf of his country.
Therefore some of these friends have
thought proper now to come to the aid
of his family. A piece of property
purchased by him as a home in Cali
fornia has a mortgage of half the pur-
chase price still outstanding and un-
liquidated. Contributions will be re-
ceived by H. c. Corbin, adjutant gen
eral; John F. Weston, acting commits
sary general; General Ludlow, Ha-
vana, and General Shafter, San Fran
piScO
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-21
NennSyIVania
RAILROAD
sCHUVKILL DIVISION

Trains will leave Shenandoah after Ine ADo' e
date for Wiggan, Gilberton, Frackvtlle Dali
Water, st. Clair, Pottsytlle: Hamburg, ReadlnP
Pottstown. Phoeni xville. NorristOwn and Ph' =
aaelphia BRO I'd street station) at 20 and %
g. M, 10, 10 p m. on week days Sunday
Trains leave Frackville for Shenandoah at
7l, II 4s a. m. and 80, SO p. a. SUNDAY
IL oil a. m. and SO p.
Leave Pottsville Tor ShenAr doah (via Fraet :
Vile z IS, II 20 q, M, 10, 05 p. m SundA
10 80 O. m. 8 10 p. IN.
Leave Philadelphia, Broad street sts'ionl, 10
Shenandoah at IS a. M, 4 10 p. m, week day
Sundays leave at 8 so and % a.
Leave Philadelphia Broad street ststion) ioi
Pottsville, 50, 8 IS parlor carl 10 10 q, M, TO-
Z 10 lparlor carl, 33 2. IN. weekdays sundays
so, % O. m. Rnc 6s2 m. ,,
FOR NEW YORK.
Express- -Week-dAys,8 2O,4 O5,4 40, O0,5 1876 so,
49, 25, O5 So 30 2l, dining carl IL 90, II 43
a m, IL 90 noon, Il s5. Limited 90 and % m,
dining carsl, 40, u 30, dining carr, ~, 50,
: 4 O2, 8 90, $50 (dining carr, 90, 702, 8 10,
on'ns ac s, ' q s &C 90 Is saS, So tio e. dnine
carl 10 as II 43 a M 12 O3 dining car), u 49, 80,
dining carl OF Limited p dining carr,
8 90 Sc, dining call 8 30, OF, 10 ldining
carl, 10 90 p. M, " " night
For Sea GiTt, Asbury Park. Ocean Grove,
Long Branch, and intermediate stations 25,
II 10 q IN, 3 80, OF p m weekdays.
WASHINGTON AND THE SOUTH
For Baltimore and Washington, 3 50, ? 20, SO,
10 20, II 49, IL 88, a. M. ll2 s6 dining carl ] 49,
dining earl sl2 ~ p g Go9E5Gssl9nsl SIn,ns SST
m N dining cad. D M and y p night week
asys sunday 8 So 20 r. p 81 u o. m ,s %
4 limited dining carl, o5 rs IS dining carl II ~
dining carl, p. M, aud 70 20 night.
For Baltimore, Rccommodaton,gl v u M, o.
and Of . m week days, 8 os snd II 10 p m daily
WEST JERSEY & SEASH0RE R. R.
FOR ATLANTIC CITY.
Leave Broad street station via Delaware river
briJ@eoFxpress, 40 a m, 7 O5 p m weekdays
Sundays 8 20 m O0 p M .o.
Iaave Market Street Wart-Express; 90 m
on6 1no. 800 u IA weekdays Sundays, sOi
10 n n taceoiunodatior ' ,T,1. Sna ~ m,
For Cape May Anglesea Wildwood and
Holly Reach, Sea Isle City, Avalon, ana stone
Harbor-Express 90 a m, 4 % N week DAYS
For somers Point-ExpTess, 100 a, 90
400, s 90, p. m. week days Sundays sVohno
For tickets and other information apply u
tlckeT agent ID Uoon
q b. ]. HUTcHIRsoHi S,tSi ~ pp.p, .
Gsnn Manager, SeuI Fss' az
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-21

lint with little benefit / began TO- take yuur
,Favorite Prescription In November and Z Co.,.
a MIC little baby girl in February following D
was only IN hard labor about one hour and $50.
no and dressed on the eighth day never hrI
tho doctor with at all; just the nurse aut ..H
frieuds This makes my second cHf'd. H'.h I..
first one / did not take the Fdyorite prc-erM
ton and the little one was sick all tic tiue
and lived Just about two months. This last hI'.
is as plump and healthy as any mother could
wish She is about three weekfold now AND s
gaining in flesh every day
Mothers who suffer undue pain prior TO
or succeeding the baby's birth are invited
TO consult DR.. r. V. Pierce, by letter. oh,o-
lutelv without charge. The great success
which has attended the careful methods
pursued b., Or. Pierce, has caused iuna-
tors to spring up, who make offers of iIse
advice, which they are not competent to
give, not being physicians. When you
are invited to write to a woman, ask
the simple question, Is this woman a
physician ?" You will find that she is
not, and does not, and dares not claim
to be, a physician. To offer such advice
is deceitful. To receive it is dangerous
Prospective mothers should send for a
free copy of Dr. Pierce's great 1000
page book the Common Sense Medical
Adviser" A copy in paper-covcrs will
be sent to any address ON receipt OF u
one-cent stamps to pay cost OF tiailiug
0Hir. in cloth-binding 81 stamps Adj
iress Or. r. V. Pierce, Buffalo, y. y.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-21
His Life was saved.

Mr.. J. f. Lilly, a prominent citizen Of
Hannibal, Mo. lately had a wonderful de
liverence from frightful death. In telling Of
it he says 81 twas taken with Typhoid
Fever, that ran into Pneumonia. My lungs
became hardened.a I was so weak ! couldn'
even sit up in bed. Nothing helped me. !
expected to soon die Of Consumption, when !
heard Of DR.. Kings New Discovery. One
bottle gave great relief. I continued 10 use
it, and now am well and strong cant say
too much in its praise" This marvellous
medicine is the surest and quickest cure in the
world for all Throat and Lung Trouble. Reg.
ular sizes 30 cents and SI.oo. Trial bottles
free at A. Wasley's drug store every bottle
guaranteed
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-21
Tue MODERN MOTHER

Has found that her little ones are improved
more by the pleasant Syrup of Figs, when in
need of the laxative effect of gentle remedy
than by any other. Children enjoy il and it
benefits them. The true remedy, Syrup of
Figs, is manufactured by the California Fig
Syrup Co. only.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-21
You Try it.

If ShilohsCough and Consumption Cure,
which is soldfo the small price of 25 cts, 80
cts and 81 90 does not cure take the bottle
back and we yin refund your morev Sold
for over fifty Fears on this guarantee Price
25 cts aud Sorts. Sold by P. d. Kirlin on
a guarantee.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-21
Murder nIa cider Party.

Tunkhannock, Pa, Dec. 2l.-During
a quarrel at the house of William
Clark, in Lemon township, this county
where a party of neighbors had as
sembled and were drinking cider, Dill
lis J. Rooms was stabbed in the jugular
vein and also in the heart, dying al
most instantly. His slayer, Otis Whip
pie, Is In jail here.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-21

Washington. Dee. 21.- Senators Gal
linger and Foster both introduced bills
in the senate Yesterday authorizing
the appointment of commissions to in
vestiEate trade conditions in the Oi-
ent The commission In each case is
to consist of five members. \ similar
measure was introduced in the house.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-21
Altered diamond Thief Cnptur.

Boston, Dec. PA prisoner alleged
to be w. Baker, alias Charles Hoyt,
alias Dr. Harris, was taken into GUS
tody last night upon suspicion of being
wanted in Pittsburg for larceny of SlO,-
600 worth OF diamonds. The arresting
officer recognized the man from like
ness he mad seen IN a sporting paper.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-21

and cheerfulness soon
disappear when the kid
neys are out OF order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
thatitis not uncommon
for a child 10 be born
afflicted with weak kid
neys. lfthe child urin-
ates too often. Il the
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-21

Mystic Cure" for Rheumatism and Neur
algia radically cures in to days. Its action
upon the system is remarkable and mys-
terious. 1t removes at once the cause and
the disease Immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly benefits. rs cents Sold by
Shenandoah Drug Store, Shenandoah. If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-21

The curse Of overworked womankiud, are
quickly and surely cured by Iar's Glover
Root Tea the great blood purifier and tissue
builder Money refunded if not satisfactory
Price % cts. and so cts Sold by p. d. Kirlin
oua guarantee.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-21
! EHIGH VALLEY
RAILROAD.
IN EFFECT NOV. 10, 1899.

Passenger trains leave Shenandoah for Penn
SlRtngton, White Hall, Catasauqua, Allentown,
at 20, Z i6 q. IN 10 50 and Il p. IN.
For Wilkesbarre, White Haven and Pittstor
20, 10 10 a. m. - 5e and II p. m.
For Laceyville, Towanda, Sayre, Waverly
Elmira, Rochester Buffalo, Niagara Falls
Auburn, Syracuse, Ithaca, Geneva and the
West, 10 10 a, M, - 81 and II p.
For Belvidere, Delaware Water Gap anC
Stroudsburg 20 a. M, IL p. m.
For LRmbertville and Trenton, 2 40 a. m.
For Jeanesyille, Lewiston and Beaver Meadow
20 a. m, y 50 p.
For McAdoo, Audenried, Hazleton, Stoekto
and Lumber Yard, %, 46, 10 10 a.. M. u 81 and
IL p m
For Jeddo, Drifton and Freeland %, 10 Il
+, m, ~ p m.
For Scranton, 20, 10 10 q. M, ,5l7p.m.
For Lost Greek, Gtrardville and Ashland. { 90
and 2 p p. m.
For Raven Run, Centralia Mount Carmel and
ShRmokin, 10 40 a. m, 42, 9 o., 3 % p. IN.
FJr Mahanoy City, Park Place and DeanO
5 20, 7 40, 10 10 a. M, and - So, II p. m.
For Yatesville, 20, 10 10 a. m.
Trains will leave Shamokin at 55, % a. m.
II 80 and % p. m, and arrive at Shenandoah
at 46, 10 10 a, m, u 50, II p. m.
Leave Shenandoah for Pottsville, St. Clair
New Castle, Morea end New Boston, 46 ant
10 10 a. m f, ~ 50 and II p. IN.
Leave Pottsville for Shenandoah, o 45 a. m.
l2 30, sos, Is p. m.
Leave Hazleton for Shenandoah, 55 a. m.
| t2 46, s OF, 6 %, 8 % p. m,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-21

have been siiui
LARRY benefited.
She Writcs:
"Duriug the
first month of the
period of gC-t1
tiou 7 could H1t
kccpbuytliiug ON
fnv stomach Z
went 10 bed the
7sth Of Juno autl
never got up till
the first of Au-
gust tried dIE
fcreut HDcI0r.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-21

Burdock Blood Bitters gives man a clear
head, an active brain, strsng, vigorous
bOdy-makes him fit for the battle of life,