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stead Of promoting it. Instead of helping
TO educate the child, it prevents it. Instead
of broadening the educational path, it cir
cumscribes it TO marrow grooves. The law
in an educational sense is very bad one,
the worst we have ever had. Il is proving
also the most costly.
''The rule that establishes uniformity eS-
tablishes medioOrity also. This is law Of
political economy as old as time. The one
must carry with it the other"
Il
For my part, Mr.. Editor, don't believe
in establishing any more boards Of commits
sion. We have entirely too many in this
country as il is. / maintain that the nearer
you leave the management of their own af-
fairs to the people, the nearer we approach
to the ideal form of government. We do
not need the psternalism Of a school book
board to watch over and safeguard the
people Of Kansas. We KRnsans have shown
the world that we can take care Of ourselves.
Now don't let US take step backward, and
put our governor in the false position of
creating an entirely new state board with
it's attendant evils. A state contract Of any
kind for any commodity nearly always
srouses the suspicion that somebody is Sin
il for revenue only" and we must oppose at
the outset of our career every tendency
which is likely TO raise the CRY Of iObbery or
monopoly.
Iwish TO put myself on record as being
unalterably opposed to state uniformity, or
any system of state contract, because it
stops all competition, establishes gigantic
monopoly, makes nRrrow-minded' dogmst-
ical, one-sided creatures, instead Of broad
eninR the intellectual capabilities and fac
ulties of the growing generation. It is con-
trary TO the principles Of a free govern
ment, it is against home rule, 1t iS no
cheaper, for it is now q well known fact
that the manufacturers of school books sell
as Cheaply to the individual districts who
buy from them direct as they do to the state
or county boards. This is susceptible Of
proof by reference TO public Official national
and state documents, and compared with
the printed price lists Of the firms engaged
in publishing school books.
We only present these thoughts
now in order to emphasize the sug-
gestion made above that any action
that may be taken now should have
in view what may be done hereafter,
SO as to avoid any unnecessary ex-
pense The question of state con-
tract or state publication is one that
only the legislature can deal with,
and it need not be further discussed
at this time. It should be thor
oughly discussed, however, before
another legislature is elected, and we
shall again open the columns of the
ADVOCATE for that purpose in the
campaign of next year. We desire
only to deal with such features of the
subject now as will afford an indica
tion of what is best to be done at thu
annual school meetings this year. AL
that we have said upon the subiec
heretofore has been with view O.
saving expense to the people, ant
that is the purpose Of the presen
writing.
Our existing law permits, but doe
not compel, county Adoption of schOo
text books. 1t leaves the decision
with the people who have to stanC
~ W. 80 oxuora khuk II
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-04-29
STILL FIGHTING
The Enforcement Of the Dispensary Liquo
Law In South Carolina.


CHARLEsToN, s. C., April 25.A new
move In the fight against the enforce
ment Of the dispensary liquor law,
which Is to go into effect on July i. has
been developed here. a meeting was
held by a number of leading merchants
and property holders to consider the
situation, the counsel employed by the
liquor dealers having advised that II
would be useless to attempt TO resist
the law.
Representatives of pretty nearly
every society in the city was present,
and It was decided to send circular to
the freehold voters of the city request
ing them not to sign the petition Of any
person applying for the Office Of state
dispenser Of liquors. Under the law a
majority Of the freehold voters Of tho
city must sign the application Of any-
one applying to be, appointed 9 dis
penser, and the applicant must be the
teetotaler In Charleston there are, out
Of population Of q, 1000. exactly 1919
freehold voters, so 76O Of these must
sign petition in order to have state
barroom opened here.
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INcENpIARY STRIKERS.
They Are Charged with sfillon-DolIl
Fire 40 Hull.

They Are Charged With Miilon-DollaE
Fire at Hull.
LONDON, April 25.--The total value
Of the timber and other property de-
stroyed by fire at the Victoria dock In
Hull is 81 900, 600 There is not much
doubt that the strikers started the fire.
The soldiers and police were obliged 70
protect the firemen from the attacks Of
spectators. who seemed to delight in
the flames The Wade Co, proprietors
Of the burned timber yard, have headed
the signers Of a circular giving notice
to striking deal carriers that unless
they resumed work their places would
be flied with other men. Incendiaries
started other fires during the evening,
but they were discovered before dam
nge was exercised
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EXTREMELY CRITICAL
Is the Condition OF Edwin Booth He May
Die at Any Moment.

New York, April est was an
nounced late Sunday night, at the
Players club in Gramercy park, that
DR. st, Clair Smith, DR.. NJ. Allen starr,
a professor at the Polytechnic, and Mr..
F. Fremont Smith, held consultation
pm Mr.. Edwin Booths condition sum
day afternoon. What the result was
could not be learned DR. st. Clair
Smith was still in attendance on Mr..
Booth at midnight 1t was said that
the great tragedian was very low and
might die at any moment.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-04-29

KANSAS CITY, Mo-. April e. Every
male citizen Of this city will either
have to vote or pay poll tax of $3.50.
This provision Of the new city charter
has not been enforced and the city
auditor now has on his books s19,8f2
due from this source alone, without
counting interest. Judge Gibson de-
cided in a test case brought by the city
that the charter provision is legal and
that the CITY can recover in the city.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-04-29
Negro Killed By 8 Woman.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, April %. Mrs r.
Longmire, widow, living In Anderson
county, near Clinton, heard some one in
her corn crib. She got gun and investi-
gated. She saw two men stealing corn.
and she opened fire. Result: One Negro
dead. and one who has taken to the
woods. The woman is wealthy and one
Of the NEST prominent IN the county.
She has not been arrested.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-04-29

NEW York, April rs. Miss Letitia
Townsend. the general secretary for,
America Of the Girls Friendly society,
who was taken to North Brothers island
Monday last, suffering from typhns
fever. died there Sunday afternoon.
She was 40 years old.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-04-29

SAS Francisco, April Is. Col. Clark
f. X. Boyce. treasurer 81 the Veterans
Home association, II short in his nc
counts at beast $4,000, and it, may be
$4,000. The Veterans home, located
at Youngyillc, Napa county, is an instr
tuition supported Jointly BY the state
and federal governments.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-04-29
MRS. Ifancock's Funeral.

ST.. LOUIS, April 25.-The body Of
Mrs. ". H. Hancock arrived from the
east Sunday night, and was taken to
Lynch's undertaking establishment.
The funeral viii be held, Mt ten o'clock
M onday morning, the intcrment being
In the family vault IN Bcllcfontaine
catnnfnrv
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No Raise Corn ana sngar.

WASHINGTON, April 25.-An English
syndicate, according to adyices received
BY the bureau Of American republics, Is
about TO undertake the development of
sugar and corn lands IN the state of
Tamanlipas, Mex, a tract OF 500. 900
acres was purchased some time ago.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-04-29

PHILADELPHrA, April 25. The liberty
bell will be escorted to its specially
constructed car at o'clock Monday AZ
ternoon by parade, consisting Of the
city regiments Of national guards and
civic organizations. The bell will
reach Chicago Friday night.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-04-29

NEW YoRK, April 25.-Thc conyen-
tion of the American Section Of These
phists convened Sunday at Organ hall.
There was q fair attendance, delegates
being present from number Of the
principal cities Of the country and from
England.
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ChIcago Landmark Down.

CHIcAGo, April s5 The old Illinois
Central depot, which graced the lake
front from 1850 to 1871. and has
disgraced it ever since, has been pulled
down. Its walls until Saturday stood
as they were left by the great fire Of
1871, and it was the last ruin that told
Of the sweep Of the confagration. All
the other structures We're rebuilt many
years ago.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-02-20
USE DANA's SARSAPARILLA, ITS
THE KIND THAT CURES"


The voters OF the Tkird ward may rest
assured that John A. Reilly, the Democratic
candidate, is in the field to stay. In Mr.
Reilly the citizens of that ward have very
acceptable candidate. He is property holder
and one Of the most prominent business men
in the town. As to his qualifications for a
seat in the Borough Council there canuot be
the slightest doubt and if he is elected the
people will fnd that he will give their
interests the hest attention. Mr. Reilly is
also one of the Oldest residents of the town
and his interests in the welfare of the muni.
cipal government are so direct that they
give him claim upon the support
of the people, He is an upright, honest and
progressive citizen and the excellent record
he has already made in public Office is a
Of the faithfulness with which he
will care for any trust the people may repose
in him.
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Shenandoah, Feb. 20 1893 ''' W .
PHRNOMgNAL Al STORM
Thunder and Lightning Mingled with
Fan Of SAow.

Thunder and Lightning Mingled with a
Fan Of SAow.
At about nino o'clock 'a5t night a phenom.
email storm struck this town with all the
fierceness of the famous blizzard of few
years ago. 1t came like whirlwind and
swept the flakes Of snow before it in a solid
bo ly. 1t was impossible for people on the
street to see a yard ahead of them and all
were obliged to hurry for shelter. Stimuli
taneously with the gale there were peals of
thunder and flashes of lightning, which
caused considerable excitement.
1t was most remarkable storm. and the
gale swept through the town with such
velocity it was momentarily expected that
some of the awnings over the pavenents
would be lifted from their fasteniugs. The
only damage done, however was the dis
placement of one of the large metal crosses
on the new Lithuanian church on South
Jardin street, The cross was blown clean of
the north tower of the church.
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REILLYs CANDIDACY.
sound Beas onins for supporting Him Z
COunctl.


COupon.
EDITOR HERALD:--I was an interested
listener at the sermon of Rev. O'Boyle last
night when he spoke of patriotism and self.
interest / would like to inform the 1ever-
end gentleman that it was not necessary for
him to go to Washington to look fer self in
terest. Let him look in the Third ward Of
this town. There is Tom" James-we call
him "Tom," although he is mine boss he
has served three terms-nine yelrs-on the
Borough Council and now seeks three years
more. He has not served three terms because
he was the only man in the ward fitted for
the Office but because he had the pull"
When the politicians have failed to toe the
scratch he has had the mine employees to
draw upon. Now every time this man
James has sought a nomination he has stated
that there was nothing "in it, for him, only
| he wanted to 60 there to do good for the peo-
pie and show some that he could carry the
ward. ! have voted for him in the past, but
this time my vote will go against him. He
has been on the Council nine years and do
not know Of a special feature that he has ac-
complished. He has always been with
the majority, because he was smart enough
TO get on the right side, but if there is any
man who can show me where Tom" james
has taken a bold stand for the right and has
acted independent on any occas on when he
felt that he did not have 4 safe majority
behind his back, will give in Iatteuded
ths Third ward CiJizens' primary ana voted
for the Citiz3as candidate-John II. Reese.
That gentleman, say, was defeated by lies
and trickery, and l do not feel bound by
q what was done for James. The ring put
James up and the ring must elect him, but
= not with my vote. James beat Reese but by
thirty odd votes, and there is no use oC hifa
>. and mis- friends saying that a Welshman "got
the nomination any way" for James must
p. cat some cheese before he can claim that
=. distinction. 1t is rdic7IQp5 that any man
G who can't show anything but ring pull
r should be allowed to serve twelve success, ~
years on the Borough Council. Therefore
p, will cast my vote for John A. Reilly.
i have said that John II. Reese was beaten by
o a trick The trick was that Just before the
f vote was taken for Councilman in the Third
e ward primaries some of James friends started
4 a story that if Reese was elected to Council
$ he would try to reduce the taxation on the
v P. y r. property. This was circulated
D among thoughtless people who might have
known that the p. 4 r. bosses in Council
would be the first called upon if any redue.
ton could be made.
, Shenandoah Feb 20 lsg3
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y
is quite evident from the observations made !
the past few weeks, that the people thirst for
n inter, hange Of scriptural history in face |
of the fact Last evening there was a large
attendance to hear Rev. OBoyle's dis
course on Patriotism" and it was observed
by regular attendants at the church that
there was an unusual attendance by many
who have no membership with other denom-
nations.
Rev. O'Boylo took his text from Romans
XIII; 1.-"Let every soul be subject unto the
higher powers For there is no power but of
God the powers that be are ordained Of God"
The Apostle, Paul, recognized ,he authority
OF God, the pastor said and wished to inn
uress upon the people the wisdom of doing
likewise. God and His laws are the same
10 day as they were then. All the govern
meuts of the earth were founded by Him
who created man, and He must be looked to
MS the ruling power True it is that some.
| times the governments are not as we would
wish or have them, but God has an object in
all things aud when we are not directly
benefited We find lesson that meets the
end,
True patriotism recognizes God in history
and the true citizen is the true lover of God
aud the true lover of patriotism recognizes
God in the government of mankind
Rev. O'Boyle referred TO William the First a
Berlin, Queen Victoria, and George Washing
ton. at Valley Forge all found upon thei
supplicatiug the Divine power.
True patriotism is the basis Of our gov
ernment and to he true to our community
true to our state, and true to our nation. w
must recognize the supreme authority of on
God
But the danger that threatens us to-day
and that which wrecked Greece anl
Rome was the forgetfumess Of the duty t,
God and the people and the devotion O
energy to self interest-and Doodle, as is tn,
common term OF to day. We have men anC
citizens who are patriotic as long as it i.
possible for them TO be 50; as long as they
remain in Office, and, Oh they hold on So
long. They are, therefore, more for them
selves-frst, last and all time Country is
not taken into consideration; they care only
for yO'r influence, except at election time
and then they care for yoVr vote and that is
about the only time they will care for you.
The new President cannot select men whom
he would like, because they are too poor. IL
seems that at Washington it costs ten times
more to live than the officials receive for
salary. The President, then, cannot select
men who are poor and at the same time
honest hut is obliged TO select men who can
| fill office and entertain ON eight or ten
thousand dollars a year, and God only knows
where they get they resi- You will find it is
self first in that sphere as well as in others
But he who places God and country first IS
the true patriot of this day.
In closing his sermon Rev. o Boyle quoted
to some extent upon Cardinal Woolsey's
farewell address to Cromwell and laid special
stress upon the declaration Of what might
have been the result had he been as true to
his God as he had been to his ountry.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-02-20

The injunction case of the Shenandoah
Water and Gas Company against the Borough
OF Shenandoah was called up again before
Judge Bechtel this morning but was post
poned until the latter part Of the week, as
Judge Bechtel desires 10 confer with Judge
Pershing in the matter. Judge Peishing has
returned from Atlantic City, but is expected
he viii return there within few days.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-02-20

AS the importance of eleeting proper
persons Justices of the Peace appears to be
ward, l herewith submit my claim to the
ability to properly fill the office and discharge
its duties, without prejudice to country, race
or creed, In this 1 can easily speak without
equivocatiOn or evasion, and if elected can
promise to deal importiailp with all Not
being able to see you all personally, now
appeal to you collectively aud respectfully
solicit the substantial aid of your votes at the
coming election.
JOHN G. DAVIS.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-02-20
ANOTHER RHCH1vERsHIP.

Sensational Report Concerning the Phiia-
delphia s. Reading Railroad.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb 90 p. MT is re-
ported here upon what appears to be reliable
authority that arrangements are being made
to again place the Philadelphia & Reading
Railroad Company in the hands Of Receivers,
and Messrs Mcleod, Wilbur and Paxson will
be named for the Receivership. Great ex-
citement prevails here in consequence Of the
report.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-02-20

The grand total of votes in the HERALD's
teachers contest has reached and passed tn,
half.century mark The fiftl week of the
contest closed Saturday night with poll OF
nearly two thousand votes for the day The
average number Of votes polled each week
was a fraction over lO222.
The high records made Saturday were
Miss Stein, 597; Miss Baird, AGO; Miss
Wasley, 300 Several contestants polled 81
votes and upwards.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-02-20
A wonderful Mnmnn.

There are few actresses who possess the
great versatile talent that seems so natural to
Agnes Herndon aud who adapt themselves
so completely to whatever roles they under
take to portray. La Belle Marie" is par
ticularly suited to this great artistic, being
written expressly for her, and Miss Herndon
is afforded splendid opportunity for some
strong and intense work in the play. She is
one Of the very few actresses who are equally
at home in comedy as well as pathos OF
emotional parts, and with such an artist ia
the leading role the play is sure to receive
proper production. The dual role of jean
Ingleside" and La Belle Marie" is an
exceedingly difficult one, and her great sue
cess in portraying two such contrasting parts
as trusting innocent country girl and a
French woman of the world is most credita-
BILE to her. Her quick transitions from gaiety
and love to fury and hatred, honest expires
sion to deceit, and French accent to English,
with facial expressions and manners, display
remarkable and versatile powers The
costumes worn in the play by Miss Herndon
are said to be of rare taste and elegance and
win certainly please the ladies' We predict
for her on her appearance Thursday evening,
March %, an audience limited only by the
capacity of the house.
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JOHN G. DAVIS.
Superior goods at % per cent lower than
Elsewhere at HoldermaD's iewelry store. II
Must Sell out.

As my store room is rented and I must
vacate, it is necessary that shall sell out my
entire stock of dry goods ladies and child
ren's underwear and hosiery, boots, shoes and
rubbers, etc. There will be an auction every
night and private sales during the day until
March lst. Sed's Bargain store, 20 South
Main street, next door to his clothing store,
Shenandoah 2-l4-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-02-20

Polish funeral from Mahanoy Plano
came to town this morning and despite the
extreme cold weather the mourncrs walked
in front of the hearse an the way over the
mountain. Some of them did not even wear
overcoats and they seemed to be pershing
while walking up to the cemetery.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-02-20

cite region. The other case occurred in one
of the ShamOlIin miness about year ago.
Saturday afternoon John Conuers, who is
employed as a driver in the shaft section Of
the tollery, drew his pay. As he was ON tn,
night shift he was obliged to take the money
with him into the mines The pay amounted
to $l5O6.
Conners went into the mines and hauled
out a trip of loaded cars. As he was STOPPING
to uncouple the light OF his cap was blown
out and at the same time he received a severe
blow on the back of the neck. The blow
knocked the young man down and as he lay
partly stunned the pocket in which he carried
the money was riAed.
When Conners reRaiued his feet and found
his mining lamp he found himself alone and
there was no means by which he could learn
who had assaulted him. After some thought
his suspicious fell upon young man working
in the mines who had told him he didn
have enough money to pay his board. Thr
suspectedyoung imam was arrested, but he
| produced several witnesses before Squire
Monaghan who swore the accused was il
another part Of he mine at the time Conner
says the robbery was committed and tn,
Justice discharged him. No arrest has sine,
been made.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-02-20

The voters of the Third ward will serve
their own interests by voting for T. T
Williams, the Citizens candidate for Justice
Of the Peace. Mr. Williams is entitled to re-
election. lie has made good Justice and
has a record that will bear the closest inspee-
tion. Those who fail to vote for him will
make a mistake.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-02-20

A special meeting of Star of Bethlehem
Lodge, No, z A, P. L. A., will be held at the
house of Sister Adams, this (MondayJ even
ing, goth inst, at 6;3O o'clock, TO make ar
Ia angements to attend the funeral of our late
sister, Mrs. Mary Mather, which will take
place Tuesday, Feb, 2lst., at one o'clock
sharp, Members of Lady Harrison Lodge
No l6 are kindly requested to attend. By
oIder Of
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-02-20

REV. OBOYLB SAYS DOODLE"
Is THE EVIL.
COD THE RECOGNIZED FOUNDER.
There Is So Much Self Interest
That God and h Country are
in Danger of Being FORGOT
ten-A Good Sermon.

)NSGDERABLE inter.
est has been evidenced
by the people in Rev.
O'Boyle's sermons to
young men. This is
shown by the large
attendance at The Trim.
ity Reformed church
each Sunday evening
since the series of dis.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-02-20

Il is reliably stated that the opponents Of
John f, Fiuney and other candidates have
something 'in soak" for announcement at
the eleventh hour and too late for contradict.
ion. Look out for them. Weigh them
carefully.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-02-20

a mo nu.Ine.. OrportunLtr.

Having decided to go into other and moro
congcnial business l will sell my interest in
the firm Of Hooks Il Brown, booksellers and
stationers, at very reasonable figure.
2-l7U FRED. w, Hooks.