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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-23

Ebensburg, Pa, Feb 23.-The mail
train on the Cresson branch of the
Pennsylvania railroad crashed into a
box car near here yesterday, and was
badly wrecked. Five persons were Sc
riously hurt and a number of others
sustained slight injuries. Those seri-
ously hurt We're: N. p. Shiver, fire.
man, may die; John Foreman, mail
agent, of Huntington, Pa; Michael
Meyers, of Lilly, Pa; S. c. Child, Of
Harrisburg; Thomas Barnes, of Phil
lipsburg, Pa. All but Shiver win re-
cOVer
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-23
Bhodo Islands Prohibitlon Tlcket.

Providence, r. l., Feb. 23.-The Pro-
hibitionists yesterday made choice of
a state ticket as follows: For governor.
II. Peabody of Westerly; lieu
tenant governor Fred jerks of Bar
secretary Of state, DR.. Frank
p. Smith of Washington; attorney gem
eral, James A. Williams of Providence;
treasurer and receiver general Vernon
E. Holme of South Kingston.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-23
THE SHELNUS CASE.
Frank RaIsus' Victim is sdn in a Critical
Condition.

Mrs. Mazella Shelinus, the woman who was
beaten by her brother-in-law, Frank Rakus,
Saturday night, is still in critical condition
at her home on East Oak street. 1t was
feared she would die yesterday afternoon,
but her condition took a favorable turn and
this morning she was reported as making
good progress towards recovery. At noon
to-day, however, she grew worse and Dr.
Stein pronounced her condition critical.
Rakus, who was out on 81 900 bail, was re-
arrested yesterday afternoon and is still in
custody. 1t is said he was making arrange
ments to go to the old country. DR.. S. c.
Spalding expresses the opinion that if the
woman does not die she will be insane for the
balanceof her days. She was in convulsions
this afternoon.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-23

A party was held at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Alfred Ganderton, at Turkey Run, in
honor Of their daughter, Miss Bessie, last
night. A very enjoyable time was spent and
the following partook of a delicious spread I:
Margaret Howells, Katie Toomey, Ida and
Stella Reese, Sophia and Katie Boner Mary
HOweils, Kiuwone Davis, Catharine, Mary
and Emily Bailey, Bridget and Mary Ellen
Haley, Mary aud Katie Coughlin, Annie
Britton, Mary, Hannah and Emma Nc.
Keone, Bessie and Ruth Thomas and Annie
and Lizzie Holden.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-23
New Trial Granted.

In the case If the Commonwealth VS.. John
Maley, recently convicted Of statutory rape
on oath of Lizzie Daily, of Mahanoy City
court granted new trial On this subject.
Judge Bechtel says Dispositions have been
taken in the case, showing that the alleged
intercourse took place after the girl was over
10 years old The girls testimony tended to
show that she was under that age. The
church records however, have been put in
evidence and corrobonted the former state
ment. On this ground the new trial was
granted
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-23
Rushnen Wm Not nnnn.e nnnnn-

Springfield, o., Feb. 23-The Daily
Gazette Of this city Governor Bush
nelrs personal organ, which foreshad-
owed Hanna's appointment to the sem
ate, comes out in another editorial on
the matter which shows that the gov
ernor has for the time being thrown
away political ambition as far as the
United States senate is concerned. It
says; Governor Bushnell viii stand
for reelection this year, and win not
be candidate for United States sem
ator full term, next year" This
leaves Mr. Hanna in full possession Of
the field.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-23
K. OF G. E. CELEBRATE.
Eleventh Anniversary Of the Local Lodge
Last Night


The members Of Anthracite Castle No. "A,
Knights Of the Golden Eagle last night
celebrated the eleventh anniversary of the
lodge in its rooms i'm Befowich's hall by hold
ing an entertainment TO which the wives and
lady friends were invited and for over two
hours enjoyment reigned supreme. During
the entertainment sandwiches coffee and ice
cream were served, and the supply was
abundant The program was o very pleasing
and interesting one. 1t was opened with
prayer, followed by an address by the chair
man, Charles Haskins, instrumental music
by II. and G.. Parish and Misses Haskius and
Robinson, comic songs by Edward James,
Tom Hall, Nelson Palmer Harry Reese,
David Jenkins William d. Phillips and
Samuel Walker, quartette by Dawson and
party, solos by Misses Annie Robinson and
Dovey singing by John Knight
and party, Of VIM. Penn, and BENZ.
Broxton recitations by Willie Shawock
Evan Pillinger, Rees Thomas, and Misses
Maud Tregembo, Gwynue Thomas and Ollie
Tregembo. Rev. James Moore, pastor of the
Primitive Methodist church, made an address
in which he encouraged fraternal organiza-
tions and George Day gave an expert ex-
hibition in the manipulation of folded paper,
converting it into many attractive forms. Mr..
y. D. Beddall the keeper Of records, read
his annual report, in which he stated
that the membership a year ago was
121 and was increased to 12s. During
the year, by suspensions, deaths, etc, the
membership has been reduced to 119. The
cash receipts during the term were 81 ,11511
and the disbursements for sick and funeral
benefits, special relief, investments, etc.,
aggregated $9O3.89 Tho balance ON hand
Jan. 1, 1897 was S3Os.06, an increase during
the year of s2l1.72. The lodge lost two
members by death during the year Thomas
J.. Williams and Conrad Wink
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-23
KendriolS House Free Lunch.
Pea soup tonight.
Hot lunch tomorrow morning.


District Superintendent Rees Tasker has
been appointed Division Superintendent for
the p. & X. Coal & Iron Co., succeeding John
Skeath, resigned. His headquarters will be
at Mahanoy City. The position vacated by
Mr.. Tasker will be filled by James Mcdonald,
inside foreman at Maple Hill coliery /;
Edward Coyle transferred from the foreman
ship at St. Nicholas to Maple HILL while
David Jones, present fire boss at Suffolk will
be advanced to fill the vacancy occasioned by
Mr., Coyles promotion.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-23

New York, Feb. 23.-Nervous collapse
caused by overwork is the physicians
of the case Of DR.. Charles II.
Parkhurst who has been seriously Hl
for over a week in his home here.
There was a slight change for the bet
ter in the Doctors condition today but
his mental and physical condition are
acutely affected, and it will probably
be a long time before he can return to
his pulpit,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-23

Lawrence Cullen applied for retail IL
cense in the Fifth ward. Shenandoah. By
reason of an injury he sustained he was un-
able to be present when the new stand
applicants were heard. Mike Macnavage
Third ward, Shenandoah, was also heard for
a new stand. Nothing, however, was done in
either case
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-23

The first Sunday school convention of the
Pottsyille Conference of the Evangelical
Lutheran Ministerium was held at Pottsville
yesterday. There were in attendance about
seventy delegates. The representatives from
this town were George l.. Hafner, Miss A.
NJ. Kimmel Mrs. Carolina Resner, Mrs. Lena
Davis and Mrs. Hannah Bartseh The cleo
ton of officers resulted in the choice of Rev
J. II. Umbenhen president and Rev W. f..
Bond secretary and treasurer. There were
three sessions and the gathering was enthu-
siastic and successful
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-23

The annual county convention Of the P. o.
s. Of A. was held in Pottsville yesterday,
with about fifty delegates present. Shenan-
doah was represented by John II. Danks, OF
Camp 2O6 Morning aud evening sessions
were held, but the business was not made
public. The following officers were elected:
President, G. J. Seaman, of Camp 125, Girard-
vile Vice President, c. r. Hoch, Camp 100,
New Ringgold Secretary, w. B. Townsend,
Camp IA, Pottsville Treasurer, E, d.
Gregory, Camp 1875, GirardYille The next
convention will be held at Mahanoy City on
WashinPton's Birthday.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-23

The members of the Jr o. U. A. NJ, p. O.
S. Of A. and l. o. o. f.. Of Ringtown, cele-
brated Washington's Birthday by having a
joint parade, and the Ringtown Cornet Band
held fair and festival. There is consider
able patriotism in the little village
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-23
For RENr.-Two rooms, suitable for offices


Tomorrow Wednesday, evening, at 78O
Rev. Alfred Heebner will preach in the
Union chapel at Lost Creek. Members of
different churches unite in furnishing good
congregation. The singing is led by an
excellent choir. Great interest is taken in
the meetings.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-23

The case of assault and battery Of George
Thompson, of the News reportorial staff
against Watchman j. j Cleary was before
Justice Cardin yesterday afternoon and dis
missed. In disposing of the case the Jus
tice commented on the scope of authority of
officers and said they should be careful as to
how they exercise that authority.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-23

Mrs. Anna Hugo an aged and highly re-
spected resident Of town, died last evening
at her home on West Oak street. Deceased
was "a years Of age and death was due to
general debility. She was the widow of the
late James Hugo, and her death is mour ID
by two sons and one daughter.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-23

Hundreds Of pairs Of shoes leave our store
every week, and where do they go? They
60 to people Of good judgment who get
better value at the FACTORY SHOE STORE
than can be had anywhere else.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-23
Saving Fund Shares.

The Safe Deposit Building and Saving
Association opened a new series. Subscribe
for shares with NJ. II. Master, 1877 North
Jardin street. No better investment. Ask
for information. A large number Of shares
carried in town. 2-15-lm
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-23
school Chndre6 Went on strike.

Altoona, Pa, Feb. 28.-The pupils of
the Altoona high school struck against
the order of keeping the school open
yesterday, and remained out in a body.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-23

II. J. Coakley who for the last few years
conducted an undertaking establishment I'm
fremont, has opened an undertaking estab-
lishment in town with his office at James
Coakley's dry goods store, North Main
street. Night calls at the Ferguson hotel. 1t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-23

In the pigeon shooting match at st. Clair
yesterday afternoon for $50 side between
VIM. Cookson, of that town, aud Hugh Stride,
of MShanOy City, the latter was the victor.
Eleven birds were to have been shot at.
Stride killed six out of that number and
Cookson four out of ten.
George Lafferty, of Cumbola, and James
Patton, of Forestville, shot pigeon match at
the former place on Saturday afternoon last.
The stakes were 5000 a side and each man
shot at 10 birds. Lafierty won by killing II
to Pattons 10 birds. Considerable money
changed hands on the result of the match
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-23

st. Paul Feb 23-The venerable
Archbishop Grace, who has been i'm for
some time. died yesterday at ST. Ja-
cob's hospital aged S3. He was "a VIC
tim of pneumonia During his earlier
life Archbishop Grace was among the
best known of the Roman Catholic pre-
lates of America. His influence with
the Indians was remarkable.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-23

The nine-weeks-old son of Joseph and
Harriet schoppell, Of South Gilbert street,
died last night,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-23

The greatest bargains in the jewelry line
at A. Holderman's
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-23
BaII at GirardvilIe.

The Ideal Social Club, of Girardville, will
hold an inaugural ball at the above place on
March 1st. in the Armory hall 2-23-3t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-23

new underground slope Is about TO be
sunk in the Shenandoah City coliery.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-23

The greatest bargains in the jewelry line
at A. HOlderman's
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-23

lake Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money if it fails to cure.
25 cents.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-23
Breen's Rialto Cafe Free Lunch.

Vegetable soup tonight
Hot lunch tomorrow morning
Meals at all hours
Free continuous phonograpn entertainment.
All the latest songs and band marches.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-23
Bickert's Cafe.


Our free lunch tomorrow morning wi
consist Of Boston Baked Beans and pork.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-23

When bilious or costive, eat a Casca rel
candy cathartic, cure guaranteed, 1Oc, 25c
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-23

&Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels, Never sicken, weaken or grpe. 10c
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-23

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
druggists refund the money if it fails to cure
25 cents
Zgoda = Unity. [volume] (Milwaukee, Wis.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-17
Mr.. "a.

TreSc: Sprawy polsSie. Prusy
Wschodnie czyll Ksia1ece. - Setna
rocznica urodzin Mickiewicza. - o
doniosfosci oswiaty. - Polacy ma Sy-
beryi. - p. Karol Mikuli.-Schwy-
tano zfodzieja. - Lekarz ziodziejem.
- Notatki. = Krokodyle fzy. - O.
dezwa Kom. Bud. pomnika dla Ia
deusza Kosciuszki. - Przeglad poll
tyczny. = Przeglad prasy. = Gave
dy.- Zapytania odpowiedzi. =
Jak utrzymywac zdrowie dzieci? -
List otwarty do cara Aleksandra III.
Echa obchod6w. - Ma jasnym
brzegu. - Kronika miejscowa. -
Wiadomosci Wv. - Podziekowania,
poszukiwania, zawiadomienia / ogfo-
sZenia.
Zgoda = Unity. [volume] (Milwaukee, Wis.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-17
Sprawy polskie. (*)

Dawniej moskale utrzymy-
wall, re tylko panowie buntujq
sic przeciw Rosyi, ale chfopi
polscy wierni So rzadowi, ko-
chaja cesarza i moskali. Dzisiaj
.juz tego kiamstwa powiedziec
ME moga, DO nieraz okazaio sic,
re lud polski szczerze goraco
kocha ojczyzne, gotow bronic
wszelkimi sposobami swej ma
rodowosci i WARY, re wfoscia-
ME, skoro i'm oswiata w gio-
wach rozwidni, rozumieja do
skonale zamiary rzadu mos
kiewskiego SO rownie dobrymi,
a nawet i lepszymi gorliwszy-
mi polakami, niz panowie.
Teraz OTTO z wiezienia w cyta-
deli (fortecy) warszawskiej, W
ktorem cd lat 60 drecza mo-
skale wiernych synow Polski,
wywieziUno do Rosyi mieszcza-
nina dwoch wloscian, ktorzy
Cd poltora roku W zamknieciu
siedzieli, razem z kilkonastoma
studentami ze szko}y rolniczej
w Pulawach i 2 univ ersytetu
W Warszawie. Me pierwsi to
chlopi polscy w cytadeli, DO W
czasie powstania wielu tam sic
dziafo, i pGzniej W sprawach
unickich. Ale todaj pierwszy
raz ogladaly injury cytadeli Kill
kunastu chfopow, uwiezionych
"a to, re chcieli braci swoich o.
swiecac, ze dawali i'm do czy-
tania zakazane przez moskali
ksiazki i pisma, W ktorych byla
nova tenn, co sic dawniej dzia-
TO W Polsce co sic dzisiaj dzieje.
u tych kilkunastu wloscian,
aresztowanych W +. 1895 W o.
kolicy Pulaw, W gubernii lu-
belskiej, musieli moskale wie-
lu 2 mich wypusciG, bo zadnych
dowodow przeciw MIN ME mie-
Ii. Zatrzymali trzech tylko,
ktorych uwazali "a na.jglow-
niejszych, wioScianina Filipka
i Brzezinskiego, oraz stelmacha
Sietnickiego miasteczka Ku-
rowa, czlowieka dzielnego i
swiatlego. Skazano ich ma 8
lata zeslania do Rosyi. Oprocz
mich wyslano ma Sybir do Ro-
syi II studentow, 2 kt0rych je-
den Ciaglihski byf juA dawniej
do Rosyi wywieziony, teraz
sprowadzono go do sledztwa.
Jedyna wilma tych ludzi bylo
to, ze sami czytali i innym da.
wall do czytania ksiqzki przez
moskali zakazane.
Ma jesieni W r. 1896 jednc-
czesnie z wloscianami okolic
Pulaw studentami aresztowa-
no W Grajewie, ma granicy pru-
skiej, urzednika kolejowego
Hajkowicza. Ten ME rozdawal
nawet ksiazek zakazanych, tyl-
Informacye czerpalismy rozmai-
tych pism europejskich, a przewaznie z
,,POlaka", plsma ludowego, wychodzace-
Zgoda = Unity. [volume] (Milwaukee, Wis.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-17

wydane. Ale rad zmiarko-
wal. re parliament ME zatwier-
dzi prawa, ktoreby wolnosc
towarzystw chociazby pol
skich. umniejszafo. Ufozyf
vice rad po mysli; swojej
prawo, ale dat 90 do zatwier-
dzenia ME parlamentowi, tyl-
ko seimowi pruskiemu. gdzie
ma IA soba wiekszosc posi0w
wiernych sfuzalc0w. To no.
we prawo ME dla cafych Me
mice. ale Ola Prus, gdZie daw-
ne prawo byfo naigorsze. po-
zwala wprawdzie faczyc sic
towarzystwom w zwiazki. ale
powiada, ze rad moze kazde-
mu zebraniu kazaG sic rozejSc,
a nawet moze rozwiazac raz
ma zawsze kalde towarzvstwo,
iezeli mu sic wydaje, ze Jest
ono niebezpiecznem dla spo-
koju panstwa.
Grozifo wiec towarzyStwom
naszym wielkie niebezpieczeh-
stwo. ktO vie nawet. CIV mo-
gfyby istniec, gdyby nowe
prawo w sejmie przeszfo. Ale
ma szczescie wiekszosC posf0w
oswiadczyfa sic przeciw temu
prawu.
Oddawna juz m6wiono. ze
cesarz Wilhelm jest naigor-
sym wrogiem wolnosci w
panStwie niemieckiem. Oto-
czyf sic on ludzmi, kt6rzy mu
schlebiaja i kadza i namawia-
ia 90 do odebrania praw ludo-
wi. Cesarz Wilhelm Jest
czfowiekiem bardzo zarozu-
miafym bardzo dziwacznvm.
niektorzy jego przeciwnicy
m6wia, re jest niespefna ro-
zumu. Ma on swojei VIA
dzy wysOkie przekonanie i w
pysze swoiej niemal por0wnv-
wa siebie Bogiem. Niedaw-
no zwicdZaf Swicio wvbudo-
wany kosci0f w Berlinie w
ksicdzc koscielnei napisaf o
sobie takic sfowa: .,Siuchai-
Gle STOW moich. ii zcchce wan
bye Bogiem, a wy bedziecie
moim ludem''.
Taxi czfowiek ma wysokiem
stanowisku bardzo Jest ME.
bezpiccznym, bO odurzonv
pochlebstwami umacnia sic w
.pysze j zarOzumiafoSci. Ce-
sarz Wilhelm obraza nieraz
posf0w j wog6le ludzi. kt6rzv
Slepo rozkaz6w iego ME sfu-
chaja, chce, zeby wszyscy to
.robili. co on kaze. \ W Mem
czech, gdzie jest konstytucya.
.ponad cesarzem staC powinno
prawO VIOLA ludu. w kt0rego
imieniu przemawiaia po,iowie.
Panowie i urzcdnicy schlebia-
~ cesarzowi. ale lud gioSno
sarka tel wolnosci. kt6ra
juz ma, wydrzeG sobic ME po-
ZwOli.
Ksieza ma Slqsku pruskim
W wiekszei czesci sq albo
niemcy, albo zniemczeni pola-
cy. Il takich nawet, kt6rzy
sa W duszy polakami, wielu
2 obawy do polskosci sic ME
przyznaje. Ale sa miedzy nj
mi dzielni j mezni obywatele,
ktdrzy smiafo polakami sic
nazywaja W obronie polskie-
go ludu ma Slasku wystepujq.
Wiasnie takim czcigodnym
kapfanem byi zmariy niedaw-
Zgoda = Unity. [volume] (Milwaukee, Wis.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-17

Chicago, Ill., Czwartek dnia 17-go Czerwca 1897 roku

wielce dla sprawy narodowej
zasfuzony.
Mazurzy pruscy, wyznaja-
cy wiare luterska, powoli ru-
szac sic poczynaja, dzieki Ga
<ecje lwlOcei, ktora wychodzi
W Efku ma miedzy mimi
wielu czytelnik0w. Dotych-
czas ME byfo tam towarzystw
polskich. La posf6w wybie-
rail- niemc0w, kt0rzy o dobro
ludu polskiego ME dbali. Te-
raz postanowili na rok przy-
SHY, kiedy beda wybory. gfo-
sowac ma posfa mazura "a
wczasu juz o tel sprawie my
sla. Skoro dowiedzieli sic o
TEN niemcy. bardzo sic zanie-
pokoili, bo mySleli. ze mazu-
row Ia pomoca WARY luter-
skiej rychfo zniemcza. Tym-
czasem / mazury poczuli sic
juz polakami. TAX to wsze-
die w panstwie pruskiem
budzi sic z uspienia lud pol
ski. Przesladowanie polsko-
Sci ME dafo niemcom. zadnej
korzySci, przeciwnie. wfasnie
to przesladowanie rozzarzyfo
mifoSc ojczyzny i przypom-
niafo naszym, ze ..jak SWAT
swiatem. ME bedzie niemiec
polakowi bratem''.
Pewien proboszcz amerykan-
ski pisze do kraju o ,,Przyja-
cielu Ludu': ,,Przyjaciel Lu-
du' zdaniem moiem, to jedyny
organ W Galicyi bezstronny.
Dlaczego zakazany, ME wien.
Zdaje mi sic, ae dlatego zaka-
zany, IL obrzydzif chiopu kief-
base wyborcza, tax bardzo, ae
gdyby jej nawet giodny chfo-
pek galicyjski skosztowal, ME
ostalaby mu sic W zoladku.
Pamietam, jak lnnie jako chop
ca Ojciec wziq} ma w6z, bym
miasto zobaczyl. Pred kamie-
MICA okazala stala wielka gro
ma1a chfopow kolo jakichs be-
GEEK, a mad mimi chmura dymu.
Pytam ojca: Tatusiu, czy sic
to pail? Me, odpowiedziaf OF
ciec, ale dzisiaj sq wybory, to
chfopi pija piwo j pala cygara.
Demoralizowanoi cmiono chic
pa dlugie lata, ale CHOP dis
zmadrzal. lstne rekolekcje
przechodzilem try dni musia-
lem medytowac, jak mi raz w
czasie wybor0w chlop dal od-
prawe. Bylo to tax. Zdawalo
sic mnie kiedys, ze chop po-
pelnia cieaki grzech, jeSli ME
glosuje tax jak proboszcz. |
zaczynam przekladac jednemu
chlopu, ze i ia syn chlopski
przeciez, to znam j czuje, co
chiopa boil. Ale on mi ma to:
JegomosG juz dawno zapomnial
o biedzie, jak ksiedzem zostal,
ale my chiopi coraZ 'bardzlej
przygniatani ciezarami. | TAX
medytowalem, jakiez to ciezary
moga bye niesluszne, przeciez
kazdy kawafek ziemi jest jedna-
kowo probationary. Wy
licza wazniejsze ciezary, a W
kohcu pisze: DIX wylezie 2
lasu dworskiego, ryje chlopu
ziemniaki- musi go prosic, by
sobie wyszedi, DO strzelic ami
ma postrach ME wolno.
Pisalismy W poprzednich nu-
merach ,,Zgody" o rozporzadze-
mach hr. Badeniego, austrya-
Zgoda = Unity. [volume] (Milwaukee, Wis.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-17

wydawane w Warszawie, gor-
liwie mad oswieceniem ciem-
nych pracowaf. Poniewaz wy
znawaf religie luterska i mie
szkaf ma granicy, jezdzif czesto
do mazur6w pruskich ksiazki
lub pisma polskie i'm zawozii.
Doniosf ma Hajkowicza jego ko
lega, urzednik kolejowy moska',
Popow. Aresztowano biedaka,
DO znaleziono u niego kilka
ksiazek zagranicznych vie
dziano, re z ludem przestaje i
pomiedzy wloscianami oswiate
szerzy. Hajkowicz, czlowiek
niemiody, mial staruszke mat
Ike, ktora po jego aresztowaniu
re smutku i obawy, re ME be-
die miaia aye czego, umarfa.
Sam Hajkowicz zas, ktorym
w wiezieniu W Lomay nieludz-
ko obchodzili sic moskale,
wskutek tych udreczeh troski
o rodzine, zwaryowaf. DIVA
miesiace trzymali czlowieka
chorego, waryata W wiezieniu,
a potem dla zbadania wysfali
go do szpitala w Tworkach pod
Warszawa. Dziesiec dni szedi
piechota, w kompanii ze zlo-
dziejami czfowiek schorowany
/ wiekowy, zakuty W kajdany.
Kiedy ME mogf zdazyc "a inny.
mi, sofdaci popychali go bill.
w TAXI sposob okrutny OBJ
chodza sic moskale z ludzmi
szlachetnymi niewinnymi "a
to jedynie, ae ci chca lud o.
swiecaG. Dzieje sic to teraz
wfasnie, kiedy niekt6rzy ludzie
slabej giowy, albo zaprzedani
dowodza, ze Rad rosyjski "a
czyna lepiej obchodzic sic z po-
lakami, re car jest dla mas zy-
czliwy. Jusciz trudno zaprz =
czyc, 2e jest troche LEI, re u
cisk moskiewski jakby nieco
zwolniaf. Ale ia zmiana ME
ma dotychczas zadnego dla lu-
du znaczenia, lyle chyba sko-
rzystalismy, ae gazety sa cie-
kawsze, bo moga teraz o takiyh
rzeczach pisaG, o kt6rych daw-
niej wspominac zabraniali. In
ne zas iaski carskie, kt0remi
ludzie niesumienni lub giupi
siebie innych durza, niewiele
sa warte, albo mic zgofa.
Gdyby car chcial okazac sic
sprawiedliwym, zni6slby zakaz
kupowania ziemi przez pola-
k0w ma Litwie i Rusi. Ami
polakowi. ami litwinowi kato-
likowi ME wolno tam teraz ku-
| pic kawalka gruntu. Dawniej
pozwalano czasem nabywac zie-
mie wloscianom, teraz wcale
pozwoleG ME dajq.
GdJ by Rad ten zakaz zni6sl,
postapilby sprawiedliwie. Me
bylaby to iaska, DO ME jest Ia
ska oddanie komu tego, co mu
sic nalezy, My polacy lad
nych lask cd moskali ME chce-
my, aqdamy tylko, Aeby nam
oddali to, co wydarli i ukradli
narodowi Daszemu. Ma poczqt-
ku zas 2adamy tego, co sami
zgodzili sic dawniej zachowac,
chcemy, zeby szkoly, sadly, IL
rzedy byfy polskie, zeby dzieci
naszych ME wysylano do woi-
ska het, W glqb Rosyi, &eby do
chody z naszego kraju szly ma
miejscowe potrzeby, a ME ma
sbytki moskali. Gdyby Rad
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