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2tSsnos iptnife BLADES uptaltliey.

Santen ont 9rins aarI iom aongt
al Rcrgs, % %llnionens SpIssuine
orsftes al be iosnits aOifer. Sdales
ots "Rnd oagL. Gnsb.":
llnipnen bar iaubsIig life pitt fig
fom st Iaa ubetinsst Bobe, at lie sr
SpIs8nins al ben ItuIbe itau poIua ior
munsen SosnTts fom et sftertrastsI'
'.soGroiet Waul, - bel at m9rte: en-
SpIssning paa antassiige 8etingeI'
fer. 5or Sp.ris. r%spr9isn.ersr imio.
Isrtio ben paa 9ielerfrepsrs %
Observation-Disclosures fate @runo bOi.
lsnbe Union en- Garantt for bsis 6ref
% bets internationale Sitting, oa
btnne 8aronti bar Speriss lille Re
til al ITippe ub At fine S9noer - felr
ON oett, babe M a q I oertil, 49, uoen
tiIfrsosFinsnbe Gritatrins.
Oct fan III, 1tao., at Roromrno,ns
fuar pioe: gperiss ian uloris. iaas
fonbt bet fdI bcboloe fin S.IOustelie,
tiIao. llnionens Splssning uoen De-
osrIag, oeo bbiltst bets Grebsgdrans
tier % bets Sitting poa SulOpsn be-
trpgg,s."
SbiItst @so.rldg9
"StpttboIms Sibningen" ffrioer:
"uniunstonFitt,ns belle llopitIins |
be fsrere glur eaur I Rstntng al rnios
mems gtilSmiSIe m.o BET 9obe. Ror'
o.8 MI Isirenbs Toltemsnins bar bapi
bern, Splsaning Tom fit Wual, os ben
fpenfs Rigsbasspolitit, Tom | 1893
aicroe ben inbr. norTt. aonfulatton'
fitt til ct ip.nitsnorf S~psrssmaal,
- Iom | 1895 peo i'm trutnbe Repi'
FipnsFrip.lf. lammsoe Rors.s unions
psnlise 5eir., os Tom famine aur isn'
bsrrep bet pratii'ts lnionsbdano, man
bapbs / MsGIsmrissIooen, benns
riqscaqspolitiFs 8onfespsns er bet,
Iom MI bar ftilct ps iaa tnr Spsr9ss
mualet om llnicrens "89re .asr life
9Rrs."
5oreori9t sr bet MI for TENT at
brefte Qarfagsr. Ru faar Stn9ene
taqes, Tom be er, os iua faar man Il
fla ON eftsr andre 9sis, Der fan tsrs
til 9rpsbsO os lpier. 5rsmtibSubii9ter,
Se Santen paa ct SpsriSs pg ct
Rproc, Der Itaur bpsr for fig, ital bel
lite / altfor bei Grab friite ben pplis
tiffe Si9rpbeb.
Mungen en- bar bel ulIereoe fslt, al
Der sr life llbIigt til fuloitanbis Srpgs
beb og Gnbr9stisbsb Der paa Salpssn,
for Roras blir ct Rige for fig ielp, pq
ct unet fribeosslItenoe 5pIts 0rsm
ppfplbsS: ut itua belt uo ielpitGnoig,
meb ben fuloe Spltsmpnbiebeos 9gre
Og GorpIigtelIer. 2~tseOperfOr Rorgt
bIir pgiaa 5remfGttelfen al Stils'
misietantsn ct Silbuo, ION pGtte,
2(nIparsfsIsIien, - iamtioi9 en- Sms'
Recommended % ct ultimatum, bpors
peb 2anosts inbsr'ts Ollie fan prspes
Soiltsn Silbugeoirtning bette far
ba paa Spsrisss inbre Sorbolb, be-
ItaI hi Der life bploe ps psb. Msr
ct sr i~itfert, at faor hi en- lpttelig Sos
ming pdu llnipnsipsrgsmauIet, be
bib. Ri fda fmriers SGnosr Der biemme
8t tunoe ubsn at bli mismobis os uoer
at fornGrmes Re Rorse inorstte Jig e.
ter 1T eset Spite, % Ri tunoe tanit'
ba obItilist at lore al bet.
Men iaa tommer aIe be itorpolitif,
SnbOsnsoingsr, - aielsrtrattatsn ot
StOrmastsrnes Snpblunbins 3 -
ga, benz fan hi iua oiit rOlis Ia ligg'
Iaa lGnge; Rst til at bistuter. Spsrs'
maalet bar hi / bet minbits, 9Iist
bar hi tdnfte pafoa.~
Decorah-posten., 1897-11-16

Suacu anosu Siole I Norouelten pa'
bjnlpel ia mango @lsuer. iouI Hia'
tIbaae 81 u%Hoifaper, ,Um 9rpl. SEsa.,
rf9'5 2ecurab Sniilule. %, y.
tpmmer, fer 5ermlueus Nrbelos CT !"
largt iremiirsoet, oil faa ben MI
5oroel. Der er iaa mango, ION NV
mclber zig | puoelieu al 2ernl''t.
at Ran mart life of hnue Stun "
Here. Sfulebcscr irit. ug SoIt sl'''
ON useu.
Decorah-posten., 1897-11-16
+ Paanobot
Mtinneiotas S%op9iunino
al stss. 4, ~. aretauoer.

Subeboloenbe be | 1875 peotagrs q,
SalslOpe, 5cpulooe, Gouutplooe. cIan
lore, SfclelOpe, 8silppe, SattiBIoOe, gGs
TABS o. SfilsmiSie 9oue, 8eal Gha
Serels ps 9anplope, Sttftsloue. &rimir.
lore, 9icns2ope, 5rsonin8s'9ope 0.
go9eu er uunou9rlis for enbper Gcr.
nin9smauo % Sarmer. Meo ben / 6a
Tan man ipars fig meset Srpceri o. /
otter til Sagiprer. Gpot inoouupei s2i
porrofrit. EiIialss hos
.. Nnunoien,
Tecorab, Soma
Decorah-posten., 1897-11-16

The homeless tongue, So small and weak,
Can crush and kill" decl red the Greek.
The tongue destroys a greater horde,
The Turk asserts, than Goth the sword.
The Persian proverb wisely saith,
"A lengthy tongue, an early DEATH"
Or sometimes takes this form instead:
Don't let your tongue cut of your h ad.' ;,
THE tongue can speak a word whose speed,
Say the Chinese. ''Outst fps your steed;-
" lie Arab sages thus impart: -,
THE tongues great ST rehouse is the heart"
From Hebrew wit the maxim sprung
Though feet should slip, ne'er let the tongue
The sacred writer Clowns the whole:
"Who keeps his tongue doth keep his SOUL
Decorah-posten., 1897-11-16
Sen ibarsiss Ssirsmuno, Or, Dns'

bar Risiisn, bar | en- Sutsroieiu / ct
ipeuf Slao uotalt, at, buis Spsrise
fulSe iurisss at sisre Snosreb paa
morn Smraaoe, p,loe aus NVrbmGnb
Itaa iaIt iammen. Oct er mep osune
@ulisbso for Die, flyer ban, Eat
Norse i be iipiis 9ibsr bar ruitet iau
fraitiat1.
Decorah-posten., 1897-11-16
Den, iom life tor ie Gaubbcben ino
i Siusne, sr bllno pOa Sjelsu.

Decorah Institute students will have
the best instructor in penmanshIp in the
Northwest, Prot. +. +. Timberman. All
may have two drills a day without extra
charge.
Decorah-posten., 1897-11-16

5Or at bepare tit CODE Sumsr er bet
n9iten nof bare at tarte paa, bpor
eleno,8t man bar bet. naar ma or
bum not til at arsrs fig.
Decorah-posten., 1897-11-16

Saa lauSe suar aruffen tilpauSs,
at ben tOHmer banfelss bjem; men bet
er / Gruncsn life iaa iarliot, ON ben
bar mitet en- Sant e0er TO, naar bare
bet sprise boloer.
Decorah-posten., 1897-11-16

Ten forte @inter 5 Sermin psS
Stoughton Academy and Business In.
stitute begpnosr ben 22oe Topember.
SIriO eiter antalca til st. u. aasbera
Stougstou, &is. 1lb&12a
Decorah-posten., 1897-11-16

1Sesnup bin 8rp, ps Cub Iiufier big
Garn til ben .-Stalienif Grpiprp9,
Oct rette Sino err nj Sieneeo Del al
rette Wetbpbe.-@. g. Gable.
Oct Waal, on isanr bapoe for Ctr,
bliue uosansspunttet ibas.-Garlple.
Decorah-posten., 1897-11-16

Siier CpiororsHg Tal lea meobeI. ZEN,
at rt 60 faleiommsa tilirtbs msb SnmaIii.
as 'Susoennen. Jragten par 90 Gents
9sbu |<eerfon, Gaa glaiIs. @SepaGa.
Decorah-posten., 1897-11-16
Wiorismcr.

Stun en- eueite Oprigtil llotalelie er
oite moi tit. at TO ~sjeuiiois rsipefterer
binanbsn for belle 2iuet.
Decorah-posten., 1897-11-16
Saf.fef0rn.

Sipct CT Inn en- fort Tag, men - cu Nrs
beiesoaa. -SanEab Npure.
Decorah-posten., 1897-11-16
Ten forte @inter /. sermin pct

Stough,on Academy and Business In
st tute be9yuber ben 22Se 0opember.
Strio eiter sataIcs iii St. q. aasbera,
S~touabtou, isis. 1lb&l 2a
Decorah-posten., 1897-11-16
Cor Rpinoen.
The Tongue

Rebiserei ipr sec. Soften" of Una donna
Decorah-posten., 1897-11-16
s WuiGet ioreianoies ion

~olminoel's sopier al CROFT Bilsobua.
serarbeipe, en- flor samIins al OH.
uurite %aaben, &uitniuser, Srnumer.
ter os ap8ereo itaber, % en- meaet auo
Canning Sileocr. Slnuot bisle bar
Der ct buiu 9uiin Maler,rr, uoicrte at
'usnlte annitnere. Der suOt i%rrijeute en-
Slabs | luxembourg GoQerist / Garis.
Decorah-posten., 1897-11-16

Zen inmlsoe 8an9lt / Rorblauos %
3rpmss glmter er uu $50, 600 Tsnber
Glib. Wen poa @ruuo al tiolisere
a~nferte Smtanbisbebsr er 9riien not.
iua tpi, pp til 9 &r. Maulet. 3s
uoenlanoIte Sitbsimpprtsrer beapnoer
rmIblertIo at bliue mere tilbasetotbeu.
De. 9e bar 10 % ina grfarins ior, at
ben iumIepe Sausit / 9irtelis bebsn tan
uiie fig at bare aoitilis itsrre snb fra
frrit al ppsipet.
The record-union., 1897-11-27

WHALING FLEET.
The Revenue Gutter Bear Expected
to Sail To-day.
On Her Mission OF Mercy to the Icy Waters
Of the Northern Region.
The Stage Running Between Bish-
op and Independence Held UP,
and the Express Box, Contain
ing About Thousand Dollars,
Taken-A Murder in Nevada.

SEATTLE, Nov. 26-Preparations for
the departure of the revenue cutter Bear
are about completed, and if no unfore-
seen delay occurs she will weigh anchor
tomorrow afternoon and start on her
mission of mercy to the Arctic Ocean to
relieve the imprisoned whaling fleet. A
short stop will be made at Port Town
send, after which the Bear will proceed
without further delay, going as far into
the icy northern waters as steam and
wind will drive her.
Speaking to-day of the success OF his
trip. CAPTAIN Tuttle said: II may not
be able to reach Ledge Island, where 1t
is intended to land the overland expedl-
ton, but there is another place where
think can land. l will not say where
it is, for the reason that I might fall. =
Captain Tuttle is more hopeful OF the
success of the expedition than he was
when it was first suggested, and he is
very anxious to get it started.
The record-union., 1897-11-27
Mems Dress or Business Suits.
VIEW OF THE PLURAL.
How a Schoolboy Struggled Over
His Grammar.

A salesman in local hardware house
has a young hopeful whose mother is
just putting him through the rudiments
of grammar. He has great difficulty
with the singularity of the word "cou-
ple," and to impress it upon his mind
he was told to write composition
about Couple" He went at it with
portentous energy. Nothing was heard
from him during the afternoon except a
few inquiries about the orthography OF
several big words.
When his father returned for dinner
he was regaled with the following pro-
duct of his offspring's genius:
There was couple that went fishing
One-half of it was man: the second
half was a woman. 1t went in a row.
boat with a pair of oars, which was also
couple. So there was couple of cou-
pies. The woman half of the first couple
caught couple of fish. Then there
was three couples. Said the man part
of the first couple:
eve has caught enough fish,
Then it sat down together, and it put
it's arms around it and said:
"Oh, my. don't
But it didn't act as if it cared much
Just then the boat ran into stump
and stopped. This couple was very
singular for awhile, but finally she said
to it:
George, my dear. doesn't it think IL
is time to go homer" It looked at It's
watch and said: Eyes, dearie, it is!
Then this couple was plural. While one
of it rowed home. So couple is poth
singular and plural just the same.-St.
Louis Republic.
The record-union., 1897-11-27
CAPTAIN w. A. PHILLIPS.
The United States Inspector OF
Steam Vessels Dead.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 26.-Captain
w. A. Phillips, United States Inspector
of Steam Vessels, died this morning.
Captain Phillips had been declining
for some months. About week ago
complications resulting from stomach
troubles set in, which resulted in death
Captain Phillips lived an active life
He was born of Scotch parentage III
Ireland sixty-nine years ago. He served
in the United States Navy during the
civil war. and came to California in
1871. He was appointed to the du-
ties Of inspector Of steam vessels in
1891
The record-union., 1897-11-27
BOOTS STRING OF HORSES.
May Not Be Allowed to Race at
the Ingleside Track.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 26. - The
Boots horses will not be allowed to race
at Ingleside, at least not until tue
owner in question has settled his diff
ferences with the management at Oak
land track.
This much was determined at meet
ing of the Directors of the Pacific Coast
Jockey Club, held to-day. The Secra-
taIy Of the club was instructed to write
to Mr.. Boots warning him to have his
horses removed from Ingleside by the
noon hour tomorrow.
Boots stated tonight that he had he
ceived the notice, and would comply
with the request. He also intimated
that he believed there would shortly be
an adjustment of the trouble existing
between himself and the Oakland peo-
pie.
The record-union., 1897-11-27
Nickel-in-the-SIot Machines.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 26-The
Grand Jury has passed Judgment on
the nickel-in- the-slot machines. 1t
has concluded that the good order of
the community demands that these
machines be suppressed. They are
called unlawful and pernicious instru-
ments," fraudulent Devices "gam-
bling devices, pure and simple" and as
usually operated, essentially dishon-
est" The Grand Jury decided to re-
quest the Board of Supervisors and the
Chief of Police of San Francisco to
adopt every means in their power TO
bring about condemnation.
The record-union., 1897-11-27
DROWNED IN A LAKE.
Liquor Causes the Demise Of Man
Near Stockton.

STOCKTON, Nov. 26.-This afternoon
the body Of man was found in the mud
and water of McLeod's Lake, near Mel
sons boat house. The corpse was seen
by Nelson, who reported the fact to the
Coroner.
The body proved to be that of Michael
Sheridan, who occupied an ark in the
lake. He had been drinking heavily for
several days, and was last seen yester-
day when he was intoxicated. 1t is
supposed that last night he fell off his
ark while in the maudlin condition de-
scribed. A watch and 80 cents were
found on the body, which indicated that
there was no foul play. The deceased
was about 40 years old.
The record-union., 1897-11-27
TRAGEDY AT lone.
Louis Cassells Shoots and Kills
Fred Grover.

1ONE, Nov. 26. = Louis Cassells,
bartender at r. G. Mayes' saloon, shot
and killed Fred Grover, whom he mis-
took for a robber, at 10 o'clock last
night.
Cassells had just closed the saloon,
and While carrying the days receipts
IN sack in his hand stopped to ex-
unguish the lamp over the door, AT
that moment Grover, who was a peace
aple and highly respected citizen, step
ped suddenly from the roadway to Cas-
selfs side. The latter, without word
of warning, drew a gun and shot
Grover in the right breast, the bullet
piercing the lung, and emerging from
the shoulder.
Grover leaves a widow and six small
children. The friends of the deceased
talk of lynching Cassells, who is now
confined in the County Jail.
The record-union., 1897-11-27
Baltimores Won.

SANTA ROSA. Nov. 26-Two thou
sand spectators, in sun-warmed seats,
witnessed a snappy game this afternoon
between the BaltimoreS and the ALL
Americans. The Baltimores went first
to bat, cleaning UP four runs in the
first inning. A double play by Jennings
was the best Of the day. Score: Balti-
more 8, All-Americans Z. Batteries
Pond and Donahue: Rhines and Smith.
Umpire-McDOnald
The record-union., 1897-11-27
A Murder in Nevada.

CARSON, Nov. 26-Because he was
rebuffed when unlimited he attempted to
join a party drinking in saloon to-
day, Adam Uber, a man of inferior
standing, shot and killed Hans Ander-
son, the host Of the occasion. The muir
derer was hastily taken to Genoa by the
officers, the lypching of Uber being
feared.
The record-union., 1897-11-27
Stage Robbery in Nevada.

CARSON, Nov. 26.-As a result of the
first stage robbery in this section for
fifteen years, the stage running between
Bishop and Independence was relieved
of the Wells-Fargo express box, con-
tanning about 81 900. The money repre-
sented tax collections being conveyed to
the county seat. The hold-up occurred
in an exposed part of the road only two
miles from a railroad station.
The record-union., 1897-11-27
A Convict Dies in Prison.

SAN QUENTIN, Nov. 26.-John Jen-
sen. who was received at the prison
March 81, 1888, from Fresno County.
to serve a forty-years' sentence for
murder, died in the hospital last night
of chronic dysentery. He was bucied
in the prison cemetery to-day, the
grave being marked only by slab
bearing his prison number, 12,914e
The record-union., 1897-11-27
Encountered the Storm.

ASTORIA (Or.), Nov. 26.-The Amer
lean bark Oakland, Captain Whitney,
arrived tonight thirty-seven days from
San Pedro. Captain Whitney says he
was three days getting out of Santa
Barbara Channel, and met with light
northerly winds until he struck the re-
cent gale off Cape Blanco. This he
weathered safely.
The record-union., 1897-11-27
Fancy Ribbons
25C per Yard.

From the rapidity with which
they sell, it is evident that
bright stripes and Roman
plaids in ribbon have come to
stay. More of them have just
arrived with blending of color
ings most beautiful; the cor
rect widths for neck ribbons,
fancy work, etc. Priced, 25c
yard.
The record-union., 1897-11-27
Fatal Mine Accident.

BAKER CITY (Or.), Nov. pa IA
tai accident occurred last evening at
the Elkhorn Bonanza mine. James
Cagel ignited some giant powder, and
the magazine exploded with terrific
force. Cagel was killed instantly, his
body being mangled in f1ightful man
ner. Thomas Hopkins was painfully,
though not fatally, wounded.
The record-union., 1897-11-27
A Chinaman Ends His Life.

SEBASTOPOL, Nov. 26.-Ah Yet,
Chinese cook, employed at W. P. Nor
gan's ranch, near here, committed SUI
eide yesterday by morphine poisoning
He was respondent over the loss at
the gambling table of $780, which he
drew from his employer last week for
the purpose of returning to China
The record-union., 1897-11-27
w. B. COrsets
ST 90.

These corsets are coming into
popularity rapidly, as they COM
bine points never before en-
bodied in a medium priced cor
set; they are perfect in hip,
bust and fit with a graceful,
long-waisted effect and the
greatest comfort, and have an
impenetrab1e protective cover
ing to the bones which prevents
any possibility Of their piercing
the material. We carry various
styles of them, in black and
drab. Priced from 81 up.
The record-union., 1897-11-27
Four of the Crew Drowned.

LONDON, Nov. 26.-The British
steamer Baron Ardrossan, from Bonn
bay October 18th for Antwerp ana
Havre, collided with the Austrian
steamer Toxic last night off Dungeon
ness The Toxic sank shortly after
ward. Four of her crew were drowned
and nineteen others were rescued by
pilot cutter. The Baron Ardrossan had
her bow stove in.
The record-union., 1897-11-27
MaCkintoSi1es
SS 90

Not as much style about these
garments as a tailored street
costume, but plenty of comfort.
Heavy double texture water
proof garments, colors black
and navy, with light fancy in
side, double protection added by
a long cape topped with velvet
collar; will keep out the cold
as well as the rain. Price, So.
The record-union., 1897-11-27
'96@gdnzuX'
Millinery.

The first Of the week we an
nounced a special sale of trim
med hats, which comprised
among the lot the SWEETEST of
our importations for the season.
and productions from our own
work rooms, almost, If not quite
their equal in design and artis-
tic beauty. Owing to their be-
ing priced at about half their
actual value, many were sold.
For Tomorrow we shall add
more to what remains from the
sale, which will again make n
good1y number for you to choose
from. Priced from $4 so up.
The record-union., 1897-11-27
Gunboat Concord.

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 26.-The
United States gunboat Concord arrived
from Alaska via Victoria, B. c., to-day
She will go to Mare Island navy yard
for an overhauling, after which she VIII
be sent to China to take the place Of the
Yorktown on that station.
The record-union., 1897-11-27
Captain jerks Will be Discharged.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 26.-The
National Guard court-martial appoint
ed to try the case of Captain Charles
A. jerks, First Troop Of Cavalry, found
the accused officer guilty on all the
charges and specifications, and aen-
fenced him to be discharged from the
service. This evening General r. II.
The record-union., 1897-11-27
Suicide at Santa Cruz.

SANTA CRUZ, Nov. 26. Frank
Lauk. who was lodged in Jail here for
being drunk, committed suicide by
strangling himself about a. m. He
tied a handkerchief around his neck,
and stuffed the rags down his throat
He was undoubtedly delirious at the
time.
The record-union., 1897-11-27
Suicide at Tacoma.

TACOMA, Nov. 26-The body OF
Mrs. Frances Selby was found thus
morning in the reservoir which fur-
nishes the city with water. she was
6I years of age. and it is supposed
that poverty drove her to suicide.
The record-union., 1897-11-27
Ladies' Shoes
at
81 Is, ST 20,
ST IS, 81 Is.

And these prices represent
values such as are sold in a reg
u1ar way for almost double.
But why pay the greater price
elsewhere when you can make
such a saving here? This is the
season when the wet weather
compels one to look to the con-
dition of their footwear for
health's sake, and this is the
place to supply your needs in
this line for your pocketbook's
sake. Two pairs of fine stylish
kid shoes for almost the price
of one occasioned rapid selling
for the week. The lots were
large, however, and you'll find
your size to-day, no doubt.
The record-union., 1897-11-27
Arrival From Skaguay.

ASTORIA (Or.), Nov. 26.-The steam
ship George w. Elder arrived TINS
evening from Skaguay and Dyea. Ihe
Elders passenger list included soTe
fifteen people, besides several Cnmese.
The record-union., 1897-11-27

A bereaved widower in st. Joseph,
Mo-. took unto himself a second wife
before his first spouse was buried. The
body of No. l had been temporarily
placed in a receiving vault.
The record-union., 1897-11-27

A can of boiling lard was on the
cook stove. and Miss Stella Evans OF
Colorado Springs put an egg into it to
The record-union., 1897-11-27

Warfield, commanding the Second Bri-
gade, N. G. c., approved the findings
and sentence Of the court. The official
order Of approval will be issued to-
morrow.
The record-union., 1897-11-27

boil. In an instant the egg exploded
and the lady was spattered with flying
lard
The record-union., 1897-11-27
Miscellaneous.

Items Of daily use, to be found
at toilet counter, to right of
main entrance. Note the prices:
9-inch Ostrich Duster, 25c.
11-inch Ostrich Duster, 3oc.
12-inch Turkey Duster, Csc.
Receipt book, with stub, so re-
ceipts, 1Oc.
Good quality commercial note
paper, sc quire.
Baronia1 envelopes, cream, &c
package.
Good quality white envelopes,
25c for ESQ.
The record-union., 1897-11-27
Toy Department.

Our Toy Department is on the
first floor (basement), in a spac-
ious, warm and wel1-lighted
room. There is increasing in
terest in this line as day by day
we approach nearer that day
which is so cherished in the
hearts and memories Of the lit
tie folks. Our preparation has
been ample, yet our advice
would be, come early, buy and
have your purchase laid aside
for you, and thus avoid a chance
for disappointment in securing
the article you wish.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-05
The Pennsylvania Reader.

A new publication, with the above
title, has Just been issued by Stephen
o. Goho, A. NJ, late superintendent
of schools at Milton, Pa. The author
is known by many residents of Shen-
andoah, number of them having
been his schOolmates in the public
schools of town. The volume has
been prepared for the purpose of
acquainting the school children of
Pennsylvania with the rich heritage
of historic incident and heroic deed
which has come to them from the
past. AS the Spartan youth com
mitted to memory the names of the
three hundred who fought with
Leonidas atThermopyl@.s at so no better
lesson in patriotism can be taught
our children than the names and
deeds of those who have made the
history of our state illustrious.
Among these we need but mention
the names of William Penn, Benja-
min Franklin. Benjamin West, Robert
Morris, the Muhlenbergs, Albert
Gallatin, Stephen Decatur, David
Rittenhouse, Robert Fulton, stephen
Ciirard DR. Elisha Kent Kane, Robert
Buchanan, Generals Mead and Han
cock, Thomas Buchanan Read and
Bayard Taylor.
Pennsylvania has occupied from
the earliest period in American his
tory a position of peculiar import
ance. As one of the original thirteen
colonies she lay midway between the
six northern and the six southern
eommonwealths Partly because of
this central location, partly because
of her importance as a colony she
was the common meeting ground for
all the states during the period of the
Revolution and the years immedi-
ately following In her capital the
most populous city in America at the
time was held the First Continental
CongIess in 1774 There Independ-
ence was declared, and there the
Liberty Bell rang out tidings Of the
beginning of freedom in the New
World. There also We're held the
Sessions of Congress during the
Revolutionary War and there met
the Convention of 1887 which formu
lated the Constitution of the United
States. On her soil also, many years
later, the Union army under the
command of a Pennsylvania general,
won that great battle Of Gettysburg
which was the turning point of the
Civil War, and which meant for the
second time birth of freedom to
the continent
The book is made up of series OF
sketches, covering every period in
the states history and including
classic selections in prose and verse
by eminent Pennsylvania authors.