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Evening journal., 1897-06-19
rsra. Professor. Exonerated.

Austin. June i9.-Several days ago
the Texas legislature appointed a COM
mittee To investigate the charge that
northern professors were engaged al
the State university and were teach-
ing the pupils TO lOoi, with contempt
on southern traditions. The commit
tee have made their iR,ort. after a
careful examination. stating that they
had found the report TO be wholly un-
true.
Evening journal., 1897-06-19
Inlln Mnrlomn Mn stnr Alone.

Chicago. June 19.-The statement that
Julia NARROW and her husband. Robert
Taber, win star separately next season
is true. Miss Marlowe has gone to Eu-
rope TO secure some new plays and Will
appear under the management of Mr..
Frohman next season. This in nowise
affects the domestic relations OF Mr.
and Mrs. Taber. Mr. Taber viii stage
hqr plnVe
Evening journal., 1897-06-19
Fatally Injured at a rIre.

Mlddletown. Conn. June ia fire Of
unknown origin gutted the three-story
brick block on Liberty street owned by
Richard Commerford All Of the ten
ants except Patrick Dempsey, aged so,
escaped i'm their nightclothes. Demp-
sey jumped 10 the pavement and sus-
talned probably fatal injuries. Loss,
$1,000: fully insured.
Evening journal., 1897-06-19
snnldInr Not GnlItr.

icago. June is.-The jury In the
of ex-Bank President Charles W.
sing for enlhszzlcment brought in
s-aiet anoins the defendant not
,
Evening journal., 1897-06-19

The Greater Wilmington Printing
and Publishing Company, southwest
corner OF Fourth and Shipley streets, u
prepared to do printing Of everz de
scription quickly and efficiently.
Evening journal., 1897-06-19

PEcTED THE FILTER PLANT.
doputaticn Of Baltimore officials
al this city yesterday afternoon
make an inspection Of the water
plant at Sixteenth and Market
Evening journal., 1897-06-19
Annrcnilcn nnys tn ID on = CruIse.

Apprentice Boys to GO on - Cruise.
Newport June l9.-The training ship
Alliance. Commander Manney, Las ar
rived from New York. The Alliance
viii take on a draft Of l62 apprentice
boys. and in a few days will proceed on
the summer cruise to European waters.
Evening journal., 1897-06-19
Cause of the ETplosIon.

Work was suspended for the rest OF
s afternoon. ana the bodies of the
,tims were tenderly cared for. The
tire village had rushed to the scene,
d narrowing scenes were enacted
zen members of the bereaved fami-
$ learned the truth.
80 attempt has been made TO esti-
tie the money damage. the thoughts
every one having been diverted by
; awful fate of the three well known
layers.
This is the second explosion which
S occurred at this plant within a
ar. Early on the morning Of Sept.
last, during an unusually heavy
inderstorm, one of the crackers was
uck by lightning, and vast amount
powder was exploded. The employ
had not come to work at that hour,
vever, and there were no fatalities.
ate yesterday afternoon the officials
the Hazard Powder company au-
,rized the following official statement
the explosion:
At 1920 this afternoon a corning mill
sbIown to pieces, and three men were
ed. The money damage amounts to
)ut $1,000 The men were in the
eelroom, and their bodies were
own distances varying from 20 to Joe
I, but the remains were only slight
mutilated. M w. Pierce leaves a
G and two children. Richard May q
and two children. and B. S. STRAIT
was unmarried. The mill was not
operation at the time of the eNplo-
I. This building has been used as d
A ming mill for 30 years.
Evening journal., 1897-06-19

Pennies and small change can be had
at the counting-room Of the Evening
Journal.
Evening journal., 1897-06-19
POWDER EXPLOSION.
Building Of the Hazard Company
at Hazardville Destroyed.
THREE EMPLOYEES lSSTANTLYKILLED
Cause of the Disaster wnl Probably Never
Be Known-Windows Shattered In
the Nearby villages Ao-
cident within a Year.

Hazardville, Conn, June 1s.--One Of
he barn crackers, a small building at
ached to the plant Of the Hazard Pow
Ter company was blown to pieces yes
erday afternoon by the explosion Of
quantity of powder. In the building at
he time We're three men. all of whom
we're instantly killed, and nearby stood
horse, owned by one of the victims,
nd it, too, was torn to pieces. The
cad. Richard May, workman. married;
barber S. Stratton, head mechanic, un-
married, and NJ. w. Pierce, overseer Of
nils. married.
The building in which the explosion
ccurred, as stated above. was one Of
he cracker houses and formed part
a plant Of 100 small buildings in
ihich the preparation of powder was
arried on. Because of its location,
ear several barns, it was known as the
arm cracker. Strictly speaking the
uilding was used as a corning mill,
here the powder was converted into
ranular form. Only one man was en-
loyed in the building at any time and
.ichard May was the one who has been
duty there for some time.
i The 100 worlmen employed about the
II liant had lust returned from their noon
/ our meal, and May as usual entered
4 is mill. Five minutes later he came
ut and reported to Overseer Pierce
Il rat something was wrong with the
III, and May. accompanied by Pierce
. nd the head machinist. b. S. Stratton,
4 aturned TO the building to remedy
hat was wrong.
q They were not seen alive again. AT
81 Is the whole village was shaken by a
rrific report, and the workmen, rush
s out, saw the air filled with debris.
Every window pane in the vicinity
B as broken. and many in the village
Ill ere also shattered. Buildings ada
mt suffered from the damage, but
me of them caught fire. Telephone
Ieries began to pour in from sur
unding towns. indicating that the re-
rt of the explosion had been heard
great distance.
AS soon as the smoke had cleared
way an investigation was begun, anc
did not take long to find that three
en- had lost their lives. Workmer
tn blanched faces approached th'
ted "cracker." expecting TO find th'
ghtfully mutilated bodies OF thei
mrades.
The unfortunate men had been In
antly killed. and the clothing ha'
en- stripped from their bodies to som
tent. Strange to say, however, tn
dies of the men We're not badly torn
e Z d each of the three was easily iden
led.
lust how the explosion had occurre
II probably never be known. 1t
pposed, of course. that in their ef
IT'S to repair some injury TO the corn
mill. some powder had been Sc
Evening journal., 1897-06-19
pnLAwARE DIVISION.

For New Castle. s.1S, Ills a. M; 2.5l,
f.3O. 61b G.55, 9.5i p. m, and 1910 night.
Sundays g.bl y. m. and 1910 night.
For Lowes ana Rohoboth, S.l3 %, m, AZ
D. m. weekdays.
For Dover Harrington and Delmar. S,l3,
u.O4 a. m, 25i, 4.2l and l1.56 p. m. Sum
days. II. SO y. m.
For wyoming and way stations, SO
D. m. week days.
Express for Cape Charles. old Point
Comfort and Norfolk. 1lW a. m. week
days and ii.56 y. m. daily.
Evening journal., 1897-06-19

Leave Philadelphia, Broad Street. for
Wilmington (express), $50, 7.20, l.25, Ss2
3i6. 4.0i, AL. sos. $50. $50, 6.1I, G.55, 73l
lilo, ll.16 p. m. and 1906 night
Accommodation. 6.3i. 730. 9.12. 1895 a..
m, l2S, BIG, 4O3 44i, 6.25, S.3S, 1908 and
l.3S d. m
Evening journal., 1897-06-19

Schedule IN effect May 16, 1897
All trains illuminated with Pintsch
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-07-01

Independence DaJ will be celebrated on
Monday, July 5th, with many pleasing at
fractions One of the greatest novelties will
be the Day fire works imported from Japan,
will be put off during the day fred from
mortars placed upon the ground and exploded
several hundred feet in the air, displaying
figures Of men. animals, birds, fish, &c. Two
games Of base ball will be played in the Park
by well known mines at 10 a. m. and 2p m.
Prof, Jones Orchestra will furnish music
for dancing from to 10 p. m. Harry d. Esta's
Company Of fun makers will give an enter.
tainment in the Auditorium at p. m.
Grand display of Water fire works will be
put off on the Lake in the evening. 7-1-3t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-07-01
PERSONAL MEN TION.

William Howard, of Philadelphia, is visit
ing Robert Lee of West Lloyd street
Willie Seltzer, Of North West street. has
gone to Philadelphia to spend a month
William, son of Daniel Neiswender, is
suffering from a severe attack of rheumatism.
Peter E. Beck, of North Jardin street, is
confined to his bed by an attack of pleurisy.
Miss Nellie Baird went to Tamaqua to-day
where she will spend few days with friends.
Mrs. James McNeal of Chester, is visiting
her brother, Edward Doherty, of limerick
street.
Miss Euphemia Stein is home to spend her
summer vacation with her parents, on West
Oak street.
William G. Taylor to-day resumed his new
duties as driver for the Columbia II. & S. F.
E. Company
A II Hagenbuch and family left town
this afternoon for Orwigsburg, where they
will spend the Fourth.
George w. Keiter, Sr., Of Bloomsbury,
spent to-day in town. looking after the inter
ests Of his monster grocery here.
James Malley, of VIM. Penn, leaves to-
night for Philadelphia where he will enter
the employ Of the Traction company.
Howard Dodson has gone to Millersburg.
to attend the annual graduating exercises of
the Normal school, of which his sister,
Agnes, is a graduate.
Messrs. John Manley, of Locust Gap, and
John Ryan, of Mahanoy City, agents for the
Columbia Brewing Company, transacted busi-
ness at the company's Office yesterday.
Miss Mary Roberts, accompanied by her
mother, Mrs. Fred Roberts, of North White
street, have gone to Philadelphia, where the
former will undergo treatment at the Ger
man hospital for appendicitis
John Costlett, the South Main street fruit
dealer, left for Boston to witness the race in
which John Titman's Allen" is entered.
Mr. Costlett is confident that the Shenandoah
horse will come out of the race with flying
colors.
S. q. M. Hollopeter, Esq, was delighted to.
day by the receipt Of letter stating that his
daughter, Miss Ray, had successfully passed
examination for admittance to the girls
grammar school in Philadelphia and that his
younger daughter, Ethel, has been advanced
in her grade in the schools of the city.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-07-01
MIDSUMMER SALE OF
Millinery Goods
Largest line Of Trimmed Hats and BOnnsis
Nohby line Of ChildTen'S Trimmed Hats.

short Back Sailors. all colors. 25c
Sailor Hats 10c Trimmed Sailors
l5c., zoe. ,N25c., soc, zoe, S1.O0, Sf.15.
Black Moire Ribbon, 6 in. wide. AM
silk, 25c. Satin and 6ros Grain Ribbon
! III: wide, 15c. in. wide, 25c. yard
TaiIeta Ribbon, all wide widths, s0c.
and Poe. per yard
Infants Lace Caps reduced from
soc down to 25c. Lace Hats, zoe. up.
Mourning Wells, Il yards long. with
border, S100 and up. Silk and Grena-
dine, S175 and up Mourning Bon-
nets, S1.00. Hats, 81 80 and up. Real
Hair Switches, 65c. and up. All our
offerings are reduced to bottom prices
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-07-01
WALKING
THE PLANK
Elections Made by the School Board
Last Night.
RECONSTRUCTION PUT IN PLAY !
All Old Janitors Not Identified with the
Democratic Party ousted and the
same Rule Applied to the
Janitresses- Smith Gets
His Reward.


A special meeting of the School Board wa,
held last evening. during which final renort,
bearing upon the old school year were re-
ceived and the majority members pave m
illustration Of how tbev propose to make the
minority fur Ay. The Directors in attend
snce at the meeting were Nressrq Dewitt
Hanna, Sullivan. Coughlin. Price. Keiper
Baugh. Edwards. Dove. Conuors Higgins
/ Breslip. James and Britt.
SUPERINTENDENT c,ooner n-asentod l,;s roror,
for the final school month &c toiIo,,,s.
| Mo,,tI,Iy enroIiroo,,+ .t,,,s 1Soo ai,io 1000.
total 300 A,,era1a daii,, stta,a,,ao u',,y
1o4g oirls 1ios. foto1 Stzt po,oo,,t,,l1, l,V'
attendence,- -Po,,s o1 ,,irls on tatoi NJ
Present averv session za9 rroaso -,
monfhIv enroil,nort o,or nm teoe n
lax girls "A total 9oo T., doil, otto,,5',',
-Rnvs ia Girls 20 total o., Visit. H.,
citizens 11e. bv directors o1
The Higb school committee ,,odo a ro,,.,r,
sbo,vir,, tbot tbo roooi,,ts f.o,,, ,atc % 4;i-4
for the Higb school committee ao,rooat,
So5 az or a deoreoso ~ eo on f.o,,s ~ -
ceints lasf veor rTbe co,,,r,ittoa l,oo5 =.
its rerort co,,erat tulotio,,s ~ tta s,,,a,;,,
ton5ort md teac,,,,.s T.; -, ~ ~, eat ~
ali the graduates Who annIied f, adr,iss;on 80,
70 Nor,,,aI scbooIs ttis .,,ei
Tho conn,itteo on t,iIdtro, s,,5 r,a;r,
nada roco,,,,o,,,lotio,, ttat tI,' f
ianitors remain at ss5 nor month ond ttoso 81
mattresses at s15 Also tbat tha tern,s oc.,,
Time az ,Io,en r,orfIs ,gitl, ~, l,,,t,l,,
of the ianitrsss of the hnilding in ,ybjcb t6a
librarv is located rTbat terr, ,,as e,,t,,,,1,,S
two weeks n was aIso accommodated that
eight instead of seven ianitrcss,,s he eIected
The report was acaopted.
The finance committee presented a report
showing the estimated expenditures for tbe
ensuing year to be Ss1. .05g ~. II was re-
commended that the tax rate be fixed at Ia
mills. 10 for schools, 81 for buildings and ] for
library. The rate is fixed on an estimated
valuation of $2,3s7 .42l The committee also
recommended that the treasurer withhold
S., 900 worth of the new bonds for sale next
year, that temporary loan for 81. 900 be
made to meet current expenses, that no more
temporary loans be made and the tax oollec-
tor be notified of the Boards decision in that
connection. The report was accepted.
The Board then proceeded to elect ianitors.
There were 23 applicants, namely: James
McHugh Abraham Mostow, Edward e.
Davis, Samuel Thomas, John Saeger. John
Beyrand, Henry Cook, Michael Connors,
John Scanlon, A. McManamin, Thomas
Connors, James Corrigan, Michael Murphy,
A. McHale, Daniel Britton Michael Cuff,
Robert Howe, John Matthews, William Kep,
M. Hopkins, John Bees James Doyle, Jos
Tempest. The first named seven were the
old janitors. Four of them were knocked
out, the result Of the first ballot being:
McHugh, 15i Beyrand, Ia Cook 13
Michael Connors, Scanlon, 3 McAIana-
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-07-01

Several days ago two Of our town anglers
spent the day catching frogs at the Green
Mountain. After having captured a sufli-
cheney, and while ON the journey home they
stopped at Shutdown to refresh themselves.
A woman who spied the frogs, took them
from the buggy and stole quietly away. The
deed was not discovered until the sportsmen
had returned home. Becoming angered at
the joke they at once drove back to Shutdown
in search of the woman who stole the frogs,
and found her in the immediate vicinity,
She admitted that she had taken the green
heads and had presented them to a friend
The anglers demanded $5 She refused to
pay it, whereupon Constable Phillips was
dispatched to the scene, and threatened to
enter prosecution against her. She settled
the case by paying the constable Sl5 for the
ioka
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-07-01
BroIsel.s, Raided.

Io-day's New York Journal sayss Fifteen
men from Chief Conlins staff raided Ger
Itch, Martin & Co.'S brokerage offices, on the
twelfth floor of No. 40 Broad street yester-
day afternoon on warrants issued by Magis-
trate Deuel., and made eight prisoners whom
they arraigned later in Centre strC ct court on
a charge Of unlawfully gambling in stocks.
Sergeant Wade said that the concern did a
big out Of itown business. They have, he
says several special telegraph wires to diff
ferent parts Of the country. The sergeant
asserts that the concern does not handle a
single stock. [Stark Bros, who recently
closed their office here, conducted their onera.
tions through the firm above referredto. 7
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-07-01

Is daily proven by buyers who consult our
price list that we are rapidly becoming the
leader" IN astonishing prices. few OF
our prices for pay day Best brooms, 10 cents
the best wash boilers, 20 cents, elsewhere 81
cents. 1t will pay you to watch our pay day
Inducements in these columns in the future.
as we Will shortly remove from our present
quarters, which necessitates a reducing OF
our large stock. At B. A. FBIEDMANs, sue
cessor to RUBINsKY & FRIEDMAN. 22G West
Centre street Next door to Cardin's wall
paper store. 71-3t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-07-01
Delegate Convcntion of Miners

Pittsburg, July IA delegate CON
vention Of coal miners Of the Pittsbur.a
district has been called for next sat
urday by District President Dolan, al
which the miners viii decide whether
or not strike shall be inaugurated for
a higher rate. The call says all miners
organized and unorganized, VIII be en-
titled to representation. In speaking
to a correspondent President Dolau
said: There win be no strike of
miners at this time unless the con-
vention decides in favor of such ac-
tion. If a strike IS inaugurated in the
Pittsburg district there is no doub,
that the diggers in all other mining
states will join in the movement"
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-07-01
Complying win the raw,

The Cross Greek Coal Company is the first
in the region to comply with the Alien tax
law. Yesterday they began tho work Of
preparing list and securing the names of
every alien in their employ. The tax will
be enforced beginning to-day.
The p. & R. Ry. Co. have issued instruc.
tions to all employing officers to make a
prompt return of all unnaturalized aliens in
compliance with the law going into effect
imposing tax of 8 cents per day on EACH to
be deducted from their wages
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-07-01

The suit in eieetment of the city of Phila-
delphia. trustee Of the Girard Estate VS.. John
G. Brosclus, which has been on trial before
Judge Albright since May "a, was suddenly
adjourned yesterday until Tuesday, July 6.
The cause Of this adjournment was a telegram
received by Judge Ryon, one of the counsel,
the sudden death Of his brother,
r. Il. Ryon, at Columbia, Lancaster county.
The case will occupy two weeks longer
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-07-01
Injured by a RInsr.

William Bright of North Market alley,
had several ribs injured aud probably frac-
tured by blast in the West Shenandoah
colliery this morning. He and his butty,
Abe Green, prepared two shots and withdrew.
They heard the reports of two blasts and
returned to the place. A few seconds later
the second shot they had prepared went off
and Bright was thrown several feet, Green
escaped injury. The second shot tho men
heard before they returned to the place was
in a neighborins heading. Bright walked
home With assistance
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-07-01

An election of officers by Washington Camp
No. 1873, p. o, S. of A., was held last night
with the following result Past President,
William Fricke President, Frank GradweH;
Vice President, Frank Dove; Master of
Forms, William Powell Conductor, Charles
Eisenhower; Inspector Emanuel DeIcamp.
Jr.; Outer Guard, Lewis Hopkins Delegate
to State Camp, William J. James Alternate.
Lewis Hopkins.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-07-01

The pool match between John i. Williams
and l.. X. Culbertson at Smith & BELLS
restaurant last night was a closely contested
one. The progress Of the game was watched
with eagemess by a large crowd of spectators.
1t required over two hours to play IT,
Williams being the winner by three points.
The score; Williams 15O. Culbertson, 1877.
The conditions of the game were for the
former to make 15O points to the latters 200.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-07-01

One Of the best places for holding Sunday
school picnics has been discovered by mem
a5ers of the Trinity Reformed Sunday school
Of town. 1t is located on top of the noun
tain north Of town and in beautiful shady
grove. The Sunday school has unanimously
decided TO hold its annual picnic at the place
this year. The idea is to have genuine old
fashioned Sunday school picnic to give all
the members of the church and school and
their friends day of real good pleasure.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-07-01
rne Next Immigration Commissioner

Washington, July There was a
strong intimation given at the White
House yesterday that the president
would select neither T. V. Powderly
nor ex-Representative Keifer as i'm
migration commissioner, but probably
would appoint William G. Edens, of
Galesburg, Ills The protests against
Mr.. Powderly have been numerous. Mr..
Edens is prominently connected in the
labor organizations and has been an
officer of the brotherhood of Railroad
Tralnmen.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-07-01

AS George Movers, of West Line street, was
climbing ladder in the Knickerbocker col
hery yesterday afternoon, spike penetrated
one of his feet and broke off. Dr. Stein
made an incision in the foot and extracted
the piece of iron, which was an inch and a
half long. The injury was serious and
painful one
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-07-01

The following were among the graduates
from the State Normal school at Bloomsbury
yesterday; Agnes Cantlin, Annie Kane,
Maud KEEPER, Mary F. Lechleltner and Nora
NJ. Stanton, of Shenandoah Hattie r. James,
formerly Of Shenandoah land Ruth Williams,
Gilberton Oscar Lindenmuth, Of Ringtown.
There were 1876 graduates.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-07-01
Refrigerators at swalm's hardware store
Potts Irial Ended.

0ptOIHI 10 INNNINN ThhAIU.
PoTTsvILLE, July 1.-The trial Of Thomas
Potts, charged with the killing of John Lid
dell, ended to-day in a verdict of guilty of
involuntary mansaughter." The prosecu-
ton abandoned the charge of voluntary man
slaughter. 1t was not denied by the defense
that Potts struck the blow that resulted in
directly in Liddelrs death
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-07-01

The jury in the case of Ira d. Coble. Of
Tamaqua, charged by DR.. j. w. Sallada. of
Pottsyille, in behalf of the State Board Of
veterinary Surgeons, with pactioing
veterinary medicine Illegally. rendered a
verdict yesterday Of not guilty. The costs
were placed upon the county.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-07-01

The Grant Band will have bicycle race
in connection with its picnic at Columbia
park on July 9th for two prizes gold medal
and bicycle lantern. The race VIII be open
TO all riders and there will be no entrance
fee. All wishing to enter are requested to
send their names to the band. ct
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-07-01
RIBBONS, FLOWERS,
LACES, EMBROIDERlES,
TRIMMINGS, LADIES', CENTS
AND GHILDREN'S UNDERWEAR,
WHITE GOODS, WRAPPERS

Notions, etc. Art in style, high
merit In quality and at panic prices.
You can get style always by paying
Tor 1t. But you can get style at
this store by paying modest livne
price for it. Seasonable and Re
sonable is our motto, and we ive
up to it strictly and enable ou
customers to benefit by all it mems.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-07-01
Ringing, housing, Roarinc Ooer,

1000 pair of ladies fine dongola button
shoes, in three different styles of toes, worth
500 we Will close out at S1.25, regular hard
time prices Also special sale of summer
russets in mems, boys, ladies', misses and
chiidren's shoes WOMER's, 124 North Main
street. e1e1ro
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-07-01

When burglary is committed in our sister
town of Shenandoah, it is safe to assume that
Chief Tosh will have the offender in Potts
Vile Jail within a week. When a burglary
occurs in Ashland, it is safe TO bet that
another will occur within twenty-four hours.
/ Ashland Local.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-07-01
A Closing Question.

Many of the proprietors and clerks of local
business places are anxious to know whether
the stores viii be closed next Monday. Some
are in favor of the movement, but others are
opposed on the grounds that the preceding
Saturday will be pay day and the depression
in business does not justify holiday closings.
No organized movement in either direction
has thus far been decided upon, however.