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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-20
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
Michael Rowland, of Girardville, tried to
End His Life This Morning.


Special to EVENING HERALD
Gilardvile, Sept. 2O.-The people of this
town were startled this morning when it be
came known that well known resident had
made an effort to commit suicide, at his home
on Ogden street.
Michael Rowland, who boards with his
sister. Mrs. Michael Mcdonald, has been i'm
bibinR quite freely of late. He returned to
his home about eleven o'clock this morning
under the influence of liquor, and securing a
razor made a desperate and probably success
ful attempt to take his own life. His throat
was terribly gashed, and he would probably
have succeeded in his evil design had not his
sister, Mrs. Mcdonald, discovered him in the
act of drawing the razor across his throat the
second time. She struck his arm and knocked
the razor to the floor.
Physicians were hastily summoned, and
this prompt action on the part of the man 5
relatives probably saved his life. His condi-
tion, however, is still critical, but the physi-
clans have hopes that he will recover.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-20
INCREASE
EDUCATION
Encouraging Figures From the
Commissioner Of Education,
IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
The Increased Attendance Shows the
Desire ofAmerlcans That Their chill
dren Shall Become Learned-rho In
crease In Colleges and Universities.

Desire of ofAmerlcans That Their Chill
dren Shall Become Learned-Tho In
crease In Colleges and Universities.
Washington, Sept. 2O.-The annual
statement of the commissioner of edu-
ration has been submitted to Secretary
Bliss. The report shows satisfactory
reports for the year ending June 30,
1895
lone cause Of cOngratulation on the
part OF those who hold the doctrine
that popular education is the safeguard
Of our American institutions is, Says the
report, the continued prosperity of the
elementary schools. The increase dur
ing the year 1S96-97 amounted to 251,-
1896 pupils over the previous year. The
total enrolled in elementary schools
amounted to 15,452426 pupils. Adding
10 IT those in colleges, universities, high
schools and academies, the total num-
Der reached 1926, O93'
The total amount of schooling re-
ceived per individual on an average for
the whole United States at the rate Of
school attendance for 1897, is very near
ly five years of 200 days each and
reaches quite seven years in a few of
| the states that are the most lavish In
! their expenditures for education. a
little more than one-hfth of the entire
population attended school at some
time during the year.
A still greater occasion for congratu-
latlon 1t is stated, is the increase Of
students in colleges and universities
| The increase has gone on steadily for
25 years, and in 1872 only $50 persons
in the million were enrolled in these
Institutions. In 1897 the number had
risen to 1,216 In the million. During the
same period there has been an impor-
tant change in regard to conditions of
admission TO college. The standard
has been raised to such an extent as to
require an average OF a years work
more in preparation for the freshmen
class.
Considering the elevated standard. 1t
| is safe to estimate the number in
higher education, measured by the
| standard of 1872 was three times as
large in 1895 as 25 years before. This
! Increase was most remarkable in those
students taking what was called post
| graduate studies and engaged in the
work Of original investigation. The
professional students in the schools of
law, medicine and theology increased
during the same period. During the
same period scientific and technical
schools multiplied.
In view of the continually increasing
| demands for higher education, says the
statement, the increase of professional
education, and especially the rapid
growth of that class of students that
make special expert studies in post
graduate work, Is in the highest degree
| reassurng.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-20
WEDDINGS.
Miss Rachel Reese Married to Mr.. X. E
Hartman To-day.

Park Place was the scene of a fashionable
society event this afternoon in the marriage
ceremony Of Miss Rachel Reese, the accom-
plished daughter of Capt. Edward Reese su-
perntendent of Lentz and Company's col
lieries at Park Place, to Mr. Robert Ellsworth
Hartman, junior member of the dry goods
firm Of l. W. Hartman & Son, at Bloomsbury.
The ceremony took place in the parlor Of
the residence of the brides father.
which was elaboately decorated with
potted plants aud cut flowers. Prof. Jones
orchestra, of Mahanoy City. rendered selec.
tons appropriate to the occasion and played
the bridal chorus from Lohengrin when the
bride entered the parlor leaning on the arm
Of her father. The bride wore a costume of
ivory white satin with lace and pearl
trimmings. There were no attendants Rev.
). w. Buckley, pastor of the Methodist
Episcopal church at Centralia, an old friend
of the family, oncated at the ceremony.
During the ceremony the orchestra
rendered "Taumerei." Thomas J. Reese,
Of CentGlia DR.. George w. Reese, Of Silver
Brook John b. Reese of Mahauoy CITY.
and Daniel s., Edward c. and Thomas G.
Reese, Of Park Place, all brothers of Il G
bride, otliciated as ushers. The wedding
dinner was served by a Reading caterer and
"a corps of assistants After the reception
and banquet Mr.. and Mrs Hartman started
for the White Mountains, New Hampshire.
where they will spend the honeymoon. The
bride is one Of the most popular young ladies
of the region and has frequently demon.
strated her ability as vocalist at entertain.
ments held in this town, Ashland and
Mahanoy City for the benefit Of charities
! particularly at the COuCerts held far IN,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-20

merry birthday party was held last even
ing at the residence of Miss Clara Metcalf
Lost Creek. 1t was Miss Metcalfs eighteenth
birthday anniversary and the event was cee-
brated by about thirty of her friends. She
was agreeably surprised by the number of
beautiful presents she received and in appre-
citation Of the gifts invited her guests to
luncheon, which was heartily enjoyed
Among the residents of town who attended
were; Misses Laura Acker Maggie Jacoby
Josephine Daddow, Birdie and Lizzie BELLS
and Sallie Price, and Messrs. Elwood Jacoby,
Charles Neiswenter, L. B. Brumm, Roy
Rubright and George Brown
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-20

b. j. Yost, who recently gave up his bust
ness in town upon securing lease of the
Lakeside hotel and pleasure grounds at East
MahanOy Junction, yesterday sold his prop.
erty on West Centre street to John Hughes,
of Brownsville, for 81, 700. Mr.. Yost will be
a resident OF the Junction. He had been a
lifelong resident of this town and by his re-
mOyal it lOoses one of its most prominent
and active citizens.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-20

A camp fire was held yesterday afternoon
and evening in Baird's field at the north end
of Main street. The affair was given by the
Womens Relief Corps. auxiliary to the G..
A. r. The ladies prepared refreshments of
all kinds and good old Grand Army bean
soup was also to be had. The attendance was
only fair. The proceeds will be donated to
the treasury of the corps.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-20
Bishop McGoyern's Successor

Archbishop Ryan stated in positive terms
that it is incumbent on him to keep strict
secrecy regarding the candidates for the
Catholic bishOpric of Harrisburg, unless
armed with papal authority. The names of
the three candidates are now on their way TO
the Vatican
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-20

1t is expected that several state officers of
the Sons of Veterans will pay an official visit
to meeting Of Henry Horncastle Camp No
40. of town, next Thursday evening. Among
the officers expected are S. S. Horn, of
Easton, mastering officer of the Pennsylvania
division; A S. Moulthrop Of Dubois.
division commander, and Adiutant Robert Il.
HOPKINS, of Milton.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-20
Rehekah AnnIversnrv

The fortyseyenth anniversary of the
organization of the Daughters of Rebekah in
the United States will be celebrated by
Lydia Lodge, No. ll2 of town. tomorrow
afternoon and evening. They will hold an
outdoor social on the lawn adjoining the
home of Mrs. John Metcalf at Lost Creek A
special program has been prepared for the
occasion
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-20

As the Pennsylvania soldiers have not left
Camp Meade yet, but will probably do so
next week, the Philadelphia & Reading Rail
way will repeat the cheap excursion of last
Sunday on next Sunday, the 25th inst. Train
will leave at 6.O5 a, IN. and returning leave
Middletown at COOP m, aud Clifton, the
station nearest the camp of the sth Regiment,
at 6.15 p. m, Fare, 81 10.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-20

Quartermaster McCauley has settled the
question whether or not volunteer soldier
on furlough must wear his uniform, in
answer to a communication from the Phila
delphia Relief Committee. Major McCauley
says that officers and men on furlough could
wear either their uniforms or civilian clothes.
as they pleased. This ruling will enable those
of the returned soldiers who are employed as
statesmen to go to work Immediately, and
will permit mechanics to put on their work.
ing clothes without fear of arrest.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-20
Had Her Picture "rook. +"

Miss Jeanette Carew, one of the soubrettes
with the Wilson Comedy Company now
playing at Mahanoy City, visited town this
afternoon and sat for photo at Billingers
gallery. She was photographed there last
season and the result pleased her so well that
she decided to pay the establishments a second
visit
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-20

While assisting in unloading heavy timber
at the Suffolk colliery yesterday, Anthony
Ambrose had the index finger of his left hand
fractured in two places. The member was
almost severed from the hand. He was
brought to town and DR.. j. Pierce Roberts
administered treatment
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-20

Millions Of glass bottes--all made by the
prOprietors themselves-are needed to con-
tain the annual output of the Anchor Pain
Expeller, cure for rheumatic and nervous
pains. This fact speaks for itself. 25c.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-20
Lithuanian Drama.

Lithuanian drama in five acts entitled
"Geneyieve," was rendered in Robbins
opera house last evening. The players, in
tally-hO headed by the Lithuanian band,
paraded the streets before the performance
opened, A fair-sized audience was in at
tendance
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-20

The Republican county and district cand-
dates are requested to meet in the parlors of
the Merchants hotel, Pottsyille, on Thurs
day afternoon at 3 o'clock for the purpose of
electing a county chairman. BY order of
ELIAS DAVIS,
0-2O.2t Chairman County Convention
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-20

Among those drawn as jurors for this week
and excused by the court, were the follow
ing: Josiah Walker fire boss at the VIM
Penn collieryi John F. Finney, sworn in a,
Sub-Treasurer at Philadelphia; Joseph ]
Coughlin, of town, pay roll clerk at Kohl
moor cOlliery.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-20
Police Eat CLAIMS.

Policemen Murphy, Butler, Matz, Mullahy
and Araitis, with Constable Phillips aud
Anthony McMananim as guests held a clam
bake at the Brandonvile station of the public
water works yesterday ana spent very
pleasant day.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-20

While b. j, Yost and Amandus WOmer
were driving on Main street this morning the
burr of one of the front wheels fell off and
the wheel followed. Mr.. Womer checked
the horse in time to prevent it starting on a
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-20
Johnson's Cafe, SO East Centre Street. .
Special free lunch tonight.
Violation of Liquor Law.

The affidavit of Detective John j. Toole
was presented to court, setting forth that
Peter Mitchell wholesale liquor dealer in
the Fourth ward of Minersville; Frank Um-
brosavage, retail liquor dealer in the same
ward, and Isadore Rice, retailer in the First
ward Minersville, have sold liquor on Sun
days and to minors, giving the dates when
the selling was DONE and asking for rule to
show cause why their licenses should not be
revoked. Court granted the rule returnable
in two weeks.
Charatan March (sousa's latest) at
Rrmmm,s
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-20

Secretary Lord, of the Anthracite Associa-
tion, notified the members of the sub.com-
mittee on railroads that their presence was
desired at a meeting of the same to be held
in Hazleton on Friday of this week, at
1880 a. m.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-20

report from the Miners hospital this
afternoon stated that the condition of James
Reese was much improved, and that his con-
dition is not considered critical
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-20

Superintendent Bell will shut off the water
this evening at six o'clock, in order to repair
leak on East Coal street. near Plum alley
Those using the borough water should
govern themselves accordingly.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-20

It's folly to suffer from that horrible plague
of the night, itching piles. Doin's Ointment
cures, quickly and permanently. At any
drug store, 90 cents
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-20

Miss Lydia Jenkins entertained number
of her friends at her home in Brownsville
last evening. There was program of vocal
and instrumental music, games were in-
dulged in and refreshments wore served.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-20

Two workmen engaged iu laying the con
crete pavement in front of the post office on
gagged in quarrel yesterday afternoon. They
but desisted hen the boss appeared
on the scene. One of the fighters had his
shirt torn in shreds.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-20

All the colieries of the p. & X. Q. & |. Co.
will suspend operations tonight and resume
again ON Thursday morning, next.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-20

special meeting of the Borough Council
will be held tonight to meet the bondsmeu
of Tax Collector Scanlan and for general
business.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-20
TERRIBLY BURNED.
K'g of Powder Explodes and Miner
suffers.

Martin Shuckart, miner 30 years old and
residing in town. was terribly burned by an
explosion of keg of powder in Packer No
colliery yesterday afternoon The victim
was removed to the Miners hospital and the
officials there say his condition is very serious,
as his face, back, hands, arms and legs are
badly burned. 1t is said a spark from a shot
exploded the powder
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-20

For your watch repairing and iewelry re-
pairing go TO Ike Orkin's l20 South Main
street. II
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-20

Notice to Candidates.

Baked beans aud pork tonight. Clam
soup tomorrow morning.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-20

Geanumns, fuchsias pansies, daises, roses
etc, for spring planting at Payne's nurseries,
Giardville. TuberOse and gladiOlus bulbs
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-20

II will pay you to read Ike Orkins an
nouneements on the fourth page. If
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hendrlck house free Lunch
Grand Army bean soup will be served, free,
to all patrons tonight
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-20

Charlatan March (sousa's latest) at
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VOL. XIII.-NO 228

In order to clean out the balance of our stock
as quickly as possible
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choice at think they will be all
few days at these prices.
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02O2t
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THE HERALD

Crea les business because Of lis kns7On
large circulation and reNde,5 rich
results 10 It's advertisers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-24

OF supplies, the supply steamer having
been to her only the night before.
Early in the morning We started with
the Water Witch for BeauEeu. We had no
ConIederate flag, ours having been in one
of the boats which had gone back at the
time OF the boarding. We turned the stars
and stripes upside down as a signal to our
battery there not to fire on US. Lieut.. Pc
lot We laid out on the deck, and Lieut..
Pendergast, our prisoner, tied up his chin.
Pendergast had been a schoolmate of Pc
lots, and his death seemed TO affect him
as much as the loss of his ship. L remem-
Der as he stood by his body and wiped
away his tears Pendergast said: L never
expected 10 see this happen when Tom
and 1 We're at school together. Poor Tom,
many time I've joked him about that
curly hair
"Our pilot, as told you, had been shot
dead; the pilot of the Water Witch was
badly wounded, and as We We're in danger
OF attack from a number of gunboats at
any time 1t was necessary to move the
prize TO Beauheu. A quartermaster among
our prisoners professed TO know the chan
mel and agreed if We would let him go af-
forwards to pilot us wherever we wanted
to go. Lieut.. Price, with his own head in
great bandages, stood by him with a pis-
tol and threatened to blow his brains out
II ne ran US ashore. In little while
though, he had US on a bar. The lieuten-
ant started TO kill him but showed him
mercy. BY lightering the steamer, when
high tide came we managed to get her off
Every minute We expected to see some
gunboats show up and we had every
thing In readiness to fire the Water Witch
ana escape, If necessary. 1t did us little
good saving the steamer, though, as We
could not get outside with her and she
was afterwards burned when Sherman
took Savannah, to prevent her from fall
ing into his hands.
Lieut.. Pelot is buried out in Laurel
Grove cemetery, but not in the veterans
lot. He was given a grand funeral. OF all
of those who took part in the capture
know of but one who Is living in this sec
ton beside myself John CaVanaugh, who
is, think, down at Sapelo He was In Pc
lots boat"
The unfortunate commander of the Wa
ter Witch was afterwards tried by a Fed
eral court martial and suspended for two
years with loss of rank on the charges of
negligence in allowing his vessel to be
captured.
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tioner Is sImilarly weIghtedl. and no lon-

toner Is similarly welghted), and no lon
ger with lead.
Even IL the condemned man were to be
beheaded within the prison walls, IL is
probable that the same crowd would col
lect outside and utter the same noises
which are not audible. however, to those
present at the execution. except very
family. In the meanwhile M. Deibler
threatens to resign. He has done this
several times before; indeed, In this re-
spect. he resembles a French cabinet
council. Old age Is his present excuse,
and the desire to hand over his functions
20 his son. The absence OF NJ. Deibler will
rob the executions of much of their hor-
ror. more weirdly repulsive figure 1t
would be difficult to conceive than this
old, old man, limping about under his
old dllapidated silk hat built In the fash
ION of 1873, with his methodistical beard
and black surtout (the last Of the sur
touts). his squirting, villanious eyes and
sensuous, pendulous, Fagin-like nose and
infinite "morgue" His hands are dyed
with the blood of over 500 wretched fellow
crea tnres-murderers, doubtless, but the
pride and JOY of the man In his loathsome
occupation Is horrible beyond descrip-
tion.
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REAL ESTATE AGENTS EXEMPT.
No Tax Imposed on Them Under the
New Law.

~~--~
New Law.
Washington, July 2S-In a decision made
to-day the commissioner of internal rev.
enue holds that there is no provision An
the new revenue act under which special
tax can be held to be imposed on real
estate agents or any person. or firm. for
simply buying or selling real estate ON
commission either for themselves or for
others; also that the law Is aimed at a
class of men known generally in the com
munity as brokers who whether this
is their sole occupation or is merely done
by them in connection with their other
business negotiate purchases or sales OF
stocks, bonds, notes, etc, either for them
selves or for others.
The decision holds that a fair construc-
ton Of the law does not make any man a
broker necessarily, who invests his sur
plus earnings in stocks, bonds notes etc
but does not negotiate purchases or sales
thereof.
"A man rs a broker under this act" Il
concludes, who negotiates purchases or
sales OF stocks, bonds, notes, etc. ia the
course Of business; and this applies to
real estate agents. Insurance agents. at
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-24
RESULTS ON TBE DIAMOND.
Games Played Yesterday by the
National League.

National League.
New York. July 23.-The Brookyns were
beaten by Boston to-day through their
inability to connect with Nichols pitch
ing. Attendance / 100 Score: R.HE.
Brooklyn 900 0 0 O-3 3
Boston .......2 0 0 0 0 0 1 IA 4
Batteries Kennedy and Ryan; Nichols
ana BERGEN.
Philadelphia, Pa, July 23-The Phillies,
through superiority in the field and team
hitting defeated Washington to-day. At
tendance 5.S31. Score R.H.E.
Philadelphia 20 0 0 0 2-6 10 8
Washington Il / 0 o. 4
Batteries-Piatt and Murphy; Mercer,
Donovan, Mcclure and Kinslow.
Pittsburg, July 2S-Both teams played
sloppy ball and the pitchers did excellent
work The feature was Miler's base
stealing. In the second Inning he stole
third and followed on the next pitched
ball by stealing home. Attendance $500.
Score: R.H.E.
Pittsburg 40 0 0 % 6 4
Cincinnati 30. / 0 0 0 2 % 3 /
Batteries-Tannehill and Schriver. Haw-
aey and Peitz
New York, July 23.-Seymour pitched
great ball and was given the best of sup
port. Joyce and Kelly We're put out Of
the game for kicking. Attendance $500.
Score: R.H,E.
New York 80 0 2 2 1 ks 10 /
Baltimore 40 0 0 0 0 90 Z 2
Batteries-Seymour and Warner; Nc
James and Robinson.
Cleveland, o., July 23.-Isbell's wildness
was mainly responsible for the defeat Of
Chicago to-day. Attendance $500 Score:
R.H.E.
Cleveland .....1 0 0 x 10 0
Chicago .......1 0 0 0 o 0 o o. 7 3
Batteries-Young and thinner; Isben
and Chance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-24
poPULIsT CONVENTION OFF.
MIddIe-Of-the-Road Faction Adam
don Cincinnati Rally.

Cincinnati, o., July 2S.-The Times-star
to-day says: THE national convention OF
the Peoples party, called to assemble in
Cincinnati, Sept. 5, 1885, Is off, and the
gathering of middle-of-the-road' and af-
fliated Popunsts will not get beyond a
call. Several states had held conventions
and selected delegates. Maine had chosen
five leading Populists as delegates. other
states had responded to the Omaha call.
Even Georgia had broken away from Sem
ator M. C. Butler. But Texas would not,
and this broke the backbone of the
straight Populist movement"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-24
WAYCROsS' PROGRESS.
Col. Waring to Make "A Survey for a
Sewerage system.

Waycross, Ga. July 2S.-At the regular
meeting of the City Council, held last
night, Dr. ]. c. Rippard was elected health
officer. and Mayor Knight was instructed
by the Council to engage Col. G. E. War
ing of New York to come and make
survey ana estimate for a sewerage sys-