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The Van Buren press., 1898-04-23
Every Day "a Month.

The gradual change in the day and
the month now taking place proceeds
continuously until the duration of a TO.
tation Of the earth is prolonged TO IS
Of our present days. At the same time
the month or the time of a revolution of
the moon round the earth, will also oe.
cupy IS Of our days. Since the month
here means the period of the return of
the moon to the same place amongst
the stars and since the day is TO be est
mated the same way the moon must
then always face the same part of the
earth's surface. and the two bodies
must move as though they were fast.
ened together by bar. The outcome
OF the lunar tidal friction will accord.
ing.y be that the moon and the earth
vii goround as though locked together
in period of IS Of our present DAVIS
with day and month identical in lsne,th
Prof George II. Darwin. i'm A.lartio
The Van Buren press., 1898-04-23
dFFrcEHoLDrEG rAx-EATERs
E,tnh..7-, al per-saus faeiaded n the
CI=-iI Ser-vfee LISTS 81 Narf-
Gus Countries

TIE statement vas published rsseiir-
e saat s1r number Of PERSONS n me
classified evil service II Great Britain
exclusive. IF eoun7e. Of ne army. aazT.
s1nsfaHnIarY and sleetst officers.
amounted "a - $50 win annual par 81
arH8 .5JB or sa5.GaB J11 N official
statement made 10 Washington an
March showed s1af ne s8rd. number
If affeehalde-s IN thiB e8untrT was
1877. The aggregate = aries amount
Fl 70 So. 80 o. The classified lisf %
afFieehaIders anmhess = jag, leaving IN
sBe uue.assified list 1850 81 whom
shout $1,000 arr sOlIrrh-eiass pest
masters.
in Great Britain he pest 5ffiee and
telegraph office employees ara not m
GUIDED n tie civil service Figuring ne
gpunlafIBa VI The United states a. nov
about double taat OF Greaa Britain.
Il Is sean mat ne number q persons
n he sivil service u Great Britain Is
relatively greater than ir Is here. II
France. by a reeent computation there
we're in the civil service 81 mat country
-. 600 persons. ar abour che per cent.
Of tie 1oUularinu--30d GO men ard
= g9B women. a z0tai, however. which
included ne instructors n and en-
pi0ves Of the government schools,
which IA England and the United
/ States ara local, not national concerns.
No one seems 20 know even approx
mateiy how many persons II Germany
are IN the direct employ Of the govern
ment exclusive Of the army and navy.
| IN Austria-aungary, where the con-
/ ditl0us Of government are not much
/ dissimilar from those which prevail in
| Germany, the civil service includes 2OO,-
COO persons. I20,8GG in Austria and so 900
/ in Hungary. The Austrian method OF
computation, however Is not one which
would be likely 70 gain much favor
/ here, especially when there was a legis
lature in session at a state capital
/ The Austrian division Of inhabitants is
/ as follows. Farmers. those engaged
in manufacture. those engaged in com
MERGE, capitalists, these in the civil
service. those in domestic service, and
various persons The designation OF
Capitalist would never do in the
United States. It would prove too elias.
tie-too large when there were no taxes
70 be paid, too small, perhaps, when
there were taxes to be collected-and
a subdivision Of the population as "cap-
italists' would be awkward for another
reason, because il would be difficult TO
ascertain what was the dividing line be-
tween the penury Of the majority and
the afiueuce of the few. and no such
subdivision would be permanently pop
ular here. In Spain considerable mum
Der Of the population are returned as
Migrants and smugglers," but Spain
Is the only country which preserves this
sinister subdivision of its people. and
there is no separate subdivision for
those in the public service, though the
colonial, maritime and customs inter.
ests Of Spain require a very consider.
able number of persons on the national
payroll Italy has large civil list, but nc
stated class of Migrants and Snug
giers. Tribune.
The Van Buren press., 1898-04-23

An English statistician hasreeentiYen
gagged ~ an original task, that u study
ing the influences Of music on the hair
The Investigator establishes, IN the FIRST
place. that the proportion d bald per
sons ~ 80 per cent. for the liberal pro.
fessions In general, with the exception
~ physicians. who appear to hold the
record for badness. which IS 90 per
cent. M1sical composers ID not form
an exception 70 the rBle and badness
is ~ frequent among them as IN the
other professions. The eornet.a-pistou
ard the French hoIn aet with snrpris.
ing surety and rapidity, but the from
bone is the depiiatory Instrument par
excellence. ~ will clear The hair from
ones head IN Eve years. This is what
the safhor calls badness Of the fan
fares~ which rages with special vio-
leuce among regimental nands.-Tit.
Bite
The Van Buren press., 1898-04-23

The BuFaioniaEs were canning home
from somewhere OF other They were
an In the same sleeper. One Of the par
~. the latest, turned in early. The
others did not feel sleepy, so they spent
an hour or two in the pleasant diversion
o. keeping the fat man wide awake.
The fav0rite method was 10 wait until
the Fat man was DOING and then throw
something in the berth. At ten o'clock
one Of the party earelessiy tossed in a
shoe. 10 was good, big, honest shoe.
ard &C. Bit the fat man in the tenderest
part Of bis anatomy, his stomach. He
bad borne it all good-uaturedly before
that But he drew the line there. So
be- opened the ear window and quietly
dropped the shoe ont 10 the Snow. The
others had stopped their pranes and the
fat man went 70 sleep with a peaceful
smile On his face. com sorted by the
bought that he was good and even viii.
eimebody. He was. u vas his ovu
.Icn.--BlfFalo Enquirer
The Van Buren press., 1898-04-23

Among the multifarious duties which
demand the attention Of the Caleu-ts
ponce the capture Of sharks In ~
Hooghly finds a place. Durfn- he ,. a.
= years rewards have been paid for
me destruction Of these marine -
sl,el', and recently the Bengal govern
ment laid down a scale FOR +b--s -
rneuts.-N. y. sun F's-
The Van Buren press., 1898-04-23

The expenses n Great Britain are
now about s5ooooo.ooo yearly or near
fq $1,000 per minute. but every tick Of
H.e clock represents an inflow ~ a 10
,le over ten dollars into ths British
treasury. fhas leaving sn annual slr
pins 81 about s200y000o-Chieags
Trfs.r.er
The Van Buren press., 1898-04-23

SIfst Tramp Gr hayIoft. laoI.in1
,hFolgh crack in harnl-HoIv sucl,si
l'.'.ie- ae snow is Tree feet deeu.
second Tramp fhorrfsa1 - d. A.,
levels i.7-u5- to-Ds-s VI 10
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Gettlns Id - &c.

DIXON understand that you said l
u'un know as much as a yellow dog.
hlNon-l never said anything Of the
kind
lhen what did YOU saw
L sald my yellow dog knew m0re
than you did-"-Chicago Evening News.
The Van Buren press., 1898-04-23

The smoofhsst men are those oct "a
whom sou can't get ar srgumerts~
Wssblng'cu Dsmocrst
The Van Buren press., 1898-04-23

The Gospel Of Freedom, BY Robert
Herrick. professor u English Htera-
fore in tbc University 81 Chicago. is the
fine ~ novel 70 be published shortly
~ The Macmillan company. The motif
~ the story is that Of personal indie
Fendence in iis appeal especially 20 the
restless. eager eVotist.c women Of our
neW American CIVILIZATION The scenes
ere laid 'n Paris, Chicago and Florence
The Van Buren press., 1898-04-23

q court n equity 1sill relieve against
e contract procured BY false representa-
tions. whether OF not the party nal kin
such representations knew shat tasy
we're false.
The Van Buren press., 1898-04-23

Mrs. VI. " Lux, the widow ofCharies
Lux, the cattle king, Is insured for s1ee,-
GO and Mrs. Emeline Wallace. also q
san Francisco, IS insured for SSo1le.
next 70 Mrs. Hearst. the most heavily
Insured woman in this country is Mrs.
a. White, Of Gardiner. Ne, WI, q a Pc. =
Of $4,000.
The Van Buren press., 1898-04-23

Rev. ?. ]. Harl1ins. P. r. Of s.. Js-
r1Fne's church, Hoiyul1e. Mass. is har-
ing plans drawn for q chapel which he
expects % erect in The near future t1r
me Young Ladies' sodality. To vii
seat 500 or 500 persons
The Van Buren press., 1898-04-23

r. pfl fffh ~ Hffff Hiptlff"Hs pre-
giouely noticed ihere
Ybrd feel q HtGe BE more com
f0riable II r 30 gour feef down. TOO eh %
he m"ered aad 10 my horror he pvt
a oop n rope round ny right leg drew
b. underneath 01e inner rail aad Then
lis6e f6e end fast 70 my Jeff ankle.
above fhe rail : saa fhus god righf
arross the frsek. aad esespe frofn q
Hid"oae deafh seemed .fnpossibl~ 8ut
fhe y,Hsid bad rot finished get
There's mef o chance fhat gou
ehf esH or be ssid. 20 flI re- v0nr
month np Won can say gour prayers
.nsf 81 eeu eith 81 sbuf ss open. and
the foonef y0n say Them The better.
for yen never hooded 70 more
"He faTe8 psrf NJ ny haadkereb III
$50 my mopfb snd tied u r5nnd with
smother 5lt ~ rope Then hc proceeded
20 rfe ~ poekefs
6ot any .oose essh sooet you
rhafa light IIl take care ~ u for ID
WON'T 10 gou ahg good moss. reckon.
aad yeu'H hate the dying nUsfaef.oa
nj having helged nc fl eef ~ % I'm
dom SOD now y0u skunk ~ rsrG~r
Goodnight told son rd be fhe
death N gou ono d8F bot bg Heaven.
never hoped for euch paying ~ o.
CD scores ss fhif Remember. F6a 81
see fbe head-HQite 81 fhe engine cora.
ing towards Fou you'll Aeaf fhe roas
Of TIE tHin nnts gong io squash
you fff good revenge. isn-t f9 rd
zfsy here snd zee The end ofitif could
only i've no fine ~ spare aosg goosi-
night Wafdef Davis. curse you'
"An4 with "a brutal Kick af NY 1e.
fense.ess body. he started of in fhe ~
recfioh Of Wests0or ! could See BIS
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-03-15
Extraordinary Announcement.

wish to inform my many customers and
public in general, that l am now about to
embark in the manufacturing and merchant
tailoring business on large scale. This is
only in accordance with what l have adver-
tised since last fall. Ny piece goods will ar
rive in few days and viii be displayed in
the windows Each piece will be marked
All | ask is that you will visit the so-called
merchant tailoring stores, examine their
goods, got prices, and then get mine. 1t
will not take you long to decide who is
cheapest. Every suit will be manufactured
on the premises No. 10 South Main street
| have transferred the management of my
large ready-made department to Mr.. John
Elliott. He is fully conversant with the
clothing trade in all its details and in the
future will take entire charge Of my ready
made department. | will devote my whole
attention to merchant tailoring and manu-
featuring. My old ready-made stock has
been almost entirely closed out. Whatever
is left will be sacrificed at one-half the for
mer prices. We intend to have an entire
new stock and we are receiving daily the
latest novelties in MEMS boys and chill
drens' suits hats, caps and furnishing goods.
The prices-well, you will have to call and
examine to fully appreciate them. We don't
brag blow, or bluster, but substantiate plain,
honest facts. A call will convince you that
we mean what we say aud that it will be
dollars in your pocket to deal with us.
l.. REFowsCH,
10 South Main Street,
Shenandoah, Pa.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-03-15

deserves attention as giving an ac-
curate account Of the views and in
tentions of at least three Of the great
powers" The correspondent says
"The article asserts that the United
States are well aware that i'm declar-
ing war against Spain they could not
count upon the approval of any of the
European powers. AL, it alleges,
would sympathize with Spain if not
actively certainly by categorical pro-
test against President McKinley's con-
duct. This is also well known at Mad
rid
Therefore" continues The Novoe
Vremya writer ut is hoped that Spain
will not fall into the trap laid by
Washington, for she has so far no seri-
Gus grounds for declaring war, and
measures should Immediately be taken
in order that she may not have such
grounds in the future.
THE European representatives, q"
concludes the article, will notify the
Washington government of their opin-
ion that war is not desirable. and It is
to be hoped that President Mckinley
will realize the disadvantage of such
general censure and viii not allow him
self to be egged into war by American
spectators"
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-03-15
ROBBERY CLEARED UP.
Thomas McIale Committed ON Oath OF
Rev. AbrOmaitis.

Rev. Abromaitis.
large crowd gathered this afternoon at
the office of Justice William II. Shoemaker
to hear the finale of the robbery which was
perpotrated at the parsonage of the Lithu-
anian Roman Catholic church.
The prisoner was Thomas McHale, well
known young man of town. He professed
total ignorance of the crime, but Rev. Alb
romaits took the witness and after detailing
the circumstances of the robbery, which
have already been published by the HERALD,
he positively identified McHale as the man
who held him under guard while the rob
berry was being perpetrated
McHale was arrested at Colorado last night
by Policeman Martin Mullahy. The source
of information that led to the arrest is with
the authorities
Patience Bender and Mrs. Annie Hughes
were two witnesses heard before Justice
Shoemaker this afternoon and they testified
that McIIale confessed to them in the pres
ence of other witnesses that he and the
Spider" whose real name is Michael Wills,
and who is already in Jail awaiting trial on
the same charge, perpetrated the robbery.
Mrs. Hughes also said that McHalc told her
that Wills caught the watch dog by the
neck and gave him something to put him
to sleep.
McHale was committed to jail to await
trial without bail.
After the hearing HERALD reporter was
told by one of the witnesses that the watch
dog at the parsonage, according to state
ment made by AcHale, was put to sleep by
Wills with the use of a syringe and chloro-
form
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-03-15

Philadelphia, March ia repre-
sentative of the United States govern
ment has been in the city several days
on a special mission with the Phila-
delphia and Reading Railway company
in regard to finding what the company
wants for it's fleet. The question was
put to one of the officers, and he said
that the company did not desire to part
with it's fleet unless it was an abso-
lutte necessity, but if there was war the
company would do all it could to help
the government. The government
wants to know what the company val
ues its whole fleet at. In case Of war
the various vessels, barges and tugs
owned by the company would be of
immense service. There are &C ves-
sells of various sizes in the fleet.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-03-15

The lumber yard at the northern end o.
Main street, for many years conducted by
J, w. johnson, to-day passed into the hand:
of Messrs. William Glenn and John o. Hcarn
Both gentlemen have for long period been
connected with the Shenandoah Feed and
Lumber Company, Limited, and are there
fore no strangers to the public of Shenan-
doah and vicinity. The deal has been under
consideration for some time, and the new
proprietors carry with them the best wishes
of their friends. They have concluded to
add a feed department. and will carry con-
stantly in stock hay, oats and corn. Brick,
lime and sand can also be procured from
them. Al present Messrs. Glenn and
O'Hearn are conducting a branch lumber
yard at Mt Carmel.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-03-15
An Excellent Production.

Elroy's Stock Company opened week $
engagement at Kaior's grand opera house,
Mahanoy City, last night with excellent
success. The play was wife for Wife" a
story of Southern life, which was strongly
presented and won the hearty appreciation of
the audience The company is headed by
j. Harvey Cook and Miss LOttie Church.
The latter will be remembered as the leading
lady of John A. Stevens Company. The
company's repertoire is strong one To
night Tho Land of the Midnight Sun" will
be produced.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-03-15

We have large stock of dry goods and
notions on hand, and in making preparations
for moving we will for the next ten days
offer our Ontire stock of plain and figured
silks, satins, cashmeres, serges and fancy
novelty dress goods at cost.
Our stock of domestic goods, muslins,
towelings, tickings, fannels and cotton
hannels at similar prices.
Notions consisting of gloves hosiery,
handkerchiefs, collars, cuffs, underwear,
corsets and all other notions will be sold at
cost.
3-l5-tf r. f. GILL.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-03-15

John Elliott has taken charge of the bal
ance of l.. Refowich's retail stock and will
hereafter assume full control of the business
He is young man of genial disposition and
excellent business ability and his future is a
bright one. Mr., Refowich could not have a
better successor.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-03-15

Another unsuccessful effort was made by
the Borough Council of Tamaqua last night,
to break the deadlock over the organization
caused by the tie between John Horn and
William Conrad Both are candidates for the
Presidency. The vote now stands to g.
After three ballots were taken without
break, the meeting was announced adjourned
by Mr.. Hall. Court will be asked to appoint
a new Council.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-03-15
At KepehinsISPs Arcade Cafe.
Puree of pea soup, free, tonight.
Hot lunch tomorrow morning.


The recent resignation of Drs. Reese and
Swenk. from the staff of surgeons at the
State hospital, has interfered with the
efficiency of the institution, and the remain
ing surgeons have been worked very hard.
DIR, A. +. Bronson, of Girardville has become
temporarily attached to the staff.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-03-15
The Emmet Ball.

The Emmett League of town, will hold
their 7th annual ball in Robbins opera house,
on st. Patrick's night, the 18th inst. Reilly s
full orchestra will furnish dancing music.
The balls held under the League in the past
is guarantee that everything will be con
Quoted in tirst-class style, and a treat is in
store for all lovers of the terpsichorean art.
3-I5-3t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-03-15

Samuel Godber aged about 20 years, died
at the Miners hospital, at Fountain Springs
yesterday afternoon. He was employed at
the Morea colliery and on the 9TH inst was
kicked by mule, breaking his jaw in three
places. The deceased was a son of George
Godber, of town, and brother-in-law OF
Henry Jevons, of South Jardin street. He
was member of Lodge 5l5, l. o. o. F., OF
town
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-03-15

The merchant tailoring department which
will now form an important addition to the
Mammoth Clothing House was ushered into
the tailoring world to-day A large force Of
experienced tailors have been employed aud
they are already engaged in filling orders
which were placed at earlier dates. Mr..
Goldin, the proprietor, invites the public to
inspect the stock Of piece goods on hand
and is satisfied that his prices are the cheap
est in town.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-03-15

The we'll known Singer Sewing Machine
Company wants to rent small store room on
Main or Centre streets for an office. Will
rent for a year. Reference, our present
andlord. ex- Postmaster Mellet. 3.lO-lw
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-03-15

The Hazleton Standard says it is currently
reported that A. P. Blakslee, superintendent
of the coal branches of the Lehigh Valley
railroad, has resigned, and that Mr.. Van
Allen, of the Buffalo branch, will succeed
him
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-03-15

And take it to Kirlin's drug store and receive
a 81 90 bottle of Madame Jeannes French
Secret of Beauty for 35 cents, Good for two
weeks only. 3-l5-lt
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-03-15

The friends Of John Ramage rendered him
a masquerade surprise party at his residence
on East Coal street last evening, The affair
was a pleasant one, and those present had
an enjoyable time. Refreshments were
served.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-03-15
THE WEATHER.

The forecast for Wednesday: Fair to
partly cloudy weather. and slightly higher
temperature with fresh eastefly to southerly
winds, followed by rain.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-03-15

Children and adults tortured by burns,
scalds, injuries, eczema or skin diseases may
secure instant relief by using DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. 1t is the great Pile remedy. c.
III. Hagenbuch.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-03-15

Itchiness of the skin, horrible plague.
Most everybody afflicted in one way or
another. Only one safe never failing cure
Doan's Ointment. At any drug store, 80
pants
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-03-15

For sick headache, sick stomach and loss of
appetite take DR.. Bulls Pills, the hest medi
cine for the common, everyday complaints
25 cts.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-03-15
FAIR TO ALL.
A System That Carries with it Genuine
Equality.


The Spring season has arrived and we are
ready for it with the largest, finest and best
stock of clothing for men, youths and chill
dren ever brought to Shenandoah. Each
article is sold with guarantee as to quality
and make, and every piece is made by us.
Have you heard of our One Price System &?
Well tell you. Since the 3rd of March we
have been doing business on a strictly One
Price basis No more cutting prices at our
place. You find every garment marked dis
tinctly at what it is actually worth to the
consumer. If you like what you examine
you take it at the price matchmaking less
and nothing more. Since the One Price sys-
TEN has been in operation our business is
greater than ever it was before People
express surprise at the prices marked on our
goods. We have always sold cheap, but
under the One Price system our prices are
still lower. We mark every piece at bottom
rock and that mark becomes our One Price.
We can sell cheaper than others because we
manufacture all our own clothing aud have
no rent to pay. Spare few minutes to look
at our show windows-one filled with men S
clothing and the other with children's cloth
ing. After looking you will agree with US
that there never before was better or larger
display of clothing in children's suits and
novelties in Shenandoah. Anyone who wants
to see the latest styles in clothing should not
miss looking at our windows.
A Fine Merchant Tailoring Department
has been opened in our store and we have
over 500 worth of piece goods from which
you can select and have suit made by our
own tailors in our own building. We guar
antee perfect fit and elegant finish at any
price you want. No fit no purchase.
MAMMOTH CLOTHING HOUSE,
l.. GOldin, Prop,
Q and IL South Main street,
Shenandoah, Pa
P. S.-If anybody finds five days after max
ing purchase of us that we are not cheaper
with our One Price system than any Other
store in tho county, we redeem the goods and
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-03-15

Suitable for offices. Mellet building corner
Market and Centre streets. Apply on
premises. 3-14.6t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-03-15
A RUSSIAN OPINION.
All European Governments would
sYmpathize with Spain.

London, March 15-The Vienna cor
respondent of The Times telegraphs an
abstract of an article in the st. Peters
burg Novoe. VremYa which. he thinks
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-03-15

Bean soup, free, tonight. Baked potatoe
and sausage tomorrow morning.