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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-03
a Baltimore FreaIs.

A Baltimore freak is frog of good
size and n triflc light in color. but ap-
parently not different from any other
frog. The frcakishncss developed when
his frogship was worried, when instead
Of hopping Off or giving utterance to
the deep, sonorous note usually heard
from frogs, he simply opened his mouth
and cried. The frog is nothing If not
human, and suggests, both in tone and
Volume, n bad, pcevish child. The cry
IS not n single note, but several, and is
continued even nftor the annoyance
,cascs
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-03
DEATH IN GLOVES.
Tho Dyes Used Arc Sometimes Poison, ms
One Sad Case Proves.

IL.
One Sad Case Proves.
Danger lies hidden in everything,
even the dainty little glove of feminine
adornment, which seems so very harm
less, says the st. Louis Post Dispatch.
OF course gloves, if they cover the pref
ty hand of some especially pretty wom-
an, have always been more or less dan
gcrous to the heart peace of gallant
cavaliers, but now a great danger to
life itself has been found In a pair Of
black gloves. Not long since the wife
of a lieutenant in the army purchased n
pair of long black gloves, which she
wore to n ball that evening. When she
arrived home she found her hands
stained with black dye, and one finger,
on which there had been the prick of a
needle, was slightly swollen.
The next day the arm was decidedly
swollen and physician was sum,
moned, who ordered poultices, but saw
no particular danger in it-cspecially as
the lady was in good spirits. That
morning the husband said good-by to
her cheerfully, but the noon found a
telegram summoning him home at
once, and he arrived only in time to
have his wife die in his arms. The
poison from the glove had reached the
shoulder and caused her death.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-03
OLD SAXON.
Tho vfriic Words Becoming Fashion
Among CoileEians.

Tho vfriio Words Becoming Fashion
Among CoilegIans.
The craze for everything English Is
reaching the colleges in the shape Of
Anglo-Saxon lunacy. A boy of mine re-
Gently came home from school in tho
east, says writer in the st. Louis
Globe-Democrat, and when we were
one day driving together he spoke Of
the horse as "bracl1." whats bracl?"
I inquired, for I thought it must be
some new slang word the youngster
had picked up, when, to my enlighten-
ment, he explained that it was Saxon
for active. On further inquiry found
that he was full of such expressions,
having learned them from teacher
who was an Anglo-Saxon enthusiast.
Superannuated was, in his dialect,
"overweary," the horizon was the "sky
edge" magnificent was "highdeedy," d
quarrel was "branglc," proud man
was "overmindy" and street car was
folk vain" l explained to him in
sorrow that he was living in the west,
where such profundity of wisdom went
unappreciatcd, and that if he should
happen to ask policeman when the
"folls vain" that went by Sire ghost"
came along, the guardian of the peace
would never imagine he was inquiring
about an electric street car, but would
take charge of him as lunatic- "Folls
vain" may be good enough for Boston,
but it will hardly answer west of the
Hudson.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-03
STORY OF A DIAMOND.
1t Was Obtained by u Surgeon from a
Brazilian by Sharp Practice.

1t Was Obtained by q Surgeon from q
Brazilian by Sharp Practice.
A rare diamond, weighing nearly four
carats, now in New York, has o re-
markablc history. It was found, says
the Pittsburgh Dispatch, in the gold
district of Brazil by a native who did
not know it's value, but kept it as n
'luch" stone. One day while journey
ing to a camp of traders with his gold
dust he was eitten by a serpent. APP
plying the antidote known to the peo-
pie of that country, he proceeded on his
way, but had not gone far when he was
again bitten. He treated himself for
the second wound and continued on his
journey. While STOPPING TO drink from
q brook the fangs of n snake were fas-
tened in the bag which contained the
stone. On reaching the camp he was
found to be succumbing rapidly to the
effects of the venom, and when ques-
toned by the camp surgeon told how
the snake had seized the bag at his
throat
The surgeon was permitted TO see the
stone, and, suspccting its real charac-
ter, he told the native that it was ex-
tremely dangerous to have it about him,
as it attracted venomous reptiles, and
advised him to sink it in the neighbor-
ing brook. The superstitious finder of
the diamond acted upon the suggestion,
and the covetous surgeon, having
watched the proceeding, availed him
self of the first opportunity to fish the
gem from its hiding place. The dia-
mond was purchased recently from the
cutter in Europe by Edwin A. Thrall, Of
New York.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-03
RAILROADS
n 4 8 :: W. AorioIksWssiernRR.

SCHEDULE IN EFFECT AUGUST 90, 1891,
wEsTBouND, LEAVE ROANOKE DAILY.
S S:S a. m. for Brlstol and intermediate stations
o:oo q; m; Tor Rndford, Pulaski, Bristol also for
blueneid, Pocahontas, Elkhorn Clinch VAL
icy Division and Louisville via Norton
Pullman scepers to Memphis and New or.
c, leans and to Louisville via Norton. s.
hects ut hadford for Blucfield and Poea-
n 64ntas: Pullman sleepers to Mepep his viz.
NORTH AND BAsTBoUND, LEAVE ROANOKE DAILY.
E a3 q. M Tor Petersb burg aud Richmond n >;
l2:o0 p. IN. Tor Hagerstown. Pullman slecpers to
NOW 1ork via Harrisburg and Philatephia :
lz'ao p. M ua,ly Tor Richmond ard Norfolk PM
man parior cur to Norfolk. 49, Is
$50 p. M Tor Lynchburg; no connection beyond
b:20 p NJ Tor SHENANDOAH; no connection beyond. :
1l:2e p m. FOR Richmond and Norfolk 7Puilman3
sleeper 10 Norfolk, and Lynchburg to Rich.
1920 ?. m: for Hagcrstown. Pullman sleepers to
Washington via Shenandoah Junction and 10.
New YORK Via Harrisburg. 7, ~
Clinch Valley Dlyision-Leaves Bluef,eId daily
i:O0 a. IN. for Norton, and 1888 D. M for Nor
ton, Louisville and points on L. s. II. r., r.
via Norton $3.50
North Carolina Division-Lcaye Pulaski daily
700 q. M. for Ivanhoc aud 1880 y. M for ivan
hoo and Goasan and 500 a. M. Except SIM.
day. for Betty Baker.
For NIL additional information apply ut ticket
Office or to w b. BEVILJ -
General Passenger Agent. Roanoke, VA,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-03
An Ingenious Young Thief.

a ten-ycar old boy in an Arkansas,
town has been detected in stealing let
ters from post Office box by means of
q string and grasshoppcr. The grass
hopper was tied to the string and let
down into the box through the aper-
ture. When the insect got letter In
its pinccrs tho boy hauled II up and
took the letter.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-02-19
VIII Go 1t Alone.

The organization which for many
years was the pride of the Scranton
c. 7. A. Union-the st. AIMS Pioneer
Corps. of this parish-has resolved to
sever all connection with the body which
gave it birth-the st, AIMS Z. A. B.
Society. This conclusion was arrived at
on Sunday afternoon, when meeting
was held in its rooms. The subject was
thoroughly discussed before this impor-
tant step was taken, and the members
think this resolution will mark new era
in the history of the Corps.
This action has been urged by some of
the members for nearly year past, but
not untilrecently did the movement re-
ceive much encouragement from the
majority of the members, who disliked
the idea of breaking from the mother
organization. The Pioneer Corps is a
non-benefcial, social and semi-military
organization, composed of members of
st. AIMS T. A. b. Society and was Or
ganized by the latter as an inducement to
young men to become total abstainers.
Many of the members believe that
the affairs of the Corps can be conducted
with more satisfaction as separate body
and that its numerical strength will be
largely increased by such a change.
These are the principal causes for sever
ing its connection with the older body
1t will still retain the total abstinence
feature, to which will be added bene-
fetal clause, and it will apply for ad-
mission to the Scranton c. Il. A. Union
when permanent organization is
effected,
Under the guidance and instruction of
Colonel Wm. Kelly the Corps became
famous throughout Northeastern Penn
sylvania for its proficiency in military
tactics, and its exhibition drills won for
it the highest praise on several occasions.
Its membership four years ago became so
large that two companies were formed,
known as Company A and of the First
C.. 7. A. U. Regiment of Pennsylvania,
commanded respectively by Captain
Frank Mclaughlin and the late Captain
Frank Sweeney.
The strike of 1SS7-SS depleted its ranks
like all the other societies, and at that
time both companies were merged into
one. 1t is at present under the able
leadership OF. Captain Frank Mclaughlin,
assisted by Lieutenants John B. Hanlon
and John McGinnis.
The present style of uniform will be
abandoned and full military uniform
will be substituted. Another proposed
change, which will meet the approval of
the public, is to equip the company with
improved rifles instead of the cumber-
some axes. These will give the officers
an opportunity to instruct the members
in regulation military tactics, bayonet
exercises, loading, firing, etc. The name
of the new organization has not yet
been decided upon, but one conforming
with its transformation to military body
will be selected. These changes will he
made as rapidly as possible, and Free
land will soon have first-class military
company, organized upon basis which
will place it in position to be prepared
for any emergency that may arise to
demand its service.
Many members of the older society
fovor the change and its standing will
not be materially effected. 1t will con-
tinue in its efforts to carry out the prin-
ciples of total abstinence and benevo-
lpncp
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-02-19
NOTES FROM OTHLR TOWNS

Edward Wergheiser and his two
horses were killed near Easton last week
by the caving-in of road over an ore
mine.
Peter McManus, IA years of age,
while skating on small pond at Wilkes
Barre Sunday, broke through the ice
and was drowned.
The three miners who were rescued
from the Grand Tunnel mine, near
Nanticoke, last week, are to become
museum freaks and will be exhibited
throughout the State.
Jacob Yoheck and Frederick Will
helm, employed in meat establishment
at Mahanoy City, were fatally injured
on Saturday night by an explosion of
kettle of boiling lard
The body of Edward Gallagher, one
of the men who were imprisoned in the
Jeanesvile mine two weeks ago, was
taken out yesterday afternoon. 1t is
thought others will be recovered to-day
Work was resumed Monday in some
of the departments of the Ellis & Lessig
Iron and Steel Company works, at Potts
town. The men at work accepted the
reduction against which the strike was
lnaugurated.
The probabilities of an additional
law judge, for Luzerne County are now
practically assured. With this necessary
addition to the judicial force of the
county, the legal business will be kept
better in hand and cases be tried within
the natural lifetime of parties.
"A rock weighing about two hundred
pounds fell from Duquesne Heights,
Pittsburg, Monday morning, and crashed
into passenger coach of an express
train, killing Miss Clara Fleming and
injuring three others. The victims were
all students, and were on their way to
school.
Owing to the scarcity of coke many
furnaces in the Lebanon Valley are now
using anthracite coal. Some furnaces are
using part anthracite in order to bridge
over the trouble. Should the strike in
the coke regions continue much longer.
it is predicted that every stack in the
Lebanon and Schuylkill Valleys will
have to resort to anthracite coal for fuel.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-02-19
Murdered by Her Husband.

At sturmeryille, little village near
Pittston q fiendish crime was committed
Saturday night which resulted in the
death of Mrs. Ann Mcmillan, the wife of
Edward Mcmillan, a miner employed in
the mines of the Lehigh Valley Com
pany. Mcmillan and his wife were
known to be hard drinkers, and they
nuarreled frequently. Saturday night
both were under the influence of liquor
and became engaged in quarrel over
some money.
Mcmillan has violent temper, and
during the quarrel he became so enraged
at his wife that he seized pair OF
blacksmiths tongs, placed them IN the
kitchen fire until they were red hot and
then applied them to his wife's face
dozen times or more until the flesh was
raw and one eye was made sightless.
Not content with this horrible cruelty he
threw the woman to the floor and then
tortured her further by placing the
heated iron on the lower limbs until
large portions of the flesh were burned
away and she had received injuries
which proved fatal
Mcmillan was arrested and placed il
iail. The Coroner held an inquest or
the BODY of the dead women and the
jury rendered a verdict charging McMil
Ian with murder.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-02-19

We have made arrangements with
Dr. B. j. Kendall Co., publishers of
"a Treatise on the Horse and his
Diseases" which will enable all our
subscribers to obtain copy of that
valuable work free by sending their
address (enclosing a two-ccnt stamp
for mailing same) to d B. j. KENDALL
Co., ENosBuRG FALLS, VT. The book
is now recognized as standard authority
upon all diseases of the horse, as its
phenomenal sale attests, over four mil
lion copies having been sold in the past
ten years, a sale never before reached by
any publication in the same period of
time. We feel confident that our patrons
will appreciate the work, and be glad
to avail themselves of the opportunity
of obtaining valuable book.
1t is necessary that you mention this
paper in sending for the Treatise. "
This offer will remain open only a
short time.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-02-19

Peck & Fursman's powerful company,
together with their famous Challenge
band. will appear in the above play at
the Freeland Opera House tomorrow
night. The most successful play is now
in its fourth year and will be presented
in this town with strong cast, all their
own scenery, a band of genuine Shawnee
Indians, five trick horses, their own
grand orchestra and challenge band
that is claimed to be the finest on the
road. This play is given one of the
most complete productions, everything
necessary for its proper presentation be-
ing carried in their own special cars.
The acting company this season is the
best that ever appeared in the play,
which has been entirely rewritten and
vastly improved.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-02-19

The Mover mine at Scottdale, owned
by w. j. Rainey, Is on fire, and it is
reported that four men are entombed.
The fire was kindled by a miner ac-
cidentally dropping naked lamp at the
bottom of the shaft, which is 200 feet
deep. The lamp ignited the eaccumulated
gas, which exploded with terrific re-
port and scattered the flames in every
direction. The mine machinery and
workings caught fire, and the large fan
used for ventilating the mine was totally
destroyed, and the interior of the mine
seems to he one mass of furious flame.
The mover coke plant is one of the lar
gest in the region, employing 500 men.
The men at this plant have refused to join
the ranks of the strikers and the works
were running full. Fifty miners were
at work at the time of the explosion. All
escaped except four, who are missing,
and are thought to be dead.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-02-19

The anthracite coal trade continues
in the same dull condition heretofore re-
ported, which is usual at this period of
the year. The dealers throughout the
country appear to have their yards sufii-
ciently stocked with coal to carry them
along temporarily, and there is little
new demand for coal excepting to sup
ply the immediate requirements of those
dealers who have allowed their stocks
to run low. From now until the spring
business begins the anthracite trade will
most likely continue very quiet and with
out much improvement, unless some un-
forseen event should occur to stimulate
it. There is, however, considerable
quantity of coal being forwarded to mar
ket on old contracts. The strike in the
Connellsville coke region has made some
of the anthracite operators hopeful that
they may be able to recover part of their
lost furnace trade, and an effort in that
direction is being made.
The total amount of anthracite coal
sent to market for the week ending
February Z, as reported by the several
CARRYING companies, was $685. SOL tons,
compared with 5l2, 1871 tons in the cores
ponding week last year, an increase of
Is. 346 tons. The total amount of an
thracite mined thus far in the year 1891
was3 ,6S3, ,446 tons, compared with $780,
429 tons for the same period last year, an
increase of 753, ,0l7 ons.--Ledqer.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-02-19
BRIEF ITEMS.
Advertise in the TRIBUNE.

Advertise in the TRIBUNE.
-Drifton is idle to-day rn account of
the funeral of General Sherman.
See the grand street parade by the
Daniel Boone Co. tomorrow at noon.
All kinds of mining supplies for sale
at Birkbeck's Brick Store, Centre Street,
Freeland
The Green Men of Drifton will meet
this evening to elect officers for ST.
Patrick's Day parade.
John d. Hayes spent two days this
week at Wilkes-Barre attending to busi-
hess before the court.
Patrick McGill, of Jeddo, dislocated
his shoulder by falling on the ice, near
the l.. V. Depot at Freeland, on Mon
day evening.
= John Brennan, Sr., resident of
) Ridge street had finger amputated on
: Tuesday last, the result of an accident in
: the Drifton Shops.
Burgess Cowan came up from Wild
wood Beach, N. =, to exercise his privi-
ledge as voier on election day, and done
:. Some excellent work for his party.
Miss Maggie NJ. Miller is closing out
her millinery goods and is Offering some
rare bargains. Call and see her, at Nc
Groarty's block, Centre Street.
The business of S. A. Schooner has
been sold to Edward Stehling lately in
the employ of Mr.. Schooner, and will be
= carried on by him at the same place.
Marriage licenses were issued this
week to William jenkins and Sarah j.
Wilkes, of Upper LehIgh, and John
Kostura and Mary Gnap, both of Eckley.
On the Trail, OF Daniel Boone, a very
interesting border drama, under the
management Of Peck & Fursman, will be
produced at the opera house tomorrow
night.
Joseph Blrkbeck has very unique
clock fixed up in his room in the brick
building. 1t is set to ring at any hour
desired and will keep on ringing until
stopped by hand.
The finest brand of mining oil ever
brought into this region for sale at Birk-
beck's hardware store. Samples given
on trial, and large quantities delivered
at your residence.
The members of st. Patrick's
Beneficial Society of Drifton are request
ed to meet next Sunday at 8 a. m. in
their meeting room.
P. II. HANLoN, Secretary.
Irwin Heckler, boy employed as
driver on the slate bank at No. 2 Upper
Lehigh, while in the act of detaching the
chain from a car on Thursday last slipped
and fell on the track. The car passed
over him killing him instantly. He was
IA years of age.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-02-19
Tigware-AII Kinds. Complete
Line Of Wall Paper and
Stationary.

Line OF Wall Paper and
Stationary.
l have the largest
and choicest line of
Wall Paperin Luzerne
County. Ladies' and
Children's COATS re-
duced. Dry Goods
and Notions. Every
body knows what we
keep. This spring
we will endeavor to
suit everybody in
style and price.
Hats & Caps, Boots
& Shoes. Cannot tell
you prices in this
paper; it would take
up the whole paper.
Carpets and Oil Cloth
| have 70 rolls of
CARPET up stairs.
Do you need any
FURNITURE? Well
my room is 40 feet
long, 25 feet wide and
loaded down with new
goods. We can please
you if in need. If
you need anything
not mentioned in here
call and you will find
it here,
Yours TRULY,
@>Bepner>
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-02-19

Grand Musical Eisteddfod at the opera
house, March 2.
Grand ball of st. Patrick's Cornet
Band at the opera house, March 80.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-02-19
DEATHS.

PARIscE.-At No. Drifton, February II,
Lewis Daniel. son of William Parisce,
aged months. Interment in st. AIMS
cemetery at 8 o'clock to-day CThursday).
Brislin, undertaken.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-02-19

The young men of Brockwayville,
jefferson County, carried the election.
The new Burgess is 81 and the Treasurer
voted on age.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-19
SAVED FROM A LIVING TOMB.
Bishop Joyce's Presence Prevents the
Burial Alive of Preacher.

Bishop Joyce's Presence Prevents the
Burial Alive of Preacher.
LA PORTE, IND, May 16.-Rev. johnson,
a Methodist minister stationed at Rolling
Prairie, this county, in conversation with
some friends here gave an account of q mar
row escape he once had from being buried
alive, He was located in Lafayette some
twenty years ago, when he was taken very
sick. He fingered for long time, but his
life was despaired Of by his friends, and
finally, to all appearances, he died. Pre-
parationS were made for the funeral, aud
in due time the body was placed In casket
and was awaiting burial. At this time Rev.
Joyce now Bishop Joyce came into the
room to look at the remains. He failed to
close the door after him. aud shortly after
his entrance gust Of wind blew it shut
with force that caused quite loud noise
he was looking intently at the features of
the supposed dead friend when the noise
occurred, and, to bis great establishment,
he plainly saw the eyes Of the man In the
coffin nervously move.
This led to hurried investigation and to
the discovery that the man was still alive.
The work Of restoration was begun at once.
which resulted in his complete recovery.
Rev. johnson feels that he owes his almost
miraculous rescue from the horrors Of beir z
buried alive to the visit and observation II
his friend, Bishop Joyce.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-19
Administrators Sale.
ID. LaRoche& Son, AuctioneerS.

BY virtue of an order granted by the Honorable
Hampton l.. Ferrill, ordinary for Chatham
county, Georgia. we will ssll. before the court
houss door in the city OF Savannah &c.,
during the legal hours OF sale, on TUESDAY,
the I'd day of june 1891
The following property, to wit: Lot number
twelve. In the village OF KinRsville south of the
city of Savannah. in said county and state,
fronting on Goodwin street, bounded by lot
number ten (i0l on the east. running north
wardiy one hundred and twenty 900 feet; then
toward the west by its northern boundary fifty
seven 90 feet; then southwardly for it's west
ern boundary one hundred and twenty 1a0)
feet TO said Goodwin street. and along said
street hfty-seven 90 feet to original starting
point for its southern boundary.
Also five hundred and thirty nine $3.50 acres
Of land, more or less situate, lying and being
in the county Of Bingham, said state, bounded
as follows: North by the lands Of W. b. Futrell
and James b. Shearhouse, south by lands Of
William Speir and w. A. Sheffield, east by
LANDS of Lawrence II. Elkins and Robertson
Newton. and west by lands OF Futreil and Ben
nett, said property belonging 20 the estate OF
RICHARD W. RUSSELL, deceased, aud sold
for distribution and payment Of debts.
EMMA A. RUSSELL,
Adm. Estate Il. Wayne Russell, deceased.
Terms cash, purchaser paying for papers.