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The Frankfort roundabout., 1892-01-09
The Old HON estead.

Denman Thompson's play returns
to the Opera House, Monday, January
IL The presentation of this famous
piece will be at the hands of the same
company Of artists Mr.. Thompson
sent here last season, and whose
work left so favorable an impression
behind. Both play and company
were handled by our local press in
fiattering manner, and as the compa-
ny have been together for a period of
two seasons, it is safe to assume their
former success will be duplicated. OF
the play little can be said but what
is already known to every person old
enough to read or attend place of
amusement, yet in spite of its length
of service, new interest always seems
to be awakened, and the auditor finds
something that was missed when
seen before. A wealth of human ma
ture is contained in this piece, and
pretty, quiet treatment of phase of
real and everyday life, devoid of
sensationalism; its claims resting up
on purity of its general tone, the
quality Of its dialogue and the un-
affected naturalness of its incidents
and characters, besides following out
a well-worn theory that sit often
takes a very small and simple key to
unlock the door Of memory"
The Frankfort roundabout., 1892-01-09

spired the heart of David when he
marred his 9th srwse spotless reign
by the two awful crimes against
Bathsheba and Uriah. 1t ruled the
acts of the traitor Judas 1t controll-
ed the lying lips Of Ananias and Sap
phira. And from the beginning till
now it has had hand in every sin
committed on this earth. Mems
lives are sinful because they are
selfish. And the great purpose of
Christ's mission to this earth was to
change the center of mems lives
from self to Christ, to swallow up
their self-love in broadening love
of others for jesus sake. she died
for all that they which live should
not henceforth live unto themselves,
but unto him which died for them
and rose again" No selfish man can
be Christian, for he utterly lacks
the spirit of Christ No selfish man
can ever reach heaven for the great
Judge will say: ''Inasmuch as ye
have not done it unto one of the
least of these, We have not done it
unto me; therefore depart
The Frankfort roundabout., 1892-01-09
Living Questions

Are most esteemed by every intelli-
gent man and woman. Derangements
of the liver, stomach and bowels
speedily present to us the living ques-
tion of obtaining relief 1t is at once
found in DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets,
which cure sick headache, bilious
headache, constipation, Indigestion,
bilious attacks, etc. Purely vegeta-
BILE and perfectly harmless, they are
unequaled as a specific for the COM
plants named One tiny sugar-coat-
ed Pellet dose. In vials, 25 cents.
Carry them in your vest-pocket.
The Frankfort roundabout., 1892-01-09
$4,000, 900 RUSSIANS
STARVING.
An Earnest Appeal from an
EXiled Russian Noble
man.

In this, the last decade of the 10Th
century, with all it's development of
art and science. richly endowed in all
respects by the dear mother Nature,
in the create II empire on t ear h,
under aform Of government, united
brainless and heartless autocracy and
plutocracy, at this moment $4,000, 900
hungry, starving, dying Russians are
bitter, painful ard terrible demon
stration to the progressive element
of humanity of the evil If such gov
ernment. In the name of humanity
living on the planet earth where
each individual constitutes part of
all my mind and heart, as true
Russian, brothers and sisters. indi-
vidually and collectively, in the name
of American citizenship and my
adopted country, to help by organi-
cation and all possible Legitimate
means my unhappy countryman in
all parts of the great Russian empire.
Their sufferings are not from any
fault of their own but are the inevi-
table result of the brutal and igno
rant autocracy and absolutism which
guides the destiny of great nation.
In the face Of the calamity which
oyershadows anything in the last
three centuries, am confident that
from all brains and heart everywhere,
worthy the name of human, will
come response to the Russian exile
and American citizen DR.. Weight
novel, of Tampa, Florida, no matter
how much or how many the personal
differences may be. 1t is an appeal
for starving countrymen and will
take so little to avert what seems an
inevitable and horrible fate. Keep
in mind constantly that eight dollars
represents life prolonged for eight
months. One dollar, months lease
on life, five cents, food for two days
for fellow being. Don't forget the
shortest way to heaven, Take to the
right and go straight ahead!"
Yours respectfully,
In Russia Nobleman Theodore N.
Leonlieff.
In America Fred. N. Weightnovel.
Unity OF love. o 1--we. q life.
We n ntly hear, we dimly TO
In different Erase we pray,
But dim or clear we own to thee
The Light. the Truth, the Way
Alone. o love. ineffable,
Thy loving name Is given,
To turn aside from thee Is hell
To walk with thee Is heaven.
The Frankfort roundabout., 1892-01-09
Established
Facts:

That the ROYAL BAKING POWDER is the oldest
and purest baking powder, and the greatest
in leavening strength.
That it is free from every injurious substance
That it makes lighter, sweeter, more nutritious
and heathfu food than any other.
The Royal Baking Powder Company refnes its
own cream of tartar in its own mammoth re-
hnery, and thus insures its unvarying quality
There used in the manufacture of the Royal Baking
Powder than half of all the consumed
IN the United States for all This is required
and must be chemically and chemically
oftartar could be obtained in the markets
Europe, which necesitated the building Of special
works, and the employment of special processes
All other baking powders, when analyzed, show
traces of lime and sulphuric acid, which arise
from the impurities of the materials bought
in the market, which their manufacturers use.
This is why the Royal Baking Powder is the
only absolutely pure baking powder made.
The Frankfort roundabout., 1892-01-09
Lot, The Selfish.
GEORGE DARSIE.

Lot was Abraham's nephew, his
brothers. son. That he accompanied
his uncle when he went West to
Canaan shows that he shared his
religious faith But anybody who
thinks religion was anything but a
secondary matter with Lot don't know
him. Like many to-day he had a
very mild attack His zeal for God
was always subordinate to his zeal
for Lot.
When the immense herds and
flocks of himself and his uncle ex-
hausted the pasturage and separa-
tion became necessary, Abraham
gave Lot his choice of the whole land
of Canaan. Though Abraham was the
senior, though he had the larger
herds and though the land was
promised to him and not to his
nephew, yet Lot abused his uncle's
generosity by taking his choice,
taking very deliberate choice too,
to make sure he got the best. In
short he had chance to be hoggish
and he eagerly took it. He was a
selfish man, and stands in the Bible
as the prototype to this day of all
selfishness.
And yet he found by bitter expert
ence that selfishness did not pay.
A few brief years find him reduced
to complete poverty and without
friend in the world. He becomes an
utter bankrupt. Contrast the cease.
less prosperity that attended the un-
selfish Abraham with the adversely
which overlook the selfish Lot, and
YOU will see the truth Of what | say,
and learn for yourself that selfishness
never pays. From even a worldly
point of view it is the most unwise
and short-sighted policy any one can
adopt.
Itloses one the favor and friend
ship of all Human sympathy and
affection can no more cling to it than
ivy to glass wall. In business, in
politics, in society the selfish man is
an eternal Ishmaelite everybody
hand against him and his hand
against everybody. He can neither
make nor retain friends. He lives
in isolation from his kind. He has
no one to visit him in sickness, com
fort him in sorrow or mourn him
in death. He dies "unwept, un-
honored and unsung." The only
enitaph suitable for such would be
this:
"iiere lies a man who did no good:
And had he lived he never would;
Where he has gone and how he fares,
Nobody knows, nobody cares"
Nothing is worse for the character |
than seltshness. 1t starves every /
noble trait ana every generous i'm.
pulse. 1t dries up all the benevolent
affections. 1t shrivels and stunts the
graces ard virtues which adorn hu-
man life 1t ensmalls the very soul,
making it little, mean and contempti-
BILE. If there is any moral ugliness
more universally despised among
men than another it is selfishness,
Society isa unit i'm execrating it. All
literature holds it up to detestation.
While the Bible, that best mirror of
human life and that best counsellor
in its conduct, lifts loud it's warning
voice against it.
Selfishness is the gate of all sin
and crime. 1t nerved the hand of
Cain when he stained the virgin
earth with fratricidal. blood. Ii in
The Frankfort roundabout., 1892-01-09

Another child killed by the use of
opiates given in the form of Soothing
Syrup. Why mothers give their
children such deadly poisonis surpris-
ing, when they can relieve the child
of its peculiar troubles by using DR..
Acker's Baby Soother. ltcontains no
opium or morphine. Sea- by
Q .. w. GAYLE, Druggist.
The Frankfort roundabout., 1892-01-09

"Hcaven's last best gift my ever
new delight" is NOT my brown-stone
house, nor my carriage and pair, nor
my fine new yacht, nor my prettiest
girl, nor my hopes of a seat in Con-
gress, not these, but my wonderful
cure for pain, Salvation Oil
The Frankfort roundabout., 1892-01-09

w. l.. Coppersmith, the jeweler,
does the best of work at moderate
prices. Call and see. 234 st. Clair
street. Ably.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-03-24

expiration of the long interval between
these monthly pay-days. 1t is also
certain that all employees paid by the
month must have credit at certain stores.
Having to work whole month or six
weeks before receiving their wages, they
can pay hut once month.
Just why this infamous system of pay
ment should prevail in an intelligent
community, when 1t is expressly prohi-
bited by statute laws, with penalty
provided for a violation of that law, is
beyond comprehension. The violator of
this law is as much a criminal as the one
who transgresses the statutes as COM
mon thief; and an employer who runs a
company store and pays but monthly is
in every way deserving of a felon's cell
and should share the social ostracism of
an outlawed burglar. Indeed, if dis
elimination is to be made, the outlawed
robber must be looked upon as the lesser
villain of the two; for, while the pro-
fessonal thief takes his life in his own
hands while choosing his victims from
the powerfully protected ranks of wealth,
the law-breaking employer, by con-
cowardly petty system of
makes his poor unprotected
the victim of his knavery. The
act providing for the semi-monthly pay
ment of wage-workers is as necessary
and potently calculated to protect citizens
of the commonwealth from thievish
rascal employers as any statrte framed
for the purpose of shielding society from
minor transgressions.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-03-24

1t is stated upon reliable authority that
M. S. Kemmerer & Co., operators of the
Sandy Run colliery, will not pay their
employees for work done in March until
April l5, and that all future pay ments
will be made monthly. This is the first
violation of the semi-monthly pay law On
the North Side, and if NJ. S. Kemmerer
4 Co. don't find some unexpected oppo-
sition to their plans then the TRIBUNE is
badly misinformed. The miners of this
portion of the Lehigh region are in a
mood at present that is dangerous to
tri1e with. and the firms here will avoid
considerable trouble to themselves and
the community if they quietly obey the
laws like other citizens. The miners al Q
in a position to find out whether or not
coal operators can violate laws with i'm
punity, and that is what they intend to
do
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-03-24

missioner Boyle's bond is signed by
Morris Ferry, Timothy Boyle and him
self. The bond of High Constable Dau-
ber is signed by Hugh Maloy and him
self. The lookup committee reported
they met but failed to meet the commit
tee from the Citizens Hose Company for
the purpose of formulating an agreement
for janitor. AS the committee from the
hose company was present, it was agreed
to enter into he matter at once A long
discussion took place, participated in by
many of the citizens present, as to the
requirements that may be asked of the
janitor. 1t was finally settled by each
committee submitting their terms, and
the secretary was instructed to compile
the same, so that applicants for the posi-
ton can see it before presenting their
propositions, The secretary was in
structed to notify the county treasurer
that b. f. Davis has been elected bor-
ough treasurer, and that all money due
the borough from the county is to be paid
to him. The burgess asked for informa-
tlon as to who would have control of the
fire police in case of fire, and he was in
st:ucted to seek the advice of the bor-
ough solicitor. B. f. Rute stated that
as he was appointed one of the fire
police he would decline, but no action
was taken on his resignation. The street
commissioner was instructed to see Mr..
Burton, in company with the secretary,
and see that all tools belonging to the
borough were properly accounted for. 1t
was agreed to advertise for one person to
act as janitor.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-03-24

The following is published by request:
Pittsburg is the home of the first vice
president of the Catholic Total Abstin-
ence Union of America, Rev. M. M.
Sheedy, who is credited with saying he
docs not intend there shall be an open
saloon in the First Waid," where his
church is situated.
The pledge of the G. T. A. Union
reads: II promise, with the Divine
assistance, and in honor of the sacred
thirst and agony of our Saviour, to
abstain from all intoxica ing drinks; to
prevent as much as possible by advice
and example, the sin of intemperance in
others, and to discountenance the drink
customs of society"
This reference 10 the "sacred thirst of
Jesus" sounds strangely at first to Pro-
testant, but as we think of it, it has a
wonderful solemnity, and must deeply
impress those who take this sacred
pledge.
In personal letter to Mrs. Watson,
Father Sheedy says: Il quite agree
with you that much more could be done
if every denomination would have an
active committee devoted to the diffusion
of tempe ance literature. We are doing
something; would like to do more if we
had the means. / am firm believer in
the use of printers ink. There is so
much need of the educational feature of
this work | read with much interest,
and hope with profit, the White Ribbon
that comes to me regularly" The
Total Abstinence Manual" prepared by
direction of the C. 7. A. u is most
admirable little book-something on the
plan of our Temperance Catechism, but
moie advanced. Opening with the
pledge and prayer it then in seven
chapters, treats of the Virtue of Temper
ance, Total Abstinence, Temperance in
Scripture, Causes of Drunkenness, Tenn
perance and Bodily Health, Convivial
Drinking and the Saloon and Remedies
for Intemperance. No one can read and
study this little manual without adding
to their knowledge on these questions,
and certainly any one living up to its
precepts will be blessed in body and soul.
A little "lenten PLEDGE against drink
ing and sA caring has also been prepared,
ncerning which Father Sheedy says:
IF we cannot get people to go all the
way with us, We are ready to ask them
to come a short distance. After they
have travelled the way of Total Abstiil-
ence for few months or even weeks,
they may desire to keep on this safe and
sure road to happiness, prosperity and
peace. - White Ribbon
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-03-24
Views of a Miner.
FREELAND, March 90, |,

FREELAND, March %, 1892.
EDITOR TRIBUNE:-"I would like to
know how does the semi-monthly pay
benefit the laboring cass" The writer
overheard the above remark spoken by
Il miner who was in conversation with
another upon this important question
Now this man must have been out of his
senses not to know the benefits of the
aw referred to. In the first place ina
glne laboring man coming to "a town
to work where he will receive his pay
only once month, and having family
in another town waiting until he can
send them aid, which they may probably
need very much on account of past dull
time or sickness. Here is the family
trying to live as well as they can without
money until the husband and father can
assist them. Instead of receiving his
wages within month or any eIsonahle
length of time he mus. wait forty-fve
days before he is given his first pay.
What heart can a man have to commence
work with such circumstances staring his
wife and children in the face?
The same may be said of single men,
who, through some misfortune, are in
need of money. If they could obtain
their pay sooner than SIX or seven weeks
after they start work they would be bet
ter able to pay the debts contracted while
idle. Then, again, we can look at men
in this vicinity who have no cause to
leave a town, but who are overtaken with
misfortune or trouble of some kind.
With the aid of the company store and
Its high prices the operator can keep this
man in his tolls from month to month,
and the miner receives nothing but
check every payday.
Since the semi-monthly pay started
the company stores have reduced their
prices to the same as cash stores in order
to keep customers. This was followed
by the cash stores here coming down al
so in order to keep the men from return
ing to the company stores. This compe-
pay system and the result is we are now
articles than we did before. Is not this
Il benefit?
A business man was telling the writer
that since the semi-monthly pay began
there were people doing a $3.50 business
who formerly did $1,000 month. These
people have all their customers yet, but
the difference in prices of goods is what
caused the change in the amount of bust
ness done. The mere fact that we can
procure almost any article at a lower
figure than before is sufficient to prove
10 any sensible man the benefits of the
semi-monthly pay, and we hope that
miners everywhere will vigorously resist
any attempt that is made to return to the
old system. Hoping to hear from some
of our abler writers on the subject, re-
main, A MINER.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-03-24

If President Mcleod, of the Philadel-
phia and Reading Company, was around
here yesterday and heard some of the
complimentary epithets bestowed upon
his methods he would hasten to head
quarters and have Coke Bros. & Co. sup
piled with sufficient cars to ship the coal
from their collieries, thereby giving the
employees steady work. The manner in
which the collieries of this firm have
been working for the past few weeks is
causing considerable dissatisfaction, and
the deal is getting a daily roasting that
would do the promoters good to hear.
The Drlfton men are wondering if the
present state of affairs is going to con-
tinue, as they find it exceedingly hard to
reconcile themselves to half-time, some
thing seldom heard of before with them.
In the SchuykiIl region the same trou-
BILE exists, and notification has been
made that number of the mines oper-
ated by the Central and Lehigh Valley
companies will also be suspended. The
statement comes from the general ofiic-
ers of the controlling corporation that
the production of 1890, 900 tons Will be
rigidly adhered to in order to clear up
the market and to create better figures.
This announcement has had chilling
effect upon the miners, as they had ex-
pected regular work. 1t is understood
the shutdown will continue for two
weeks. The situation is extremely dis
couraging in the Schuylkill region, and
dissatisfaction and discomfort is spread
ing.
The total amount of anthracite coal
sent to market for the week ending
March II, as reported by the several
carrying companies, was 79O, ,4S6 tons,
compared with 669, 800 tons in the cores
ponding week last year, an increase of
l2l,l77 tons. The total amount of an
thracite mined thus far in the year 1892
was 7,362,273 tons, compared with g.
77s, s,4Sl tons for the same period in 1891
decrease of 5S3, ,792 tons.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-03-24

James Griffin was at one time pros
porous boarding house keeper in Ply
mouth. Eighteen years ago he and his
wife had a quarrel, and he left her with
three small children to get along in the
world as best she could Saturday he
returned only to find that his wife,
believing him dead, had married again
She would not allow him to even enter
her house. She ordered him to leave,
and he left; and if what he told some of
his friends is to be relied upon, he will
never return to Plymouth again. Mrs.
Griffin married young man named
Frank O'Rourke. one of her boarders,
about ten years ago.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-03-24

Arrangements were made last evening
by which the property of Jacob b.
Ziegler, on Centre Street, and the pro-
perty of Roger McMonigle, on Washi G.
ton Street, were transferred to one
another, the deal to take effect on April
l. The Centre Street building will be
remodeled by Mr.. McMonigle, and
changed into store room 2Sx20 feet.
Michael Potochney has sold his prop
erty at Main and Fern Streets, consist
ing of a saloon, residence and hall
building, to George Hurst, of Drifton.
The price paid was $4,000.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-03-24
A Very Large Ball.

The ball given last Thursday evening
by the st. Patrick's Beneficial Society
taxed the capacity of the Opera House
to its utmost, but Notwithstanding the
large number present all seemed to enjoy
themselves. Although there was one or
more balls in every town in the region
that night Freeland was favored with
delegations from all the surrounding
counties. Edward F. Gallagher and
Miss Sophia Boyle lead the grand march,
in which Il couples took part. Giles
pies Orchestra and st. Patrick's Cornet
Band furnished the music. The society
netted over $l75 on the affair, for which
the members tender their sincere thanks
to the public and all who assisted them
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-03-24

La grippe is prevented and cured by
the timely and persistent use of N. H.
Downs Elixir, During the prevalence
of la grippe two years ago the sale of
Downs Elixir was enormous, and the
cases in which the disease was broken
mp on the start by its faithful use We're
numbered by thousands. Be sure and
get the Elixir on the first appearance of
the disease, and persevere in taking it
until cured. Sold by Dr. Schilcher. y
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-03-24
They VIII Obey the Law.

Since the suit of Deputy Factory In
spector Castles against Lentz, Lilly &
Co., operators of the Park Place colliery,
for their refusal to comply with the
semi monthly pay law, the firm agreed
to resume that system, providing the
suits be Withdrawn. Mr.. Castles could
make no such promise until he received
instructions from Inspector Watchorn,
and the firm had to furnish $500 bail
for their appearance at court.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-03-24

Robert Boyle, Sr., and his son, Robert,
were seriously burned about the face
and body by the explosion of kero-
sene lamp at their residence in Jeddo on
Friday night. Both were removed to
Hazleton Hospital the next day, and are
recovering as rapidly as could be ex-
pected. The dwelling took fire after the
lamp exploded, but the flames were ex-
tinguished before much damage was
done,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-03-24

The only Hugh Jennings, of the Louis
vile base ball club, is in town seeing old
acquaintances before reporting on duty
for the season, at headquarters, says the
Lehlghton AdgOcate. This year he will
play ball seven months for S2S00, and it
is artichokes to turnips that he will be
getting $500 next season if he plays ball
like he did in 1891. Hugh is born ball
player and don't forget it.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-03-24

A meeting of the Freeland Base Ball
Association is called for the 9th inst,
and it is expected every member will be
present Get together, gentlemen, and
make arrangements to put on the
diamond another club that will be a
crehit to the town. The material is here,
and the people are ready to give their
support to tirstcass nine.