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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-22
The Homestead Law.

If you want to get a free farm from
the United States public lands, the first
thing to do will be to find out just where
you want to CO. Take not the word of
any honey tongued railroad agent or
agent of any kind, but find out for your
self by inquiries which will suggest
themselves to you. Having decided
where you will go-to the Cherokee Out
let perhaps-next get copy of the Unit
ed States homestead acts and study them
carefully. Take the word of no inter
ested person in this respect either. 1t is
to be supposed of course that any one
who has intelligence to settle in coun-
try as a pioneer has intelligence enough
to understand the homestead law when
he reads and studies it.
Any citizen or expectant citizen of the
United States who is 81 years old and
over may acquire homestead-any per-
son except married woman, that is.
In respect to getting a homestead, wife
is not a person in the eyes of the law.
Having chosen your farm, go to it and
begin work. You may claim as home
stead 100 acres of the public lands, pro-
vided you do not already own that
amount somewhere else. If so, you
must get rid of enough to bring it below
100 acres before you can lay claim to q
homestead.
You must honestly begin to cultivate
the soil of your 100 acres and proceed tC
show that you intend it bona fde fol
your home. 1t is the surest way to set
tie down upon your farm and stick to it.
Within three months of the time you
have made settlement you must go tx
the nearest land Office and file YOU
claim, paying the land entry fee of $5
$40 or $14, according to the amount O
land you have entered. You must alsC
record your affidavit that you intend t.
make that farm your home. Five years
residence upon and cultivation of tn,
land will make it yours permanently, ant
the government will give you patent
for it. If the husband and father dies
the widow and children may continue
upon the land and obtain the title at thu
end Of five years.
While actual residence upon the claim
is desirable it is not absolutely neces
sary. The homesteader may meantime
live elsewhere, making trips to his home
stead to cultivate it. But he must no
be absent from it as long as six month
at time or he will be in danger of losinj
it. Finally the new homestead canno
be attached for any back debts contract
ed before it was settled.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-22
An Eight-hour Day In England.

The 8-hour day, which is the aspira-
ton of organized labor in this coun-
try, is to be made the subject of prac-
teal experiment in the great iron works
of Stafford, near Manchester. The effort
is to be made to reconcile the economic
objections which have been held to be
irreconcilable. That is, the workmen,
who have been laboring SO hours a week,
are to endeavor to turn out an equal
product by the labor of 49 hours. If by
punctuality, energy and increased activ.
ity they can show this to be possible, the
experiment will be success, their wages
will remain as now, and the s-hour day
will be established. Boston Common
wealth.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-22
African Slave Caravans.

The English cruisers may have checked
the slave trade on the eastern coast, but
the caravan route from central Africa to
the shores of the Mediterranean is still
the scene of all the horrors of which
Livingstone wrote. Mr.. G. H. Allen,
secretary of the Antislavery society, last
summer reported that caravan of 10,-
900 camels and 4 900 slaves left Timbuc-
too for Morocco, and of this number SOC
to 600 died of thirst in the desert. In
another caravan it is stated that out of
800 slaves $50 died, and the survivors
were worth little from the privation and
hardships of the journey. Mr.. Allen
says "the desert route this year must
have proved more than unusually fatal,
but the atrocity of the trade cannot be
ignored" Yet there are Englishmen
who call for the abandonment Of Uganda
and the region of Lake Nyanza, the re-
tention of which would give splendid
vantage ground for the ultimate sup
preston of the slave trade.-London
Leisure Hour.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-22
FREELAND, PA, MAY %, 1898.
Landscape Architects.

The editor of The Century believes
that the Columbian fair will do more
than anything else could to convince the
American mind of the great need of
trained landscape gardeners in this coun-
try. The necessary connection of the
landscape gardener with the architect
has not impressed our people heretofore.
The landscape architect should be con-
suited along with the building architect
before the structure is begun, not after
it is completed.
The feature which will strike the Wis
itor in regard to the Worlds fair
grounds and buildings is the beauty Of
the whole considered as one work Of
art. Buildings fit the grounds, and
grounds fit the buildings. This was
made most important part of the plan
ming of the great Columbian exposition.
The lack Of landscape architects who
can worthily cooperate with our artistic
building architects is, however, a most
serious one at present. There is richly
paying employment for talented young
men who are willing to take up the pro-
fession of landscape gardening. There
are, however, almost no schools where a
course of instruction in this department
can be had. The Century suggests that
there should be a department of land
scape gardening established in connec-
ton with one Of the universities or tech
nical schools. Really, however, it ought
to be one of the courses at the agricul-
tural colleges. So ought instruction in
forestry. Every school that can should
assist in the work of changing our
SCARED, mutilated American landscapes
into ideals of artistic beauty.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-22
FROM SUBURBAN POINTS.


with a gun for the rest of the year.
And still the game men are the only
ones who do this business. 1t should be
stopped.
Miss Laura Tyson, of this place, and
David Harris, of Mahanoy City, were
united in marriage last week at the
latter place. They were rendered a
serenade by the Mahanoy City band
before coming to Jeddo on Friday even
ing, and will be serenaded by the Free
land P. o. S. of A. band tomorrow even
ing. Mr.. and Mrs. Harris will take up
their residence in Mahanoy City.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-22
Keeping the Mouths of Oysters Closed.

If the plans of Messrs. Freeman, Hirst
and Thurston, three gentlemen from the
City of Brotherly Love who are now in
Chicago, do not miscarry, the oyster
business not only of Chicago, but of the
United States, will be revolutionized. By
a process invented by Mr.. Freeman and
controlled by these gentlemen it is pos,
sible to ship oysters in the shell to any
part of the country with the certainty
that upon their arrival at destination
they will be as fresh and delicious in
flavor as on the day they were shipped,
No chemical solutions or embalming
preparations are used to secure this re-
suit. The only thing aimed at is to pre-
vent the oyster committing suicide, and
little clamp of lead that prevents the
bivalve from opening his mouth is the
whole secret.-Chicago Journal.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-22

Concerning crinoline the following eX-
tract from the Dundee (Scotland) Adver-
tiser, Jan. 5, 1909, has been un-
earthed: "Mr. Isaac Bickerstatfe, CEN
sor of Great Britain, sitting in the court
of judicature, had crinoline brought in
and hoisted by pulley to the roof of the
hall, where it formed very splendid
and ample canopy over our heads and
covered the whole court of judicature
with kind of silken rotunda, in its
form not unlike the cupola of st. Pauls.
On inquiring for the person belonging to
the petticoat Mr.. Bickerstatfe, to his
great surprise, was directed to very
pretty young damsel. My pretty maid,
he said, do you own yourself to have
been the inhabitant of the garment be-
fore us|
The young lady who wore this hoop
confessed that she did not like it, and
that she kept out of it as long as she
could and till she began to appear little
in the eyes of all her acquaintance and
said she would be very glad to see an
example made of it, History does not
go on to relate in what manner the HOOP
was censured, but the young lady, fol
her modesty and amiability and some.
what for her good looks, received great
praise"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-22

1t is hardly in the west one would look
for white people unacquainted with rail
roads and telegraphs, but Parson Quinn,
the Oldest settler in Garfield county,
Washington, who went there 33 years
ago, saw railroad and took ride ON a
train two weeks ago for the first time in
his life. He has not been out of the state
since he entered it in a prairie schooner.
Two or three similar cases have been
noted in the northwest within the past
few months Chicago Herald.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-22
READING RAILROAD SYSTEM.

ARRANGEMENT OF PASSENGER TRAINS.
DEC. 4, 1899.
LEAVE FREELAND.
610, S35, 8 40. 10 Al IN, IL %, 80, . 43, 3 80,
55, 8 Al, Z IL, II IN, for Drifton, Jeddo. Lum-
Der Yard, Stockton and IIazleton.
o 10, Q 40 IN, so, 3 50 p m, for Mauch Chunk,
Allentown, Bethlehem, Phila., Easton and New
York.
s35 m for Bethlehem, Easton and Philadel-
phia.
726, 10 SO a m, 12 IS, 80 m, (via Highland
Branchl for White Haven, Glen Summit, Wilkes
Barre, Pittston and l.. and b. Junction.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
II 40 m and 3 40 p m for Drifton, Jeddo, Lum-
Der Yard and HaZleton.
81 IS pm for Deano. Mahanoy City, Shenan-
doah, New York and Philadelphia
ARRIVE AT FREELAND.
$50. 200, 7 20, 9 IS, 10 56 a m, 12 Is, 15, 233,
80, G3 and 81 pm, from Hazleton Stockton,
Lumber Yard, Jeddo and Drifton.
26 Is, 10 56 IN, IL 16 3, 80 Z 03 p m
from Delano, Mahanoy City and Shenandoah
(via New Boston Branch).
Is and 81 p m from New York, Easton,
Philadelphia, Bethlehem, Allentown and Mauch
Chunk.
is and 10 So Il m from Easton Philadelphia
Bethlehem and Mauch Chunk.
= . Is 10 Al am, z a3, 4 IN from White Haven
b. Junction via Highland Branch).
SUNDAY TRAINS
IL 81 a m and 3 81 IN, from Hazlcton, Lum.
Der Yard, Jeddo and Drifton.
II 81 m from Delano, Hazleton, Philadelphia
and Easton.
1881 pm from Pottsvlle and Delano.
For futher information inquire of Tickle
Agents.
c. G. HANCOCK, Gen. Pass. Agt,
Philadelphia, Pa
A. W. NoNNEMACHER, Asst G. p. A.
South Bethlehem, Pa
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-22

A Boston paper recently contained an
announcement that certain gentlemen
had "filed aremonstrance to the proposed
widening of Chestnut Hill avenue with
the Brookline selectmen"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-22

When the rising generation gets hard
pressed for instances of early fame thrust
upon the contemporary young man it al
ways has the governor of Massachusetts,
to fall back upon.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-05-22

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria
When she had Children. she gave them Castoria
Omaha daily bee., 1893-06-24
CRASH AT SAN FRANCISCO
One of the Banks Feels the Force Of the
Tight Money Market
THE PACIFIC FAILS TO OPEN ITS DOORS
Refused Assistance by tho Clearing House.
tho Directors Conclude to Ciosc-A
Million and Half In Deposits
Tied Up.

SAN Francisco, June 23-1n consequence
OF notice from the Clearing House that Its
papeT'would not be accepted hereafter, the
directors of the Pacific bank decided not to
to open the doors this morning 1t has been
known for some time that the bank was
laooring under financial difficulties, so the
failure was not great surprise. 1t has a
capital of Sl,0o000O; nominal reserve, $780,
600; deposits. 81 800, 900; loans and discounts,
&,0OO,OOO. 1t is expected that depositors
VIII lose nothing. Manager Mcdonald says
the bank will resume in a short time, having
suspended merely to realize ON assets and
prevent a run.
- The failure may involve the Peoples Homo
savings bank, Il collateral institution under
practically the same management 1t has a
capital OF Sl00O,OOO and deposits of 81, 700 900.
Mcdonald says he expects run on the saw.
lngs bank, but will take advantage of the
time clause and hopes to tide over the DIM.
Guilty without suspending. The other banks
OF the city are financially strong and it is
not believed that runs will be innugurated
as the result of the suspension of the Pacific
bank.
The Peoples Home Savings bank closed
its doors this morning.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-06-24
EFFICIENCY OF THE RAM.

Its Use as Weapon of OTense Demon
tstratcd In the sinking of the Victoria.
WAsHINGToN, June 23,-The news of the
sinking of her majesty's ship Victoria
caused a profound sensation at the Navy de-
partment here, People who saw the beau
tiful and stately Blake, flagship. at the
naval review, thought that she was great
ship, but she was of secondary importance
when compared with the ill.fated
Victoria, for while the Blake
was large, armored cruiser, the Victoria
was fuil-hedged battle ship, nea rly 1000
tons larger than the Blake. She bore about
the same relation TO the Blake that our own
new battle ships Indiana aud Oregon do TO
the armored cruiser New York Naval Of
ficers here feel that one result of this catas-
trophe will be TO emphasize in striking
manner the terrible efficiency of the ram as
a weapon of naval otiense, for although
there was no intention of using it offensiyely
in this case, when it is presumed the ships
were engaged in simple manmuvers, its
availability in time of war has been amply
demonstrated.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-06-24
COLUR5DO .IBL.iZE.
Disastrous Forest Fires Causing Great
Dhmaco Thrnuphnut tho Stntn

Disastrous Forest Fires Causing Great
Damage Throughout the state.
DENVER, Colo, June 23.-The greatest
number Of forest fires that ever ragged stimuli
taneously In Colorado are now in progress in
various parts of the state. The town of
Bachelor, one of the big towns of the Creedc
community, is now in hourly danger of COM
pete destruction. Breckenridge has several
times this week escaped devastation by the
flames only by desperate and unremtting
work by its citizens, and several of the
Cripple Creek towns have been in imminent
danger
Today fresh fires are reported from several
places, one having started in the mountains
near Golden, which has been sending great
clouds of smoke over Denver all day, almost
completely hiding the sun from view and
giving the sunlight, such as filtered through
the cloud of smoke, bright red tint.
sBeulah, in Beulah county, has been sur
rounded by flames all the week, and on
Tuesday it was feared that several of the
ranches on the outskirts of the town would
be burned
If no rain comes within short time the
losses, which are already great, will grow to
unheard of proportions, nearly all of these
fires having devoured costly saw mills and
shaft houses, besides destroying the humble
cabins OF many miners In addition to this,
the losses to the state, through damage to
the watersheds will be tremendous.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-06-24
Jones tho EayorIta.

WATERLOO, Ia, June 2a.-Agent Tatro of
the Humane society, Minneapolis, Harvey
Weir, Chadron, Neb., manager of the cowboy
race, and Major Burke of Chicago came in
tonight in advance of the riders. Berry, the
leader, left Iowa Falls forty mine miles west
OF here, at S:l5 this morning. He registered
here at 94O this eVening. Gillespie and
Stephens left Iowa Falls at l0:40 this morn
Ing, Jones at $40 p. m, and Campbell, Smith
aud Albright are somewhere between Fort
Dodge and Iowa Falls.
Jones is looked upon as the probable win.
ner. he has fresh horse and the advan-
tage of forty pounds in weight The riders
left Chadron June IL and have covered abeut
700 miles They expect to reach Chicago
Wednesday or Thursday OF the ten
starters, all but two will complete the dis
tance. Berry is riding under protest, regis
tering by affidavit before notary. He is
protested because he made map of the
route. A large crowd is awaiting the ar
rival OF the riders The agent of the HUI
name society says he has so far no cause for
Interference with the race.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-06-24
PERUVIAN NuAFEAIRS.
hsmors of an Invasion by Bolivin Not
Alarming.

hsmors of an Invasion by Bolivin Not
Alarming.
ICOpyrt hted 1893 by james Gordon BcnnsuI
LIMA, Peru, (via Galveston, TeX.), June
23-[By Mexican Gable to the New York
Herald-Special to The BEE. The govern
ment has fined Peruvian corporation g5 600
for noncompliance with the terms of its
contract Ex-President Pierola, it has been
learned, is ON board the steamer Setos.
which has sailed from Guayagine 1t is ex-
pected he will arrive at Cullao tomorrow.
Rumors of an invasion from Bolivia are
unfounded. 1t is known that the govern
ment of Bolivia favors the Cacerist party,
which has the support of administration and
military circles of Peru.
Lima's intendente is determined on crush
ing La Tunda, the newspaper of which
Dr. Barriga Is editor He today imposed
fine of 800 soles on DIR. Barriga and the
foreman of the printing department of the
newspaper. The fines were not paid and
both were sent to jail, Friends of Dr. Bar
riga Immediately brought tho case to the
attention Of the criminal court which ordered
their discharge AS they left the prison
they were enthusiastically cheered by a
large crowd.
GUYAQUIL, Ecuador, (via Galveston, Tex.),
June 22.-[By Mexican Cable to the New
York Herald-Special to The BEE. l-Sena-
tor Seminario, private secretary to eX-Presi-
dent Pierola of Peru, today shot Colonel
Varea, Peruvian. 1t is believed Varea's
wound is fatal. Seminario was arrested.
Pierola, at the time of the shooting, was
about to leave Guyaquil on board the steamer
Setos
Omaha daily bee., 1893-06-24
MORTON iSrERvIEwED.


His Ideas OF Democracy and Remedy for
the SILVER Evil.
WASHINGTON, June 23.-The Star this even
ing has long interview with Secretary J.
Sterling Morton, apropos OF the populist agi-
tation and the financial situation,in politics.
The secretary expresses the opinion that the
populist party is disintegrating and that the
democratic party, being committed to policies
not in accord with the teachings of the popu-
lists, cannot have an alliance with them.
"By the nomination of Mr.. Cleveland" 1"
says the secretary, sand by the wording of
the platform. the democrats repudiate all
heresies and take the position to which they
belong on the side of sound money and sound
principles. Cleveand's election meant the
condemnation of laws placing artificial prices
upon commodities. whether on wool or metal,
tin or silver, that the government should not
be forced to be buyer or a free coiner of
silver, and that sound financial policies
should be enforcedr
The secretary said he did not know whether
or not the advocates of the repeal of the Sher-
man law would have toaccept a compromise.
he hoped for the repeatl of the law and saw
no objection to the repeal Of the 10 per cent
TAX on state banks as q compromise with
those who want more money. Under one
condition. he said, the absolute Y free coin
age of silver ana gold alike might be good
of their legal tender qualities The stamp
OF the government would then signify no
more than merely that the coin was of % GER
tain weight and fneness and that the peo-
pie would take which coin they pleasea and
refuse either what they did not like.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-06-24
HOW IT HAPPENED.
Probable Cause of the Accident Explained d
by NnNnl Officer.

by u Naval Onicer.
ICopyrighted 1893 by James Gordon BsnusuJ
LONDON, June %. - New York Herald
Cable-Special to TILE BEE. An officer of
high rank in the royal navy, who is un-
usually well posted in naval evolutions and
news, told me tonight that the collision be-
tween the Victoria and Camperdown prob
ably occurred under the following condi-
tions:
The feet consisted of nine battle ships,
the Victoria, Camperdown Infexible, Sans
pareil Dreadnaught, Colossus, Nile Edin-
burgh and Collingwood being in double
column, the Victoria, Vice Admiral Sir
George Tyron's flagship leading the left hand
column and the Camperdown, Rear Admiral
A. II. Markham's flag ship, leading the right
hand column. The signal was likely made
to the squadron to change positions, famil-
iarly known in the British navy rs the
"grIdiron" evolution. In this the vessels of
the port column put helms aport, and the
vessels of the starboard column to starboard,
each vessel passing her mate in the opposite
column and exchanging places with her after
which the double column order is resumed.
In doing this the Victoria made sharp turn
to the right ana the Camperdown should have
made an equally sharp turn to tho left pass
distance between the columns is only four
cable lengths, 2,400 feet Probably the Vic
toria swung around promptly, but the Cam
perdown which has the reputation of being
an erratic steerer, failed to execute the
vancouver quickly enough, and forging
ahead too fast, struck the Victoria on the
athwartship bulkhead which separated the
large forward compartment from the next
npa ftar bttc hath
Why She Turned Over.
Forward we're turret and barbette bearing
eighteen-inch armour and two Hilton guns
with many tons of ammunition, while there
were no corresponding weights aft lhe
forward compartments filled instantly, and
the ship went down by the bows until the
stern was raised high. The weight of the
water righthand side gave the ship heavy
list to starboard and caused her TO careen
clear over, or turn turtle" as the sailors
say, gong down bottom up.
Commenting on the effect of the news in
London, my informant said no flags were
hoisted at half mast because the people had
not yet realized the Importance of the disas-
ter. 1t was Ikea naval defeat not only in
the loss of the ship and men, but above all,
in the loss of Vice Admiral Tryon, probably
the most able flag officer in the British navy.
They could have better spared two or three
ships than such an admiral
The scene of the disaster was off Tripoli, a
town on the coast of Syria, short distance
north OF Beyroute, ana not as many suppose
near lripoli on the north coast of Africa.
The flower OF the British navy has long been
kept in the Mediterranean waters, within
easy reach OF Suez and Egypt, and even for
the coming navy maneuyers there has been
no intention OF bringing these ships out of
the Mediterranean. Indeed, the new first
class battle ship Hood just put in commits
sion sailed last night to reinforce Admiral
Tryon's fleet.
The injured Camperdown has l, 100 miles
lcosTINuED ON SECOND PAsK.I
Omaha daily bee., 1893-06-24
MOORE GARNEIU DISCUSSION.
SebraSkans at Chicago Much Interested i
the CONTROVERSY,

NeDraSkans at Chicago Much Interested in
the Controversy.
CHICAGO, June 23.-[Special Telegram ~
THE BEE. The animated controversy pend
ing between Worlds Fair Commissioner
General Joseph Garneau and State Auditor
Moore is matter of deep interest to Ne
braska people on The ground and the at
taches of the State building in Jackson
park. The BEE editions containing the let
ters of Auditor Moore and the commissioner
generals caustic reply have been eagerly
sought after.
>, Mr. Garneau was, not in when
The BEE correspondent called to-
day. Secretary Mobley said tina t
no further correspondence had passed be-
tween the two officials. "The discussion, ~
says MIR. Mobley, Twill not result in any
thing just now. When Mr.. Garneau makes
his next estimate of 5000, rs provided t,y
the law, If Mr. Moore refuses to draw the
warrant he will be mandamused and com
PEELED to obey the law. He can do nothing
in the premises now. The expenditures TO
which he raises his objections have already
been made and audited by HIM"
1t is the opinion of most pee pie who view
1t from this end of the line that Mr. Car
neau has shade or two the best of the argu-
ment with the auditor leaving out the ques-
tion of what was or what was not judicious
action by the Worlds fair commissioner.