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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-04-27
Two Women and Ono Muff.

A lady living within a score or SO of
miles from Springfield attended an after
noon lecture in the city hall, and on her
way up town, when near Bridge street,
she discovered she had left her muff in
the hall. She retraced her steps, care
fully scrutinizing the muffs in the hands
OF the women she met. AT the corner of
Pynchon street she met woman with
her property, and demanded excitedly,
where did you get my mutf?" The
woman turned white and in tremulous
accents replied, "I-I-I just found it down
here" pointing at the sidewalk with
shaking hand. mo, you didn't" said the
lady. "You got it in the city hall"
The woman frightened up little and
answered: Eyes, did. 1 told the man
I'd take it to you. I'm real glad met
you" $50 am l." emphatically said the
owner of the muff as she seized her
property and turned away. Shortly aft
erward, remembering seeing something
white in the woman's hand as she pulled
it out Of the muff, the lady made an ex-
animation and found her pocket handker-
chiefmissing. Springfield (Mass. Home
stead.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-04-27

Mrs. Burgess, the wife of a member of
the Newfoundland assembly, has accom-
plished feat second only to that of Mrs.
Peary. She accompanied her husband
to the sessions at St. Johns, walking 230
miles over snow and ice on snowshoes.
They had a guide, sledge and three
5ogs carrying luggage and provisions.
During the first portion of their journey,
1O3 miles from Little Bay, their home,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-04-27
A Young NYoman,s SnIntatorv.

Miss Eva c. Kinney recently assumed
control of a Kansas paper. She made an
announcement at that time which, while
doubtless very pleasing to her friends,
must have caused surprise among the
general readers of her publication. 81
am" she wrote, ga girl, with all a girls
love for fun, frolic and romance"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-04-27
When Kettledrums Were New.

Kettledrums as used by cavalry appear
to have been comparative novelty in 1855,
when Sir James Turner wrote. There is
another martial instrument" he tells us,
used with cavalry, which they call the
kettledrum. There be two of them, which
hang before the drummer's saddle, on both
of which be beats" All the Year Round.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-04-27

Inauguration extravaganza is still
talked of.
1--WE paid $50 day for our two
rooms" said one woman yesterday, "and
could barely get enough to eat"
'Why, my dear" answered her COM
panion, 1--WE paid 800 a day and starved
literally starved. New York Times.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-04-27
A Woman's Bequests.

Mime. Allemandi, who died few days
ago in Paris, left s., 900 to the Swiss gov
ernment, $4,000 to the city of Basel,
$4,000 to the Canton Basel and $4,000 to
the Canton Solothurn The interest of
the money is to be used in paying for
the wedding outfits of the daughters of
poor Swiss laborers.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-04-27

committees upon particular subjects, it
has an energetic share in the work of
philanthropy and social reform, affects
public opinion and contributes an im-
portant factor to the higher life of the
city.--New York Sun.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-04-27

Nine. Modjeska is said to contem-
plate studying Sanskrit, in order that
she may read the poetry of that Ian
guage. She is already an accomplished
linguist, speaking English, German
French and Italian, as well as her own
tongue.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-04-27

The cheapest dress made by Worth,
the Partisan milliner, even if of cotton,
does not cost less than $3.50, and this he
calls his ''pauvrette costume" (the poor
girls dressl.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-04-27

Do not wear ties if the throat is full
and large. Stout ladies should avoid
the bow at the throat. Small ties in
bride fashion or around the coil of hair
are in better taste. Heavy ribbon and
lace ties should be tabooed with large
collars.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-04-27

Mrs. Barrett Browning, the daughter
in-law of Robert Browning, is encour-
aging window gardening in Azolo, the
city in Italy probably dearest to the poet.
She gives prizes for plants and flowers
grown in balconies and gardens.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-04-27

Atarecent military wedding in Wash
ington the bride wore to church half
dozen yellow garters, which upon the
return of the party to the house where
the breakfast was served were distrib-
uted among the bridemaids.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-04-27
We TELL YOU

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Every one who takes hold now and works will
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Whether you are old or young, man or woman, 1t
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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-04-27
for Infants and Children.

"Castoriaisso well adapted to children that
1recommend itas superior to any prescription
known to me-" II. a. ARCHER, NJ. D.,
III So. Oxford ST., Brooklyn, Ny.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-04-27

Ihe Women of Observation-Disclosures Feat
For Woman-Two Women and One
Muffin Favor of Universal Woman Suf-
hage-An Experiment In Dancing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31
THE PRATTLER.

Miss Eileen Ahern, the new state librarian
of Indiana, is making a special effort to
place in the library copies Of all books pub
lished by Indianians.
Mrs. Phoebe Hearst, whose late husband
was Senator Hearst, is one Of the leading
club women in California, as Mrs. Senator
Wolcott is in Colorado.
Mrs. Lynde Craig has been admitted to
practice before the supreme court OF Cali
fornia. She has been for 10 years past
teacher in the girls high school in San
Francisco.
Lady Tryon, who was an heiress 70 the
peerage when she married the late admiral
Git was a love match), has declined to accept
the g, 600 pension to which she Is entitled
as his widow.
The Duchess de Maille is always recog-
nized in the Bois de Boulogne by her i'm
mense coach. 1t dates from the last cen
tury and is equipped with positions and
outriders in livery.
Miss BeuIah True of Hancock, Me-, who
furnished the illustrations for a recently
published history of Castine, is acting as
purser ON one Of the Maine steamers, OF
which her father is captain.
Lady Amherst has distinguished her
noble name by admission TO the honorary
list of turner's. She has extraordinary skill
as a manipulation Of the lathe, and her
house is full of specimens of her work.
Mrs. Alice Freeman Palmer, in a plea foi
coeducation, asserts that nothing will take
the foolish and romantic notions out of q
girl so quickly as TO set her at work with
young men and let her find out how little
they know.
Mrs. Samuel Gamble of Grassy, KY, has
been gaining in flesh rapidly for the past
four years, and, it is reported, now weighs
COS pounds. When she married 10 years
ago, she weighed only, according to the in
formant, los pounds.
The Hon. Mrs. Charles Hardinge, who
has just been appointed bedchamber wom-
an or lady in waiting to the princess OF
Wales, is a daughter of the prince and
princess intimate friend, Lord Abingdon,
popularity known by the sobriquet Of Bun.
ME-"
Mrs. Bayard, the wife of the ambassador
to England, has already been successful in
her appearance at court. She made pleas
ant impression during her stay at Wind
sor, and her charm of manner and brilliancy
of conversation have won her an enviable
place in the best London society.
Mrs. Matilda Simpson of Harrodsburg,
KY, who died recently, has been known as
the "sad lady" for third of century,
during which time she has never been seen
to smile. Her husbands mysterious dis
appearance changed her disposition Instant
ly. Her life was devoted to charity.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31

dock was passed aud the cheering was Of
understandable JOY.
The tension that had been on the minds
OF thousands found relief In one tumult-
nous cry of welcome. Tears coursed down
the cheeks OF hundreds of mens As the
Birmingham proceeded up the river hum
dreds made their way to the wharf to give
closer greetings to their friends. The
wharf was crowded and cheers broke out
again and again.
Many tried to climb up the ships side
as the passengers came down the gang
plank. Friends and relatives greeted
them from all sides. Husbands, wives.
parents and children rushed into each
others arms Never has more touching
spectacle been seen in the city Of Savan-
nah.
The City of Savannah was built by John
Roach d. Son, Chester, Pa, in 1877, and
was valued at about S225, 900.
She was an iron steamer OF 202s 40 gross
tonnage. Her length over all was 254
feet, breadth at beam 3s.7 feet, depth 4-S.
She drew IS feet OF water. She was ranked
as flrst-class passenger steamer and car
Hed 175 passengers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31

To sum IL all up. MARKED for Life" now being
produced at Lothrops Providence Opera House. Is a
jim dandy. Il suits al classes and furnishes an
afternoon OF evening OF rare enjoyment II is
loaded with exciting situations and fun. Things
90 With snap from start 70 finish and at the ring.
ing down OF the curtain all who sit the drama out
will be clad that they have lvef TO enjoy the dra
matte treat OF the nineteenth ceptGry SID only
comes TO town once in ave years and Marked for
Life.n like good wine improves with age. There
have been western dramas .and western dramas
since Marked for Liier frat saw tne glare OF the
footlights but the old reliable still shines while all
others lay sumbcring in an early grave OF drag
along miserable existence Go down 10 Lothrop's
and see the grandfather OF all wcstern dramas.
You will like H. I'm certain.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31

The Union Railroad company Is testing
tie merits Of new truck on some Of its
cors. II 10 tho invention of Mr.. j. II.
Graham. This truck has features differ
edt from others, and IL one Of the latest
op the market. Mounted centrally in a
clamp on the top OF the Journal boxes Is
a. Dalf elliptical spring curved upward and
containing the number Of leaves required.
AZ each end the side plates are connected
hy . cupped piece disposed vertically
under the ends of the leaf spring and
provided with central open ing, through
Which T-rod 10 passed aud through the
ends Of the spring. On the lower ends
OF these rods and supported by their
heads are cups, and resting In these cups
aud butting In the rigid cup above are
spirally-coiled springs OF liko tension In
relation to the semi-elliptical spring. The
woight OF tho car body ON the truck
frame forcing the pedes ais down il cush-
ioned by the coiled springs As the load
on the car increases, these springs still
serve to cushion 1t until their limit Is
reached. when the downward pull on the
T-rods for any further increase OF the load
Unsupported BY the semi-elliptical springs.
By this arrangement IL 10 claimed thas
all variations ia load are cushioned--a
n suit not sttainable by coil springs. SO
wound 70 resist the maximum load that
6 ov will not compress to cushion light
load or the weight of the car body. The
spiral sprinRs OF the Graham truck carry
sho empty car aud varying load 10 fifty
passsnRers. when they are exhausted, and
the straight sprinss take the load from
lifty TO eighty passengers, or the maxi
mum capacity Of car and platform.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31

Newport, N. II. A large force OF men
left this morning to perform the work. !,
Mr.. Edwin Lowe. the gold platter, OF
this city, is spending his vacation In tne
mountains of New Hampshire.
Mr.. Horace f. Remington, son OF HOT
soc Remington, the rehner, OF this city'
is ~ the Worlds fair.
George w. Hirst. now boss CAREER nno
spinner with tho Isnac Bagnail WOODEN
r,ill, Sabatus. Me-, was formerly from
Tue new addition to the In terlaken mill
at Arkwright is nearly ready for occu-
pancy. >s,,.
The LymanvilIe mill in Oineyville,
which has been running four days per
week rece atiy, aud WAS shut down last
week, will be started In operation again
Sept II. The Providence aud Nationai
worsted mills are again running on fuii
time, although there is some idle machin-
cry in each OF the mills. The manage
ment expects to continue on fuii tlbe'
unless something unforeseen occurs.
TIE Slater and Lorraine mills In Paw
tucket, started up Mond'y. Union
wadding works and several other es.ao-
lishments have also started up Win
full force of operatives.
The Ray cotion mill. No. 5, at Woon-
socket, has resumed operations after
three weeks shut down.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31

r m, Crosby, now boss dyer with the
Mt Battle woolen ms, Camden. Me-,
was lately from Westerly fn this state.
Finlsysou. BousfieId and company, pro-
prietors of the Grafton fax mills. North
Grafton. Mass.. have placed ap order with
tleU. s. Aero phor Air Moistening com
pany OF this city for their Aerophor air
1nointening apparatus This Is the second
order given the Aerophor company by
this nrm.
John Z. Lancaster. late OF Dover. NH,
Is sow engaged at the Atlantic mill Ia
". y. PhilbrIck, for Ave years en-.
~ Rsd with she Worcester (Mass.) woolen
m Ia. has recently resigned TO accept the
positiou Of superintendent OF the Keyser
(W. Val woolen mills. A. @. Scherr.
proprietor. manufacturer OF blankets,
fkifts, fannels. yarDs and knit goods.
Mr.. philb-ick was formerly engaged with
tie Wanskuck company in this city.
Disk inns and ventilating apparatus
were rscrntly placed In the Silver Spring
blcscbery in this city.
A new engine has taken the place of
IN & recently damaged In the Ballou cot
ton mill at Woonsocket.
A humber Of mule splnners OF Green &
Dsniols o,ili are camping out NJ Bullocks
poiet during the shut down.
J1ho n. Nu.vcy has SECURED the con-
tra for placing the automatic sprinkler
>r> en- IN tbe mill Of A. NJ. Armstrong.
Voonsockess which has just been built In
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31
Steamer City Of Savannah q Total
Wreck on Hunting Island
THE BRAVERY OF HER CAPTAIN
Saves the Recording OF the Loss OF Many
Lives-Othsr Beiated News OF Dis
aster Wrought By Mondays storm In
Many Places.

SAVANNAH, Aug. y1.-Thc City OF Sa-
vannah of the Boston line is ashore on
Hunting island 30 miles Of Beaufort She
Is a total wreck and rapidly going to
pieces. Her passengers were rescued by
the City of Birmingham and brought to
Savannah last night.
Hunting island is on the South Carolina
coast, about 80 miles above Bluffton, and
Is about l2 miles long.
Before the rescue Of the crew and pas
pengers Of the City of Savannah the Bir-
ningham rescued the crew OF the schooner
Joseph Souther, from Darien to Boston,
loaded with timber. There were seven
men in all, and when taken of they had
given up hope and expected to soon be at
The bottom Of the sea.
The Birmingham's Good Work.
They said the wreck was first sighted
just as dark was coming on Tuesday night.
II it had been two or three hours later
they might have passed by her.
The wreck was recognized by Captain
Berg and signals Of distress we're fired.
The Birmingham answered, and First
Officer johnson and picked crew manned
one of the llfeboats and st,hted for the
wreck, which was on shore about six miles
off.
The captain of the Birmingham would
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31
I1Il1alntlsn Of tho Waterman
Machine Company.
I REBL SPRING AND VENqILAYoR
= u ths Invention Of . Providence
zGsn and Promises to Ne valusbls--A
New Industry Kstablishsd In woon-
ooeket- Personal and General Items.

The Waterman Machine Tool company
hds resumed business at the old
Stand at the corner OF Beverly
nad Mason streets This is the company
that supplantsd the Star Tool company
some time ago, and now 1t is understood
chat George Rogers. formerly secretary
no Stephen Waterman, has bought the
01ant and will personally superintend its
36srsti6n. Under the new mansgem ent
E6e greater portion Of the old help Will
~ retained and the works run very
much as heretofore.
Although not yet quite prepared TO do
very much outside work the firm has
q number OF orders on hand and Is in
0feasing its cilities for the filing OF them.
This firm has acquired considerable prom
lnence In manufacturing circles for the
exce1lencs OF its products which are
principaily lathes, cutting OF machines
and horizontal boring machines. Mr..
Waterman, who has heretofore been the
manager OF the concern, is prominent in
business manufacturing circles. being a
momber of the Providence Business
Meas Association and the inventor OF a
new brake-hAndle for street cars and q
hill climbing device for bicycles.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31

At Arnold's Grove, next Sunday. will
be assembled, without doupt. one of the
jolliest OF parties, as the "No Names of
this city are to celebrate their first an
nual outing In good old-fashioned style.
Tickets including transportation, dinner.
An "the privilege Of walkinr IL you get
left." are $500. The committee Of er-
rangements are In charge Of the follow
ing named gentlemen, which Is sufficient
guarantee that all who 20 will have a
jolly good time: Sam Both, Nred Al
len, Tom Harrison. Dick Hayward. Matt
Barry is the president and Ge,. Reimsell
the secretary OF the association.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31
fanx yer.els sufrerod.

SAVANNAH, Aug 3l.-The following
has just been received from Beaufort, =.
c.: The shipping at Beaufort and Port
Rort Royal suffered almost total destruc-
ton in Sundays storm. The following
y~sels are either sunk or ashore: Glare
EeGilyray. Regame, Alma, Cumming, w.
II. Sumner, tugs Patience, Jim, Wey-
mouth, Kinkoro, Kent. Stone, Dove Ida
and Ivanho and steamer Pilot Boy. An
unknown schooner is ashore and another
bottom up In Port Royal sound.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31
stories We're Exagcerated.

WASHINGTON, Aug. oL-Communica.
tion is opened with Columbia, S. c., and
a telegram sent to the press representa-
tives there asking as to the truth OK the
iumor that 100 lives had been lost at Fort
Royal The following reply was received;
Rumors probably untrue Mall from
Cbarlestown not in. Savannah papers, Just
In, give no new facts. There must have been
considerable loss OF life among the negroes all
along the coast. but not half as large as re-
ported.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31

GLovERsvILLE, N. Y, Aug. 3l.-Charles
Beach, when in the house of Charles Car.
penter here, was surprised by the latter.
Beach shot Carpenter In the jaw, but did
-:.ot infiict fatal injury. Bench escaped
from the house and shot himself through
the temple and through the heart. The
affair was caused by the attentions OF
Beach to Mrs Carpenter
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31
Weathered the GnIa.

NEW YORK, Aug. 3L-The steamer
Knickerbockcr, from New Orleans, expert
enced terrific weather. Her port and star
board rails and bulwarks were carried
away fore and aft, and she received other
damage about her decks. Two men were
washed overheard. 6s&Ss
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31
The old-rImer. Are Safe.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8l-Apprehension
for the U. s. S. Kearsarge and the old
monitor Nantucket was removed by the
receipt of a telegram from Commander
Crowninshield, commanding the Kear-
sarge, stating that both vessels had ar
rived at Fortress Monroe, Va.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31
WON'T sAand tho reduction.

TRENTON, Aug. 8l.--The carders and
spinners in wilson's wooden mills have
struck on account OF reduction of 10 per
cent in their wages, and the result is an
other stoppage Of the mills. Work was re-
sumed only day before yesterday after an
idleness of fortnight.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31
Powdcrly Heard From.

NEW YORK, Aug. 81. IT V. Powderly
has written an open letter to the president
charging that the financial plank In the
national platform last year was plain,
unequivocal declaration In favor Of BIZ
metalllsm, "that IL went even further
and demanded that paper money should
stand upon an equal footing with gold
and silver
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31
A Late Report From Maine.

WINTHROP, Me-, Aug. 3l.-The gale did
great damage to crops in the western part
OF Maine. Field after field of corn was
laid prosprate. and orchards and gardens
are devastated. The loss to farmers will
reach many thousands of dollars.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31
rI,Ipipr ,he Northern Pacific.

MILWAUKEE. Aug. 3l-Judge jenkins
in the United states circuit court granted
the receivers Of the Northern Pacific per-
mission To issue q, ,OO00OO receivers certifi.
Gates for the purpose Of redeeming stocks
and bonds held as collateral To secure the
conpany's floating Indebtedness.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31

NEW ORLEANS. Aug. 81. Nathan Fried
lander killed his wife and them committed
suicide at bis home on Constance street.
One shot painfully wounded ihe baby
Friedlsnder had accused his wife Of in
6delity.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31
A southern "rIeu,c. Z"

PARKERsBURe, w. Va, Aug 81.
occurred at a picnic and dance ut Grant
district In which the Cow creek and Goose
creek gangs took part Fifty men were
injured. Two men were cut and stabbed,
~ Is believed fatally. a spectator had his
skull crushed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31
Six Lives Sacrificed.

CHARLESTON, Aug 3l.-The cyclone is
snded.. The city has started to repair
damages A rough estimate places the
losses at something over sl.O00,000 There
are no lights in the city, both gas and
electricity have given out and there has
been no railroad communication south.
The total loss Of life is six people.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31
A Missing Schooner.

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., Aug. 3l.-Fears
are entertained for the safety of the
schooner Erastus Wyman which left
Newport News for this port Aug. ~
Several vessels from the same place that
left nearly week later have arrived and
this has mado the consignees uneasy a.
To her safatv
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31

railroad traffic The South Carolina road,
running from Augusta to Charleston, is
the heaviest sufferer. Cloudbursts yes
terday afternoon washed away three tres
ties between Branchville and this city.
No loss of lie is reported, but the damage
to crops is very great.