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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-10-28
WHEAT AND SILVER.
A False Theory of the Free Coinage vi
sionaries.

A False Theory of the Free Coinage vi
sionaries.
In an address to farmers of Cali
fornia in August last Mr.. j. p. Irish
puts several simple facts in plain
way. Omitting the years 1s61-65, when
the situation was abnormal, the price
of cotton between 1888 and 1894, he
says, was lat 10 cents and below,
down to 5]5 cents pound, when silver
was at Sl.29 per ounce. In seventeen
years of the same period wheat was
below Sl.29 per bushel when silver
was above Sl.29 per ounce, and in nine
teen years wheat was higher per
bushel than silver per ounce. In
ten years since 1873 wheat has been
higher per bushel than silver per
ounce" Hence he deduces that there
is no direct connection between the
price of silver and the staples of agri-
culture.
Some say the volume of legal-tender
silver affects prices. So be it. Then
how is it to be explained that in 1858,
when we had but s., 670, $40 of such sill
yer, wheat was SIPS per bushel, but
now, with over S420, 00O, 900 of such sill
Yer, wheat is lower? Having increased
the volume of legal-tender silver l57
times, why isn't wheat worth 157
times as much as in 1858?
Others say the amount of money per
capita determines prices. In 1860,
when wheat was 81. 45 per bushel, the
money per capita was Sl3.s5. The per
capita of monney in 1894 was S24 2s,
nearly double that of 1860, yet wheat
was less than half the price of 1860. 1t
is wholly misleading, therefore, to say
that prices of products depend on the
volume of silver money. If swelling
the per capita to 81, 900 would increase
the value of wheat to 500 a bushel,
rybody would be for it. But value
cannot be thus put up by legislation
baltimore Sun.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-10-28
UNIQUE GRAVE SIGNAL.
Device Calculated to Allay the Fears of
Burial Before Death.

The chances of being inferred alive
by mistake while in state of catalep-
sy are probably one in ten million, but,
nevertheless, man has patented a
novel contrivance, the grave signal" +"
and issued quantity of literature set
ting forth it's good points. In an illus
tration it is seen penetrating q score of
new-made graves, under weeping will
lows and cypress trees.
In one scene a gentlemanly funeral
director" is shown setting it. Obelisks
and broken columns are in the back
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-10-28
Wand to Reeover Land.

WASHINGTON, Sept, 24.-The secre-
tary of the interior has recommended
to the attorney general that action be
taken against the Little Rock and Fort
Smith Railroad company for an ac-
counting to the government looking to
the recovery of 5000 acres of land ipad-
vertently granted in excess to that
road
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-10-28
HEAVY GALE I'M WISCONSIN.
Trees and Buildings Blown Down and Tel
egraphic Service Interrupted.

; II
egraphic Service interrupted.
MADISON, Wis, Sept. 23.-The ex-
treme hot weather of the last week
was followed Sunday by heavy wind
and rainstorm that covered the whole
county. AT places the wind did much
damage. At the village of Dane, 20 miles
north of this city, the windstorm
took the form of a cyclone and did
great damage, uprooting trees and
blowing down buildings. The storm
damaged the telegraph wires through
this portion of the state, making com
munication with northern points al
most impossible. 1t cannot be learned
whether any lives were lost or not,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-10-28
If the issue between a gol,

-. If the issue between gold
standard or silver one is to be settled
by comparison of the condition OF
wage-earners, working respectively
under one or the other, preference
must be given to the gold standard.
just as certainly as the conditions OF
labor are better in the United States,
Great Britain and Germany than in
Mexico, India and China. Sound Cur.
rency.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-10-28

-. The attention of "Coin" Harvey
and the victims of his "Financlal
Drool" should be called to the fact that
monometallism is in favor in the New
Jerusalem. The streets are paved
with gold.-Chicago Tribune.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-10-28

-. With Senator Mills and Senator
Vest abandoning the silver ranks the
brains of that faction are seriously de-
pleted. Chicago Chronicle.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-10-28

Seven Persons Drowned in Switzerland
GENEVA, Sept 24.-Seven persona
were drowned In the lake near here
Sunday by the sinking of yacht.
which was run down by steamer.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-10-28
Were Married In 1899.

oTTUMwA, la, Sept. 24.-M. E. Stin-
son, travelling man, and Miss Arta
Moore, senior at Grinnell college,
victims of the double tragedy at oslSa-
loosa Sunday, in which Stinson shot
the young woman and then him
self, were secretly married in ottumwa
October "A, 1892, by Rev. H. d. Craw-
ford The officials records in the case
are complete.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-10-28

... The free silver bogie man has
lost it's Vest.-Chicago Times-Herald.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-19

Editor Maloy, OF the Lansford Record,
was up this way a few weeks ago, and
in the personal column of his bright
paper on Saturday was found the fol-
lowing:
Joseph p. Mcdonald, who made such
an elegant run for poor director over
two years ago, is one of Freeland's sue
ccssful merchants. He is profusc in his
thanks to Carbon for the large vote he
received on that occasion. 1t is not un-
likely that he will again cross swords
with Sandy Monroe for the honor.
Daniel Furey, who was poor director
few years ago, is now supervisor, and
makes good official.
Hugh Bresln, who is well known in
Lansford, combines the undertaking
and saloon business. So, living or dead,
he is glad to see you.
Charles Orion Stroh, who left Mauch
Chunk some years ago, has good law
practice here and is well liked.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-19

A special meeting of Foster township
school board was held on Saturday
evening. A change of text books was
made, the following being adopted:
Frys primary geography, Montgomery's
primary history, Stole's physiology, But
ler's arithmetic, Warmers mental arith
metic, Barnes history, Warmers normal
reader, Grcenwood's language and gram
mar, normal copy books, Buffers geo.
graphy and Buffers speller. The board
also decided that the King James vcr
sion of the bible should be read in the
schools. Directors Evans and McIIugh
favored the present plan OF the board,
which leaves it optional with the teach
ers whether they shall read it or not,
but the other members considered it
their duty to make bible reading com
pulsory.
Director McIIugh severely criticised
the majority for the lack OF business
principles exhibited in failing to secure
the prices of the books adopted at the
meeting. The agents were not asked
at what prices the new books would be
furnished, or upon what terms the old
ones could be returned.
Mr.. McIlugh also served notice on the
board that its expenses for teaching
would be confined to the limit allowed
by law. The taxes now being collected
on the 13-mill levy for building pur-
poses cannot be used to defray the ex-
pcnscs which the board is creating.
The cost of making the change in
books is variously estimated at from
$1,5OO to $500. This, with the 81, 200
appropriated as salary for a township
upcrintendent, takes quite an amount
from the teaching fund, and many are
of the opinion that the children of the
township will have to suffer by receiving
considerably less education than in for
mer years.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-19

The organizers of the new military
company of town are getting down to
business. All the commissioned officers
are now elected, and are as follows:
Captain-L. A. Sundmachcr.
First licutenant-Charles Secsholtz.
Second lieutenant-A. f. Hargar.
Surg l.. Wentz.
Quartcrmastcr-W. III. Butt.
A number of members have been en-
rolled, but the list is still open, and an
invitation is extended to all young men
of town to send in their applications.
An election for non-commissiOned Off
GERS will soon be held, and all desiring
to join should do so before the election.
Meetings are held every Thursday even
ing in Donop's hall.
The company will accept assistance,
financial or otherwise, from any person
who wishes to contribute to it's support
The regulation United States infantry
uniform has been adopted.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-19
The Big Circus Coming.

SO much has been said and done in ad-
vertising circus, that to certain OK
tent the public has become wary of an
nouncements concerning them. Leon
w. Washburn claims, however, that he
has several novelties that are worthy of
attention, and in presenting his mu-
scum, menagerie and hippodromc he
feels confident of giving the patrons of
his shows the full value of their money.
He is one of the few progressive mana
gers that believe in trying to better the
style of his show every season, and he is
fully satisfied that this year he has the
largest ensemble of first-class perform
ers, more wild animals and more spirit
ed contests in his hippodrome than he
has ever had the pleasure of presenting
to the public before. The baby lions,
the little elephant, the cat minstrcls,
Charlie the oldest and largest elephant
alive, and a hundred other attractions
that amusc, mystify and fill the behold
er with awe and amazement, are to be
seen with his great allied shows this
season. Captain Baily's pcrlous dive
from ladder 1875 feet high into life
saving net below, is one of the free fca-
lures of this colossal exhibition. The
entire show is new and ought to ill the
tent to overiiowing. The show will be
seen here on Monday, August a6.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-19
DRlFTON ITEMS.

The picnic that was held at the ball
park here on Saturday night by the
Fearnots Athletic Association proved to
be a grand success in every way, and
too much credit cannot be given the
committee who had it in charge for the
manner in which they conducted the af-
fair. There was large crowd from
surrounding towns in attendance and
they enjoyed themselves by dancing and
otherwise until IL o'clock, when the
happy crowd left for their homes well
pleased with the nights fun. The COM
mittee tenders the thanks of the associ-
alton to all those who were present, and
also to the young ladies who assisted
them.
Last week while a young child of Rob-
ert Baskin was playing with brake on
wagon that was standing in front of
his home, the brake slipped and came
back with much force. 1t struck the
little one and cut it about the face and
head.
The twcnty-fourth birthday anniver-
sary of Robert Gillespie was celebrated
by his friends few evenings ago.
"Bob" was rendered many congratula-
tions.
Many of our young folks attended the
trolley party given by the Bachelors
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-19
PERSONALITIES.

A. M. McNulty, of Philadelphia, spent
yesterday with his mother at South
Heberton. He will teach school at Sill
yer Brook next term.
G. v. Curry, of Plains, county presi
dent of the A.. o. H., attended to busi-
ness here on Friday evening.
William j. Brogan and wife, of South
Heberton, spent several days last week
at Atlantic City.
Misses Katie Mollahan and Name Gal
lagher, of Wilkesbarre, are visiting
friends in town.
Michael Kchoe, Of the Philadelphia
police force, is spending part of his va
cation in town.
Miss Julia Rnddy, of Miners Mills, is
the guest of Mclaughlin family on
Adams street.
Burgess Mclaughlin is entertaining a
young daughter who arrived at his home
last week.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-19

Club to Hazleton on Thursday night.
They can be heard praising the Bachel-
ors for their excellent arrangements.
Miss Bridget Kennedy, of Philadcl-
phia, who is spending few weeks here,
and James Kennedy, of this place, were
at the county seat on Thursday.
Several of our young men attended
the excursions of the Audenried temper
ance society to Glen Onoko on Thurs
day.
Mrs. Scott, of Coal Dale, returned to
her home on Friday, after spending
three weeks with friends here.
Miss Maggie Dugan returned to her
home in Wikesbarrc on Friday, after
an extended visit here.
Miss Maggie Leonard left on Thurs
day afternoon for short visit to friends
at Pottsville.
James Brennan, OF Oneida, called on
friends here yesterday.
James Boner, of Sandy Valley, visited
relatives in town on Saturday.
Miss Name McGowan, of Philadcl-
phia, is visiting Mrs. John Green.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-19
ON THE DIAMOND.

In fifteen-inning game between Bal
timore and Boston, last Thursday, Hugh
Jennings put up the greatest ball ever
played at short on any diamond. His
record was 1 run, hits, put outs, II
assists, no errors, and the greater part
of his fielding was Of the sensational
order. His last hit drove in the run
that won the game. Hugh is II credit to
the coal fields.
No complaints regarding the umpire
are heard after games played here. 1t
is not possible to be everlastingly right,
but Mr.. Shovlin, who presidcs over the
Tigers games, comes as near that mark
as any man who has filed that position.
II it is seldom that the visiting players
fail to personally thank him before they
leave town for his fairness and imparti-
ality.
To the mistakes of the State league of
1895 the faithful historian will add that
of niggardly and iliberal management
A few dollars spent in advertising games
would in many instances have added
largely to the exchoquer and enabled
teams to tide over the season without
serious trouble.-Phiia. Times.
The Travellers of town met their second
defeat of the season at Lattimer yester-
day. The score was 20 to 10. 1t is
claimed that the umpire used very poor
Judgement in making decisions, and the
Travellers suffered in consequence.
The Tigers have ten games won and
seven lost. Percentage, .5SS.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-19

The transportation committee of the
Frceland board of trade is preparing to
present petition to the Lchigh Trac-
tion Company, in which a request will
be made to extend the electric car
tracks north on Centre street and to
build a branch which will give the pco
pie of Highland and Eckley direct
means of reaching this place via the
trolley line. The petition, which is now
in the hands of Chairman Hugh Malloy
will, when it is ready to be presented,
contain such a number of names that
the Traction officials cannot well afford
to ignore the matter.
The business-likc way in which the
board of trade is going about its work is
tnstilling confidence in the organization
among the people of town, and there Is
but little doubt that good results will
follow the systematic course the various
committees are pursuing.
1t is the firm determination of the
members to secure better transportation
facilities for the residents of Frceland's
pany refuse to accede to the forth
coming request to extend its lines to the
towns mentioned, it is not unlikely that
company will be organized here which
will build and equip a local road. The
plan has been carefully considered by
capitalists of town, and the project is
deemed feasible.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-19

A contest for beautiful gold-plated
Courtois B fat cornet has been inaugu-
rated by the st. Patrick's cornet band.
The contestants are Thomas Quigley,
Frceland; Hugh McShane, South Beth
lehem; w. f. Williams, Mahanoy City;
John Corcoran, Hazleton, and j. T..
Higgins, Oyphant Books are in the
hands of all the contestants, and an
earnest fight has been started to capture
the valuable prize. The cornet is now
on exhibition in the show window of
Philip Gcritz. The contest will close
the latter part of November. The band
will use the proceeds in purchasing new
instruments.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-19
THE TIGERS LOSE AGAIN.
Inability to Hit Causes the Home Club
to Suffer Another Defeat.

The Tigers put up rocky game in the
field yesterday afternoon against the
!Iustlers of Hazleton. The club which
Manager Cough brought over was COM
posed of five of the best players from
the Reading State league club and four
amateurs, and was calculated to knock
the spots out of any team aspiring to
championship honors. For five innings
both sides played good game, notwth-
standing three costly errors by Mayer,
Conroy and Gillespie, which were
responsible for all the runs scored up to
this time. The Hustlcrs made but three
hits off Fox up to the fifth inning, whilst
the Tigers secured all they made in the
game.
In the sixth inning Fox weakened a
little and Conroy started the cannonad-
ing, which, when finished, netted the
visitors six runs. Conroy's hit was n
hard liner along third base. He was
advanced to third on Mayors single to
left, and scored on Brcnnan's Dagger
in the same direction. Neal McMonigal
Fadden failed to pick up, and right
fielder Gallagher in attempting to catch
Mayer at home threw to McGechan. The
throw however was short and tho runner
secured the base safe. McGeehan then
tried to catch McMonigal at second but
threw wild, causing Brennan to score
and advancing McMonigal to third.
Cannon flew out to Gillespie and Nc
Monigal scored. Mike McMonigal also
flew out to Gillespie, Ellis sent the ball
to the fence for two-bagger and
Eustace made II single, both of whom
scored on Gallaghers error of Stanhope's
hit to right. Conroy retired the side by
flying out to McGarvcy.
The Tigers were unable to ovcrtake
the lead of the visitors by their inability
to find Eustace, and were BANKED in
one, two, three order for the remainder
of the game.
The score:
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-19
Permanent Certificates.

The legislature at its recent session
changed and amended the law regu-
lating the granting of permanent ccrti-
ficatcs. Under the law of 1887, the com
mttec was composed of five persons
holding permanent certificates elected
at the annual teachers institute. The
committee under the new law consists
of ''three practical teachers holding a
valid teachers certificate who shall be
appointed and commissioned as eXamin-
crs for term of three years by the
superintendent of public instruction."
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-19
Mrs. Forschner Wants Divorce.

From the Wilkesbarre Record.
Mary E. Forschner, by her next best
friend, Alice Jones, has filed an appli-
cation for divorce from her husband,
Frank c. Forschner, of Nanticoke.
Mrs. Forschncr states that she was mar
ricd to the respondent at Tamaqua, Pa,
July s, 1883, and they have resided at
Nanticoke since 1885, during five years
Of which time her husband rendered her
life intolerable by his ill-trcatmcnt and
cruelty. +. c. Forschner, the defendant,
is prominent jewcler in Nanticokc.
For several years there has been consid-
cradle trouble between himself and wife,
A subpoena in divorce was awarded by
Judge Bennett.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-19
County Chairman Chosen.

After meeting four times, the Repub-
licans of Luzernc on Friday succeeded
in elccting county chairman. At the
previous meetings several candidates
were named, but they either did not care
to accept or else were not favorable to
all the candidates. At the meeting on
Friday w. S. Tomlsins, of West Pitts
ton, was unanimously chosen. w. B.
Rooms was elected secretary. Other
district committeeman will be elected
latnr
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-19
LehIgh Valley Railroad.

Another opportunity for cheap trip
to Boston. On account of Knights
Templar conclave at Boston, the Lehigh
Valley Railroad will sell round trip
tickets at very low rates on August 30 to
tho 26th, good for return until Septem-
Der 10. A choice of variable route by
any of the rail and steamer lines from
New York. Consult Lchigh Valley
agents for full particulars.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-19
DEATHS.

Cowley.-At Sandy Run, August Is,
Harry, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Cowley, aged 0 months. Inferred on
Saturday at Mahanoy City. McNulty.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-19

Custom made goods at ready-made
prices. Ready-made goods equal to Gus
tom work at Rcfowich's. Freeland.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-19

Earned runs, Hustlcrs, 3. Two-base hits, Ell
lis, Eustace, Brennan, q Cannon. Stolen
bases, Gillespie, McGarvoy, McFadden. Struck
out, by Fox, /; by Eustace 8. Double plays,
Boner, Welsh, McFadden; Cannon, Conroy,
Mayer. Base on balls, OH Fox, 3; off Eustacc,
l.. Umpire, Shovln. Time, l.i5.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-19
PLEASURE CALENDAR.

August 22.-Lawn party at the grounds
of Mr.. Mowry, Upper Lehigh, by the
Wesley League, of Freeland. Tickets,
Is cents.
September 6.-Third annual ball of
Division 6, A. o. H., at Freeland opera
house. Admission, 50 cents.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-19

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
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-19

Suits to order, $l2 and up, at Rcfo-
wich's, Freeland.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-19

Summer neckwear, 23c at Refowich's.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-19

Knee pants, 19c, at Refowich's.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-07

WILDETO BE KELEAsED TO-D4Y.
He May Neve" lie Tried Agsin-To he A.
Lowell 10 Leave England

LONDON, May oscar Wilde has sue
ceeied in finding the surcties required OF
him by Justice Pollock. and viii be re-
leased from JAIL The names OF his bonds
men were not made known.
An investigation having confirmed the
responsibility of Wllde's suroties. Justice
Pollock has signed thc order for his re-
lease.
Wide. it is announced. will be- released
from custody tomorrow. H. viii proba-
hly leave London Al once fer the seaside
The statement of g. r.. Gill, counsel for
fne prosecution. who said that Wilde
would undoubtedly be retired Al the next
session. was made without the authority
or the public prosecutor. IL has not be- en-
decided whether the Government VIII
take steps 90 have Wilde again placed
on trial They are willing that he should
De again arraigaed. but 10 is understood
that The heads OF the Church and many
other eminent persons urge upon the
Government The fact that much harm
would be done 10 public morals by the
adoption of such Il course. referring 10
the reprntins OF all the pernicious de-
tails of the case.
In the meantime the police are ordered
not tO maintain TOO close a watch upon
ilie's movements, and not 90 prevent
him from going 10 the continent IL he
wishes 10 20 there.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-07
Rr.ti.h IeANe Niciragnn.

WASHINGTON. u. g.. May 6--Accord-
ing 90 advlces received here. the eVacua-
ton of Cornto by the british fleet was
quietly accomplished yesterday. and tho
port was restored TO Nicaraguan author
ity.
shortly after midnight on Saturday
Minister Guzman received a cable ncs-
sage stating that all the preliminaries
had been satisfactorily arranged WITH
the British admiral. through tho inter-
mediation Of Senior Fiallos. OF Honduras.
I'm this matter Nicaragua was spared any
appearance OF humiliation and friction
was avoided
Nicaragua will pay 'he indemnity In
London within the two weeks stipulated
and the remaining terms of the ultima
tum Will be satisfactorily arranged.
Tho Nicaraguan people appear 10
thoroughly understand President Ielaya.
who was man Of great pluck aud 90
termination and they have npprJysd his
course I'm the matter lie headed a revO-
luton TWO years ago, which overthrow
an obnoxious government IN fifteen days.
Within that time he fought three battles
and captured the capital. lie was chosen
President by the constitutional conven-
tion. which was Immediately organized.
and has proved himself 20 be wise and
lust ruler