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The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1895-03-29
DRAGGING is FOOLISH.
It Is Ear Better to Let Other People sinl
Your Praises.

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It Is Ear Better to Let other People Sing
/ Your Praises.
In some paper lately Dragging" was
spoken of as ''sin," and the especial
sin of the American people. But this
is charge which is not entirely true.
Dragging is by no means confined to
the American people. And Dragging is
scarcely ''sin," although it is q pro
nounced form of Stiffness. Eos many
reasons, all sin is foolish. Of course,
just as there is no boy so great o fool
as the boy who does what he knows to
be wrong and who expects to gain
something by doing it. That can't be
done, and no one knows it better than
the boy who has tried it.
In the first place the braggart is fool
ish who brags of what he is going to
do or going to have or going to be.
What's the use2 People don't want to
hear you tell of what you are ''going to
do" ALI they answer is: swell, do it!
Have It'll Be it! Then TALK" There
fore, don't talk beforehand. That is
foolish. Wait! People don't believe
you. They will laugh at you.
And again, the braggart is foolish
who talks of what he is, of what he
has or what he does, in the present. 1t
is foolish because it is unnecessary. If
he is noble or great or brave he has no
need to talk about 1t at all. People will
know it. If he is doing great deed he
adds to the greatness of it by letting
his deed speak for itself. Be sure If the
deed Is grand one it will speak for
itself. People cannot help hearing or
seeing. So don't boast of what you are
or have to do. Let your actions speak
for you.
And once more the braggart is fool
ish who boasts of what he used to be
or to have or what he used to do. Why?
Because II people do not know what
you have done or been they will only
laugh at your loud boasting. And If
they do not there is no need for you to
speak of it at all, and you belittle your
own act when you boast of 1t. The
wise way is to make what. you do SO
great that 1t speaks itself, for that is
what actions do II they are great
enough. And then all you have to do
is to sit quiet and let other people sing
your praises
If Dragging Is "sin" 1t must be the
silliest sin there Is And that Is saying
q great deal.-N. Y. World.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1895-03-29
STRANGE FRlENpsu,,
= ~ Gas and a Canary Bird Y.
sepnrabIc CHM. ocol

u " canary Bird n.
separabIc Chums '0n|
Cats learn all sorts Of on.,.
times form contradictory atss aaa \
young, birds mice and nr p,,acAn|
the peculiar objects Of pr op!sss, \
story is told from autbsn ueS'lo1
about q lady who had q not y soa
an equally well-beloverdI ID o sanAr Y
alone she allowed the form",.
about the room. Chance Az Y
that pussy was as fond Of ~ u'sco7
as herself; for, to her spr N.Y. ~
morning she entered the ro PRISE
that the bird had escaned In " \
perched on the body of the o aad
was apparently delighted. T ra'
seemed to have no fear, and af.a
the two pets were devoted co, r,'sf|
Their mistress had, however LUZ !
fright. One day the cat rave aug :
BILE growl, and, Selling the sl bid n
mouth, ieapea on the bed for M
ton. Her tail was swelled to .,la]
natural size, her hair stood On w. ~
her eyes We're as big as four ordI|
cats eyes. The bird was given -
lost. The secret was this; A j..
cat had entered the room, and \
for the preservation of the bird IL.
cat had seized him, and as soon
intruder.was driven away she g.
prisoner OF liberty.
Another author tells the sto,r
cat and dog friendship. Th...
antipathetic creatures by naturs
SO unnaturally fond of each oths,
they were never willingly ASH,
Whenever the one had a choice 4
Of food he was sure to divide \
the other. They ate out of tba
plate, slept in the same bed. and
walks together. Wishing to NJ
friendship to the proof, the Z,
took the cat by herself in one !,
and gave her q sumptuous meal 4,
which she enjoyed the bones
quail and seemed to forget IN
The other half of the quail, une.
was put in a cupboard, the AZ
which was unlocked. The cat IA
room, went to the dog, and nd
loudly in different tones,
answered with short barks. press
the dog followed his friend, and. \
to the cupboard, the cat pushed q
plate covering the. quail and laid n
fore the dog, who devoured it aud
A curious circumstance took
in New Orleans in the year
when a bear was lowered into
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1895-03-29

Idreamed Eve scribbllng folk. you know.
Have funny dreams sometimes,
Else, pray how could we spin our yarns
And weave our merry rhymesD
thought two proud and fond mammas
Each on bright spring day
Went walking with her little girl,
As happy mothers may.
Now one before the other went
Some fifty years or more
And you may guess how different were
The gowns and hats they wore.
A rougish elf-thc kind you know,
That only live In dreams
Observed the sight, and laughed to see
Dame Fashions odd extremes.
I" Ho, hol" he cried. IA little trick
Til play these pretty dearsl"
And in twinkling he exchanged
The children and their years.
Each little daughter tripped demurc
Beside the wrong mamma
Who all unconscious sauntered on
With eyes that looked afar
Until, just where the crossroads meet.
Down glanctng as she smiled,
With start and frown each wondering dame
Beheld her changeling child.
Alas! what looks OF dire dismayi
What woeful, shocked surprise!
That fairly laughed until the tears
Stood In his eliin eyes.
But when the little damsels wept
To see their mothers pain.
Repenting Of his naughty prank.
IT. hor III In
And, as woke. two fond mammas,
Still pale with such fright.
Each holdingfast her daughters hand,
Went whisking out OF sight.
Margaret johnson, in st. Nicholas
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1895-03-29
LEADING THE BLIND.

cage Of an old African lion, sup
ing it would be torn to Pr
AS many people were assemble
see the barbarous exhibition
bear placed himself in a fighting
ture and flew at the lion, but y
amazemento of every one the lion pl1
his paw upon the bears head IS
express his pity, and tried TO 4
friends with him. Taking the oea9
der his protection he suffered no q
approach the cage, and did moi
until he was exhausted, so closer
he watch over his new friend.
lowed the bear to eat, but refused
for himself, and guarded the oea'
the jealous affection OF human
A clergyman tells the story .
walking through a meadow ss
evening and seeing a great num-
rats migrating from one placs "
other. He stood perfectly stl'
the entire procession passed y
Great was his astonishment %
old blind rat holding piece Oh
one end of his mouth, while amour
had hold of the other end, anu
conducted his helpless and ~
companion. Esther Singleton
cago Inter Ocean.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1895-03-29
Attached by . Bull Moss

Two, Maine men were out !.
for deer, when a big bull moc
into view, and in q minute 'n'
were turned. Tho old ielO.
the hunters, and without nss
charged them. His gait was =. :
dous lope, and the first oulle's s
him only increased his spssa
hunters had time to fire anosaI
and then they had to run for Nv ~
Fortunately they got to Q p'ss =.
the trees grew so close thai - -.
ress of their pursuer was
This gave them time to relosa
next sz,1t dropped the big a. ss;.I
took eleven DULLES n all 70 y.
Both hunters before had been NJ
as TO the courage and fury o.
arch Of the woods, but tney
willing TO give him q wide per-
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1895-03-29
She spok. Her Llttl. Plees.

Hattie F., six years old, is thought to
give promise of Evolutionary talent.
When Auntie May came TO visit the
family, therefore, and offered to give
the little girl some lessons, the offer was
gladly accepted. Hattie's preference
for lofty sentiment prompted the first
selection. 1t began: "See the eaglel
How he soarsi" After lew rehear-
sails, she was ready for recitation be-
fore the assembled family. And there
was great applause when she ex-
claimed: "See the eaglei How sore be
Vs."
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1895-03-29
very

The turkey Ct the boarding house
Wa blue ~ he could Be:
~ you should ask me how I am;
I'm feeling tough said be
-petroit Free Prcza
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-09-26
Examining Boards Appointe d.

The following persons were appointed
by the court at Wilkcsbarre on Tuesday
as members of the miners examining
board for the fifth inspection district;
Anthony Reilly, Hazleton; Isaac Will
liams, Stockton, William Dinio, Gram
berry; Robert Newton, Jeddo George
McGee, Freeland; Stephen Charles,
Lattimer; John Baum, Tresckow; Ber-
nard Gallagher, Coleraine; Jacob Fulda,
Jcancsvillc.
Third district-John j. Doughcrty,
Pttston; Thomas O'Kcefc, Plymouth;
lvor III. Thomas, Kingston; John II. Jen-
kins, Pittston; Patrick Farrell, Parsons:
James Fazen, Wyoming; Charles Bale
nub, Forty Fort; Thomas G. Lewis, Lu-
zcrne Borough; Patrick Dunn, Maltby.
Fourth district-Daniel w. Rces, Ply
mouth; John Flynn, Edwardsville; Ralph
Turner, Alden; Denis Gallagher, Wilkes
barre; Edward ii. Williams, Sugar Notch
Edward j. Bowling, Plymouth; John ID.
Brislin, Wilkesbarre; Thomas Howard,
Plymouth; Charles Rcnowdcn, Wilkes
barre.
The boards sit at stated intervals and
examine miners who want certificates.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-09-26

James A. Chrsty, of town, and Miss
Rose Carr, of Drifton, were married at
7 o'clock last evening at st, AIMS
church by Rev. T.. A. O'Reilly. John
Christy, of Ebervale, was groomsman,
and Miss Kate Kennedy, of Drifton, was
bridesmaid. Misses Josephine Melon
aid, of Freeland, and Grace Collins, of
Drifton, were the flower girls, and the
following acted AS ushers: =. j. Brisin,
John j. McBricrty and l.. f. IIanon, of
Freeland, and Joseph j. Kennedy, of
Drifton. A reception was held at the
residence of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Carr, until 10 p. M.
Many presents were received. The
nowly-marricd couple will reside in
Rcfowich's building, Centre street.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-09-26
Beat His Wife for Money,

Mrs. Edward McGcehan is dying at
her home in Georgetown, this county,
as the result of injuries inflicted by
her intoxicated husband. lie has been
on spree for some days, and early
Tuesday morning returned home and
from what can be learned from the chill
drcu tried to get his wife to give him some
money. She had none, and on her re-
fusal he knocked her down, beat her
with pick handle, and then jumped on
her head and chest with his heavy min
ing boots. He left her bleeding pro-
fusely, and the eldest child, boy of 10
years, ran to neighbors and gave the
alarm. McGechan was arrested, and
when told that his wife was dying begged
piteously to see her. He was Jailed.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-09-26
A Strange Disappearance.

7. w. Tripp, of Luzerne borough. has
disappeared. He left home on the MORN
ing of the 5th inst, saying he was going
to Scranton and would return the same
evening or the following day, and since
then his friends have not heard from
him and all inquiry up to date has failed
to find any trace of him. He is feet .
inces tall, light moustache, rather light
complexion and sometimes walked with
slight hitch, he having been shot in
the hip. He was formerly revenue
marshal in Alabama.
When he left he had on gray suit of
clothes and worn an Alpine hat of the
same color, There was also slight
scar on his chin from cut received
when child. There was no reason for
his leaving home. Address all letters
containing information of him to box iG2,
Luzerne borough, Luzernc county, Pa.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-09-26

In several parts of PENNSYLVANIA. cS-
pecially in the mining districts, the
scarcity of water has become serious
menace to health and property. In
llazleton the short supply is causing no
little Inconvenience. TO protect the
city from pestilence leading citizens
have signed petitions which will be sent
to the officers of the Lehgh Valley Coal
Company, requesting them to flush the
sewers and cutters with sulphur water
from the mines. Many of the mining
towns ON the South Side are suffering
also. At the county seat the water is so
scarce that none has been seen in the
higher portions of the city for two weeks
past, and the residents are becoming
alarmed at the sanitary condition OF
that part of Wilkcsbarre.
In Ashley the supply has disappeared
entirely. and what does reach the town
is carried there by water trains. That
and other boroughs in the upper end are
in great fear that fire may break out in
the built-up sections. and terrible loss OF
property would ensuc, as water cannot
be obtained to meet such an emergency.
Several church congregations are pray
ing for rain.
In Frceland there is no scarcity so far.
The water company here keeps abreast
of the times by providing water in larger
quantities than the increasing popula-
tion demands, and when dry spells like
the present sweep the country, the com
pany falls back upon the reserve wells
and keeps the mains filled day and
night.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-09-26

Locust Gap, mining village neal
Ashland, was the scene of serious con
Migration on Monday afternoon. About
$25, 900 worth of property was destroyed
on which there was but Sc, 900 insurance.
The fire originated in the Locust Gap
hotel, and is supposed to have caused by
a spark from an engine. dozen build
ings were destroyed. Owing to a scar
city of water the people were powerleSs
and they carried their household goods
out and left their homes to the mercy of
the flames. A request was sent to
Mount Carmel for the assistance of their
fire department. A special train was
run to the town and in about an hours
time it returned to the scene with 500
feet of hose. There was no water in
the immediate vicinity and in order to
get stream on the burning buildings it
was necessary to make connection at Il
distant collicry, which required the
entire line of hose. 1t was | o'clock
when the fire broke out and it was not
gotten under control until t.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-09-26
Young Cooper Held.

Young Charles Cooper, of IIarwood,
who shot his mother in mistake for Il
burglar early Monday morning, has been
released. The coroncrs jury decided
that the shooting was accidental. The
mother was buried Yesterday afternoon.
Yesterday morning Deputy Coroner Cor
man was notified by District Attorney
Fell that it would be better for the
young man to be arrested, then taken
before "A judge and given habeas corpus
hearing. Cooper was placed in charge
of an officer and at Wilkcsbarre today
will have the hearing, which will be
applied for by his father. He, no doubt,
will be discharged. This will be Il clear
acquittal and will relieve him from all
responsibility of crime, which the verdict
of the coroner's jury could not in this
state
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-09-26

While the base ball excursion train
from Drifton was returning to Wilkes
barre on Sunday night one man was
fatally and another seriously hurt.
Both were from White Haven. At Drift
ton junction John Lavclle, Jr., jumped
instead of landing on the platform fell
over the culvert into shallow creek.
His friend, Robert Belts, was so close
behind he could not stop himself and
fell also, but landed on his feet. The
men were carried out of the creek. La
vclle was hurt internally. Belts was
badly bruised and cmt.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-09-26

Tomorrow evening the opera house
will be the scene of a large gathering.
Division 10, A. o. H., has made prcpara-
tions to entertain the great number of
people who are expected to attend the
fourth annual ball of the society. The
committee having charge of the affair
is working hard to make the evening a
pleasant one for all who will be present.
DePicrro's orchestra will furnish the
dancing music. Refreshments and eat
ablcs of all kinds will be on sale in the
hall.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-09-26

The Shamrock drum corps, of Ecklcy,
has decided to equip its members with
new uniforms and caps, and the order
was placed this week with |. Refowich.
Ike Refowich, Jr., left for New York
city yesterday to procure the material,
and the uniforms will be made up here.
This drum corps is without Il peer in
this section, and with its new outfit will
make handsome appearance. The
corps will furnish the music for st.
Marys Il. a. b. Society, of Ecl<ley, in
the C.. L. A. parade here on October 10.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-09-26

Mgr. Capel is going to establish an
ideal community in the Sacramento
valley, where he has big ranch. On
one part of the land space will be set
aside for an agricultural college. This
institution will be the monsignor's
especial care. 1t is his earnest purpose
to educate those people in California
agriculture, of which he has made n
close study during his residence in Cal
ifornia. 1t may be necessary to carry
these settlers for the first year before
they begin to get return for their
crops, but that very important point
the monsignor hopes to provide for.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-09-26

The order of forty hours devotion at
st. AIMS church ended yesterday. The
services were largely attended, morning
and evening, since Sunday. On Sunday
and Tuesday evenings the sermons were
preached by Rev. Moylan, of Hazleton,
and on Monday evening by Rev. Dever,
of Beaver Meadow. During the exer-
cises the following priests, besides those
named, assisted Revs. Fallihce and
0'Reilly: Rcvs. ComiSlley, of IIazleton;
Marion, of Audenred, and Bergrath, of
White Haven.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-09-26
PERSONALITIES.

Mrs. John Turnbach and daughter
Mary, of Willicsbarre, attended the
Christy-Carr wedding at Drfton last
evening.
Frank DePierro is visiting at Phia-
delphia this week.
Miss Annie Canty is visiting relatives
at Alden.
Mrs. James Babcock, of Silver Brook,
is visiting friends in this vicinity.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-09-26

As result of the suspicion cast upon
them since the murder of Tote Lashlaw
two weeks ago at Lattimcr, Neil and
Nicholas Matz and Dominic Cusil, their
brother-in-law, have appeared at the
Hazleton Office of Chief of Coal and Iron
Police Hampton and subjected them
selves to the scrutiny of Mine Superin-
tendent Levan and Night Watchman
Jacquot, who were held up by four men
on the night of the murder, and Andrew
Carnic, who was stabbed four times by
the same gang. They were arranged
around the room among a dozen other
Italians. Each man declared he could
not recognize his assailant among them.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-09-26
RELIGIOUS SERVICES.
Announcements of religious Sc

Announcements of religious services
and church news will be published free
of charge under this head every Thurs
day. Pastors are invited to send us all
items that are of general interest to the
public.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
NJ. E. services will be held in Lind
says hall every Sunday as follows:
Preaching, 10 a. m. and p. m.
Glass meeting, 0 II. M; c. w. Barton,
leader.
Sunday school, . p. m; C. w. Barton,
superintendent.
Epworth League, p. m; Edward
Jones, president.
Prayer meeting every Wednesday
evening at 7.30 p. III.
The public is cordially invited to all
of these services.
Rev, Edmund White, pastor.
HOLINESS CHRISTIAN.
Services at the Holiness Christian
Association church are us follows:
Sunday: Preaching, 10 Il. m; Sunday
school, > p. M; experience meeting, p.
M. preaching, 7.30 p. m.
Week day services on Tuesday and
Thursday evenings.
Rev. II. p. Jones, pastor
ENGLISH BAPTIST.
Services for Sunday, September 20:
Prayer meeting at 10 II. III.
Preaching at 10. 30 II. III.
Sunday school at . p. m.
Preaching at 6.3O p. m.
Baptism after evening sermon.
Rev. j. II. Griffith, pastor.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-09-26
PLEASURE CALENDAR.

September 27.-Fourth annual ball of
Division 10, A. o. H., at Freeland
opera house. Admission, 80 cents.
October 10.-Eighth annual ball of the
Young Mems c. 4. A. b. Corps at
Freeland opera house. Admission,
80 cents.
October 21.-First annual ball of the
Stars base ball club, at Freeland opera
house. Admission, 80 cents.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-09-26

Mrs. Busby-What time did you come
home this morning? The hour was very
late, wasn't it?
Old Busby-Not at all. The hour was
exactly on time. 1t was l who was the
late one.-N. Y. World.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-09-26
Terrible Blow FeIIed Him.

Bagger-Some one told me that your
wife was killed in cyclone out west.
Wagger-Yes. l tell you, old man,
that was the greatest blow | ever had.
Town Topics.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-09-26

First Tourist (grandly) - While in
Europe last summer l went through
Wales.
Second Tourist (from Chicago)-How
much did his princelets have in his
clothes?-Truth.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-09-26

"Why didn't you como when 1 rang?'
said Texas lady to her servant.
because | didn't heah de bell," re-
piled Matilda SNOWFALL.
thereafter when you don't hear the
bell you must come and tell me So"
"Yes'm. ."-Texas Siftings.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-09-26

Nuwed-Yes. My wife always In
sists upon giving me box of cigars on
my birthday.
Diclz-Great Scott! l don't see how
you can stand that.
Nuwed-That's all right, old man. I
give them to her father and BROTHER
Brooklyn Life.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-09-26

"But why have you thrown George
over?"
"Oh, hate himl The other evening
he asked me if he might give me kiss,
and because | said No he didn't
Sketch.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-09-26

Old Sportsman-What did you shoot
at?
Young Sportsman-Oh, just shot at
random.
Old Sportsman-I don't believe It'll If
you had you would have hit something.
Brooklyn Life.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-09-26

Tagleigh-What is the best way to
get out of bad scrape?
Wagleigh-Let your beard grown.
Y. World.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-09-26
JUST IN

"a full selection of Mackin-
toshes and all kinds of Rubber
Coats. The latest in Neckties.
The Prince of Wales tie. De
Joinville Windsors for boys, a
most beautiful assortment.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-09-26
New York City!
Washington!
NONE CT THESE

can offer you a more com
plete selection in Fall Hats
than you can find in our store.
The only difference you'll find
is in the price-our's is so low;
none of the stiff city figures
on them. Look them up.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-09-26

Customer-Is this fish fresh?
Fish Dealer-Certainly; it's been fresh
for the last week or so.-Texas Sift-
ings.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-09-26

Ladies', the best-ftting and most
stylish shoe in the market is the Vision,
sold at 81. Can be had only at the Wear
Well, Eberts' old stand.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-09-26

Those shoes that are wondrousiy yellow
person might ponder week
Ere way he could find
To make up his mind
II they're louder in color or squeak.
Washing ton Star
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-09-26

"Why," asked Dismal Dawson, lean
ing over the fence, why do you keep
on diggin' when the boss amt around?"
because l really like the job, said
the new farm hand.
"Got real lillin' fer worlx?"
"Sure."
YOU'D orter take treatment. In
dianapolis Journal.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-09-26

The very latest in New York and
Philadelphia dress goods can be seen at
a. oswalds. Can and inspect them.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-09-26

Cross Creek Coal Company to Margaret
o'Donnell, property in Freeland, for
$500.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-09-26

The best is the cheapest in the end
Go to the Wear Well Shoe House. Theii
shoes all wear well.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-09-26

Refowich sells the best $3.50 and s.
childrens suits to be had anywhere.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-09-26

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