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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-10-31

THE work OF woman has been power
IN every emergency and always for good.
In calamity and distress she has ever
been helpful and heroic. Not only have
some or the brightest pages OF our ma
tionai history been illumlned by her splen-
did example and noble efforts for the pub
lie good but her influence IN the home.
the church. the school and the commu-
nifty. IN molding character for every pro-
fassion and duty TO which our race has
been called, has been potential and sub
lime.
.It is in the quiet and peaceful walks
OF life where her power il greatest and
most beneficial. One OF the tenderest pas
sages TO me In the works OF John Stuart
Mills beautifully expresses this thought.
u is recorded In his autobiography, when no
paused to pay high and deserved tribute
TO his wife. OF whom he could not speak
too much he said: She was not only the
author OF many OF the best things did.
but she Inspired every good thing did"
Everyone knew who the major had in
mind at that moment, and il recalled q
little incident that perfectly illustrates
the life in that home upon which the
eyes of the world are just now fixed
with intense interest.
1t was about the time of the silver
wedding, on the night which was also
sort of house-warming. at which the
major and his wife welcomed their old
friends into the same modest and CHEEKY
home in which they began housekcep-
ing 25 years ago. Everybody enjoyed
themselves immensely, for real hospi-
tality reigned and the guests We're
tempted TO stay late. But at last the
final merry farewell had been said, the
ringing of sleighbells and the crunch
ing of feet in the crisp snow outside bad
died away, and there reigned that sud-
den silence that follows n festivity
ended.
The major strobe 10 the open hearth
and glanced over the cheerful room
with its wreaths Of holly and family
pictures in their Christmas garlands of
green, at the baskets and jars of beau
tiful flowers that had come from all
over Ohio, at the great flags, which,
soldier-lilSe, he will have draped. from
the windows and piano. Then !. he
looked at his wife; there was love and
pride in his eyes, and in n tone OF al
most boyish satisfaction, he said:
"Well, we did have good time tonight,
didn't we, dear?"
Mrs. Mckinley leaned back against
the dark-red cushions. She was in her
wedding gown of ivory satin and point
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-10-31
THE M'KINLEY FAMILY.
Charming Pen Picture of House
hold Harmony.
Happy Home Life of the Re-
publican Presidential Cam
didate.
Portraits " Mr.. and Mrs. Garrett
A. Hobart and Picture of
Their Home.

To spend q day with Maj. and Mrs.
Mckinley, means one must get up while
the scarlet geraniums glisten with dew
and before the household orchestra be-
gins it's monotonous chorus. No Japan
ese gong or chime of bells sounds the
rising hour, for there is an unwritten
law that unnecessary noise shall not
be manufactured. Until breakfast,
then, there is n respite from the ringing
OF doorbells, the ticking of telegraphie
instruments upstairs, of typewriters IN
the study, and the everlasting tinlSle Of
telephones in the halls.
At seven the family rises, and before
eight Mrs Mckinley, with an energy
her husband says he admires too much
TO weakly initiate, is out among her
flowers, and sauntering slowly under
the shade OF the tall trees where the
lawn used TO be before the st. Louis
convention. When IL comes TO convert
ing a green, velvety lawn into stretch
of barren, baked earth, either locusts or
campaign answer equally well, and
the grounds In front of the house would
do Very well for an object lesson on the
Colorado desert. Luckily, the thou
sands who have listened to the famous
porch speeches, in their interest to see
and hear, have kept well TO
the front, and so the garden at
the sides and rear Is still cheerful
with fresh turf, beds of flowers and
a long arbor, overgrown with grape
wires and hospitable to singing birds.
At eight o'clock the mistress of the
house, in the simplest of white gowns,
with cluster Of purple heliotrope in
her belt, enters the dining-room and
takes her usual seat at her husbands
side. There may be a guest or two
present, and there Is sure TO be Mr..
Sam Saxton, good-looking nephew Of
Mrs. Mckinley and an active aid of
the major. And sometimes Mrs. Sax
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-10-31

ton, the widowed aunt Of Mrs. McKin-
ley, drives in from her country home.
1.-the of figure, bright OF eye, with "a
warm heart and quick tongue, Aunt
Maria Is universal favorite of the
family. The major never looks
handsomer than at the head Of his own
table. The big bow window at his
back let's in plenty Of sunshine, and
morning glories galore, in crimson,
blue and white. wreathe the sashes and
send in fluttering shoots of green.
The room, the table, the food, are
alike simple, "homely," in the good
old English sense, and thoroughly
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-10-31

undervaiuo their gracious message OF con-
graduation and confidence which you have
30 eloquently delivered. IL Is an assurance
OF the deep interest which you feel and
should be felt by every family I'm the land
In tho public questions OF the day and
their rightful settlement at tho polls
There II no Limitation TO the influence
that may be exerted by the women I'm the
United States, and no adequate tribute can
be spoken OF their services 10 mankind
throughout It's long and oventful his
tory.
TN the days Of the revolution. In the
more recent days OF our civii war. and, In
deed In every step OF our progress az a
nation. the devotion and sacrifices OF wom-
an we're constantly apparent and often
conspicuous. She WINS everywhere app
preclated and recognized. though God alone
could place her service at its true value.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-10-31

ing a certain dainty dish he is fond of,
the major saysto his wifeS
"Ah, my deuA now / see why you
were up so early, and /, wretch that
was, actually thought you were trifing
the precious hours away with your
posies."
Mrs. Mckinley smiles ut the little
joke. Exercise has brought a tinge Of
color to her pale cheeks and height
ened the blue-that blue that reminds
one Of the Smoky mountains--in her
eyes. She evidently enjoys the fresh
fish from the lake, and the delicious
coffee, which Is feature Of the meal
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-10-31

moment later with basket Of apples;
the basket is a half peck; three red
apples fill IL. They look like painted
melons, and have been christened the
Mckinley pippins." The expressman
hugs in box of golden-hearted water
lilies from Arkansas. with the love OF a
lady who admires the major as hus-
band" A photographer. a telegraph
messenger, an old soldier, a commercial
traveller, a farmer with his family,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-10-31

self, chosen with n view TO both
health end appetite. is served by the
faithful colored man, Fred. who has
been in the family employ for a number
Of years.
Like most hospitable men, Maj. Nc
Kinley likes 10 serve the principal dish
himself, and, though he talks freely and
eats with enjoyment, he never loses
sight of the comfort of those about
him. All care and thought are thrown
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-10-31

American. One knows without looking
that a china plate turned over will
never disclose the lion and the unicorn
fighting for the crown. but rather the
trademark OF the persevering potters
OF East Liverpool or Trenton. Around
the broad window shelf are placed
some attractive specimens Of American
ware, md In fact in oil the furnishings
Of the house one may recognize that en-
coumgement OF American manufac-
lures which the McKinlcys practice rs
well as preach. The table boasts for
It's chief crnamcnt q generous bowl Of
nastnrtiums. superb in color as IN
Egyptian sunset, and the beautiful IT.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-10-31

husband with glance and a single en-
dearing word. .f
IL was all so natural, dnd 10 COM
forting TO see two people, in this world
full OF married misery. SO completely
satisfied with each other that an aspir-
ing young novelist, who had been over
dosed ON Ibsen, Nordan. ct al, and who
still fingered, said. wishfulIys II wish
/ could put you and Mrs. Mckinley In
book, major"
BLESS your soul, my dear boy mn
swered the major, "there In nothing In
the world 10 be said about MS. We ere
only married lovers" And think in
that one sentence the major condensed
the happiest chapter Of his biography.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-10-31

should be the same az mans when the
same amount of work Is equally well
done, and for the sanctity of her home
is an earnest advocate. But his senti-
ments towards the sex have never been
better expressed than in his response
10 the address he received on behalf OF
the women of Cleveland last July, in
the course of which he said:
Mrs. Avery. I greatly appreciate this
friendly call from the women OF the city
of Cleveland. and assure you that do not
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-10-31

the demands upon his strength and pa
thence the more unfailing the supply OF
both seemed.
Perhaps no one except sman in pub
lie life could understand what Is Inn
piled by this. 1t has meant sleepless
nights aud anxious days. travelling &
thousand miles to make a speech. to be
summoned home before the destination
Is reached. 1t has meant the abandon
ing of banquets and great gatherings
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-10-31

lace, the very same gown and lace that
she stood up in" and looked q fair
woman indeed. Always pale, her COM
plexion seemed transparent, and only
the color in her lips, the depth in her
eyes and thick soft waves of hair, sug-
gested any latent strength. Above all.
she looked thoroughly happy, and that
does more for woman's Jocks than
cosmetics, clothes or even, some. say,
a clear conscience. She answered her
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-10-31

gentle, brave, accomplishing and in
tensely-loving soul at his side-his wife
Ida. Maj. McKinley's respect, his ad-
miration for and his belief in woman is
part OF his creed, and for her advance
ment, her education, her protection in
labor, her wages as bread winner,
which he, like all just men, holds
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-10-31

that lovers OF the fragrant drink would
appreciate. The breakfast goes mer-
rily on, but long before IL comes to a
close the orchestra has started up and
the house becomes q very hive OF in
dustry and inquiry. The major ex-
cuses himself and returns presently,
in his hand a mighty cane. real sugar
cane. as big as ones wrist, jointcd like
a bamboo.
From Alabama, for my sweet
TOOTH" he says, laughlngly. and. adding
IL TO the stock Of canes of every con-
ceivablc wood and substance and from
every point of the compass that have
accumulated recently. Fred appeared
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-10-31

aside. There are three delegations COM
ing to-day, seven tomorrow, and hun
dreds of desultory visitors, beside
peclSs OF mail 10 be answered and scores
OF kilograms to be sent; but evidently
the consciousness OF ten speeches TO be
made, the scores of welcomes and hand
shakes TO be given, the correspondence
and the waiting wires TO be attended
TO, sit lightly upon the host. Discover
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-01-27
Death of Edwin Wilkes.

One Of the oldest residents of Upper
Lehigh died at his home there on Friday
morning. Edwin Wilkes, who was
an inhabitant of that town for the past
twenty-seven years, died from the eff
fects of severe attack of pneumonia,
which developed from cold that he be-
came afflicted with month ago. About
a week ago he was thought to be i'm
proving, but a relapse occurred and he
was taken off at the time given above.
Mr.. Wilkes was born on April II, 1s41,
in Llanelly, Breckonshire, South Wales.
He came to America in 1866, and short
ly after settled at Upper Lehigh. At
the time Of his death he was aged "a
years, months and 13 days. A wife
and ten children, one son and nine
daughters, survive him, and large
lumber of friends and acquaintances
mourn his DEATH
The funeral took place yesterday af-
ternoon and many persons followed the
remains to their last resting place in
Upper Lehigh cemetery. Funeral SER
vices were conducted in the Welsh Bap-
tist church by Rev. j. Griffith, of Free
land, who preached from Hebrews 4:15.
At the grave services were held by Mt.
lIoreb Lodge, L. o. o. F., and Machem-
leck Tribe, l. o. R. NJ, of which the de-
ceased had been member.
The wife and children of Mr.. Wilkes
desire to extend their thanks to the
orders and their neighbors for their
practical sympathy and kindness duriug
the illness and upon the death of the
late husband and father.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-01-27
Democrats Complete Their Ticket.

The Democratic delegates of the bor-
ough met on Saturday evening, and
completed the ticket by nominating
John Mollik for high constable.
The North ward delegates then named
the following:
School director-M. E. Fritzinger.
Councilman-Albert Goeppert
Constable-John Meehan.
The district nominations are as fol-
lows:
First-Judge, Soloman Kresge; in
spector, John j. McGarvey; register, II.
G. Deppe.
Fourth-Judge, E. T. Hanlon; inspec-
tor, George McLaughlin; register, Hugh
McGeehan.
Tho above candidates, with those
nominated on Tuesday evening, COM
plete the ticket, and the feeling is gem
eral that every nominee, even the cleo
tion officers in Republican districts, will
win at the polls. On the opposing ticket
there are but two men who are regarded
as strong, and even these cannot be
counted upon to hold the Republican
vote solid. The Democrats propose to
conduct clean, upright and vigorous
campaign upon the merits of their can
didates, and there seems to be no doubt
at present but that they will win.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-01-27
Faith Cure at West Pittston.

An interesting and remarkable story
of faith cure comes from West Pttson.
Revs. William T. Macarthur and James
Scovile, of Scranton, and NJ. Z. Tulfort,
of Elmira, began conducting services
there. They came to that place from
Scranton. While there young man
named Miller, son of the late Rev. Elikin
Miller, of Scranton, became interested
in the faith cure ministers preaching.
They set forth doctrine that anybody
suffering from any physical or mental
disease can be cured if faith in God be
strong enough and if they pray to Him
with sufficient feryency and sincerity.
Young Miller, who for years had alb
solutely no use of his left arm, it being
paralyzed several years ago, became
such a deep believer in the faith cure
that he followed the trio of ministers to
West Pittston and requested them to
pray for him that it be Gods will to
restore his arm to its former strength
and usefulness.
They told him they would Immediately
do 80 and instructed Miller to do like
wise. This was on Friday afternoon
and when Miller went home for supper
he could move his hand, a feat which
for number of years he had been un-
able to accomplish. When he again
went to the ministers after supper and
shook hands he was able to lift his left
hand and place it on his right hand and
the minister's right when clasped.
The arm steadily and quickly grew
more useful and vigorous and next
morning he was able to whirl it around
his head. The arm is now as sound and
useful as before Miller was stricken with
paralysis.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-01-27

After heated and acrimonious session
of four hours the State base ball league
split into two factions last week. When
President Hanlon called the meeting to
order Philadelphia, Hazleton, Reading,
Lancaster and Carbondale were repre-
sented. Hanlon recommended in his re-
port that the league apply for protection
in class A and that the salary roll be
limited to 81 900 a month. Alvin Markle'S
three representatives wanted to proceed
to the election of the officers and nomi-
mated Frank Hough, of Philadelphia, for
president. Carbondale and Lancaster
nominated Hanlon. The minority also
urged admitting other clubs in order to
enable them to participate in the organi
zation of the league.
A deadlock ensued, continuing several
hours, when Hanlon, Swift and Aitken,
OF Carbondale, and Rim and Hensel, of
Lancaster, withdrew. Sharsig and
Niles, of Philadelphia; Doud, of Halle
ton, and Milligan, of Reading, proceeded
to organize the league by electing Frank
Hough, of Philadelphia, president, secre-
tary and treasurer. They decided to
pay President Hanlon's back salary OF
S152.50 due, and to apply for protection
in class A. Lancaster, Hazleton and
Reading were appointed a committee
on membership. They say they have
applications fromAllentown, Harrisburg
Pottsvillc, Shamokin, Altoona and
Johnstown.
Hanlon will call another meeting
shortly, and another league may be or
ganized. Markle is blamed for causing
the trouble. He owns the Hazleton,
Reading and Philadelphia clubs, and
wants to run the league as he did last
year to suit himself. Unless the difference
is patched up there will be no base ball
in Hazleton this year, as Hanlon's friends
and the press of the city have enough
influence to down Markle at home.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-01-27
Coal Magnates' Meeting.

There was full attendance on Thurs
day at the meeting of the presidents of
the anthracite coal roads, called by
Presidents Wilbur, of the Lehgh Val
ley; Sloan, of the Delaware, Lack
awana and Western, and Maxwell, of
the Central Railroad of New Jersey.
President Wilbur acted as chairman.
There was a full discussion of the sit
uation in the anthracite coal trade and
practically the whole day was thus con-
sumed The statistics of tonnage show
ed that the output of anthracite coal for
the year 1895 had been 46, 545, ,761 tons,
the largest in the history of the trade.
Several propositions looking to cur
tailment of production were voted down,
and it was finally agreed that a commit
tee of three should be appointed to de-
wise some plan for fair division of the
coal tonnage between the railroads.
This committee is to report to another
meeting of the presidents, which will be
held next Thursday. 1t consists of
Presidents Thomas, of Erie; Maxwell, OF
the Jersey Central, and Vice President
Holden, of the Lackawanna.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-01-27
A Special Meeting of Council.

special council meeting was held on
Friday evening with Messrs Moore, Nc
Laughlin, Neuburger and Brislin pres
ent. The purpose was to hear the re-
ports of several committees appointed at
the last meeting. The committee which
waited on Mrs. Daniel Dever in refer
ence to the purchase of six feet of ground
for sidewalk purposes, stated they had
met her and the offer to sell it for $500
was withdrawn, but she would sell the
entire lot, including the dwelling house,
for 81, ZOO. The matter was turned over
to the borough solicitor.
The committee appointed to meet the
officials of the Freeland Water Company,
to try to obtain better water supply
for Birvanton, reported they had met
the treasurer, Thomas Brkbeck, who
informed them that to comply with their
request would necessitate the expend-
ture of several thousand dollars by the
company, and that nothing could be
done in the matter until the next meet
ing of the directors, which will be held
in April
resolution was passed that any COM
pany with capital stock of not less
than 100000, which locates an industry
in Freeland borough, shall be exempt
from borough taxes for a period of ten
years from the date upon which the
same is started.
Councilmen Breslin and Neuburger
were instructed, with the secretary, to
settle up the bill for sewer pipe.
The following bills for coal were APP
proved and ordered paid: d. O'Donnell,
S3.25; M. Schwabe, SO.
Ex-Tax Collector Moore paid over all
money due by him to the borough treas
urer, which amounted to 1912. 81, and the
secretary was ordered to certify the
same to the county commissioners, so as
to release his bondsmen. The secretary
was instructed to compile list of all
debts due the borough and give 1t to the
borough solicitor for collection.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-01-27

There was large audience at the
opera house on Saturday evening when
Prof John d. Heron opened the pro-
gramme with neat address OF welcome
on behalf OF the st. Patrick's band.
The following numbers on the list pre-
pared by the committee were very highly
appreciated: Vocal solos by Miss
Annie Brown, Scranton, and Miss Ella
Mclaughlin, of Freeland; baton and
club swinging exhibition by f. j. Boyle,
of Allentown; piano solo by Miss Celia
Brennan, and recitation by Miss Grace
McGeehan. The one-act drama, dot
ties Dream" by pupils of the parochial
school, with Miss Lizzie Furey in the
title role, was well rendered and was
enjoyed by the audience.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-01-27

m the Hazleton Plain Speaker.

From the Hazleton Plain Speaker.
The case of John McShea against Fos-
ter township was argued in Attorney
Loughrans office Thursday before Arbi-
traitors Pardoe, Jones and Kelly. In
1892 the plaintiff built bridge in the
eastern district and brought suit before
Squire Perkins for $156. p. +. Loughran
represented Mr.. McShea and d. j. Nc
Carthy took care of the townships in
terests. After hearing argument, the
arbitrators decided that the plaintiff
had no case and granted a nonsuit for
the defendant
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-01-27
A Coming Prize Fight,
From the Hazleton Sunday Truth.

FTOII IHt IfUHIVlOH OIIIUUy ITUIH.
There will be a vast concourse of
sporting men at Freeland next Wednes-
day night to see the 'go" between Char
Icy johnson and Scaldy Bill. Tim Hurst,
who will act as referee, writes to friend
in this city that Johnson's hackers will
bet $3.50 that johnson gets the decision.
The hackers of Scaldy Bill will most
likely take the bet. On account of the
contest the Lehigh Valley Railroad Com
pany will run a special train to this city
after the fight. Johnson is in this city
at present and is in excellent condition,
but people who know both claim that
Bill is the better man.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-01-27
FREElAND REPUBLICANS.
They Meet and Nominate Candidates for
Ward and Borough Offices.

The Republican delegates of the bor
ough met on Thursday evening, and
were called to order by Chairman John
M. Powell. A permanent organization
was effected by electing b. F. Rute
chairman and Frank Salmon secretary.
The delegates Immediately proceeded to
business and nominated the following for
borough Offices:
Justice of the peace-James Lewis.
Auditor-Joseph johnson.
High onstable-Thomas Gould.
There was no opposition to any of the
above, and the delegates of each ward
then named the ward tickets.
WARD NOMINATIONS.
The North ward delegates had all
their candidates ready, and as there was
but one applicant for each Office the
work was soon performed, as follows:
School director-John Smith.
Counciman-Michae Zemany.
onstable-Rudolph Ludwig.
The South ward nominees were named
with equal alarcity, as follows:
School director-Willam j. Eckert.
Councimen-Jacob Sosnowski, three
years; William Eberts, one year.
onstable-Thomas j. Moore.
DIsTICT NOMINATIONS.
First-Judge, John NJ. Powell; inspec-
tor, James Williamson; register, William
Moses.
Second-Judge, George Thomas; in
spector, William E. Martin; register,
Thomas Lewis.
Third-Judge, George Thomas; inspec
tor, Lewis Lontz; register, Oliver Miller.
Fourth-Judge, Bernhard Dim; in
spector, Moses Trantor; register, Thomas
L. Davis.
A motion was adopted endorsing the
Republican poor district nominees.