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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-02-27

New York, Feb. 25.-Rev. William
II. Boole, one of the founders of Pro-
hibition park on Staten Island, died at
his home there yesterday. He was 60
years old. He was born in this city
and became Methodist preacher His
first PASTORAL charge was at Clinton in
1854. He was stationed afterward at
Saybrook, Milford and New Britain,
Conn.,, and at Mount Vernon, n. Y.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-02-27

Washington, Feb. 25.-The British
Guiana registrar-general of births and
deaths at the time of the departure of
the last mail had just completed his
report for 1894, from which it appears
that the population of the colony was
,130, of whom 110,s56 were East
Indians
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-02-27

New York, Feb 95.-Chiclsering hall
was crowded with enthusiastic sym
pathizers of the Cuban rebellion. The
speakers were mainly Cubans, and
they pleaded for recognition as belli-
gerents at the hands of the United
States, as the present movement was
initiated just one year ago. The
speakers were greeted with great
cheering.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-02-27
Killed His Wife with a Poker.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Feb. 24.-During a
quarrel between a Polander and his
wife at Duryea last night the man
struck the woman on the head with
poker and she fell dead on the floor.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-02-27

Washington, Feb. 25.-Col. Charles
NJ. Terrell, assistant paymaster-gen-
eral, United States army, was Ga years
old yesterday, and was accordingly
placed on the retired list on account of
age. He is a brother of A. w. Terrell,
United States minister to Turkey.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-02-27
Death of benjamin Marston Watson.

Plymouth, Mass, Feb. 21.-Beja-
min Marston Watson, who died yester-
day. aged 76, was well-known in lit
erary circles, having been an intimate
friend of Ralph Waldo Emerson and
Henry d. Thorcau. He was graduated
from Harvard college in the class of
1880, and was much interested in his
torical subjects and was a trustee of
the Pilgrim society.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-02-27
THE COAL TRUST BILLS.
Attorney-General Hancock Intends To
Submit Certain Amendments.

Albany, Feb. 25.-Attorney-Genera
Hancock intends submitting certain
amendments to the coal trust bills. At
the department it is stated that the
changes are intended to have the effect
of making the bills more sweeping
The original drafts of these measures
merely referred to articles of common
use in the preservation of life and
health, but now it is proposed that the
bills shall refer to everything of COM
mon use
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-02-27
HERMAN CONVICTED.
Found Guilty of Murder in the First Do
gree at New York,

New York, Feb. 25--The trial of
Louis Herman, accused of shooting
and killing his wife on July Is last
nt lo4 East 1o5th street, ended last
night, the jury finding him guilty of
murder in the first degree. He was
remanded for sentence until Friday.
Herman is cripple and an ex-convict.
His wife refused to live with him when
he returned from the penitentiary,
and he claimed that she had taken ur
with another man.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-02-27
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
The Bolingbroke Club of London Offers
$4,000 for Fight.

London, Feb. 25.-Sporting Life says
that the Bolingbroke club has replied
to William Brady, Corbett's manager,
offering a purse of 5000 for fight
between Corbett and Fitzsimmons. The
club will also allow each man $500 for
expenses. The fight, if arranged, is to
take place during the Derby week
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-02-27

Torrington, Conn, Feb. 24.-Fire
which started yesterday afternoon in
the block on Main street owned by
Henry j. Allen, damaged the building
and it's contents about $4,000.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-02-27
Rev. II. II. ParshalI Dead.

Chicago, Feb. 25.-Rev R. f. Par
shall, an Evangelist of national repu-
tation in the Baptist church, is dead
at his home here. His ministry in
cluded charges from Otsego county,
New York, where he was born 73 years
ago, to Sacramento, Cal
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-02-27

Philadelphia, Feb. 25.-As a result
of the conference of the advocates of
international arbitration instead of
war, which was held here Saturday,
permanent tribunal, whose object
will be the maintaining of peruetual
union of peace between the United
States and Great Britain will probably
be formed.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-02-27
Ex-eov. RoBINsoN's FUNERAL.
To BE Held Wednesday Afternoon at the
Congregational Church, Chicopce.

Springfield, Mass, Feb. "a. The
funeral of ex-Gov. Robinson will be
held in the Third Congregational
church at Chicopee, Wednesday after
noon at 2 o'clock and the burial will
be in Fairview cemetery. A short SER
vice for the family will be held at the
house at 1870 o'clock. Rev. C. H. Alb
bott of Chicopee and Rev. E. f. Hay
ward of Marlboro will conduct the SER
vices which will be simple.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-02-27
MRS. KELSO WILL RECOVER.
10 NOW Knows Of the Awful Deed She
Committed and Wants To Die. IS

J" NOW I.nOws OF The NWfuI Decd SEe
Committed and Wants To Die. 7'
New York, Feb. 22.-Mrs. Ethel
,eso, who killed her two young chill
rem Thursday afternoon at her home
n 59th street and slashed her wrist
with razor, will redover, SO the doc
ors at Bellevue hospital, where she is
confined, say. The act was committed
during fit of insanity, caused by long
suffering, the result of premature
child birth. She is perfectly rational
owand knows of the awful deed she
has done. All she prays for now is
that she may die and follow her babies.
Her husband is constantly by her side,
and it is feared that he will lose his
mind
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-02-27

London, Feb. 25.-The British
steamer Glenloig, at Falmouth, while
on voyage from Charleston for
Bremen and Hamburg, reported that
Capt. Hay, her commander, had died
at sea-
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-02-27

Paterson, N. j., Feb. EN- the
glove contest last night between Jim
mie Handler of Newark and Charles
johnson of Minneapolis, the latter was
knocked out in the second round.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-02-27
Deaf Mute Killed by a Car.

Hartford, Conn, Feb. 25.-Mrs
Frances A. Grant, 60 years old, of
Manchester, was killed by an electric
car last evening in Manchester. Mrs..
Grant was deaf and dumb, and acci-
dentally stepped on the track in front
of the ear
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-02-27

Waltham, Mass, Feb. 25.-At an in
quest yesterday verdict was rendered
that the child whose body was found
here yesterday was murdered by some
unknown persons. The child had been
born but short time when it was suf-
fnnafad
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-02-27

Paris, Feb. 25.-A dispatch from Rio
Janeiro states yellow fever has broken
out on the Italian cruiser Lombardia
at that port, The dispatch adds that
$50 cases of the disease and fifty deaths
have been reported in the city.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-02-27

Albany Feb. 95.-In the assembly
last evening resolution by Mr.. Kemp
ner was passed urging congress and
the president to submit the Venezuelan
boundary dispute to arbitration.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-02-27
UNDERWEAR and HOSIERY:

Some special volues wo7thy the closest attention.
Mems quality weight Underwear natural and white
all sizes, sold for 59c this weeks price, 800
Mems lannee Shirts
good value at 69c; this weeks price, 45c
Boys Waists good quality outing cloth and percae
sold under this weeks price only nc.
Ladies' best ribbed Vests Egyptian values ever Of
fered; the quality will so 29c; the a
Ladies' best scarlet wool Vests will this 7sc
Chldens black wooen hosiery, the quality this
Ladies' black wooen Hose, the quality this
Mems heavy Scotch wool Gloves $780, this week 43
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-02-27

Washington, Feb 25.-The Marion
has arrived at A rica, Peru. The ALI
ance has arrived at Santa Cruz, West
Indiaa
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-02-27
BETWEEN TWO FIRES
Gomez and Maceo Reported To Be
Hemmed In.
REBELS LEAVE HAVANA PROVINCE
Two Cuban Prisoners Claim To BE Ameri-
can Citizens-Patriots Burn a Small
Town-Two Bands Dispersed
Havana's Defenses.
From a Staff Correspondent }

(From Staff Correspondent
Havana, Feb 25.-An official report
states that the forces of Gomez and
Maceo left the province of Havana,
passing between Bagaez and Lima on
the south coast, going in the direction
of Bolondron, after an engagement on
February %, when they left three dead
On the field. The columns of Gems.
Prato, Arolus and Galvia are in front
of the enemy. Gen. Echague and Col.
Frances are in immediate pursuit of
the insurgents The rebel leader "El
lnglesito," who was captured Saturday,
claims to be an American citizen whose
real name is Alfred Gold. The authori-
ties are investigating the claim. Among
the prisoners in the Jail at Mariana,
taken there after the Punta Bravo en-
gagement Saturday, is Ladislao Quin-
tero, who also claims to be an Ameri-
can citizen.
Small Town Burned,
Forty-six political prisoners, who ar
rived here from Cabanas, Mariel, Guam
ajay and Cayajabos, will be sent to
Ceuta and the Isle of Pines The sta
tion at San Miguel, on the Matanzas
line, was burned Saturday The tele-
graph line has been destroyed between
San Miguel and Jaruco, the insurgents
removing the poles. The station at
lbarra, on the Matanzas line, was
burned yesterday. An unimportant
engagement is reported to have oc-
Cured near San Jose de los Ramos.
The bands of Vidal and Sanguilly have
burned Estante, a small town in Ma
tanzas.
Dispersed Two Bands of Rebels.
Havana, Feb. 25.-The commander
of detachment of Spanish troops who
have arrived at Mariana, a suburb of
Havana, reports that he met and dis
persed the bands of rebels led by Villa
nueva and Baldomero Acosta, who had
been operating in the vicinity of Punta
Brava, province of Havana, about
twenty miles southwest of Mariana
People living in the neighborhood of
Punta Brava carried into the town
twenty dead rebels. Fifteen of the in
surgents were captured. No mention
OF the Spanish losse is made in the
report Additional troops have been
sent to Mariana. The rebel leader
known as "El Inglesito" has been cap
tured between Guines and San Nicolas,
in the southwestern part of this pro-
vince. He was made prisoner by Col.
Segara's column. A court-martial has
been ordered to try him.
Adding to Havana's Defences. --y-Ps
Senor Jover of Barcelona, the owner
of a steamship line plying between
that city and Cuba, has offered to trans
port to Spain all sick and wounded
soldiers from Cuba free of charge. The
government of Spain has accepted his
offer The medical attendance will be
under the direction of the army medi-
cal department. Two twenty-inch bore
breach-loaders have been sent from
Spain to the island The sea forts
and batteries facing the sea arebe-
ing put on an effective footing, and
they will soon be ready for any con
tingency, domestic or foreign.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-02-27
GOOD BLANKET WEATHER

Should the lookout Our Blankets at cut
prices always seasonable.
Comortabes
csc; they're worth double.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-02-27
ANDREW j. HARE.

Are the only HIGH GRADE and strict
ly first class pianos sold direct from
the factory to the final buyer.
Are the only pianos on which you can
save the dealers profits and enor-
nous expenses, agents salaries and
music teachers commissions.
Are the only pianos every agent
condemns, for the natural
reason that NO AGENTS are en-
ployed by us.
Are the only pianos which are not sold
in single store in the United
States, because we closed all our
agencies over-a year ago, and now
sell only to the final buyer, at the
actual cost of production at our
factory. We have no store on
Broad street, but the factory ware
room is open every day till p. M, =
and Saturday evenings from 7 to 10.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-02-27
THE univ ERSAL
80 E. Broad Street. E. Mine Street, Hazleton
OUR AblRepRlCB SblB
FSNB DRESS GOODS MATERIALS
is attracting large and appre-
ciat1ve audiences.
his is an unequaled opportunity to secure
choice materials at one-half of value, and
will be continued for few days only. Full
dress patterns, skirt and waist lengths for
school dresses, walking dresses etc.

Your Last Opportunity secure such goods as you need
ing about half value The fact that they good
should prove great incentive gather together lot
all kinds at little outlay Among will
Musns Gnghams Towelngs, Tickng Sheetngs Skirtngs
Table Linens
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-17

gold standard must be preserved. All
our silver and paper currency national
in circulation. must De- maintained az
parity with gold and we faycr all meas
ures DESIGNED 10 maintain inyi0lahly the
OBLIGATIONS Of the United States and all
our money whether coin or paper al the
present standard. the standard OF the
most enliehtcned nations OF the earth
The aa0r.Ion oi the above plank Was
not coucurrod in until four different rrJ-
position submitted by Mr.. Teller were
voted down. First Alr. Teller proposed
a stralgltout plank for free coinage 40 rs
to ]. This was followed hy a proposition
T. coin the American product. although
Nj Teller fraukly confessed that be dld
not endorse this proposition hut would
take IL if 10 were possible 10 get H.
The third proposition Of Dir. Teller was
a resolution declaring FOR free coinage,
accompanied by reasons which. IN ureI
set forth the fact that the protective tariff
system could not bee maintained On a gold
standard basis. The fourth proposition
was a resolution submitted by AIR. Teller
-5ulmoNW 1O 'I3lMoI alN l0 ls5baL 5ql lg
IL provided for the coinage OF the Amerl-
can product and tarlu On all silver and
silver ores Imported into The United
States.
Nj Teller having hecn defeated all
along the line. said that he was willing 20
leave TIDE construction of The rest OF the
platform 10 the rest OF the committee. and
started for hfs rooms for the purpose of
getting a good nights rest. 10 was at MI
Tel~s request that the committee de-
ci4cd 20 make public the financial plank
on which DO had agreed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-17
TRAIN DISPIICHERS ADJOURN.
The Ninth Annual Meeting al Fort Mon
roe Mn. a ~ncres.fni One.

FORT MONROE, VA. June 16-The
ninth annual convention Of the Train Dis
latchers Association OF America adjourn
ed this afternoon after most successful
meeting.
When tho convention was called TO or
der yesterday morning by President Judge
Sickles, chief train dispatcher OF the CHI
cagO, Rock Island and Pacific railroad.
about sixty-five members We're present.
representing the principal roads or the
United States and Canada.
Important papers or interest 70 this
branch OF the service were read and dis
cussed. Many new members were ad-
mltted.
Detroit, Mich. was selected as the next
place OF meeting, and the fourth Tuesday
IN June, 1891, as the time.
President j. q. Sickles. sf Blue Island.
was neglected. j. +. Aackle. OF Chicago.
was elected secretary and treasurer. Ibo
new officers are j. I. Iyey, vi Wilson.
La. yice-presldent. and the following.
with the yice-presdent who is chairman
ex-Oifcio. comprise the new execuuys
committee: III. Dalby, OF New Hayc1.
Conn; A. w. Frazer. OF London ont; /;
T. 4. Wilbur, OF Clinton, Ia. 4. y.
Schultz, OF Grand Rapids. Mich.
Most OF the members wilA leave tonight
for their homes, while others Will remain
for the sessions Of the railroad telegraph
euperinteudentt which meets here TO-
morrow morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-17
In Oncf States.

WASHINGTON, ID c.. June lG Fol
lowing are extracts from the summary
OF the weekly weather crop bulletin OF
the Agricultural Department:
North Carolina: Kale.g .gh-Woek too cool
for cotton. precipitation abundant, with
excess IN i've counties. and destructive
hal-storm IN one; all crops doing We'll:
first cotton blooms 10th; wheat harvest
nearly over and threshing begun; early
peaches and apples in market. poor quail
ity. condition OF grapes good.
South Carolina: CO.umDia-Week favor
abe for crop growth and cultivation.
except too much rain over southeastern
portion; both early and late corn con-
tinuo promising; cool nights and lice have
injured cotton seriously. squares forming
plcutllully and blooms common. melons
good. uuit prospects fair
Georgia. Allaula-P.enty OF rain and
sunshine and crops generally doing well,
though mucn complaint of cotton lice and
especially n southern portion, cotton IN
bloom and squares forming; corn very
promising and being laid by; all minor
crops in Lllrishing condition.
Florida. jack sOnFl4lc-h eek favorable,
cotton. corn, and other staple products
satisfactory; opinion OF crop conditions
throughout the State shows marked
changes FOR the better.
Alabama: MOntg0mery-kalns nrst OF
the week retarded work, but later dry
and cool weather while checking growth.
allowed rapid advance IN crop cleanlngs,
fruit we'll, corn fine and crop practically
laid by: cane and minor crops flourish
ing.
Louisiana: New Orleans-Light. scat
tered showers and cool nights In droughty
area. covering nOrth-central ana central
parishes, an crops need rain, and old
corn is In precariOus condition; cotton
good and fruitlng nicely, cane being laid
by In good condition; rice improved, but
needs more ram.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-17

BOSTCG. June f6.-Thero were fully
two thousand people at the sparrlng meet
Ing OF the Sunolk Athletic Club tonight,
this being the last boxing contest tnat
VIII be held In Boston until there Is
change ln the laws. The chief contest was
between George Dixon, OF Boston. aud
Martin Flaherty. OF Lowell, Tor twenty
rounds, nominally at I24 ponds, although
Flanerty was somewhat heavier than
that. Dixon did all the leading through
out but laherty maintaIned practically
lucky Offence. In fact. his Work a.
almost wholly IA the defence. but Ia two
or three rounds he gave returns. Up 70
the thirteenth round Dixon, although lot
up 10 his old-time form, kept flaherty on
his mettlo and had a decided advantage.
In the twelfth Flaherty was forced SO
hard that he was obliged 70 DO some thing
desperate. and be rallied. succeeding Ia
getting Dixon 10 the hopes, and landed u
couple OF half-arm blows that pleased the
crowd greatly. or the baalnce OF the con-
test Flaherty only attempted 70 defend
himself from Dixon's blows. and simply
played for draw, which was declared Ia
the twentieth round by the referee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-17
4 COLD-BLOODED MURDER.
John Miller Kills His " ife aud nide--'t~s
Body.

NORFOLK, VA, June G.-Special-
william Yancey, a colored barber, called
al Police headquarters late tonight and
told a story which soon after led to the
discovery of one OF the most cold-blcoded
murders ever committed in this city.
Yancey said that John Miller, alias Sen
mig who lived over his barber shop. told
him this morning that his wife had gone
down town and asked him tc look out for
his two children If he heard them cry
ing at the same time giving him the keys
OF his room.
During the day the children were fed
by Yancay, and when the father and
mother failed to return tonight. he ask
ed the police what he should do with
them. a sergeant was sent up TO inves-
tigate, and after breaking in the back
room he found in a closet. under pile
of rags the body Of Miilers wife. with
her head beaten to jelly.
The murderer had fed leaving no trace
behind him. The murder was committed
with a monkey wrench. which was found
beside the body. The coroner viewed the
remains at midnight, and gave IL az his
opinion that the woman had been dead
about thirty hours.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-17
SfUND MONEY A CERTAINTY
In ihe Platform Of The Republican Party.
Teller viii Fight Il.
THE CONTEST IN THE SECOND DISTRICT
Amicably Arranged, Both sides Being
seated with Half Notes-rhe Convon-
tion WsII Probably Adjourn Thurs
day Night or friday Morning.

ST. LOUIS. MO. June lC.-special.- .--
Major Yost. OF stauuton. the only alb
scn;cc, came in late last night General
Iouestrcct is stopping az the ST. James,
and ls the recipient OF many courtesies
from the attending delegates.
The convention hall was not completely
filled This morning. but was quite uncom-
Portable. owing TO the weather. which
has turned quite warm.
After the various States had sent up
their committeeman the convention adj
jouined until tomorrow at 10 O'Clock.
Tho Committee on Resolutions met. and
on motion Of Senator Lodge, Senator
Foraker was made chairman, every state
except four voting for him.
The platform has been virtually agreed
upon. which will be sound money.
Senator Teller will hght II on the floor
of the convention. and it viii be the only
heated discussion OF the convention.
The Second district contest has been
amicab|y arranged. Both sides are seat
cd with one-half vote each, and the elcc-
tors selected viii both Dee Withdrawn. Col.
J.. J.. Harper a supporter OF the bowden
wing. has been agI ccd upon. This was
brought about by Judge Naddiil. chair
mar of the delegation. and representing
the Mckinley interest.
THE probabilit.cs are that the convention
Will proceed TO hlllotns Thursday even
ing. o. so. 80 will adjourn Thursday
might on Friday morning.
The colorcd delegates are not favorahly
impressed with tho convention. mainly
caused 10y the lack of attention paid
them. 30 being unnecessary 10 secure
their votes. and also from the fact that
the quota of tickets was so small that
II gave them very little change.
Richmond drinking water Is preferable
10 ST. Louis.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-17

Senator Jones Cllis Meeting Of Demo-
crats-A Call in Michigan.

Senator Jones ClIi- a Meeting Of Demo-
crats-A Call in Michigan.
WASHINGTON, June 1G.-senator Jones
Of Arkansas. who heads the Arkansas
delegation 10 the Chicago convention. and
who is one Of the leading men ia the
silver movement. has invited each silver
delegation 10 the convention TO send one
representative to Chicago 10 meet m
conference there on TIcsday June GOTH
one week before the assembling OF the
convention. This body OF men viii bee
in the nature OF "a Steering committed" "
which Will meet delegates on their arrival
and have general charge Of the silver
forces 40 Chicago. one Of the objects OF
tho early meeting is 10 watch the actions
of the Executive Committee of the Ma
tionai Democratic Committee. and the full
committee itself so that no action may be
taken adverse 90 the interests of the
silver forces. Senator Jones purpose is
to leave no point unguarded by which the
silver forces may receive "a setback by
ANY action Of the ant-silyer contingent OF
the party.
LANSING. MICH, June l5.-soveral
members OF State Frce-siver Commit
tee met I'm this city yesterday. and issued
"a call for q mass-c0nVentiou. 10 "all per-
sons. irrespective %. past party affiliations.
who favor the free and unlimited coinage
Of silver and gold at the ratio of l6 TO !
TO Doe held in the city Of Lansing on July
10Th.
"The purpose Of the convention is TO
elect four delegates and four altornates TO
the frce-silyer c0nYeni0u 40 ST. Louis.
July 2-d. ANA 90 complete the oreaniza-
ton of an independent free-silver party
in Michigan"