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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-03
Bicy Gle Race ON the Stage.

The stage has ut last absorbed the
bicycle, William Talbot Burke using it
it as the nucleus for his play, The
Road to Wealth" The race scene is of
course the predominant feature al d
with stage full of wheels mounted by
expert riders and dashing along in full
view of the audience in an actual race
it should stir the wheelman's heart to
the hub. The story of Mr. Burhe's play
is a simple one of country life in which
the hero, a country lad, developeS into
remarkable performer on the wheel
and through the means of that speedy
agent he in the end overcomes the
william who has attempted to deprive
him Of his birthright and wins his start
on The Road to Wealth in the hanG.-
cap at the Ashury Park meet.
In addition to Il dramatic company Of
merit the management has engaged Joe
Harrison, the Asbury Park wheelmln,
Champion Bicycle Rider Glass "a" 1896,
to ride in the great race scene. Mr..
Harrison is one of the most popular
riders of the day; his capture Of the
championship at Manhattan Beach last
summer was one of the best exhibitions
of riding ever given on tho Manhattan
course.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-03
BRIEF ITEMS.

Old newspapers for sale.
TheWearWell's Century shoe is o. X
$1.50 a year is all the TRIBUNE costs.
A pretty line of infants shoes, 1Oc per
pair, at Oswald'S.
Bed room suites, SIC, at Sweeney &
Herron's, HaZleton.
Lowest prices on furniture at Sweeney
& Herron's, Hazleton.
Your feet can't get cold when you
have them encased in Wear Well shoes.
Wear Well shoes are warranted to be
precisely as represented. You make no
mistake in that store.
Mems aud boys gloves in great variety
at Oswald's. Dress ard working-large
as sortment of both kinds.
''The Road to Veal H. is the name OF
new American comedy. 1t has for
the chief feature novel aud exciting
mechanical device, introducing grand
bicycle race, at meet OF the l.. A. W..
at famous Asbury Park, Champion Joe
Harrison, OF Class "A" 1896, will ride in
the scene.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-03
Democrats VIII Retain Control.

Democratic State Chairman Garman
was at Harrisburg on Monday and was
interviewed by "a reporter in that city
There is nothing new in politics" said
the chairman. The Democratic party
in this state will go right on prepare g
for the future. | conclude, from the
many reports | receive that the real
Democrats, those half million who voted
for Br an, mean, are as determined as
ever, and intend to see that the manage
ment and organization of the party re
main in their hands"
''iIow about the next state conven-
ton?"
'Oh, it is too early to talk of that.
believe, however, that the Democrats
will have more than two-thirds of the
delegates. OF course, Philadelphia may
send up pretty strong McKinley-Pal-
mer delegation. We shan't be able to
tell how they voted at the last election
But the rural organizations know pretty
well who voted for Bryan, and they will
not send delegates to the convention
who were false to their party at the re-
cent election"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-03

Matthias Schwabe. of South Heberton.
met with an accident at his collory yes
terday which resulted in breaking both
his legs below the knees. The work
men were engaged in barring down
ledge Of slate which was met in the
workings. Mr.. Schwabe, who is pro-
prletor Of the mine, was experimenting
the work. After watching them for
some time he took a pick and began to
assist the employees in removing the OBJ
struction. Suddenly the mass gave way
and before Mr.. Schwabe could move to
place of safety a large quantity of the
slate was upon him. The fall struck
his legs, breaking both and otherwise
injuring the operator, He was immeIi-
ately removed to his home near by and
was treated by DR.. ii. NJ. Neae. His
condition today is quite serious.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-03
PERSONALITIES.

DR.. +. SchiIcher, who has Just re-
covcd from Il severe illness, is in Phila-
delphia this week attending the sessions
of the supreme council of the Legion of
Honor, of which order he is an enthusi-
astic member. He will also receive
treatment while in Philadelphia.
William ii. Butt, business manager of
the Blass Overall Company's factory, is
recovering from the attack of illness
with which he was suddenly stricken a
few weeks ago.
Miss Maggie Rutter, of Bloomsbury,
is visiting at the residence of her
brother, DR.. L, W. Rutter, on Chestnut
street.
Philip j, Boyle, a well known railroad
contractor Of Ohio, is visiting his father
and other relatives on Ridge street.
Patrick Rogan has gone to Summit
Hill and Lansford to spend month
with his sons.
Miss Clara Fish. of White Haven.
visited friends in town on Tuesday.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-03
The Next Mercantile Appraiser.

From the Wilkcsbarrc Leader.
There is one Democrat in the court
house, the last of the Mohicans, who
has bit of patronage left. That
fortunate parsonage is Commissioner
Thomas NJ. Dullard, who has at his dis
posal the mercantile appraisership. BY
an unwritton law of the commissioners
Office each incumbent has ono appoint
ment allotted to him. This law has
seldom been broken. Flushed with
their late victory some Of the Republi-
can leaders have attempted this year to
leave Mr.. Dullard out in the cold, but
they have not been successful AMI un-
less death occurs they will not be.
1t can be put down as moral GER
tainty that Mr.. Dullard will name his
choice. Commissioner Smith has been
aware of Mr.. Dullard's choice for long
time, he asscnted to it when told him,
and Tommy Smith is not the man to go
back upon his promise. With a full
knowledge of what it is talking about
the Ledder now says that James Clare,
of this city, will be the next mercantile
appraiser of Lu2erne county.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-03

Mrs. Hayfork-Anything fer me-?
Rural Postmaster - don't see
nothin'.
Mrs. Iiayfork-l was eXpectn' a let
ter er postal from Aunt Sally Spriggs.
tellin' what day she was comm.
Rural Postmaster calling to his
wifc)-D ye see postal from Mrs.
IIayfork's Aunt Sally, telln' what day
she was comm?
His Wife-Yes; she's comm Thurs
day.-Bay City Chat.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-03

"See here!" said the wife of his
bosom, "let this be the last time you
come home after midnight. There's
no necessity for it ard | have set my
face against it. Is that plain enough
to you?"
He gazed at her long and critically.
at is" he murmured.
Ard she never caught on.-N. Y.
Press
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-03

The recent efforts to stay the eXecU-
tion of Abram | Eckert, who is to be
hanged next Tuesday at Wilkesbarre,
will not avail. John NJ Garman, Dis
trict Attorney d. A. Fell and G. w.
MacAlarney waited on the governor on
Monday and asked that he do not fur
ther interfere with the courts sentence.
The governor promised he would not
grant another respite.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-03
PLEASURE CALENDAR.

December 24,-Entertainment under the
auspices of Travellers Athletic Associa-
tion at Grand opera house. Tickets,
25 cents.
December 2s.-Banquet and social. un-
der the auspices of the Young Ladies
of st. AIMS Parish, at Grand opera
house. Tickets. 35 cents.
December 3l.-Eighth annual ball of
Tigers Athletic Club at Yannes' opera
house. Admission, 80 cents.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-03

Miss Nellie Hughes, of Plymouth, has
just been relieved of pain in her left
forearm near the elbow, which has
troubled her for several months. Her
uncle asked physician to call and see
his niece. He made an incision in the
arm and found IA needle embedded in it,
How long it has been in or how it got
there Miss Hughes was unable to tell.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-03
Labor Legislation at Harrisburg.

The district convention of the United
Mine Workers of America, which met at
PottsYille last week, passed resUlutio S
endorsing John Fahy, president of the
district, as candidate on the national
executive board, and approving a pro-
posed bill providing for tax on pass
books, checks and the company store
system. The convention recommended
the passage OF law creating bureau
and mines and mining. A committee
consisting of Miles Dougherty, Ct
Shamokin; p. w. Doyle, of Ccntralia,
and John Fahy, Of Pottsvile, was ap-
pointed to watch all measures intro
duced in the next legislature affecting
the interests of the coal workers.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-03
Card Party Last Night.

A ,lightful card party was given last
evening at the home of Peter McGill in
Jeddo. The affair was gotten up by a
few of Mr.. McGills friends and was a
complete surprise to that gentleman.
Numerous parlor games were played by
the guests and dancing was enjoyed un-
til late hour. An excellent luncheon
was served at midnight,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-03

Quoth the manager: Madam, think not
that | rage;
But we might have been rich, while the
world told your praise,
If you only had kicked while you danced
on the stage
With the vigor displayed upon salary
days"
Washington Star.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-03

Maggie-There's something the mat
ter with the dumb-waiter, ma'am. l
can't raise it.
Mr.. Cook-You'd better go and see.
lear; perhaps she's put on it the apple
dumplings you made to-day.-Yonkers
Statesman.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-03
Winch Was False2

Jane, Jane, you do not look the same,
OF tresses you have raised another crop
Then she tossed her raven hair.
Saying: This is mine, / swear,
For my golden hair was purchased at the
shop"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-03

The regular meeting of the borough
school board was held last evening with
Messrs. Rute, Sweeney, Ferry and
Timony present. Mr.. Rute was elected
president pro TEN. The resignation Of
Mr.. Beagle, Who was appointed to fill the
vacancy caused by MIR. Smiths removal,
was read and accepted. William john
son, Sr., was nominated and elected
unanimously
Bills amounting to $40 from the L.
V. Il. Il. for freight were ordered paid;
Mrs. Donlin, cleaning outhouses 81; d.
O'Donnell, hauling coal, zoe; j. d.
Myers, one tellurium globe, sl92
Hines & Noble. books, So. .55.
The secretary was instructed to draw
orders for the teachers salary, also to
have printed about LOCO vaccination
certificates to be distributed among the
pupils, and to notify Mr.. johnson of his
election.
Mr.. Sweeney suggested that the direc-
tors take some action to arouse pubic
feeling in the interest of a repeal of the
clause in the school law which prevents
boards from borrowing over per cent
of the districts valuation.
A request from Miss Jennie Bachman
to be allowed to attend the Washington
street building was read, but no action
was taken. The applicant resides in
the Coke school district, but is anxious
to continue her studies in the other
building.
The selection of Mr.. johnson to fill
the vacancy on the board gives salts
faction. The new director has many
qualifications for the position, and
teachers and taxpayers alike are salts
fed that the choice was good one.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-03
Dwelling for Rent.

single eight-room dwelling house;
good locations: terms reasonable. In
quire at this office,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-03

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion Of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an innamcd CON
dition cf the mucous lining Of the
eustaclian tube. When this tube gets
lnflamed you have rumbirg sound or
imperfect hearing. and when it is entire
ly closed deafness is the result, and un-
less the inflammation tan he taken out
and this tube restored 10 it's normal con-
dition, hearing will he d, stroyed for
ever; nine eases ont Of ten are caused ly
caiarrah, which is nothing hut an in
famed condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case Of deafness Caused hy catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars. free.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
ea5 Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-03
NEW DIRECTOR CHOSEN.
VACANCY ON THE SCHOOL BOARD
FILLED LAST NIGHT.

VIII IN johnson, Sr., Selected to Take
the Place of Director John Smith-Tho
appointment lis Favorabiy Received.
Other HusineSs Transacted,
The morning times., 1896-10-13
HAD ENTERTAINED PRESIDENTS.
Benjamin Smith Died Saturday in
AhirCt pnYerfr

New Brunswick. N. J.. Oct. 2-Forcotten
by the friends who once enjoyed his hos
pitality, Benjamin Smith died a miserable
death in the poorhouSe Of Franklin town
ship, Somerset county, on Saturday.
Accustomed to The comforts of wealth
and the compan anionship of cultured people
his last hours were spent in solitude with
no one save thoughtless poorhouse attend
ants to comfort him.
''UnCle Benny" as the man came to be
known after his riches took wings, was
born in Milestone in 500. His father was
prosperous farmer, and early in life, when
of several of the finest farms i'm Somerset
County. He was industrious and inteili-
gent and prosperity came TO him. SO that
in time he became one of the wealthy men
OF the community.
Everywhere through the country he was
known aud looked up toas "A successful man.
who deserved the good things that life had
brought to him. He was a personal frienu
OF the late Frederick Frelinghuysen. Sec
retary Of State under President Arthur.
who was often a guest at hi home.
On one occasion Frelinghuysen brought
Presi dent Arthur to Smiths home for u
days fishing. On the Sunday following.
by special Invitation. Smith ATTENDED the
Second Reformed Church at SomerviIIe
with FreliDghuysen and the President.
But later in life prosperity began to de-
sert the man who had been so generous.
He loaned money freely to his friends and
through careiessneSS became involved in
debt. Then, failing to care for his farms
properly, crops failed to yield the income
that they formerly had. and, as the years
went by and old age came, Smith found
himself reduced To actual want.
The morning times., 1896-10-13
She Must A Answer Charge
of Libel

London. Oct. 12.-Lady Tina Scott, the
mother OF Countess RUSSELL " no was ar
rested on Friday and arraigued on Saturday
at the instance OF her son-in-aw Earl Ru S.
was again arraigned in the Bow Street po-
lice court today. The court room was
crow ded with spectators. many OF whom
move in the highest circles.
A bookseller, named CarreZ, was callet
to the witness stand aud testified that
"A Mrs. Franklin. who was conducting a mas
sage establishment IN the rooms above iIis
shop in CraDbourne street, Summoned him
up stairs In August last and introduced him
to Lady Scott as her Mrs. Frsnklin'sl Sis
ter Lady Scott paid him sum of money
To arrange for the printing and distributing
among the members OF the House OF Lords,
the House OF Commons, the London new s.
papers. clubs. etc, OF a pamphlet con-
taiaiBg libelous matter. " Which was signed
by Cockerton and kast, " ho were also ar
rested, arraigned and remanded in Con
nection with this case on Saturday and
also by one AylOtt- " ho is now a fugitive
HAVING fled to Algiers to escape arrest.
Mr.. Charles Matthews, counsel 1or the
prosecution, said that Kast had entieav-
ored to bring an action against Earl
Russell in the Winchester court on FRI
day, intending to accuse his lordship of
having been guilty OF serious misconduct ill
Winchester in 1889. but at the last mo-
ment he'sluuk away. allowing the case to
be withdrawn upon technical grounds. Two
hours later. Mr.. Matthews said, warrants
for the arrest Of Lady Scott and Kast
and his accomplice, Cockertou, We're OBJ
tanned.
Lady Scott and the other defendants.
Frederick kast, Il groom. and John Cock
erton, 4 married engineer, We're COM
mItted for trial in the criminal court Old
Bailey. under the same bonds as We're I'M
posed upon them on Saturday-G2, 900 for
Lady Scott and $500 each for Kast aud
COcEertOu
The morning times., 1896-10-13
DIED.

DAWsON-At 1880 a. M, October
10, Malala Jane, sister OF n. T.. Dawson,
No. 20 Maryland avenue northeast
kans. N''
CoSTELLO-Cathar beloved wife of
jeremiah Costello. Monday, October I2 at
L ~ p m, at her late residence, 624 Sixth
street northwest. after long and painful
iiiness, In the fifty-fifth year cf her age
,, Funeral from ST. Patrick's Church.
Wednesday. October IA, at a:3o a. m.
WIN requiem high mass Relatives and
friends invited to attend.
tbcston ana PIttsburg papers please copyl
STEPHEN-Nicboias Carroll stephen-
nineteen years OF age son of BENJAMIN
ID; ana Charlotte NJ. Stephen.
InterInentath hune Of parents at 1 / O'Clock
l4th inst. at Riyerdale.
God In his wisdom has recalled
The boon His love has given.
Although the body mOlders here-
The soul is safe in heaven.
ALLswORTH- Florence L.. wife Of Al
bert r.: AiiSwOrth. aged twenty-five years.
at $50 a. m., Monday.
=, Funeral viii take place Wednesday at
o'clock p. m. from late resideuce. 9I9
Eighth street northeast.
Gone but not forgotten.
WERNER-On Sunday October IL, 1896.
DR.. Philip =. Werner, father Of Edgar :
Werner and OF Mrs. Raymond L. Ford, in
the scventy-sixth year Of his age
rHehus invited 10 funeral on Tuesday,
October 49, p. m, from his late residencr
No. sos Massachusetts avenue northeast.
Interment private
O'BRIEN-At Providence HospitaI. Sum
day, October IL, at $50 D. IN :, Daniel j
O,Brien, faithful husband of Margaret
O'Brien-
NItice Of funeral hereafter. Item
ENSWoRTH-At her home, on Crescent
street. October IL, Mrs. Katherine Ems
worth.
BEief funeral services will be held at
Lees Crenatory cha pei, 332 Pennsylv;nia
avenue, Tuesday, the 9Th, at 3:l5 D. ul
Friends invited.
WALKER-On Friday. October 3. 1896.
suddenly, ut 2:3o O'Clock D. M Harry W
Walker, aged twenty y-one years
Funeral Tuesday. October l3, at d. H.
from the chapel OF J. William Lee under
taker. No. 49, Pennsylvania avenue north
are requested to attend.
Massachusetts papers please copy. Lo-
cation of family desired 1t
wAHL-On Sunday, October IL, 1886,
at 9:15 =. m, John H., sou Of the late
John and Bridget Wahl. aged forty years.
Funeral from his late residence. No
1881 Seventh street northwest on Tue.S-
day, October Is, at 3 o'clock p. m. Rel
ativeS and friends are Respectfully invited
to attend.
HENKEL-Sunday. October IL, 1886. at
1875 a. m, Lisette. beloved wife OF Thilip
Henkel, rifty-two years OF age.
Funeral from residence, No. I24S Penn
Sylvauia avenue southeast Tuesday. October
10, at p. IN. Friends respectfully invited
Please omit flowers. II
The morning times., 1896-10-13
BEGINS ITS ANNIVERSARY,
First of the Central Union Mission
Services Held Last Night.

The first of the anniversary week of The
Central Union Mission was held last even
ing in the mission hall, and was quite
largely attended. The meeting took the
form of a reunion of the old workers. with
Mr.. .. Is. Brown. a member of the board OF
mission directors. presiding and there were
number OF mission worekrs on hand to
aid in the singing. which was one of the
interesting features.
After the introductory service, which
included Scripture reading, prayers, and
the singing OF hymns, Mr. ii. A. Hall made
an address, in which he reviewed the
mission from its infancy, when it was To-
Gated at 500 Pennsylvania avenue. through
its childhood of twelve years. up to the
present day. He spoke or its remarkable
growth. the great workit hadaccomplished,
and pointed ou { numerous cases OF men nd
women, who had been lifted up from a life
OF sin and misery, and who are today y en-
ioying the fruits of prosperous and
Christian life.
Mr.. P. b. Sweeney, the first of the
mission converts, also made speech.
Brief addresses were made by Mr.. w. II.
Wormley. the Rev. Mr.. Mytinger, DIR. f A :.
Grant, who also made the opening pra yer,
and others. A testimony and praise serv-
ice followed the regular evening service,
which was dismissed by the benediction
The morning times., 1896-10-13
GAVE sl12,9g{ FOR MISSIONS
All Records Broken at a Meeting
in New York.
Vast Congregatipnw Worked to n Frenzy
and Money Poured In for the
Great Work.

New York, Oct, lathe Christian Mis-
siunary Alliance. at its three meetings :ield
yesterday at Carnegie Hall. Fifty-seventh
street and Seventh avenue. cleaned up the
neat SUN OF $112.000 in cash aud pledges
for the cause Of the charity.
The record mark for single service was
passed at the morning meeting, devoted
particularly to missionary work, the offer
ings reaching $4,000. The widows
mite .was represented by seven-cent dOna-
ton, while the maximum sum was ex-
pressed in five figures, $4,000. The
identity of the person making this hand
sonest of known contributions in such u
manner was not made public.
The three Thousand people who attended
The meetings ran ahead IN point OF con-
tributions. of the Old Orchard gathering of
August 8. although the $1O1 800 sub
scribed then. in few hours, was con-
sidered marvellous donation.
New York city's best previous effort in
the cause OF missions was made in October
of last year, when the people were aroused
to such pitch of enthusiasm as to sub
scribe $4,000.
The public had been prepared for yes
terday's monster demonstration by the fif-
teen days meeting at the Gospel Taber.
nacle, on Eighth avenue, near Forty-fourth
street. Ine convention OF the Christian
and missionary Alliance was expected to
be productive of great results when its two
weeks work eliminated in the Sunday
meeting at the Carnegie Music Hall
All sorts and conditions OF people made
up the congregation which had Assem- mbled
when the services opened at half past ten
O'Clock in the morning. There was no
dearth Of the apparently poor in the big
auditorium, and some even Seetly looking
people occupied seats. They appeared
lust as earnest in their desire To help the
cause as did their more acknowledgement
brethren, who were also present in large
numbers.
After the Rev. stephen Merritt had de-
livered the opening prayer, Dir. Simpson
addressed the meeting. A preliminary
tribution for the maintenance of the
church. the regular weekly one was given,
and then DR.. Simpson began his sermon.
Several other speakers addressed the
crowd, which was now wrought up to a
Condition of religious frenzy and then
the pledge cards were distributed.
The cards We're soon filled In and re-
turned to the platform. In many cases the
cash represented by the figures accom-
panied the slips. Besides the cash contribu-
tions there were many donations of jew
elry.
AT the afternoon and evening meetings
under the Influence OF DR.. Dwight l..
Moody, who delivered addresses, So, 900
more were given.
The Alliance this year ha received nearl V
$3.50, 900 for the cause OF missions.
The morning times., 1896-10-13
One of the New Striped Suits.

The new striped dresses are combina-
lions OF different materials. You see the
kola or nut-bIown differently combined
WITH red and black and white, all in the
same dress.
One OF these striped bicycle dresses
built upon the brown plan. had n skirt of
nut brown with white stripes running
through it, The skirt WAS sCant and
trimmed. The Jacket was an open REFER
OF W hite tweed with pin stripe OF red
and the lapels that turned back broadly
over it were of red silk. Black cords
caught the Jacket in front, aud a black
belt strapped the coat down. broad
brimrned White felt sailor trimmed with
band of brown silk edged wish red
formed the only trimming. Under the
skirt were warm boomers of brown fIan.
mel. The gaiter tops were brown, to
match the tone OF the skirt.
The little vest VIII be worn all winter.
The vest With this suit was cream flan-
mel dotted with red. For a dressier ec-
casion a hite silk one could be substi-
tuted; and, indeed, n vest OF a different
color rs often as the bicyclist cares to
change.