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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30

f. b. Williams, an educated and re.
fined mulatto, to become q member.
Buffalo, N. Y, employs as head win
dow dresser a woman, Miss Pope, to
whom it is said the establishment pays
the good salary such positions COM
mand.
woman applied for IN appointment
as letter carrier at Grand Rapids,
Mich, the other day, but the exam
ing board ruled her ineligible on &C.
count of her sex.
Mrs. Mckinley, wife of the ex-Gov.
ernor of Ohio, spends the dull time OF
her invalid life making bedroom slip.
pers for her friends. She has made
and given away nearly 5000 pair.
Before long an institute of female
physiciansis is to be opened IN st. Peters
burg. The privileges given to women
who have obtained the degree of doc.
tor OF medicine are to be greatly
widened.
Mrs. Phineas M. Barber, of Phila.
delphia. is about to erect and equip at
a cost of $40, 900 seminary for girls
at Admission, Ala, and give it to the
Presbyterian Board of Miss 'ons for
freedmen.
Mrs. Fracnis G. Ralston, Jr., one Of
the most exclusive of Philadelphia's
exclusives, has shocked society there
by opening a millinery shop. 1t is
said that she is doing big business
successfully,
Two women servants in Paris are
the sole legatees of their mistress who
lately died possessed of 1920, 900.
This reflects credit upon both mistress
and maid; good service substantially
acknowledged.
Susan B. Anthony announces that
anybody, who wants her autograph in
future, will have to pay a cash consid.
Grafton. The income will go to help
the suffrage cause. 1t is said that she
has been giving away thousands of au-
tographs year.
Ex-Empress Eugenie has recently
deposited her Will with u prominent
London attorney, in which, true to
her pledge, she has left legacy to
each OF the 5S3l male persons of
France born on the birthday of her
son, Prince Louis.
DR.. Mary Walker is now living on O
farm about three miles west of Oswe.
go, N. Y. She is familiar figure on
the streets of the town. She always
wears full suit of black broadcloth,
with frock coat and silk hat, and
walks with cane.
Lady Aberdeen enjoys intensely list
ening to the parliamentary debates at
Ottawa. She sits beside the Speaker,
dressed in purple velvet, following
the proceedings closely, but, like a
true idiplomat, never disclosing by
word or look on which side her own
sympathies may be enlisted.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30
A Dear Held Up q Train.

The novel sight of bear holding up
train was witnessed on the Lehigh
Valley Railroad at Deep Cut, two
miles below Frackville, Penn, this
morning. The train was the first to
leave the yards at Delano.
The tracks lead across the mountain
to Frackville, thence down the ravine
to Pottsville. AS they approached
Deep Cut the engine headlight re-
yealed form on the track which the
engineer thought was that of man.
The alarm whistle was sounded vigor-
ously, but to no effect, and, as they
neared the supposed man, the en-
gineer saw his arms extended as he
walked toward the train. This was
enough, and the train came to stand.
The blowing of the whistle had al
ready aroused the trainmen, who
thought man had been run over. By
this time bluin reached the engine
and stood with his paws on the bump
ers. In the dim light the men could
not distinguish the figure until they
got near to it.
just then the bear got down on all
fours and made for the trainmen.
They fed precipitately, Bruin follow
ing. The engineer had sized up the
situation by this time and began to
move his train slowly until his men
got aboard. Several times the bear
tried to mount the steps, but was not
agile enough. He scampered off into
the woods, evidently satisfied with the
excitement he had created. 1t wa =
largest bear seen on that mountain IL
fifteen ars.-Baltimore Herald.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30
Fish Split ng Extraordinary.

Provincetown, Mass. claims the
champion pollock-splitter on the capo
in the person of Captain James s. At
kius Skipper Jim), now in his sixty
seventh year. During the recent great
run OF pollock he was employed by ].
d. billiard as a splitter, and worked
thirty-three hours at the splitting
table. During that time he took the
backbones out of 10000 pounds Of
round fish, about 10000 in number.
Backbones were flying through the
air in continuous stream, averaging
over five minute. 1t took three men
to pick up, prepare and pass the fish
to the table.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30
DANISH GIRLS,

Here is an interesting note about
the Danish girl of society. She is
confirmed between her fourte enth and
sixteenth year, and is then considered
''out," SO that she makes her bow to
society while English girls are still in
tho schoolroom. The result of this
early entry into society can hardly be
deemed satisfactory, for as soon as a
girl has reached the age of twenty
Two, and is still Gin maiden medita-
tiou, farcy free," she ceases to be
asked to dances or youthful gather.
ings, and is, go to say, "on the shelf. I"
Atlanta Constitution.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30
GOSSIP.

The Empress OF China has a great
passion for jewels.
Mrs. Clara Shortridge Foltz has been
admitted to tho New York bar.
The Princess of Wales recently or
dered tricycle. for her own use, and
selected pattern which was obsolete.
1t had to be made expressly.
The Empress of Russia owns an
ermine mantel which is valued at $50,
600. It is present from her subjects
living in the province of Kherson, =
After two years struggle, the Chi
cago Womun's Club has allowed Mrs.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30

Perhaps the most curious incident
growing out of opposition to railway
monopoly is found up in Minnesota.
A farmer named Hines, who owned
nothing in the world but quarter
section of mortgnged land and spav-
ined team of horses, suddenly conclud-
ed that the country was being gruiued by
railroads, and that the farmers must
build road of their own. lie started
out. The farmers did not have any
money with which to subscribe for
stock, but they pledged so many days
work on the road. Others made gift OF
the right of way. Still others went
into The woods and cut out the ties.
Farmer Hines was much ridiculed when
he started his agricultural road, but
he has stuck manfully to his task, and
now the chances are the road will be ac.
tually built. He has $50 miles of right
OF way, pledges for the oarthwork,
ties enough to cover the line, and is
now in New York negotiating bonds
for tho rails and rolling stock. The
road will run for Duluth west through
the Red River Valley into North Da.
kota, opening up a new section OF
country. That is what an American
farmer with n spawned team and faith
in himself can do when he sets about it,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30
A REMARKABLE CONFESSION.

Mary L. Wilkins wrote to an Eng
lish magazine to correct statement
which had been made about herself,
says the st. Louis Republic. The
magazine had published an article
about her in which it was said that
Miss Wilkins was youthful and pretty.
She wanted it corrected, as she was
not young, she said, and had no pre-
tensions to beauty. She is said to be
about thirty-seyen years old.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30

Yabsley-"Say. when follow calls
on girl, shouli he leave his hat and
cane in the hall, or take them into the
parlor?"
Mudge-"Well, if the girl is living
in boarding house, and the hat and
cane are worth anything, think he
had better hang on to them. In
dianapolis journal.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30
The Chicago Times. Herald thinks

The Chicago Times Herald thinks
some uniformity should be introduced
in the pronunciation Of Iowa. 1t is
variously spoken in Congress.
'I-owah," "I-oway" and "I.owy,"
with the accent Oh the first syllable; !;
"I-o-wy' and "I-o.way," with the ac-
cent on the second syllable, and
'I-a'way," with the accent on the
third syllable. None of these is cor
rect. Senators Allison and Gear and
the members of the Iowa delegation
agree that "I-o-wah," with little ac-
cent on the first aud emphasis on the
final syllable is the only right thing.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30
TO SHINE MID FAIR TREssEs.

The ieweled side combs are another
evidence of the excessive fondness the
fashionable woman evinces for spark.
ling things, mock or genuine. When
the hair Is smoothly parted and drawn
away from the forehead by these
combs and the smoothly coiled back
hair topped with smart little bonnet
or hat, the effect is extremely pleas.
ing. New York Advertiser.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30
A WOMAN DRUMMER,

A woman drummer for Chicago
brush concern has been doing big
business in Madison County, Ken.
tucky, during the past week or SO.
She Is said to have sold goods to mer
chants who were not in the brush bus
iness, and generally to have sold vast
ly more than any male drummer ever
could, and at prices man would not
have dared to mention. New York
Sun.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30
The Sian Shoe

The Siam shoe has the form OF an
ancient canoe, with gondola bow aud
and an open toe. The sole is made of
wood, the upper OF inlaid wood and
cloth, and the exterior is deliberately
ornamented with colors, with gold
and silver.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30

Mexico is said to produce anything
that can be raised in any other couu-
try. So varied is the climate that in
the same State can be raised any
product of the tropics and of the polar
reoion
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30

Tommie-"You know when you was
sick last summer the doctor sent you
away for awhile-said change would
do you good?"
"Mrs. Figg-"Yes."
81 wonder if l wouldn't feel better
if was took out of school awhile and
sent to the theatre every day instead?"
indianapolis Journal.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30
THERE WAS CAUSE.

"You have fastened the windows,
dear?" sho asked Us they were about
to retire for the night.
'No; what's the use? I gave you
the last dollar had to buy that hat,
and We needn't fear burglars"
"But they might sit down on my
hat, you know. Detroit Free Press.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30

The Atchison (Kan.) Globe man no.
tices that "when n woman takes up
literary pursuits the number of canned
goods on her grocery bill steadily in
creases."
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30
WANTED A SQUARE DEAL.

DIR. Kilsum-"Now, Freddy. if
you're good boy and swallow this
medicine, I'll give you dime" ."
Freddy-"Not much you won't!
Dad says you charge him five dollars
every time you come here; SO if you
want me to help you out you'll have
tn go halves. Puck.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30

Edward Simmons, the artist who
designed the decorations for the new
Criminal Court building in New York
City, rejects the idea of blind justice,
and has depicted that deity with both
eyes open. holding her scales in
one hand and the American flag in the
other.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30

1t is said that the fees of the United
States Marshal of Oklahoma last year
amounted to $25O.OOO. That office is
five times as good as the Presidency.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30

A sharp observer notes that unmar-
ried women will never own to more
than twenty-five, and marriugeable
men make sticking point of thirty
threp
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30
THEN HE WENT HOME.

The young man who had travelled
began:
"And there stood, the abyss yawn.
ing at my feet"
"Was it yawning before you got
there, or did it begin after you ar.
rived9" asked the young woman who
has never been away, and then the
young man found that he had just time
to catch the last car. INDIANAPOLIS
Journal.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30
TO SOME EXTENT.

"Seen Bill Brown when 1 was up to
town." said the man with the gum
boots, settling himself on the salt bar.
rel. "Conductin' street car"
81 thought Bill was goin' into bust
ness for hisself," said the grocer.
"Wal, Iallow he is to some extent,
but the company amt got onto it
yet. "-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30

The Portland Orcgonian is much
concerned that after all that is done
to discourage it the migration Of
Northern farmers toward the South
continues unabatel.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30
HER KIND WORD.

"Mr. Blykins thinks ho knows q
great deal" said one girl.
eyes," replied her kind-hearted
friend, "but you can't deny that no
has some intellectual power"
81 haven't observed it."
"The very fact that you mention
shows that he has a lively imagina-
tion. Washington Star.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30

Famine, floods and rebellion in
China, it is estimated by The Rev.
Timothy Richards. cause the death of
5000, 900 annually.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30
STORIES THAT ARE TOLD BY TIE
FUNNY MEN OF THE PRESS.

Subtraction-His CalcuIation-Value
of Training-Mean. Thing-Proof
Beforehand, ETC., Etc.
''These problems in arithmetic
Are narrowing, VOW.
Last leap year she was thirty,
And she's twenty-seven now.
Washington Star,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30
IN SOUTH AMERICA.

The Professional Revolutionist-
'It's no use I've seen dozen of
them, and not one will go into my
conspiracy"
His Wife-"How is that? l thought
they were all bitterly opposed to the
Government"
The Revolutionist-"They are but
every one of them has conspiracy OF
his own. PUCK.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30

The statement that the population
of Kansas to-day is 100000 less than
it was in 1890 is probably within tho
truth.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30
BEFOREHAND.

He-"That little brother of yoursis
rather bright, isn't he? He told me
Just now he should expect quarter il
l kissed you"
She-"The wretch You didn't give
HIM anything, did you?"
Hell gave him q dollar in ad-
vance. Puck.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30
REFINED CRUELTY.

Employer (kindly)-"You are be-
coming very round 'shouldered, Mr..
Faithful"
Bookkeeper with hopes of holi-
day)-"Yes, fear that am"
Employer (solicitously) =" Hadn't
you better stop riding u bicycle?"-
Boston Post.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30
VALUE OF TRAINING.

She-"I shouldn't think such a So
ciety man as you would care about
football"
Hell have to keep in training as
matter of necessity. When / go to
receptions it helps me to get down to
supper first. "-Tid-Bits.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30

Vital statistics OF Massachusetts
show that in that State women are
much longer lived than men.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30
HIS CALCULATION.

Inspector "You don't carry enough
life preservers.
Steamboat Man-"Oh, 1 guess there
are enough for the people who would
think of them in an emer gency,"-
Puck.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30
MEAN THING.

81 took out $4,000 insurance on
my life to-day" said the meek man.
81 suppose you will live for sixty
or seventy years now," said his wife
in an agrieved tone.-Indianapolis
Journal.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30
PROOF.

Bridegroom-"My friend Meakes
says he is afraid you didn't like his
wedding present.
Bride-"C Certainly / did! Why, I
kept it whole month before l ex-
changed It'll"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30

Miss Essie Viola, the young Aus
tralian aeornaut, who is now in San
Francisco, has passed through some
experiences that would make the hair
OF many strong man turn white, and,
in fact, greatly shorten, if not entire
ly terminate, his existence.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-03-30

German iron now dnjs its way into
India, Australia, South America and
even Great Britain.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-14

WASHINGTON, July 13.-The Della
ware delegation is at the Ardmore and is
well taken care Of. They number about
two hundred. more earnest and enthu-
siastic delegation is seldom seen The
members have been working and helping
in all directions. II. ]. Guthrie has shown
good generalship, and all are much pleased
with the arrangements he has made and
Is carrying out. St. Paurs society was the
first organized in Delaware, when DR..
Murray was pastor at St. Paul's ten years
ago and has twenty delegates to the con.
vention, the largest number from any So
ciety in the state. Central Presbyterian
Church is probably the next largest, and
Mr.. Burns, their leader, is a most enthu-
sastc EndeavOrcr. C. w. Williams,
Charles Mckaig, Mr.. Burns, DR.. McCurly
and others have led meetings in different
churches. Miss Anna Lincoln, and the
Rev. Mr. Rcvelle Of Dover made addresses
at tho Delaware rally. Dr. Murray re
sp0nded to the address of welcome for
Delaware and delivered three addresses on
the Sabbath. one in the MetrupDlltan
Methodist Episcopal Church, one to the
Chinese Sunday school ami one in the
Church of the Reformation 1t is the opIn-
ion here that Washington has never seen
such day Of widespread Christian activ-
ity
The meeting at the Capitol on Saturday
afternoon was a great sight. The crowd
was estimated at 100000 people. Not half
the people, who were most anxious to
hear the Marine Band. could hear more
than the highest notes. The chorus of al
most 5000 voices singing from the Capt.
tol steps and near by was a most inspiring
chorus. 1t was the only part of the pro-
gramme that could be heard by the surg
Ing crowd.
The Delaware delegation will return
en- Tuesday. as the services of the conven-
tion will close this evening DR.. Murray
says he hopes to be at home for pulpit
work on Sunday morning, and the St.
Paul's rally in the evening.
The Post makes the following reference
to Delaware delegates:
Thirteenth street, Just below r. has
been fllei more than once late in the
evenings by people drawn there to hear
imprOmptu concerts. The singers are
Delaware delegates, who seem all to be OF
musical temperament, and who sing not
only Christian Endeayor hymns, but other
music, and do 1t we'll"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-14

This is what the Philadelphia Press says
of our team: The Athletics wretched field
ing alone was responsible for nearly all
the runs Of the opposition, and the repre-
scntatvcs Of the peach-growing district,
headed by young man named Nops, who
has tirstclass left propeller, gave them
SO little encouragement in the run making
line that u shut.out resulted the first Of
the season for Sharsigs boys.
The Wilmington youths impressed the
spectators rs soon rs they took the field
They can not only bat hard and field well,
bur there Is soii;t chnnt the ,ay ttiley
do their work that gives one the idea that
they can play the game. Nearly all of
them are built on solid lines, but their bulk
acts as no hindrance in enabling them to
get around the bases, for evidence Of which
please note their number of stolen bases.
A grcut ,,toal Of interest Is Centered in
the work of jeremiah Nops, the left handler
whom the PhIlies are said to be after tn.
less Jerry was going beyond his reach yes
terday, 1t would bo a good plan for tho
National Leaguers to keep an eye OH his
future movements. His pitching was Ger.
tainly the best seen here by u minor lea.
gucr this year, and some of the State
League twirlers gave some clever exhibit.
tions in this line Nops Is strongly
built youth with plenty of speed and
curves and an unusual amount Of cool.
ness, while he has habit of put ting the
ball over the plato with too much fre.
qucncy to suit tho patient batsman who
banker after base on balls.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-14
II. &. Conrad for Governor.

To THE EDITOR OF THE REPUBLICANS:
Sir: There Is no one SO blind aS he who
will not see. THIS sor. Of voluntary
b!!ndnoss seems to have affected many
Republicans; but the party cannot afford
to close its eyes. He who will, can see that
this will be tho most important election
ever held in the State Of Delaware. Every
State issue for which the Republican par
" ias e1;r. tt"n1ht Is as stake II MONT.
necs for tho State offices can 20 iol..is.. for
whom all. Republicans can conscienF;ously
vote, tho man or men WHO would balt ha
ticket S.mp,y cut OF taa 'p::.s OF revenge,
ought never have nor asa pace IN the
party 9oun:e,s.
nave N ny mind one person, who, IN
the present ar'sis would be peculiarly
fitting nom,nea Tor governor-Henry 9.
Conrad. He is a s1uarc nan, clean, abe
and honest; he belongs 70 the whole Ro
publican party; be 10 broal-miuled aud
fair; he Is well known and popular all
over the state and would give strength to
the ticket; he has never done an act which
does not ent!tlo him to unanimous party
support; his course affords no one an ex
cuse for not voting for him, and in sup
porting him no man need to sacrifice Il
principle nor blush with shame. Why
not unite upon him, nominate him and
elect him in the Republican year? Why
be voluntarily blind when there is upon
us so strong u duty to sce2 i. r. g,
Wilmington, July 10, 1896.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-14
DELAWARE SHIP LOST,
The BarkentIno Liza J. MosIabemy Goes
Down on NIemorv RocL.


News OF the total destruction near Mem.
ory Rock Of the Philadelphia barkentino
Eliza j. McManemy was received yester.
day Captain Freeman and his crew Of
Ten men have been saved. The greater
part OF tho cargo will be lost.
The loss Of the McManemy takes an.
other noted craft off tho registry list Of
Philadelphia square riggers, and but q
few more are left. This vessel was built
in Milton. Del, In 1878 for Captain George
w. Fenimore, who sailed her for many
years, until he retired from the sea. Not
long ago she was sold to Mcssrs Stetson
g. Winsmore, and left hero for Pensacola
where she loaded over 100000 feet of lum.
ber for Rio Janslro. She sailed from Pen.
sncola June u. and struck near Memory
Rock Suly 8, soon afterward proving .
total loss This information received is
very mcasts, but here owners here are un.
der the impression that Captain Freeman
and his crew have reached Nassau from
which port the cable is sent.
Memory Rock is dangerous obstruo-
tion lying to the northward and west.
ward Of the Great bahama Island and up.
on 1t lie the bones of many vessels that
were there dashed to pieces.
The lost vessel was 1897 feet long, "a
feet beam, ls]s feet deep, 7i6 tons register
and was built of oak and yellow pine She
was valued not in excess Of $4,000 and
was classcd A / in American Lloyds for
four years from October, 1893 Vessel and
cargo were partially insured.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-14
H0OPEH'S hNODYAE r.; i;i!::;:$' $i::;;:;:: ::;i::
'''' W ''-" Durrhlna.

Cummings, the photographer, 80? Mar
ket street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-14
WILMINGTON, II, ATHLETICS, O.

Sharsig's Athletics made their initial
bow to an Atlantic League audience and
team at the Philadelphia Base Ball Park
yesterday afternoon 1t looked like Il case
Of stage fright on the part Of the Athletics
and beside beating them Kept them from
scoring.
For the first four innings Sharsigs men
seemed to be all up in the air. pling up
seven errors, which with ten hits gave vii.
mington eleven runs, not one of which was
earned. After that they settled down and
not run came over the plate during the
balance of the game, and Beam allowed
us only ono hit, the Philadelphia Times
says. Meanwhile Nops the southpaw the
Philadelphia management is said to have
in view, was beyond the ken of our hittcrl
Six hits, two of which were scratches, were
all the Athletics could gather in and they
proved unproductive, Madison got as far
rs third in tho second On o hit and wild
pitch md only two othcrs reached second
base The fielding of the visitors was
sharp and clean and their playing on the
whole snuppy The score: