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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-12-24
nlnlc Wow of ralklng Women.

Some women who can talk well, and
necessarily require subject to talk
about, have again seized upon the theme
of the decadence of the home and the
flourishing condition OF the modern
clearinghouse, which is held up as the
pernicious and disintegrating influence
of American family life. Well, now,
why shouldn't one woman as we'll as
another choose what she will do? 1t
is only given to few women the abili-
ty and inclination to travel over the
country and address clubs upon the duty
of all other women to stay at home and
mind the babies and make the hearth
bright for Woodworking husbands.
But those who have neither the talent
nor the wish to do this have the de
sire and capacity for something else,
and naturally they GO about doing it,.
And they do it, bc it observed, unob-
trusively and with no thought or care
for the conduct of other women who
have different tastes and vocations.
But there is nothing that the talking
woman isn't ready to comment upon,
from potatoes to politics. She is glib,
oh, wonderfully, fatally glib! And she
can tell with such pretty phrases and
in such sweet tones just what every
body else should do. And, mind you,
isalways " hat she herself is not doing,
and is not going to do. But the talk
ing woman is not, and is not expected to
be, t.-Boston Herald.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-12-24
"Other Peonle,s Monepn. which wil

"Other Peoples Money, which will
be seen at the Auditorium Christmas
matinee and night Friday, Decembe
25th, comes preceded by record of
success in the principal eastern cities.
The play presents a bright and pretty
plot, woven and interviewer in intri,
cate meshes with deft fingers in a most
entertaining and mastery nanner-a
manner that at first provokes smile,
then profound laughter. A rich father
who desires to marry his young and
handsome daughter to an old hog buyer
is outgeneraled by his own machina-
tions. He plans an elopement for his
nephew with a wealthy but unknown
young lady. His CONSERVATION can
well be imagined when he discovers
too late that all his scheming for his
nephew have been aimed at himself, as
his daughter is the girl in question.
The idea is very funny one and com
pels laughter of itself. The company
is an exceptionally capable one,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-12-24
Two Lives Saved.

Mrs Phoebe Thomas, of Junction
City, Ill, was told by her doctors she
had Consumption and that there was
no hope for her, but two bottles of DR..
Kings New Discovery completely cured
her and she says it saved her life. Mr..
Thos. Eggers, 139 Florida St, san
Francisco suffered from dreadful
cold, approaching Consumption, tried
without result everything else then
bought one bottle of DIR. Kings New
Discovery and in two weeks was cured.
He is naturally thankful. 1t is such
results, of which these are samples,
that prove the wonderful efficacy of
this medicine in Coughs and Colds.
Free trial bottles at w. II. Styer's Drug
Store. Regular size soc. and S1.00
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-12-24
A Year OF Thirteen Months.

The proposition is now made that,
beginning with the next century, the
year be divided into thirteen months in
stead of twelve, as at present. Various
reasons for this change are urged, the
most important one being that the
months, with one exception, would
contain four weeks, or IS days each.
This would be very convenient and it
would be a great boon to those who
have their wages fixed at so much per
month"; but we are unaware thati any
other respect anybody would be bene-
fitted. Amidst all of the GROWERS and
calamity hOwlers, who have aired their
grievances at one time and another and
declared that the times were out of
joint, we do not remember that any
have made the claim that any of their
troubles We're caused by there being
too few months in the year. 1t cannot
by any possibility, therefore, be said
that this change would meet a long
felt want There is really no demand
for it. In addition to this just think
of the trepidation that would be caused
by making a year with this unluclly
number of months. If there is any
thing in the superstition, such whole
sale defiance of it might cause the old
earth to wabble SO on her axis that
half of us would be spilled off into
space. Pittsburg Times.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-12-24

IT is said the Medical society of Pitts
burg will introduce at the next meet
ing of the Pennsylvania legislature a
bill asking that the gallows be abol-
ished and that asphyxiation be en-
ployed to put criminals to death. The
society, after due consideration, has
concluded that the use of gas would be
more humane than hanging, which is
the form of execution employed in most
of the states of the Union.-Ohio State
Journal.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-12-24

In recent convention of doctors.
representing all parts of the land, u
comparison of views showed that i'm
purity is increasing apace in every sec
tion of our country, to which utterance,
like an echo, sounds back the recon-
mendation of a recent convention of
sheriffs that curfew ordinance should
be adopted everywhere. DIR. Wilbur
Crafts
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-12-24
Wait for Us.

On or about the first of the new year
we will open out in the new Best build
ing, on Greene street, one of the finest
stocks of electrical supplies, brackets,
chandeliers, fancy globes heaters,
stoves, bells, burglar alarms etc, etc, /,
in the state of Ohio We will be pre-
pared to furnish estimates on all kinds
of electrical work and are ready to put
in anything from full private system
to a door bell. NONE BUT PRACTICAL
EMPLOYED.
CosTE &, FLoREY.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-12-24
MARRIAGE LiCenSes.

Joseph A. Gibson and Lulu Wells
Cutter, both of Marietta
Edward Biehl and Nancy NJ. Oliver,
both of Dye.
Finley Rowland, of Wolf Creek. and
Emma J. Barr of Layman.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-12-24

Word was received this afternoon
from Vienna that good show of oil
had been gotten in the Vienna Oil CO.
well in the first Cow run sand which is
found at depth of about 700 feet.
Drilling was stopped until it can be
ascertained what the show will amount
fredericksburg Journal.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-12-24

HERMANN, it seems, was unable TO
juggle fate into bestowing upon him
great worldly wealth; as his estate only
shows up as being about 81, 500 in vel
ne, with debts that will overreach that
amount.
For man to be poor who could take
dollars without end from other peoples
care, it would seem miraculous for him
to end up his affairs poor man. He
should have put few by as he went
along.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-12-24
Cuban sympathizers In Mexico.

SAN DIEGO, Cal, Dec. 23.-The patri.
otism of Mexicans and their fervent
love of liberty is shown in their strong
sympathy with the Cuban insurgents.
Every day during the past six months
there have been encounters in the
City of Mexico between Mexicans and
Spaniards and the general government
is taking severe measures to quell any
public demonstration of hostility to
Spain.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-12-24
ssucklen,s Arm ca Salve

IKE BEST SALvE in tho world fof
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever sores, letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilb!ains, CUrus, and eli Skin
Eruptions, ana positively cures Piles
or no pay required. 1T is guaranteed 70
give perfect satisfaction, Or money re-
funded. Price 20 cents per box.
Fox sale hv ". n. SJVer.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-12-24

A VERMONT photographers took pic
ture of suicide the other day, the sui
eide being himself. We don't see
where he got any satisfaction from the
interesting experiment, because he
could not see the negative come up, or
get a hint of the result.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-12-24

CONGRESS has adjourned until Janu-
ary 5th. Meanwhile the more eager
Cuban sympathizers are stamping their
feet with impatience to see the Solons
take up their pet subject.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-12-24

My husband had two cancers taken
from his face, and another was coming
on his lip, He took two bottles of Bur-
dock Blood Bitters and it disappeared.
He is completely we'll" Mrs. VIM. Kir-
by, Akron, Erie Co., n. Y.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-12-24

A bottle of DIR. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup in the house saves doctors bills,
saves trouble, and very often raves
precious lives, Gives almost instant
relief in cases of coughs, colds, or lung
troubles of any sort.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-12-24

In cases of burns, sprains, scalds or
any of the other accidental pains like
ly to come to the human body, DIR.
Thomas Eclectric Oil gives almost in
stant relief
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-12-24

The Morgan County Fair is able to
pay only 60 cents on the dollar on It's
premiums this year. Light gate re-
ceipts is the cause.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-12-24
THURSDAY. DEG. "a, 1896

SPAIN has been topping for many
years; good push and the monarchy
would be pitched over.-Zanesville
Courier
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-12-24

Eczema in any part of'the body is in
stantly relieved and permanently cured
by Doan's Ointment, the sovereign
remedy for all itchiness of the skin.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-12-24

When buying canned corn, demand
Superior" brand, and you will enjoy
the best
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-31
Sons of America Convention.

The state camp of the Patriotic Order
Sons of America convened at Altoona
last week. The annual report of Secre-
tary Weand shows that during the past
year there has been an increase in
membership of 3,2o2. State Treasurer
Smiths report shows that during the
year $50, S96.75 was received and S14,-
160.49 expended, leaving a balance in
the treasury OF Sc, 1856 26.
The following officers were elected:
A. j. Colburn, Scranton, president; A.
l.. Eckert, Pottsville, master of forms;
f. w. Smith, Philadelphia. conductor;
Herman A. Miller, Berwick, inspector;
j. Oscar Long, Reading, guard; James
r. Kenne, ii. L. Stager and William
Weand, trustees. 1t was decided to
hold the next state camp at Reading
There were $3.50 appropriated to erect
a flag staff on the Valley Forge grounds.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-31
BASE BALL BRIEFS.

The Tigers took game from Lans-
ford on Saturday afternoon by score
of to z. The playing of both clubs
was somewhat ragged at times, but. as
the main point was to win, the quality
of base ball put up did not cut much of
a figure in the eyes of the audience.
The Tigers took fair lead at the start.
but failed to put up their usual game
and thereby lost their chance to win
easily. In the last inning it looked like
certain defeat when McGarvcy came to
bat The score was 7 to 6 in favor of
Lansford and two men were out. The
word was passed to the batter to hit as
in the. old days, and he responded with
beautiful two-baggcr. GalTney fol-
lowed with II neat single, which sent the
Tigers third baseman home, tieing the
score. McGcehan stepped up and
cracked ont another base hit, and Calf
ney crossed the pan and won the game.
Following is the score:
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-31
PERSONALITIES.

Miss Ella Campbell, who was appoint
ed to teach the Foster township school
at Lchigh Tannery, has resigned to ac-
cept the position of cashier in Coke
Bros. & Co.'S Eckley store. She will
take charge tomorrow.
Mrs. S. NJ. Denneny, Mrs. Hugh Nc
Groarty, Mrs. O'Donnell, Mrs. Elan
merry, Miss Name McGroarty and NJ.
McGettrlck enjoyed u pleasant drive to
Laurytown and Rockport on Saturday.
Harry Kearns, Henry Yeagle and
William Weand, of Philadelphia, are
visiting II. S. Beagle, the mine hame
manufactured, at the latter's residence
on Walnut street.
Louis Daubert, wife and children, of
Beach Haven, are spending a pleasant
week at tho home of Mrs. Daubert's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Steve Drasher.
j. S. Sanders, of the Wilkesbarre Tele-
phone, went to Hazleton on Saturday
and returned yesterday on his bicycle,
via Frceland and White Haven.
Mrs. James B. O'Donnell attended the
funeral of her mother, Mrs. John Nc
Closkey, at Philadelphia last week.
DR.. George F. Wise, who is one of the
rising young physicians of Tyrone, is
visiting his father at Jeddo.
Edward jenkins has removed his
family and household goods from Upper
Lehigh to Hazletan,
Harry B. Price, of Upper Lehigh, is
in West Virginia looking after his inter.
ests in that section,
Byrd Edgar, New York telegrapher,
is spending his vacation in town.
Abe Stroh and wife are making tour
of New York state this week.
Mrs, u, G, Koons and Miss Laura
Rooms are at AtianIiG Guy,
Misses Rose Burke and Mary johnson
are at Philadelphia.
James Bohlin spent Friday in Potts
vile on business,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-31
DRlFTON ITEMS.

The leap year party that will be given
here on Wednesday night by the young
ladies of town promises to be the best of
the season. The st. Patrck's cornet
band and DePierro's orchestra have
been engaged for the occasion and the
Bryan Glee Club of town will be on
hand and render some of the latest
selections.
John Gilshon, a resident of this place
for number of years, will move today
to Mahanoy City, where he has obtained
employment.
Miss Lizzie IIanlon, one of Mahanoy
City's accomplished young ladies, is
spending a few weeks here with friends.
The public schools opened last week
for nine months term. The attend
ance is larger than in former years.
John Gallagher, who was a driver at
No. Jeddo, resigned last week and
went to Olyphant.
William Allen, of Drifton, has resign
ed as brakeman on the ID. S. e. S. and
gone to Jersey City.
There is some talk of organizing a
Bryan and Sewall Club here.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-31
HEALTH BOARD MEETS.
Regular Monthly Session Was Held on
Friday Evening.

AT meeting of the Board of Health
held on Friday evening, the health of.
ficer's report formed the principal topic
for discussion. All the nuisances re.
ported at the previous meeting had been
abated. In number of instances where
persons did not comply with the notices
sent them, the work was accomplished
by the Board of Health and charged to
the respective parties. If payment be
still refused, suit is entered. Also, as
occurred during the past month, two
property holders were taken before the
burgess and fined for not following out
the suggestions of the board.
What was considered menace to the
public health was the amount of waste
water on Ridge street and in cutters
from the houses of Gcnero Bonomo,
Mary Hudock, James Mcdonald and
Michael DePierro.
No sewer connections had been made
at w. j. Morgan's, corner of Adams and
Luzerne streets, and at Mrs. Jane De-
Foy's, Centre street. The latter's yard
was reported exceedingly unclean. No
connections had been made at Mrs. C.
A. Johnson's property on Centre street.
Here, too, the yard and cellar were said
to be in Il bad condition.
Discharges from the piggerics belong
ing to George Chestnut and Hiram
Hawk were found in the adjoining alley.
The inspector of water closets reported
those on the following properties to be
full: Daniel Shoylin, Washington and
Carbon streets; j. Neuburger, South
Centre street; Frank McDermott, John
Brennan, Peter Shambora, Mcssrs. Ke-
hoe, Mnlhcarn, Shigo, NJ. Campbell and
Roger McMonigle, Centre street.
Seven cases of diphtheria were re-
ported to the board during August.
j. ii. Cloud, NJ. D., secretary.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-31
Small Fire on saturday.

Shortly after 1 o'clock on Saturday
afternoon a fire was discovered in Il
cooking shanty in the rear of 131 South
Centre street. The alarm was sounded
and the hose carts were hurried to the
scene. In the meantime the neighborS
had organized bucket brigade and were
fighting the flames valiantly. 1t spread
rapidly through the interior of the
shanty, and was on the point of gaining
great headway when the firemen arrived
In few minutes they had the building
deluged with water and the fire ex-
tinguished.
The premises are occupied by John
Zobusko and family. His wife says she
was boiling lard on the stove and went
out of the shanty for a few minutes.
When she returned she found the lard
had boiled over and caught fire, and that
the flame reached the ceiling. A kero-
sene can which was hanging on the wall
was reached by the blaze and exploded,
which gave the fire considerable i'm
pctus. The building was damaged in
side quite severely.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-31
A Curious Freak of Nature.

A very interesting freak of nature has
made its appearance in Providence near
Scranton. 1t is in the shape of calf
having double body. The calf was
born on the mountain. When found it
was in II healthy condition and gave
signs of life, but it has now become very
weak and it is thought she will die. Large
crowds OF people have called to see it.
The bodies, heads and limbs of the calf
are all fully developed, and are similar
to those of any ordinary size calf. Tho
two bodies are connected by thick
lgament.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-31
To Live in Philadelphia.
From the Hazleton Sentinel.
Man.n. 10 |, |, T., H.,

rrOIl blc ittZlcUOn sentinel.
A. S. Monroe with his family will
remove to Philadelphia next month,
where Mr.. Monroe has taken lucra-
tive position with the firm of j. f.
Kern ~ Co., which firm he has rep
resented here some time. DR.. Harry
Monroe, of Freeland, will also reside in
Philadelphia, and continue in the dental
business. The younger son, Frank, will
take a course in the Philadelphia College
of Dentistry.
Although sorry to see him leave this
locality the numerous friends of the
genial Sandy will rejoice with him upon
learning of his good fortune. For forty
seven years he has lived in this commu-
Iity, and during that time has formed
an extensive acquaintance throughout
the several counties
For six years MIR. Monroe was poor
director in this district. Outside of his
official duties he was then known for
his kindly and generous disposition.
Perhaps the best way to put it is that he
has always been guided by the methods
of the gentleman in every sense of the
word. His friends are legion, and in
going to a new home he carries with him
the best wishes of the community.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-31

The reports published last week about
the American Legion of Honor caused
quite a lot of uneasiness among many
of the members in this vicinity. Those
at the head of tho local councils have
made a thorough Investigation of the
reports, and state that there are no
reasons whatever for alarm. The order
is very strong in Freeland, and is the
leading social organization, and the
statements made by the officers resulted
in quieting the fears of the timid
members
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-31
Now Telephone Company.

representative of the North and
West Branch Telephone Company has
spent some time in town lately in the
interest of the new company, and
several business men and other estab-
lishments have agreed to place tele-
phones in their offices. The number who
have subscribed is as yet very small, all
things considered, but tho agent, Mr..
Wolfe, hopes that sufficient telephones
will be taken to give Freeland an ex-
change. The rate is So per month for
one instrument or SO per month for two.
A sample telephone was placed on exhi-
bition in the postoilce on Friday and
attracted much attention.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-31
The Next Mine Inspector.

William Davis, mine foreman of
Nesquehoning, whom rumor stated
would be the fortunate applicant for
mine inspector, has been recommended
by the examining board to Governor
Hastings as the proper person to appoint
to that position in the fifth anthracite
district, to succeed James L. Roderick,
resigned Mr.. Davis was at one time a
resident of Harleigh, and is already
known to many miners in this portion
of the district. He is graduate of La
fayette college, and is spoken of as an
able man. He was backed by in1uen-
tial political friends.
1t is understood that part of the
board will file minority report in favor
of another applicant. The name of the
latter has not yet been given to the
public
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-31
RUM0RS OF A BIG DEAL.
THE BUSINESS OF COKE BROS. g.
co. SAID TO BE LEASED.

1t Is Reported That Morgan & Co., of
Drii ton Companies in the Interest of
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company.
A rumor was current in town on Fri
| day that the vast interests of the Coke
families, comprising all the mines. rail-
road, shops and other business that is
conducted by Drifton's seven companies.
was about to be leased
The following item in the Philadelpbia
Daily Stakeholder of Friday was the first
lntimation given to the general public
that deal was under way:
1T is reported that MeSsrs j. Pierpont
Morgan n Co., acting for themselves
and syndicate of local and foreign in
Vestors, have purchased the anthracite
coal mines, plants, railway. etc, hereto
fore owned by Coke Bros & Co., the well
known Pennsylvania coal operators
The rumor created much discussion in
Freeland, and the people of town gen
orally hoped it was not true.
Color was added to the report. however.
wte~lt was remembered that party of
pennsylvania Railroad officials was
taken over the entire system of the d.
). ~. 5. Railroad early last week, and
1t is claimed that this company was the
one to whom the business is to be leased
or sold.
Very little information in the matter
could be had at Drifton, but some of those
employed in responsible positions there
were inclined to believe there is some
truth in it. while others are positive that
1t is nothing more or less than repcti
tion OF the rumor which has been sent
forth time after time since the death of
Hon. Eckley b. and Daniel Coke.
The Philadelphia Times of Saturday
said
THE New York rumor that svndi-
cate, headed by j. 2. Morgan & Co.. has
purchased the anthracite coal mines of
COKE Bros. ~ Co., cannot be confirmed
here. IL. B. Coke, Jr, the local repre-
sentative of the concern, declares that
he has no knowledge of the matter"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-31

he Hazleton Standard.

From the Hazleton Standard.
From present appearances bicycling
will outdistance all other forms of athle-
tic sport for the time to come. The
latest match to be arranged is between
our own William Fox, of McAdoo,
against Harry Bredbenner, of Freeland,
for q purse of $50. The match has been
arranged to take place at Freeland on
Saturday, September 5, at ? p. m.
The distance to be covered will be
ing place will be at Krause's hotel, South
IIeberton, and it has been so fixed that
the winning point will be there also.
Both are speedy wheelmen and their
coming contest is attracting much at
tCntiOn
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-31

On Thursday evening Bob Riley and
Thomas Loughran, of lIazleton, secured
a warrant and raided the "Bowery," II
disreputable house at South Heberton.
The new proprietress, Jennie Boyle,
was arrested and taken before Squire
Shovlin for hearing. She was placed
under bail, and not being able to fur
nish the same was taken to the county
jail to await trial
On Friday tho same parties arrested
Mrs. John McGee, of town, on charge
of renting the above house for illegal
purposes. She furnished bail to answer
the charge in court.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-31
The Button Fad at Its Height,

There have been fads and fads sweep
ing over the country, but the greatest of
them all is the button fad. 1t is at its
height just now. 1t started with the
secret society button, then came the
campaign button which was followed by
the bicycle button, and this in turn by
buttons bearing all kinds of inscriptions.
Some of them contain phrases that are
sentimental, some humorous, and some
that the wearers modestly keep under
their coat lapels.