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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-22
r EHIGH VALLEY RAILROAD.
IL May II, 1896.
Anthracite coal used exclusively, insuring
cleanliness and comfort.
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LEAVE EREEI AND

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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-22

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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-22
WASHINGTON LETTER.
Washington. Juno 10. 1896.

Washington, June 10, 1896.
Never was the result of national
convention received in Washington with
more apathy than that of the one which
has just been held at st. Louis. OF
course, when one stops to think, that is
not difficult to account for. People do
not enthuse over announcement of cut
and dried affair, and the only thing that
was ever for Il moment in doubt about
that convention was who would be the
candidate for vice president. Car Reed
remained in Washington to hear the
news, and If he would only tell what
he thinks about it-but he won't.
Democrats do not regard the ticket
nominated at st. Louis as strong
one. On the contrary, they think it
would have been difficult for the con-
vention to have picked out one that
would have been weaker. Aside from
the enmity of many OF the Republican
leaders because OF the methods adopted
by Mark Hanna, Mckinley will fail to
get the votes of many Republicans who
regard him as a one-idea man. The bolt
OF silver Republicans because of the
financial plank of the platform makes it
doubtful whether Mckinley can carry a
single western state. In short, it is the
opinion of the best informed Democrats
that if the Democrats can't beat McKin-
ley they could not beat anybody, and
that the Republicans have added very
largely to the chances for Democratic
success.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-22

Representative Amos Cummings is
admittedly an authority on New York
politics. While in Washington this
week he said: 81 am sangune that
New York will 20 Democratic this wear.
it matters not what the Chicago conven-
tion does on the financial question. The
people of New York state are disgusted
with the reform administrations that
have produced the Raincs bill and other
monstrosities of legislation. They are
mad all the way through and 90 per
cent of them are more interested in
turning down a party that encroachcs
on their liberties and brings back an
era of blue law and purtanism than
of platform of II national convention. '
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-22

W. &. Conrad. banker and cattle
man. of Montana. and II good Democrat. /.
says of the political situation in that
state; The Democrats can carry the
state for silver candidate for the prcsi-
dency, and if they combine with the
PopulstS. which they probably will, they
can elect the governor easily. They
might carry the legislature, too. but that
wonld not be of supreme Importance
seeing that no United States senator is
to be chosen by that body. Governor
BoieS seems to be the favorite presiden-
tial candidate out our way: at least we
hear more about him than Of the rest.
If he gets the nomination there is no
doubt of his getting Montana's electoral
vote.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-04
ONE LONE AiGAWAYMAN LESS.
Allen Downe, the Denver Terror and a
California Convict, Is Doomed to
the GoUows.

DENVER CoLo., Dec. 3.-The trial of
Allen Downe, the ''lone highwayman"
and confessed murderer of Joel G. Ash
worth, a well-known salesman in a prom
inent packing-house in this city. ended
to-day when the jury returned verdict
of "guilty of murder in the first degree
About year ago lone highwayman
began operating in the suburban districts
of Denver, and his hold-ups were of such a
daring and reckless character as we'll as of
such frequent occurrence that he soon had
large portion of the police force on his
trail, and although he had several encoun-
tiers with them, in one of which he killed
Chief Russell Shores and emptied two six
shooters at the policemen in the buggy, he
managed to elude arrest until two months
ago, when after robbing a man on the
Golden road he was followed at safe dis
lance by his victim until farmhouse was
reached, where assistance and firearms
were plentiful, and after hot chase he was
captured ana brought to this city.
Downe appeared much pleased with the
turn his affairs had taken, and few DAYS
after his capture he DUN bounded the
police by making a lengthy confession
and stating in detail the circumstances
connected with his various crimes, in
GLIDING the murder of Ashworth, whose
death he appeared to deplore. His story
was correct in every detail with the police
records, and this fact, probably more than
his mere confession, induced the jury to
bring in the verdict of guilty.
Since his arrest Downe has insisted that
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-04
swlNDLERs IN THE TOLLS.
How Two Clever Rascnis Fooled $4,000
Persons With Word Contest
RfcvcJa Sebeme
Bicycle Scheme.

CHICAGO, ILL, Dec. 3.-Wiiliam S.
Thompson and W. G. McAuIey were in
dicteo to-day by the Federal Grand Jury
on the charge OF having used the mails to
defraud. Thousands of people in all parts
of the country were made the dupes OF the
Empress Bicycle Company"
Under cover of the 'word contest" the
scheme was operated with profit 30
Thompson but not to the 80, 600 persons
who are said to have coqueted for the
tn rec bicycles which were promised but
not given to the successful contestants.
This part of the swindle was followed by
circular offer to the dupes to, sell them,
in return for their diligence in hunting
for words, bicycle for $40 cash or $50 on
the installment plan. Money was sent to
large amount, but the wheels never
came-merely promises and excuses.
Il is said that Thompson and McAuley
failed to send between 800 and 400 wheels
for which money had been sent. Thomp-
son left for parts unknown when the ex-
posure came. but McAuley, who says he
innocently bought the business, has re-
manned here TO stand trial. He claims he
was trying to carry out the obligations i'm
CURED. but found the load too heavy. w.
II. Patterson OF Lorain, Ohio, testified
before the jury, however, that McAuley
wrote him. promising to send a wheel for
which money had been sent, but 1t did not
come.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-04
OFFICIAL RE1IoENoE.
No Expression of Op,ntom Fro,n the &c
man Embassy at Washtnqton.

No Expression of OptnSon Fro,n the Ger.
EnsbGssy ut Washington.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 3-Mr
Won Reichan, the Charge d'Affaires of the
Germ an EN- bassy, declined to express an
opinion this afternoon when spoken to
regarding the Presidents proclama.
ton, He simply stated that the matter
had been the subject of correspondence
for some time, but that he could neithe,
anticipate what action the imperial Gov.
eminent would take with reference to the
proclamation, nor did he care to express
an opinion regarding it.
It is not believed that the German Gov
eminent will consent to the i'm position oil
discriminating tax on German vessels
without at least more vigorous protest
than has yet been made. The German
contention, it is understood, is that the
duty complained of in the Presidents
proclamation is not imposed solely on
American vessels, but upon vessels of all
nationalities, including German vessels.
The revenues arising from the tax are
not converted into the imperial treasury.
but become the property of the several
States within whose Jurisdiction the tax
is laid and by whom the money is used ia
improve their harbors in order to facili.
tate the loading and unloading of vessels.
1t is argued that if Germany should re-
scind this tax. so far as American vessels
are concerned, it would at once call forth
a protest, not only from the English,
French and other European powers whose
vessels would still be subject to taxation,
but from German shippers as well.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-04
FEARs FOR HATANA.
Recent Erents CatGse Great Alarm
Among the Popuiace.

Recent Events Camse Great Alarm
among the Popuidce.
NEW YORK, N. Y, Dec. "a special
dispatch to an evening paper gives details
of the situation in Cuba that were received
at Key West by mail from Havana. The
dispatch confirms the statement recently
made by the United Associated Presses
that the second trial of the Competitor
prisoners had not taken place and that
only an examination preliminary to the
trial had occurred.
The rebel attack upon the town of
Guanabacoa has caused much excitement
in the capital, the people dreading that
the insurgents will fire upon the city
itself. This fear, however, is groundless
as the Notifications round about are more
than enough to deter the rebels from at
lacking Havana.
Four hundred and ninety-eight officers
and men, including General Suarez Inclan
and a number of mem ers of his staff, all
of whom are suffering with yellow fever,
smallpox or dysentery, arrived yesterday
at Guayabay, province of Pinar del Rio.
Most of them will be brought to Havana.
1t is reported that the typhus fever has
broken out among Weyler's troops who
are encamped at Los Palacios.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-04
LOBBYISTS IN A PANIC
Effect In HavGnG of the Bombardnent
of GtdmabMcao.

Effect In Havana of the Bontbdrdn,ent
of GuGn0bucGo.
KEY WEST, FLA, Dec. 3.-Advices re-
ceived from Havana by the steamer
OIivette state that on Tuesday the van
guard of the army of Gomez camped
near Guanabucao. which is just across the
bay from Havana.
On Wednesday at noon the insurgents
began to bonn bard Guanabucao. The roar
of the guns was heard easily in Havana,
and threw the loyalists of the capital into
panic.
Many houses were fired by the shells
from the insurgents cannon, and the
smoke and flames were visible to the peo-
pie of Havana. When the Olivette sailed
the bonn bardment was still in progress,
and it was reported that eighty houses
had been wrecked and twenty three Span.
ish' soldiers killed.
The Spaniards IN Havana were greatly
alarmed, as they believed that the bonn
bardment of Guanabucao was only pre-
liminary to an attack on the metropolis.
1t is not likely, however, that Gomez will
attack Havana at this time, his purpose
being to make a diversion in favor OF
Maceo.
General Gomez, with the main body of
his army, is now in Santa Clara, near the
border of Matanzas province, and is pro-
ceeding westward as rapidly as possible.
1t is said Gomez has 10000 men, we'll
equipped, and plenty of artillery.
The attack on Guanabucao was made by
the van of the army of Gomez, which con-
sists of cavalry and has four cannon.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-04
CUBANS LOSE A
MAJOR-GENERAL,
Serafin Sanchez Killed in
an Engagement at
Las Damas.
Reports of a Spanish Victory a
Few DAYS Ago Also
Confirmed.
; The Death of Sanchez Is Regarded
by the Insurgents as a
Calamity.

NEW YORK, N. Y, Dec. 3.-News was
received to-day from Cienfuegos, Cuba,
by Julio de Castro of this city, to the
effect that Ma or-General Serafin Sanchez
was killed in an engagement at Las
Damas. Santa Clara province. The dis
patch, which is dated November "a, con-
firms the Spanish reports of few days
ago, which the Cubans In this city be-
lieved to be untrue. The death of Serafn
Sanchez is a severe blow to the insurgents.
occurred on November 20. An expedition
was expected from Jamaica and part of
the forces of Generals GARLIC nd Sanchez
started for the coast to receive it. The in
surgents mum bered about 1900 men, but
before reaching the point where the expe-
ditlon was to disem bark the column was
attacked by 5000 Spanish soldiers under
General Luque. a desperate battle en-
sued which lasted five hours, darkness
making it impossible TO continue the fight.
In the battle the Spanish suffered loss
OF ITO killed and ninety wounded. The
Cuban loss was forty-three killed and
twenty-six wounded.
General Sanchez, mounted on small
horse, was in the thick of the battle. A
column of Spanish soldiers surprised the
insurgents by an attack from the rear and
General Sanchez received bullet in the
back. He remained on his horse, how
ever, and although his eompatriots tried
ito induce him to retire, he refused, saying
that he was not badly wounded. Ten
minutes later he fell from his horse and
soon expired. His last words were viva
Cuba Libre!"
General Sanchez was born ~ years ago
in Sancti Spiritus, his father being a
wealthy planter. Almost the entire life
of General Sanchez was spent in working
for the cause for which he gave his life.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-04
WE1LER,S STILL HUNr.
Marching about the Island aud Dodg
ing MGceo.

MdTchtn0 about the Island aud Dodg-
ing MGceO.
KEY WEST, FLA, Dec. 3.-Passengers
who arrived from Havana last night re-
port that Weyler's campaign in Pinar del
Rio so far is a complete failure, despite
the fact that he has over go, 900 men in the
province.
When Weyler left Artemisa he formed
column of 10000 infantry, 1900 cavalry
and ten pieces of artillery, and marched,
skirting the base of the hill on the
. southern side, and seeking an opening to
attack Maceo, who is strongly fortified on
top of the hills. 1t appears that Maceo
has gathered all his forces and is now in
trenched in the hills waiting Weyler's at
tack. There is no truth, it is said. in the
report that Maceo has divided his forces
into small bands to elude combat, and it is
further declared that it is known on good
authority that Weyler has no intention of
meeting Maceo.
Gomez, with a large force, is reported
steadily advancing west. He is now re-
ported in Santa Clara Province, and is said
to be coming with 10000 men.
There are more shocking details of Lo-
PEI Coloma's execution. General Marti-
nez Campos, it is said, is indignant at the
injustice committed in executing Coloma.
Campos obtained the Queens pardon for
him and sent telegram so advising. The
massage arrived at noon, but reports say
Weyler pocketed it and ordered the execu-
ton to proceed.
The rebels trapped twenty four local
guerrillas near Qniyican recently. All
were killed with machetes. The fact was
never reported by the papers.
1t is rumored that Roloff has arrived
with an expedition from Campeche, Mex.
There is great interest in Havana con-
corning President Cleveland's message and
the action of Congress thereon.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-04
TIE CRITICAL SITUATION.
Erents of the Greatest Moment Amttoa
mated by EUery One.

Ereuts of the Greatest Moment Anttct-
pnted by Every One.
NEW YORK, II. Y, Dec. 3.-A dispatch
to the Herald from Havana, via Key West,
says:
It is known that General Weyler has
left Palmacios again for the nils, Out no
definite report of what he mas accom-
piished has reached here.
Maceo's forces realize the gravity OF the
situation, but still they show no signs OF
uneasiness. Their confidence in him is
mistaken.
1t is believed that Maceo has met an ex-
petition from Campeche, Mexico. al
Punta Barreos, which brought him fresh
stores and an additional supply OF
dynamite. 1t is not thought that
Maceo will quit his position, but
will continue to occupy Pinar del Rio, as
any move out of the province would vir-
tually be confession of his defeat. Maceo,
it is supposed, has returned with new sup
plies and is calmly awaiting an assault by
Weyler on his stronghold.
The situation was never more critical
than now, and every one is anticipating
events of Importance. all minor engage
ments and the Government reports of vic.
tories are lost sight of in the anticipation
of greater things.
1t is believed here that Gomez is march
ing down from Matanzas Province te
Guinea, in Havana Province, and from
there to Quivican. He did this once, anG
it is admitted that he can do it AGAR
while so many troops are occupied with
Maceo. His object is to harass the troop!
and distract attention from Maceo.
Of course this is the Cuban's side of the
story, and in any case they point our tina
Maceo can cross the trocha at any time
he wishes between Managua and the sea
Formerly the swamp could not be crossed
but now it is said it is strong enough t.
bear cavalry.
Cuban General Lacel, in Matanzas
sends word that he has had notice tina
General Gomez is coming and has pre-
pared everything for him in the way o
provisions and support Generals DelgadC
and Diaz have been doing most of the ad
vance fighting for Maceo in Pinar del Rio
Il is reported that General Weyler vii
issue decree on New Years day calling
out for military service every male. Span
ish subject on the isl and between Is anC
As years of age. The report is general,
discredited, but it has caused great con
sternation.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-04
ALCOHOL IN THE ARTS.
strong Efforts Bein0 Made to Abo,fsI
the TdG

strong Efforts Bein0 Made to Abo,fsh
NEW YORK, N. Y, Dec. 3.-The Joint
Congressional committee appointed to re-
port upon the ACCESSIBILITY of abolishing
the tax on alcohol for the use In the arts
resumed its inquiry to-day. George
Englehard of Chicago was the first wit
ness. He said he represented the Ameri-
can Pharmaceutical Association, Chicago
Retail Druggists Society, and many other
State pharmaceutical associations. Mr..
Englehard represented he said. fully 30
900 out of $4,000 retail druggists in the
country, and not single State associa-
ton was in favor of the law as it now
stands.
Edward Fl. Hance, representing the Ma
tional Wholesale Druggists Association.
the Manufacturing Chemists Association
and the Manufacturing Pharmacists' AS
ISOLATION, said the wholesale men. users of
and dealers in alcohol, are in favor of hay-
ing it free.
Several other witnesses testified in favor
of abolishing the tax. The committee
adjourned to meet next time in Washing
ton.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-04
The
Closing
Scenes

OF our High Glass Sale of Mems
Suits and OUerco0ts 10iIL be en-
acted Saturday night. 1t is a
sale that has created no end of
Favorable comment for the Big
he0Tpy-Street Store.
1t is a sale made up e.rcJ11-
siUeJy of Mgb-cJoss fabrics,
bigh-closs styles and garments
tailored in q biSh-claSs man
Der.
The sale has been made up of
Suits and OUercoats that other
stores are getting SIS for; bona
Jfde, you bnO1c, no fairy tales;
1Oe neUer INDULGE in that sort.
Saturday night zoe ring do1cn
the curtain on this remarkable
sale. Like all good things, it
must come to an end.
Till then you have the pick
from some 5000 s1oeW Suits and
OUeTcO0tS at
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-04

Weyler has had no engagement with the
insurgents. In fact. the Spanish scouts
have not been able to locate the enemy,
and the position is not known OF single
one OF the rebel parties. The last report
received here stated that General Weyler
and his forces were encamped near Los
Palacios.
The condition of General Gonzales
Munoz, who recently returned to Havana
suffering with fever, has become worse
and fears are entertained that he will not
recover.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-04
POLITICAL SUSPECTS AnREsrED.
Prominent Residents of Cienfueoos
ThrotUn into Dun0eons.

Prominent Residents of Cienfuegos
Ihrotcn into Dungeons.
HAVANA, CUBA, Dec. 3.-Dr. Luis Per-
mas, Senior Figueroa, druggist, and sew
eral other well-known residents of Glen
fuegos have been arrested as political
suspects.
General Melguizo and Colonel San
Martin have made extensive reconnoiter.
ing expeditions within the last two DAYS.
in the course of which they met and de.
feated several small groups OF rebels at
Maranon, Cabalo and other places be-.
tween Palacios and PInar del Rio. killing
thirty insurgents, all of them armed with
machetes.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-04

Arbmckle Bros. to Embark IN the Bust
ness at Brooklyn.

ness at BROOKLYN.
NEW YORK, N. Y, Dec. Sit was
learned to-day at the Office of Arbuckle
Bros, the coffee-deaIers, that the firm
would soon embark in the sugar refining
business. A contract, it was stated, had
been placed for the erection of sugar re-
fnery to be located in Brooklyn, having a
capacity of about 1000 barrels 1t was also
sta ted that the firm had decided to go into
the manufacture of sugar for the purpose
of supplying the trade it controlled with
that commodity. The new refinery will
be entirely independent of the American
Sugar Refining Company. 1t is not in
tended to sell sugar in barrels.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-04
FIRING HEARD IN THE HILLS.
Rart0aSs SpecuJattons as to the Cause and
HeyLer's HhcredbOSts.

beDteT~S bH6TedOoWts.
HAVANA, CUBA, Dec. 3.-Musketry and
cannon firing has been heard in the d.
rection of the Gobernadosa Hills, near
Cayajabos, about seven miles northwest
of Artemisa, and in the rear of General
Weyiers forces. As yet no report has
reached here as to the occasion of the
firing, but it is thought that detachment
of Spanish troops has met a body OF insur-
gents who are detached from Maceo's
command.
General Weyler's ignorance of the
.wherea bouts of Maceo is remarked upon
here and is giving rise to many rumors.
One report has it that he is in the Rubl
Hills with small force, while another re-
port states that he has left the province OF
Pinar del Rio, having abandoned his men
and crossed the trocha in disguise. All
these reports a-e based on nothing but
CON lectures.