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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-04

New uses for electricity are constant.
ly being discovered. The Portlansp
Orcwonian reports that a fish dealer OF
that city runs a wire up through his
counter and shoves it into a huge block
Of fish, and then labels it "EIectric
fish" Anyone curious enough to touch
The fish with his fingers receives a very
rerceptible shock, which convinces him
that the fish is correctly labeled \
dealer in pickles, who had dozen va
retics on display in pans set on top of
the different casks, had wire run
along with little branch of copper
wire running into each pan. This
charged the pickles so that anyone put
ting a finger in the pan to sample one
received smart shock. just whether
this was intended to keep people from
sampling the pickles or as a joke on
those who intended to do so, is not
known, but after putting a finger near
one pan no one attempted to touch an
other. If one took up the pan or pat
his hand on the pickles he received no
noticeable shock, but the sensitive end
OF finger Put near a pickle received a
rather unpleasant jar.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-04

iuano proPic !.atz -.,.aa" a ss"";."'-
llia slang phrase out of the remark Of
i basga%cman who was in quandary
.s to- q dog in his car. The dog looked
e,.l, and some one asked the baggage
m-U where it was going. Il don't
.now,' was the reply; ''he don't know;
l,'s eaten his tag" When asked how
Lan is going to vote on almost any
'1her question now, the fippant there
quote the baggugeman.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-04

The following news items, taken from
the New Years Day issue Of the Hazrton
,Stdndard, may be useful to those who
desire to learn why the poor Of the
country are becoming more discontented
daily:
The employees OF a. s. Van Wickle,
who are to be affected by the new order
that puts them under contract work at
the first of the year, will not submit to
the rule, aud many Of them took out thair
tools. The miners claim that they cau-
not earn wages sufficient to keep their
families under the new Arrangement.
The drivers are to suffer reduction in
their wages from 10 to II cents per day
and several have already been notified
to this effect. The outlook for the poor
miners employed here is certainly not a
bright one"
"A. 5. Van WcGlc last evening ten
dered a theatre party at the Grand to
about thirty couples Of young people.
The treat was hugely enjoyed and after
the performance all partooE Of a
luncheon at the residence of Mr. Van
Wickle, North Church street
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-04
Ell1GI VALLEY RAILROAD.
Il November lG, 1896.
ARRANGEMENT OF PASSENGER TRAINS.
LEAVE FREELAND,

LEAN II FNEELAND.
6 o., ij, O3t a m, 40, rs, 80 p m, for Mauch
CHUNK, Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton. Phila-
dephil uud New York.
6Oj, 10 go III, 40 2 81, o aS, I 80, C IL, 6 81
IN, for Driftqn, leddO, Foundry, Hoze Brook
and Lumber Yard.
ID y III for Haze Greek Junction,
., y IN lor Mauch Chunk, Allentown, Beth
lehem and Lustou
3G a IN, > "a, 6, q 81 m. for DelpnO Ma
hanuy Guy, Shenandoah, Ashland, Mt Carmel
ShaniohIu aud POusville
eaG IN, 40 23i, 81, q 81 m, for Stockton
72s, 10 81, II 81 a m, 20 p IN, for Sandy Run,
White Haven, Wilkes sbarre, Pittsuon, Scranton
and the west.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
10 80 IN and l3S pm for .Ieddo, Foundry,
llHHle Brook and lumDer Yard.
S5S, 10 90 IN for sandy Run, White Haven
and Wilkcsbarrc.
| 3s p m tor Huzlcton, Mtuch Chunk. Allen.
towh, Btthiehcui, Eastou, hiladelphia and
New York.
lO 80 m for IIazleton Delano, Mahanoy
City, shenandoah, Mt Carme', Shamuklu aud
Pottsvlile.
ARRIVE At FREELAND.
$50, I 2s, $40, 10 81, II 81 III, IL IS, : 20 : 20
GOj, Z OS p III, from Lumber Yard, Founnry
Jeddo and DIiftUn.
12t, $40, 10 81, II 81 m, II 5S, = 20, 5 % D m,
from Stockton and Hulletun.
2S 9 -, 10 81 a m, 2 20, B 70 p N, fl ON Delano
Mahanoy City, Shenai.i ioah, Ashanti, Mt. Car
mel, Shsmokin and Pottsvllle.
80, lOJl II III, IL 5o, GO6, IN, from Philn-
delphia, New York, Bethlehem, Allentown
and MniIcn Chunk.
10S pm from Weathcry only
Q 36 Il III, "a, 3 IS d % u m. from Scranton
Wilkesuarre and White Haven
SUNDAY TRAINS.
SIS, 10 80 II IN and Il 81 m, from Hazlcton,
StO, k on; Lumrer Ymd, llazle Brook, Foun-
dry. Jeddo and DriGton.
III 90 m, IL % IN, from Philadelphia, New
York. Rethleir M, Allentown. Mnurh Chunk.
and Wcal herly
10 30 m, from po'tsville, Shamokin. Mt.
Ca mel Ashland, Shenandoah, Mananoy City
and Dclano
80 III. from WIlkesbmre, White Haven
and Sandy Run
For further information inquire of Ticket
Agents.
CHAS. S. LEE, Gen'l Pass. Agent,
Phila. Pa.
ROLLlN II. WILBUR, Ger. S Ipt. East Div.
A. w. Ek, Asst q. =. A.,
south Bcthlehem, Pa.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-04
BATTLE OUTSIDE Tile HEADS

NE m orn n g, as
Jack Delaicld was
brealrastirg II
board the cruiser
Idaho, a telegram
was handed him
which he calmly
proceedadto open;
but after glaucing
over its contents.
the placid serenity
of his countcnauc,
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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-04


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"Washington p C., Oct. %, iS9-. To
Lieut.. John Delaheld, I. 5. N, L. $.
- is.io' oat' s a. nC'' r,
Immediately to Mar. island navy yard.
Take command OF the Eanbrid-e and
prepare FOR active service at earliest pos
oea oe i'TiJr az yam dts0mia eya,'v ayalao
means to hasten work. HULGEET
Secretary
what do YOU fellows think of that?'
said Jack.
Lucky dog"
''Wish | were in your place"
They all seemed pleased at Delafield's
stroke of luck. Fortune was truly smil-
ing on him. for he had been selected for
this hazardous and important duty out
Il
own rank. each one as eager as himself
to command the little craft. the Bain-
bridge, of which wonders were ex-
pected
He had been chosen by the secretary
of the navy and had received his prcpar-
atory orders, which were to the effect
that he would be retained on board the
Idaho until hostilities were imminent,
when he would he given his new com.
mand. Meanwhile the work of fitting
her for sea had been pushed at the navy
ward with all dispatch. The cambridge
was the first of our new semi-submarine
magnetic toruedo-boats. those marvus
of American ingenuity and skin.
Jacl, started for the navy-yard at
once, and on arriving reported to the
commandant, Admiral Dana, who told
him in his bluff, kindly way to go ahead
and fit ont his craft as rapidlv ue uossi.
BILE, taking whatever was necessary for
her equipment without the usual for
malities, adding chcerily: I'VE can at
tend to all that after YOU come back,
Delafield."
As he stands there before the pdmiral
receiving his instructions, let us glance
at the officer upon whom, perhaps, viii
hang the result of the battle very soon
to be fought outside the Heads. Tall,
erect and finely formed, Lieut.. DglaGcld
impresses one instantly as a man of no
mean physical strength. His face
gives evidence of courage, firmness and
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-04

-Thoughtlessness is twin brc iher to
heartlessness.-Chicago StaDdard.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-04

His most important speeches .
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-04

The results of the campaign of 1896.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-04

Ills biography, written by his wife .
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-31
THE LILIPUTIANS.

The appearance of the famous Lili-
putians at the Grand opera house next
week will be hailed with delight by
young and old. They will open their
night and matinee engagement at the
Grand on Friday, Feb. 5, presenting
their great success, Merry Tramps"
with which they packed the Star thea
tire in New York to it's very doors ev-
cry night during their long run there.
Neither labor nor expense has been
spared to make the production as gorg-
eous as possible and all of the clever
little people, principally Franz Ebert,
Selma Goerner, and Adolph link have
a better opportunity than ever before
to show their versatility as finished ar
lists. The plot of Merry Tramps"
is laid on Solitude Island.
The extravaganza, written especially
for the little people, affords plenty of
opportunity for the display of brilliant
scenery and gorgeous stage pictures.
There are three grand ballots, execu-
ted by over so young and handsome
coryphees. The first represents a har-
vest festival, the dancers being dress
ed as wheat, corn, wine, hops and diff
ferent cereals. The second ballet, an
electric dance, indicates the different
manners of illumination of all ages
and countries. Some will appear with
torches, others with stone and oil
lamps, up to the modern achievement
Of incandescent lights. The ballet
ends with an immense electrical tab
leaux. In the last act the ballet intro
duces all the dancers dressed in silver
laces, harmOnizing with the scenery
which is of startling beauty. The Lii
iputians will take part in the dances
as dudes and as modern chansonettes.
The production has been staged with
unusual lavishness at an expense of
| over $4,000
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-31
AN OLD TIMER GONE.
John Brown Passed Away Yesterday
At An Advanced Age.

John B. Brown, a well known stock
man, died yesterday at his home at Sell
ma, small settlement about seven
miles northwest of this city. Deceas-
ed was 50 years of age, and was a
prominent Mason.
He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland,
April 20, 1915. He was the only son
of Henry and Annie Duncan Brown
and came of the blue blood of Scot
land, his mother being lineal descen-
dant of the historic Duncans. Mr.
Brown received his education in the
Highlands Of Scotland. In 1897 he
married Margaret Laughrey of Ireland
and departed for America to make this
his home. He went to Virginia and la
ter to Galveston and from there to New
Orleans. He was at that time engag-
ed in the mercantile business. Later
he moved to Lavaca and Joined the
Texas army and fought for the indie
pendence of his adopted state. He be-
came a citizen of the United States
with the admission of Texas into the
Union. He then located at Eagle Pass
and later at. Cibolo, where he became
known as the Horse King of Texas"
The Indians have made raids on his
horses, for which he has claims pend
ing against the United States govern
ment.
His eldest son lost his life as a Con-
federate soldier in the Battle of the
Wilderness" when but II years of age.
He was a kind husband and an indul-
gent and loving father of five daugh-
tiers, who survive him-Mrs. J. G.
Wheeler and Mrs. w. b. Raney, of
Manor, Texas; Mrs. l.. 3. Harrison, Of
Fort Worth; Mrs. F. r. burst, of San
Antonio, and Miss l.. V. Brown. of
Selma. His wife is dead.
Deceased also conducted a health re-
sort at Selma known as the Highland
Home" The funeral will take place
at o'clock this afternoon under the
auspices of the Masons from the First
Presbyterian church. The pail bear
ers will be as follows: Colonel John
r. Shook, General w. II. Young, Capt
d. NJ. Poor, Colonel J. c. Carr, Albert
Wallace, r. J. HofheinZ, Frank Nc
Newton and George Dullnig.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-31
BRER. MINORS CONSISTENCY.

las the Lantern is informed by we'll
posted persons that while Judge Cal
laghan was In the mayors Office Mr..
Minor was uncOmpromising in his hos
tility to his administration, it concIud-
es that "'Tis distance that lends en-
chantment to the view" with Mr.. Min
or. 1t is rather inconsistent in Mr..
Minor to single out Judge Callaghan
as the only man able to paddle the mu-
nicipal canoe at his juncture, when
he condemned the course pursued by
him while formerly mayor, but, per-
haps, Mr.. Minor sets more store on the
office Of city attorney than. he does on
being consistent. weekly Lantern.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-31

expended, leaving a balance, or in
other words saving of So. 797. 81.
The budget appropriation for the sec
Ond year of Mr.. Elmendorf's admin,
istration was $274, 343.21, or $4,000
less than for the year previous. This
was IL genuine retrenchment, which
is duly appreciated by the taxpayers.
During Callaghan's administration
the city treasury was kept in funds
by pledging in advance the receipts
for tax of taxes. This piece of finan-
ciering cost the city in eight years the
vast sum of 500, 1896, which was
paid to the San Antonio National
bank alone for interest on these adj
vances. It has been determined be-
yond question that this manner of do
ing business was illegal and Mr.. FL
mendorf refused to depend upon any
other source for the city's income
than the taxes which were justly due
Notwithstanding the hard times and
the slow collection of taxes due there
to, Mr.. Elmendorf has been able to
run the city and meet all obligations
with a fair degree of prOmptneSs.
This has not only been done, but the
general fund Indebtedness was reduc-
ed nearly 100000 the first year Of the
Elmendorf administration, interest
on the city bonds had been promptly
paid, and there is now in the treasury
cash balance of Sj3,0Sj.34 to the
credit of the bonded interest and sink
ing fund.
Mr.. Callaghan is a politician and
always has been one. His administra-
ton was personal and political. first
last and all the time. Mr.. Elmendorf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-31
THIS WEEKS ATTRACTIONS.
Some Excellent Bookings for this Week
at the Grand Opera House.
SEARPOOKE


Thomas Q. Seabrooke, the brilliant
young comedian will commence upon
an engagement at the Grand opera
house in his latest success the Specu-
lator. The engagement will be for to-
night, and tomorrow matinee and night
with an advance sale of boxes and
seats that plainly indicate that an eX-
tension of the engagement could be adj
vantageously made. The Specula-
tor" is a vivid story depicting both
sides of stock speculation and demon
strating the various phases and the
modus Operandi INDUCED in by the
stock gamblers of the universe. 1t
is said to be liberaly interspersed with
delicious scenes, bright lines and in
tense as well as humorous situations.
The company with which Mr.. Harri-
son has surrounded the young star is
notable for it's excellence and contains
many well known artists, among whom
are the Misses Lowrie, Lorraine DreuX,
Florence Bingham, Laura AlmOsninO,
and the Messrs. Horace Mitchell, A. II.
Stuart, Roy Fairchild, Fred w. Pc
ters, c. w. Macdonald, Wallace Bruce,
Edward Kennedy, Charles Lee, Chas.
Denison and others. The stage set
tings will be particularly elaborate and
introduce reproductions of localities
both notable and famous. The first
act will present the counterpart of the
conservatory overlooking Lake Michi-
gan, on the Boulevard, Chicago; the
second act will be faithful portrayal
of the offices of G. 2. Hutchinson, (Old
Hutch) and c. w. Whitecar, (The
WeaseD overlooking the famous wheat
pit of the Chicago board of trade, and
the last act will be devoted to repre-
sentation of the reception room of Col
lis 2. Huntingtons mansion.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-31
4 CALL AND ACCEPTANCE.
san Antonio. Tex, Jan. 30, 1897.

san Antonio. Tex, Jan. 30, 1897.
Mr.. II. II. Hunt, City-Dear Sir:
We. the undersigned voters of the
Sixth 90 ward in this city, would
most respectfully ask you TO become
an independent candidate for the office
of alderman, for this Sixth ward, at
the election which takes place next
February. We feel well assured that
the interests of our ward would be
well attended to by you. and that the
many evils now existing will be
corrected. as near as posi-
bic during your administration
We know that our rights TO
necessary street and sidewalk accom-
mOdations. that have been so much
neglected. in times past, will receive
vour attention. and working men
from this ward viii have some share
in the earnings Of wages from tAe
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-31

Mr.. Callaghan is a politician and
always has been one. His administra-
ton was personal and political. first
last and all the time. Mr. Elmendorf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-31

San Antonio. Tex. Jan. 80 1897.
Gentlemen:-In answer to the above
petition, permit me to most respect
fully thank you one and all
for the honor you have conferred on
me by designating me as your choice
to represent you in our city council
for the next two years. and in thank
ing you. l also accept of the trust that
you wish. me to carry. If YOU elect
me | will pledge myself to honestly
give my best efforts for the benefit
of the city council and of the Sixth
ward first. last and laways. | will see
that our end of the city shall be pro
| tected in such rights as justly belong
| to it-that our rightful share of i'm
prOvements are properly placed among
us, instead Of going to benefit those
who already have more than their
just share at our expense.
The. system of conducting schools
will have my attention. | will en-
deavor to have such ordinances pass
led as will keep competent teachers in
our public schools-and that no IA
voritism will be shown to any one
because of relationship to any one,
and that pupils no matter what their
religion may be, shall not for that
reason be Disseminated against.
! | will use such efforts as will
make passable our streets and side
walks to school houses, both public
land denominational at all times free
from impediments of any kind.
know that our city has not enough OF
school room } accommodate our chill
dren, and to this end / will work Il
have more houses built for both white
and colored. AS for the labor ques
ton, I will undertake to give to resi-
dents of our ward. its due share OF
representation, both in appointive OF
fees as we'll as day labor. Coming az
I do from that class myself | think
| know their wants and my former re-
cord as to wages paid and hours OF
work is before you and will speak fol
itself.
With an administration well and
economically managed, see no good
reason why we should not have good
and prosperous times and by work
| ing together I hope to aid you in get
! ting n better future for us all. Re
specially yours.
HENRY II. HUNT.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-31
SOL SMITH RUSSELL.

The most genial of all comedians, Sol
Smith Russell, comes to the opera house
Wednesday evening. He will be seen
in his new play by Martha Morton, en-
titled "A Bachelors Romance" Sol
Smith Russell is known and loved for
the purity and freshness of his charac-
terizations and for the delight he gives
his audiences.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-31
PROFITABLE COMPARISONS,
To the Express.

To the Express.
The coming election is n business
and not a political or personal propO-
sition. This being the case, and it is
acknowledged by all the candidates
for mayor, it becomes profitable for
the voters to make n few comparisons
of the Callaghan and Elmendorf adj
ministratiOns. Facts and figures are
easily obtained and cannot be met
successfully with excuses. A few of
them are as follows:
The city budgets for the eight years
of Callaghan'S administration amount
ed to S2,523. SOB. There was paid out
of the general fund during that time
the vast sum of 1896, 36S.17. or an
average of more than 100000 per
year more than was authorized by the
appropriations. The budget apprO-
DriatiOn for the first year of Mr. FL
mendOrf's administration was $685.
0S2.75, Of which only S245, 2S5.44 was
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-31
MRS, LOUISE DEMPSEY.

The subject of this sketch is the
widow of the late lamented Jack
Dempsey, who held the middle
weight pugilistic championship of the
world. She is in the cast of the ''Mer-
ry World" burlesque company, which
was at the Grand Opera house last
night. She is a native of New Orleans
but her home is now in Wheeling, w.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-31
SHORT SNAPS.


Col. Levy is making a bold fight
although badly handicapped.
The variety shows are now popular
resorts for some of the candidates.
sss
Thad and Joe are pulling the Levy
string, which is an ill omen for him.
The gentleman from Temple has a
very strong following across the creek.
The two extremes of the Popocratic
party were in town yesterday-W. ].
Bryan and A. NJ. Kennedy.
Last fall the free silver circus was
free. Last night the price of admis-
sion was a big PUNK and a half.
That was rather a picturesque roast
THE Gossiper" gave the little manager
of Mr.. Bryan in the morning paper.
The non-partisan ticket have secur-
ed new talent for their literary bureau,
who will begin to grind next week.
One more week of politics, and then
our enterprising Hebrew merchants
will have chance to talk to the peO-
pie.
Ferdy has little card in the Wa
terworks journal. Read it, and you
will be sure to vote for Thomas B.
Johnson for city treasurer.
VIM. Jennings Bryan did not want
the Grown of Thorns pressed upon
the brow of labor" but he does not
hesitate to wiring the silver dollar from
it's laboring palm.
A real man like Bryan must have
been highly amused at the antics of a
lot of little fellows trying to make
themselves important yesterday by
hanging on to his coat tail.
Village newspaper men are not shin
ing successes in handling such large
attractions as defeated presidential
candidates. Just imagine a mosquito
leading an elephant around.
Ex-senator Gus Houston was at
Mr.. Bryan's heels all day yesterday
and seemed to be very fond of him,
notwithstanding the many hard things
he had TO say about the free silver mo-
gul last fall.
The fact that some of the most
prominent free silver workers were
not invited to the Slayden dinner in
honor of Bryan shows that the free
silver workers must have been COnsid-
cred more desirable as political factors
than as social figures.
ss.aWhen Mr.. Slayden was a candidate
vt fall and dancing around for votes
-.ke an ant on a hot rock, any old poor
white man was good enough for him to
hug, but now that he's elected he
seems to prefer the society of gold
bugs and aristocrats.
Congressman Slayden seems to have
s9epded a good many of his free sill
yer friends yesterday by leaving then
out and inviting Mr.. VIM. Aubrey, the
Mavericks, and other gold STANDARD
advocates to meet Mr.. Bryan socially
uspseIS I'M .souspIseI uepGeIS eul u
Internationally has the right to pre-
for. the association of patricians t.
common free silver folks and the fac
the latter may have voted Tor Mr.
Bryan. Gid not necessarily entitle then
to hear his lecture without paying tn
nf the gold bugs