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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-04

BABY SAVED az LIGHTNING.
Lion Killed just az It Was Ready to
Spring Upon the Child.

Spring Upon the Child.
Lightning and b~lackberries come to-
gether in the coast region OF Texas.
The people there, al n rule, are more
partial to the latter than the former.
One exception to the rule exists there
to-day, however, in Mrs. Pennington,
of Plum Creek, who says that n time
ly stroke of the lightning has done
her more good than all the blackber-
ries in creation could possibly accom-
plish. Just behind the Pennington
home is a small clearing, in which the
blackberries grow large and sweet and
in abundance. One day Mrs. Penning-
ton went there to pick some berries for
supper, and took her little baby girl
with her. The baby grew tired In a lit
tie while, and the mother arranged a
bed Of dry leaves for it under a shelter
ing sumach bush. In a few minutes
the child was asleep, and the mother
resumed her berry picking. 1t was an
oppressively hot day, when the air was
full of electricity and not a breath of
wind stirring anywhere. A squall was
coming up rapidly from the east. the
lightning was showing dimly on its up.
per edge, but Mrs. Pennington was arA
parently oblivious Of the approach of
the storm, glad only that the baby slept
SO well and gave her SO little trouble.
But it was not the storm alone that
threatened danger. At the very edge
Of the thicket, and only q few feet from
the sleeping baby, it's eyes cleaning,
its head laid fat on the ground and its
tail lashing its tawny sides, a huge
Mexican lion was crouching ready to
spring. For a moment it dug its hind
paws nervously into the ground, and
then it leaped into the air. 1t fell dead
only q few inches from the sleeping
baby, just as a loud peal Of thunder
caused Mrs. Pennington to look around
for the safety Of the child. Tho baby
awoke, looked up and s~milcd.-St.
Louis Globe Democrat. >,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-04
A Great Catalogue.

It Is said the great catalogue Of BOOKS
which the British museum has in proc
ess Of compilation win be completed
within a year or two. This work will
contain q list Of nearly all the books
that have ever been published. One
hundred and ten years ago the museum
completed rs first catalogue. 1t con-
sisted Of two volumes folio In anu
script. In 1910 this catalogue had
grown to eight volumes. A new edition
was commenced In the thirties. Only
the first letter was printed. The rest
were written. It was completed In 1851
and consisted Of $50 folio volumes. In
1875 the list had grown to 1900 and i've
years later to 5000 volumes. The new
edition commenced in 1881 will be
printed and Is to consist OF coo volumes,
containing q list Of 100000 titles.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-04

team, the light phacton, the groom's amar4
livery and the pretty child in her white
frnck and straw hat.
About a hundred yards from the village
the road made q sharp curve, and Lord
Lashnar saw himself face to face with
that which might mean danger. A trac-
ton engine in full cry. snorting. painting.
groanins--a traction engine serving as a
tug for a huge wagon OF hay, which
loomed large above it, a wagon which
should have been drawn by sleek and pla-
cid cart horses, with plated names and
decorative network tapping over their
honest foreheads. The groom stood up
and uttered one OF those inarticulate cries
which are Il common language of the sta
bic. The men in charge of the engine
tried to abate the fury OF their monster.
Too late! The horses were off-all their
reserve force in full action, boiling Is fast
HIS they could bolt.
"Sit firmly, Stella; the horses are run
ming away" said Lashmar, and then to
those behind, werner, keep your ses.v
whatever happens. John, try to hold Miss
Stella
The groom wound his arm round the
ehild's waist. She was looking at Lash
mars face, silent, awe stricken. How
pale he was and how tightly his lips were
set! Yet he did not look frightened, only
grave, intent, anxious.
"Are VIC all going to be killed?' she
asked, TREMENDOUSLY.
1--WE are in heavens hands, my 'dar.
ling" he answered..
There was no time for more. The dam
ger was close upon them. Had there
been a clear road the boiling Of the horses
would have been as nothing with such q
whip rs Lashmar.
But the road was narrow, and they had
to pass that huge bulk Of the hay wagon
and the engine. The drivers were drag
ging their load rs far as they could to-.
| wards the hedge, but there was little
time for this, with those frightened horses
tearing away ut a mac gallop. Lashmar
was holding them firmly, keeping them
fairly straight: but just as they neared
the engine it gave n final snort: the Off
horse swerved. the pole snapped and both
horses fell in a heap, dragging the phae-
ton over in their fall.
Black night closed over Stella's dreams,
ending this birthday Of hers in deepest
darkness before it was noon.
Go be %continued.)
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-04
NEAR 70 NATURES HEART.

d have dwelt in the earth's lone places,
On her prairies, wild and wide.
Where the waving grass, like pillows,
Ripples from side to side.
| have dwelt where the foreign monarchs
Were closely gathered near;
They have sung me the srandcst anthems
Fer heard by Il mortal ear.
I have dwelt where the wild waves gather
At the storm-king's trumpet cry.
And have seen them break in anger,
Tossing their white crcsts high.
And lea and dearer eve
The earth has grown to my heart;
Alas! for she win not miss me.
When l to my place depart.
.Waverley Magazine.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-04
Go be %continued.)
Easy Work for the Weather Ma,

Easy work Ort H. weather Man.
At only N place on the globe has it
been possible as yet for the meteorolo-
gist to make longtime forecasts mer-
iting the title of predictions. This is in
the middle Gauges valley Of Northern
India. In this country the climatic CON
ditions are largely dependent upon the
periodical winds called consoons, which
blow landward from April to October,
and seward from October to April.
The summer monsoons bring the all
essential rains; IL they are delayed or
restricted in extent there will be drouth
and consequent famine. And such re-
striction Of the monsoon is likely to re-
suit when there has been an unusually
deep or very late snowfall on the Him
alayas, because of the lowering Of
spring temperature by the melting
snow. Thus here it is possible, by OBJ
serving the snowfall in the mountains,
to predict with some measure of sue
cess the average rainfall of the follow
ing summer. The drouth of 1896, with
the consequent famine and plague that
devastated India last winter. was thus
predicted some months In advance.
This is the greatest present triumph
of practical meteorology. Nothing like
it is yet possible anywhere in temper
ate zones. But nc one a say what
may not be possible in time to come,
when the data now being gathered all
over the world shall at last be co-ordi-
mated, classified and made the basis
of broad indications. Meteorology is
pre-eminently a science Of the future
Harper's Magazine.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-04

4 woman never puts 70 much energy
into. killing and shooting out A5es -
when she bar been tAeroughIy sIled y,
her husband. /.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-04

Foundation OF the Ottoman Empire.
The great Ottoman Empire, which ut
one time threatened the civilized world.
sprang from 4 band Of 400 wandering
TurkOman families.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-04
Hia Guesn

His Guess.
II see" said the fortune teller, ''that
you are to be twice married, and
that
"Oh," exclaimed Bixby, clapping his
hands to the sides Of his head. this Is
terrible! Terrible!'
What Is terrible?' his friend asked.
Insanity has always run in our fam
ily," the distressed man replied, land
now l am given to understand that ].
too. am to be one Of its victims!'-
Cleveland Leader.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-11-04
Gems Su6er.

Gems have diseases, just as men ana
women have, with this difference, that
the infirmitics of precious stones can
rarely be cured. Some gems deterio-
rate-grow old, In other w~0rds-and
gradually become lifeless. Pearls are
most subject to this fate, and no means
have been found to restore them to life.
Among the infirmities to which pre-
cious stones are liable is one common
to all colored stones-that Of fading o.
losing color when long exposed to light.
The emerald, the sapphire, and the
ruby suffer the least, their colors being
as nearly permanent as colors can be,
yet experiments made a few years age
In Paris and Berlin to determine the
deterioration of colored gems through
exposure showed that even these suf-
fered, a ruby which had lain for two
years in a shop window being percepti-
bly, lighter In tint that its original
mate, which had been kept In the dark.
ness.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-03-22
BASE BALL DOTS.
of 129 to {

The Tigers club passed the realm of
amateur ball years ago, and went as
far as it. was possible to go in the line of
professionalism and the sentiment
among the players is that the club, as a
whole, should retire on its laurels,
there being no Others in its class to
conquer. The talk of the club re-entcr-
ing the amatuer ranks is resented by it's
friends, as such step would be back
ward movement, something hitherto un-
heard of in the history of the club.
Should the Anthracite league be reor-
ganized, it is not likely that the Free
land Travellers will be member. In
that case the Stars, of town, ought to
be admitted, as they can put up as fast
game as any of the last years league
clubs.
|. John Gillespie has agreed to play with
Mauch Chunk this season. Other mem
bers of the Tigers have been given Of
fers and will likely accept positions with
the Carbon county club.
kid Feissler, of Wilkcsbarre, who
has played here several times, has sign
ed with the Peoria, H., club, and will
go there on April Is.
There is considerable dissatisfaction
among Mauch Chunk sports because
nearly the entire team is composed of
out-oftown players.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-03-22

Tennessee, who formerly lived in Penn
sylvania, aud who shall serve without
pay. The governor believes this state
ought to have Il creditable exhibit at the
exposition, but he is opposed to taking
money out of the state treasury for it,
Samuel Crothers won signal victory
last week in the house. A month ago
he presented an antitrust bill patterned
after the Georgia law. The measure
was sent to the corporations committee
and promptly negatved. week or so
ago Mr.. Crothers offered a resolution to
place the bill on the calendar. Last
week he called up the resolution and
made stroug speech in support of the
measure. He said trusts and monopo-
lies were fostered by the legislatures
and called attention to the fact that
both great parties had declared against
them in their national platforms.
Mr.. Crothers reminded the house of
Senator Quay'S declaration in the state
craftsmanship contest of 1895 against
corporations and his promise to secure
the passage of reform legislation. The
Philadelphian said Senator Quay assum-
ed to control the Legislature and called
on him to make good his promise to re-
strict the power of corporations by sup
porting his antitrust bill.
Mr.. Long, of York, also made vigor-
Gus attack on trusts and mOnOpoieS.
Some of his colleagues tried to interrupt
him by loud talking. He said that he
did not propose to be silenced in this
way He was there to be heard and he
to talk until he was ready to
stop. He also said that he did not pro-
pose to make many speeches this session
and that this was one of the few. The
resolution was then adopted by vote
of 129 to s. Nissley.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-03-22
DEATHS THIS WEEK,
The Passing Away of Two Well-known
Men of This Vicinity

Edward Quinn, Jr., was buried this
morning from the home of his father,
Edward Quinn, ST., in Highland. The
young mans remains arrived at High
land on Saturday from Throop, Lacka-
wanna county, where he died the day be-
fore after brief illness. He left High
land during the strike of 1SS7-Ss and
had been a resident of the Lackawana
region since. He was a popular young
man and his death was Il shock to his
many friends in this section. A requiem
mass was read over the remains at 10
o'clock, after which the interment was
made in st. AIMS cemetery.
Daniel Moore died early Friday morn
ing at his home in South Heberton after
a lingering Illness of nearly four years
the deceased was a respected resident
of town for the past ten years, and pre-
yious to coming here resided at Sandy
Run. He was native of England
Mr.. Moore was aged 80 years, / months
and . days, and leaves wife and six
children. He was a member of the
Knights of the Mystic Chain and the
Drifton Odd Fellows, and both societies
attended the funeral yesterday after
noon The interment was made in
Freeland cemetery
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-03-22

We offer One Hundred Dollaru Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
t. J. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo,
Ohio.
We the undersigned have known F. J
Cheney for the last fifteen years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligation made by
their firm.
WEST & TnUAx, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, O.
WAlDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, acting directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Price,
75c. per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-03-22

Rev. Houser, of the Slavonian Luther
an church, and Rev. Stas, of the Sla-
vonian Catholic church, have taken up
the case of the Hungarian who was
beaten by High Constable Mollck on
Wednesday. The official was arrested
on the charge and on Friday was given
hearing before Squire Buckley. The
testimony was decidedly against Molick
and he was placed under $500 bail to
appear at court. All the prominent Sla-
vonian and hungarian residents have
concluded to push the case as far as pos
sibe, and the sentiment of the town is
with them in their efforts to give Molick
a taste of his own medicine.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-03-22
Upper Lehigh Director Dead.

John Thomas, the leading pig-iron
manufacturer of the Lehigh Valley and
director of the Upper Lehigh Coal
company, died on Friday morning, at
his homein Hokendauqua, aged67 years
He suffered from a complication of dis
eases. With his death there passed
away the leading pig-iron master of the
United States. His father, the late Da-
vd Thomas, established the Thomas Iron
Company at IIokendauqua, but it was
while John Thomas was superintendent
that these works developed to such an
extent as to control the pig-iron trade
Of the United States. He had an ex-
traordinary business capacity. While
American iron masters prepared to com
pete with the world and underscl the
cheap iron of Europe Mr.. Thomas was
in the van.
Mr.. Thomas was of Il very modest and
retiring nature. and Stunned publicity
Had he sought this, his name might
have became familiar as those of Car
negie and Frick. His relations with la
Dor were always pleasant. In his fifty
years experience as an iron master he
never had any trouble with labor.
He came to this country from Wales
when IA lad. His early education was
secured at Allentown.
After securing an education, he learn
ed the trade of blacksmith in Catasau-
qua. Later he entered the machine
shops and furnaces. When his father
retired from the superintendency of
these works John succeeded him, and
remained until 1867. In June of that
year he resigned to become the general
superintendent of the Thomas works at
Hokendauqua. He remained in that
position until 1894, when he retired in
favor of his eldest son, David.
Mr.. Thomas was also interested in
other enterprises. He was director of
the Catasauqua and Fogelsville Railroad
Company the Upper Eehigh Coal Com
pany and the Pioneer Mining and Man
ufacturing Company, of Thomas, Ala
bama. He was also interested in several.
other coal companies. He was married
in 1855 to Helen, daughter of Hopkin
Thomas, of CataSauqua. She and six
children survive.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-03-22
Grip Van Wrinkle" Drew Poorly.

One of the smallest audiences of the
season wasat the opera house on Friday
evening to see Robert McWade and his
talented company in RIP Van Wrinkle. "
courage the performers, nevertheless
they presented the piece with but little
cutting, and did it in a manner which
captured everybody who saw the play
Mr.. McWade filled the title role in a
style which the famous jefferson him
self could not improve upon, and his
dramatization of lrving's great story of
the Catskills left its impression upon
the audience. McWade's conception of
poor old rip is natural and life-like
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-03-22

The two collierles operated by Lentz,
Lilly e Co., at Park Place, have been
purchased by the Lehigh Valley Coal
Company, and will be turned over to the
new owners on April l. The 1,90O en-
ployes of these operations are uneasy as
the result of the approaching transfer,
as they fear that She mines may be in
definitely shut down or entirely aban-
doned by the purchasing company. The
Lehigh Valley Coal Company shut down
the Centralia and Logan mines, at Cen
trala, and abandoned the Continental
and Columbus mines. at Mt. Carmel, i'm
mediately after purchasing them from
the individual operators, and it is feared
that they may pursue the same policy at
the Park Place mines, in order to re-
strict the production of anthracite.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-03-22

Martin, James and Thomas Conway
were brought into court at Wilkesbarre
on Saturday morning on the charge of
refusing to support their aged parents,
James and Mary Conway, who, owing
to their feeblcnesS and poor health,
are unable to support themselves. They
were ordered by the court to contribute
to thoir parents support. Martin Is to
pay 81 per month, James $4 and Thomas
S2. Unless this is done they will have
tn Uo tn iatl
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-03-22
Home Talent Tomorrow Evening.

The second appearance of the Junior
Dramatic Company this season will be
made tomorrow evening at Yannes'
opera house in the stirring mining
drama, The Hidden Treasures. The
young lads and misses who comprise the
company gave this piece here month
ago, and have since rendered it at
Sheppton, and on both occasions won
merited applause from the audiences.
Tomorrow evening it will be given in
still better style, and a number of new
specialties will be added. The young
actors and actresses of town deserve en-
couragement, as they display excellent
talent and give their friends the worth
of the admission every time.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-03-22

1t is not probable that return Judge
day at the Laurytown almshouse will be
abolished, at least not this year. Assem-
blyman Weller, of Carbon county, ha :
looked into the matter and finds that
the proposed amendment to the law
would first have to be advertised for a
period of thirty days. Somebody would
have to pay for the advertising; besides,
by the time the thirty days have expired
the legislature will be nearing its end
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-03-22
who Owns the Rooster?

An interesting case to determine the
ownership of Il game rooster was heard
in Squire Buckley's Office on Saturday
evening. Hugh Brennan, of Oakdale,
owned a fowl, and claimed it was stolen
from his coop couple of weeks ago. A
bird answering the description of Mr..
Brennan's was found on the premises of
William Stultz, Highland, and he was
arrested on the charge of larceny. At
torney Stroh appeared for the Highland
people and Attorney Carr for the Oak
dale residents. The greater part of the
population of both towns turned out to
hear the case tried, and at least 500 per-
sons endeavored to obtain admittance
to the court room.
A large number of witnesses were
heard on both sides, and the decision of
the justice was that the rooster, who
was present and cut quite a figure in
the proceedings, was the property of
Mr.. Brennan. The case was appealed
to court, and before it is ended it may
prove dear chicken for somebody.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-03-22

A meeting of the county judges was
held on Saturday, and judge Woodward
said to a reporter at its close: "You
can say for Judge Bennett, Judge Lynch
and myself, that after due consideration
we have decided not to make any change
In the old board of prison commissioners.
I. NJ. Commit and b. Burgunder who, of
course, act with the county commission
ers, we, therefore reappoint"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-03-22

People living along the main street
OF Upper Lei III were greatly amused on
Thurday through the work of two small
boys in paying off "A fight bet by wheel
ing two others in wheelbarrows. The
route of the iaunt was from the store to
the old butcher shop, distance of more
than a mile. The occupants of the bar
rows, who were given the unique ride on
account of having picked Fitzsimmons
the conqueror of Corbett, were Willie
buddy and Evan Williamson, and the
discomlitted but gallant admirers of the
eX-champion, who pushed the barrows
without dinching, were James Brislin
and John Williams. The boys covered
the distance with only two or three rests,
and afforded much amusement to those
who saw the performance.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-03-22
New short story by Jerome.

Jerome X. Jerome's new short story
has been secured by the Ladies' Home
Journal for publication in the April
issue 1t is reputed to be in some re-
Spects variation from Mr.. Jsrome's
usual style, and also to be one of the
brightest and best of the many excellent
short stories that have come from his
pen. He calls his new story "A Portrait
of "A Lady" and it will be illustrated by
w. L. Smedley.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-03-22

Following up the suit brought against
the school board of Blythe township,
Schuylkill county, for fraud against the
district, the Cass township board, con-
sisting of Michael Close, Thomas Cam
pion, George Deegan, John Leary,
james Dalton and John Gibbons, were
arrested on Friday and giving hearing,
charged with issuing excessive orders
amounting to 81 800 during the years
1895 and 1896. 1t was testified that the
directors made contracts for the pur-
chase of books and supplies far in excess
of the market price. 1t is claimed that
one order was issued amounting to 500
for repairing school houses, the con-
tractor making nearly S400 out of the
job, and three of the directors doing the
work. A book agent testified that he
gave the directors IL big supper prior to
his making the board a big sale. The
six directors furnished $500 bail each for
their appearance at the next term of
criminal court
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-03-22
MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS.

NTOTICE.-A meeting of the stockholders of
~ the Citizens bank of Freeland will be
held at. the banking house of said bank on
Wednesday, April I. 1897, from 10 to IL O'Clock
n. m, to elect directors to serve the ensuing
year b. X. Davis, cashier.
Freeland, Pa, February q, 1897