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The evening times., 1897-08-03

Cuban liberty lis rising in the market,
almost at the pace of sugar stock when
Hanna and Reed settled the tariff bill
between themselves. Owing TO the uni
versal sympathy of the American people,
three expeditions carrying arms and am
muIition have gotten away and safely
landed within twenty miles OF Havana,
In less than three weeks. The fourth.
that which sailed from near Wilmington,
ought to have discharged cargo by this
time. In one way or another the army
operating against Havana has plenty of
ammunition, although II could find use for
more perhaps before the end comes. The
tactics of Gen. Gomez 90 not contemplate
. general assault upon Havana just yet.
That aged commander is preparing quietly
for eveatualtles but does not need TO be
in hurry. Every day he waits irings
him accesSions of rifles and men through
wholesale deser;ion from the Spani sh
army. Not more than 5000 Cuban sol
sliers are required for the preliminary OPP
eraions now ir progress. The remainder
of the army il bclng cantoned within call,
where fooG il plenty. When the time ar
rives for & movement In force, il VIII occur
% suddenly that the terror OF it win !,e
on and over before the people in the cafes
and palace have a chance to think twice
about it. Tl.en Weyler viii need an Ameri-
can warsbip TO get away on. Very likely
there will he one there for him He only
has 20 ask Cor it.
The evening times., 1897-08-03
MRS. FRENCH, AGED 1O3.
Old New Jersey Lady Celebrates an
Oyer.a.Century Birthday.

Moorestown, N. j Aug. D. Yesterday
the many friends Of Mrs. Christian freneh'
who celebrated her 1O3d birthday sunday,
called upon the aged woman and presented
their congr at ulations. BecausS OF her
Quaker descent MIS-, French was opposed
to any demonstrate being made Sunday.
Mrs. French was born August !, 1874
and was the youngest OF six children bornto
Hannah aud Samuel Slim, early settlers
in this locality.
She has light grandchildren and ten great
grandchildI en-, the eldest being nineteen
years and the youngest one year. Mrs
French's health continues excellent anc
she retains her faculties TO surprising
degree. Her eyesight is fairly good aud
she en- lows at all times a good appetite.
The evening times., 1897-08-03
THEMES OF THE HEBREWS.
Discussions by Prominent Members
of Jewish ChautauQua Society.

of Jewish ChautauQua Society.
Atlantic City, n. j., Aug. 3 The Temple
Beth srael was again filled with members
OF the Jewish Chautauqua Society yester-
day.
The first speaker was DIR. NJ. M.Jasuow, o
Philadelphia, who resumed his analysis
OF the Looks Of the Bible, touching princi
paIly upon the Psalms, Proverbs and jon.
The sneaker outlined the model, patient life
of Jea. and drew pictures from his SUD-
lime temperament. He referred TO the
belief in olden times that God affucted
with sickness those whom he desired TO
punish. Job" he said, always declared
his innocence of any wrong-d doing, yet
his disease was most painful. Therefore
the inference was drawn at that time
that Job must have been hypocrite to de-
serve such severe punishment from God.
Prof. Richard Gottheil, of Columbia Uni
versity. New York, continued bis post
Iablical course OF lectures on the rise and
spread of Christianity. His discussion
treated of the period from the death OF
Herod TO the completion Of the Talmud.
In reviewing the life OF Jesus he said that
historical evidence is scanty. He believed
that the story in the New Testament was
colored ny the belief of later times. In
many places the different accounts are
contradictory.
I'VE study the life OF Jesus" he said.
from purely historical standpoint; our
Christian brethren from a religious one.
Jesus did not wish to found new re-
ligious system, but merely to depeen the
moral tone of those TO whom he preached.
After the death OF Jesus his followers In
their veneration for Him embellished the
accounts OF his life upon the basis of the
Messianic passage I'm the Bible"
The evening times., 1897-08-03

II Prof. Elliott OF the Smithsonian Insti-
tuition continues TO express the views at
tributed TO him on the seal question, and
on that great green seal statesman Mr.
Foster, we opine that he viii lose his job
and, what is worse, get Us In trouble. When
a man stands right up in this country and
cares to speak what he believes TO be the
truth, without caring who happens 60 be
hit, two accidents happen 20 him The
AduinistI alton jumps on him, If 1t can'
for one thing, in addition to which he is
suspected OF infringing the copyright OF
The Times The first thing we know, some
of our esteemed contemporaries Win be
asking IL Prof Elliott does not write edi-
torisl matter for this Journal? When
man ia his position declares that Foster
rip to London oply strengthened the Brit
ish premier's hand" It frightens u.s. 1t
sounds 50 mich like US
The evening times., 1897-08-03

The situation at Havana yesterday was
what might ae called acute. IL was what
might Le imagined OF large city in a
state Of siege Wealthy residents Were a tile
10 procure food at some price, but the poorer
classes were beginning to starve. The line
of videttes established by Gen. Rodriguez
was within three miles, and, in some places.
within one mile of TIE city. Some Anleri-
can correspondents at the scene express
surprise that the Captain Gene raj, who has
a large body of troops at his command does
not Il row them out IN ponderous force and
make fight. Thetruthis thai he il afraid
10. FIom recent experience he knows that
the only result would he the murder of a
fine lot OF decorated Officers, belonging
to the hest families in Spain, and the de
sertion of the rank and file to people
m the ''lOng grass
The evening times., 1897-08-03
Circulation Statement
WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, AUGUST 3.

This mornings news has created in our
mind the flattering conception that the
Government is about to adopt more ener-
getic measures in connection with the
war in Cuba. IL IL should not do SO its
friend and ally. weyler, is likely to do a
''pas seul' Oh empty air outside his bed
room window. Ttis would be intolerable.
The people Of the United states have been
taxed TO buy a great many thousand tons
Of coal, which our Navy has burned in
policing the Atlantic coast to prevent medi
cines, clothing, food, and other small mat
ters not necessary TO mention, from reach
ing the Army Of Liberation now besieging
Havana. Resides ocal, we have spent a
kings ransom in salaries, wages, supplies
and such things to maintain our Spanish
Sea establishment. After sauandering all
this wealth on weyler. il would be hard
indeed to See him fail. Therefore, Jet US
boodwink ourselves, because failure is in
plain view. weyler is done for.
The evening times., 1897-08-03
PICKETT CAMP CANNOT ATTEND
Engagements Prevent Their Pres
eDce at Philadelphia Reunion.

Richmond, Va, Aug 3.-Pickett Camp
Of Confederate Veterans declined the in
vitafion of the Phiia delphia Brigade 10 he
present a. their reunion on septembeY Z
and Is.
The reason assigned for the declina-
tion Is that they will attend reunion Of
their men in Louisa county in this State,
during represent mon tn, also thatthe grand
camp Of Confederate Veterans will hold
its annual meeting here in a short time
The attendance of the ConfedeTates upon
these meetings will, they say, preclude
them from accepting the hospitalities prof
fered them by the Philadelphia Briga de-
The evening times., 1897-08-03
MEDALS OF HONOR.
Awarded by the President TO Capt.
CockIey and Lieut.. Blu rnett.

President Mckinley has, In the name Of
Congress, awarded medals Of honor to the
folio wing named: Capt. ID. l.. Cockley,
Shelby, Ohio ''At waynesborough, Ga,
December 4, 1864, this officer, then a
lieutenant, Tenth Ohiu Volunteers. and
aide-deoamp to a general officer, three
times asked permission TO join his regi-
men in q proposed charge upon the enemy,
and IN response TO the last request, having
obtained such permission, joined his regi-
meat and fought bravely at its head during
the action ~
Lieut. George r. Burnett, U. s. A. AT
Cuchillo Negro, N NJ, August 16, 1881,
this officer, then second lieutenant. Ninth
United States Cavalry. aud present in ac-
ton with his troop, that had been order ed
to fall lack, saved the life Of a dismo united
soldier, who was ina imminent danger of
being cut off Lieut.. Burnett alone gall
loped quickly to the assistance OF the man
under a heavy fire and escorted him to a
place OF safety. his horse being twice shot
iu this action ~
The evening times., 1897-08-03
suPr. MILES, REPORT.
The District Telephone and Tele-
rraDh Service in Need of Money.


graph Service in Need of Money.
The annual report OF Supt. Miles. of the
District telegraph and telephone service,
has not yet beel rnade'to the Commission
ers. It was carried to the District build
ing yesterday by Mr. Miles, but was not
l.ft there by him, and has not yet been
received by Commissioner Wight. The
report win be submitted however. In u
short time.
Mr.. Miles says Of the new office instru-
iacnt put in service in 1885 at cost or
81 600 that 1t continues TO work In u
most satisfactory manner. Nine thousand
dollars was expended during the year for
improving city lines. There were 554 fire
alarms received and transmitted during the
year.
Mr. Miles says Of the police patrol
service:
The patrol system, for want OF, money
to make necessary repairs, has not been
up to a proper grade of efficiency, but
Congress made some provision for renew
inf portions OF the system for the year
just begin.
For the year ending June 80, 1898, my
estimate for rencwing the patrol service
was 1850, and the sum OF $1,000 only
was appropriated. With this explanation
trust il will be apparent why the service
has not beer up to the highest grade of
efficiency.
Too great a proportion Of our wires,
especially those of the patrol service. are
supported on poles OF telegraph companies,
subjecting our lines to frequent crosses
with foreign wires
Mr Miles recommends that provision be
made for two additional telephone oper-
ators. He believes that the public de-
mand now makes it necessary that two
operators 5e on duty from 8 O'Clock until
midnight.
He says of tiLis: "In the handling of
official business a record is and must
be made at the time; IL happens hundreds
of times day that some one calls over
the line while the telephone operator is
recording message.
Il also recommend appointment of two
additional repairmen at the regular salary
now pad the two we have provided for by
law. Four repairmen arc a necessity. /
have also recommended an increase of
salary for each OF the telephone operators
as a matter of simple justice 20 honest and
incessant laboI.
Estimates for fiscal year ending June
80. 1899 For salaries, 81 4, $40: extension
OF service, S22.0 600; general expenses, SI5,-
600; total, S51, ,94O."
The evening times., 1897-08-03
Aged woman ATTEMPTS suicide

Wilmington, DEL, Aug. 3.-Mrs. Ciemen-
tine Taylor, aged seventy years, attempted
suicide at the home OF Mrs. Clara Former
by taking Iaudannm. Notwithstanding her
advanced age IL is believed that she will
recover. as the timely arrival OF a physician
perhaps saved her life. The loss OF money
and tie fear OF pinching poverty In her
old age are said to have been the cause Of
the attempt to end her life.
The evening times., 1897-08-03
PAYS AN ARM FOR ICE CREAM.
Bad Result Of a Contest for Con-
factionerss riZe.

Jersey City, N. j., Aug. 3.-Samuei Woif'
a oonfectioner, yesterday offered dish OF
ice cream to d boy who would hold his arm
the longest time in an ice cream freezer
a number of boys who were around the
store contested for the prize, but Willie
Lock wood outdid them all
Although suffering excruciating pain,
he held his arm in the freezer for four
minutes When he withdrew 1t the arm
was frozen stiff.
The boy was taken to the City Hospital,
where IL was said thatit would be necessary
TO ainputate the arm.
The evening times., 1897-08-03
SENTENCED FOR LIFE.
Penalty Imposed Upon Chaquelo by
spanish Tribunals I'm Cuba.

Consul General Lee has been Informed by
q Judge of tl.e military court in Cuha that
Fernandez ChaquelO has been sentenced
to life imprisonment at Ceuta, Africa. II
this Information is corIect, i will dispose
of Chaquelo's $ testimony in the GOWN matter
as effectively as il he were shot.
Gen. Lee has communicated with Gen.
Weylcr and asked him fer positive informa-
tion as to what the Spanish government in
tends to do in the case. II is probable that
the United States will protest against the
imposition of lifeIsentenoe II Gn attempt
is made to carry it in effect.
The evening times., 1897-08-03
TILLMAN AND IRBY.
The Breach Recently Healed Threat
ems to Omen Again.

ems to Open Again.
Columbia, s. c., Aug. "a. Matthews, OF
Charlotte, a reporter; Senator Tillman
and ex- Senator Irby are in a general mix
up over an interview Matthews alleges
he had with Tillman, wherein the Senator
said: ''Irby reminds me of a man that has
been buried for six months trying to scratch
out His conduct while in Washington
was so flagrantly immoral that it is Just
out OF the question for him to be elected. y
,rby, who had recently patched up re-
lations with TilInan, wired the Senator
for an explanation. Tiilman did not deny
the statements squarely but said he had
seen no newspaper man in Charlotte. Now
comes Matthews, giving details of inter
viewing Tillman on the train, and says
if he denies it after consideration he will
be forced to furnish coufounding proof.
The evening times., 1897-08-03
NEW MICROBE DISCOVERY.
A voracious Colorado Insect, Fond
of Human Blood.

Stealing, Colo, Aug S.-A hitherto un-
known microbe, shaped like comucopia
and classed as vorticclli, has been discov-
cred by Microscopist A. 4. Rand, Of New
York. 1t multiplies ny the millions IN the
semi-twilight, and dies instantly In the
sunlight.
1t is velacious, and absorbs human blood
with avidity, attacking the red corpuscles
OF diseased persons in preference to the
blood OF healthy people. This is regarded
as very important scientific discovery
The evening times., 1897-08-03

We We're not far wrong in pr predicting that
King George would resign, in theevent that
Europe should be given control of the
Greek finances. Practically he has an
nouuced such a determination. Boxed up
in Athens and contemplating the recent
theft OF Thessaly by the Sultan, he now
is threatened with being put in the hands
OF n receiver. Iielays his shspeiy hand on
his little Greek Testamcnt and affirms
that 1.-The receiver is as bad as the thief. ="
in which sentiment we concur. The Turks
have not az vet evacuated Thessaly and
we are not advised that they have secured
the transportation to do SO. When they buy
their tickets We shall begin to believe that
they are going.
The evening times., 1897-08-03
BISHOP O'HARA INJURED.
Aged Prelate's Narrow Escape From
Death in n, Runaway Accident.

Scranton Pa Aug. 3.-There was a run
away at reeu Ridge, suburb OF this city,
last evening, which almost resulted fatally
for Right Rev. Bishop O'Hara and Rev.
Michael LOTUS, who was riding with him.
In going down a steep grade on Marion
street the driver lost control of the horse
which dashed the carriage into telegraph
pole. {
Forum ately Bishop 0'Hara, who is about
eighty-five years or age, escaped with a
small cut over the right eye and a few
bruises Owing to his advanced age it Was
feared tRat the shock from the accident
might result fatally, but the bishops
physician announces that his patient did not
seem at AL disturbed by { ne accident. Father
Lotus escaped without injury.
The evening times., 1897-08-03
Popular Salt Water Trips

To picturesque Lower Potomac and ali the
summer resorts resumed SATURDAY June
x6. Steamer L. v. Arrow smith leaves 7th
81. ferry wharf every Monday end Wednes-
day, y. m, and Saturday ut u pm Home
Sunday, ~ p. m Accoinmoslatons first
class. O. ". RIDLEY. g. y
ie27-2mo
The evening times., 1897-08-03
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The evening times., 1897-08-03

It is Just possible that Mr.. Mckinley
may have considered the American miners,
The evening times., 1897-08-03
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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-25
DRIFTON ITEMS.

The coal combine has decrsed that
the collicries here shall be allowed to
work three days of seven hours each
this week. With our wages ranging
from 6 to 10 cents an hour, we know
what we can earn until Sunday. If the
combine would furnish us a recipe of
how TO live within our means we could
accept the decree with more favor.
''How the neighbors live" is mystery
which many in town are trying to solve.
1t is believed that many persons here
are really in want of necessaries.
George S. Wentz, Jr., called on friends
In Philadelphia for a few days last week.
Hugh Gallagher is spending few
weeks with friends at Allentown.
John Gallagher, of New Buck Noun
tain, is visiting his parents here.
John Wagner, Sr., visited his brother,
George, at Chester last week.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-25
Firemen's Ball Tonight.

Tonight the liremen of Freeland will
entertain their friends at Yannes' opera
house, the occasion being the annual
ball of the Citizens Hose Company
These balls have always been looked
forward to with much pleasure by the
sporting people of the community, and
also by many of the older folks, the
latter making the date the one night in
the year in which they enjoy themselves.
The company is under continual expense
and the members hope to see the prop
erty owners and citizens in general give
them their encouragement by patroniz-
ing the ball tonight. DePierro's com
plete orchestra will be present, aud
during the early part of the evening the
dance music will be played specially for
the older folks who attend. Many visit
ing firemen are expected.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-25
POLITICAL PlCkUPS.

P. X. O'Donnell, of Drifton, and Pat
rick Smith, of Milnesville, lead in the
race for the Democratic nomination for
tax collector in Halle. Neither, how
ever, has majority of the delegates,
and it will require combinations with
the candidates for supervisors and
school directors to ensure the placing of
either on the ticket. The chances APP
pear to be slightly in favor of the Drift
ton man. The ticket will be nominated
tomorrow.
On the Republican side in Halle town
ship majority of the delegates is claim
ed by Harris, of Lattimer, and Russell,
of Beaver Brook, candidates for tax col
lector. The convention will be held
tonight.
Mrs. w. l. Hibbs, the wife of the well
known Pittston attorney of that name,
is candidate for school director of that
city. 1t is said that her election is
assured.
The Democrats of Foster township
propose to put lots of hustling into the
fight this year, and the candidates are
confident of coming out ahead.
Condy Furey has declined the nomina-
tion Of auditor on the Democratic Dor.
ough ticket.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-25

The case against Matthew Long, who
is charged with Illegally negotiating in
surance risks, or, in other words, acting
as an unauthorized broker, was tried in
Alderman Gorman's Office at Hazleton
on Saturday morning. The proceedings
were instituted by E. S. Doud, who sub
mittod his evidence, which embraced
thirty-two separate instances in support
of the three indictments. Major Evans,
of the state insurance department, testi-
titled to having Investigated the charges
and found evidence of the transactions.
Samuel Taylor also testified to having
written policies at the instance of Mr..
Long and paying the commission.
Mr.. Long offered no testimony in re-
butta. Aquestion of the limitation stat
ute developed, but the claims were shown
to be within bounds, and in each of the
three cases Alderman German asked
bail in the sum of $500, which was fur
nished by George Lubrecht and John
Nemeth,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-25
Harrigan's Art.

Edward Harrigan will present his
masterpiece, ''Old Lavender" with a
complete New York cast, special scenery
and effects, and original songs and
music, at the Grand opera house on
Wednesday night. The character of
"Old Lavender" is that of kindly old
gentleman, who is the cashier of his
brothers bank. He is addicted to drink
and through that weakness is imposed
upon by roughs, who scheme to have
him pay forged check. His brother,
the banker, discharges him, and he be-
comes an outcast, living in the slums.
He falls to drunken tramp, which
character is, as rule, revolving. '.Old
Lavender" is an exception to the rule
Ragged, unkempt, in a sailor boarding
house or coffee and cake shop, speaking
wittily, quantity or pathetically, he, wins
your sympathy, rags and all. sold Law
is gentleman thrown down and as you
sit in the theatre, following the old
mans career, you forget Harrigan, the
actor, and think only of poor "Old Law
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-25

The Plymouth Coal Company's store
at Plymouth was broken into early Sat
urday morning and a large plate glass
window in front of the store was smash.
ed, and quantity of dry goods and
shoes were stolen. The manager was
aroused and went to the store, where a
crowd of people had gathered. While
they were looking at the broken glass a
fellow came along who answered the
description of one of the thieves, given
by those who saw him run across the
street with sack on his back. He had
a large butcher knife in one of his
pockets. Two men grabbed him un-
aware and took the knife out of his
pocket. A squire was aroused and gave
the fellow hearing. He gave his name
as John Mclaughlin and he was com
mitted to the lookup.
Edward Lynch, the Wholesale liquor
dealer, secured a revolver in order to
pursue the thief, and while he was ex-
amining it the bullet was discharged
and went through the ceiling, narrowly
missing Mr.. Lynch's head