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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-06
ACCEPT AUTONOMY.
Cretans Led to the Step by
Their Fear Of Turkey.
First Unanimous Response In Answer
to the Powers Proposition.
Turkish Officials Siouily Declare That Fleet
Is Bound For Sisri.

Canea, Island of Crete. Aug. 5.-The
belief of the Cretans that Djevad
Pasha, the new military commandment,
is really charged by the Sultan with in
structsons to wreck the autonomy
scheme has had at least one very inn
portant result.
he deputies representing the prin-
cipal provinces have sent to the foreign
admirals an official declaration accept
ing autonomy and expressing desire
that the Turkish troops should be with
drawn from the island.
This is the first document of a unani-
nous character which has been sub
mitted to the Powers in response to
their proposition of an autonomous
reign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-06

On Thursday, General Manager F. w.
Cram of the Bangor & Aroostook Rail-
road. left Bangor in his private car for a
trip over the b. & A. Mr. Cram was ac-
companied by r. r. Haskins, general
freight agent of the Metropolitan Steam
ship Co. of New York. NJ. T. Donovan.
general freight agent of the Boston Il
Maine, d. c. Prescott. general freight
agent of the Maine Central, and Calvin
Austin. general superintendent of the
Boston & Bangor Steamship Co. They
will probably return, Saturday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-06
Illinois miners Denouncs the Injunction.

Springfield, ILL.,. Aug. 5.-The state
miners convention in session here. to-
day, passed resolutions condemning in
strong terms Judge Jackson of Parkers-
burg. w. Va, for issuing an injunction
restraining Eugene V. Debs from speak
ing. The resolution also condemns all
judges restraining the free use of
speech as long as peaceable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-06
HANruckE1ERs TO SAIL FOR ALASKA.
fiity.Six Tons Schooner W. o. Neitlesen
Biting Fitted for the Voyage.

Nantucket. Mass. Aug. captain
William T. Swain of this town, has pur-
chased the schooner VIM. o. NettIeton,
with a view of fitting her out for an ex-
pedit1on to the <londyke gold fields.
Ihe Ncttleton is a two-masted schooner
belonging to this port, of about IS tons
burden. and is better known as the Bos-
ton Packet. Captain SWANS aim is to
form a stock company of 20 who wish to
get there. Each will subscribe 500 and
own his share of the vessel and outfit
The vessel will leave here in time to
reach Alaska about next APRIL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-06
Honolulu Hard Set Against Chinese.

San Francisco, Aug. 5.--The news
that Hawaii had virtually excluded the
Chinese is confirmed by Honolulu ad-
vices brought by the Australian. When
the annexation proposition was made
to the United States one of the princi-
pal clauses was that Chinese immigra-
ton should cease.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-06
Will Try 10 Stop Kentucky Production.

Terre Haute, Ind. Aug. 5.-President
knight of the Indiana district of the
United Mine Workers has left for
Arlington, KY, where are situated the
st. Barnard Company's mines, employ
ing 1000 men and from which much
coal has been shippo.. through Indiana
for Chicago. He and other organizers
will try to stop the production in Ken
lucky.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-06
AMERICAN APPLE SHIPPERS
Convene in Annual Convention at Buffalo
Eastern Crop Shows Falling on.

Buffalo, n. y, Aug 5.-The third an
nuai convention of the National Apple
Shippers Association convened here to-
day. About 60 delegates were in attend
ance. representing every state east of the
mississippi 1t is said that members of
the association handled two-thirds of last
year crop estimated at 75,0000o0 bar
rels. Delegates from the Eastern states
report that the crop will be but one
fourth to one-third of the usual output
while those from the South and West re-
port a fun crop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-06
THE INTERSTATE SHOOT.
Dickey Wins the l5-Bird Event With 80 Out
OF los Birds.

Lewiston, Aug. 5.-The second days
events Of the interstate tournament of
trap shooting opened Thursday morn
with with favorable conditions. At
noon seven of the 10, Is bird events
had been contested. Diclley was lead
ing with 80 out of a possible t05 with
Money close second with So.
DickeN wins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-06

Pittsburg. Aug 5.-It was said, today,
that 255 men We're at work in the Plum
Creek mine. Ten diggers. two day men
and three drivers, who attended a
meeting, agreed to join the STRIKE
Everything is quiet, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-06
FUNERAL OF NELSON DiNGLEY.
Father Of Congressman Dingey Laid to Rest
in Oak Hill Cemetery, Auburn.

Lewiston. Aug. 1.-The funeral of Mel
son Dinghy, sr. father of Congressman
Dinghy. occurred at the lattcrs home in
Auburn, this afternoon, Roy. c. S. Pat
ton. pastor Of the High Street Congrega-
tional church, officiating. The funeral
was private, nut an opportunity to view
the remains had been given the public.
Wednesday afternoon, from to 6
O'Clock. The burial was in the family lot
at Oak Hill cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-06

dispatch from Montevideo says that
popular meeting was held there. Thurs
day. and addressed by well-known
speakers. who advocated the conclusion
lutions to this effect were carried by a
large majority. and the opinion OF the
meeting will he brought formally to the
attention of the government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-06
Pay Acvanced-Men Return to Work.

Marion. ILL.,, Aug. 1.-THE miners at
the mines of the Ohio & Mississippi
Valley Coal & Mining Company, who
struck, yesterday, have secured raise
Of 10 cents per ton for digging. They
returned to work, today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-06
PITTSFIELD RACES.
Excitement Runs High, Especially
Over Seven Heats Of 2.29 Class,
Winners in Hauling and Draft Matches-BeII
P. Wins PA Glass.

Pittsiield, Aug. -tspeciaD.-The sec
ond day of the meet at the Pittsiield
Union Trotting park was a great success
in every way. A large crowd was pres
ent and the interest in the races was in
tense, seven heats being required in the
30 class.
In the hauling match. this forenoon. for
a purse of $40. +. =. Smith OF Guilford.
won first money; Charles Burns of Pitts
field. second money; G. r. Tibbetts of
Pittsfeld. third money; Manson Pease.
Burnham. fourth money Number Of
pounds drawn 563a.
In the draft. 1850 class. purse S25. C. f.
Tibbetts won first money; Charles Burns.
second money: l.. II. Wills. third money;
Fred Remission, fourth money Number
of pounds drawn, 1860.
The following are the summarizes:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-06
AUGUSTA MAINE. FRIDAY MORNING. AUGUST
FAIR AND WARMER.

Boston, Aug. Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Friday, fair weather;
warmer during the day; westerly
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-06
A Pure Water supply Prevents
- Sickness. -

This water is endorsed by the physi-
clans of Augusta. 1t viii be delivered in
nice clean carboys every day at Is cents
per gallon per month.
Visitors are cordially welcomed to the
spring and hotting houses. Address all
orders, HERBERT w. NORCROSS,
23O State Street, Augusta, Maine.
mon, wed&frt If
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-06
Cigar Makers
Cooperative Assn,
BOSTON MASS.
ABSOLUTELY PURE
TIM FAMOUS
t|'lV''! Spring Water.

A quantitive analysis by Prof. F. e.
Robinson of Bowdoin college shows this
water to be absolutely pure. 1t has great
solvent qualities. and, aside from the
security to health it affords, viii be found
positive help to all forms of kidney
trouble.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-03-25
Morgan B. Shows Ill Breeding.

Washington Corr. in Philadelphia Inquirer
As most people know, every congress
man-elect is required to write brief
sketch of his life and public services for
publication in the Congressional Direc-
tory In concluding this autobiography
the prospective statesman must give the
majority by which he was elected and
and the number of votes received by his
opponents. One of the new congress
men from Pennsylvania, Morgan b. Will
liams, in complying with this require
ment, has laid himself open to severe
Democratic criticism. Mr.. Williams
concludes his sketch thus:
''He was elected to the fifty-fifth con-
gress as Republican, receiving 20,92O
votes. against 1876 for John NJ. Gar
man, Popocrat, and 234 votes for D. o.
Coughlin, Peoples party"
The use of the word "Popocrat" is
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-03-25
Nine More Ballots on Secretary

special meeting of the borough coun-
ell on Tuesday evening was attended by
all the members. During the meeting
the question of electing secretary
was taken up, and balloting was
resumed. Three open ballots and
six secret ballots were taken with the
same result as heretofore, Buckley, 81;
Shovlin, 3. This makes a total of sixty
two ballots taken.
Bernard Boyle, the street commission
er, presented his bond, which was ap-
proved. Patrick Burke and NJ. Halpin.
with himself, are on the bond for $500,
John Shgo's bond as treasurer was
also approved. 1t is for $40, 900 and is
signed by p. NJ. Sweeney, Condy o. Boyle.
Charles Dusheck, Andrew Curney, Peter
Magagna, Patrick Meehan and Mrs.
Mary Shigo.
There was some discussion on obtain
ing better system OF police service and
and on securing better streets, all of
which went over until the next regular
meeting, which will be held on April 5.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-03-25
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE.
The knights of Labor Lot and Public
Drinking Fountain.

EDITOR TRIBUNE.-The Knights of
Labor of this district, like the Knights
of old, are about doing very magnan-
imous act. Indeed, we think their ex-
ample might well be followed by many
who are possessed of greater means.
We refer to the intended presentation of
the fine plot of ground at the corner
of Centre and Walnut streets for either
the borough school purposes or to the
Mining and Mechanical Institute.
just at this point few suggestions
from friendly source may not be out of
place.
First-ln consideration of the valua BILE
property to be given by them, would it
not seem reasonable to insert in the
deed, as a slight return, that the re-
cipients be required to erect thereon,
convenient to the corner, at cost suit
able for a good substantial article, IL
public fountain free to all; the new
owners of the property to make some
arrangement with the Water Company
to furnish water for it at simply nomi-
nal tigure-we feel quite certain that
the generous-spirted stockholders of
the Water Company would be Irlmpted
to make such an offer in advance; the
Knights to select name for the foun-
tain.
Second-The services of an attorney
should be secured to properly draw up
the necessary papers, and it should not
be forgotten that while being generous,
the unforeseen occurrences of the future
be not overlooked Whichever organi-
zation secures the property, the donors
should deed it conditonally, that when
no longer used for educational purposes
it is to revert to some other educational
or public use.
Thrd-Further, to insure sufficient
space for comfortable present quarters.
and for future possible needs, the ad-
joining plot of vacant ground east be
also secured, the owners of which, being
interested in the progress of our bor-
ough, would in all likelihood, part with
it at a very reasonable figure.
Our town would thus secure fine
educational building and memorial
fountain, and the donors would be re-
membered by future generations and be
blessed by these and the weary traveller
when shaking his thirst.
A Greater Freeland
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-03-25
How's This I

We offer One Hundred Dollan Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can-
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. ]. 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 d TRUAx, 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, 1897-03-25

ing on vessel next day earned money
where | arrived with surplus of so
cents. At Hampton l found the oppor
tunity-in the way of buildings teach
ers and industries provided by the gen
srous-to get training in the classroom
and by practical touch with industrial
life, to learn thrift, economy and push
| was surrounded by an atmosphere of
business, Christian influence and q
spirit of self-help that seemed to have
awakened every faculty in me and
caused me for the first time to realize
what it meant to be man instead of
piece of property.
while there l resolved that when
l had finished the course of training
] would go into the far south, into the
Black belt of the south, and give my
life to providing the same kind of
opportunity for self-reliance and self
awakening that | had found provided
for me at Hampton. My work begun
at Tuskegee, Ala, in 1881 in small
shanty and church, with one teacher
anu oo sluucntS, WltuOub uOlIdT :
worth of property. The spirit of
work and of industrial thrift, with
aid from the state and generosity
from the north. has enabled us to de-
velop an institution of 500 students
from 10 states, with 10 instructors, 400
acres of land and 80 buildings, includ-
ing large and small, in all property
valued at $2s0,0OO. Twenty-Five in
dustries have been organized and the
whole work Is carried on at an an
nual cost of about $4,000 in cash.
tmo-ffths of the anpual expense so
far has gone into permanent plant"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-03-25
Fitz and Webster Coming Back.

Fitz and Webster's 'Bree2y Time, :"
which will be seen at the Grand on
Tuesday evening, is a farce comedy with
an abundance of fun and paucity of
serious interest. In other words, its
purpose is to divert rather than to en-
gross the attention. 1t bellies the gen
eral opinion that farce comedy cannot
have a coherent plot. In fact it has a
scheme of interest that runs throughout
the entire play and that is only strong
enough to hang upon it series Of spe-
cialty performances of a high order and
enjoyable nature. f. b. Fitz is the
principal comedian of the company.
Miss kathryn Webster is leading SOU
brette. The rest of the cast is well bal
anced. Each one has been engaged for
some particular talent that he or size
possesses, but they play together in such
"a way that the result is harmonious in
the extreme and, best of all, laughable.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-03-25

Mrs. Catherine Miller, through her
attorney, John f. Shea, has issued Il
summons in trespass against Rev Paul
Rowalt, pastor of the Wilkesbarre Luth-
eran church, and asks for S., 200 dam
ages for defamatory words spoken
Mrs. Miller, who is so years old and q
member of his church, claims she was
publicly abused and humiliated by the
pastor. There seems to have been some
trouble in one of the church societies
and several other women who were also
offended by the pastors remarks in
tend bringing suit against him. The
case is somewhat out of the ordinary.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-03-25
Killed by Falling from a Bridge.

The bruised body of John Kennedy, of
Parsons, was found on the bank of a
creek near that town, early Tuesday
morning. John Moyes was walking
over the Delaware and Hudson Railroad
bridge spanning the creek when he saw
the body. Kennedy was lying face
downward, his head resting on his arms.
The body was not in the water, but lay
close by the steam. There was strong
suspicion that Kennedy met with foul
play, but later reports show that he
tripped over the rail and fell from the
bridge. He was respected resident of
the town and not addicted to liquor.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-03-25

How He Rose from Poverty and Obsuri-
ty Until He Has Become the Recog-
nized Leader of His Race in America.
A Worthy Career.
Gradually the negroes of the south
ere rising in the scale of civilization,
iilowly but surely are the 100000 col
ored people in the black belt becoming
educated and learning that thrift and
industry which makes them good citi-
zens. Of the men prominent as lead
ers in this great movement, Booker L.
Washington is among the foremost.
Born 3S years ago as Il slave in log
cabin near Hae's Ford, Va, he is to-
day perhaps the most widely known
colored man in the country. He was
graduated at Hampton institute in 1875
and afterwards studied at Wayland
seminary, Washington. He then taught
for two years at Hampton and in 1881
established the Tuskegee normal and
Industrial institute, of which he is
principal, with no other resources
than $4,000 appropriation from the
state. Prof. Washington's own words
tell best of his struggles and ultimate
success:
MY earliest recollection is of
small one-room log hut on large
slave plantation in Virginia. After
the close of the war, while working
in the coal mines of West Virginia
for the support of my mother, heard
in some accidental way of the Hamp-
ton institute. When l learned that
il was an institution where a black
boy could study. could have a chance
to work for his board, and at the
same time be taught how to work and
TO realize the dignity of labor. re-
solved to go there. Bidding my mother
good-by, started out one morning to
find my way to Hampton, though was
almost penniless and had no definite
idea where Hampton was By walking.
begging rides and paying for portion
OF the journey on steam cars finally
succeeded in reaching the city of Rich
mond. Va.
| was without money or friends.
slept under a sidewalk and by work
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-03-25
Boarders Have Narrow Escane.

A new hotel at Duryea, this county,
was burned early Monday morning. The
inmates were all asleep when the fire
was discovered, and the shouts of man
in the streets awoke them The pro-
pretor of the hotel, Michael Penyek,
got his family out of the building safely.
Several boarders also had narrow es.
capes, The origin of tho fire is nm
known, but there suspicion of incen-
diarism. The loss Is about $1,000.
partly covered by insurance.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-03-25

Sarah Miller and Hester Brace, the
two colored women who have been in
the county jail twenty-five months, were
taken before Judge Lynch on Monday
morning, on writ of habeas corpus.
through the efforts of Miss Mary Tres
colt, the only woman attorney in this
county. They are charged with being
implicated in the mountain tragedy in
which five Hungarians were killed
Nelson L. Miller and Frank Shatfer are
the only two of the suspects tried, and
each was convicted in the first degree
Miller recently died in jail.
Sarah Miller said she had not asked
for continuance of her case, and had
never appeared in court, except as a
witness in the trial of Nelson Miller.
Miss Trescott then quoted authority on
the two-term rule, which, in substance,
is that person charged with crime is
entitled to and must get release after
two terms of court have elapsed, unless
the person indicted asks for continu-
ance or has had trial.
After hearing the evidence. Judge
Lynch discharged the two women I'M
conditionaly,
As soon as the coored people in court
had grasped the meaning of so important
decision, they broke out in vociferous
applause. As soon as Sarah Miller
realized that she was free, she embraced
Miss Trescott and wept with Joy. Hester
Brace was also deeply affected.
Jim Miller, a brother of Nelse, is still
in Jail along with Bird, Jordan and Shat
fer. He is failing rapidly and unless
something is done he will not live long
enough to go to trial.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-03-25
Gas Explosion at Tamaqua.

A terrific explosion of gas occurred at
No. IL mines, Tamaqua, on Monday
afternoon. Two men were fatally, and
number of others seriously bruised
and burned. The names of the most
seriouslyinjur are as follows: Thomas
Garlan, of Lansford, frightfully burned
about the head and body, will die; Joseph
Garlan. of Lansford, head, face, arms,
neck and back so badly burned that he
cannot recover; Jacob Shafer, of Tama-
qua, badly burned about the head and
face, and Daniel 'Donnell, of Lansford,
head, face and neck badly burned. A
number of others were more or less in
iured and bruised, but none but those
mentioned above are regarded as serious.
The men were at work in breast of
the mine, when a lot of coal fell In a
mass, bringing with it IA volume of gas.
As soon as the gas penetrated where the
men were working, and came in contact
with the naked lamps, Il terrific explo-
sion ensued. The two Garlans are
brothers, and they received the full
ioiCc vi Ihc eApioSloH' Lucy "eie ouiii-
ed in horrible manner, the skin peel
ing from their bodies.
Some of the employees say that Joseph
Garan had package of powder in the
bosom of his shirt, and this statement
seems borne out by the character of his
injuries. His breast is terribly burned
and lacerated, and all the flesh blown
off his ribs, exposing the bones.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-03-25
FreeIand Girl Granted Pension.

Mrs. Sarah Shellhamer, widow of
Stephen Shellhamer, of Freeland, was
allowed pension on April IS, 1894, but
died six days april IL, 1s94,) before it
was granted. This money, $500, has
been held by the pension department
ever since, subject to the appointment of
guardian for her youngest child, Della.
On March s, 1897 the matter was finally
disposed of, and the $500, together with
pension at the rate of $40 per month,
will be given Della until she is siXteen
years of age, which occurs two years
hence. George Krommes became Della S
guardian, and all money due her will
pass through his hands.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-03-25

The recent changes on the Lehigh
Valley Railroad have not affected its
advertising department. The latest
from that source is the Black Diamond
Express, quarterly, publication, which
is as pretty as its famous namesake.
The Lehigh Valley people produce some
novel and original advertising designs.
and by liberal use of printers ink the
company has built up wonderful pas.
sengcr traffic.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-03-25
Methodist Ministers Appointed.

The conference of Methodist Epis-
copal ministers of the Central Pennsyl-
yania district, in session at Clearfed.
on Tuesday made the following appoint
ments for this vicinityi Audenred, w.
II. Hartman; HEAVIER Meadow, Isaac
Codman Conyngham, f. S. Baker; Free
land, Reuben Il, Wilson, Hazleton. S. |.
Moorhead' n. Il. Clever' Jeanesville, j.
p. Bedford; Jeddo and Mllnesvillc, p. L.
Bickel Silver Brook, w. 5. Hamlin;
White Haven, Norman II. Smith.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-03-25

A young Hungarian child strayed on
the Upper Lehigh trestling on Tuesday
shortly before the Jersey Central pas
senger train was due at that point.
David Price, Il young man Of the town,
was on his way to Freeland when he
saw the child in its perlous position
He climbed up one of the pillars, grasp
ed the little one and jumped from the
structure just as the train arrived,
thereby saving its life. Price escaped
injury in the jump,