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The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-09-04
Hoods PIIIs cure all Liver MS. 3 cents.
CHANGES WROUGHT BY TIME.
Not So Noticeable h Relatives
see Each other Daily.

see ZACH 0AAE
soThere ought to be a law that families
shall live in communities. and not go stsae
oling apart to the ends of the earth, said
tbe woman who was reading a letter in the
car to her friend who accompanlea her;
sFWhat led to that remark! asked her
friend: anything in that letter..
"Yes. 1t is from my sister Amy, whom 4
have not seen since she went west. lnat
was Is years ago. She writes me tnat ner
hair is perfectly white and she weighs ~
mounds more than she did when 4 last saw.
Ter. As she only weighed 100 then, she will
not be immense now, but 1 think OF the
change. A slight, fragile young woman OF
4 fairylike physique and the loveliest black
hair-why, she is simply another person; /.
"But she would have changed as much 4
she had stayed here, in all probability SAID
her friend, trying to comfort her.
Eyes, but the change would have been 30
gradual that | would not have noticed Il.
Now / seem to have two sisters, one with
coal black hair and one with snow white.
One is a stout, healthy, middle-aged WON.
an, the other a dreamy-eyed romantic girl
whose waist / could span with my two
hands. Probably her face is lined with
care and her character changed as much as
her features"
"What Of yourself?' inquired the friend;
"has time stood still with you?"
al? Myself? l never thought of that.
Yes, / nave changed, too, and no doubt Amy
will be as much disappointed in me as ! will
be with her. But that gives another argus
ment in favor of families keeping in touch.
Or if that is not possible then let them re
main separate or as strangers. There Is
enough of the pathetic in life without these
shocks of reunion"
And she thoughtfully folded her letter
while her friend looked out of the car win
dow and was silent.-Chicago Times-Herald.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-09-04
MISUNDERSTANDING HANNA
A Campaign Manager and Employ
err of Help.

Az Manager and Employ.
err of Help.
Senator Marcus Antonius Hanna, Of
Ohio, is an altogether different indi-
vidual from Marcus Antonius Hanna
coal miner.
AS chairman of the republican ma
tional committee this Hanna conduct
ed successfully a campaign which re-
suited in his creation as senator. In
that campaign he promised unlimited
prosperity. 1t was to come imme-
diately upon his success in November.
It was postponed conveniently until
the Inauguration Of the successful cam
didate in March. And we nave been as
sured by Mr.. Hanna, who has attained
the s~enatorship and has certainly Sc
cured prosperity for himself, that it is
here with both hands and every foot.
But the coal miner Hanna, meeting
demands for an increased wage from
coal operatives. announces that moth
ing can be done toward the granting of
the request at this time because busi-
ness conditions-that is, general pros
perity-does not authorize the grant
ing of the petition.
Therefore, the Hanna who was the
prophet Of prosperity and its benef-
ciary is not the Hanna who is digging
coal from the bowels Of the earth and
refuses an increase of wages to oper-
atives.
Under the existing tariff bitum-
nous coal is protected by a duty of 40
cents a ton. Senator Hanna, the
necromancer of Ohio, the great med
icine of the country, the rain
maker who compels fructifying clouds
in the bending heavens, has succeeded
in increasing that protective duty on
bituminous coal from 40 cents per
ton to ca cents a ton. The bill in which
this increase of tariff tax has been
made has passed both houses and is
now under consideration by commit
tees of conference. They will speed
lily agree and the great tariff enact
ment, called by it's friends a revenue
producer, will go into operation. What
will be it's effect? We are told time
and again by republican tariff makers
that the tariff is levied in the interest
of labor alone. It is designed to dig
Nifty, enrich and ennoble American la
Dor. If the labor cost was not a factor
republicans tell us they would not
clamor for a protective tariff. Then
the 81 cents a ton additional is not for
revenue, but is for wage, designed to
save American labor-that is, labor
employed in America and admitted
freely from European countries-from
the competition of pauper labor of
Nova Scotia, where alone the bitumin-
u coal entering into competition with
American-mined bituminous. coal is
found.
Why is it, then, that, the bill being
practically perfected, American miners
do not instantly receive the additional
% cents per ton?
Because, according to Coal Miner
Hanna, business conditions are such
as not to authorize it. An appeal
ought to lie from Philip drunk to Philip
sober, from the coal-mining Hanna to
the necromancer Hanna, from the cap
italist who digs in the bowels of the
earth to the senatorial tariff maker.
If a tariff is laid primarily for the ben
eft of labor why is not the 81 cents a
ton placed Immediately at the disposal
of coal miners?
We do not want an answer from
Coal Miner Hanna; we do want an
answer from Tariff Maker Hanna
Chicago Chronicle,
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-09-04

The Baltimore & Ohio, in connection with
the Continental Line and Central States
Dispatch fast freight lines, has i~naugurated
another fast freight schedule to the west,
to be known as Train 95. 1t will be made
up at Baltimore, and is put on especially to
accommodate import business by way Of
Locust Point, and at the same time gives
to Eastern manufacturers and wholesale
dealers a rapid service to the west. The
running time of the train is SO arranged that
it will make So hours to Chicago. 80 to GIN
%cinnati, 80 to Cleveland, "a to Columbus, lI8
to Dallas, Tex, so to Detroit, 50 to Duluth,
Mimi, 81 to indianapolis, 70 to Kansas City,
rs to Memphis, so to Louisville, "a to Mil
waukee, So to Minneapolis, 81 to Peoria,
III, 20 to Pittsburgh, so to st. Louis, 81 to
st. Paul, 80 to Sandusky, 23l to San Fran
cisco, A to Toledo, and co~rrespondingly
quick time to other western and southern
points.
The Freight Department expects to make
% as popular and reliable a train as 81, which
makes the run from New York to Chicago
and st. Louis in 60 hours.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-09-04
"a Inmatt stnrr-
aziue.

Once a friend was accompanying
Prof. Jowett on a long walk. Arriving
at Tewksbury, the quaint old world
town seemed asleep in the summer sun
shine, and his companion rashly ven-
tured to say: 81 believe there are more
dogs than people in the streets this
morning" Jowett instantly awoka
from his reverie and replied: IF you.
have nothing more sensible to observe
you had better be sileat altogerherl'
N. Y. Post.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-09-04

disliked or avoided, exactly, but his
reputation for ~eloseness set him apart
from his neighbors. No n ever ap-
preached him with a subscription list,
or tried to sell him tickets for a ladies'
aid entertainment, or suggested his con-
tributing towards a dressing gown for
the minister. He and his wife were as
much apart from the mild sociability
and neighborliness OF the village life as
if their little farm had been in Hindo-
stan.
And yet William was not parsimoni-
Gus by nature. Early training and ne
cessity had made him economical, and
circumstances had fostered his saving
turn. His wife was prudent and thrifty;
they had no children, and their wants
were few. To LAY by" therefore, day
after day, week by week, year in and
iyear out, had become the working hy-
pothesis of both their lives. Chief
of their simple diversions was the
counting of their store and studying
ways to increase it. No other scheme
of life had ever occurred to either OF
them.
But tonight an altruistic impulse be-
gan vaguely to agitate the gray matter
Of Williams brain. why shouldn't 1
treat them2' he said to himself, in an
experimental way. The thought grew
familiar and even pleasant as he walked
along. BY the time he had reached
the turning, his mental processes
brought him to a full stop. 1T may
take as much as two OF three dollars 7
he reflected, 'sbut I'll do it, / declare 1
will"
He turned back. The gilded youth
of ~Centreville, roosting on the railing
in front Of HulI's, were a good deal
surprised when Williams gaunt figure
appeared again in their midst.
Look here, boys he said, slowly.
His face was luminous with the light of
heroic resolve. I've made up my mind
to treat you"
1.-THE deuce you havel"
"Great Scott!"
"Good Lord, William, don't be rash!"
They gathered around him again with
whoops of good-natured banter. But
william was eOO oAmpACA4AAOCu ~ ~
tice the sarcasm. To him the delighted
grins meant pure joy and simple in the
prospect of the coming treat. He led
the way into Hull's Forthwith.
YES" he repeated, with solemn en-
phasis, I'm going to treat you. I'm
going to treat you ALL"
The boys followed with much hilar-
ity.
"Good boy, William"
go it, old manu-"
They slapped him on the back with a
familiarity that delighted his soul and
warmed the cookies Of his heart. His
eyes were bright, his cheeks showed a
dull red under the sunburn. He was as
excited as a girl over her first party.
The proprietor looked up with a
startled air when the noisy crowd pre-
cipitated itself into the middle of his
little shop. But his face reflected the
general mirth when Fiske announced,
with a family ~perceptible imitation of
Williams drawl:
'Mr. Plumber, sir, has made up his
mind to treat us. He's goin' to treat us
ALL"
Eyes, Ebenezer.' William affirmed,
genially. He stepped to the front and
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-09-04

IT suppose" said the sCern parent, 'you
know that the man who takes my daughter
takes her as she stands, without a penny"
'"You don't say So" replied the impetuous
lover; Tin that case l shall be doing the
dear girl a great wrong. l love her too well,
sir, to take her under such conditions"
Gus lover, and folded him to his breast. and
said unto him: "You are the man / have
been looking for. You arc an easy-goina
liar, and you have tact."-Boston Trans
script.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-09-04
VERY ABRUPT.
Another One of Those Very Sudden
Proposals.


Proposals..
Slowly the great steamer steamed from
the dock. Between two stern parents a
young girl in tears stood watching the re-
ceding shore.
A hatless young man rushed out on the
pier and stretched out his arms toward khe
ship.
Alas! that parents will be so hard-hearted.
MARY" he cried, will you be my wife?"
And the sad waves rocked.
y y y y 4
A year had passed.
The young man had discovered a gold
$685. 00, 900.
He rode IL the pier in a fine carriage.
When the plank was lowered the young
lady and her parents came ashore.
ooh, Algernon," the young girl cried as
she blushingly laid her head on his manly
bosom, this is so sudden!"-N. Z. Jour.
mai
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-09-04

A mar likes to rake up a lot of rubbish and
make q bonfire as well as a woman likes to
clean house.-Washington Democrat.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-09-04

AS pathetic a thing as one sees is a boy
trying to be a dude on a two dollar q week
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-09-04

The man who does the shouting is often
willing to let somebody else do the work
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-09-04

Malacura Choclats kill chills. Fifty n
Trial package Free. Malacura Co., St.Louis.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-09-04

What an immense amount of lazinesa
there is going o n in the name of poor health.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-09-04

It is difficult to d~isappoint a man that has
no ambition.-Ram's Horn.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-09-04

Halls Catnrrh Cure
Is q Constitutional Cure. Price 75c.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-08
Mccue's AssaiIant Arrested.

On Friday afternoon, precisely one
month after the violent death of William
McCue, Of Pittston, who was a patient
at the Norrstown asylum, warrant
was issued for Walter Clinch, his sup
posed assailant The warrant was is
sued on the information of the resident
physician of the mems department of
the hospital. Clinch was night watch
man in the ward where McCue was con-
fined in a room alone, and early in the
morning of the day on which McCue
was found to have been injured was in
the patients room alone with him, in
defiance of orders to the effect that no
less than three men enter the room to-
gether. The fact that Clinch is the
only person known to have been alone
with McCue is considered damaging evil
dence
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-08
Alleged Swindlers in Court.

One of the most important cases ever
heard in Luzerne county courts was
placed on trial on Thursday. A. L.
Spencer and Thomas Aubrey, of Scran-
ton, are charged with conspiracy by
George w. Koons, of Audenried. A
short time ago the city papers ex-
posed syndicate, of which the de-
PENDANTS were said to be part, operat-
ing branch concern in Scranton by a
peculiar method, known only to the in
itiated. This syndicate, it is alleged,
floated stocks and bonds to the extent
of 100000. The enterprises generally
collapsed in short period of time, as
the investors found to their regret.
The defendants are accused of purchas-
ing $4,000 worth of iron, pipe, etc,
from MIR. Koons, on which they paid
only 900. The prosecutor made in
quiries concerning the purchasers and
found, it is alleged that the defendants
were selling the goods for cheaper
price than that which they paid for them.
Mr. Koons then brought suit against
Spencer and Aubrey. The defendants
are agents for the Phoenix Contract
Company, which works under a charter
from the state of New Jersey, on the
strength of which the goods were pur-
chased.
From present indications the trial will
last week or more. Although the case
involves allegations covering directly
only about $4,000, it is expected to
bring out sensational disclosures con
cerning the New York syndicate that
yielded S2,0O0,O00.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-08
Not Quite So Bad as That,

The Standard, of Langhorn, Bucks
county, makes the following comment
on this county: "Luzerne county, had,
in 1890, a population of 37,71s. This
year 1897 of the people of that county
made application for the privilege of
selling liquor. Admitting that the popu-
lation has increased 10 per cent during
the past six years, we find the total to
be, say Al, 500, so that one person out of
every 312 are anxious to engage in this
business, and if successful in their pray
ers, there Will be one landlord to every
312 persons"
The statistician in the Standard office
owes the people of Luzerne an apology.
In 1890 the population was POI, ,203, not
37,71s. This was an increase of SO per
cent over the figures of 1880. The popu-
lation of Luzerne is conservatively esti-
mated at present at over a quarter of
million. The number of license appli-
cations may be large even for the latter
figure, but we don't want the county
painted blacker than actual facts war
rant, nor its standing in population be-
Titled. The county has over $4,000
voters and the slice to be taken off for
the proposed new county has twice the
population credited to all Luzerne by
our Bucks contemporary.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-08

Joseph Reith, a carpenter, was blown
off the roof of house at Ashland on
Saturday afternoon, sustaining injuries
from which he cannot recover. The
house was in course of erection and the
strong wind storm which had prevailed
tnror gbout the day rocked the frame to
and fro and it was feared it would topple
over. Reith had the contract for build
ing the house, and to prevent its collapse
climbed to the roof for the purpose of
bracing it, and was thus engaged when
breaking his back and injuring him
internally. He is still unconscious.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-08
VIII Not Keen His Promise.

Emily R. Space, of Wyoming, has be-
gun suit against Frank E. Kennedy,
also of Wyoming, for breach of promise.
She asks damages in the sum of $4,000.
The plaintiff deposes that ION the sew
enth day of January, 1896, in the bor-
ough of Wyoming, the plaintiff being
unmarried, the defendant then and
there promised to marry her, and she,
conliding in the promise, has always re-
willing to marry the defendant, and has
asked him to marry her. Yet the de-
fendant, not regarding the promise,
would not marry the plaintiff, but had
neglected and refused to do So"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-08
"The Real Widow Brown"

On Wednesday evening the Grand will
be visited by A. @, Scammon's unex-
celled company in the sparkling comedy,
"The Real Widow Brown" Do not fail
to see the dashing widow, so vividly por-
trayed by Miss Lizzie Gonzelez, so well
known to the public, for many seasons
connected with the Gonzalez Opera Com
pany, and the many pretty girls whose
bright faces and sweet singing will drive
dull care away. The company has been
selected from the highest stars of talent.
ed comedians, headed by Douglas Ather.
ton, the original Charley's Aunt of Froh,
mans production, now interpreting the
dual roles of Cholly MeAllister Ward and
the bogus Widow Brown.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-08
Anthracite Coal Trade
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
The coal trade has not improved in its
general features. There has, however,
been greatly enlarged consumption of
coal because of the recent cold weather,
and this has caused dealers along the
line who buy only few carloads at a
time to replenish their stocks. The de-
mand has been very good for chestnut,
pea and buckwheat sizes. AS Coke
Bros. have retired from the local
market for the present, prices are gen
orally better, and the local trade is in
good shape.
Tdewater business, however, is great
ly depressed. New England buyers will
not pay the July circular for largo lots,
and are, therefore, taking as little as
possible. There will be no improve
ment in the general situation until
spring opens, and the prospects are not
bright for flourishing trade.
Meanwhile the companies are restrict
ing their output, and probably not over
5000, 900 or 5,500,000 tons will be pro-
duced in the first two >months of this
year. Nearly $500 600 tons were mined
in these two months last year.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-08

L. G. Smith, superintendent of the d.
S. & S. RAILROAD, met with a peculiar
accident on Saturday. Several men
were cutting ice on the company's dam
near Roam. M. Smith was standing
close to the work. While shifting a
huge lump of ice Que OF the tools slipped
and ST. nck the superintendent on the
right thigh inhicting a deep cash. He
was Immediately y taken to Drifton, where
DR.. VENT DRESSED the injury. Several
stitches were required to close up the
q
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-08
Ready to Drain a Very Old Mine.

Everything is in readiness to tap the
tunnel driven by G. f. King & Co.,
which is to drain the water from the old
Buck Mountain colliery, the pioneer
mine of the Lehigh region. A number
of bore holes have been driven and with
in few days high explosives will be
brought into use to tear out the face of
the tunnel. The tunnel is half mile in
length and enters mountain in the
Laurytown valley. The water from the
mines will empty into the Lehigh river.
AS soon as the water is removed from
these workings operations will be com
menced by Coke Bros. & Co.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-08
Dies Under Peculiar Circumstances.

From ne Ha.leton Plain Speaker.
The death OF George Rore,ick, which
occurred at his home in Lattimer late
Friday night, is surrounded with mys-
uery. 1t is the opinion OF some that he
succumbed to the excessive use OF
alcoholic liquors, while others entertain
the idea that death resulted from an
injury sustained some time ago in a
drunken brawl. TO determine the cause
of death, Deputy Coroner Bowman was
called upon and impaneled jury. A
post mortem was held and the jury will
rende, a verdict.
The deceased was admitted to the
hospital on December 27, suffering with
a fractured skull. On January he was
discharged from that institution and re-
turned semi-weekly to have the wound
treated. Since his discharge, it is said,
he has been imbibng freely in spurious
liquors, his appetite having grown so
that on several occasions he drank pure
alcohol to appease it. His death, how
ever, occurring as it did, excited suspi
cion among the officials.
Officer John Cook was informed of the
affair aud arrested Mike Roreriek and
John Wasser on Saturday, charging
them with having been in the crowd
dead mans skull was fractured. They
were taken before Alderman Laubach,
who committed them.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-08

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease,
Catarrh is a blood or constitutional
disease, and in order to cure it you must
take internal remedies Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, and acts direct
ly on the blood and mucous surfaces.
Halls Catarrh Cure is not quack
medicine. 1t was prescribed by one of
the best physicians in this country for
years. and Is regular prescription. II
is composed of the best tonics known,
combined with the best blood purifiers,
acting directly on the mucous surfaces.
The perfect combination of the two in
gradients is what produces such wonder
full results in curing catarrh. Send for
testimonials, free.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, 0.
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-08

For the Inauguration of President-elect
Mckinley, at Washington, the Lehigh
Valley Railroad will make very low ex-
cursion rates, and this is your oppor-
tunity for sight seeing of the capital of
the United States, witnessing the pomp
aud pageantry of the inauguration fes-
tivities, at a small cost to yourself.
This company offers the best OF accom-
modations as to train service, and passes
through the mountain of Pennsylvania
where the most magnificent scenery of
the ''Switzerland of America" may be
seen from the train.'
Inquire of ticket agents for time Of
trains and rates.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-08
New Stripping to BE Opened.

The Wyoming and Pond Creek Coal
Company is the name OF corporation
Just formed to mine coal near Pond
Creek, where an outcroppng was re-
cently discovered. The company pro-
poses to prepare coal for market at
Pond Creek. No slope is to be sunk, the
C mpany proposing to get its coal by the
stripping process.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-08
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castoria.

The Wear Wells celebrated One-Piece
Shoe is a great seller Nothing is sold
in this town like it for 50. For railroad
work and shop wear it is unequalled.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-08

ITO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.-Take
J. notice that have purchased from Il. Nj.
Geritz, who conducted a bakery, ice cream
and confectionery business ut Is Front street,
Freeland borough, one steam plant, one horse,
baker wagon, show cases, and all other
utensils of said trade and business, and have
leased the same to Philip Geritz.
Barbara LIEN.
Freeland, Pa, January l, 1897.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-08
Arc You
Looking for
Bargains !?
Of course you are.

u
So is everyone else. Every
one wants bargains nowadays,
because everyone needs bar
gains, in order that they may
be enabled to purchase as much
as they have in the past.
Therefore we want to talk
with you.
We have decided to close
out our business in Freeland.
on April l, and with that end
in view we are selling off our
stock as quickly as it can be
carried away. 1t is uncertain
whether we shall have all our
stock removed by that date,
such is the enormous quantity
of goods we have on hand, but
we shall endeavor to accom-
plish as much as possible in
that direction.
Our stock consists of