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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-08-26
NIGHT,

How colorless the sky and dreary.
~, which wore by day smile so bright
The clouds, as if of tears aweary,
Like beggars mute sweep through the
night.
-.
Their little heads the flowers hang sleeping;
Not cen one leaf moves on the tree
oniy the waves, to my feet creeping,
Exchange soft kisses dreamily.
Inc ne forest stands in deepest silence,
Ihe birds have long since ceased to sing;
But fainly, from the ghostiy distance,
The breeze bells low note doth bring.
upon the moss in worship blissful
, NJ, 1 kheel; my tears like dewdrops fall.
o4; holy nights, calm, starless, peaceful,
low fervently love ye ALL
Johanna Ambrosius.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-08-26

Announcement of deaths among the
Parsees, according to immemorial GUS
tom, are made in Parsee streets by
Parsee criers, who are specially en-
gagged for the purpose, preference be-
ing given to those who have powerful
lungs. The number of Parsee deaths
being unusually large at present, and
it being deemed unwise to make these
frequent announcements, which might
alarm the nervous, the practice has
been discontinued for the present by
order of the trustees of the Parsee
Punchayet Charitable Fund.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-08-26
How One Bank is Run.

1t is pretty tough story for paper
to tell on its own town, but this does
not seem to have occurred to the Digh-
ton Herald, which says that man
went into the local bank to get check
cashed and had to wait until the bank
er and friend finished game of
checkers. Every silver dollar in the
institution was being used as a check
erman.-Kansas City (Mo.l Journal. i!
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-08-26
TRIFLES.


What will IT matter in little while
That for day
We met and gave n word, touch n smile
Upon the way?
What will it matter whether hearts were
brave
AMI lives were true:
That you gave me the sympathy l crave,
As gave you?
These trifes! Can it be they make or mar
A human life?
Are souls as lightly swayel as rushes are
BY love or strife?
Yet, yenl a look the fa!ntlng heart may
break,
Ormnie it whole;
And just one word, ii said for loves sweet
sake,
May save soul.
May Riley Smith.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-08-26

Genesis of the Match Industry in America.
The first manufactory of friction
matches was located in the centre of
the Connecticut Valley, in the historic
community known as Chicopee Street.
The principle of this invention had
been thought out in Europe, but
bright Yankee minds were quick to
catch the idea from across the water,
and the manufacture progressed as
rapidly here as there. The credit for
this invention is probably due to John
Walker, chemist, who lived in Eng
land in Stockton -on-Tees. He was
experimenting with chlorate of potash,
and found that it could be instantly
ignited by friction, when coated on q
stick with phosphorus and drawn
through folded sandpaper. This dis
covery was made in 1929, and the at
tention of Michael Faraday being
called to the new idea, it soon became
popular, and the manufacture was
started nearly simultaneously in Eu-
rope and America. The first factory
for the making of friction matches on
large scale is stated to have been es-
tablished in Vienna in 1888, but the
factory on Chicopee street was run
ming nearly as early as this, if not be-
fore.-Springfield Mass Republican.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-08-26

By a curious coincidence Captain
Marryats "Starley-yow," the only
novel reviewed in the reprint of the
London Court Journal for June "a,
1887, was also reviewed in the literary
papers for June, 1897, as a new edition
has just appeared.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-08-26

There are two piles Of gold in New
York City which aggregate eco tons.
One pile is in the Sub-Treasary vaults,
is valued at $77, ,94O,O 900, and weighs
$50 tons. The other is in the cellars
of the Clearing House, weighs 10
tons, and is valued at $50, $50, 900.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-08-26

To make fireproof paper nothing
more is necessary, says Hardware,
than to saturate it in strong solu-
tion of alum water, and when thor
oughly dry it will resist the action of
flames.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-08-26
A MESSAGE ON AN EGG.
1t Resulted in an Oklahoma Farmer
Marrying u Chicago Girl.

1t Resulted in an Oklahoma Farmers
Marrying n Chicago Girl.
"On farm in the Cherokee strip I
sit sad and lonely bachelor, thinking
sadly over my fate and would love to
come off the nest and join my life with
that of some comely young lady of not
too many summers growth. Should
the message on this egg meet the eye
of some fair one who is matrimonially
inclined on short acquaintance, and
who thinks she would enjoy q prairie
life with a student of natures beauty,
address Ross Williams, Enid, Ok"
Such was the love-lorn message
written by Ross Williams on an egg
which he shipped to market In due
time this reply came:
"Dear Mr.. Williams: From the
quiet precincts of my boudoir I write
thee. am lonely, too, and have often
longed to quit city life and go West,
where the tall wild grass sways in the
wind as if listening to the songs of
chinch bugs. L was about to break an
egg into pan when your message met
my gaze. 1t seemed like dream of
lost, unknown love. Perhaps our fates
would trot along together. I am
comely, but not so fair. Age, twenty
three, no money, but plenty of grit.
Let us exchange photographs. Itmay
all end in another American union,
long to be preserved. Methinks L
know you now. Bessie Carroll, Chi
cago ILL.,"
They were married few weeks ago.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-08-26

[LDRED doesn' t
change a bit," said
Patty, carefully
polishing off the
glass bowl she was
wipiug, ''only she
gets prettier every
day. Really, Aunt
Sheba, she is love
ly, and I'm not the
only one W h o
thinks so. Tn SO
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-08-26
AUNT SEEBA'S
BEAUTIFIER.
Dy CLARA ODELL LYON.

9'3z
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-11
YONKERS.

on Sunday next General r. H. Hadley and Head
quarters staff Of the Church Army VIII begin a
series OF meetings in st. Johns Episcopal Chnrch
in this city and continue them every evening In the
week Captain Probert Is in charge OF the local post
The regular monthly contest OF the physical cu-
ture class OF the Young Mems Christian Association
was held on Tuesday evening In the gymnasium ana
resulted as follows: In the Indian cub race hVc
men qualifying for the final heat, Patton was hrst
with > points, and Frost second. with points
Patton was first in the contest on the rings: van
Varlci second, Desgrey third. The last contest
was the standing hop step and jump. Conick was
first with a Jump OF q feet -. inches Van Narick
second. and Patton third The standing of IN" lead
ers for the al.-around athletic medal is: Patton -
polnts: Conick 90 and Frost ~. The hnal contest
ui ho hold in the latter part Of this month and
the contests to be decided then are: Exercise OH
horizontal bar, potato race and indian ciuo arm
II is announced that the Young Men $ , , i
associat ION and the An Separate Company VIII ENe
a Joint exhibition and contest In the Iat"r ni, "a =
Anil in The armory In Waverly-st., whlch WIN "hd
~, The season for indoor athletics In ms city
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-11
NETWORK CITY.

Abraham Levy yesterday filed with the District
Attorney notice that he was to appeal TO the
Court of Appeals the case OF william Jay koerner.
who was convicted of the murder OF Rosie A Red
gate his sweetheart. Koerner was tried and con-
victcd in General Sessions, and was sentenced to be
executed IN the week beginning April ~. Inc ap-
peal acts stay Of execution.
The Grand Jury yesterday indicted for perjury
Charles A. Gibson the private detective who testi-
fled Tuesday in the suit for divorce OF George
shrady against his wife Georgiana. before Justice
Pryor In the Supreme Court. Gibson had testified
that he saw Mrs Shrady enter the house OF Charles
A. Jackson. in Fifth-ave.. with the latters son
Pearsall Mr. Jackson and his and Mrs. Shrady
denied this and Justice Pryor ordered the arrest OF
Gibson who Is now in the Tombs.
O. J.: Mayor Strongs term was made three years
instead OF two so that his successors might be
elected In odd years Instead OF even Under the
new State Constitution National and municipal
elections are held In different years.
A. r. Hepburn, president CT the Third National
Bank and formerly Controller Of the Currency.
will sail for London on a vacation In few weeks.
The managers OF the NewYork Coored Mission.
No 13j West Thirteth-st., have adopted resolutions
OF regret at the death of Superintendent William
Blake.
The Police Board yesterday granted Chief Con-
lin n two-davs' leave OF absence TO take his family
the country.
There f. a bill In the Legislature TO permit
the construction OF an electric subway In Wall
St between the Custom House and the Sub-Treas-
ury The Government has a generating plant in
the Custom House Current at present Is supplied
70 the ub-Treasury by private corporation. The
Assay Office which adions the Sub-Treasury. has
n electric plant Of its own but the current Is not
strong enough to supply the Sub-Treasury.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-11
MOUNT VERNON.

The floating deb. OF the Asbury Methodist Fps
copal Church. in East Chester, has been PAID ana
preparations are being made 10 celebrate tne o'',
sion next Sunday. The Rev George =. Mains VIII
preach in the evening and the orsanist ana cho'r
of the First Methodist Episcopal Church OF MOUNT
Vernon will assist in the services . . fran
The University Extension Centre announces free
lecture on Dantts "Dlvine Comedy by DR. Rich
'rG iones Of The State Board OF Regents. on the
night of Friday March 49, The Board OF h liz
Avenue School for the Lecture. so,.. ,..,o,
The officers of the Fire Department nave issued
a detailed statement showing the valuation OF prop
ery owned by the conpa lies, together WIN ~.
is valued n S2o02 90 and the exps nses are 500 %
;ihe companies also own the alarm bell ana an the
horses The object Of the statement Is 10 innueiC
privn S'' the comm ssoners OF power TO purchase
supplies unless by indorsenen, OF ,n he of ibs
Commiss loners and number Of foremen have re-
signed, and the whole Department Is upset; hiuer
man Conklin has explained thar II was not me M
ention TO deprive the Commissioners of the power OF
making ordinary purchases. pat 10 IeSu'a'e ''rs
Certificate of incorporation OF the German Evan
geIical Lutheran Emmanuel church mas been re-
corded at White Plains. and the newly elected ON
morning The congregation nnde me lenn OF .ne
In compliance with petitions signed by over one
duoed a bill in the Legislature 10 annex the city
OF Mount Vernon to New-York city; and TO make , Il
take cffect on July l. 1897 prov led that majority
Of the voters OF the city of Mount Vernon snail vote
for ann .xation at the regular municipal election Oh
County Judge Lent has granted an appeal from m
Mary Ballcdino. Italian woman who was serN-
ing ihrec months in the Kings County Peniteniary
for permitting her children 10 attend school wniie
suffering from an alleged contagious disease. ne
woman was sentenced on March 4. William Mar
shall her attorney. made the motion for Mrs. Bal
edinos release yesterday. on the ground that &c
Zerna is not infectious disease. and was sus
tanned by the County Judge The woman Is now
at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-11
SING SING.

The Democrats succeeded In eeciing their candi-
dates for president. two trustees and collector at
the village election held on Tuesday the Repub-
lcsns electing their candidate for treasurer and
one trustee. The following the officers elected
President William Brandreth: trustees Seth O..
Elleaood and George n. Eldridgc. Democrats. and
Romine williams. Republicans collector J. Will
tam Myers. treasurer. Leonard l.. Kip; water
commission Isaac s;ecOr Endorsed by both par
ties The special tax Of t5ooo for the Fire Depart
rnent was defeated by "A vote OF 1914 to 1876 There
were rs votes polled. and the blanket ballot
was used the count was not completed until after
midnight There were 1876 defective ballcts-a much
larger loss OF votes than has ever been imputed
the ballot machines IN this town. even when han
died I'm the most improper manner 10y those haV-
ing them IN charge
The Robert son Hustled Republicans held a eau
ctiH on Tuesday evening AT which 303 votes were
polled fun ticket for town officers was placed
i'm nomination, and the following town committee
elected: George \. Brandr.th. Thomas icary
James Bede j. T. Hoia, Joseph liracken. Moses
r Orser John McNally. Frank Ash. John Hem
shaw. Harrison Marshall Clarence Smith. Frank
l.. Young. Clark Il. Baker; Frank II. Pierson. l..
T. KIDD. NJ j. Garvey, v. Van Alstne. Hubert
McaiinG. John OBrien. William L. Guile. J. W.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-11
DEAD on CONEY ISLAND BEACH.
WILLIAM ROEBER. a NETWORK COAL DEALER
THOUGHT To HAVE COMMITTED SUICIDE.

WILLIAM ROEBER. a NETWORK COAL DEALER
THOrGHT TO HAVE COMMITTED SUICIDE.
The body OF a wel.-dressed man about my years
old was found on the Coney Island beach in front or
the Brighton Beach Hotel late Tuesday night. The
body was removed 10 the Morgue yesterday. ana an
Investigation showed that the man was Wlillat'
Roeber. Of No. $50 West Fifty-ffth-st. New-forx
William Roeber formerly had a coal yard at NO
555 West Fifty-ffth-st. for thirteen years. ana
lived at No 55S West Fiftyffth-st. His son THOMAS
was in business with him. They failed about
month ago and made an assignment coupe of
DAYS later the father disappeared. He said he coud
not bear his III fortune Since then no word was
received from him. .. $500 r,a soor
The family moved TO Sea Cliff. Long Island. soon
ar,er Roeber's disappearance. There are TWO chii-
dren i'm me family one OF them was around the
coaI yard Yesterday when the police called 10 IN
oS,,ro abouf Roeber The at once went over 10
Rrnoklyn TO look at the body. ,,
H. is believed that Roeber committed SUICIDE Whilc
temnorarjv insane His financial reverses are sup
nosed TO have affected his mind. Mrs Koeoet ma
worried over her huspahu > "i"eS' '"' ' "
critically i'll herself .,, .,or, ,,,re
Roeber religious man. anu uIt'i t. We,
ago was a preacher in a i'aptl-t "ut,' ,,,,,,g in
Sxty-seventh-st. lie mas hal'"" ''' ''o "
West SXty-e.ghth-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-11
STiTCN ISLAND HAPPENINGS.

The New Brighton Board Of Trustees on Tuesday
evening granted 10 the New-York and staten Island
Electric Company a franchise and entered into
0ve-vear contract with the staten Island Water
Company.
The Roscoe Conkling Republican Club has organ
lied with the following officers: President, Samuel
Lynch: first ice-president. George w Decker; sec
ond vice-presdent. James McMeekin; secretary j.
d. Mackav; treasurer James Wilson.
The engagement OF Miss Isabel Bonner. the
Youngest daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. George +. Bon
ner OF Bard-ave.. Livingston and Benonl Lock-
wood ir OF New-York IL announced
William Winter last evening opened the series OF
lectures AT the Staten Island Academy with an H.
ustrated address on 'Shakespeare's England"
The audience was large and representative OF the
wealthy residents OF the island
A match game OF basketball will be PLAYED be-
tween the Olivet club and the Young Mems Chris
tian Association team this evening
The Republican County Committee last evening
appointed j. II. Achilles. Charles Schmeser. John
SHEPPARD j. C. Marchant and j. T. Lewis a COM
mittee to revise the bylaws and constitution
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-11
DCBBS FERRY.

The Rev r. NJ. Berkely, rector of Zion Episcopal
Church. has arranged for series OF lenten ser
mons 10 be preached Wednesday evenings by
well-Inown clorgymen. The sermon last evening
was by the Rev John r. Cole. secretary OF the
American Church Mission Society. Of New-fori
CITY The coming sermons Will be by the follow
ing: March Il. the Rev. Thomas W Puinmett, OF
Dobbs Ferry. March q. the Rev; George ": Fergl-
son rector OF Trinity Church. Sing Sing: March ST.
the Right Rev. Dr. T.. Talbot, Bishop of Wyoming.
April l. the Rev. Or f.. B. Van kleech, archdea-
con of Mestchester County and rector OF Grace
Church White Plains On March y Bishop Talbot
will visit the church for Bishop Potter and admin
lister the rite OF confirmation to Il larSe class
Mary Jane Ashton. widow OF Joseph Ashton, died
nj the homo of her daughter. Mrs Frederick Ais
I'm Hudson Terrace at noon yesterday. The funeral
arrangements have not yet been made. Owing 10
the Illness of both her daughter and son-n-aw,
the funeral viii likely be private
Al the meeting OF the Dohbs Ferry Republican
club on Tuesday evening a resolution was adopt
80 Endorsing the ticket headed by a. Alderman
for Village President
Iosenh Patterson. James NJ Ackerman Charles
H. Uauptrnan and Harold Smith were elected del
egateS T. the Republican town convention at the
caucus on Monday evening.
4 Democratic primary VIII he held this evening
10 elect three delegates 10 the Democratic town
convention
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-11
WESTMINSTER COUNTY.
WHITE PLAINS.

The new chapel OF the Convent OF the s's'e's u
the Divine Compassion in Broadway, VIII, oe 49,
secrated by Archbishop corriSan on io"u"''
., rho now building will contain a mortuary
chanel I'm which will be placed the BODY OF N'o"-
signor Preston iii, - 80
Supervisors Schirmer See and Brown WI" 10 W
Ohio next week TO inspect the jails an" pe''''en
tiorles of that STATE for the purpose OF getthe III
formation 10 be used in preparing pi'"' "
Ferdinand Ensnger., OF New-Rochehe ,iis x,lIasn
his counsel has revived his suit against TINS ,b
FOR sIO 90 damages for having broken his eg III ,e
fail of 1895 by slipping a hose which PAVING co"'
tractors were using IN Railroad ave a., 49, h,,ld
Town Clerk Pauldlng Is experimenting ,ne " .,,
ing OF n clubhouse for the White Plains num ,, Nuo
an the George Noenaor farm, north of THIS vlilaes,
Miss NAV Lockwood will entertain ne, lrie"u a.
at Il birthday tea this afternoon al hcr "o"''' ~
Rairoad-ave 49, ,t,od bv
The Village Ronrd OF Health has ofgahHeau ~, Wy
the election OF DR. IL. T.. Schmd president ana III
q. c. Plat clerk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-11
GEORGE R. BAGGS RESIGNATION.

The resignation OF George R. Bagg. chief OF the
Secret Service agents OF this district which he
rendered on March has been accepted by the Sec
retary Of the Treasury. and yesterday afternoon he
was engaged In turning over his office and It's be-
longings 10 George W. Hazen, who has been placed
ao,,, &, tho Mace vacated by Mr. Bagg
Whether Mr. HaZen. who II n brother or the chiet
OF the Secret Service of the United states Will De
n,,t nermanently in charge Is not yet known
Mr. Ragg entered the Secret Service on May T.
,ssS md or September TO- 1894. was appointed chet
a9ert ~ This district. In his occupancy OF this
most ne has been instrumental In erecting 1863 ar
rosts only fourteen of those apprehended having
heen acquitted either for lack OF evidence or other
causes All the Federal officials speak In the high
est terms of Mr.. BagS's character and abitty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-11
THE NACHINISTS STAND FIRM.

a COMMITTEE REPRESENTS THE ASSOCIATION At
MEETING OF THE ELEVATOR con
STRUCTORs' UNION
A committee from the Interna:i onal Association
OF Machlnists headed by George r. Warner the dele
gate OF the local union, attended special meeting
OF the Elevator Constructors Union at the Chimney
Corner. Sixth-aye. and Tweniy-ifh-.t.. last night
10 try to settle the trouble between the organ-
cations and prevent strike OF the building trades
Mr. Warner presented the case OF the machinsts
and said that they would insist on continuing TO
control the work which the dispute occurred.
He also said that the machinsts would longer
pay dues OF $40 man monthly into the Golfers Of
The Elevator Constructors Union
There general disposition IN the meeting TO
avoid trouble After the committee withdrew from
the meeting Mr.. Warner told the reporters ne
thought that no settlement would be reached later
in the evening and that. even II anything definite
shoud be decided before IL could be binding II would
have 10 he submitted 10 the bosses and they pass
ipon H. The meeting lasted until after midnight.
The Board OF Arbitration IL IN the city ana VIII
give its assistance IN settling the disputes II this
fs desired
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-11
JUDGE LACOMBES DECISION.
HE HOLDS THAT THE CHILDREN OF THE LATE
GEORGE s. COE. TRUSTEE MAY TAKE

we HOLDS THAT THE CHILDREN OF THE LATE
GEORGE s. COE. TRUSTEE. MAY TAKE
TITLE TO PROPERTY IN OREGON.
Judge T.. Henry Iacombe. OF the United States
Circuit, Court. has Jus; handed down decision
that is of especial interest. nasmuch as IL asserts
The power of the court in one jurisdiction 10 oroer
the transfer OF title TO real property situated III
remote Jurisdiction. The case was brought by l.
f. Hogg against John Caiin. the executor OF tue
late George 8. Coe who was president OF the
American Exchange Bank Mr.. Coe was the 'rus-
tee OF n large amount OF property. situated III
Oregon that was owned by syndicate oil cap'
taists many OF whom were New-Yorkers Inc
proceedings instituted for the purpose OF nav
ing trustee appointed to succeed MI. zoe; the
court, Judge Lacombe denied the application LOT
the appointment of another trustee and upon I me
Cian and Others. and Charles Buixelsy Hue Msr
ston Of this city, made receiver TOT an ,he
personal property in thi. jurisdiction In suPse
auent proceedings brought by the receiver ,s
Teprsseniatiyes Of Mr. coe to deeds for all
the properly that had vested In them was
opposed by ex-senator Whyte. Of MARYLAND VINO
conended for the appointment OF sbe sisie Of
TIE contention Of the defendants was that all
nronertv involved in the trust should be distributed
among those entitled TO II. The personal proper
was in the 30 OF ee e OF it's custody and
who united in the last proceedings m the ioqui
to the % TO be he prope Gt '
for taxes. and is without custodian TOT the CO
York receiver gave him no title 10 the oregon
lands and it was shown that there Is no statute III
Judge Lacombe's decision found that the title title
passed to the children Of the late MI Zoe ne
question of the ultimate appointment OF new lu U.s.
tee was reserved for the trial on the merits ol te
case In tho time conveyalnc 'N wi ,b ne DE- DE-
dered of the lands. the title 10 when uh"ei ''a VIC
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-11
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Ard,ov Vale an old resident OF this village
,,a, a, ,be home of his daughter. Mrs. G. Brinker-
hon in washington Place. on Tuesday. lie was
seyen,v-onc years old. Three sons and one daugn-
for survive him The funeral Will be held at ms
home tomorrow. and the burial VIII be IN WOOD
lawn Cemetery. . .,.. ,.,,,... y,as
Supervisor H. F. Tompkins. OF This village: was
Yesterday appointed Warnur,o ~, nrsnL Nil
sion Commissioner I'm the place OF fi"hN v Ni'i-
lard of Tarrytown. resigned; ,,.., r,a,o,rc
rbe annual reception OF the 1iasilnEs I,hit,,int
l,,,h u,as held I'm Protection Hall last evening MrS
Iamcs Collins and Mrs. Charles H. Bevers wers
s,n,e tLe members OF the Reception Committee.